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Auburn University Founder's Day
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Auburn University’s official birthday cake provided by Ariccia Italian Trattoria and Bar located in The Hotel at Auburn University.

  
 

AU President Ed Richardson welcomes guests to the Founders Day ceremony.

Alabama House of Representative Mike Hubbard reads a proclamation from Governor Bob Riley.

Lamar Denkins, District Director for Congressman Mike Rogers, reads the United States Congressional Record noting AU’s 150th.

John Tatum, SGA President, reads a letter from the White House.  President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush sent their birthday wishes.

City of Auburn Mayor Bill Ham reads his proclamation.

Faculty, staff, alumni and friends gathered under the tent for the Founders Day Ceremony.

The Concert Choir, directed by Thomas Smith, performed America the Beautiful and AU’s Alma Mater.

The iconic clock tower located in Samford Hall chimed Happy Birthday to commemorate AU’s Founders Day.

 Auburn University’s Reserve Officer Training Corps posted the Colors. Shown from left are MIDN Sara Claunch (Navy), Cadet 1SG Matthew Cantu (Army), SGT Dustin Kosar (Marine), and C/4C Jonathan Calvanelli (Air Force).