Hampton University News August 17, 2017 Hampton University to Mark 150 Years Since Founding, 40th Anniversary of President Dr. William R. Harvey "Celebrating a Legacy and a Legend of Excellence" To Include Year-long Series of Events, Activities Hampton University, a dynamic, progressive institution of higher education and a leader among the nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities has begun preparations for twin celebrations in 2018 - the University's 150th anniversary of its founding as Hampton Institute in 1868, and a celebration of the unparalleled executive tenure of Dr. William R. Harvey, HU's president for the past 40 monumental years. "Celebrating a Legacy and a Legend of Excellence" is the theme of a combined series of events and observances over In the coming year. The celebration, with planning and preparation led by Hampton University students, administrators, faculty, alumni, sponsors and the Hampton community, beings this month. "We look forward to celebrating with the global community, residents of the Commonwealth, and anyone who values educational excellence," said Dr. William R. Harvey, Hampton University President. " As we embark upon the university's 150th anniversary and my 40th anniversary as president of Hampton, we'll reflect on the stellar achievements and undeniable progress that this university has accomplished. " "We welcome the participation of businesses, organizations and other partners who wish to support this once-in-a-lifetime observance," Harvey said. "We look forward to producing leaders who will change the world in the next 150 years." SANDRA M. PHOENIX HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30314 404-978-2118 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) http://www.hbculibraries.org/ sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org%3cmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org>> Honor the ancestors, honor the children. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/