Ohio State Marion 50th Anniversary

Golden Anniversary News

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May Day revived for OSUM anniversary >>>

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

Wed. May 16, Healthy Ohioans
1-Mile Fitness Walk , Noon

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

Thurs. May 17, Five Nights “Wild Nights, Wild Nights”, A celebration of poetry honoring the late David Citino, 7:30 p.m., Guthery Community Room

Saturday. May 19, MAY DAY
Various events, from running to music, are scheduled throughout the entire day.

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