Keynote “America at 250 – The Nation, The Founding, and The Ohio State University” by Prof. Christopher Nichols at the OSURA: 2026 Annual Conference

Keynote address, 9:00 AM, September 23, 2026: “America at 250 – The Nation, The Founding, and The Ohio State University,” Christopher Nichols, the Wayne Woodrow Hayes Chair in National Security Studies and professor of history. In 2026, Professor Nichols serves as Faculty Chair and overall co-chair for Ohio State’s initiative for America 250, a series of events, programs, and other activities to commemorate the USA’s 250th (aka semi-quincentennial). Professor Nichols will discuss the 250th, including its history, and detail the exciting, high-impact areas the university is working on related to the 250th. — Save the date! The 2026 Conference theme is “Honoring the Past, Engaging the Future” in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The conference will open with a continental breakfast, followed by a keynote address and 16 breakout sessions focused on health, culture, and retirement. $35-$45.00. Some aspects are free. See website.