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Gerdin Business Building

The Gerdin Business Building provides a new high-tech home for the College of Business, Iowa State University’s third largest college. The 111,000-square foot building, located on a campus recognized as one of the most beautiful in the nation, is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technology. Featuring wireless access and high-tech laboratories, Iowa State's business students and faculty can replicate real-world situations in areas such as securities trading, management information systems, and market research.

These new capabilities combined with our curriculum, nationally-recognized faculty, and welcoming Midwestern atmosphere provide our students with an innovative educational experience. Our technology and information-based curriculum links classroom theory with real-world practices taught by world-renowned scholars who are committed to the success of our students. And our students benefit from faculty and staff who are dedicated, approachable, and responsive creating an unmatched business education experience.

 

Building Hours

Monday - Thursday

7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Friday

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday

7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday

Noon to 11:30 p.m.

 

Building Maps
  •  Ground Floor

  •  First Floor
  • 
Second Floor
  • 
Third Floor

 

More Information
Gerdin Business Building Brochure (pdf)
About the Gerdins
Named Space Donors
Room Capacities
Interior Photos


Replay of the Dedication Ceremony

Recent News Features
BizEd Magazine April/May 2004 "Short Takes"
Connections Magazine Spring/Summer 2004 "Private Gifts Help Build the Gerdin Business Building"
Visions Magazine Spring 2004 "Building Community"
Ames Tribune Feb. 21, 2004 "Gerdin Business Building Dedication"
WHO-TV Channel 13 News Spot
"A Gerdin Business Building Retrospective" by Mike Parsons, Building Project Manager
Des Moines Register "Business school at ISU has new high-tech home"
Des Moines Register Business Aerial Photo October 30, 2003


Construction of the Gerdin Business Building
Contractor:
Miron Construction Company, Inc.
Architects: 
Zimmer Gunsul Frasca
Building Updates

Building Committees
Construction Progress Movie (7 MB)
Progress Photos:

  •  September 29, 2001 - Groundbreaking Ceremony
  •  August 15, 2003 - Interior
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September 22, 2003
  • 
October 31, 2003

Campus Site Visits Observations

Spotlight

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Contact Information
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