7:30am: LAS Week Wellness Run 5K hosted by LAS Department Chairs
Starting Point: Catt Hall

All LAS runners, joggers, and walkers are welcome to join us for this casual, non-competitive morning run. A 5k route around campus will be shared at the meet-up location in front of Catt Hall. All paces welcome! Following the 5k, the run group will head over together to the LAS Week Kickoff Breakfast for some post-run fuel!

8:00am – 10:00am: Kickoff Breakfast
0100 Carver Hall Lobby

Join the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences as we officially begin LAS Week 2025 with our annual Kickoff Breakfast. This event is open to all LAS students and is a great opportunity to get some food, mingle with members of the LAS community, and get excited for a week full of events. Start Something LAS Academy, LAS Study Abroad, and LAS Career Services will be in attendance offering resources.

12:00pm – 1:00pm: Press Paws Dogs at Hamilton Hall
178B Hamilton Hall

Join the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication for the first of two Press Paws events.

12:00pm – 2:00pm: Pizza with Professors
0282 Carver Hall

Come enjoy a pizza while meeting the professors from the Leadership Studies and Communication Studies Programs at our event.

12:00pm – 3:00pm: Joint ROTC Open House
The Armory

Students will have the opportunity to tour ROTC facilities, interact with cadets and midshipmen, and learn about scholarship and career opportunities in the military. Representatives from each branch will be available to discuss leadership development.

2:00pm – 4:00pm: Psychology Myths, Facts, and Snacks
1460 Lagomarcino Hall

Join the Department of Psychology for a fun, come-and-go event open to all students who are excited to learn about psychology myths and facts alongside faculty and staff members while enjoying a variety of snacks!

6:00pm – 7:00pm: Chinese Calligraphy
2106 Pearson Hall (2nd Fl Common Space)

Learn the history and art of Chinese Calligraphy with Chinese Professor Tonglu Li and try it out yourself!

11:30am – 1:30pm: Blind Date with a Book!
212 Ross Hall

Unwrap a literary surprise at our “Blind Date with a Book” event! Grab a slice of pizza while you explore the English Department’s diverse programs and course offerings as well as unique research opportunities that will equip you for success in any career. Come enjoy free pizza, win prizes, and discover new academic paths alongside your next favorite read.

2:00pm – 5:00pm: Play On!: Game Studies and Game Design in the Humanities
302 Catt Hall

Join the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies for an exciting event open to all students who are passionate about the humanities, game design, and the study of games. Whether you’re into video games, board games, or role-playing games, there’s something here for you!

4:00pm: Cookies and the Constitution with Department of Political Science and Cyclone Civics
Carver Hall Plaza (Rain location: 0101 Carver Hall)

ISU students will have the opportunity to read from the Declaration of Independence and Constitution while enjoying red, white, and blue cookies.

4:00pm – 6:00pm: LAS Study Abroad Stories: Past, Present & Future
0268 Carver Hall

Join the LAS Study Abroad Office to hear from past study abroad participants about their experiences, eat snacks from around the world, and be entered into a drawing for a $250 scholarship to study abroad!

6:00pm – 7:00pm: Sharkuterie Connections
First-floor Multipurpose Space, Student Innovation Center

Be a shark at Sharkuterie Connections! Register today!
Have you ever wanted to step inside the shoes of a Shark? Now is your chance! Join us for a Shark Tank style event where you can judge pitches from start-up companies, gain insights from founders, and enjoy charcuterie!

6:00pm: Spring 2025 LAS Dean’s Distinguished Lecture with Claus Kadelka
Great Hall, Memorial Union

Join us for the Spring 2025 LAS Dean’s Distinguished Lecture, featuring Claus Kadelka, associate professor in the Department of Mathematics. He will present “The Next Pandemic Could Strike at Any Time: Are We Prepared?”

10:30am – 11:30am: Press Paws Dogs at Hamilton Hall 2
178B Hamilton Hall

Join the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication for the second of two Press Paws events.

10:30am – 11:30am: Doodles and Donuts
77-1 Armory, SCI VIZ Studios

Join the Scientific Illustration and Visualization program for free donuts while you sketch from our collection of specimens, including bugs, bones, and more!

12:00pm – 1:00pm: Yoga in French
3113 Pearson Hall

Join Stacey Weber-Fève, professor of French, as she guides students, faculty and staff through a 30-minute yoga flow program. You don’t need to speak French to participate. Refreshments provided.

12:00pm – 3:00pm: Obstacle Course Military Skills Challenge
Lieutenant Colonel Richard H. Burnett Sr. USMC Memorial Obstacle Course

Participants will take on a military-style obstacle course challenge under the guidance of ROTC cadre. Safety measures, including waiver requirements and on-site Government Vehicles for medical support, will be in place. [GOV transportation will be coordinated for students].

1:30pm – 3:30pm: POP-IN to LAS Career Services
0150 Carver Hall

POP-IN to LAS Career Services for LAS Week! Enjoy popcorn, prizes, games, and free photo headshots! Learn more about LAS Career Services and how we can help you in your career development!

4:00pm – 4:30pm: LAS Week Start Something LAS Academy Info Session
1118 Student Innovation Center

Be a part of the next generation of innovators producing big ideas or develop your own entrepreneurial endeavors!

5:30pm – 6:30pm: “Judicial Law Clerk Experience” with guest speaker, Christine Baber
Hosted by Pre-Law Club
0160 Carver Hall

Christine Baber, an Iowa State University alum and recent Drake Law graduate, now serves as a judicial law clerk for the Fifth Judicial District of Iowa and will share her experiences as a law student and her experience in the legal field.

5:30pm – 7:00pm: Global Trivia Night
Hosted by the WLC Ambassadors
2105 Pearson Hall

Join the WLC Student Ambassadors for trivia from around the world! Food and beverages will be provided. Everyone is welcome!

7:30am – 10:00 am: SOCCJ Pancake Breakfast
311 East Hall

Join the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice for their annual Pancake Breakfast LAS Week event.

9:00am – 10:30am: Bagels Demanded, Bagels Supplied
167 Heady Hall (Undergraduate Student Lounge)

Want to learn more about the Economics major or Economics classes? Faculty, staff and undergraduate students will be available to answer your questions. We’ll also have some breakfast items available as well. Anyone that wants to learn more about Economics can participate.

12:00pm – 2:00pm: LN2 Ice Cream & Goop with the Physics Club
Physics Hall front atrium

The Physics & Astronomy Club will be serving up free liquid nitrogen ice cream and showcasing exciting physics demonstrations for visitors, including the mesmerizing Dancing Goop Experiment.

All Day: 19th Annual Stupka Symposium
Molecular Biology Building

The 19th Annual Stupka Symposium is entirely organized and run by students aiming to highlight undergraduate research in the biochemistry, biophysics, and molecular biology areas of study. 

This event was the inspiration of Robert John Stupka III, an undergraduate student majoring in biochemistry at Iowa State University. Rob believed in the power of research, allowing the extraordinary to be possible, and strived to connect students and faculty for the purpose of scientific investigation.

7:00pm: Filmabend (German Movie Night)
0001 Carver Hall

Join WLC for a German movie night with English subtitles! All are welcome to attend.

2:15pm – 3:00pm: Careers in Mathematics
204 Carver Hall

A panel discussion with faculty and students to discuss the wide-range of career opportunities for mathematics majors.

4:30pm: S.C.U.M. Show
1002 Gilman Hall

Join the Society of Chemistry Undergraduate Majors, otherwise known as SCUM, as they present chemical demonstrations and fun activities that will be sure to entertain the whole family.

5:00pm: LAS End-of-Week Flag Folding Ceremony
Central Campus Flagpole

As a capstone event for LAS Week, Air Force ROTC cadets will conduct a formal flag-folding ceremony of both the Iowa State Flag and the U.S. Flag while explaining the significance of each fold and key military traditions. This event serves as a symbolic conclusion to the week’s celebrations.