1. 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

2. Education began to grow in Europe because of trade Contact with Middle Eastern learning Middle class develops – merchants Need education to run a business

3. 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

4. Modern languages begin to spread The use of Latin in everyday language slowly dropped The use of Native Languages rose (English, French, German, etc.)

5. 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

6. U.S. Colleges and Universities What is the oldest college in the United States?

7. Ohio University

8. Ohio University was founded in 1804 Oldest college in Ohio Oldest college in Northwest Territory Enrollment: 20,400

9. Top ranked Journalism and Communications programs Colors: Green and White Awesome Lacrosse Team!!!

10. Why was Ohio University founded? When the Northwest Ordinance was passed in 1787 there was a provision for educational institutions to be established

11. 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

12. Cutler Hall

13. Baker Center – Student Union

15. Emerritti Park and Baker Center

16. Interior Baker Center

18. Emerritti Park

19. Tiffin Hall – Mr. Ready’s old dorm (rm. 302)

20. Gamertsfelder Hall – Behind Mr. Ready’s old dorm

21. East Green

22. Jeff Hill – East Green

23. Dougan Hall – Mr. Ready’s dorm his Sophomore year (rm. 119)

24. South Green

25. South Green and Hocking River

26. Ohio University Gate

27. Court and Union Streets

28. Court Street on Halloween

30. Court Street

32. Mascot: Rufus the Bobcat – 2008 Mascot Champion!