People often say you can’t know your future without knowing your past. And the same can be said for the future of an academic institution continuing to shape future generations. But, as students, faculty, staff and alumni of the University of Toledo, how well do we know its history? This series, entitled #RocketBlastFromThePast, was started by Juice House as a social media series to discover our shared legacy as Toledo Rockets by diving into the digital archives of the Canaday Center and sharing interesting tidbits and fun facts of UToledo’s rich history that encourages a sense of pride in our institution. Now brought to you as a collection, it’s more than a trip down memory lane; it’s an exploration and transportation from the past to the present, with a vision and inspiration guiding us into a bright future and beyond.
This week’s #rocketblastfromthepast 🚀 takes us to the Driscoll Center for Continuing Education. Located on the corner of Bancroft Street and University Hills Boulevard across from the University of Toledo’s Main Campus, the building has served as the home of Toledo Early College High School since 2021. The college preparatory school within the Toledo Public Schools district caters to students in grades seven through 12.
The building was originally built in 1978 and initially named after Dr. Glen R. Driscoll, a former University of Toledo president who served from 1972 to 1985. The Driscoll Center has had a variety of uses throughout its history, including as an academic building for university classes and as the headquarters for the Alumni Association.
This series is continuing to grow! To stay up to date with new posts in this social media series, follow Juice House at @juicehousetoledo.