MSU ALUMNI CALENDAR
July 13
Alumni Events, Spring–Fall 2019
10413 Beachcrest Place, Chesterfield, VA 23832. No charge. Please contact Lynette Banks-Lightfoot, Chapter President, at (804) 512-4490 or rpac.prez17@ gmail.com for more information.
April 27
Columbia/Howard County Alumni Chapter Presents A Spring Day Party, CARIBBEAN CABARET STYLE
Kahler Hall, 5440 Old Tucker Row, Columbia, MD 21044, 12–4 p.m. Donation: $40. Lite fare, free set-ups, door prizes and vendors. Come out styling & profiling in your Caribbean attire!! For additional information, please call (410) 465-7253.
April 28
The Philadelphia Chapter Presents: The Morgan State University Choir in Concert
Salem Baptist Church, 2741 Woodland Ave., Abington, PA 19001. Doors open at 3 p.m. Concert begins at 4 p.m. There will be a free will offering during the concert. All proceeds will fund scholarships for Morgan students. For more information, please email msuaaphilly@gmail.com or visit www.msuaaphilly.org.
MSU Alpha Delta Alumni Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. “Embrace the Chapel” Adopt-a-Service Initiative Calling all sorors to come out and worship at the University Chapel, 11 a.m. Reception at the Alumni House immediately after the service.
May 5
Annapolis/Anne Arundel County Alumni Chapter Presents the Fifth Annual Mother’s Day Scholarship Jazz Gala
The Blue Dolphin Seafood Bar & Grill, 1166 State Route 3, South Gambrills, MD 21054, 3–7 p.m. Live music, Blue Dolphin buffet, silent auction and door prizes. For more information and tickets, please contact Mike Stump at (410) 626-0111 or johnsonstump2@yahoo.com; Enid Collison-Lee at (410) 212-3316 or piecey3@ comcast.net; or Joyce M. Brown at (410) 695-0929 or Joyce21045@verizon.net.
The Class of 1970 Participates in the “Embrace the Chapel” Adopt-A-Service Initiative Calling all Class of 1970 graduates to come out and worship together at the University Chapel, 11 a.m.
May 17
Alumni Day, University Student Center • “Welcome Back” Reception, Second Floor Lobby, 11 a.m.–12 noon • 79th Annual Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon Celebrating classes ending in “4” or “9,” MSU Student Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom, 12 noon.
MSU On Campus Alumni Chapter “Alumni Happy Hour”
“The Place,” 315 W. Franklin St., Baltimore, MD 21201, 5 p.m. No cover charge; just show up.
May 18
Morgan State University 143rd Spring Commencement Hughes Stadium, Baltimore, Md., 10 a.m.
Richmond/Petersburg Alumni Chapter Presents Its Annual Spring Scholarship Dance, “Denim & Bling”
CLUB 533, 700 N. 3rd St., Richmond, VA 23219, 8 p.m.–12 midnight. BYOB, heavy hors d’oeuvres and lip sync contest. Tickets: $30. Proceeds will benefit chapter scholarships. For more information, please call (804) 512-4490.
May 19
The Class of 1969 Participates in the “Embrace the Chapel” Adopt-A-Service Initiative Calling all Class of 1969 graduates to come out and worship together at the University Chapel, 11 a.m.
June 1
South Jersey Alumni Chapter, Fifth Annual Mid-Day Line Dance
Lawnside Public School, 426 Charleston Ave., Lawnside, NJ 08045, 12–3 p.m. Cost: $10, pay at the door. For more information, please call “Candy” Adkins at (856) 417-6762 or candice.adkins@yahoo.com, or Dr. Willie H. Maddox, Jr. at (856) 468-9454 or drwillandmarge@comcast.net.
June 2
“Class of 1970 Throwback Party With a Purpose”
Calling all alumni from the Class of 1970, including all those who started with the class in 1966 as well as classmates’ family and friends. University Student Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom, 4–8 p.m. It will be a fun-filled afternoon connecting with old friends, eating good food, dancing and enjoying music by Old School Productions. Attire from 1966–1970 is welcomed, and there will be prizes for the best throwback outfits! Reserve your early bird tickets at $70 each on or before May 19, 2019 and $90 after May 19. No tickets will be sold at the door. Make checks payable to “Morgan Class of 1970,” and mail to Morgan Class of 1970, P.O. Box 28095, Baltimore, MD 21239. For Class of 1970 information, contact our Class Agent, Reginald Thomas, at reginald.thomas@morgan.edu. The class is gearing up for its 50th Anniversary Reunion in 2020.
June 7
Columbia/Howard County Alumni Chapter CELEBRATES 30 YEARS With an Anniversary Black-Tie Gala
The Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel, 10207 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, Md. Cocktail hour, 7 p.m. Doors open 8 p.m.–12 midnight. Live band and full buffet. Dinner for your delight. Special keynote speaker: Morgan graduate and newly elected Howard County Executive Dr. Calvin Ball. Ticket price: $80 on Eventbrite. For additional information, please call (301) 649-4910.
June 22
New Jersey Alumni Chapter Presents Its Annual Bus Ride to Atlantic City
A day of sun, shopping and games of chance. For more information, please contact Emma Pioche Williams at piochewiliams@yahoo.com or (862) 703-0723.
June 26
Class of 1950 Crab Feast & Shopping Trip to Queenstown, Maryland
From 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $75. Make checks payable and mail to MSU Class of 1950, P.O. Box 29763, Baltimore, MD 21216-0363, or call for reservations: Helena Johnson, (410) 945-5506 or Virginia Coleman, (302) 798-1114. Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Proceeds benefit the Class of ’50’s Endowed Scholarship Fund. The bus will leave from the Murphy Fine Arts Center, Parking Lot Y, promptly at 9 a.m.
June 29
Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter at the Seventh Annual 5K Run/2K Walk, Health & Wellness, Hunger Awareness and Higher Education Community Fair The chapter is participating in partnership with the event sponsor, the Washington D.C. Metro HBCU Alumni Alliance, Inc., at Howard University, to support the chapter’s Scholarship Fund. For detailed information, please contact Morgan State Alumni Team Leader Nellie Maskal at orblue6947@gmail.com.
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Richmond/Petersburg Alumni Chapter Presents Its Annual Bear Potluck Cookout and Membership Drive
Baltimore County Alumni Chapter Presents An Affair to Remember…A White Party
Beaumont Banquet Hall, 1010 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD 21228, 5–9 p.m. Cost: $40. For more information, please contact Jolene Harris at (410) 624-8613.
Aug. 4
Washington D.C. Alumni Chapter 36th Annual Scholarship Crab Feast
Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Rd., Baltimore, MD 21244, 2–6 p.m. All you can eat steamed crabs, hot buffet, cold buffet and more. Donation is $65 per person. For ticket information, please contact Nellie Maskal at (301) 445-1433 or Charles Pollard at (202) 269-3466.
Sept. 11
Cut-Off Date for Discounted Homecoming Host Hotel Room Rates Specifically for Morgan Alumni and Friends
Sheraton Baltimore North, Towson, Md., 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Reservations may be made by calling (410) 321-7400 or Central Reservations at 1 (888) 627-7147.
Sept. 14
Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter Blue and Orange Scholarship Dinner Dance and Program
Jaycees Community Center, 3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf, MD 20601. For more information, please contact Denise-Chapman Barnes, Chapter President, at (301) 870-4787 or somerscounselor@aol.com.
Sept. 21
Class Agents Meeting Alumni House, 10 a.m. MSUAA Board of Directors Meeting Alumni House, 12 noon
Nov. 3
Columbia/Howard County Alumni Chapter Annual Scholarship Dinner Show Fundraiser, “The BodyGuard, The Musical”
Oct. 13
Annual Homecoming Candlelight Memorial Service
University Chapel, 11 a.m. Honoring recently deceased alumni, faculty, staff and students. For more information, please contact the Alumni Relations Office at (443) 885-3015.
Carl Murphy Fine Arts Center Spring—Fall 2019 Events
Visit http://www.murphyfineartscenter.org for the most current event schedule, or call (443) 885-4440.
April 26 Theatre Morgan Presents “Anne & Emmett,” a Play by Janet Cohen
Through May 4, various times
April 28 MSU Symphonic Band Concert
Gilliam Concert Hall, 6 p.m. Conducted by Melvin N. Miles, Jr.
May 11 MSU Jazz Ensemble Annual Concert Gilliam Concert Hall, 7 p.m. Directed by Melvin N. Miles, Jr.
June 15 “The Come Up Girl,” a Play by Que Jacobs Turpin-Lamb Theatre, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
June 22 Maysa in Concert – Featuring Winners of the Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition
Gilliam Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 8 Coronation of Mr. and Miss Morgan State University Gilliam Concert Hall, 7 p.m.
Nov. 9 Dance Theatre of Harlem Gilliam Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 17 AΦA Centennial Celebration, Featuring Community Concert Choir of Baltimore, Inc.
Gilliam Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 7
The Marching Band Show Gilliam Concert Hall, 4 p.m.
Featuring the greatest hits of Whitney Houston. An evening delight at Toby’s Dinner Theatre, 5900 Symphony Woods, Columbia, MD 21044. Doors open at 5 p.m. Buffet opens at 5:15 p.m. and closes at 6:30 p.m., sharp. Show begins at 7 p.m. Cost: $70. For ticket information, please call (410) 465-7253.
Schedule is subject to change.
Nov. 11
MSU Choir Schedule
A day of fun. Cost is $45. Bus will depart Home Depot parking lot, 8729 Liberty Road, Randallstown, MD 21133. The bus departs at 10 a.m. and returns at 8 p.m. Parking is free. To reserve your seat, please contact Jolene Harris at (410) 6248613 or Jackie Smith at (410) 917-6283.
Spring–Fall 2019
Baltimore County Alumni Chapter Presents A Veterans Day Bus Trip to MGM Grand Hotel and Casino at National Harbor
Concert with the MSUAA Philadelphia Chapter April 28, 2019, 4 p.m.
Annual Spring Concert
HOMECOMING CALENDAR Oct.11
Annual Homecoming Business Meeting
University Student Center Theatre, 11 a.m. Repast immediately after the meeting, in the ballroom.
May 5, 2019, 4 p.m., Gilliam Concert Hall, Morgan State University
International Tour of Great Britain May 19–30, 2019
Annual Christmas Concert
Dec. 15, 2019, 4 p.m., Gilliam Concert Hall, Morgan State University
Homecoming Gala
Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Rd., Baltimore, MD 21244. Pre-Gala Reception, 7 p.m.; General Admission, 8 p.m. For more information, please call (443) 8853535.
Oct.12
Life Members Reception
University Student Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom B, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Admission is free with a Life Membership Gold Card.
Class of 1966 Annual Homecoming Breakfast
University Student Center, Room AD, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $25 per person. For more information, please contact Jackie Rone at (410) 602-8691.
Class of 1970 Annual Homecoming Celebration
Bears 2019 Football Schedule Aug. 29
at Bowling Green University • Time TBD • Bowling Green, Ohio
Sept. 14
at James Madison University • Time TBD • Harrisonburg, Va.
Sept. 21
at Army • Time TBD • West Point, N.Y.
University Student Center, Room 210A, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. For additional information, please contact Reginald Thomas at (443) 885-3977 (office) or (410) 428-6139.
Sept. 28
School of Education and Urban Studies, Family and Consumer Science Annual Homecoming Brunch
Oct. 5
University Student Center, Room 316, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. For more information, contact Pamela Fraling at (443) 885-3355.
School of Global Journalism and Communication Annual Homecoming Brunch
North Carolina Central University* • Time TBD • Hughes Stadium at Bethune-Cookman University* • Time TBD • Daytona Beach, Fla.
Oct. 12
Delaware State University* • 1 p.m. • Hughes Stadium • Homecoming
University Student Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom C., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. For more information, please contact Ruth Murray at (443) 885-3330.
Oct. 19
Class of 1969 Annual Homecoming Brunch Celebration
Oct. 26
University Student Center, Room 212, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. $30 per person. Make checks payable to “Jesse Bennett Class of 1969,” and mail before Sept. 14, 2019 to Jessie Bennett, 9811 Tollworth Circle, Baltimore, MD 21133. Memo line: “1969 Brunch.” Limited seating. Contact Jessie Bennett at (443) 286-5355 or jessejamesmm@ yahoo.com.
at South Carolina State University* • Time TBD • Orangeburg, S.C. Florida A&M University* • Time TBD • Hughes Stadium
Nov. 2
at Norfolk State University* • Time TBD • Norfolk, Va.
Office of Student Life and Development Royal Court Reception
Nov. 9
Homecoming Game
Nov. 23
12–2 p.m., Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom AE/AF.
Morgan State University Bears vs. Delaware State University Hornets, Hughes Stadium, 1 p.m.
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., Alpha Delta Chapter Annual Homecoming Reception
North Carolina A&T State University* • Time TBD • Hughes Stadium at Howard University* • Time TBD • Washington, D.C.
Home games are in blue. *MEAC Opponent
University Student Center, Room 316, 1:30–7 p.m. For more information, please contact JaVale McBride at (412) 304-8513.
Calling All Morganites!!! This Homecoming Will Be the 25th Anniversary of Morgan Memories Stay tuned for additional information, as this will be the OFFICIAL ALUMNI HOMECOMING EVENT/PARTY on HOMECOMING NIGHT.
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