A time capsule located in the floor of the University of Mobile’s (UMobile) newest residence hall, The Timbers, will be opened in 50 years for coming generations of students to see memorabilia from the first five decades of the school’s existence.
Student Government Association (SGA) president William Dorminy and student leaders placed the items in the time capsule and sealed it Feb. 13.
The Timbers is the latest of three residence halls built during the tenure of UMobile President Mark Foley as the Christian school has strategically aimed to increase on-campus enrollment.
“As a student, I am honored to be a part of a historical event for our campus in this dedication,” Dorminy said during the ceremony. “My hope is that the next 50 years would build off the foundation set by the faithful men and women who have made the University of Mobile such a great environment for students to learn, grow and be equipped to change the world around them.”
Included in the time capsule were 60 photos featuring the groundbreaking of Mobile College, original faculty and staff, the first graduating class in 1967, the 50th anniversary faculty in 2011, the 2012 President’s Cabinet, Miss UM 2012, the 2012–2013 SGA president and Foley at the time capsule dedication in November 2012.
Also included are several items such as the first yearbook of Mobile College in 1964, an Urban Plunge T-shirt, a stuffed ram mascot and various promotional brochures used throughout the history of UMobile.
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