Alumni News Fall 2008

MSU ALUMNI HOUSE

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Baltimore, Maryland

Homecoming 2008. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 In the News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Alumni on the Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Chapter & Class News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Letter to the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Life Members 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Necrology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The Alumni Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

ALUMNI•NEWS Fall 2008

Homecoming 2008

“WE’R E I N TO WI N” MSU Athletic Director Floyd Kerr is leading the charge for the big Homecoming game on Oct. 25, when the Morgan Bears take on Delaware State Hornets. “We’re in to win!” he says, “and our new lineup is going to prove that.”

Head Football Coach Donald Hill-Eley weighs in on some strengths that Morgan will be bringing to the Homecoming game.

“Our defense is No. 1 in the league, and we’re No. 2 in the nation. So we’re ready to defend,” he says.

“This year is going to be very exciting,” says Kerr. “Delaware State is our league rival. They were No. 1 last year. This year, they’re picked to finish second in the league, and we’re picked to finish fifth. But we’re in to win!”

The Bears have five home games this year, “which is important to our plans to build a broadbased, integrated marketing program to tell the Morgan story through sports,” says Kerr. “Part of that story is acknowledging our accomplishments and the ties to our past, as some of our former athletes are

doing with the late Coach Effietee Payne and the scholarship fund named after her. It is a wonderful thing that ties us into the alumni and gets us to the next level. Anytime we can give recognition to a major contributor to our programs from past years, it is very important.”

Kerr is also looking to enhance Morgan’s sports program with electronic media and mobile communications.

“The idea of networking electronically and reaching new audiences is the way we want to move,” he says. “We want to be plugged in! Social websites like Facebook are very important to us and have a lot of value. We will be telecasting on ESPN this year, and we are excited about that, too, because our fans will be able to access the game through cell phones and the web.

Our new website will feature some new interactive features like live text messaging and mobile capabilities that will allow our fans more real-time access to events.

We also want to enable podcasting for all future games.”

Of course, the big game will be only one of many exciting events at Homecoming 2008.

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Greetings Fellow Alumni and Friends of MSU:

It is with great pride and humility that I assume the role of President of the Morgan State University National Alumni Association. I promise to work diligently to insure that Morgan remains a well-respected voice, both Gloria E. Wayman locally and nationally.

Our students face many challenges as they pursue their educational goals in our ever-changing world. I feel encouraged that wherever I may go, I will find Morgan graduates who have strategically placed themselves in Corporate America and are waiting for the call to step forward to offer their time, talents and financial assistance to MSU. Today, I am sounding the alert and making the call for ALL Morgan graduates, in every walk of life, to support our students financially as they achieve academically. I offer my personal testimony: when you help remove the financial barriers for students who desire an education, you are able to take great pride in knowing you have participated in the development of tomorrow’s leaders. To those alumni and friends of MSU who give generously in so many ways, thank you, and please continue to do so.

As you return to our absolutely gorgeous campus to enjoy Homecoming 2008, please remember that our students are waiting for that Morgan pride and passion to awaken inside of you!!!

Sincerely, Gloria E. Wayman, ’90 President, MSU National Alumni Association

MSU National Alumni Association Annual Meeting* This meeting is a great opportunity to hear about all aspects of the University’s development. Dr. Richardson will be the keynote speaker and will conduct a question and answer session following his address. This is a critical time for Morgan State University as it has been forced into the role of the flagship institution in a fight for fairness in higher education. Also, hear from our Chapter Presidents as they bring us up-todate on their chapter activities. This forum is open to all MSU graduates and friends. A reception will follow.

Tailgate Party Fraternities, sororities and independent organizations entertain members and friends in the parking area of the Montebello Complex staff parking area. Activities begin Saturday, Oct. 25, as early as 8:00 a.m. and last well into the evening.

Life Member Reception* This event, for current Life Members, as well as those who join on the spot, will be hosted by the MSU National Alumni Association in the main ballroom of the University Student Center, on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon. Show your Life Membership Card for admission.

All-Classes Reunion* Celebrate Homecoming with your friends by joining in and doing all of the line dances.

There is no cost for this event, and the music is always jumping. Meet your class members here, and begin to plan for your Alumni Day 2009 formal class reunions.

Morgan Memories* If you are looking for the after-hours spot to cool your heels, this is it. Come and show your fellow class members you still have the stamina for late night fun and excitement.

Admission: $30.

MSU National Alumni Association Candlelight Memorial Service* Come and pay homage to your classmates and friends who have completed life’s journey.

This is a time to reflect on all of the good times shared. *See the Alumni Events Calendar on page 11 for locations and times.

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Alumni Day 2008 The room bustled with laughter and warm hugs, as alumni from classes ending in “3” and “8” gathered to celebrate their reunions, along with other alumni, friends and various chapters, at the 68th Annual Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon, in May. During the reception, between greeting old friends and sharing fond memories and current events, attendees feasted on fresh fruit, cheese and crackers, all centered on a beautiful chocolate fountain, followed by a delectable lunch.

Reflecting on the luncheon, one alumna, Rita S. Norman, shared the following comments in an email to her Morgan alumni “Circle of Love” friends. “…While I was at the Alumni luncheon, one of the speakers, Ms. Cheryl Hitchcock, V.P., Institutional Advancement, stressed how Morgan State’s contributions from alumni are so low that it is embarrassing. She was ‘straight up.’ She made a point in stressing (that) it’s not the amount of money that you give to the MSU Foundation, it is the number of people that give.

As she spoke, and as I watched Agnes (Agnes Ogletree, ’83) stand up with her award ( for Life Membership), I thought about myself. Here I am, the organizer of the ‘Morgan Circle of Love,’ with almost 300 members, and I have not paid my dues this year. As a matter of fact, I have not paid my dues for many years. Is there a reason? Not really. I meant to. I had the envelope; and I still have it in my room at home. I’m terrible at paying my dues. I was embarrassed and ashamed of myself, because I was sitting here with a $350.00 DKNY pocketbook, and a wallet to match (which most people probably think is a ‘knockoff ’ because many of my bags are fake; but they look good). This is disgusting! You want to hear some more dirt, since I’ve already told my business. My daughter received an academic scholarship to attend Morgan this past year. God forgive me!!!

But, you know what, family? I don’t get embarrassed or feel bad. I make changes within myself.

So, this time next year, that award that Agnes received is going to be hanging in my office. A lifetime membership is $400.00, and you can pay it in installments (because you know I don’t have any more money after buying that bag ). I’m copying Joyce Brown on this e-mail because ‘talk is cheap,’ and I’m sending my first installment directly to her office.”

As you make plans to attend the luncheon next year, what story will you have to share? Prepare now to be part of the celebration!

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Show You Care, Every Year!

Morgan State University is a thriving part of the Baltimore community and a nationally-known institution because of alumni like you. But we need your help to ensure that opportunities for achievement and success are available to our most deserving students, every day.

Please give your gift today and bring a deserving student one step closer to their goal of being a graduate of Morgan State University. Every gift, regardless of size, goes a long way in providing assistance with tuition and the purchase of textbooks, developing new academic programs, and attracting world-class faculty to our University.

Remember, your gift is a separate donation from your annual alumni dues, which are not part of the monies that the Foundation awards to students.

Visit www.givetomorgan.com today to make your donation to the Morgan State University Foundation, Inc.

Remember Your Membership Dues Membership dues cover the fiscal year July 1, 2008–June 30, 2009. If you have already submitted your dues, we thank you. If you have yet to do so, we kindly ask that you submit them as soon as possible. We look forward to your continued support!

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I N TH E N EWS Summer Campus Tour

Alumni visited the newest features of MSU’s campus during a special tour conducted on June 27, 2008. The tour participants delighted in reminiscing during their visits to the new MSU Library, Student Center, Communications Center and Murphy Fine Arts Center. Following the tour, a delicious lunch was served in the Alumni House, as fellowship and sharing of stories about time spent at Morgan State continued.

Students Rally to Support Maryland HBIs The chanting and singing of delegations from Morgan State University, Bowie State University, the University of Maryland–Eastern Shore and Howard University was as ominous as the message of “Equal Justice, Under Law” engraved on the stone monument towering over their assembly. Students, alumni and supporters from historically black institutions (HBIs) in Maryland and beyond had gathered to rally for equitable funding and comparability, outlined in two pieces of proposed state legislation, Senate Bills 49 and 867.

Within steps and earshot of the Maryland Senate building, hundreds marched around the perimeter of Lawyer’s Mall, bearing signs and slogans that evoked memories of protests and demonstrations past.

Referencing the shared date of the rally and the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., several presenters alluded to the dream of Dr. King and the place of the students who were marching on this day.

“This is a right that has been granted to us since the Brown v. Board of Education decision more than 50 years ago,” said Morgan State University Student Government Association President Jasmine Hazel. “It has not been honored by the state of Maryland, and today, we declare that this age of overlooking and underfunding historically black institutions has ended.”

Proposed by State Senators Joan Carter Conway and Verna Jones, Senate Bills 49 and 867 propose to eliminate vestiges of a du jour system of segregation in the state’s system of higher education. SB 49 specifically addresses the immediate cessation of program duplication among state-funded institutions, specifically those programs offered by historically black institutions. A similar bill proposing this measure was introduced and passed by the General Assembly in 2006, but was vetoed by then Gov. Robert Ehrlich.

SB 867 calls for the provision of supplemental funding to HBIs to increase faculty hiring and needbased financial aid, and to bolster capital improvements through renovation and new construction.

The protest comes in the midst of a federal lawsuit against the state of Maryland filed by the Coalition for Equity and Excellence in Maryland Higher Education.

Calling for the dissolution of several established programs at Towson University, Salisbury University, the University of Maryland–Baltimore County and the University of Baltimore, coalition President David Burton instructed protestors to not “settle for legislators who don’t follow federal guidelines.”

“There are some in this legislation who don’t have our best interest at heart,” Burton said. “Don’t let this be your first and only effort to do what is right and to receive what is justly yours.”

MEAC Tournament Site Selected The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has chosen Winston-Salem, N.C., as the site of the 2009–2011 MEAC Basketball Tournaments. The 2009 men’s and women’s tournaments are scheduled for March 9–14 and will be played at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

MSUNAA Installs New Officers At its Board of Directors meeting on June 28, 2008, the Morgan State University National Alumni Association installed the following officers for the 2008–2010 term: Gloria E. Wayman, ’90 . . . . . . . President Maureen B.E. Miles, ’58 . . . . . . 1st Vice President Phyllis Davis, ’82 . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Vice President Ramocille Johnson, ’77 . . . . . . Secretary Charles Pollard, ’57 . . . . . . . . . Treasurer John Griswold, ’51 . . . . . . . . . . Financial Secretary A l u m n i N e w s • Fa l l 2 0 0 8

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A LU M N I Novelist and poet Robin Ayele, ’94, has published her debut novel, “Broken,” through her own publishing company, Chocolate Angel Publications. “Broken,” a crime story set in Washington, D.C., follows the publication of her first book of poetry, “Chocolate City Chronicles,” in 2007. Ayele received a master’s degree in Urban Planning from Morgan and now divides her time between Hebron, Md., and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

“Broken” is available at major booksellers.

Leroy A. Battle, ’50, one of the original Tuskegee Airmen, has released a second autobiography titled, “And the Beat Goes On: Remembrance of a Cosmopolite” (Cozy Harbor Press, February 2008, $22.95). The new book expands on his first autobiography, “Easier Said,” and tells of his upbringing in Brooklyn, his love of music and his service in World War II. Erika C. Blackstock, ’95, has been named Teacher of the Year at Parkwood Elementary School in Warner Robins, Ga. She is a literacy coach at Parkwood, which is a Georgia Board of Education Title 1 Distinguished School, and is now in her 12th year as an educator. Blackstock was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, and earned her bachelor’s degree from Morgan in elementary education. “The best thing about being a teacher is being able to empower children,” she told The Sun News.

Mark Branch, ’91, recently appeared in The Washington Post and on ABC’s “World News” and “Good Morning America” programs, to talk about his dual careers: NASA aerospace engineer by day and hip hop DJ by night. Branch tests satellites at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., and uses his hip hop nightlife to augment his work as a mentor for youngsters. He received his bachelor’s degree in physics from Morgan.

Denise Brown, ’02, publisher/adviser for MSU’s Spokesman newspaper and Promethean yearbook, has been elected as vice president of

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membership for College Newspaper Business and Advertising Managers (CNBAM). CNBAM provides assistance and advice to business and advertising departments in college and university newspapers across the U.S. Brown says the organization’s sales staff training has helped many publications greatly increase their revenue and that Morgan can benefit in this way, as well.

Nicole Brown, ’00, has been crowned Mrs. Baltimore County United States. Now a systems programmer with the Social Security Administration, she received her bachelor’s degree in information sciences and systems from Morgan. As Mrs. Baltimore County United States, she will promote her platform: “Encouraging Young Women to Enhance Their Talents and Gifts While Striving for Excellence and Transforming Their Dreams into Reality.” Brown is also an active member of the Baltimore Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Bishop John R. Schol has appointed the Rev. Dr. George F. DeFord, ’67, as regional guide for the Annapolis-Southern Region of the Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church.

Ananda K.M. Leeke, ’86, author of a new women’s self-discovery novel, “Love’s Troubadours – Karma: Book One,” has launched BAP Living, a social networking site, and BAP Living Radio, an Internet radio show, for women of African descent who self-identify as black American Princesses (BAPs) and educated black women (EBW ). BAP Living is located at http://baplivingforbapsandebw.ning.com.

The nonprofit social service agency FamilyLinks has appointed Arita L. Gilliam, ’73, to its board of directors. Gilliam is an expert in adolescent behavioral health and is coordinator for Adolescent Development and Prevention Education at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Shadyside Hospital. FamilyLinks

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M OV E provides mental health and mental retardation programs, youth and family development programs, adult community services, alcohol and other drug treatment and school-based prevention services to children and families throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Kiara D. Hargrove, ’96, a teacher at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in Baltimore, Md., has received a $25,000 Milken Educator Award for 2008. She and another Morgan graduate, Jamal P. Dickerson, ’99, were among 75 K–12 educators who received the prestigious awards at a gala ceremony, during the Milken National Education Conference in Los Angeles in March.

Pamela C. Harris, ’88, has been hired as assistant director of Events for the Harris Alumni Center at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her responsibilities include all aspects of planning and managing events held at the Alumni Center. Before joining UNC Charlotte, Harris worked in McLean, Va., as a senior consultant for Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., where she managed events for various clients, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Brenda Bowe Johnson, Ph.D., ’62 and ’81, has been elected as president of the Baltimore Opera Guild, Baltimore, Md. She is the first African-American president in the 40-year history of the guild. Dr. Johnson and her daughter are owners of The Language House, Inc., which trains teachers to teach English to non-English speakers and provides specialty tours of the Mediterranean. The Language House operates in Montpellier, France and Marakech, Morocco. Dr. Bowe is also a faculty member in the Teacher Education Department of the University of Maryland University College's School of Management and Technology.

Kenneth L. Lewis, ’72, has been elected chairman of the board of directors of City Connect Detroit. The organization was founded by

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A LU M N I Michigan grant makers in 1998 to tackle the problem of chronically underfunded federal government human services programs. Lewis joined the law firm Plunkett Cooney in 1993 and now serves on the firm’s board of directors. His areas of legal practice include civil rights, commercial litigation, education law, labor and employment litigation and municipal law.

Regina Lynn, ’93, was named a “Woman on the Rise” by the National Organization for AfricanAmerican Women (www.noaw.org). Lynn, of Plainfield, N.J., is an entrepreneur and owner of two growing small businesses.

She became a certified referring travel agent in 2007 and has websites at www.dsttravel.com and w w w. d i s c o v e r s e r e n i tythroughtravel.com. At Morgan, she was enrolled in the Honors Program and received her bachelor of science degree in mathematics. She also has an M.A. in counseling.

Lynn Munford, ’01, has been named victim’s assistance liaison/public information officer for the Rosenberg Police Department in Rosenberg, Texas.

The department selected her from 59 candidates because of her experience in social services and communications, including public and media relations, stated Rosenberg Police Chief Robert Gracia.

Munford earned her bachelor of science degree in telecommunications from Morgan a M.A. in communication from Texas Southern University.

Albert H. Miller, ’82, has taken a position as client relationship executive with the accounting and consulting firm Parente Randolph, LLC. His role at the company will involve “managing strategic pursuits and articulating meaningful ways to add value to a client’s business.”

Former MSU student leader Tawan M. Perry, ’04, has authored a book titled “College Sense: What College and High School Advisors Don’t Tell You about College” (iUniverse Publishers). Perry was a first-generation college student who says he found success at Morgan through trial and error. With “College Sense,” “I

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just wanted to inform students of potential challenges and opportunities I didn’t know about before I came to college,” he says. Perry is now Assistant Dean of Student Life at Warren Wilson College, Asheville, NC. His book is available in stores and at www.iuniverse.com.

Angela Owens Waller, ’01, is the U.S. Coast Guard’s civilian recipient of the 2008 Department of Defense Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Role Model Award.

Waller, a Coast Guard electrical engineer, received two additional honors for receiving the Role Model Award: a CO Coin, which is her commanding officer’s highest honor, and a display at the National Museum of Women in D.C., which included her community service activities. Waller is one of 15 members of her family who have graduated from Morgan State University.

Geneva J. Williams, ’70, has received her doctorate in education leadership and policy studies from Wayne State University — another step in her mission to effectively lead social change. As founding president and CEO of City Connect Detroit, Williams, a funding expert, has secured more than $80 million for metropolitan Detroit organizations, for efforts such as lead poisoning prevention programs, after-school programs, transportation projects and community/economic development initiatives.

Ive Arlington Swan, ’67, was promoted to associate justice of the newly created Supreme Court of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Swan came from humble beginnings to serve as U.S.V.I. assistant attorney general, deputy attorney general and attorney general. He went into private practice in 1981 and remained there until his confirmation for the Territorial Court and later the Superior Court.

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M OV E cial business planner in 1992, after a 25-year career, and has received numerous commendations from Essex County, N.J., the state of New Jersey and the federal government. Since retiring, he has begun an acting career. He has done a TV commercial and joined the Screen Actors Guild.

James A. Ward Jr., ’59, of Detroit, Mich., was profiled in the Sunday Free Press newspaper, in a special section called “Taking the Buyout.” In the article, Ward, a former human resources manager for Ford Motor Company, discussed how he took an early retirement to become a community activist. Ward also spent two years in the early 1970s as production manager for the Motown songwriting team Holland-Dozier-Holland, the Free Press reported.

Allison M. Dunn, ’98, has been promoted to Strategic Global Account Director of Johnson Controls, Inc., with responsibility for accounts in North America, Latin America and the Middle East.

She received her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at Morgan and is now an M.B.A. candidate at the Johns Hopkins University.

Former newspaperman Paul Evans, ’70, has authored a book titled “Songs of My Soul: Poems by an American Man of Color to Commemorate the 2019 Harlem Renaissance Centennial.” The 488-page paperback was published by iUniverse in June.

Brittany A. Parker, ’08, has been accepted into the Master in Film Program at Columbia University. She was one of only 64 students chosen from the thousands who applied. Parker is a graduate of Morgan’s bachelor’s degree program in English, with a concentration in film and television writing. She aspires to write award-winning screenplays depicting African Americans in a positive light.

Clarence E. Crawley, ’60, was honored by the Montclair Democratic County Committee of New Jersey for his service to the Democratic Party.

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Class of 1958 Raises the Bar With $62,500, for Class Gifts

During the 68th Annual Alumni Awards and Class Reunion on May 17, 2008, MSU’s Class of 1958 surpassed its goal with a contribution of $62,500 to the University.

The Class of 1958 is to be commended for their tenacity and “stick-to-itiveness” that allowed them to be so successful. Working with a small group, they did not give up. They persevered until the end, holding monthly meetings and sending out countless mailings to class members to encourage their participation. We salute, with gratitude and appreciation, the Class of 1958!

Remembering the Past, Celebrating the Now, Class of ’58, 50th Reunion On the weekend of May 16–18, 2008, MSU’s Class of ’58 celebrated its 50th reunion with the theme, “Together Again: Giving Back to Morgan.” The celebration began with a Friday night hospitality room at the Holiday Inn Baltimore-Towson, followed by registration and a “Meet and Greet” at the new University Student Center. Good feelings abounded from seeing each other, some for the first time in 50 years according to Judith Kitz. The Meet and Greet was a casual affair, where classmates shared information about their lives, danced and enjoyed the scrumptious food provided by Morgan’s caterers.

One of the highlights of the evening was the showing of a DVD that had been produced especially for and by one member of the class. It featured actual footage of the graduation, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who gave the commencement address; Dr. Martin Jenkins, President of Morgan at the time; and many candidates in caps and gowns or military regalia.

On Saturday, May 17, classmates attended the University’s Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon and were joined by family members and friends. The Class of ’58 was featured at the luncheon and presented funds to the University for student scholarships.

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John Gartrell of the Maryland Archives, who is a member of MSU’s Class of 2004. Mrs. Brown and her staff were recognized for their tremendous assistance in planning and implementing the weekend’s activities, and Mr. Gartrell spoke about Dr. King’s 1958 Commencement address, which Mr. Gartrell located in print after it had spent almost 50 years in obscurity. Several class members were cited for their work in bringing the reunion to fruition. The class also remembered and paid tribute to departed classmates, whose class pictures were displayed on easels.

On Sunday, classmates sported their caps and gowns and marched in the Commencement processional with the Class of 2008. This solemn and grand occasion brought back many pleasant memories.

Several classmates were pictured in the AfroAmerican Newspaper a few days later.

This reunion achieved its goal of bringing the class together again, with classmates in attendance from Georgia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New York, South Carolina, New Jersey, Florida, Massachusetts, Texas, Maryland, Illinois and North Carolina.

In his Commencement address, Dr. King spoke of agape love and defined it as “an overflowing love which seeks nothing in return.” The Class of 1958 asked its members to love their alma mater in the same manner. They responded resoundingly.

It was a memorable and enjoyable reunion.

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Classes Ending in ‘4’ and ‘9,’ It’s Reunion Time!

How fast the years fly. Can you believe it has been almost five years since your last reunion? Five years ago, you were challenged to meet during the five-year interval in preparation for your next reunion. The time has arrived: Reunions for ALL classes ending in “4” and “9” will be held in 2009.

Are you prepared? If not, it’s time to start collecting for your class gift and get the word out about the 69th Annual Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon, so you will be well-represented.

The Annual Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2009, in the University Student Center. Class agents for the reunion classes are listed below. If you have not heard from your agent, anyone can step up to the plate. Please do not hesitate to contact the Alumni Relations office for mailing lists and labels for your classmates. We stand ready to assist you in any way we can.

Don’t let it be said that only the 50th Anniversary Class thinks its reunion is important. We hope to hear from you, and we certainly look forward to seeing you at the luncheon. Please make this important commitment. Morgan and the students we serve need you!

Class of 1949 Mrs. Elaine Blackwell . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 363-0750 Mrs. Edith Howard Henry . . . . . . . . (410) 542-8065 ehowardhenry@aol.com

Class of 1954 Mrs. Elizabeth Dyett . . . . . . . . . . . . (410) 323-4827 Liibethd11@netzero.com Mrs. Sylvia Gundy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (410) 747-7752 sgundy1223@aol.com

Class of 1959 Mr. Jim Ward (313) 861-3334(H) (313) 244-8660(W) jamesawardjr@earthlink.net

Class of 1964 Mrs. Anita Turks-Hunter . . . . . . . . . (410) 922-9107 anitahunter3332@comcast.net Mrs. Laura Byrd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (410) 669-4594 laurapbyrd@yahoo.com

Class of 1969 Mrs. Nellie Maskal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) 445-1433 nelliemaskal@hotmail.com

Class of 1974 Mr. Floyd E. Taliaferro, Jr . . . . . . . . .(443) 885-3120 floyd.taliaferro@morgan.edu

Class of 1979 Ms. Sonia Maynard . . . . . . . . (340) 773-1604 (Eve) (340) 773-0295, Ext. 215 (Day) Morganstateuniversity1979@hotmail.com

Class of 1984 Ms. Sheila Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) 814-1238 swilsonmsuagent@hotmail.com

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(443) 885-3040 for more information. We look forward to celebrating with you.

Class of 1999 Ms. Dominique Mitchell . . . . . . . . . (347) 256-9477 dmitchell98@hotmail.com

Class of 2004 Ms. Melanie Thompson . . . . . . . . . . (571) 344-2242 melaniegthompson@yahoo.com

First-Ever Doctoral Alumni Chapter Chartered On April 19, 2008, MSUNAA’s first-ever doctoral alumni chapter, the Community College Leadership

Doctoral Alumni Chapter, was chartered. To mark the historic occasion, the group held a wonderful luncheon with approximately 70 attendees. The chapter held its first fundraising event, a farewell gala in honor of the chapter’s founder, Dr. Christine Johnson-McPhail, on Saturday, May 24, 2008 in the University Student Center. Proceeds from that event went toward establishing the Dr. Christine JohnsonMcPhail Endowed Scholarship Fund for Community College Leadership. Dr. Lorenzo Esters, the chapter’s president, received his doctorate on May 20, 2008.

L.A. Chapter Meetings Scheduled The Los Angeles Alumni Chapter has scheduled its remaining 2008 meetings for Sept. 20 and Nov. 15.

The first meeting of 2009 will be held on Jan. 17.

Meetings are held at the Trinity Evangelical Church, 9300 Crenshaw Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90305. Dues are only $25 for the 2008 calendar year. Please call Paula Clagon at (310) 801-5865 for more information.

Class of ’69 – Save the Date!

The Class of 1969 Committee is planning a Homecoming Brunch for Oct. 25, 2008, before the game, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the new University Student Center. All interested 1969 classmates, please contact Erica Fry Cryor at

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Lynda Aboag ye, rising sophomore – “Efficacious” Shayna Murphy, scheduled to graduate in December 2008 – “Determined

Class of 1994 Leandra Ollie, Esq. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 572-8707 msuclassof94@yahoo.com

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Harford County Gets New Chapter Wanting to “get that Morgan Spirit back,” a small group of Morgan alumni in the city of Havre de Grace, Md., decided to establish a MSU Alumni chapter for their county. The Morganites, including Joyce Byrd, ’52, Eva Williams, ’48 and Catherine Burke, ’50, contacted Joyce A. Brown, MSU Director of Alumni Relations, who made a presentation to a group of Morgan alumni from Harford County on April 10, this year. Shortly thereafter, the group voted unanimously to establish a chapter and elected its officers. The Harford County, Md. chapter of the Morgan State University National Alumni Association is now a reality.

Chapter President Bruce D. Lewis Jr., ’91, says, “We are excited about the opportunity to help Morgan students and the University as a united body here in Harford County. So many of us have benefited from the valuable experience we received at Morgan, we could never repay the debt of gratitude.

“We want the Harford County chapter to be the model and premier chapter by raising an unprecedented amount of funds for Morgan students,” Lewis adds. “I have told our group that we should use every avenue and every tool of technology to raise donations to help the MSU National Alumni Association and the Morgan Foundation further the mission of the University.”

To become a charter member of the Harford County alumni chapter, call Bruce Lewis: (410) 6120374, or e-mail him atblewis@totalurgentcare.com.

The Harford County chapter meets on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at St. James AME Church, 716 Green St., Havre de Grace, MD 21078.

Howard County Chapter Holds Scholarship Events The Howard County Alumni Chapter sponsors two annual events in support of its Scholarship Program. This year, in April, the chapter hosted an Oldies But Goodies Cabaret/Silent Auction, and on Sunday, November 2, 2008, the group will sponsor its Annual Toby’s Dinner and Show, featuring the Mel Brooks musical “The Producers.” This year, the Howard County chapter awarded $8,000 in scholarships to five students. These students, listed below, were asked to describe themselves in one word.

Jeremy Dunlop, 2008 freshman – “Jolly” Marina Locks, 2008 freshman – “Driven” Susan Sturtevant, 2008 freshman – “Giving”

New Officers for Howard County Alumni Chapter The Howard County Alumni Chapter has installed the following officers: Dr. Iantha Tucker, President Robert Sturtevant, Vice President Helen Nuttall, Treasurer Jackye Malloy Jones, Financial Secretary Joan Hash, Recording Secretary Patricia Waddy, Corresponding Secretary For information about joining the Howard County Alumni Chapter, please contact President Tucker at (410) 730-5325 or tuckeriel@aol.com.

Installation of New Officers for New Jersey Alumni Chapter The New Jersey Alumni Chapter has installed the following officers: Roseanna S. Robinson, President Jerome Boyd, Vice President David Briddell, Treasurer Dolores Curtis, Financial Secretary Sandra Harrison, Secretary If you are interested in joining the New Jersey Alumni Chapter, please contact President Robinson at (908) 768-8818 or info@njmorganalum.org

Hats Off to Our New National President!

Morgan’s Howard L. Cornish Metropolitan Baltimore Alumni Chapter is honored and overjoyed by the election of Mrs. Gloria Wayman to the position of President of the MSU National Alumni Association.

Mrs. Wayman served as President of the Cornish chapter from 1999 to 2003 and enabled the chapter to achieve and maintain significant accomplishments.

Since that time, she has successfully led the awards and public relations efforts for our annual breakfast. A committed and conscientious leader, she will lead the MSUNAA with aplomb. Congratulations and blessings to Gloria as she undertakes this awesome role.

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The following is an unabridged letter to the editor from the Morgan State University Board of Regents, in response to a July 13 article printed in the Baltimore Sun newspaper criticizing the attendance record of a few of the board members.

Board of Regents July 20, 2008

Letter to the Editor The Morgan State University Board of Regents wishes to assure the citizens of Maryland of its continuing commitment to the mission, vision and development of the University. Contrary to what some critics may say, we take seriously our obligations as a governing board with responsibility for the overall management of the institution. The Morgan Board meets the State standard for attendance at regular Board meetings; satisfies the requirements of the by-laws for a quorum, and otherwise invests the time necessary to effectively accomplish the business of the University.

The service commitment of Morgan’s Board meets or exceeds that of other volunteer boards throughout the State. Board members spend an enormous amount of time in strategic planning forums, meeting with the Governor, appearing before legislative committees, cultivating potential donors and supporters, and participating in campus convocations and student orientations, to name only a few examples of activities that demonstrate the level and character of our commitment.

We reject any suggestion of indifference on the part of the University Regents, as well as any attempt to establish a relationship between Board attendance and the recent issue with the campus construction program. The issue simply reflects the realization that though Morgan is well managed, it is not perfect. It is not immune to the challenges that plague much larger and better-supported universities in the State. However, in such instances, we do what any responsible board would do: ensure that the issue is carefully researched and insist that corrective measures are taken to prevent a recurrence.

Unlike incidents at other campuses, any missteps at Morgan become front-page news. The construction issue, specifically, has been prominently featured in 12 lengthy front-page articles and two editorials of the Sun over the last five months. We believe that is unfair to the Morgan administration, faculty, staff and students; and it does a great disservice to our Maryland public.

Our University does extremely well under some very difficult circumstances. It is recognized as the leading producer among Maryland’s traditional four-year institutions of African American undergraduates and among the top twenty in the nation, particularly in science and engineering. Those undergraduates go on to attend graduate and professional schools at ten percentage points beyond the average for all public colleges and universities in the State. A similar pattern is emerging at the doctoral level in the areas of engineering, education and public health. Even more exciting is the vision the University has had for the past two-and-a-half decades, to achieve the same level of distinction with a much larger, and more academically, racially and culturally diverse student population.

The challenge in achieving that goal has not been a lack of commitment and leadership on the part of the governing board. It has been the continuing lack of an appropriate investment in campus resources. Compounding the resource problem is the unfortunate practice of significant mission overlap and unnecessary program duplication among neighboring institutions. This represents a gradual shift in State practice which, in our opinion, does not represent a wise use of taxpayers dollars. Thanks to the Maryland Legislature, a group of well-respected individuals has been engaged to study the resource issue and to make recommendations for addressing it. The study is to be completed by midSeptember.

Finally, being a trustee may sometimes be a challenge for some of us because of our responsibilities as business executives, elected officials, professional agency officers, parents, clergy and community leaders. Still we consider our work to be a duty and a privilege. That sense of duty and privilege, more than any state statue or university by-law, is the source of our resolve and commitment to continued service to what we view as a great institution.

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This list includes members who completed their Life Memberships between Alumni Day, May 19, 2007 and Alumni Day, May 17, 2008.

Although we have done everything possible to present a full list of life members for this period, we apologize should there be any omissions or mistakes. Please contact the Alumni Relations Office for any corrections.

Denise A. Barnes, ’72 & ’80 * Robert Wayne Barnes, ’72 & ’81* Brina I. Bolden, ’97 Maj. Adrian Gerard Brockington, ’94 Michelle A. Byers, ’86 Jacqueline M. Carr-Coplin, ’77 * Thomas A. Coplin, ’78 Seymour Chambers, ’01 & ’08 June Chapman, ’65 Col. Martin D. Compton (Ret.), ’76 & ’84 James R. Curry, ’81 * Frances L. Watson-Curry, ’82 * Janese Kerr Daniels, Ph.D., ’92 Julia Davidson-Randall, ’64 Lloyd A. Davis, ’81* Phyllis C. Davis, ’82 * Jeannette G. McCoy Edmonds, ’76 Doraldo L. Edwards, ’89 Barbara K. Elder, ’60* Clarence L. Elder, ’58 * Mattie F. Gaines, ’57 Ronald V. Gaines, ’71 Howard J. Gillis, ’72* Irene M. Gillis, ’72 * James R. Gittings, ’71 Catherine A. Green, ’65 Michael A. Greene, ’78 Rosalyn Gross, ’89 Pamela C. Harris, ’88 Adrienne F. Hawkins, ’99 Geraldine Hill, ’81 Jean S. James, ’69 Chrishaun P. Jones, ’92 Evonne P. Jones, ’94 Fontaine N. Jones, ’94 Hubert Roy Jones Jr., ’71 Kristine Keenheel, ’99 Granvillette Kestenbaum, ’68 Jacqueline L. Lawson, ’75 Jill E. Manning, ’75 * Rod F. Manning, ’81* Sonia I. Maynard-Liburd, ’79 Mervin O. McCoy, ’57 Odette M. McNeil, ’69 Angela D. Merritte Mansaray, ’94 Cherlyn V. Mitchell, ’74 Dominique A. Mitchell, ’99 Joyce T. Mitchell, ’69 Gracie M. Moore-Greene, ’77 Agnes M. Ogletree, ’83 Charles Pollard, ’57 Joyce C. Pollard, ’67 Luther J. Perry, ’66 Herman W. Redd, ’62 & ’77 Dr. Leonard E. Richardson III, ’70 May N. Richardson, ’77 Deitra Z. Ringgold, ’89 Myrna L. Robinson, M.B.A., ’84 Carolyn White Samuels, ’68 Llesenia Santiago, ’07 Gloria E. Savoy, ’74 Charlotte L. Somerville, ’75 Victoria E. Stevenson, ’72 & ’74 David W. Swan Jr., ’66 LeRoy C. Taylor, C.P.A., ’61 Ila L. Thomas, ’85 John H. Warrington, ’70 Gus J. White, ’65 Rose C. Wiggins, ’68 * Family Life Membership

George R. Allen, ’51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2/13/08 Marchand S. Barnett* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/1/08 Barbara A. Boone, ’72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2/25/06 Anne Brooks* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/8/08 Harold L. Brown, ’69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/08 Gladys R. Burleigh, ’47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/10/08 Darrell T. Carrigan* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/16/08 Betty Coleman, ’55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/17/08 Diane Coupling, ’69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/08 Marian L. Crawford, ’51 . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/16/08 Barbara C. Davis, ’69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/2/06 Norvell M. Dennis* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/17/08 Beatrice H. Drake, ’37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/17/08 Iolas J. Drake, ’67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/17/08 Walter J. Ennals, ’39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/17/08 Thomas E. Fisher, ’70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/30/08 Beulah E. Goins* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/5/08 Evelyn J. Harris, ’42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/13/08 Harris Tyrene, ’97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/2/08 Ralph D. Holland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/9/08 Ralph G. Horton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8/4/07

King Scholarship Breakfast Set for January Morgan’s Howard L. Cornish Metropolitan Baltimore Alumni Chapter will hold its 24th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon at Martin’s West. The Rev. Barry C. Black, Chaplain of the U.S. Senate, will be the guest speaker. Six distinguished persons will be honored at the event: John Walters, President/CEO of Walters Relocations, Inc.; Dr. Phyllis Campbell, Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Howard County General Hospital; Joan Carter Conway, Maryland State Senator for the 43rd District; Christine Presberry Tolbert, Curator for Harford County’s Hosanna School; Jeffrey L. Grice, ’90, four-time Emmy Award-winning Editor for Fox Sport Network and Patricia J. Briggs, ’72, Treasurer of the Howard L. Cornish Alumni Chapter. For more information, please call Anthony McPhail, ’76, at (410) 461-3931, or e-mail him at mcphailfamily@comcast.net.

Mwangi Karangu (Faculty) . . . . . . . . . . .3/10/08 John C. Lattimore, ’69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/6/08 Christine R. Mackel, ’76 . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/16/05 Michael K. May, ’70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/18/08 William J. Milbourne, ’57 . . . . . . . . . . . .5/6/08 Hazel H. Parks, ’63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/5/08 Barbara Patterson, ’69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9/21/07 Wilma Perry-Deen (Faculty) . . . . . . . . .3/5/08 Nathaniel H. Pierson, ’58 . . . . . . . . . . . .3/26/08 David C. Powell* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2/25/08 Lana T. Powell, ’78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/4/08 Vivian M. Rigby, ’56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10/17/07

Morgan’s Omegas Celebrate Their 85th The Brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. – Pi Chapter will celebrate their 85th Anniversary on the campus of Morgan State University in November. All brothers made at “Pi” since it was chartered, as well as their families, friends, fellow Greeks and others are invited back for this historic occasion. Among the events will be: Casino Night Friday, Nov. 7, 2008; MSU Student Center – Tyler Ballroom; 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.; Tickets: $40.00

Rodney J. Sanders, ’72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/4/07 Louise H. Seidel, ’69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10/11/07 Daniel T. Skinner (Ret., Faculty) . . . . . .3/22/09 John C. Sutton, ’80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/25/08 Richard F. Tyson, ’51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/2/07 Lawrence A. Waters, ’61 . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/15/08 Mildred L. Westcott* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/20/08 Edwin Williams* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/21/08 James H. Winstead* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/7/08 Arthur Word, ’69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Not Available *Attended only

Black Tie Legends Banquet Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008; MSU Student Center – Calvin & Tina Tyler Ballroom; 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.; Tickets: $85.00 Among those expected to attend are Leroy Battle, Pi48; Earl Graves, Pi54; Peter Harvey, Pi76; Lonnie Liston-Smith, Pi65, and more. Proceeds will benefit the Morgan State University Foundation – Linwood G. Koger Scholarship. For more information, please contact: George K. McKinney, Pi54 (443) 226-1954 Donald C. Bowser, Pi73 (443) 629-7481 (301) 502-5010 Joseph C. Bradwell, Pi95 or visit our website at: www.pichapters85th.com.

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12:00 noon.

Sept. 20

ROTC Alumni Chapter Meeting, Soldiers Armory, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon. Contact Phyllis C. Davis, (301) 839-9247.

Sept. 28

Morgan State University Class of 1949, Trip to Chicago, Ill. Seven days and six nights, Sept. 28–Oct. 4, 2008. Pricing: $825.00 per person, double occupancy; $1,014.00 per person, single occupancy. For more information, please contact Grace Patterson, (410) 542-1052 or Evelon Jordan, (410) 664-9395.

Oct. 18

ROTC Alumni Chapter Annual Social, location TBD. Contact Larry Banks, larbanks@aol.com.

Nov. 2

Howard County Alumni Chapter Annual Fundraiser Dinner and Play, Toby’s Dinner Theatre, 5900 Symphony Woods Rd., Columbia, MD 21044. Dinner, 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.; show starts, 7:00 p.m. Featuring the Mel Brooks musical, “The Producers.”

Winter 2009 Jan. 3 Howard L. Cornish Alumni Chapter’s 24th Annual

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Scholarship Breakfast, Martin's West, 6817 Dogwood Rd., Baltimore, MD 21244, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon.

HOMECOMING Oct. 24

Oct. 25

Homecoming Business Meeting, Murphy Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, 12:00 noon. Reception will follow.

Morgan State University Foundation, Inc. Gala XXIV, Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Rd., Baltimore MD 21244. Attire: Black Tie. Features a live auction, dinner and dancing. For more information, please call (443) 885-3080. Ticket prices: $125; $175 (VIP).

Murphy Fine Arts Center Events

Homecoming Parade 9:00 a.m., begins at The Alameda & Chinquapin Parkway.

Sept. 27

Annual Tribute Concert in Honor of Dr. Nathan Carter, 6:00 p.m. Presented by Dr. Earl S. Richardson and the Dr. Nathan Carter Foundation. The GIA Vocal Ensemble, directed

by Dr. James Abbington, will perform. Tickets: $50, $25.

Sept. 28

The 51st Annual Ebony Fashion Fair, 4:00 p.m. Presented by the Baltimore Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Tickets: $40, $35, $30, $25.

Oct. 7

The Clean Up Woman, 8:00 p.m.; Oct. 8–10, 8:00 p.m.; Oct. 11, 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; Oct. 12, 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Presented by J.D. Lawrence. Tickets: $46 (Oct. 11, 8:00 p.m.), $39 (Oct. 10, 12), $36 (Oct. 11, 3:00 p.m.), $33 (Oct. 9), $29 (Oct. 8), $25.50 (Oct. 7)

Nov. 14

31st Annual Dorothy P. Stanley Scholarship Fund Dance Festival, 7:00 p.m.; Nov. 15, 7:00 p.m. Presented by the MSU Modern Dance Ensemble. Tickets: $10, general admission; $5, children under 12.

Dec. 6

“The Magnificent Marching Machine” MSU Marching Band Show, 4:00 p.m. Melvin N. Miles, Jr., Director. Tickets: $10, general admission; $5, MSU students.

Dec. 14

MSU Choir Annual Christmas Concert, 4:00 p.m. Dr. Eric Conway, Conductor. Tickets: $25, $20, $10.

For more information: (443) 885-4440; Tickets: (443) 885-4443 Fall 2008

Class of 1966 Homecoming Brunch, University Student Center, 9:00 a.m.

Class of 1969 Homecoming Brunch, University Student Center, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. All interested ’69 classmates, please contact Erica Fry Cryor at (443) 8853040 for more information.

Homecoming Game, Morgan State Bears vs. Delaware State Hornets, Hughes Stadium, 1:00 p.m.

Life Membership Reception, University Student Center, 9:00–12:00 noon. Admission: Life Membership Card.

All Classes Reunion, University Student Center, Calvin & Tina Tyler Ballroom, 4:00 p.m.

Morgan Memories, University Student Center, Calvin & Tina Tyler Ballroom, 10:00 p.m.—4:00 a.m., $30.00.

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M SU Alumni Calendar 212 Cathedral St., Baltimore, MD 21201; Dec. 5, 8:00 p.m., The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852; Dec. 6, 11:00 a.m., Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore, MD 21201 Dec. 14

Annual MSU Choir Christmas Concert, 4:00 p.m., Gilliam Concert Hall, 2201 Argonne Dr., Baltimore, MD 21251

MSU Choir Events Fall 2008 Check Out Coach Bozeman’s Blog at:

Sept. 12

Concert at Reid Temple AME Church, 8:00 p.m., 11400 Glendale Blvd., Glendale, MD 20769

Sept. 21

Concert at Union Wesley AME Zion Church, 4:30 p.m., 1860 Michigan Ave., N.E., Washington, DC 20018

Oct. 16, 17, 18 Performances with Marin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Leonard Bernstein’s “Mass,” 8:00 p.m., Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore, MD 21201 Oct. 24, 25, 26 Performances with Marin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Leonard Bernstein’s “Mass.”

Oct. 24, 8:00 p.m., Carnegie Hall, New York City; Oct. 25, 3:00 p.m., Palace Cathedral, New York City; Oct. 26, 4:00 p.m., Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C. Nov. 9

New Shiloh Baptist Church Concert, 6:00 p.m., 2100 N. Monroe St., Baltimore, MD 21217

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Concert sponsored by the D.C. Chapter of the MSU Alumni Association, 5:00 p.m., Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1225 R Street N.W., Washington, DC 20009

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Performances with Marin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: “Too Hot to Handel.” Dec. 4, 8:00 p.m., Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1

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Will a proposed Morgan State University-Howard University football classic planned for September 2009 at the Baltimore Ravens’ M & T Bank Stadium affect your plans to attend Morgan’s homecoming next year?

Please send your answers to Floyd Kerr, MSU Director of Athletics, floyd.kerr@morgan.edu

2008 Football Schedule Head Coach: Donald Hill-Eley Date 9/6 9/13 9/20 9/27 10/4 10/11 10/18 10/25 11/1 11/8 11/15 11/22

Opponent Towson North Carolina Central Winston-Salem State Rutgers *Bethune-Cookman *North Carolina A&T *Howard *Delaware State *Florida A&M *Norfolk State *South Carolina State *Hampton

Location Towson, Md. Hughes Stadium Winston-Salem, N.C. New Brunswick, N.J. Hughes Stadium Greensboro, N.C. Washington, D.C. Hughes Stadium Tallahassee, Fla. Norfolk, Va. Hughes Stadium Hughes Stadium

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Help Boost MSU Enrollment To enhance our recruitment efforts, our office is now seeking alumni to join the University’s Alumni Recruitment Program.

Sharing your experiences and telling how Morgan has contributed to your success would be an incentive for students to apply.

Great changes are taking place in every aspect of the University. Help the administration, faculty, staff and students spread the good news!

To sign up, or for more information, contact Troy E. Quinn, troy.quinn@morgan .edu, or Kimberly Washington, kimberly.washington@morgan.edu, at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment, or call the office at (443) 885-3000 or (800) 332-6674.

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Gala XXIV October 24, 2008 at Martin’s West

Morgan Forever, Forever Morgan

Alumni House 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane Baltimore, MD 21251

There is always something exciting happening at Morgan State University, and MSU’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment would love our alumni to jump on board and add to the excitement. The growing interest in Morgan is evident in the large numbers of undergraduate applications received daily. The Admissions & Recruitment office is constantly busy handling hundreds of inquiries; processing thousands of applications, transcripts and SAT/ACT test scores; visiting high schools and community colleges; and hosting campus tours and open house programs for prospects, parents and guidance counselors. No doubt, these accomplishments are made possible by the tireless efforts of our loyal staff.