Sesquicentennial celebration

Birthday party at the statehouse

ISU exhibits dotted the rotunda of the statehouse on ISU Sesquicentennial Day at the Iowa Legislature April 3.

Birthday party at the statehouse

April 3 is ISU Sesquicentennial Day at the Iowa Legislature. Activities include ISU exhibits and birthday cake. More.

Belated birthday fun

Did you miss our official 150th birthday on March 22? You can still help us celebrate by firing up the fireworks.

Concluding ceremony April 12

Iowa State's year-long sesquicentennial celebration concludes April 12 on central campus, following the Veishea parade. The short ceremony will include a talk by President Gregory Geoffroy, a salute recognizing military science's strong role in university history and the awarding of Iowa State's new "True and Valiant Award."

In addition, Geoffroy will dedicate a new seating area near the campanile, a gift from the sesquicentennial committee commemorating the university's 150th celebration.

Historic document on first road trip

The original Morrill Act, never seen outside of D.C., is on display in the Christian Petersen Art Museum in, where else, Morrill Hall. The document, signed by President Lincoln in 1862, created a new kind of university, called a "land-grant." Iowa State would lead the way in shaping the land-grants, also known as "people's colleges."

Historic beginnings

Feb. 11, 2007

In 1884, a Chicago Journal The Prairie Farmer, found Iowa State to be a beacon of good practices and fine learning. More.

150th tree

Dec. 7, 2007

ISU-themed tree part of Des Moines festival. More.

Signs of the times

Dec. 6, 2007

Waite Outdoor is marking ISU's 150th with signs throughout western Iowa. More.

'Sesqui' soda

Nov. 28, 2007

Portions of the sesquicentennial-inspired mural "What We Love About Iowa State" are showing up on some campus vending machines. More.

Harmonic celebration

Oct. 22, 2007

Celebrate ISU's 150th with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in Stephens Auditorium Jan. 20.

What we love

Aug. 29, 2007

The 150th mural "What We Love About Iowa State" is now on display in Parks Library. More.

Thanks, ISU

Aug. 28, 2007

Bankers Trust and two billboard firms offer a sesquicentennial "thanks" to Iowa State in Des Moines. More.

150th quilt winners

Aug. 28, 2007

Results are in from two Iowa State Fair quilting contests that celebrate ISU's sesquicentennial. One of the quilts was auctioned Aug. 19.

Banner headliners

Aug. 15, 2007

Banners currently along Elwood Drive salute some of the faculty, staff, alumni and friends who have helped Iowa State become internationally respected. Find out about the people on the banners.

In the 'sesqui' spirit

Jun 15, 2007

Volunteers are at work in every county. A historic house in Moville gets a fresh coat. More.

Corn trains and campaniling

April 27, 2007

A sesquicentennial "look back" at people, places, traditions.

Sticks memorabilia

April 22, 2007

Sticks' artists have created several commemorative items to celebrate ISU's 150th.

Sweet

April 13, 2007

Sesqui birthday cake to feed 20,000, "Cyclone Celebration" ice cream and cherry pie. More.

Veishea Village

April 13, 2007

Germ City, mini biodiesel processing, parking stalls converted into "parks" and more.

Got kids?

April 13, 2007

Petting zoos, face painting, and a ton of other kids activities.

150th on parade

April 13, 2007

This year's parade with many sesqui-themed floats will feature over 100 entries.

Calendar

April 13, 2007

Here are highlights of Veishea events April 16-22.

Hot off the press

Feb. 1, 2007

"A Sesquicentennial History of Iowa State University: Tradition & Transformation." More about the book.