MARCH 2018

HAMPTON UNIVERSITY TO RECOGNIZE HAMPTON UNIVERSITY Students Place First in 150th Birthday and 40 Years of 2018 Google DC Hack

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Dear Hampton University Alumni, Students, Faculty, Family and Friends, We invite you to join us in this once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate our Home by the Sea’s 150th Anniversary and the 40 WASHINGTON— Students from the Hampton University years of leadership of our university president, Department of Computer Science won first place in the Dr. William R. Harvey at the Anniversary Google DC Hack Competition Feb. 10 and 11. Gala on Saturday, April 28 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center from 6-11p.m. “Congratulations to the young men and women that finished in first place,” said Hampton University President Dr. Don’t miss an evening of entertainment, William R. Harvey. “Their efforts continue to demonstrate history, and lasting memories, celebrating the why Hampton University students are being sought out by legacy of this world-class institution and a industry leaders worldwide.” legend of excellence in business and higher education. Purchase your tickets today and The Google DC Hack Competition is a 24-hour event, help celebrate this monumental milestone. which pitted Hampton University students against rival Individual tickets are $250, couple tickets are Howard University and Morgan State University students. $450. At the event, computer programmers and others involved in software development collaborate intensively on software For tickets, sponsorship opportunities and projects. more information contact The Office of Development at 757-728-4012 or email “We are proud of our students,” said Dr. Jean Muhammad, [email protected] Department Chair. “We had 25 students participate. Each team had to create their own application with zero information prior to their arrival and then present it to Google engineers. Our winning team featured four current Google interns from our department.” Sophomores Marcus Sellars, Tauren Bass, Taya Simmons, Coleman Scott IV and Xavier Horton won first place for their app “OpenSeats,” a social platform designed to fill all the open seats at a dinner table. It gives its users the ability to signal when they plan on going to dinner as an open invitation to people in the area. “OpenSeats is a social platform designed to bring people together through a universal common interest: food,” said Sellars. “Through a clean and simple interface, users can schedule (or join ongoing) meals, at any restaurant, at any time, and watch as friendly and unique people join them. Celebrating a Legacy and a Legend of Excellence OpenSeats is designed for those who wish to network, explore, and meet incredible new people. Whether you simply want a new face to join you for a drink, or you’re in Saturday, April 28, 2018 | 6PM – 11PM a new city and want to find the perfect group of friends, Hampton Roads Convention Center OpenSeats can help you accomplish both. And what better way to do that than over a great meal.” Hampton University Engineering Hampton University Radio Design Team Wins 1st Place in Station Manager Appointed AMIE Design Challenge to NANOE’s 2018 Board of WASHINGTON—The Hampton The Hampton University Design Team University Engineering Design Team earned is comprised of freshman Larry Luster; Governors first place during the Advancing Minorities’ sophomores Jai Huntley and Kennedi Interest in Engineering (AMIE) Design Scott; juniors Raymond Berry, Jr., Shomari WASHINGTON—Jay Lang, Station stream the station via the iHeartRadio app, Challenge as part of the Black Engineer of Crockett, Christopher Johnson; and seniors Manager of Hampton University’s 88.1 allowing listeners world wide, on-demand the Year Awards annual conference Feb. 9. Terry Atwater and Keshia Capers. WHOV- FM, has been appointed to access to WHOV online, via mobile devices, “Congratulations to these eight stellar The Hampton University Engineering the National Association of Nonprofit and on select video game consoles. Under engineers!” said Hampton University Design Team developed an app program Organizations and Executives (NANOE) Lang’s leadership WHOV-FM has been President Dr. William R. Harvey. —using IBM Watson software -- called Board of Governors. Lang has been called committed to Public Affairs programing. Last “They represent just a small piece of the ColorSphere that promoted and assisted upon to refine, improve, and strengthen year Lang launched the HJLang Foundation, cutting-edge creativity that’s a hallmark of students in a search for employment. New Guidelines for Tomorrow’s Nonprofit which donates musical instruments to innovation happening every day at Hampton ColorSphere provided an optimal match for (Second Edition), a new set of governing Hampton Roads Middle and High School University.” student applicants and potential employers. guidelines that supercharge nonprofit students. Dr. Nellone Reid (‘08) was the team’s capacity-building. In addition to winning the top award “I am humbled and honored to be chosen,” faculty advisor and Brandon Diggs (‘13) Hampton University’s School of “Jay’s devotion to WHOV, combined with said Lang. “As said by wise men and women from Corning Incorporated was the team’s Engineering and Technology students had his leadership and his giving heart make him who came before us: ‘Do your very best at all corporate mentor. Teams were judged based the opportunity to attend IBM training in a fantastic addition to the NANOE Board times and strive for excellence every day like on design, prototype and presentation. design, test and development applications or of Governors,” said Hampton University it’s your last because you never know who is “apps” over a three week period. The School Engineering teams from eight other President Dr. William R. Harvey. “I applaud watching you.’” of Engineering and Technology also received universities with Accreditation Board for his nomination and am looking forward to NANOE’s Nominations Committee a monetary prize that will assist in retention Engineering and Technology (ABET) hearing great reports from his work with was co-chaired by Bishop Redfern II, programs as well as a monetary award to accredited engineering programs NANOE.” Charlotte Berry, Kathleen Robinson and each student team member. competed and presented their final project NANOE National Director Tracy Ebarb Tracy Ebarb. Nominees were suggested by presentations during the challenge. Those “The corporate judges were absolutely blown said, “Jay has joined a working group that will members of AFP, CFRE, AHP, ASAE, teams were Alabama A&M University, away by the Hampton University design peer-review a new set of capacity-building CASE, United Way, National Development Morgan State University, NC A&T State team,” said Dr. Joyce T. Shirazi, Dean of the guidelines rooted in principles of moral Institute, Nonprofit Associations, Industry University, Prairie View A&M University, Hampton University School of Engineering agency, stewardship, freedom of speech, Associations, and other local and national Tennessee State University, Tuskegee and Technology. “Our engineering students freedom of peaceful assembly, ethical practice leaders. University, University of the District of won this competition because they were and transparency that supercharge charity. Columbia and Virginia State University. Lang will be honored alongside fellow able to demonstrate, at a very high level, the Jay is one of society’s guardians who use their Governors March 26-27, 2019 in Charleston, ability to take a complex problem, create an The AMIE Design Challenge was expertise to ensure everyone experiences a life S.C., at NANOE’s Annual Board of optimized solution, and present a prototype sponsored and judged by IBM, Lockheed worth living.” Governors Convention and Expo. that was better than their competitors. They Martin Corporation, Boston Scientific, The Lang came to Hampton University in August exuded confidence and professionalism in Boeing Company, Corning Incorporated, NANOE oversees the codification of of 2009 and since then has taken WHOV- their presentations. Moreover, they showed Northrop Grumman Corporation, Raytheon guidelines that govern sound charitable FM to a new level. In 2010 Lang oversaw what it means to be The Standard of Company and the National Security Agency. practice through a Board of Governors from a major renovation to the WHOV-FM Excellence.” all 50 states. on-air studio and production studio. In 2012 WHOV-FM partnered with Clear Channel To learn more about NANOE, visit https:// Communications (now iHeart Media) to NANOE.org

About WHOV: In 1964, WHOV became the first federally licensed educational FM radio station among Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The station, which first went on-air in 1941, has been serving HU and the surrounding Hampton Roads area ever since. Once primarily a jazz station, WHOV now offers a variety of genres, including jazz, gospel, R&B and Latin music. Its morning drive program, The Gospel Express, is one of the area’s highest- rated programs in its format, beating all of the area’s commercial and non-commercial stations. “Lessons in Jazz” is a critically acclaimed program that has earned the respect of jazz aficionados and enthusiasts across the country. WHOV’s weekend “Hispanic Sounds” program ranks as the No. 1 radio broadcast for fans of Latin American music in Hampton Roads. WHOV is also home to live Hampton University football and basketball broadcasts.

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2 • HAMPTONLIFE • MARCH 2018 Hampton University Alumna’s Latest Costume Design Project ‘Black Panther’ Breaks World-Wide Box Office Records

HAMPTON, Va.—Hampton University in the entertainment industry for over three character has made her one of the most alumna and two-time Academy Award decades. Carter holds the distinction of being sought after and renowned costume designers and Emmy nominated costume designer the first African-American costume designer today. Known for her research and diligence Ruth Carter’s latest blockbuster film “Black to be nominated for an Academy Award. to the craft, specifically for her outstanding Panther” shattered box-office projections with work in period ensemble films like “The “Black Panther” was one of the most highly a $404 million world-wide opening weekend Butler,” “Selma,” and “Roots.” anticipated films of 2018—not just because on its way to breaking the $1 billion mark of its tie-in for fans of Marvel Comics, but Carter has garnered two Academy Award during March. also for its take on African fashion. Since nominations for Best Costume Design “What a great moment for Hampton the release of the first trailer, fans have been for Spike Lee’s “Malcom X” in 1993 and University, to see a Hampton University amazed by the costumes in the movie’s world Steven Spielberg’s “Amistad” in 1998. Over alumna in such a key role within a landmark of Wakanda. Some movie goers went so far Carter’s three decades in entertainment she movie,” said Hampton University President as to even wear African inspired attire to the has worked with some of the top directors in Dr. William R. Harvey. “Words cannot cinema. Hollywood including Spike Lee, Lee Daniels, capture my pride at seeing a talented alumna Reggie Hudlin, Steven Spielberg and now “Wakanda is this vast unknown world and, positively displayed for the world to see!” Ryan Cooglar. ultimately, the challenge of the unknown is Carter, a 1982 graduate of Hampton Univer- what appealed to me on so many levels,” said Together with Lee, they have worked on over sity’s Department of Fine and Performing Carter. “Beyond what has been established in a dozen film projects beginning with “School Arts, majored in Theatre Arts and has worked the comic realm, I knew very little about it, Daze” and including “Do The Right Thing,” but as I began my research, “Malcolm X”, “Old Boy,” “Da’ Sweet Blood of I realized we could create, Jesus,” and “Chi-Raq.” Carter is a collaborator Hampton University from a place of fantasy, a with other filmmakers on many notable films place of African culture including “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” Alumna Ruth Carter and a place of imagination. “Black Dynamite,” and “Sparkle.” Everybody had their Carter anchored the look for Gabrielle Union to Deliver 148th HU own take on what Black in “Being Mary Jane,” and forged comedic Panther’s world was but style in “Keeping Up With the Joneses.” Some it had never really been Commencement of Carter’s recent projects include “Kidnap,” translated to film, which starring Halle Berry, “Motherland,” and was very exciting.” “Marshall,” a story about a landmark NAACP Address Carter’s unparalleled ability case fought by Thurgood Marshall starring to develop an authentic Chadwick Boseman, who also plays the titular story through costume and character in “Black Panther.” HAMPTON, Va.— Hampton University is pleased to announce that alumna Ruth Carter, one of Hollywood most sought after costume Dr. Harvey Honored by City of Hampton with a Medal, designers and the first African-American Street, Coin and Resolution costume designer to be nominated for an Academy Award will HAMPTON, Va.— Hampton University The resolution read at the Council meeting “Dr. Harvey is well respected in the serve as the University’s President Dr. William R. Harvey’s very noted that Dr. Harvey “has served as the Hampton community for his commitment 148th Commencement speaker on May 13. name will mark a street in Hampton, after 12th president of Hampton University for 40 to the students of Hampton University and Commencement will be held at Armstrong a resolution was made in his honor, and in years, creating a monumental legacy as one of his outstanding leadership in the field of Stadium at 10 a.m. Hampton University’s honor, at a special the longest sitting presidents of a college or education,” Tuck said. “He has transformed meeting of the Hampton City Council Feb. university in the country.” The resolution also Hampton University from a small black “It brought me immense joy to hear Ruth 28. noted just a few of his many achievements, college to a world-class leader in the field of Carter say ‘yes’ to our invitation to deliver this including his commitment to expansion higher education.” year’s commencement address at our Home by Capturing the festive feeling as Hampton and innovation in the university’s academic the Sea, ” said Hampton University President, University celebrates 150 years of excellence The commemorative coin features Hampton programs; the establishment of the Hampton Dr. William R. Harvey. “Ruth Carter’s star is and Dr. Harvey’s 40 years of legendary University’s Chapel Bell Tower and the University Proton Therapy Institute, the among the brightest in Hollywood. She will leadership, Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck Emancipation Oak on one side, and world’s largest freestanding proton therapy inspire and enlighten every soul within the feted the president with a Resolution, Hampton University’s seal on the other. cancer treatment center; his work as chairman sound of her voice. We can’t wait.” Hampton’s Distinguished Citizen Medal, a of the Board for the Revitalization of The Distinguished Citizen Medal is the special commemorative coin, and, perhaps Carter, a 1982 graduate of Hampton Univer- Downtown Hampton; and his many national highest honor that City Council bestows most importantly, an order to rename sity’s Department of Fine and Performing awards and honors. on an individual, the equivalent of a key to portions of East Tyler and East Queen Streets Arts, majored in Theatre Arts and has the city, according to the as “William R. Harvey Way.” worked in the entertainment industry for City’s web site. The award over three decades. “Hampton has been our recognizes people who have home for 40 years, and it is a brought honor and distinction Carter’s unparalleled ability to develop an wonderful community,” Dr. to the City of Hampton. authentic story through costume and character Harvey said after accepting the has made her one of the most sought after Dr. Harvey joins recognition. “The intellectual and renowned costume designers today. She previous recipients of the and economic impact is is known for her research and diligence to the Distinguished Citizen tremendous. This honor that craft, specifically for her outstanding work Medal, such as former NASA this wonderful community has in period ensemble films like “The Butler,” mathematician (human bestowed upon me is much “Selma,” and “Roots.” Carter’s most recent computer) Katherine G. appreciated. I want to thank success, Marvel’s “Black Panther,” has grossed Johnson, whose inspiring Mayor Donnie Tuck and the $1 billion total. story was told in the movie entire Council for this award.” “Hidden Figures.” For more information on Commencement visit commencement.hamptonu.edu. L-R: Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck, Leslie Harvey-Cash, Dr. Harvey, Norma Harvey and Kelly Harvey-Viney. HAMPTONLIFE • MARCH 2018• 3 NONPROFIT ORG. Hampton University U.S. POSTAGE Hampton University P.O. Box 6446 PAID Hampton, Virginia 23668 HAMPTON, VA Students, Staff PERMIT NO. 73 Go The Extra Mile Reading To Children

HAMPTON, Va.—At the Hampton University Center. When Phelps assumed her role in 2015, Child Development Center (HUCDC), story she made it a priority to get faculty, staff and time is more than just reading to kids, it’s students more involved with the children. After an animated production of enthusiasm and talks with campus departments, students began excitement. The best part is that the main working closely with the children in exchange performers are Hampton University students, for course credits. From internships to creating campus officers and the university’s librarian. practicums, the children began learning from Hampton University students and they learned “Hampton University students, police officers much more from the little ones. and staff as reading partners help facilitate communication and literacy by the quality “It’s the perfect solution,” Phelps said. “The and amount of time they spend reading to the students test their exercises on the kids who, in children,” HUCDC Director Joy Phelps said. turn, give them an honest, unfiltered response. “Interacting and supporting children’s literacy If the kids like the exercises, then the students can help enhance their language skills and early know their methods will work with older people. literacy, which will prepare them for school.” However, if the kids lose interest quickly then the students know they need to make some Phelps said that even Librarian Phyllis Banks of adjustments to their curriculums.” the William R. and Norma B. Harvey Library Hampton Debate Team Fourth at HBCU takes the time to read a story to the kids that Virginia’s U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and correlates with a specific event or holiday each Mark Warner sent letters to Phelps last year National Debate Championship; month. congratulating her and the staff for their hard work after gaining the national title of Child Whitley Pannell is Top Debater “It is a lot of fun to watch and the kids love Care Provider of the Month last June. And them,” HUCDC Director Joy Phelps said. “The that’s not all the honors. The HUCDC also MARSHALL, Texas—Hampton University “Once this team came together, I never had kids are being entertained and educated at the won the Best of Hampton Award (2017) in senior Whitley Pannell won the First HBCU a doubt that they would represent Hampton same time. Communication, language and early the Child Care category and the Charles A. National Debate Championship Jan. 25 - 27 University well,” Avent said. “I couldn’t be literacy are interrelated and develop concurrently Wornom Helping Hands Award (2016) from at Wiley College. Hampton University’s happier for them!” rather than sequentially. six-person team placed fourth overall among the Hampton Mayor’s Committee for People The students competed Friday and 22 HBCUs. Preparing children for school is the cornerstone with Disabilities for their dedication to helping Saturday in a variety of individual and of the Hampton University Child Development children with unique learning abilities. “This debate championship just proves that team competitions, followed by and award Hampton University excels above the rest ceremony and a Hall of Fame Banquet in every way,” said Hampton University Saturday night. President Dr. William R. Harvey. “So often, Two debate education legends, Melvin B. we hear about athletic achievements at Tolson and Dr. Thomas F. Freeman, were Hampton University, and there’s nothing inducted into the HBCU Forensics Hall of Business School Hosts Price Waterhouse wrong with that. Our academics are equally Fame. outstanding, and this performance just Cooper For 2018 Freshman Leadership Summit reinforces that.” Denzel Washington accepted the award for Tolson, whom Washington played in the Pannell, a Political Science (Pre-Law track) HAMPTON, Va. —Hampton University’s But, more importantly, participants will see Price 2007 movie “The Great Debaters,” which student, also won a sweepstakes award. School of Business is giving its freshman a leg up Waterhouse Cooper sharing its commitment to chronicled Tolson’s work on Wiley College’s Charnae Coles and Berry Jones brought in the business world by hosting representatives Hampton University’s students. first debate teams in the early 1900’s. from Price Waterhouse Cooper for its two-day home fourth place in the NPDA debate, and “This is so beneficial to get this information as 2018 PWC Freshman Leadership Summit. Caleb Woods won fourth place in the IPDA Dr. Freeman is the longest-serving HBCU freshmen, because they’ll have something solid debate competition. speech and debate coach. He coached Rep. The event brings Business School freshmen to build upon,” West said. “Over the course of Barbara Jordan, and he trained Washington “I am thrilled that we did so well at this opportunities to improve their interpersonal, two days, they’re going to learn how to build a for his role in “The Great Debaters.” teamwork and leadership skills. In addition, team, make solutions, and decide how to present championship,” Pannell said. “Competing students will have opportunities to learn how something so that the client knows what we want against some of the best minds in the country The HBCUs at the First HBCU National to network and how to compete for monetary them to know.” was challenging and exciting.” Debate Championship were Hampton University, Bethune-Cookman University, awards. The team consisted of seniors Whitley Fisk University, Howard University, Huston- Pannell, Caleb Woods and Charnae Coles, “This is a great opportunity for our freshmen Tillotson, Jackson State University, Jarvis as well as freshmen Chet Buckner Terris to learn how important networking is within Christian College, Lawson State Community Johnson, and Barry Jones. They competed a profession, and how important it is to have College, North Carolina A&T, North in single person (IPDA) and partner debates interpersonal skills,” said event coordinator, Carolina Central University, Paul Quinn (NPDA) as well as competitions in prose, Leslie West, from the Department of College, Philander Smith College, Prairie poetry, persuasive speaking and impromptu Accounting, Banking and Finance at the School View A & M University, Rust College, speaking. of Business. Southwestern Christian College, Talledega Students will also learn about forming a personal Hampton University’s Debate Team’s College, Tennessee State, Texas College, “brand,” write effective resumes (and the faculty advisor, Kamora Avent, a Fine and Texas Southern University, University of 30-second verbal resume known as an elevator Performing Arts Assistant Professor, said that Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Xavier University of speech) and share their brand during interviews. the group that traveled to Wiley College this Louisiana and host Wiley College. year is special.

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