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Delaware Valley University Set to Unveil a Time Capsule Buried in 1997

by Nicole McMahon

Doylestown, PA (04/07/2022) — On Friday, April 8 at 12:30 p.m. on Delaware Valley University's (DelVal) campus in the Student Center Courtyard, the University will unveil a time capsule that was buried in 1997 in celebration of DelVal's centennial. The time capsule has been underground for 25 years, and DelVal is thrilled to unveil the items after celebrating its 125th anniversary.

At the event, you will hear remarks from President, Dr. Benjamin Rusiloski, Library Director, Peter Kupersmith, and alumnus, Greg Hinderliter '98 who as a student, was part of the initial Time Capsule Burial Committee.

Dr. Ruslioski, Kupersmith, and Hinderliter '98 were all at DelVal when the time capsule was buried. As each item will be unveiled, Hinderliter '98 will explain why each item was chosen for the time capsule and its significance for being buried. The event is sure to be a nostalgic celebration for faculty, staff, students, and alumni.

Photo opportunities: Each item will be unveiled in the DelVal Student Center Courtyard and explained by DelVal alumnus, Greg Hinderliter '98. President, Dr. Benjamin Rusiloski is also expected to speak.

About Delaware Valley University

Delaware Valley University is a private, comprehensive, nonprofit university educating students with a curriculum that emphasizes and requires experiential learning. Located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, about 30 miles north of Philadelphia, the University offers more than 25 undergraduate majors in life and physical sciences, business, the humanities, and agricultural and environmental sciences; more than seven master's degrees; and a doctorate in education. Founded in 1896, DelVal has been cited by the National Society for Experiential Education as having the country's top experiential learning program, by Princeton Review as one of the best colleges in the Northeast, and by College Factual as having one of the top 20 animal science programs in the country.

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Delaware Valley University buried a time capsule in 1997. 25 years later, on Friday, April 8, 2022 the time capsule will be unveiled on the University's campus.

Delaware Valley University

Kathy Howell (610) 888-1676, kathy.howell@delval.edu

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