Founders Week at Pacific University

Week of activities conclude with annual Corn Roast on Sept. 18, 2005

Celebrate the history of Forest Grove and Pacific University at the Annual Founders' Week, Sept. 11-18.

The weeklong festivities will conclude on Sun., Sept. 18 with Founders' Day and Corn Roast. Sponsored by the Forest Grove Chamber of Commerce and Pacific University, this event is held around Marsh Hall on Pacific's campus from noon to 5:30 p.m. Corn Roast meal tickets can be purchased at the event. Free entertainment and historical activities are available for the whole family.

Monday September 12

All Week - Art Exhibit, Cawein Gallery: Karen Esler, "Paintings and Monotypes"

Tuesday September 13

Noon - Faculty Lecture by Patricia Cheyne: " Art in the Library," Library Reading Room

Wednesday September 14

Noon - Faculty Panel: "The Constitution: Past, Present & Future" Fireside Lounge, UC

Noon - Humpday Concert in Trombley Square: "Head for the Hills" Bluegrass band

4 p.m. - State of the University Address, President Phil Creighton: Taylor Meade Performing Arts Center, McCready Hall

Thursday September 15

12:30 p.m. - Book Passing Ceremony and Ice Cream Social, Trombley Square

4 p.m. - Library Dedication Ceremony & Open House

Saturday September 17

9 a.m. - College of Optometry and Forest Grove Lions: "Run and Walk for Sight" Starts at Jefferson Hall. To register, 503-352-2144

9 a.m.-2 p.m. - Valley Art Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival, Downtown Forest Grove: Valley Art Association, 503 357-3703

Sunday September 18

Noon - 5 p.m. - Corn Roast and Founders' Day Activities

Stage Events

For more information on the week's activities, call 503-352-2211. For more information about Corn Roast, call the Forest Grove Chamber of Commerce at 503-357-3006.