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Principles guide plans for CSU's golden anniversary celebration

In fall 2006, CSU's 50th Anniversary Steering Committee adopted theseguiding principles:

The primary mission of Columbus State University’s 50^th Anniversary program is to celebrate the university’s past achievements and its growing reputation as a leader in academic excellence. To accomplish this mission, the anniversary program will include a variety of activities designed to:

Reflect upon the essential character and mission of CSU — its unique and visible place in the community, in Georgia and beyond.
Honor the many dedicated individuals and organizations who have been an integral part of the university’s development and achievements and recognize the outstanding accomplishments of students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Acknowledge important milestones in CSU’s history.
Showcase CSU's physical campus, its beauty and the continuing legacy of its landscape and buildings.
Celebrate and enhance the university's partnerships.
Promote the future role that CSU will play in the community, region, state and society.

The 50^th anniversary program will be developed and coordinated by a 50^th Anniversary Steering Committee. This group will be responsible for determining a theme for the anniversary, planning signature anniversary events, coordinating other events for the anniversary year and developing special anniversary commemoratives.

In pursuing these responsibilities, the committee will strive to provide broad opportunities for the community to participate in and benefit from the many programs and activities offered throughout the anniversary year. The committee also will take advantage of existing resources and recurring events and programs, such as Freshmen Convocation, Commencement and the Hunter Lecture, to promote the anniversary celebration.

Mill was CSU's first home

CSU’s story begins in May of 1958, when the Georgia General Assembly approved the establishment of a junior college in Columbus. Over the next few months a campus was created in the old Shannon Hosiery Mill, above, on Talbotton Road, and 15 faculty members were hired to teach the first classes. Finally, on Sept. 30,1958, Columbus College opened in the renovated mill to a student body of close to 300.

More history | CSU Archives

The desired outcomes of the 50^th anniversary celebration are that it will foster pride in and loyalty to CSU among all constituents and enhance the image of CSU within the state, region and nation, and throughout the world. In addition, it will draw all constituents of the Columbus State University community closer together around common objectives.

— 50th Anniversary Steering Committee, December 2006
Callie McGinnis, Chair and Dean of University Libraries


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