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Your late night entertainment destination

ISU AfterDark is a student group that plans 3 late-night activities a semester. Students are invited to the Memorial Union from 9:00pm - 1:00am to participate in a variety of free activities -open to all ISU students and their guests. Limit 2 guests per ISU student with student ID.

Spring 2026 Dates: FRIDAYS - January 30, March 6, and April 10

Friday, March 6, 2026 Schedule

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Special Note: No bags will be allowed in the Great Hall for either performance.

Limit 2 guests per ISU student with student ID.

  
A moderated conversation with YouTube Star, Digital Video Expert, & Entrepreneur Matthew 'MatPat' Patrick

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11:00 pmDurham Great Hall
Comedy Improv Duo Mission IMPROVable
 
Voted Best Comedy Performers & Entertainers of the Year, Mission IMPROVable is a premier comedy troupe and one of the top-ranked traveling comedy groups in the country.
9:00 pmDurham Great Hall

Panda Express

sponsored by Campustown

10:00 pm

while supplies last

Panda Express

Bingo

hosted by First Year Council

9:00 pm - 1:00 amSun Room/South Ballroom
CyBowl & Billiards9:00 pm - 1:00 amCyBowl & Billiards

M-Shop Karaoke

hosted by Project Legacy

9:00 pm - midnightMaintenance Shop
Paint Your Own Pottery9:00 pm - midnightMU 3580

Stand-Up Comedy Show

sponsored by Stand-Up Comedy Club

10:00 pmMU 2630

Catapult Building & Sphero Driving Course

sponsored by Cardinal Space Mining Club

9:00 pm - midnightCampanile Room
Connections Student Art Exhibit9:00 pm - 11:00 pmMU Art Gallery

Tango Lessons

sponsored by Tango Social Club

9:00 pm - 11:00 pmMU 3512

Gem Art

sponsored by Women Who Design

9:00pm - midnightMU 3560

Henna Workshop

sponsored by International Student Council & Indian Student Association

9:00 pm - midnightMU 3534

Gaming and Esports

sponsored by Gaming & Esports Club

9:00 pm - 1:00 amGold Room

Trivia

sponsored by ISU Foundation

9:00 pm - midnightCardinal Room
And more!  

 

President

Avery Smith

  • Supervise the executive board
  • Lead executive board meetings
  • Schedule and oversee each event
  • Maintain constant communication with adviser
  • Complete necessary forms to ensure event authorization
  • Communicate with Memorial Union and other staff for equipment and setup needs

Vice President

 Adwika Chauhan

  • Select and coordinate general members/event staff
  • Create staffing schedule for all events
  • Lead event staff meetings
  • Manage recruitment and retention of members
  • Manage member relations and social activities

Treasurer

Michael Farmer

  • Hold a purchasing card for club expenses
  • Make payments and purchases
  • Process and maintain records of club's spending using Workday
  • Collaborate with adviser to update budget and request Student Government and other funding

Marketing
Director

Eleanor Smith

  • Manage event promotion with tabling, digital screens, posters, and more
  • Create posters, handouts, and other advertising content in collaboration with MU graphic designers
  • Maintain the organization's social media
  • Run promotional contests and giveaways throughout event
  • May work with a committee made up of event staff

Bingo Director

Junior Battle

  • Purchase all bingo supplies and event prizes
  • Set-up and manage bingo throughout the event
  • Coordinate guest callers and/or call bingo as interested/necessary
  • Ensure that bingo rules are followed and accurate records are kept of prize winners
  • May work with a committee made up of event staff

Activities Director

Nadir Abosaida

  • Identify new ideas and organize activities for events
  • Contact vendors to book entertainment or order supplies for activities
  • Act as main contact for vendors before and during event
  • Oversee karaoke and understand how to operate the software
  • May work with a committee made up of event staff

Co-Sponsorship Director 

Rebekah Countryman

  • Collaborate with student organizations for event programming
  • Manage co-sponsor requests to determine activity plans and needs
  • Act as main contact for co-sponsors before and during event
  • Communicate with Memorial Union and other staff for equipment and setup needs
  • May work with a committee made up of event staff

Interested in serving on the ISU AfterDark Executive Board?  ISU AfterDark is an exciting, fast paced, and high energy organization that helps build event planning and execution skills through the six AfterDark events throughout the academic year. 

General executive member duties, other than those specified in each role are:

  • Attend weekly AfterDark planning meetings
  • Hold at least two office hours a week in the AfterDark office in the Memorial Union
  • Attend all 6 AfterDark events, 3 per semester

Executive Board members may also be asked to help with special events including Late Night at the MU, Cyclone Family Weekend, WinterFest, Cyclone Welcome Weekend, and more. 

Applications for 2026 will close on October 17 at 11:59pm. Apply today! Please contact us if you have any questions.

We are looking for positive, hard-working, and dedicated individuals to join our ISU AfterDark team!

General members will be a part of planning the AfterDark events and will have the opportunity to serve on committees including bingo, activities, marketing, and more! General members will also attend the three ISU AfterDark events per semester, assist with set-up, management, and tear down of events, and complete related tasks that will benefit the event. General member meetings will take place regularly during the spring semester and provide a chance for all members of AfterDark to build connections, gain practical experience in event planning and marketing, and contribute to a fun, safe, late-night opportunity for ISU students.

If you are interested in joining AfterDark please fill out the General Member Interest Form. 

Apply to be the AfterDark Treasurer

Gain leadership skills, get event planning experience, and earn money while working fun events! Apply by Sunday, February 1 at 11:59pm.

  • Students enjoying a milk and cereal bar at an ISU AfterDark event.

    Student Organization Co-Sponsorships

    Co-sponsoring an activity at an ISU AfterDark event is a dynamic and positive form of PR to promote your organization to other ISU students. Student organizations can take advantage of this fun and interactive way to recruit new members, spread awareness for their cause, or promote an upcoming event.

  • Student ambassadors help distribute Rock Star Energy Drinks at an ISU AfterDark event.

    Promote Your Business at ISU AfterDark

    The Memorial Union offers opportunities for businesses and departments to advertise to students during ISU AfterDark events. These events are held three times per semester and typically attract 2,000+ students. Three vendor spaces are available at each ISU AfterDark and are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.