On September 20, 1995, Elon College hosted its Fall Convocation featuring Millard Fuller, President and Founder of Habitat for Humanity International, as the keynote speaker. The event took place in Alumni Gym and began with a processional to the music of God of Our Fathers arranged by Thomas R. Erdman. Dr. J. Earl Danieley placed the MACE on the holder (00:00:48), followed by the Invocation read by Joyce Crawford, Class of 1997 (00:00:53). The Elon College Chamber Singers, Choir, and Pep Band, directed by Jonathan D. Green, performed the Elon College Anthem set to a tune by Henry Purcell (00:02:38). President J. Fred Young welcomed attendees (00:04:51), and Edmund R. Gant offered greetings from the Board of Trustees (00:06:38). Mary Rebecca Freymoyer, Class of 1997, shared an educational experience, Amigowas de las Americas (00:09:06). Millard Dean Fuller was awarded an honorary degree, with the citation presented by Thomas K. Tieman and the degree conferred by President Young (00:14:50). During his speech, The Global Reach of Habitat for Humanity (00:18:11), Fuller discussed Habitat for Humanity’s impact, including a partnership between Alamance County and Elon College to build a house using funds raised locally (00:19:50). He emphasized the role of Habitat campus chapters and noted the strong connection between Elon and the organization (00:21:26). The event concluded with the singing of Gaudeamus Igitur by the Elon College Chamber Singers, Choir, and Pep Band (00:48:19), followed by the Benediction read by Chaplain Richard W. McBride (00:49:35), and a recessional (00:50:24). Later that day, a press conference was held with Millard Fuller and Tracy Ann (née Pilc) Costello, Class of 1993, President of Elon’s Habitat for Humanity Chapter. They announced a significant partnership in which Elon College pledged $5,000 annually toward building one house each year, with students raising an additional $15,000 through collaboration with the community and affiliates. Costello stood in front of the second Habitat house built by Elon students. Smith Jackson, speaking on behalf of the college, highlighted Elon’s dedication to service learning, noting that over half of the student body had participated in related projects the previous year. He also announced a donation from Ernest Koury Jr. to secure land for the next house (00:02:07). Fuller acknowledged Elon’s role as one of the first campus chapters, commending the ongoing commitment to Habitat’s mission (00:03:19). At 11:00 a.m., Fuller delivered his keynote speech at the Convocation, followed by a Q&A session with Tracy, Jackson, and Fuller.