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University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Hotel and Restaurant Management Program at The Universities at Shady Grove Receives $240,000 J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation Grant
WORLD By Joe Bucci, director, Office of Public Relations, Universities at Shady Grove
Marriott Foundation Support Will Create New Marriott Hospitality Center on The Universities at Shady Grove Campus
Pictured, left to right, are: Caitlin Vandegrif, HRM student; Susan Callahan, chef instructor, UMES at USG; Anne Galle Laplanche, HRM student; Katherine Keely, HRM student; William Urioste, HRM student; Dr. Ernest Boger, chair, Hotel and Restaurant Management Program, UMES; Rita Laddbush, HRM student; Judy Streeter, program director, Hotel and Restaurant Management Program, UMES at USG; Ashley Briggs, HRM student; and Anne Gunsteens, executive director, The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation. Photo courtesy of USG
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Hotel and Restaurant Management Program has been awarded a $240,000 grant from The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation. The grant, which will be distributed over five years, will create a new Marriott Hospitality Center on the campus of the Universities at Shady Grove and will significantly enhance the educational experience of students in UMES’ HRM Program. “We are extremely delighted to receive this grant to support the students who benefit each year from the stellar Hospitality Management Program we offer in Montgomery County,” said Judy Streeter, director of UMES at Shady Grove Hospitality Management Program. “The Marriott Hospitality Center at the Universities at Shady Grove is the perfect complement to MARRIOTT/ continued on page 7
UMES students receive Comcast Diversity Congressional Scholarship awards Comcast and The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) awarded Comcast Diversity Congressional Scholarships to three UMES students who participated in The Washington Center’s Political Leadership Program. Each of the students received $5,000 scholarships, which supported internships in the offices of congressional leaders this past summer. The scholarships, made possible by an annual $25,000 grant provided by Comcast, helped to partially defray the cost of The Washington Center program and housing costs for award recipients. The UMES students who received the scholarships were: Josh Mitchell of Upper Marlboro, Md., a summer intern with Sen. Joe Lieberman (IConn.); Thomas Keane-Dawes of Salisbury, an intern with Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.); Christian Albertie of Silver Spring, Md., an intern with Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.).
“Comcast is dedicated to supporting the educational pursuits of the youth in our communities,” said Fred Graffam, regional senior vice president, Comcast. “Through programs like this, we can provide students an inside look at our nation’s government as well as valuable first-hand experience through close interactions with key political leaders.” The Comcast Diversity Congressional Scholarships are awarded to select undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds who are attending HBCUs located in Maryland and pursuing careers in the political arena. Along with the monetary stipend, recipients received academic credit and a four-and-one-half-day-per-week internship in the offices of U.S. senators and house representatives, congressional committees and subcommittees. “Identifying talented minorities for careers on Capitol Hill is critical. We have helped these students secure internships on Capitol Hill because continued on page 3
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Page 2 A Gift from Delmarva Power Concert Choir in Puerto Rico
Page 3 Hercules Scholars Named
Page 4-5 Convocation/Founder’s Week
Page 6 Athletic News
Page 7 Investment Club Marks First Year
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Delmarva Power gift supports student scholarships Delmarva Power Bay Region Vice President John J. Allen Jr. recently presented a check to President Thelma B. Thompson in support of student scholarships. The annual presentation added $15,000 to the already substantial amount of monetary support offered over the years. “It has been a tough economic time, and fundraising has not been what it used to be,” said Allen. “We are pleased, however, to be able to present $15,000 in support of the university. Thompson lauded the support of the utility company. “We highly appreciate this gift,” said Thompson. “The state of the economy makes staying in school hard for some of our students; and your gift, along with others like it, helps us to keep our brightest students here. Thanks for your interest and your service and your kindness.” Annual contributions from Delmarva Power began in 1994 and have topped some $425,000, providing funding for scholarships as well as Black History Month activities at the university. Private gifts to the university are made to the UMES Foundation, which is part of the University System of Maryland Foundation Inc., a not-for-profit corporation separate from the University System of Maryland. The foundation is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The foundation’s purpose is to receive, hold, invest, manage, use, dispose of and administer property of all kinds, whether given absolutely or in trust, or by way of agency or otherwise. Contributions are used entirely for Payoff for a fast-paced academic year of performances on and off the university campus comes in the form of a performance tour traditionally to an exotic destination. This year was no exception as a group of 36 representatives of the UMES Concert Choir traveled to Puerto Rico. “The tour performances truly reflected all of the time and effort that the choir members devoted to learning their music, rehearsals and performances leading up to the tour,” said Dr. Sheila McDonald Harleston, director, UMES Concert Choir. “Forgive the pun, but thankfully, we ended the year on a very high note!” The group spent seven days in Puerto Rico hosted by the installation chaplain at Fort Buchanan, an Army installation near San Juan, Puerto Rico. Housed at the El Carney Lodge on Fort Buchanan, the choir performed at the installation chapel at Fort Buchanan and the Coast Guard housing community center in San Juan before traveling to the west coast of the island where they were housed and performed at the Coast Guard guesthouse in Aquadilla. “We were blessed with beautiful weather, wonderful hosts and responsive, appreciative audiences,” said Harleston. “Ironically, the only day it rained was the day some of us went horseback riding in Aquadilla. As always, the students were on their best behavior.”
Board of Visitor President Jesse Williams congratulates President Thelma B. Thompson as she accepts a check for $15,000, representing the latest gift by Delmarva Power, by Delmarva Power Bay Region Vice President John J. Allen.
the purpose specified by the donor. The university has a 123-year tradition of providing students from underserved populations with an opportunity to receive a higher education. Financial support for students is an important focus of the 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 UMES Campaign for Academic Excellence, please contact the Division of Institutional Advancement at 410-651-7773 or go to www.umes.edu and click on “ways to give.” Her third performance tour with the group, Most Studious Concert Choir Member of 2009, Megan Azu, lists the fellowship of being in each other’s company and seeing their director outside of an academic setting as memorable. “I especially enjoyed seeing the expressions of the freshman on their first trip,” she said. The performance she remembers most was at the installation chapel where an elderly gentleman had returned for the first time since his wife had passed away. “When we sang ‘Heaven Is One Beautiful Place,’ he had tears in his eyes.” She also enjoyed visiting the picturesque setting of the governor’s house in San Juan and viewing the ocean and the gardens there. According to Harleston, the tour was made possible through fundraisers, contributions from churches, organizations and friends of the choir and a choir fee. Currently, the UMES Concert Choir is in the midst of their major fundraiser for the 2010 Performance Tour. The choir is hosting a Basket Bingo on Saturday, October 10, in the Student Services Center Ballroom. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door if they haven’t been reserved. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with games from 5-8 p.m. Prizes are genuine Longaberger products. The event is not affiliated with the Longaberger Company. For more information or tickets, call 410-651-6574.
Concert Choir performs in Puerto Rico
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UMES students named Hercules Scholars
Photos by Gail Stephens
Hard work and extracurricular activities perseverance at UMES has on and off campus. He earned three students the holds membership in the distinction of Hercules Action Anime Society, Scholars by the Tom Joyner Alpha Eta Rho, the Eastern Foundation. Arinze Bosah of Shore Aermodelers Club Bowie, Derek Powe of and the Chesapeake Bay Laurel and Ronald Whiting Radio Control Club. Upon of Riverdale, all of completion of his studies at Maryland, each received a UMES, he plans to design $2,500 scholarship. and test aircrafts. Bosah, a junior, acts as Hercules Scholars are Derek Powe Ronald Whiting Arinze Bosah an ambassador to UMES male students who serve as through his membership in the UMES Action Program, the African Student true ambassadors in their community. Additional requirements include a Association, the Golden Key International Honour Society and the Treadwill minimum grade point average of 3.0 and strong educational goals and Physician Assistant Student Society. He aspires to become a physician aspirations for the future. assistant after completing his bachelor’s degree at the university in the same The Tom Joyner Foundation, www.blackamericaweb.com/foundation, discipline. has raised more than $25 million over the past seven years to help At UMES, Powe serves as a member of the pep band and performed thousands of students at some 80 historically black colleges. with the concert band, while concentrating on academics. He has been For more information about the Tom Joyner School of the Month named to the dean’s list with a grade point average of 3.5. Upon graduation, campaign at UMES, call Dr. Veronique Diriker at 410-651-8142. Donations he plans to pursue a career in the field of information technology. will be accepted until December 31. Whiting, an aerospace engineering major at UMES, actively pursues CONGRESS / continued from page 1
we believe this provides an important opportunity to develop a diverse Walker, a criminal justice intern at the Montgomery County Public Depipeline of young leaders,” said Martina Bradford, senior advisor for fender’s Office; Chimene Diomi, a criminal justice intern with Black Women Human Resources in the office of Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.). United for Action; Severine Ekwede, a business administration/accounting “With its support of diversity-oriented programs like those offered by intern with Energy Efficiency Experts; Olivia King, a business administration The Washington Center, Comcast is helping local minority students on their intern in the Small Business Administration; Aquellah Price and Talitha path toward success, and making education and leadership development a Royster, both business administration interns with the Enlisted Association top priority,” said Michael Smith, president of The Washington Center. “To- of the U.S. National Guard; Gaelle Taku-Bisong, a human ecology intern gether we’re working with Tricom Associates to prepare area youth Inc., public relations for lives of civic leaderfirm; and Donald ship and responsibility Walker, a criminal justhrough challenging intice intern with the Internships that broaden ternational Criminal their understanding of Police Organization. the U.S. Congress and Orchestrated the legislative process.” through the Office of Since its launch in Career Services and Co2006, the Comcast Dioperative Education at versity Congressional UMES with the guidance Photo: Courtesy of The Washington Center Scholarship program of Theresa Queenan, diPictured, left to right, are: Nick Catanzaro, Political Leadership Program advisor, The Washington has awarded $125,000 Center for Internships and Academic Seminars; Christian Albertie; Joshua Mitchell;Thomas Keane- rector and liaison for Dawes; Charisse Lillie, vice president of Community Investment and executive vice president of the internship program, in scholarships to 13 the Comcast Foundation; and Earle Jones, senior director, Federal Government Affairs, Comcast students attending representatives of The Corporation. Bowie State University, Washington Center for Coppin State University, Morgan State University and UMES. Internships and Academic Seminars attended the Fall 2008 and Spring Nine additional UMES students benefitted from summer internships 2009 UMES Career Fairs and visited classrooms to share information on formed from the university’s relationship with The Washington Center for numerous internship opportunities. According to Queenan, she anticipates Internships and Academic Seminars. They were: Cherinet Surafeil, an elec- their return to campus this fall. For more information on internship opportrical engineering intern at the Veteran Administration Center; Myekia tunities call the Office of Career Services at 410-651-6447.
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UMES celebrates Founders’ Week Convocation and Commencement The Founders’ Week Convocation found some 800 faculty, staff, students and members of the community celebrating UMES’ 123rd birthday. Keynote speaker and alumnus Dr. Thomas LaVeist offered five suggestions for success: • The world is a mess; so remember that whatever you do, you can’t make things worse. • Stop and pay attention to the beauty and the wonder of the world; because you work to live, not live to work. • Turn off the car radio sometimes when you drive. • Try to talk less and listen more. • Before you leave this assembly, thank the people in your support system. None of us made it to where we are without the help of someone else.
Following the convocation, Dr. John R. Lamkin, director of bands, Department of Fine Arts, plays “Happy Birthday” on trumpet in celebration of UMES’ 123rd observance of Founders’ Day.
The speaker for the Founders’ Day ceremony and convocation, Dr. Thomas A. LaVeist, UMES Class of 1984, director, Hopkins Center for Health Disparities Solution, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, is greeted by President Thelma B. Thompson. Photo by Jim Glovier
Photo by Jim Glovier
President Thelma B. Thompson conferred fifteen Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees at the recent Founders’ Day Convocation. Degree recipients pictured from left to right are: (front row) Megan Darr; Tamara Adkins; Melissa McGinnis; Thompson; Stacie Evans; Colleen Bechtel; Ashley Rowbottom; Margarita Treuth, professor, Physical Therapy; (second row) Janet Mutschler, director, clinical education, Physical Therapy; Benjamin Stewart; Shawn O’Neill; Erin Ruest; Raymond Moore; Matthew Evans; Jesse Fernandez; (back row) Cynthia Gill, lecturer, Physical Therapy; Nicholas Blanchard, dean, School of Pharmacy and Health Professions; Raymond Blakely, chair, Department of Physical Therapy; Michael Rabel, assistant professor, Physical Therapy; Dennis Klima, lecturer, Physical Therapy; Joseph Beatus, associate professor, Physical Therapy. Graduates absent were Gilberto DeLeon, Katherine James and Lorraine Lacoppola. Photo by Jim Glovier
Photo by Jim Glovier
Food Services serves birthday cake for faculty, staff, graduating students and their families.
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Founders’ Week Founders’ Week Worship Service
Dr. James M. White Jr., associate vice president for student life and enrollment management, provided a rousing and fitting Founders’ Week message.
Founders’ Week Outdoor Concert On a beautiful evening, the sounds of music wafted across campus as faculty, staff, students and members of the community enjoyed the sounds of UMES’ Jazz Ensemble, Concert Choir and Gospel Choir. Under the direction of Dr. John R. Lamkin, director of bands, the Jazz Ensemble performed “A Time for Love,” “Big Dipper,” “Tickletoe,” and “The Queen Bee.” The Concert Choir performed “Ride the Chariot,” “Come Dwell in Solomon’s Walls,” “That’s How Good God Is,” and “O, What a Beautiful City,” directed by Dr. Sheila McDonald Harleston. Selected works were also performed by the Gospel Choir under the direction of Fernandez Batson and Dr. Della Dameron-Johnson.
Photo by Matthew Whittiker
UMES’ Jazz Ensemble fills the air with the sweet sounds of jazz. Photo by Suzanne Street
The UMES Gospel Choir performs at the Worship Service at Metropolitan United Methodist Church, the kick-off event for UMES’ Founders’ Week celebration. Founded six days apart in 1886, the two institutions celebrated their 123rd birthdays together as is the tradition. Each have looked to one another for support throughout the years. Photo by Matthew Whittiker
The Concert Choir performs during the Outdoor Concert. Photo by Matthew Whittiker
Quentin R. Johnson, acting vice president for Student Life and Enrollment Management, inducted eight members of the Student Government Association. Pictured, left to right, are: Atiya Powell, senior class president; Pierre Wilson, junior class president; Ashley Castell, junior class vice president; Chatriece Lawson, sophomore class president; Valarie Matthews, sophomore class vice president; Paul Jerry, freshmen class president; Ebony Williams, freshmen class vice president; Erica Hartnett, SGA vice president and Johnson. Photo by Jim Glovier
Tony Webb, president, is slated to lead the SGA this academic year. Photo by Matthew Whittiker
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Hawk Talk: A weekly recap of UMES Athletics For complete recaps, results and news of Hawk athletics, please visit www.umeshawks.com. By Maggie Hayon, sports information assistant, and the Office of Media Relations, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
As a team, the Hawks posted a .373 attack percentage (39-11-75) and held Navy to .281 (26-10-57). UMES CROSS COUNTRY also held the advantage in aces, 10-5. The men’s and women’s cross Four players had at least six kills country teams traveled to Hunt Valley, as UMES defeated LaSalle 3-0 (25-13, Md., for the Towson University 25-14, 25-16) in the first game on Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 12. Saturday. Three UMES male runners placed Johnson led the way with a gamein the top three spots, which was good high nine kills, followed by seniors for a team second place finish with 49 Caylin Woodward (Garden Grove, points. Calif.) and Thonya Joseph Junior Amon Kiprotich (Bridgetown, Barbados), who had (Kapsabet, Kenya) took first place out of seven apiece. 44 runners in the men’s five mile race Sophomore Zoe Bowens (Long with a time of 28:14.86. Teammates Beach, Calif.) tallied six kills of her Peter Sang (Kapsabet, Kenya) and own to help UMES win for the sixth Shadrack Maritim (Kericho, Kenya) Cynthia Anais time in seven matches and improve to came in second and third with 7-3 on the season. respective times of 28:27.86 and 28:50.93. Whitney Johnson Romero pitched in with 25 assists Senior Solomon Kirongo (Nairobi, Kenya) placed 16th overall with and nine digs for the Hawks. Bowens (eight digs) and Woodward (seven) a time of 30:17.28. The next Hawk finisher was junior Paul Jones-Burden also had strong matches on the defensive end. in 38th place with a time of 38:25.94. Sophomore Jermol Dix Freshman Gina Abbott (Salinas, Calif.) and redshirt junior (Catonsville, Md.), junior Thomas Keene-Dawes and sophomore Samantha Chukwura (Brooklyn, N.Y.) each had a pair of service aces in Damian Miles (Teaneck, N.J.) held the 42nd, 43rd and 44th places with the victory. UMES hit a season-high .413 (38-7-75) against the Explorers times of 41:52.66, 47:56.58 and 48:31.94. (2-9) and held them to just .045 from the floor. In the women’s five-kilometer run, the Hawks tied for third as a team In the last game of the Invitational, Johnson and Bowens both reached with 105 points. double figures in kills as UMES dispatched Norfolk State 3-0 (25-18, 25-15, Sophomore Cynthia Anais (Paris, France) was the highest UMES 25-14). finisher with a time of 20:57.88, which was good for a tenth place finish out Johnson tallied 12 kills and three digs with a .500 attack percentage, of 65 runners. Senior teammate Tamica Thomas (St.Catherine, Jamaica) while Bowens had 11 kills and five digs to help the Hawks win their fourth was close behind with at time of 21:00.37, good for 11th place. Fellow consecutive match and seventh in their last eighth. UMES did not drop a set senior Celia Whyte (Manchester, Jamaica) placed 28th with a time of on the weekend and hit a solid .372 (43-11-86) against the Spartans, who 22:30.99. fell to 2-9 on the season. Jessica Abrantes (Scotch Plains, N.J.), a junior, placed 32nd with a Woodward put together another strong performance with nine kills time of 22:43.83. Freshman Emilie Ducados and Kenesha Abrams were and seven digs and hit .389 in the win and Joseph had three kills, an assist, close together with respective times of 24:26.89 and 24:26.89, good for a dig and three of the team’s eight block assists for the day. Sophomore 43rd and 45th places. Freshman Courtney Gray placed 65th overall with a Rebecca Prado (Annandale, N.J.) and freshman Karin Vikterlof (Orebro, time of 34:14.08. Sweden) and Romero each recorded six digs. Romero also chipped in with 32 assists. VOLLEYBALL UPCOMING COMPETITIONS Volleyball traveled to Dover, Del., to participate and go undefeated in the Delaware State Invitational by sweeping Navy, LaSalle and Norfolk State CROSS COUNTRY 9-0 at Memorial Hall. UMES improved their season record to 8-3. The men’s and women’s cross country teams will travel to the Mason InvitaSophomore outside hitter Christine Edwards (Lakewood, Calif.) tional in Centreville, Va., on Sat., Oct. 3, at 10 a.m. recorded a match-high 12 kills to lead UMES to a 3-0 (25-16, 25-23, 25VOLLEYBALL 14) win over Navy on Friday, which was their first against the Midshipmen Volleyball hits the road for the South Carolina State Tournament in Orangesince Oct. 21, 2003. burg, S.C. They take on the hosts on Fri., Oct. 2, at 7 p.m., Cal State Freshman setter Bella Jade Romero (Arlington, Texas) led all Bakersfield on Sat., at 11 a.m. and North Carolina A&T on Sat. at 3 p.m. players with 30 assists, while also tallying team highs of five digs and three Volleyball takes on Morgan State on Tues., Oct 6, at 7 p.m. and Delaware service aces. Senior hitter Whitney Johnson (Prince Frederick, Md.) State on Sun., Oct. 11, at 3 p.m. in away conference matches. chipped in with eight kills, a .357 attack percentage, an assist and a dig.
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Investment Club completes first year
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The UMES Road to Wealth Investment Club finished its first year with an 8.8 percent annual return on a virtual portfolio of $500,000, a remarkable return considering the DOW lost over 33 percent in value during the same period. The club president Tobi Kunle-Kehinde attributes the success to the excellent analysis efforts of the club officers, investment committee and members. The club develops, explores and tests investing strategies and valuation models using the Road to Wealth’s virtual portfolio. Opportunities for trading may occur in stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies and options. Members experienced positive responses in interviews for internships - an unexpected benefit. In interviews, club members experienced greater engagement with interviewers and shared topics for communicating their interest and ambitions. The opportunity to stand out among a pool of applicants provides an edge necessary in the current economic climate. An organization within the Department of Business, Management and Accounting, the club is open to all students who desire to learn about investments and wealth creation. Meetings are held on Thursdays at 11 a.m. Kiah Hall, room 2120.
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For more information or ticket sales, call 410-651-6574 This Basket Bingo is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the Longaberger Company, although the prizes to be won are genuine Longaberger products.
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the center already located at Montgomery College. About 65 percent of our students typically complete their first two years at Montgomery College and then transfer to the Universities at Shady Grove campus. This grant will ensure they have access to continuous cutting-edge hospitality and culinary technologies and curriculum throughout their four years of study.” The grant primarily will be used to enhance the learning facilities at USG, updating the culinary arts learning environment for students to gain hands-on, real world curriculum experience. In addition, classrooms will be equipped with the latest point-of-sale, property management software and business simulations. “The Marriott Foundation and Marriott International have been very significant community partners in the development of USG,” said Stewart Edelstein, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs, University System of Maryland and executive director at USG. “We are deeply grateful for their support, which together with UMES’ degree program will produce outstanding graduates for the growing hospitality industry in Montgomery County.” “We are excited to support the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Hotel and Restaurant Management Program at the Universities at Shady Grove, as it provides an opportunity for individuals in Montgomery County to obtain a four-year degree in hospitality,” said Anne Gunsteens, executive director of The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation. “This is an opportunity that would not be possible if it were not for the program at Shady Grove.” “We are grateful to The Marriott Foundation for providing this scholarship and for their support in the past,” said President Thelma B. Thompson. “We are very pleased the Marriott Foundation has extended their
support to the Universities at Shady Grove campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Hotel and Restaurant Management program.” About the Universities at Shady Grove USG is an innovative model for delivering top-quality college degree programs. USG is not one university; instead it is a collaboration of nine leading public universities in Maryland offering more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Montgomery County. Established in 2000, USG serves more than 3,500 full- and part-time students. Participating USG partners include: Bowie State University; Salisbury University; Towson University; University of Baltimore; University of Maryland, Baltimore; University of Maryland, Baltimore County; University of Maryland College Park; UMES; and University of Maryland University College. More information on all of the undergraduate and graduate programs is available at www.shadygrove.umd.edu. About the Marriott Foundation The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation was established in 1965 with the purpose of giving back to the community. Under the current direction of J.W. Marriott Jr. and Richard E. Marriott, the Marriott Foundation is dedicated to helping youth secure a promising future, especially through education on the secondary and higher education levels, mentoring and youth leadership programs. Equally important are organizations that help provide relief from hunger and disasters; support people with disabilities; and create gainful employment opportunities for vulnerable youth and adults.
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*Unless stipulated, all events listed are FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. For more information, call 410-651-6669 or 410-651-6571.
SEPTEMBER Now through Oct. 8
FINE ARTS FACULTY SHOW 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Mon. through Fri. Mosely Gallery
Now through Feb. 28
EXHIBIT “From Princess Anne to the Pros: A Small College’s Football Legacy” 8 a.m.- 10 p.m., Mon. through Thurs.; 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Fri.; 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat.; 3- 10 p.m., Sun. Frederick Douglass Library
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JAZZ ENSEMBLE FALL CONCERT 7 p.m. / Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts
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FALL MIDTERM STUDIO-CLASS RECITAL 11 a.m. / Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts
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OPENING RECEPTION 4-6 p.m. Honoring the Ancestors: African Art and Artifacts Mosely Gallery
IMA CHORAL FESTIVAL 4 p.m./ Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts
Oct. 15 through Dec. 4
ART EXHIBITION 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon. through Fri. Honoring the Ancestors: African Art and Artifacts Mosely Gallery
ROGER R. BLUNT LECTURE SERIES 11 a.m. / Student Services Center Theater
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*UNIVERSITY THEATRE SERIES 7:30 p.m. / Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts $5 general public, $3 senior citizens, $2 UMES students
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WIND ENSEMBLE FALL CONCERT 7 p.m. / Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ETHNIC FESTIVAL 11 a.m. Student Services Center Ballroom
DECEMBER 1&3
FALL FAMILY RECITAL 11 a.m. Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts
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