The LSU Staff Senate discussed preparations for the University’s 150th anniversary celebration at its monthly meeting Wednesday. LSU Public Affairs Director of Marketing Tricia Milford-Hoyt told Senate members what her department has planned for the University’s sesquicentennial, including LSU Day. “It’s an open house of all things LSU,” Milford-Hoyt said. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 24 and is designed to attract alumni, donors and prospective students interested in seeing how the University has changed during the years and what it currently offers. “We want to make it Epcot meets the Magic Kingdom,”   Milford-Hoyt said. LSU Day will feature 120 exhibits highlighting the University’s academic departments and facilities. “It’s really about getting a hands-on opportunity to see all things LSU and how important it is to have a flagship institution in the state,” Milford-Hoyt said.The event will be paid for by private funds from donors who are giving more this year because of the anniversary, Milford-Hoyt said.  Milford-Hoyt also said the launch of the University’s sesquicentennial Web site, lsu150.com, is scheduled for Jan. 1.Although the University’s actual birthday is Jan. 2, a large media event will not be held until the first week of classes during the spring semester because students are still on break. Milford-Hoyt also announced the LSU Sesquicentennial Chancellor’s Service Award, which will be awarded at the 2010 Homecoming celebration to University community members who exhibit exceptional service. Those interested can nominate a student, faculty or staff member online when the sesquicentennial Web site launches in January. Shortly after Milford-Hoyt’s presentation, Senate President Chad Gothreaux received an Omicron Delta Kappa leadership award for his service efforts at the University, his church and the Baton Rouge community.—-Contact Kyle Bove at [email protected]