The Key April 2010 Edition by University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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A newsletter for UNIVERSITY of MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends

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PRMC announces gift to UMES Physician Assistant Department Peninsula Regional Medical Center announced a gift of $100,000 to UMES to help fund a faculty position in the Physician Assistant (PA) Department. Over the next two years, Peninsula Regional will supplement a faculty line in the PA Department with annual donations of $50,000. PRMC has funded the position for the past three years for $50,000 per year, making a five-year investment in the PA position of $250,000. “We are grateful for Peninsula Regional’s vote of confidence in one of UMES’ premier programs,” said UMES President, Dr. Thelma B. Thompson. “Peninsula Regional is recognized nationally as one of the best hospitals in the country and our Physician Assistant Department is nationally accredited and acknowledged for the rigor of its coursework. This appears to be a marvelous match, a first-rate partnership.” “This collaboration between Peninsula Regional and UMES will further expand the training and educational opportunities available at the university. The more the medical center can support these types of programs the better our facility will be in the future by having these health care professionals available to care for residents in our region,” said Thomas Lawrence, MD, MBA, CMO/vice president of medical affairs, PRMC. “This gift goes a long way to solidifying the PA/physician team concept, under girding our PArtnership in Medicine relationships and strengthening the current relationship that already exists between PRMC and the UMES PA Department,” said Darlene Jackson-Bowen, chair and program director of the

Dr. Thomas Lawrence, CMO/vice president of medical affairs, PRMC, presents a check for $100,000 to UMES representatives to fund a faculty position in the PA Department. Pictured, left to right, are Dr. Nicholas Blanchard, dean, School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, UMES; Dr. Linda Trotman, clinical coordinator, PA Departfment, UMES; Dr. William Talley acting assistant dean, School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, UMES; Lawrence; Dr. Charles Williams, vice president of academic affairs, UMES; Darlene Jackson-Bowen, chairperson and clinical assistant professor, PA Department, UMES; Peter Stanford, academic coordinator and clinical assistnat professor, PA Department, UMES; and Dr. Christjon Huddleston, medical director, PA Department, UMES. Photo by Jim Glovier

UMES Physician Assistant Department. “This gift is a vehicle that allows educational attainment; and as a result, we are able to reduce the health disparities in access to healthcare by graduating mid-level primary care physician assistants, a number of whom live and work in the region.” For more information about the UMES Physician Assistant Program, contact the Office of Public Relations at 410-651-6669.

Charitable gift creates political internship program for UMES students Thanks to a charitable gift by a Salisbury-based law firm, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore has successfully begun a political internship program in Annapolis this spring. Two UMES seniors, Quanika R. Lewis and Jasmine M. Logan, started interning with From left to right, Jasmine Maryland legislators in mid-January and will Logan and Quanika Lewis, continue through the spring General both seniors at UMES, are interning with Maryland Assembly session that ends April 12. legislators. The Gaudreau Law Firm made a $15,000 gift to provide $5,000 stipends for students, providing them with living expenses while residing in the Annapolis area throughout the legislative term. An additional federal political internship is being considered for the summer. “When I was told UMES does not have a Political Science Department, I thought a good way to generate interest in political careers would be through a

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political internship program,” said Kenneth D. L. Gaudreau. “This might be the initial impetus to bring a political science major to the campus.” Lewis, a 2006 graduate of DuVal High School in Prince George’s County, is an English major with a career goal of becoming a civil servant. She is interning with Del. Henry Heller (D) of Montgomery County. “I’ve always been interested in politics, especially learning how bills become laws and how I might make a change in a law. In addition to state law, I’m learning about county and municipal laws,” said Lewis, who graduates in May. Logan, a 2006 graduate of Forestville High School in Prince George’s County, is a criminal justice major. Ironically, she and Lewis were classmates for a while at Forestville, both cheerleaders. Logan is interning for Sen. Jennie Forehand (D) of Montgomery County. “President Obama’s election sparked my interest in politics and learning about the law-making process,” said Logan. “It’s been exciting, meeting continued on page 7

Page 6 Brick Wall Dedication Community Initiatives Workshop

Page 7 Students Travel to Belize Hawks Childrens’ Fund

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UMES choir performs spring concert

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As inspiring and rejuvenating as the arrival of spring, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Concert Choir under the direction of Dr. Sheila McDonald Harleston presents its annual spring concert on Sunday, April 11, at 4 p.m. with a guest performance by soprano soloist Patricia Nixon of Norfolk Sate University. Nixon, who was invited by Dr. Thelma B. Thompson to perform at her inauguration as president of UMES in 2002 and for Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s visit to the campus said, “I have had some great experiences performing at UMES. I enjoy coming to the campus and feel at home there. The NSU Vocal Jazz Ensemble enjoyed the performances that they have done with Dr. Harleston’s group. She has my highest regard for her work since she has been at the university and our friendship grows stronger each year.” Nixon will perform among others, “The Statue of Liberty” by Neil Enloe and “Beams of Heaven” arranged by Robert Winder. She has been a vocal instructor at NSU since 2002 and became the NSU Vocal Jazz Ensemble director in 2003. She has taught voice and piano in the Junior Music Program and Summer Clinic there since 1987. Nixon has performed with the Virginia Opera Association, the Virginia Symphony, The Chesapeake Chorus and the I. Sherman Green Chorale. She was the recent recipient of the NAACP’s AfroAcademic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics Award under the category of Vocal Classical Performance. Harleston, an associate professor of music and director of choral activities at UMES, has received many accolades at the university along with

being selected as the recipient of the 2008 University System of Maryland Board of Regents Faculty Award for mentoring. Harleston also served as a national conductor for the 2009 performance of the “105 Voices of History” at the Kennedy Center in New York. The 38-member Concert Choir will fill the Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts with the sounds of composers Undine Smith Moore, Nathaniel Dett, Rosephanye Powell, Brent Pierce, Michael Jothen, Eugene Butler, Rene Clausen, Noah Ryder, Johnny Mercer/Harold Arlen, Salone Clary, Harry Burleigh and Moses Hogan. Special features are Hailstork’s Festival Anthem “Shout for Joy” and Hogan’s tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, “His Light Still Shines.” The choir consists of a unique group of students encompassing 12 academic disciplines, 10 states and three foreign countries. Serving as ambassadors for the university, they have taken the stage at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, France; the Washington National Cathedral; and the United Nations “Zeus Area.” At the culmination of the academic year, the choir traditionally takes a trip abroad to perform. This year the choir will perform in St. Thomas and St. John, Virgin Islands. In past years, they have performed in Hawaii, Trinidad, England, Jamaica, Bahamas, France, Germany and the West Indies. The UMES Concert Choir Spring Concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 410-651-6574.

UMES Dinner Theater tickets on sale The UMES Dinner Theater production of “Motown and Much Mo” will be performed nightly from Thursday, April 15, to Saturday, April, 17, at the Richard Henson Center ballroom. Catered by the university’s Hotel and Restaurant Management program, the event offers a gourmet feast and plenty of entertainment by students in the UMES Drama Society, under the direction of Dr. Della Dameron-Johnson, assistant professor of English and modern languages at UMES, along with faculty and staff from the university and members of the community. “Dinner Theater is exciting because there’s so much going on,” said William Wallace, president of the UMES Drama Society, who has been a part of the show for the last three years. “There’s singing, dancing and acting.” Wallace, 23, says the show features Motown hits, such as “Heat Wave,”

by Martha and the Vandellas and “If I Were Your Woman,” by Gladys Knight & the Pips. This year’s show is a sequel to the dinner theater production of “Motown and Mo,” which was performed by the Drama Society in 2007, he said. Both productions were written by Dameron-Johnson. “A lot of people came out to see that show,” said Wallace, a senior who majors in history at the university. “I know the audience will really enjoy this one, too.” Ticket prices are $35 for Thursday, April 15; $45 for Friday, April 16; and $50 for Saturday, April 17. Doors open for seating at 6 p.m. and the curtain goes up at 8 p.m. Tickets are limited. For tickets or more information, call 410-651-6230.

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UMES alumna creates $1,000 award In honor of her late parents, Apsara Hettiarachchi donated $1,000 to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore was awarded to a high-achieving student in the Department of Natural Sciences during the university’s Honors Convocation on April 1. Hettiarachchi, who is currently earning her doctorate in food science and technology from the university, says her parents, Peter and Chandra Hettiarachchi, always encouraged her to “support others,” while growing up in Sri Lanka. “I got a lot of support from UMES, so I didn’t have to struggle,” said the Princess Anne resident, who relocated to the United States to earn her master’s degree in food and agricultural sciences from UMES more than five years ago. “Now, I want to give back to the college.” The Peter and Chandra Hettiarachchi Outstanding Student in the Department of Natural Sciences Award will be presented during the university’s annual ceremony for undergraduate students. In addition to keeping up with her studies, Hettiarachchi works parttime at UMES as a lecturer in the Department of Natural Sciences. She teaches the course, Biology 101, to undergraduate students.

“They are very good kids,” said Hettiarachchi, who encourages her students to set goals and always strive to do their best work. Hettiarachchi said students need a role model, who can push them to work hard despite the obstacles they may face along the way. She said Dr. Jurgen Schwarz, director of the Food Science and Technology Ph. D program, offered words of encouragement and advice throughout her time at UMES. He helped her stay on target to earn her doctorate in May. “My advisor has been very supportive,” she said. “I really want to thank him.” Financial support for students is an important focus of the UMES Campaign for Academic Excellence, a seven-year effort to raise $14 million. To date some $10 million has been raised in the campaign, which runs through 2011. For more information on the Campaign for Academic Excellence, contact the Division of Institutional Advancement at 410-651-7773 or go to www.umes.edu and click on “ways to give.”

UMES students learn business strategies in Capstone Simulation Contest

Team members who placed first in the Capstone Simulation Contest, from left to right, are Deborah Williams, Gabrielle Carlson and Nicole Hucke.

During the Capstone Simulation Contest, students at UMES become the managers of competing companies. “They have to make decisions in research and development, production, marketing, finance and, total quality management, and human resources,” said Dr. Bryant Mitchell, associate professor in the Department of Business, Management and Accounting. Throughout the school year, students enrolled in Mitchell’s upper level business administration courses – Management and Organizational Behavior, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Production Management, and Strategic Management – participate in the Capstone challenge. Capsim Management Simulations Inc. is the largest provider of business simulations and business games utilized by teachers and professors for university, college and high school courses. The Illinoisbased company’s Capstone Business Simulation game is used in more than 500 schools worldwide, as well as in corporate, fast-track training. “Working with Capstone Simulation allowed me to employ not only my accounting skills, but also my problem solving skills,” said Gabrielle Carlson, whose team placed first in the Capstone Simulation Contest during this year’s winter mini-session in January.

Carlson and her team mates, Nicole Hucke and Deborah Williams, faced off against four student teams in her course “Management and Organizational Behavior” and two Capstone computer teams at UMES. “I told my team members the first day of class that I want to win, no matter what it takes,” said Carlson, who will earn her degree in agricultural business in May. The Capstone Simulation Contest, which awards $100 to the first place team, provides an “added incentive” when the students utilize the business simulation game in Mitchell’s courses. “The team with the highest stock price at the end of eight rounds wins the prize,” Mitchell said. Students make decisions in six management areas for eight rounds, he said. Each round is equivalent to one year. “We were on cloud nine when we found out that we placed first,” said Williams, an administrative assistant for Counseling Services at UMES, who is working toward a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Williams, a part-time student, said the simulation game helped her make intelligent financial decisions and “gain the experience of running a real life business.” “I thought of it like playing the game of Monopoly,” Carlson said. “My strategy was to be on top of all the departments of the company. I learned that all departments of a business have to work at full capacity to ensure the viability of a company.” During the competition, the students’ scores were also ranked among more than 660 university and corporate teams from around the globe, Mitchell said. Carlson and Williams’s team ranked first in the “Return on Assets” category and second in the “Return on Sales” category. “I was surprised to see how well we did against students around the world and in top business universities,” Carlson said. “I have even added this on my resume to show that I am capable of being an asset to any business.”

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Business developer dedicates brick wall to town and university President Thelma B. Thompson, at left, addresses a group gathered for the dedication of a welcome sign to the town of Princess Anne and UMES. Pictured in the background, from left to right, are Garland Hayward, vice president, Princess Anne Town Commissioners; Alex Karavasilis, president, First American Development Corporation; and Danny Thompson, Somerset County Economic Development Commission. Photo by Patty Hancock, Courtesy of The Daily Times

A local business developer, in an act of good will, is not only investing in a retail and hotel development project, but in the communities surrounding it. Alex Karavasilis, president of First American Development Corporation, gleaned the idea of creating and dedicating a brick wall similar to the entrance sign to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a welcome sign to both the town and the university. “As the project is located on the corner of UMES Boulevard and Rt. 13, the major entrance into the Town of Princess Anne and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, it became a pivotal project uniting the two communities,” said Karavasilis, who is in the process of building the Princess Anne Village Shopping Center. “It is more than just a wall; it is a symbol of unity between two great institutions. The bricks and mortar represent the bond that has developed and continues to develop between the town and university.” “We’ve been working for years to strengthen the “town/gown”

relationship, which has been mostly words up until now,” said Garland Hayward, vice president, Princess Anne Town Commissioners. “Now we feel some action is taking place, benefiting both the town and the university.” Karavasilis said the company will continue to invest in Princess Anne and Somerset County. “This is the beginning of things to come,” he said. His vision of the wall, dedicated today, includes the potential for future fundraising opportunities to benefit the town and the university. “The university is appreciative of Mr. Karavasilis’ gesture. This altruistic gift will serve as a highly visible symbol of the harmonious spirit of cooperation that exists, and we hope will continue to flourish, between the town of Princess Anne and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore,” said Dr. Thelma B. Thompson, president, UMES. “I have always wanted UMES to be recognized from Route 13, this is the beginning of that recognition.”

First annual Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Workshop The brainchild of President Thelma B. Thompson, the first annual Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Workshop was held at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in conjunction with the President’s Annual Interfaith Prayer Breakfast. Four government agencies took part, offering participants an overview of how, in the current economic climate, to obtain funding for faith-based initiatives to enhance the lives of families on Delmarva and the communities they live in. "The university is committed to serving as a conduit for those seeking to strengthen their effectiveness by gaining a more comprehensive view of federal resources and partnership Pictured from left to right at the recent Faith-Based opportunities available to grassroots non-profits," said Thompson. “These organizations can in turn and Community Initiatives Workshop are James identify and better meet the housing and community development needs of some of the area’s most Shay, the regional liaison for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Center for Faith vulnerable residents.” Based and Neighborhood Partnership, Region III; Dr. Among the outcomes of the Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Workshop was the Thelma B. Thomspon, president, UMES; Dr. Jannah identification of the need for information on certification, grant preparation and the forming of 501 Scott, deputy director for the Department of Homeland Security Cengter for Faith Based and (c)(3) corporations. Community Initiatives; Amber Herman, program To address these needs, the university has requested and been approved to host a grant writing analyst for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Center workshop facilitated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Faith-Based and for FaithBased and Neighborhood Partnerships; and Coleman Jr., outreach specialist for the Neighborhood Partnership Center in May. The Center serves as a resource for secular and faith- Marcus Department of Homeland Security Cener for Faith based non-profit organizations seeking to partner with HUD to address the housing and community Based and Commuity Initiatives. Photo by Jim Glovier development needs of the neighborhoods in which they operate. By working in conjunction with HUD and other federal agencies, the university is honoring its mission of meeting the economic development needs on the Eastern Shore and workforce development needs of the state by ensuring that citizens on the Eastern Shore have the latest information about opportunities, programs and other federal resources available to their communities. “UMES is expanding the success of the Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Workshop,” said Thompson. “The impact of the grant writing workshop will be gauged by participation and support of the Eastern Shore community.” Additional information about the grant writing workshop will be forthcoming.

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UMES students travel to Belize for International Service Learning Program By Stephan Tubene, associate professor of agricultural economics and Belize project director

UMES students in the Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences acquired civic and cultural experiences in Belize, accompanied by faculty members, through an International Service Learning Program with Belizean organizations and agencies during this year’s winter mini-session. Funded by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture Capacity Building Program, the Belize project aims to strengthen the capacity of UMES students and faculty through a collaborative effort among UMES, the University of Belize and Belizean organizations. To accomplish this goal, the three-year project addresses three main objectives: to train UMES students on international multi-disciplinary programs to become competitive in the global economy, to enhance teaching capacity for UMES faculty by exposing them to international opportunities in Belize and to develop an interdisciplinary course titled, “International Agricultural Development.” This year’s trip to Belize was the second International Service Learning experience for UMES students and featured events such as UB Friday, UB

UMES students and faculty pictured at the University of Belize, from left to right, are Christopher Leroy; Ashley Gideon; Brittney Massenburg; Stephan Tubene, associate professor of agricultural economics at UMES and Belize project director; Essence Hales; and George Shorter, assistant professor, Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences.

commencement, Maya civilization, Garifuna culture and a UB-UMES symposium. The first trip under this project took place last summer with the participation of DAFRS faculty members and five students, Phylicia Campbell, Zynesha Campbell, Marc Lammy-James, Brittney Saunders and Mone’t Walker. The group recently presented their ISL experience at the Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences’ 25th annual Career Fair and Training Conference in Orlando, Fla. Students interested in the International Service Learning Program should send their resume to sltubene@umes.edu.

The Hawk Children’s Fund fundraising efforts Continuing in their quest to address the literacy needs of more than 200 students at the Kyamulinga Public Primary School in Uganda, East Africa, the Hawk Children’s Fund at UMES has completed another phase in their fundraising efforts. The UMES student-managed charity through the Hotel and Restaurant Management Program recently “sold” the final book in the Buy-A-Book project. This innovative project will provide textbooks and readers for the African students and eighteen days of training for all of their teachers. The $3,000 raised here at UMES will be combined with a $1,000 grant from the Palmer Foundation to fund this project. “The original concept was to create a local way for the UMES and local communities to help children in Africa,” said Richard Gormley, assistant professor in the HRM Department at UMES and faculty advisor for the HCF. “Most of the money came from right here on campus. We want the campus to know how grateful we are for their support.” An outgrowth of the unique linkage between the organization Partnering for Africa’s Future (PAF) and the HCF, the Kyamulinga School Literacy Project is committed to addressing the lack of educational materials and proper teacher training that contributes to the low literacy rates among the children of East Africa. With the conclusion of the Buy-A-Book Project, the HCF has raised $ 12,000 for the Kyamulinga School Project. The first phase, the Buy-A-Brick project, generated $8,000 to fund the construction of the new school in the Kyamulinga Village. “The Hawk Children’s Fund is not stopping there. We have recently formed a new partnership with the Uganda Community Library Association,” said Gormley. “The signature project for HCF in 2010 will be the construction of two solar powered libraries for two more rural communities in Africa.” continued from cover

lawmakers from my home district in PG County. I’m interested in going to law school after graduating from UMES in December.” Dr. Kathryn Barrett-Gaines, an associate professor of history, is the course instructor for the political internships. In addition to their duties as interns for their respective legislators, Lewis and Logan will conduct research on that lawmaker and keep weekly journals about their legislative experience. The course carries 12 credits. “We are so grateful to the Gaudreau Law Firm for providing this great opportunity for our students to develop leadership skills; network with legislators

and interns from other universities; to learn about the state political process from the inside; and explore future career paths,” said Barrett-Gaines. “What Mr. Gaudreau is doing is inspiring to all of us,” said Barrett-Gaines. “He is creating opportunity for UMES students and investing in our national future. His gift allows us to provide a stipend for our students that will make their internship a pleasant time in their lives and will allow them to focus fully on the experience.” For more information about the gift or the internship, contact the UMES Division of Institutional Advancement at 410-651-7773.

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UMES CONCERT CHOIR SPRING CONCERT 4 p.m. / Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts

May 4&6

SPRING FAMILY RECITAL 11 a.m. / Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts

OPENING RECEPTION-ART EXHIBIT 4-6 p.m. “UMES Fine-Art Student Show” Mosely Gallery / Hours: Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Show on display through April 30.

DINNER THEATRE Advanced tickets required / Richard A. Henson Center “Motown and Much Mo’” For more information, call 410-651-6230

OPENING RECEPTION-ART EXHIBIT 4-6 p.m. “Graduating Senior Show” Mosely Gallery / Hours: Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Show on display through May 20

UMES GOSPEL CHOIR SPRING CONCERT 5 p.m. / Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts

AFRICAN-AMERICAN GENEALOGY WORKSHOP 3-6 p.m. / Frederick Douglass Library, second floor Kimberly Conway Dumpson J.D., presents. Space is limited. Call 410-651-7696 to reserve a space.

UMES HONORS BAND AND CHOIR CONCERT 4 p.m. / Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts

* Unless stipulated, all events listed are FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

OPEN ENROLLMENT BENEFITS FAIR Thursday, April 8 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Student Services Center Ballroom

For more information, call 410-651-6669.

Mark your calendar for the annual Open Enrollment Benefits Fair. A representative(s) from every benefits provider will be present to provide information and answer questions. The health insurance open enrollment dates for the July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011 coverage period will be April 14-28, 2010. Open enrollment materials will be distributed to all eligible employees.

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