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Objective: To examine the foundation of educational systems in Europe
The first university in Europe was the University of Bologna, founded in Bologna, Italy in 1088 A.D.
Oldest Universities in the World
Education began to grow in Europe because of trade
• Contact with Middle Eastern learning
• Middle class develops – merchants
• Need education to run a business
St. Thomas Aquinas
Changed Catholic Churches perception on education
Wrote Summa Theologica (The Highest Theology)
Argued that: Humans should use reason because it is a gift from God
Reason does NOT take away from faith
Modern languages begin to spread
The use of Latin in everyday language slowly dropped
The use of Native Languages rose (English, French, German, etc.)
Geoffrey Chaucer
Wrote Canterbury Tales
Wrote in the Midland Dialect NOT Latin
This was a big deal
Midland Dialect is the basis for modern English
U.S. Colleges and Universities
What is the oldest college in the United States?
Ohio University
Ohio University was founded in 1804
Oldest college in Ohio
Oldest college in Northwest Territory
Enrollment: 20,400
Top ranked Journalism and Communications programs
Colors: Green and White
Awesome Lacrosse Team!!!
Why was Ohio University founded?
When the Northwest Ordinance was passed in 1787 there was a provision for educational institutions to be established
Athens, Ohio was picked for Ohio’s first University due to its location between Marietta and Chillicothe – the two largest cities in Ohio at the time
Chillicothe – Ohio’s first capital
Marietta – the first city in Ohio
Athens
Cutler Hall
Baker Center – Student Union
Baker Center – Student Union
Emerritti Park and Baker Center
Interior Baker Center
Interior Baker Center
Emerritti Park
Tiffin Hall – Mr. Ready’s old dorm (rm. 302)
Gamertsfelder Hall – Behind Mr. Ready’s old dorm
East Green
Jeff Hill – East Green
Dougan Hall – Mr. Ready’s dorm his Sophomore year (rm. 119)
South Green
South Green and Hocking River
Ohio University Gate
Court and Union Streets
Court Street on Halloween
Court Street on Halloween
Court Street
Court Street
Mascot: Rufus the Bobcat – 2008 Mascot Champion!