Construction on the Central Building concluded in 1908. In 1938, it was renamed for former ISU president William Beardshear (1891-1902).
The Memorial Union was built in 1927-28 as a memorial to those who lost their lives in World War I. Gold Star Hall houses the names of all Iowa Staters lost in the wars and conflicts lost since then.
The Farm House was the first building built (1860-65) on the new college land. It now serves as a museum.
Created in 1933 and named for alum LaVerne Noyes, who donated money for the lake. Swans named Lancelot and Elaine have been fixtures on the site since 1935.
When constructed after a water shortage in 1895, the tower was the first made of steel and the tallest west of the Mississippi. It is unused today, but on the National Register of Historic Places.
Named for Senator Justin Smith Morrill, who sponsored the Morrill Act (1862) which established the land-grant college system.
If it's not in the field, check out the Geotechnical Mobile Lab graciously donated by McAnich Corporation! --->>> 続きを読む
Muscle and Fitness Magazine ranks Iowa State No. 3 nationally in providing students with opportunities to stay fit!
Home to the Academic Success Center, Hixson Awards Program, National Student Exchange, and Athletic Academic Center. Great place to study on the East side of campus.
Check out the new interactive display on 1st floor to find out more about the college!
Iowa State became the Cyclones after they leveled Northwestern in 1895. As the Chicago Tribune (9/29/1895) noted: "Struck by a Cyclone."
In 1954 Cy became the official mascot of Iowa State. Get your picture taken with the only Cy statue on campus at the Alumni Center!
You're not a 'true' Iowa Stater until you've been kissed under the Campanile at the stroke of midnight!
We're not sure why it started, but for more than 70 years students have stepped around the Zodiac in Gold Star Hall. Apparently stepping on the Zodiac ensures you will fail your next exam.
A great spot to relax between classes, have lunch or play Frisbee! Gerdin has some great benches outside too!
