NC State’s former Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Dr. Tom Stafford, will lead this informative tour of the university’s most recognizable symbol, the 115-foot tall Memorial Belltower, built as a monument to alumni killed in World War I. Be prepared for about 90 minutes of standing and walking as Dr. Stafford talks about the early history of the university and regales the group with some of the stories behind the belltower. The tour concludes by visiting the marble Shrine Room inside the memorial.

Activity Level 2 - Climb flight(s) of stairs, walk on uneven surfaces like gravel or grass, stand for over an hour.

Includes: NCSU Transportation, presentation and visit to belltower

Location: NCSU Belltower

Depart: McKimmon Center at 9:45 am

The bus will pick up outside the front entrance of the McKimmon Center a few minutes before departure. Please arrive in plenty of time to park your vehicle and meet the group. OLLI Special Programs Coordinator, Lindsey Hale, will meet you on arrival and will accompany the group on the study trip. You will receive a reminder email approximately one week before the date with further instructions on where to meet.

Return: Approximately 12:15 pm

Registration Deadline: May 10