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A 10-minute video celebrating the University of Delaware's past and present and pointing to the future was premiered Oct. 2 at The Campaign for Delaware gala kickoff.
Opening the video is a dramatic re-creation of the Rev. Francis Alison's first class. The University traces its origin to a free school opened in 1743 by Alison, a Presbyterian minister.
The first class was a most remarkable one, possibly the most distinguished in terms of the later achievements of its members, taken as a whole, of any class in any school in America. As the video notes, "they helped invent America." Some became distinguished statesmen-governors, congressmen, doctors, merchants and scholars of reputation. Signers of the Declaration of Independence included George Read, Thomas McKean and James Smith. George Read also signed the Constitution.
The video also features archival film footage of the campus, athletic highlights and accomplishments made at UD in the 1990s, including innovative uses of technology. The video concludes with members of the UD Chorale singing the alma mater in the rotunda of Gore Hall.
Roselle told the attendees that the video was prepared totally inhouse. "I believe you'll be impressed by their creativity and talent," he said.
The video was created by producer Lonnie Hearn and coproducer Bob DiIorio, both Media Services/Information Technologies, in conjunction with the Office of Public Relations.
