Washburn University will celebrate Founders Day on Monday, Feb. 6. There will be specials available on campus, free cupcakes, contests and Richard Norton Smith, a nationally recognized authority on the American presidency and a familiar face to viewers of C-SPAN, as well as “The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer,” will be the inaugural speaker of a new Lincoln Lecture Series with the presentation of “Lincoln and Washburn University: Toward a New America.” Details below:
11 a.m. Free cupcakes, while supplies last, main level, Memorial Union. Served by Washburn President Jerry Farley and Ichabod.
24 oz. Fountain drink - $1.47 (includes tax)
12 oz. Drip coffee - $1.47 (includes tax)
Bagel and cream cheese - $1.47 (includes tax)
• 47% off Washburn 150th logo T-Shirt
• 47% off Washburn 150th logo flash drive wrist bands
• 47% off Washburn notepads
• 47% off Autobiography of Ichabod Washburn
• Buy one get one 47% off Washburn jewelry
• 25% off, books by Washburn or Kansas authors
• Soda and regular sized candy bar - $1.47
(Tax is not included in prices listed. Offers are good Monday, Feb. 6, 2012 and cannot be combined with other offers or coupons.)
7 p.m. in Washburn Room, Memorial Union
Richard Norton Smith, a nationally recognized authority on the American presidency and a familiar face to viewers of C-SPAN, as well as “The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer,” will present “Lincoln and Washburn University: Toward a New American.” The lecture is free and open to the public.
The Lincoln Lecture Series is one of several special events instituted in anticipation of Washburn University’s sesquicentennial celebration in 2015.
“Like” Washburn 150
Visit Facebook and “Like” the Washburn 150 page. One lucky person, who likes the Washburn 150 page by Friday, Feb. 10, will receive a 150th prize pack. The winner will be notified on Monday, Feb. 13.
What do you know about Washburn?
Visit Washburn’s Sesquicentennial webpage, Washburn.edu/150, or Facebook page and watch the video, then take the quiz. Quizzes are also available in the university relations office, room 128, Morgan Hall. Entries must be received by Friday, Feb. 10. The winners will be notified on Monday, Feb. 13.
What will you win? Three entries, with the correct answers, will be drawn at random and will receive a $50 Bookstore gift certificate.
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Amanda Hughes, university relations, (785) 670-2153
