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Connections is published periodically bythe Iowa State University Foundation—a private, non-profit corporation dedi-cated to securing and stewarding privategifts and grants that benefit Iowa StateUniversity. This magazine serves as a link between Iowa State and benefactorswho support the university. You arereceiving this publication as an importantmember of the Iowa State family. We welcome your comments, suggestionsand questions.

Iowa State University FoundationOffice of Communications2505 Elwood DriveAmes, Iowa 50010-8644Phone: 515-294-4607Toll Free: 866-419-6768Web: www.foundation.iastate.eduE-mail: [email protected]

The Iowa State University Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, age, religion, national origin, sexualorientation, sex, marital status, disability,or status as a U.S. Vietnam Era Veteran.Any persons having inquiries concerningthis may contact human resources, ISUFoundation, 515-294-4607.

Hixson Scholars Have Unique Opportunities

Acomputer engineer-ing major fromDubuque and a

journalism major fromOnawa may not havemuch in common atfirst glance. But sen-iors Jason Richard andNicole Paseka are bothunited in their intent ofmaking the most of theopportunities affordedthem at Iowa Statethrough the ChristinaHixson OpportunityAwards program.

Richard came to Ames with an

interest in engineering.

“I chose Iowa State because

of its reputation and closeness

to home,” said the 21-year-old.

“Cost was certainly a factor,

and the Hixson Scholarship has

really allowed me to focus on

my studies.”

Richard has used the

opportunity to focus on his

computer engineering degree,

and the benefits have paid

off immeasurably. In the spring

of 2001, he received the

National Science Foundation’s

Scholarship for Service, a two-

year program that allows top

students the opportunity to

work for various areas of the

federal government. He’s been

involved in projects at the

Naval Research Lab’s radar divi-

sion, and has a post graduation

offer from the National Security

Agency to work on a radio fre-

quency project for the military’s

special operations units.

Paseka is currently the edi-

tor-in-chief of The Iowa State

Daily. While those responsibili-

ties occupy most of her free

time, she readily admits it’s

been an experience she won’t

soon forget.

“I never thought, I’d have to

leave a meeting with the head

of the department of public

safety because I needed to be at

a meeting with President

Geoffroy,” she said. “My days

are anything but typical, and

being the Daily’s editor has been

a tremendous opportunity.”

She’s quick to point out that

if it weren’t for the Hixson

scholarship, her college experi-

ence would be much different.

“I wouldn’t be able to afford

to spend my time and energy at

the newspaper, that’s for sure,”

she said. “I would miss so

much if it weren’t for the

Hixson program.” t

Seniors Jason Richard and Nicole Paseka realize the opportunities affordedthem through the Christina Hixson Opportunity Awards program.

Christina HixsonOpportunity Awards

• Established in 1995 for Iowa

high school students whose

challenging environments

typically preclude higher

education.

• 100 Iowa high school students

are selected to receive this

$10,000 annual award ($2,500

for four years).

• 396 Hixson Scholars are

currently enrolled at ISU.

• 329 Hixson Scholars have

graduated from ISU to date.

• To contribute to this fund,

call the ISU Foundation at

515-294-4607 or toll free at

866-419-6768.

• Learn more at www.iastate.

edu/~hixsonawards/

ConnectionsF A L L / W I N T E R 2 0 0 3

Connections is published periodically bythe Iowa State University Foundation—a private, non-profit corporation dedi-cated to securing and stewarding privategifts and grants that benefit Iowa StateUniversity. This magazine serves as a link between Iowa State and benefactorswho support the university. You arereceiving this publication as an importantmember of the Iowa State family. We welcome your comments, suggestionsand questions.

Iowa State University FoundationOffice of Communications2505 Elwood DriveAmes, Iowa 50010-8644Phone: 515-294-4607Toll Free: 866-419-6768Web: www.foundation.iastate.eduE-mail: [email protected]

The Iowa State University Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, age, religion, national origin, sexualorientation, sex, marital status, disability,or status as a U.S. Vietnam Era Veteran.Any persons having inquiries concerningthis may contact human resources, ISUFoundation, 515-294-4607.

Hixson Scholars Have Unique Opportunities

Acomputer engineer-ing major fromDubuque and a

journalism major fromOnawa may not havemuch in common atfirst glance. But sen-iors Jason Richard andNicole Paseka are bothunited in their intent ofmaking the most of theopportunities affordedthem at Iowa Statethrough the ChristinaHixson OpportunityAwards program.

Richard came to Ames with an

interest in engineering.

“I chose Iowa State because

of its reputation and closeness

to home,” said the 21-year-old.

“Cost was certainly a factor,

and the Hixson Scholarship has

really allowed me to focus on

my studies.”

Richard has used the

opportunity to focus on his

computer engineering degree,

and the benefits have paid

off immeasurably. In the spring

of 2001, he received the

National Science Foundation’s

Scholarship for Service, a two-

year program that allows top

students the opportunity to

work for various areas of the

federal government. He’s been

involved in projects at the

Naval Research Lab’s radar divi-

sion, and has a post graduation

offer from the National Security

Agency to work on a radio fre-

quency project for the military’s

special operations units.

Paseka is currently the edi-

tor-in-chief of The Iowa State

Daily. While those responsibili-

ties occupy most of her free

time, she readily admits it’s

been an experience she won’t

soon forget.

“I never thought, I’d have to

leave a meeting with the head

of the department of public

safety because I needed to be at

a meeting with President

Geoffroy,” she said. “My days

are anything but typical, and

being the Daily’s editor has been

a tremendous opportunity.”

She’s quick to point out that

if it weren’t for the Hixson

scholarship, her college experi-

ence would be much different.

“I wouldn’t be able to afford

to spend my time and energy at

the newspaper, that’s for sure,”

she said. “I would miss so

much if it weren’t for the

Hixson program.” t

Seniors Jason Richard and Nicole Paseka realize the opportunities affordedthem through the Christina Hixson Opportunity Awards program.

Christina HixsonOpportunity Awards

• Established in 1995 for Iowa

high school students whose

challenging environments

typically preclude higher

education.

• 100 Iowa high school students

are selected to receive this

$10,000 annual award ($2,500

for four years).

• 396 Hixson Scholars are

currently enrolled at ISU.

• 329 Hixson Scholars have

graduated from ISU to date.

• To contribute to this fund,

call the ISU Foundation at

515-294-4607 or toll free at

866-419-6768.

• Learn more at www.iastate.

edu/~hixsonawards/

Chemistry alumnaDr. Esther C.(Peterson) Daniel

(LAS ’23) establisheda $600,000 bequest to create the Estherand George DanielEndowed Scholarshipfor Chemistry. Thebequest was realizedthis year after herdeath at age 102.

Daniel first expressed interest in

leaving a legacy at Iowa State

back in 1994 at the age of

95. It was her desire to

use her estate to benefit

a new generation of

chemistry students at

ISU, and the funds real-

ized from her gift will

benefit both graduate and

undergraduate scholarships.

This summer, ISU

Foundation staff and chemistry

department faculty hosted Dr.

Daniel’s executor for a tour of the

chemistry department. During

the tour, it was discovered that

her maiden name is featured on

a display in the atrium of Gilman

Hall. (Daniel was a student

of Dr. Henry Gilman,

for whom the hall is

named.)

During the tour,

chemistry department

chair Dr. Gordon Miller

noted that he had discov-

ered Dr. Daniel’s work had

been referenced in scientific

papers as late at 1996. Thanks

to some generous estate plan-

ning, her contributions to the

field of chemistry will continue

for years to come. t

If you have an interestin personal and family finances, the

role women can play as philanthropists andmoney strategies for the21st century, then planon attending the Womenand PhilanthropySeminar on Friday,April 23, 2004 at theHotel at GatewayCenter in Ames.

This event will feature

Terry Savage, a nation-

ally known expert on

personal finance, TV

personality and author

of three best-selling

books. Savage is a regu-

lar TV commentator on

CNN, PBS and NBC

regarding investing and mar-

kets. Her books include “The

Savage Truth on Money,”

“Terry Savage’s New Money

Strategies for the 90s” and

“Terry Savage Talks Money.”

The seminar will also

include a luncheon; network-

ing opportunities; a book

signing with Savage; and

breakout sessions on a variety

of philanthropic and financial

topics. This year, more than

250 people attended this

event, and even more are

expected next year.

This event is being planned

by the ISU Foundation Women

and Philanthropy Committee.

The group was formed in 2000

to assist the foundation in its

mission to support ISU by

expanding the involvement of

women as philanthropists.

“The role of volunteer and

giver is a traditional one for

women, yet few people have

thought of women as philan-

thropists,” said Linda Dasher of

Ames, chair of the committee.

“Today women have increased

control over more money than

ever before and are viewing

strategic philanthropy as an

opportunity to help shape the

future of our society,” Dasher

said. This seminar will help

women—and men—become

more educated about personal

and family finances, how to

plan for the future and make

wise philanthropic choices.

If you would like to receive

an invitation to this seminar,

or if you know of anyone

interested in becoming an

event sponsor, please contact

Jolene Johnson at the ISU

Foundation: 515 294-7299;

toll free at 866 419-6768 or

by e-mail at jolene.johnson@

foundation.iastate.edu. t

EDS PLM Solutionsis providing IowaState with industry

leading software toolsfor product lifecyclemanagement (PLM)with a commercialvalue of $282 million.

The in-kind grant is the largest

in ISU history. It will allow

students to gain practical expe-

rience with the full range of

PLM technologies, including

computer-aided design, com-

puter-aided manufacturing,

computer-aided engineering,

visualization, digital manufac-

turing, collaboration, product

data management and engi-

neering process management.

The software will help ISU do

an even better job of preparing

students to get top jobs in the

industry. t

Daniel Bequest Benefits Chemistry Students

Iowa State has a longstanding reputation for

attracting some of the brightest students from

all over the world. But when Ukrainian-born

Nataliya Hupalo—a senior Honors student

majoring in finance and

accounting—calls from the

ISU Foundation PhoneCenter,

the voice with a slight accent

isn’t what many ISU alumni

and supporters expect.

“I find that many people

are very interested in talking

with me,” said Hupalo. “They

want to know more about me,

Ukraine, and why I chose to

come to Iowa State.”

Her choice to come to ISU came largely from

her exposure to the university in high school.

Nataliya’s father, Myron, is a visiting scientist in

the Physics and Astronomy department, and works

at the Ames Lab. The elder Hupalo brought his

family to Ames when Nataliya was 15.

“I chose Iowa State because I was already very

familiar with the university, and because of quality

of the College of Business,” she said.

While private support of a public university is

almost unheard of in her homeland, it’s a facet of

American education that Hupalo has quickly real-

ized is important. As a business student, she often

works in two Carver Hall com-

puter labs funded by Arthur

Andersen and The Principal

Financial Group. She’s had a

class taught by Arnold Cowan,

who holds the Ganoe Faculty

Fellowship in Finance. She’s

also the recipient of two

scholarships—the Lee

Hoover Memorial Scholarship

and a scholarship from Wells

Fargo Bank. Although she’s

benefited from private gift support in many ways,

there’s one project she’s most excited about.

“After working for the foundation for the past

year, I’ve really developed an appreciation for

the role private support means to my education.

Without scholarships, faculty support and the

money that makes new equipment and buildings

a reality, Iowa State would be a very different

place, Hupalo said.” t

Women and Philanthropy CommitteeHosts Educational Seminar

Hupalo Understands Importance of Private Support

Software Grant ProvidesOpportunities

Chemistry alumnaDr. Esther C.(Peterson) Daniel

(LAS ’23) establisheda $600,000 bequest to create the Estherand George DanielEndowed Scholarshipfor Chemistry. Thebequest was realizedthis year after herdeath at age 102.

Daniel first expressed interest in

leaving a legacy at Iowa State

back in 1994 at the age of

95. It was her desire to

use her estate to benefit

a new generation of

chemistry students at

ISU, and the funds real-

ized from her gift will

benefit both graduate and

undergraduate scholarships.

This summer, ISU

Foundation staff and chemistry

department faculty hosted Dr.

Daniel’s executor for a tour of the

chemistry department. During

the tour, it was discovered that

her maiden name is featured on

a display in the atrium of Gilman

Hall. (Daniel was a student

of Dr. Henry Gilman,

for whom the hall is

named.)

During the tour,

chemistry department

chair Dr. Gordon Miller

noted that he had discov-

ered Dr. Daniel’s work had

been referenced in scientific

papers as late at 1996. Thanks

to some generous estate plan-

ning, her contributions to the

field of chemistry will continue

for years to come. t

If you have an interestin personal and family finances, the

role women can play as philanthropists andmoney strategies for the21st century, then planon attending the Womenand PhilanthropySeminar on Friday,April 23, 2004 at theHotel at GatewayCenter in Ames.

This event will feature

Terry Savage, a nation-

ally known expert on

personal finance, TV

personality and author

of three best-selling

books. Savage is a regu-

lar TV commentator on

CNN, PBS and NBC

regarding investing and mar-

kets. Her books include “The

Savage Truth on Money,”

“Terry Savage’s New Money

Strategies for the 90s” and

“Terry Savage Talks Money.”

The seminar will also

include a luncheon; network-

ing opportunities; a book

signing with Savage; and

breakout sessions on a variety

of philanthropic and financial

topics. This year, more than

250 people attended this

event, and even more are

expected next year.

This event is being planned

by the ISU Foundation Women

and Philanthropy Committee.

The group was formed in 2000

to assist the foundation in its

mission to support ISU by

expanding the involvement of

women as philanthropists.

“The role of volunteer and

giver is a traditional one for

women, yet few people have

thought of women as philan-

thropists,” said Linda Dasher of

Ames, chair of the committee.

“Today women have increased

control over more money than

ever before and are viewing

strategic philanthropy as an

opportunity to help shape the

future of our society,” Dasher

said. This seminar will help

women—and men—become

more educated about personal

and family finances, how to

plan for the future and make

wise philanthropic choices.

If you would like to receive

an invitation to this seminar,

or if you know of anyone

interested in becoming an

event sponsor, please contact

Jolene Johnson at the ISU

Foundation: 515 294-7299;

toll free at 866 419-6768 or

by e-mail at jolene.johnson@

foundation.iastate.edu. t

EDS PLM Solutionsis providing IowaState with industry

leading software toolsfor product lifecyclemanagement (PLM)with a commercialvalue of $282 million.

The in-kind grant is the largest

in ISU history. It will allow

students to gain practical expe-

rience with the full range of

PLM technologies, including

computer-aided design, com-

puter-aided manufacturing,

computer-aided engineering,

visualization, digital manufac-

turing, collaboration, product

data management and engi-

neering process management.

The software will help ISU do

an even better job of preparing

students to get top jobs in the

industry. t

Daniel Bequest Benefits Chemistry Students

Iowa State has a longstanding reputation for

attracting some of the brightest students from

all over the world. But when Ukrainian-born

Nataliya Hupalo—a senior Honors student

majoring in finance and

accounting—calls from the

ISU Foundation PhoneCenter,

the voice with a slight accent

isn’t what many ISU alumni

and supporters expect.

“I find that many people

are very interested in talking

with me,” said Hupalo. “They

want to know more about me,

Ukraine, and why I chose to

come to Iowa State.”

Her choice to come to ISU came largely from

her exposure to the university in high school.

Nataliya’s father, Myron, is a visiting scientist in

the Physics and Astronomy department, and works

at the Ames Lab. The elder Hupalo brought his

family to Ames when Nataliya was 15.

“I chose Iowa State because I was already very

familiar with the university, and because of quality

of the College of Business,” she said.

While private support of a public university is

almost unheard of in her homeland, it’s a facet of

American education that Hupalo has quickly real-

ized is important. As a business student, she often

works in two Carver Hall com-

puter labs funded by Arthur

Andersen and The Principal

Financial Group. She’s had a

class taught by Arnold Cowan,

who holds the Ganoe Faculty

Fellowship in Finance. She’s

also the recipient of two

scholarships—the Lee

Hoover Memorial Scholarship

and a scholarship from Wells

Fargo Bank. Although she’s

benefited from private gift support in many ways,

there’s one project she’s most excited about.

“After working for the foundation for the past

year, I’ve really developed an appreciation for

the role private support means to my education.

Without scholarships, faculty support and the

money that makes new equipment and buildings

a reality, Iowa State would be a very different

place, Hupalo said.” t

Women and Philanthropy CommitteeHosts Educational Seminar

Hupalo Understands Importance of Private Support

Software Grant ProvidesOpportunities

community programs play a

major role in the function of

the gardens.

Roy and Bobbi Reiman of

Greendale, Wis. have been long-

time supporters of Iowa State

University. Their financial

gift enabled the university to

move its horticulture gardens

to the Elwood Drive site and

begin to develop the master

plan for Reiman Gardens.

“This project would never have

happened without private sup-

port,” said Dan Saftig, president

of the Iowa State University

Foundation. “The generosity

and vision of Roy and Bobbi

Reiman is making a tremendous

impact at Iowa State. The

gardens play a major role in

the lives of students, faculty

and the local community—

not to mention national and

international visitors.”

Roy Reiman (AGR ’57) is

a native of Auburn, Iowa. He

is past president of the ISU

Alumni Association and is an

ISU Foundation governor.

Bobbi is a native of Kansas.

An entrepreneurial scholars

and lectures program in the

College of Business also bears

the couple’s name. Their suc-

cessful consumer magazine

company, Reiman Publications,

Ltd., is the nation’s largest pri-

vate subscription-based pub-

lishing firm—specializing in

publications about family, the

home, food, nostalgia and

country lifestyle. Roy and

Bobbi have six children and

12 grandchildren.

Reiman Gardens creates a

striking entrance to Iowa State

University and the city of Ames.

The complex attracts horticul-

turists, entomologists and pro-

fessional and hobby gardeners

from around the world—not to

mention visitors who simply

want to enjoy a leisurely stroll

through this celebration of

color, fragrance, spirit and

tranquility. For more informa-

tion about Reiman Gardens,

call 515 294-7569 or visit www.

reimangardens.iastate.edu. t

“The generosity and

vision of Roy and

Bobbi Reiman is

making a tremendous

impact at Iowa State.”— Dan Saftig

The Reiman Garden Conservatory and Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing are Dedicated

Bobbi and Roy Reiman (center, seated) enjoy the dedication festivities with their children and grandchildren. 4 5

The Reiman Gardens

Conservatory and

Christina Reiman Butterfly

Wing, which opened in

the fall of 2002, were officially

dedicated at a ceremony held

August 30 to honor Roy and

Bobbi Reiman. These are the

latest additions to the 14-acre

Reiman Gardens—the largest

public garden in Iowa and one

of the finest university gardens

in the nation.

“This entire complex has

exceeded what Bobbi and I ever

dreamed of doing,” said Roy

Reiman. “We started out very

small with just an acre or two.

With the help of Iowa State,

the project just kept growing

and growing.”

The Christina Reiman

Butterfly Wing, named in

honor of Roy’s mother, contains

almost 1,000 butterflies in a

spectacular glass-encased facili-

ty shaped like a butterfly in

flight. This unique facility also

serves as a teaching tool for

Iowa State students who are

learning the craft of butterfly

rearing. The Reiman Gardens

Conservatory features some of

the world’s most exotic plants

as well as greenhouses, rotating

seasonal displays, educational

and event programming,

Hazel’s Kitchen, gift shop,

plant preparation room and

staff offices.

“Our original vision was

something cosmetic,” Reiman

said. “But the gardens have

now become much more—a

learning laboratory for many

Iowa State students and visi-

tors. This aspect of the gardens

has made this project even

more special to our family.”

Research, youth education and

Bobbi and Roy Reiman have been longtime supporters of Iowa State University.

Private SupportThePowerof

community programs play a

major role in the function of

the gardens.

Roy and Bobbi Reiman of

Greendale, Wis. have been long-

time supporters of Iowa State

University. Their financial

gift enabled the university to

move its horticulture gardens

to the Elwood Drive site and

begin to develop the master

plan for Reiman Gardens.

“This project would never have

happened without private sup-

port,” said Dan Saftig, president

of the Iowa State University

Foundation. “The generosity

and vision of Roy and Bobbi

Reiman is making a tremendous

impact at Iowa State. The

gardens play a major role in

the lives of students, faculty

and the local community—

not to mention national and

international visitors.”

Roy Reiman (AGR ’57) is

a native of Auburn, Iowa. He

is past president of the ISU

Alumni Association and is an

ISU Foundation governor.

Bobbi is a native of Kansas.

An entrepreneurial scholars

and lectures program in the

College of Business also bears

the couple’s name. Their suc-

cessful consumer magazine

company, Reiman Publications,

Ltd., is the nation’s largest pri-

vate subscription-based pub-

lishing firm—specializing in

publications about family, the

home, food, nostalgia and

country lifestyle. Roy and

Bobbi have six children and

12 grandchildren.

Reiman Gardens creates a

striking entrance to Iowa State

University and the city of Ames.

The complex attracts horticul-

turists, entomologists and pro-

fessional and hobby gardeners

from around the world—not to

mention visitors who simply

want to enjoy a leisurely stroll

through this celebration of

color, fragrance, spirit and

tranquility. For more informa-

tion about Reiman Gardens,

call 515 294-7569 or visit www.

reimangardens.iastate.edu. t

“The generosity and

vision of Roy and

Bobbi Reiman is

making a tremendous

impact at Iowa State.”— Dan Saftig

The Reiman Garden Conservatory and Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing are Dedicated

Bobbi and Roy Reiman (center, seated) enjoy the dedication festivities with their children and grandchildren. 4 5

The Reiman Gardens

Conservatory and

Christina Reiman Butterfly

Wing, which opened in

the fall of 2002, were officially

dedicated at a ceremony held

August 30 to honor Roy and

Bobbi Reiman. These are the

latest additions to the 14-acre

Reiman Gardens—the largest

public garden in Iowa and one

of the finest university gardens

in the nation.

“This entire complex has

exceeded what Bobbi and I ever

dreamed of doing,” said Roy

Reiman. “We started out very

small with just an acre or two.

With the help of Iowa State,

the project just kept growing

and growing.”

The Christina Reiman

Butterfly Wing, named in

honor of Roy’s mother, contains

almost 1,000 butterflies in a

spectacular glass-encased facili-

ty shaped like a butterfly in

flight. This unique facility also

serves as a teaching tool for

Iowa State students who are

learning the craft of butterfly

rearing. The Reiman Gardens

Conservatory features some of

the world’s most exotic plants

as well as greenhouses, rotating

seasonal displays, educational

and event programming,

Hazel’s Kitchen, gift shop,

plant preparation room and

staff offices.

“Our original vision was

something cosmetic,” Reiman

said. “But the gardens have

now become much more—a

learning laboratory for many

Iowa State students and visi-

tors. This aspect of the gardens

has made this project even

more special to our family.”

Research, youth education and

Bobbi and Roy Reiman have been longtime supporters of Iowa State University.

Private SupportThePowerof

Gary and Donna Hoover HallSparks Student ExcitementGary and Donna Hoover Hall

was dedicated October 4 during

a ceremony at the new facility.

The building is named for Gary

Hoover (ENG ’61), and his wife

Donna, of Rio Verde, Arizona,

who provided a leadership gift

for this project. “We were

pleased to team up with Iowa

State to bring a new level of

educational opportunities to the

bright young men and women

who will be the leaders of

tomorrow,” said Gary Hoover.

Other major benefactors for

this project include Stan (ENG

’46) and Helen Howe; Barbara

Raeder Palmer (FCS ’46) and

her late husband Jim (ENG ’44);

and the Kent-Stein Foundation.

The opening of Hoover Hall

completes Phase II of the

Engineering Teaching and

Research Complex—a place for

students to learn about their

profession and help practicing

engineers stay current techno-

logically. Hoover Hall features

multidisciplinary labs, a 400-

seat auditorium and four large

classrooms. It is home to the

Department of Materials

Science and Engineering as well

as the Office of Engineering

Computing Support Services.

From the Seed of an Idea: TheRoy J. Carver Co-Laboratory The Roy J. Carver Co-

Laboratory was dedicated

October 18 during a ceremony

at the building. This facility is

a proud new symbol of Iowa

State’s leadership in establish-

ing world-class plant science

and translating that science

into promising new industries.

The co-laboratory strives to

strengthen Iowa’s economy

through plant biotech commer-

cial innovations while serving

as a major source of new

biotechnological enterprises

for Iowa.

The co-laboratory is a

unique facility where faculty,

staff, students and private

sector scientists can work

in partnerships that lead to

economic development in

the area of plant biotech-

nology. The Roy J. Carver

Co-Laboratory is the first

building dedicated to the

Plant Sciences Institute.

The Roy J. Carver

Charitable Trust is one of the

largest donors in Iowa State’s

history, funding many of the

university’s most innovative

programs. The vision and gen-

erosity of Roy J. Carver has

enabled Iowa State to advance

scientific discovery and

improve educational opportu-

nities for Iowa’s youth.

College of Design Launches“Silver Challenge”The 2003-04 academic year

marks the 25th anniversary of

the founding of the College of

Design at ISU. To celebrate this

important milestone, the col-

lege has embarked on a cam-

paign to raise $4 million in pri-

vate funds to help complete its

expansion and improvement

plans. Currently more than

1,900 students are served

through a facility designed

for 1,600.

“To be successful, we know

this campaign must be a grass-

roots and collaborative effort,”

said Mark Engelbrecht, dean of

the college. “Our goal is ambi-

tious, but critical to achieving

national distinction in design

education.”

The campaign will enable

the college to construct a large

open design studio and support

spaces; develop a new multidis-

ciplinary curriculum that

includes seven new focus areas;

and recruit new faculty mem-

bers to help implement the

programs.

If you would like to make

an impact on this program,

contact Jenni Cushman, direc-

tor of development, College of

Design: 515-294-0921 or cush-

[email protected]. To learn

more about this project visit

www.design.iastate.edu.

College of Veterinary Medicineto Renovate Teaching HospitalAs the nation’s first state

veterinary college, Iowa

State University’s College of

Veterinary Medicine has a well-

established and highly respect-

ed history. With more than 500

students vying for 105 openings

annually, the college continues

its long tradition of graduating

high quality veterinarians.

The college has announced

plans to raise $7 million in pri-

vate support to help renovate

and expand the Veterinary

Teaching Hospital. “Creating

the Future” is a project that

will distinguish the Veterinary

Teaching Hospital as a premier

environment for the study and

practice of modern veterinary

medicine.

“Students and patients will

be the ultimate beneficiaries in

this project,” said Norman

Cheville, dean of the college.

“Students will learn in a mod-

ern teaching hospital that will

allow for more efficient patient

treatment in a setting that is

designed for training and inter-

action,” Cheville said. “And

patients who require a very

high level of care will benefit

from the newly designed facili-

ty.” The Veterinary Teaching

Hospital handles more than

13,000 cases each year.

If you would like to support

this project, contact Monica

Porter, director of development,

College of Veterinary

Medicine: 515-294-8562 or

[email protected]. t

Private support has played a major role in theopening of two new learning facilities on theIowa State campus—Gary and Donna Hoover

Hall in the College of Engineering and the Roy J.Carver Co-Laboratory in the Plant Sciences Institute were recently dedicated. Private supportwill also be crucial for two new projects underwayin the College of Design and the College ofVeterinary Medicine.

Past Gifts Honored with Dedications; New Gifts Sought for Future Projects

Hoover Hall

Roy J. Carver Co-Laboratory

Gary and Donna Hoover HallSparks Student ExcitementGary and Donna Hoover Hall

was dedicated October 4 during

a ceremony at the new facility.

The building is named for Gary

Hoover (ENG ’61), and his wife

Donna, of Rio Verde, Arizona,

who provided a leadership gift

for this project. “We were

pleased to team up with Iowa

State to bring a new level of

educational opportunities to the

bright young men and women

who will be the leaders of

tomorrow,” said Gary Hoover.

Other major benefactors for

this project include Stan (ENG

’46) and Helen Howe; Barbara

Raeder Palmer (FCS ’46) and

her late husband Jim (ENG ’44);

and the Kent-Stein Foundation.

The opening of Hoover Hall

completes Phase II of the

Engineering Teaching and

Research Complex—a place for

students to learn about their

profession and help practicing

engineers stay current techno-

logically. Hoover Hall features

multidisciplinary labs, a 400-

seat auditorium and four large

classrooms. It is home to the

Department of Materials

Science and Engineering as well

as the Office of Engineering

Computing Support Services.

From the Seed of an Idea: TheRoy J. Carver Co-Laboratory The Roy J. Carver Co-

Laboratory was dedicated

October 18 during a ceremony

at the building. This facility is

a proud new symbol of Iowa

State’s leadership in establish-

ing world-class plant science

and translating that science

into promising new industries.

The co-laboratory strives to

strengthen Iowa’s economy

through plant biotech commer-

cial innovations while serving

as a major source of new

biotechnological enterprises

for Iowa.

The co-laboratory is a

unique facility where faculty,

staff, students and private

sector scientists can work

in partnerships that lead to

economic development in

the area of plant biotech-

nology. The Roy J. Carver

Co-Laboratory is the first

building dedicated to the

Plant Sciences Institute.

The Roy J. Carver

Charitable Trust is one of the

largest donors in Iowa State’s

history, funding many of the

university’s most innovative

programs. The vision and gen-

erosity of Roy J. Carver has

enabled Iowa State to advance

scientific discovery and

improve educational opportu-

nities for Iowa’s youth.

College of Design Launches“Silver Challenge”The 2003-04 academic year

marks the 25th anniversary of

the founding of the College of

Design at ISU. To celebrate this

important milestone, the col-

lege has embarked on a cam-

paign to raise $4 million in pri-

vate funds to help complete its

expansion and improvement

plans. Currently more than

1,900 students are served

through a facility designed

for 1,600.

“To be successful, we know

this campaign must be a grass-

roots and collaborative effort,”

said Mark Engelbrecht, dean of

the college. “Our goal is ambi-

tious, but critical to achieving

national distinction in design

education.”

The campaign will enable

the college to construct a large

open design studio and support

spaces; develop a new multidis-

ciplinary curriculum that

includes seven new focus areas;

and recruit new faculty mem-

bers to help implement the

programs.

If you would like to make

an impact on this program,

contact Jenni Cushman, direc-

tor of development, College of

Design: 515-294-0921 or cush-

[email protected]. To learn

more about this project visit

www.design.iastate.edu.

College of Veterinary Medicineto Renovate Teaching HospitalAs the nation’s first state

veterinary college, Iowa

State University’s College of

Veterinary Medicine has a well-

established and highly respect-

ed history. With more than 500

students vying for 105 openings

annually, the college continues

its long tradition of graduating

high quality veterinarians.

The college has announced

plans to raise $7 million in pri-

vate support to help renovate

and expand the Veterinary

Teaching Hospital. “Creating

the Future” is a project that

will distinguish the Veterinary

Teaching Hospital as a premier

environment for the study and

practice of modern veterinary

medicine.

“Students and patients will

be the ultimate beneficiaries in

this project,” said Norman

Cheville, dean of the college.

“Students will learn in a mod-

ern teaching hospital that will

allow for more efficient patient

treatment in a setting that is

designed for training and inter-

action,” Cheville said. “And

patients who require a very

high level of care will benefit

from the newly designed facili-

ty.” The Veterinary Teaching

Hospital handles more than

13,000 cases each year.

If you would like to support

this project, contact Monica

Porter, director of development,

College of Veterinary

Medicine: 515-294-8562 or

[email protected]. t

Private support has played a major role in theopening of two new learning facilities on theIowa State campus—Gary and Donna Hoover

Hall in the College of Engineering and the Roy J.Carver Co-Laboratory in the Plant Sciences Institute were recently dedicated. Private supportwill also be crucial for two new projects underwayin the College of Design and the College ofVeterinary Medicine.

Past Gifts Honored with Dedications; New Gifts Sought for Future Projects

Hoover Hall

Roy J. Carver Co-Laboratory

Private support ofIowa State exists in many forms.

Here are some recentexamples of how ISU’sbenefactors are makinga difference.

Kelley (BUS ’65) and Joan

Bergstrom of Kenilworth, Ill.,

have pledged $1 million to sup-

port the College of Business

Building Fund. The money,

which will fund the building’s

commons area, completes the

fund-raising efforts for the new

Gerdin Business Building,

which will open spring 2004.

Kelley is the chair of the ISU

Foundation’s board of directors.

RDr. Edward Yeung, distin-

guished professor of liberal arts

and sciences and professor of

chemistry, was named the first

recipient of the Robert Allen

Wright Chair. The Robert

Allen Wright Endowment for

Excellence, which builds and

enhances the general excellence

of academic programs at ISU,

funds the chair. The appoint-

ment recognizes Dr. Yeung’s

teaching and scholarly endeav-

ors in the areas of spectroscopy

and chromatography.

RVeterinary scientist Dr. Qijing

Zhang, who recently joined the

College of Veterinary Medicine,

was appointed the Frank K.

Ramsey Endowed Chair. The

chair, named after the former

faculty member, is used to

recruit eminent faculty,

recognize outstanding faculty

in the college and bring visiting

professors to the college. Dr.

Zhang’s research focuses on

foodborne human pathogens

of animal origin, including

Campylobacter jejuni, which is

the most prevalent bacterial

foodborne human pathogen

in the United States.

Ten ISU students from the

Pappajohn Center for

Entrepreneurship have each

received $1,000 scholarships

from the John and Mary

Pappajohn Scholarship Fund.

The students were selected for

their involvement in entrepre-

neurship programs, including

academic courses; extra-curric-

ular activities; and their experi-

ence and aspirations in busi-

ness ownership. The 2003 win-

ners were: Tama-Lea Bence,

Indianola, senior, management

and entrepreneurship; Nathan

Hein, Monticello, junior, veteri-

nary medicine; Casey Kann,

Garnavillo, senior, industrial

and manufacturing systems

engineering; Brian Keehner,

Farmersburg, junior, agricul-

ture; Eric Kosch, Iowa City,

junior, industrial engineering;

Andrew O’Connor, Orland

Park, Ill., senior, management

and entrepreneurship; Jason

Reiman, Templeton, senior,

management and entrepreneur-

ship; Steven Saltzman,

Corning, junior, electrical engi-

neering; Jon Schmidt, Ireton,

junior, veterinary medicine;

and Eric Thompson, Ottumwa,

junior, management informa-

tion systems.

RCharles Jahren, professor-in-

charge of construction engi-

neering in the department of

civil, construction, and environ-

mental engineering, has been

named the first recipient of the

W.A. Klinger Teaching

Professorship. The appoint-

ment recognizes Jahren’s teach-

ing and research leadership in

Iowa State’s construction engi-

neering program. Jahren’s teach-

ing interests have included cost

estimating, construction equip-

ment and construction process

design. His research emphasizes

construction process improve-

ment and scheduling.

RThe Greenlee School of

Journalism and Communication

has completed an $18 million

fund-raising campaign that was

initiated in 1998 with a $9 mil-

lion matching gift from Robert

(LAS ’63) and Diane (LAS ’66)

Greenlee of Boulder, CO. The

campaign, which includes

$2.6 million allocated by Iowa

State University, will support a

variety of education priorities

including: increasing the schol-

arship program for undergradu-

ate and graduate students; pro-

viding program support for stu-

dent learning opportunities and

faculty development; creating

professorships and chairs to

support leading faculty; and

renovating Hamilton Hall.

RTeradyne, Inc. has donated one

of its most popular semicon-

ductor test systems, the Integra

J750, and other services valued

at more than a half million

dollars to the College of

Engineering. The system,

housed in the new Teradyne

Lab, allows students and facul-

ty to perform more advanced

research and faster testing of

semiconductor chips.

RJohn and Betty Ruan of

Des Moines have pledged

$1.5 million to fund the

John Ruan Endowed Chair in

Transportation and Logistics

in the College of Business.

Iowa State’s undergraduate pro-

gram in transportation and

logistics is one of the largest in

the country and is recognized

as one of the top five in the

nation. Ruan was also instru-

mental in locating the Midwest

Transportation Consortium

(MTC) at Iowa State’s Center

for Transportation Research

and Education.

RRobert C. Brown, professor

in mechanical engineering

and chemical engineering and

director of the Center for

Sustainable Environmental

Technologies, was named the

first recipient of the Bergles

Professor in Thermal Science.

The appointment recognizes

Brown’s international reputa-

tion for exemplary and innova-

tive work in bioresources.

The Bergles professorship

was established through an

endowment by Arthur and

Penny Bergles.

Dr. Hailiang Liu, assistant pro-

fessor of mathematics, was

named the first Dio L. Holl

Chair in Applied Mathematics.

The chair was established by

Beth Bierbaum (FCS ’56),

Bruce (LAS ’50) and Sally (FCS

’50) Holl and William Holl

(BUS ’52).

RDr. Michael Apley, associate

professor of veterinary diagnos-

tics and production animal

medicine, was named to the

W. Eugene and Linda Lloyd

Endowed Professorship in the

College of Veterinary Medicine.

The three-year appointment will

allow Apley to expand studies

in food animal antibiotic use

and the effect on humans. Dr.

W. Eugene (VM ’49) and Linda

R. Lloyd established the profes-

sorship to support special proj-

ects in toxicology, especially in

the areas of food safety and risk

assessment of pesticides.

RTom (AGR ’56, ’58) and Jean

(LAS ’56) Sutherland have

established the Jay Lush

Endowed Professorship in

Animal Breeding and Genetics

with a $500,000 contribution,

and have taken the lead in a

campaign to elevate the profes-

sorship to the level of a chair by

making an additional $500,000

matching challenge for others

to support the endowment.

Lush, a professor of animal sci-

ence from 1930 to 1966, is con-

sidered the father of modern

animal breeding and was one of

the first to teach the importance

of selective breeding. The

professorship will strengthen

Iowa State’s new Center for

Integrated Animal Genomics.

RJoan (LAS ’64) and John (BUS

’64) Axel have given a

$100,000 gift to support the

Carrie Chapman Catt Center

for Women in Politics endow-

ment fund and to establish the

Joni and John Axel Leadership

Development Series. The series

will provide workshops and

guest speakers; mentoring

opportunities; field trips related

to women, politics and leader-

ship; and possible student

employment to support and

assist with programming.

RThe Iowa Pork Producers

Association donated $100,000

to help fund start-up expenses

for a new animal science faculty

position filled by Ken Stalder

this summer. Stalder’s extension

program will focus on environ-

mental education and refining

management practices of Iowa

pork producers. In addition to

his extension program responsi-

bilities, Stalder will work with

other ISU faculty members and

scientists in a variety of areas

including breeding and genet-

ics, meat science, nutrition and

animal health.

RDedication ceremonies were

held Sept. 5 for the Gerald and

Audrey Olson Soil Mechanics

Laboratory in the civil and

construction engineering

department. The lab was made

possible by a $175,000 gift

from the Olsons, who live in

Rio Verde, AZ. Gerald (ENG

’58) is the retired chairman of

Terracon of Lenexa, KS. t

Gift Impact Around the ISU Campus

Private support ofIowa State exists in many forms.

Here are some recentexamples of how ISU’sbenefactors are makinga difference.

Kelley (BUS ’65) and Joan

Bergstrom of Kenilworth, Ill.,

have pledged $1 million to sup-

port the College of Business

Building Fund. The money,

which will fund the building’s

commons area, completes the

fund-raising efforts for the new

Gerdin Business Building,

which will open spring 2004.

Kelley is the chair of the ISU

Foundation’s board of directors.

RDr. Edward Yeung, distin-

guished professor of liberal arts

and sciences and professor of

chemistry, was named the first

recipient of the Robert Allen

Wright Chair. The Robert

Allen Wright Endowment for

Excellence, which builds and

enhances the general excellence

of academic programs at ISU,

funds the chair. The appoint-

ment recognizes Dr. Yeung’s

teaching and scholarly endeav-

ors in the areas of spectroscopy

and chromatography.

RVeterinary scientist Dr. Qijing

Zhang, who recently joined the

College of Veterinary Medicine,

was appointed the Frank K.

Ramsey Endowed Chair. The

chair, named after the former

faculty member, is used to

recruit eminent faculty,

recognize outstanding faculty

in the college and bring visiting

professors to the college. Dr.

Zhang’s research focuses on

foodborne human pathogens

of animal origin, including

Campylobacter jejuni, which is

the most prevalent bacterial

foodborne human pathogen

in the United States.

Ten ISU students from the

Pappajohn Center for

Entrepreneurship have each

received $1,000 scholarships

from the John and Mary

Pappajohn Scholarship Fund.

The students were selected for

their involvement in entrepre-

neurship programs, including

academic courses; extra-curric-

ular activities; and their experi-

ence and aspirations in busi-

ness ownership. The 2003 win-

ners were: Tama-Lea Bence,

Indianola, senior, management

and entrepreneurship; Nathan

Hein, Monticello, junior, veteri-

nary medicine; Casey Kann,

Garnavillo, senior, industrial

and manufacturing systems

engineering; Brian Keehner,

Farmersburg, junior, agricul-

ture; Eric Kosch, Iowa City,

junior, industrial engineering;

Andrew O’Connor, Orland

Park, Ill., senior, management

and entrepreneurship; Jason

Reiman, Templeton, senior,

management and entrepreneur-

ship; Steven Saltzman,

Corning, junior, electrical engi-

neering; Jon Schmidt, Ireton,

junior, veterinary medicine;

and Eric Thompson, Ottumwa,

junior, management informa-

tion systems.

RCharles Jahren, professor-in-

charge of construction engi-

neering in the department of

civil, construction, and environ-

mental engineering, has been

named the first recipient of the

W.A. Klinger Teaching

Professorship. The appoint-

ment recognizes Jahren’s teach-

ing and research leadership in

Iowa State’s construction engi-

neering program. Jahren’s teach-

ing interests have included cost

estimating, construction equip-

ment and construction process

design. His research emphasizes

construction process improve-

ment and scheduling.

RThe Greenlee School of

Journalism and Communication

has completed an $18 million

fund-raising campaign that was

initiated in 1998 with a $9 mil-

lion matching gift from Robert

(LAS ’63) and Diane (LAS ’66)

Greenlee of Boulder, CO. The

campaign, which includes

$2.6 million allocated by Iowa

State University, will support a

variety of education priorities

including: increasing the schol-

arship program for undergradu-

ate and graduate students; pro-

viding program support for stu-

dent learning opportunities and

faculty development; creating

professorships and chairs to

support leading faculty; and

renovating Hamilton Hall.

RTeradyne, Inc. has donated one

of its most popular semicon-

ductor test systems, the Integra

J750, and other services valued

at more than a half million

dollars to the College of

Engineering. The system,

housed in the new Teradyne

Lab, allows students and facul-

ty to perform more advanced

research and faster testing of

semiconductor chips.

RJohn and Betty Ruan of

Des Moines have pledged

$1.5 million to fund the

John Ruan Endowed Chair in

Transportation and Logistics

in the College of Business.

Iowa State’s undergraduate pro-

gram in transportation and

logistics is one of the largest in

the country and is recognized

as one of the top five in the

nation. Ruan was also instru-

mental in locating the Midwest

Transportation Consortium

(MTC) at Iowa State’s Center

for Transportation Research

and Education.

RRobert C. Brown, professor

in mechanical engineering

and chemical engineering and

director of the Center for

Sustainable Environmental

Technologies, was named the

first recipient of the Bergles

Professor in Thermal Science.

The appointment recognizes

Brown’s international reputa-

tion for exemplary and innova-

tive work in bioresources.

The Bergles professorship

was established through an

endowment by Arthur and

Penny Bergles.

Dr. Hailiang Liu, assistant pro-

fessor of mathematics, was

named the first Dio L. Holl

Chair in Applied Mathematics.

The chair was established by

Beth Bierbaum (FCS ’56),

Bruce (LAS ’50) and Sally (FCS

’50) Holl and William Holl

(BUS ’52).

RDr. Michael Apley, associate

professor of veterinary diagnos-

tics and production animal

medicine, was named to the

W. Eugene and Linda Lloyd

Endowed Professorship in the

College of Veterinary Medicine.

The three-year appointment will

allow Apley to expand studies

in food animal antibiotic use

and the effect on humans. Dr.

W. Eugene (VM ’49) and Linda

R. Lloyd established the profes-

sorship to support special proj-

ects in toxicology, especially in

the areas of food safety and risk

assessment of pesticides.

RTom (AGR ’56, ’58) and Jean

(LAS ’56) Sutherland have

established the Jay Lush

Endowed Professorship in

Animal Breeding and Genetics

with a $500,000 contribution,

and have taken the lead in a

campaign to elevate the profes-

sorship to the level of a chair by

making an additional $500,000

matching challenge for others

to support the endowment.

Lush, a professor of animal sci-

ence from 1930 to 1966, is con-

sidered the father of modern

animal breeding and was one of

the first to teach the importance

of selective breeding. The

professorship will strengthen

Iowa State’s new Center for

Integrated Animal Genomics.

RJoan (LAS ’64) and John (BUS

’64) Axel have given a

$100,000 gift to support the

Carrie Chapman Catt Center

for Women in Politics endow-

ment fund and to establish the

Joni and John Axel Leadership

Development Series. The series

will provide workshops and

guest speakers; mentoring

opportunities; field trips related

to women, politics and leader-

ship; and possible student

employment to support and

assist with programming.

RThe Iowa Pork Producers

Association donated $100,000

to help fund start-up expenses

for a new animal science faculty

position filled by Ken Stalder

this summer. Stalder’s extension

program will focus on environ-

mental education and refining

management practices of Iowa

pork producers. In addition to

his extension program responsi-

bilities, Stalder will work with

other ISU faculty members and

scientists in a variety of areas

including breeding and genet-

ics, meat science, nutrition and

animal health.

RDedication ceremonies were

held Sept. 5 for the Gerald and

Audrey Olson Soil Mechanics

Laboratory in the civil and

construction engineering

department. The lab was made

possible by a $175,000 gift

from the Olsons, who live in

Rio Verde, AZ. Gerald (ENG

’58) is the retired chairman of

Terracon of Lenexa, KS. t

Gift Impact Around the ISU Campus

As you walk throughcentral campus,you get the feeling

that a sleeping giant isbeginning to stir. Forthe first time in a hand-ful of years, MorrillHall is starting to seelife in its halls beyondthat of creeping vinesand flying critters.During the fall, engi-neers and architectshave been spending a great deal of timepreparing to turn thisslumbering giant intoSleeping Beauty.

While planning for the $9 mil-

lion renovation has recently

begun in earnest, the project

has been in full swing for more

than a year. As of October,

more than $5.7 million has

been raised to give Morrill Hall

new life and new purpose. All

of the funding has been pri-

vately raised—except for

$850,000 from the Iowa legisla-

ture, which is earmarked

specifically for two general use

classrooms. Like nearly every

fund-raising effort undertaken

at ISU, Morrill Hall has

received a handful of major

gifts—including a $1 million

pledge from Lyle (AGR ’66)

and Nancy Campbell, and a

$250,000 gift from Barbara

Raeder Palmer (FCS ’46). But

the majority of the project’s

support has and will need to

come from a large number of

individuals committed to

Morrill Hall’s future.

Take for example, the

$10,000 commitment from

Bob (ENG ’50) and Gwen

(Henderson) (FCS ’50)

Dahlberg.

Both Bob and Gwen have

supported various projects

and activities at Iowa State for

years, but their most recent

commitment honors the

university’s rich history and

the contributions made by

those who once walked

Morrill’s halls.

“My mother, Ardith (Negus)

Henderson, went to Iowa

State,” said Gwen. “This dona-

tion was our way of honoring

her and the many others who

have attended Iowa State.”

“When I think about people

like George Washington Carver

or John Atanasoff possibly

walking through Morrill Hall,

it’s hard not to want to preserve

this part of ISU’s history,” said

Bob. “Saving this building is an

investment in Iowa State’s past

that will pay significant divi-

dends in its future.”

The Dahlbergs’ sentiments

seem representative of many

other alums, according to

Debra Engle, vide president

for development at the ISU

Foundation.

“Through this campaign,

we’ve heard from alumni who

remember taking classes in

Morrill Hall, and younger

alums who remember their

parents talking about classes

there,” Engle, said. “We’ve even

heard from people who never

set foot in the building, but

couldn’t imagine the Iowa State

campus without it.”

Now that the campaign is

past the halfway point, Morrill

Hall’s future depends on more

gifts like the Dahlbergs’.

Morrill Hall honors the

author of the land grant act of

1862. Because of the efforts of

a single senator from the state

of Vermont, thousands of lives

have been greatly enhanced by

Iowa State University. The hall

is a visible symbol of how one

person can impact the lives of

countless others. Your donation

to the Morrill Hall renovation

project will not only save an

important piece of ISU history,

it will also touch the lives of

future generations of Iowa

Staters. t

Morrill Hall Renovation Appeals to Many More InformationAbout Morrill Hall

You can find more information

about Morrill Hall’s history, the

efforts to restore the building

and how to make an online

donation at www.foundation.

iastate.edu. Click on the Morrill

Hall icon at the upper left of

our home page.

In order to remain on

schedule, the balance of this

project must be secured over

the next few months.

To make your gift for the

Morrill Hall renovation, please

call the Iowa State University

Foundation at 515-294-4607 or

toll free at 866-419-6768. If you

wish, you may send a check

payable to:

Iowa State University

Foundation

2505 Elwood Drive

Ames, Iowa 50010-8644

Please indicate your contri-

bution is for the Morrill Hall

renovation project.

“Saving this buildingis an investment inIowa State’s past

that will pay significant dividends

in its future.”

As you walk throughcentral campus,you get the feeling

that a sleeping giant isbeginning to stir. Forthe first time in a hand-ful of years, MorrillHall is starting to seelife in its halls beyondthat of creeping vinesand flying critters.During the fall, engi-neers and architectshave been spending a great deal of timepreparing to turn thisslumbering giant intoSleeping Beauty.

While planning for the $9 mil-

lion renovation has recently

begun in earnest, the project

has been in full swing for more

than a year. As of October,

more than $5.7 million has

been raised to give Morrill Hall

new life and new purpose. All

of the funding has been pri-

vately raised—except for

$850,000 from the Iowa legisla-

ture, which is earmarked

specifically for two general use

classrooms. Like nearly every

fund-raising effort undertaken

at ISU, Morrill Hall has

received a handful of major

gifts—including a $1 million

pledge from Lyle (AGR ’66)

and Nancy Campbell, and a

$250,000 gift from Barbara

Raeder Palmer (FCS ’46). But

the majority of the project’s

support has and will need to

come from a large number of

individuals committed to

Morrill Hall’s future.

Take for example, the

$10,000 commitment from

Bob (ENG ’50) and Gwen

(Henderson) (FCS ’50)

Dahlberg.

Both Bob and Gwen have

supported various projects

and activities at Iowa State for

years, but their most recent

commitment honors the

university’s rich history and

the contributions made by

those who once walked

Morrill’s halls.

“My mother, Ardith (Negus)

Henderson, went to Iowa

State,” said Gwen. “This dona-

tion was our way of honoring

her and the many others who

have attended Iowa State.”

“When I think about people

like George Washington Carver

or John Atanasoff possibly

walking through Morrill Hall,

it’s hard not to want to preserve

this part of ISU’s history,” said

Bob. “Saving this building is an

investment in Iowa State’s past

that will pay significant divi-

dends in its future.”

The Dahlbergs’ sentiments

seem representative of many

other alums, according to

Debra Engle, vide president

for development at the ISU

Foundation.

“Through this campaign,

we’ve heard from alumni who

remember taking classes in

Morrill Hall, and younger

alums who remember their

parents talking about classes

there,” Engle, said. “We’ve even

heard from people who never

set foot in the building, but

couldn’t imagine the Iowa State

campus without it.”

Now that the campaign is

past the halfway point, Morrill

Hall’s future depends on more

gifts like the Dahlbergs’.

Morrill Hall honors the

author of the land grant act of

1862. Because of the efforts of

a single senator from the state

of Vermont, thousands of lives

have been greatly enhanced by

Iowa State University. The hall

is a visible symbol of how one

person can impact the lives of

countless others. Your donation

to the Morrill Hall renovation

project will not only save an

important piece of ISU history,

it will also touch the lives of

future generations of Iowa

Staters. t

Morrill Hall Renovation Appeals to Many More InformationAbout Morrill Hall

You can find more information

about Morrill Hall’s history, the

efforts to restore the building

and how to make an online

donation at www.foundation.

iastate.edu. Click on the Morrill

Hall icon at the upper left of

our home page.

In order to remain on

schedule, the balance of this

project must be secured over

the next few months.

To make your gift for the

Morrill Hall renovation, please

call the Iowa State University

Foundation at 515-294-4607 or

toll free at 866-419-6768. If you

wish, you may send a check

payable to:

Iowa State University

Foundation

2505 Elwood Drive

Ames, Iowa 50010-8644

Please indicate your contri-

bution is for the Morrill Hall

renovation project.

“Saving this buildingis an investment inIowa State’s past

that will pay significant dividends

in its future.”

Dear Friends:

Last fiscal year was a time

of change… and a time of

progress. The organization

was led by Peg Armstrong-

Gustafson who served a one-

year term as president while

a search was underway for

a permanent leader. A new

public information policy

was approved by the board

and released to the media

and general public. We

launched the Morrill Hall

fund-raising drive to preserve

this historic campus treasure.

And late in the year, Dan

Saftig was hired as the founda-

tion’s new president.

In terms of private fund-

raising efforts, there was much

to celebrate during the 2002-03

year. Following is a glimpse of

some highlights:

• Although total fund-raising production declined in FY2003from $66 to 54.7 million, the number of gifts received to support ISU through the foun-dation increased by 7 percent to 50,513 compared with the previous year.

• Last year more than 3,200 ISUstudents received $9.9 millionthrough the foundation in schol-arships, fellowships, awardsand loans.

• Funds transferred to Iowa Stateby the foundation for faculty,building and program supportwas $24.8 million, an increase of9 percent from last fiscal year.

• The combined total of privatephilanthropy funds made available to ISU last year was$51.3 million, an increase of 32 percent.

• In the last 10 years, nearly $289 million in private gifts andendowment earnings have beenmade available to ISU.

The ISU Foundation is

committed to maximizing

private support for Iowa State

University. Thank you for your

past and future gifts. As always,

we welcome your suggestions

and comments.

JOHN K. LAWSON

CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2001-03)

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

Annual ReportJULY 1, 2002 TO JUNE 30, 2003

“In terms of privatefundraising efforts,

there was much to celebrate…”

Meet the New ISU Foundation President

Dan Saftig officiallybegan as the newpresident and CEO

of the Iowa StateUniversity Foundationon July 1. He is aMidwesterner, a firstgeneration college stu-dent and is proud of hisland-grant heritage. Healso believes strongly in the power of privatesupport and what thatcan mean for IowaState University.

Saftig had been vice president

of marketing and communica-

tions for the Minnesota

Medical Foundation at the

University of Minnesota in

Minneapolis where he helped

lead a $500 million capital

campaign that surpassed its

goal. Saftig has more than

20 years experience in the

fundraising business, including

seven at Penn State University

where he led the annual giving

effort and other programs.

Saftig holds a bachelor’s

degree from the University of

Wisconsin–La Crosse and a

master’s degree from the

University of San Francisco.

Dan and his wife Leslie have

two sons ages 8 and 9.

Saftig answered the follow-

ing questions during his first

few weeks on the job:

Q: What attracted you to this

position?

A: There were three factors that

played a role in my move to

Ames. First, is the great reputa-

tion of Iowa State University

and the ISU Foundation. I was

always aware of Iowa State, but

the more I looked, the more I

was impressed. Secondly, I was

very impressed with everyone I

met at the university and foun-

dation—they are a hard work-

ing group of individuals who

want nothing more than great

success for Iowa State. And

lastly is the community. Ames

is a good place to live and

raise a family, and that really

appealed to us. Leslie and I

have met many wonderful

people connected to ISU and

Ames, and we look forward to

meeting many more.

Q: What excites you the most

about your job?

A: It’s great to witness the joy

in the faces of benefactors

when they see their dreams

come true—when they get to

meet the student they have

helped through a scholarship

or when they see the new lab

or classroom they have helped

to build. Philanthropy is an

exciting profession because we

help people make a difference.

Q: What are your goals for the

foundation?

A: Our main goal is to maxi-

mize private support for Iowa

State University and serve ISU

in the best possible way.

Q: How does private support

benefit Iowa State?

A: Philanthropy can do a lot to

provide for Iowa State and its

students. Private support can

define the difference between a

good university and great one.

Our job at the foundation is to

help match the desires of bene-

factors to the wishes and needs

of ISU. When we can bring

both groups together—and

everyone benefits—then we’ve

done our job successfully.

Q: Do you feel settled yet

in Ames?

A: Actually I was feeling at

home before we even left

Minnesota. Once I accepted the

job, I began noticing Iowa State

things everywhere—shirts,

license plates, etc. When I told

people I was moving to Ames,

I learned that some were ISU

alums—even my neighbors.

People I talked with spoke very

highly of the university, and

that just reinforced my decision

to come here. Yes, we are set-

tled into our new home and are

proud to be Cyclones. t

Dan SaftigISU Foundation President

Dear Friends:

Last fiscal year was a time

of change… and a time of

progress. The organization

was led by Peg Armstrong-

Gustafson who served a one-

year term as president while

a search was underway for

a permanent leader. A new

public information policy

was approved by the board

and released to the media

and general public. We

launched the Morrill Hall

fund-raising drive to preserve

this historic campus treasure.

And late in the year, Dan

Saftig was hired as the founda-

tion’s new president.

In terms of private fund-

raising efforts, there was much

to celebrate during the 2002-03

year. Following is a glimpse of

some highlights:

• Although total fund-raising production declined in FY2003from $66 to 54.7 million, the number of gifts received to support ISU through the foun-dation increased by 7 percent to 50,513 compared with the previous year.

• Last year more than 3,200 ISUstudents received $9.9 millionthrough the foundation in schol-arships, fellowships, awardsand loans.

• Funds transferred to Iowa Stateby the foundation for faculty,building and program supportwas $24.8 million, an increase of9 percent from last fiscal year.

• The combined total of privatephilanthropy funds made available to ISU last year was$51.3 million, an increase of 32 percent.

• In the last 10 years, nearly $289 million in private gifts andendowment earnings have beenmade available to ISU.

The ISU Foundation is

committed to maximizing

private support for Iowa State

University. Thank you for your

past and future gifts. As always,

we welcome your suggestions

and comments.

JOHN K. LAWSON

CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2001-03)

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

Annual ReportJULY 1, 2002 TO JUNE 30, 2003

“In terms of privatefundraising efforts,

there was much to celebrate…”

Meet the New ISU Foundation President

Dan Saftig officiallybegan as the newpresident and CEO

of the Iowa StateUniversity Foundationon July 1. He is aMidwesterner, a firstgeneration college stu-dent and is proud of hisland-grant heritage. Healso believes strongly in the power of privatesupport and what thatcan mean for IowaState University.

Saftig had been vice president

of marketing and communica-

tions for the Minnesota

Medical Foundation at the

University of Minnesota in

Minneapolis where he helped

lead a $500 million capital

campaign that surpassed its

goal. Saftig has more than

20 years experience in the

fundraising business, including

seven at Penn State University

where he led the annual giving

effort and other programs.

Saftig holds a bachelor’s

degree from the University of

Wisconsin–La Crosse and a

master’s degree from the

University of San Francisco.

Dan and his wife Leslie have

two sons ages 8 and 9.

Saftig answered the follow-

ing questions during his first

few weeks on the job:

Q: What attracted you to this

position?

A: There were three factors that

played a role in my move to

Ames. First, is the great reputa-

tion of Iowa State University

and the ISU Foundation. I was

always aware of Iowa State, but

the more I looked, the more I

was impressed. Secondly, I was

very impressed with everyone I

met at the university and foun-

dation—they are a hard work-

ing group of individuals who

want nothing more than great

success for Iowa State. And

lastly is the community. Ames

is a good place to live and

raise a family, and that really

appealed to us. Leslie and I

have met many wonderful

people connected to ISU and

Ames, and we look forward to

meeting many more.

Q: What excites you the most

about your job?

A: It’s great to witness the joy

in the faces of benefactors

when they see their dreams

come true—when they get to

meet the student they have

helped through a scholarship

or when they see the new lab

or classroom they have helped

to build. Philanthropy is an

exciting profession because we

help people make a difference.

Q: What are your goals for the

foundation?

A: Our main goal is to maxi-

mize private support for Iowa

State University and serve ISU

in the best possible way.

Q: How does private support

benefit Iowa State?

A: Philanthropy can do a lot to

provide for Iowa State and its

students. Private support can

define the difference between a

good university and great one.

Our job at the foundation is to

help match the desires of bene-

factors to the wishes and needs

of ISU. When we can bring

both groups together—and

everyone benefits—then we’ve

done our job successfully.

Q: Do you feel settled yet

in Ames?

A: Actually I was feeling at

home before we even left

Minnesota. Once I accepted the

job, I began noticing Iowa State

things everywhere—shirts,

license plates, etc. When I told

people I was moving to Ames,

I learned that some were ISU

alums—even my neighbors.

People I talked with spoke very

highly of the university, and

that just reinforced my decision

to come here. Yes, we are set-

tled into our new home and are

proud to be Cyclones. t

Dan SaftigISU Foundation President

A N N U A L R E P O R TFinancial Highlights

Summary Financial Position as of June 30, 2003 and June 30, 2002

2003 2002Total assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 392,654,154. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 391,495,529

Total liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 39,643,449. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 41,289,027

Net assets*Unrestricted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10,600,130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8,389,634Temporary restricted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 101,420,732. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 105,135,832Permanently restricted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 240,989,843. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 236,681,036

Total net assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 353,010,705 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 350,206,502

*The ISU Foundation’s net assets are categorized as follows:• Unrestricted net assets are not subject to donor-imposed restrictions.• Temporarily restricted net assets have been restricted by the donors for

use for a specific purpose or time period.• Permanently restricted net assets are subject to donor-imposed restrictions

that will be maintained permanently by the ISU Foundation.

Financial Activities for the Years Ended June 30, 2003 and June 30, 2002

2003 2002Revenues

Total contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 47,565,870. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 39,709,649Total investment return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 18,041,184. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (16,653,010)Other earnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 563,706. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,267,974

Total revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 66,170,760. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 24,324,613

ExpendituresUniversity programs*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 51,282,969. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 38,900,321Operating/fundraising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5,877,832. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6,563,877Operating/administrative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,270,845. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,585,480Annuity liability adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,934,911. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,925,782

Total expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 63,336,557. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50,975,460

Change in net assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,804,203. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (26,650,847)

Beginning net assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 350,206,502. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 376,857,349

Ending net assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 353,010,705 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 350,206,502

*University program expenditures are amounts provided by the ISU Foundation forexpenditure by Iowa State University according to donor direction.

Private Funds Spent to BenefitIowa State University – $51,282,969 Gift Fund Categories

Sources of Gifts

OtherIndividuals 11%

Corporations 37%

Gifts by Donor Designation

Student FinancialAid 26%

Foundations 11%

Faculty and StaffSupport 9%

Unrestricted 3%

0'94 '95 '96 '97 '98 '99 '00 '01 '02 '03

$16.5 $22.2 $19.7$24.3

$39.0$36.0

Private Funds Spent Over 10 Years to Benefit Iowa State University

A N N U A L R E P O R TSummary Financial Information

The mission of theIowa State UniversityFoundation is to

secure and steward pri-vate gifts and grantsthat support Iowa StateUniversity’s aspirationto become the best uni-versity in the nation infulfilling its land-grantresponsibilities.

The ISU Foundation strives

to maximize the interest,

involvement and commitment

of donors, and to manage

donated assets for the benefit

of Iowa State University in

accordance with the wishes

of donors.

The ISU Foundation’s finan-

cial statements are audited by

the international firm of KPMG

LLP in accordance with audit-

ing standards generally accept-

ed in the United States. The

foundation’s full financial

statements are available at

www.foundation.iastate.edu

or by request.

Endowment Earnings$8,718,112 17%

Expendable Gifts $42,564,857 83%

Cash forExpenditure49%

Cash for Endowment 3%Pledges 18%

Deferred 30%

Buildings andMaintenance10% Alumni 41%

Colleges andAdministrationSupport 52%