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Iowa State is your opportunity to test yourself against the best

Iowa State University

... is a stimulating research institution with eight colleges –– Agriculture, Business, Design, Engineering, Human Sciences, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Veterinary Medicine and Graduate –– off ering more than 200 fi elds of study.

Academicmission

Our mission at Iowa State University is to create, share and apply knowledge to make the world a better place.

That innovativeness is documented in the fact that ISU ranks second nationally in licenses granted on its inventions.

Iowa State is...

more than 25,000 students benefi tting from an enriching academic curriculum, a renowned faculty and a fun-loving school spirit. And, within six months of receiving their degrees, approximately 95% of ISU

graduates fi nd jobs or continue their education.

How we rank?

U.S. News & World Report says that Iowa State University ...

• is one of the Top 50 Public Universities in the United States.

• is home to one of the Top 25 learning communities in the nation.

Difference makers

• The world’s fi rst digital

computer was invented at ISU by John Atanasoff .

• Lipitor, the biggest-

selling drug in history, was developed by alum Bruce Roth.

• Carrie Chapman Catt (League

of Women Voters founder) graduated from Iowa State.

• George Washington Carver (pictured) is a world renowned plant scientist, who earned two degrees from ISU.

Academic facilities

The Hixson-Lied Student

Success Center (pictured) was opened in 2007. It includes space for academic tutors, a resource library, computer labs and study rooms.

The Rod & Connie French

Athletics Academic Center (second fl oor of the facility) is dedicated for student-athlete use only. It is conveniently located for easy access.

Ames is home ...

to Iowa State University, a prestigious institution of higher learning and a proud member of the Big 12 Conference.

The city’s friendly hometown personality is annually ranked among the top small cities in

the nation to live, work and play.

A great place to live

With a population of more than 50,000, Ames is revered for its friendliness and its varied entertainment and cultural opportunities. Main street often bustles with parades and festivals (below) and Campustown (right) is full of shops and eateries, popular among students.

Beauty of Iowa State

ISU has one of only three

campuses nationally to earn a medallion (for its beauty) from the American Society of Landscape Architects. Its more than 2,000-acre campus includes 200 buildings, many of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. The Campanile on central campus is pictured.

Centralized location

Iowa State is located minutes from an interstate exchange meaning that it is less than a day’s

drive from Minneapolis (204 miles), Kansas City (208), Omaha (131), St. Louis (295), Milwaukee (290) or Chicago (307). The state capital -- Des Moines (pictured) -- is 30 minutes from central campus. Located in the heart of the midwest, Ames boasts of a small-town charm with large city amenities nearby.

Factually Speaking

• Ames is the second most-

livable “Small City” in the U.S. according to the New Rating Guide to Life in American Small Cities.

• Ames is the 20th best place to live in America according to Men’s Journal.

The great outdoors

If you enjoy the outdoors, Ames off ers the nationally acclaimed, 14-acre Reiman

Gardens, 33 woodland parks and 55 miles of bike and pedestrian trails. The opportunities are limited only by your imagination.

Leisure time

ISU students love to congregate on central campus and the Memorial Union (right).

Entertainment options range from Big 12 athletics to Broadway shows; pop artists to comedy acts and dance recitals to operas.

Iowa State has played host to acts like Kenny Chesney (pictured), Billy Joel, the Rolling Stones, Elton John and many others.

The Big 12 is big time

Iowa State is a member of the prestigious Big 12 and it participates on both a national and league basis in 18 Division IA intercollegiate sports.

If you want to test yourself against the best, then the Big 12 is for you. Bowls. Tournaments. Olympians. Future pros. NCAA Champions. Academic All-Americans. Challenge yourself at ISU.

Cyclone Spirit

• ISU’s student spirit was ranked No. 1 nationally in an ESPN.com survey.

• Cy was voted the nation’s most intimidating mascot as well as mascot of the year in consecutive seasons.

Faithful following

Pre-game spirit, a great band, an award-winning mascot and a renowned student section are all part of a memorable game-

day experience.

Cyclone Nation loves its student-athletes. Join our family and wear the cardinal

and gold proudly.

Support services

Support units for Iowa State Athletics create specialized programs to benefi t each individual Cyclone as it relates to their personal needs and

desires in the areas of:

• Academic Support• Strength & Conditioning• Sports Medicine• Media Training• Video Analysis

Giving back

... is part of playing for the Cyclones. Iowa State student-athletes, through the work of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), are active in the community and love that opportunity to give back.

Cyclone success

18• NCAA championships122• conference champs 52• Olympians6• Olympic gold medalists115• NFL draft picks33• NBA draft picks8• WNBA draft picks

Homes for the Cyclones

Competition and training facilities for Iowa State student-athletes are among the fi nest in the region.

• ACADEMICS––The Association of American Universities is a collection of the 60 most noteworthy institutions of higher learning in the U.S. Iowa State University was accepted into the AAU in 1958.

• ATHLETICS––Being a Cyclone means you’ll be challenged by thenation’s fi nest competition in front of fan bases that are among the loudest and most knowledgeable in the nation.

• AMES––A community that off ers small-town charm and big city amenities within a short driving distance.

n Winning Traditionn Outstanding Fansn Elite Competitionn Postseason Appearances

Iowa State Volleyball

Postseason Success

• Iowa State is one of just eight teams in the country to advance to at least the Sweet 16 in each of the past three seasons.

• The Cyclones hosted the first and second rounds of the NCAA Championships in 2009, ranking fourth in attendance among the 16 host sites.

• Iowa State has been selected to host the 2014 NCAA Regionals at Hilton Coliseum.

2009 - Sweet 16

2008 - Elite Eight

2006 - Second Round

2007 - Sweet 16

Outstanding Fans

Iowa State’s rapidly growing fan base is among the nation’s best. The Cyclones ranked ninth in the country for attendance in 2009, averaging over 2,700 fans per match.

Against Nebraska, Iowa State drew a school-record 10,203 fans for the Big 12 match.

In 2009, the Cyclones more than doubled the previous school record for season tickets purchased with over 600.

Iowa State also created a student group in 2009, the CYd-Out Crew. The group has over 600 members and provides great support at ISU home matches.

First-Class Facilities

• With a revised setup, Hilton Coliseum has been transformed into one of the more fan-friendly arenas in the country.

• The volleyball offices have moved to Hilton Coliseum and feature a newly remodeled team room.

• The Hixson-Lied Student Success Center (top left next page) was completed in 2007 and gives ISU student-athletes a facility dedicated to improving academic achievement.

EliteCompetition

Iowa State is a member of the Big 12 Conference, which is annually recognized as one of the top volleyball conferences in the nation.

In 2009, five Big 12 teams were ranked in the final top-25 poll, including three in the top-10. Iowa State finished the season ranked No. 6 and was one of five teams from the league to advance to the Sweet 16.

The Cyclones also became the first team since 2003 to defeat Nebraska and Texas in the same season en route to a second-place finish in the Big 12.

AcademicSuccess

Iowa State takes great pride in student-athletes success both on the court and in the classroom.

Iowa State ranked seventh nationally among BCS schools with a student-athlete graduation rate of 79 percent. ISU’s graduation rate ranked second among public institutions.

Under Christy Johnson-Lynch, the volleyball program has placed 21 student-athletes on the academic All-Big 12 teams, while seven have earned academic All-District honors.

Individual Development

The ISU coaching staff puts great emphasis on the development of its student-athletes. Cyclone volleyball players receive top-notch instruction in the fundamentals of the game from some of the top coaches in the country. At ISU, we strive to make certain that every student-athlete grows and matures not only as a player, but also as an individual.

ISU employs experts in the fields of athletic training, strength and conditioning and academic counseling to help ensure that each student-athlete is provided with the best possible opportunity to succeed on the court and in the classroom.

Community Involvement

Iowa State student-athletes are extremely active in the community. The ISU athletics department stresses an overall athletics experience.

Student-athletes give back to the community and the fans that support our teams. Community activities that Cyclone student-athletes make major contributions to include: Toys for Tots, Habitat for Humanity, Adopt and Angel, Special Olympics, Run for the Cure, a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday and other civic functions.