A full sheet of speakers for the George Washington Carver program on Monday – Iowa State every day

The university celebrates pioneer George Washington Carver with a day recognition program in the big hall.

“On the day of George Washington’s summary in Iowa, Carver’s life and heritage live as a powerful symbol of courage, perseverance and the undeniable thirst for knowledge,” said the College of Agriculture and Life Science Website. “Carver’s story is one of the exceptional stability. Born in slavery in Missouri around 1864, he sought higher education in Iowa, at Simpson College and the State University of Iowa. “

Carver was the first student in Iowa, and later became the first member of the University of Black Faculty.

Today, Carver is known as an agricultural pioneer and “has become world -renowned for creating hundreds of peanut products, sweet potatoes and other local southern cultures,” according to the website.

The day of the recognition program starts at 5:00 pm in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union with a meeting and greeting, followed by a slideshow and an art tour of the virtual campus of Carver.

At 5:30 pm, the main address of Jewel Bronaugh, president and executive director of the University Foundation will be presented.

According to the Foundation’s website, in 2021, Bronau was nominated by President Joe Biden for becoming the 14th Deputy Agriculture Secretary in the United States. She was unanimously confirmed by the US Senate later that year, becoming the first black woman to play the role.

Dan Greums, Dean of the State of Veterinary Medicine College, and Ruby Perry, Dean of the University College of Veterinary Medicine in Tuskji, will honor the heritage of Frederick Douglas Patterson, who has been the president of the Tuscga Institute for 20 years and is a The recipient of the presidential medal for freedom.

Poster Poster Challenge George Washington Carver will follow. According to previous Daily reporting, “The purpose of the I Can Posters Challenge is to help students connect and recognize the lasting impact of influential figures like Carver on their lives today.”

Kenneth M. Quinn, president of the Emeritus of the World Foundation for Food Awards, and Simon Estes, F. Wendel Miller’s distinctive artist at the residence, will submit remarks about Carver’s heritage.

The opening and closing remarks will be given by Dan Robyson, chairman of the Dean at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

A full schedule of activities is available on the College Website. The program will be live and will be available for viewing after the event ends on the available recording page.