As we approach 100 years, it is crucial to recognize the significance of this milestone for our University and the community. To ensure we honor this accomplishment, a Centennial Steering Committee was created to help drive these celebrations.

The committee is charged with developing a year-long series of special events to commemorate this historic event. Lectures, special collections and exhibitions, unique branding and collateral materials, a specialized social media campaign, and a culminating gala celebration are likely to be part of the University’s centennial.

Goals for our Centennial Observance:

  • To tell the world who we are – and where we are going
  • To share our history as it illuminates our character and mission as an institution
  • To recognize those who have left an indelible impression on the institution
  • To instill institutional pride
  • To increase alumni engagement and donor participation
  • To advance Salisbury Seven priorities, especially strengthening our identity and reputation
  • To launch our next strategic plan and vision for the next 100 years

Comprised of SU students, faculty, staff, administrators and alumni, as well as members of the greater community, additional steering committee members include:

  • Maggie Atherton, SU conflict analysis and dispute resolution major
  • Dr. Melissa Boog M’00, associate vice president of academic affairs
  • Niya Brown ’15, M’18, clinical faculty, Early and Elementary Education Department
  • Dr. Davis Carter, postdoctoral teaching fellow, Glenda Chatham and Robert G. Clarke Honors College
  • Robby Chin ‘11, program administrative specialist, Office of Diversity and Inclusion
  • Crystal Collins, media specialist, Draper Media
  • Richard Culver ’70, retired public relations director
  • Katie Curtin, integrated marketing director
  • Dr. Lawanda Dockins-Mills ’82, M’96, retired assistant vice president of student affairs
  • Dr. Janet Dudley-Eshbach, President Emerita
  • Mike Dunn ’84, president and CEO, Greater Salisbury Committee
  • Dr. Chrys Egan, associate dean, Charles R. and Martha N. Fulton School of Liberal Arts
  • Dr. Dane Foust, vice president of student affairs
  • Michelle Hirsch, executive administrative assistant, University Advancement
  • Dr. Aaron Johnson, associate professor, Marketing Department
  • Julius Jones Jr. ’06, M’09, SU Foundation board member
  • Logan Krebs, political science major and director of annual events, Student Organization for Activity Planning
  • Dr. Lili Leonard ’09, M’11, past president, SU Alumni Association
  • Dominick Lepke, accounting major
  • Dr. Creston Long, director, Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture
  • Dr. Sherry Maykrantz ’09, M’11, associate professor of public health, School of Health Sciences
  • Michelle Pryor ’13, M’20, annual giving and engagement director
  • Jason Rhodes, public relations director and University spokesperson
  • Lee Roth ’00, SU Alumni Association board member
  • Sheree Satchell ’09, M’11, student diversity recruitment and retention coordinator, Office of Diversity and Inclusion
  • Dr. Clara Small, professor emeritus of history
  • Michelle Stokes, senior advisor to the President
  • Jessica Stoltz M’14, associate director of athletics and campus recreation
  • Amy Waters, deputy director, SU Foundation
  • Dr. Christy Weer M’96, dean, Franklin P. Perdue School of Business
  • Teri Westhoff, international accounting manager, Perdue Farms