October 27, 2022
After an uncontested election, Alice Roulet, center, was the first female president of UToledo’s student council. She is pictured in this 1944 yearbook photo with the caption, “We must so constitute our government that every student or housewife can step in and run it.” During World War II, women assumed leadership roles in most campus organizations.
October 14, 2022
Rocket fans enjoy the Founder's Day concert as part of a day of celebrations for UToledo's 150th anniversary.
October 13, 2022
UToledo President Gregory Postel and Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor Randy Gardner tour the sesquicentennial exhibition on display in the Canaday Center on Founder's Day. UToledo celebrated its 150th anniversary with food, fun and music. View a variety of photos from the day.
October 13, 2022
Viewing hours for the free, public exhibit are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
October 12, 2022
To commemorate UToledo’s sesquicentennial for Toledo Rockets and the entire city, there's a full day of activities, food and a free concert at Savage Arena headlined by T-Pain.
October 10, 2022
Due to the weather forecast, The University of Toledo’s Founder’s Day concert is being moved indoors to Savage Arena, and the fireworks and food trucks are postponed to be held at a later date.
October 10, 2022
Professor Emeritus Barbara Floyd and William Pierce, associate vice president of alumni engagement and annual giving and co-chair of the sesquicentennial planning committee, discuss UToledo’s sesquicentennial.
October 7, 2022
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both campuses, Chartwells will serve free hamburgers — regular and veggie — hot dogs, chips and birthday cake and SuperGames will provide the outdoor activities.
October 6, 2022
Groundbreaking for The University of Toledo’s new campus along Bancroft Street began in 1929. Two years later, construction was completed for both University Hall and the Field House. Learn more about UToledo’s 150th anniversary at utoledo.edu/150celebration.
October 5, 2022
All contributions to UToledo’s sesquicentennial fundraising campaign will directly support need-based scholarships.
