City, neighborhood and university were all represented on the platform at the Gateway appreciation event on Sept. 13. The speakers are (left to right) Ron Hupman, president of the University Area Commission; Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman; Karen Holbrook, president of The Ohio State University; Terry Foegler, president of Campus Partners; Suzanne Scharer, president of Undergraduate Student Government at Ohio State; and Matt Habash, president of Columbus City Council.

Following the program, guests celebrated with refreshments and entertainment in the Gateway alley. 
A percussion group from Ohio State from Ohio State performed.