Sesquicentennial celebration

Sesquicentennial home Events calendar More 150th sites 150th news archives History of Iowa State Historic photos Gifts, mementos 150th wallpaper Implementation committee 150th logo Sponsors Final report (PDF) GET INVOLVED If you'd like to get involved in the ISU 150th celebration, e-mail bbreitsp@iastate.edu, or contact any member of the implementation committee.	A Sesquicentennial History of Iowa State University: Tradition and Transformation In the '40s, young women were invited into the manly profession of engineering to help fill a shortage in the aircraft industry. As centerpiece to its sesquicentennial celebration in 2007-08, Iowa State University has commissioned a book to record, for the first time, the events and themes of the second half of the 20th century. Emphasizing the years from 1940 to 2000, this book builds on an earlier history of the university by Earle Ross. The authors, knowledgeable about ISU and expert in their subject areas, have meticulously researched and skillfully written 10 chapters that treat specific decades, particular administrations or key topics of interest. Lively narrative Written in a lively narrative style, this anthology encompasses a wealth of information. The authors have focused on appealing to the largest possible audience of Iowa State University supporters and well-wishers: alumni, faculty and staff and fans throughout the state of Iowa. Dorothy Schwieder, Iowa historian and ISU emeritus professor of history, is the volume editor of the history book. Coffee table quality Generously illustrated with black-and-white photographs, this book invites casual browsing. Its attractive design increases visual appeal by using a clean, open layout and readable type. To ensure its value as a gift book, a handsome full-color jacket and 8 X 11 format make it suitable for coffee table display wherever loyal Iowa Staters gather.	Where to get the book University Book Store Alumni Association Stories from the book In 1904, an ISU prof rolled through Iowa, teaching agriculture on the Seed Corn Gospel Train. The 1907 ISU-Nebraska football game was so controversial that both teams still count it as a win. Home ec majors of the '40s got hands-on experience caring for orphans. Two famous Don Smiths roamed campus in the late '60s -- one a basketball phenom and the other a bearded activist. Read more.