Sesquicentennial

Celebrate!

Since its founding in 1857, The University of the South has held a place of distinction among the nation’s top liberal arts universities. Today, as we celebrate the Sesquicentennial anniversary of Sewanee’s founding, we are extending our tradition to a new generation, building upon a glorious past to conceive an even brighter future.

News:

Founders’ Day Convocation continues 150th celebration

•    Meacham urges Sewanee to seize history, define present. See excerpts from his Founder’s Day oration.

•    Four honored with honorary degrees. See excerpts.

•    Sesquicentennial video captures 150 years of history. Watch it here (approx. 11 minutes).

•    Schedule of Sesquicentennial Events

Other Features

•    Images of Sewanee—A flash presentation of photos from Ecce Quam Bonum: A pictorial history of The University of the South, by Sewanee students Emily Senefeld and Eric Wilson, under the direction of Sam Williamson and Gerald Smith, general editors.

•    July 4, 2007—The 150th celebration kicked off with a special service from Lookout Mountain, site of the founding of the University on Independence Day 1857.

•    The Rt. Rev. Henry Parsley, Bishop of Alabama and Chancellor of the University, spoke movingly of Sewanee’s place in history and its distinctive character, and you can hear his address here.

• Photo gallery of images from the July 4 service and the traditional Sewanee parade

• View our orignial video Invitation.