COVID has put a damper on many activities students would typically take part in during the fall semester at Centenary College. Despite the challenges, students, faculty and staff were invited to learn the history of Centenary’s campus during Tag Week, September 14-18.

Numerous sites on campus that have benefited from donor support were “tagged” with a sign reading “Made Possible by a Donor.” Twenty-four of the signs included a QR code that participants could scan with their cell phone camera to open a webpage inviting them to learn the history of the location and the donor or donors who made it possible.

“I’m a huge history nerd,” said sophomore, Natalie Taylor-Watkins, “so I loved learning the backstory to all the little details of Centenary’s campus. My favorite was definitely the Bagels Headstone; we should find a way to bring ‘Bagels’ back.”

The QR codes and webpages made it possible for all students, including those who are distance learning this semester, to take part in the activity. For the students on campus, having the majority of signs posted outdoors enabled them to maintain social distancing regulations and participate at their convenience. “I appreciate that many organizations have tried to make sure that there are still activities on campus while following COVID regulations. Tag Week was definitely fun and informative while maintaining all the new regulations,” sophomore Sierra Charles commented.

From Brown Chapel to Shehee Stadium, Atkins Gateway to the new Hurley driveway, our students had a wonderful time learning the impact donors have on Centenary’s beautiful campus.