Alumni News Fall 2015 Issue

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

ALUMNI • NEWS FALL 2015

Contents Director’s Message.................................................... 1 Homecoming 2015.................................................... 1 Chapter and Class News........................................... 1

In the News............................................................... 3 2015 Life Members.................................................... 4 Alumni on the Move.................................................. 5 Necrology.................................................................. 6

Football Schedule..................................................... 6 Basketball Schedule.................................................. 6 Alumni Calendar....................................................... 7 Homecoming Calendar............................................. 7

HOMECOMING 2015

Director’s Message Greetings, Morgan Alumni.

Are you ready for some football? Are you ready for a good time? Are you ready to meet your friends, your sorority sisters or your fraternity brothers on the yard, under the tent or in the stadium? Well, Morgan State University Homecoming 2015 is just around the corner, and we’re making every effort to ensure it will be another memorable one! As always, whether you were here last year or you have not returned for several years, when you come to a Morgan Homecoming, there will be guaranteed fun for everyone.

When you arrive on campus, there’s always something new. Plan to come early to tour our new building housing the Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management, which has been completed and is now fully occupied by our students. What a marvelous facility! And my, how the time has passed. It wasn’t so long ago when I informed you that it was under construction, then nearly completed and now fully completed. Morgan’s campus is ever-evolving, and there is clear evidence of how much we continue to grow.

We welcome you, again, to join us at our Morgan State University Alumni Association (MSUAA) Annual Homecoming Business Meeting, which is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 16, 2015 at 12 p.m. in the University Student Center Theater. Please stop by, meet your new 2015–2017 officers of the MSU Alumni Association, and fellowship with some of our chapter presidents, their members and other alumni, as we bring you up-to-date on the Alumni Association and the University. Dr. Wilson will, again, join us for a campus update, and he’ll be available for a brief question and answer period.

On Saturday, Oct. 17, get ready for an exciting football game, as the 2014 MEAC Champion Morgan Bears take on the Hampton Pirates in Hughes Stadium at 1 p.m. Rivalry will definitely be in the air! Let the Orange and Blue outshine the Blue and White. Show your Morgan Pride by wearing your Morgan colors.

After all of the fun and fellowship, the weekend would not be complete without remembering those who are no longer with us. Plan to join us on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m., in the University Memorial Chapel, as we light a candle in memory of our deceased alumni, faculty, staff and students. Surely someone on that list has touched you in a special way. Honor his or her memory with your presence.

Best wishes for the best Homecoming ever!

Sincerely, Joyce A. Brown, ’86 and ’01 MSU Director of Alumni Relations

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Let There Be No Doubt!

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fter all he did before the start of last season to promote Morgan football’s “Return to Greatness,” it must have been tempting to say, “I told you so.” But, to his credit, MSU Athletic Director Floyd Kerr is sticking with the facts. When asked about the Bears’ 2014 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Championship, their first in 35 years, Kerr said, “I did not predict a championship. But, I did expect that we would have a quality, competitive football team and that the style of play would be exciting to our fans.”

The 2014 Bears shared the MEAC title with four other teams and went on to represent the conference in the NCAA playoffs. This season, second-year Head Football Coach Lee Hull will continue leading the team on its “Return to Greatness” with the rallying cry, “Let there be no doubt.”

“They want to leave no doubt that this is a successful football program,” Kerr explains.

Success, he emphasizes, means academic as well

as athletic excellence: “The coaches have worked very hard to make sure that their young men are focused on their academic performance as well as their athletic performance, and that they’re conducting themselves well in their social lives. I think the alumni have noticed the change in these young men, and they’re excited about it.”

For Homecoming this year, Kerr expects the contest between the Bears and the Hampton Pirates to be tough and exciting, with lots of offense. Among the other highlights of the 2015 schedule was Morgan’s first-ever game against the Air Force Academy, at the Falcons’ home stadium in Colorado.

Morgan has logged another first with the hiring of a marketing director for athletics, Robert Anderson, and a firm to assist him with marketing and promotion, Kerr reports.

“I hope our alumni enjoy the things that they’ll be involved with during this football season,” Kerr says. “It’s going to be a great year.”

CHAPTER AND CLASS NEWS Classes Ending in ‘1’ and ‘6’ It’s Time to Reunite!

If you are a member of an MSU class ending in “1” or “6,” 1946–2011, we know you are busy getting ready to celebrate your five-year reunion in 2016, at our 76th Annual Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon. The luncheon will be held in the MSU Student Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom, on Friday, May 20, 2016.

Start planning now to meet at the luncheon on Alumni Day, for all of the FUN AND FESTIVITIES! Special recognition will be given to our 50th Anniversary Class of 1966. Classes of 1965 and earlier will be recognized as the Emeritus Class. Also, it is important that your class begin working on its Class Gift, a gift that you can be proud to present on that day, for the benefit of MSU students.

We are planning a great event in your honor!

Listed below are your Class Agents. If you have not heard from them, please reach out to them to ask how you can ensure your class is well-represented at the luncheon. The Alumni Relations Office is available to assist in any way we can. We will mail your letters and provide ideas, lists and labels. Please call (443) 885-3015 or email alison. hillen@morgan.edu, if you have any questions.

This is the time to begin planning your fabulous and successful reunion!

Class of 1946

(No Class Agent)

Class of 1951

Lolita Kelson (646) 515-8378 lolitakelson@yahoo.com

(No Class Agent)

Vanessa Grey (443) 850-7780 vmgrey1958@gmail.com

Lt. Col. Lawrence K. Montgomery, Sr., U.S. Army (Ret.) (202) 583-4687

Class of 1986

Class of 1956

Class of 1961

Deidre Jackson Hicks (301) 805-1556 willndee@comcast.net

John W. Patterson (410) 884-7738 pattersns38@verizon.net

Michelle Byers (410) 493-9248 mbyers1908@hotmail.com

Class of 1966

Tracy Molson (609) 408-3633 tmolsongolden@aol.com

Imogene J. Rone (410) 602-8691 ijrtajenor@aol.com Charles I. Minor (410) 254-2779 cminor@coppin.edu

Class of 1971

Wilbur Giles (410) 428-1735 (cell) wilgiles@aol.com Elizabeth Arnold Williams (410) 491-1141 earnoldwilliams@gmail.com

Class of 1976

Lisa B. Williams (410) 578-1184 lisabwill@verizon.net

Class of 1981

Marsha Worrell (732) 925-7005 mdworrell1@aol.com Karen Johnson Gilmore (410) 336-7418 kk1959@verizon.net

Class of 1991

Tisha Lynton Rose (443) 722-8273 msu91pres@aol.com

Class of 1996

Nakia King-Harris (610) 490-1955 nking@us.ibm.com Michelle Wilson (410) 532-6813 shell1152@hotmail.com

Class of 2001

Good Memories Remain from Alumni Day 2015

What a celebration! As Alumni Day 2015 has come and gone, the memories of that day are still fresh for those who participated in the festivities. Classmates — some of whom had not visited since their graduation — converged on the campus along with family and friends, marveled at the beautiful landscape and perused the new buildings as well as the facilities under construction. Excitement could be heard throughout the Student Center ballroom, during the 75th Annual Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon, as classmates shouted the names of old acquaintances and made warm embraces, overjoyed to be in the presence of old friends. Our Master of Ceremonies for this year’s luncheon was the talented and gracious Lamont Germany, ’80, an accomplished, 30-year veteran of the broadcast industry and the play-by-play announcer of MSU athletics.

A highlight of the annual luncheon is the presentation of class gifts by the Class Agents or Class Representatives. This part of the program has become an exciting competition among the classes.

The amounts presented to the MSU Foundation this year included all gifts from Jan. 1, 2010 to May 8, 2015, regardless of fund designation, since the classes’ last reunion five years ago. The following is a list of reunion classes and gifts presented: Class of 1945.................................................. 660.00 Class of 1950........................................... 425,965.00 Class of 1955............................................. 39,004.95 Class of 1960............................................. 79,419.20 Class of 1965........................................... 157,595.50 Class of 1970........................................... 169,912.97 Class of 1975............................................. 53,809.50 Class of 1980............................................. 71,740.29 Class of 1985............................................. 14,238.02 Class of 1990............................................. 15,629.00 Class of 1995............................................. 10,558.00 Class of 2000............................................. 10,320.50 Class of 2005............................................. 13,472.76 Class of 2010 .............................................. 5,634.72 Total Class Contributions..................$1,067,960.41 Classes ending in “6” and “1”: what will your class gifts look like on Alumni Day 2016? Start giving now. Any amount will do!

Top Three Classes Win Awards!

During the 75th Annual Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon on May 15, 2015, the following classes were presented with awards for having the highest alumni participation rates for calendar year 2014:

Clifton Sean Martin (443) 635-8806 cliftonseanmartin@ gmail.com

Chairman’s Award, First Place – Class of 1949 – 54.8 percent President’s Award, Second Place – Class of 1960 – 51.6 percent Dean’s Award, Third Place – Class of 1959 – 42.5 percent

Class of 2006

Your Class Needs Your Help!

Marcus Blake (240) 304-8372 marcusbk6@aol.com

Class of 2011

Miriam M. Waters (443) 938-7761 williams.miriam1627@ gmail.com

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Class Agents are needed for the following classes: 2012, 1995, 1994, 1988, 1954, 1951 and 1948.

Class Agents educate, inspire and reconnect classmates to MSU. If you are interested in serving as a Class Agent, contact Alison Hillen at (443) 885-3015.

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CHAPTER AND CLASS NEWS Continued from page 1

Alumni Help Students ‘Discover Morgan’

SAVE THE DATE!

MSU Foundation, Inc. 27th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament Friday, May 6, 2016 Turf Valley 2700 Turf Valley Rd. Ellicott City, MD 21042 Proceeds support the MSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. For more information, contact Shonae Francis at (443) 885-3535 or shonae.spence@morgan.edu.

ALUMNI ALERT!

Alumni Association Name Change

Effective immediately, the Morgan State University National Alumni Association’s new name is the Morgan State University Alumni Association (MSUAA).

Update Your Email Address

We often correspond with our alumni by way of email. Make sure that we have your updated e-mail address on file, so you do not miss any important information. Please forward your email address and your other contact information to alumni@morgan.edu, or call (443) 885-3015.

Celebrate Your Special Day with a Gift to Morgan

Celebrate your birthday, anniversary, graduation, holiday or any special day with a gift honoring your alma mater. Visit www. givetomorgan.com and click on “Give Now,” or mail your gift to: MSU Foundation, Inc., 201 Truth Hall, 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251.

The Alumni News is published biannually by the Office of Alumni Relations and the Office of Public Relations and Communications. Any questions or concerns about this publication can be directed to: Office of Alumni Relations Alumni House Morgan State University 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane Baltimore, MD 21251 (443) 885-3015

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Morgan’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment thanks the following MSU alumni for participating as volunteers during the 2015 Discover Morgan Day – Open House, on April 3. The chapter representatives met with students and parents to present scholarship opportunities offered by their chapters.

Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter, Art Lawson, ’74; Jackie Lawson, ’75; and Nellie Maskal, ’69. Columbia/ Howard County Alumni Chapter, Dr. Frederick Oliver, ’62, and Mrs. Dianne Oliver, ’76. Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter, Denise Barnes, ’80, and Rochelle Savoy, ’02.

Meet the New 2015–2017 Executive Officers of the MSUAA

President, The Rev. Dr. Charles Fletcher, Jr., ’70; First Vice President, Phyllis C. Davis, ’82; Second Vice President, Joanne S. Mack, ’78; Secretary, Dr. Kimberly Yancey-Johnson, ’14; Financial Secretary, Sybil McIver Williams, ’67; Treasurer, Evelyn Davis, ’66; Parliamentarian, Dr. Faye Ball, ’73; Immediate Past President, Jacqueline L. Lawson, ’75; Executive Director, Joyce A. Brown, ’86 and ’01

Chicago Chapter Supports MSU at Fundraiser and College Fairs

Harford County Chapter Assists Future Professionals

The Harford County Alumni Chapter presented Marcus W. Williams with a $1,000 scholarship for the 2015–2016 school year. Marcus, a resident of Harford County, Md., plans to major in hotel management and hospitality services at MSU. Destiny Darrington, also of Harford County, received a $300 book voucher. Destiny plans to major in journalism at MSU.

New Jersey Chapter Gets Creative for MSU

The New Jersey Alumni Chapter experienced a number of firsts this past year. Since fall 2014, the chapter hosted its first Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser, proceeds of which will go to the chapter’s Scholarship Fund, and presented a Membership Drive Wine & Cheese Tasting Meet & Greet at the Wine Chateau in Piscataway, N.J. One chapter member donated $1,000 to the Scholarship Fund in June. The chapter also represented MSU at three college fairs during spring 2015.

Howard L. Cornish Chapter Presents Academic Award

During the MSU Commencement rehearsal this past May, the Howard L. Cornish Metropolitan Baltimore Alumni Chapter presented the Dr. Clayton C. Stansbury Graduating Senior Academic Award to Angela Akwaji Njob. The award recipient received her Bachelor of Science degree in family and consumer sciences from the School of Education and Urban Studies. She plans to return home to Cameroon, in West Africa, to develop a business plan for an online retail shopping service.

Los Angeles Chapter Engages in Fundraising, Recruitment, More

The Los Angeles Alumni Chapter hosted its Annual Bridgeology event in September. The event brings alumni together to reconnect, celebrate and raise funds for MSU. The chapter also participated in the 2015 SoCal HBCU Reunion, in Altadena, Calif., in July, and had great success in recruitment for Morgan at the college fairs hosted by Santa Monica High School and the Cities of Carson, Los Angeles and Pasadena, Calif. For more information about the chapter, email morganstatela@yahoo.com.

More than 75 guests joined members of the Chicago Alumni Chapter at the chapter’s recent scholarship fundraiser.

After the luncheon, guests were treated to the Black Ensemble Theater Company’s musical titled “Men of Soul.” Proceeds will be used to assist a Chicago student who desires to attend MSU in the fall. Chapter members also participated in numerous college fairs throughout the year.

Two New Chapters Chartered

On May 15, 2015, the MSU Alumni Association welcomed two new chapters into the fold. The Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. – Gamma Alumni Chapter, under the leadership of Dr. Paul Archibald, ’90, came in strong with 40 members. Omar S. Mohammad, ’93, spearheads the Entrepreneurship Alumni Chapter, with five members. We are excited and would like for other chapters to reach out to provide support!

For more information about the Entrepreneurship Alumni Chapter, email omar@edacmorgan. com. For more information about the Phi Beta Sigma Gamma Alumni Chapter, email paul.archibald@ morgan.edu.

Philadelphia Chapter Stays Busy for MSU

On Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, the Philadelphia Chapter will host a Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebee’s on 8601 Henry Avenue, in the Andorra Shopping Center. The Second Annual HBCU College Fair sponsored by the chapter was held this past March at St. Paul’s Baptist Church. Also at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, this past April, the Philadelphia Chapter hosted a performance of the renowned MSU Choir to support their scholarship fund. And on Aug. 9, the Chapter held its annual “Summer Madness” picnic for alumni, scholarship recipients and their families.

On-Campus Alumni Chapter Presents ‘Wine and Canvas’

Central Maryland Chapter Celebrates Alumni Author The Central Maryland Alumni Chapter celebrated chapter member Warren Dorsey’s latest accomplishment. At age 94, the 1948 Morgan graduate presented his book, “In Carrie’s Footprints: The Long Walk of Warren Dorsey,” by Jack McBride White with Warren Dorsey, at a book signing on March 22 at Asbury United Methodist Church in Frederick, Md. Proceeds from the book sales were donated to the Central Maryland Alumni Chapter. The book tells the story of Dorsey’s poor, African-American family in a small Maryland town during Segregation. To order the book, contact Carmen Collette, ’72, at (301) 540-1039.

Delaware Chapter Announces Scholarship Recipients

The New Castle County, Delaware Alumni Chapter announced its award of scholarships to nine students from Delaware who are attending MSU. The total amount of the awards is $10,000. The individual scholarship awards ranged from $1,000 to 1,500. The scholarships were enabled by the fundraising activities of the chapter’s 20-plus members, allowing the scholarship recipients to focus their attention on their most important goal: graduation.

The Morgan On-Campus Alumni Chapter had a very successful “Wine and Canvas” paint party on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 in the MSU Student Center’s Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom. Everyone was given an apron, paint, canvas and paint brushes to create his or her own masterpiece, as guided by the teacher. The entire group painted a picture of the National Aquarium in Baltimore and the downtown Baltimore skyline.

Richmond/Petersburg (Va.) Chapter Had a Productive First Year

The new Richmond/Petersburg (Va.) Chapter had a successful first year. Highlights include representing Morgan at two college fairs, bringing 50 interested high school seniors to the Explore Morgan Day fall open house, serving the homeless during Thanksgiving, hosting a tailgate at the University of Richmond during Morgan’s Football Championship Subdivision playoff game, partnering with the Richmond City Police to conduct a Campus Safety 101 Workshop and raising more than $2,000 for scholarships at the chapter’s First Annual Celebrate Spring in Denim and Bling Scholarship Dance.

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Southern Maryland Chapter Supports MSU PEARL

The Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter (SMAC) supported the MSU Patuxent Environmental Aquatic Research Laboratory (PEARL) Fourth Annual Open House on June 12, 2015, at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in St. Leonard, Calvert County, Md. Kelton Clark, Ph.D., Director of MSU PEARL, thanked the Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter for its support, during his remarks.

South Jersey Chapter Stays Active

The South Jersey Alumni Chapter’s Mid-Day Line Dance event raised $2,000 for scholarship assistance, and the chapter is planning for its upcoming Flapjack Breakfast Fundraiser, to be held on Oct. 3. The Chapter will provide meals to the needy at the Atlantic City Rescue Mission in November and donate educational toys to a local high school in December. In addition, the chapter is slated to participate in six college fairs from October through November. Finally, one South Jersey Alumni Chapter member, William Martin, ’94, participated in the MSU Annual 5K Run/Walk. He finished third and received the Bronze Medal.

Class of 1965 Celebrates Its 50th Reunion

The 50th year celebration of the Class of 1965 was a very special and joyous occasion, presented in grand fashion. Approximately 68 members of the graduating class participated in the 75th Annual Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon and the May Commencement exercises.

Cherished most was the reunion with fellow classmates, many of whom had not seen each other in 50 years. The total contribution of the Class of 1965 reported at the Alumni Day celebration was $157,595.50.

Seven scholarships have been awarded since the class’s Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2012.

Class of ’66 Plans Its 50th Anniversary

Members of the Class of 1966 are meeting to make plans for the class’s 50th Anniversary next year.

The annual Homecoming brunch for the class is scheduled for Oct. 17 at the University Student Center. Good food, line dancing and games are on the agenda. To encourage donations to Morgan, Peggy Caranda, MSU

Class of ’66, will provide a “Jazz on the Avenue” print to each donor from the class. Class members are encouraged to attend the Alumni Day Luncheon, on May 20, 2016 as well as the May 21, 2016 dinner cruise aboard the Spirit of Baltimore. Class members are also urged to send photos of their Morgan experiences and other aspects of their lives. Contact Imogene Jackie Rone at (410) 602-8691 for more information.

Class of 1970 Plans Trips to Cuba and Europe

Two exciting, guided trips, one to Cuba in 2016 and one to Europe in 2017, are being planned by members of the Class of 1970. All members of the Morgan family are invited to accompany the 1970 alumni, who are celebrating their 45th Anniversary. For additional information, contact Paul Evans, ’70, Trip Coordinator, at pauliswriting@hotmail.com or (410) 728-6421.

Class of ’75 Continues to Celebrate 40 Years

With the commitment of its classmates, the Class of 1975 donated $53,809.50 to the MSU Foundation, Inc. at the Alumni Day Luncheon.

The Class of 1975 has much history and many memories to share, as it fought to make Morgan State a university. The Class of 1975 was the last class to graduate from Morgan State College! The class invites the Morgan family to join them at their 2015 Homecoming events, as they celebrate their 40th Anniversary Reunion. Visit the class website: www.classof75msu.org.

35th Anniversary Approaches for the Class of ’81

The Class of 1981 celebrates 35 years in 2016! Be on the lookout for information pertaining to the Class Reunion from the Class Agents: Marsha Worrell, Karen Johnson Gilmore, Lolita Kelson and Vanessa Grey.

Classmates are asked to gather during Homecoming this year at the 31st Annual Morgan Gala on Oct. 16 and at Morgan Memories on Oct. 17! If your contact information is not up-to-date, contact the Alumni Relations Office at (443) 885-3015.

Join the Class of 1991 for Its 25th Anniversary

Are you a Class of 1991 graduate or want to identify/party with us? We’ll be celebrating our 25th Anniversary next year on May 20–21 and October 20–23, with many events and other opportunities to reunite. Details will be made available via email and social media. Reach out to Tisha Lynton Rose at MSU91pres@aol.com for more information. Join us on Facebook at “Morgan State University Class of 1991,” and follow us on Twitter @MSUco91.

IN THE NEWS Morgan Graduate Helen Lee Celebrates Her Centennial

Inside her elegant home in West Baltimore, six weeks after her 100th birthday, Helen C. Lee of Morgan’s Class of 1957 handles our questions with the poise of a veteran. Her time as a social worker in the 1960s, she explains, gave her much experience with interviews.

Lee came to Morgan as a nontraditional student after years of marriage, when her two eldest children were in high school and her youngest was still a baby. She earned her A.B. degree in sociology in three and a half years, while her husband, physician Charles Dudley Lee, maintained his medical practice. She got along well with her classmates at Morgan, most of whom were more than a decade younger, made great friends, pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha and went on to get a Master of Social Work degree from Howard University.

Lee was born in Anderson, S.C., and left home at 16 to attend the nursing school in Carroll County, Md., where she met her husband. After graduating from Morgan, she was a social worker for the Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Baltimore City Public Schools. She retired from her last job, in the admissions unit of Rosewood Center, in 1980. Attorney Alice G. Pinderhughes, a close friend of the Lees, is establishing a $10,000 endowment at Morgan in Helen’s honor, to benefit nontraditional students.

Seeking Alumni to Recruit New Students

MSU requests your assistance with its “New Student Recruitment Initiative.” As an Alumni New Student Recruiter, you will attend local high school and college fairs to assist in identifying quality high school students who are interested in attending Morgan. As an Alumni New

Student Recruiter, you will provide the one-on-one interaction, personal attention and encouragement that can lead students in your community to choose Morgan over another school. Providing your perspective as a Morgan graduate can be very effective.

Please assist us in delivering this message to all MSU alumni, alumni chapters, stakeholders and friends of the University. Are you available to share your Morgan Bear pride by representing MSU at student recruitment events in your community? If so, please contact: Reginald C. Thomas, Admissions Representative Morgan State University Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment Montebello, Room 109-D Email: reginald.thomas@morgan.edu Tel: (443) 885-3977

Jacquelyn Thomas Named Young-Future Alumni Development Associate

The Division of Institutional Advancement welcomes MSU graduate Jacquelyn Thomas to the position of Young-Future Alumni Development Associate. In this role, Thomas is responsible for developing relationships and communications with the University’s young and future alumni and for planning and implementing programs, events and services designed to meet the needs of these targeted audiences.

“We’re thrilled to have Jackie join our team,” notes Cheryl Hitchcock, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Morgan.” She brings strong communication and organizational skills that will enhance our efforts to advance the Morgan State University mission.”

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Morgan Lacrosse Club Seeks Support for Homecoming Game

In April, MSU’s Lacrosse Club won the Lacrosse Day Tournament against Morehouse College, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Howard University and the newest member of the NCAA Division 1 Lacrosse Program, Hampton University, on Hampton’s home turf. Next, the club would like to play against the University of Notre Dame or Syracuse University at Morgan, on Oct. 17, before this year’s Homecoming football game. To accomplish this, Morgan’s team has to pay for transportation and hotels for the visitors. The total cost is about $2,500.

The team needs your financial support. Any size contribution would be appreciated. Make your check payable and mail it to Morgan State University Foundation, Inc., Truth Hall, Room 201, 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251. Be sure to write “Lacrosse” on the memo line of your check. Or contribute online at https://donate. givetomorgan.com/. For more information, call Coach Bill Krehnbrink at (410) 733-3432.

SAVE THE DATE!

Meet Us at the MEAC Basketball Tournament Norfolk, Va. March 7–12, 2016

Norfolk Scope Arena 215 E. Brambleton Ave. Norfolk, VA 23510 Website: http://www. meachoops.com Cheerleaders Competition Sunday, March 6, 2016 CALLING ALL MSU ALUMNI FOR SUPPORT OF THE COMPETITIVE MORGAN STATE BEARS DURING THE TOURNAMENT! WEAR YOUR ORANGE AND BLUE! More information coming soon!

Support the MSU Alumni Chapters and Classes Adopt-A-Game Program

We are moving into our fifth season of the AdoptA-Game program. The goal and objective of the program remain the same, and that is to get our ALUMNI CHAPTERS AND CLASSES to come out and support the MSU Athletic Department. We hope this will encourage other alumni to come out and support the athletic programs here at Morgan State University. For details about how your chapter can participate in this program, please contact Phyllis C. Davis, First Vice President, MSUAA Board of Directors, at phyllis.c. davis6.civ@mail.mil or (301) 793-1319.

REMEMBER to wear your ORANGE and BLUE to all athletic events!

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IN THE NEWS

Life Membership

Become a part of an elite group of alumni by starting your $400 Individual or $600 Family Life Membership today!

Only $50 to start, and you have four years to complete the membership process at your own pace.

Membership Dues Renewal Begins July 1, 2015

Enjoy all of the benefits of being an alumnus on an annual basis, for $30 per year: our easiest and most convenient way to contribute to the Morgan State University Alumni Association!

Membership dues cover the fiscal year July 1, 2015– June 30, 2016. We look forward to your continued support!

Help Fill In Our Alumni Network!

Do you know any MSU alumni who are not receiving our mailings? Please check with your MSU family members and friends, and contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (443) 885-3015, or e-mail alumni@ morgan.edu, if you hear of any missed connections.

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Annual Homecoming Gala

Friday, Oct. 16, 2015 VIP Reception & Gala 7 p.m.–8 p.m. $300

Continued from page 3 Before joining Morgan’s advancement staff, Thomas served as the Coordinator of Greek Life Programs at Radford University and as a Caseworker with AmeriCorps. Thomas graduated from Morgan in 2011 with a B.A. in political science. She received a Master of Education in educational leadership and policy studies from Virginia Tech in 2014.

To learn more about Morgan’s Young and Future Alumni social and philanthropic events and activities, contact Thomas at Jacquelyn.Thomas@morgan.edu, or call (443) 885-3332. For updates via social media, follow “Morgan State University Young & Future Alumni” on Facebook and @MSUYoung Alumni on Twitter and Instagram.

Morgan Selects Robert Anderson to Lead Athletic Marketing

Morgan State University has selected Robert A. Anderson to fill the newly created position of Athletic Marketing Director, overseeing the marketing and branding of Morgan State University’s athletic department. He and his staff are charged with the marketing of all MSU athletic teams.

Anderson has a diverse background and more than 20 years’ experience in entertainment marketing and sales. Before taking his post at MSU, he worked on projects for major brands such as Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Universal Pictures, NBC Sports and the New York Mets. He has earned numerous awards for his marketing and creative work, including an NAACP Image Award.

Anderson was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pa., where he was a multi-sport athlete. He has an M.B.A. from the University of Maryland University College and a Bachelor of Science degree in electronic media and communications from Syracuse University. He now resides with his family in Upper Marlboro, Md.

Target Stores Renovates Morgan’s Career Closet

The Professional Career Closet, sponsored by Morgan’s On-Campus Alumni Chapter, accepts clothing donations that enable the chapter to provide professional apparel for male and female students seeking internships and jobs. The program also helps students who can’t afford to purchase professional clothing. This past summer, team members from Target Stores gave the program a helping hand, by renovating the Career Closet’s space in MSU Career Development and turning it into a showroom. The chapter had a ribbon-cutting for the new showroom on Thursday, July 30.

There was a great turnout for a great cause. The Morgan On-Campus Alumni Chapter thanks Target Stores and all alumni and other individuals who donated clothing to make this program a reality for Morgan students. Please visit the showroom. Donations are greatly appreciated. All items must be cleaned before they are donated.

Maryland HBCU Equity Case Moves Forward

David J. Burton, ’67, President of the Coalition for Equity and Excellence in Maryland Higher Education, reports that the Coalition’s legal case against the State of Maryland is moving forward. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a State of Maryland request to stop proceedings toward a remedy in the District Court on the HBCU Coalition case until the appellate court had reviewed the lower court’s October 2013 ruling against the State. District Court Judge Catherine Blake’s court found in 2013 that the State of Maryland continues to operate a dual and unconstitutional system of higher education, because of the unnecessary program duplication at its Historically Black Institutions and Traditionally White Institutions. The refusal of the Fourth Circuit to review the Coalition decision allows Judge Blake to continue toward final judgment on an appropriate remedy.

2015 LIFE MEMBERS This list includes members who completed their Life Memberships between Alumni Day, May 16, 2014, and May 7, 2015. Although we have done everything possible to present a full list of Life Members for this period, we apologize should there be any omissions or other mistakes. Please contact the Alumni Relations Office for any corrections.

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Buffet Dinner at 8:30 p.m. $155 Martin’s West 6817 Dogwood Road Baltimore, Maryland 21244 For more information, call (443) 885-3535, or e-mail shonae.spence@morgan.edu.

MSU Implements Smoke-Free Campus Policy

Morgan State University is smoke-free! President David Wilson has taken steps to promote a healthier campus environment with implementation of a new smoke-free campus policy. The new policy, unanimously approved by the Board of Regents earlier this year, extended the ban on smoking inside University buildings to include a total ban on smoking anywhere on the campus, including exterior spaces. It bans smoking or carrying any lighted tobacco product and also prohibits so-called e-cigarettes, hookahs and pipes. The policy applies to faculty, staff, students, vendors, guests and visitors to the campus and took effect this past July 1, after an extensive communication campaign to educate constituents about the policy change.

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Shaun C. Alfred, ’89 Dr. Paul C. Archibald, ’90 B. Lynette Banks-Harris, ’86 Bernard F. Barnes, Sr., ’70, ’76, ’00** Gloria J. Barnes, ’71** Evelyn Wilson Bennett, ’66 Clarence T. Bishop, ’70 and ’74 Shirley E. Boone, ’54 Lawrence McKinley Branch, Jr., ’77 and ’81 Marshall C. Brookes, ’61 Dana D. Brooks, ’84 Cecelia Wright Brown, ’93 Edward F. Brown, ’65 Gwendolyn P. Carroll, ’60 Sally S. Cherry, ’74 Charles B. Clarke, ’82 Jasper R. Clay, Jr., ’54 Wilton L. Colbert, ’65 Isaac W. Cole, ’55 Joseph L. Collette** Sherry D. Collette, ’72** Sen. Joan Carter Conway^ David R. Craig, ’83 Kisha R. Craig, ’96 Joyce E.M. Cummings^ Lisa V. Daniel, ’75 Henri A. Daniels, ’66 Shannon T. DeMar, ’97 and ’99 G. Jean Dennis, ’69 Iantha B. Dickerson, ’73 Raymond S. Dingle, ’88** Sonja H. Dingle, ’87** Osborne B. Dixon, Jr., ’65 Warren G. Dorsey, ’43 Karen Wilson Edwards, ’79 Rose Pearson Edwards, ’75 Odessa Eldridge-Thomas, ’65 Jean L. H. Elsey, ’70 Barbara A. Faison, ’77 Dr. Linda Y. Fassett, ’64 Jean Bassett Fenwick, ’66** Victor J. Fenwick, Jr. ’63** Sharon R. Fitzgerald, ’82 Beverly Hill Ford, ’62 Iola Fountain, ’65 Ayanna L. Franklin**

The Rev. Charles M. Franklin, Jr. ’96** Gerald S. Green ’72 Tracy V. Green, ’92 Jeanette O. Blount Hairston, ’47** Col. Dr. Walter A. Hairston, U.S. Army (Ret.), ’59** Hunter L. Hall, ’66 Baaba P. Halm, ’96 Annie L. Hare, ’60 Phyllis Friend Harris, ’60 Brenda Thompson Henderson, ’65 Thomas E. Hicks, Esq. ’54 Paul R. Howard, Jr. ’09 Erica N. Hunt, ’06 Ifeanyi Igwulu, ’07 C. Larry Jackson, ’81 and ’83 Dante F. Jackson, ’70 Garrett P. Jackson, ’06 Deidra E. Johnson, ’05 Lori D. Johnson, ’98 Samuel E. Johnson, ’13 Barbara J. Maddox Jones, ’65** Col. James M. Jones, Jr., ’75** Raynard W. Jones, ’69 and ’75 Dr. Pamela Jones-Williamson, ’84 Cynthia A. Jordan, ’81** Everett E. Jordan, ’86** Kenya S. Key, ’00 Barenda Y. Kimble, ’75 Gail J. Leach, ’78 Barbara F. Lemon, ’60 Col. (Ret.) Robert H. Liggins, ’61 Sammie L. Lowery, ’69 Aisha M. Martin, ’99 Keith K. Meyers, ’94 Ronald Miles, ’73 Dr. Victoria L. Miller, ’97 Patricia M. Millin, ’03 Sharon E. Moore, ’76 Dr. Ava P. Morrow, ’80 Dr. Zelma A. Mosley, ’77 Nneka N’namdi, ’00 Marshall W. Ogburn, ’74 Acquanetta Phillips, ’75 Larry C. Pinkett, ’68 Alan V. Poulson, ’75 Gary H. Press, ’80

Inga D. Price, ’81 Joseph Rabinowitz, ’10 Sakinah I. Rahman, ’98 1st Lt. James M. Ramey, Jr. ’09** Nairobia A. Ramey** Dr. George E. Randall, ’06, ’07, ’14 Eric Lamont Rankin, ’98** Sonia M. Gipson Rankin, ’98** Darryl G. Richardson, Jr., ’07 Elbert O. Robinson, ’90 Shirley Lee Robinson, ’65 Dr. Vattel T. Rose, ’59 Corey A. Scott, ’99 Rosalind Stovall Seth, ’73 Rudon A. Showers, ’00 Denise A. Smith, ’73 Stephanie Powell Smith, ’75 Karl Stewart, ’96 and ’08 Patricia A. Taylor, ’10 and ’14 Gabriel S. Tenabe, ’75 and ’77** Monilola A. Tenabe, ’77 and ’80** Richard E. Timmons, ’65 Dr. Joyce M. Brown Thomas, ’65 Odessa Eldridge Thomas, ’65 Richard E. Timmons, ’65 Hayward M. A. Turner, ’66 Katherine V. Waldburg, ’70 Lolita E. Walker, ’99 Charlena E. Waller, ’81 Gale R. Walton, ’83 Audrey Bryant Watson, ’76 Phillis A. Watson, ’73 Louis W. White, ’71 and ’07 Deborah Blackwell Whittleton, ’74 Dr. Barbara Butts Williams, ’72 Maj. Gay C. Williams, ’87 Ken E. Williams, ’60 Timothy S. Williams, ’02 Wanda Williams-Kiah, ’77 Artee A. Willis, ’67 Jessica L. Wilson, ’07 Joanne B. Wilson, ’77 Joseph O. Woodfolk, ’55 Sherl B. Woodland, ’70 ^ Associate, *Deceased, **Family Life Member

ALUMNI ON THE MOVE Greg Barnett, ’01, a National Football League Agent since 2004, played a key role in negotiating the record-breaking, $101-million, six-year contract recently signed by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston. Barnett received a football scholarship to attend Morgan, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education and played for the Bears for four years. He worked as a coach and teacher at Deer Park Middle School in Baltimore County (Md.), before joining the sports marketing and management agency Lagardère Unlimited. Barnett, who once aspired to be a school principal, also earned a master’s degree in school administration from Goucher College in Baltimore.

Kimberly Beatty, Ed.D., ’89, has joined Houston Community College, in Houston, Texas, as Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services and Chief Academic Officer. Dr. Beatty previously served as Associate Vice Chancellor for student success at Tarrant County College District, in Fort Worth, Texas. She has a doctorate in higher education community college leadership from Morgan.

Louis Bolling, ’02, partnered with Jazmine Smith of Jazmine A. Smith Enterprises and Paulette Adams of the office of Philadelphia City Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, to produce “A Celebration of Life, Youth Sports, Parks and Recreation,” in West Philadelphia this past July 18. The successful event, an all-day sports clinic in three locations, recognized Nelson Mandela International Day. Bolling is Assistant Coach for women’s tennis at Haverford College in Pennsylvania. While a student at Morgan, he earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education, with a concentration in sports administration.

Allan J. Boomer, ’99, has been named to the Board of Directors of Raritan Valley Community College Foundation, in Branchburg, N.J. Boomer is Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Momentum Advisors, a financial planning and investment advisory firm with offices in New York City and Somerset, N.J. Before founding Momentum, he was a Vice President in the Private Wealth Management group at Goldman Sachs. Boomer earned his Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from Morgan and an M.B.A. from New York University Stern School of Business.

He chairs the Good Shepherd Real Estate Corporation, a faith-based nonprofit community development organization.

Virgin Islander Darren (“Buttah Man”) Brin, ’94, was profiled recently in “Jewels of the Virgin Isles” a series of articles published in the St. Croix Source. The article traced Brin’s career, from student at Charlotte Amalie High School in St. Thomas, to telecommunications undergraduate with a minor in theatre at Morgan, to intern and on-air personality at WERQ FM (92Q) in Baltimore, to show host on MTV2 and then Music Director for 106th and Park on MTV. Brin is now living his dream of being a stand-up comedian.

L. Diane Campbell, Ed.D., ’69, received the 2015 Woman of the Year Award from the men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Trenton Alumni Chapter/K-Foundation. Dr. Campbell is Executive Dean for Student Affairs at Mercer County Community College, in New Jersey, and has worked at the school for more than 30 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Morgan, an M.Ed. from The College of New Jersey and a doctorate in education from Rutgers University.

Morgan alumnus and former MSU faculty member Curtis B. Charles, Ph.D., ’05, has been appointed President of Tiffin University, in Ohio. He is the fifth president of the school, which was founded in 1888. Before joining Tiffin, Dr. Charles was Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Institutional Transformation at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina. He earned his doctorate in higher education administration from Morgan, where he later served as a department head, and has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in architecture

from Howard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, respectively.

Tonjia S. Coverdale, Ph.D., ’98 and ’10, is the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Islands Next Generation Network, a public corporation with a charter to provide broadband Internet service in the U.S. Virgin Islands and increase the economic growth, innovation and global competitiveness of the territory. Dr. Coverdale is also an Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems at the University of the Virgin Islands. She was an information science and systems undergraduate at Morgan, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree, and returned to MSU to earn her doctorate in business administration with a concentration in information science and systems: the first African-American woman to graduate from the program.

Michael E. Cryor, ’68, received an Icon Award from the Associated Black Charities, during the group’s 2014 Annual Gala in Baltimore, Md. Cryor is Chair of the Board of Visitors of the University of Maryland School of Medicine and President of The Cryor Group, LLC, a strategic communications consulting firm. He earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Morgan and a master’s degree in developmental psychology from Montclair State University.

D. Jason DeSousa, Ed.D., ’87, has been named Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. The Morgan graduate (Bachelor of Science in physical education) and former MSU administrator (Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Leadership and Character Development) brings a wealth of experience to his new position, most recently as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Retention at Fayetteville State University, in North Carolina.

William H. Featherstone, Ed.D., ’95, is the new Vice President for Business and Finance at West Virginia State University (WVSU). Dr. Featherstone is a former MSU administrator — Associate Director of Internal Audit, 1990–92 and Assistant Controller, 1992–95 — and earned his master’s degree in economics from Morgan.

In his new position at WVSU, he oversees budgeting, purchasing, accounts payable, facilities, human resources, public safety and other areas.

William Heiser, Ed.D., ’03, is the new president of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Baltimore, Md. A former assistant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Maryland, he earned his doctorate in higher education administration from Morgan. He was the principal of Catonsville High School in Catonsville, Md., before taking his current post.

Pamela R. Johnson, ’82, principal of Falling Creek Elementary School in Chesterfield, Va., was selected as Virginia’s National Distinguished Principal for 2015. She received the award, from the National Association of Elementary School Principals and the Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals, in a surprise presentation at her school in March.

Johnson earned her Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Morgan and a master’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Former Fulbright Scholar Christian Kameni, ’13, was recently featured as a “BE Modern Man” in Black Enterprise magazine.

Now a Graduate Assistant Advisor and Coordinator of Information and Communication at the University of Kansas Undergraduate Advising Center, Kameni was born in Cameroon.

He grew up in Prince George’s County, Md., and was a history major at Morgan. During his senior year, he was accepted to the Fulbright Scholars Program as a student and teacher in Paris, France.

Mayor Dennis P. Williams of the City of Wilmington, Del., and the city’s Department of Recreation and Parks have honored MSU Hall of Fame inductee Bob King, ’64. “Bob King Tribute Night,” this past June, recog-

nized King’s outstanding accomplishments as a high school track athlete in Delaware and at Morgan in the 1960s, as well as his long record of success as a coach and educator at the high school level in Wilmington.

King earned his Bachelor of Science degree in physical education at Morgan.

MSU tennis legend Ann Koger, ’72 and ’75, is featured in “Untold Stories: Athletes of Maryland’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities,” an exhibit on display through October at the Banneker-Douglass Museum, in Annapolis, Md. Koger earned her Bachelor of Science degree in physical education and her Master of Science degree in recreation administration from Morgan, where she lettered in basketball, field hockey, volleyball and tennis and was the second female member of the men’s tennis team. She is in her 34th year as head tennis coach at Haverford College in Pennsylvania.

“Back 2 Love,” the 12th solo album by vocalist Maysa Leak, ’91, was released in May. After earning her bachelor’s degree in music at Morgan, Maysa landed a job as a backup singer for Stevie Wonder. She went on to collaborate with many other musicians, among them Chaka Khan, Incognito and Angela Bofill, and is now celebrating her 20th year as a solo artist.

Lt. Col. Eric A. McCoy, U.S. Army, ’98, has been assigned as Commander of the 203rd Brigade Support Battalion at Fort Stewart, Ga. Lt. Col. McCoy was an ROTC cadet at Morgan, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in mental health and a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Ordnance Corps. In 2006, he was selected to represent the Army as a Joint Chiefs of Staff Intern at the Pentagon. The next year, he graduated from Georgetown University with a Master of Policy Management degree. He also holds a Master of Science degree in administration from Central Michigan University.

Corvelli A. McDaniel, ’85, has been selected as Assistant Commissioner for Revenue Collections Management in the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Services.

Corvelli served as a U.S. Army Military Intelligence Officer and Counterintelligence Special Agent, before beginning his 21year career at the Fiscal Service. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration at Morgan.

Singer and songwriter Janelia Adeyinka McNair, ’03, has released a new extended play recording titled “Triumph.”

McNair, better known by her stage name, Janelia, performs a multicultural Afro-pop and reggae style of music that stems from her American-Nigerian heritage and upbringing. A socially conscious artist, she organized a benefit concert in May 2014 for the Chibok schoolgirls who were kidnapped by Boko Haram. She earned her bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Morgan.

Lawrence D. McRae, ’80, has been elected Vice Chairman and Corporate Development Officer of Corning Incorporated. McRae, who joined Corning in 1985, will continue to lead the company’s corporate development function, focusing on strategic approaches to business development, including mergers and acquisitions. His new position also gives him responsibility for management of the Corning Chief Executive Officer’s office. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Morgan and an M.B.A. from Harvard.

The University of San Francisco (USF) has honored Patricia A. Mitchell, Ph.D., ’68, with the USF Ignatian Service Award. Dr. Mitchell is Chair of the Department of Leadership Studies in USF’s School of Education. The award she received honors a faculty member whose service to students, the university and the community at large constitutes an exceptional contribution. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education at Morgan.

Emily Moore, ’65, was honored by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Eastern Long Island Region, with a Special Recognition award for her 50 years of bringing tennis to the Roosevelt, N.Y., community. Moore is a Physical Education Teacher and the Varsity Boys and Girls Tennis Coach at Ulysses Byas Elementary School in Roosevelt. She is also Founder and Executive Director of the Alliance Junior Tennis Development Program, which uses tennis to advance the community.

Nunu Ntshingila-Njeke, ’96, has been appointed as head of the Africa region for Facebook Inc. She will lead the company’s growth initiative on the continent from a new office outside of Johannesburg, Facebook’s first office in Africa. Ntshingila-Njeke, who had been Chairman of the marketing communications firm Ogilvy South Africa (Proprietary) Limited since 2012, is one of the continent’s most successful advertising executives. She earned her M.B.A. at Morgan.

Ron Owens, ’61, has been reappointed as Director of the Better Business Bureau, Mid-Atlantic Region. Owens is cofounder of LMO Advertising, based in Arlington, Va. Among his credits are the ads “Be All That You Can Be,” “Great Taste, Less Filling,” and “You Deserve A Break Today” for the U.S. Army, Lite Beer From Miller and McDonald’s, respectively.

Keith Russell, ’95, is the new sports anchor on KTVT/ Channel 11, a CBS television station in Fort Worth, Texas. He previously worked as a sportscaster for WPVI in Philadelphia, Pa., CNN, ESPN and other media outlets.

He attended Morgan on a full academic scholarship and received his degree in telecommunications.

Delvin D. Seawright, Ph.D., ’15, has been hired as an Assistant Professor of Accounting, a tenure-track position, at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. He received his doctorate in accounting from Morgan this past May. Dr. Seawright was an accountant for the State of Alabama when he attended the PhD Project November Conference in 2010. The PhD Project recruits minority professionals from business into business doctoral programs, with the aim of increasing the number of minority business professors.

Derrick Sherman, ’12, a former MSU telecommunications major and former wide receiver for the Bears, has been hired as an Assistant Coach for wide receivers for the Pittsburgh State University football program. Sherman was previously an Assistant Coach for Georgia Southern University, where he is now pursuing a master’s degree in higher education/administration. Sherman captained the Bears during his senior year at Morgan.

Reginald Springfield, ’76, has been honored with a Delaware County (Pa.) Excellence in Teaching Award by the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation. Springfield earned his B.A. in English from Morgan and has taught the subject to students at his high school alma mater, Chester High School, in Chester, Pa., for the past 12 years.

Christopher D. Wilds, ’11, has been awarded the Columbia Law School’s inaugural Herbert and Nell Singer Social Justice Fellowship. Wilds graduated from Columbia Law this year. The fellowship award recognizes his “substantial commitment, ability and preparation for making a difference as a public interest lawyer” and will provide a stipend for his work at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund as a Staff Attorney. Wilds earned his B.A. in English at Morgan and gained his interest in public interest law while working at the MSU Office of Community Service.

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Football Schedule

MSU Choir Schedule

Morgan Bears 2015

Sept. 5

Sept. 12

Sept. 19

Sept. 26

Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17

Oct. 24 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21

at Air Force Academy at Illinois State University Virginia University of Lynchburg Howard University* Chicago Football Classic

3:30 p.m.** 6:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

USAFA, Colo.

Normal, Ill. Hughes Stadium Chicago, Ill.

at Delaware State University* Savannah State University* Hampton University* Homecoming

2 p.m.

4 p.m.

1 p.m.

Dover, Del. Hughes Stadium Hughes Stadium

at North Carolina Central University* at Bethune-Cookman University* Florida A&M University* Norfolk State University*

2 p.m.

4 p.m.

1 p.m.

1 p.m.

Durham, N.C. Daytona Beach, Fla. Hughes Stadium Hughes Stadium

Home games are in boldface. *MEAC Opponent **Televised on ROOT Sports

Fall 2015–Spring 2016

Concert at Union Wesley AME Church

When: Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, 5 p.m.

Where: 1860 Michigan Ave., N.E., Washington, DC 20018

Concert at John Wesley United Methodist Church

When: Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, 4 p.m.

Where: North Ave. and Bloomingdale Rd., Baltimore, MD

Concert at New Shiloh Baptist Church

When: Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, 6 p.m.

Where: 2100 N. Monroe St., Baltimore MD 21217

Founders Day Convocation

When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, 11 a.m.

Where: Gilliam Concert Hall, Murphy Fine Arts Center

Concert with the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra

When: Nov. 13–15, 2015, 8 p.m.

Where: Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia, Pa.

Lighting of the Washington Monument When: Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, 7 p.m.

Where: Mt. Vernon Place, Baltimore, Md.

Men’s Basketball Schedule Morgan Bears 2015–2016

Nov. 13 Nov. 16 Nov. 18 Nov. 21 Nov. 23 Nov. 28 Dec. 2 Dec. 6 Dec. 20 Dec. 23 Dec. 28 Dec. 31 Jan. 2 Jan. 6 Jan. 9 Jan. 11 Jan. 16 Jan. 18 Jan. 30 Feb. 1 Feb. 6 Feb. 8 Feb. 13 Feb. 15 Feb. 20 Feb. 22 Feb. 24 Feb. 27 Mar. 3 Mar. 5–12

University of Virginia Towson University Old Dominion University Campbell University GOLDEY-BEACON COLLEGE High Point University Wagner College University of Cincinnati MANHATTAN COLLEGE RIDER UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE California State University, Bakersfield California State University, Northridge HAMPTON UNIVERSITY* DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY* University of Maryland Eastern Shore* Florida A&M University* Bethune-Cookman University* HOWARD UNIVERSITY* COPPIN STATE UNIVERSITY* Savannah State University* South Carolina State University* Norfolk State University* Hampton University* NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY* NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY* NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY* Coppin State University* UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE* MEAC TOURNAMENT

Home games are in boldface. *MEAC Opponent

Annual Christmas Concert TBD 7 p.m.

TBD TBD TBD TBD 7 p.m.

TBD 1 p.m.

7 p.m.

1 p.m.

1 p.m. (PST) 7 p.m.

7 p.m.

4 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

TBD 7:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

7:30 p.m. (CT) TBD 7:30 p.m.

6 p.m.

9 p.m.

4 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

4 p.m.

7:30 p.m TBD

Charlottesville, Va. Towson, Md. Norfolk, Va. Buies Creek, N.C. Hill Field House High Point, N.C. Staten Island, N.Y. Cincinnati, Ohio Hill Field House Hill Field House Hill Field House Bakersfield, Calif.

Northridge, Calif.

Hill Field House Hill Field House Princess Anne, Md. Tallahassee, Fla. Daytona Beach, Fla. Hill Field House Hill Field House Savannah, Ga. Orangeburg, S.C. Norfolk, Va. Hampton, Va. Hill Field House Hill Field House Hill Field House Baltimore, Md. Hill Field House Norfolk, Va.

When: Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, 4 p.m.

Where: Murphy Fine Arts Center. Open to the public.

Tickets: $25, $20, $10, through Ticketmaster!

Christmas Concert with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra When: Dec. 17–18, 2015, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore, Md.

Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast

When: Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, 9 a.m.

Where: MSU Student Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom

Concert at the Charlestown Retirement Community When: Friday, Jan. 31, 2016, 4 p.m.

Where: 715 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228

Frederick Douglass Convocation

When: Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, 11 a.m.

Where: Gilliam Concert Hall, Murphy Fine Arts Center

Martin Luther King/Malcolm X Convocation

When: Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, 11 a.m.

Where: Gilliam Concert Hall, Murphy Fine Arts Center

Concert at Epworth United Methodist Chapel

When: Sunday, March 7, 2016, 4 p.m.

Where: 3307 St. Lukes Lane, Baltimore, MD 21207

Women’s History Convocation

When: Thursday, March 11, 2016, 11 a.m.

Where: Gilliam Concert Hall, Murphy Fine Arts Center

“Porgy and Bess” with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

When: April 8–10, 2016 Where: Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore, Md. (April 8 and 10); Strathmore, Rockville, Md. (April 9)

Concert for Philadelphia Chapter of MSUAA

When: Sunday, April 25, 2016, 4 p.m.

Where: St. Paul’s Baptist Church, 1000 Wallace Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Annual Spring Concert

When: Sunday, May 2, 2016, 4 p.m.

Where: MSU Murphy Fine Arts Center. Open to the public.

Tickets: $25, $20, $10, through Ticketmaster!

NECROLOGY Deceased MSU Alumni, Faculty, Staff & Students “Gone But Not Forgotten” William S. Adams, ’58.................................... 5/29/2015 Lorenzo D. Allen, ’58…................................... 8/18/2015 John Vanderbilt Andrews, ’73....................... 6/5/2015 Dr. Ronald K. Barrett, ’70............................... 5/31/2015 LeRoy A. Battle, Sr., ’50................................. 3/28/2015 Dr. Nancy H. Bennett, ’54.............................. 8/24/2015 Sylvester Black, ’70 and ’73........................... 5/17/2015 Gerald B. Boyd, ‘68........................................ 9/7/2015 Leslie Boyd, ’68……........................................ 1/15/2015 Patricia P. Brannan, (Former Staff)..................... 8/11/2015 Col. Thomas H. Briscoe, ’50........................... 6/18/2015 Esther Reid LaForest Brown, ’50................... 5/26/2015 Francis A. Brown, ‘55..................................... 8/24/2015 Agnes K. Callum, ’73 and ’75......................... 7/2/2015 Anna West Clark, ’54..................................... 6/8/2015 Clarence E. Crawley, ’60................................ 7/1/2015 Winfield O. Creekmur, ’51............................. 6/1/2015 Annie Mary Crosby, ’52................................. 4/8/2014 Alvin Curtis, ’59............................................. 6/1/2015 Michael P. Davies-Sekle, Esq., J.D., ’79.......... 4/5/2015 Vincent Didwall, (Former Staff).......................... 9/6/2015 James A. Dorsey, ’56..................................... 6/4/2015 Sherman R. Dunaway, ’51............................. 5/11/2013 Gregory O. “Hap” Evans, ’75…….................... 3/27/2015 Reginald G. Evelyn, ’59.................................. 4/21/2015 The Rev. Melvin C. Fox, ’52........................... 5/23/2015 Joseph L. Gibson, Jr., Esq., ’62....................... 6/6/2015 James H. Gilliam, Sr., ‘48............................... 9/10/2015

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William C. Green, ’50..................................... 4/23/2015 Lalla B. King Green, ’72…............................... 8/25/2015 Debra D. Handy, ’95...................................... 3/20/2015 Pauline J. Harris, ’67...................................... 4/16/2014 Edith A. Henry, ’49......................................... 6/13/2015 Dr. Donald G. Hoes, ’55................................. 4/21/2015 Cheryl R. Hopson, (Former Staff)........................ 9/3/2015 Hugh Price “Sonny” Hughes, Jr., ’61.............. 5/23/2015 Marianna E. Hunter, ’39................................ 4/23/2015 Inez Sullivan Jackson, ’54.............................. 7/19/2015 Samuel Johnson, Jr. (Former Faculty)……............ 8/18/2015 Ethel Jones-Bynum, ’63................................. 4/18/2014 Dr. Regina E. Kai Kai, ’68 and ’70................... 12/28/2014 Dr. James H. Kelly, Jr., ’50.............................. 5/4/2015 Ureneus Kirkwood, ’47…............................... 8/5/2015 Emma M. Lansey, ’75.................................... 12/2/2014 Rosezene Lewis (Former Staff)............................. 6/9/2015 Stacy L. Lockhart, ’16 (Ph.D. Student). ............... 8/15/2015 Dorothy L. Mattison,’74 and ’75.................... 5/23/15 George McGeeney, ’74.................................. 4/29/2015 Robert Belt Morton, ’55…............................. 8/13/2015 Dorothy M. Neale, ’71................................... 11/28/2014 Glynda Pearl Nelson, ’78............................... 3/12/2012 Audrey M. Parker, ’68................................... 5/6/2015 The Hon. Vernell Patrick, Jr., ’69................... 4/23/2015 Beatrice Pitts Payne, ’51................................ 8/5/2015 Gwendolyn Queen Pindell, ’45...................... 6/22/2015 Sarvilla Thomas Pope, ’63............................. 7/20/2015

Helen R. Quarles, ’46..................................... 6/12/2015 The Rev. Samuel Ray, ’60.............................. 6/10/2015 Vivian Louise Sheridan Reed, ’54.................. 6/27/2015 Edna Y. Rich, ’77............................................ 4/6/2015 Dr. Elijah Saunders, ’56................................. 4/6/2015 William Seaton, ’69....................................... 2/16/2015 Oswin A. Sewer, Sr., ’70................................ 6/28/2015 Dorothy Glenn Smith, ’60.............................. 9/3/2014 The Rev. Lewis H. Smith, Sr., ’55................... 3/28/2015 Ruth Hall Smith, ’39....................................... 6/11/2015 Ferriel Marshall Sparrow, ’74 and ’80........... 5/15/2014 Dr. Donald C. Staggers, Sr., ’61...................... 5/29/2015 Lawrence Stamers (Former Staff)....................... 8/29/2015 Dr. Gerald M. Stancil, ’63.............................. 5/28/2015 Forrest Jean Stanley, ’69............................... 3/28/2015 Lorraine Bass Stills, ’73.................................. 5/11/2015 Leroy Sweeper (Former Staff)............................... 5/31/2015 Dr. Lillie W. Thaniel, ’59................................. 3/23/2015 Jacqueline Thompson, ’59............................. 5/7/2014 Genevieve E. Wallace, ’65............................. 8/19/2015 Clara Mae Warner (Staff).............................. 4/4/2015 Carroll M. Waters, Sr., ’58............................. 3/3/2015 Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. (Honorary Degree Recipient)....4/10/2015 Hilda Rose Willingham, ‘92............................ 2/22/2015 Charles H. Wilson, Sr., ’61............................. 5/17/2015 Randolph Wilson, ’74.................................... 7/19/2015 The Rev. Churchill B. Wortherly, Jr., ’76 (Former Staff)..5/28/2015

Carl Murphy Fine Arts Center

HOMECOMING CALENDAR Oct.15

Class of 1975, Meet and Greet Embassy Suites Baltimore – North/Hunt Valley, 213 International Circle, Hunt Valley, MD 21030. Call (410) 584-1400 for hotel reservations. Group name: MSU–Class of 1975 Reunion; Group Code: MCR. Room rate: $139.

For more information, please contact LaVerne Poteat Scott at (240) 460-8162.

Oct. 16

Annual Homecoming Business Meeting University Student Center Theatre, 12 p.m.

Repast immediately after the meeting in Ballroom A&B.

Homecoming Gala Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Rd., Baltimore, MD 21244. Pre-Gala Reception, $300.00, 7 p.m.; General Admission, $155, 8 p.m. For more information, please call (443) 885-3535.

Prince George’s County Alumni Chapter Pre-Homecoming Happy Hour, Meet and Greet Towson Marriott, 4 p.m.–1 a.m. Music by DJ Andre 8 p.m.–1 a.m. Special happy hour food and drink prices all night. All Morgan alumni are welcome.

Oct. 17

Life Members Reception University Student Center, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Ballroom B. Admission Is free with a Life Membership Gold Card.

MSU ALUMNI CALENDAR

Homecoming Game MSU Bears vs. Hampton University Pirates, Hughes Stadium, 1 p.m.

Sept. 26 North Carolina Alumni Chapter, Seventh

Annual Alumni Picnic

Pullen Park Shelter #4; 408 Ashe Ave. Raleigh,

N.C., 12 noon–5 p.m. Donation: Canned food

for the food bank and/or books for pre-K to

5th grade. For more information, please contact

Barbara Faison at (910) 590-7846 or Faison_2@hotmail.com.

Morgan Memories Party, 20th Anniversary University Student Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom, 10 p.m.–4 a.m., $35. Calling All Morganites!!! Have your class reunion, sorority or fraternity reunion, departmental party or family and friends gathering at this event.

Classes of ’75, ’80, ’85, ’90 and ’95 will celebrate their reunions at Morgan Memories.

The Class of ’75 will celebrate their 40th Anniversary starting at 7 p.m. For more information, please contact your Class Agents.

Packages available, or pay at the door.

Please visit us on the Web for the most current event schedule: http://www.murphyfineartscenter.org Murphy Fine Arts Center Events Fall 2015–Winter 2016 Sept. 26 Life Isn’t Fair

Featuring Regina Belle, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Sept. 29 Promenades & the Reveries: The Art of

Laurence Hurst

James E. Lewis Museum of Art, through

Dec. 8. Opening Reception, Oct. 4,

4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Oct. 12 Mr. & Miss Morgan State University

Coronation

7:30 p.m.

Oct. 24 DRBC’s Senior Moment

A benefit performance, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5 Dorothy P. Stanley Modern

Dance Festival

Various times, through Nov. 7.

Nov. 16 Baltimore County Schools Honors Band,

Chorus & Orchestra Annual Concert

7:30 p.m.

Nov. 19 MSU Opera Presents “There Was a Boy”

8 p.m., through Nov. 21 Dec. 5

The Magnificent Marching Machine 4 p.m.

Dec. 13 MSU Choir Annual Christmas Concert

Gilliam Concert Hall, 4 p.m.

2016 Jan. 14 TEDx Baltimore 8 a.m.

Alumni Events, Fall 2015 to Winter 2016

Oct. 3

South Jersey Alumni Chapter, Flapjack Breakfast Fundraiser Applebee’s, 711 Evesham Rd., Suites 6-7, Somerdale, NJ 08083, 8 a.m.–10 a.m. Cost: $10 ($7 for children aged 10 and younger). For more information, please call (856) 468-9454.

Oct. 28

The Nifty Class of Fifty, Harrington Raceway and Casino Bus Trip Bus will depart from parking lot #29, next to Sears in Security Square Mall. Departs 8:30 a.m., returns 5 p.m. $10 free slot play, delicious free buffet, door prizes and 50/50 raffle. Cost: $45 per person. For more information, please contact Helena Johnson at (410) 945-5506.

Nov. 1

Columbia/Howard County Alumni Chapter Annual Scholarship Dinner Show Fundraiser “RAGTIME” (THE MUSICAL), Toby’s Dinner Theatre, 5900 Symphony Woods Way, Columbia, MD 21044. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Buffet opens at 5:15 p.m. and closes at 6:30 p.m., sharp. Show begins at 7 p.m. Donation: $60. For tickets or additional information, please call (410) 730-5325. Proceeds will benefit the chapter’s Scholarship Fund.

2016 Jan. 9

Howard L. Cornish Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter, 31st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast to aid deserving students. Morgan State University Student Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom. Keynote speaker will be Maj. Gen. Linda Singh, Commander of the Maryland National Guard. 9 a.m.–12 noon. Tickets: $60.

Free parking. For more information or for tickets, please contact Anthony McPhail at (410) 461-3931.

Class of 1966, 29th Annual

Homecoming Brunch

University Student Center, Conference Room

210, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. For more information,

please contact James Waddy at (410) 298-0300.

Class of 1969, Annual Homecoming

Brunch Celebration

University Student Center, Room 212,

10 a.m.–1 p.m., $25. Make checks payable

to Jesse Bennett, ’69, and mail to: Jesse

Bennett, 9811 Tolworth Circle, Randallstown,

MD 21133. Your name will be on the list at the

door. No tickets will be mailed. For more

information, please contact Nellie Maskal by

email at orblue6947@gmail.com or by phone

at (301) 445-1433. Note: the class will meet at

Horseshoe Casino after the game for food, fun

and entertainment.

Class of 1970, Annual Homecoming Breakfast University Student Center, Study Lounge, 9 a.m.–12 noon. Cost: $10.50. An open discussion will be held to start preparing for the class’s 50th Anniversary in 2020. For more information, please contact Edgar Johnson by phone at (301) 352-0572 or by mail at 12606 Woodmore North Blvd., Bowie, MD 20720.

Class of 1975, Homecoming Brunch University Student Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom AF, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Cost: $15. For more information, please call LaVerne Poteat Scott at (240) 460-8162. The class will also attend the Homecoming game together.

Class of 1975 Pledge Line Members Celebrate 40 Years Frederick Douglass Isaac Myers Museum, 1417 Thames St., Baltimore, MD 21231, 10 p.m.– 2 a.m. Greek and Non-Greek organizations are invited to attend. Price: $65. For more

information, please contact the following: AKAs – Gina Roberts, stroksurvivorgg@gmail. com; Deltas – Joanne Mack, msualumna78@ hotmail.com; Kappas – Larry Turner, 3lturner@comcast.net; Omegas – Tony Adams, (302) 218-0462. All others, contact Leonard Young, leonardlyoung@gmail.com, or Windy Deese, ludee17@gmail.com. Please visit the website: http://www.morganlinesof75.com.

Class of 1985, Homecoming Brunch Celebrating 30 Years University Student Center, Room 316, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m., $20. Food, fun and fellowship.

The class will also celebrate at Morgan Memories during Homecoming night. Please contact the 1985 Class Agents about the 30-year celebration: Airuel Singletary, (410) 922-4889; Milton Hawkins, (443) 885-4137; or Isha Brooks Western, (404) 661-7670.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Delta Chapter, Annual Homecoming Reception University Student Center, Room 316, 2 p.m.–7 p.m. No cost; taking love offerings.

All members of Alpha Kappa Alpha are invited to attend. For more information, please contact Chapter President Kori Dean at (443) 680-6369.

Society for the Advancement of Computer Science, Annual Alumni Brunch University Student Center, Conference Room 210B. For more information, please call (443) 885-3963.

Family and Consumer Sciences – Formerly Home Economics, Annual Homecoming Brunch University Student Center, Room 315, 9 a.m.– 2 p.m. For more information, please contact Dr. Lurline Whitaker at (443) 885-3949 or Ms. Freling at (443) 885-3355.

School of Global Journalism and Communication 25th Annual Alumni Homecoming Brunch University Student Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom C, 9 a.m.–12 noon. Guest speaker: Gwen lfill, who worked for The Washington Post, The New York Times, NBC and PBS. Cost, $25; students, $10. For more information, please contact Victoria Valentine at (443) 885-3505.

Psychology Department, Fourth Annual Homecoming Breakfast Jenkins 403. For more Information, please contact, Dr. Turner at (443) 885-3061.

Oct. 18

Annual Homecoming Candlelight Memorial Service University Memorial Chapel, 11 a.m. Honoring recently deceased alumni, faculty, staff and students. For more information, please contact the MSU Alumni Relations Office at (443) 885-3015.

Morgan Alumni Are ‘Bear’ to the Bone!

Show Your Morgan Pride!

Wear Blue and Orange to All Games.

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