MSU ALUMNI HOUSE Contents , Maryland Alumnus of the Year ...... 1 President’s Message ...... 2 Alumni Day 2010 ...... 3 Chapter of the Year ...... 3 Special Achievement Award . . . . 3 Alumni on the Move ...... 6 Necrology ...... 7 Chapter and Class News ...... 8 Alumni Calendar ...... 10

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SPRING 2010 Alumnus of the Year Lt. Col. Lawrence K. Montgomery, Sr., U.S. Army (Ret.)

t. Col. Lawrence K. Montgomery, Sr., ’56, roles in everything from recruitment of students, to was Morgan’s Director of Alumni Affairs lobbying of state legislators for needed resources for Lfrom 1977 to 2000 and was MSU acting Vice the University, to support of Morgan students during President for Institutional Advancement from 1994 to their peaceful protests for better educational facilities. 1997. An active alumnus since graduation, he is active Lt. Col. Montgomery’s long list of accomplishments now with the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Alumni as Alumni Director includes: establishment of MSU’s Chapter and is also a member of the Howard L. Alumni House; initiation of awards and other recogni - Cornish Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter. tion programs for outstanding alumni, faculty and Lt. Col. Montgomery was attracted to Morgan staff; establishment of the All-Classes Reunion during by the music and ROTC programs, and by homecoming; and chartering of new alumni chapters Bandmaster R. Hayes Strider’s offer of a second- that continue to be active, among many other items . semester scholarship. Lt. Col. Montgomery and Sarah are lifetime By commencement in 1956, he had earned his members of the MSUNAA, with the distinction of B.S. degree in music education; completed the having four children who are also MSU alumni and ROTC Military Science program; met his future wife, graduates of the ROTC program: Lissa K. Jackson, Sarah, MSU Class of ’57, and laid the foundation for ’80; Lawrence K. Montgomery, Jr., ’83; Lorree K. an outstanding professional career. He served 22 Slye, ’85; and Lynnet K. Turner, ’86. years in the U.S. Army Adjutant Generals Corps and His top priority, from the start, was to raise the “The progress that Morgan has made is just retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel. expectations placed on Morgan graduates to support outstanding. It makes a graduate feel such pride,” he Soon thereafter, Morgan President Andrew the university, including support of Morgan alumni says. “It never would have happened without the Billingsley offered him a job as director of Alumni in key political positions, Lt. Col. Montgomery says. support of Dr. Richardson and the alumni, staff, fac - Affairs, and he accepted. Under his watch, MSU alumni began to play major ulty and friends of the University.”

Class of ’59 Gives $76,000, Extends Challenge

In May 2004, members of the Class of 1959 cally qualified students could not return to Morgan gathered at the Annual Alumni Awards and Class because of financial reasons — 604 students in Fall Reunion Luncheon. Some of them had not been 2007 and 459 in Spring 2008 — some for as little as back to Morgan since graduation, while others had $100. After hearing these statistics, members of the returned every year — sometimes several times a Class of ’59 were moved to give even more to their year. As with every such event, the Morganites beloved alma mater. In May 2009, at their 50th shared what had happened in their lives since the Anniversary, they presented an additional gift of last time they were together, and they reflected on $41,502, for a grand total of $76,502. their appreciation for the role Morgan played in The economy remains strained. Financial shaping their friendships and their lives. As a tangi - resources are tight for many people. The Class of ble sign of their gratitude, they presented a gift: a 1959 extends this challenge to all other classes: $35,000 endowed scholarship fund. Meet, or better yet, surpass our level of giving! At the 2008 Gala, MSU President Dr. Earl S. Nevertheless, be advised: We intend to keep on Richardson reported that a total of 1,063 academi - giving back to our alma mater! Members of the Class of ’59

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE MSU National Alumni Association As you return home to our alma mater on Friday, Donates Bear Mobile to the May 14, 2010, Alumni Day, I hope you feel welcomed University as you walk the campus, The new Morgan State and that you will take note University Bear Mobile is of the special attention that now on the road! MSU’s has been taken to adorn it newest, most visible with blue and orange finery. recruitment tool, a gift While you are walking from the MSUNAA, is a along, let your spirit hum, brightly colored blue and “Fair Morgan we love thee, orange conversion van so tried and so true, our equipped to let the public hearts at thy name thrill Gloria E. Wayman know about the offerings of with pride…” the University. Among the As our beloved President, Dr. Earl S. high-tech van’s features are Richardson, transitions into retirement, I also interactive video games hope that your pride translates to activism in the with MSU teams and char - causes he has championed for so many years. acters; promotional videos Join the University staff in their efforts to and printed materials; and demand equitable funding for Morgan and information about Morgan’s academic programs. expos and other events around the state are the efforts of other institutions that are seeking to In March, the Bear Mobile began visiting malls planned for the year. For more information, duplicate our programs. The new President will and movie theaters in the Baltimore/Washington, please contact the Morgan State University Office need your support to continue the efforts to D.C., area as part of the “Experience Morgan” of Public Relations at (443) 885-3022 or the Office address these and other initiatives. Our students campaign. Visits to high school games, college of Admissions and Recruitment at (443) 885-3000. are counting on the alumni to offer their time, talents and finances to ensure that Morgan remains a well-respected voice locally and nationally in the higher education community. The officers and rank-and-file members of MSU Foundation Sets Golf the Morgan State University National Alumni Association (MSUNAA) join me in extending an invitation to you to attend the 70th Annual Tournament for May Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon on The Morgan State University Foundation, Inc. golfer, which includes a luncheon after the tourna - Alumni Day. At that time, we will formally con - will hold its 21st Annual Invitational Golf ment. Prizes will be awarded to winning male and gratulate and present awards to Lt. Col. Tournament on Friday, May 7, 2010, at The Club at female golfers. Lawrence K. Montgomery, Sr., Alumnus of the Turf Valley Golf Course in Marriottsville, Md. The A Golf Clinic during the event, directed by Year; the Baltimore County Alumni Chapter, tournament benefits the Intercollegiate Athletics Morgan State University’s very own 1967 Hall of Chapter of the Year; and John J. Griswold, Jr., Scholarship Fund. The registration fee is $150 per Fame golf team members — Tim McCready, Rodney Special Achievement Award recipient. This “Binx” Watts and Al “Frog” luncheon provides an excellent opportunity for Wilson — will provide three alumni and friends of MSU to renew old friend - hours of individual instruc - ships and make new ones. Another highlight of tion on the fundamentals this event is the address by the President. We of the game. The clinic look forward with much anticipation and excite - begins at 9:30 a.m. The ment, realizing that Dr. Richardson will be shar - registration fee for the ing his words of wisdom during his final State of clinic is only $120 and the University Address. includes the tournament I look forward to seeing you on May 14. luncheon. Morgan Pride Forever, Forever Morgan Pride! Luncheon-only partici - pants can join the event at Sincerely, 2:30 p.m. for $35. The deadline for tournament reservations Gloria E. Wayman, ’90 is April 28, 2010. President, The MSU Golf Tournament Committee: 1st Row (left to right), Milton Hawkins, Delegate For more information, MSU National Alumni Association Nathaniel Oaks, Erica Cryor, Charles Thomas, Tim McCready, Al “Frog” Wilson, Kimberly Williams, Ivory Tucker; 2nd Row (left to right), Rodney “Binx” Watts, Floyd Kerr, Herb contact the MSU Brown, Herman Smith, David Thomas, Claude Parker; Not Shown , Joyce Brown, Bonnie Foundation, Inc. at (443) Logan, Pete Mangione, Joe McIver, Mary Welcome 885-3040.

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Chapter of the Year Alumni Day 2010 Baltimore County Alumni Honored in 10th Anniversary Year Get ready: Alumni Day is fast approach - Founded in 2000 ing! This year, classes ending in “0” and “5” will with only 20 charter mem - celebrate at the 70th Annual Alumni Awards and bers, the Baltimore Class Reunion Luncheon, on Friday, May 14, 2010. County Chapter of the The luncheon begins at 12:00 noon in the Calvin MSU National Alumni and Tina Tyler Ballroom, on the second floor of Association has filled its Morgan’s University Student . All MSU alum - first decade with immense ni and friends are also invited to the “Welcome progress in the areas of Back” reception, which will take place before the scholarship, membership, luncheon in the ballroom lobby, beginning at fundraising, community 11:00 a.m. Reservations for the 70th Annual service and overall sup - Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon are port for their alma mater. $50 per person. Please call the Office of Alumni Relations at (443) 885-3015 to make your reserva - For this reason, the Members of the Baltimore County Alumni Chapter, March 2010 Baltimore County Alumni tions. Please note that Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2010. Chapter has been selected The Baltimore County Chapter’s scholarship fund We hope to see you on campus on Friday, as the 2010 Chapter of the Year. is now linked with the Morgan State University May 14th! “Our chapter’s main focus and mission is to Foundation. Scholarship recipients and their fami - devise ways to raise funds to provide scholarships,” lies are encouraged to get to know the chapter and reports Baltimore County Chapter President its members. Michael Bishop. Bishop says the Baltimore County Chapter YOUR GIFTS KEEP Each spring, the chapter’s scholarship committee maintains a high regard for “giving back to the com - MORGAN STRONG distributes applications to six Baltimore County high munity, and remembering from whence we have Morgan State University is a thriving part of schools, seeking applicants planning to attend Morgan come” — values instilled in all Morgan students. The the Baltimore community and a nationally State University. The chapter is now providing three chapter is a regular contributor of time, money and known institution because of alumni like you. But students with annual, four-year $1,000 scholarships. other resources to seniors, the homeless, the hun - we need your help to ensure that opportunities An additional scholarship recipient is added each year. gry and others in need. for achievement and success are available to our most deserving students, every day. Please give your gift today, and bring a deserving student one step closer to the goal of John Griswold, Jr., ’51, Receives Special being a graduate of Morgan State University. Achievement Award Every gift, regardless of size, goes a long way in providing assistance with tuition and the pur - The Morgan State and as Chapter Treasurer. As Treasurer, many years ago, chase of textbooks, developing new academic University National Alumni he initiated the establishment of scholarship funds by programs and attracting world-class faculty to Association has chosen John local MSU alumni chapters. our University. To increase our alumni rate of giving, we J. Griswold, Jr., ’51, longtime Mr. Griswold is now Financial Secretary and a encourage all alumni to make a gift to the MSU member of the Philadelphia Life Member of the MSUNAA. He has been a board Foundation EVERY year. When we approach Alumni Chapter, as this member of the association since 1982 and a member foundations and corporations for support, they year’s recipient of the of the board of Morgan State University Foundation, often ask for Morgan’s alumni giving rate. Their Special Achievement Award. Inc. since 1985. As President of the MSUNAA, he argument is: “If the alumni don’t want to invest Mr. Griswold became appointed a committee to plan the construction of in their own school, then why should we?” An active in the Philadelphia chapter in 1955, is a for - the Alumni House. The Alumni House Endowment excellent , indeed! mer two-term MSUNAA President and has a long Fund and regular scholarship donations to the MSU Remember, your gift is a separate donation track record of providing innovative and effective Foundation were also established during his tenure. from your annual alumni dues. leadership of MSU alumni and other community The University has benefited from his financial Visit www.givetomorgan.com today to activities. generosity, as well. John Griswold and Family have make your donation to the Morgan State University Foundation, Inc. Mr. Griswold took his Bachelor of Science contributed more than $30,000 in cash and in-kind degree in chemistry from Morgan to the U.S. Army, donations to Morgan. where he served as a Chemist Instructor at Fort This year’s Special Achievement Award adds to Riley, Kansas. After leaving the military, he received the numerous honors Mr. Griswold has received for his Remember Your numerous awards for his work over 19 years as a service to Morgan and others. His previous awards chemist for the U.S. Department of Defense. His include, among others, MSU’s 1985 Alumnus of the Year Membership Dues next career step was to the U.S. Department of Award, the Department of Labor Equal Opportunity of Membership dues cover the fiscal year July Labor, where he earned several awards for his the Decade Award and the Certificate of Appreciation 1, 2010–June 30, 2011. If you have already sub - achievements in equal employment opportunity. Award from Jones Tabernacle AME Church. mitted your dues, we thank you. If you have yet During his 55 years as an active member of “I am greatly honored by this award recognizing to do so, we kindly ask that you submit them as Morgan’s Philadelphia Chapter, Mr. Griswold has served the work I have gladly done for my alma mater on the soon as possible. We look forward to your con - the group on several committees, as Chapter President chapter and national levels,” Mr. Griswold says. tinued support!

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Morgan President Honored with Alumni Victory Tours

n honor of 25 years of outstanding leadership, several MSU alumni chapters saluted The Remarkable Journey of our esteemed retiring IPresident, Dr. Earl S. Richardson. Throughout the country, alumni chapters hosted “Victory Tours” to recognize Dr. Richardson’s numerous accomplishments, while setting individual chapter goals of raising $50,000 for the Earl S. Richardson Endowed Scholarship Fund. Kudos to all of the chapters who sponsored these events.

Victory Tours and Presenters:

Georgia Alumni Chapter President, Shirley Wright Aug. 1, 2009

Philadelphia Alumni Chapter President, Wilhelmina Stevenson, Esq. James S. White, Tour Organizer Aug. 15, 2009

The Georgia Alumni Chapter kicked off August with a Victory Tour reception. New Jersey Alumni Chapter The Philadelphia Alumni Chapter honored Dr. Richardson at the Temple President, Roseanna Robinson University Student Center on Aug. 15. Aug. 22, 2009

New Castle County, Delaware Alumni Chapter President, Willie Jackson Aug. 22, 2009

Maryland and Washington D.C. Alumni Chapters President, Baltimore County Alumni Chapter and Tour Organizer, Michael Bishop The New Jersey Alumni Chapter honored Dr. Richardson at a Jazz Sept. 12, 2009 Members of the Delaware Alumni Chapter pose with the President during Luncheon on Aug. 22. the Victory Tour.

Chicago Alumni Chapter President, Arlene Pierce Nov. 14, 2009

Dr. Richardson with members of the Maryland and Washington, D.C. Chicago Alumni Chapter members with Dr. Richardson during “An Alumni Chapters at the Victory Tour reception held at Carl J. Murphy Fine Afternoon of Appreciation” in November. Arts Center in September.

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MEAC Honors MSU’s Fundraising Begins for Marvin Webster Roberts as Distinguished Scholarship Alumnus A group of teammates of former Morgan State Carolina A&T State University. Members of the Webster The Mid-Eastern basketball star Marvin Webster have formed a com - family, former Bear teammates and other VIPs were rec - Athletic Conference hon - mittee to raise funds to create a ognized during the halftime activities. ored William R. Roberts, basketball scholarship in his name. The , Seattle ’77, with its 2010 Marvin Webster, MSU’s all-time Supersonics and Denver Nugget have leading scorer, rebounder and shot committed to contributing to the Distinguished Alumni blocker, and a two-time Associated fund. A Hill Field House trophy case Award in March. Roberts Press National College Player of the will be designated solely to Marvin is Region President of Year (1974 and 1975), passed away Webster’s legacy, displaying enlarged Verizon for Maryland and last April in Oklahoma City at the photos, his former college and pro - the District of Columbia young age of 57. fessional jerseys, and several of the and is a member of the Morgan State University Board “We got together because we national and regional trophies won of Regents. Roberts received the award on March 11 at felt Marvin deserved to be honored. during his basketball career. the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in He put the school on the national The scholarship drive will end in Winston-Salem, N.C., during one of the halftime cere - basketball map,” says Jim Gorman, December 2010, during halftime of the monies of the MEAC Basketball Tournament. ’78, former Bear hoopster. Morgan State-Coppin State basketball “Many of us wouldn’t have game at Hill Field House. The commit - enjoyed the personal (and) profes - tee will host a brunch/luncheon before sional success (that we have) if we the game to honor scholarship donors, Alumnus Seeks Help had never met Marvin,” says Joe along with University VIPs and McIver, ’74, a former teammate of Webster’s family and friends. The with Morgan History Webster and Morgan’s Assistant Marvin Webster Scholarship will be Athletic Director. “Marvin left a presented annually to a Morgan State Edwin T. Johnson, legacy that many Morgan students University basketball player from the Ph.D., ’92, ’03, ’09, is writ - are not aware of. But we plan to Baltimore City Public Schools. Marvin Webster “The Human Eraser” ing a history of Morgan make Marvin’s name a household For more information about how name on campus.” (1952 –2009) you may make a contribution to the State University that is The official announcement of the Marvin Webster Marvin Webster Scholarship Fund, please contact Joe scheduled for publication Scholarship Fund was made at Hill Field House on McIver at (443) 885-3050 or the Morgan State in the fall of 2011. Dr. March 1, during MSU’s basketball game against North Foundation, Inc. at (443) 885-3040. Johnson earned his doc - torate in history from Morgan in May 2009 and Congratulations to Morgan Opens teaches African-American history at the University of Maryland University College. His research interests the MSU Men’s New School of include African-American male identity, African- American fraternal organizations and the systematic Basketball Team Social Work disenfranchisement of minority populations. Any 2010 MEAC Tournament The tremendous growth of Morgan’s academ - Morgan alumni who have photos, newspaper articles, Champions! yearbooks (published before 1970), memoirs, arti - ic offerings has continued, with the launch of the University’s new School of Social Work, last fall. facts and/or personal stories significant to Morgan’s The school, now led by Anna R. McPhatter, Ph.D., history are encouraged to contact him at had its origins in 1969 as the Undergraduate Social [email protected] or (443) 885-4777. Welfare Program in MSU’s Department of Sociology. The program became one of the first undergraduate programs in the country to receive Seeking Morgan accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education, in 1971. Four years later, it received Royals departmental status. Morgan’s School of Social Work offers courses The Office of Student Activities is leading to the Bachelor of Social Work, Master of searching for all alumni who have held the The Bears returned to the NCAA Tournament for Social Work and Ph.D. The school aims to prepare title of Mr. or Miss Morgan State University. the second consecutive year, after beating South students to function as generalist social work prac - If you have served in one of these posi - Carolina State 68-61, on Saturday, March 13, in the Mid- titioners, to begin a career in social welfare servic - tions, please contact Toya Corbett, Eastern Athletic Conference title game, held in es, to enter a graduate school of social work at an Coordinator for Student Activities, at (443) Winston-Salem, N.C. advanced level or to enter other graduate schools 885-1821 or [email protected], The Bears, who also won the MEAC regular sea - with a social science major. before May 15, 2010 . son championship for the second year running, are the first repeat MEAC Tournament champions since For more information, call the department at Hampton in 2001 and 2002. (443) 885-3537.

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ALUMNI ON THE MOVE

Morgan history graduate Efa Ahmed-Williams, Toya G. Corbett, ’05, Student Activities and matura tion of African-American historical ’04, ’07, has been selected as a 2009 Baltimore Coordinator for Morgan State University, has writing, from the Early Republic to the 20th Community Fellow by the Open Society Institute. The recently published a book century. More information is available at Open Society fellowships titled, “The Morgan State http://uncpress.unc.edu/books/ T-8825.html. were established to assist University Women: The First individuals wishing to apply 60 Years: 1934–1994.” The their education and profes - publication details how, Cenell D. Harrell, ’08, sional experiences to serve since its inception in 1934, has launched Driven marginalized communities. the Morgan State University Magazine (www.Driven-Magazine.com), an Ahmed-Williams is founder Women’s organization has online publication for young adults aged 18 –35, and director of Destiny greatly impacted MSU and the Baltimore communi - college students, recent college grads and Despite Sickle Cell Disease, an organization that ty by aiding needy students, sponsoring cultural young professionals. The magazine is written by encourages and empowers adolescents and young events and supporting the academic mission of the young adults, with a focus on the lifestyle issues adults to become capable of managing their chronic University. The cost of the book is $10. now facing the Millennial Generation, its illness by using coping strategies and life skills. founders say. Driven Magazine seeks to be a clearinghouse of vital information to inspire young people to explore their goals and cele - Tonjia Simmone Kenner Coverdale, ’98, owner brate their successes. Harrell’s degree from Morgan is in management. MSU chemistry graduate Ashika Brinkley, ’03, of an online boutique named Divas N Babes, was fea - has been chosen as one of the New Haven tured in Essence magazine last November. Her site, Symphony Orchestra’s 2009 www.divasandbabes.com, offers “original apparel for Women of Note. The honor haute mamas and cool babes.” Gwen Stefani, Tori Judith Murray Kitz, ’58, has published her is given to women who Spelling and Angelina Jolie are among those who first book, “Grandma Wants You To.” The author, demonstrate outstanding have worn Coverdale’s luxury baby carriers, and her who resides in Baltimore, was inspired to write the leadership and commitment line of clothing for babies has been featured nation - story because of her relationship with her grand - to community service. ally and internationally in various publications. son, whom she affectionately calls “J.” The book is Brinkley earned a Master of Coverdale received her bachelor’s degree from available at Amazon.com, or by special order at any Public Health degree from Morgan in information sciences and systems. bookstore by using the ISBN: 978-1-4389-5136-2(sc). Yale University in 2005 and is Project Director of the New Haven Asthma Initiative.

Lorece V. Edwards, Dr.P.H., ’04, Director of Crystal J. Tennessee, ’04, Industrial Security Community Practice and Outreach/Assistant Specialist for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Professor in the Morgan has received the 2009 Attorney General’s Award Former Morgan State State University School of for Distinguished Service, the second-highest University football standout Community Health and award given by the U.S. Department of Justice William Buford, ’55, has been Policy, has been appointed for employee performance. The honor was inducted into the Central to serve on the Commission accompanied by a $3,500 cash award. Ms. Intercollegiate Athletic on HIV/AIDS for Baltimore Tennessee, a six-year employee of the FBI, Association (CIAA) Hall of City by the Baltimore City received the award during a ceremony at DAR Fame. He received the honor Council. Dr. Edwards’ Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., for her at the Charlotte (N.C.) research areas include health communication and work in a transnational enforcement operation, Convention Center in February. Buford was drafted age-related differences in health communication “Operation Joint Hammer.” by the Green Bay Packers as an offensive tackle in needs, HIV risk behaviors, and identification of best 1954 and is a member of the MSU Hall of Fame. practices for HIV prevention. She received her doc - torate in public health from Morgan State. Jim Ward, ’59, was recently featured in the online publication AARP Kevin L. Calfee, ’84, was recently profiled in Bulletin Today for his work the third edition of Who’s Who in Black Houston . Stephen G. Hall, Ph.D., ’90, Honors Program with AARP’s Circles of Calfee is Division Manager of the Neighborhood graduate of Morgan, has published a book titled, Engagement program in Planning Division for the city of Houston’s “A Faithful Account of the Race: African American Detroit, Mich. The program Planning and Development Department, and a Historical Writing in Nineteeth-Century is designed to help build 24-year veteran of the department. Calfee America.” In this volume, Dr. Hall, assistant pro - networks of volunteers led by AARP’s aged 50-and- received his master’s degree in city and regional fessor of history at The Ohio State University, over membership, to help improve the health, planning from Morgan. charts the origins, meanings, methods, evolution safety, culture and economic well-being of com -

6 Alumni News • Spring 2010 ALUMNI NEWS  MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Necrology

Deceased MSU Alumni, Faculty, Staff & Students munities. Ward, 71, is retired from Ford Motor Mary Buddin Adams, ’50 ...... 11/1/09 Dr. Jacqueline T. Martin (Faculty) ...... 12/12/09 Company, where he was a human resources manager. His degree from Morgan is in business administration. Naomi Cannon Baker, ’50 ...... 11/10/09 Samuel Matthews, Jr., ’57 ...... 1/2/10 Nancy Ross Baskerville, ’90 ...... 10/19/09 James Mayfield (Staff) ...... 1/30/10 Courtney J. Boozer, ’01 ...... 2/15/10 Kevin McIver, ’87 ...... 10/2/09 Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, ’71, Commander of Gregory O’Neal Braxton* ...... 11/22/09 Brandon McKie, ’10* ...... 10/19/09 the U.S. Africa Command, received the 2010 Black Avonee E. Burge Brown, ’67 ...... 8/25/09 Jonelle E. Cruse Melton, ’98 ...... 9/14/09 Engineer of the Year Award for Lifetime Achievement, Dr. Ernest Owen Brown, ’52 ...... 10/22/09 Harmon R. Mock, ’78 ...... 2/28/09 during a ceremony in Baltimore in February. Adm. Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, presented Linda J. Brown, ’71 ...... 8/15/09 John Edward Mohamed, ’57 ...... 10/21/09 the award to Gen. Ward, who is Philip Lorenzo Brown, ’47 ...... 10/9/09 Frank F. Monroe, Sr., ’68 ...... 2/16/10 the only current African- Arlene A. Carrington, ’69 ...... 8/31/09 Dorothy Robertson* ...... 8/31/09 American four-star general in the Claudia S. Clayborne, ’51 ...... 8/15/09 Mignon N. Moore, ’57 ...... 10/19/09 U.S. Army. The award was the second major honor in as many Thelma Cordery-Hall** ...... 12/1/09 Leon Carlton Nelson, ’58 ...... 12/6/09 months for Gen. Ward, who also Maxine E. Bentley Craig* ...... 8/4/09 Dr. John L. Nickens, Sr., ’48 ...... 2/21/10 received a Trumpet Award in Willie J. Crawford, ’56 ...... 12/17/09 John Duncan Nossick** ...... 12/29/09 January. Trumpet Awards go to individuals, primarily African Americans, who have Roland Chaplin Cunningham, ’50 ...... 11/10/09 William S. Phelps, ’75 ...... 8/12/09 achieved professional success and have inspired others. Gerald O. Davis, ’57 ...... 5/30/09 Audrey H. Longley Phillips, ’56 ...... 12/16/09 Roberta E. Delaney* ...... 8/14/09 Walter C. Purnell, ’56 ...... 10/4/09 Stanford W. Dennis, ’63 ...... 8/2/09 Mary Louise Braithwaite-Mashore Remy** . 12/22/09 Morganites in the NFL Herbert J. Dixon, ’77 ...... 1/28/10 Katherine Ridley, ’63 ...... 10/7/09 Morganite Visanthe Shiancoe, seven-year Stuart O. Douglas, ’50 ...... 11/10/09 Agnes V. Roberts, ’39 ...... 7/8/09 veteran of the National Football League and one Vincent O. Drone, ’84 ...... 2003*** Linwood Leon Roberts, ’71 & ’80 ...... 8/28/09 of the league’s most pro - ductive tight ends, helped Thelma L.S. Faulcon, ’83 ...... 1/4/10 Shirley L. Robinson, ’64 ...... 1/27/10 take the Minnesota Vikings Jerome Bernard Fields, ’57 ...... 2006*** Bessie N. Keene Sallie, ’45 ...... 1/19/10 to the NFC Conference Charlotte A. Flowers, ’50 ...... 11/10/09 Barbara Carter Sanders* ...... 7/7/09 Championship game this year. Shiancoe, a native of Hennie Floyd, ’68 ...... 12/21/09 Bolling B. Smith, ’50 ...... 9/30/09 Birmingham, England, Joseph Gregg, ’50 ...... 11/10/09 Glenn William Smith* ...... 1/4/10 gained 566 yards and Corliss Grimes, ’67 ...... *** John H. Sorrell, Jr.* ...... 11/28/09 scored 11 touchdowns with 56 receptions in the Dr. Henrietta Hestick, ’74 (Faculty/Staff) . . 10/29/09 Dr. Hilbert D. Stanley, ’52 ...... 2/12/10 2009–10 regular season and added five catches for 94 yards and another touchdown in the postseason. Glynnia King Hill, ’54 ...... 1/4/10 Eugene David “Peaches” Thomas, ’53 . . . 8/18/09 Evelyn L. Holloway, ’55 ...... 12/5/09 Evon Lee Thompson, ’68 ...... 11/15/09 William L. Hopkins, ’03 ...... 11/1/09 Caroline E. Thomas Thornton, ’58 ...... 1/2/10 Gossie Harold Hudson (Retired Faculty) . . 9/20/09 Goldy E. Bailey Turner, ’65 ...... 11/27/09 Morganite Chad Simpson, three-year veteran of the NFL and one of the league’s premier punt James R. Jeffries, ’77 ...... 10/22/09 Natalie S. Vaughn, ’41 ...... 10/9/09 returners, helped take the Indianapolis Colts to Strelsa Jeffries, ’71 ...... 10/22/09 Ada V. Veney, ’50 ...... 11/10/09 the American Football Preston T. Johnson, ’62 ...... 10/16/09 Charlotte Y. Wainwright, ’93 ...... *** Conference Championship Phillip Gough Kane, ’41 ...... 2007*** Dr. Gilbert Ware, ’55 ...... 2/14/10 game this year. Simpson, a native of Miami, Fla., was Robert R. Kilby, ’60 ...... 2/16/09 Teresa D. Warren, ’00 ...... 11/27/09 the Mid-Eastern Athletic Nathan Bernard Lee, ’54 ...... 11/1/09 Caesar D. Williams, ’61 ...... 7/25/09 Conference Player of the George R. Liggins, ’51 ...... 9/26/09 Michele A. Willoughby-Mountain* . . . . . 11/15/09 Year and first team All- Conference selection in his Rachel Mae Lockett, ’60 ...... 2004*** Frances R. Wooten, ’54 ...... 3/18/09 collegiate career. During the AFC Championship C. Vernon Locklear, ’63 ...... 2/23/09 game, Simpson posted a 27.7-yard kickoff return Rev. Dr. Irvin C. Lockman, ’52 ...... 8/14/09 *Attended average and held the fourth highest single-game kick - Cassandra Ludd (Staff) ...... 10/13/09 **Class year not known off return average in franchise postseason history. Charles E. Malloy, III, ’87 ...... 12/20/09 ***Date not known

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CHAPTER AND CLASS NEWS Cornish Chapter Hosts 25th King Breakfast

Class of 1960 Reminders for Alumni Weekend Reminder to the members of the Class of 1960: Please forward your checks for the 1960 Class Reunion gift to the MSU Foundation, and send your checks for any alumni dues to the Office of Alumni Relations. If you have already done so, many thanks. All alumni — especially the Classes of ’50, ’55, ’65 and ’70, their spouses, and friends — are welcome to join the Class of 1960 as we celebrate our Reunion on a dinner cruise aboard The Black-Eyed Susan Paddlewheel Riverboat, on Saturday, May 15, 2010, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The boat departs from the Baltimore Marine Center. Tickets are $70 each. For more informa - tion, please contact the 1960 Class Agents, Elaine McCoy at (410) 486-4238 or Brenda Hemingway Thomas at (518) 393-0317. Scholarship recipients with Morgan President Earl S. Richardson, M.C. Stan Stovall of WBAL-TV and Breakfast Chairperson Hurry, as tickets will go quickly. Anthony McPhail, at the chapter’s 25th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast in January.

The Howard L. Cornish Metropolitan Baltimore Eight hundred persons attended the 2010 MLK D.C. Alumni Kicked Off Chapter of the Morgan State University National Scholarship Breakfast and were entertained with HBCU Week Alumni Association hosted the Silver Anniversary cel - musical renditions by the Morgan State University Five members of MSU’s Washington, D.C. ebration of its Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Choir and the Morgan State University Jazz Ensemble. Metropolitan Alumni Chapter participated in the HBCU Breakfast, on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. The breakfast Our “Youth Spotlight” shone on 14-year-old Eddy National Health Walk, which was held in D.C. on has become one of the Baltimore area’s signature cul - Nubine, Jr. and his 12-year-old brother Elijah, who Saturday, Aug. 28, 2009. Morgan alumni Gloria Everett, tural celebrations honoring Dr. King’s life and legacy. recited excerpts from Dr. King’s speech “Birmingham The chapter awarded $25,000 in scholarships 1963, Keep Moving!!!” and from President Barack and 28 Toshiba laptop computers to deserving Obama’s victory speech, given in Grant Park in Morgan students during the event. Awards were also Chicago on election night 2008. given to the following MLK Breakfast honorees: Guest speaker for the Breakfast was the Honorable Patricia C. Jessamy, State’s Attorney for the 2010 H OWARD L. C ORNISH city of Baltimore. Jessamy gave a challenging and APPRECIATION AWARD thought-provoking speech centered on the theme of Dr. Eric A. Conway, Chair the breakfast: “We Must Still Believe in the Dream… Morgan State University Fine Arts Department of Change!” (Left to right) Chapter President Jacqueline Lawson The 2010 MLK Breakfast Co-chairs Anthony and and chapter members Art Lawson, Gloria Everett and 2010 H OWARD L. C ORNISH Diane McPhail presented the Dr. Martin D. Jenkins Nellie Maskal, during the HBCU National Health HUMANITARIAN AWARD Walk in the nation’s capital. Walter McNeil, Founder/CEO Lifetime Achievement in Higher Education Award The Challengers Independent Living, Inc. to a very surprised Dr. Earl S. Richardson, Retiring Gladys Walton Hall, Art Lawson, Jackie Lawson and President of Morgan State University. Nellie Maskal represented the chapter in the event, 2010 H OWARD L. C ORNISH COMMUNITY SERVICE Dr. Clayton C. Stansbury presented the Howard which was designed to promote healthy HBCU campus - AWARD L. Cornish Appreciation Award to an equally sur - es and communities. Walk captain Donna Richards Walter Carr, Editorial Cartoonist prised MLK Breakfast Ticket Captain Estelle Pinkett, in Joyner, wife of radio host and philanthropist Tom Joyner, National Black Newspapers and Magazines recognition of her selling 100 or more tickets for the led HBCU alumni and members of the 105 Voices of 2010 H OWARD L. C ORNISH DRUM 20th consecutive year. History HBCU National Concert Choir on a two-mile MAJOR AWARD The Haitian Earthquake Relief Fund Raffle at the walk from the Kennedy Center, around the Reflecting Col. Michael B. Black, Commander event raised $3,000, which will be donated to the Pool and on to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. There, The White House Communications Agency Clinton-Bush Haitian Relief Fund. Very special thanks the choir sang two songs, including the National go to Nestlé USA and to Verizon Maryland for their con - Anthem. Visitors, joggers and walkers paused in silence 2010 H OWARD L. C ORNISH DISTINGUISHED tributions of $10,000 each. SERVICE AWARD as the students’ voices rang out from the place where Edna Y. Rich, Former Financial Secretary Please mark your calendars to support and attend Marian Anderson sang and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Howard L. Cornish Alumni Chapter, Morgan State University the 26th MLK Scholarship Breakfast, scheduled for spoke during the March on Washington nearly five National Alumni Association Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011. decades ago. On the following Sunday, alumni enjoyed

8 Alumni News • Spring 2010 ALUMNI NEWS  MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY the Concert Choir, which included members of the Class of ’69 Gift Funds $50,000 Endowment Morgan State University choir. Dr. Eric Conway, conduc - tor of Morgan’s choir, was one of 12 regional directors of the 105 Voices Choir this year. At the 25th Annual Homecoming Gala last fall, Kathleen Battle, MSU Choir to Morgan’s Class of 1969 presented Headline D.C. Chapter Event the University with a class gift of Renowned soprano Kathleen Battle and the $50,000. The gift established an renowned Morgan State University Choir will perform in endowed fund that will provide an inspiring multimedia program titled “Underground need-based scholarships for Railroad,” at The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Morgan State students. Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852-3385, on Erica Cryor, Class of ’69 May 27, 2010. Reception –6:15 p.m.; Performance –8:00 Reunion Committee Chair, credits p.m. –10:00 p.m. Ticket prices: $150 (Reserved the generosity of the 91 persons Seat/VIP Reception; $115 (Reserved Seat). This concert who stepped forward and joined is a fundraiser for Adventures in Health, Education and the Class of 1969 Circle of Agricultural Development (AHEAD, Inc.). Founded 30 Supporters with making the President Earl S. Richardson (left) is presented with a $50,000 gift from the Class of ’69 years ago by Morgan alumnus Dr. Irving Williams and his scholarship endowment cam - members (left to right) Cecil Flamer, Pamela Shaw and Erica Cryor . wife, Elvira Felton Williams, AHEAD provides primary paign successful. The five mem - health care, HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, edu - bers of the Class of 1969 Fundraising Subcommittee who “Our hope is that our endowment will inspire cation and environmental health for women and managed the campaign are Cecil Flamer, Tawana Ford, other classes to reunite and support Morgan’s infants in Tanzania. D’Ana Johnson, Carl Turnipseed and Paula Shaw (Chair). fundraising program,” Cryor says. “This increased Dr. Earl S. Richardson will be honored at the con - Nellie Maskal is the Class Agent. The other Reunion focus on fundraising is essential to Morgan’s students cert for his exemplary accomplishments as President of Committee members are Jesse Bennett, Janice Bowie, and the University as a whole.” Morgan State University over the past 25 years. Join the Norman Johnson, Joyce Mitchell, Lois Moore, Patricia The Class of ’69 will celebrate its 41st year with Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Alumni Chapter as Payne, James Smith and William Womble. participation at the Alumni Awards Luncheon on May AHEAD celebrates Dr. Richardson’s remarkable journey. Cryor reports that the Class of 1969 aims to add 14th, at the 26th Gala on Oct 22nd and at a class Contact Jacqueline Lawson at [email protected] $25,000 each year to the endowment over the next five brunch on Homecoming morning, Oct 23rd. Contact for tickets, or go to www.aheadinc.org to pay by years leading up to its 45th anniversary. All classmates and Erica Fry Cryor for details, at (443) 885-3040 or credit card. friends are invited to support this important endeavor. [email protected].

Murphy Fine Arts Center Events, Spring 2010 For more information: (443) 885-4440 • Tickets: (443) 885-4443

April 17 Susan G. Komen for the Cure April 25 Symphonic Winds: The Morgan May 8 Morgan State University Jazz 16th Annual Educational State University Symphonic Band Ensemble in Concert, 8:00 p.m., Symposium, “Choose Your Path to in Concert, 6:00 p.m., Melvin N. Miles, Melvin N. Miles, Jr., Conductor. Annual Breast Health,” 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon. Jr., Conductor. Annual concert showcas - concert of works reflecting the different Free and open to the public, however, ing the 50-piece ensemble’s breadth and genres of jazz. General Admission: $10. advance registration is required. Online versatility. General Admission: $10. Tickets go on sale 90 minutes before registration is available at Tickets go on sale 90 minutes before each performance. www.komenmd.org, or call (410) 938- each performance. 8990 for a full brochure.

April 18 Maryland Bible Society 200th Anniversary Concert, “Celebration May 2 Morgan State University Choir of the Word in Music,” 4:00 p.m., fea - Annual Spring Benefit Concert, turing the Morgan State University Choir; 4:00 p.m., Dr. Eric Conway, Conductor. Dr. Eric Conway, Conductor. The program showcases the breadth Orchestra/Mezzanine seats: $25; First and depth of talent of this world- Balcony seats: $20; Second Balcony renowned chorus, with orchestral seats: $10. Tickets available at the accompaniment. Murphy Fine Arts Center Ticket Office: M–F, 10:00 a.m. –7:00 p.m.; Sat., 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. May 8 Morgan State University Choir Concert at Four Winds Performing April Morgan State University Modern Arts Center. Saturday, May 8, 7 p.m., 23 –24 Dance Ensemble Annual Recital, 830 Romancoke Rd., Stevensville, MD 7:30 p.m., Dr. Iantha Tucker, Director. 21666. For Tickets, go to: General Admission: $10. Tickets go on www.fourwindspac.org. sale 90 minutes before each performance.

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MSU Alumni Calendar Alumni Events, Spring/Summer/Fall 2010

April 23 Varsity “M” Club, Annual Orange June 12 Baltimore County Alumni October Class of 1950, Annual Casino Trip to and Blue Spring Football Game, Chapter, Old Fashioned Caberet Charlestown, W.V. For further infor - Tailgate at Hughes Stadium, 4:30 and Line Dance Party, Pikesville mation, including the date, please con - p.m. For more information, please Community Hall, 40 E. Sudbrook tact Helena J. Johnson at (410) 945-5506. contact Willie L. Thompson, II at Lane, Pikesville, Md., 8:00 p.m.–1:00 (443) 801-5442. a.m. $20.00 For more information, Homecoming please contact Michael Bishop at April 25 Philadelphia Alumni Chapter (410) 922-1493. Oct. 22 Annual Homecoming Business Presents Morgan State University Meeting, Murphy Fine Arts Center, Choir, Bethlehem Baptist Church, June 16 Class of 1950, Annual Crab Feast Recital Hall, 12:00 noon. Penllyn Pike and Dager Road, Spring held on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. House, Pa., 4:00 p.m. For more infor - For further information, please con - Homecoming Gala, Martin’s West, mation, please contact John Griswold tact Helena J. Johnson at (410) 945- 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD at (215) 927-4733. 5506. Deadline, May 17, 2010. 21244, 7:00 p.m. – Reception; 8:00 p.m. – General Admission. For more May 14 70th Alumni Day, University June 19 MSUNAA Board Meeting, Alumni information, please call (443) 885-3040. Student Center House, 12:00 noon. Oct. 23 Life Members Reception, July 10 Varsity “M” Club, Annual Picnic & University Student Center, 9:00 •“Welcome Back” Reception , 2nd Fundraiser, The Montebello Floor Lobby, 11:00 a.m.—12:00 noon a.m.–1:00 p.m. Admission is free with Complex, Morgan State University. a Life Membership Gold Card. 1:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. For more infor - •Alumni Awards and Class mation, please contact Willie L. Homecoming Game, MSU Bears vs. Reunion Luncheon , for all classes Thompson II, at (443) 801-5442. ending in “0” and “5,” Calvin and Delaware State Hornets, Hughes Tina Tyler Ballroom, 12:00 noon. Aug. 14 New Castle County Alumni Stadium, 1:00 p.m., Baltimore, Md. Chapter, 2nd Annual Backyard All Classes Reunion, University Cabaret, $35, Brandywine Hunt May 15 Morgan State University Student Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Development, 127 Trotter Drive, 4:00 Commencement, Hughes Stadium, Ballroom, 4:00 p.m. Baltimore, Md., 10:00 a.m. p.m.–9:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Willie Jackson at (302) Morgan Memories, University May 22 North Carolina Alumni Chapter, 478-4397 or (302) 761-9603. Student Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Alumni Co-Ed Softball Sept. 18 MSUNAA Executive Committee Ballroom, 10:00 p.m.–4:00 a.m. $30.00. Tournament, Parrish Womble Park, Meeting, Alumni House, 10:00 a.m. Holly Springs, N.C. For more informa - Oct. 24 Annual Homecoming Candlelight tion, please contact Barbara Faison at MSUNAA Body Meeting , Alumni Memorial Service, University (910) 592-3635. House, 12:00 noon. Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Honoring recently deceased alumni, faculty, staff and May 30 New Jersey Alumni Chapter, All- Sept. 24 Cut-off Date for Discounted students. For more information, Class Reunion Picnic, 3:00 p.m. Homecoming Host Hotel Rate , please call the Alumni Relations Office Free admission. For more informa - 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. at (443) 885-3015. tion, please contact Roseanna Reservations can be made by calling Robinson at (908) 769-8818. (410) 321-7400 or 1 (888) 627-7147.

Morgan Bears 2010 Football Schedule 2010 Homecoming Host Hotel

Date Opponent Location Time Discounted room rates for Morgan State 9/4 Bowie State University Hughes Stadium 6:00 p.m. University alumni and friends are available for book - 9/11 University of Maryland College Park, Md. 6:00 p.m. ing now, at the Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel 9/25 Howard University (Urban League Classic)* East Rutherford, N.J. 2:00 p.m. in Towson, Md., this year’s official Homecoming 10/2 Bethune-Cookman College Hughes Stadium 4:00 p.m. host hotel. The Homecoming rate, for Friday, Oct. 22 10/9 North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, N.C. 1:00 p.m. through Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, is $147.06 per room, 10/23 Delaware State University (Homecoming) Hughes Stadium 1:00 p.m. per night, including Maryland State and hotel occu - 10/30 Florida A&M University Tallahassee, Fla. TBD pancy taxes. To receive the discounted rate, you must 11/6 Norfolk State University Norfolk, Va. TBD specify that you are calling to make reservations for the “ Morgan State University Homecoming Group .” 11/13 South Carolina State University Hughes Stadium 4:00 p.m. This room rate is for single, double, triple and quad 11/20 Hampton University Hughes Stadium 4:00 p.m. room accommodations. Please make your reservations *Call the Alumni Relations Office at (443) 885-3015 for more information. by calling (410) 321-7400 or 1 (888) 627-7147. The cut- off date to make reservations is Friday, Sept. Show Your Morgan Pride! Wear Blue and Orange to All Games. 24, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

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MSU ALUMNI DIRECTORY NOW AVAILABLE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESENTS NEW The 2010 Morgan State University Alumni Directory was released in March 2010. This publi - ONLINE COMMUNITY cation is different from the old alumni directories, which only included alumni data. This year’s The Morgan State University National directory, titled “Alumni: Today,” includes content provided by alumni, including narratives about their Alumni Association is excited to announce the favorite school memories and what they are doing today, along with photos old and new. If you new [email protected] Online Community. The new MSU Alumni Online Community will have not purchased your copy, please contact: offer new and improved features to better serve you and fellow alumni, and the good news is Harris Publishers, LLC, Customer Service Department that it’s all free . Toll Free: (800) 877-6554 Some of the features will include: International Customers: (757) 965-4664 Business Exchange – Allows alumni to pro - E-mail: [email protected] mote their businesses, products or services.

Career Services – Build connections for grad - Pricing of the directory is as follows: uating students, and enable career network - ing between all members with job postings, Softbound – $69.99 + $9.95 Shipping and Handling career mentoring, etc. Chapter, Club and Class Pages – These pages Hardbound – $89.99 + $9.95 Shipping and Handling allow groups to stay connected. Manage and promote events and activities, upload images, Softbound + CD – $89.99 + $14.95 Shipping and Handling post announcements regarding personal achievements, i.e., job promotions, awards, Hardbound + CD – $99.99 + $14.95 Shipping and Handling marriages, births, etc.

CD – $89.99 + $7.95 Shipping and Handling E-mail Marketing – Allows us to do eye-catch - ing e-mail blasts with ease. Reunion CD (2 years before and 2 years after) – $24.99 + $7.95 Shipping and Handling Events Calendar – Makes it easy for our alumni to find, view and respond to events Methods of payment for the directory include: credit card, check by phone or invoice. online. Alumni who purchase the directory using a major credit card are entitled to receive up Event Management – Plan, promote and accept online registrations and payments. to three of their favorite magazines free for three months. Data on Demand – The Alumni Relations Office will be able to create reports based on various aspects of alumni information.

Online Directory – Allows us to increase our alumni profile information by giving us the capability to keep our profiles up to date, add Walmart Donates $20,000 comments and connect with other alumni. NON-CREDIT COURSES Resume Upload – Users will be able to to MSU Engineers OFFERED upload their resumes as part of their online directory profile. Levey Williams, Social Networking – Enables registered ’81, presented a check Morgan’s Center for Continuing authenticated users to create and manage a in the amount of and Professional Studies (CCPS) network of acknowledged friends using an $20,000 from Wal-Mart opt-in invitation protocol through Facebook, offers a range of non-credit pro - MySpace or LinkedIn. Stores, Inc. to the grams that focus on developing and Morgan State Enhanced Security – Protect your profile enriching the lives of the lifelong University Chapter of information with enhanced, password-protect - ed security. the National Society of adult learner. Black Engineers New for Fall 2010: Conversational Photo Album – Add photo albums and (NSBE), in February. Spanish with an International Study slideshows to your profile page via your Flickr® account, to show others what you’ve Levey Williams, ’81, of Williams graduated Abroad Option (tour of Spain). This been up to and view friends’ photos. Walmart (left) with Charles from Morgan with a eight-week course introduces vocab - Hall, Director of the Student bachelor’s degree in Blogs – Everyone has an opinion. Later this Work Experience Program of ulary and sentence structures to year, we will introduce a blogging feature for political science and your online community. Morgan’s School of facilitate simple conversations in Engineering now is a Recruiter in the College Relations Spanish. No previous knowledge of A launch date is scheduled for late April. Division of Walmart, in Bentonville, Ark. Spanish is necessary. Questions? During his visit to the University, Williams For more information, call CCPS Please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (443) 885-3015, or also conducted a seminar for NSBE members on at (443) 885-3155. preparing for the job market. e-mail [email protected]

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Morgan Bears Football SAVE THIS DATE ! Save These Dates! Sept. 11 University of Maryland Terrapins College Park, Md.

Sept. 25 Howard University Bison Gala East Rutherford, N.J. Urban League Classic Call the Alumni Relations Office at XXVI (443) 885-3015 for more information. Friday, October 22, 2010 Stay Up-to-Date Martin’s West by E-mail 6817 Dogwood Road We often correspond with our alumni by way of e-mail. If you think that we do not have your Baltimore, Maryland 21244 current e-mail address on file, please forward Contact: Erica Fry Cryor (443) 885-3040 or your updated contact information and e-mail address information to: [email protected] Dewayne C. Davis at [email protected] or

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