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Thanks for Saving Morrill Hall
WINTER 2005
n talking with many of our alumni and friends, it was clear that Morrill Hall holds special significance to them and serves as a visible reminder of Iowa State's land-grant heritage. Sadly, this historic building has never received any major improvements in its entire 115-year existence. It has stood empty and idle for much too long.
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Connections is published periodically by the Iowa State University Foundation— a private, non-profit corporation dedicated to securing and stewarding private gifts and grants that benefit Iowa State University. This magazine serves as a link between Iowa State and benefactors who support the university. You are receiving this publication as an important member of the Iowa State family. We welcome your comments, suggestions and questions. Iowa State University Foundation Office of Communications 2505 Elwood Drive Ames, Iowa 50010-8644 Phone: 515-294-4607 Toll Free: 866-419-6768 Web: www.foundation.iastate.edu E-mail: questions@foundation.iastate.edu The Iowa State University Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Vietnam Era Veteran. Any persons having inquiries concerning this may contact human resources, ISU Foundation, 515-294-4607.
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kelley A. Bergstrom, Chair Kenilworth, Illinois
Joanne M. Kuster Johnston, Iowa
Agatha L. Burnet Ames, Iowa
John K. Lawson Rapids City, Illinois
Lyle P. Campbell Paradise Valley, Arizona
Owen J. Newlin Des Moines, Iowa
Sandra L. Davis Edina, Minnesota
Steven T. Schuler, Treasurer Urbandale, Iowa
Gregory L. Geoffroy Ames, Iowa
James P. Stein Muscatine, Iowa
Cara K. Heiden, Vice Chair Urbandale, Iowa
Sheryl K. Sunderman Dallas, Texas
Labh S. Hira Ames, Iowa
Roger C. Underwood Ames, Iowa
Gerald A. Kolschowsky Oak Brook, Illinois
David W. Van Wert, Secretary Sun City West, Arizona
Cheryl G. Krongard Lutherville Timonium, Maryland
Marvin J. Walter Ames, Iowa
As I listened to suggestions for what a new Morrill Hall should represent, a central theme became very clear. Creating a unique learning environment that would stand out from all the rest would be a bold initiative. More than
3,600 of you agreed and said, “I want to help.” You contacted us with heartwarming stories and fond memories. You remembered spending time in Morrill Hall or admiring its traditional beauty while crossing central campus. And together, you gave generously to save this historic landmark. This fundraising effort was special because it was supported by so many modest gifts, in addition to several key leadership gifts. Thanks to each of you, Morrill Hall will soon become a prime educational facility— home to the Christian Peterson Art Museum; the Center for Visual Learning in Textiles and Clothing; and the new Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching. The renovation project is scheduled for completion in late 2006. Of the $9 million necessary
to renovate the building, $7.4 million was raised through private support; the Iowa Legislature directed $850,000 to the project specifically for two general use classrooms; and the university is directing $750,000 in building repair funds to the project. Morrill Hall was built in 1890 while Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States and Victoria was still the reigning queen of England. First it was a chapel, library and museum; later it was used for offices, classrooms and university communications. Its stories, if told, would traverse three centuries. There’s just something about that curved turret and red brick walls that captures your heart and your imagination. How comforting it is to know this ISU landmark will remain in place for generations to come, giving permanence to the center of our university. How gratifying to know you cared enough to make it happen. Thank you. ▼ GREGORY L. GEOFFROY PRESIDENT IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
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Connections
Thanks for Saving Morrill Hall
WINTER 2005
n talking with many of our alumni and friends, it was clear that Morrill Hall holds special significance to them and serves as a visible reminder of Iowa State's land-grant heritage. Sadly, this historic building has never received any major improvements in its entire 115-year existence. It has stood empty and idle for much too long.
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Connections is published periodically by the Iowa State University Foundation— a private, non-profit corporation dedicated to securing and stewarding private gifts and grants that benefit Iowa State University. This magazine serves as a link between Iowa State and benefactors who support the university. You are receiving this publication as an important member of the Iowa State family. We welcome your comments, suggestions and questions. Iowa State University Foundation Office of Communications 2505 Elwood Drive Ames, Iowa 50010-8644 Phone: 515-294-4607 Toll Free: 866-419-6768 Web: www.foundation.iastate.edu E-mail: questions@foundation.iastate.edu The Iowa State University Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Vietnam Era Veteran. Any persons having inquiries concerning this may contact human resources, ISU Foundation, 515-294-4607.
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kelley A. Bergstrom, Chair Kenilworth, Illinois
Joanne M. Kuster Johnston, Iowa
Agatha L. Burnet Ames, Iowa
John K. Lawson Rapids City, Illinois
Lyle P. Campbell Paradise Valley, Arizona
Owen J. Newlin Des Moines, Iowa
Sandra L. Davis Edina, Minnesota
Steven T. Schuler, Treasurer Urbandale, Iowa
Gregory L. Geoffroy Ames, Iowa
James P. Stein Muscatine, Iowa
Cara K. Heiden, Vice Chair Urbandale, Iowa
Sheryl K. Sunderman Dallas, Texas
Labh S. Hira Ames, Iowa
Roger C. Underwood Ames, Iowa
Gerald A. Kolschowsky Oak Brook, Illinois
David W. Van Wert, Secretary Sun City West, Arizona
Cheryl G. Krongard Lutherville Timonium, Maryland
Marvin J. Walter Ames, Iowa
As I listened to suggestions for what a new Morrill Hall should represent, a central theme became very clear. Creating a unique learning environment that would stand out from all the rest would be a bold initiative. More than
3,600 of you agreed and said, “I want to help.” You contacted us with heartwarming stories and fond memories. You remembered spending time in Morrill Hall or admiring its traditional beauty while crossing central campus. And together, you gave generously to save this historic landmark. This fundraising effort was special because it was supported by so many modest gifts, in addition to several key leadership gifts. Thanks to each of you, Morrill Hall will soon become a prime educational facility— home to the Christian Peterson Art Museum; the Center for Visual Learning in Textiles and Clothing; and the new Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching. The renovation project is scheduled for completion in late 2006. Of the $9 million necessary
to renovate the building, $7.4 million was raised through private support; the Iowa Legislature directed $850,000 to the project specifically for two general use classrooms; and the university is directing $750,000 in building repair funds to the project. Morrill Hall was built in 1890 while Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States and Victoria was still the reigning queen of England. First it was a chapel, library and museum; later it was used for offices, classrooms and university communications. Its stories, if told, would traverse three centuries. There’s just something about that curved turret and red brick walls that captures your heart and your imagination. How comforting it is to know this ISU landmark will remain in place for generations to come, giving permanence to the center of our university. How gratifying to know you cared enough to make it happen. Thank you. ▼ GREGORY L. GEOFFROY PRESIDENT IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
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Her Mission: Helping Students Realize Their Dreams udy Nissen is committed to lifelong learning—not that you’d expect anything less from a woman who received her Ph.D. in education from ISU in 1991 at the age of 49. Her career as an educator has included experience as an instructor, an administrator and the director of South Dakota’s Center for Public Higher Education. Judy’s passion for learning may only be surpassed by her desire to create educational opportunities for others.
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The first opportunity Judy and her husband Bob created came after a devastating personal loss. In 1983, Judy’s two daughters from a previous marriage —Jodi and Jana—were killed in an auto accident. At the time, Judy was working as an instructor at Marshalltown Community College. “I had received all of this memorial money,” Judy said, “and I wasn’t sure what to do with it at first. I felt it was important to do something with it to honor the girls, so Bob and I established a scholarship in their name.” With Judy’s involvement with the college, and Bob being a high school math teacher and
coach, establishing the scholarship was a natural philanthropic fit for the Nissens. “Bob and I were on the same wavelength when it came to financial decisions, and that made many of our financial and philanthropic decisions much easier. We both felt that our legacy should involve helping students achieve their dreams,” said Judy. The Nissen’s commitment to learning continued after Bob’s retirement from teaching. They both spent a great deal of time learning about investing and estate planning. But after Bob’s death in July of 2003, Judy found herself in an increasingly common situation—the responsibility of managing their financial portfolio.
“If I can help an individual realize their dreams through an education, I’m leaving behind a great legacy.” “I was certainly involved in the investment decisions before Bob’s death,” Judy said. “But because he was retired, he would spend hours each day doing research on the Internet and watching cable news shows. After he became ill, I tried to do it for a while by the seat of my pants. It was evident that I needed to become a bit more serious and have some training.”
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After taking some classes and purchasing a membership on an investment research Web site, Judy now feels empowered to make critical investment decisions by herself. “Other women I’ve talked to in my position often say, ‘I’m not interested,’ and turn the all of the investment decisions over to a professional. But there’s nobody better at looking out for me than I am, which is why I had to educate myself so I could understand and communicate with the investment professionals I work with.” Recently, Judy established a scholarship in her estate plan to benefit Iowa State students. The Dr. Judy K. Nissen Endowed Scholarship will create opportunities for graduate students in the College of Education’s Education Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) program—the same program she participated in while working on her Ph.D. “Creating these scholarships has been very rewarding,” Judy said. “If I can help an individual realize their dreams through an education, I’m leaving behind a great legacy.” ▼
hanks to the Sustainable Rural Livelihoods Program (SRL) at Iowa State, people in the small east African country of Uganda are learning a better way of life. The SRL Program fosters collaborations with partners in developing nations to find sustainable solutions that improve the agriculture, nutrition, health and economic opportunities of rural communities. It’s a partnership that includes ISU faculty, students and the donors who provided private support to help make the program a reality.
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The SRL Program was not born overnight—it originated from a series of ideas and discussions that evolved over many months. The SRL Program was not born overnight—it originated from a series of ideas and discussions that evolved over many months. Gerald A. Kolschowsky
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Children will benefit through the school gardens and meals program.
(AG’62) and his wife Karen were interested in sustainable agriculture. They had witnessed much poverty through their international work and travels and they wanted to help people help themselves. Through conversations with Rich Bundy at the Iowa State University Foundation, the Kolschowskys
were connected with Lorna Butler, the Henry A. Wallace Chair for Sustainable Agriculture at ISU. Lorna had extensive experience in international rural development projects. This union connected the expertise of Iowa State with the dreams of Jerry and Karen. “Jerry and Karen’s interest in
Her Mission: Helping Students Realize Their Dreams udy Nissen is committed to lifelong learning—not that you’d expect anything less from a woman who received her Ph.D. in education from ISU in 1991 at the age of 49. Her career as an educator has included experience as an instructor, an administrator and the director of South Dakota’s Center for Public Higher Education. Judy’s passion for learning may only be surpassed by her desire to create educational opportunities for others.
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The first opportunity Judy and her husband Bob created came after a devastating personal loss. In 1983, Judy’s two daughters from a previous marriage —Jodi and Jana—were killed in an auto accident. At the time, Judy was working as an instructor at Marshalltown Community College. “I had received all of this memorial money,” Judy said, “and I wasn’t sure what to do with it at first. I felt it was important to do something with it to honor the girls, so Bob and I established a scholarship in their name.” With Judy’s involvement with the college, and Bob being a high school math teacher and
coach, establishing the scholarship was a natural philanthropic fit for the Nissens. “Bob and I were on the same wavelength when it came to financial decisions, and that made many of our financial and philanthropic decisions much easier. We both felt that our legacy should involve helping students achieve their dreams,” said Judy. The Nissen’s commitment to learning continued after Bob’s retirement from teaching. They both spent a great deal of time learning about investing and estate planning. But after Bob’s death in July of 2003, Judy found herself in an increasingly common situation—the responsibility of managing their financial portfolio.
“If I can help an individual realize their dreams through an education, I’m leaving behind a great legacy.” “I was certainly involved in the investment decisions before Bob’s death,” Judy said. “But because he was retired, he would spend hours each day doing research on the Internet and watching cable news shows. After he became ill, I tried to do it for a while by the seat of my pants. It was evident that I needed to become a bit more serious and have some training.”
Helping
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Help
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Judy Nissen
After taking some classes and purchasing a membership on an investment research Web site, Judy now feels empowered to make critical investment decisions by herself. “Other women I’ve talked to in my position often say, ‘I’m not interested,’ and turn the all of the investment decisions over to a professional. But there’s nobody better at looking out for me than I am, which is why I had to educate myself so I could understand and communicate with the investment professionals I work with.” Recently, Judy established a scholarship in her estate plan to benefit Iowa State students. The Dr. Judy K. Nissen Endowed Scholarship will create opportunities for graduate students in the College of Education’s Education Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) program—the same program she participated in while working on her Ph.D. “Creating these scholarships has been very rewarding,” Judy said. “If I can help an individual realize their dreams through an education, I’m leaving behind a great legacy.” ▼
hanks to the Sustainable Rural Livelihoods Program (SRL) at Iowa State, people in the small east African country of Uganda are learning a better way of life. The SRL Program fosters collaborations with partners in developing nations to find sustainable solutions that improve the agriculture, nutrition, health and economic opportunities of rural communities. It’s a partnership that includes ISU faculty, students and the donors who provided private support to help make the program a reality.
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The SRL Program was not born overnight—it originated from a series of ideas and discussions that evolved over many months. The SRL Program was not born overnight—it originated from a series of ideas and discussions that evolved over many months. Gerald A. Kolschowsky
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Children will benefit through the school gardens and meals program.
(AG’62) and his wife Karen were interested in sustainable agriculture. They had witnessed much poverty through their international work and travels and they wanted to help people help themselves. Through conversations with Rich Bundy at the Iowa State University Foundation, the Kolschowskys
were connected with Lorna Butler, the Henry A. Wallace Chair for Sustainable Agriculture at ISU. Lorna had extensive experience in international rural development projects. This union connected the expertise of Iowa State with the dreams of Jerry and Karen. “Jerry and Karen’s interest in
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Dean Catherine Woteki (back row center) joined Jerry Kolschowsky (back row left) and Karen Kolschowsky (front row right) and members of the SRL team on a field visit to Uganda.
helping local people at the community level really resonated with me because the involvement of local people is critically important to the sustainability of programs of this nature. The Kolschowsky’s commitment to a long-term engagement fits so well with what we know about successful development programs,” Lorna said. Thanks to a remarkable $10 million start-up gift from the Kolschowskys, the SRL Program is proving successful and making a difference in the lives of so many. “Hunger and poverty are the result of several factors that limit people’s ability to meet their most basic needs,” said Robert Mazur, associate professor of sociology and director
A central element in our approach is listening to and working with the local people to help carry out their ideas. of the SRL Program. “A central element in our approach is listening to and working with the local people to help carry out their ideas. We combine community knowledge with faculty and student knowledge to determine where to begin and how to proceed.” ISU faculty and students are well-positioned to address problems of agriculture, malnutrition, community health, small
business development and sustainable resource management in developing countries. In addition to the College of Agriculture, other colleges assisting with this program include Liberal Arts and Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences, Business and Engineering. “This program brings together the diverse strengths of our
Uganda’s economy and infrastructure are developing rapidly.
Programs that emphasize women will be important to the SRL Program because women play a key role in marketing and agricultural activities in their communities.
faculty and students,” said Catherine Woteki, dean of the College of Agriculture. “It’s a wonderful and effective way to enhance Iowa State’s impact on global citizenship—it extends our land-grant ideal of education and service to the world.” Jerry credits a partnership of many that makes this program work. “The work being done by all of our partners is just as important as our gift,” he said. Iowa State selected Uganda as its first partner country because they show so many promising signs and they have the will and drive to improve their conditions. In Uganda, Iowa State is partnering with Makerere University and Volunteer Efforts for Development
Today the groundwork for a program of leadership and support for the people of Uganda is in place. Concerns (VEDCO), a national non-governmental organization. These partner organizations play a key role in the program’s success. The SRL Program is helping people in Uganda achieve a better lifestyle. The region the program is serving has 20,113 people in 4,039 households. Examples of program themes include nutrition and diet;
school gardens and agriculture; daily school meals; leadership training; and marketing skills. Today the groundwork for a program of leadership and support for the people of Uganda is in place. The longrange goal is to strengthen capabilities of individuals, households and communities to achieve sustainable development, which will allow ISU’s support to diminish over time. There is much work to be done elsewhere in the world and the SRL Program would like to expand to other locations. For more information about how private support benefits the program, contact Rich Bundy with the ISU Foundation at 515-294-9088 or rbundy@iastate.edu. ▼
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Dean Catherine Woteki (back row center) joined Jerry Kolschowsky (back row left) and Karen Kolschowsky (front row right) and members of the SRL team on a field visit to Uganda.
helping local people at the community level really resonated with me because the involvement of local people is critically important to the sustainability of programs of this nature. The Kolschowsky’s commitment to a long-term engagement fits so well with what we know about successful development programs,” Lorna said. Thanks to a remarkable $10 million start-up gift from the Kolschowskys, the SRL Program is proving successful and making a difference in the lives of so many. “Hunger and poverty are the result of several factors that limit people’s ability to meet their most basic needs,” said Robert Mazur, associate professor of sociology and director
A central element in our approach is listening to and working with the local people to help carry out their ideas. of the SRL Program. “A central element in our approach is listening to and working with the local people to help carry out their ideas. We combine community knowledge with faculty and student knowledge to determine where to begin and how to proceed.” ISU faculty and students are well-positioned to address problems of agriculture, malnutrition, community health, small
business development and sustainable resource management in developing countries. In addition to the College of Agriculture, other colleges assisting with this program include Liberal Arts and Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences, Business and Engineering. “This program brings together the diverse strengths of our
Uganda’s economy and infrastructure are developing rapidly.
Programs that emphasize women will be important to the SRL Program because women play a key role in marketing and agricultural activities in their communities.
faculty and students,” said Catherine Woteki, dean of the College of Agriculture. “It’s a wonderful and effective way to enhance Iowa State’s impact on global citizenship—it extends our land-grant ideal of education and service to the world.” Jerry credits a partnership of many that makes this program work. “The work being done by all of our partners is just as important as our gift,” he said. Iowa State selected Uganda as its first partner country because they show so many promising signs and they have the will and drive to improve their conditions. In Uganda, Iowa State is partnering with Makerere University and Volunteer Efforts for Development
Today the groundwork for a program of leadership and support for the people of Uganda is in place. Concerns (VEDCO), a national non-governmental organization. These partner organizations play a key role in the program’s success. The SRL Program is helping people in Uganda achieve a better lifestyle. The region the program is serving has 20,113 people in 4,039 households. Examples of program themes include nutrition and diet;
school gardens and agriculture; daily school meals; leadership training; and marketing skills. Today the groundwork for a program of leadership and support for the people of Uganda is in place. The longrange goal is to strengthen capabilities of individuals, households and communities to achieve sustainable development, which will allow ISU’s support to diminish over time. There is much work to be done elsewhere in the world and the SRL Program would like to expand to other locations. For more information about how private support benefits the program, contact Rich Bundy with the ISU Foundation at 515-294-9088 or rbundy@iastate.edu. ▼
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Programs Help Make the ISU Experience Special t’s two hours before kickoff at Jack Trice Stadium and the Iowa State Marching Band comes roaring through the parking lot where tailgaters immediately stand and cheer, clapping loudly in unison. You can feel the ISU spirit and pride.
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The Iowa State University Library receives private support for various programs.
ISU Receives Broad Base Support Number of Donors 40 36,082
Private support enables Iowa State bands to entertain thousands of fans every year.
and fan—help protect these “extras” that make the ISU experience so special. The band is just one example of a program that is supported by donors like you who understand the significance of these differencemakers and how they benefit students by providing that unique ISU experience. Programs within university colleges and units also benefit from private dollars because donors realize they can help enhance a specific area that has special meaning to them.
Ken and Karen Marks Support the University Library That was the goal of Ken and Karen Marks from Hendersonville, N.C.— to help an area at Iowa State that was near and dear to their hearts. Ken earned his bachelor’s (LAS ’60) and doctorate (EDU ’78) degrees from ISU and went on to become the library dean at several universities; recently retiring from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Since Ken has a passion for libraries, this was the obvious place where he
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At Hilton Coliseum there is five minutes left in the basketball game and “Hilton Magic” is as crazy as ever. The Iowa State Pep Band is playing louder and louder in hopes of boosting our team to yet another victory as the crowd screams at the top of their lungs. You can feel the ISU spirit and pride. As you become immersed in school pride and capture the spirit with every beat of the band, did you ever wonder what would happen if the music stopped? Thanks to the generosity of 1,637 donors, you don't have to wonder what silence would be like at ISU sporting events. Private support enables ISU bands to entertain thousands of fans every year. In fact, more than $80,000 has been raised this fiscal year through the annual Adopt-ABand fundraising effort. This money is used to purchase new instruments, enhance travel funds, replace uniforms and raincoats, send students to leadership camp, purchase equipment and much more. You—the spectator
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wanted to help make a difference at his alma mater. So he and Karen made a $30,000 securities gift to create the Joseph Edwin and Helen Cromwell Marks Endowment for the Iowa State University Library. This endowment, created in memory of Ken’s parents, can be used at the discretion of the dean to enhance various library programs. This type of support is important because it allows the dean funding flexibility for innovative projects and other opportunities that are often not covered in the annual budget. Howard and Dee Dicke Support the College of Business Howard Dicke (BUS ’59) is another ISU graduate who has a desire to support Iowa State, and his interest is with the
7 college where he earned his degree. He and his wife Dee recently committed to a deferred estate gift for the College of Business that will provide for unrestricted support. Howard spent several years working for Boeing and Osmonics (recently acquired by General Electric) and is now retired. The couple, who live in Scottsdale, Ariz., are excited about future opportunities their gift will create for the college and its programs. These are just three examples of philanthropic support that help make campus programs stronger and more attractive to both students and faculty. If you have an interest in supporting a program area at Iowa State, ISU Foundation professionals can work with you to realize your goals. ▼
Programs Help Make the ISU Experience Special t’s two hours before kickoff at Jack Trice Stadium and the Iowa State Marching Band comes roaring through the parking lot where tailgaters immediately stand and cheer, clapping loudly in unison. You can feel the ISU spirit and pride.
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The Iowa State University Library receives private support for various programs.
ISU Receives Broad Base Support Number of Donors 40 36,082
Private support enables Iowa State bands to entertain thousands of fans every year.
and fan—help protect these “extras” that make the ISU experience so special. The band is just one example of a program that is supported by donors like you who understand the significance of these differencemakers and how they benefit students by providing that unique ISU experience. Programs within university colleges and units also benefit from private dollars because donors realize they can help enhance a specific area that has special meaning to them.
Ken and Karen Marks Support the University Library That was the goal of Ken and Karen Marks from Hendersonville, N.C.— to help an area at Iowa State that was near and dear to their hearts. Ken earned his bachelor’s (LAS ’60) and doctorate (EDU ’78) degrees from ISU and went on to become the library dean at several universities; recently retiring from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Since Ken has a passion for libraries, this was the obvious place where he
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At Hilton Coliseum there is five minutes left in the basketball game and “Hilton Magic” is as crazy as ever. The Iowa State Pep Band is playing louder and louder in hopes of boosting our team to yet another victory as the crowd screams at the top of their lungs. You can feel the ISU spirit and pride. As you become immersed in school pride and capture the spirit with every beat of the band, did you ever wonder what would happen if the music stopped? Thanks to the generosity of 1,637 donors, you don't have to wonder what silence would be like at ISU sporting events. Private support enables ISU bands to entertain thousands of fans every year. In fact, more than $80,000 has been raised this fiscal year through the annual Adopt-ABand fundraising effort. This money is used to purchase new instruments, enhance travel funds, replace uniforms and raincoats, send students to leadership camp, purchase equipment and much more. You—the spectator
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More and more donors are saying “we believe in you” through their generous gifts to support Iowa State programs, students and faculty.
wanted to help make a difference at his alma mater. So he and Karen made a $30,000 securities gift to create the Joseph Edwin and Helen Cromwell Marks Endowment for the Iowa State University Library. This endowment, created in memory of Ken’s parents, can be used at the discretion of the dean to enhance various library programs. This type of support is important because it allows the dean funding flexibility for innovative projects and other opportunities that are often not covered in the annual budget. Howard and Dee Dicke Support the College of Business Howard Dicke (BUS ’59) is another ISU graduate who has a desire to support Iowa State, and his interest is with the
7 college where he earned his degree. He and his wife Dee recently committed to a deferred estate gift for the College of Business that will provide for unrestricted support. Howard spent several years working for Boeing and Osmonics (recently acquired by General Electric) and is now retired. The couple, who live in Scottsdale, Ariz., are excited about future opportunities their gift will create for the college and its programs. These are just three examples of philanthropic support that help make campus programs stronger and more attractive to both students and faculty. If you have an interest in supporting a program area at Iowa State, ISU Foundation professionals can work with you to realize your goals. ▼
Gift Impact Around the ISU Campus
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Architecture Receives Gift for Study Abroad Program It’s not surprising that an architectural engineering graduate would be passionate about traveling abroad. After all, firsthand encounters with centuries of architectural design history are experiences that can be life changing. Iowa State alumnus Paul Heffernan (ENG ’29) found his own time in Europe so transforming, he established a study abroad scholarship endowment in his estate plan to allow future generations of ISU architecture students the same opportunity. The College of Design is expected to receive approximately $100,000 for an endowed account that will assist ISU students studying in Rome’s Palazzo Cenci. This is the 13th year for the international study program for architecture students.
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Mentes Establish Athletic Scholarship Cyclone athletics certainly has its share of devoted fans. But former basketball player and alumnus Glen Mente (AG ’61, ’63) and his wife Mary Jo so love Iowa State athletics, they decided to move from Muscatine, Iowa to Ames nearly four years ago to be closer to the action—and their youngest daughter’s family. The Mentes’ support of ISU athletics goes far beyond changing ZIP codes. Recently, the couple established a $150,000 provision in their estate to create the Glen and Mary Jo Mente
A Forty-Year Legacy Lives On s an Iowa State botany professor for nearly 40 years, George Knaphus was passionate about inspiring young minds and conducting research concerning fungi, particularly morel mushrooms.
A Basketball Scholarship to make sure future generations of Cyclone student-athletes have the financial resources available to them to earn a degree while representing ISU on the hardwood.
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Education Scholarship Bolstered Michael (LAS ’61) and Glenda Dubes of Eden Prairie, Minn., recently increased their deferred commitment to the Dubes Family Education Scholarship. When realized, the $75,000 endowed scholarship will be available to undergraduate students enrolled in a teacher preparation program who have demonstrated financial need. Michael’s undergraduate degree was in physical education, but his professional career has been built on insurance and investments. Still, he has a deep appreciation for those who enter into the teaching profession, especially those in secondary education.
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Suntkens Establish Business Scholarship David and Dianne Suntken believe that one of the blessings of this country is the strength of its innovative and entrepre-
neurial spirit. That’s why it was important for the 1991 Iowa State graduate and his wife Dianne to establish the David and Dianne Suntken Entrepreneurial Internship. The scholarship, established through a $250,000 provision
in their estate plan, will eventually provide financial assistance to upper-class students who are receiving academic credit for internships with companies owned by Iowa entrepreneurs. “The purpose of this internship is to provide ISU students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge on how to run a business rather than to simply work for one,” said David. “There isn’t a better way for students to learn about starting their own business than through the gathering of knowledge and experience from others.” ▼
Among the many honors he received were the ISU Outstanding Teacher Award in 1983 and the Distinguished Advisor Award in 1985. He was also chosen Professor of the Year during VEISHEA in 1995. Could it be that when George Knaphus (AG ’51, ’64) died in May 2000, his rich tradition of devotion to ISU students and important botanical research was over?
The George Knaphus legacy of loving his students and directing his energies to challenge their minds will continue through coming generations. Knaphus’ wife Marie—whose four children attended Iowa State—was inspired to make sure it continued. A former teacher herself, she had noticed a very specific need in talking with members of the department.
Professor Geroge Knaphus on one of his many field trips with students.
“Students come in and are handed a course to teach,” she said, “but they have little idea how to go about it because they’ve never had any teaching method courses. Traditionally at the university level, student teachers often learn by doing.” It was a perfect opportunity, she thought, for an endowed graduate teaching fellowship that would allow a graduate student in ecology, evolution or organismal biology to teach biology each summer. Initially, the fellowship was funded through an annual expendable gift, but in the future the position will be endowed with ongoing income. Now, the George Knaphus legacy of loving his students and directing his energies to challenge their minds will continue through coming
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George and Marie Knaphus
generations. “I’ve already met or heard from all three students who received the fellowship,” says Marie. “They are so appreciative.” ▼
Gift Impact Around the ISU Campus
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Architecture Receives Gift for Study Abroad Program It’s not surprising that an architectural engineering graduate would be passionate about traveling abroad. After all, firsthand encounters with centuries of architectural design history are experiences that can be life changing. Iowa State alumnus Paul Heffernan (ENG ’29) found his own time in Europe so transforming, he established a study abroad scholarship endowment in his estate plan to allow future generations of ISU architecture students the same opportunity. The College of Design is expected to receive approximately $100,000 for an endowed account that will assist ISU students studying in Rome’s Palazzo Cenci. This is the 13th year for the international study program for architecture students.
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Mentes Establish Athletic Scholarship Cyclone athletics certainly has its share of devoted fans. But former basketball player and alumnus Glen Mente (AG ’61, ’63) and his wife Mary Jo so love Iowa State athletics, they decided to move from Muscatine, Iowa to Ames nearly four years ago to be closer to the action—and their youngest daughter’s family. The Mentes’ support of ISU athletics goes far beyond changing ZIP codes. Recently, the couple established a $150,000 provision in their estate to create the Glen and Mary Jo Mente
A Forty-Year Legacy Lives On s an Iowa State botany professor for nearly 40 years, George Knaphus was passionate about inspiring young minds and conducting research concerning fungi, particularly morel mushrooms.
A Basketball Scholarship to make sure future generations of Cyclone student-athletes have the financial resources available to them to earn a degree while representing ISU on the hardwood.
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Education Scholarship Bolstered Michael (LAS ’61) and Glenda Dubes of Eden Prairie, Minn., recently increased their deferred commitment to the Dubes Family Education Scholarship. When realized, the $75,000 endowed scholarship will be available to undergraduate students enrolled in a teacher preparation program who have demonstrated financial need. Michael’s undergraduate degree was in physical education, but his professional career has been built on insurance and investments. Still, he has a deep appreciation for those who enter into the teaching profession, especially those in secondary education.
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Suntkens Establish Business Scholarship David and Dianne Suntken believe that one of the blessings of this country is the strength of its innovative and entrepre-
neurial spirit. That’s why it was important for the 1991 Iowa State graduate and his wife Dianne to establish the David and Dianne Suntken Entrepreneurial Internship. The scholarship, established through a $250,000 provision
in their estate plan, will eventually provide financial assistance to upper-class students who are receiving academic credit for internships with companies owned by Iowa entrepreneurs. “The purpose of this internship is to provide ISU students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge on how to run a business rather than to simply work for one,” said David. “There isn’t a better way for students to learn about starting their own business than through the gathering of knowledge and experience from others.” ▼
Among the many honors he received were the ISU Outstanding Teacher Award in 1983 and the Distinguished Advisor Award in 1985. He was also chosen Professor of the Year during VEISHEA in 1995. Could it be that when George Knaphus (AG ’51, ’64) died in May 2000, his rich tradition of devotion to ISU students and important botanical research was over?
The George Knaphus legacy of loving his students and directing his energies to challenge their minds will continue through coming generations. Knaphus’ wife Marie—whose four children attended Iowa State—was inspired to make sure it continued. A former teacher herself, she had noticed a very specific need in talking with members of the department.
Professor Geroge Knaphus on one of his many field trips with students.
“Students come in and are handed a course to teach,” she said, “but they have little idea how to go about it because they’ve never had any teaching method courses. Traditionally at the university level, student teachers often learn by doing.” It was a perfect opportunity, she thought, for an endowed graduate teaching fellowship that would allow a graduate student in ecology, evolution or organismal biology to teach biology each summer. Initially, the fellowship was funded through an annual expendable gift, but in the future the position will be endowed with ongoing income. Now, the George Knaphus legacy of loving his students and directing his energies to challenge their minds will continue through coming
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generations. “I’ve already met or heard from all three students who received the fellowship,” says Marie. “They are so appreciative.” ▼
Private Support Helps Create Endowed Faculty Positions he accomplishments of two distinguished alumni have led to the creation of two endowed faculty positions in the College of Engineering. Dr. Vance Coffman, former CEO of Lockheed Martin, and Gerald Olson, the retired founder, president and CEO of Terracon, have been honored by having a faculty chair and professorship named after them.
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The Vance D. Coffman Endowed Chair in Aerospace Engineering A $1.5 million gift from the Lockheed Martin Corporation will fund the Vance D. Coffman Endowed Chair in Aerospace Engineering. Dr. Coffman received his bachelor’s degree from the department in 1967. The Kinross, Iowa native began working for Lockheed’s space systems division as a guidance and control systems analyst just after his graduation from ISU, and completed his career at Lockheed Martin in 2004 as CEO. The company established this endowed chair to honor the impact Coffman had on Lockheed Martin, to bring lasting recognition to his leadership, to encourage cutting edge research in the aerospace field and to encourage others to follow in his footsteps.
“Clearly, there is no better example than Vance Coffman of the caliber of people who have passed through our programs,” said professor Tom Shih, chair of the aerospace engineering department. Shih stressed Coffman’s accomplishments and stature in the aerospace industry, adding, “His early work on the space program and later efforts on the Hubble telescope project are known and admired widely by professionals in this field. It’s a great distinction for our program to have an ongoing relationship and association with Dr. Coffman.”
Dr. Vance D. Coffman
“I am greatly humbled to have a chair named in my honor at my alma mater,” said Coffman. “I know that this great university will use the chair as a vehicle to enhance aerospace engineering and help our nation’s preeminence in this arena through research and professional development.” While Coffman may be the most prestigious Iowa State alumnus at Lockheed Martin, the company is very familiar with the university’s aerospace
engineering program. It first began recruiting engineers from ISU in 1938, and the company currently employs approximately 350 alumni.
“Clearly, there is no better example than Vance Coffman of the caliber of people who have passed through our programs.” The department of aerospace engineering could name a faculty member to the chair later this year. Gerald and Audrey Olson Professor in Civil Engineering In the department of civil, construction and environmental engineering, Reginald Souleyrette has been named the first Gerald and Audrey Olson Professor in Civil Engineering. The professorship provides funding to enhance instruction and research in the field of civil engineering. It is named for Gerald Olson, who received his master's degree in civil engineering from Iowa State in 1958; and his wife, Audrey. Olson is the retired founder, president and CEO of Terracon, one of the largest geotechnical firms in the U.S. Souleyrette teaches graduate and upper division courses and conducts research in the area of transportation engineering. He also serves as chair and director of graduate education in ISU’s
interdisciplinary master’s program in transportation. A registered professional engineer, Souleyrette also is associate director of the Center for Transportation Research and Education (CTRE), where he manages the center’s program in transportation planning and information systems. “I am honored to have been named to this position,” said Souleyrette. “These funds will help make extraordinary opportunities available to the department and our graduate
Endowed faculty positions allow Iowa State to recruit and retain world-class leaders by providing additional funding for research projects and professional development.
students. I am deeply gratified to the Olsons for their strong showing of support.” Endowed faculty positions allow Iowa State to recruit and retain world-class leaders by providing additional funding for research projects and professional development. Attracting prestigious faculty to a program often has a ripple effect that attracts the best research assistants, graduate students and undergraduates who want opportunities to study and learn from well-known and respected individuals. ▼
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Reginald Souleyrette (left), the Gerald and Audrey Olson Professor of Civil Engineering and associate director of the Center for Transportation Research and Education, demonstrates some remote monitoring tools used to develop methods to better plan, design and maintain transportation facilities. From second left to right are Ph.D. student Tom Stout; Ph.D. student Hillary Isebrands; and M.S. student Xudong Chai.
Private Support Helps Create Endowed Faculty Positions he accomplishments of two distinguished alumni have led to the creation of two endowed faculty positions in the College of Engineering. Dr. Vance Coffman, former CEO of Lockheed Martin, and Gerald Olson, the retired founder, president and CEO of Terracon, have been honored by having a faculty chair and professorship named after them.
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The Vance D. Coffman Endowed Chair in Aerospace Engineering A $1.5 million gift from the Lockheed Martin Corporation will fund the Vance D. Coffman Endowed Chair in Aerospace Engineering. Dr. Coffman received his bachelor’s degree from the department in 1967. The Kinross, Iowa native began working for Lockheed’s space systems division as a guidance and control systems analyst just after his graduation from ISU, and completed his career at Lockheed Martin in 2004 as CEO. The company established this endowed chair to honor the impact Coffman had on Lockheed Martin, to bring lasting recognition to his leadership, to encourage cutting edge research in the aerospace field and to encourage others to follow in his footsteps.
“Clearly, there is no better example than Vance Coffman of the caliber of people who have passed through our programs,” said professor Tom Shih, chair of the aerospace engineering department. Shih stressed Coffman’s accomplishments and stature in the aerospace industry, adding, “His early work on the space program and later efforts on the Hubble telescope project are known and admired widely by professionals in this field. It’s a great distinction for our program to have an ongoing relationship and association with Dr. Coffman.”
Dr. Vance D. Coffman
“I am greatly humbled to have a chair named in my honor at my alma mater,” said Coffman. “I know that this great university will use the chair as a vehicle to enhance aerospace engineering and help our nation’s preeminence in this arena through research and professional development.” While Coffman may be the most prestigious Iowa State alumnus at Lockheed Martin, the company is very familiar with the university’s aerospace
engineering program. It first began recruiting engineers from ISU in 1938, and the company currently employs approximately 350 alumni.
“Clearly, there is no better example than Vance Coffman of the caliber of people who have passed through our programs.” The department of aerospace engineering could name a faculty member to the chair later this year. Gerald and Audrey Olson Professor in Civil Engineering In the department of civil, construction and environmental engineering, Reginald Souleyrette has been named the first Gerald and Audrey Olson Professor in Civil Engineering. The professorship provides funding to enhance instruction and research in the field of civil engineering. It is named for Gerald Olson, who received his master's degree in civil engineering from Iowa State in 1958; and his wife, Audrey. Olson is the retired founder, president and CEO of Terracon, one of the largest geotechnical firms in the U.S. Souleyrette teaches graduate and upper division courses and conducts research in the area of transportation engineering. He also serves as chair and director of graduate education in ISU’s
interdisciplinary master’s program in transportation. A registered professional engineer, Souleyrette also is associate director of the Center for Transportation Research and Education (CTRE), where he manages the center’s program in transportation planning and information systems. “I am honored to have been named to this position,” said Souleyrette. “These funds will help make extraordinary opportunities available to the department and our graduate
Endowed faculty positions allow Iowa State to recruit and retain world-class leaders by providing additional funding for research projects and professional development.
students. I am deeply gratified to the Olsons for their strong showing of support.” Endowed faculty positions allow Iowa State to recruit and retain world-class leaders by providing additional funding for research projects and professional development. Attracting prestigious faculty to a program often has a ripple effect that attracts the best research assistants, graduate students and undergraduates who want opportunities to study and learn from well-known and respected individuals. ▼
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Reginald Souleyrette (left), the Gerald and Audrey Olson Professor of Civil Engineering and associate director of the Center for Transportation Research and Education, demonstrates some remote monitoring tools used to develop methods to better plan, design and maintain transportation facilities. From second left to right are Ph.D. student Tom Stout; Ph.D. student Hillary Isebrands; and M.S. student Xudong Chai.
Finding the Magic of Mentoring “ probably would have succeeded at some level,” says Craig Denny, “but the fact that Jim Hoover really took a personal interest in me, and that his interest extended beyond the gates of the university, has just helped me tremendously.”
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Hoover’s influence and inspiration resulted this year in the establishment of the James M. Hoover Chair in Geotechnical Engineering by Craig Denny (ENG ’71, ’73) and his wife Terry (EDU ’72). “He gave me the push I needed,” says Craig, “and he was someone I could always call for advice.”
“We make a difference to students in the classroom and our daily contact with them.” As he recalls his years at Iowa State with Hoover as his mentor, Craig emphasizes the important role teachers and mentors have in the current and future lives of their students. “They have influence far beyond what they realize,” he says, adding his hope that the couple’s gift will promote “that same mentoring to students for which Professor Hoover is so
Professor James M. Hoover
well remembered.” Vernon Schaefer, professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering at Iowa State, is the first recipient of the Hoover Chair. In thanking the couple for their gift, he acknowledged the challenge of living up to Hoover’s legacy of influence on his students. “We make a difference to students in the classroom and our daily contact with them,” he said, “when we challenge them to
learn, to grow, to understand, and to then apply that knowledge to all aspects of their lives.” This endowment gift supports activities that could not be funded in any other manner, according to professor Schaefer. Possible impacts of the gift include funding student trips to project sites, inviting consultants to interact with students, offering lecturers to enhance teaching efforts and pursuing non-traditional research areas.
Wells Fargo Establishes Professorship in Finance
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ou’d expect one of the nation’s largest diversi-
future business leaders who will graduate from
fied financial services companies to know a
Iowa State.”
few things about making sound investment
“This is a substantial gift to our college, and
decisions. But Wells Fargo’s recent $500,000 gift to
will greatly enhance our ability to train tomor-
establish a finance professorship in the College
row’s business leaders,” said Labh Hira, dean of
of Business was an investment in a program that
the college. “Wells Fargo’s generosity is a testa-
had already been paying them dividends for years.
ment to the strength of our faculty in the finance
The Wells Fargo Professorship in
department, and a commitment from
Finance was established last fall by
a corporate partner to keep this pro-
several of the corporation’s divisions
gram strong.” Professor Rick Carter, finance and
located in central Iowa. More than
“This endowment gift supports activities that could not be funded in any other manner.”
800 Iowa State alumni are employed
accounting chair, acknowledges the
by Wells Fargo, and nearly half of
tremendous asset this position will
them are College of Business graduates. “Iowa State has continually provided Wells
future generations of business graduates are well
Fargo with high quality employees,” said Cara
positioned to make contributions to Wells Fargo
Heiden, division president of Wells Fargo Home
and other companies,” he said.
Mortgage’s national consumer and institutional
“His challenge,” says Craig of the new chair, “will be finding the magic to make it happen.” ▼
be for his department. “This gift will ensure that
Hira gives a great deal of credit to Heiden
lending; and vice chair of the ISU Foundation
(BUS ’78) for making this gift happen. “Cara has
board of directors. “This gift underscores our com-
been a tireless supporter of ISU and the college,”
mitment to the high quality education we know
he said. “She really helped shepherd this gift
our ISU employees have. Through this gift, we
through the approval process at Wells Fargo, and
are making an investment in the development of
was a valuable advocate for us.” ▼
Jean Chatzky to Keynote Women and Philanthropy Seminar our Finances, Your Future, TODAY” is the theme of the sixth seminar conducted by the ISU Foundation focusing on philanthropy and the financial well-being of women. Jean Chatzky will be the featured “
Kathy Geoffroy; President Gregory L. Geoffroy; Ruth Schaefer; Vernon Schaefer, James M. Hoover Chair in Geotechnical Engineering; Craig Denny and Terry Denny.
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speaker for this seminar on April 22 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Chatzky is the financial editor for NBC’s “Today” show, an editor-at-large and columnist of Money magazine, and author of three books on personal finance. This educational event also includes breakout sessions on
various financial topics, a luncheon and a book signing with Chatzky. Cost is $25 per person and reservations should be made by contacting Jolene Johnson at the ISU Foundation at jolene.johnson @foundation.iastate.edu or 515-294-7299. ▼
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Finding the Magic of Mentoring “ probably would have succeeded at some level,” says Craig Denny, “but the fact that Jim Hoover really took a personal interest in me, and that his interest extended beyond the gates of the university, has just helped me tremendously.”
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Hoover’s influence and inspiration resulted this year in the establishment of the James M. Hoover Chair in Geotechnical Engineering by Craig Denny (ENG ’71, ’73) and his wife Terry (EDU ’72). “He gave me the push I needed,” says Craig, “and he was someone I could always call for advice.”
“We make a difference to students in the classroom and our daily contact with them.” As he recalls his years at Iowa State with Hoover as his mentor, Craig emphasizes the important role teachers and mentors have in the current and future lives of their students. “They have influence far beyond what they realize,” he says, adding his hope that the couple’s gift will promote “that same mentoring to students for which Professor Hoover is so
Professor James M. Hoover
well remembered.” Vernon Schaefer, professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering at Iowa State, is the first recipient of the Hoover Chair. In thanking the couple for their gift, he acknowledged the challenge of living up to Hoover’s legacy of influence on his students. “We make a difference to students in the classroom and our daily contact with them,” he said, “when we challenge them to
learn, to grow, to understand, and to then apply that knowledge to all aspects of their lives.” This endowment gift supports activities that could not be funded in any other manner, according to professor Schaefer. Possible impacts of the gift include funding student trips to project sites, inviting consultants to interact with students, offering lecturers to enhance teaching efforts and pursuing non-traditional research areas.
Wells Fargo Establishes Professorship in Finance
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ou’d expect one of the nation’s largest diversi-
future business leaders who will graduate from
fied financial services companies to know a
Iowa State.”
few things about making sound investment
“This is a substantial gift to our college, and
decisions. But Wells Fargo’s recent $500,000 gift to
will greatly enhance our ability to train tomor-
establish a finance professorship in the College
row’s business leaders,” said Labh Hira, dean of
of Business was an investment in a program that
the college. “Wells Fargo’s generosity is a testa-
had already been paying them dividends for years.
ment to the strength of our faculty in the finance
The Wells Fargo Professorship in
department, and a commitment from
Finance was established last fall by
a corporate partner to keep this pro-
several of the corporation’s divisions
gram strong.” Professor Rick Carter, finance and
located in central Iowa. More than
“This endowment gift supports activities that could not be funded in any other manner.”
800 Iowa State alumni are employed
accounting chair, acknowledges the
by Wells Fargo, and nearly half of
tremendous asset this position will
them are College of Business graduates. “Iowa State has continually provided Wells
future generations of business graduates are well
Fargo with high quality employees,” said Cara
positioned to make contributions to Wells Fargo
Heiden, division president of Wells Fargo Home
and other companies,” he said.
Mortgage’s national consumer and institutional
“His challenge,” says Craig of the new chair, “will be finding the magic to make it happen.” ▼
be for his department. “This gift will ensure that
Hira gives a great deal of credit to Heiden
lending; and vice chair of the ISU Foundation
(BUS ’78) for making this gift happen. “Cara has
board of directors. “This gift underscores our com-
been a tireless supporter of ISU and the college,”
mitment to the high quality education we know
he said. “She really helped shepherd this gift
our ISU employees have. Through this gift, we
through the approval process at Wells Fargo, and
are making an investment in the development of
was a valuable advocate for us.” ▼
Jean Chatzky to Keynote Women and Philanthropy Seminar our Finances, Your Future, TODAY” is the theme of the sixth seminar conducted by the ISU Foundation focusing on philanthropy and the financial well-being of women. Jean Chatzky will be the featured “
Kathy Geoffroy; President Gregory L. Geoffroy; Ruth Schaefer; Vernon Schaefer, James M. Hoover Chair in Geotechnical Engineering; Craig Denny and Terry Denny.
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speaker for this seminar on April 22 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Chatzky is the financial editor for NBC’s “Today” show, an editor-at-large and columnist of Money magazine, and author of three books on personal finance. This educational event also includes breakout sessions on
various financial topics, a luncheon and a book signing with Chatzky. Cost is $25 per person and reservations should be made by contacting Jolene Johnson at the ISU Foundation at jolene.johnson @foundation.iastate.edu or 515-294-7299. ▼
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Endowments– Sparks for the Fires of the Future
Creating A World-Class Facility for Future Veterinarians
magine endless rows of dominos lined up as far as the eye can see and snaking smaller and smaller into the distant horizon. Then imagine touching the first one and watching each slowly touch another until the impact of that first push is felt miles, even years away. So it is with endowments.
is life before Iowa State is a tale familiar to many native Iowans. Stephen Juelsgaard grew up on his parents’ grain and livestock farm near Audubon, and then went off to college. His experience at ISU was so transformational, the Iowa-farm-boyturned-biotech-executive has made a significant commitment to help create a worldclass facility.
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When a gift provides income for endowed scholarships, chairs or professorships, its momentum inspires and nourishes educators and students.
It is a unique and selfless gift of time and independence. Back in 1936, Iowa State alumnus Wilfred Lane (ENG ’09) and his friend and business partner Walter Wells (ENG ’10) sparked a gift that just won’t stop giving. They loaned $50,000 to the Memorial Union to build the hotel space on the fourth and fifth floors. Once the money was recouped, the partners decided to give it back to the university. They asked that the money become an endowment—a permanent source of income—for scholarships earmarked for students who work to pay their way through college. How could they have known that by 2005 some 600 students would have
benefited from the Lane-Wells Scholarship, including the eight Lane-Wells scholars on campus this year? They couldn’t know. They only knew they wanted to support excellence for coming generations—to set in motion a gift that would advance teaching and learning further into the future than they could personally touch. Giving a single gift is a wonderful act of kindness. Giving a gift that endows recruitment and retention of world-class leaders, equips laboratories, hires graduate assistants and supports students can spark wonderful educational fires for the future, and begin lifechanging journeys that will never be forgotten. ▼
2004 Lane-Wells Scholarship recipients Jim Kopaska and Dan Zelik take a break in one of the guest suites in the Memorial Union. Their scholarship is historically linked to the Memorial Union’s fourth and fifth floor guest rooms.
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Dr. Juelsgaard recently pledged $500,000 for the College of Veterinary Medicine’s efforts to renovate and remodel the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. “I owe a great deal to Iowa State and the college for helping shape my successful career,” said Steve. “I’m pleased to be giving back, and am glad the faculty and students will soon have a top-notch facility for learning and research.” “We are deeply gratified by Dr. Juelsgaard’s generosity,” said Dr. John Thomson, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. “Our facilities must reflect and enhance the ability of our prestigious faculty. The renovated and expanded hospital and diagnostic lab are truly transformational projects for our college.” “Our students and patients
Rendering of the new Dr. Eugene and Linda Lloyd Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
today, but can also be upgraded will be the fundamental benefito meet tomorrow’s needs. This ciaries of this gift,” said Dr. project gives the college an Mary Ann Nieves, director of opportunity to position itself the hospital. “We are very gratefor success now as well as ful for Dr. Juelsgaard’s support.” down the road.” After earning both his D.V.M. “The renovation project (’72) and his Master of Science will update the 25-year old in Veterinary Clinical Science hospital facilities, which can (’75) at Iowa State, he began no longer accommohis career at a large date the significant animal veterinary growth and discovery practice in southern that have occurred California. After in veterinary mediseveral years of praccine knowledge and tice, he earned a law technology,” Nieves degree from Stanford said. “It will also University, and went allow the college to work for San Dr. Steve Juelsgaard to implement innoFrancisco-based vative learning Genentech, a biotechopportunities and cutting-edge nology company that uses patient services.” human genetic information to The three-phase renovation discover, develop, manufacture and expansion of the hospital and market pharmaceuticals. plans include renovation of Presently, Juelsgaard is an execthe large animal hospital area, utive vice president and the the Veterinary Diagnostic company’s general counsel. Laboratory and small animal He is responsible for strategic hospital, a new equine clinic facility planning, so he clearly addition and a new entry and understands the importance of business office. Construction this renovation project. is expected to begin later this “What you build today year. When completed, the eventually becomes outdated,” hospital will bear the name of Juelsgaard said, “especially Dr. Eugene and Linda Lloyd, when technology is evolving who provided the lead gift for rapidly. It’s important to conthe project. ▼ struct a building so it works
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Endowments– Sparks for the Fires of the Future
Creating A World-Class Facility for Future Veterinarians
magine endless rows of dominos lined up as far as the eye can see and snaking smaller and smaller into the distant horizon. Then imagine touching the first one and watching each slowly touch another until the impact of that first push is felt miles, even years away. So it is with endowments.
is life before Iowa State is a tale familiar to many native Iowans. Stephen Juelsgaard grew up on his parents’ grain and livestock farm near Audubon, and then went off to college. His experience at ISU was so transformational, the Iowa-farm-boyturned-biotech-executive has made a significant commitment to help create a worldclass facility.
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When a gift provides income for endowed scholarships, chairs or professorships, its momentum inspires and nourishes educators and students.
It is a unique and selfless gift of time and independence. Back in 1936, Iowa State alumnus Wilfred Lane (ENG ’09) and his friend and business partner Walter Wells (ENG ’10) sparked a gift that just won’t stop giving. They loaned $50,000 to the Memorial Union to build the hotel space on the fourth and fifth floors. Once the money was recouped, the partners decided to give it back to the university. They asked that the money become an endowment—a permanent source of income—for scholarships earmarked for students who work to pay their way through college. How could they have known that by 2005 some 600 students would have
benefited from the Lane-Wells Scholarship, including the eight Lane-Wells scholars on campus this year? They couldn’t know. They only knew they wanted to support excellence for coming generations—to set in motion a gift that would advance teaching and learning further into the future than they could personally touch. Giving a single gift is a wonderful act of kindness. Giving a gift that endows recruitment and retention of world-class leaders, equips laboratories, hires graduate assistants and supports students can spark wonderful educational fires for the future, and begin lifechanging journeys that will never be forgotten. ▼
2004 Lane-Wells Scholarship recipients Jim Kopaska and Dan Zelik take a break in one of the guest suites in the Memorial Union. Their scholarship is historically linked to the Memorial Union’s fourth and fifth floor guest rooms.
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Dr. Juelsgaard recently pledged $500,000 for the College of Veterinary Medicine’s efforts to renovate and remodel the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. “I owe a great deal to Iowa State and the college for helping shape my successful career,” said Steve. “I’m pleased to be giving back, and am glad the faculty and students will soon have a top-notch facility for learning and research.” “We are deeply gratified by Dr. Juelsgaard’s generosity,” said Dr. John Thomson, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. “Our facilities must reflect and enhance the ability of our prestigious faculty. The renovated and expanded hospital and diagnostic lab are truly transformational projects for our college.” “Our students and patients
Rendering of the new Dr. Eugene and Linda Lloyd Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
today, but can also be upgraded will be the fundamental benefito meet tomorrow’s needs. This ciaries of this gift,” said Dr. project gives the college an Mary Ann Nieves, director of opportunity to position itself the hospital. “We are very gratefor success now as well as ful for Dr. Juelsgaard’s support.” down the road.” After earning both his D.V.M. “The renovation project (’72) and his Master of Science will update the 25-year old in Veterinary Clinical Science hospital facilities, which can (’75) at Iowa State, he began no longer accommohis career at a large date the significant animal veterinary growth and discovery practice in southern that have occurred California. After in veterinary mediseveral years of praccine knowledge and tice, he earned a law technology,” Nieves degree from Stanford said. “It will also University, and went allow the college to work for San Dr. Steve Juelsgaard to implement innoFrancisco-based vative learning Genentech, a biotechopportunities and cutting-edge nology company that uses patient services.” human genetic information to The three-phase renovation discover, develop, manufacture and expansion of the hospital and market pharmaceuticals. plans include renovation of Presently, Juelsgaard is an execthe large animal hospital area, utive vice president and the the Veterinary Diagnostic company’s general counsel. Laboratory and small animal He is responsible for strategic hospital, a new equine clinic facility planning, so he clearly addition and a new entry and understands the importance of business office. Construction this renovation project. is expected to begin later this “What you build today year. When completed, the eventually becomes outdated,” hospital will bear the name of Juelsgaard said, “especially Dr. Eugene and Linda Lloyd, when technology is evolving who provided the lead gift for rapidly. It’s important to conthe project. ▼ struct a building so it works
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Iowa Supreme Court Ruling on Open Records he Iowa Supreme Court issued its ruling on Feb. 4 in the lawsuit brought against the ISU Foundation and the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, regarding open records.
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The Supreme Court indicated that certain foundation records are subject to the Iowa Open Records statute because the foundation is under contract with Iowa State University to conduct its fundraising function. The court did not identify the ISU Foundation as a governmental entity, nor did it clarify which foundation records are considered confidential and which are not. In light of the ruling, the ISU Foundation board of directors will soon revise the public information policy it adopted in 2002—a policy that has been
cited and modeled nationwide for its balance between openness and the protection of the confidential information provided by our generous donors. The Supreme Court’s ruling suggests that we need to further expand the foundation’s openness practices, and we’re prepared to do so. The foundation will soon be releasing, for instance, more detailed information about the “business” of fundraising, along with basic honor roll information, including donor names, gift amounts or gift ranges, and possibly designations. It’s extremely important to note that the Supreme Court ruling does not suggest that personal information—biographical data, financial records, wills, trusts, estate information, etc.—is open for review. By all accounts, such personal information is protected under Chapter 22 of the Iowa Code, and you can be assured that the ISU Foundation will continue
to protect the personal information you entrust to us. If you have questions or concerns regarding the Supreme Court ruling, please contact Sarah Buck, vice president of administration and public information liaison, at 515 294-6855 or sarah.buck@foundation. iastate.edu. As the stories and articles in this issue of Connections hopefully demonstrate, gifts from generous Iowa Staters from throughout the country impact nearly every corner of their university. Last year alone, more than $47 million in donor gifts and endowment earnings was provided by the foundation in support of students, faculty, programs and facilities at Iowa State University. On behalf of all who benefit from your unwavering support, I offer my most sincere thank you. ▼ DANIEL P. SAFTIG PRESIDENT IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
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he recently redesigned ISU Foundation Web
guide section that includes a free estate planning
site provides a wealth of information that you
course you can complete at home; a gift calcula-
can access at any time.
tor; and a “quiz” that helps you determine which
Some of these services include:
type of gift best matches your personal needs
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The ability to update your personal information
numbers 3,613
The number of donors who helped save Morrill Hall with their generous gifts.
$303,368,000 Amount of the total endowment pool at the ISU Foundation (as of 1/31/05).
16,440
Total number of visits to the ISU Foundation Web site during fourth quarter 2004.
$46,670,000 Total dollars committed to date in FY05 to support ISU, including gifts-in-kind (as of 1/31/05).
300
www.foundation.iastate.edu
T
Know your
and giving goals.
any time of day.
The ISU Foundation’s Web site was designed espe-
The opportunity to browse through our “reading
cially for our donors and anyone interested in learn-
room” loaded with helpful articles and brochures
ing more about supporting Iowa State University.
about philanthropy, estate planning, retirement
And with links to the ISU Alumni Association
income plans, wills and much more.
and Iowa State home pages, www.foundation.
Useful planning tools such as our estate planning
iastate.edu is your one-click resource. ▼
The number of student band members who benefit each year from the Adopt-A-Band fundraising effort.
3,855
Record number of gifts/commitments processed in one week (end of calendar year 2004).
1
The number of benefactors it takes to make a difference at Iowa State University.
Iowa Supreme Court Ruling on Open Records he Iowa Supreme Court issued its ruling on Feb. 4 in the lawsuit brought against the ISU Foundation and the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, regarding open records.
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The Supreme Court indicated that certain foundation records are subject to the Iowa Open Records statute because the foundation is under contract with Iowa State University to conduct its fundraising function. The court did not identify the ISU Foundation as a governmental entity, nor did it clarify which foundation records are considered confidential and which are not. In light of the ruling, the ISU Foundation board of directors will soon revise the public information policy it adopted in 2002—a policy that has been
cited and modeled nationwide for its balance between openness and the protection of the confidential information provided by our generous donors. The Supreme Court’s ruling suggests that we need to further expand the foundation’s openness practices, and we’re prepared to do so. The foundation will soon be releasing, for instance, more detailed information about the “business” of fundraising, along with basic honor roll information, including donor names, gift amounts or gift ranges, and possibly designations. It’s extremely important to note that the Supreme Court ruling does not suggest that personal information—biographical data, financial records, wills, trusts, estate information, etc.—is open for review. By all accounts, such personal information is protected under Chapter 22 of the Iowa Code, and you can be assured that the ISU Foundation will continue
to protect the personal information you entrust to us. If you have questions or concerns regarding the Supreme Court ruling, please contact Sarah Buck, vice president of administration and public information liaison, at 515 294-6855 or sarah.buck@foundation. iastate.edu. As the stories and articles in this issue of Connections hopefully demonstrate, gifts from generous Iowa Staters from throughout the country impact nearly every corner of their university. Last year alone, more than $47 million in donor gifts and endowment earnings was provided by the foundation in support of students, faculty, programs and facilities at Iowa State University. On behalf of all who benefit from your unwavering support, I offer my most sincere thank you. ▼ DANIEL P. SAFTIG PRESIDENT IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
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he recently redesigned ISU Foundation Web
guide section that includes a free estate planning
site provides a wealth of information that you
course you can complete at home; a gift calcula-
can access at any time.
tor; and a “quiz” that helps you determine which
Some of these services include:
type of gift best matches your personal needs
■
■
The ability to update your personal information
numbers 3,613
The number of donors who helped save Morrill Hall with their generous gifts.
$303,368,000 Amount of the total endowment pool at the ISU Foundation (as of 1/31/05).
16,440
Total number of visits to the ISU Foundation Web site during fourth quarter 2004.
$46,670,000 Total dollars committed to date in FY05 to support ISU, including gifts-in-kind (as of 1/31/05).
300
www.foundation.iastate.edu
T
Know your
and giving goals.
any time of day.
The ISU Foundation’s Web site was designed espe-
The opportunity to browse through our “reading
cially for our donors and anyone interested in learn-
room” loaded with helpful articles and brochures
ing more about supporting Iowa State University.
about philanthropy, estate planning, retirement
And with links to the ISU Alumni Association
income plans, wills and much more.
and Iowa State home pages, www.foundation.
Useful planning tools such as our estate planning
iastate.edu is your one-click resource. ▼
The number of student band members who benefit each year from the Adopt-A-Band fundraising effort.
3,855
Record number of gifts/commitments processed in one week (end of calendar year 2004).
1
The number of benefactors it takes to make a difference at Iowa State University.
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