"In her lifetime, she found a way serve the community that was meaningful and enabled her to have an important impact. Now her generosity will help other women do the same, pursuing whatever paths their academic and professional interests might inspire for them."

"Diane became interested in working in the public sector to have a positive influence on the community and the state. She could always be counted on for enlightened public policy positions."

"We all thought very highly of Diane. She worked hard on legislation and researched bills carefully; she was often the one still working in the chamber after everyone else had gone."

"Diane was a strong, conscientious student involved in sorority and campus activities."

"Her leadership in community and state service attests to the value of a land-grant education and will serve as a role model for the women who are able to study at ISU thanks to the scholarships she's provided."

"We felt that this would be the perfect tribute to Diane, honoring her enduring connection with Iowa State as well as her life achievements, especially her pioneering role in state politics during an important historic era."

"It is moving that Diane chose to give back to the university in this way."

"Our strength lies in our ability to come together as a community to support and uplift one another."

"Our primary goal is to ensure that every student who walks through our doors has the opportunity to succeed and make a meaningful impact in the world.""

"We must be forward-thinking and innovative in our approach to education, preparing our students for the challenges and opportunities of the future."

"We are committed to providing an excellent educational experience that prepares our students to be globally competitive and civically engaged."

"Embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment are essential to the success and growth of our university."

"Let us build products that are purposeful with a consciousness that we are building new systems, and each offer our unique contributions in this conscious intention. Any company that is not marinating in inclusion, you will find is not truly an innovative company"

"It’s very important at the end of the day to be very clear about your purpose. The thing that has leapfrogged my career has really been knowing myself and being myself."