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Willamette-themed waffles, a photo shoot with an aerial drone and lots of balloons!
That evening, a special sold-out Atkinson Lecture featured acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates.
They were some of the ways members of the campus community celebrated Willamette University’s 175th anniversary on Feb. 1.
It was an unforgettable day to kick off a memorable year of celebrations for Willamette’s past, present and future.
Despite the blustery, chilly weather, about 100 students, staff and faculty members, including President Steve Thorsett and Blitz the Bearcat, gathered at Sparks Field for the photo shoot. Cheers filled the air as the drone soared high to capture the Bearcats lined up forming the numerals 175.
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