Iowa State Lectures Program

Iowa State Lectures Program Sponsoring speakers, debates, forums & film on Iowa State's campus. Events are FREE & open to the public. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

The Iowa State Lectures Program is a collaborative effort between the Government of the Student Body and the Office of the Provost. The professional staff advises students, faculty, and administrative offices on arrangements for visiting scholars, artists, performers, public officials and professionals on a wide range of topics. We also assist with researching speakers and topics, scheduling and r

oom reservations, fundraising, promotion and event logistics. The Lectures Program oversees and manages the Committee on Lectures as well as the World Affairs Series and National Affairs Series planning committees and the FOCUS arts committee.

Feeling discouraged by our political divides? Join us for the 2026 Veritas Forum: "Losing Hope in Politics? Let's Talk A...
09/08/2026

Feeling discouraged by our political divides?

Join us for the 2026 Veritas Forum: "Losing Hope in Politics? Let's Talk About How Christianity and Faith Traditions Can Help Us Disagree Better"

Michael Wear (former White House staffer, President & CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life) sits down with ISU's Dr. Alex Tuckness to explore hope for politics vs. hope in politics — and how faith traditions can help us build healthier, more hospitable civic dialogue.

📅 Monday, Sept 14 | 6:30 PM
📍 Great Hall, Memorial Union

Bring your questions — audience Q&A included!

Let's talk about manure. No, seriously.Dr. Daniel Andersen separates fact from fear on what livestock waste really does ...
09/01/2026

Let's talk about manure. No, seriously.

Dr. Daniel Andersen separates fact from fear on what livestock waste really does to Iowa's soil and water — plus the tech changing how we think about it.

🗓️ Sept 8 | 6pm | 2630 Memorial Union

Shape the lineup. Grow your network. Join the Committee on Lectures. The Committee on Lectures is looking for student me...
08/31/2026

Shape the lineup. Grow your network. Join the Committee on Lectures.

The Committee on Lectures is looking for student members for fall! Meet monthly, pitch your ideas for future speakers & topics, and connect with people from across campus.

Apply now 👇
https://www.lectures.iastate.edu/form/join-committee

College students are lonelier than any generation before us. Dr. Marisa Franco (NYT bestseller, TED speaker, actual frie...
08/27/2026

College students are lonelier than any generation before us. Dr. Marisa Franco (NYT bestseller, TED speaker, actual friendship scientist) is here to fix that.

🗓️ Sept. 3 | 7pm | Sun Room, Memorial Union

Come for the talk, stay to actually talk to people.

Books available thanks to our partners at the Iowa State University Book Store. 📚

First day vibes are in the air — welcome back, students! Our lineup of events this semester is full of fresh ideas, inte...
08/24/2026

First day vibes are in the air — welcome back, students!

Our lineup of events this semester is full of fresh ideas, interesting speakers, and real chances to connect with people who get it. Come for the learning, stay for the community — you never know who you'll meet or what you'll walk away with.

👉 https://www.lectures.iastate.edu/events

🎤 Now Hiring: Lectures Program Event Assistants! 🎤Want a front-row seat to ~90 speaker events a year? The Lectures Progr...
08/19/2026

🎤 Now Hiring: Lectures Program Event Assistants! 🎤

Want a front-row seat to ~90 speaker events a year? The Lectures Program is looking for Event Assistants to help run the show — from room setup and signage to guiding guests and supporting author signings and receptions.

✅ ~10 hrs/month (5–9pm, Mon–Thu, Sept–April)
✅ $13/hour
✅ Preference given to current sophomores and juniors
✅ Great for students who are organized, personable, and love being part of a team

📩 Apply now: send your resume, unofficial transcript, and cover letter to [email protected] with "Event Assistant" in the subject line by Friday, August 28 at 4pm.

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Ames, IA
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