For 75 years, Iowa State University has been home to the country's largest student-organized festival. The name of the festival is Veishea.
Every university has traditions that are cherished by students and alumni.
Veishea is one of Iowa State's most beloved traditions. It annually provides an opportunity for Iowa State faculty, staff, students, alumni and members of the Ames community to come together to enjoy and experience the strengths of this university. More importantly, it provides hundreds of Iowa State students with invaluable, resume-worthy leadership experience. Unfortunately, Veishea also is a tradition and an experience that Iowa State is in great jeopardy of losing forever. All of these incidents have been tied in some degree to alcohol abuse.