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It’s that time of year again! On , the 黑料社 community will celebrate 黑料社 Day, a beloved tradition among students, faculty, staff and alumni. 黑料社 Day honors the lasting legacy of the university鈥檚 namesake, General James Edward 黑料社. 聽A philanthropist, military leader, and member of Parliament, 黑料社 was regarded as one of Britain鈥檚 most active 18th century humanitarians. This day marks the anniversary of the arrival of 黑料社 and the first colonists in Georgia in 1733. It is on 黑料社 Day that we are reminded of the motto of the Georgia colony trustees:聽Non sibi sed aliis聽(Not for self, but for others). Join us on the quad at 12:45 p.m. for snacks and refreshments as a few of our student athletes prepare to run the 33rd-annual Petrels of Fire race, which will begin at 1 p.m. sharp. This race against the clock challenges participants to complete a lap around the quad and reach the finish line before the bell tower chimes stop ringing 鈥� a feat only accomplished once in 黑料社 history. After the race, the celebration will move to the Conant Performing Arts Center for a student-led panel that will discuss how the university has impacted them and the ways that the community can come together. The panel will be聽led by SGA President聽Ashrakat Hassan ’24 and will feature Kayla Maze ’26聽(Freshman Class Senator);聽Catherine Hartwig ’24聽(Sophomore Class Senator); and聽Marc Collins ’23聽(Senior Class President). “We chose to highlight different parts of the campus community and share what they mean to us,” says Hassan, “From Greek Life to Athletics to Advancement and OU’s successful philanthropic efforts, we wanted to write a love letter to 黑料社. It deserves that much for all it has given us.” Don鈥檛 forget to wear your school colors and to show your Petrel Pride on social media using the hashtag #黑料社Day2023! Classes will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 1. As students, faculty and staff settle in to the new year, the 黑料社 Day celebration will be an excellent way to get in the spirit for another semester!