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the Lifeline endowment Fund and will be matched dollar-for-dollar through the title iii Program, u.S. Department of education, office of Post-Secondary education, institutional Services Program.

Inspires Callers to Give Back in April the university of Arkansas at Pine Bluff kicked off its 9th Annual Phonathon.

While other students prepared for the end of the semester and going home, 12 devoted and energetic student callers spent their evenings in the Direct Marketing Center of the

as of June 30, 2011, the following individuals have made donations to the 2011 Phonathon: Betty S. Abbott tracy Corbin Abram Atty. tony S. Adderley Mike Akin Bennie S. Alexander Sharon D. Alexander Harold B. Allen nadine Allen Cornelia Anderson Wheirmelda Anderson ethel Armstrong ruby L. Arnold Kenneth n. Bailey Jr. Deborah Baker Willie J. Banks Matthew M. Barnes Maxine Barnes ollie M. Barron Clementine Bass Ms. Marilyn Batestolbert Berta Bell Donnice A. Benford Andrew M. Bergeron Annie J. Biley Patsy Blackshear Ltc. Walleon Bobo Hannibal Bolton Calvin e. Booker

office of Development. For nearly five weeks, student callers rang the phones of thousands of uAPB alumni, friends, and supporters to update their records, present the opportunity for giving, and to have conversations about yesteryears. this year’s goal was to raise $100,000

Katherine W. Boone John Bradley Alford Branch Letha M. Branch Carolyn J. Branscomb gloria A. Brockman Bobby u. Brown eldridge A. Brown Joyce Brown o. D. Brown norma Burris Luvertha S. Butler Melvin Caldwell Sr. Joyce L. Campbell Calvin C. Canady Andrew J. Carr iV Barbara J. Chunn estella Clark Freddie Clark ramona D. Clark Delia M. Clemmons Faye Clemmons Mary V. Coleman Dr. Charles r. Colen Jr. Juanita K. Cook gustava Cooper-Baker Carutha e. Creggett Juanita Currie rheba n. Currie Janet Curry theron Dancy edward Darton Dr. Charles o Davidson Amudu B. Davis Audrey Davis Flossie Davis James r. Davis Jimmy n. Davis nancy L. Davis

ora L. Davis rebecca Dawkins Judge Lawrence e.

Dawson richard V. Delphin Patricia A. Dendy octavia J. Denton Lenora Dixon Harry Durham rodesia evans Ms. earnestine everett Dr. Lillie M. Fears theodore A. Felton theartis Ferguson Fannie M. Fields Latoya A. Finley gladys Finney earnestine Fletcher oscar J. Ford Bettye J. Fowler Aretha r. Frazier grace M. Frazieredwards Faye Freeman ruby J. Freeman Mrs. Marie W. Fuller emmie J. gamble Faye e. gant Dr. L. t. gates Brenda W. george grover L. gibson Dr. Diane S gilleland irma gilmore Alma L. gladney Kelly goodwin Mary graves Maxine graves Alonzo A. gray irene V. green

towards the Lifeline endowment Fund to assist students in dire need of financial support. Collectively the student callers received over $107,000 in pledges, and as June 30, 2011, nearly 50 percent of the pledges had been paid. the majority of the donations were earmarked for

ronnie D. grice Queen e. guydon rubie J. Hairston Darren t. Hale John Hamiter Burrell L. Hampton Dr. Sybil Hampton Marshall L. Handcock Dr. Willie Hardin Sadie Harris Frances Harris-Waddell robert L. Hart Jr. Paula S. Henderson James C. Henry Columbus L. Higgins Alfreda J. Hill Calvin Hill Dr. Antony o. Hobbs Carolyn Hodges Allene Holcomb Barbara Hood Fredericka HoodWilliams elouise J. Hudson Carolyn Hugley Willie J. Hutson Aretha D. inge eldridge B. ingram Willie isby Juanita isom george ivory theo Jacks Barry t. Jackson eric Jackson Willie H. Jackson Lieutenant Colonel Solomon J. Jamerson Mylas C. Jeffers Jr. Bernice Jenkins

Carol K. Johnson Dr. Clinton M. Johnson george o. Johnson gralon A. Johnson Herman D. Johnson Paul Johnson William H. Johnson Jr. Berlin C. Jones ellawease Jones Jerril Jones Lorenzo Jones Dr. Faustine C. JonesWilson Dr. Manuel Kelley emma Kindle ollie M. King William H. King Jr. obie J. Knight roderick Kuykendall Pheifer W. Lacy Ltc. Author Laird Henry C. Lake Cleo Lee James B. Lee edward Lewis edward H. Lindsay irma Lindsey Phyllis e. Lloyd Clara A. Lofton ollie Lofton Columbus Love gloria D. Lowe Jacqueline Mannery Pinkie Mason Deloris J. Massey Alexander McCarty Johnnie B. McDonald eursalean McDonley Hazel C. Mcghee

this year, the student callers took a special interest in making a difference. each caller made a contribution of thirty dollars to the Lifeline endowment Fund.

Brianna Buchanan, a first year student caller, shared her appreciation for the donors that responded, "YeS, i WiLL" when we asked for support. Buchanan went on to say, “Because of them [donors], the Phonathon was a success, not only because they gave, but because they took the time to talk to me and other students and inspired us to give back.”

Brenda J. McMurry Patricia Meadows thunie n. Meekins McClary Merritt John W. Middleton gary W. Miller Walter J. Miller Daniel D. Minor Carolyn B. Mitchell Bettye J. Moore Dr. eryn e. Moore Cornelia P. Moorehead Miriam Morehead Candace n. Mosley Barbara A. Mumford Bob nash Jesse P. newborn eddie nicholson Jr. James e. nicholson gayle orr Janet overton Helen H. Page Queen e. Paige Dr. Andrew Patterson Linda J. Paxton Clara B. Perry William K. Perry rosalind Pettigrew Mrs. Pilgram Carnis L. Poindexter Dr. Jesse rancifer Marvise rancifer Charles L. reed Janice reed Charles rice Deloris riley ruthie B. robins Mitzi S. ruth Dr. roy t. Salley

Carol Sanders Clinton Sanders Cewilla W. Shannon Jesse Sharpe Bessie M. Shaw Joyce M. Shell earnest Simpson Jr. Diane L. Skipper B. Winford Smith earline Smith ineze Smith James W. Smith Patricia A. Smith Dr. Paul Smith richard C. Smith thelma L. Smith Virginia M. Smith Helen Y. Speed Dr. Avery W. Stephens Joyce M. Stovall Sammie Stovall Sherman Swopes Daisy tatum Kenny A. tatum Mayeotis J. taylor raymond taylor Charlene r. templeton Aaron thomas eula V. thomas Dr. godfrey J. thomas Arleive D. thompson rev. Chester thompson Linda thurston robert tolerson gwendolyn M. turrentine continued on page 3

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Can you see him NOW?

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Andrew Brooks lands position at AT&T Andrew Brooks has a passion for uAPB that is evident in all that he did prior to crossing the stage as a graduate in the school of Business Management in May 2011. Working in the office of Development as a Phonathon Caller, then a Clerk, and later an intern, naturally stirred philanthropic desires and bright ideas. During his internship, Andrew took the lead with Circle of Pride, the university’s student philanthropy group. it was time for the organization to have an overhaul and Andrew transformed the organization into an exciting student-led organization that is all about giving back. over $3,296.50 was generated from 83

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students, many of whom know first-hand about financial hardships. All donations are earmarked for the Lifeline endowed Fund which will help students in dire need of financial assistance.

Since graduation, Andrew was hired to be a part of the leadership program with At&t, and will be offered a full time position upon completion of the program. Although he is no longer at the university, Andrew has committed to remaining connected to his alma mater and strengthening his ties through giving.

Lifeline Endowed Fund: Making Swelling Waves of Compassion Several converging circumstances have resulted in a serious, even critical, state of affairs related to the gap between the increased number of students with severe need for financial assistance and the available resources for meeting that need. More than 90% of students require some form and level of assistance. the Lifeline endowed Fund was developed to assist the students that are in dire financial need. travis Adams Marissa Adderly Anthony Alex Alpha rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, inc.

Audrey Armstrong oscar Armstrong tisha Arnold Alumni Chapter-Ashdown Danita Ashley Alumni Chapter-Austin nicholas Austin Deborah Baker Letsie Bass Michael Bates William Beene george Belton Donnice Benford Monique Benford theopolis Benford elbert Bennett Sandra Blackwell Hannibal Bolton Verlee Bolton Margaret Boyd-owens

to date, over $210,000 has been generated for the Lifeline endowed Fund.

All donations received by September 30, 2012, earmarked for the Lifeline endowed Fund will be matched dollarfor-dollar through the title iii Program, u.S. Department of education, and Department of institutional Services.

Serena Brenneman Jo Ann Britt Andrew Brooks Jay Brothers thelma Brothers Kent Broughton Stephen Broughton Ashanti Brown Britney Brown Brianna Buchanan Wesley Buford Danny Burl Jennifer Caldwell Joyce Campbell Fredda Carroll DarShun Cash Courtney Cegers Lorenzo Clark Class of 2000 Anthony Cobb Charles Colen Felicia Collins-Wylie rita Conley Joyce Craft Loretta Crippen

Adora Curry Husny Dahlan Amudu Davis Anna Davis Audrey Davis Lawrence Davis taffany Davis Alumni Chapter-Detroit Mark Douglas Kiara ervin Joseph ester earnestine everett Daniel Farmer Annie Ferguson Frederick Fiddmont gladys Finney Patrice Fisher edward Fontenette tamera Ford roshunda Foreman Columbus Franklin elyssia Freeman erica Fulton Willie Fulton nathan garrett

rita gates Shanel glenn Henry golatt John graham Jarissa greenard Bryant griffin Arthur Hall tammie Hall Burrell Hampton Frank Hampton eddie Hand raven Handley Lee Hardman Herbert Harris Sandra Harris Frances Harris-Waddell Florzell Hawkins Markia Herron Willie Hildreth Ariel Hines Candace Hines Antony Hobbs Casey Hogan David Holts Fredricka Hood-Williams rita Hughey Brianna ingram george ivory Cedric Jackson Courtney Jackson D'Jamel Jackson Leon Jackson Allyson Jackson-Yarbrough Danny Jenkins gralon Johnson roderick Johnson Shanna Johnson Jimmy Jones Alumni Chapter-Kansas City Abul Kazi Charlene Kelley genevia Kelsey

Corless Kinchen tracy Knowlton Aretha Lacefield rufus Lawshea Janitha Lawson edward Lewis Sonya Lockett gloria Lowe Brennon Luster Byrhonda Lyons Carla Martin Freddie Martin Lavoris Martin J.W. Mason Jennifer Mason Martin McBride Kendra McCraney gwain McCree Kristen nelson Chukwuso oputa Joseph owasoyo rosalind Pettigrew Whitney Phillips Katarrus Poney Stacie Prime-Wright Alumni Chapter-Pulaski County John ragland Antonie rice Sederick rice John roberts Kevin Sanders toniesha Sargent Priscilla Scott Senior Class of 2011 earnest Simpson Stephanie Sims Victoria Smith earnest Sparks Vernal Sparks DeCora Steele Ledora Stribling Mildred Swift-Phillips

gloria Swopes Sherman Swopes Seyed taghavi reginald taylor Levi thomas Marlo thomas Maxie thomas Pauline thomas terrence thomas Denise todd tom Joyner Foundation, inc.

William torrence ranashia totten roger totten Willette totten Lillie turner uAPB - Marketing Club uAPB Class of 1975 Alumni Chapter- Las Vegas James utsey Joyce Vaughan David Walker richard Walker Shiann Wallace Jeremy Ward Alumni Chapter-Washington D.C. Sheereen Watkins Valerie Webb Carolyn West Avery Wheeler Joyce White robert Wilburn Brian t. Williams tamara Williams James Wilson Latetrica Wilson Lashonda Woods Sherrie Wylie Kimberly Yon Johnnie Young

The IRA Rollover Provision charitable gift opportunity was reinstated and extended through December 31, 2011.

Alumni and friends of UAPB are able to make qualified rollover gifts from their IRA to the, without having to count the distributions as taxable income.

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Alpha Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Donate to PRIDE

The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha and members of Pride pose with a contribution check of $500.

When finding resources to pay for college, every little bit helps. the room, board, tuition, and fees really add up. the ladies of the Alpha rho were the first organization that did their part in easing

the load through the Circle of Pride student giving initiative. At the kick-off during AKA week, a check in the amount of $500 was presented to representatives from the office of university relations

and Development and Circle of Pride members. the check was given to the Circle of Pride student giving campaign and earmarked for the Lifeline endowed Fund. it will be matched dollar-for dollar through the title iii Program, u.S. Department of education, office Postsecondary education, institutional Services Program. Jennifer Caldwell, President of the Alpha rho Chapter of AKA, noted how extremely heartwarming it is to be a part of giving back. Jennifer is a recipient of several scholarships but still understands that not everyone will receive financial awards, help from home, or be able to maintain jobs while in school. Jennifer is also a member of the Circle of Pride and gives annually to the student initiative.

Dorothy Magett Fiddmont New Millennium Leaders Raise the Bar

the Dorothy Magett Fiddmont new Millennium Leaders (DMF-nML) have raised the bar to increase scholarship support to uAPB’s students. of the 172 individuals and classes who have donated at least $2,000, 30 of them 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 have become Bronze (entry Level+ $1,000), Silver (entry Level+ $2,000), gold (entry Level+ $3,000), and Platinum (entry Level+ $4,000). All donations made before September 30, 2012, will be matched dollar-for-dollar through a grant from the u. S. Department of education, office of Postsecondary education, insitutional Services, Strengthening institutions - title iii, Part B (HBCu Program). We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals who have raised the bar beyond their initial entry level gift.

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Dr. Lonzell A. Branch Letha Branch Larry B. Cooper Dr. Dorothy Fiddmont Frederick Fiddmont Dr. Martha Flowers Mrs. Martha r. Flowers * Dr. Cleon Flowers * Helen Page

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Dr. Joice Anderson Cathy Clark-Johnson gladys Cherry Acie B. Meekins Vernal Sparks

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Col. James M. Bosley Class of 1948 Dr. Lawrence A. Davis, Jr. Wanda garrett Myrtle Hyman Dr. Margaret Martin-Hall Arthur thomas Dr. William “Sonny” Walker Doris Wallace Dr. Bettye Williams

BeCoMe A neW DorotHY MAgett FiDDMont neW MiLLenniuM LeADer Become a Fiddmont new Millennium Leader or encourage your alumni chapter or class to become a Fiddmont new Millennium Leader Chapter.  Yes! Please include me as a Fiddmont new Millennium Leader.  Yes! Please uPgrADe my Fiddmont new Millennium Leader level.  i am making the following donation for the Fiddmont new Millennium Leader Scholarship Fund: • $2,000 entry Level • $3,000 Bronze Level • $4,000 Silver Level • $5,000 gold Level • $6,000 Platinum Level Amount enclosed: $__________.00  Yes! Please include us as a Dorothy Magett Fiddmont new Millennium Leader Chapter / Class. We have enclosed $10,000.

Alumni Chapter / Class____________________________________________________

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ella B. Averett Dr. Carolyn Blakely Shirley Johnson Floyd e. Morris elton taylor Virginia taylor Keita todd Dr. Jewell Walker * Deceased

Dr. Margaret Director Martin-Hall Libra Roulhac Assistant Director Courtney N. Cegers Coordinator of Special Projects

Monique Benford Coordinator of Foundation Affairs

Denise Todd Administrative Specialist

Raven Handley Kristen Nelson Victoria Smith Ranashia Totten

Clerk Lead Clerk Clerk Clerk

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Charlotte tyler Dr. Sammie tyree-Cox James utsey erma Vance Mr. Calvin Walker Ltc. Charley H. Walker Deborah F. Walker Moses e. Ward rosemary C. Ward Doris M. Watson emmanuel Watson Martha A. Watson redmon Weston Carrie White Constance Whitfield Sherman A. Whitfield emma Whyte Bill Wilder Paul L. Wiley Janet Wilhite regina Wilkerson Brian t. Williams ida B. Williams Larry D. Williams Jr. Mary Louise Williams naomi Williams rita A. Williams Lee Winfrey Mae W. Winn William L. Wolfe Lashonda D. Woods Delano Yarbrough Kimberly A. Yon

Payment methods  A Check enclosed Please mail and make check payable to: university of Arkansas Foundation Fund 1200 north university Drive Mail Slot 4981 Pine Bluff, Ar 71601  Yes. i want my donation to be used to secure federal matching funds.  Please charge my credit card (All major credit cards are accepted) name: ________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________ Please Charge $________________.00 to my credit card # ______________________________________________ Signature ______________________________________________________________ type of Card ___________________ Security Code ______

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CHANCELLOR’S BENEFIT for the arts 2011

Chancellor Lawrence A. Davis, Jr. at the podium addressing the attendees of the 24th Annual Chancellor’s Benefit for the Arts.

Adora B. Curry

Contributing Writer

UAPB’s most anticipated black tie gala, the Chancellor’s Benefit for the Arts,

was chocked full of entertaining musical delights, heartfelt special presentations, and delectable food. Now in it’s 24th year, the Chancellor’s Benefit seeks to raise money to provide education

opportunities to UAPB students in the performing and visual arts programs on campus. This year’s event themed “Hearts of Fire” paid tribute to four individuals whose passion, commitment, and dedication to UAPB, the students, and the Pine Bluff community. Honorees were: Vesper Choir director, Dr. Michael Bates; UAPB Band director, Mr. John Graham; Men’s Basketball coach, Coach George Ivory; and Mrs. Sue Trulock, former director of the Jefferson County Museum were each honored by video and musical tributes that best illustrated their heart of fire. The Vesper Choir and Jazz Ensemble collaborated to present an entertaining and upbeat musical medley, arranged by Mr. Milton Jackson. Live instrumental and vocal performances were provided by AM&N ‘61 alumni, Benjamin Pruitt, Sr.; UAPB ‘10 alumni Christopher Johnson, and current UAPB students Tim Yarbrough, Maya Ellington, and Stephan Burse. A special presentation was also made to Dr. B. Alan Sugg, president of the University Arkansas System, who announced his retirement earlier in the year.

Planning is already underway for the 25th Annual Chancellor’s Benefit for the Arts slated to take place at the Pine Bluff Convention Center on Saturday, February 18, 2012. Sponsorships are available at every level! For more information, contact the Office of University Relations and Development at (870) 575-8701.

2010 Sponsors were: Platinum Henri & Dr. Hazel Linton Simmons First National Bank Gold Beasley Neurology Clinic, P.A. Jefferson Regional Medical Center Dr. Kenneth L. Lambert Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel Company Silver Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Entergy Trammell’s Beauty Barber & Supply, Inc. Bronze Pine Bluff National Bank Nelson Architectural Group Robert James Smith, M.D. Tastesetter Eatery

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