Iowa State University Alumni Association| online edition | summer 2008
SUMMER 2008
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VISIONS
Editor: Carole Gieseke
Associate Editor: Kate Bruns
Photography: Jim Heemstra
Print Design: Designgrid, LLC
Web Design: Kate Bruns
Editorial Assistant: Carol Thorson
VISIONS is published in January, April, July, and September for members
of the Iowa State University Alumni Association, ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50011-1370 or e-mail alumni@iastate.edu. For ad rates please call 515-294-6515.
Copyright 2008 by the ISU Alumni Association, Jeffery W. Johnson, president
and publisher.
IN THIS ISSUE
Cover
Story | Change the World
Making the world a better place is something that just comes naturally for Iowa Staters. Read about individuals who are making a difference in such diverse areas as health care, climate change, international security, and human rights.
150 contributions
How has Iowa State changed the world in 150 years?
Soggy end to a yearlong party
The campus community gathered one last time to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of Iowa State.
Distinguished Awards Celebration
The university's highest awards are given during VEISHEA weekend
Departments:
Getting Started | By Carole Gieseke
A look back at the highlights of the sesquicentennial celebration
Letters
Letters to the Editor
Association
News
Your Alumni Association is ready to move in to the new ISU Alumni Center
Giving
Faculty and staff support Campaign Iowa State: With Pride and Purpose
Sports
| By Kate Bruns
2008 Hall of Fame inductee Cathy Carroll Oerter is a pioneer in athletics, art, and life.