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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.

Fall 2026 Dates: FRIDAYS - August 28, October 9, and November 6

Friday, October 9, 2026 Schedule

ActivityTimeLocation
Limit 2 guests per ISU student with student ID.  
A moderated conversation w/ actress & comedian Angela Giarratana

Known from YouTube's SMOSH, ABC Discovers: Talent Showcase, Hulu's Maggie, Starz's Minx, Nickelodeon's Danger Force, and more!

11:00 pmDurham Great Hall
Stand-Up Comedy w/ Comedian Dylan Carlino
Known from his TikTok / Instagram series If I Was A Girl…. popular podcasts Some of This is Bad and Feelin’ Girlie, Neflix Is A Joke 2024 showcase, and more!
9:00 pmDurham Great Hall

Food Trucks - Superdog, Sweets & Swirls, Sips, & Tikka Talk

$5 vouchers for the first 400 ISU students to use at one of the food trucks

9:00 pm - midnightMU West Loop
Bingo9:00 pm - 1:00 amSun Room/South Ballroom
CyBowl & Billiards9:00 pm - 1:00 amCyBowl & Billiards
Karaoke9:00 pm - midnightMU 2630
Silent Disco9:00 pm - midnightMaintenance Shop

Spooky Painting

Workspace Craft

9:00 pm - midnightThe Workspace

Swing Dancing

sponsored by Cardinal Swing Society

9:00 pm - midnightMU 3580
Speed Sketchers (caricatures)9:00 pm - midnightMU 3560

Beading by Firelight

sponsored by United Native American Student Association

9:00 pm - midnightMulticultural Center

Trivia

sponsored by University Museums

9:00pm - midnightCampanile Room

Gaming and Esports

sponsored by Gaming & Esports Club

9:00 pm - 1:00 amGold Room
Speed Friending9:30 pm & 10:45 pmCardinal Room
And more!  

 

Are you ready to take your leadership, creativity, and event planning skills to the next level? ISU AfterDark is a fast-paced, high-energy organization that brings campus to life with six incredible late-night events each academic year!

We’re looking for passionate, driven students to join our 2027 Executive Board! All seven positions are open — including President, Vice President, Treasurer, Marketing Director, Bingo Director, Activities Director, and Co-Sponsorship Director. Learn more about each role on the AfterDark website and find where you’ll shine!

As an Executive Member, you’ll:

  • Attend weekly planning meetings with a fun, dedicated team
  • Hold at least two office hours per week in the AfterDark office (Memorial Union)
  • Be part of all six AfterDark events — three each semester

You’ll also help out with special events like Late Night at the MU, Cyclone Family Weekend, WinterFest, Cyclone Welcome Weekend, and more!

Applications for 2027 close on Sunday, October 25 at 11:59pm! Please contact us if you have any questions.

We are looking for positive, hard-working, and dedicated individuals to volunteer with ISU AfterDark!

Volunteers assist with set-up, management, and tear down of events, and complete related tasks that will benefit the event. Areas that volunteers may be stationed at include bingo, karaoke, novelty activities (such as laser tag, silent disco, caricatures, and more).

 If you are interested in volunteering AfterDark please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form. 

President

Michael Farmer

  • 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

Aayan Hussain

  • 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

Andrew Belz

  • 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

Carly Peterson

  • 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 

Daniel Hornberg

  • 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 will 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 2027 close on Sunday, October 25 at 11:59pm! Please contact us if you have any questions.

  • 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.