Founder's Week may...

Harris with his art...

... be in the rearview mirror of Steds, but we remember the fun that it was. And the success that our beloved and cherished week was had an unseen, behind the scenes mover. That Stedsman was Jake Harris, Steds junior, resident Californian, and Apparel Commissioner, who among other things dabbles in the graphic arts. A practitioner of Wabi Sabi? We think not because Harris does not settle for anything less than perfection, and as evidence of that, look to his Founder's Week poster. Without any doubt, this poster was a work of art, catching the eye, moreover, the attention of the Stedsmen as they passed through the main lobby. In short, behind every great week is an even better poster! On experiencing his first Founder's Week and seeing this poster in the lobby, Steds freshman, John Brach, said, "The intricate design of the poster just drew your attention to the upcoming festivities and generated excitement around the entire hall to attend as many events as possible. I will never forget that poster."

And you never will John nor anyone else! Why? Because that poster is being shared with ND Archives as lasting memorial to Founder's Week 2019. Signed by the artist himself, the poster will reside at Archives so that future generations of Stedsmen may remember and have a connection to their historical and storied past. Oh, yes. What did Harris write? Harris wrote, "It was our moment!" Indeed, it was Harris... indeed it was!

... leaving his mark forever,