Golden Anniversary Events

Tuesday, May 15–Comedy Night, “8th Floor Improv,” 7-9:00 p.m. Location: Alber Student Center

Wednesday, May 16–Mile Walk , Noon
Location: Alber Student Center

Wednesday, May 16–Karoke Night, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Guthery Community Room

Thursday, May 17–Five Nights  “Wild Nights, Wild Nights”
A celebration of poetry, hosted by Stuart Lishan, professor & poet, honoring the late David Citino, professor & OSU’s Poet Laureate, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Guthery Community Room

Saturday, May 19
9 a.m.

5-K Poker Run (Registration form >>>)

10 a.m

Volleyball tournament (Registration form >>>)
Frisbee Golf – all day (Registration form >>>)
Corn Hole Toss – all afternoon         

Noon–5:00 p.m. Kick-off Celebration

Recognition of Students from 1957
Dedication of Properties
Reading of David Citino’s Poem The Field of O.S.U.M.
Booklet of OSU Marion’s history available
Local talent performing until 5 p.m.
Free cake & punch
Prairie Nature Center Plant Sale & Tour
Children’s Activities
Food & Beverages available

5 p.m.–1 a.m. May Day Kickoff

January 14, 1957–Ohio State Trustees approve study of regional school plans.

May 13, 1957 –The Ohio State University Board of Trustees approves Marion (and Newark) as the first sites for Ohio State regional campus locations and is officially named Ohio State University at Marion.

May 1957 –Eugene Maynard is selected as first director of Ohio State University at Marion.

October 1, 1957 –The Ohio State University at Marion opens with classes held in the evening at Harding High School.

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There are many people who have been instrumental in the development and growth of The Ohio State University at Marion.

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