Tradition and transformation A sesquicentennial history of Iowa State University
Book - 2007
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| Location | Call Number | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Reference Collection | REF/IOWA/378.777/Tradition/2007 | Library Use Only |
- Subjects
- Published
-
Ames :
Iowa State University
2007.
- Language
- English
- Other Authors
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- Edition
- 1st ed
- Item Description
- "Published on the occasion of Iowa State University's anniversary of its charter date on March 22, 1858."
- Physical Description
- xvi, 368 p. : ill. ; 29 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 339-358) and index.
- ISBN
- 9780813816517
- Part 1.
- Chapter 1. Foundation of the People's College
- The Early Years of Iowa State
- Director of the Program in Agricultural History and Rural
- Studies and Professor, Department of History, Iowa State University.•
- From idea to educational institution.•
- An early pioneer in co-education.•
- "Science with Practice".•
- Weathering World War and Great Depression
- Chapter 2. Iowa State at Mid-Century
- The Friley and Hilton Years by Dorothy Schwieder, University
- University Professor Emerita of History, Iowa State University.•
- From inward focus to major university.•
- Iowa State's contributions to WW II, its effect on campus life.•
- Student fun: panty raids in the 50s.•
- The beginning of the Iowa State Center
- Chapter 3. Science with Humanity: The Parks Years
- Associate Professor, Department of History, University of Kentucky, Lexington.•
- The "new humanism" in teaching and research, broadening the curriculum.•
- Enrollment explosions, massive rebuilding on campus.•
- Student protest: dormitory hours to Vietnam War.•
- The impacts of inflation and recession
- Chapter 4. Strategic Focus and Accountability
- The Eaton-Jischke Years
- Professor of History, Iowa State University.•
- Reasserting the science and technology mission.•
- The need for major fund-raising campaigns.•
- Strategic planning and resulting controversy.•
- The Knoll as a center of community and university social activity
- Part 2.
- Chapter 5. Loyal and Forever True: Student Life at Iowa State University
- Devine, PhD Candidate, Agricultural History and Rural Studies Program, Iowa State University.•
- Clubs and activities to suit every taste.•
- The GI Bill, Pammel Court.•
- Effects of the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War.•
- Changing student demographics in the 70s and 80s--women in the sciences, off-campus living, etc
- Chapter 6. Athletics at Iowa State University
- Associate Athletics Director for Media Relations
- Iowa State University.• From Pop Warner to the Big Twelve Conference.•
- Outstanding athletes and personalities.• Details of memorable contests.•
- From Clyde William's Field to Jack Trice Stadium
- Chapter 7. Iowa State Faculty: The People and the Disciplines
- Associate Professor of History and Co-director, Program in the History of Science and Technology
- Iowa State University.• Professionalization of the faculty: changing expectations.•
- Gender and race diversification.• Challenges in formalization of personnel procedures.•
- Numerical expansion of faculty and development of new areas of teaching and research
- Chapter 8. The People's University
- Iowa State Cooperative Extension and Outreach
- Assistant Professor of History, University of West Georgia.•
- Taking campus expertise to the people of Iowa, commitment to service.•
- From Corn Trains to public-private partnerships.•
- Addressing environmental concerns, farm crisis of the 80s.•
- WOI TV and radio
- Chapter 9. The Practical and the Picturesque
- The Iowa State Campus by Peter Butler, Lecturer in Landscape Architecture, Iowa State University.•
- One of the most beautiful campuses in the United States.•
- Embodiment of ideal