Publication Date
1-25-1997
Abstract
The program for the University of North Florida 25th Anniversary Gala held on January 25, 1997 as the inaugural event for the silver anniversary year. Recognized are founding faculty and staff celebrating 25 years at UNF, with names of the recognized alphabetically listed. The program included:
Welcome by J.F. Bryan IV
Procession of Founding Faculty and Staff led by Grand Marshal Thomas G. Carpenter
Invocation by Reverent Neil Gray
Introductions by J.F. Bryan IV
Dinner
Proclamation by the Honorable John A. Delaney, Major of the City of Jacksonville
Musical Interlude by Don Menza and the UNF Jazz Ensemble
Greeting from the Board of Regents by Elizabeth G. Lindsay, Madam Chairman of the Board
Remarks by Thomas G. Carpenter, Founding President and President Emeritus
Remarks by Curtis L. McCray, past President
Presentation of the 25th Anniversary Video by J.F. Bryan IV
Remarks by Adam W. Herbert, President
Presentation of 25th Anniversary Composition “A Prelude to Greatness” by Barry Greene
Closing Remarks by J.F. Bryan IV
Intermission
Karl Haas Performance
Silver patrons are listed alphabetically, followed by patrons listed alphabetically. Members of the UNF 25th Anniversary Committee are listed by position. The 1972 and 1997 State of Florida Governor, Florida Board of Regents members, and University of North Florida Foundation Board member names are listed alphabetically.
Suggested Citation
University of North Florida 25th Anniversary Gala Program. 1997. UNF History. University of North Florida, Thomas G. Carpenter Library Special Collections and Archives. UNF Digital Commons, https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/anniversary25_materials/31/