Founders’ Day
April 1, 2009, marks the 100th anniversary of the signing of Act 100. This piece of legislation created four schools of agriculture that are now known as Arkansas State University, Arkansas Tech University, Southern Arkansas University, and the University of Arkansas at Monticello.
At SAU, we have scheduled a host of events to commemorate the significance of this date. We hope you will join us for these events and become a part of history as we pay tribute to our own.
Schedule of Events
(Tentative)
12 p.m. – Groundbreaking ceremony for SAU Alumni Centennial Bridge
Join the Alumni Association as they break ground for the SAU Alumni Centennial Bridge just behind the SAU Welcome Center. Lunch will be provided for alumni and friends of SAU.
1 p.m. – Mulerider Baseball vs. Grambling State University
The SAU Mulerider baseball team will take on Grambling State University at 1 p.m. at Mulerider Field.
4 p.m. – Centennial Ceremony
Join SAU President Dr. David Rankin and other area dignitaries on the steps of Overstreet Hall for a brief ceremony to mark the significance of Founders’ Day. The candles will be blown out on the birthday cake, and we’ll sing “Happy Birthday.” More details on this event and other special guests will be posted as they become available.
4:15 – 6:15 p.m. – Founders’ Day Cookout and Birthday Party
After the brief ceremony on the steps of Overstreet Hall, attendees are invited to join us for the University’s official 100th birthday party. Grilled hamburgers, hotdogs, birthday cake, and all of the trimmings will be served free to current SAU students. Faculty, staff, and the general public may purchase meal tickets for $5. Tickets go on sale March 1. Live entertainment and games will add to the birthday party atmosphere.
5:30 p.m. – The Dirt Drifters
Country music recording artists “The Dirt Drifters” will open the Founders’ Day concert on the SAU mall. The concert is free to the public, but spectators should bring lawn chairs as no other seating will be available.
7 p.m. – Tracy Lawrence concert
Country music star and SAU alum Tracy Lawrence will take center stage in the SAU mall.
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Check back often for updates and additions to the Founders’ Day schedule.
For more information on Founders’ Day events, please contact Jeremy Langley at (870) 235-5090 or jeremylangley@saumag.edu.
April 1st, 2009 at 11:12 am
I am so excited!!! Happy Birthday SAU and WElcome Tracy LAwrence!!
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