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Carlos Holmes as President William C. Jason
striking a thoughtful
pose.
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Written by: Cale McCammon
February 25th’s snowy weather didn’t dampen DSU’s spirits as we celebrated the university’s 183rd birthday, complete with birthday cake and tours of Loockerman Hall, the oldest building on campus and the former center of the university. As part of the celebration, students donned period-style costumes as Carlos Holmes, Director of News Services at the Office of Public Relations, dressed as President William C. Jason and provided insights into the history of the university.
February 25th’s snowy weather didn’t dampen DSU’s spirits as we celebrated the university’s 183rd birthday, complete with birthday cake and tours of Loockerman Hall, the oldest building on campus and the former center of the university. As part of the celebration, students donned period-style costumes as Carlos Holmes, Director of News Services at the Office of Public Relations, dressed as President William C. Jason and provided insights into the history of the university.
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Loockerman Hall, February 25, 2014.
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Founders Day is an annual celebration of the university’s
heritage from its beginnings in 1891 as the State College for Colored Students
after the passage of the second Morrill Land Grant Act. The archives have a
collection of past Founders Day programs, the oldest going back to 1942. We
also have photographs starting in the 1970s. By all accounts, DSU has made a
history of celebrating history.
You can see more photos from the day on the university's website here.
You can see more photos from the day on the university's website here.
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