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Across Campus - A Photo Essay

Each year, to celebrate the March 2 birthday of iconic children's author Theodor Seuss Geisel, who was more commonly known as Dr. Seuss, the Village Bookstore puts on a free celebration that attracts a large crowd from the University and broader community. The Feb. 27 event included story time readings, free hats and balloons, birthday cupcakes, games and activities. Readings were conducted by instructors from the Child Study Center as well as volunteers from the University's art education program and the REACH (Reading Enriches All Children) organization. Photos by Chuck Thomas

Dr. Seuss birthday celebration

After a little persuasion, 2-year-old Lochlan Fell gives a high five to the Cat in the Hat

Dr. Seuss birthday celebration

One of Dr. Seuss’ characters, The Lorax, showed up on a cake.

Dr. Seuss birthday celebration

Patricia Edwards, (right) senior lecturer of art, poses with her students at Gordon Art Gallery lobby. The students volunteered for the event.

Dr. Seuss birthday celebration

Volunteers from REACH pose for a photo. REACH is a volunteer organization that supports the literacy needs of homeless and at-risk children living in shelters throughout the South Hampton Roads community in Virginia.

Dr. Seuss birthday celebration

Kids can’t wait to enter the ODU Bookstore to participate in the Dr. Seuss birthday celebration.

Dr. Seuss birthday celebration

Christy Charlton from the Children’s Learning Research Center volunteered to read a Cat in the Hat story to the children that came to the Dr. Seuss birthday celebration.

Dr. Seuss birthday celebration

3-year-old Ashton Gelinne is happy to receive a balloon from junior, psychology major, Victoria Treat. Treat was one of the many volunteers at the Dr. Seuss birthday celebration at the University Bookstore.

Dr. Seuss birthday celebration

Camden Ruggles sits patiently while Thing 3 paints his face.

Dr. Seuss birthday celebration

Camden Ruggles shows off his new face painting.

Dr. Seuss birthday celebration

(L-R) Victoria Treat and Mayteana Colon show off their Dr. Seuss t-shirts. Members of Pi Beta Phi sorority volunteered as a part of their commitment to community service.

Dr. Seuss birthday celebration

Even the Supreme Commander of the Imperial Fleet is a Dr. Seuss fan.

Dr. Seuss birthday celebration

Ava Hankins got dressed up for Dr. Seuss’ birthday celebration.

Dr. Seuss birthday celebration

The Cat in the Hat was very popular at the face painting stations.

After a little persuasion, 2-year-old Lochlan Fell gives a high five to the Cat in the Hat

One of Dr. Seuss’ characters, The Lorax, showed up on a cake.

Patricia Edwards, (right) senior lecturer of art, poses with her students at Gordon Art Gallery lobby. The students volunteered for the event.

Volunteers from REACH pose for a photo. REACH is a volunteer organization that supports the literacy needs of homeless and at-risk children living in shelters throughout the South Hampton Roads community in Virginia.

Kids can’t wait to enter the ODU Bookstore to participate in the Dr. Seuss birthday celebration.

Christy Charlton from the Children’s Learning Research Center volunteered to read a Cat in the Hat story to the children that came to the Dr. Seuss birthday celebration.

3-year-old Ashton Gelinne is happy to receive a balloon from junior, psychology major, Victoria Treat. Treat was one of the many volunteers at the Dr. Seuss birthday celebration at the University Bookstore.

Camden Ruggles sits patiently while Thing 3 paints his face.

Camden Ruggles shows off his new face painting.

(L-R) Victoria Treat and Mayteana Colon show off their Dr. Seuss t-shirts. Members of Pi Beta Phi sorority volunteered as a part of their commitment to community service.

Even the Supreme Commander of the Imperial Fleet is a Dr. Seuss fan.

Ava Hankins got dressed up for Dr. Seuss’ birthday celebration.

The Cat in the Hat was very popular at the face painting stations.

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