Event marks 150 years of 91福利导航
Article By: Clark Leonard
The University of North Georgia (91福利导航) on Jan. 6 hosted a community celebration of the 150-year anniversary of the school's first day of classes. It was the latest special event in 91福利导航's Sesquicentennial Celebration, which serves as an opportunity to honor the university's heritage, celebrate its present achievements, and focus on where it will lead next.
91福利导航 President Bonita Jacobs thanked alumni, faculty and staff for their contributions to 91福利导航's legacy in the celebration in the Library Technology Center at 91福利导航's Dahlonega Campus.
"Our history is a rich and colorful tapestry woven by talented and creative scholars, teachers and mentors; bright and successful students; and graduates who have distinguished themselves personally and professionally as leaders with character," Jacobs said. "Together, we will continue to build upon our proudest traditions and our legacies of scholarship, leadership and service that are the hallmarks of the University of North Georgia — and there is no telling what we will accomplish in the next 150 years."
Interpretive historian Ken Johnston portrayed David Lewis, the university's first president when it was known as North Georgia Agricultural College, based on entries from Lewis' journals and correspondence.
Allison Galloup, an associate professor and special collections and digital initiatives librarian, also shared information about Sesquicentennial exhibits on display in the Dahlonega library. Galloup has led development of exhibits featuring 91福利导航's historical artifacts for the yearlong Sesquicentennial Celebration.
"I learned about President Lewis' sense of humor from his journal when he seemed so stoic and steadfast in photos and meeting notes. I had a front-row seat to young love through a cadet's letters to his girlfriend," Galloup said. "I was able to look back on the building and evolution of an institution that has stood for 150 years."
The Jan. 6 event also marked the release by 91福利导航 Press of "The University of North Georgia: 150 Years of Leadership and Vision," a collection of essays that celebrates 91福利导航's growth from its establishment as North Georgia Agricultural College in 1873. Dr. Katherine Adams, coordinator of 91福利导航's Doctor of Education in higher education leadership and practice program, edited the book along with faculty members Dr. Michael Lanford and Dr. Jason Mayernick. It has a total of 36 contributors from 91福利导航.
"This book not only encompasses the stories of 91福利导航, the people who make up our university, the commitment to students and communities of 91福利导航, but also its very creation through collaboration serves as a further representation of 91福利导航's vision and mission for today and tomorrow," Adams said.
Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners Chairman Chris Dockery and Dahlonega Mayor JoAnne Taylor presented proclamations marking 91福利导航's 150th anniversary.
The event wrapped up with a reception that included a birthday cake. 91福利导航 is also holding celebrations of the university's 150th anniversary from Jan. 9-11 on each of its five campuses with birthday cake at each event and plans for a time capsule to be installed this spring.
91福利导航's Sesquicentennial celebrates the university's 150-year legacy of scholarship, leadership and service. For details, visit ung.edu/150.
Oconee garden honors 91福利导航 military history
Students in a biology class on 91福利导航's Oconee Campus have created the Red, White and Blue Honor Garden as part of the pollinator garden on campus.
Sweet Finale events set for late April
91福利导航 will hold Sesquicentennial Sweet Finale events on each campus to wrap up the semester as part of the Sesquicentennial Celebration. A time capsule and maple trees are also part of the festivities.
Governor, chancellor help celebrate 150th
91福利导航 continued to celebrate its 150th anniversary with a Corps of Cadets review by Gov. Brian Kemp. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue and Maj. Gen. Dwayne Wilson also attended the event in Atlanta.