Citadel University Celebrates Its 2500th Anniversary

Citadel University Celebrates Its 2500th Anniversary

Sarah Velikova, ANN

Today, one of the galaxy's oldest, proudest and largest institutes celebrates twenty five centuries of continuous work. To commemorate this anniversary, the next few weeks will be dedicated to the celebration of the Citadel University's long journey through time. Many events across the Citadel have already been set up, including exhibitions, concerts, speeches, and most notably the upcoming Gala at the central campus on Kithoi Ward.

ANN's Kithoi correspondent Imani Carren witnessed the preparations for the Gala at the campus today for an interview with the current head of the Citadel University, Lyri'in Venerax. When asked to share a few words about the university's history, she said the following.

"The Citadel University was founded by the, then-newly formed, Citadel Council on 412 BCE. Its asari and salarian founders meant it to become a symbol of galactic unity and cooperation and over the centuries, so it did."

"As more species became part of the Citadel community, the University grew and prospered. Five colleges were established on each ward, devoted to separate fields of knowledge. Millions have graduated from this school over the years. Many became few of the most prominent scientists, artists and scholars in history. People like Matriarch Saldana, Jerronak B'Salkh, Vatra Hoss and Socrus Patronas have walked through the University's halls and went on to prosper in the fields of science, art, philosophy and galactic history."

"We are proud to say that during these twenty five centuries we have accomplished a lot. We hope to continue along this track for another twenty five. The CU has always looked towards the future, encouraging its students to move forwards and never give up on their dreams. But for the next few weeks we will stop for a little while and take a moment to look back, learn from those who came before and celebrate this institute's longevity and achievements."

Both Lyri'in Venerax and the famous alumn Xaltan Kailyn will be interviewed tonight on ANN's 'Right on the Mark' by Ari Laine on daily life in the University, its history and people as well as how it endured through the greatest of wars.

You can find the schedule for the next week's celebrations [here]. Purchasable invitations as well as information about the Gala can be found [here] as well.

I'm envious of anyone on the Citadel during Gala week. Ana and Eafina caught a public rehearsal recital when we were all there for Bliss and gave glowing reports, so that'd be a must-see for anyone there.

(Vatra Hoss was a graduate? I didn't know that. Must try to find a better biography though, now that I think of it, that one from a couple hundred years ago really glossed over the early years.)

So instead of pimps and johns we'll have students and scholars? I'm going to like this one better.

Too bad I am about to leave for a business trip. Well, 'next several weeks' should give a lot of opportunity to visit one or the other event when I am back.

I sure would not want to miss that, for me the university and its spirit is one thing that makes the citadel special, being the first interspecies institution of its kind. The first place to exchange knowledge and learn from the other and with each other. Happy Anniversary then.

Partying university students celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime event. The Citadel is going to be like boot graduation times a million.

I am more than happy to help with that.

Trust me, the clubs are packed because of this anniversary. You should come by the Silver Star Club for half price drinks all anniversary week. Just tell the bartender Ethan sent you for your discount.

Oh, bummer, just two days late, I just left the Citadel. Always good to have some tips. The club name goes to my list!
The celbrations and the Citadel Keeper's match sure had every bar around the campus bussy though.

Is it time for the anniversary already? Must have slipped my mind. Well I'm not part of the planning or anything but it should be fun to attend. Grab a few drinks at a club, go to the recitals. I'm sure some of the cultural studies grad students will have a field day observing the whole thing.