Bookmobile: Ames Public Library

Date and time: Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: Between Parks Library and Morril Hall 

Description: “In partnership with the university library, the Ames Public Library’s Bookmobile added a regular Iowa State stop to its weekly route. The Bookmobile will park in the turnaround between Parks Library and Morrill Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays. Items from the Ames Public Library (for all ages) can be checked out, returned or reserved in advance for pick up.”

Research Workshop: Bridging the Divide Brown Bag

Date and time: January 27, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: 3155 Marston Hall

Description: “Bring your lunch (and your questions) to find out how the Bridging the Divide seed funding grant program could help get your research or scholarly project off the ground.”

Wellness Expo:

Date and time: January 17, 4 to 7 p.m.

Location: State Gym

Description: “Learn about the resources available on campus to help you find your way to a holistic, healthy lifestyle. Activities include personal training assessments, sample fitness classes, meditation exercises, outdoor [recreation] contests, action planning and mindful eating exercises. Whirlybird smoothie samples will be available.”

Iowa State Championship: FIRST LEGO league

Date and time: January 19 and 20, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Multiple west campus buildings

Description: “Engineering Community Outreach will host the FIRST® LEGO® League state championship for students ages 9 to 14 years on campus. The competition continues Jan. 20.”

University holiday

Date and time: January 21

Description: “University offices are closed and classes are recessed.”

Spring Clubfest

Date and time: January 23, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Great Hall in the Memorial Union

Description: “ClubFest is an opportunity for students to browse through a variety of clubs and organizations at Iowa State to discover how to become involved on campus. Come meet hundreds of the 900+ student organizations. While not all of Iowa State’s student organizations can attend, a great sample will be at ClubFest with informational handouts, large displays, demonstrations and giveaways to highlight their club and recruit new members.”

Study Abroad Fair 

Date and time: January 24, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Location: Great Hall in the Memorial Union

Description: “A one-stop shop to learn about adventures abroad — interning, studying and volunteering opportunities, ranging from one week to one year. The U.S. Postal Service will have staff available to accept passport applications and renewals.”

Dance Marathon

Date and time: January 26, 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Location: Memorial Union

Description: “ISU Dance Marathon is a 365 day commitment to raising money for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital; with that comes the yearly celebration during Dance Marathon Weekend. Dancers stay on their feet for 15 hours to symbolize support for the families who spend countless hours in hospital waiting rooms. Come listen to music, play games, hang out with the kids, and even do a bit of dancing.”

Lecture: Creating Disney Magic: Lessons in Leadership, Management and Customer service

Date and time: January 31, 7 p.m.

Location: Great Hall in the Memorial Union

Description: “Part of the 2018-19 Helen LeBaron Hilton Endowed Chair Lecture Series, hosted by the Department of Apparel, Events and Hospitality Management – Lee Cockerell, former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort, shares lessons in leadership, management and customer service.”