Cory Hanson '06

Assistant Director for Clubs and Young Alumni Programs

(515) 294-2584
cmhanson@alumni.iastate.edu 

Cory joined the staff in January 2007 from the American Cancer Society. He is responsible for the Alumni Association's clubs program, working with in-state and out-of-state alumni clubs to keep alumni connected to Iowa State University. He also oversees the development of the ISU Alumni Association's Young Alumni Council and other outreach initiatives.

About Cory

Hometown: Story City, Iowa
Favorite ISU tradition: That's not a fair question: How can you not say Campaniling? My favorite, though, is VEISHEA -- who can deny a cherry pie and springtime in Iowa? I can't forget about Dance Marathon either...though not a tradition yet, who knows when it might become one?
Favorite food: This might sound cliché, but I love the mashed potato bar through ISU Dining. Mashed potatoes with all the fixins' served in a martini glass! YUM!
What I like about my job: The people and interactions from all around campus. Not only do I get to work with a great group of staff, but also students and volunteers from all across the country.  
In my spare time, I like to:  I'm a big fan of golfing and boating in the summer, and there's nothing better then a ski trip to Colorado in the winter...There's something about Seven Oaks that's just not the same!
Something unique that most people don't know about me: I was on VEISHEA Exec in '04 and at the fire station when the riots broke out. Talk about a scary situation. You don't realize how much an event like VEISHEA means until it takes a one-year hiatus!