Mrs. Barbara (Eakin) Meyers ’63, Town and Campus member, gives Dr. DeBow Freed, UF president, a gift in honor of his support of the organization.

The women’s service organization Town and Campus, which was formed to create a closer understanding and relationship between the community and The University of Findlay, celebrated its 50th anniversary at a brunch April 6 at the Village Café on campus.            
Along with sponsoring numerous service projects, Town and Campus has provided more than $110,000 in scholarship aid since its inception, and will award another six $1,000 scholarships for 2010-11. The recipients are Kayla Chapman of Bloomdale, Jessica Kemper of Ottoville, Raquel Morales of Toledo, Courtney Niemeyer of Lima, Courtney Wells of Delphos and Joshua Ziegler of Findlay.            

Maggie Morehart of Ada, the first recipient of a newly endowed scholarship, was honored during the brunch along with the other six scholarship recipients.            

The organization recently endowed a scholarship as part of the 125th Endowed Funds Drive and in honor of its 50th anniversary.

Established in 1960, Town & Campus began with tea parties, style shows and other events to support women, promote a welcoming campus atmosphere, and help international students enrolled at the school to feel at home in the community.

Members continue to entertain international students in their homes and participate in the Conversation Partners program, which helps international students practice their English language skills.

The organization has purchased equipment and recreational materials for residence halls, student lounges and gathering areas.

We offer our sincere appreciation to the members of Town & Campus for a half century of service that has improved campus life and provided financial assistance to so many deserving students, said DeBow Freed, Ph.D., president of the University, who was honored during the brunch. “May the organization, and The University of Findlay, continue to grow and prosper together!”