Bowling Green in Wood County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle
Photographed By Craig Doda, August 28, 2021
1. Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle Marker
Robert '55, 06 (Hon.) and Ellen Bowen '54, '06 (Hon.) Thompson have made a profound impact on Bowling Green State University. Their commitment to their alma mater has influenced its physical appearance, enhanced the student experience and transformed the lives of countless students.
The Thompsons earned their degrees in education from BGSU. They founded and grew several businesses, always with an orientation of giving back to their employees and to their communities. Recognizing the power of education to change lives, the Thompsons have focused on supporting K-12 as well as higher education. Their gifts to BGSU include funding for the construction of a student union, the establishment of the Thompson Scholarship in the Sidney A. Ribeau President's Leadership Academy and the creation of the Thompson Working Families Scholarship Program that provides significant financial support to thousands of promising students.
In recognition of the transformational impact that the Thompsons have made at Bowling Green State University, the historic heart of campus is named the Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle.
"Of all the things that good luck has allowed us to do for BGSU, we have received much more than we ever gave."
Robert and Ellen Thompson
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical month for this entry is May 2019.
Location. 41° 22.576′ N, 83° 38.437′ W. Marker is in Bowling Green, Ohio, in Wood County. Marker can be reached from Thurstin Street (County Road 174) just north of East Court Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bowling Green OH 43403, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frank J. Prout Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); County of Wood (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ridge School 1886-2013 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wood County Korean War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wood County Honor And Rememberance (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wood County Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wood County Congressional Medal Of Honor Recipients (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bowling Green.
Photographed By Craig Doda, August 28, 2021
2. Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
