Founders' Day 2010

The University of Southern Mississippi celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2010 with the Centennial edition of Founders' Day.

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More than 1,200 students, staff, faculty, friends and fans formed a human “100.
100 Strong
Outgoing SGA President J.R. Robinson reflects on his year in office.
Speech
New SGA officers prepare to take the oath for the 2010-11 year.
Swearing In
Kasey Mitchell was installed as the SGA president for 2010-11.
SGA President
The Centennial Gateway at the Hardy Street entrance was dedicated March 30, 2010
Gateway Dedication
The new Centennial Gateway with the Lucas Administration Building in background
Welcome
Students outside Bennet Auditorium during the Centennial picnic
Hanging Out
Students gathered on Weathersby Lawn for the Centennial Celebration Day picnic.
Community Picnic
The Pride of Mississippi Marching Band performed during Centennial festivities.
Pride
The Little Rock was painted to celebrate the Centennial.
Rock-Solid

Other Photo Galleries

The historic Biloxi Lighthouse dates to 1848.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Photo Gallery
The original Dining Hall was one of the first structures on campus.
History photo gallery
music students sing the Southern Miss alma mater
Traditions photo gallery
Mississippi Armed Forces Museum exhibits include a tank
City of Hattiesburg Photo Gallery
The 500-year-old Friendship Oak is a gathering place for students at Gulf Park.
Southern Miss Gulf Coast Photo Gallery
students walking through the Hattiesburg campus
Hattiesburg Campus Photo Gallery