History of ISU
What are the official colors for ISU?
Cardinal & Gold
What is Iowa most known for?
Corn, Eggs, Pork
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Kildee
Who is the Center of Animal Science named after? (The building)
H.H. Kildee
Designed to gain an understanding of the life-cycle of animals through the study of behavior, growth, development, lactation, genetics, breeding, nutrition, and reproduction.
Animal Science
What are the names of the swans that use to live on Lake LaVerne?
Lancelot & Elaine
Who is the governor of Iowa?
Kim Reynolds
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Hixon Success Center
Who is the head of our department?
Dr. Jason Ross
Covers a broad spectrum of agriculture and life sciences with the flexibility for you to customize the major to your career goals with opportunities to emphasis in farm management, agronomy and crop production, agricultural law, agricultural systems and technology, or international agriculture.
Agricultural Studies
When was Iowa State established?
1858
What are the 2 rivers bordering the East and West sides of the state?
Missouri & Mississippi Rivers
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Farm House
What was the Department of Animal Science called before 1962?
Department of Animal Husbandry
This is a secondary major that provides you with a global perspective to prepare for careers overseas.
International Agriculture
Who was the first and only ISU graduate to become the president of the university in 1953?
James H. Hilton
What year did Iowa become a state and what # state is it?
1846; 29th
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The Hub
What are the species that the department focuses on?
Beef cattle, Dairy cattle, Poultry, Swine, Equine, Sheep
This major prepares students to build a knowledge of agricultural sciences while becoming experts at using a variety of communication channels and strategies for different audiences.
Agricultural Communication
Who was the former slave who received his bachelors degree in 1894 from ISU?
George Washington Carver
Around how many farms are there located in Iowa?
more than 85,000
What structure on campus is the first one of its kind on the west side of the Mississippi River?
Marston Water Tower
How many students are there in the department of animal science?
around 1,064 undergraduates
An interdisciplinary major with an emphasis on social sciences related to agriculture. Focuses on sociology, political science, and economics to prepare for jobs in public and private agencies concerned with public services in rural and agricultural areas.
Agricultural and Rural Policy Studies