Students are busy. This, we already know. To make the calendar easier to read this year, we’ve devised a labeling system to let you know what a certain event is without reading the whole description. If you’re looking for food events, tried and true Veishea highlights, new additions to the celebration or even an event where you can get a little education, we’ve got them, and we’ve got them at a glace.

These are the new additions to Veishea this year – good for Veishea newbies and veterans alike.

These are the events that are tried and true. They are well-established traditions that top almost every student’s list.

Hungry? Who doesn’t like to eat. Use this symbol to find the food and satisfy your Veishea week belly.

Who says you can’t learn a little during Iowa State’s weeklong celebraton? Attend these events if you’re looking to broaden your horizons – Iowa State style.

Monday

All Day

FFA On Campus

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Barbecue and College Displays – FFA BBQ

Location: Central Campus

Main Course: Hamburgers

During Veishea week, campus barbecues are held each day. With the purchase of a Veishea button you can eat free on central campus Monday through Friday of Veishea week, and also receive great deals and discounts from area businesses.

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Tractor Show

Registration: 9 a.m.

Location: Central Campus

Noon – 1 p.m.

Veishea College Kick-Off

Location: Campanile Stage

Come celebrate the start of Veishea by kicking off the week with each college at Iowa State. Speakers and activities on stage. Speakers to be announced.

7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Poetry Slam

Location: M-Shop of the Memorial Union

Cost: Free

Open Mic poetry competition with cash prizes.

8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Educational Speaker: Jody Sweetin

Location: Great Hall of Memorial Union

A child star’s recovery from drugs and alcohol.

10 p.m. – Midnight

Grandma Mojo’s Comedy

Location: M-Shop of the Memorial Union

Cost: Free

Grandma Mojo’s is a student Sketch Comedy Troupe from Ames.

Tuesday

All Day

FFA On Campus

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Barbecue and College Displays – FFA BBQ

Location: Central Campus

Main Course: Walking Tacos

11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Faculty Cookoff

Location: Central Campus

As part of their honor of the university’s best teachers, secretaries and staff members, the Veishea Faculty Recognition winners are invited to participate in a porkburger cook-off with celebrity judges to declare the best cook.

They are provided with the meat and a grill, the rest is up to their imagination. We know they have what it takes in the classroom; it is up to them to prove they have what it takes in the kitchen, too.

5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Battle of the Bands wildcards

Location: M-Shop of the Memorial Union

Cost: Free

Bands will compete in the M-Shop to earn a slot for Friday’s Battle of the Bands.

7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Leadership Recognition Ceremony

Location: Sun Room of Memorial Union

Master of Ceremonies: Dr. Tom Hill

Speaker: Marv Wilson

Leadership Recognition honors campus leaders for outstanding achievements in campus organizations. Each campus organization has the opportunity to nominate an outstanding member to be eligible for the award.

8 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Leadership Recognition Reception

Location: South Ballroom of Memorial Union

10 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Veishea Says I’m Funny

Location: M-Shop of the Memorial Union

Cost: Free

Students will perform a five to 10 minute comedy routine for a chance to win great prizes.

Wednesday

7 a.m. – 8 a.m.

Faculty Breakfast

Location: Central Campus

Cost: Free to ISU faculty and staff

Stop by on your way to class to enjoy free breakfast in appreciation for your support of Veishea.

8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Iowa State on Display: Veishea Middle School Day

Location: Memorial Union

Middle School children on campus to learn about Iowa State and the opportunities available.

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Barbecue and College Displays – Middle School BBQ

Location: Central Campus

Main Course: Pulled Pork

5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Battle of the Bands wildcards

Location: M-Shop of the Memorial Union

Cost: FREE

Bands will compete in the M-Shop to earn a slot for Friday’s Battle of the Bands.

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Faculty Recognition Ceremony

Location: Campanile Room of the Memorial Union

Speaker: Dr. Connie Hargrave

Ceremony to recognize Veishea Faculty Member, Staff and Secretary of the Year.

6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Faculty Recognition Reception

Location: Campanile Room of the Memorial Union

8 p.m. – Midnight

Veishea Cyclone Idol

Location: Great Hall of the Memorial Union

Come see the talent of Iowa State as they compete to be the next Cyclone Idol. Host to be announced.

Thursday

8 a.m. -9 a.m.

First Amendment Day: Freedom March

Location: Around Ames

Starts at Ames city Hall and ends on Central Campus

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Barbecue and College Displays

Location: Central Campus

Main Course: Subs

2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

First Amendment Day: Journalists in Jeopardy: The Hazards to Freedom of Press

Location: Hamilton Hall 172

Featuring: Dan Ehl, Iowa editor assaulted over editorials written, Dennis Chamberlin, Pulitzer Prize winning photographer,

John Carlson, Des Moines Register reporter embedded in Iraq.

4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Veishea Scholars Arrive

Location: Memorial Union

5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Battle of the Bands wildcards

Location: M-Shop of the Memorial Union

Cost: Free

Bands will compete in the M-Shop to earn a slot for Friday’s Battle of the Bands.

5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Frederiksen Court BBQ

Location: Frederiksen Court Courtyard

Cost: Free

Enjoy a free barbecue sponsored by the Freddy Court Council before night activities and tournaments!

7 p.m. – Midnight

Under the Lights at Freddy

Location: Frederiksen Court

Cost: Free

Concert in the Freddy Court Courtyard under MUSCO lights.

8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

First Amendment Day: Keynote Speaker

Location: Great Hall of Memorial Union

Speaker: Helen Thomas, Former UPI White House Bureau Chief.

10 p.m. – Midnight

Outdoor movie

Movie selection: “Thank You for Smoking”

Location: To Be Determined (rain: Hoover 2055)

Cost: Free

Friday

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Stars Over Veishea matinee “The Music Man”

Location: Stephens Auditorium

Seventy-six trombones and the story of a conman is coming to this year’s Stars Over Veishea production, when ISU students will present Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man.”

Online ticket sales: Ticketmaster Online

Group ticket sales: Kyle Peterson: [email protected]

10 a.m. – Noon

Parade Community Float Tours

Location: Greek Community

10:30 a.m. – Noon

Morrill Hall Grand Re-Opening

Location: Morrill Hall

Speaker: President Geoffroy

Morrill Hall will be offically re-opened after its remodeling.

11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Student Organization Food Vendors Open

Location: Through out campus

Various Organizations will serve food through areas of campus.

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Barbecue and College Displays – Stars Over Veishea BBQ

Location: Central Campus

Main Course: Pizza

Noon – 1 p.m.

Veishea Opening Ceremony

Location: Campanile Stage

Rain: Campanile Room of MU

Speakers: President Geoffroy, Dr. Tom Hill and Ann (Bryant) Borders, former Veishea General Co-chairwoman

The offical opening of Veishea The Veishea torch will be lit as speakers open our 2007 celebration.

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

First Amendment Day: Freedom of Expression Panel

Location: Campanile Stage

Rain: Campanile Room in the MU

Featuring: Barry Crimmins, Air America, Katherine Perkins, WOI, Baratunde Thurston, Steve Deace, WHO, and Tina Dupuy

3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Veishea History Expo

Location: Beardshear ground floor

Learn how Veishea has evolved from 1922 until today. Veishea has had a long and interesting history.

3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Veishea After Class

Location: Memorial Union

Various Activities in the MU. Free bowling, billiards and more.

3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Veishea Extreme Challenge

Location: Central Campus

Host: Jose Tapia of MTV’s “The Real World: Key West”

Watch as students compete throughout campus to win the Veishea Extreme Challenge.

5 p.m. – 3 a.m.

Taste of Veishea

Location: Union Drive

Sponsor: Iowa Select Farms

Get everything from funnel cakes to hot dogs North of Lake LaVerne on Friday and Saturday, with the campus being lit by MUSCO lights.

5 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

Battle of the Bands finals

Location: Campanile Stage

Bands will compete on Central Campus for a chance to play during the “Live @ Veishea,” music festival. The contest promises to be a true competition of musical talent, creating a concert event that many are sure to enjoy.

7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Stars Over Veishea “The Music Man”

Location: Stephens Auditorium

Seventy-six trombones and the story of a conman is coming to this year’s Stars Over Veishea production, when ISU students will present Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man.”

Online ticket sales: Ticketmaster Online

Group ticket sales: Kyle Peterson: [email protected]

10 p.m. – Midnight

Indoor movie

Movie selection: “The Pursuit of Happyness”

Location: Hoover 2055

Cost: Free

11 p.m. – 1 a.m. Comedy Show

Comedian: Bill Burr

Location: Stephens Auditorium

Cost: Free

Midnight – 3 a.m. Midnight Pancake Feed

Location: North of the Campanile

Cost: $2

Come for all-you-can-eat pancakes on Central Campus for just $2.

1 a.m. – 3 a.m. Battle of the Band headliner

Performer: Saliva

Location: Campanile Stage

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Campustown Properties