Alumni News Fall 2002

Morgan State University • National Alumni Association, Inc.

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ALUMNINews HOMECOMING WEEKEND 2002

organ State University’s Homecoming 2002 promises to be the school’s greatest homecoming fete ever. Alumni will travel from all over the world to celebrate the pageantry, sportsmanship, glitz, glamour and camaraderie that the weekend of festivities promises to hold.

On Friday, October 25, at 7:00 p.m., over 1,400 alumni and friends are expected to don their finery and fill the ballroom at Martin’s West at Morgan’s

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18th annual “Forever Morgan, Morgan Forever” Gala. The event will allow partygoers to enjoy the elegant ambiance of a finely prepared meal and then rock the dance floor while grooving to the sounds of the Panama Band.

On Saturday morning, the festivities will resume with Morgan’s annual homecoming parade beginning at 9:00 a.m. Bands and performers from high schools in the city and all over the state will wind their way from Chinquapin Parkway and The Alameda,

through the Northwood Community and on to Hughes Stadium.

At 1 p.m., this year’s homecoming contest will pit the Morgan Bears against the Delaware Hornets. Without a doubt, this game will be a classic and a sellout. Remember to purchase your tickets in advance.

See the calendar of events for more details about Homecoming 2002, or visit the university’s website at www.morgan.edu.

HALL OF FAME HONOREES SELECTED – Reminder – Out of 19,342 alumni, we have only 1,843 who are financial. If you have not yet submitted your 2002 Annual Membership Dues, it’s not too late. Please know that your dues allow us to continue to fund projects for Morgan and the students that can not be supported through state funding.

Won’t you take a few minutes to send in your dues now? We would be most grateful.

Inside Necrology . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Alumni Day 2002 . . . . . . .4 Chapter & Class News . . .5 Alumni on the Move . . . . .8 Calendar of Events . . . . . .11

he “Forever Morgan, Morgan Forever” Gala XVIII is scheduled for Friday, October 25, 2002 at Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, Maryland. This Gala will be another exciting event that you won’t want to miss. Newly distinguished members of the university’s alumni will be inducted into the Morgan State University Alumni Hall of Fame.

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Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees: Donald E. L. Patterson, Sr. `55 retired in 1983 as Assistant Superintendent for the Baltimore City Public Schools. He also held various principalships during his tenure in the school system. Mr. Patterson received his Master of Education degree from Loyola College.

Mr. Patterson gives of his time and finances to support the Morgan State University Foundation, Inc., the Athletic Department, the Morgan Christian Center and the Morgan State University Choir.

Mr. Patterson is a member of the Guardsman, Inc., a life member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, the NAACP and the Morgan State University National Alumni Association, Inc. Jennye T. Patterson `52 & `80 is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She currently serves as a consultant to principals for the Baltimore City Public School System. Other positions she has held in the public school system includes that of being a principal, guidance counselor, department chairperson and a teacher.

Mrs. Patterson renders both physical and financial support to her Alma Mater. She is a faithful supporter of the Morgan State University Foundation, Inc. and the Morgan State University Choir. Mrs. Patterson is a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., The Links, Inc., The Pierians, Inc., National Association of Secondary School Principals, National Negro Business and Professional Continued on Page 2

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PRESIDENT’SMESSAGE

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n so many ways, MORGAN helped shape who I am, by providing me with an excellent education and a social and cultural foundation. Part of my worldview was shaped in MORGAN’s classrooms. Many of my enduring friendships began on MORGAN’s campus. Because MORGAN has been such an important part of my life, I gladly support the university, both as a volunteer and financial contributor.

Was your experience similar? Is MORGAN an essential part of your life story? Did you discover an interest or an aptitude here that led you to a career or a lifelong hobby? Did coming here and meeting other students from across the country and around the world expand your view of life and its possibilities?

As alumni, we have the opportunity to ensure that all of the good we derived from our MORGAN experiences is available for generations to come. Contribute to MORGAN’s New Horizons capital campaign and help create more scholarships for future students. Share your stories with us. Let us know where you are and what you are doing. Fellow alumni want to know, and MORGAN needs to know. All of our achievements are part of the MORGAN story and help to attract support and nurture growth. Do you know MORGAN graduates who are not in the Alumni Association and who do not receive information from MORGAN? Share their names with us, and let us invite them into our community. By doing so, you help build and strengthen the MORGAN family.

MORGAN has given so much to us.

Let’s remember to give something back.

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Sincerely,

Stephen O. Russell, Esq. President National Alumni Association

Women’s Clubs, Inc., and a life member of the NAACP and the Morgan State University National Alumni Association, Inc. Mary E. Robinson `69 (M.Ed.) recently retired from Morgan as Director of Community Service and Special Events. Mrs. Robinson originally came to Morgan as Director of Development and served as the Executive Director of the MSU Foundation, Inc. She spearheaded the first-ever Presidential Scholarship Ball and the Gala and served as the overall chairs for each event until her retirement. Mrs. Robinson also holds a B.S. from Evansville University, and a B.S., from Coppin State College. She is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Baltimore Chapter of The Links, Inc., Big Sisters of Baltimore, WO-BE-CO (Women Behind the Community), La Grande Dames; Baltimore Friends, and a life member of the Morgan State University National Alumni Association, Inc. Carl E. Turnipseed `69, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, is executive vice president in charge of the financial services group of the New York Federal Reserve Bank. He is also a member of the Bank’s Management Committee.

Mr. Turnipseed also holds a MBA degree from New York University. Mr. Turnipseed currently serves on the Corporate Committee for Morgan’s $25 million Capital Campaign. He is a member of the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, and the National Association of Urban Bankers. He is also a life member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., the NAACP, and the Morgan State University National Alumni Association, Inc. Athletic Jerseys to be Retired In addition to the Alumni Hall of Fame inductees, there will be four football Hall of Famers who will also be honored during this year’s Gala. The Athletic Department will retire the jerseys of the following honorees: Willie Lanier - #65, Kansas City Chiefs; Roosevelt Brown - #63, New York Giants; Leroy Kelley - #44 - Cleveland Brown; Len Ford - #50 - Chicago Bears.

The costs of the Gala tickets are: $150 (includes Pre-Gala Reception) 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. and $100 (Gala) 7:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

For more information, contact the University Advancement Office at 443-885-3535.

Get your tickets early!

LIBRARY BACK ON TRACK FOR 2003 The new library project is back on track after several months of debate over whether or not the proposed site for construction had water problems. Two separate and independent engineering consultants found that water seepage in the old fine arts facility, once located on the proposed library site, was a result of poor building design and construction rather than a high water table.

Also, legislation passed during the 2002 General Assembly session allows the university to be reimbursed for any funding it advances to complete planning for the new library. That same legislation provided for an appropriation of $54 million next year for reimbursement and actual construction of the new library, which is scheduled to begin in November of 2003.

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REUNIONS SCHEDULED FOR CLASSES ENDING IN “3” & “8”

ALUMNINECROLOGY Luther Bates, `57, DOD:August 7, 2002

hose classes ending in “3” and “8”, 1953 through 1998, will soon celebrate their reunions during Alumni Day scheduled for May 17, 2003. Special recognition will be given to our 50th Anniversary Class of 1953, along with Emeritus Class of 1952 and earlier. We would like for those persons who will be holding reunions to begin planning now so that they may have a memorable event. We encourage them to contact the Alumni Relations Office for any assistance they may need. Class lists and labels will be made available for mailing. Some classes are already hard at work. Please contact us as soon as possible so that you may get started.

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Sharon Bernard,`76, DOD: October 6, 2001 Joseph Black, Jr., `50, DOD: May 17, 2002 Milton R. Branson, `39, DOD: February 1, 2002 Edith Maria Burns, `01, DOD: September 15, 2002 Delroy Cornick, (Faculty Member) DOD: February, 2002 Walter T. Davis, `57, DOD: June 19, 2001 Doris L. Estreet, `53, DOD: May 5, 2002 Tanya Green, `99, DOD:August 15, 2002 Angela Hill, `72, DOD: March 17, 2002 Donald A. Johnson, `62, DOD:August 7, 2002 Sterling A. Johnson, `41, DOD: November 12, 2001 Emma Anne Minott, `56, DOD: July 7, 2002

2002NEWLIFEMEMBERS Cynthia D. Baker, ‘82 Adrian R. Boyer, ‘76 Ernest O., ‘52 & Loraine G. Brown, ‘52** Laurence W., ‘59 & Dale C. Buffaloe, ‘64** Lester F. Buster, ‘55 Vivian Horton Butler, ‘61 Martena Wylie Clinton, ‘68 John Matthew Coleman, ‘69 Louis Cook III, ‘87 Lewis S. Cooper III, ‘81 Kimberly Duckett, ‘92 Sheila M. Eley, ‘73 Cecil E. Flamer, ‘69 Cynthia Anita Fuller, ‘75 Marlene P. Preston Garner, ‘52 Dara A. Govan, ‘98 Ernestine Parker Guidry, ‘72 Deborah M. Harvest, ‘77 Warren L. Hobbs, ‘61 Michael Cortez James, ‘02 Clarence A. Jeffers III, ‘71 DeLois Person Jeffers, ‘73** Frederick A. Johnson, ‘54 Wilhelmenia O. King, ‘55 Earl L. Knight, ‘55 & ‘71 Byron T. LaBeach, ‘54 Leslie L., ‘71 & Lois Mills Lewis, ‘70** Ernest R., ‘53 & Virginia H. Lindsay** Rhonda L. Lyles, ‘85

Derek M. McGowan, ‘73 Eugene Merriday, ‘57 Lonnie R. Morris Jr., ‘97 Joel W. Newton, ‘50* Patricia A. Payne, ‘69 Gwendolyn M. Queen Pindell, ‘45 Arthur D. Queen, ‘79 Bette R. Rae, ‘66 Patricia Caldwell Robinson, ‘78 JoAnne Palmer Rucks, ‘64 Sally Robinson Sharp, ‘62 William D. Smith, ‘78 Allean J. Stevenson-Scott, ‘55 Vivian Churchill Sydnor, ‘48 Denson Terry, ‘86 Terrez S. Thompson, ‘81 Spurgeon B. Washington, ‘60 Blaine A. White, Esquire, ‘72 Anthony N. Williams, ‘84 Jasper L. Williams, ‘60 Sylvanus E. Willis, ‘67 Barry L. Wilson, ‘84 Dr. Duvon G. Winborne, ‘75 Wanda Wright-Beatty, ‘67 **Family Life Membership *Deceased

William Owens, `63, DOD: September 14, 2002 William E.“Popcorn” Owens, `65, DOD: September 11, 2002 William A. Pritchard, `24, DOD:August 16, 2002 Valarie F. Robinson, `98, DOD: June 25, 2002 William H. Robinson, `48, DOD: December 15, 2001 Josie G. Smith, `33, DOD: December 9, 2001 Audrey Warner, `54, DOD: February 18, 2002 Lougene O.Williams Sr., `65, DOD: July 8, 2002 Sharon R.Williams-Bernard, `76, DOD: October 6, 2001

INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS

Newly elected MSU National Alumni Association Executive Board: (From left) Joyce A. Brown, executive director; George McKinney, financial secretary; Dianne Oliver, secretary; Jeffrey Pope, treasurer; Ella Moultrie Harris, 2nd vice president; Cynthea Sydnor-Thomas, 1st vice president; Stephen O. Russell, Esq., president (Not pictured: Cheryl Y. Hitchcock, immediate past president)

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ALUMNI DAY 2002 n May 18, 2002, approximately 400 alumni converged on Morgan’s campus to celebrate their reunions. Dr. Earl S. Richardson presented his “State of the University” address at the Annual Business Meeting. The Class of 1952 also held a meeting before the business meeting. At noon, before the luncheon, a reception was held in the fourth floor lobby of the McKeldin Center. Music for the reception was provided by the MSU Jazz Ensemble. After the reception, the Annual Alumni Awards and Recognition Luncheon was held in the Alice W. Parham Ballroom. Mark Gray, ‘90, served as the master of ceremonies. Awards were given to our Alumnus of the Year, James H. Gilliam Jr.; our Honorary Alumnus of the Year, Dr. Linda G. J. Gilliam; the Special Achievement Award went to the Honorable Ronald B. Merriweather; and the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter received the Chapter of the Year Award. The MSU Choir mesmerized the crowd in their usual special way. As a special touch, Dr. Carter solicited one of the alumni, former choir member Mary James Jennings, to lead the choir in singing “Great is Thy Faithfulness,” while other former alumni members joined in. What a treat!

This year, those classes ending in “2” and “7” celebrated their reunions by making major contributions to the University. A number of classes made financial contributions; they included the Classes of 1952, 1957 and 1962.

The day was a total success, with alumni reminiscing with classmates whom they haven’t seen in years, or, in some cases, decades.

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50TH ANNIVERSARY CLASS CLASS OF 1952 DONATES $50,000 AS CLASS GIFT THEN - 15TH YEAR REUNION

NOW - 50TH YEAR REUNION

Alumni Day - 1967

Alumni Day - 2002

COMMENCEMENT 2002

The Class of `52 held a boat ride on Friday, May 17, 2002, on the Bay Lady. The event gave classmates, relatives and friends an opportunity to fellowship with one another while they danced and feasted on a wonderful meal. The Class of 1957 was also invited and took part in the festivities. More than 400 persons attended. A good time was had by all who participated in this exciting event. Members were asked to contribute $1,000 each for a class gift; $50,000 was raised and presented at the Awards Luncheon. The Class of `52 also participated in the Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 19, 2002 in Hughes Stadium.

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CLASS OF 1957 DONATES $12,000 IN CELEBRATION OF 45TH REUNION THEN - 10TH YEAR REUNION

NOW - 45TH YEAR REUNION

Alumni Day - 1967

Alumni Day - 2002

The Class of 1957 held a Dinner Dance as part of their 45th Reunion activities. The dance was held at the Pikesville Hilton on Saturday, May 18th. Mr. Melville Pugh, one of the class faculty members, was in attendance. Seven members of the class received special recognition during the event, including: Anne Shervington Davis, Ella Moultrie Harris, Sandra Williams Ortega, Ammon G. Barksdale, Arnold Hayes, Earl G. Graves and Kenneth Polston.

CLASS OF 1962 GIVES $11,000 FOR 40TH REUNION THEN - 5TH YEAR REUNION

NOW - 40TH YEAR REUNION

Alumni Day - 1967

Alumni Day - 2002

The Class of 1962 celebrated their 40th anniversary. The class was among those that donated money during our Alumni Day celebration. Under the direction of Thomas Hunt, fundraising coordinator, the class was able to donate $11,000. Each class member was asked to donate $162.00, symbolizing their year of graduation.

CHAPTER&CLASSNEWS Class of 1953 The Class of 1953 is preparing for their 50th Anniversary. Ms. Beulah Wallace has sent letters to all classmates calling on them to participate. If you are a class member or know of a class member who has not received information, please contact the Alumni Relations Office.

Class of 1978 Dr. Addie Perkins Williamson, president; Karen Chandler Mitchell, vice president and members of the Planning Committee for the Class of 1978 are preparing for their 25th class reunion. A letter and Planning Committee survey was sent to all members.

Please contact the Alumni Relations Office for more information.

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RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS (ROTC) ALUMNI CHAPTER Lt. Col. Michael L. Bell (Retired) is president of the Morgan State University Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Alumni Chapter. The primary objective of the ROTC Alumni Chapter is to provide support to the ROTC program and help enhance the goals of the professor of military science. The chapter focuses on three key annual events: financial support for the summer camp train-up program, guest speaker and mentorship programs, and homecoming activity support.

There are currently approximately 70 members in the alumni chapter. The chapter meets every other month throughout the academic school year and tries to align the meetings with an on-campus event (i.e., a football game or Alumni Appreciation Day). For additional information on the alumni chapter, please call (443) 885-3263/3264, or e-mail MLBELL1@aol.com.

CORRECTION: In the Spring 2002 edition of the Alumni News, the Eastern North Carolina Chapter was incorrectly identified as the South Carolina Chapter. We apologize for this error.

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA ALUMNI CHAPTER

chapter has 18 members and hosts meetings bimonthly. Any North Carolinian alumni interested in joining the chapter should contact the MSU Alumni Relations Office at (443) 885-3015.

EARL G. GRAVES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ALUMNI CHAPTER The Earl G. Graves School of Business Alumni Chapter is sponsoring a “Get Acquainted Alumni Social” on Monday, October 7, 2002, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., McKeldin Center, Room 319.

The chapter is also sponsoring a Scholarship Breakfast on Saturday, October 19, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the McKeldin Center, Alice W. Parham Ballroom. The price is $35.00 per person. Make checks payable to the Earl G. Graves Alumni Chapter. For more information, call Sandy TalbertJackson at (410) 466-4285 or Kenneth Morris at (410) 6644285, or mail subscriptions to the Earl G. Graves Alumni Chapter, P.O. Box 65326, Baltimore, MD 21209.

THE ANNAPOLIS/ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY CHAPTER The Annapolis/Anne Arundel County Chapter hosted a membership social on Thursday, July 18, 2002, at the Eagle’s Nest Odenton, Md. Chapter membership and friends of Morgan enjoyed the “All-Night Happy Hour,” with Magic 95.9 radio personalities, Tim Watts and Davey D.”

From left to right: Stephen Russell, Esq.; Dorothy Floyd; Barbara Faison, president; and Joyce A. Brown

The Eastern North Carolina Alumni Chapter met in Greenville on March 16, 2002, at the home of Valerie Dixon, `79, in celebration of the chapter’s one-year anniversary. Plans are under way to recruit for Morgan State University in area college information fairs held in local high schools in members’ hometowns. In addition, the chapter voted to give yearly donations towards the Alumni House renovations for the next five years. The

Pictured (left to right): Sandra James, Carol Biggs, Mrs. Watts (MSU Alumnus), Tim Watts, Anne Dorsey (Treasurer), Cynthea SydnorThomas (President), and Charlita Jackson (Vice President)

PHILADELPHIA ALUMNI CHAPTER The Philadelphia Alumni Chapter wishes to thank the National Alumni Association for naming their chapter “Chapter of the Year,

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2002.” The Philadelphia Chapter has had a very successful year. The fundraising activities have raised money for the chapter’s scholarship fund. There are currently seven students who receive scholarships each year. The students are from the Philadelphia area. The fundraising activities included a trip to the Brownstone Theater, a concert by the Morgan Choir, and a scholarship banquet that honored two Philadelphia Chapter members as their Alumnus of the Year: Betty Fitchett, `73, and Gaynelle Fleming, `74.

TWO CHAPTERS TO BE CHARTERED DURING HOMECOMING BUSINESS MEETING MSU ON-CAMPUS ALUMNI CHAPTER The MSU On-campus Alumni Chapter will be chartered at the Homecoming Business meeting on Friday, October 25, 2002. The chapter was established on March 20, 2002.

The following persons were voted into office: Washington Green Jr., `58, president; Floyd E. Taliaferro III, `74 & `79, vice president; Evelyn Davis, `66, treasurer; and Seymour Chambers, `01, secretary. The chapter meets the second Thursday of every month. If you are interested in joining, please call the Alumni Relations Office at (443) 885-3015.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA CHAPTER The Jacksonville, Florida Chapter will also will be chartered during the Homecoming Business meeting. The chapter is now looking at the possibility of hosting the MSU Choir in concert. More information will be available at a later date.

WASHINGTON DC CHAPTER HOSTS ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL CRAB FEAST If you missed the 19th Annual Crab Feast held Sunday, June 23, 2002, you missed the event of the year! The Washington Metropolitan Chapter of the Morgan State University Alumni Association presented an affair to remember. The 544 people who attended ate crabs, won door prizes, enjoyed libations, and danced the afternoon away. Many of the attendees were ready to buy tickets for next year’s activities before leaving.

The Crab Feast Committee consisted of Dr. T. Benjamin McClain, chair; Rubina Jamison, co-chair; Lawrence Montgomery Jr., treasurer; Elaine Blackwell; Sheila Wilson; Joann Hardy and Edgar Johnson. The committee presented the D.C. Chapter with $7,372. Most of this money will be used to fund scholarships the organization presents to eligible students each year.

The Committee would like to thank all who attended.

VARSITY M CLUB TO INDUCT NINE NEW MEMBERS INTO THE ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME The Varsity M Club inducted nine new members into the Athletics Hall of Fame at a luncheon on Saturday, October 5, 2002. The inductees were: Joseph McIver ‘75, Neville Hodge `80, Ramona Riley-Bozier `87, Miles Harrison, MD `76, Joe Fowlkes `77, John E. Bullock `67, Tim Baylor `76, Everett Fullwood `66 and Leonard Braxton.

NAFEO NOMINATIONS Pictured (first row - left to right) Philip Inocencio; Evelyn. Davis, Treasurer; Washington Green, Jr., President; Joyce A. Brown, Director of Alumni Relations (second row) Doraldo Edwards; Tomasine Kirkland Quamina; Seymour Chambers, Secretary; Karen Robertson; Michelle Cypress, Alumni Officer (Not pictured) Yvonne Bronner; Don Brunson; William Carson; Elaine Carter; Jocque Dyson; Earlene Goodson; Nina Hopkins; Cheryl Hitchcock; Michael James; Bernard Jennings; Edwin Johnson; Grace Mack; Vinetta McCullough; Phyllis McCutcheon; Acres R. Perry; Troy Quinn; Tanya Rush; Floyd Taliaferro, Vice President

The National Association for Equal Opportunity (NAFEO) in Higher Education will hold its twenty-eighth National Conference on Blacks in Higher Education April 8-13, 2003 at the Hilton Washington Hotel in Washington, D.C. The deadline for submission of nominees is Nov. 1, 2002.

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ALUMNIONTHEMOVE Earl Brown, Jr., `64, has been appointed by the Peace Corps, as Country Director for Guyana. Brown was previously a management advisor for a USAID-sponsored project in Ghana that supported primary education reform.

firm located in Baltimore, Md. He is a registered architect licensed to practice in Maryland, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Mr. Nwankwo is on the design team for MSU’s new library.

Cynthia Moore Cobbs, `71, has been appointed director of the Administrative Offices of the Illinois Courts. As director, she has administrative and supervisory authority over all Illinois courts, including the election process for the appointment and reappointment of associate judges. She is the first woman and the first African-American to head the Illinois offices.

Gregroy O. Olaniran, `84 & `92, has become a partner in the litigation department of Morrison & Hecker located in Washington, DC. He joined the firm in 1998 and practices primarily in copyright law, energy law, telecommunications law and general business. He earned his law degree from The George Washington University in 1995.

Carolyn Cole, `71 & `98, has been recently appointed Principal of the Frederick Elementary School of the Baltimore City Public School System.

Nashad Warfield, `97, recently graduated from NYU with a Masters Degree in Speech and Interpersonal Communication.

He has his own business, Nashad Warfield Unlimited and is traveling the country as a motivational speaker to high school and college students.

J. Terry Edmonds, `73, was named director of Editorial Management for AARP in April 2002. He will oversee AARP’s speechwriting and editorial services units and also serve as public affairs strategist and editorial counselor to AARP’s Board of Directors, national officers and executive team.

Dara Aquila Govan, `98, was sworn in as a member of the New Jersey Bar in January 2002 and will also be sworn to the New York Bar in September 2002. Govan graduated Order of the Coif from Rutgers School of Law-Newark and was awarded the Myron Harkavy Prize for the student with the most promise as a trial lawyer. She is currently employed as an associate at Sullivan & Cromwell, LLP in Manhattan.

William (Kip) Edward Ward, `71, graduate of Morgan State Univeristy, recently received his third star at a ceremony recently held at Ft. Myers VA. Dr Richardson, Col. Harrison, and students from the Bear Battallion were in attendance. Lieutenant General Ward (3 stars) is the 10th Morgan graduate to reach the title of General and one of three who is serving on active duty.

The other two are Brig. Gen. Bennie Williams (1 star) and General Larry Ellis (4 stars).

Thomasina Yearwood, `71, has been named executive director for the Thurgood Marshall Center for Service and Heritage (TMCSH). She will be responsible for the fundraising, development, programming and management of TMCSH.

Leonora Habersham, CPA, `88, recently received her master of science degree in the area of taxation from American University.

Habersham is now the financial officer for the MSU Foundation, Inc. Janetta M. Hammock, `01, has been appointed secretary to the Board of Directors at John Carroll University, Cleveland, Ohio. She previously was the assistant director for the Office of Public Affairs at the American Council on Education. She served as the resource person on issues related to college and university administration, college cost and diversity and affirmative action issues.

Patelle G. Harris, `63, became a licensed mortician in May 2001 and currently is employed at the Joseph L. Russ Funeral Home in Baltimore Maryland.

Frank O. Nwankwo, `80 & `83, is president and CEO of Frank Obidiaos Nwankwo (FON) Architects, a full-service architecture

ALUMNI HOUSE CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES he first phase of the Alumni House construction project has just been completed which included completion of the 2nd floor, the installation of new wiring, heating, air conditioning, elevator, etc. for the first and second floors. The second phase will include finishing the basement and the third floor. This portion of the project is to start in late October with a completion date scheduled for February.

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ATTENTION ALL ALUMNI Alumni are invited to dine at the new Helen Roberts Faculty & Staff Dining Room, located on the top floor of Spencer Hall. The hours of operation are from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Come and enjoy the lovely ambiance!!

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE Alumni Saturday — October 12, 2002 • Get Ready for Homecoming 2002 • Open Special Hours: 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. • Enjoy Special Savings on Morgan Memorabilia • Special Discounts on Alumni Items Visit the store and enjoy a new Alumni shopping experience complete with refreshments and entertainment.

Introducing our new gift card Looking for a gift but don’t know what to buy?

Want to contribute to a student’s education by buying his or her books?

Purchase a gift card in values between $10.00 and $250.00. Additional value can be added to the card at any time.

For information, call the bookstore at 443-885-3075.

Mail your order form and check to : Morgan State University Bookstore, 1700 East Cold Spring Lane, McKeldin Center, Baltimore, Maryland 21251-0001

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SPORTS’SCHEDULES Morgan State Football Schedule — For Football Tickets Call 443-885-3221 Head Coach: Donald Hill-Eley Date 8/31/02 9/5/02 9/14/02 9/21/02 9/28/02 10/5/02 10/12/02 10/19/02 10/26/02 11/2/02 11/9/02 11/16/02 11/23/02

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*Denotes Home Game**”The River Front Classic” in

Lady Bears Volleyball — Tentative 2002 Season Schedule Date 08/30-08/31 09/06-09/07 09/13-09/14 09/18 9/20-9/21 9/24 9/27-9/28 9/30 10/1 10/8 10/10 10/11 10/15 10/18 10/20 10/22 10/27 10/27 10/29 11/1 11/3 11/4 11/14-11/16

Opponent Location Time Iowa State Tournament (ISU, UMKC, Wic.-Green Bay) Ames, IA TBA George Washington Invitational (GW, Rutgers, Radford, Liberty) Washington, DC TBA Penn State Classic (PSU, Army, Villanova) State College, PA TBA American University Hill Field House 7:00 pm Bucknell University Tri-Match (Bucknell, Central Conn. St.) Lewisburg, PA TBA University of Maryland Catonsville, MD 7:00 pm Baltimore County MSU Invitational (Loyola, UMES*, Coppin St.*, Deleware St.*) Hill Field House TBA Norfolk State University* Norfolk, VA 6:00 pm Hampton University* Hampton, VA 5:00 pm Coppin State College* Baltimore, MD 6:00 pm Howard University* Hill Field House 7:00pm University of Maryland Princess Anne, MD 6:00 pm Eastern Shore* Towson University Towson, MD 7:00 pm North Carolina A&T State Hill Field House 6:00 pm University* South Carolina State University* Hill Field House TBA Howard University* Washington, DC 7:00 pm Homecoming Alumni Game Hill Field House 11:00 am Hampton University* Hill Field House 2:30 pm Delaware State University* Dover, DE 6:00 pm Florida A&M University* Tallahassee, FL 6:30 pm Bethune-Cookman College* Daytona Beach, FL 1:00 pm Univ. of Central Florida Orlando, FL TBA MEAC Championships Baltimore, MD TBA

2002/03 Tentative Womens Basketball Schedule 11/22/02 11/26/02 11/29-30/02

Liberty University Tournament MD-Baltimore County University of Illinois-Chicago Tournament 12/03/03 Rider University 12/05/02 *Coppin State University 12/18/02 James Madison University 12/21/02 Towson University 12/30/02 SUNY-Stony Brook 01/04/03 South Carolina State 01/06/03 North Carolina State A&T 01/11/03 Hampton University 01/13/03 Norfolk State University 01/20/03 Delaware State University 01/2/03 Florida A&M University 01/27/03 Bethune-Cookman College 02/01/03 MD Eastern Shore 02/08/03 Howard University 02/10/03 North Carolina A&T 02/15/03 Hampton State University 02/17/03 Norfolk State University 02/24/03 Delaware State University 03/01/03 Bethune-Cookman College 03/03/03 Florida A&M University 03/06/03 Coppin State University 03/10-03/15/03 MEAC Tournament

Lynchburg, VA Catonsville, MD Chicago, IL Hill Field House Hill Field House Harrisonburg, VA Towson, MD Hill Field House Hill Field House Hill Field House Hampton, VA Norfolk, VA Hill Field House Tallahassee, FL Daytona Beach, FL Hill Field House Washington, DC Greensboro, NC Hill Field House Hill Field House Dover, DE Hill Field House Baltimore, MD Baltimore, MD Richmond, VA

TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA 5:30 p.m.

TBA TBA 5:30 p.m.

TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA 5:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

2002/03 Tentative Mens Basketball Schedule 11/23-25/02 12/05/02 12/07/02 12/09/02 12/14/02 12/17/02 12/22/02 12/27-28/02 10/04/03 01/06/03 01/11/03 01/13/03 01/20/03 01/25/03 01/27/03 02/01/03 02/03/03 02/08/03 02/10/03 01/15/03 02/17/03 02/24/03 03/01/03 03/03/03 03/08/03 03/10-15/03

Battle of Baltimore Towson Coppin State College Maine Virginia Tech Canisius William & Mary Texas A&M Corpus Christi South Carolina State North Carolina State A&T Hampton University Norfolk State University Delaware State University Florida A&M University Bethune-Cookman College MD Eastern Shore Howard University South Carolina State University North Carolina A&T University Hampton University Norfolk State University Delaware State University Bethune-Cookman College Florida A&M University Coppin State University MEAC Tournament

Hill Field House Hill Field House Hill Field House Hill Field House Blackburg, VA Buffalo, NY Williamsburg, VA Corpus Christi, TX Hill Field House Hill Field House Hampton, VA Norfolk, VA Hill Field House Tallahassee, FL Daytona Beach FL Hill Field House Washington, DC Orangeburg, SC Greenboro, NC Hill Field House Hill Field House Dover, DE Hill Field House Hill Field House Baltimore, MD Richmond, Va

TBA 7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

TBA TBA TBA TBA 4:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

TBA

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CALENDAROFEVENTS 2002

December

October

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XXVIII ANNUAL CAREER FAIR - Talmadge Hill Field House 10:00 a.m.

EBONY FASHION SHOW - Murphy Fine Arts Center James H. and Louise Hayley Gilliam Concert Hall - 7:00 p.m.

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CONVOCATION - 11:00 a.m.

Performing Arts Convocation - Gilliam Concert Hall “A Tribute to Sidney Poitier”

AFRICAN ART EXHIBITION - All Day, James E. Lewis Museum of Art

2003 January 4

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HOMECOMING WORSHIP SERVICE - Christian Center - 11:00 a.m.

HOMECOMING GOSPEL CONCERT - Carl Murphy Fine Arts Center - Featuring: Shirley Caesar - James H. and Louise Hayley Gilliam Concert Hall - 4:00 p.m.

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ANNUAL HOMECOMING BUSINESS MEETING - McKeldin Center, Room 319 - 12:00 noon (443) 885-3015 “FOREVER MORGAN, MORGAN FOREVER” GALA XVIII - Martin’s West, Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD. - 7:00 pm. to 1:00 a.m.

Price: $150/Pre-Gala Reception & Gala - $100/Gala - 443-885-3821 • Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees • Athletic Retiring of Jerseys

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17TH ANNUAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ALUMNI HOMECOMING BRUNCH - McKeldin Center, Alice W. Parham Ballroom - 8:45 a.m. Guest Speaker: William Fine, General Manager of WBAL-TV Channel 11 - Cost: $16 in advance/$20 at door

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CONVOCATION - 11:00 a.m.

Mitchell-Quarles African-American History Month Convocation “The Double Consciousness: Reaching Beyond the Mask” Speaker: Dr. David Levering Lewis Historian, Author, “W.E.B. Du Bouis: Biography of a Race”

13

CONVOCATION - 11:00 a.m.

Martin Luther King Jr., - Malcolm X Convocation Gilliam Concert Hall “The Civil Rights Movement of the Sixties Revisited”

20

CONVOCATION - 11:00 a.m.

Frederick Douglass Memorial Convocation Gilliam Concert Hall “When the Lion Writes History” Speaker: Dr. Cornel West Princeton University

March 13

CLASS OF 1966 HOMECOMING BRUNCH - McKeldin Center, Alice W. Parham Ballroom - 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Contact: Karen Robertson - 443-885-3488 - Cost: $20 ALL CLASSES REUNION - McKeldin Center, Alice W. Parham Ballroom - 4:00 p.m.

MORGAN MEMORIES - All Classes are invited to celebrate McKeldin Center, Alice W. Parham Ballroom - 10:00 p.m.

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7

CONVOCATION - 11:00 a.m.

Founders Day Convocation - Gilliam Concert Hall “The Historically Black College - A Place to Be Somebody”

CONVOCATION - 11:00 a.m.

Women’s History Month Convocation Gilliam Concert Hall “The Quest for Identity in the Career of Madame C.J. Walker” A’Lelia Bundles - Author

April 3

ALUMNI MEMORIAL SERVICE - Christian Center, Hillen Road, Baltimore, MD. - 11:00 a.m. - Contact: (443) 885-3015

November

18th ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. SCHOLARSHIP BREAKFAST - Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Rd. - 9:00 a.m. - Contact: (410) 461-3931 or (410) 669-1071 - Guest Speaker: Harry Johnson, General President, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Cost: $40

February

HOMECOMING PARADE - The Alameda and Chinquapin Parkway 9:00 a.m.

HOMECOMING GAME - Morgan State Bears vs. Delaware State Hornets @ Hughes Stadium - 1:00 p.m. - General Admission: $15 - Contact: (443) 885-3050

CONVOCATION - 11:00 a.m.

Bill of Rights/ TransAfrica Day Convocation “Reaching Back to the Motherland - Toward A Global Black Identity”

CONVOCATION - 11:00 a.m.

Honors Convocation Gilliam Concert Hall “The Talented Tenth-A Twenty First-Century Update”

May 17

ALUMNI DAY

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COMMENCEMENT - Hughes Stadium - 10:00 a.m.

MORGAN HOSPITALITY CENTER MOVING FOWARD

ALUMNINEWS The Alumni News is published biannually by the Office of Alumni Relations, in conjunction with the National Alumni Association. Questions, comments, or letters may be directed to: Office of Alumni Relations, Morgan State University, 1700 East Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251.

President Earl S. Richardson was featured in an article, written by Morgan alumna April Ryan ’89, entitled “Hotel Morgan” for the September 2002 issue of Baltimore Magazine. The article discussed Morgan’s Hospitality Management Program and Dr. Richardson’s vision for a new home for the school – a new $50 million facility that will include a 100-room hotel and conference center. It will serve as a training ground for students who want to enter the increasingly attractive hospitality industry. In the article, several respected leaders in both the public and private sectors expressed support for the center, given the current and anticipated growth in the hospitality industry in the Baltimore-Washington corridor, as well as the needs of the community and state agencies for conference accommodations in Baltimore. At this time, the State is moving forward with acquiring the Northwood property on which the facility would be built through its powers of eminent domain.

The process of condemnation is underway in an attempt to reconcile differences between the asking price and the appraised value of the property.

Telephone: (443) 885-3015, Fax: (443) 885-8200 Stephen O. Russell, Esq., president, National Alumni Association ALUMNI RELATIONS STAFF Joyce A. Brown, director Michelle Cypress, alumni officer Vanessa Harrell, secretary Tammi Fleming, data entry operator

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