Pride Veterans Lounge
About
Col. Harold E. Pride was the first director of the Memorial Union, 1927-59, and a veteran of both World War I and II, serving with the Army. The Veterans' Lounge is open 24 hours a day and is available to all Iowa State students.
Purpose
The Colonel Pride Veterans' Lounge is dedicated to all those who honorable served their country and who were fortunate enough to return to ISU to share their experiences, wisdom, and strength.
Major Funding for Furnishings
Thanks to: 2008-09 Graduate & Professional Student Senate
Flag Donors
US: Steve Satterlee, SGT Army, served 1988-92; Army National Guard 1992-96
Army: Dr. Thomas H. Hill, CPT Army, served 1972-76
Navy/Marines: Dr. Thomas, Class of 1978 & Martha Lagomarcino Gleason, Class of 1980
Coast Guard: LCDR Paul R Von Protz, USCG 1966-93 (retired)
Air Force: Larry Huisman, CPT U.S.A.F., served 1965-69; ISU Class of 1965
Army National Guard: Richard Reynolds, Memorial Union Director, in honor of CPT Kent Berry
Air National Guard: In memory of Albert O'Brien, T. Sgt./POW, Army Air Corps, WWII
Book Donor
Larry Huisman: Complete Histories of US Air Force, US Marine Corps, US Navy, US Army
Medals Display Donor
Jim Olberding: CPT Army, served 1965-76; ISU Class of 1963
Lounge Developed in Conjunction with:
ISU Chapter - Student Veterans of America
ISU Graduate and Professional Student Senate