Everyone already knows that Iowa State University is one of the most beautiful campuses in America, but what makes this particular campus stand out? What is Iowa State’s highlight,the tip of the iceberg. What comes to mind is the Reiman Gardens because although it is a small part of Iowa State’s campus, it is part of something much larger and complex that is usually hidden from the crowd. As a matter of fact, I believe most people do not even know that the garden exists. To explain the value of the Reiman Gardens, I will be focusing on the garden’s history, the role it plays in Iowa State, how it is connected to Iowa State’s mission statement, and how it pertains to Iowa State as a land-grant university. To begin, the Reiman Gardens was not built in just a day; it was always an unfinished project. Moreover, the garden regularly had renovations, which is why it was a work in progress. Before the Reiman Gardens, Iowa State had a small horticultural garden, but it was secluded from others. Inspired by Roy Reiman and the …show more content…
As the land-grant institution in the very first state to adopt the Morrill Act, Iowa State University wholeheartedly supports the mission of sharing knowledge beyond the campus borders” (“Mission and Vision”). A land-grant university is an institution that has been designated by Congress to receive the benefits of the Morrill Act. The goal of a land-grant institution was to make higher education available to everybody and not just certain kinds of people, teach practical subjects, and share the knowledge with people throughout the states. (Pounds and Jones). The Reiman Gardens corresponds with the definition of a land-grant institution because a land-grant institution wants to provide for students and the Reiman Garden clearly does that. The garden his helpful because it provides information to the community, as a botanical garden, and as a university
Even though the two gardens are different like how people are different they both give insight to what the gardeners are thinking. Even though the gardeners dictate what happens both are students when it comes to the master of nature mother nature herself. This reminder is shown when the had to replant “ some pines and cleaned the pond” even making a new bridge after a storm. This also shows that new beginnings are always possible. Just like in the book Matsu disappears when Stephen is young and had his secrets that were revealed “The garden is a word filled with secrets. Slowly, I see more each day.” (page 31, Tsukiyama) “A wooden bridge arched across its width, and lines of odd-shaped, water worn stones created two paths, one leading through the secluded garden right up to the front door, while the other disappeared around the back of the house.” (page 10, Tsukiyama) Gardens are integrated into Matsu and Sachi’s lives to enter into someone's life/home, first have to know the
Issue: Is the development of a new campus supported by a sufficient public use, benefit, or purpose?
Boasting brand new top-of-the-line amenities - including seating, lighting, sound, food and more, the newly renovated Madison Square Garden is a multi-purpose indoor arena in midtown situated atop Pennsylvania Station. The Garden is used for pro basketball and ice hockey, as well as boxing, concerts, ice shows, circuses, and more. Since opening in 1968, it's the oldest, and most active major sporting facility in the New York metropolitan
Land grant universities stem from the Morill Land Grand Acts that were adopted throughout the 1800's. The Morrill Act of 1862 was also known as the Land Grant College Act. It was a major boost to higher education in America. The grant was originally set up to establish institutions in each state in America. These school would educate people in agriculture, home economics,
After the Land Grant College Act was put into place, people initially could attend land grant colleges without paying tuition. As more time passed, enrollment
Reconstruction governments created the first public school systems in the South. The architect was a man name Thaddeus Steven of the Radical Reconstruction program. Stevens proposed a plan which would have given each adult freedman forty acres of land. Stevens was the man the freedmen owed their undying faith in the immortal phrase, “Forty Acres and a Mule.” (Bennett pg.203)
For more than fifty years, Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) has been a vital part of life in the Okaloosa and Walton county areas. In addition to serving the community with adult education and college courses, NWFSC provides the Child Development & Education Center, Collegiate High School, AmeriCorps, Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, and Mattie M. Kelly Cultural & Environmental Institute. A natural extension of these programs would be an on campus NWFSC Garden. The dictionary definition of a garden is “1) a plot of ground, usually near a house, where flowers, shrubs, vegetables, fruits, or herbs are cultivated. 2) a piece of ground or other space, commonly with ornamental plants, trees, etc., used as a park or other public recreation
Botanicals are an appealing way to introduce science to children while pleasing and engaging the senses. At all ages, it is important to orientate children towards native plants and wildlife. Learning about the importance, function, and preservation of native species not only teaches science concepts, but also encourages environmental stewardship. The Botanical Gardens walking and hiking trails are an opportunity to exercise while studying diverse flora and fauna. In addition to nature education opprotunities, Chicago Botanical Gardens has model train exhibit.
Although the speaker and Sargent Shriver may have some similarities when compared to one another, they voice different opinions when relating their guidance to Marywood University’s core values of empowerment, excellence,
The Chinese garden at the Huntington Library was an extravagant garden. The Chinese garden included water, rocks, plants, architecture, and arts. The Chinese garden created multiple feelings. The flowers in the garden provided a special feeling to the season. The water creates a feeling of a forever ongoing life and the rocks a neutral balance in the surrounding environment. The arts created a feeling that encourages people to look for the literary, philosophical, and artistic traditions of China. The arts created an experience of bringing the historical arts to the people. The empty spaces that were in the garden provided the feeling of spaciousness and uncluttered calm. The texture of the rocks also created the feeling of timelessness and dignity. The Chinese garden had straight walkways or zigzagged pathways. The architecture of the Chinese garden can be felt that it was man made. The architecture has a lot of colors and is very intricate. The buildings look very artificial and formal. The landscape in the Chinese garden is more rustic and has a more natural feeling to it.
While I have many interesting favorites, they tend to be ever undulating between the next big thing and the classics. By the time I submit this essay I am almost certain that at least three of my current answers will change. As the University of Chicago pays tribute to its past essays for its 125th anniversary, in the spirit of tradition I will pay tribute to my past favorites, as they are set in stone.
The place I will soon call my alma mater, Belmont University, is a place to discover one’s passions and dreams. At this institution, you begin to define yourself, find your true interest, and mold yourself into a God-fearing leader. Just as any other colleges, students transform into leaders, but what makes Belmont sets apart from the rest is our foundation. Belmont strives for their students to transform the world with disciplined intelligence, compassion, courage and faith. I am grateful to be at an university that has molded me to be a firm believer of what I am passionate about, and taught me to use that energy to go from here to anywhere.
To understand how the land-grant universities idea developed, three acts, Morrill in 1862 and 1890, Hatch in 1887, and Smith-Lever in 1914, helped to create a public higher education. Land-grant universities have built on three concepts, which are teaching, research, and extension or public service. First, teaching was founded by the first Morrill Act that passed by Congress and signed by President Lincoln on July 2, 1862 and the Second Morrill Act in 1890. These laws founded the land-grant universities in all states with the purpose of educating all classes of people (Aronson & Webster, 2007). The second concept is that research was added to the land-grant university by the Hatch Act on March 2, 1887. This law provided funds to establish an agricultural experiment station in each state. The purpose of the agricultural experiment station was to increase knowledge and solve the farmers’ problems. Extension is the third concept, and it was funded by the Smith-Lever Act of 1914, which created the Cooperative Extension Service to carry the results of the research system to the farmer (Fitzgerald et al.,
1. REVLON INC. EXISTING VISION AND MISSION Vision Provide glamour, excitement and innovation to consumers through high-quality products at affordable prices Mission To emerge as the dominant cosmetics and personal care firm through the twenty-first century by appealing to young/trendy women, health-conscious women (skin care), and older women with its variety of brands 2. NEW VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS FOR REVLON INC. Vision To be wellknown and accepted as the high value provider by constant innovative and improvements products to keep pace with the changes in consumer lives.
Gardens will also stimulate the health of homeowners, and would give the economy a much needed and healthy boost.