Meeting: City Council

When: Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m.

Where: Council chambers at City Hall

Description: City Council meets to discuss rental cap exemptions, zoning ordinances and more

Lecture: Refugee Stories: The Art of Mohamad Hafez

When: Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 8 p.m.

Where: In the Sun Room of the Memorial Union.

Description: Mohamad Hafez came to the United States to study architecture at Iowa State University and was unable to return to his beloved Syria. He will speak about his art, his story, and the stories he visually recreates of refugees from around the world.

Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council

When: Thursday, Sept. 6, at 2:10 p.m.

Where: Gallery Room in the Memorial Union

Description: The P&S Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, Professional and Scientific employees at Iowa State University. Meetings are open to the public.

Meeting: Faculty Senate

When: Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 3:30 p.m.

Where: In the Sun Room of the Memorial Union

Description: The Faculty Senate will meet for the first time of the academic year. They represent the general faculty of Iowa State and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.

Meeting: City Council

When: Tuesday, Sept 11, at 6 p.m.

Where: Council chambers at City Hall

Description: TBD

Welcome reception: Sarah Merrill

When: Friday, Sept 14, at 12:30 p.m.

Where: 2630 Memorial Union

Description: Sarah Merrill, previously the assistant director of new student programs, was named director, effective Aug. 6.

Meeting: City Council Workshop

When: Tuesday, Sept 18, at 6 p.m.

Where: Council chambers at City Hall

Description: TBD

Presidential Installation and celebration

When: Friday, Sept. 21 at 10:15 a.m.

Where: Stephens Auditorium

Description: Wendy Wintersteen will be installed as Iowa State’s 16th president. A public reception follows.

Meeting: City Council

When: Tuesday, Sept 25, at 6 p.m.

Where: Council chambers at City Hall

Description: TBD

War, the Refugee Crisis, and the Global Response

When: Friday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m.

Where: Christian Petersen Art Museum

Description: More than 65 million people are displaced from their homes as a result of wars, persecution, or severe economic difficulties. Figuring out how to respond to this many displaced people and the problems that forced them from their homes is a daunting task. Join Nell Gabiam, associate professor in World Languages and Cultures and Political Science, in the exhibition Unpacked: Refugee Baggage to discuss the response to this global crisis.