DSU’s 1890 Morrill Act Commemoration – Photo Slideshow
DSU celebrated the 125th Anniversary of the 1890 Morrill Act – the federal legislation that resulted in the establishment of the institution in 1891 – with a several events on April 21-23.
To see images from the events, click on https://www.flickr.com/photos/48216028@N03/sets/72157651734280798/show.
The commemoration began on April 21 at the MLK Jr. Student Center with a proclamation signing by Gov. Jack Markell that made it “1890 Land Grant University Week” in State of Delaware.
On the evening of April 22, satellite radio talk show host and activist Joe Madison spoke at the MLK Student Center. The commemoration's keynote speaker gave a presentation on “1890 Land-Grant Past, Present Future: A Time to Reflect.”
The week of events culminated on April 23 with a lunchtime 1890 Walk and Carnival outside of the MLK Jr. Student Center.
The co-chairs of DSU's 125th anniversary commemoration were Dr. Dyremple Marsh, dean of the College of Agriculture and Related Sciences, and Troy Darden, the college's information coordinator.