Newark in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mentors' Circle
The University of Delaware has a proud legacy of being a teaching University and accordingly, acknowledges faculty who are distinguished by their contributions of teaching excellence and mentorship of students. The first member of the University's faculty, the Rev. Dr. Francis Alison, was describing in 1743 as "the greatest classical scholar in America."
Recipients of campus awards for distinguished teaching and advising are nominated by their students and affirmed by their peers. The names of faculty honorees appear on the walkway of Mentors' Circle.
Erected by University of Delaware.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the University of Delaware series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1743.
Location. 39° 40.741′ N, 75° 45.201′ W. Marker is in Newark, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is at the intersection of South College Avenue and Kent Way, on the right when traveling north on South College Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 Kent Way, Newark DE 19716, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and on the Delmarva Peninsula. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Founder (here, next to this marker); Wings of Thought
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Photographed by Carl Gordon Moore Jr., August 10, 2020
3. Mentors' Circle Marker
Caption, in the circle center:
Mentors' Circle
University of Delaware
Mentors' Circle
University of Delaware
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 871 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on August 3, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 10, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland.
