When I attended, nearly 50 years ago, I was studying architecture. I recalled reading that (at that time) Iowa State was only 1 of 5 major universities in the land still following an architectural plan. Interestingly, I believe it still is. At least that's what I can glean from Google street view. If so, that is simply incredible. No, I can't recall the other 4, but it sure would be interesting to know.
Favorite part of ISU campus
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They reach maturity around 40 years and can live 200-300+ years in ideal conditions, with some specimens documented as even older.
I have always loved Sycamores. Cool white bark, scented leaves, huge size and are attractive to the uncommon/rare Yellow-throated Warbler. They are sort of a Southern tree but there was a population in Allamakee County pre-settlement. One can still be found by a homestead north of Waukon, on HWY 76, off to the west as you start to descend into the Upper Iowa valley.
A couple of favorite memories from Freshman Year was Old Botany (closed at the time) and the massive tree in front of it with low, ground-level branches, affectionately called the Shroom Tree. We used to climb onto the roof of Old Bot while on shrooms and also sit in the shroom tree on shrooms. The good OLD days (1987).
Kingman Blvd in Des Moines has them lining both sides of the street.
Legit - was my fav place to study. Find an almost empty one (which they usually were) and get a desk in a tucked away corner. Could work in perfect silence for hours without someone coming by you.
Central Campus is truly a gem, love walking across it even now though I graduated many yrs ago. The Dairy Industry courtyard is really pretty. Coming out of the N doors of the MU is also pretty.
The University has done really well at adding in buildings and expansions while still maintaining the feel of the central campus IMO.
Someone upthread mentioned about the lack of uniformity of our buildings because of the different eras. Okie State's campus reminded me quite a bit of ISU's a central campus with a outer ring of buildings theirs pretty well match using a lot of limestone(?) it was also a pretty campus to walk though I like ISU's better.
The University has done really well at adding in buildings and expansions while still maintaining the feel of the central campus IMO.
Someone upthread mentioned about the lack of uniformity of our buildings because of the different eras. Okie State's campus reminded me quite a bit of ISU's a central campus with a outer ring of buildings theirs pretty well match using a lot of limestone(?) it was also a pretty campus to walk though I like ISU's better.
Funny story - I lived in Wilson (Towers) and had a corner room that overlooked the courtyard. There was one girl in particular that guys on my floor would gather in my room to gawk at. Well she happens to sit the in the section just to the left on me in Hilton and still looks good.
Also, used to cruise around sorority circle to view the girls tanning.
I went on my recruiting trip in 1990/91, long way from Ohio. The whole drive out with my mom I was wondering what the heck we were doing and why there?? Well…I absolutely fell in love with the campus! All of it. The coaches and team too. On the drive home, mom asks..well, what did you think? I told her I thought it was amazing and gorgeous. My five years there were awesome, I’ve always said it was the best decision I ever made!! Truly a campus that is second to none, especially because it truly is 4 seasons!
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Biggest thing I missed after college is being able to go there any night of week and end up in a good game of basketball
And agree that campus is beautiful and a good walk.
Biggest thing I missed after college is being able to go there any night of week and end up in a good game of basketball
And agree that campus is beautiful and a good walk.
I had to be super careful and make sure I had lots of caffeine because some of those tiers when they had the heat on were a nap waiting to happen.
Another tree on my list of ISU favorites. That sycamore tree is spectacular.
During orientation in the summer of 1991, our guide took us around campus at night. Walking by Old Botany (before its renovation) gave serious vibes, brooding and partially shrouded by majestic trees.
