Willie Lanier
Leroy Kelly
Len Ford
Images courtesy of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Roosevelt Brown
Morgan Football Hall of Famers!
Between 1929 and 1973, Morgan had one of the most storied programs in black collegiate football history. The Bears have produced 18 All-Americans and scores of pro football players, including the four Pro Football Hall of Fame members pictured here. Now in its Sesquicentennial year, Morgan State University has fielded a football team since 1898.
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY • ALUMNI NEWS • Fall 2017 2017 Life Members....................... Front Cover Director’s Message......................................... 2 MSUAA President’s Message......................... 2 Homecoming 2017......................................... 2 MSUAA Executive Officers.............................. 2
CONTENTS Chapter and Class News................................. 3 In the News.................................................... 4 Alumni on the Move....................................... 5 Football Schedule........................................... 7 Necrology....................................................... 7
Basketball Schedule........................................ 7 Alumni Calendar............................................. 8 Homecoming Calendar................................... 8 Carl Murphy Fine Arts Center Calendar......... 8 MSU Choir Schedule....................................... 8
Morgan Joins ‘10,000 Small Businesses’ Initiative in Baltimore Morgan State University is excited to announce its partnership with The Johns Hopkins University, the Community College of Baltimore County and Goldman Sachs to bring the 10,000 Small Businesses Program to the Baltimore region. Led by its co-chairs — Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO Lloyd Blankfein; Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder, President and CEO of Bloomberg L.P. and 108th Mayor of the City of New York; Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway; and Harvard Business School Professor Michael E. Porter, Ph.D., Board Member and Founder of the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City — Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses provides entrepreneurs with a practical business and management education, business support services and access to capital.
Through the program — a public-private partnership — small businesses will receive the tools and support to develop a customized growth plan that will take the business to the next level. Small business owners will also gain practical skills in topics such as negotiation, marketing and employee management that can immediately be put into action. Eligibility is based on having a business in operation two years or more with at least two employees and with $100,000 in annual revenue. The program, designed by Babson College, the nation’s top-ranked entrepreneurship school, is available at no cost to selected applicants. Interested business owners are invited to register or get more information at https://www.10ksbapply. com/baltimore.
2017 Life Members
This list includes members who completed their Life Memberships between May 7, 2016 and May 7, 2017. 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. Doreen M. Adams-Bostic, ’15 Adekunbi T. Adeyemo, ’05 Mary F. Ambush-Evans, ’72 Stacy L. Anderson, ’99 Janet Queen Bacon, ’72 Phyllis M. Wainwright Berger, ’74 Dr. Taurance N. Bishop, ’99 Angela Cage Blackwell, ’85** Dwayne A. Blackwell, ’85** Melvin W. Bolden, Jr., ’64 Col. (Ret.) John C. Boston, ’71** Marie A. Boston, ’68** Jacqueline D. Bowser, ’72 and ’79 Dr. Cynthia B. Bragg, ’68 Sandra Brown Bridges, ’66 Rita H. Jones Brooks, ’66 LaVerne L. Brooks-Gaither, ’67 Arthur I. Brown, ’67 Dr. Gerald W. Burton, ’62** Gloria Gordon Burton, ’63** Bruce J. Caraway, Jr., ’72 Milton Carroll, ’83 Dr. Wenzell E. Carter, Jr., ’75 Veronica M. Case, ’68 Delores Bobian Cassell, ’68 Beryl Sampson Clark, ’71 Glenda M. Cole-Bobo, ’93 Michelle D. Collins, ’11 Dr. Khalilah L. Cox, ’99
Jennifer Lee Crenshaw, ’91** William C. Crenshaw, ’78** Michael Charles A. Cross, D.D., ’79 Evelyn Olivia Addison Darden, ’67 Linda Susan Davis, ’72 Rosalind N. Davis, ’88 Thais Y. Davis, ’86 Sharon M. Dennis, ’82 Kevin Dixon, Jr., ’14 Ms. Erin R. Fannings, ’06 Helen D. Fields, ’65 Col. (Ret.) Alfred C. Fisher, ’58 Darnell Fisher, ’03 Tanya M. Ford, ’86 Lois G. Forrester-Frye, ’70 Brian K. Frederick, ’97** Celeste J. Frederick, ’96** Giles E. Gibson, ’64 Gloria Anderson Gilliam, ’67 Dr. Ellestine J. Grant, ’72 Gerry Grant, ’72 Corisa D. Gray, ’58 Tamara W. Greenhill, ’67 Joanne E. Grimsley, ’62 Paulette McCray Hall, ’67 Randy L. Hampton, ’90 Brenda Smith Harriel, ’66 Rosa Cunningham Harris, ’72 Kadija Amina Brown Hart, ’01**
Maurice Warren Hart, ’02** Dr. Debra S. Hayes-Hughes, ’78 Desmond U. Hazel, ’12 Samuel F. Henry, Jr., ’10 Alison D. Hillen, ’91 Brian C. Holloway, ’01 Michael J. Howard, CPA, ’90 Veronica Lee Isaac, ’95 Janeen O. Jackson, ’87; MBA, ’98 Oliver S. Jackson, ’62 Yvonne A. Jackson, ’57 Maurice Leon Jennings, ’78 Marlene A. Johnson, Esq., ’95 Dr. Paulette Walker Johnson, ’73 Shevona Johnson, ’98 Ernestine Jones Jolivet, ’67** Russell W. Jolivet, ’66** Dwight H. Jones, ’74 Karissa B. Jones, ’03 Barbara Johnson Jordan, ’67 Christina B. Quince Kelly, ’01, ’09 Yvette D. Kelly, ’76 Pearl A. Kirby, ’70** Richard W. Kirby^** Alton B. Lacks, ’74 Milton U. Langley, ’54 Alphonso A. Lee, ’04** Chinor M. Lee, ’98** Cynthia A. Gipson Lee, ’99**
Deena L. Ealy Lee, ’95 Stacey G. Lee, ’01** Lt. Col. Kyle B. Leggs (Ret.), ’89 Aisha M. Lewis-McCoy, Esq., ’04 Dara Belton Lindsay, ’96* Don C.D. Lindsay, ’83 Jermisha E. Lynch, ’99** Dr. Maurice A. Lynch, ’99** Dr. Salima Siler Marriott, ’64 Oprah L. Martin, ’14 Michelle L. McClearn, ’06 Bethtrina D. Griffin McCray, LMSW, ’80 Lynn Knight Middleton, Esq., ’79 Daphne J. Neal, ’80 Vera Abrams Newton, ’67 McCarroll Nole, ’70 Lynell C. Nunn, ’73 Steven C. Oakman^ Dr. Rodney A. Orange, ’76 Harriette Myles Page, ’78** Raymond N. Page, ’67** Leticia V. Parquer, ’98 Claude R. Parran, ’70 Floyd C. Patterson, Jr., ’62 Colin Eglan Peart, ’89 Dolores Atkins Pendergrass, ’65 Brenda Brown Perry, ’79 Erwin D. Polk, ’74 Dr. Jamie Elaine Pope, ’08
Marie A. Proctor-Green, ’73 James F. Queen, ’77 Constance E. Ragsdale, ’70 Donald F. Rainey, ’76 Camilla M. Raymond, ’75 Tiffany M. Reed, ’97 The Hon. Thurman H. Rhodes, Sr., ’72 Anita E. Richmond, ’72 Valerie Clark Ricketts, ’72 Valerie E. Robinson, ’83 Celestine C. Scott, ’72 David L. Seebold, ’99 Keisha D. Shepherd, ’03 Michael T. Sims, ’83 Annie Jordan Sinclair, ’72 Capt. (U.S.P.H.S., Ret.) Michaele R. Smith, ’77 Cereta D. Spencer, ’89 Wanda A. Spencer-Lucas, ’88 Jimmie L. Stanton, ’66 Rochelle Stevens, ’88 Willie C. Stewart, ’69 Gloria Matthews Still, ’62 Susan R. Sturtevant, ’14 Linda Sweatt-Freeman, ’77 Ronald M. Swift, ’70 Marsha Anderson Taylor, ’70 Natalie T. Thomas, ’99 Robin D. Thomas, ’78 Barbara A. Tiller-Ferguson, MBA, ’93
John W. Turner, ’63 Dietra O. Tyler-John, ’83 Carrie W. Vick, ’75 D’Andrea L. Walker, ’94 Crystal L. Warren-Foster, ’87 Robert D. Washington, ’73 Bryan S. Watson, Esq., ’00 Dr. Ron L. Watson, Jr., ’91 Rosing D. White, ’67 Rita Bennett Whiting, ’66 Derrick D. Williams, ’16 Eric Anthony Williams, ’93 Sidney V. Williams, ’71 Emmanuellé P. Willis, ’13 Anjanae L. Wilson-Brown, ’11 Rodney D. Witherspoon, ’89 Nicole K. Wooten, ’06 Floyd Briscoe Wright, ’82
^Associate *Deceased **Family Life Member
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Dear Alumni, As we continue to salute our dear Morgan with a grateful heart, unwavering spirit and much love on her 150th Anniversary, the celebration continues! It’s almost unimaginable how our festive events, one after another, just keep getting better and better. This year, during March, Women’s History Month, we held the following celebratory events: “An Evening with April Ryan: From WEAA-FM to the White House,” “From History to Activism: Morgan Women’s and Civil Rights,” “Eating and Dancing for a Healthier You,” “Morgan’s Women Showcase,” “Women’s History Month Convocation,” “Sesquicentennial Lecture IV,” “The Evolving Role of Miss Morgan,” “Rededication of Verda Welcome Bridge and Exhibit Opening” and the “Annual Ruthe T. Sheffey Lecture in African-American Female Studies, Featuring Dr. Trudier Harris.” The activities continued on April 13 with a Proclamation Ceremony celebrating the Inaugural Class of the Centenary Biblical Institute (now Morgan State University) followed by another Proclamation Ceremony on July 1, during which we celebrated the elevation of Morgan State College to Morgan State University in 1975.
Message from the Alumni Association President Greetings and blessings to the Morgan State University alumni. On behalf of the 2017–2019 Executive Board of the MSU Alumni Association and Morgan alumni everywhere, I salute every alumnus and especially those who continuously contribute their time, talents and financial resources to Morgan State University. In this Sesquicentennial Celebration of our alma mater’s 150th year of continuous existence as an institution of higher education, your steadfast dedication to Morgan — as you serve in many lands, in various professional careers, wherever your Morgan education has carried you — gives me pause to thank God for each one of you. Your work is greatly noticed throughout the world’s communities. The University has demonstrated tremendous growth during this Executive Board’s initial term in office, from 2015 to 2017, through achievements such as the completion and dedication of the new Morgan Business Center; the completion of the Martin D. Jenkins Behavioral and Social Sciences Center, which shares the new West Campus; and the approval of many other new construction projects and campus upgrades. The MSUAA membership continues to grow with new chapters and the restoration of former chapters, as alumni return to their roots to help lift Morgan.
High Hopes for Homecoming Now in his 10th month as Athletic Director at MSU, Ed Scott is busy leading his department to shore up its physical infrastructure, take care of Morgan’s scholar-athletes through programs such as the new Nutrition Center, set expectations for students and staff, and reinforce a culture of accountability, especially when it comes to the classroom performance of the Bears. “When it comes to academics, I am going to hold them accountable,” he says. “If they’re not going to class, they’re not going to study hall, they’re not participating in tutoring that’s required, they’re not going to play for us, and that will be the standard by which we move forward.” Recent infrastructure improvements in the Morgan Athletic Department include a new Hughes Stadium video board; two new video boards, a new 40-inch LED scoring table and a renovated basketball floor with new logos and design in Hill Field House and a newly renovated Lois T. Murray Softball Field, with logo windscreens. Branding of facilities has also been enhanced, with enlarged photos of athletic teams at Hill Field House and a logo windscreen at Hughes Stadium, on Stadium Drive.
Many of our alumni who have attended these various events have exhibited great pride and expressed great jubilation: the smiles on their faces were priceless. If you want to ignite within yourself some of the same passion for your beloved Morgan, please take the time to embrace our past by attending the many other activities we have planned until the end of this year. Remember: you only turn 150 years of age once. As we wrap up our celebration year, I know that this year’s Gala, Homecoming and December Commencement will be graced with the hustle and bustle of alumni returning to campus enthused and excited to be part of this magnificent and unforgettable time in Morgan’s history. Please make your reservations early! I look forward, with great anticipation, to seeing you in the coming months. Best wishes! Sincerely, Joyce A. Brown, ’86 and ’01 MSU Director of Alumni Relations Executive Director, MSU Alumni Association The Morgan athletic teams’ return to competition, highlighted by our Homecoming football game and other events in October, can be enhanced by full participation in the “Adopt-A-Game” Program, which encourage our alumni to attend games on campus and at visiting stadiums, tracks and field houses of our opponents in cities near you. The joy our athletes feel in hearing cheers of encouragement from Morgan alumni can only raise the quality of their play, often leading to hard-fought victories. I served as the alumni representative on the MSU Foundation this year, working to increase giving to Morgan’s educational excellence as a member of the Foundation’s Development Committee, which identified alumni and other prospective donors of major gifts to the University. Alumni giving in Fiscal Year 2017 accounted for $1.2 million, and we ended the year with an alumni participation in giving rate of 16.57 percent. I thank all of you for the opportunity you granted me to continue serving as your MSU Alumni Association President for 2017–2019. I look forward and upward to God and my fellow alumni on this journey. Respectfully, The Rev. Dr. Charles D. Fletcher, Jr., ’70 President, Morgan State University Alumni Association
As for Morgan’s football program, Scott says, his goal this year is to “see improvement” and to maintain stability through the coaching staff led by Head Coach Fred Farrier. The Bears had a 3-8 record last year. “I look at football as a battleship. Basketball is more like a speedboat,” Scott says. “Basketball only has five players, so one person can affect the outcome much more than in football. Football has 85 guys, and to try to turn that corner quickly is difficult. So I want to do it incrementally and do it the right way…. And I believe we should ultimately be one of the top three to four programs every year in the MEAC. That is my ultimate goal.” Scott is looking forward to his first Homecoming game as a member of an HBCU family. “We are planning on televising the game regionally and also putting it out on ESPN3 nationally,” he reports. “I want to get our brand out there, and I think that’s a wonderful game to show folks what Morgan really has to offer.” And, of course, he expects Morgan to win. “No disrespect to Savannah State,” he adds.
Meet MSUAA’s Executive Officers for 2017–2019 A new slate of officers was elected by ballot. The following executive officers were recognized during the Luncheon and were installed at the June 10, 2017 Morgan State University Alumni Association (MSUAA) Board of Directors Meeting for a two-year term, July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019: President The Rev. Dr. Charles Fletcher, Jr., ’70,
Secretary Dr. Kimberly Yancey-Johnson, ’14
Parliamentarian Gaynelle Lewis-Fleming, ’74
First Vice President Phyllis C. Davis, ’82
Financial Secretary Emmanuellé P. Willis, ’13
Immediate Past President Jacqueline L. Lawson, ’75
Second Vice President Joanne S. Mack, ’78
Treasurer Evelyn Davis, ’66
Executive Director Joyce A. Brown, ’86 and ’01
THE ALUMNI NEWS 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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GIVE A GIFT TO MORGAN
We are always told, “It is better to give than receive.” So, on your birthday, anniversary, graduation, holiday or any other significant day in your life, honor your alma mater by giving a gift to Morgan State University! Visit www.givetomorgan.com, and click on “Give Now,” or make your check payable and mail it to: MSU Foundation, Inc., 201 Truth Hall, 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251.
SAVE THE DATE!
MEAC Basketball Tournament! .Norfolk, Va. March 5-10, 2018 Norfolk Scope Arena .215 E. Brambleton Avenue Norfolk, VA 23510 .http://www.meachoops.com Support the Competitive Morgan State Bears! Wear Your ORANGE and BLUE! .More information coming soon!
DUES RENEWAL Dues Renewal Began July 1, 2017. Enjoy all of the benefits of being an alumnus on an annual basis, for $35 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, 2017–June 30, 2018. We look forward to your continued support!
CHAPTER AND CLASS NEWS Class of ’67 Stood Out for Spring Commencement
Dr. May Nicholas-Holmes (410) 719-7854 docmaybraces@aol.com
Lawrence K. Montgomery, Jr. (202) 360-2979 bella11pr@msn.com
Class of 1973
Class of 1988
Dr. Walter A. (“Chipper”) Brown (769) 251-1311 wabrown4@msn.com Wilhelmina Frieson (302) 475-1974 or (302) 377-9734 wilhelmina2001@aol.com
The “Soulful Centennials” Class of 1967 stepped up and out during the 150th Spring Commencement weekend. Their celebration began with close to 100 classmates’ and family members’ attendance at the 77th Annual Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon. The class was recognized for raising more than $634,000 for Morgan since their last reunion in 2012. After the luncheon, they held a private meet and greet to renew friendships of 50 years gone by. On Commencement day, more than 60 Centennials arrived early to dress in their special gold-colored caps and gowns to lead the Sesquicentennial Class of 2017 onto Hughes Stadium field. They completed the day with a special luncheon where some members were honored for their contributions to the class and the greater Morgan community. This 100th Morgan class plans to give the same scholarships and archival gifts to the December 2017 graduating seniors as they did to the Spring graduates, fulfilling their commitment and connection to the 150th Class.
Classes Ending in ‘8’ or ‘3,’ Reunions Are Coming Soon!
Calling all classes ending in “8” or “3,” 1948–2013! Are you busy getting ready to celebrate your Anniversary Reunion on Friday, May 18, 2018 at the 78th Annual Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon? It’s time to reunite with your classmates and friends and plan to meet in the MSU Student Center’s Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom on Alumni Day to have a grand reunion! The Class of 1968 will celebrate its 50th Anniversary Reunion in 2018. The Classes of 1967 and earlier will be recognized as the Emeritus Class. It’s important that your class begin working on your class gift now, a gift you will be proud to present on that day to benefit Morgan State University students. All reunion classes will receive an Alumni Day Luncheon brochure in February 2018. The luncheon is open to everyone, regardless of what class you are in. Tickets are $65 per person. The Alumni Relations Office looks forward to working with your class and is available to assist you in any way we can. Class Agents for this year’s reunion classes are encouraged to call the Alumni Relations Office at (443) 885-3015 or email Alison Hillen at alison.hillen@morgan.edu to get started. Some classes have started preparing already! Plan now to make your reunion year a HUGE success!
CLASS AGENTS
Class of 1963
Class of 1953
Donald Bowie (301) 657-9512 donbowie1@verizon.net
Betty L. Fox (410) 367-8738 lkfox463-aol.com
Class of 1958
Benjamin Mason (410) 655-4604 bmason@plexus-group.net Mary Bunn Jones (410) 542-0017 jnej7@comcast.net
Class of 1993
Cindy Hooper (202) 997-3246 dsthooper@yahoo.com
Class of 1998
Dr. Herschelle Reed-Morris (410) 484-6505 hrmorris20@hotmail.com
Dara A. Govan, Esq. (908) 755-0077 daragovan@gmail.com
Lloyd H. Buckner (202) 744-2801 lhbuckner@yahoo.com
Tanya D. McDuffie (516) 837-3446 danyelle3@hotmail.com
Shireen Dodson (202) 882-6999 sldodson@erols.com
Lori D. Cunningham (313) 753-3541 loridenise95@yahoo.com
Gail Robinson-Brown (410) 961-5916 g_robinsonbrown@msn.com
Class of 2003
Class of 1978
Natasha T. Brown (240) 304-6354 natasha@thinkbrownink.com
Dr. Addie Perkins Williamson (203) 322-5534 addie@pwassoc.com
Jarrett L. Carter, Sr. (410) 661-4248 jarrett.carter@gmail.com
Dr. Jerome Boyd (908) 352-3145 jboyd16@verizon.net
Class of 2008
Renee Galloway khemetnu@yahoo.com
Class of 1983
Valerie A. Cooper (203) 253-0294 vcoooper@picture-that.com
NaToya Mitchell (202) 643-5732 natoyamitchell@gmail.com Lattice Chess-Story (267) 699-6472 chessstory@gmail.com
Class of 2013
Emmanuellé P. Willis emwil3@morgan.edu
Denise D. Montgomery (301) 221-7142 soxx1983@yahoo.com
Class of 1968 Preps for Its 50th Reunion Next Year
Class of 1948
No Class Agent (Please call the Alumni Relations Office.) (443) 885-3015
No Class Agent (Need a volunteer)
Dr. Billie Ann Davis (206) 683-8839 drbillieann@gmail.com
Sonja Branson Swygert (410) 295-0605 sesqygert@verizon.net
Class of 1968 (50th Anniversary Class) Carolyn Jasmin (410) 944-5590 cajasmin@aol.com
Much like today, 1968 was a time of great social and political change in the U.S. and a time when students and alumni had to reaffirm their commitment to the growth and sustainability of “Fair Morgan” for generations to come. We must continue to protect our legacy and ensure that our young people are nurtured with knowledge that will sustain them for life. The Class of 1968 will celebrate 50 years in 2018 at the Annual Alumni Day and Class Reunion Luncheon in May. The class looks forward to receiving its “emeritus” status in 2019, along with the other classes that have preceded it. Class members will march in the May 19, 2018 Spring Commencement procession wearing their gold-colored caps and gowns. Through class giving and fundraising events, the class will present its gift to Morgan at the May 18, 2018 Annual Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon. The class will also participate as a group in several activities throughout the year. Please see the Calendar of Events section and visit the class Facebook page at “Morgan State Class of 1968.” Class members will receive mailings and email blasts regarding all of the giving, fundraising activities and events celebrating their 50th Reunion. For more information, please contact Carolyn Jasmin at msuclassof68@gmail.com. To assist the class in updating its files, please email any contact information you may have about other classmates to Mrs. Jasmin. Continued on page 4
WHAT HAS CHANGED?
ADOPT-A-GAME
To stay informed, let us know of any changes to your profile: name, address, telephone, email, etc. You may notify us by email (alumni@morgan.edu), by telephone (443-885-3015) or through our Online Community (http://alumni.morgan.edu). If this is your first time accessing the Online Community, you will need a Constituent ID Number. Just reach out to us, and we will provide it to you. You may also stop by the Alumni House, if you are in the area, to make your updates! We hope to hear from you, and we would love to keep you up to date on all of the great things happening here at Morgan and throughout our alumni community.
Come Out for the Bears! Support the Adopt-AGame Program. We are moving into our eighth season of the Adopt-A-Game Program. The goal and the 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. Our hope is that your attendance will encourage other alumni to come out and support the athletic programs — football, basketball, cheerleading, tennis, track and field, and softball — here at Morgan State University. For details about how your chapter or class can participate in this program, please contact Milton Hawkins, Alumni Relations Officer, at milton. hawkins@morgan.edu, or call (443) 885-3015. You don’t want to miss all the fun! REMEMBER to wear your ORANGE and BLUE to all athletic events!
‘BEAR TRACKS’ FOR STUDENT CAREER SUCCESS! Morgan announced in December that it was awarded a five-year, $2-million grant to implement the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Career Pathways Initiative (CPI),.a unique pilot program to enhance career readiness for students at select Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). Bear Tracks, Morgan’s CPI initiative, is launching this fall, and alumni engagement is an important component of the initiative’s success. .Bear Tracks is excited to provide the opportunity for alumni to work directly in establishing and enhancing career-related pathways for Morgan students. Through participation in Career Pathways
Teams, alumni will join Career Specialists — a new role created to expand the reach of the Career Services Center, students, faculty, staff and employer representatives — in expanding current student career readiness initiatives and creating new opportunities for students. .If you are interested in educating current and future students about career preparedness, the transition from college to the workforce, or industry-related topics, or if you are interested in serving on a Career Pathways Team, please contact Bear Tracks Project Manager Yolanda Seabrooks at y.seabrooks@morgan.edu.
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IN THE NEWS Capacity Crowd Attends 2017 Alumni Day Luncheon
Morgan Vice President Receives Leadership Award
Cheryl Hitchcock, Morgan’s Vice President for Institutional Advancement, was selected as the 2017 recipient of the Advancement Leaders Award. Hitchcock was presented with the award at this year’s HBCU Philanthropy Symposium, held at Delaware State University. The Advancement Leaders Award is presented to an advancement leader who has demonstrated uncompromising dedication, Cheryl Hitchcock tireless service and unfailing commitment to philanthropy within the HBCU community. Under Hitchcock’s leadership, Morgan’s Division of Institutional Advancement, which oversees University fundraising, marketing, development and alumni relations, has expanded the University’s visibility and has increased institutional giving substantially. The HBCU Philanthropy Symposium is an annual event aimed at bringing together institutional advancement professionals from Historically Black Colleges and Universities to address common challenges, including alumni giving.
The 77th Annual Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon, held this past May 19, was a “sold out” event! The emcee for the program was Baltimore native Kendrick “DJ5Starr” Tilghman, ’04 and ‘14, an entrepreneur, DJ, educator, outreach specialist and science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) advocate. The 50th Anniversary Class of 1967 was well-represented on campus during Alumni Weekend, with 67 members who participated in the Spring Commencement exercises, the largest group to participate, thus far. The Class Agents presented class gifts to the MSU Foundation, Inc., during the Luncheon, which was held in the MSU Student Center’s Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom. The gifts included all of those made by individuals from the classes ending in “2” and “7” since their last reunion, five years earlier. The following is a list of the class gifts that were presented:
Morgan Is the Tom Joyner School of the Month for November!
More than 29,000 students at our nation’s historically black colleges and universities have benefited from Tom Joyner’s School of the Month program to raise funds for scholarships. Join us in November as we raise vital scholarship dollars for Morgan State University students. Visit www.givetomorgan.org, and click on “Tom Joyner School of the Month” to make your gift. Also, have you ever received a scholarship from Morgan? How did it change your life? Would you like to be featured on Morgan’s website? We want to hear from you about the transformative power of education. Email scholarshipstories@morgan.edu for more details.
HBCU Oral History Project Seeks Survey Participants to Discuss Past Discrimination
In 2013, United States District Court Judge Catherine C. Blake determined that the State of Maryland continued to perpetuate and maintain a discriminatory higher education system through specifically identified policies and practices that continued to discriminate against students who attended the state’s four HBCUs after the Brown v. Board of Education ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. The HBCU Oral History Project seeks to understand how that experience was “lived” from the vantage point of persons who attended or had significant experiences with Maryland’s four HBCUs. The project seeks to gain a greater understanding from participants about the “vestiges of discrimination” experienced from the viewpoint of those persons inside of the HBCU experience from 1954 to the present. The interview should take no more than one hour. There will be a short preparation to ensure you are participating of your own free will and a short debrief to allow you to ask any questions you may have about the project. Interested? Please contact Deborah Bailey, Ph.D., HBCU Oral History Project, at deborah.bailey@morgan.edu or (443) 885-1708.
Class of 1942
$
1,315.00
Class of 1982
$
25,366.46
Class of 1947
$
62,093.40
Class of 1987
$
19,951.02
Class of 1952
$ 138,407.00
Class of 1992
$
20,942.90
Class of 1957
$
55,135.70
Class of 1997
$
44,476.97
Class of 1962
$
48,879.49
Class of 2002
$
9,601.11
Class of 1967
$ 634,228.20
Class of 2007
$
12,003.55
Class of 1972
$ 201,379.23
Class of 2012
$
17,630.71
Class of 1977
$2,767,429.12
Total Contributions $4,058,839.86
The following awards were presented during the luncheon to the classes with the highest alumni giving participation rates for calendar year 2015: Chairman’s Award – Class of 1960 – 88.1% President’s Award – Class of 1950 – 70.6% Dean’s Award – Class of 1962 – 68.9%
CHAPTER AND CLASS NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 Class of 1977 Celebrates Its 40th Reunion
afternoon began with an informative and inspiring lecture on Morgan’s 150year history by Dale Green, a professor and noted historic preservationist within MSU’s School of Architecture and Planning. The lecture was followed by the official unveiling of the Class of 1970 graduation photograph, which is hanging in the University Student Center. It was such a treat for classmates to try to identify themselves after 47 years! The group then boarded a bus for a tour of the campus conducted by Student Ambassadors Michael McDonald and Will-Anne Auguste. The culmination of the afternoon was a reception held in the James E. Lewis Museum of Art. For photos of the event, please visit the class website at http://morganclass1970.org. “2020: From Vision to Victory” is the tagline for the Class of 1970 as they begin to roll out plans to celebrate their 50th Anniversary Class Reunion. Reginald C. Thomas, Class Agent; Shirley Marcus Buckner and Joyce Hill Turnipseed, Co-chairs of the Committee; along with the Reunion Core Planning Committee are reaching out to all class members as well as those who started with the class in 1966 but graduated earlier or later, to get them involved in planning for the 50th reunion in 2020. The goal of the class is to raise at least $50,000 to continue to pass their blessings forward to the next generation of students. You are invited to join them during their Homecoming Brunch on Oct. 14 to view their Sesquicentennial brick and learn more about their upcoming activities and ways in which you can get involved.
Alumni Day 2017 marked the beginning of the celebratory activities for the Class of 1977’s 40th year anniversary. During the 77th Annual Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon, the class donated $2.8 million to the University, which was the largest amount given to the school by the classes presenting at the event. The Class of 1977 is committed to raising an additional $77,000 in funding for scholarships by the end of 2018. The Class of 1977 Reunion Committee is working diligently to plan a Homecoming weekend of fabulous activities that will give classmates the opportunity to meet new friends, reconnect with old friends and share old memories. The activities include: a Thursday night Meet and Greet; the MSU Gala on Friday night and, on Saturday, the parade, brunch at the University Student Center, reserved seating at the game and a spectacular Celebration and Fundraiser from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the World Trade Center in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor (open to all Morganites). Tickets for the fundraiser are $100 per person and are available on Eventbrite. The class will also meet at the Candlelight Memorial Service at the University Memorial Chapel on Sunday. See the class website at www.msuclassof77.com for a complete listing of the details of the Homecoming activities and hotel information.
Class of 1970 Enjoys Memories and Fulfills Its Vision
More than 40 members of the Class of 1970 and their guests enjoyed a memorable “Walk Down Memory Lane” on Morgan’s campus, on June 24. The
SAVE THE DATE! MSU Foundation, Inc. 29th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament Friday, May 4, 2018 Turf Valley 2700 Turf Valley Rd. Ellicott City, MD 21042 More information to come! Proceeds support the MSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. For more information, contact Kimberly Williams at (443) 885‐3003 or kimberly. williams@morgan.edu.
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ALUMNI ON THE MOVE An article in the July 17, 2017 edition of PressBoxOnline.com featured professional basketball player Corin (“Tiny”) Adams, ’10, Morgan’s all-time leading scorer in the sport, among men and women, with 2,058 points. The article traced Adams’ seven-year career overseas, including the challenges she faced breaking into pro basketball; her success with her current team, Panathinaikos Athens, in Greece; her positive experiences learning other cultures; and the positive relationship she still maintains with her one-time basketball protégé Brittany Dodson, now an Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach for the Bears. Adams received her Bachelor of Science in physical education from Morgan. Rachel Washington Beathea, ’66, has been named Delta Dear of the Year by the Central Jersey Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The 2017 award was in recognition of her commitment to sisterhood, scholarship and service. Beathea was a civil rights pioneer during her time as an undergraduate at Morgan. In 1963, she was among a group of more than 100 students who served five days in the Baltimore City jail to integrate Northwood Theatre. After graduating from Morgan with a Bachelor of Science in education, she earned a master’s degree from Long Island University and completed post-graduate studies in administration and supervision at Rutgers University. Kimberly Beatty, Ed.D., ’89, ’91 and ’11, is the new Chancellor of Metropolitan Community College (MCC) in Kansas City, Mo. As chief executive officer of MCC’s five-campus system, she is principally responsible for implementing the policies of the college’s Board of Trustees and for overseeing strategic planning, budget management, academic and workforce development programs, student success, resource development, fundraising and all other areas of operation. Dr. Beatty has 28 years of teaching and administrative experience in higher education, including 21 years in leadership positions at community colleges in California, Virginia and Texas. She holds a B.A. and M.A. in English and an Ed.D. in higher education with a focus on community college leadership, all from Morgan. Civil rights activist and lawyer Walter Black, Jr., ’58, was recently profiled in a video interview conducted by The Talbot Spy, titled “In the Footsteps of Martin: Walter Black Jr. Looks Back on Civil Rights on the Eastern Shore.” Black, now 80, grew up in Talbot County, Md. After earning his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Morgan, he graduated law school, served in the U.S. military, settled in Washington, D.C., and continued in the struggle against racial segregation and discrimination as a longtime president of the Talbot County Branch of the NAACP and in leadership positions with the Maryland NAACP, including president. In the interview, he illuminates the events of the civil unrest in Cambridge, Md., in 1963 and 1967. Brig. Gen. R. Scott Dingle, ’88, has been named Commanding General of the U.S. Army Medical Command’s Regional Health Command – Atlantic. He was previously Deputy Chief of Staff for Staff Operations at the U.S. Army Medical Command. Brig. Gen. Dingle has received numerous military honors, among them: the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Humanitarian Service Medal and the Order of Military Medical Merit. He earned a B.A. in sociology from Morgan, where he also received his ROTC commission, and holds master’s degrees in administration, national security strategy and military arts and science. Gilman School’s 4 x 400 Relay Team, led by Head Track Coach Johnnie L. Foreman, Jr., ’74 and ’83, won the High School Boys’ Prep School Section of the 2017 Penn Relays in April, with a time of 3:21:49. The event was presented in memory of Ennis Cosby. Foreman is in his 33rd year at the helm of the track program at Gilman, an all-boys, private school in Baltimore, Md. He also serves as the school’s Director of Community and Diversity and as the Defensive Line Coach on the school’s football team. He holds a B.S. in physical education and an M.S. in science education from Morgan. “Journey,” the third novel by Stephen H. Foreman, ’64, has been released by Skyhorse Publishing. “Journey,” set in New Mexico Territory in the American West in the early 1800s, tells the story of three seemingly disparate characters — a wealthy slave trader, a 16-year-old girl and the stoic Mexican-Apache man who raises her — and the unimaginable test brought on by the intersection
of their lives. Foreman earned his B.A. in English from Morgan after serving in combat in the U.S. Marines. He went on to earn a graduate degree from Yale University, has written plays and has a number of film, television and documentary credits. A book by David Goldberg, Ph.D., ’98, will be published by The University of North Carolina Press in December 2017. “Black Firefighters and the FDNY: The Struggle for Jobs, Justice, and Equity in New York City” covers black New Yorkers’ confrontation of overt and institutionalized racism as they have sought the coveted job of New York City Firefighter from 1914 through the present. The book includes colorful characters and stories drawn from oral histories, discrimination lawsuits and the archives of the Vulcan Society. Dr. Goldberg earned his M.A. in African-American history from Morgan and is now an assistant professor of African-American studies at Wayne State University. Dara Govan, Esq., ’98, an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Greater New York City area, is President-Elect of the Garden State Bar Association (GSBA). GSBA is New Jersey’s oldest and largest professional organization for African-American judges, lawyers and law students. The association assists African Americans and other ethnic minorities in becoming an effective part of the judicial and legal systems, and seeks to advance the science of jurisprudence, improve the administration of justice, support initiatives designed to improve economic conditions for all individuals and eliminate discrimination and inequality based on racial, ethnic or sexual considerations. Govan earned a Bachelor of Science in physical education from Morgan and a J.D. from Rutgers Law School. Gloria Ladson-Billings, Ph.D., ’68, Kellner Family Distinguished Chair in Urban Education in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin– Madison, has been elected President of the National Academy of Education (NAEd). She also received the Citizen of the Year award at Omega Psi Phi Fraternity’s Leadership Convention. NAEd is a nonprofit organization comprising select education experts from around the world. The academy supports research for the advancement of education policy and practice in the U.S. Dr. Ladson-Billings is also a professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a leading pedagogical theorist and teacher educator. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education at Morgan. The University of Missouri Press has published a book by Marvin A. Lewis, Ph.D., ’68: “Equatorial Guinean Literature in Its National and Transnational Contexts,” his sixth book devoted to Afro-Hispanic literature. Dr. Lewis is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Romance Languages and Literature at the University of Missouri. His latest writing is a study of the literature produced between 2007 and 2013 by nationals of the only African state in which Spanish is an official language. Dr. Lewis earned his B.A. in Spanish from Morgan. Charmel Y. McMillan, ’91, President and CEO of the entertainment and sports management company CharTown Entertainment (Char-Town.com), recently released her first book, “Just ONE Thing.” The book, which highlights Colin Powell, DL Hughley and Paul Mooney, is a nonfiction account of several defining moments in her life told from the standpoint of being at a crossroads when just ONE thing unexpectedly changed everything. Char-Town Entertainment’s client roster has included numerous big names, among them Hughley and Mooney, Mike Epps, Mo’Nique, Bern Nadette Stanis, BET, CBS Broadcasting, Def Jam and Radio One. McMillan is also the Founder and Executive Director of CTE Vision Foundation, Inc., which is dedicated to educating, mentoring, and creating platforms for exceptionally talented kids who want to pursue careers in entertainment. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering with a double minor in mathematics and business management from Morgan. The Jazz Journalists Association has named Morgan State University Director of Bands Melvin N. Miles, Jr., ’73, as its 2017 Baltimore Jazz Hero, in recognition of his decades-long dedication to the art and craft of music and his tireless work committed to its elevation. Miles, a master’s degree graduate of Morgan in music education, was presented with the award during the Spring 2017 MSU Jazz Ensemble Concert, held at the Murphy Fine Arts Center. The Jazz Journalists Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the best use of media of all kinds to tell the story of jazz and develop new jazz audiences.
Three academic works by associate counsel and legal researcher Patricia M. Muhammad, ’96, have been published this year. Her research paper “The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade’s Vestiges: Exploring Proposed Forms of Restitution” was published in International Social Science Review (Vol. 93, Issue 1), and her analysis of international law with respect to migration and labor standards appears in Vol. 93, Issue 2 of the same journal. Her review of a book by Courtney Baker, “Humane Insight: Looking at Images of African American Suffering and Death,” was recently published in the social sciences online academic journal JHistory. Muhammad earned her Bachelor of Science in psychology from Morgan and a J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law. The American Advertising Federation has conferred its Lifetime Achievement Award on Ron Owens, ’61, Cofounder and former Principal of LMO Advertising, based in Washington, D.C., for his significant contribution to the advertising industry and to the Metropolitan D.C. community. Owens has served as Governor of the American Association of Advertising Agencies, Lieutenant Governor of the American Advertising Federation and President of the Advertising Club of Metropolitan DC. He earned his B.A. in history from Morgan. Two books by Kimberlie D. Cozart Richardson, ’92, were recently published by Outskirts Press: “Little Charlie and the Christmas Tree,” a fictional story with a Christian message geared toward children, and “CHOICES,” a work of fiction written for middle school and high school students. Richardson, a Professional School Counselor in the Baltimore City Public Schools and founder of the girls mentoring group Sisters of Substance, previously wrote, directed and produced a movie titled “When Grandma Prays.” Richardson obtained her B.A. in counseling psychology from Morgan and an M.A. in the same discipline from Bowie State University. She and her husband, Lawrence G. Richardson, ’16, are pastors of Living Waters World church in Towson, Md. John W. Ruffin, Jr., ’63, and his wife, Dorothy, have been inducted into the Broward Senior Hall of Fame, in Broward County, Fla. John Ruffin is Chairman and CEO of J. D. Ruffin Associates, Inc., in Coral Springs, Fla., and has owned and operated retail concession shops in several airports in a partnership with Dorothy for 30 years. He became owner of South Florida’s first blackowned radio station in 1986. Mr. Ruffin benefits his community through his service in a number of leadership positions, including Vice Chair of the Florida Memorial University Board of Trustees, and he has led the United Negro College Fund Fundraising Campaign in South Florida for 25 years, raising millions of dollars. He earned his B.A. in history at Morgan. Ludmilla Wikkeling Scott, Dr.P.H., ’04 and ’10, Assistant Professor of Health Sciences at Zayed University – Abu Dhabi Campus, in the United Arab Emirates, has received her second grant to study health literacy among Arabic populations. The grant of nearly $135,000 is titled “Assessing Literacy and Health Care Utilization in the UAE.” Dr. Scott, who has served in her current position since 2015, is active off-campus in her current community, serving on the NYU Abu Dhabi Public Health Research Center consortium and work groups at the Health Authority Abu Dhabi and the Daman National Health Insurance company. She earned her master’s degree and doctorate from Morgan, both in public health.
Melody J. Short, ’01, recently celebrated her employer’s selection as a reality show subject on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). Short is Director of Operations and Marketing for Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns, which has facilities in four cities. The company, owned by Glenn Pogue and his wife, former Essence Magazine Editor in Chief Monique Greenwood, will be featured on the OWN series Checked Inn, beginning this fall. Short earned her Bachelor of Science in marketing at Morgan. Sean (“Diddy”) Combs, Chairman and CEO of Combs Enterprises, has promoted D’Angela (“Dia”) Simms, ’97, to President of Combs Enterprises. She was previously President of the company’s Wine & Spirits division. In her new role, Simms will oversee business activities across Combs’ companies and investments and work to ensure that Combs Enterprises exceeds its financial and operational goals, continues to grow and expand globally and fulfills its strategic vision. Simms earned her Bachelor of Science in psychology from Morgan. She worked for the U.S. Department of Defense and in advertising sales before being recruited by Combs to work in his music business and other business ventures. Cereta D. Spencer, ’89, has been appointed Director of Development for the Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training (MCVET). MCVET is a nonprofit organization designed to provide homeless veterans and other veterans in need with comprehensive services that will enable them to rejoin their communities as productive citizens. Spencer earned a Bachelor of Science in telecommunications from Morgan. Nina Spencer, ’83, has joined MECU credit union as Vice President of Retail Delivery, bringing with her more than 20 years of local credit union and financial services experience. In her new position, she will oversee MECU’s retail branches with a focus on increasing market share and further enhancing the organization’s community presence. Before joining MECU, Spencer was Vice President of Branch Operations at Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union, where she worked for 13 years. She earned her Bachelor of Science in elementary education at Morgan. Ive Arlington Swan, ’67, has been sworn-in to serve a second 10-year term as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands. Swan was born on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and earned his B.A. in political science and history from Morgan. After graduating with a J.D. from Howard University School of Law, he began his 33-year judicial career, which includes a three-year tenure as Attorney General of the Virgin Islands, private practice and service on several courts of the Virgin Islands. James A. Ward, Jr., ’59, was featured in a March 28, 2017 article in The Hub Detroit about the work of the Greenacres-Woodward Community Radio Patrol, in Detroit, Mich. Ward is President of the group, which was formed in 1987 to stop a rash of home invasions in the neighborhood. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, several City Council members, the city clerk and police administrators joined approximately 100 neighbors for an event to celebrate the group’s 30 years of success. Ward holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Morgan.
Samantha (“Sam”) Selolwane, ’00, media professional for the past 12 years, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Urban Promotion, for RCA Records, working in the company’s New York headquarters. She previously held the title of Vice President for the division. Selolwane worked as a radio programmer and on-air personality before becoming a Promotion Executive with Jive/RCA Records/Sony, helping launch the radio careers of Chris Brown, T-Pain and others. As Vice President, Urban Promotion for RCA Records, she developed successful national radio campaigns and helped boost the popularity of stars such as Usher and Alicia Keys. She earned her Bachelor of Science in telecommunications from Morgan.
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participation in the HBCU Atlanta Alumni Alliance Walk/Run, partnership with the MSU Choir as part of its Spring Concert Tour and completion of final plans for a major fundraising event to be held this fall. For more information about the chapter, email msunaagachapter@gmail.com.
Greater Hampton Roads Alumni Chapter Promotes Morgan at HBCU Recruitment Fair
The Greater Hampton Roads Alumni Chapter was invited by a chapter member, the Rev. Wayne Jones, to represent Morgan — this year and perhaps annually — at a Recruitment Fair at New Galilee Baptist Missionary Church in Chesapeake, Va., this past May 20. Chapter President Roland White, ’68, and the Rev. Jones, who is Chapter Vice President, interacted with more than 200 youth at the event. For more information on the chapter’s activities, please visit “The Morgan State University Greater Hampton Roads Alumni Chapter” Facebook page, or contact the chapter by email at msughralumnichapter@gmail.com.
Morgan On-Campus Alumni Chapter Hosts Bus Trip to the NMAAHC “An Afternoon of Art and Entertainment” was the theme of the Chicago Alumni Chapter’s successful 2017 scholarship fundraiser. At the beautiful, African-American–owned Gallery Guichard — in Chicago’s historic Bronzeville community — alumni, guests and friends were treated to delicious food and wine, an African-American art viewing, an art auction and musical entertainment provided by a local jazz pianist. A door prize raffle included gift certificates for dry cleaning, tailoring and groceries as well as a Trader Joe’s gift bag of delectable food items. The celebration included acknowledgement of Morgan’s 150 years of educational excellence and the presentation of a replica brick purchased from the Sesquicentennial brick fundraiser program to Arlene Pierce, ’60, President Emerita of the Chicago Alumni Chapter, for her many years of service to the organization.
Alpha Gamma Alumni Chapter Seeking Chartering with the MSUAA
The Alpha Gamma Alumni Chapter at Morgan State University invites you to become a charter member of its group. The purpose of the chapter is to support the Morgan State University Alumni Association (MSUAA) in its mission to preserve and strengthen MSU for generations to come. The chapter will be chartered on Friday, Oct. 13 during the Annual Homecoming Business Meeting, in the University Student Center Theatre at 11 a.m. A check will be presented to the Alpha Gamma Endowment Fund. If you are interested in attending this momentous occasion, please contact Angela Gaither-Scott at acgaitherscott@msn. com or (410) 382-1704.
Dallas/Fort Worth Alumni Chapter Spotlights MSU
The Morgan On-Campus Alumni Chapter hosted a bus trip to the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, D.C., in June. The event was a great success! All seats on the bus were occupied. After their inspiring visit to the museum, the participants enjoyed dinner at Carolina Kitchen, owned by Morgan alumnus Lance London, featuring Southern cuisine, in D.C.
New Jersey Alumni Chapter Gets Busy
The New Jersey Alumni Chapter of MSUAA began the year with the goals of expanding its membership, generating funds for scholarship applicants to Morgan from New Jersey and increasing the chapter’s exposure in the community. The chapter’s annual fundraiser, “Shopping and Casino Fun,” at the Sands Resort and Casino in Bethlehem, Pa., was attended by more than 50 persons and raised more than $2,000 for scholarships for Morgan students from New Jersey. The chapter also represented Morgan at 15 college fairs throughout the state and participated in an event sponsored by the NJ-HBCU Alumni Consortium: the fourth Annual Day of Community Service project at the Community Food Bank of New Jersey.
Northern Virginia Alumni Chapter Presents a ‘10 for 10’ Fundraiser Raffle
The Northern Virginia Alumni Chapter is inviting all Morganites to join with them to support their Scholarship Fundraising Raffle, for the benefit of deserving students at Morgan State University. Raffle tickets are $10, and participants have 10 opportunities to win: the chapter will hold a weekly $100 raffle drawing for 10 consecutive weeks. The first drawing will be held on Sept. 2, 2017. Participants do not have to be present at the drawing to win. Tickets purchased remain in the drawing for 10 weeks unless they are selected as winners. Tickets may be purchased from any of the chapter members, or mail your donation and contact information to: MSUNOVAAC, P.O. Box 2664, Woodbridge, VA 22195. For more information, please call (703) 447-5716.
Richmond-Petersburg Alumni Chapter Parties with a Purpose The Dallas/Fort Worth Alumni Chapter designated July 1 as “Wear Your Morgan Paraphernalia Day.” Chapter members throughout the DFW Metroplex proudly wore their Morgan T-shirts and jackets all day to bring recognition and visibility to Morgan State University and, specifically, the DFW chapter. Contact the chapter at msuaa.dfwchapter@gmail.com for more information.
Georgia Alumni Chapter Shakes Up Atlanta
The Richmond-Petersburg Alumni Chapter is proud to award scholarships to students attending Morgan from the Greater Richmond–Tri-Cities area. Local alumni, family and friends enjoyed the chapter’s Third Annual Signature Scholarship Dance, “Celebrate Spring in White, Denim, & Bling,” held in May 2017. The chapter’s other signature event, “The Bear Potluck Cookout and Annual Membership Drive,” was held in July 2017. Proceeds from these two events benefit the chapter’s scholarship fund. Chapter meetings are held the third Sunday of each month. Please email awatson54@ comcast.net or call (804)874-6316 for more information.
South Atlantic Alumni Chapter to Host Bears-Bulldogs Game Day Events
The South Atlantic Alumni Chapter invites all Morgan alumni and their guests to the Morgan Bears vs. South Carolina State University Bulldogs football game, which will be played on Friday night, Oct. 6, 2017, at Bulldogs Stadium in Orangeburg, S.C. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Morgan alumni are asked to attend a pre-game meal at Antley’s Bar-BQ, at 1370 Sims St., Orangeburg, SC 29115. Please arrive at Antley’s by 4:30 p.m., and please wear your Morgan attire. The group will leave the restaurant promptly at 6 p.m. to go to the football game. Tickets to the game purchased in advance are $35 each. Tickets purchased on game day will be $40 each. Please purchase your tickets on the visitor’s side of the football stadium. Parking on campus is an additional $15. You must purchase a ticket to visit the campus to attend the game. The cost of a tailgating parking space is $150. Please call or send a text message to Dr. Ken Mosely at (803) 308-1069, if you have any questions. The Georgia Alumni Chapter has awakened the sleepy bear in Atlanta with a number of initiatives to promote the chapter and Morgan State. The group has launched a new website, www.MSUAlumniGA.com, and a monthly e-newsletter connecting alumni across the state. Chapter activities included quarterly meetups, sponsorship of “HAIR’tage: The Play” by Morgan’s Niccole Nero Gaines, ’93, partnership with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore to hold the 2017 MEAC Cookout at Grant Park for more than 400 persons, representing Morgan at local college fairs, recruitment of new alumni through the chapter’s membership drive,
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Washington, D.C. Metro Area Alumni Chapter Participates in the DC Metro HBCU Run Morgan’s Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter participated in the DC Metro HBCU Alumni Alliance 5K Run/2K Walk for the fifth consecutive year, on Saturday, June 24 at Howard University. The chapter is one of the charter members of the HBCU Alumni Alliance, which
promotes HBCUs as an important educational opportunity and a viable option for those seeking higher education. Alliance members come together to support the activities of the member chapters. Morgan’s Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter receives a percentage of the sponsorship revenue paid to the Alliance and uses its share to support student scholarships. This year, as in the previous years, Morgan alumni played a critical role in the 5K Run/2K Walk. Dr. Ava Marrow represents Morgan in the Alliance, and Morganites Mark Grays and Joe Clair were the event’s Emcee and Grand Marshall, respectively.
Alumni Mentoring Program to Host Meet and Greet in October MSU alumni, would you like the opportunity to serve as a mentor for incoming Morgan students, guiding them along their path as Morganites? Mentors will be matched with student protégés on site at the University Student Center, Room 316, on Oct. 15! For more information, please email georgia.sawyer@morgan. edu. Alumni, we need YOU!
Reginald C. Thomas, Admissions Representative Morgan State University Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment Montebello, Room D-109 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane Baltimore, MD 21251 Email: reginald.thomas@morgan.edu Tel: (443) 885-3977 Fax: (443) 885-8260
at Towson State University University at Albany SUNY at Rutgers University North Carolina A&T State University* at South Carolina State University* Savannah State University* Homecoming at Howard University* Florida A&M University* at Bethune-Cookman University* at Delaware State University* Norfolk State University*
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Towson, Md. Hughes Stadium Piscataway, N.J. Hughes Stadium Orangeburg, S.C. Hughes Stadium
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Washington, D.C. Hughes Stadium Daytona Beach, Fla. Dover, Del. Hughes Stadium
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For More Information: Contact Kimberly Williams at celebration150@morgan.edu or (443) 885-3003.
Morgan Bears, 2017–2018
Morgan State University alumni: please consider sharing your Morgan Bear pride by assisting with MSU’s “New Student Recruitment Initiative.” As an Alumni New Student Recruiter, you will visit local high schools and attend 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 in delivering this message to all MSU alumni, alumni chapters, stakeholders and friends of the University. Are you available to represent Morgan at student recruitment events in your community? If so, please contact:
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Name a brick on Sesquicentennial Plaza, and help build a pathway to success for Morgan students. Your personalized, engraved brick, together with others, will be located on the historic quad between Welcome Bridge and Holmes Hall. Bricks may be used to create a lasting memory of your time on campus, memorialize a friend or loved one, honor a professor or school, or recognize your class or Greek organization. Order Your Brick(s) Online at www.givetomorgan.org.
Men’s Basketball Schedule
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Football Schedule, Morgan Bears 2017
Leave Your Mark on the Future While Helping to Support Morgan
Nov. 10 at Binghamton University 7 p.m. Binghamton, N.Y. Nov. 13 at University of South Florida 7 p.m. Tampa, Fla. Nov. 16 Lincoln University 7 p.m. Hill Field House Nov. 18 at West Virginia University 1 p.m. Morgantown, W.V. Nov. 21 Goldey Beacom University 4 p.m. Hill Field House Nov. 27 at Mount St. Mary’s University TBD Emmitsburg, Md. Nov. 29 at George Washington University 7 p.m. Washington, D.C. Dec. 3 at United States Naval Academy 1 p.m. Annapolis, Md. Dec. 6 at Towson University 7 p.m. Towson, Md. Dec. 9 at Manhattan College 1 p.m. Riverdale, N.Y. Dec. 22 at George Mason University TBD Fairfax, Va. Dec. 27 at Grand Canyon University TBD Las Vegas, Nev. Dec. 30 at California State University, Northridge TBD Northridge, Calif. Jan. 3 University of Maryland Eastern Shore* 7:30 p.m. Hill Field House Jan. 6 Florida A&M University* TBD Hill Field House Jan. 8 Savannah State University* TBD Hill Field House Jan. 13 at North Carolina A&T State University* 4 p.m. Greensboro, N.C. Jan. 15 at North Carolina Central University* TBD Durham, N.C. Jan. 20 at Coppin State University* TBD Baltimore, Md. Jan. 22 Delaware State University* TBD Hill Field House Jan. 29 South Carolina State University* TBD Hill Field House Feb. 3 at Norfolk State University* 6:30 p.m. Norfolk, Va. Feb. 5 Howard University* TBD Hill Field House Feb. 10 at Savannah State University* TBD Savannah, Ga. Feb. 12 at Florida A&M University* 8 p.m. Tallahassee, Fla. Feb. 19 Bethune-Cookman University* TBD Hill Field House Feb. 24 at Hampton University* TBD Hampton, Va. Feb. 26 Coppin State University* TBD Hill Field House March 1 at Delaware State University* TBD Dover, Del. March 5–10 MEAC Tournament TBD Norfolk, Va.
Home games are in boldface. *MEAC Opponent
NECROLOGY Deceased MSU Alumni, Faculty, Staff & Students “Gone But Not Forgotten” Carolyn Lillian Chase Addison, ’68.................................... 1/5/2017 Claudette Frances Allen, ’74............................................... 8/5/2017 The Rev. Michael Alonzo Alston, ’99 (Staff)................... 7/18/2017 Lucille V. Askins, ’56.............................................................. 4/9/2017 Lillian Riley Barbour, ’43...................................................... 5/6/2017 Elmer Barksdale, ’62............................................................. 6/23/2017 Carolyn A. Beane, ’72............................................................ 6/17/2014 Thomas R. Blake (Former Staff)......................................... 4/21/2017 Naomi Corbin Booker, ’64................................................... 6/19/2017 Dr. Jeanann S. Boyce (Former Faculty)............................. 7/8/2017 Leon M. Braswell, Jr., ’60..................................................... 3/22/2017 Donald H. Burton, ’69.......................................................... 4/16/2017 Marian V. Smith Carey, ’61.................................................. 1/23/2017 Raymond Carter, ’10 (Staff)................................................ 7/14/2017 Edgar L. Chinn, III, ’89 and ’03............................................ 5/14/2017 Dr. Carl Oliver Clark, ’58 (Former Faculty)....................... 8/9/2017 Anna Curry, ’54...................................................................... 3/19/2017 E. Lloyd Davis, Sr., ’48.......................................................... 5/26/2016 Beatrice Dennis, ’85.............................................................. 7/7/2017 Bailey Y. Dodson, Sr., J.D., ’63............................................. 7/13/2017 Franklyn Doughty, ’81.......................................................... 5/14/2017 John T. Elzey, ’64................................................................... 5/27/2017 Barbara Y. Fielding, ’59........................................................ 8/14/2017 Ronald E. Fisher (Former Staff).......................................... 2/20/2017 Pamela Goins-Watts, ’74..................................................... 6/1/2017
Dorothy J. Goode, ’58.......................................................... 5/25/2017 Dr. Edith S. Gordon, ’51........................................................ 7/28/2017 Herbert F. Green, Jr., ’74...................................................... 8/25/2016 Delores D. Harris (Former Staff)........................................ 7/31/2017 Esther F. Waters Harris, ’50................................................ 4/8/2017 Tavonne Hasty, ’06............................................................... 8/14/2017 Gregory Dean Hayes, ’71...................................................... 5/10/2017 Eva Grace Holley (Student)................................................. 5/24/2017 Darlene E. Hunter (Former Staff)...................................... 4/10/2017 Frank H. James, III, ’74.......................................................... 5/19/2017 Abraham John, ’83................................................................ 4/4/2017 Darla Delores Johnson (Former Faculty)......................... 3/19/2017 Ralph Lovejoy Johnson, ’57................................................. 6/23/2017 Leonard W. Jones, ’71........................................................... 3/26/2017 Bruce K. Keck, ’80.................................................................. 6/5/2017 Edwin A. Lawrence, ’70........................................................ 6/2/2017 Richard Lee, ’76...................................................................... 3/25/2017 Dr. Mary Ruth Lee-Mills, ’58............................................... 4/9/2017 Eugene W. Long, ’68............................................................. 4/28/2017 Ronald Mack, ’88.................................................................. 6/5/2017 Tony D. Mackall, ’96............................................................. 4/18/2017 Dr. Kay N. McElvey, ’66........................................................ 5/21/2017 Earl S. Mello, ’57..................................................................... 8/22/2017 Kathleen P. Miller, ’75.......................................................... 8/19/2016 Marion Louise Patterson, ’87 (Former Staff).................. 4/19/2017
Constance Hazzard Pergerson, ’59.................................... 9/5/2016 Marian M. Douglas Proctor, ’97......................................... 4/2/2017 Deborah N. Reeves (Former Staff).................................... 4/26/2017 Joseph J. Roberts, ’74........................................................... 5/14/2017 Thomas A. Ross, ’56.............................................................. 3/22/2017 Deborah Ann Sanders, ’76................................................... 5/18/2017 Arthur W. Saunders, ’74....................................................... 7/1/2017 Priscilla U. Savoy, ’77............................................................ 4/18/2017 John J. Scott, ’80................................................................... 8/7/2017 Melvin Seaborn, ’73.............................................................. 6/12/2017 Dr. Shirish K. Shah (Former Faculty)................................. 3/26/2017 Alfred E. Smith, Sr., ’75......................................................... 7/20/2016 Jacqueline T. Smith (Former Staff and Faculty).............4/18/2017 Annette Somerville, ’64 and ’75......................................... 2/1/2017 The Honorable Robert B. Steele, Jr., ’83.......................... 6/19/2017 Mildred Bason Stephens, ’48............................................. 6/12/2017 Dr. Rosetta M.T. Stith, ’69................................................... 5/18/2017 Clearman Sutton, ’51............................................................ 6/17/2016 Reginald P. Thomas, ’76....................................................... 4/8/2015 Ted Vargas, ’68...................................................................... 1/13/2017 Lillian Handy Waddy, ’66.................................................... 6/1/2017 Dolores E. Wade (Former Staff)......................................... 6/19/2017 Lillian Alston Whaley, ’55.................................................... 5/18/2017 Louise Boniface Zablocki..................................................... 8/8/2017
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MSU ALUMNI CALENDAR Alumni Events, Summer 2017 to Winter 2018
Sept. 28 HBCU–9 United Sesquicentennial Choir Concert
Murphy Fine Arts Building, Gilliam Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. Costs: $20 for general admission, $10 for faculty and staff, $5 for students (ID required).
Oct. 19 “Nifty Class of Fifty,” Class of 1950 Annual Casino Trip
Harrington Casino, 18500 S. DuPont Hwy., Harrington, Del., 8:45 a.m.–5 p.m. Door prizes and 50/50 Raffle. Cost $45. Bus departs Morgan State University, Y Lot, behind the Murphy Fine Arts Center. For more Information, please contact John Crooms at (410) 409-5049 or Helena Johnson at (410) 945-5506. Don’t miss this popular, fun trip!
Oct. 28 Trinidad and Tobago Alumni Chapter Presents a Scholarship Fundraiser Get Together
PISCES, Hyatt Baltimore Inner Harbor, 300 Light St., Baltimore, Md., 1–4 p.m. Meet, mingle, dance, and have fun. Music by DJ Ekstasis. For more information, please contact Diandra Roach Browne at (443) 413-2505, Dr. Jaward Abdullah at (443) 794-4351, Lyneisha Jackson at (443) 559-7491, Osaze Romany at (914) 514-7572 or Daniel Yearwood at (917) 883-7195. See you there!
Nov. 5 Columbia/Howard County Alumni Chapter Annual Scholarship Dinner Show Fundraiser
“DREAMGIRLS,” Toby’s Dinner Theatre, 5900 Symphony Woods Way, Columbia, MD 21044. Tickets: $60. Doors open at 5 p.m. Buffet opens at 5:15 p.m. Buffet closes at 6:30 p.m. sharp. Show begins at 7 p.m. For tickets or additional information, please call Delois Jeffers at (410) 465-7253.
Nov. 10 Baltimore County Alumni Chapter Bus Trip to the MGM Casino at National Harbor
Calling All Morganites!!! Morgan Memories Alumni Party, 22 Years and Still Going Strong! Join us for an ALL-CLASS Reunion Celebration in the University Student Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom, 10 p.m.–3 a.m. Classes ending in “2” and “7” will be recognized this year at Morgan Memories. We will unite on “The Yard,” where all of the memories began for us. More Information to come. Cost is $35 at the door. Go to “Morgan Memories” on Facebook for updates.
Class of 1966 31st Annual Homecoming Brunch
University Student Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom A–F, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. For more information, please contact the class at morganstate1966@gmail.com.
Class of ’68 50th Year Reunion Celebratory Party
Radisson Hotel at Cross Keys, 5100 Falls Rd., Baltimore, MD 21210, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Cost TBD. For tickets and more information, please contact Carolyn Jasmin at msuclassof68@gmail.com.
Class of 1969 Annual Homecoming Brunch Celebration
University Student Center, Room 212, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Food, fun, music and door prizes. Cost: $30. Please make check payable and mail to Jessie Bennett at 9811 Tolworth Circle, Randallstown, MD 21133. Please provide address, phone number and email address for each person attending. No tickets will be mailed: your name will be on list at the door. Since space is limited, payment is due by Sept. 29. Contact Nellie Maskal at (301) 445-1433 or orblue6947@gmail.com.
Class of 1970 Annual Homecoming Celebration
University Student Center, Room 210A, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Cost: $20. For more information, please contact Shirley Marcus Allen at (202) 246-1959 or Reginald Thomas at (443) 885-3977.
Class of 1972 Homecoming Celebration
University Student Center, Room 204, 11:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Stephen O. Russell at russm9@verizon.net.
Class of 1977 Homecoming Celebration
University Student Center, Room 210B, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. For more information, please contact Sheilah Grier-Myers at (410) 961-8732. Cost is $20.
Feb. 24 Singing Sensations Youth Choir in Concert Time and ticket prices are TBD.
Feb. 28 On-Sale Date for Dance Theatre of Harlem Tickets Performance date, time and ticket prices are TBD.
March 1 Theatre Morgan Presents “Blues for an Alabama Sky” by Pearl Cleage Through March 5, various times. Ticket prices are TBD.
March 23 “Life Story of Luther Vandross”
Through March 25, times TBD. Musical stage play starring Ruben Stoddard as Luther Vandross. Ticket prices are TBD.
April 22 MSU Symphonic Band Annual Concert 6 p.m. Directed by Melvin N. Miles, Jr.
MSU CHOIR SCHEDULE Fall 2017−Spring 2018 HBCU–9 United Sesquicentennial Choir Concert When: Sept. 28, 2017, 7:30 p.m. Where: Gilliam Concert Hall, Murphy Fine Arts Center $20 General Admission; $5 Students (ID required)
Concert at Shiloh Baptist Church When: Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, 4–6:45 p.m. Where: 740 W. Locust St., York, PA 17401
Founders Day Convocation
When: Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Where: Gilliam Concert Hall, Murphy Fine Arts Center
Oxon Hill, Md. Cost: $45 per person. Proceeds go toward the chapter’s scholarship fundraising efforts for Morgan students. Bus will depart The Home Depot at 8729 Liberty Rd., Randallstown, MD 21133 at 10 a.m. and return at 8 p.m. Shuttle bus service provided to Tanger Outlets, restaurants and other shops. Please contact Rhonda Parker at (443) 207-6372, Robert Wongus at (443) 615-3553 or Michael Bishop at (410) 262-4086 for tickets. The chapter thanks its members for their dedicated work!
Class of 1977 Homecoming Celebration and Fundraiser (Open to All Morganites)
2018 Jan. 13
University Student Center, Room 316, 1–7 p.m. For more information, please contact T’ana Patterson at tapat5@morgan.edu or (240) 425-2742.
Annual MSU Christmas Concert
School of Global Journalism and Communication Annual Alumni Homecoming Brunch
December Commencement
Howard L. Cornish Baltimore Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter 33rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast Fundraiser University Student Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom, 9 a.m.–12 noon. Tickets: $60. Guest speaker: Jandie Smith Turner, CEO, Acuity Sports, Inc.; Appreciation Award: Cecil E. Flamer and Dr. Ruthe T. Sheffey; Humanitarian Award: Dr. Jelani Zarif; Community Service Award: Dr. A. Lois Delaine; Drum Major Award: April Ryan. For more information, please contact Anthony McPhail at (410) 461-3934 or mcphailfamily@comcast.net.
HOMECOMING CALENDAR Oct. 13
Annual MSUAA Homecoming Business Meeting
University Student Center Theatre, 11 a.m. Repast in the Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom immediately after the meeting.
Homecoming Gala
Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Rd., Baltimore, MD 21244. Sold out.
The World Trade Center, Constellation Room, 21st Floor, 401 E. Pratt St., Baltimore Inner Harbor, 9 p.m.–1 a.m. For more information, contact Maureen Dodson at (201) 259-8333.
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., Alpha Delta Chapter Annual Homecoming Reception
University Student Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom C, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Cost: $25. For more information, please contact zackery.rogers@morgan.edu.
School of Education and Urban Studies Annual Homecoming Brunch
University Student Center, Room 315, 8 a.m.–5:45 p.m. For more information, please contact Dr. Lurline Whittaker at (443) 885-3949.
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Homecoming Tailgate Celebration Murphy Fine Arts Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 4 p.m. Food, fun and music. For additional information, please contact John Newsome at (609) 350-2802.
Oct. 15 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 Alumni Relations Office at (443) 885-3015. (Names should have been submitted by Aug. 18, 2017 to be included in this service.)
Young Future Alumni Mixer
University Student Center Ballroom, 6–9 p.m. Food, DJ, raffle and giveaways. For more information, please contact youngalumni@ morgan.edu.
Prince George’s County Alumni Chapter Homecoming Meet and Greet lll, Scholarship Fundraiser Event
Carl Murphy Fine Arts Center Fall 2017–Spring 2018 Events
Visit http://www.murphyfineartscenter.org for the most current event schedule, or call (443) 885-4440.
Morgan State University Muslim Alumni Special Unity Jumu’ah
Through Oct. 8, various times. Ticket prices are TBD.
Oct. 14 Morgan State University Homecoming Parade
The parade will assemble at the Alameda Shopping Center and proceed south on the Alameda, east on Cold Spring Lane and south on Hillen Road, where it will disband at the MSU campus. Starts at 9 a.m.
Oct. 5 Baltimore International Black Film Festival
When: Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Where: Gilliam Concert Hall, Murphy Fine Arts Center
When: Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, 4–6 p.m. Where: Gilliam Concert Hall, Murphy Fine Arts Center When: Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, 9–10 a.m. Where: Hill Field House
Gettysburg College Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration When: Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, 7–8 p.m. Where: Gettysburg, Pa.
Mitchell-Quarles Convocation
When: Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Where: Gilliam Concert Hall, Murphy Fine Arts Center
Women’s History Convocation
When: Thursday, March 8, 2018, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Where: Gilliam Concert Hall, Murphy Fine Arts Center
Honors Convocation
When: Thursday, April 5, 2018, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Where: Gilliam Concert Hall, Murphy Fine Arts Center
Bach in Baltimore 30th Anniversary Concert
When: Sunday, April 15, 2018, 3 p.m. Where: Chizuk Amuno Congregation, 8100 Stevenson Rd., Pikesville, MD 21208 When: Thursday, April 19, 2018, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Where: Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom, University Student Center
Annual MSU Spring Concert
When: Sunday, May 6, 2018, 4–6 p.m. Where: Gilliam Concert Hall, Murphy Fine Arts Center
78th Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon When: Friday, May 18, 2018, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Where: Calvin and Tina Ballroom, University Student Center
7 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Oct. 15 MSU Choir Alumni Concert
Gilliam Concert Hall, 4 p.m. Ticket prices are TBD.
Oct. 20 Theatre Morgan Presents “Home” by Samm-Art Williams Turpin-Lamb Theatre, through Oct. 29, various times. Tickets: $10–$20
Life Members Reception
Homecoming Game
Feb. 22 “Everyman” by Anonymous
Savannah State University Tigers vs. MSU Bears, Hughes Stadium, 1 p.m.
Bill of Rights/TransAfrica Day Convocation
Oct. 10 Coronation of Mr. & Miss Morgan State
Dec. 2 MSU Marching Band Show
University Student Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom B, 9 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. Admission is free with a Life Membership Gold Card.
When: Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, 6–8 p.m. Where: 2100 N. Monroe St., Baltimore, MD 21217
MSU Scholarship Luncheon
Towson Marriott, 10 Burke Ave., Towson, MD 21204, 7 p.m.–1 a.m. Special happy hour food and drink prices all night. DJ Casper will rock the house. Vendors and 50/50 door raffle. $5 donation requested. For more information, please call (301) 801-0226.
Morgan State University Memorial Chapel, 1–2 p.m. The objective is to connect Morgan Muslim alumni with the Chapel. A luncheon reception will follow. The event is sponsored by the Rev. Dr. Bernard Keels, Dean of the University Memorial Chapel, and Imam Derrick Amin, MSU Muslim Chaplain. RSVP to (443) 885-5166 or marsha.price@morgan.edu.
Concert at New Shiloh Baptist Church
Gilliam Concert Hall, 4 p.m. Starring the Magnificent Marching Machine. Tickets: $10–$20
Through Feb. 24, various times. Ticket prices are TBD.
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