Ginger Cade graduated from Iowa State University
with a bachelor's degree in Elementary and Special Education;
Foreign Language area of specialization in 1997. After graduation,
Ginger became a hall director for the Department of Residence
in Storms Hall. She received her Master's degree in Leadership
and Policy Studies in 1999. Ginger worked as Assistant Director
of Residence Life at St. Mary's College in Minnesota and then
as an institutional researcher.
She came back to ISU in 2004 as a classification officer for
the College of LAS. Coming back to ISU was like coming home
for Ginger. It was where she started both her academic and professional
careers. She has continued to show her dedication to colleagues
and peers by being an innovator – creating programs and
conferences and inspiring forward-thinking on a variety of topics.
Ginger Cade has touched many students' lives over the years.
As a supervisor, she has helped students develop confidence
and leadership skills. In a variety of workshops and programs
Ginger has shared resources and ideas and helped inspire a sense
of both passion and compassion on issues related to education,
activism, and social change. She never hesitates to speak on
behalf of others. Whether it is about oppression or the unjust
social treatment of others in the world, Ginger Cade has been
a voice to be listened to, a shoulder to cry on, and a hand
to help. Because of her continued support and inspirational
vision, we believe she is a deserving recipient of the Plaza
of Heroines.
Ginger is a writer and loves writing and presenting her poems.
Below is a poem she read at a rally at Iowa State. This captures
the spirit of the woman we seek to honor.
SOME THINGS ARE WORTH FIGHTING FOR
I was not there but I thank those who fought bravely
so that all people may be counted as whole.
And I was not there but I thank those who fought bravely
for a woman's right to vote.
And I was not there but I thank those who fought bravely
for my choice of what happens to my body.
And I was not there but I thank those who fought bravely
against segregation so that each of us may experience the rainbow of the human race.
Now I am here and it's my turn
- to fight for civil rights
- to exercise my right to vote
- to stand up for my choices
- and to demand equality!
Because I dare not call this land of the free "home," unless I am one of the brave!
Ginger, 2004
The following people would like to thank Ginger for her continued
support and dedication to Iowa State University over the years.
Bruce Allen
Ginny Arthur
Amanda Cade
Mimi Benjamin
Michelle Boettcher
Ben Chamberlain
Sally Deters
Luiza Dreasher
Lauri Dusselier
Kurt Earnest
Pete Englin
Nancy Evans
Kim Everett
John Faughn
Mickey Fitch
Chris Fowler
Sandy Gahn
Jeana Gingery
Cindy Hadaway
Suzanne Harle
Sarah Holmes
Melinda Howard
Emily Hurm
Jane Jacobsen
Nancy Johnsen
Janet Krengel
Susan Lammers
JoAnn McKinney
Kris Olds
Jennifer Owens
Christina Patton
Heather Phillips
Nicci Port
Dan Rice
Penny Rice
Nancy Rosenquist
Lynn Sandeman
Bethany Schuttinga
Kathleen Timmons
Betty Toot
Tammy Wicks
Zora Zimmerman
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