This video titled, "Priscilla Lipe Retirement Dinner," was held on May 9, 2008 in Johnson Hall (South Campus of Elon University). The edited piece of the retirement dinner began with the family and friends reception mingling while celebrating Priscilla Lipe. The video montage opening included a photo of Lipe as an Elon College student with her Elon cap on her head as she was holding a teddy bear. Lipe was hired in 1975 (served at Elon for 33 years). She began her career as an adjunct professor in the English department. Her full-time employment began in 1981 as the Public and Tutorial Services Coordinator. Four years later this position evolved into Associate Director for Learning Resources which Lipe held for six years. In 1991, Lipe joined the Academic Advising department. A year later, she took on the responsibilities of providing services to students with disabilities. "This was Lipe"s passion in assisting students with disabilities," stated Olive-Taylor. Lipe"s daughter (unknown name) spoke about Lipe"s assisting students for continuous learning. Lipe was seen wiping tears away from her eyes as her daughter spoke. Her son-in-law (unknown name) spoke about saying yes to him in asking her daughter out on a date. In closing the son-in-law stated, "You are the ultimate humanitarian." Terry Kirchen spoke of Lipe as the "Preventer of War or a Practice of Peace." Kirchen stated, "Lipe does not have a filter and speaks from her heart." Betty Covington honored Lipe by stating, "Lipe and I have solved all the world"s problems by sitting outside the water well fountain " outside of the Alamance building or behind Duke building in our 10 minute breaks." Covington stated, "Lipe and I shared many tears and conversations with Elon Athletes. The athletes said to both of us, "We would have not graduated without the two of you"." James (Jim) Donathan spoke next. Donathan arrived at Elon College in 1994. He stated, "He (Donathan) could not dance or sing." He continued, "The beauty of working with Priscilla" was listening to Priscilla"s stories." Jason Springer spoke next. Springer was new to Elon. His first experience with Lipe was his phone interview. He reflected about Priscilla"s first question to him during the phone interview. Vicki Somers spoke about the single ladies (20 years ago) camping trip and the other side of Lipe. Gerald (Gerry) Francis toasted Lipe about a Blacksburg, Virginia veterinary story. Nancy Midgette honored Lipe"s work by understanding and listening of people. Lipe thanked everyone and thanked everyone who contributed to students with disabilities. Video of Lipe"s family and friends as they departed the Lipe retirement gathering. People seen in the video included: Lela Feya Rich, Laurin Kier, James (Jim) Donathan, Betty Mebane Covington, Rebecca Annette (Becky) Olive-Taylor, Lorraine M. Allen, Susan Patton, Mark Albertson, Vicki Somers, Christropher (Chris) Troxler, Nancy Midgette, Gerald (Gerry) Francis, and Mary Wise.