Topic: 2/20: Celebrating John Glenn/50th anniversary of Friendship 7 (OSU)
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42986 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 01-04-2012 08:43 AM
Ohio State University announcement
Celebrating John Glenn and the 50th Anniversary of the Flight of Friendship 7
The Ohio State University invites you to join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of John Glenn’s historic flight in Friendship 7.
A banquet held on February 20, 2012, in the Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom at the Ohio Union will gather nationally recognized keynote speakers, prominent corporate and community leaders and policy makers, members of the Ohio State community, and Senator Glenn and his family.
This celebration of the past will look boldly toward securing Ohio’s future. All proceeds will directly benefit faculty, students, and programs related to science and technology research and policy at The Ohio State University.
A major exhibit on the Friendship 7 space flight will also be hosted by the university, based on the school's John Glenn Archives, located in the Thompson Library, Feb. 1 - April 30, 2012.
According to NASA's schedule, a Future Forum will also be held at the university on Feb. 20-21, 2012.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42986 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 01-26-2012 11:52 AM
Ohio State University has updated their site with more details about the gala (including announcing the keynote speaker, astronaut Mark Kelly) and a long list of related events ranging from a Friendship 7-themed triathlon to Valentine's Day dance lessons in honor of John and Annie Glenn's long-lasting romance.
DChudwin Member
Posts: 1096 From: Lincolnshire IL USA Registered: Aug 2000
posted 02-20-2012 09:03 PM
Neil Armstrong was a surprise speaker at the Ohio State program honoring John Glenn. Wish I could have been there. When I think of the word "hero," both Glenn and Armstrong come to mind.
hlbjr Member
Posts: 475 From: Delray Beach Florida USA Registered: Mar 2006
posted 02-21-2012 09:52 PM
I was there. It was amazing. Neil, John, and Mark Kelly all did a wonderful job. The panel discussion earlier in the day with Charlie Bolden, Glenn, John Grunsfeld, and others plus the live link to the ISS was awesome.
BMacKinnon Member
Posts: 230 From: Waterford, MI. USA Registered: Jul 2007
posted 02-22-2012 02:12 PM
I was also in attendance at the Forum both days. I had an opportunity to meet all of the astronauts in attendance except Mark Kelly who was escorted into the dinner. I was even able to get my photo with Neil.
Senator Glenn is in great shape and seemed to enjoy all of the forums - especially the surprise live link to the ISS on Monday. Annie Glenn was in good spirits and even complimented me on my NASA tie!
I also had the opportunity to assist a friend with her interview of Serena Aunon - what a neat career she has had so far, I expect to see her up on the ISS soon.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42986 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 02-22-2012 03:58 PM
NASA photo release
John Glenn - 50th Anniversary
This collection of images were made on February 20, 2012 at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio in celebration of Sen. John Glenn's historic space flight 50 years ago to the day.
posted 01-04-2012 08:43 AM
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