Events

Carlos Quezada: “The Immigrant Survival Guide to Silicon Valley”

Sun Room, Iowa State University Memorial Union 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa, United States

Carlos Quezada will share his transformative journey -- from humble beginnings in Degollado, Jalisco, Mexico to a top Latino executive at Hewlett Packard Enterprise -- in a public lecture on October 17 at Iowa State University. The event is open to the public with no charge for admission.

MBA Dish

Ivy College of Business Suite, Capital Square 400 Locust Street, Suite 160, Des Moines, IA, United States

Join us on October 21 for MBA Dish, a monthly dinner for Ivy College of Business professional MBA students in downtown Des Moines. If you have been considering the PMBA, this is the perfect opportunity to experience an actual class and get to know the students, faculty, and staff.

Ivy 40th Anniversary Celebration

Northeast Campanile Lawn ISU Central Campus, Ames, IA, United States

Ivy students, faculty, and staff are invited to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the college! Join us from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on October 22 on Central Campus. We’ll have free Panera sandwiches, games, prize drawings, and giveaways for Ivy students, faculty, and staff.

Daymond John’s 5 Shark Points: Fundamentals for Success in Business and Life

Great Hall, Memorial Union 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA, United States

Entrepreneur and “Shark Tank” investor Daymond John will share his fundamentals for success in business and life during a public lecture on October 22 at Iowa State University. Co-sponsored by the Ivy College of Business and the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, the event is open to the public with no charge for admission.

Learn @ Lunch Speaker Series

The Register Room, Capital Square 400 Locust St, Suite 119, Des Moines, IA

Join us for an engaging Learn at Lunch conversation with featured speaker Natalie Bachman, vice president of strategic initiatives at Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Seating is limited; please register by October 31.

Marketing Industry Link and Learn

Gerdin Business Building 2167 Union Drive, Ames, IA, United States

This career event, hosted by the Marketing Club in collaboration with Business Career Services, allows students to discover careers in marketing, build confidence in networking, and connect with employers promoting internship and full-time job opportunities.

Finance Speaker Series: Alon Brav

2446 Gerdin Business Building 2167 Union Drive, Ames, IA, United States

The Department of Finance is pleased to welcome Alon Brav for a Finance Speaker Series lecture on November 7. The lecture is open to the public with no charge for admission.

Management and Entrepreneurship Speaker Series: Stephen Courtright

3164 Gerdin Business Building 2167 Union Dr, Ames, IA, United States

The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship is pleased to welcome Stephen Courtright for a Management and Entrepreneurship Speaker Series lecture on November 8. The lecture is open to the public with no charge for admission.

Accounting Speaker Series: Kristi Rennekamp

2446 Gerdin Business Building 2167 Union Drive, Ames, IA, United States

The Department of Accounting is pleased to welcome Kristi Rennekamp for an Accounting Speaker Series lecture on November 22. The lecture is open to the public with no charge for admission.

2024 Contemporary Issues in Accounting Conference

Gerdin Business Building 2167 Union Drive, Ames, IA, United States

The Department of Accounting will host the annual Contemporary Issues in Accounting Conference on November 25 at Iowa State University. Learn from industry leaders and enjoy a day on campus while you earn eight credits of continuing professional education.

Ivy CYning Day

Kingland Hallway, Gerdin Business Building 2167 Union Drive, Ames, IA, United States

You’ve signed an internship or job offer, now it’s time to celebrate! Join us on December 4 to snap a photo for social media and enjoy a well-deserved treat.

Fall 2024 Ivy Convocation Ceremony

Hilton Coliseum 1705 Center Drive, Ames, IA, United States

Join us in Hilton Coliseum as we celebrate our fall 2024 Ivy graduates! The Ivy College of Business convocation ceremony will include greetings from Raisbeck Endowed Dean David Spalding, remarks from a student speaker, and individual recognition of degree candidates who are in attendance.