Centennial planning ramps up this fall

She told CSC employees Friday that the celebration will include 14 months of festivities, beginning at Homecoming 2010 and culminating with December commencement of 2011.

“I feel very fortunate to be at this institution during this fun and historic time,” she said.

Park said the centennial provides an opportunity to elevate the image of campus, to showcase accomplishments, reconnect with alumni and friends, build a better sense of pride and increase philanthropy.

“We can develop a greater appreciation during those 14 months of who we are, where we came from, where we are now and where we’re going,” she said. “It provides us a clear point of reflection on the past and allows us to plan for the future and link that past with the future.”

During the meeting she outlined significant dates related to the college’s founding, and said the October meeting of CSC employees will be devoted to the centennial celebration planning.