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Sesquicentennial Wrap-up Issue of Washington University Magazine
The Summer 2004 issue of the Washington University Magazine wrapped up the Sesquicentennial with articles about the year's events, the George Washington statue, and the World's Fair. Click here to read the magazine online.
Images from Francis Field rededicationWashington University hosted a ceremony June 16 recognizing the 100th anniversary of the 1904 Olympics at the University and the Athens 2004 Olympic Torch Relay. Click here for more information and images from the event.
Honorary Commencement Grand Marshal Robert L. Virgil
Robert L. Virgil, D.B.A., Washington University trustee, professor emeritus of accounting and former dean of the John M. Olin School of Business, has served the University with distinction for more than 40 years. He now chairs the University's Sesquicentennial Commission, leading the efforts to celebrate the school's 150th anniversary. Click here for more information.
Site of Original Washington University Campus
Click here for photos of the plaque designating the site of the original Washington University campus in downtown St. Louis.
Proclamations, Resolutions, and Greetings
Click the following links to read:
St. Louis County Proclamation
City of Saint Louis Proclamation
Missouri House of Representatives Resolution
Letter from The White House
Historical Issue of Washington University
Magazine
The Summer 2003 issue of the Washington University
Magazine featured many Sesquicentennial-related articles. Click
here to read the magazine online.
A New History of Washington University
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the
University's founding in 1853, Washington University has published
a new history book, Beginning a Great Work: Washington University
in St. Louis, 1853—2003, written by Candace O'Connor. Copies
of the book are available for purchase from the Campus Bookstore.
To order the book click here.
Candace O'Connor is an award-winning
writer, editor, and documentary producer. She has written extensively
for regional and national magazines and newspapers, as well as for
corporations and health-care institutions. The founding editor-in-chief
of Missouri Historical Society Press, she has edited, substantially
revised, and co-authored a number of books. Her historical documentary,
Oh Freedom After While: The Missouri Sharecropper Protest of
1939, which aired nationally on PBS, won a Regional Emmy award.
A Washington University Commencement Gown
For the first time in Washington University history,
graduating students will have a distinctive commencement gown. In
the past, faculty and students have worn plain black gowns. The
new gown — designed in honor of the University Sesquicentennial
by Leslie Lambeth, lecturer in fashion design at the School of Art
— is green with black velvet trim and sport the University
shield on both sleeves at the shoulder. For faculty, black velvet
tams replace the traditional mortarboard. The new design received
rave reviews from the University community when Chancellor Mark.
S. Wrighton, Grand Marshal Edward N. Wilson, and the Board of Trustees
donned the newly designed gowns for the May 2003 Commencement ceremonies.
A New Look for the Class Ring
In honor of Washington University's 150th anniversary,
the class ring is getting a new look. A committee of students, alumni,
faculty, and staff, working closely with class ring manufacturer
Josten's, has created a modern design reflecting the values and
meaningful symbols of the University.
"Vibrant Voices," a CD of Student
a Cappella Groups
Produced to commemorate our 150th anniversary,
this compilation of music CD celebrates the rich tradition of student
a cappella music at Washington University. With a plethora
of ensembles and a remarkable diversity of musical styles ranging
from European madrigal to Gospel to contemporary pop, the CD highlights
the University's long and colorful history of student performing
arts.
Ted Drewes Sesquicentennial Concrete
For the 150th anniversary celebration, Ted Drewes,
B.S.B.A. '51, has created a special new flavor of his delectable
concretes: Atomic Cherry Chip. This special treat will debut for
alumni and friends (limited supply!) in the Alumni Association hospitality
tent at the 150th Birthday Party on September 14.
Sesquicentennial Ethic of Service Award
An annual award, to be established during the
Sesquicentennial year, will recognize a select group of University
community members who exemplify a character of service and giving.
Any member of the Washington University community, past or current,
will be eligible to receive the award, including students, faculty,
staff, alumni, and friends who reside in the St. Louis area. For
more information, contact community_service@wustl.edu.
To see the Visions and Goals of the Sesquicentennial
celebration, please click here.
For information about use of
the Sesquicentennial logo in printing or on the Web, click
here.
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