Letter of congratulations on the occasion of UMBC's 25th anniversary from Baltimore City Mayor Kurt Schmoke
Title
Letter of congratulations on the occasion of UMBC's 25th anniversary from Baltimore City Mayor Kurt Schmoke
Description
The President's Convocation on September 19, 1991 celebrated the university's 25th anniversary. The gathering featured speeches from special guests such as former chancellors Albin O. Kuhn and John Dorsey. Maryland State Comptroller Louis Goldstein was on hand to speak about his role in finding UMBC's current site. A special Gallery exhibition was on display for the anniversary. Curator William Dunlop arranged for photographer Tim Ford to capture the portraits of 60 individuals who had attended or contributed to the university.
Kurt L. Schmoke was Baltimore's first elected African American mayor. He served from 1987 to 1999, then made a career as an academic administrator. He is currently serving as University of Baltimore's President.
Kurt L. Schmoke was Baltimore's first elected African American mayor. He served from 1987 to 1999, then made a career as an academic administrator. He is currently serving as University of Baltimore's President.
Creator
Schmoke, Kurt L.
Source
Institutional Advancement records, Collection 97
Date
9/19/1991
Format
correspondence; 8.5 x 11 in.
Identifier
50UMBC-035
Files
Citation
Schmoke, Kurt L., “Letter of congratulations on the occasion of UMBC's 25th anniversary from Baltimore City Mayor Kurt Schmoke,” UMBC 50th, accessed March 28, 2024, https://umbc50.omeka.net/items/show/1620.