Cooper Medical School of Rowan University marked the conclusion of its inaugural year by burying a Time Capsule in the lobby of its brand new medical education building located in downtown Camden. The Time Capsule, which is to be opened in 50 years, was filled with artifacts and memorabilia commemorating the historic launch of the school and its first year, as well as items reflecting current events and pop culture.<\/p>\n
The 24\u201d x 24\u201d x 18\u201d Time Capsule vault is located in the floor of the school\u2019s vestibule and was added to the design at the request of its Founding Dean, Paul Katz, MD. After being filled, it was covered with a bronze tile engraved with concise directions — \u201cInterred 2013\/Open in 2063.\u201d Fifty years was selected as the duration in the hope that members of the school\u2019s charter class will be able to attend the Time Capsule Opening event to celebrate their role in the school\u2019s history and reflect on the positive impact CMSRU has had on the health of Camden and the region over those five decades.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany of us who have been involved in the development of the school and its inaugural year consider ourselves pioneers,\u201d explained Dr. Katz. \u201cThis Time Capsule gives us the opportunity to leave an interesting and meaningful legacy for future students, faculty and the public to discover.\u201d<\/p>\n
Some of the items placed in the Time Capsule included:
\n\u2022 Reflections and predictions from members of CMSRU\u2019s charter class
\n\u2022 A copy of Dr. Katz\u2019s remarks and a piece of ribbon from the school\u2019s Grand Opening event
\n\u2022 A CMSRU ID badge and a variety of CMSRU branded items
\n\u2022 A custom photo book documenting the school\u2019s launch and its inaugural year
\n\u2022 Current newspapers, news and lifestyle magazines and medical periodicals
\n\u2022 Press clippings about CMSRU from throughout the inaugural year
\n\u2022 Memorabilia donated by the Philadelphia Flyers and the Philadelphia Eagles
\n\u2022 Personal letters<\/p>\n
\u201cSeveral of us students made predictions about what we think Camden and Cooper will be like when we return in fifty years and placed them in the Time Capsule,\u201d said CMSRU student Michael Coletta, who served on the school\u2019s Time Capsule committee. \u201cI think it will be interesting to return to CMSRU in 2063 with my classmates to open this Time Capsule and see if our vision is realized. It will be an amazing way to celebrate the history of our school as well as the end of our own medical careers.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tuesday\u2019s Time Capsule interment event also included a special exhibit of photos and artifacts celebrating the history of Camden, courtesy of the Camden County Historical Society and Cooper University Health Care Archives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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