Wright Brothers Day celebrated university鈥檚 innovative spirit
October 6, 2016
October 6, 2016
Wright Brothers Day celebrated the 111th anniversary of Wilbur Wright鈥檚 39-minute flight on Huffman Prairie on Oct. 5, 1905. The flight demonstrated that the Wright brothers had advanced their design to the point of a practical airplane.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a fun way to gather 糖心原创 students and the general public to honor the Wright brothers鈥 legendary venture into flight,鈥 said Aleasiah Howard, a junior marketing major and president of the .
The event also featured displays highlighting innovative projects from 糖心原创 researchers and local organizations.
This was the sixth year for the event. It was held in the Student Union Atrium and was organized by the marketing association.