FEBRUARY/ MARCH 2015 NONPROFIT ORG. Black History Month at HU U.S. POSTAGE By Leha Byrd Hampton University P.O. Box 6446 PAID Hampton University’s Black History Month theme was HAMPTON, VA Hampton, Virginia 23668 “The Hillman Project: A Different World.” The month’s PERMIT NO. 73 events included a viewing of the movie “The Book of Negros,” which ended with an address by Aunjanue Ellis, the ‘State of the Black’ panel series and an address by Civil Rights Activist Sheyane Webb. HU Student Government Association (SGA) President Lawrence Rigby and Black History Month Committee Member Justin Shaifer appeared on the Cox 11 program “Hot Ticket” and HU’s WHOV to talk about various events that are scheduled throughout the month.
“We were pleased with the variety of events and the exposure they received during Black History Month Scripps Howard School partners with CNBC to drive diversity efforts at the University,” Rigby said. “The month’s success by Gianina Thompson is encouragement for next year, to continue the Set to launch this summer, the fellowship is designed to the premium, integrated desktop/mobile service, and its tradition of celebrating black history in ways that are focus on diverse or underrepresented students and give suite of mobile products including the CNBC Universal informational and exciting for the campus community them the opportunity to explore business news journalism App for the iPhone/iPad. and the Hampton community.” and the fundamental skills of news production, as well as provide the unique experience to work in a live newsroom “Upon my arrival here a few years ago, we set out to begin with the highest caliber journalists in the field. preparing Scripps Howard students for the expanding world of business and financial news. We have been “Fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that working hard to achieve that goal, and this new CNBC attracts and retains top talent is a key priority for CNBC,” Fellowship is a testament to our early success,” said said Tyler Benjamin, Global HR Leader, CNBC. “We Brett Pulley, Dean of the HU Scripps Howard School are proud to align with these exceptional schools to offer of Journalism and Communications. “These student their students the opportunity to learn about creating and fellows will gain invaluable real-life experience inside the In Loving Memory of HU Photographer Mr. Reuben V. Burrell distributing business news across all platforms from the newsroom of one of the world’s most powerful business best financial journalists in the world.” news outlets. With this wonderful fellowship and other The Hampton University community mourns his lens for more than 65 years,” said Hampton Hampton Institute in September 1938, and he was one Scripps Howard journalism students related initiatives, the Scripps Howard School is playing the loss of Mr. Reuben V. Burrell, University President Dr. William R. Harvey. “His of the first members of the new camera club that sprang The CNBC Summer Fellowship Program will offer a pivotal role in cultivating a new generation of diverse beloved Hampton University campus photographs and his stories were an inspiration. up among students at Hampton Institute during the CNBC recently announced the introduction of the participating students the opportunity to work on many business news professionals.” photographer since 1949, who passed He touched the lives of many Hampton University early 1940s. Completing his course requirements in auto CNBC Summer Fellowship Program in partnership of CNBC’s signature Business Day programs like Squawk away on Feb. 3. Mr. Burrell, 95, administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni, mechanics in 1940, Mr. Burrell was sent by Hampton to with Hampton University’s Scripps Howard School of Box and Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer. In addition, they NBCUniversal will also offer Fellows access to worked everyday at HU up until friends and visitors. I can personally attest to his Hemphill Diesel School in New York. He returned to Journalism & Communications as well as the Missouri will learn from the CNBC Digital team about how the professional development events designed to enhance the day before his death. He took artistic mastery of the camera lens because for 37 Hampton and taught, as a civilian, in a naval program on School of Journalism and New York University. global business news organization delivers real-time key skills and provide structured feedback, as well as pictures of University events for years he took pictures of the Harvey family including campus until he was drafted into the Navy. In the service, financial market news and information to its vast portfolio networking events to bring students and employees across many years and in the later years my wife, children, grandchildren, mother, sister he learned aviation metalsmithing, an “all white” trade of digital products including CNBC.com, CNBC PRO, the NBCUniversal family together. he worked in the University and other family members. Although Mr. Burrell he was not allowed to practice when he was stationed in Museum chronicling his collection didn’t have any children of his own, he was a mentor, Norfolk, Va. Instead, he worked as a stevedore. of negatives. father and grandfather figure to many generations of Hamptonians. He will be missed.” Upon his discharge, Mr. Burrell resumed his studies at School of Pharmacy Accreditation continued for Eight Years “Mr. Reuben Burrell Hampton Institute, earning a B.S. in industrial arts in by Leha Byrd was a true Hampton Burrell had been Hampton University’s official 1947. After earning an M.A. in industrial arts education University legend. photographer for more than 65 years. A treasured from New York University in 1949, Mr. Burrell returned He captured campus fixture for several decades, he captured on film the to Hampton to teach and found that the Diesel Engines the Hampton spirit of HU—the essence of its students, faculty, alumni course and some of the other Trade School courses had The Hampton University School of Pharmacy (SOP) that we produce the best pharmacists possible.” University and staff, and the heart of the campus, which he loved. been dissolved. He was then hired in the part-time recently had its Accreditation Council for Pharmacy spirit position of photographer at Hampton Institute. To make Education (ACPE) accreditation continued for eight The SOP is also this year’s host for the 37th Annual As Hampton’s Griot, there was hardly a face that he did through it financially, he worked as a self-employed photographer years. ACPE is the national agency for the accreditation Conference on the Black Family at HU. This year’s theme not recognize. From alumni from the 1970s and 80s to taking photographs in schools and communities in of professional degree programs in pharmacy and is “Controlling Diabetes: A Call to Action for Minority faculty in the 2000s, “Mr. B,” as he was affectionately Hampton and Newport News. Mr. Burrell became providers of continuing pharmacy education. Families.” Officials have said the conference, March 18- known, knew their names—and often the names of their Hampton Institute’s full-time photographer in the 1960s 20, is designed to be a public health intervention aimed at parents or siblings who also may have attended Hampton. SOP Dean, Dr. Wayne Harris, said this decision by the helping the community, particularly African-Americans, A modest, humble and generous man, Mr. Burrell, was Referring to himself as a “self-taught” photographer, Mr. ACPE Board of Directors is a testament to the hard work control and prevent the disease. known to photograph alumni weddings, mentor aspiring Burrell experimented, read and practiced, becoming a of his faculty, staff and students, and their commitment to photography students and profess the power of black and master known for his sensitivity of the lens and quality the School’s success and longevity. For more information about the SOP call (757) 727-5071 white photography. of his prints. Beyond their formal documentation, his and for more information on the Conference on the Black
images have an artistic dimension. His special skills also “Our team works diligently to ensure that we comply with Family visit http://events.hamptonu.edu/cbf/. Born in Washington, DC, on February 27, 1919, Mr. went into restoring old, fragile photographs from the all accreditation standards, and that our graduates are Burrell was “a child of the depression,” and the son of University’s archives. thoroughly prepared to provide the highest quality patient Reuben S. Burrell and Bernice Burrell. He and his two care in a changing health care environment,” he said. “I sisters were raised by his father because his mother died In Mr. Burrell’s memory, donations may be made to the am extremely pleased with this accreditation decision, and when he was young. Mr. Burrell attended Armstrong Reuben V. Burrell Endowment for Students, Office of we will continue to work to strengthen our program so Technical High School in Washington, D.C., where he External Relations, Hampton, Va. 23668. became interested in photography. He was accepted into
Hampton university contacts Main Campus Directory (757) 727-5000 Office of Student Activities (757) 727-5691 INIn THISThis ISSUE Issue Office of University Relations (757) 727-5253 Department of Athletics (757) 727-5641 www.hamptonu.edu 1 —Harvey named citizen of the year 3 — Black History Month Office of Admissions (757) 727-5328 Convocation Center (757) 728-6800 1 CNBC partnership 3 BET Honors Award Show Hampton Life (Vol. 6 issue 7) 1 — Multi-Use Facility dedicated 3 — Denise Nicholas at J-School is published monthly by 1 Pharmacy accreditation 3 Bank of America VPs 2 — Call to Action Report issued 4 — HU events Hampton University in the 2 Founder’s Day 4 Black History Month Office of University Relations. 2 — Architecture Professor honored 2 Solar Power on campus 4 In Loving Memory of Mr. B 4 • HAMPTONLIFE • FEBRUARY/ MARCH • 2015 Alumnus Attorney Paul Harris gives Founder’s Day Address BET Honors Award Show Recognizes HU Freshman
By Yuri R. Milligan By Gianina Thompson positive changes I am making in the community,” said At the 122nd Annual Founder’s Day Ceremony Jan. 25 Barber, senior pastor Hampton University freshman, Bembry. “Being recognized by the most successful Attorney Paul Clinton Harris ‘86 said that what makes of Sixth Mount Zion Chental-Song Bembry, attended African-American network emphasized how I am on the Hampton University special can be summed up in two Baptist Temple; the the 2015 BET Honors Award right path and have to continue the positive work I am words – leadership and values. Honorable Molly Ward, Show in the Warner Theater doing to impact not just my community, but the world.” Virginia Secretary of in Washington, D.C., and was “Hampton afforded me the opportunity to apply and recognized as an “Early Riser” Natural Resources and Bembry, 18, wrote and published her first book at thirteen. develop values my mother taught me,” said Harris, for her accomplishments and HU alumna Dr. Gladys She’s since added more characters to emphasize “The currently the Corporate Counsel at Northrop Grumman community service as a young Honey Bunch Kids” theme of friendship. She also uses her Hope Franklin White. Corporation and was in 1997 the first African-American author. Bembry is the author book series to promote literacy. Republican elected to the Virginia legislature since 1891. The Presidential of the book series, “The Honey “An ‘Education for Life’ is indeed more of a journey than a Citizenship Award Dr. Harvey presented the Presidential Bunch Kids.” Bembry’s creativity has evolved into entrepreneurship degree.” recognizes individuals Citizenship Award to the Rev. Jerome Barber, as she is currently working on turning her books into an Dr. Gladys Hope Franklin White and the Attorney Paul Clinton Harris The BET Honors Award who are positive role animated series—writing 90 minute holiday specials and HU President Dr. William R. Harvey honored HU Honorable Molly Joseph Ward. Show aired on Monday, Feb. models for others and several episodes for 11-minute TV segments to one day founder Gen. Samuel Chapman Armstrong and urged the 23 and showed Bembry air on a major network. She thanks the HU William R. who, through their Doumini, Department of Physical Plant; Sheila Gray, HU community to continue to strive for excellence. recognized by SAG-award Harvey Leadership Institute and HU Scripps Howard service to their communities, contribute to the values of Office of Admission; Cynthia Hardamon, Convocation winning actress Aunjanue “Let us reinvigorate our commitment to the work that School of Journalism & Communications for maturing her decency, dignity, and improvement in the quality of life for Center; Sharon King, Health Center; Daylean Lyles, Ellis, star of the new BET miniseries The Book drive into goals and action. Glover, HU alum ’89, with singers Trey Songz and Ne-Yo lies ahead. Let us honor Gen. Armstrong by being others. Auxiliary Enterprises; Dr. Arun K. Verma, Department of Negroes, after Kanye West accepted the Visionary only an aisle away. extraordinary,” said Harvey. Also the following 8 members of the HU faculty and of Mathematics and Thomas Weaver, Department of the Award. “We are so very proud of Chental,” said DaVida Plummer, Even aside from her red carpet experience and interviewing Also at the ceremony, Harvey presented the 2015 staff were inducted into the Quarter-Century Club: Physical Plant. Thank you for your 25 years of service to director of the HU William R. Harvey Leadership Bembry, a broadcast journalism major and leadership with several TV networks, her favorite part was listening to Presidential Citizenship Award to the Rev. Jerome A. Dianne Andrews, Office of Summer Session; Shirley HU. Institute. “She continues to shine through the door with studies minor from Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, inspirational accolades.” award recipients who spoke with wisdom and humility. described the experience as “simply a blessing from God.” Having conversations with stars like Glynn Turman “It is one thing to admire someone for their album sales “It is amazing to have so many influential and successful from A Different World, Anthony Anderson from Black- or performances, but to see them in person and hear them individuals in the entertainment industry aware of the ish and Bobby Brown were exhilarating moments as well speak of their struggles, successes, and most importantly Hampton University joins Initiative to Implement Solar Power on Campus as sitting in the second row with her mom Holly Amanda their gratefulness is truly amazing,” said Bembry. By Matthew White Highest Ranking African American at Bank of America Addresses Business Students The Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV), for a living and learning demonstration site on the campus a campus-wide multidisciplinary project that will involve By Matthew White has been awarded more than $807,000 in federal funding as well as HU’s “Going Green” initiatives.” the Buildings and Grounds department, engineering, from the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative. architecture, marine and environmental science, and other The Initiative will help Hampton University and the The three-year program will help the colleges navigate units.” other 14 CICV members, all private nonprofit colleges in the complex legal, regulatory, and technical challenges Virginia, develop comprehensive plans for implementing associated with installing solar systems, leverage group The ultimate goal is to create and implement a solar power on their campuses through the Solar Pathways purchasing power to achieve price reductions for hardware replicable plan for participating institutions to deploy Program. and installation services, and create a learning network solar electricity within five years. This project has the accessible by other organizations considering solar power. potential to substantially increase the total amount of “The DOE Solar Pathways Program is a great partnership Consulting services will be provided to CICV by Optony, solar power now produced within the Commonwealth opportunity for Hampton University,” said Dr. Eric Inc. a global consulting firm focused on solar energy. of Virginia. Program objectives also aim to break down Sheppard, Dean of the HU School of Engineering procedural, administrative, financial and legal barriers and Technology. “We will work with the Council of “Hampton University is the only university amongst the 15 in the participating institutions’ localities to aid in the Independent Colleges of Virginia and its contractor to involved in this program with engineering and architecture implementation of solar power in those communities. make an assessment of the viability of photovoltaics on the programs, so our students will get to participate in the HU campus. This effort fits well with Dr. Harvey’s vision photovoltaics assessment process,” said Sheppard. “This is Dean Credle poses with Finale Norton Bank of America Senior Vice Presidents Finale Norton & Victor K. Branch receive copies of “Banjo Lesson” from HU Business and Victor K. Branch. School students (pictured from left to right) Alayah Saunders, Brielle Lewis, Ayanna Donovan, Tomas Tekle.
The Hampton University School of Business welcomed and speaking to several groups of students about how “Having the opportunity for Fortune 500 recognized back one of its own, alumna Finale Norton ‘85, Bank her time at HU prepared her for the business world both power of Bank of America to visit our 5-year MBA of America Senior Vice President, East Retail Contact socially and professionally. program was a phenomenal experience, “ said Jamal B. Center, Executive Customer Service Contact Center Bailey, 4th year 5-year MBA major. “The representatives and Victor K. Branch, Bank of America Senior Vice “One lesson that Hampton taught us while I was in shared great insight of their growth and development President, Richmond & Hampton Roads Market school was the importance of knowing how to carry throughout their tenure and presented the inner Manager. yourself in a business setting,” said Norton. “There have workings of a company which consists of ample growth/ been several instances where I have attended events and I promotional opportunity as well as an interest in a high “We are always delighted to have an alumnus come back,” have been the sole minority in attendance. And because of level of diversity.” said Dr. Sid Credle, Dean of the Hampton University the education and training at Hampton, I was prepared to School of Business. “Mrs. Norton is of the highest show my peers I was not intimidated.” ranking African-American at Bank of America, her “We gained an understanding for the inner workings of connection back to Hampton is great. And we desire Norton and Branch addressed approximately 150 Bank of America and how they value their customers,” to maintain a long lasting relationship between our students, where they discussed their day to day said Clarke LeGrand, 3rd year MBA Major. “Bank of institution and the bank.” responsibilities at Bank of America, opportunities at America really wants to focus on improving customer Bank of America, as well as providing knowledge based relations because they want to be the kind of bank that Norton’s visit to her alma mater was a part of the on experience they’ve gained in their almost 30 years in grows with its customers from college all the way to business school’s Leader Application Program (LAP) business. buying our first house.” where Norton and Branch spent the day touring campus
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