TRADITIONS
SERVICES
MISC
HISTORY
TRADITIONS
100
People avoid stepping on this to ensure that they will flunk their next exam. (It should be noted that staff, faculty, and alumni members also detour the enchanted circle, indicating the solemn belief that bad luck may befall more than just test-takers.)
What is the Zodiac?
100
We offer individualized and group experiences, course-specific and general academic assistance, and even credit and non-credit programs.
What is the Academic Success Center?
100
There are 12 routes. They operate every day of the year except Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. You use your ISU card to board it.
What is CyRide?
100
This was the first building on campus and was completed in 1861.
What is THE FARM HOUSE?
100
The bad luck of walking on the zodiac can be dissipated by throwing a coin into this fountain directly outside the door, but most students don’t want to risk it.
What is Fountain of the Four Seasons?
200
A student officially becomes an Iowa Stater when he or she is kissed under the campanile at the stroke of midnight.
What is Campaniling?
200
We are here to help you navigate your adventures at Iowa State. When you are unsure where to go for help or when the unexpected occurs in your life, the staff is available to provide support and information about university resources.
What is Student Assistance and Outreach Services?
200
The first President of Iowa State (last name is fine).
Who is Dr. Adonijah Strong Welch?
200
In 2001, Iowa State University sets a Guinness world record for having the largest ______. (food item)
What is the Rice Krispies Treat?
200
Stand up and sing the fight song!
What is: O we will fight, fight, fight for Iowa State And may her colors ever fly. Yes, we will fight with might for Iowa State With a will to do or die, Rah! Rah! Rah! Loyal sons forever true And we will fight the battle through, And when we hit that line We'll hit it hard ev'ry yard for I.S.U.
300
f you walk around this body of water three times with your beloved, you are destined to be together.
What is Lake LaVerne?
300
Provides a comfortable environment wherein undergraduate ISU students from any discipline can collaborate with trained peer tutors to explore and develop self-awareness and self-sufficiency with written, oral, visual, and electronic communication
What is the Writing and Media Center?
300
This place is home to JCPenney, Younkers, American Eagle, Gap, TJMaxx, and the dollar movie theater.
What is North Grand Mall?
300
This events puts "Iowa State on Display." It is a weeklong celebration that occurs every spring. This events had it's origin in the year of 1922.
What is VEISHEA?
300
The two Swans who live at Lake LaVern
Who are Lancelot and Elaine?
400
During VEISHEA, this famous type of pie was first selected to commemorate George Washington's birthday. Today the sale has become one of VEISHEA's most marked traditions. Approximately 8,000 pies are made and expected to be sold until they are gone.
What is the Cherry Pie?
400
This office works to improve the retention of multicultural students with an emphasis on academic success and student leadership development. This office establishes partnerships with Iowa State University departments and related organizations in an effort to promote continuous improvements that respond to the needs of multicultural students.
What is the Multicultural Student Affairs office?
400
This building, named after a University President, is said to be the place "where all the money goes."
What is Beardshear?
400
This building first opened in 1928 but had its most recent addition in 2008. It is known as the student hub of the university.
What is the Memorial Union?
400
Often a first meeting between a boy and girl was in the form of a "___________". He treated her to a Coke, and they sat in the "neutral territory" of the Commons and got acquainted.
What is a Coke Date?
500
Iowa State's tree lighting tradition was first celebrated in 1914-1915, and was then discontinued until 1946. Since that time, the event has come to symbolize holiday music, campus carriage rides, visits to the Farm House, and candles on campus.
What is Festival of Lights?
500
All departments that support student life outside of the classroom are housed in this campus entity. Offices you may be familiar with that fall under its umbrella include: MSA, LGBTSS, Academic Success Center, Disabilities Services, Recreation Services, Dining, Housing, and more!
What is the Dean of Students Office?
500
An officer in each college that identifies, develops, implements and coordinates various educational, cultural and social activities for students of color in the represented college.
What is MLO (Multicultural Liaison Officer)?
500
Iowa State University, then know as Iowa Agricultural College and model Farm, was founded on this date. (saying the year is just fine)
When was March 22, 1858?
500
This celebration continues to entertain both young and old Iowa Staters with traditional events, including tailgate parties, fireworks, lawn displays, "Yell Like Hell" cheering competition, and mass campaniling.
What is Homecoming?
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