[Music] okay everyone to start us off let's meet julia she's a senior studying agricultural business and economics with an emphasis in finance she comes from a family with deep agricultural roots and uses her life experiences in her leadership role as student body president she personifies the rich land-grant history at this renowned campus julia kick us off [Music] thank you alex hey everyone i grew up on a corn and soybeans farm in dewitt iowa where my family has been farming since 1854 making my siblings and i seventh generation agriculturalists i chose iowa state for the incredible faculty staff industry representatives and world-class alumni network that complemented my academic interests here in ames i am a lover of intramural sports belting out sweet carolina football games enjoying our stand up comedy club skits and exploring our campus greenhouses and nearby botanical garden ryman gardens this tropical paradise offers an ever-changing kaleidoscope of colors as up to 800 butterflies from nearly 80 species enchant visitors this year i am iowa state university's student body president in this role i work collaboratively with students to uplift students and advance initiatives related to college affordability equity and inclusion to name a few for the past three years i've worked as a group fitness instructor for recreation services where i teach bar and pilates classes i've also worked in the college of agriculture and life sciences career services office just last year after a 50-year hiatus the iowa state university creamery was reopened providing students with additional food science and entrepreneurship opportunities the creamery serves fresh made from scratch ice cream with flavors that honor iowa state university history traditions and people pretty sweet right even sweeter yet though iowa state university was first chartered as the iowa state agricultural college and model farm in 1858 four years later in 1862 the moral land grant act by abraham lincoln gave states land to use for higher education so anyone could go to school including the working class women and minorities in the early years of iowa state students helped paid their way through school by carrying bricks on campus and supporting the construction activities of many of our campuses historic buildings in 1906 iowa state university became the birthplace of extension and outreach something we are really proud of extension and outreach programs can be found across the united states helping connect citizens with research supporting a rich research and student-focused history iowa state university ensures safety is a top priority on campus the iowa state university police department employs state certified police employed by the university there are campus officers on duty 24 hours a day seven days a week our engagement and inclusion officers have established a formal partnership with the office of diversity and inclusion to increase the opportunities to interact with students plus a no additional cost service safe ride provides secure rides on campus from 6 p.m to 5 30 a.m for students here at iowa state university of science and technology a college education equips students with the knowledge and tools to enjoy their adventure find their passions and join other cyclones in creating sharing and applying knowledge to make iowa and the world a better place as we seek to find solutions to the complex global issues we face together i am encouraged as a member of the cyclone community to take advantage of the growth opportunities presented through iowa state university to create lasting positive change in the world around me thirty thousand plus cyclones eight colleges one hundred plus majors nine hundred plus clubs one amazing experience welcome to iowa state university let's see what alex has to say about all that iowa state has to offer welcome indeed julia excellent job showcasing the history and safety of iowa state i'm gonna have to stop by the creamery and grab some of that ice cream i love ice cream by the way it's clear you have a passion for agriculture and the university as a whole as you said iowa state offers incredible opportunities to innovate and make the world a better place and that is absolutely incredible thanks for sharing your story with us [Music]