Today, Case Western Reserve University launches a website 200 years in the making. Featuring timelines, photos and profiles of some of the university’s most notable people, places and things, the bicentennial website tells a story that began nearly two centuries ago with the signing of Western Reserve College’s charter.
In addition to the unveiling of the website and a new bicentennial logo, the university invites students, faculty and staff to participate at several events throughout the day, including a Bicentennial Kickoff Celebration for the campus community today (Feb. 7) from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Grand Ballroom on the upper level of Tinkham Veale University Center. Guests can enjoy music from a live DJ, collect bicentennial swag, sample delicious food, warm up at a custom hot chocolate station and participate in fun photo opportunities with Spartie. To help celebrate the occasion, Mitchell’s Ice Cream will be on hand to unveil its new CWRU Bicentennial flavor, and the first 200 event attendees will receive an exclusive bicentennial gift. Registration for the Bicentennial Kickoff Celebration is requested.
Later this afternoon, the excitement continues with a pep rally ahead of a “throwback” basketball doubleheader against the University of Rochester. The pep rally runs from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center—with the first 300 in attendance receiving a limited edition replica jersey shirt. Come enjoy local food, participate in games to win prizes and listen to live entertainment.
At 5 p.m., the action shifts to Horsburgh Gym, where the men’s and women’s teams will take on the Yellowjackets. The games will include free concessions for all CWRU students and even more opportunities to win incredible prizes.
Check out the new bicentennial website to keep up with future events.