The video reflects the Young Commons dedication in front of Moseley Center on October 10, 2000 to honor President Emeritus J. Fred Young (the 7th president) and Phyllis Johnson Young and to recognize their 25 years of leadership and service at Elon College (August 1973 – December 1998). Some notable topics include: Gerry Francis, Elon’s Provost, speaks of the Young Commons dedication as a testimony to the vision and leadership of J. Fred Young; Young Commons is framed by Koury Center, Moseley Center, and Carol Grotnes Belk Library, each built or expanded during Young’s presidency; and Young Commons stands at the academic and social crossroads of the campus and symbolizes J. Fred Young’s ideal of a collegial and welcoming community. In addition, Royall H. Spence, Jr., and Wallace Chandler, Elon Board of Trustees members, spoke to honor J. Fred Young’s accomplishments which included: increased enrollment; higher academic grade point averages (GPA’s); strategic plans for Elon; the growth of Elon experiences for engaged learning via study abroad, volunteer service, leadership development, internships and undergraduate research; expansion of the campus from 145 acres to more than 500 acres; the reconstruction of the former Faith Rockefeller Modell (now the Center of the Arts), Moseley Center, Koury Center, McMichael Science Center, and many residence hall complexes including the Jordan Center and the Danieley Center. In addition, grounds were broken for the Carol Grotnes Belk Library and plans for the Rhodes Football Stadium had begun. J. Fred Young and the Elon Board of Trustees were involved in fundraising which included: the $5.5 million Pride Campaign, a $2 million Title Three Federal Grant Award in the 1970’s, the $8.5 million Centennial Campaign in 1989, a $21 million Investment in Excellence Campaign in 1994, and the $40 million Campaign for the Elon Vision. The intangible work of both Phyllis and J. Fred Young includes the sense of community demonstrated by the welcoming atmosphere in the Holland and Manor presidential homes, weekly College Coffee, and El Centro. J. Fred Young spoke at the podium speaking highly of Leo M. Lambert (8th Elon President) and his staff. Some notable names include: J. Fred Young, Phyllis Johnson Young, Gerry Francis, Norma and Alan White, Royall H. Spence, Jr., and Wallace Chandler.