Our first Founders Day event was a success, thanks to the wonderful folks in Ohio Staters, Inc., who co-sponsored the event with us; the many students, staff and faculty who accepted our open invitation to attend; and of course, President Gee, who shared some time with us to celebrate.

As you know, Founders Day commemorates the first day of classes at Ohio State in 1873, and as President Gee said, the mission that the then-fledgling university embraced at that time is the same today: providing a quality education for the next generation to tackle the challenges of the future. As it was then and is now, Gee said, we are up to the task. So, we appreciate everyone’s participation, and until next year, please enjoy the photos from 2012:

 

“Iced Tea with President Gee,” in progress

 

President Gee chats with OSU Libraries Director Carol Diedrichs

 

Serena Jezior, Ohio Staters, Inc. student member, who welcomed guests and introduced President Gee

 

President Gee talks to attendees about the University’s founding

 

University Archivist Tamar Chute gives President Gee a Founders Day coaster

 

President Gee and University Archives Student Assistant Annemarie Cunningham