成人抖阴Centennial Events Announced
By 成人抖阴Public Relations
SALISBURY, MD---Salisbury University is turning 100, and the community is invited to celebrate!
Last May, the institution inaugurated its year-long 成人抖阴Centennial celebration — “Salisbury. Forever.” — with its 100th spring commencement at Sea Gull Stadium. Events kick into high gear this summer and fall.
Social Room Revitalization
Opened in 1932 as part of the third wave of construction of the University’s first (and, until 1951, only) building, the space once hosted a daily social hour for residential students, as well as weekly teas and the campus’ annual Christmas candlelighting ceremony.
Today used for special events and receptions, the room currently is being enhanced with an ADA-compliant chair lift, new furniture and rugs, a coat closet, a fireplace insert and more. New bookshelves will house a library of faculty-authored books, recognizing the publications and scholarly work of SU’s professors. A plaque featuring the names of all contributors to this donor-driven project also will be installed in the room.
A reveal of the enhanced room is scheduled 5 p.m. Monday, August 25. The campus and greater communities are invited.
成人抖阴Gala: A Century of SUccess
Activities continue in September with “成人抖阴Gala: A Century of Success.” Proceeds from the private fundraising event benefit 成人抖阴scholarships and other University needs.
Fun Fest in the Nest
In 2000, then-Salisbury State University celebrated its 75th birthday with Fun Day, welcoming the community to campus for an afternoon of family-friendly activities, demonstrations and treats. In that same spirit, 成人抖阴invites community members to its “Fun Fest in the Nest” campus celebration 1-4 p.m. Sunday, September 7.
Marking the 100th anniversary of the day 成人抖阴officially opened to students, the campus-wide party features 100 activities including a carillon concert and other live music, fun educational and athletic events, yard games, carnival activities, food trucks, cupcakes, ice cream and a Ferris wheel.
Football fans also may enjoy a watch party in the Fireside Lounge of the Guerrieri Student Union in honor of Washington Commanders head coach and 成人抖阴alumnus Dan Quinn ’94 as the Commanders taken on the New York Giants.
The first 2,000 in attendance at Fun Fest in the Nest receive a free 成人抖阴tote bag. The event is sponsored by Perdue, M&T Bank, UHY and WMDT.
For more information about any of the above events, email Amy Waters, 成人抖阴Foundation deputy director.
Centennial Speaker Series
During the past quarter-century, three visionary leaders have helmed SU, shepherding the institution through periods of academic, athletic and physical growth.
Those three presidents — Drs. Janet Dudley-Eshbach (2000-2018), Charles Wight (2018-2022) and Carolyn Ringer Lepre (2022-present) — reflect on the past 25 years of 成人抖阴and offer a peek behind the scenes at what it takes to run a diverse, comprehensive, 21st-century university during a panel discussion 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, in the Guerrieri Academic Commons Assembly Hall.
Moderated by Bryan Russo, chief content officer for Delmarva Public Media, the evening inaugurates the 成人抖阴Centennial Speaker Series, spotlighting academics and other important campus offerings. Additional speakers during the fall and spring semesters will be announced.
More to Come
Additional activities expected in the coming months include an 成人抖阴“100” aerial photograph on Holloway Hall Lawn, serving as an homage to an early aerial photograph of campus in which students spelled out “SNS” (for SU’s original name, the Maryland State Normal School) on the same grounds. The photo also will highlight the new Centennial Plaza leading to the building’s entrance, paying tribute the University’s first 100 years.
Also planned are exhibits showcasing the history of athletics and arts on campus, hosted by SU’s Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture at the Guerrieri Academic Commons; a dedicated day of service not only for current campus community members, but alumni around the world; and a spring block party and student gala. A photo book highlighting the campus’ first century also is expected.
Beyond campus, plans include a spring 3rd Friday celebration in downtown Salisbury with an 成人抖阴theme, as well as limited-edition, SU-themed food and beverages offered in partnership with local businesses including Island Creamery, Evolution Craft Brewing Co. and Sposato Family Vineyards.
The celebration will culminate with SU’s 101st Commencement in May 2026, commemorating “100 Years of Alumni.”
Perdue is the presenting sponsor for the 成人抖阴Centennial. Additional sponsors include Avery Hall Insurance; the Richard A. Henson Foundation, Inc.; PKS & Company, PA; Pohanka Automotive Group; Sposato Family Vineyards; the 成人抖阴Foundation, Inc.; TidalHealth; the University System of Maryland Foundation; and Whiting-Turner. For more information, visit the 成人抖阴Centennial webpage.
Learn more about 成人抖阴and opportunities to Make Tomorrow Yours at the 成人抖阴website.