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Leath launches $1.1 billion initiative
‘Never put disabled before the person’
Goal is largest in Iowa State history By Alex.Hanson @iowastatedaily.com
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Brittni Wendling, sophomore in journalism, stands on her Triad on Central Campus. Wendling was born with Larsen Syndrome, which affects the development of bones in the body.
Advancing toward inclusiveness By David.Perrin @iowastatedaily.com
has actually been accepted as a normal student. “I think people know me now,” she said. “They’re used to me around campus. They seem a lot more friendly and willing to help out [compared to last year].” Although Wendling isn’t very involved with disabilebruary of this year was a time not looked upon ity awareness on campus, she is excited for Disability fondly by ISU student Brittni Wendling. In early February, Wendling was introduced to Awareness Week. She plans to attend every event put on by Student the minority, unaccepting side of the university. Along with a condescending video posted to the ISU Snap- Disability Resources. “I feel like there’s a lot that needs to be chat story, Wendling was confronted and talked about, and I feel like it’s giving our shamed by multiple students for riding disabled community a chance to show her Triad — a three-wheeled scooter-like people stuff they wouldn’t normally think machine. about in regard to accessibility and incluShocked, insulted and confused as to siveness,” Wendling said. why fellow students would treat another Disability Awareness Week begins Monthe way she was treated, Wendling took to day and will run through Friday. Some of Facebook. the planned events were carried over from In an open newsletter, she described how previous years because of their popularity, she was just like everyone else. Just because and others are new to the fall 2016 semester. her body is different doesn’t make her any The week will kick off with the Sargent less than the rest of the world. Scholarship and the Ames Area Chamber “It makes walking and other things like Leadership Scholarship Award Presentathat hard,” Wendling said. “It just affects tion in the lobby of the Student Services my life trying to keep up with everyone and Building. It will take place at 4 p.m. Moneverything that’s happening around me.” day. Wendling was born with Larsen SynLaura Wiederholt Professor Arvid Osterberg and students drome, a congenital disorder that causes Senior in biology in the ARCH 571: Design for All People class her to have dislocated joints and no knees. will give a presentation about the class To get around campus, Wendling invested from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday and in her Triad. “My Triad is a little bit bigger than an average wheel- Thursday. The event will outline the current level of campus acchair, so it doesn’t fit through most doors,” Wendling said. “It usually fits through the exterior door of build- cessibility and will take place in the Town Engineering ings, but I have to leave it in the corner because I’m not Building, room 206. A panel presentation about the use of assistance aniable to bring it directly where I need to go.” The only suggestion that Wendling holds for the cam- mals on campus will also be provided at 7 p.m. Tuesday pus is “wider, more effective automatic doors” in order in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union. The to be more inclusive of her disability. In the past six months, she has not only been included, but Wendling DISABILITY p8
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“Literally anyone, anywhere can be disabled. It could be you tomorrow.”
Iowa State launched the largest ever fundraising initiative for the school Friday night, setting a goal of raising $1.1 billion for the school by June 2020. Iowa State President Steven Leath made the announcement during an event at Hilton Coliseum Friday night. The Forever True, For Iowa State campaign will rally support for scholarships, faculty support, facilities and programs, according to a release from the Iowa State Foundation. “One of Iowa State’s greatest resources is its family of loyal alumni and friends,” Leath said. “This degree of loyalty is why the name of this campaign feels so appropriate. Our alumni remain forever true to this university – as Iowa State remains forever true to the principles of innovation, diversity and accessibility on which it was founded.” Iowa State Foundation President and CEO Larissa Holtmyer Jones said more than $551 million has already been raised for the campaign. “This goal stretches us, but there is so much to be gained in meeting it for our students’ and for our children’s futures,” she said. The campaign has been in a “quiet phase” since 2012, and many gifts have already been received, according to the release. The Moving Students Forward initiative, which Leath launched in 2012, has raised $204 million specifically for scholarships and other student support, benefitting 23,000 already. 35 new named faculty positions have been created with gifts, according to the release, and the Marston Hall renovation and the addition of the south end zone of Jack Trice Stadium were completed with funds from gifts. “I invite everyone whose lives have been touched by Iowa State to consider what it means to be Forever True to this university,” said Jon Fleming, a 1975 Iowa State graduate and retired gastroenterologist from Ames who is serving as campaign chair. “With the help of our extended Iowa State family, I know we can make this the most transformative campaign in Cyclone history.”
Stampeding into tradition Hansen Agriculture Center hosts 54th Cyclone Stampede Rodeo By Abby.Kennon @iowastatedaily.com The College of Agriculture and Life Science’s 54th Cyclone Stampede Rodeo was held Saturday and Sunday, continuing years of legacy. Marty Barnes of the Barnes Rodeo Company, a decorated man in the life of rodeo, said the rodeo has been a part of his life for as long as he can remember. The Barnes PRCA Rodeo Company began in 1950 with Barnes’ father. Barnes graduated in 1984 from Iowa State with a degree from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The classes he took during his educational career helped
contribute toward his rodeo career. “The rodeo lifestyle is spectacular,” Barnes said. “The competition and skills everyone learns are super beneficial.” In regard to the future of rodeo, Barnes predicts that big changes will need to be made in the breeding of the livestock. Lineage is important, and if you want great performances, you need a great base, Barnes said. “Rodeo is all about genetics,” he said. The Barnes PRCA Rodeo Company breeds its own livestock and provides all of the necessities for its events. And when it comes to the competi-
tors, the animals aren’t the only ones who worry about fitness — the cowboys who compete also work out themselves. Rodeo is getting more competitive, healthier and more of a lifestyle, Barnes said. Eric Thorne, sophomore in industrial engineering, attended the 7 p.m. rodeo showing Saturday. “I loved watching the different schools competing and doing their thing down in the arena,” Thorne said. “I’ve grown up in a similar lifestyle, having livestock and such, so it was super entertaining to watch. The Barnes family always does well and so do those who help put on the rodeo.” Students from 20 different
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The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences hosted its 54th Cyclone Stamped Rodeo on Saturday and Sunday at the Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center.
schools traveled from more than 10 different states to compete in the Cyclone Stampede Rodeo. The rodeo included the following events: goat tying,
team roping, steer wrestling, bull riding, barrel racing, breakaway, tie down roping, saddle bronc and bareback
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