Open University Marks 50th Anniversary of Founding

The Irish News published, "The Open University begins 50th anniversary celebrations, " today and reporter Simon Doyle notes the institution has awarded over 21,000 qualifications as it serves the people of the Republic of Ireland.

Web pages devoted to the 50th anniversary include a digital archive with images and videos documenting the stories of students and those who've served the institution in various capacities.  You can find a calendar of lectures and other events commemorating the anniversary.

The Open University Digital Archives offers an impressive array of materials documenting the history of the institution and various programs offered over the years.