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A newsletter for UNIVERSITY of MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends
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Kunsang Lhamo, a first year student in the Pharm D. program at UMES, let her “Hawk Pride” follow her while sightseeing at the Taj Mahal in Agra, India. If you are a member of the Hawk family and are traveling to an interesting destination, snap a photo with some UMES apparel and send it to the Office of Public Relations. You might end up in The Key!
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Page 3 President Bell Gets Acquainted with Campus
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New chair of Exercise Science Dept. roots for daughter at U.S. Olympic Trials
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UMES sprinter earns spot on French Olympic team
Hawks travel the globe
Alice Treuth, 15-year-old daughter of Dr. Margarita Treuth, newly appointed acting chair of the Exercise Science Department at UMES, swam in the 200 meter backstroke at the U.S. Olympic Trials early this summer in Omaha, Nebraska. The younger Treuth qualified for the swimming Olympic Trials with a time of 2:17.79 at the North Baltimore Long Course Championships. She is a member of the Coastal Aquatics swim team, which practices at UMES.
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Senior Lénora Guion-Firmin, a world-class sprinter on the UMES track team, spent nearly a week in London as a member of the French Olympic track team. Although she ended up being an alternate on a relay team and did not compete in the track and field event, she recorded her thoughts about attending the 2012 Summer Games. Aug. 7: Today is special not only because it is the day we are finally going to London, but it is also Lénora Guion-Firmin my (21st) birthday. At the train station, people wanted to take pictures with us (and) encourage us, telling us they believe in us and we can do great things. I had a smile on my face the whole day; nothing could take it from me. They treat us like VIPs—no waiting in the line for the train. We had a special room with snacks, plenty of magazines, TV and drinks. I could get use to it. We arrive in London. (To my surprise) my cousin and two friends from Martinique were there to welcome me with a big French flag with “Joyeux Anniversaire Lénora” (Happy Birthday Lénora) on it and cards and pie. Aug. 8: Everybody is focused. I’m trying to enjoy the village, but it is hard because the race is coming up. For now, it is just practice and rest. Aug. 9: No time to chill or anything. We practice as a group and try to support each other. The weather is nice and warm. Aug. 10: I am not running (in the preliminary heat for) the relays. Such a disappointment. I still have to warm up with the girls in case one of them has a problem. After, I was able to enjoy the track meet, even though I would rather run. I was seated next to the Olympic flame. Aug. 11: Today is the final (for the 4 X 400 relay race). I was hoping I would run in the final. The (coaches) made a choice that everyone has to respect. Today is also the last day of track and field, so I could watch all those beautiful events such as relays and the javelin (throw). Aug. 12: This is the first day we can enjoy the village, take pictures, meet new people and visit the game place. We bought some souvenirs for our families. I visited London with a friend since this is my first time in England. Today is also the closing ceremony. Even if I didn’t run, I wanted to experience a closing ceremony at the Olympic Games. It was so fabulous. I saw famous people and enjoyed the music and the show. Page 5 New Faculty and Tenure New Dean of Arts and Professions
Page 6 Top 100 Coaches Hawk of the Year
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Page 8 Calendar of Events Smoking Ban
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UMES hosts week-long events in celebration of its founding What’s a birthday without cake, song, reflection on the past and visions of the future? The University of Maryland Eastern Shore celebrates its annual Founders’ Week, September 9-15, with events for campus and community. The theme, “From Excellence to Eminence—the Journey Continues,” signals the beginning of Dr. Juliette B. Bell’s first year as UMES’ 15th president. In recognition of the university's origins, Founders' Week activities begin with an anniversary worship service at Metropolitan United Methodist Church in Princess Anne on Sun., Sept. 9, at 11 a.m. The two institutions were founded less than a week apart in 1886. Bell is the guest speaker. Explore the university’s rich heritage in an exhibit at the Frederick Douglass Library beginning Sept. 10, or relive it through a historic tour of the Academic Oval Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. Students impersonating influential campus leaders from the past lead the walking tour. A musical salute by the university’s concert and gospel choirs and jazz band on the lawn outside the J.T. Williams administrative building brings the evening to a close. In celebration of Bell's first year at UMES, a tree planting ceremony and time capsule burial takes place at 10 a.m. at the International Flag Mall by the J.T. Williams administrative building. Bell leads her first Founders’ Week Convocation and Summer Commencement on the university’s 126th birthday, Sept. 13, at 10 a.m. in the Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts. The school traces its origins to 1886 when the Methodist Episcopal Church opened the Delaware Conference Academy, also known as the Princess Anne Academy, with nine students and
three faculty members. Johnny C. Taylor Jr., president and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, a national organization representing the country’s 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities, will give the keynote address to an audience including some 30 Doctor of Physical Therapy graduates and their families. The students, who comprise the largest PT class Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. since the university began to offer doctoral-level training 10 years ago, have worked for three years to earn the much-in-demand credential, said Dr. Raymond L. Blakely, the program’s founder. Once they pass a national licensing exam—and UMES has a near-perfect record of producing graduates who do so on the first try— they will enter the healthcare field as physical therapists in hospitals, senior care facilities and the private sector with home healthcare providers. Founders’ Week Convocation and Summer Commencement is open to the public, however seating is limited. A wreath laying ceremony and reception with birthday cake follows convocation on Thursday. A community clean-up day, “Street Sweep,” has been added to the event line-up this year. The university and the Town of Princess Anne—in an effort to promote the “Town/Gown” partnership—will meet at the Richard Henson Center parking lot Sat., Sept. 15 at 8 a.m. for a day of service. A picnic with music in the town’s Manokin Park at 1 p.m. wraps up the event. All events are free. For a complete list, visit www.umes.edu or call 410651-6669.
UMES’ fundraising earns national accolades the money is being used to support and The university is among a select group of expand scholarships. The school colleges – and the lone historically black institution reached its goal in spite of a historic – that has received national recognition for superior downturn in the nation’s economy that improvement in fundraising. The Council for occurred midway through the Advancement and Support of Education named campaign. UMES a Circle of Excellence Educational “As someone who has judged Fundraising Award winner for 2012. these national awards for a decade, I “The Circle of Excellence awards are the can attest to the rigor and high Oscars of higher education fundraising,” said Gains standards applied to this "blind Hawkins, recently retired vice president for judging" process,” said Leonard Raley, institutional advancement at UMES. “The award is a tribute to the hard, smart work by the institutional Former Vice President for Institutional Advancement Gains president and chief executive officer of the USM Foundation. “The UMES advancement staff and the commitment to Hawkins, center, surrounded by the IA staff, holds the Circle of Excellence Educational Fundraising Award for community should truly be proud of philanthropy by the campus community.” 2012 presented to UMES by the Council for Advancement Only 65 four-year institutions were honored by and Support of Education. Hawkins, 62, retired Aug. 22 after this accomplishment.” The CASE awards program is datathe Washington-based organization that bills itself a successful nine years in his post at UMES and a total of driven; slightly more than 1,000 as “the leading resource for … fundraising, 33 years in higher education public relations and advancement with the University System of Maryland. institutions were eligible for marketing and related (educational) activities.” PHOTO BY JIM GLOVIER recognition. Among the factors judges Among the universities also receiving CASE awards weigh were patterns of growth in total support over three years, what were Duke, Princeton, Texas and UCLA. UMES received an Overall Improvement Award based on judges’ analysis contributed to the total support and the pattern of donor growth among of three years of data the university routinely provides the independent Council alumni as well as other donors. Institutions are “evaluated within appropriate peer groups,” CASE notes. for Aid to Education, which conducts an annual survey to gauge “voluntary UMES won its award in the “Public Comprehensive Institutions” category, support of education.” UMES completed a seven-year capital campaign a year ago in which it which also included such honorees as Appalachian State, Boise State and San surpassed an announced goal of $14 million by almost $1 million. Much of Jose State.
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Dr. Juliette B. Bell, UMES’ 15th president, gets acquainted with campus
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Even before she officially moved into the President’s Office and residence, Dr. Juliette B. Bell was visible on campus meeting and greeting university constituents at various events.
Art Shell UMES Celebrity Golf Classic PHOTO BY JIM GLOVIER
J. Millard Tawes Crab & Clam Bake
Spring Commencement
PHOTO BY JIM GLOVIER
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Enrollment 101 PHOTO BY JIM GLOVIER
Opening Convocation PHOTO BY JIM GLOVIER
Overseas Scholarship Program of Nigeria’s Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission reception at Spring Commencement
(Left and below) President’s Picnic PHOTO BY JIM GLOVIER
Freshman Move-In Day PHOTO BY JOEY GARDNER
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Mikulski, Cardin announce NSF grant for UMES $500,000 in federal funds to help prepare students for science and innovation jobs Maryland U.S. senators Barbara A. UMES’ Class of 2016—moved into residence Mikulski and Ben Cardin announced in August halls. “It’s a great way to start the new academic that UMES was awarded a $500,000 grant from year,” UMES President Juliette B. Bell said. “And the National Science Foundation. it fits nicely with one of our goals as a university “These funds in the federal check book to encourage future college students to are about preparing our students here in consider science as an exciting career choice.” Maryland for the jobs of today and ... The grant came to UMES through the tomorrow,” said Mikulski, chairwoman of the collaborative efforts of Department of Natural Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Sciences faculty members Dr. Paulinus Chigbu, Commerce, Justice and Science, which funds Dr. Reza Khanbilvardi and Dr. Ali Ishaque, the NSF. according to Moses Kairo, UMES’ new dean of “Science is the key to innovation and agriculture and natural sciences. innovation creates new products and new jobs,” The program involves outreach efforts to COURTESY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SCIENCES Mikulski said. “These federal dollars will help high school juniors and seniors about career engage Maryland’s students in science and innovation and set them on the opportunities in marine biology, oceanography, atmospheric sciences and path to fill jobs of the future.” remote sensing. It also funds a six-week summer program for 13 high school Cardin called the grant “an important investment in science education seniors entering college and exposes them to the skills they will need to and in our state’s future. It will enable UMES to reach out to high school succeed in geosciences careers. students so they understand and appreciate the important career opportunities Chigbu, an environmental science professor who also is the director of that exist in the highly specialized field of geoscience, a career path that can the Center for Research Excellence in Science and Technology, is one of UMES’ make a difference to our nation.” most productive researchers and is responsible for attracting millions of News of the award came on the same day nearly 1,000 freshman— dollars in grants to the university.
Consortium awarded federal environmental agency grant The Maryland Coastal Bays Program received a $173,400 federal grant in late July to underwrite training and instruction that exposes high school and college students from Maryland’s Eastern Shore to best ecological practices and career options in the field. The money will support ongoing educational, research and career-related activities focusing on marine and science programs, internships, environmental stewardship and
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“This initiative creates new opportunities for students to pursue environmental careers that make the world a better place,” said Shawn Garvin, an EPA regional administrator. “These programs not only expand the conversation on environmentalism, they empower young people to achieve their dreams.” The federal agency is a partner with UMES, Maryland’s Department of the Environment, Department of Natural Resources and the Maryland Coastal Bays Program. utilizing green infrastructure such as “Several of the students who have been involved in our programs have wind turbines, rain collection systems and nurturing natural shorelines. secured jobs with the National Park Service, Maryland State Parks and job Funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency now tops corps programs after working with us,” Samis said. $600,000 for this ongoing initiative, which includes UMES students involved The program’s objectives are: in the Coastal Stewards program as well as high-school age participants in • Increasing minority participation in environmental science and related Upward Bound. fields; “Many of our Coastal Stewards are UMES students and work with us in • Restoring Maryland’s Coastal Bays; paid positions,” said Carrie Samis, Coastal Bays Program education • Promoting an environmental stewardship ethic at all educational levels; coordinator. • Performing sound research; and UMES and the Coastal Bays Program signed an agreement in 2006 to • Fulfilling goals of the Coastal Bays’ Program. work jointly on educational activities known collectively as Linking INFORMATION COURTESY OF THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND THE MARYLAND COASTAL BAYS PROGRAM. Environmental and Academic Programs.
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Professional milestones
New faculty
UMES professors awarded tenure and/or promotion during the 2011-12 academic year: Dr. Mohammad Ali, promoted and tenured at the rank of associate professor, business management and accounting Dr. Arthur Allen, promoted to full professor, agriculture, food and resource sciences Dr. Tao Gong, tenured at current rank of assistant professor, agriculture, food and resource sciences Dr. Yuanwei Jin, promoted and tenured at the rank of associate professor, engineering and aviation science Dr. Jennifer M. Keane-Dawes, tenured at the rank of full professor (communications) Dr. Payam Matin, promoted and tenured at the rank of associate professor, engineering and aviation science Dr. Eric May, tenured at current rank of associate professor, natural sciences
New to UMES faculty for the 2012-13 academic year: Dr. Ray J. Davis, dean and professor, School of the Arts and Professions Dr. Moses Kairo, dean, 1890 director and professor, School of Agriculture and Natural Sciences Dr. Mark Freebery, assistant dean of experiential education and assistant professor of pharmacy practice Dr. Hoai Truong, assistant dean and associate professor, pharmacy/professional affairs Dr. Derrek Dunn, chairperson and professor, technology department Dr. Alvernon Walker, chairperson and associate professor, engineering and aviation science department Dr. Joyce Bell, associate professor, social sciences Dr. Tyrone Chase, assistant professor, social sciences / organizational leadership Dr. Kimberly Couch, clinical assistant professor, pharmacy practice and administration Dr. Robert Freeman, professor, pharmacy administration Dr. Dana Fasanella, assistant professor, pharmacy practice Dr. William Harbester, assistant professor, pharmacy administration Ruth Lee, director/lecturer, hotel restaurant management at Shady Grove Dr. Thomas Loveland, coordinator of graduate studies, career and technology education BMI Dr. Caddie Putnam-Rankin, assistant professor, social sciences / organizational leadership Dr. Todd Matthews, associate professor and coordinator, organizational leadership Dr, Gretchen Riker, assistant professor, pharmacy practice Bijan Shapoorian, director/lecturer, construction management technology at Shady Grove Dr. Rajnish Sharma, assistant professor, engineering and aviation science / aerospace engineering Dr. Jennifer Timmons, assistant professor, agriculture, food and resource sciences Dr. Lily Tsai, assistant professor, criminal justice Dr. Anish Turlapaty, post-doctoral research associate, engineering and aviation science Dr. Nelseta Walters-Jones, assistant professor, criminal justice Dr. Lei Zhang, assistant professor, engineering and aviation science / computer engineering
Administrators who transition from acting to department chair: Dr. Jacqueline Brice-Finch, chairperson, English and modern languages department Christopher Harrington, chairperson, fine arts department Dr. Junior Hopwood, chairperson, social sciences department Dr. Robert Johnson, chairperson, mathematics and computer science department Dr. Nina Lyon-Bennett, chairperson, human ecology department Other appointments: Dwayne Barnes, academic coordinator, Upward Bound Dr. Jada Brooks, assistant professor, human ecology Kerrie Bunting, program coordinator NSF CREST and CISCEP Chris Daniels, boat Captain/technician, CREST and CISCEP Kimberly Holmes, lecturer, English and modern languages Judith Rose, program coordinator, Professional Science Master’s degree program Sharone Terrell, administrative assistant I, Upward Bound Dr. Margarita Treuth, acting chairperson, exercise science department Dr. Ria Vance, Visiting Lecturer, mathematics Dr. Virginie Zoumenou, assistant professor / nutrition and extension specialist, human ecology
UMES alum is new dean of Arts and Professions Dr. Ray J. Davis, a 1973 University of Maryland Eastern Shore graduate, is the new dean of his alma mater's School of Arts and Professions. Davis assumed the leadership post July 1, taking over from Dr. Brenda Wade, who came out of retirement to serve on an interim basis. His responsibilities as dean include oversight of UMES’ departments of criminal justice, education, English and modern languages, fine arts and social sciences. Davis returns to his collegiate roots from North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro, where he had been a professor of technology education since 1989 and was a former associate dean.
Dr. Ray J. Davis
He also served as interim director of the institution’s honors program for two years. He taught previously at Alcorn State University in Mississippi and the State University of New York – Oswego. At North Carolina A&T and Alcorn, Davis held leadership positions in his discipline, was active in growing enrollment and was successful in securing grants for his institutions that were used to underwrite programming and purchase equipment. In addition to a bachelor’s degree with magna cum laude honors from UMES, Davis holds a master’s and doctorate in education from The Ohio State University. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi and Alpha Kappa Mu honor societies while at UMES.
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UMES coaching duo named among 100 best in the world With four National Championships on their resumes, the UMES coaching duo of Kristina Frahm and Doug Dukes have been named to the Top 100 Coaches list by Bowlers Journal International. “We are honored that our coaching staff has been recognized in this manner,” said UMES Director of Athletics Keith Davidson. “We have been blessed with an outstanding bowling program, one of the most successful in the nation.” Kristina Frahm Dukes, from Millsboro, Del., is the only coach listed from the state, while Frahm, originally from Illinois, is just one of two coaches in the state of Maryland. Dukes is also the only assistant coach from an NCAA program on the list. “This is quite an honor for me,” said Frahm. “I am still young in this profession, but being able to lead a team to a National Championship gave
me a wealth of experience and knowledge very quickly. I am fortunate to have such a great group of young ladies that take coaching well. I am also very lucky to have such wonderful mentors throughout my career. My coach throughout high school, Marty Miller, and my college coach, Sharon Brummell, who taught me how to run an elite program, deserve all the credit.” “I am really happy that Doug also made the list,” Doug Dukes said Frahm. “Doug has forgotten more about bowling than most will ever know. He was a driving force in my career as a collegiate player and as a coach. It was his tutelage that helped us win so many conference and National Championships.” UMES opens their season this November at the New Jersey Jamboree, hosted by Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Athletics names “Hawk of the Year;” honors student-athletes Kimberly Conway Dumpson, the 2012 NCAA Indoor Championships. director of alumni affairs and planned She had the 10th fastest time in the giving, was named 2012 “Hawk of the nation in that event for the outdoor Year” by the UMES Athletics Department. season. Guion-Firmin set the UMES Dumpson was recognized during outdoor record in the 200-meter run in the end-of-the-year athletic awards April. She also was picked for the 2012 banquet, where Andre Walsh won Male French Olympic track team. Athlete of the Year honors and Lénora Falbo (Greensburg, Pa.) was a Guion-Firmin and T’nia Falbo shared the two-time All-America honoree, getting a Female Athlete of the Year award. third-team honor from the National “Hawk of the Year” is the athletic Tenpins Coaches Association (NTCA) department’s highest honor. Since and an honorable mention for the joining UMES in 2005, Dumpson has College Bowler of the Year from the played a vital role cultivating Bowling Writers Association of America. relationships with alumni, especially She was named Most Outstanding former athletes who have reconnected Performer for the 2012 NCAA with their alma mater. Attendance at Championships as anchor of the team homecoming, pledges, donations and that won its second consecutive national ticket sales have all increased during her title. She was named MEAC Player of the tenure. Dumpson serves on the UMES From left, Director of Athletics Keith Davidson, President UMES Year and finished the season with an Board of Visitors Jesse Williams and the former Interim President Hall of Fame committee, MEAC Mortimer Neufville present Director of Alumni Affairs and Planned average just under 204, a team high. Basketball Tournament Committee and Giving Kimberly Conway Dumpson (center) with the 2012 “Hawk of Anggie Ramirez (Bogota, helped in promoting the athletic brand the Year” award. Colombia) from women’s bowling was on campus, around Delmarva and among alumni. recognized for being named an All-America selection for the 2011-2012 “She does so much more than we can describe," Athletics Director Keith athletic year. Davidson said. "She has wonderful ideas, gives her time willingly and has Director’s Awards also went to Karim Gonzalez (Mexico City, Mexico) really impacted every student-athlete, past and present, whether they know from baseball and Megan Buja (Rockford, Ill.) from women’s bowling. The her personally or not.” two were named Scholar-Athletes of the Year for their grade point average Walsh (St. Catherine, Jamaica) was named a Second-Team All-America and academic honors. Buja also ended her season by taking fifth place— selection by the U.S Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association besting nearly 600 other competitors—in the 2012 North Pointe Junior Gold (USTFCCCA). He finished 11th in the 200-meter run at the 2012 NCAA Indoor Championships in Indianapolis. Championships and finished that season with the eighth fastest time in the Tyler Hines (Sicklerville, N.J.) from men’s basketball and Rebecca Prado country in that event. He recently set the school record for the 100-meter (Annandale, N.J.) from women’s volleyball earned the Josten’s Award for dash in outdoor competition. Sportsmanship, given to athletes who are good teammates, successful Guion-Firmin (Le Martinique, France) was named a First-Team All- academically, participate in community service and are shining examples for America selection by USTFCCA for finishing seventh in the 400-meter run at their team and the university.
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While you were away…some of the Summer Programs that took place Women of Distinction Summer Academy for Girls
Professional Development School Summer Institute PHOTO BY JIM GLOVIER
Upward Bound Program
(Left) NASA and UMES Reach for the Stars Camp
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National Association of Student Affairs Professionals PHOTO BY VALENTINE ANAMELECHI
FLIC Summer Language Experience PHOTO BY JIM GLOVIER
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*Unless stipulated, all events listed are FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC For Athletics, visit www.umeshawks.com Events subject to change. Call numbers listed for most updated information.
SEPTEMBER 6 ART EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION 4-6 p.m. Mosely Gallery “Continuity and Renewal: Annual Art Faculty Exhibition” Hours: Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Show on display through Oct. 12 • 410-651-7770 9 FOUNDERS’ WEEK WORSHIP SERVICE 11 a.m. Metropolitan United Methodist Church Dr. Juliette Bell is the guest speaker. Rev. Darlene Dixon officiates • 410-651-6669 10 LIBRARY EXHIBIT Frederick Douglass Library “126 Years of UMES History" 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Mon. through Thurs.; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri.; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.; 3-11 p.m., Sun. • 410-651-6621 11 TREE PLANTING & TIME CAPSULE BURIAL 10 a.m. International Flag Mall In celebration of Dr. Juliette B. Bell as the 15th President of UMES • 410-651-6669
salute from the Jazz Band and Concert and Gospel choirs. Bring a folding chair or blanket! • 410-651-6669 13 FOUNDERS’ WEEK CONVOCATION & SUMMER COMMENCEMENT 10 a.m. Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts Johnny C. Taylor, President and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, is the keynote speaker. Wreath laying and birthday cake reception following ceremony • 410-651-6669 15 TOWN AND GOWN COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP DAY & PICNIC 8 a.m. Street Sweep / 1 p.m. Picnic in Manokin Park Teams from UMES and the Town of Princess Anne will meet at the Richard A. Henson Center parking lot to clean up area streets ending with lunch and music in the park. • 410-651-8143 19 FILM-INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 7 p.m. Student Services Center Theater “Peace Day One” Film documents this one day of global cease fire and features footage of Kofi Annan, the Dalai Lama and childhood victims of conflict around the world. • 410-651-6543
11 LIGHT NIGHT & OUTDOOR CONCERT 20 2012 PEACE DAY AT UMES 7 p.m. Begin: Richard A. Henson Center, portico Noon. Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts End: J.T. Williams lawn Wear your UMES gear and help form a human peace sign for an Tour of the historic UMES Academic Oval ending with a musical aerial photo op • 410-651-654
SMOKING BAN COMING TO ALL USM CAMPUSES The University System of Maryland's governing board approved a new policy June 22 that bans smoking on all system campuses "except in limited and specific designated areas ... as approved by the president." The policy must be implemented by June 30, 2013. Frostburg State, Salisbury and Towson universities had a smoking ban in place prior to the Board of Regents decision. The Office of Human Resources will coordinate implementation of the policy on the UMES campus. HR will be publicizing when it will take effect and recommended steps to help with smoking cessation. Watch your campus e-mail and the My UMES website for news and updates. To read the two-page policy, visit www.USM.edu website, click on the “Policies” tab at the top of the homepage and go to Section 6 – General Administration. Look for VI-8.10 under www.usmd.edu/regents/bylaws/SectionVI/.
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