Impact summer2013 newsletter

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Office of University Relations and Development

Young, Alum & Giving

summer 2013 Highlighting people, events and activities that make a positive impact on our students

4TH Generation College-Going Alumnus Understands the Importance of Giving Back.

CHICAGO Chris Bradley, ’99, knows the importance of giving back and considers his donations to UAPB an investment. Chris recently established a scholarship that will be matched by his employer, Verizon Wireless. Both gifts will then be matched by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, Institutional Services, Strengthening Institutions-Title III, Part B (HBCU Program).

When asked why he gives, Chris stated: “While I am a 4th generation college student, many students are the first in their family to attend college. I believe, to whom much is given, much is required. I attended college with some financial assistance. The students of today require much more. If my company will match my donations to UAPB, why wouldn’t I take advantage of the opportunity to give back?”

Chris plans to increase his giving annually. He encourages other young alum to give back and take advantage of gift matching opportunities through their employers.

Alumni Chapter Does it Again

Members of the Chicago Alumni Chapter raised nearly $10,000 to assist students at UAPB. The Chicago Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund was earmarked to receive $5,000, and $4,090 was used to assist the Vesper Choir during their annual spring tour.

Jackey Cason, the Alumni Chapter President, is always enthusiastic about assisting UAPB students. Mr. Cason stated, “Anytime that we can help students, regardless of where they are from, we will help. I received assistance and I am compelled to ensure that I assist our

students any way that I can.”

The Chicago Alumni Chapter plans to make another contribution after the National Alumni Association Summer Conference.

Other alumni chapters that have given in 2012-13 are the: Kansas City, Milwaukee, Southern California, Southeast Arkansas, Las Vegas, LR/Pulaski County, Houston, and Washington, D.C., Souhtern California Alumni Chapters along with the UAPB/ AM&N National Alumni Association.

Legacy

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Join members of the Hicks Holiday Legacy Society and establish a planned gift (bequests, trusts, or gift annuities) to benefit the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

The Late James Anderson Mrs. Wheirmelda Anderson The Late Elmer Bell Dr. & Mrs. Herbert L. Carter The Late Mary Cheatham The Late R. C. Childress Mr. Larry Cooper The late Dr. Edneil E. Fuller

Dr. Dorothy Magett Fiddmont Dr. Gladys Turner Finney Mr. & Mrs. Albert Golden Mr. Matthew Henry The Late Dr. Charles Hicks Mrs. Bobbie Hodge The Late Dr. & Mrs. O. R. Holiday Ms. Nettie Hollis-Johnson

Mr. Vernon & Sylvia Jones Dr. Ernece B. Kelly Dr. Rose Pace The Late Dr. Henry Pennymon The Late Cornell Scott The Late B. A. Turner Attorney Thomas Vaughn Ms. Shirley Williams

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And The Beat Goes On

attendees. Moving performances by the Old St. Paul Missionary The Hartfield Baptist Church Initiative: An Amazing Success and the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church (where UAPB alum Basil Joiner is pastor) Choirs made for a wonderful extravaganza. UAPB alumna, Georgia Matthews, brought everyone to their feet with a memorable rendition of “Oh How Precious”. Over $5,000 was collected for the initiative.

Plans for the final two extravaganzas are underway. The last events will take place in Little Rock, AR and Pine Bluff, AR. The goal of the Hartfield Initiative is $20,000 annually over a period of five years. The initiative will Two UAPB alum, Dr. Freddie Hartfield and continue for the next four years.

Bishop Chester Thompson, teamed up to Monies contributed to the Hartfield develop an initiative that has become an Initiative will be allocated to the Lifeline amazing success. The idea of this project is to Fund, which will receive a dollar-for-dollar encourage local churches to make financial match from U.S. Department of Education, contributions that will assist students at Office of Postsecondary Education, UAPB. Institutional Services, Strengthening After the success of the first phase of the Institutions-Title III, Part B (HBCU campaign that generated nearly $22,000, Program). a committee of four was developed. The committee decided to name the initiative after Dr. Freddie Hartfield. This year’s campaign consists of gospel extravaganzas held across the state of Arkansas to generate funds for the endeavor. The first event was held in Camden, Arkansas at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, where Bishop Thompson is pastor. Bishop Thompson made the decision to donate all contributions from the event (which usually would fund a youth program sponsored by his church) to the Hartfield Initiative. The program featured uplifting music by various choirs from the Camden area and a sermon by Pastor Felton Burgie. About $8,000 was generated for the Hartfield Initiative as a result of the Camden event.

The second event was held in West Memphis, AR during the month of May at Old St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church where UAPB alum Frederick Anthony is pastor. Dave Johnson, Crittenden County Alumni Chapter President, welcomed

Hartfield Initiative Committee Members: UAPB Employees - Dr. Fredie Hartfield, Dr. Vera Lang Brown, Dr. Margaret Martin-Hall, Courtney Cegers, Brian T. Williams; UAPB student, Frank D. Dorsey, II; Birlee Lever, Vice President of the Jefferson County UAPB/ AM&N Alumni Associaiton; and Bishop Chester Thompson.

Young donor sets the bar high

Meet Blake Oshinuga, son of Oladifun A. Oshinuga and Adrianne M. Toney. Blake is an 8 year old, avid reader, pianist, lover of all things tech and a member of Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Camden, AR. Last summer, Bishop Chester Thompson brought a youth group to visit UAPB and Blake was a part of that group. They toured Childress Hall and had a brief university history lesson by Bishop Thompson. Blake, then 7 years old, was so impressed with UAPB he decided that he would assist Bishop Thompson in his efforts to generate funds for the Hartfield Initiative. Blake began by soliciting almost everyone that he knew and collected $25 for the initiative. Later, Blake left Arkansas to visit his father in Atlanta but did not leave his philanthropic spirit behind. After explaining the initiative to his dad, he requested a notepad to keep a count of the money that he collected and then solicited individuals in Atlanta. Blake returned home to Arkansas having raised $200 overall. Since then, Blake has launched (with his mother) Men with Books, a campaign that promotes literacy among African American males.

Let’s applaud Blake, one of Arkansas’ youngest philanthropists.

Dr. Gladys Turner-Finney is long time donor to UAPB.

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Joseph Carter Corbin and the headstone that now marks his grave.

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UAPB DONOR'S

LABOR of LOVE contributions. UAPB/AM&N The headstone reads “Founder of the University of alumni and local leaders Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Father of Higher Education for took part in the historical African-Americans in Arkansas. Thanks for the gift of occasion. There was strong support from the Chicago education to countless generations.”

Alumni Chapter members of J.C. Corbin. Corbin is the After extensive research over a and their president, Jackey founder and was the principal 5-year period, Dr. Gladys Turner Cason. Chicago Congressman, of Branch Normal College in Finney located the gravesite of AM&N alumnus Danny Davis our institution’s founder – Joseph 1875. “Joseph Carter Corbin is and representatives from the not well known, but the state (of C. Corbin. In 2008, Dr. Gladys Black History Coalition of Arkansas) and the United States Turner Finney had no idea that Arkansas were also present. “This the research for the Africanowes him a national debt,” said project was truly a labor of love.

American Genealogy Society of Dr. Gladys Turner-Finney.

It felt so good to see so many A dedication ceremony Miami Valley would lead to the UAPB people present including was held on Memorial Day in beginning of the Joseph Carter the university representatives and Oak Park, IL, at Forest Home Corbin Headstone Project. After members of the Chicago Alumni Cemetery to place a grave locating the gravesite, Dr. Finney Chapter,” said Dr. Finney. maker and honor J.C. Corbin's initiated fundraising to place a lifelong accomplishments and headstone at the resting place

 UPGRADE! DOROTHY MAGETT FIDDMONT NEW MILLENNIUM LEADERS Become a Fiddmont New Millennium Leader or encourage your alumni chapter / class to become a Fiddmont New Millennium Leader group.  Yes! Please include me as a Fiddmont New Millennium Leader.

Dr. Margaret Martin-Hall assistant director

Libra Roulhac

special projects coordinator

Courtney N. Cegers

coordinator of foundaton affairs

Monique Benford

project/program administrator

Yvonne McClusky

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RanashiaTotten - Lead Clerk Shavonda Kornegay Brianna Allen LeCreesha Thomas University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Office of University Relations and Development 1200 N. University Drive, Mail Slot 4981 Pine Bluff, AR 71601 870.575.8701 email

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Payment Methods  A check is enclosed.

Please mail and make check payable to: UAPB Foundation Fund 1200 North University Drive Mail Slot 4981 Pine Bluff, AR 71601

 Yes! Please UPGRADE my Fiddmont New Millennium Leader level.

 Yes. I want my donation to be used to secure federal matching funds.

 I am making the following donation for the Fiddmont New Millennium Leader Scholarship Fund: • Entry Level $2,000 • Bronze Level $3,000 (Entry Level + $1,000) • Silver Level $4,000 (Entry Level + $2,000) • Gold Level $5,000 (Entry Level + $3,000 • Plantinum Level $6,000 (Entry Level + $4,000) Amount Enclosed: $__________.00

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 Yes! Please include us as a Dorothy Magett Fiddmont New Millennium Leader Chapter / Class. We have enclosed $10,000.

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39 individuals have given above the initial $2,000 entry level. By contributing $1,000 beyond the initial level and $1,000 at each level beyond, some DMF-NML DORoTHY MAGETT FIDDMONT have become Bronze NEW MILLeNniUM LEADERS (Entry Level+ $1,000), The Dorothy Magett Fiddmont Silver (Entry Level+ New Millennium Leaders (DMF- $2,000), Gold (Entry Level+ NML) have raised the bar to $3,000), and Platinum (Entry increase scholarship support to Level+ $4,000). All donations UAPB's students. Of the 172 will be matched dollar-for-dollar individuals and classes who through a grant from the U. have donated at least $2,000, S. Department of Education,

STEP UP

TO A HIGHER LEVEL OF LEADERSHIP

WE CALLED‌

YOU ANSWERED Over $91,000 in pledges was received for student scholarships during the 2013 Annual Phonathon. During the month of May, We gratefully acknowledge FULLFILLED pledges from: Josephine Adams Tony Adderley Syed and Sarah Ahmad Mike and Susan Akin Delaney and Bennie Alexander Sharon Alexander James Andrews Wanda Armstrong Ruby Arnold Ricky and LaTonya Austin Louise Austin Mozell Barnes Velma Barnes Bunia Baxter Andrew Beavers Donald Beavers Jerry and Berta Bell Alonzo and Mary Bennett Jeanine Berry Annie Biley Patsy Blackshear Izell Block Walleon and Sharon Bobo Hannibal and Verlee Bolton Katherine Boone Elsie Bowers Edward and Earline Briggs Johnnie Brown Arthur and Joyce Brown Mary Brown O. D. Brown Roosevelt and Irma Brown Ruby Brown Leroy and Vera Brownlee

Office of Postsecondary Education, Institutional Services, Strengthening Institutions Title III, Part B (HBCU Program).

To date, the Dorothy Magett Fiddmont New Millennium Leaders Scholarship has over $1,041,000. An additional $129,161 in federal funding is anticipated by August 1, 2013.

We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals who have stepped up beyond their initial entry level gift:

Platinum-Class of 1966, Dr. Lonzell A. Branch, Letha Branch, Larry B. Cooper, Dr. Dorothy Fiddmont, Frederick Fiddmont*, Dr. Cleon Flowers, Sr.*, Dr. Martha Flowers, Mrs. Martha R. Flowers*, Dr. Freddie Hartfield, Helen Page, Doris Wallace Gold-Dr. Joice Anderson, Gladys Cherry, Cathy Clark-Johnson, Dr. Margaret Martin-Hall, Acie B. Meekins*, Samuel Staples, Zelma Staples, Earnest Sparks, Jr., Vernal Sparks Silver-Class of 1948, Col. James M. Bosley, Dr. Lawrence A. Davis, Jr., Wanda Garrett, Myrtle Hyman, Shirley Johnson, Arthur Thomas, Dr. William "Sonny" Walker, Dr. Bettye Williams BronzeElla B. Averett, Dr. Carolyn Blakely, Ltc. Leon Crumblin, Shirley Johnson, Floyd E. Morris, Elton Taylor, Virginia Taylor, Keita Todd, Dr. Jewell Walker *deceased

ninteen eager student callers telephoned alumni, friends, faculty, and staff, to ask for their support for student scholarships. Many people who were called responded positively and to date over $30,000 has been received.

Unless otherwise noted, the donations from the Phonathon will be earmarked for the Lifeline Endowed Fund to assist students in dire need.

Patricia Dendy Lula Dickson Betty Dilworth Willie Bruce Pamela Dockins Caleb and Ruby Brunson Leonia Dorsey Shirley Bruton Fred Easter Jeanette Buckner Carlos Ellis Theodis and Gwendolyn Rodesia Evans Bunch Mr. Russell Fairchild Mingo and Gloria Burton Bobbie Faulkner Edward Bynum Theodore Felton Calvin Canady Kathryn Fletcher Ronnie Carbage Earnest Ford Andrew Carr Oscar and Faye Ford Darnesia Carter Joan Franks Karim Carter Edmond and June Freeman Otis and Amanda Charles Marie Fuller Bobby Childs Letroy Gathen Opal Chiles Otis and Margaret Gatson Karen Chipchase Marcus Gibson Verna Clayborne Thurman Gilbert Mary Coleman Brenda Graham Warren Collier David Green Juanita Cook Margaret Martin-Hall Anne Cooper John Hamiter Larry and Paula Crane Ida Harris Ulanda Crivens Frances Harris-Waddell Donna Cunningham William and Cassandra Haskin Romae Cunningham-Girley Frankie Haynes Josephine Curry Carol Haywood Ruby Curry Harry and Alberta Howard Edward and Robertine Darton James and Ollie Humphrey Audrey and Flossie Davis Juanita Isom James Davis Theo Jacks Leavanah Davis Mylas and Mary Jeffers Ora Davis Nehemiah and Artimease Larna Davis-Atkinson Jefferson Rebecca Dawkins Everstine Jenkins

Amos and Shirley Johnson Carol Johnson Charles and Lazelle Johnson Cal and Dorthy Johnson Donald and Restee Johnson Myrtle Johnson Paul Johnson Solomon Johnson Berlin Jones Earl Jones Otis and LaDonna Jones Lorenzo Jones Melvin Jones Vervely Jordan Johnny Kelly Samantha Kendall Emma Kindle Ollie King William King Rebie Kingston Pfeifer Lacy Zeak and Annie Lacy Jeanne Lancaster Samuel and Jean Lawson Jimmy and Eula Liddell Mary Liddell Bobby and Mary Long Columbus and Verna Love Lora Marshall Agnes Maxwell Charles McCollum Bobbie McCombs Linel McCraw Edward McKinney Fredrick McNeal Erma McNeill Daniel Minor Carolyn Mitchell

Johnny and Iris Morton Etoyle Mouser Ronald and Patsy Murphy Stella Nash Israel and Geraldine Nelson Lawrence Nelson Charles Newborn Eddie Nicholson Benjamin and Janet Overton Helen Page Queen Paige Andrew Patterson James Perry James Pettigrew Rosalind Pettigrew Carnis Poindexter Mary Porchia-Wilborn Janice Reed Charles Rice Ruthie Robins Libra Roulhac Joyce Ross Mitzi Ruth Frankie Seymour Jesse Sharpe Tina Shelton Reuel Shepherd Eddie Sherrod B. Winford Smith C. Calvin and Earline Smith Ineze Smith Jennifer Smith Roy Spears Althea Spikes Samuel and Zelma Staples Avery Stephens John Stewart Marva Stith

Gwendolyn Storey Charles and Joyce Stovall George and Alice Straughter Mary Taylor Jethro Terrell Aaron Thomas Godfrey Thomas Lindsey and Faye Thomas Lois Thomas Chezzie Thompson Nathaniel and Joyce Thompson James and Minnie Thompson Willie and Dorothy Thompson Keita Todd Keitron Todd Robert and Dorothy Tolerson Annie Townsend Pearlean Traylor Laron and Betty Tucker Calvin Walker Charley Walker Willis Walker Doris Wallace Barbara Warren Delois Waymon-Mills Davis and Florence Weathersby Sherman Whitfield and Paula Taylor-Whitfield Allister and Tammye Whitfield Opal Whyte Skateland BV Inc. Kory Management, Inc. dba McDonald's Carson & Associates, Inc.