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.

Join Seongyeob Kim for “Why Do Fans Buy Albums They Can’t Play?”⏰ 6:00 PM📍 2630 Memorial UnionDiscover how fan-driven co...
04/30/2026

Join Seongyeob Kim for “Why Do Fans Buy Albums They Can’t Play?”

⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 2630 Memorial Union

Discover how fan-driven competition is shaping industries and why consumers are spending in surprising ways.

Join David R. Legates for “A Fresh Look at Anthropogenic Climate Change”⏰ 6:00 PM📍 Sun Room, Memorial UnionExplore the s...
04/29/2026

Join David R. Legates for “A Fresh Look at Anthropogenic Climate Change”

⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Sun Room, Memorial Union

Explore the science behind climate change, what we know, and what’s still debated, explained in a clear and accessible way.

TONIGHT'S EVENT 🖥️🩺 What Happens to Care When the Doctor Is on a Screen?Join ISU's Dr. Farzane Omidi for a Research Show...
04/28/2026

TONIGHT'S EVENT

🖥️🩺 What Happens to Care When the Doctor Is on a Screen?

Join ISU's Dr. Farzane Omidi for a Research Showcase Series lecture exploring how telehealth technologies and physical space shape communication, trust, and connection in healthcare. Learn how small design choices can make a big difference in patient and provider experience.

📆 Tuesday, Apr 28
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 2630 Memorial Union

Sponsored by the Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government).

Earlier today, we dug into some serious plant magic at our Starting New Plants from Seeds & Cuttings Workshop with garde...
04/24/2026

Earlier today, we dug into some serious plant magic at our Starting New Plants from Seeds & Cuttings Workshop with gardening expert Melinda Myers. 🌱✨ Students got hands-on with plant propagation, microgreens, and zinnia seeds — and left with new skills (and new plants!) to grow.

Huge thanks to Melinda for spending the week with us, to the Iowa State University Student Innovation Center for hosting, and to our incredible campus partners — Iowa State University Department of Horticulture, Natural Resource Ecology & Management, Reiman Gardens, University Library, and Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government) — for making this workshop grow from an idea to reality.🌿💚

🌽👩🏻‍🌾 Sixth-generation farmer, trailblazer, and the first woman ever to serve as president of the National Corn Growers ...
04/24/2026

🌽👩🏻‍🌾 Sixth-generation farmer, trailblazer, and the first woman ever to serve as president of the National Corn Growers Association, Pam Johnson, is coming to Iowa State to share her story and celebrate women in agriculture.

From rural Iowa to international stages, she's proof that women belong at every table where agriculture's future is decided. 🌍

This is the Year of the Woman Farmer lecture.

📅 Tuesday, April 28
⏰5:30 PM
📍 1148 Gerdin

Co-sponsored by the International Association of Students in Agricultural and Related Sciences and the Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government).

🤖🌾 The future of farming is AI-powered.ISU's Dr. Arti Singh is on a mission to make the next generation of agriculturist...
04/24/2026

🤖🌾 The future of farming is AI-powered.

ISU's Dr. Arti Singh is on a mission to make the next generation of agriculturists as fluent in artificial intelligence as they are in the field. From immersive learning modules to hands-on games, her team is reimagining agricultural education for K–16 students across Iowa and beyond.

📅 Monday, April 27
⏰10:00 AM
📍 Campanile Room, Memorial Union

Note: This lecture will not be recorded — attend in person!

Co-sponsored by Iowa State University - College of Health and Human Sciences, Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and the Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government).

🎧 Why do fans buy albums they can’t even play?Join us for “Why Do Fans Buy Albums They Can’t Play? The Economics of Prod...
04/23/2026

🎧 Why do fans buy albums they can’t even play?

Join us for “Why Do Fans Buy Albums They Can’t Play? The Economics of Product Purchasing Contests” with researcher Seongyeob Kim.

📅 Thursday, April 30
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 2630 Memorial Union

Explore how industries like music, fashion, and livestreaming use consumer competition to drive sales and how these “product purchasing contests” are reshaping markets and behavior. This research dives into the economics behind fan culture, incentives, and spending.

TONIGHT EVENT'S🚨Join Melinda Myers for “Gardening for Your Health and Well-Being”⏰ 6:00 PM📍 Sun Room, Memorial UnionDisc...
04/23/2026

TONIGHT EVENT'S🚨

Join Melinda Myers for “Gardening for Your Health and Well-Being”

⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Sun Room, Memorial Union

Discover how gardening can support your health, reduce stress, and improve well-being straight from a nationally known expert.

Don’t miss it 🌱

TONIGHT'S EVENT🌿📖 Join poet and community organizer Matty Layne Glasgow for a reading and lecture on queering rigid cate...
04/23/2026

TONIGHT'S EVENT

🌿📖 Join poet and community organizer Matty Layne Glasgow for a reading and lecture on queering rigid categories of genre, science, and identity. Through lyric inquiry and imagination, this event invites connection, kinship, and joyful rethinking across difference.

📆 Thursday, Apr 23
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Cardinal Room, Memorial Room

Co-sponsored by Iowa State University Department of English and the Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government).

🌍 What does climate science really say, and what might be misunderstood?Join us for “A Fresh Look at Anthropogenic Clima...
04/22/2026

🌍 What does climate science really say, and what might be misunderstood?

Join us for “A Fresh Look at Anthropogenic Climate Change” with climatologist David R. Legates.

📅 Wednesday, April 29
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Sun Room, Memorial Union

This talk explores observed climate trends in the U.S., highlights areas of scientific agreement and debate, and explains what climate models actually project. Gain a clearer understanding of a complex and widely discussed topic.

🚨 TONIGHT 🚨Join Gary L. Wells for “True Crimes and Mistaken Eyewitnesses”⏰ 6:00 PM📍 Sun Room, Memorial UnionHow accurate...
04/22/2026

🚨 TONIGHT 🚨

Join Gary L. Wells for “True Crimes and Mistaken Eyewitnesses”

⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Sun Room, Memorial Union

How accurate is eyewitness testimony? Learn how psychological research has exposed flaws in identification and changed the way the justice system approaches evidence.

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