Events

Hope Bass MFA Exhibition

Gallery 181, College of Design 715 Bissell Road, Ames, IA, United States

Integrated visual arts graduate student Hope Bass, from Ardmore, Oklahoma, will share her ceramics and mixed-media artwork exploring the curiosities of the imagination in her master of fine art thesis exhibition. Bass’s master’s thesis, “Metamorphosis of Hope: A Ceramic Journey through Imagination and Wonder,” explores the relationship between the wonders of ceramic exploration and the […]

CODAC Spring Sale

Work by students in the integrated studio arts and integrated visual arts programs will be featured in the CODAC (College of Design Art Club) spring sale Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 17–19, in the central foyer (inside the main entrance) of the College of Design building. A majority of proceeds go to the student artists, […]

CODAC Spring Sale

Work by students in the integrated studio arts and integrated visual arts programs will be featured in the CODAC (College of Design Art Club) spring sale Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 17–19, in the central foyer (inside the main entrance) of the College of Design building. A majority of proceeds go to the student artists, […]

IDRO Research & Outreach Day

College of Design Atrium

The Institute for Design Research and Outreach will host its first Research and Outreach Day in the College of Design the afternoon of Thursday, April 18. The event will begin with a college outreach networking luncheon for invited faculty and staff from noon–2 p.m. and continue with a public poster session showcasing College of Design […]

Homelessness is a Housing Problem – Gregg Colburn

Kocimski Auditorium (101 Design) 715 Bissell Road, Ames, IA, United States

2024 Iowa State University Homelessness Symposium Keynote Address Gregg Colburn is an associate professor in the Runstad Department of Real Estate in the University of Washington’s College of Built Environments. He publishes on topics related to housing and homelessness and is the co-author of Homelessness is a Housing Problem: How Structural Factors Explain U.S. Patterns […]

CODAC Spring Sale

Work by students in the integrated studio arts and integrated visual arts programs will be featured in the CODAC (College of Design Art Club) spring sale Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 17–19, in the central foyer (inside the main entrance) of the College of Design building. A majority of proceeds go to the student artists, […]

Multicultural Night

College of Design Atrium

Come enjoy an evening celebrating the various cultures represented at the College of Design at Multicultural Night from 5–8 p.m. Friday, April 19, in the atrium. Try some delicious foods from different cultures and participate in raffles and activities!

College of Design Book Sale to Benefit Design Closet

Central Foyer, College of Design

The College of Design Operations Committee will hold a one-day book sale to benefit the Design Closet. All books will be for sale for $1, cash only. Collection boxes will be available on each floor of the college the week of April 15–19 for faculty, staff and students to donate books for the sale.

GIS Seminar: Understanding IFEWs Miles: Navigating the Nexus of Manure and Energy in Iowa

362 Design

Presenter: Júlia Brittes Tuthill, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, GIS Certificate Candidate Advisor: Dr. Amy Kaleita Abstract Excess nitrogen from agriculture, particularly in Iowa, poses environmental risks like eutrophication, affecting ecosystems and water safety. Understanding the water-related impacts of agricultural nitrogen is vital for environmental improvements. The Iowa Food-Energy-Water (IFEW) nexus links food, energy, and water […]

College of Design Program Night Spring 2024

College of Design 715 Bissell Road, Ames, IA, United States

Students in the Core Design Program are encouraged to attend the College of Design Program Night. Representatives from each of our degree programs will be available to talk about their programs and answer your questions to help you decide what areas you want to apply to at the end of the academic year. Flyers with […]

Richard F. Hansen Lecture in Architecture: Comunal

Kocimski Auditorium (101 Design) 715 Bissell Road, Ames, IA, United States

Architects Mariana Ordóñez Grajales and Jesica Amescua Carrera, partners in Mexico City-based Comunal, a community-driven multidisciplinary design practice, will present the 2024 Richard F. Hansen Lecture in Architecture at Iowa State University. Part of the Department of Architecture’s 2023-2024 Public Programs series, “Of the Land,” their free lecture will be at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, in Kocimski Auditorium, room 101 College of Design. […]

Spectrum of Innovation Symposium

Organized by the College of Design's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Scholars with support from a Center for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities Symposium Grant, the Spectrum of Innovation Symposium will explore and celebrate the dynamic landscape of innovation across a range of fields. The symposium will take place April 25–26 in the College of Design's […]

Snack and Share

130 Design

Take a break and have a "little treat" at the Snack and Share organized by Design Multicultural Student Success from noon–1 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, in 130 Design.

How to Repair America’s Broken Housing Systems – Jenny Schuetz

0022 Sukup Hall

Jenny Schuetz is a Senior Fellow at Brookings Metro, where her research focuses on urban economics and housing policy, particularly how government policies impact housing affordability and economic opportunity. She has written extensively for academic and public audiences, and her book Fixer-Upper: How to Repair America's Broken Housing Systems has received coverage on Marketplace, The […]

Spectrum of Innovation Symposium

The Spectrum of Innovation Symposium will explore and celebrate the dynamic landscape of innovation across a range of fields. The symposium will take place April 25–26 and will address four key themes: fostering creativity and innovation in higher education, promoting innovation in accessibility, exploring ethical considerations in innovation and driving innovation for sustainability. April 26 symposium schedule: […]