Susquehanna University - 2000 to 2009

To celebrate Susquehanna University's 150th year a 300-pound cake, measuring four feet wide and seven feet long and ample enough to feed 1,500 people, was served at the Market Street Festival in downtown Selinsgrove. The cake was made with 6,000 eggs, 300 pounds of flour, 200 pounds of sugar, 100 pounds of butter, 80 gallons of milk and 32.5 cups of vanilla. The cake was created by ARAMARK, the University's food service provider. In this photo, we see University president, Jay Lemons, with ARAMARK staff members who made the cake.

On April 4, 2008, 500 students, alumni, faculty, and staff gathered on the lawn between Smith and Cunningham Halls to document the University's 150 years of service. Buildings located in the background are from left to right, Fisher Science Hall, Steele Hall, and Bogar Hall.

In celebration of Susquehanna University's 150th year, the Lore Degenstein Gallery held an exhibition called "Susquehanna University: a 150-Year Retrospective." The University's history was told through photographic images and artifacts. An opening lecture was given by Professor Emeritus of History, Donald D. Housley entitled "Images and Artifacts of the College Culture." A reception followed. The image shown is Selinsgrove Hall in 1863. At that time, the university was known as the Lutheran Missionary Institute.