Richard F. Hansen Prize Forum and Lecture

Iowa State alumni Richard F. and Barbara E. Hansen established the Hansen Prize in 2004 to recognize the winner(s) of a design studio competition held in conjunction with the Richard F. Hansen Lecture in Architecture. Francesco Garofolo from Open Fabric in Milan is the guest juror and lecturer. The event starts at 4 p.m. Monday, […]

College of Design Career Fair

The 2025 Design Career Fair will be from noon–5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, in the Durham Great Hall at the Iowa State Memorial Union. More than 700 students and 100 employers participated in 2024! Employers may register (after Dec. 2, 2024) and students may see additional information about each employer using CyHire. Faculty, staff, and […]

Monday Chats – Internal Awards: Updates and Announcements for the Next Round of Submissions

The Monday Chat on "Internal Awards: Updates and Announcements for the Next Round of Submissions” will be held from noon–1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, 130 Design. The session will be presented by Julie Robison, assistant director of IDRO, instructor of community and regional planning and community and economic development specialist. Faculty and staff are invited […]

Monday Chats – USDA Info Session with Dr. Thanos Papanicolaou

Faculty and staff are invited to attend the "USDA Info Session with Dr. Thanos Papanicolaou" Monday Chat which will be held from 12:10–1 p.m. Monday, March 3,130 Design. The session will be led by Dr. Papanicolaou, laboratory director at the National Laboratory for Agriculture and The Environment in Ames. Lunch will be provided.

College of Design Open Discussion

College of Design students, staff and faculty are invited to join the open discussion from 1–2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, at the College of Design. Open discussions are intended for us to come together to discuss various timely topics, celebrate progress, identify issues, create solutions, learn and share resources. Through this event, the College of Design […]

Business of Art Conference 2025

The Octagon Center for the Arts and the Ames Community Arts Council are partnering to present the 7th annual Business of Art Conference Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8, at Reiman Gardens in Ames. This conference is designed to strengthen skills and provide resources for both formally trained and self-taught creatives. Topics this year […]

Charles E. “Chick” Herbert Lecture: Florencia Rodriguez

Research Support

University of Illinois Chicago School of Architecture and artistic director of the 2025 Chicago Architecture Biennial Florencia Rodriguez will present the Charles E. “Chick” Herbert Lecture in Architecture at 4 p.m. Friday, March 7, in Kocimski Auditorium. More details are soon to come.

Lecture & Reception with Glass Artist Josh Simpson & Retired NASA Astronaut Cady Coleman

Renowned glass artist Josh Simpson and retired NASA astronaut Cady Coleman will discuss their lives in art and science together and how they have influenced each other throughout their careers. After the 2 p.m. lecture, they will be available to sign copies of their books, which can be purchased on site. Enjoy light refreshments and […]