Winter 2010 Edition University of Arkansas Pine Bluff | University Relations and Development

UAPB Named the School of the Month Courtney N. Cegers CONTRIBUTING WRITER

During the month of November, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) was selected by the Tom Joyner Foundation as School of the Month. Each month a historically black college is selected by the Joyner Foundation to receive marketing support that assists in raising scholarship dollars. Being selected not only offered national recognition for UAPB, the university had an opportunity to reconnect with lost alumni, develop new donors and generate more donations for the Lifeline Endowed Fund. The initiative resulted in nearly $45,000 for scholarship support for UAPB Students.

To kick off the School of the Month Initiative, an event was held October 29th (Friday before homecoming) in the parking lot of the Kenneth L.

Johnson Health Physical Education UAPB’s Elbert Bennett racing students in a tricycle race. Williams T. Administration/Brian III Program Title and Recreation Complex. Over 300 students and employees turned out to School of the Month initiative. The Proceeds raised from the initiative UAPB proudly salutes the following celebrate. A steering committee made Atlanta Metro Alumni Chapter led the will support the Lifeline Fund. vendors that gave very generously: of faculty, staff and students was way by rasing $6,000. Other alumni Contribution from all sources to Dominos Pizza Place (Olive Street organized by the Office of University chapters who gave to the initiative the Lifeline Endowed Fund will be Location) Relations and Development to assist : Gateway, Kansas City, Pulaski matched dollar-for-dollar through a Hall Helium Company with the initiative and planning County, and Washington D.C., Metro federal grant program (Title III, U. S. Mid-Arkansas Vending the kick-off. With the help of local Area. Department of Education). Pine Bluff Fire Department vendors, on-campus departments, Throughout the month of November, In addition to the alumni chapters, we Pine Bluff National Bank and volunteers the Party with a UAPB was highlighted on the Tom send a special thank you to everyone Thompson Hospitality Purpose Kick-Off was a huge success. Joyner Morning Show. During who gave to the Tom Joyner School of United States National Guard UAPB/AM&N Alumni Chapters were the promotion, scholarships were the Month. asked to take part in a Chapter awarded to very deserving students Challenge by raising $2,500 in at UAPB and the university received conjunction with the Tom Joyner very positive publicity.

The newsletter for the Office of University Relations and Development has a new look and new name. We want to keep you informed about the IMPACT our donors are making at UAPB. UAPB GIVES SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO ALUMNA AND LONG TIME DONOR Adora B. Curry CONTRIBUTING WRITER DR. ERMA GLASCO DAVIS, (AM&N ’49) It has been decades since Erma Glasco walked the halls of AM&N as a student, but her hard work back then served as a blueprint for a future dedicated to service, education, and the African-American culture. In November 2009, Mrs. Glasco Davis was honored at the Arkansas Black

Courtesy of Dr. Erma Glasco Davis Courtesy of Dr. Hall of Fame. Here’s what she had to say about the honor and her life’s work leading up to it: Dana Bradley, ‘04 You were recently inducted into contributions our ancestors made. exhibit; (2) an archival collection the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame It was enlightening! Since then, I housed in the Ottenheimer Library YOUNG for your work in philanthropy have always had a sense of pride, of Archives at UALR; (3) a book authored and education. What was that belonging and a sense of worth. Our by two Dunbar alumni to tell the ALUM MAKES experience like for you? youth, in particular, need to know Dunbar story. A copy of the book was AN IMPACT It was an honor to be a 2009 Arkansas from whence they have come. They, placed in the library of each middle Black Hall of Fame inductee. It was an along with all people, need to develop and high school in Little Rock and Adora B. Curry CONTRIBUTING WRITER awesome yet humbling experience, a knowledge and appreciation of the Pulaski County; UAPB also purchased for there are so many other Black many contributions and sacrifices copies for its library; (4) a perpetual Often times we read about UAPB/ Arkansans who are deserving of made by African Americans to this scholarship fund via the Arkansas AM&N alumni who have left the such an honor. Nevertheless, I was very day. Community Foundation for Little university, found professional success overwhelmed, excited AND grateful Rock area high school graduates who and have returned to campus to help for the recognition. I will cherish it Why is the legacy of Dunbar High attend UALR; Philander Smith College, finance the dreams and aspirations always. School so important to you? UAPB and Arkansas Baptist College; of current students. Times have Dunbar High School in Little Rock and (5) a memorial garden on the changed. You have spent more than twenty was the premier public high school Dunbar School campus. While only six years past graduation, years working on civic initiative in the state for African Americans. young alumna, Dana Bradley (’04), throughout Arkansas, yet you still It was referred to as outstanding Were you involved in the Dunbar has already begun giving back to find time to give back to UAPB. among high schools in the USA High exhibit currently housed in the university in a big way. In the Fall Why? and perhaps the finest high school the Mosaic Templar (MTCC) building 2009, Bradley established an award Being an HBCU, UAPB offers building in the south for Negroes. in Little Rock? for UAPB students. environment and support for success Principals, teachers and staff were of Only indirectly was I involved in The Dana Bradley Award is available for many African Americans who the highest caliber and they worked the current DHS exhibit housed in to Mass Communication students might otherwise find it very difficult with parents and community to make the MTCC building. In 1994, during and meet certain GPA requirements. to succeed on a predominantly white sure that students gave their very my tenure as national president Bradley tells students to –“know what campus. best. They would accept no less than of the National Dunbar Alumni you want, figure out a plan, and go get our best. They impressed upon us Association, I initated a partnership it.” Words she lived by when she first Many of the initiatives you support the importance of getting a “good” with the Public History Program in arrived on campus in 2001. One word involve the preservation of African- education, in spite of the inequities the history department at UALR. This best described Bradley when she American history. Why is this so that existed in the school system. As partnership resulted in an archival attended UAPB, driven. Entering as a important to you? a result, students achieved and later collection, known as the Dunbar freshman on an academic scholarship, So many of our students have no became successful adults in spite of Historical Collection being housed in Dana hit the ground running. She idea of their history and the sacrifices a system of institutionalized racism the University’s Ottenheimer Library volunteered at the campus radio and made by African Americans to get during their formative years. Most Archives. A traveling exhibit was television stations and ultimately them where they are today. When of the Dunbar graduates went on designed and fabricated and traveled created her own shows that were I attended an all black high school to college, either 2-year or 4-year across the state twice, as well as produced on campus and aired on in Little Rock before the schools and became successful in their adult being exhibited in Philadelphia, PA Pine Bluff access television. Today were desegregated, I was required life. This legacy of excellence needs during a national reunion of classes. Bradley is a news reporter for Little to take a course in what was called to be shared will all citizens and The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center Rock’s KARN and she can be heard then, “Negro History”. We used as perpetuated by its alumni. Dunbar offered to store the exhibit until a weekday mornings on the popular our text a book written by Carter laid the foundation for what we permanent home could be found. Power 92.3 Jams radio station. In G. Woodson. Very little, if anything were later to become: The National The exhibit was later donated to addition to her work in the studio, positive about African Americans Alumni Association. In an attempt MTCC. The curator of exhibits at MTCC Dana serves as a soldier in the Army was printed in textbooks during that to preserve and perpetuate this used some parts of that original National Guard. period. Woodson brought to light legacy of excellence [the association] exhibit as well as material from our Dana challenges other young alum to the history of how we arrived in this undertook several projects: (1) the archive in planning and designing the not wait until they are older but give country and the many sacrifices and design and fabrication of a traveling current exhibit on display. back now! UAPB Student Courtesy of the UAPB Museum Courtesy of the UAPB Chancellor Lawrence A. Davis, Jr. at the podium with Bill Jones of Sissy’s Log Cabin. Courtney Williams Business Administration with Chancellor’s Benefit for the Arts 2011 an Option in Marketing Adora B. Curry CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s time to get out your dancing shoes as the date for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s (UAPB) premiere town/gown I give because event draws near. The 24th Annual Chancellor’s Benefit for the Arts will someone so generously gave take place on Saturday, February 26, 2011, at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Hailed as the university’s most to me. I truly believe that I anticipated black tie-gala, the 2011 event is guaranteed to impress and exceed expectation from previous years. To date the event has honored am my brothers’ keeper and individuals whose dedication and Museum Courtesy of the UAPB service to the university surpasses 2010 Honoree, Gladys McGee being serenade by her son and UAPB Vesper Choir. what was required of them. This year’s whenever I can be of service honorees are no different. They each students studying in the areas of Development. To purchase tickets or possess a commitment so deep that visual and performing arts. to become a sponsor, please contact to someone, it is always my it would be fitting to say their passion Please save the date, February 26, the Office of University Relations and for the success of UAPB and its family 2011 to join UAPB for a night of great Development at 870-575-8701. demonstrate their “hearts of fire.” food and festive entertainment as we pleasure! Proceeds from the Chancellor’s honor individuals who have made a Benefit for the Arts make it possible difference on this campus. Tickets are for the university to provide culturally $75 each and may be purchased at enriching experiences for our the Office of University Relations and 2010 Sponsors were: Silver Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Platinum Entergy Simmons First National Bank Sissy’s Log Cabin Henri & Dr. Hazel Linton Bronze Gold of Blanche Lincoln Jefferson Regional Medical Center Jesse Mason and Gail Reed Jones, M.D. Matthew R. Henry, CPA Nelson Architectural Group Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel Company Pine Bluff National Bank Trammell’s Beauty Barber & Supply, Inc. Robert James Smith, M.D.

“THAT Sets the Bar CLASS” at 40Gs

Frances Harris Waddell Chair of Initiative

is Homecoming 2011. To make a gift, please make all checks payable to the “UAPB Foundation Fund” and note Class of 1970 on the memo line of the check. For more information contact Frances Harris- Waddel, initiative chair, 501-225-2031 Courtesy of Doris Wallace Courtesy of Doris Class of 1970 Donors: Pictured from L to R: Shirley Johnson, Carolyn Reid, George Belton, Doris Wallace, Larry Doyle. George Belton Mingo Burton along with other members of the Joyce Campbell Courtney N. Cegers class is exhausting all methods of Quanner Cotledge CONTRIBUTING WRITER communication to fellow classmates. Joyce L. Craft Grover & Willie M. Gibson The Class of 1970 set a fundraising “All of the donations will be matched, Shirley Johnson goal of $40,000 earmarked for the so we are contacting all graduates Dr. Rufus Lawshea Lifeline Endowed Fund. Known of the Class of 1970 via telephone, Gloria Lowe J.W. Mason as “That Class” The Class of 1970 e-mail, and direct mail”, said Harris- Gwain McCree has begun to generate donations Waddell. Waddell is very enthusiastic John L. Ragland for the Lifeline Endowed Fund about the initiative and encourages Earnest & Vernal Sparks Carol Tabron in celebration of their 40th Year all of her classmates to support the Frances-Harris Waddell Anniversary. The chairperson of the efforts of “That Class”. The deadline Doris Wallace initiative, Ms. Frances Harris-Waddell, for all donations to this initiative Shirely Williams AM&N’s Largest Entering Freshman Class Slated to Give Back in a Large Way! Adora B. Curry CONTRIBUTING WRITER Cooper credits his class’ generosity to the “quality of life that many of Credited as AM&N’s largest freshman [my classmates] have lived and the class, alumni from the class of 1965 fact that [prior to their experiences celebrated their Platinum Anniversary at AM&N] they had no way of ever Dr. M. Martin-Hall Director (40th) by pledging to raise at least envisioning the success we all share Libra Roulhac Assistant Director $200,000 over the next five years to today.” Courtney N. Cegers Associate for Administration support UAPB’s Lifeline Endowed Monique Benford Associate for Administration Fund. A prestigious lineage, the Denise Todd-Williams Administrative Specialist freshmen class of 1965 makes up Sharon McCuller Administrative Specialist some of today’s finest professionals. Andrew Brooks Office Intern Larry Cooper, UAPB Foundation Fund Board Chairman Reunion Committee Chairman, Larry Raven Handley Clerk Class of 1969 Donors: George Dokes Elizabeth Johnson Earnest Simpson Kristen Nelson Lead Clerk Gloria Anderson Carolyn Eason Dewitt Jones Bernard Snowden Victoria Smith Clerk Alberta Flentroy Verma K. Jones Wilbert Thornton Verna Anderson Ranashia Totten Clerk Charles & Eddie Ballard Glenn & Barbra Freeman M. Lashay Jones-West Bobbie Thompson Mozell & Barbara Barnes Kenneth Gardner Etta Kuykendall Martha S. Thompson Gloria Burton Barbara Grayson Glenn Miller Clincy Trammell, III Lincoln Butler Larry Greer Demetrius Morgan Melvin Washington Melvina B. Callion Mattie Handley Hattie Nance Joann Weaver Larry Cooper Archie Harris Carlon Parks Everlyn Williams J.B. Crumbly Robert Harris LaColis & Sharon Reed Myrtle Young Margaret Daniels Blivian Izard Oleevia Richardson Margaret L. Davis Genetta Jackson Sammie Stovall numerous efforts give life to the lifeline fund Dr. Lawrence A. Davis, Jr. Annie Ferguson Patrice Fisher Edward Fontenette Tamera Ford Columbus Franklin Erica Fulton Rita Gates Dr. Leslie Glover Keith Griffen Raven Handley Catherine Hence Sharon Hildreth Dr. Antony Hobbs David Holts Rita Hughey Belinda Ingram George Ivory Cedric Jackson D’Jamel Jackson UAPB Staff Allyson Jackson-Yarbrough Mary Jones Donna Marie Mooney Charlene Kelley TRIO/Student Support Services If you don’t give, who will? Geniva Kelsey Corless Kinchen Tracy Knowlton Aretha Lacefield The reason I give: Eula Liddell Sue Lockett My days at UAPB are full of Velma Lowery students, their lives, their Dr. Margaret Martin-Hall successes, and their trials. I Chief Maxcie Thomas know firsthand the hardships Sharon McCuller Kristen Nelson some of them have faced Employees Forego Bottled Dr. Joseph Owasayo when they do not have Dr. Antonie Rice enough money to pay for Dr. Sedrick Rice tuition, but they know that Water to Make Difference Libra Roulhac they must have a good Courtney N. Cegers Wesley Ruford CONTRIBUTING WRITER to give back,” said Totten. Joining Dora Sanders education to succeed in Ranashia in doing an outstanding job Kevin Sanders this world. I have watched University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff of soliciting employees was Kristen received over $6,000 in pledges and Lenora Savage students make the hard donations from faculty and staff. In Nelson (a senior). Priscilla Scott decision to stay at this August, faculty and staff assembled Stephanie Sims university even when they in the lobby of the Hathaway Fine- Employees that supported the Victoria Smith Arts Auditorium to attend the annual Bottle Water Capaign: Courtney Strickland-Cegers don’t have the money or the seminar for university employees. This Tisha Arnold Marlo Thomas family financial support to year the employee giving campaign Danita Ashley Denise Todd-Williams pay for books. They believe asked employees to give to the Dr. Michael Bates Lifeline Endowed Fund in lieu of a Ranisha Totten that somehow some way, Will Beene purchasing bottled water. Willette Totten they’ll make it. I want to be a Gladys Benford Joyce Vaugn Students who are employed in the Elbert Bennett Dr. Richard Walker part of their somehow. I want Development Office were present Sandra Blackwell Joyce White to know that I’ve contributed to share the importance of giving Margaret Boyd-Owens Robert Wilburn to their “some way” experience and ask for donations to the Lifeline Serena Brenneman Brian Williams and made a difference in the Andrew Brook Endowed Fund. Ranashia Totten (a Tamara Williams life of a future UAPB graduate. sophomore) was among the students Jay Brothers Sherrie Wylie Thelma Borthers Yes, I work with them daily, asking employees to support the Sharon Young Dr. Fredda Carroll but it takes more than kind Lifeline Fund. “I felt very motivated Manuel Young Rita Conley to ask employees to give because I words and knowledge. Loretta Crippen Sometimes, it takes action. gave to the initiative, too. It felt good Leon Crumblin knowing that employees care enough Adora Curry kick-off in January of 2011; Black and Gold goes Green. This is an effort to help better the environment in the Pine Bluff community and help to make our campus greener. We are no longer just students, but student philanthropist. The following students are ambassadors in this student giving initiative:

Seniors Andrew Q. Brooks Kristen Nelson Jennifer Caldwell Katarrus Poney Courtney Williams

Juniors Trenton Ware Toniesha Sargent Kent J. Broughton II Marquies Carter Jarissa Greenard Sanetra Sloan

Title III Program Administration/Brian T. Williams T. Administration/Brian III Program Title Sophomores Members PRIDE, Student Philantropy Council Frank D. Dorsey II Marcus Fields Shadrian Smith Shiann Wallace We have PRIDE, do you? Tiffany Macon Elyssia Freeman Andrew Q. Brooks The Circle of Pride is made up of a and fundraisers that will that will Brianna Ingram CONTRIBUTING WRITER group of dynamic students from give greater purpose to our presence. Shatterica Dickerson UAPB, spreading Black and Gold With a goal to raise $5000.00 and Roderick Johnson You may catch us cheering loud Fever as student donors. What recruit 500 student donors, the Circle Kenya Johnson You may catch us because we’re proud makes the Circle of Pride most of Pride is spreading the pride fever. Ranaisha Totten You may see our Black and Gold unique is that UAPB students are In efforts to make the Tom Joyner Because our Pride is just that Bold not only increasing involvement Foundation School of the Month Freshmen You may see us giving back in philanthropy, but we are raising selection a success, the Circle of Pride Ariel Hines Because philanthropists do just that funds for student scholarships. While ambassadors stepped in and became Raven Handley You may ask me why not hide recruiting students to become a part shakers and movers during the kick- Victoria Smith Because I am a part of the Circle of Pride of this initiative, the Circle of Pride off activity. Currently the Circle of counsel is brainstorming for events Pride is planning a major event to

Former UAPB Foundation Fund Board Member Honored

Adora B. Curry and very aggressive goal for BKW, “to or indirectly, I think “service” should be CONTRIBUTING WRITER become the preeminent innovator in part of our life’s success.” White also Former UAPB Foundation Fund Board the world of sustainability for green encourages the next generation of Member Beverly White, UAPB ’97, business operations creating both business leaders by imparting these founder and president of The BKW stockholder and stakeholder value.” nuggets of wisdom to current students (Business, Knowledge & Workforce) Despite Ms. White’s busy schedule looking to follow her path toward Group was recently recognized as she finds time to make giving back professional success, “Make discipline “Supplier of the Year” by the New to UAPB one of her top priorities. Ms. and studies your first priority; get York & New Jersey Minority Supplier White feels that staying involved with involved with extra curricula activities, Development Council, Inc. Hailing her alma mater is like trying to pay including leadership roles; position from Strong, AR and a fairly young back a debt that can never be paid. yourself for internships, if possible; alumna, Ms. White ventured out from [her] vast industry experience White says, “I believe in the philosophy volunteer – sometimes the best way into the business world to establish at AT&T, Telcordia Technologies, and that it is important to “give” or support to find opportunity is through helping The BKW Group, a Business Process Accenture.” She has managed multi “giving” to others in all aspects of life. someone else; and have fun. Management consulting firm in million dollar corporate projects for Community service is in the fiber of The University of Arkansas at Pine Piscataway, New Jersey. She provides domestic and international clients who I am. Giving time for service is like Bluff congratulates Beverly White on business process and systems and her credentials include financial “paying-it-forward” it is less about my her professional achievements and integrations consulting solutions that services, life sciences, government time and more about who can benefit thanks her for her continued support support cost reduction. According and non-profit corporate structures. from my actions and how they will of the university. to White, “The BKW vision resulted Ms. White boasts her most recent support someone else. Either directly GOLDEN LEGACY HALL OF HONOR

Adora B. Curry CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is extending to you one last opportunity to provide a lasting memorial to an individual who has been a significant person in your life. This is also an excellent opportunity to mark your family legacy. For a limited time only( March 15, 2011), black granite tiles are available for purchase and engraving for $500 each. Five (5) tiles may be purchased by one individual for $2,000. To participate, in this unique opportunity, contact the Office of University Relations and Development at (870) 575-8701. Buy yours today while the opportunity lasts. Courtesy of Paul Hooven Courtesy of Paul

Grand Lobby of Childress Hall GOLDEN LEGACY HALL OF HONOR: Listing In Memory of In Memory of In Memory of In Honor of Corinne M. Holmes Mr. Richard Swift Mary Davis Mayer Liz Strickland Class of 1935 Mrs. Nora Swift Class of 1932 Class of 1971

In Memory of In Memory of In Memory of In Memory of Karmille L. Gregory Prof. O. E. Jackson Dr. U. G. Dalton III James W. Harris & Class of 1995 Chanc. Benefit P. Viesse Harris In Tribute to In Memory of Calvin & Janetta Booker In Tribute to In Memory of Mr. Alfred G. Holmes Dr. Fred & Verna Hartfield A. Leon Randolph Mrs. Irene F. Holmes In Honor of Alonzo M Bennett In Tribute to In Memory of In Tribute to Mary Jacob Bennett Mrs. Gladys McGee Addie M. Saterwhite Arbort W. Mitchell UAPB Benefactor Finney Peggy Mitchell In Memory of In Tribute to Alfred E. Holmes, Jr. In Tribute to John Wesley Kelley In Honor of 1987 1989 John E. Smith ‘61 Dr. Rosemarie H. Word UAPB Benefactor In Memory of Mr. Roscoe Z. Word In Memory of David C. Vaughn, Sr., & A. Leon Randolph In Tribute to Alfred E. Vaughn, Jr. In Tribute to Dr. Margaret M. Hall Frederick M. Finney In Honor of In Memory of Family Legacy Representative Ben McGee In Tribute to Alfred E. Vaughn, Sr. & Dr. Hazel Linton & Blossie T. Vaughn In Memory of In Tribute to Henri Linton, Jr. Ms. Joyce W. Holmes Mr. Thomas Vaughns In Tribute to 4H Club Leader In Memory of Ltc. Delloyd Wilson In Tribute to Alfred E. Holmes, Jr. The Webster Family In Tribute to In Honor of Camden, Arkansas Mr. Thomas Vaughns & In Tribute to Frances H. Waddell & The McGee Boys Carolyn F. Blakely Ruby Wilson Pighee In Honor of The Class of 2010 In Honor of In Memory of In Tribute to Colonel Nathaniel McGee Mr. Earl Farr & Lawrence A. Davis, Jr. In Memory of Mr. Isaiah Farr Chancellor 1991 - Felix Stuckey In Honor of Class of 1954 Lieutenant Sam McGee In Memory of In Memory of Thelma Hammond Leedell Moorehead-Graham In Memory of In Tribute to Charlie Royston & Arthur L. Hall In Tribute to In Tribute to Charles Yarbrough Ann & Queen Martin Fredda B. Jones & The M. E. Benjamin & Dorsey L. Jones Sherman Families In Honor of In Tribute to Otis Gatson ‘70 Dorothy M. Fiddmont In Memory of In Honor of Margaret S. Gatson ‘69 Fiddmont Leaders Thomas C. Brunson & Andrew Q. Brooks Irma S. Brunson SGA VP 2009-2010 In Tribute to In Tribute to Robert “Bob” Brown Larry C. Cooper In Memory of In Memory of Green Bay Packers Foundation Board Ashleigh S. Taylor Sarah J. Hartfield Class of 2007 Ernest R. Haynes In Memory of In Tribute to James “Smiley” Gay Henri Linton, Sr. In Tribute to In Tribute to Vera Holden Thomas H. Sr. & In Honor of In Memory of Mildred E. Baskins Lawrence A. Davis, Sr. Hercules & Golena Martin In Tribute to Otis & Dorothy Dykes & In Honor of In Honor of In Honor of Francyne Dykes Roaslind Pettigrew UAPB-MAAC Dr. Tilman Cothran James Pettigrew Atlanta Alumni In Honor of In Honor of Deborah Walker & In Memory of Mrs. Gladystine Dannelle Walker James Harris Thompson Watson P. Viesse Harris

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Checks and Money Orders The University of Arkansas at Pine Please make payable to the UAPB Foundation Fund Bluff Respectfully Salutes the Hicks

Holiday Legacy Society To Mail A Gift: UAPB Foundation Fund University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The Hicks Holiday Legacy Society Office of University Relations & Development consists of individuals who have 1200 North University Drive, Mail Slot 4981 made provisions for the University of Pine Bluff, AR 71601 Arkansas at Pine Bluff at the time of their death. Credit Card All major credit cards are excepted Mr. & Mrs. James Anderson

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Mr. Matthew Henry Planned Giving When you write or review your will or trust, please consider leaving a charitable bequest or a “contingency The Late Dr. Charles Hicks bequest” to the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Foundation Fund. Graduates and friends who have included the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff in their plans, qualify for membership in the Hicks-Holiday Legacy Society. The Mrs. Bobbie Hodge Hicks-Holiday Legacy Society is named in honour of the Late Dr. Charles A. Hicks and the Late Dr. O.R. Holiday. As a member of the Hicks-Holiday Legacy Society you can decide how your gift may be used. Members choose from The Late Dr. & Mrs. O. R. Holiday an array of giving opportunities such as academic programs, athletics, construction and/or building renovation, scholarships and other forms of financial aid (revolving loans) for students, and/or faculty staff development. Your Mr. Vernon & Mrs. Sylvia Jones gift may be in the form of a will/bequest, insurance policy (with UAPB as beneficiary), Charitable Gift Annuity, Deferred Charitable Gift Annuity, Pooled Income Fund, Charitable Remainder Unitrust, or Charitable Remainder The Late Thomas McGlown Annuity Trust. Please remember UAPB when you make your estate plans.

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Ms. Shirley Williams PRESENTATIONS MADE DURING THE HOMECOMING ASSEMBLY: Alumni Chapter - Little Rock Alumni Chapter – Ashdown Alumni Chapter – Atlanta Alumni Chapter – Austin Alumni Chapter – Alumni Chapter – Alumni Chapter –Kansas City Alumni Chapter – Memphis Alumni Chapter – Tri County Alumni Chapter – Vegas Alumni Chapter – Washington D.C. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Rho Chapter, Sp. ‘09 Anderson, Verna Armstrong, Oscar Carter, Dr. V.L. Class of 2000 Class of 1975 Class of 1960 Class of 1965 Class of 1950 Davis, Audrey Destiny Educational Consulting Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Delta Eta Chapter, Sp. ‘95 Flentroy, Alberta Foreman, Roshunda Freeman, Glenn Hammock, Jimmy & Vicki Harper, Fred & Terry Johnson, Elaine Kelley, Vivian Lions of Golden Distinction Love, Bettye Lowe, Gloria Title III Program Administration/Brian T. Williams T. Administration/Brian III Program Title Dr. Vertie L. Carter, first in line to give back to her alma mater. Mason, J.W. McCree, Gwain Nunn, Tyra Homecoming 2010: UAPB ALUM Ponds, Ronald Stovall, Sammie Torrence, Venus GIVE OVER $67,000 WITH PRIDE Townsend, Tanya Courtney N. Cegers CONTRIBUTING WRITER Townsend, Tanya M. UAPB Class of 1975 Each year UAPB/AM&N Alumni look Ward, Moses forward to and take pride in the Ward, Moses Edward opportunity to give back to their Alma Watkins, Sheereen Abdullah Mater, and during the 2010 Annual Webb, Barbara Homecoming Assembly, alumni did just that. Class representatives and Williams Family alumni chapter members stood along Williams, Marvette D. with other eager alumni with the same Wright, Stacie purpose—to give. Dr. Vertie L. Carter, a long time donor and frequent to the line of giving, stood first in line to make her annual gift. Student scholarships, the Vesper Choir, Athletics, and Band were among the areas that received donations that exceeded $67,000. Chancellor Lawrence A. Davis, Jr., especially looks forward to this part of the assembly each year because it gives him the opportunity to express his appreciation to individual donors. Title III Program Administration/Brian T. Williams T. Administration/Brian III Program Title lifeline endowment fund donors

Alumni Chapter - Atlanta Alumni Chapter - Austin Alumni Chapter - Hot Springs/Garland County Alumni Chapter - Las Vegas Chapter Alumni Chapter - Southern California AM&N/UAPB Alumni Association Louise Austin Charles Ballard Letsie Bass Russell Bennett Calvin & Janetta Booker Mingo & Gloria Burton Larry Cooper Aneesha Davis Mollie DeNye Shametrix Dill-Vinson Harry & Cornelia Durham Otis & Dorothy Dykes Willie Featherstone Frederick & Dr. Dorothy Fiddmont Gladys Finney Nathan & Wanda Garrett Grover & Willie Gibson

Title III Program Administration/Brian T. Williams T. Administration/Brian III Program Title Henry Golatt Dr. Dorothy Greening-Mercomes Tammie E. Hall There is much ado about the Lifeline Eddie Hand Iva Harris Endowed Fund, but what is it? Frances Harris-Waddell Courtney N. Cegers cost of a college education steadily Dian Hicks CONTRIBUTING WRITER rises, the ability to meet student to the Lifeline Endowed Fund will be Daryl Howard financial needs is limited. The Lifeline matched-dollar-for-dollar through a Carolyn Hugley The Lifeline Endowed Fund, formally Blivian Izard Endowed Fund is the answer to the federal grant program (Title III, U. S. the Scholarship of Hope, is a cries for emergency giving. Theo Jacks scholarship developed to provide Department of Education). Amos & Shirley Johnson students in dire need financial Through the fundraising efforts of Dr. Bernice Johnson assistance. At UAPB hardship cases are Alumni, Friends, UAPB Employees and Dr. Abul Kazi not uncommon, over 90% of students students, the Lifeline Endowed Fund is Dr. Earnest Lamb at UAPB need some form of financial Makuba Lihono currently over $172,000. All proceeds assistance to attend college. As the Col. Artis & Clara Lofton Chrisitne Long Betty Love UAPB Phonathon Callers did it Again! Fred Miller, Sr. Courtney N. Cegers Many of the phonathon callers are Taffany L. Davis Dr. Charlie & Jeanetta Nelms CONTRIBUTING WRITER Dr. Lee & Billie Rayford students that have experienced Earnestine Everett Dr. Hazell Reed During the 2010 UAPB Phonathon, the difficulty of meeting financial Gladys Finney Dr. Antonie Rice student callers generated over obligations. Those students Fredericka Hood-Williams Michael & Catherine Simmons $160,000 in pledges and gifts. At the understand the need and have the Gralon A. Johnson Earnest & Vernal Sparks heart of the annual phonathon are Carol Tabron the student callers who contact UAPB ability to effectively convey the Edward Lewis Daisy Tatum alumni, friends, and other supporters message to donors many times by Rosalind Pettigrew Levi & Pauline Thomas to raise money for the greatest needs sharing their own story. Earnest Simpson Jr. Martha Thompson of the institution. Through weeks Gloria Swopes of calling, the students are able to Keita Todd engage with current and perspective The 2011 Phonathon is off to a great Sherman Swopes Gary & Easter Tucker donors, give campus updates and in start with with the follwing pledges James Utsey Earnest L. & Adelaide Walker Doris Wallace some cases reconnect individuals with and gifts from the following: their alma mater while encouraging Foundation Donnice A. Benford them to financially support students Melvin Washington at UAPB. The Phonathon is also a Hannibal Bolton Dr. Janette Wheat great time for students to have the Verlee P. Bolton Daniel & Rita Williams opportunity to talk to donors and Amudu B. Davis Shirley Williams hear their AM&N/UAPB stories and Betty Willingham Audrey Davis update their contact information. Johnnie Young Flossie Davis John Green Jeanetta Rhodes Peggy Grigsby Chris Robertson Dr. Joseph & Doris Hale Minnie Rogers Frances Harris-Waddell Lott Rolfe Verdia Hence Clinton Sanders Janie Hill Edward Sherrill Janice Hood Marcie Sherrill Leon Hunter Opal Sims Dorothy Jackson Lorenzo Smith Jerod Jewell Brenda Stallings Acie & Francis Johnson Charles Stovall AARP Employer Matching Cloumbus Higgins Marlene Tomlinson Andre Johnson Augustus Swain Campaign Eddie Higgins **UAPB Foundation Fund Dr. Sharon Johnson Bruce Swinton Shirley Johnson Dr. Godfrey Thomas Virginia Abrams IBM Employee Charitable Board Arlen Jones Donald Thrower Zena Adeshina Contribution University of Arkansas Richard & Tiffani Jones Kalvin Trice Alumni Chapter - Atlanta Metro Walter Jackson Foundation, Inc. Bob & Fran Kelley Amos Walker John & Clementine Kelley Joe Walton, Jr. Alumni Chapter - Gateway Liza Jacobs Shelley Walker Haywood Kelsey Juanita Washington Alumni Chapter - Kansas City Stanley Loggins Anthony Young Dr. J. J., Jr. & Marian Lacey Rufus Whitmore *Alumni Chapter - Pulaski Shioney Lyons Quilla Lanes Bill Wilder Mina & Marilyn Lewis Earlean Williams County Vergena Montgomery-Clark * Hazel Lias Shirley Williams Alumni Chapter - Washington, Verence Moore Derrick Allmon Artis Lofton Dora Woods Charles Armstrong Elmer London Richard Yancey DC Ronald Mullins Betty Arnold Vera Mack Lisa Brooks-Thomas Myra J., Inc. Thomas Baskins Lester Matlock ** Carl Bracy Eunice Cash Lawrence Nelson Lloyd & Elsie Black James McCoy Dr. Samuel Branch Jean McIntosh Dr. Carolyn Blakely Orlando Coleman Charles Newborn Erma Breedlove Devin McKnight Calvin Booker Eddretta Dorsey Yolanda Page Lula Brooks Nolan McMurray Felecia Collins-Wylie Ernice Bryant Larry Cooper Lacy Durham Linda Paxton Andre’ Pendleton Maxine Bullock-Green Labethel Peters Dr. Lawrence Davis, Jr. Terri Edwards Steve Robinson Clarence Childs Robbie Peterson Dr. Martha A. Flowers Portia Friend Tanya Samuela Teresa Coney Anthony Pettigrew, Jr. Kenneth Fobbs Curtis & Joyce Craft Napoleon Phillips Dr. Diane Gilleland Sharon Gaynor Robin Savage Patricia Dean Bernard Pighee Dr. Margaret Hall Shelia Geater Marilyn Sheffield Edward Duncan Demetrius Pighee Mary Jones Shawn Linton Jean Harris Joycelyn Spight Claude & Ella Eddings Jennifer Pighee Oliver Elders Timothy Pighee Lester Melton Gregory Henley Dr. Debra Stewart Earl & Dorothy Farr Veronica Pighee Dr. Mamie Parker Christine Hicks Maurice Thomas Melva Flowers Lucious Powell Clincy Trammell, Jr. Willie Goldsmith Attorney Thomas E. Vaughn Darryl Hickson Mary Tipton Dr. Beatrice Reed Charles Green Kenneth Reeves William “Sonny” Walker