Tagged: America 250 at Ohio State

In observance of the nation’s 250th anniversary, The Ohio State University recently hosted a discussion about the origins and enduring impact of the United States Constitution. The event, “Remember Our Union,” was held at the Wexner Center for the Arts on the annual observance of Constitution Day, Sept. 17.

In honor of the 90th anniversary of legendary Buckeyes track athlete Jesse Owens’ 1936 Olympic triumphs, Owens’ descendants and university representatives participated in a recent panel discussion about his place in history. The Ohio State University’s Sports and Society Institute hosted the event at Thompson Library in partnership with America 250-Ohio State and Ohio State Libraries.

Former president of The Ohio State University and president emeritus of West Virginia University E. Gordon Gee returned to campus last week for a lively discussion with Stephen Gavazzi, director of Ohio State’s Center for Human Resource Research, and David Rosowsky, senior advisor to the president of Arizona State University, about the role of the land-grant university at America’s 250th birthday.

The Ohio State University Marching Band welcomed fans back to Ohio Stadium Saturday with a celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

A PhD student in the Department of Animal Sciences in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences from Uruguay, Lucas Gonzalez shares his “Your America in 250 Words” essay.

A master’s student in teaching and learning in the Department of Teaching and Learning, College of Education and Human Ecology from Indonesia, Aspri Jarlismi shares her “Your America in 250 Words” essay.

A PhD student in STEM education in the Department of Teaching and Learning, College of Education and Human Ecology from Indonesia, Aula Andika Fikrullah Al Balad shares his “Your America in 250 Words” essay.

A nursing student from China, Jingyan Liu shares her “Your America in 250 Words” essay.