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Hampton University Team Students Developed Wins Award from Solar Analysis Software for Decathlon Design Challenge Satellites that were Weekend in Colorado Five Hampton University students from the School of Launched into Space Engineering and Technology successfully competed in the Solar Decathlon Design Challenge Weekend at the National Renewable on April 17 Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado on April 13th, 2019. “We are extremely proud of these intellectually engaged students. These Hamptonians have demonstrated what tomorrow’s leaders Hampton University is part of a collaborative project of the “I learned so much about different types of orbits, the process can do today for renewable energy. The award that they are Space Grant Consortium where students from four of agile development, the nature and effects of coefficient bringing back to their ‘Home by the Sea’ is well deserved,” said Virginia universities delivered small satellites to NanoRacks in drag all while using a foreign API in a familiar programming Hampton University President, Dr. William R. Harvey. Houston, to be integrated into a CubeSat deployer (NRCSD), language,” said Asanji Chofor, Hampton University junior which offiically launched into space on April 17 from Wallops and cyber security student. “Taking part in the Agile SCRUM Hampton University’s team, ‘The Millennial Village,’ won the Island, Va. Four undergraduate Hampton University students Management Workshop where we met up with the other award for “Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement,” creating a worked on the project by developing software to perform teams from the other universities was one of the most exciting design for low-cost, zero-energy ready homes, built out of recycled analysis on the data that will be received from the satellites. parts of this project for me because we gained firsthand shipping containers. Their presentation was well presented and experience planning and actually constructing a CubeSat from the team performed professionally and convincingly to national “Hampton University has always been on the forefront scratch. I’m truly grateful for this experience and all that I was leaders in energy efficiency. According to the judges, their project of innovation. The work our students are doing is being able to learn as a part of the CubeSat Mission.” “included a comprehensive daylighting analysis, demonstrated recognized and utilized by industry leaders, and we are excited expert understanding of the target demographic and incorporated to be part of this collaboration,” said Hampton University The Cygnus Module onboard the rocket contains three innovative local building materials.” President, Dr. William R. Harvey. student-designed and developed small satellites making up the Virginia CubeSat Constellation mission, a collaborative The team chose the ViBe Creative District in Virginia Beach The satellites will communicate data to ground stations at project of the Virginia Space Grant Consortium and four to locate their Millennial Village since it is an emerging area for , and Old Dominion of its member universities: ODU, VT, UVA and Hampton young people and artists. Towards the end of the project, the team University for subsequent analysis using an analytical tool University. The Cygnus will deliver the satellites to the ISS presented to the site owner who is now even more convinced that that was developed by Hampton University students from the for nearly simultaneous deployment by onboard astronauts so container construction can be a viable and sustainable solution to Atmospheric and Planetary Science Department. they can orbit together and function as a constellation. housing in that area. More than 140 undergraduate students have been hard at “This was a great opportunity for Hampton University “Hampton University’s architecture and engineering students work on the mission since June 2016 as a cross-institutional students to get involved in and learn about CubeSats and impressed the Solar Decathlon Design Challenge judges with team. Undergraduate student leaders and team members projects on a scale larger than what can be experienced in their Millennial Village Zero Energy Ready design. Beating from physics, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, a classroom, so large that they must be coordinated across out larger universities such as Carnegie Mellon and University mechanical engineering, chemical engineering and computer several different organizations,” said Dr. John McNabb, of Texas at Austin, they brought home the ‘Outstanding science disciplines have worked together to make the mission assistant professor for the Hampton University School of Achievement Award for Undergraduates’ in their category of a reality. The students have been coached by faculty advisors Science. Urban Single Family Housing, and I couldn’t be more proud of and have benefitted greatly from advice from NASA, industry their efforts,” said Laura Battaglia, Hampton University assistant and academic advisors, and NanoRacks, the world’s leading professor. commercial space station company. South Africa’s Minister Counsellor Visited the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute on April 3

Dr. Nomonde Nolutshungu, the Minister Organized by Hampton University President, This meeting came at a time of great need. There Counsellor for the Republic of South Africa, Dr. William R. Harvey and HUPTI Executive is currently only one proton therapy cancer visited the Hampton University Proton Therapy Director, Dr. Vahagn Nazaryan, several presenta- treatment center in South Africa; iThemba labs Institute (HUPTI) on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, tions and meetings with Dr. Nolutshungu and contains a single treatment room in a country to explore ways in which the South African HUPTI’s doctors and medical staff took place. with 56.7 million people. Also, cancer is South embassy and HUPTI can partner to help reduce The main objective was to share the benefits Africa’s biggest killer, with men, in particular, the burden of disease by offering treatments to of treating cancer by utilizing proton therapy, being diagnosed with prostate, colorectal and the people of South Africa. a millimeter precise and non-invasive form of lung cancer at alarming rates. radiation which spares healthy surrounding tissue For many people affected by cancer, having the and reduces side effects for the patient. There “We are extremely honored to have Dr. ability to receive the best available treatment is are no hospital stays with proton therapy, which Nomonde Nolutshungu visit the Hampton a matter of life and death. There are 28 proton gives the patient undergoing this treatment the University Proton Therapy Institute,” said Dr. therapy cancer treatment facilities in the United best possible chance of eliminating their cancer Nazaryan. “South Africa has world-class medical States, which makes this treatment modality a with the least damage to their body, while also training, specialists, research and service platform tangible reality within U.S. borders. However, maintaining their quality of life. institutions, and we are looking forward to having many patients in rural and underserved areas knowledge exchange and finding solutions to around the world, primarily the continent of This is a major step in the global mission of the address common problems of fighting cancer.” Africa, frequently find themselves without access Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute to to this life-saving treatment. Hampton University ease human misery and save lives, both here and is poised to change that. abroad.

Hampton University School of Business Officially Named James T. George School of Business for Trustee James George The Hampton University School of Business of Trustees, and for him and his wife to give community ‘Dream No Small Dreams,’ and of us. We want you to know that we continue was officially renamed the James T. George a seven-figure gift, is just wonderful,” said Dr. Dean Hayes and her team have taken him to uphold THE Standard of Excellence in School of Business in a special naming ceremony Harvey. “Today, we officially name and dedicate seriously. Their vision includes the integration business. Our values are based on the founding on Thursday, April 4, 2019. The School is the Hampton University School of Business in of business training with other schools like principles of the institution and our vision is to named after James T. George, a Hampton honor of Trustee James T. George. On behalf engineering and computer science, because provide our students an exceptional business University alumnus and Board of Trustee of the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff and the companies and governments use interdisciplin- experience that prepares them in any environ- member. students, Trustee George, I want you to know ary teams to develop and position products and ment,” said Dr. Hayes. that your contributions, and your commitment services, and practical experience like this is to be After the benediction from Reverend Dr. The ceremony included a special prayer from to continuing Hampton’s legacy is legendary.” applauded,” said Trustee George. Reverend Dr. Debra Haggins, Hampton Haggins, the official name of the school was University’s Chaplain, followed by special Trustee James T. George earned a Bachelor Dean of the School of Business, Dr. Ziette unveiled as the James T. George School of remarks by Hampton University’s President, Dr. of Science degree in Biology from Hampton Hayes, said a few words about the occasion. “We Business. William R. Harvey. University, where he was also commissioned as are so excited Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. George that you are “Let me welcome you to this very auspicious then went on to be one of the first African here to cel- occasion. We’re naming our wonderful School of Americans to receive an MBA from the ebrate with us. Business and it is an honor,” said Dr. Harvey. He University of Arizona. We want to then introduced Mr. George’s family members thank Trustee and friends who took the time to attend this “Thank you for the honor of having my name George for special ceremony, and spoke about Trustee associated with the Hampton University School his dedication George’s contributions to Hampton University of Business. Never in my boldest and most and support over the years. imaginative dreams would I have thought this would be part of my “The Hamptonian for whom the school is being life’s story. God truly works in named is a 1958 graduate of Hampton. Over the wonderful and mysterious ways,” years, he has given of his time, his talent and his said Trustee George. treasure to the University, as well as advocated for the School of Business. For those of you who Mr. George went on to speak are Hamptonians, it is your obligation to give about the role of the business back with your treasure. This is an example of school and the vision that that. Here is this man who spent 27 years in the President Dr. Harvey has for military and has been a wonderful partner with Hampton University. “Dr. us. For him to serve as a member of the Board Harvey insists that the university

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2 • HAMPTONLIFE • MARCH-APRIL 2019 Hampton University/Liberty University Inaugural Washington (D.C.) Symposium

Hampton University Leadership Fellows in recently as special assistant to the President for here today and being open to hear from all the the William R. Harvey Leadership Institute legislative affairs. speakers.” (WRHLI) traveled to Washington D.C. “It’s always an honor to be in front of Hampton on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, to participate in The Hampton University WRHLI is working University and Liberty University. One of my the Hampton University/Liberty University hard to ensure their Leadership Fellows receive first roles in the White House was writing the Washington (D.C.) Symposium. While there, every possible advantage to pursue future lead- HBCU Executive Order, which helps HBCUs. they met with members of Congress, toured ership careers, domestically and internationally. Hampton is one of the top HBCUs. There are the U.S. Capitol, met with Liberty University “I envision us moving forward and replicating other HBCUs who are not as financially stable students, and received some great advice from the Liberty Washington Fellowship program so we’ve spent the last two years helping those Hampton University alumni. and have our future leaders spending a semester institutions get to a place of sustainability. I in D.C., learning about the federal government, This was the second collaborative effort of a think it’s important that these historically black and most importantly policy and decision- partnership formed between the William R. colleges stay around for this next century. They making that leaders must make for the bet- Harvey Leadership Institute and the Center special assistant to the president for legisla- are truly a place that emphasizes higher learn- terment of all citizens of our beloved nation,” for Public Policy led by its director, Kelly tive affairs; Jamesa Moone Hunter, Chief of ing and growth opportunity,” said Smith. said Dr. Jarris Louis Taylor, Jr., Director of Harvey-Viney. The Hampton University family Human Capital for the Executive Office of the Hampton University alumnus, Jamesa Moone the WRHLI. “The Leadership Fellows were joined forces and partnered with the Liberty President, Office of the United States Trade Hunter (’93) spoke to the group of Hampton able to hear from U.S. Congressman Robert University folks for the U.S. Senate Town Hall Representative and a Hampton University University and Liberty University students to C. “Bobby” Scott, Mr. JaRon Smith, U.S. held at the Convocation Center on October alumna; and Shelva Nobles, Senior Training give them some advice about how to navigate Congressman Kevin McCarthy and two amaz- 3, 2018. As a result of an exceptional response Specialist for Learning and Development at the their collegiate years and after. ing HU alumnae, Mrs. Jamesa Moone Hunter from all parties, it was agreed to engage in Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, and and Ms. Shelva Nobles. This was an experience future events. The Washington Symposium also a Hampton University alumna (’93). “You have the future in the palms of your the Leadership Fellows will cherish forever.” allowed the Leadership Fellows to meet their hands. I really didn’t realize Minority Leader McCarthy spoke about peers from Liberty University who were from how much my field of Abraham Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address, the Center for Law & Government and English would intercept and the role that government plays in America. their Washington Fellowship program where with so many others, like He spoke about a painting of Abraham Lincoln students spend a semester interning in D.C. IT, and taking me around in his office and wondered what he would say the world, traveling. I took “The collaboration between Hampton about our country today. “He would say we are all of my higher education University and Liberty University has been an different than any other country. He said in experience, thinking I ongoing and successful endeavor. It is wonder- the Gettysburg Address, ‘Fourscore and seven wanted to be a university ful that both schools were able to attend this years ago our fathers brought forth, on this president one day, but I event and learn first-hand about leadership continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty, took all that over to HR from our nation’s Capital,” said Hampton and dedicated to the proposition that all men and training and develop- University President, Dr. William R. Harvey. are created equal.’ America is more than a ment, and that’s what I do country, America is an idea. An idea that we The Symposium was held in the Member’s now,” said Moone Hunter. can sell government, an idea that we are all Room at the Library of Congress and all “You should be self- equal. There is no other country created that attendees received a personal tour of the aware, try to get to know way,” said McCarthy. Capitol by Hampton’s Liberty University yourself, understand your counterpart and former U.S. Congressman, Ja’Ron Smith, alumnus, strengths and weaknesses. . another speaker at the Symposium, has more Communicate, learn how to speak, read more, and Both groups heard from several leaders from than a decade of experience on Capitol Hill. develop your vocabulary. the U.S. Congress and the White House, He has worked in politics as an aide to Mike Be an active listener. You including U.S. Congressman Robert C. Pence, and Republican Sen. Tim Scott. In should constantly be learn- “Bobby” Scott; U.S. House of Representative 2017, he was hired as an adviser to President ing, be open to learning. Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy; Ja’Ron Trump on Urban Affairs and Revitalization. I applaud you all from Smith, who serves in the White House as He was then promoted to special assistant to the President for domestic policy and most both Universities for being

Hampton University Child Development Center Receives 2019 Best of Hampton Award

The Hampton University Child Development Various sources of information were gathered This is the fourth year in a row that the Center has been selected for the 2019 Best of and analyzed to choose the winners in each Hampton University Child Development Hampton Award in the Child Care category by category. The 2019 Hampton Award Program Center has won the Best of Hampton Award in the Hampton Award Program. focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are the Child Care category. determined based on the information gathered “Joy Hernandez and her staff continue to thrive About the Hampton Award Program: The by both the Hampton Award Program and data in their efforts to make the Hampton University Hampton Award Program is an annual awards provided by third parties. Child Development Center the best place for program honoring the achievements and Early Childhood Education. We wish them “I would like to thank my wonderful staff accomplishments of local businesses throughout many congratulations for their recognition,” said members that continue to guide children the Hampton area. Recognition is given to those Hampton University President, Dr. William R. through their development and learning, making companies that have shown the ability to use Harvey. the Hampton University Child Development their best practices and implemented programs Center (HUCDC) an exceptional place for kids to generate competitive advantages and long- Each year, the Hampton Award Program to grow,” said Joy Hernandez, Director of the term value. identifies companies that we believe have HUCDC. “At the HUCDC, it is our goal to achieved exceptional marketing success in their The Hampton Award Program was established help support Early Childhood Education by local community and business category. These to recognize the best of local businesses in our giving the opportunity for all children to develop are local companies that enhance the positive community. Our organization works exclusively and learn the foundational skills of education for image of small business through service to their with local business owners, trade groups, future success in life.” customers and the community. These excep- professional associations and other business tional companies help make the Hampton area a advertising and marketing groups. Our mission great place to live, work and play. is to recognize the small business community’s contributions to the U.S. economy.

HAMPTONLIFE • MARCH-APRIL 2019• 3 Hampton University Selected by Oculus, a Division of NONPROFIT ORG. Hampton University U.S. POSTAGE P.O. Box 6446 PAID Facebook, for Nationwide Virtual Reality Project HAMPTON, VA Hampton, Virginia 23668 PERMIT NO. 73 Oculus selected Hampton University to par- 4. Jordan Sharps, English Major / ticipate in a national project to expose students Film Studies Concentration (SR) attending HBCUs to emerging technology 5. Kennedi Scott, Engineering ( JR) in the area of virtual reality (VR). Using immersive technology to showcase the rich 6. Christian Parrish, Journalism ( JR) legacy, academic programs and vibrant culture of HBCUs, Oculus hopes to demonstrate the 7. Maxmillian Barnes, Journalism (SO) power of these technologies and to bridge 8. Jabari Resper, Journalism (SO) access and information gaps for students of color. Through this project, it also hopes to 9. Brooklyn Young, Journalism (FR) provide technology exposure to students. 10. Morgan Ferguson, Journalism (FR) Oculus will introduce a cohort of 12 Hampton students to VR technology, coaching them in 11. Drew Miles, Journalism (FR) how to plan, direct, film and edit their own 12. Breeon Buchanan, Journalism ( JR) campus tour videos using the technology. 13. Autumn Smith, Journalism ( JR) “This technology is immersive, and 14. Kari Greene, Journalism (FR) viewers of the end 15. Hannah McCall, Journalism (SO) products of our students’ efforts Quinton Burnett, Senior, marketing major, will see excellent helped in the VR film shoot as an actor. filmmaking. Viewers also will Oculus is eager to bring emerging technology have the exciting to students of color, noted a representative opportunity to working with the firm. Erika West said, “This step onto our campus and experience what project will teach students not only how to use the students have elected to showcase. We the technology, highlighting best practices, are so thrilled that Oculus chose Hampton but will also introduce them to career paths from among the nation’s top HBCUs for this available to those who enjoy working in this project,” said B. DaVida Plummer, Dean of medium. The students’ videos will showcase the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and their technological skills and creative talents, Communications. as well as the rich legacies, strong academic programs, and distinct qualities and cultures of A special cohort of 15 students from three aca- their HBCUs.” demic schools at Hampton – Journalism and Communications (Dean Plummer), Liberal The ultimate goal of the effort is to engage Arts and Education (Dean Linda Malone- HBCU-connected Members of Congress and Colon), and Engineering and Technology other policy stakeholders; plan and execute (Dean Joyce Shirazi) – have been selected to public facing promotion of the project; and Hampton University participate. ensure maximum benefit for participating schools and students. Alumnus Opens Student participants include: Other participants include Jackson State 1. Jordan Nobles, Computer Engineering University, Howard University, Prairie View New Pharmacy in (FR) A&M University, South Carolina State Williamsburg, Va. University, of Louisiana, 2. Kristopher Smalls, Electrical Engineering Lincoln University, Morehouse College, (SO) Dr. Henry Kyle Ranger, Hampton Spelman College, and NC A&T State University graduate, class of 2011, has 3. Ciera Russell, English Creative Writing University. officially opened his own pharmacy in Major and Film Studies Minor ( JR) Williamsburg, Va. The grand opening was Wednesday, March 6, 2019. The pharmacy is called The Prescription Shoppe LLC, and is located at 5223 Monticello Avenue, Ste C, Williamsburg, VA 23188. The phone number is 757- 206-1630. “I’m excited about opening this pharmacy. This is something I’ve wanted to do for years; it’s always been a dream of mine. I really feel that customer interaction is lost when you go to the big chains, but when you come here, it’s more of a one-on-one experience. Throughout my whole career, I’ve taken pride with my relationships with my customers and it’s made an impact in their lives and allowed me to be successful. When you’re a customer, you’re family, which what I truly believe,” said Dr. Ranger. For more information, visit https://www. facebook.com/RxShoppeVA/. 4 • HAMPTONLIFE • MARCH-APRIL 2019