Iowa State and The Great War
Douglas Biggs
Thursday, 15 Nov 2018 at 7:00 pm – Sun Room, Memorial Union
Douglas Biggs, professor of history at the University of Nebraska-Kearney, is a native of Ames and a graduate of Iowa State University. In recognition of the 100th anniversary of World War I, he will discuss the impact of World War I for Iowa State and its returning veterans. Douglas Biggs spent much of his youth exploring the ISU campus and later earned both a BA and an MA in history from the university before completing his PhD at the University of Minnesota. His interest in Ames and ISU history has led to several publications and public lectures on such topics as the Dinky, the university during World War II, and the early years of the Iowa State College football team. Veterans Day SpeakerCosponsored By:
- History
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
- University Library
- Veterans Center
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
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