“Remembering Veterans and the Meaning of Memorial Day in Geauga County”
- Friday, May 3rd
- Presented by Dr. Molly Sergi, Ph.D. Professor of History at Kent State University Geauga Campus
- 7:30 a.m. – Networking & light breakfast
- 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Presentation
- Kent State University at Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Rd, Burton 44021
Veterans, students, residents and our business community all are welcome to attend this free event. Register now at this link.
Dr. Sergi is passionate about what history has to teach us. Speaking about the meaning of Memorial Day and significant figures in Geauga County, she plans to highlight veterans from each era and describe the importance and evolution of Memorial Day in America and Geauga County, including traditions and history.
This will be the last GEL of the 2018-2019 Season. GEL Fall programs will start in September.
Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) Breakfasts are co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga. They are held the first Friday of each month. The breakfast is a dynamic opportunity to bring business and industry leaders together with our community to network, learn, and collaborate.
Photos courtesy of Geauga Growth Partnership
