MOUNT VERNON — Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack will be the guest speaker at Cornell College’s opening convocation Thursday, Sept. 4, at 11 a.m. in King Chapel.
At noon, following the convocation, Cornell students, faculty and staff will celebrate the college’s sesquicentennial with an all-campus picnic and birthday party on the campus pedestrian mall. The event will feature birthday cake, balloons and a rendition of the “Happy Birthday” song.
Cornell classes begin Monday, Sept. 1.
Founded in 1853, Cornell is celebrating its sesquicentennial with special programming throughout the 2003-2004 academic year.