Monday
Ruth Ben-Ghiat, a New York University history professor and author of “Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present,” will speak at 6 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union (MU). The lecture is part of Iowa State’s America @ 250 series and is free to attend.
The Cyclones will host the No. 20 BYU Cougars at 6 p.m. at the Cyclone Sports Complex. The Cyclones, led by standout goalkeeper Eme McClenahan, will look to get their first Big 12 win of the season.
Tuesday
Students can explore what products and services are available at Iowa State from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Great Hall of the MU. Students can meet suppliers, enter prize drawings and participate in various games.
Students looking for ways to become more involved on campus can attend a Getting Involved Workshop from 7 to 7:45 p.m. in Room 3512 of the MU. Students must sign up in advance.
The Student Union Board will host another Open Mic Night 8 p.m. at the Maintenance Shop. Students can sing, perform comedy and more. The event is free to attend.
Wednesday
Students can take part in an Art Walk from noon to 1 p.m. in Morrill Hall. The event will focus on metalwork and the craftsmanship behind the pieces on display.
The Student Innovation Center will host All Makers’ Eve from 3 to 6 p.m. Students are encouraged to dress up for a contest, create and invent for a “Creation Contest” and eat caramel apples.
The Cyclones will host Upper Iowa Peacocks in an exhibition game at 6:30 p.m. at Hilton Coliseum. The exhibition will be the Cyclones’ final exhibition before opening the regular season Monday against Grambling State.
Todd Surovell, an archaeologist and professor at the University of Wyoming, will discuss archaeological research surrounding Monte Verde, Chile, 7 p.m. in Room 3560 of the MU.
Thursday
From 6 to 8 p.m., students can visit the Brunnier Art Museum to make their own coasters. Tours of the exhibition “Wood for Function and Expression” will be provided, as well as activities hosted by the Forestry Club and individuals from the Metal and Wood Makerspace.
Students can catch a screening of Scary Movie at 7 p.m. in Carver 101. The screening is free, and concessions will be available for purchase.
Local bands Sunchoke & Pretty Uncommon will perform in a free show at 8 p.m. at the Maintenance Shop. Hosted by the Student Union Board, the showcase is catered towards fans of Green Day and The White Stripes.
Friday
The Iowa State Planetarium will present “Deadliest Places in the Universe” at the Physics Hall. Shows will begin at 5:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 7 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. The Halloween-themed presentation will explore dangerous places in the universe, with hands-on activities available before and after the show.
Ames will hold its recommended citywide trick-or-treating hours from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The city moved trick-or-treating from Halloween due to Iowa State’s home football game Saturday.
The IE Inc. automated manufacturing line will begin production and will be open to the public from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m at the Therkildsen Industrial Engineering Building. A program and the official kickoff is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. Live music, activities and refreshments will be provided.
Saturday
The Cyclones will host the Oklahoma State Cowboys 6 p.m. at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones will look to bounce back after a 39-3 loss to the No. 22 Arizona Wildcats this past week.
Sunday
The Cyclones will host the Kansas Jayhawks at noon at Hilton Coliseum. The match will feature an event called “Hilton Halloween,” where fans can dress in costume, decorate pumpkins and participate in trick-or-treating on the concourse.
The men’s wrestling team will open its season against the Bucknell Bison at 6 p.m. in Hilton Coliseum. The meet will mark the first meet as a head coach for former assistant coach Brent Metcalf.