Jan. 31: Visions of Freedom: A Forum. 7 to 8:30 p.m., The Gallery, Memorial Union. Photographs depicting both personal and historic moments of freedom will be displayed while presenters discuss the impact of those moments and share personal stories of freedom. Speakers include Dean of Students Dione Somerville, associate professor of journalism Barbara Mack, assistant professor of curriculum and instruction Warren Blumenfeld, and LatinosAmericanos members David Ernesto Romero and Claudia Marcela Prado-Meza.

SPJ Region VII Conference: Keynote Speaker, Steffen Schmidt, WOI Radio's Dr. Politics; Mark of Excellence Awards.

April 10: First Amendment Day. Freedom March kicks off the day at 9 a.m., Ames City Hall, 515 Clark Ave.