ESU Founders' Day celebrates 100 years of Memorial Union

by Brian Osbourn

Emporia, KS (01/22/2025) — Emporia State University will celebrate 162 years of educational excellence with the annual Founders' Day Celebration and luncheon on Friday, Feb. 14. Located in Memorial Union's Webb Hall, the doors will open at 11:30 a.m. with a program beginning at noon.

A buffet will be provided by Fresh Ideas. The program will include a celebration of the Memorial Union turning 100 years old, the announcement of the 1863 essay contest winners and more.

The registration cost is $10 per person and is required to attend the Founders' Day luncheon. The deadline to register is Feb. 5. Attendees can register online or contact Laurie Pitman at lpitman@emporia.edu. Unfortunately, walk-ins cannot be accommodated for the luncheon.

About Emporia State University

Emporia State University offers a range of academic programs through its institute and seven schools: Applied Health Sciences, Business & Technology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies, Library and Information Management & Library and Archives, Science & Mathematics and Visual and Performing Arts, along with The Teachers College.

As the sole public university in Kansas to be recognized as a College of Distinction for eight consecutive years, ESU stands out for its innovative education practices. It ensures accessible education by offering in-state tuition rates to full-time undergraduate students from all lower-48 United States. Additionally, full-time undergraduates benefit from flat-rate tuition - students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours with at least one credit hour on campus pay a flat rate.

For more information on how to build your future at Emporia State University, please visit www.emporia.edu.

Emporia State University

ESU Founders' Day celebrates 100 years of Memorial Union

Emporia State University

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