Final preparations set for Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø's 100th Birthday
August 14, 2006
06-095
Charles Harmon Director of University Relations, Sementha Mathews Manager of Public Information and Media Relations
Final preparations set for Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø's 100th Birthday
The front lawn of Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø's main campus will
come alive with music, games and fireworks the night of August 18,
2006 as Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø celebrates its 100th Birthday. The party, which will
include a birthday cake for 5,000 people, will begin at 7:00 p.m.
with a flyover from nearby Moody Air Force Base shortly thereafter.
Music will be provided by the Swingin' Medallions (live band).
There will be fun activities for both kids and adults, the new Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø
Museum will be open, and the fireworks finale will begin around
9:15 p.m.
"I extend a special invitation to the citizens of South Georgia and
Valdosta State alumni from across the state to visit the campus,"
said Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø President Ronald M. Zaccari.
The Friday night event will include a parking shuttle service
offered at the Oak Street Lot and the University Center.
On Saturday morning, August 19, Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø will play host to the
Centennial 5K Fun Run/Walk which will occur spanning the perimeter
of the campus. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. in front of
West Hall with the race to follow at 8:30 a.m. beginning on
Patterson Street.
Earlier on Thursday, August 17, the new Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø Archives Museum will
have its Grand Opening in the Odum Library lobby from 4-6 p.m. This
event will include the opening of the "100 Years of the College at
Valdosta: An Archives Exhibit," a Faculty art exhibit and the
unveiling of Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø President Ronald Zaccari's portrait.
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