MSU ALUMNI HOUSE Contents , Homecoming 2010 ...... 1 President’s Message ...... 2 In the News ...... 4 Alumni on the Move ...... 6 Chapter & Class News ...... 7 Life Members 2010 ...... 8 Necrology ...... 9 The Alumni Calendar ...... 10 Football Schedule ...... 11 ALUMNI•NEWS

Fall 2010 Homecoming 2010 “FUELED FOR THE CHALLENGE”

s Homecoming just tie to this year’s oppo - about “The Game”? nent, Delaware State. He Of course not, says and the Hornets’ coach, Morgan Athletic Al Lavan, were roommates IDirector, Floyd Kerr. at Colorado State “Homecoming is a University, where Lavan great time to showcase the played football and Kerr University and its achieve - played . The ments for the alumni and two remain friends. to encourage their contin - Kerr recently com - ued support,” Kerr says. pleted his fifth year as “And this year, with the Morgan’s A.D. He says he’s inauguration of our new pleased with the progress President taking place dur - the Athletic Department ing Homecoming, there has made. will be even more activities “When I came on that alumni and others will board, we implemented a want to attend.” strategic plan to basically Of course, that’s not take the program to the to say Kerr, always a plan - next level,” he says. “The ner, wasn’t focused on this objectives of that plan year’s football season were to recapture our when we talked with him competitive edge, particu - in June. larly in football and men’s “Forty members of the team have signed up for which has a very strong program. And then the next and women’s basketball; to control spending and summer school and/or to work out over the sum - week we’re going to Fargo, N.D., to play a good reduce our budget deficit; to make sure Morgan mer,” Kerr reports. “That’s the most players ever. It’s Football Championship Subdivision (Division I-AA) was in compliance with NCAA rules and regula - a good sign. Most of the team has been here for four school, North Dakota State University. With those tions and have a clean NCAA certification; to make years. It’s good that we’ve had time to work with two games on our schedule, it demonstrates that sure that athletics played its part in helping grow them that long. And our senior leadership is strong.” we’re upgrading our schedule with more quality and the enrollment of the institution; to regionalize “We also have a number of standout players,” national-level competition. In addition, two of our our athletic plan, so we could concentrate our Kerr reports. “Darren McKhan, #7 (a defensive MEAC opponents, South Carolina State and FAMU, efforts within the footprint of the MEAC confer - back), is one of the MEAC’s top defensive players, were ranked in the top 20 of the FCS last season.” ence; and to improve the welfare of our student- and Lamont Bryant, #8, a tight end, is one of the The South Carolina State game will be athletes by upgrading our sports medicine, best players in the conference.” broadcast live on ESPNU, Thursday, Nov. 11, strength and conditioning programs.” “I think we have a very, very good schedule,” 2010, at 7:30 p.m. “We have met each of our goals,” Kerr says. Kerr continues. “The biggest highlight is that we’re As for this year’s Homecoming game, adding to “Further, we are currently reevaluating the program playing the University of Maryland, College Park, the stakes for Kerr is the fact that he has a personal in order to reset future plans for continued growth.” See Homecoming Highlights on page 5

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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Homecoming 2010. A : o Homecoming is t o h always a special P his year, all MSU classes ending in “0” and “5” celebrated their anniver - time, because there Gloria E. Wayman are so many opportu - saries on Alumni Day, Friday, May 14th. Approximately 475 alumni and nities to renew old friendships and make T friends attended the day’s main event, the Annual Alumni Awards and new ones. As you walk around, make note of the Class Reunion Luncheon, which was held in the Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom of many special touches of our beloved orange Morgan’s University Student Center. The event opened with a Welcome Reception, and blue that adorn the campus. Have you seen the new high-tech Bear Mobile, which which featured a chocolate fountain with an array of fresh fruit; MSU Bear hugs; was donated to the University by the lots of laughter; and the recalling of many fond memories. A Southern style lunch National Alumni Association? While on campus, please check out Morgan’s most was served, after which many Alumni Day participants left the campus with full visible recruitment tool. Your alumni dues hearts, satisfied appetites and tears of joy, awed by the beauty of the campus and made it possible! Homecoming 2010 will have an extra how much it has changed for the better. For many, the day was also bittersweet: level of excitement, as alumni join in wel - Luncheon attendees held onto every word spoken by Dr. Earl S. Richardson, who coming the 12th President of Morgan State University, Dr. David Wilson. Many events retired as President of Morgan less than seven weeks later, on June 30, 2010. have been planned for the campus, in addi - Several classes were especially helpful in making this Alumni Day a success: tion to “The Game,” and I hope you will use these opportunities to extend to Dr. Wilson a special Bear welcome. Dr. Wilson will need the support of all of our alumni to move for - ward the new and pending initiatives that will ensure Morgan remains well respected in the higher education community, locally and nationally. So, go ahead and get caught up in the excitement of Homecoming. Reaffirm your commitment to and support of our alma mater. Morgan will thrive because of alumni like you who are serious about using their time, talents and financial resources for the betterment of the University. High school students everywhere are counting on you to ensure that Morgan State University remains an institution of choice as they pur - sue their educational goals. The future of Morgan is in our hands! I promise that Homecoming 2010 will be a memorable one for you, your family and The Class of 1960 friends. Let’s show that Morgan Pride Forever, Forever Morgan Pride! The Class of 1960, this year’s 50th anniversary class, presented a check for almost $54,000 to the MSU Foundation at the reunion luncheon. This partial class gift will continue to grow as members make donations Sincerely, through the end of December. Class members traveled back to Morgan for the occasion from California, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., and, of course, Maryland. Almost 70 alumni, family and friends of the class attended the luncheon, and many participated in the class riverboat Gloria E. Wayman, ’90 cruise, a class memorial service, visits to cultural sites in Baltimore and other events of what the class President, MSU National dubbed “Alumni Weekend.” Alumni Association

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The Class of 1965

The Class of 1965, with former MSU President Dr. Earl S. Richardson, filled three tables at the reunion luncheon and reached a major milestone in its fundraising campaign, which began in 2006. The class set a goal last year of raising $50,000 by Homecoming 2010. Well ahead of that schedule, during the reunion luncheon on Alumni Day, the class announced it had raised $67,590.

The Class of 1970

The Class of 1970 held a telethon, calling on class members to add to the class gift and attend the reunion luncheon and the Class of ’70 reunion event. As a result, class mem - bers filled five tables at the luncheon, where the class presented a $134,000 check to the MSU Foundation – the second-highest donation of the day. The Class of 1970 reunion event — held after the luncheon at the Helen Roberts Faculty Dining Room — was also well attended.

MSUNAA Cancels Contract with Liberty Mutual The Morgan State University National Alumni Association had a long-term contract period, MSUNAA received very little from Liberty Mutual in terms of Affinity Program with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, whereby the Alumni sponsorships for its various programs. After careful consideration, and after Association received royalties based on the amount of new and renewed busi - numerous meetings and conversations with Liberty Mutual, MSUNAA’s attorney ness Liberty Mutual was able to sign up with Morgan State alumni. However, and the Morgan State University National Alumni Association, the association MSUNAA found the financial gains of Liberty Mutual to be extremely dispro - decided it would be in its best interest to discontinue the contract with Liberty portionate to those of the Alumni Association. In addition, during the 10-year Mutual effective May 1, 2010.

Alumni News • Fall 2010 3 ALUMNI NEWS  MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY IN THE NEWS

MSU Choir Concludes Successful Tour of China Registration Now Open for The Morgan State University MSU Golf Tournament Choir returned home to Baltimore on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 from a weeklong, five-con - cert tour of China that took the group to four cities. The choir performed first in Beijing, on the evening of June 8, in a collabora - tive concert with the Beijing Wuzi University Choir. From there, the world-renowned Morgan choir traveled to Tianjin for a concert in the city’s premier music hall before an even more enthusiastic crowd. Next was the choir’s par - (left to right) Page Jones, Paul Blair, Herman Smith and Pete Mangione ticipation in the Qujiang Xi’an International Youth sing at a World’s Fair: the Shanghai World Expo. The The Morgan State University Foundation, Inc. will hold Festival, in the brand new Xi’an Concert Hall. The fes - MSU Choir was featured in performance twice at the its 22nd Annual Invitational Golf Tournament on Friday, May tival’s closing ceremony was held the next day in an American Pavilion, representing the U.S. in song. 6, 2011, at Turf Valley, in Ellicott City, Md. The tournament outdoor venue on Purple Cloud Mountain. “It was the perfect way to end a very memorable benefits the Intercollegiate Athletics Scholarship Fund. Check- The choir’s final day in China was especially experience in China for our students,” says Choir in begins at 7:30 a.m., and the shotgun start is at 9:00 a.m. thrilling for the students, who had the opportunity to Director Dr. Eric Conway. The registration fee is $150.00 per golfer and includes a luncheon after the tournament. Prizes will be awarded to the MSU Choir Events For More Information Visit www.msuchoir.org top men and top women golfers. A Golf Clinic, directed by Morgan State University’s very Sept. 4 Freeman Stage Labor Day Finale with Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, 7:00 p.m. Bayside Lakeside own 1967 Hall of Fame Golf Team — Tim McCready, Rodney Drive, Selbyville, DE. “Binx” Watts and Al “Frog” Wilson — will provide three hours Sept. 16 Matriculation Convocation, 11:00 a.m. Gilliam Concert Hall, 2601 Argonne Dr., Baltimore, MD 21251. of individual instruction on the fundamentals of the game, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The fee for the clinic is $120 per per - Sept. 25 Concert for GE Peters School, 7:30 p.m. Metropolitan SDA Church Community Center, 6307 Riggs Rd. son and includes the tournament luncheon. Hyattsville, MD 20783. Luncheon-only participants can join the event for Oct. 9 Concert at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 7:30 p.m. 150 E. 2nd St., Burlington, NJ 08016. $35.00. The luncheon begins at 2:30 p.m. To register for the tournament or for more information, contact the MSU Oct. 15–17 Concert at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4:30 p.m. 2323 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville, TN 37215. Foundation, Inc. at (443) 885-3040. Oct. 21 Performing Arts Inauguration Concert, 2:30 p.m. Gilliam Concert Hall, 2601 Argonne Dr., Baltimore, MD 21251.

Oct. 22–29 Tour of St. Petersburg Russia, International Choral Festival of Conservatories Tour, International James E. Lewis Museum Exhibits Music Festival. The James E. Lewis Museum of Art at Morgan State University pres - Nov. 11 Founders Day Convocation, 11:00 a.m. Gilliam Concert Hall, 2601 Argonne Dr., Baltimore, MD 21251. ents “Memories Revealed,” Saturday, Oct. 16–Friday, Dec. 10, Nov. 14 Concert at New Shiloh Baptist Church, 6:00 p.m. 2100 N. Monroe St., Baltimore MD 21217. 2010. This exhibit by E.J. Montgomery Dec. 12 Annual Christmas Concert, 4:00 p.m. Murphy Fine Arts Center, 2201 Argonne Dr., Baltimore, MD 21251. is a journey through the mind, replete Open to the public. Tickets: $25, $20, $10, through Ticketmaster! with landscapes, calligraphic insignia and lyrical design. Born in New York Jan. 15 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast, Howard L. Cornish Metropolitan Baltimore Area City, Montgomery has a career that Alumni Chapter, 9:00 a.m. Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD 21244. spans more than 40 years. The Opening Reception for the event Jan. 22 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Program, Gettysburg College Chapel, 3:00 p.m. Gettysburg, Pa. takes place on Saturday, Oct. 16, 3:00–7:00 p.m. For more Feb. 3 Mitchell Quarles Convocation, 11:00 a.m. Gilliam Concert Hall, 2601 Argonne Dr ., Baltimore, MD 21251. information, visit the website of the James E. Lewis Museum of Art at Morgan State University, http://www.jelma.org, or call Feb. 4 Portsmouth Concert Series, 8:00 p.m. Willett Hall, 3701 Willett Dr., Portsmouth VA 23707. (443) 885-3030.

Feb. 17 Frederick Douglass Convocation, 11:00 a.m. Gilliam Concert Hall, 2601 Argonne Dr ., Baltimore, MD 21251. On Saturday, Aug. 7–Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, the muse - Feb. 20 um presents “Twenty Years of a Pieceful Passion,” an exhibi - Concert at Milburn Stone Theatre at Cecil College, 4:00 p.m., 1 Seahawk Dr., North East, MD 21901. tion of the African American Feb. 24 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation, 11:00 a.m., 2601 Argonne Dr., Baltimore, MD 21251. Quilters of Baltimore. The show includes numerous workshops, Feb. 26 Concert at Maryland Theatre, 4:00 p.m. 21 South Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD. gallery talks and events for all ages and interests. Visit www.jelma.org March 6 Central Presbyterian Concert Series, 3:00 p.m., 7308 York Rd., Towson, MD 21204. or www.aaqb.org/wordpress for details. The James E. Lewis March 12 Concert at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, 4:00 p.m. 771 Somerset St., Somerset NJ 08873. Museum of Art is located in the March 21–28 Choir tours Southern States! Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center on the Morgan State University campus, 2201 Argonne Dr., Baltimore, MD 21251. 4 Alumni News • Fall 2010 ALUMNI NEWS  MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

GREETINGS FROM MSU’S Inaugural Celebration for Morgan’s 12th President, PRESIDENT Dr. David Wilson It is my pleasure During Homecoming Week, Oct. 17–24, 2010, Morgan State University will also celebrate the inaugura - to greet you as the new tion of its 12th president, Dr. David Wilson, who joined the Morgan family on July 1, 2010. president of Morgan State University, an The theme of the Celebration is “Growing the Future—Leading the World.” The high point of the institution rich in aca - Inaugural Celebration will be the Presidential Installation Ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. demic excellence, in the Gilliam Concert Hall of Murphy Fine Arts Center, when Dr. Wilson will be invested as Morgan’s 12th achievement and lead - President by Board of Regents Chairman Dallas R. Evans. ership. Because of the preparation that you received at Morgan and The Inaugural Celebration will feature a week of activities: the success that you David Wilson •Three national symposia on critical issues of the 21st century: have achieved since leaving here, you have aided significantly in •“Growing the Future: Role of Minority STEM Researchers/Professionals in the Academy”; this University’s becoming one of the great •Growing the Future: Ethics, Values and Minorities in Science, Research, Medicine and centers of higher learning in the United States. Public Health: The Unsettling Story of Henrietta Lacks”; and During these early days of my presidency, •“From the Tradition of Douglass the Digital Future: Sustaining the Morgan Legacy in Letters and I have been busy meeting several alumni and the Academy”; friends of the University and have been warmly received by all. In the coming months, it is my •An undergraduate and graduate student research symposium; intent to visit several alumni chapters across the •A Morgan city-wide Modern Classics Reading Series, focusing on “The Immortal Life of country discussing at length my vision for Henrietta Lacks” ; Alma Mater and seeking your feedback and input. One of my primary goals is to meet as •An essay contest on ethics, values and minorities in science, medicine, research and public health; many alumni as I can early and often. I will •A creative writing contest ; reach out continuously to you and our other •A performing arts convocation featuring the MSU Choir, Dance Troupe, Jazz Ensemble and Theatre vital communities to hear your ideas and con - Morgan; and cerns, and engage you in an ongoing conversa - tion about ways in which we can improve upon •Several broadcasts on WEAA-FM Radio Station your experiences at beloved Morgan. Hearing •Details regarding times and locations to be announced. from you will be fundamental to our efforts to build, throughout the University, a culture of The Inaugural Celebration will combine with Homecoming activities for an exciting week that highlights service excellence that will be second-to-none the achievements of Morgan State University and welcomes Morgan’s new leader. in higher education in the nation. Our goal at Morgan will continue to be to put students on INAUGURAL CELEBRATION HOST HOTEL the right path to success and leadership, and For the Presidential Inauguration, the Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel (the host hotel) is offering a discount - your full engagement with us is critical as we ed room rate of $147.06 per night — single, double, triple or quad occupancy — which includes Maryland State tax seek to improve the overall student experience. and hotel occupancy tax. The rate applies on Wednesday, Oct. 20 through Friday, Oct. 22, 2010. The address of the Morgan delights in the success of all of hotel is 903 Dulaney Valley Rd., Towson, MD 21204. Reservations can be made by calling (410) 321-7400 or 1 (888) you in business, academia, journalism, the arts, 627-7147 or by visiting the following website: [http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/ science, engineering and many other fields. But the challenges of today and those looming res?id=1008020425&key=32F8.] To receive the discounted rate, callers must specify they are making reservations around the corner will call for greater efforts on for “Morgan State University President’s Inauguration.” The cut-off date to make discounted reservations is our part, if we are to prepare our current stu - Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. dents, as we have prepared you, to compete and win in the 21st century. I encourage you to come back to Alma Homecoming Highlights Mater, not only during Homecoming, but throughout the year, to experience our growth, transformation and ascendency. Morgan’s next MSU NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ANNUAL ALL-CLASSES REUNION* HOMECOMING BUSINESS MEETING* Meet your friends and enjoy the music at this free cele - era will focus more intently on “Growing the Our new President, Dr. David Wilson, addresses Morgan’s bration, which is also a great time to begin planning for future, leading the world,” and I look forward progress and takes questions from the audience. This your class reunion on Alumni Day 2011. with excitement, eagerness and great anticipa - forum will be held at the University Student tion to working with you to take Morgan to yet Center Theater and is open to all MSU graduates MORGAN MEMORIES* a higher level of excellence. and friends. A reception will follow. Relax and enjoy the company of your classmates at this after-hours activity. Admission: $30. Yours in partnership, LIFE MEMBERS RECEPTION* The MSU National Alumni Association hosts this event for MSU NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION all Life Members, including those who sign up at the CANDLELIGHT MEMORIAL SERVICE* reception. Show your Life Membership Gold Card for free Honor classmates and friends who recently completed David Wilson admission. life’s journey. President *See the Alumni Calendar on page 10 for locations and times. Morgan State University

Alumni News • Fall 2010 5 ALUMNI NEWS  MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ON THE MOVE Dr. Frances N. Beckles, ’61, has in the Clinton administration, Brown Isaiah Fletcher, Sr., ’56, received HBCUs list. Lee is Deputy Chief of the Air announced the publication of “Hop the A led the Maryland/District of Columbia his Master of Arts degree in liberal studies Force Office of Scientific Research Train,” an historical Minority Supplier Development Council from Loyola University Maryland in May, at (AFOSR) External Programs and novel based on her as president/CEO. age 82. Fletcher has had a varied and col - Resources Interface family’s vivid accounts orful academic and professional career. He division. He oversees of how their lives were MSU School of Business and got his high school diploma after joining the division’s $260- changed by the events Management graduate Chantelle the Merchant Marines during World War II. million annual budget of World War II. Dr. Crawford, ’90, has teamed up with Fletcher earned his bachelor’s degree and also has sole Beckles is an editor, her cousin, MSU computer science from Morgan with the help of a scholar - management of four journalist and retired college professor undergrad Benjamin Hall, Jr., to ship; worked as a teacher, broadcaster and major AFOSR pro - and has written several books. “Hop the develop “New School Nursery Rhyme: human services specialist; received a grams, including the Historically Black A Train” can be ordered on Amazon.com A Hip Trip Through Classicville.” Hall Master of Education degree in guidance Colleges and Universities and Minority or by mailing $23.94 to: F. Beckles, P.O. is owner, operator and CEO of and counseling from Harvard University Institutions (HBCU/MI) program. The Box 32141, Pikesville, MD 21208. Codenamejupiterx, Inc., a company and retired in 2000. “I needed another annual budget of Lee’s program manage - based in Baltimore. “New School challenge,” he told The Beacon newspa - ment portfolio is $18.1 million. Dr. Marchell Boston, ’95, was Nursery Rhyme,” the company’s pre - per in July, after receiving his master’s named the DeKalb County (Ga.) School mier product, is a musical album from Loyola. He plans to begin a degree The State University of New York District’s 2010 Administrator of the Year designed to help young children program in English at Morgan this fall. Board of Trustees has appointed Shaun by the Organization of become proficient readers. The col - L. McKay, Ed.D., ’04, as President of DeKalb Educators. Dr. lection can be purchased online at Capt. Marci Hodge, U.S. Army, Suffolk County Community College. Dr. Boston was selected www.newschoolnurseryrhymes. ’00, was awarded the Bronze Star McKay earned his doctorate from for this prestigious bandcamp.com. Medal for her work as a humanitarian Morgan in higher edu - honor based on the officer with the 401st cation administration, qualities he displays Marietta A. English, ’68, has Civil Affairs Battalion with a specialization in as a teacher advocate been reelected to a new three-year in Baghdad, Iraq. community college and a highly effective leader. Dr. Boston term as President of the Baltimore Capt. Hodge is an leadership. He is the is the principal of Ronald E. McNair Teachers Union, the ROTC graduate of sixth president of the Discovery Learning Academy in collective bargaining Morgan and a nine- college he now leads. Decatur, Ga., which is a kindergarten agent for the educa - year veteran with the “Throughout his career, Dr. McKay has to fifth grade elementary school. The tion employees of Army Reserve. As a humanitarian officer demonstrated significant achievement Georgia Chapter of the MSU National Baltimore City. She is in Iraq, she was responsible for develop - in campus administration, academic Alumni Association is a proud partner also President of the ing strategic plans and policies for program development, budget and in education with McNair Discovery. American Federation upcoming missions to better the lives of finance, strategic planning and institu - of Teachers–Maryland. Ms. English Iraqi locals. Now back in the U.S., Capt. tional assessment,” said SUNY Kwame R. Brown, ’94, is running has served in leadership positions Hodge is a Team Leader with the Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher, in March. for Chairman of the Council of the with a number of other national, state Department of Defense Sexual Assault “As chief operating officer of SCCC for District of Columbia. and local professional organizations Prevention and Response Office. the past year, Dr. McKay has proven to Brown is a Democrat for educators, has taught children in be an effective and capable leader.” and an At-Large mem - grades Pre-K through eight and has The News Journal newspaper in ber of the council. The worked as a Special Education Delaware recently spotlighted the garden - Associated Black Charities honored primary election takes Instructor. ing prowess of Robert L. King, ’64, in an Tenyo Pearl, ’93, as an Emerging place on Sept. 14, article titled “Bellevue Stories Long on Leader in Higher Education, at the orga - 2010. Brown received Jeanette Hawkins Evans, Plots.” King spent 34 years as a teacher, nization’s 25th Gala in June. The event his bachelor’s degree from Morgan in Ed.D., ’73, ’86, has been elected then administrator, in the Brandywine was held at the Hyatt marketing. He is also a graduate of the National President of the Elizabeth (Del.) School District and retired as princi - Regency Baltimore. Minority Business Executive Program & City State University (ECSU) National pal of Darly Elementary School in Pearl is Campus Advanced Business Executive Program Alumni Association. Dr Evans retired Claymont, Del., in 2000. Now known local - Director for the at the Amos Tuck School of Business at from her positions as Executive ly as “The Garden King,” he spends seven American Humanics Dartmouth College and a graduate of Assistant to the Chancellor and hours a day, seven days a week tending his Program at Coppin the Senior Executive in State & Local Assistant Secretary to the Board of crop at Bellevue State Park and giving State University and Government Program at the John F. Trustees of ECSU in May 2007, after a guidance to new gardeners, The News serves on Coppin’s faculty. In June 2009, Kennedy School of Government at 40-year tenure in public secondary Journal reported. King, a vegetarian, is she received an Honorable Mention Harvard University. Before winning a and higher education institutions. Dr. also “very active” in Morgan’s New Castle recognition by the University System of seat on the D.C. City Council, he was Evans earned her doctorate in County, Delaware Alumni Chapter. Maryland Board of Regents for her appointed by President Clinton as Educational Leadership and her mas - “Exceptional Contribution to the Senior Advisor in the U.S. Department ter’s degree in English and Urban US Black Engineer & Information Institution.” Pearl earned her bachelor’s of Commerce. Later, Commerce Education from Morgan. She now Technology magazine has highlighted the degree in psychology from Morgan and Secretary Norman Mineta promoted works as a consultant with Teresa work of Edward J. Lee, ’80, for the sec - her M.A. in nonprofit management, with him to director of the department’s Farnum & Associates, an enrollment ond year running, by naming the U.S. Air highest academic excellence, from the Business Liaison Office. After his service management firm. Force to its 2010 Top Supporters of College of Notre Dame of Maryland.

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information, contact the Chapter’s President, Dr. Kevin Daniels, ’97, ’06, at (410) 428-3557 (cell) or (443) 885- 3282 (office). Or contact the chapter by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at (443) 885-1537. Classes Ending in ‘1’ and ‘6’ to Reunite in 2011 MSU classes ending in “1” and “6”: Your time has arrived! In May 2011, you will celebrate another five years, at the 71st Annual Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon. The luncheon is scheduled for Friday, May 20, 2011 in the University Student Center. If you haven’t begun collecting your class gift for Alumni Day yet, now is the time to do so. An early start is the best way to ensure your gift represents your class well. The class agents are listed below. If you have not heard from your agent, or no agent is listed for your class, please take the initiative by contacting him or her Attendees at Morgan’s All Class Agents Meeting in April: (First Row) Karen Gilmore, ’81, Wilhelmina Douglas Stevenson, ’71, Edith or by volunteering to be a class agent yourself. Also, Johnson, ’67, Deloris Mabins-Adenekan, ’80, Edith Henry, ’49 and Nellie Maskal, ’69; (Second Row): Dr. Mae Nicholas-Holmes, ’68, Evelon don’t hesitate to contact our staff in the Alumni Relations Jordan, ’49, Elaine McCoy Kirstaetter, ’60, Delores C. Cooke, ’64, Sheila Wilson, ’84 and Lurline Jones, ’65; (Third Row): Stephanie Chapple, Office for mailing lists and labels for your classmates, or ’93, Cheryl Y. Hitchcock, ’66, Nicole Love, ’92, Joyce A. Brown, ’86 & ’01, Milton Hawkins, ’85, Jerry O. Pittman, ’75; (Not Pictured) Cindy for other reunion needs. We stand ready to assist you. Hooper, ’93, Maureen Miles, ’58, Leandra Ollie, ’94, Stephen O. Russell, ’72, Brenda H. Thomas, ’60 and Dr. Robert White, ’63 Commit now to making your Alumni Day event Class Agents Reconnect at MSU •Inform classmates about University-related a success. Reunion is not only fun; it’s important to Alumni House events and personal news items such as moves, our University and students. See you at the luncheon! Representatives of more than 20 Morgan State marriages, family changes, new jobs, awards and recognitions, and networking opportunities; Class of 1951 University classes, from 1949 to 1994, attended No class agent identified MSU’s All Class Agents Meeting on Saturday, April •Plan and promote class reunions and work to Class of 1956 24, 2010. The gathering was held at MSU’s Alumni encourage classmates to make annual financial Mr. George McKinney ...... (443) 226-1954 House. Cheryl Y. Hitchcock, MSU Vice President contributions to the University. A strong alumni [email protected] for Institutional Advancement, discussed topics participation rate is a source of pride for the Lawrence K. Montgomery ...... (202) 583-4687 including alumni giving rates and class gifts with University and an indication of the loyalty of Class of 1961 the agents. Class Agents in attendance traveled alumni. Many corporations and foundations Mr. John W. Patterson ...... (443) 629-6124 from various parts of Maryland, Virginia, want to know about our alumni participation [email protected] Mrs. Alice G. Downs ...... (410) 323-8824 Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts to rate when they make decisions on their philan - attend. Other items discussed were locating “lost thropic support. As a result, the faithfulness of Class of 1966 Mrs. Joan Brunner-Timmons...... (786) 897-8765 alumni,” the Alumni calendar of events, and plan - our alumni is vital to the University’s ability to [email protected] ning of reunion programs and activities for indi - attract prospective students and get funding Class of 1971 vidual classes. from corporations and foundations; and Mrs. Wilhelmina D. Stevenson, Esq...... (215) 887-4845 [email protected] •Create an informal network of alumni who Class of 1976 What are Class Agents? live in different parts of the country to help Ms. Lisa B. Williams ...... (443) 668-6650 •Class Agents help build informed, unified and plan class events and recruit attendees. Class of 1981 motivated classes for a stronger Morgan State Ms. Marsha Worrell ...... (732) 925-7005 University. Class agents serve as liaisons [email protected] School of Social Work Chapter Ms. Karen Johnson Gilmore ...... (410) 336-7418 between their classmates and the University. Formed, Pl ans Gala [email protected] A new School of Social Work Alumni Chapter Class of 1986 What is the Purpose of the Class Agents No class agent identified will be chartered on Friday, Oct. 22, during the MSU Program? Class of 1991 National Alumni Association Annual Homecoming •The Class Agents Program provides a network Mrs. Tisha Lynton Rose ...... (443) 722-8273 Business Meeting, at the University Student Center. [email protected] of classmates to ensure that alumni keep in Mrs. Phoelicia Macon-Dean ...... (410) 335-9289 Morgan’s School of Social Work was launched in touch with each other and the University. Class [email protected] November 2009, through a restructuring of the Agents help coordinate reunion activities and Class of 1996 University’s School of Education and Urban Studies raise money for the University. Ms. Michelle Wilson ...... (410) 274-1675 and the longstanding Department of Social Work. [email protected] To celebrate its founding, the new alumni chapter Class of 2001 What is the responsibility of a Class Agent? will hold a week of symposia, workshops, lectures and a No class agent identified •Encourage classmates to reconnect and stay VIP Reception, culminating in a Grand Gala at Valley Class of 2006 connected to the University; Mansion by Martin’s on Friday, Nov. 12, 2010. For more No class agent identified

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CHAPTER AND CLASS NEWS 2010 LIFE MEMBERS Continued from page 7 This list includes members who completed their Life Memberships between Alumni Day, May 15, 2009 and Alumni Day, May 14, 2010. Although we have done everything possible to present a full list of life members for this period, we apologize should there be any omissions or other mistakes. Please contact the Alumni Relations Office for any corrections. Carollyn S. Alexander, ’70 Sharon B. Johnson, ’82 Barbara Lee Allen-Dickens, ’62 Alice Faye Brown Jones, ’68 Phyllis T. Ammons, ’80 Malcolm T. Jones, ’92 Dr. George J. Amonitti, ’54 Veverly M. Karim, ’01 Charlotte P. Armstead, ’80 & ’84 Barbara J. M. Keenheel, ’80 Shirley D. Barrett, ’56 Schelley Kiah, ’70 LeRoy A. Battle, ’50 Dr. P. Delores Kiser-Mbah, ’68 Dr. Patricia Williams Bennett, ’73 Audrey Smallwood Lawson, ’90 Deborah D. Blackman, ’79 Theressa Lee, ’79 Marcus A. Blake, ’06 Donna Mason^ Geneva B. Bowser, ED.D, ’81 Darlene Mason-Lockett, ’74 Delon F. B. Brennen, ’95 Hilton E. McDaniel^ & Melanie Nelson Brennen, ’98** James C. McIntyre, ’93 Melisande M. Brewer, ’52 Darryl A. McKenzie, ’80 Rudolph E. Brooks, ’74 Beverly L. McKie, ’75 The History-making Class of 1969 ‘Circle Regina Wright Bruce, ’66 Floryne O. McLean-Spence, ’66 of Supporters’ Dr. Kingsley I. Bryan, ’98 Aknesha L. Miller, ’00 Maj. James K. Camper, ’60 Mary P. Moore, ’70 The Class of 1969 Circle of Supporters, which began in 2009, still lives! We Nancy K. Carpenter, ’83 James Norfleet, ’67 are expanding the circle with new contributors while retaining the initial donors. Brandon T. Carter, ’06 Louis W. Ollie, ’61 After raising more than $50,000 to initiate a scholarship endowment in 2009, the Tara D. Carter, ’09 John T. Owens, III, ’85 Paula M. Clagon, ’80 Dr. Olatunji O. Oyefusi, ’87, ’89 class has continued to build momentum. Receptions to thank the 2009 donors The Hon. Frank M. Conaway, ’60 The Hon. Oran C. Page, ’63 were held at the home of Cecil and Sheryl Flamer in Baltimore during April and Clarence E. Crawley, ’60 Dr. Richelle A. Patterson, ’92 Roy T. Crummedy, ’64 Brenda B. Person, ’78 May 2010. The class is working now to raise $25,000 each year, leading up to our Myra Wright Curtis, ’70 Arlene M. Pierce, ’60 45th reunion in 2014. We have two primary goals: 1) to increase the number of Randolo B. Cuttino, ’83 & ’86 Theodore H. Pierce, ’72 alumni who give on a yearly basis and 2) to solidify connections among class - Donna A. Cypress, ’89 April L. Powers-Matthews, ’81 Rodney V. De Leaver, ’76 Dr. Lavania L. Rice-Fitzpatrick, ’63 mates by way of planned gatherings, such as the Homecoming Brunch and Claudia W. Dickens, ’71 Liani Richardson, ’79 Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon, on Alumni Day. We will present Deborah L. Dock, ’77 Tracey N. Roberts, ’95 another check for $25,000 at our Third Annual Class of ’69 Brunch in October Agnes Sembly Edwards, ’60 Cheryl M. Robertson, ’84 & ’92 Veronica D. Edwards, ’01 Alfred B. Robinson, ’79 2010, as we continue helping MSU students! To make a donation to the Class of Ruth G. Edwards-McLarin, ’58 Dr. Tawana F. Sabbath, ’69 1969 fund or for more information regarding the class activities during David G. Evans, ’61 Bernard F. Savoy, ’75 Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 22–24, 2010, contact Erica Cryor at Terrell C. Ferrell-Scott, ’78 Dwayne L. Scott, ’87 Isaac Floyd, ’71 Everett D. Scruggs, ’83 [email protected] or (443) 885-3040. Alice T. Ford, ’63 Wanda A. Shannon, ’74 Linda V. Forsyth, ’71 & ’81 Dr. Paula L. Shaw, ’69 Armond T. Gates, ’03 Wanda J. Shelton, ’73 The Rev. Clifton E. Gatewood, ’51 Lori L. Stansbury, ’91* Lt. Col. Denise R. Giles, U.S. Army, ’82 Leanna Taylor, ’67 Give the Gift of Success, Every Year! Dr. Gloria F. Gilmer, ’49 Arevia Michele Taylor-Wayman, ’73 Morgan State University is a thriving part of the Baltimore community and a Norvice R. Goodwin-Penny, ’57* Blanche J. Templeton, ’64 nationally known institution because of alumni like you. But we need your help to Daryl A. Graham, ’91 Sherna M. Thomas, ’92 Patricia E. Gray-Daniels, ’81 Ronesha M. Thompson, ’96 ensure that opportunities for achievement and success are available to our most Prince D. Green, ’73 & Montreal Green^** Dr. Willie L. Thompson, II, ’97 deserving students, every day. Truemenda C. Green, ’93 Dawn C. Tucker-Thomas, ’98 Please give your gift today, and bring a deserving student one step closer to Wallace O. Green, ’70 Wyndell S. Tyson, ’64 the goal of being a graduate of Morgan State University. Every gift, regardless of & Mary Lassiter-Green, ’72** Novellor A. Walker, ’88 Anita G. Hackett, ’80 Willie Randolph Walker, ’92 size, goes a long way in providing assistance with tuition and the purchase of text - Dr. Gladys W. Hall, ’66 & Lillie Mae Ragins-Walker, ’88** books, developing new academic programs and attracting world-class faculty to Louis E. Harris, ’70 Clifton Vernon Waller, ’61 our University. Vernon J. Hawkins, ’81 & Barbara Thompson Waller, ’63** To increase our alumni rate of giving, we encourage all alumni to make a gift Wilbert E. Hawkins, Jr., ’57 Denise R. Warfield, ’83 Col. Michael E. Herndon, U.S. Army, ’66 Erica M. Waters, ’91 to the MSU Foundation EVERY year. When we approach foundations and corpo - Burma S. Hill, ’60 Dr. Damian D. Watkins, ’99 rations for support, they often ask for Morgan’s alumni giving rate. Their argument Camille Hinmon, ’98 Dr. Joseph A. Whittaker, ’82 is: “If the alumni don’t want to invest in their own school, then why should we?” Daryl T. Hinmon, ’96 Magna Cum Laude Russell K. Williams, ’77 An excellent point, indeed! Linda Martin Hollis, ’69 Merle Y. H. Wilson, ’81 Robert Holmes, ’71 Calvin B. Wimbish, ’71 Remember, your gift is a separate donation from your annual alumni dues. Audrey L. Ingram, ’76 Brenda Y. Woodson, ’72 Visit www.givetomorgan.com today to make your donation to the Morgan Charisse Jackson-Jordan, ’90 Shirley Y. Wright, ’80 State University Foundation, Inc. Celia O. Hudson Jenkins, ’64 Annie L. Young, ’66 D’ana E. Johnson, ’69 Donald V. Johnson, ’71 ^Associate Dorothy R. Johnson, ’59 *Deceased Ebony N. Johnson, ’99 **Family Life Membership

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NECROLOGY Deceased MSU Alumni, Faculty, Staff & Students “Gone But Not Forgotten” •Contact the MSU Office of Alumni Relations Donate to MSU by Thomas W. Ackerman, ’74 ...... 3/13/10 about starting a chapter or revitalizing a defunct Text Messaging James H. Ashby, ’80 ...... 11/27/09 chapter. We will provide you with a list of alumni Ruth R. Banks-Green, ’65 ...... 3/10/10 in your specific area or discipline. This will help The Morgan State University Foundation Benton L. Barkley, ’84 ...... 4/18/08 you determine whether there are enough alumni is committed to helping as many stu - Johnny J. Battle, ’72 ...... 5/6/10 in your area to support a chapter. These lists are dents as possible benefit from all that Roberta Lane Moore Broom, ’50 ...... 6/8/10 confidential and are to be used for the sole pur - Morgan has to offer. Please join with us Henry J. Brown* ...... 6/8/10 pose of MSU chapter activities. Any other use of in this important effort. Help the MSU Hattie Bulluck, ’49 ...... 7/6/10 these lists is strictly prohibited. Foundation provide need-based schol - Alfonso Butler, ’60 ...... 1992 arship assistance to students by send - Dr. Clarence Canson, ’65 ...... 5/2/10 •Your next step is to find at least five (5) individu - ing a $10 gift to the MSU Foundation. Comora Anne Carter, ’61 ...... 6/2/10 als who are interested in starting a chapter. It takes Georgeana Barbour Cobb, ’60 ...... 12/8/07 the efforts of more than one person if you want to Help the next generation of leaders to Dr. Baaba B. Dadson ...... 3/26/10 be successful. It can also be rewarding if individu - Experience Morgan! Text the word Janice G. Dennis, ’57 ...... 12/18/08 MORGAN to 27722 to donate $10 William F. Dixon, ’62 ...... 4/9/10 als are committed. J. Bernard Gaines, ’75 ...... 4/19/10 Norvice R. Goodwin-Penny, ’57 ...... 9/20/09 •Plan an initial meeting. You may consider a small Ten dollars ($10) will be added to your Robert Hardy, Jr. (Retired Staff) ...... 7/8/10 reception. The Alumni Association will assist with mobile phone bill/deducted from your Mildred McArthur Hatchell, ’41 ...... 8/11/08 this initial meeting by sending out your first prepaid account. Message and Data Louise Holley, ’57 ...... 4/21/10 notices and assisting with funding. Rates May Apply. To opt-out, text the Eloise Jenkins, ’58 ...... 3/8/10 word “Stop”. Full Terms and Conditions Aquilla Brown Jones, ’59 ...... 6/5/10 •Plan another meeting to discuss your objectives are online at mGive.org/T.Privacy Policy. Eliza D. Kane* ...... 4/18/10 for the chapter, develop the dues structure, select Rudolph E. Krigger, ’69 ...... ** a name for your chapter, and elect officers. Each Marcia Elizabeth Lloyd, ’60 ...... ** member of a local chapter must be financial with Harry Lundy, ’07 ...... 7/6/10 the National Alumni Association. You must convey The Hon. Ronald B. Merriweather, ’60 ...... 6/24/10 that to prospective members. John H. Miller, ’50 ...... 3/9/10 Sheila M. Proctor, ’81 ...... 6/12/10 •When officers are selected and the organiza - Seeking Alumni Undergraduate Kathleen Reaves, ’70 ...... 4/20/10 tion is officially recognized, the president auto - Admissions Volunteers Frances H. Ricketts, ’50 ...... 3/9/10 matically becomes a member of the Board of Share your Morgan pride as an Alumni Constance Putnam Rose, ’58 ...... 7/4/10 Directors. The number of additional members Volunteer! MSU’s Undergraduate Admissions Rita Conway Williams Ross, ’52 ...... 5/29/10 of the board is in accordance with the number of Office has established an alumni corps to assist John D. Snowden, ’83 ...... 10/24/09 dues-paying members. For example, if there are Lori L. Stansbury, ’91 ...... 4/12/10 with the office’s recruitment activities throughout 25 dues-paying members, you would be allowed the country and abroad. Alumni Volunteers have Roberta M. Truitt, ’69 ...... 6/30/10 one additional representative. Sheldon Patrick Webb* ...... 6/23/10 become an important part of the University’s Col. Oliver B. Westry, U.S. Army (Ret.), ’59 . . . . . 4/4/10 recruitment strategies. •You may want to start with one event for the first Wyman Wiggins, ’58 ...... 4/18/10 As an Alumni Volunteer, you can be involved in: year, which would give you some idea of the com - Thomas J. Wilcox, ’72 (Retired Faculty) ...... 6/18/10 mitment of members. • Assisting Morgan State University with Margery E. Montgomery Wilmore, ’57 ...... 2/19/10 recruitment activities *Attended **Date Not Known • Identifying quality students from high •Maintain contact with the Office of Alumni schools in your area who are interested Relations during the structuring of your chapter to in Morgan New Alumni Chapters keep the office abreast of your progress. We are • Contacting students who have received here to assist you in any way that we can. offers of admission Needed • Attending local high school and college •If you are confident that your chapter has poten - fairs as a representative of Morgan State If you have not been invited to join an alumni chap - tial, and the members have shown an interest in • Assisting with student receptions and ter in your area, either there is no chapter or the current moving forward, you may apply to the Office of open houses chapter is no longer functioning. Would you consider Alumni Relations and the National Alumni taking the leadership role to start one? Alumni chapters Association for a charter. This charter will allow Get Involved! Give Back! exist strictly to support Morgan State University and its you to become an official arm of the Morgan State To volunteer your services, please contact students. Our alumni chapters give our alumni opportu - University National Alumni Association. nities to fellowship, plan events that bring alumni togeth - Reginald C. Thomas, Admissions Representative, er and, most important, provide much needed scholar - by phone at (410) 443-885-3977 or by e-mail at •Chapters are usually chartered during our Annual [email protected]. ships for students to attend Morgan State University. It is Homecoming Business Meeting. truly a remarkable experience to be involved in a chap - ter. This is what you need to do to get started: GOOD LUCK!

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MSU Alumni Calendar Alumni Events, Fall/Winter 2010–2011

HOMECOMING Sept. 2 Trinidad & Tobago Alumni Chapter, Nov. 7 Columbia/Howard County Alumni Chapter, Welcome Event for Incoming Trinidad & Annual Scholarship Dinner Show, Sept. 24 Cut-off Date for Discounted Homecoming Tobago Freshmen, University Student Center, Featuring “Rent,” Toby’s Dinner Theater, 5900 Host Hotel Rate, 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight room 315, 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. For more Symphony Woods Rd., Columbia, MD 21044. Time. Reservations can be made by calling information, please contact D. Carmelite $50.00. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Buffet opens at (410) 321-7400 or 1 (888) 627-7147 or by Coombs at (410) 225-0354. 5:00 p.m. Show starts at 7:15 p.m. For more visiting the website: http://www.starwoodmeeting. information, please contact Alma McMillan at com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id= Sept. 11 vs. (410) 730-9442, Clarence Jeffers at 1002031099&key=D5AAE. Football Game, Byrd Stadium, College (410) 963-7092 or Iantha Tucker at (410) 730-5325. Park, Md., 6:00 p.m. $38.00. For ticket Oct. 22 MSU National Alumni Association Annual information, please contact Adelaide Wilson, 2011 Homecoming Business Meeting, University MSU Athletic Department, at (443) 885-3830. Student Center Theater, 12:00 noon. Reception Jan. 15 Howard L. Cornish Metropolitan Baltimore to follow at the University Student Center, Calvin Area Alumni Chapter, 26th Annual Dr. & Tina Tyler, Ballroom B-C. Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter, 5th Annual Blue and Orange Dinner Dance, Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast, Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Road, Homecoming Gala, Martin’s West, 6817 Semiformal, Waldorf Jaycees Community Baltimore, MD 21244. 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon, Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD 21244, 7:00 p.m. Center, Waldorf, MD 20601, 7:00 p.m.– $50.00. For more information, please contact Reception, $185; 8:00 p.m. – General 11:00 p.m., $55.00. For more information, Anthony McPhail at (410) 461-3931. Admission, $135. For more information, please contact Shawn Coates at (202) 487-5815. please call (443) 885-3040. Sept. 18 Class Agents Meeting, Alumni House, 10:30 a.m. Pi Alumni Chapter, Casino Night, University Student Center, Calvin & Tina Tyler Ballroom, MSU National Alumni Association Board 9:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m., $25.00. For more Meeting, Alumni House, 12:00 noon. information, please visit our website at www.pialumnichapter.org. MURPHY FINE ARTS CENTER Sept. 24 MSU National Alumni Association and EVENTS, SUMMER/FALL 2010 MSU Foundation, Meadowlands Pre-Game Oct. 23 For More Information: (443) 884-4440 Life Members Reception, University Student Celebration, Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel Center, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Admission is free (host hotel), 801 Rutherford Ave., Rutherford, Sept. 24 “From Jail to Yale,” starring Charles S. Dutton, with a Life Membership Gold Card. N.J., 8:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. $40.00. For more Gilliam Concert Hall, 8:00 p.m., $15 –$45

Homecoming Brunch – Class of 1966, information, please contact the Alumni Oct. 1–3; University Student Center, Calvin & Tina Tyler Relations Office at (443) 885-3015 or the MSU Oct. 8–10 Theatre Morgan presents “The Colored Museum,” Ballroom A-F, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. For information Foundation Office at (443) 885-3040. James E. Lewis Museum of Art; times vary please contact Beverly Brown at (410) 358-8445. Sept. 25 Morgan State University Bears vs. Howard Oct. 19 Homecoming Comedy Show, starring Kevin Hart, Homecoming Brunch – Class of 1969, Gilliam Concert Hall, 8:00 p.m. University Student Center, Room 212. University Bisons Urban League Classic 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. For information please Football Game, New Meadowlands Stadium, Oct. 20 MSU Coronation, Gilliam Concert Hall, 7:00 p.m. contact Erica Cryor at (443) 885-3040. East Rutherford, N.J. For ticket information, please contact Adelaide Wilson, MSU Athletic Oct. 21 Presidential Inauguration, Homecoming Brunch – Class of 1971, Department at (443) 885-3830. Gilliam Concert Hall, 10:00 a.m. University Student Center, Room 315 & 316, Nov. 12–13 Dorothy P. Stanley Modern Dance Festival, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. For information please Oct. 1 23rd Annual Varsity “M” Club Athletic Hall Gilliam Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. contact Wilhelmina Stevenson at (215) 887-4845. of Fame Banquet, University Student Center, Telecommunications Brunch, University Calvin & Tina Tyler Ballroom, 7:30 p.m.– Nov. 12–14; Student Center, Calvin & Tina Tyler Ballroom C, 11:00 p.m., $50.00. The ticket price includes Nov. 19–21 Theatre Morgan presents “The Magic City 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. admission to the Morgan vs. Bethune-Cookman Massacre,” Turpin-Lamb Theater football game at Hughes Stadium, Oct. 2, 2010. Homecoming Game, MSU Bears vs. For more information, please contact Mrs. Nov. 18–20 MSU Opera Workshop: “Amahl & the Night Visitors,” , Hughes Stadium, Brenda Burley at (410) 448-5282 or Dr. Recital Hall, 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., $10 1:00 p.m., Baltimore, Md. Lisa P. Mickens at (443) 732-0320. Dec. 4 MSU Marching Band Show All-Classes Reunion, University Student Gilliam Concert Hall, 4:00 p.m., $12. Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom, 4:00 p.m. Oct. 6 Class of 1950, Annual Casino Trip to For information call (443) 885-3123. Charlestown, W.V. For further information, Morgan Memories, University Student Center, Dec. 12 MSU Choir Annual Christmas Concert, Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom, 10:00 p.m.– please contact Helena J. Johnson at Gilliam Concert Hall, 4:00 p.m., $10, $20, $25. 4:00 a.m. $30.00. (410) 945-5506. Available through Ticketmaster.

Dec. 19 Milford Mill High School Concert Chorale Oct. 24 Annual Homecoming Candlelight Memorial Oct. Trinidad & Tobago Alumni Chapter, MSU Ten-Year Reunion Celebration, Service, University Chapel, 11:00 a.m., honoring 30–31 Recruiting at the U.S. College Fair, Hilton Gilliam Concert Hall, 5:00 p.m. recently deceased alumni, faculty, staff and Trinidad and Conference Center, 10:00 a.m.– students. A repast will follow the service, at the University Student Center, Calvin & Tina Tyler 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m., both days. Free Schedule is subject to change. Visit Ballroom B&C. For more information, please call admission. For more information, please contact www.murphyfineartscenter.org for updated, the Alumni Relations Office at (443) 885-3015. Daniel Yearwood at 1 (868) 304-0679. detailed information.

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Bears Face Bison in the Morgan Bears 2010 Football Schedule Urban League Football Classic Date Opponent Location Time

9/4 Bowie State University Hughes Stadium 6:00 p.m. The Golden Bears of MSU face archrival on Saturday, Sept. 25 in the New York 9/11 University of Maryland College Park, Md. 6:00 p.m. Urban League’s 40th Annual Football Classic. Kickoff 9/18 North Dakota State University Fargo, N.D. 6:00 p.m. is at 3:30 p.m. at the new Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Tickets are $20 to $75 and are 9/25 Howard University (Urban League Classic)* East Rutherford, N.J. 3:30 p.m. available at the Ticketmaster office on Morgan’s cam - 10/2 Bethune-Cookman College Hughes Stadium 4:00 p.m. pus and Ticketmaster locations everywhere. An Alumni Pre-Game Celebration Party (A Good 10/9 North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, N.C. 1:00 p.m. Ole Morgan House Party) will be held on Friday, Sept. 10/23 Delaware State University (Homecoming) Hughes Stadium 1:00 p.m. 24 from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at the Renaissance Hotel, 801 Rutherford Ave., Rutherford, NJ 07070, 10/30 Florida A&M University Tallahassee, Fla. 3:00 p.m. which is the host hotel for Bears supporters. Tickets 11/6 Norfolk, Va. 1:00 p.m. for the pre-game celebration are $40.00. For more information about the game, visit the 11/11 South Carolina State University** Hughes Stadium 7:30 p.m. Morgan State University Athletics website, 11/20 Hughes Stadium 4:00 p.m. http://www.morganstatebears.com.

*Call the Alumni Relations Office at (443) 885-3015 for more information. SHOW YOUR MORGAN PRIDE, WEAR **ESPNU televised BLUE AND ORANGE TO ALL GAMES. Boldface denotes home games, which will be played at Hughes Stadium on the Morgan State campus. Show Your Morgan Pride. Wear Blue and Orange to All Games.

TICKETS 2010 Homecoming Host Hotel

TICKET TYPE SEASON PACKAGE PRICE HOMECOMING REGULAR GAME TICKET Discounted room rates for Morgan State University alumni and friends are available RESERVED SEATING $115.00 $35.00 $25.00 for booking now, at the Sheraton GENERAL ADMISSION $65.00 $25.00 $15.00 Baltimore North Hotel in Towson, Md., this year’s official Homecoming host hotel. The Homecoming rate, for Friday, Oct. 22 through Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, is $147.06 per MSU ALUMNI & FRIENDS TAILGATE TENT – SATURDAY, OCT. 23, 2010 room, per night, which includes Maryland Free Event for Alumni, Friends & Family State and hotel occupancy taxes. To receive Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. the discounted rate, you must specify that Enjoy Food, Drinks, Music & Giveaways you are calling to make reservations for the , For more info, contact Demitri McDaniel, Class of 93 at [email protected] or 443.831.5824 “Morgan State University Homecoming Group.” This room rate is for single, double, triple and quad room accommodations. Please make your reservations by calling Please visit us on the web for the most SAVE THE DATE! (410) 321-7400 or 1 (888) 627-7147 2011 MEAC BASKETBALL current event schedule: or by visiting the website: TOURNAMENT MSU Sports Updates http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroups http://www.morganstatebears.com/ Web /res?id=1002031099&key=D5AAE. The March 7–12, 2011 MSU Choir Dates cut-off date to make reservations is Lawrence Joel Veterans http://www.msuchoir.org/page1/page1.html Memorial Coliseum, Friday, Sept. 24, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. Carl Murphy Fine Arts Center Eastern Daylight Time. Winston-Salem, N.C. http://www.murphyfineartscenter.org/

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Remember Your Membership Dues Membership dues cover the fiscal year July 1, XXVI 2010–June 30, 2011. If you have already submitted your dues, we thank you. If you have yet to do so, GalFa riday, October 22, 2010 we kindly ask that you submit them as soon as possi - Cost: $135.00 & $185.00 ble. We look forward to your continued support! Gala VIP Reception - 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. General Admission - 8:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Buffet Dinner at 8:30 p.m. 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 your updated contact information and e-mail Contact: Erica Fry Cryor (443) 885-3040 or address to Mr. DeWayne C. Davis at: [email protected] [email protected]

COMING SOON! The Morgan State University National Alumni Association will soon be launching its new online community. Be on the lookout for instructions on how to access the site.

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