WE ARE THE BEARS MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY • ALUMNI NEWS • Fall 2018 2018 Life Members....................... Front Cover Director’s Message......................................... 2 Homecoming 2018......................................... 2 Chapter and Class News................................. 2 In the News.................................................... 4
CONTENTS Alumni on the Move....................................... 5 Football Schedule........................................... 7 Necrology....................................................... 7 Basketball Schedule........................................ 7 Alumni Calendar............................................. 8
Homecoming Calendar................................... 8 MSU Choir Schedule....................................... 8 Carl Murphy Fine Arts Center Calendar......... 8
2018 Life Members
This list includes members who completed their Life Memberships between May 7, 2017 and May 6, 2018. 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 other mistakes. Please contact the Alumni Relations Office for any corrections. Rasheema M. Abduls-Salaam, ’07 The Hon. Sheila Tillerson Adams, ’79 Efa Ahmed, ’04 and ’07 Lena M. Anderson, Esq., ’69 Aaron R. Andrews, II, ’04 and ’06 Tonia S. Awoniyi, Esq., ’98 D’Angela S. Banks-Simms, ’97 Toni M. Barber, ’73 Gwendolyn Felder Barton, ’73 Dr. Antoinette M. Beasley, ’00 Col. Harold J. Bennett, Jr. (Ret.), ’69** Helen Gross Bennett, ’69** Aaron H. Berry, ’73 Vanessa Ware Biggs, ’77 Kailehia N. Binns, ’03** Michael L. Binns, ’03** Cathy Harris Blackwell, ’78 Ms. Pamela Blair, ’90 Calvin Bland, ’96** LaTonya Bland**^ John R. Boles, III., ’70 Barbara A. Booth, ’74 Marian Jennings Boston, ’71 and ’73 The Hon. Joann Bowens Arthur I. Brown, ’67 Tawanda M. Cannon, ’82 Milton Carroll, ’83 Andrea Baskett Caviness, ’92 Jewell C. Chambers, ’64 Romaine D. Chase-Brailsford, ’75 Vera E. Clarke, ’74 Willard L. Clayton, Jr., ’60 Nicole S. Clemons-Tucker, ’95** Davette Anita Conner, ’64
Barbara E. Crawley, ’73 Anterio T. Cunningham, ’09 Mae I. Deese, ’77 Gilbert Richard Dent Herman E. Dodson, Jr., ’74 and ’76** Maureen Williamson Dodson, ’77** Shena D. Donovan, ’91 Jabari D. Emanuel, ’11 Lakeisha L. Fails, ’97 Ronald N. Flamer, ’65 Judith Jerry Fluker, ’95 Virgie I. Foster, ’71 George H. Franklin^ Linda Stevens Frazier, ’79 Teresa D. Frazier, ’80 Hilton W. Friend, ’63** Margaret G. Friend, ’65** Latisher N. Gaines, ’83 Sherrard Dyson Gardner, ’72 Melonie Sharps Garrett, ’77 Peggy P. Gladden, ’70 Archie Glass, Jr., ’00 Leah Goldsborough-Hasty, ’52 and ’66 De Borah Holt Grant, ’89 Yulonda Gravette, ’87 Karen F. Gray, ’80 John A. Green, ’80 Malaika N. Green-Brown, ’05 Jimmy R. Hall, ’68 Lt. Col. Philip J. Halliburton (Ret.), ’92 Col. Quincy V. Handy (Ret.), ’87 Col. George Harley, U.S. Army (Ret.), ’66 Nicole Haynes, ’97 Lorraine Thompson Henry, ’58
Spencer N. Henry, ’66 Kimberley E. Hill, ’85 Quincy W. Holder, ’14 Elmer Doc Holliday, ’64 Barbara Y. Howard, ’81 Sandra L. Howard, M.D., ’72 Gene M. Hughes, Jr., ’92 Celeste Rhodes Hunter, ’75 Shelia A. Irby-Richburg, ’78 Tanetta N. Isler, ’95 C. Larry Jackson, ’81 and ’83 Elford D. Jackson, ’94 Gwendolyn Bailey Jackson, ’68 Miriam Jackson, ’88 Yvonne A. Jackson, ’68 Jacquetta L. Jacobs, ’97 Shontaye Jeffrey, ’97 Deborah W. Jenkins, ’77 Michelle D. Johnson, ’92 Carolyn E. Jones, ’75 The Rev. Dr. Deborah A. Hoy Jones, ’76 Jarene Cooper Jones, ’81 Jean Elizabeth Walton Jones, ’55 Augusta D. Jones-Stokes, ’76 Hope E. Kent, ’04 Antoinette L. Kitchen, ’94 Kim M. Knight, ’83 Ruthdasia Z. Lanier-Williams, ’07** Danielle N. Schell Lee^ Ernestine D. Levy, ’72 Calvet E. Liburd, Jr., ’06** Tahira N. Liburd, ’04** Kaysandra E. Lockhart-Hurry, ’85 Isaiah J. Long, ’05**
Kamali A. Long, ’06** Bishop Ernest S. Lyght, ’65 Alex A. Martinez, ’88 Dr. Lisa P. Mickens Mason, ’01, ’04 and ’07 Levin C. Matthews, ’64 Michelle L. McClearn, ’06 Martin J. McCrae, ’85 Clarence L. McDonald, ’63** Jason McDonald, ’90 Sandra L. McDonald, ’63** Katrece Z. McGirt, ’92 Janet L. McGriff, ’76 Deanna L. Miles-Brown, ’67 Steve Weseley Miller, ’75 Maynard O. Minor, ’07 Natoya Y. Mitchell, ’04 Florence B. Montrose, ’52 Gregory E. Moore, ’70** Jocelyn B. D. Moore, ’79 S. Yvonne Clements Moore, ’73** Sharon Craft Moore, ’76 Reginald A. Nance, ’92 Dr. Jacqueline D. Nelson, ’58 Joyce A. Nelson, ’83 Rachel Ogunsalu, ’14 and ’15 Solomon I. Omo-Osagie, Ph.D., ’07 Margaret K. Outen, ’57 Harriette Myles Page, ’78** Raymond N. Page, ’67** Rhonda Y. Parker, ’78 Diane M. Parrott, ’81 Brenda R. Patterson, ’61 Chenise A. Patterson, ’84 and’96** Titus Patterson**^
Lynda M. Perry, ’01 Serita M. Poindexter, ’91 Melvin C. Porter, ’74 Karleen D. M. Powell, ’76 Sylvia S. Powell, Esq., ’74 Tracy M. Pugh^ Matthew D’Angelo Reeds, ’17 Phyllis Thomas Reese, ’68 Valerie Clark Ricketts, ’72 Russell Leslie Riley, Jr., ’74 Alfred B. Robinson, ’79 Andrea S. Robinson-Smith, ’69 Barbara L. Brackett Robinson Gail L. Robinson-Brown, ’73 Sandra Joyce Robinson, ’79 Sharon A. Russell-Hunt, ’74 Allen L. Sampson, ’68 Delvin D. Seawright, Ph.D., ’15 Dr. Marni N. Seyyid, ’04 Howard E. Sharps, ’69 Sang-June Shim, ’66 Valerie Broomfield Sholes, ’73 Montesida M. Shorte, ’79 Annie Jordan Sinclair, ’72 Brandi N. Slaughter, ’99 Bettye Hutton Smith, ’63 Cathy Stephenson Smith, ’79 Eugene H. Smith, ’11 Henry L. Smith, Jr., ’83 Nikia Smith, M.D., ’07 William A. Smith, Jr., ’74 Brian C. Sneed^ Rochelle Stevens, ’88 Ron J. Stevenson, ’95
Jamal A. Theodore, ’05 David A. Thompson, ’93 Jacquel R. Tomlin, ’89 Virginia Clayborne Toney, ’65 William Tucker, III, ’95** Jennifer Tyler, ’92 Allenette G. Valentine, ’69 Joan A. Valentine, ’74 Angela D. Vann, ’95 Marsha L. Vaughn, ’87 Barb Waddy, ’85 George R. Walden, ’72 April Wall^ Brigette Pennington Washington, ’80 Dr. LaShaun Washington-Batts, ’88 Dr. A. Barbara Wheeler, ’68 and ’70 N. Sheila Mallory Whitaker, ’64 Sarah M. White, ’67 Sharon Williams White, ’85** Thaddeus O. White, III., ’78** Glennard Williams, ’06** Patricia Edmonds Williams, ’67 Col. Charles A. Wilson (Ret.), ’80 and ’02 Coulbourne Winder, Jr., ’71 (USAR) Ryan O. Wright, ’11 Carmen E. Young-Hopson, ’80 ^Associate *Deceased **Family Life Member
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Greetings, Morgan alumni. Happy Homecoming!! As we all know, Homecoming is an exciting time for all of us, and we anticipate that this year will be no different. I’m quite sure you already know that Homecoming is early this year, on Oct. 6, so I hope you have made the necessary plans to be on campus to participate in all we do during this annual celebration. There’s nothing like a Morgan State Homecoming! On Friday, Oct. 5, please join us at our annual MSUAA Homecoming Business Meeting, where Dr. Wilson will report to alumni on recent developments, our many accomplishments, as well as the challenges we have faced and will face here at the University. What he has to share with us will not only be educational, exciting and uplifting but will create a sense of pride in knowing you are a vital part of all we are as proud alumni of Morgan State University. Last year, there was not an empty seat in the University Student Center Theatre. I hope you will make every effort to attend. Then, on Saturday morning, plan to arrive early, so you can find a good space somewhere along the route to watch our festive and exciting parade. After the parade, the fun continues. Some of you will head straight for the tailgating, while, others, we hope, will make their way to the stadium to watch our Morgan Bears take on the South Carolina State Bulldogs. And, after our big win (Yes, I’m claiming victory.), we all know what happens: more tailgating! We have a day full of
Homecoming 2018!
An Upward Course for MSU Athletics A good athletic director is always focused on winning, on and off the fields of play. And Morgan’s A.D., Edward Scott, seems well-suited to the job of “victor in chief.” While acknowledging the big challenges Morgan Intercollegiate Athletics has faced during his 22-month tenure, he rattles off a long list of goals exceeded or met, among them: greatly increased academic support for MSU scholar-athletes, funded by an $887,000 NCAA grant to establish a five-person Student-Athlete Services unit; Edward Scott an increase in Morgan athletes’ average GPA to 2.8, two years earlier than anticipated; a successful appeal of NCAA sanctions from a 10-team ban on postseason play to a three-team ban, for the 2018–19 academic year; a MEAC Championship for the women’s tennis team last year; the best single-season record in Morgan’s history for the women’s softball team; and so on. Scott notes that “getting through the NCAA infractions case…was one of the reasons I was hired.” Although he expects the postseason ban to set back Morgan
Important Facts for Homecoming 2018 The Homecoming Parade will begin on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 at 9 a.m. (starts at Chinquapin Parkway and concludes at E. Cold Spring Lane and Hillen Road) The University Student Center Food Court will open at 6 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6. There will also be an all-you-can-eat buffet in Rawlings Dining Hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The price for this brunch buffet is $7.75. The Morgan State University Parking Garages will be in operation from 6 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 until 4 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. Greek and social fellowship organizations will circle-step after the game in different locations throughout the University campus. Because of construction, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s organizational board and circle-step will take place in front of Carnegie Hall.
CHAPTER AND CLASS NEWS The “HAPPY” Class of 1969 is planning activities leading to its May 2019, 50th Anniversary celebration. The Class of ’69 “READY TO MARCH” campaign has begun recruiting classmates to join in the many planned activities. Please visit www. morganstate1969.org for details. Registered classmates will receive email blasts. After a successful kickoff gathering at the Sept. 1, Towson vs. Morgan State football game this year, ’69 is planning to participate in Homecoming 2018 activities, including the MSU Gala and the Class of ’69, 10th Annual Homecoming Brunch, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6, 10:30 a.m., at the MSU Student Center.
The Alumni News is published biannually by the Office of Alumni Relations and the Office of Public Relations and Communications. Any questions or concerns about this publication can be directed to: Office of Alumni Relations, Alumni House, Morgan State University, 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251, (443) 885-3015.
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Sincerely, Joyce A. Brown, ’86 and ’01 MSU Director of Alumni Relations
football in the short term, he also expects improvement in the program in 2018. “There are a couple of goals. The first is to win more than one game (as the Bears did in 2017),” Scott says. “I’m being honest about that. That’s unacceptable for an athletic director for a Division I program. The second thing is to figure out the head coaching situation. I would like some stability in our program. I think Coach Jones has done a really good job recruiting, especially in the Baltimore area. He’s done an amazing job in Maryland. “And…I think the next piece for football is to replace the turf and do some upgrades to Hughes Stadium, which I think will happen this summer. That obviously (will help) with recruiting,” he adds. Highlights of our football season include the “Battle for Greater Baltimore Rematch” against Towson State, which took place on Sept. 1, in Hughes Stadium, and, of course, the Homecoming game against South Carolina State University on Oct. 6. Support from MSU alumni has been “great,” Scott says, “in the sense that they understand what I inherited. They’re giving me a little bit of patience to try to turn it around, but as you want as an athletic director, they also have high expectations…. I think they understand that we’re serious about the future of Morgan athletics.” There will be ABSOLUTELY no grills or grilling allowed on the Morgan State University campus, except in the designated paid tailgate parking lots. There will be no tailgating in any garage on the University campus. Organizational rental tents are available. The following tent rental packages are available for the 2018 Homecoming tailgate festivities: 30x60 Package: $3,460.00 20x40 Package: $1,816.00 20x40 Package (Econo Tent): $996.25 For more information about tent rentals and packages, please contact Floyd E. Taliaferro, lll, ’74, at (443) 885-3460.
Classes Ending in ‘9’ or ‘4’ to Reunite in 2019
Class of 1969 Is ‘Ready to March’
THE ALUMNI NEWS
activities that include: stepping by the various sororities and fraternities, catching up with old friends, attending Morgan Memories and other after-parties on- and off-campus, and just hanging out. Whatever your day looks like, memories will be created, and, no doubt, it will be filled with lots of fun. As the Homecoming weekend draws to an end, it would not be complete without our paying tribute to our deceased alumni, faculty, staff and students. We hope you will come out to the University Memorial Chapel on Sunday at 11 a.m., as we light a candle in their memory. During the annual service, there is always a powerful message, and we are always joined by the world-renowned Morgan State University Choir, all to let the family members and friends of the deceased know how much their loved ones are missed and how much they each meant to us, their Morgan family. Again, I encourage you to come early, as the Memorial Chapel is always filled to capacity for this service. We look forward to seeing you at Homecoming, and we bid you safe travels, whether you’re coming from in-state, out-of-state or just around the corner. Remember, Homecoming won’t be Homecoming without you!
GIVE A GIFT TO MORGAN
We are always told, “It is better to give than receive.” So, on your birthday, anniversary, graduation, holiday or any other significant day in your life, honor your alma mater by giving a gift to Morgan State University! Visit www.givetomorgan.com, and click on “Give Now,” or make your check payable and mail it to: MSU Foundation, Inc., 201 Truth Hall, 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251.
MSU classes ending in “9” or “4,” your time has arrived! In May 2019, you will celebrate another five years, at the 79th Annual Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon. The luncheon is scheduled for Friday, May 17, 2019 in the University Student Center. The event reception starts at 11 a.m., and the luncheon starts at 12 noon. The Class of 1969 will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year! If you haven’t begun collecting your class gift for Alumni Day 2019 yet, now is the time to do so. An early start is the best way to ensure your gift represents your class well. The Class Agents are listed on page 3. If you have not heard from your agent, or no agent is listed for your class, please take the initiative by contacting him or her or by volunteering to be a Class Agent yourself. Also, don’t hesitate to contact our staff in the Alumni Relations Office for mailing lists and labels for your classmates, or for other reunion needs. We stand ready to assist you.
SAVE THE DATE!
See You in the Stands at the 2019 MEAC Basketball Tournament! Norfolk, Va., March 10–17 Norfolk Scope Arena 215 E. Brambleton Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510 http://www.meachoops.com Support the Ever-Competitive Morgan State Bears! Wear Your ORANGE and BLUE! .Look for more information soon!
DUES RENEWAL Dues renewal began July 1, 2018. Enjoy all of the benefits of being an alumnus on an annual basis, for $35 per year: our easiest and most convenient way to contribute to the Morgan State University Alumni Association! Membership dues cover the fiscal year July 1, 2018–June 30, 2019. We look forward to your continued support!
Commit now to making your 2019 Alumni Day event a success! Reunions are not only fun, they’re important to our University and students. See you at the luncheon! For a full list of Class Agents online, visit http://www.alumni.morgan.edu and go to “Class Agents.”
CLASS AGENTS Class of 1949 M. Elaine Blackwell (443) 885-3015 alumni@morgan.edu Class of 1954 No Class Agent Class of 1959 James Ward (313) 861-3334 jameswaredjt@gmail.com
Class of 1968 Honored at 142nd Spring Commencement
Karen M. Wright (301) 404-9296 karenw1225@gmail.com Class of 1989 Novlette Jackson (443) 691-6495 novey0519@yahoo.com Class of 1994 Felicia A. Bridgewater, Ed.D. fabridge@bellsouth.net
Members of the Class of 1968, 72 strong, headed the procession into Hughes Stadium and sat under the VIP tent as the 50th Anniversary Class, during Morgan’s 2018 Spring Undergraduate Commencement Exercises, on May 19.
Class of 1964 Ledonia Kimball (410) 448-9164 ledoniak@yahoo.com
Class of 1999 Dominique A. Mitchell (347) 256-9477 msuclassof1999@gmail.com
Class of 1974 Calls for Contributions to Its Endowment
Class of 1969 Nellie Maskal (301) 445-1433 orblue6947@gmail.com
Dawn Ambrose (202) 277-2765 dawnabrose@hotmail.com
Class of 1974 Floyd E. Taliaferro, III (410) 655-2438 floyd.taliaferro@morgan.edu Angela Gaither-Scott (410) 382-1704 acgaitherscott@msn.com Class of 1979 Sonia Maynard-Liburd (340) 773-1604 simliburd@yahoo.com Class of 1984 Sheila Wilson (301) 814-1238 swilsonmsuagent@hotmail.com
Adrienne F. Hawkins (301) 249-2849 adrienne.hawkins@gmail.com Class of 2004 Melanie G. Thompson (904) 945-6332 melaniegthompson@yahoo.com Class of 2009 Thais K. Meadow (302) 332-5223 thais.k.meadows@gmail.com Class of 2014 Oprah Martin (443) 415-9373 oprah.martin14@alumni.morgan.edu
As the Class of ’74 celebrates its 45th year, it is asking all class members to contribute to the MSU Class of ’74 Endowment. This endowment was established to provide financial assistance to the MSU Foundation, Inc. in awarding scholarships to students. Make your contribution today by contacting Denise Smith at denise.smith@morgan.edu or (410) 440-0281. The next class meeting will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. in the University Student Center, Room 314.
35th Anniversary Celebration Continues for the Class of 1983
Please join the Class of 1983 as it continues its 35th Anniversary festivities during Homecoming Weekend. A Class of 1983 table will be reserved at the MSU Gala and at Morgan Memories. For additional information, please contact Class President and Class Agent Valerie Cooper at vcooper1018@gmail.com.
Class of 1988 Plans 30th Year Homecoming Celebration
The Class of 1988 is seeking the highest level of recognition for its 30th Anniversary Celebration at Homecoming 2018. Class members are encouraged to donate to the University and attend the Homecoming game, the MSU Gala and Morgan Memories. For more information, please contact the Class of 1988 30th Year Celebration Chair, Missy Peterkin, at mp50_business@yahoo.com or Sandra Spencer at sandraspencer1@aol.com.
Class of 1999 Seeks 20th Anniversary Reunion Volunteers
The Class of 1999 is seeking volunteers to assist with planning activities and events for its 20th Anniversary Reunion next year. Interested members, please send an email to msualumniclassof1999@gmail.com.
Class of 2008 Prepares Its ’10-Year Gradiversary’
Class of 1964 Counts Down to Its 55th Anniversary
The countdown has begun!!! Class of ’64 members, save the date, May 17, 2019, to celebrate the 55th anniversary of your graduation from Morgan. During the next 10 months, the class will have four Monday meetings at 12 noon Eastern Time. You may participate in person at the MSU Alumni House, second floor, or by conference call by dialing (605) 472-5635, access code 147387#. The meeting dates are: Oct. 1, 2018; Dec. 3, 2018; Feb. 4, 2019 and April 1, 2019. Continue sending your donations to the MSU Foundation, Inc. for the Class of 1964 Endowed Scholarship Fund or $64 or $55 to maximize class participation. For more information, please contact Ledonia Ward Kimball at (410) 448-9164.
Class of 1970 Is Sponsoring Two Trips Abroad
Class of 2008, the time has come for you to show your BEAR PRIDE once again, as the class celebrates 10 years of success. The plans to make this “10-Year Gradiversary” a monumental occasion include presenting the MSU Foundation, Inc. with a generous monetary gift from the class. Visit https://givetomorgan.org/ to conveniently donate any amount toward the class goal for its scholarship fund. Please apply your donation to the “Class of 2008 Endowed Scholarship Fund.” In addition, the class is planning to host a Tailgate Homecoming Tent! For more information, please contact Nnenna Ewing Johnson, Class Agent, at msu10year08celebration@gmail.com.
Chicago Alumni Chapter Demonstrates Its Commitment
The Class of 1970 is sponsoring another 12-day trip to France and England. The trip will begin on Aug. 9, 2019. Another trip, to Italy, Monaco, Nice and several Spanish cities, is scheduled for August 2022. Both trips are managed by Cultural Heritage Alliance (www.cha-tours. com) of Philadelphia, Pa., one of the nation’s oldest companies that specialize in arranging foreign travel for educational institutions. All adults are welcome. For further information, contact Paul Evans at (410) 728-6421 or pauliswriting@hotmail.com.
Class of 1972 Mentors Morgan Freshmen
The Class of 1972 has developed a four-year Outreach/Mentoring Program for Morgan’s freshman class, the Class of 2022. The program will utilize the Class of 1972’s experience and resources. The Class of 1972 Outreach Committee will offer workshops, group discussions, information about scholarships/internships, one-on-one mentoring, annual class gatherings and annual book scholarships. If you would like to participate and/or offer your expertise, please contact the Class of 1972 Class Agents, Linda Davis or Stephen “Steve” Russell.
The MSUAA Chicago Alumni Chapter is continuing its commitment of service to our alma mater! During the 2017–2018 academic year, the chapter participated in many city-wide college fairs, such as the 100 Black Men College Fair, the Silas Continued on page 6
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Fill In Our Alumni Network. Do you know any MSU alumni who are not receiving our mailings? Please check with your MSU family members and friends, and contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (443) 885-3015, or email alumni@morgan.edu, if you hear of any missed connections.
Participate in Adopt-A-Game. MSU alumni chapters and classes are moving into the ninth season of the Adopt-A-Game program. The goal and the objective of the program remain the same. We want to get our alumni chapters and classes to come out and support the MSU Athletic Department in 2018–2019! Your attendance at games will encourage other alumni to come out and support the athletic programs here at Morgan State University. For details about how your chapter can participate in this program, please contact Milton Hawkins, Alumni Relations Officer, at (443) 885-4137 or milton.hawkins@ morgan.edu. REMEMBER to wear your ORANGE and BLUE to all athletic events!
TO CELEBRATE ITS 70TH REUNION. Reminder: The Class of 1949’s 70th Anniversary Reunion will be held on Friday, May 17, 2019. For more information, please contact Mary Elaine Blackwell at (443) 885-3015 or alumni@morgan.edu.
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IN THE NEWS Morgan Alumnus Promoted to Major General
Study Details Morgan’s Nearly $1-Billion Economic Impact Statewide
A statewide impact study has revealed that Morgan is a valuable economic engine, making an annual $990-million financial impact on Maryland and $574million within Baltimore City. In addition, the University supports more than 6,500 jobs statewide, nearly 4,000 of which are located in the City, concludes the comprehensive analysis of the University’s economic and fiscal contributions conducted by Econsult Solutions, Inc., an independent Philadelphia, Pa.-based economics firm. The full report and a summary are posted on Morgan’s website, www.morgan.edu.
Morgan Graduate Named United Nations Ombudsman
Brig. Gen. R. Scott Dingle, MSU Class of 1988 (above, third from right), has been promoted to the rank of Major General in the United States Army. He now holds the second-highest position in the United States Army Medical Branch as the Deputy Surgeon General of the United States Army. Maj. Gen. Dingle is an active member of the MSUAA’s ROTC Alumni Chapter. He earned a B.A. in sociology from Morgan, where he also received his ROTC commission, and holds three master’s degrees.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has announced the appointment of MSU alumna Shireen L. Dodson as United Nations Ombudsman. In her new position, she fills a vital role as a designated, independent neutral providing confidential and impartial assistance for informal resolution of concerns and conflicts related to employment with the U.N. Dodson has more than 30 years of diverse leadership experience in business, government and nonprofit organizations. She earned her Bachelor of Science in business administration from Morgan in 1973 and a J.D. from Seton Hall University.
Alumni Day 2018 Packed the House!
MSU Reaccredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Morgan State University has been reaccredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The reaccreditation came after a comprehensive evaluation of the University and a detailed self-study, extending Morgan’s status as a recognized institute of higher education through 2025–26. The University was found to have met all of MSCHE’s seven Characteristics of Excellence. “Morgan is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth and prosperity, and the Commission’s decision to renew our accreditation affirms that this is truly an auspicious time to pursue a degree here,” said President Wilson.
Morgan’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Receives Accreditation
In other positive accreditation-related news, the MSU School of Community Health and Policy’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program recently received its initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The school’s Master of Science (Nursing) degree program received its reaccreditation in 2017 from CCNE, and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. All nursing degrees awarded from October 2017 and beyond are now accredited. For more information about the nursing program, call (443) 885-4144, or email Dr. Maija Anderson at maija.anderson@morgan.edu.
Philanthropists Calvin and Tina Tyler Donate Artwork to Tyler Hall
Philanthropists Calvin and Tina Tyler (above, third and second from right) hosted a special ceremony at their Henderson, Nev., home this past April to commemorate the unveiling of a commissioned portrait by world-renowned artist Simmie Knox. The oil painting of the couple will be featured in Morgan’s new Calvin and Tina Tyler Hall student services building, an $88-million facility now under construction on MSU’s main campus. The Tylers, both natives of Baltimore, are among Morgan’s most prominent benefactors. Their $5-mllion gift to the University has provided funds for full, need-based scholarships for more than 200 Morgan students from their hometown and is the largest individual donation in the University’s history. Calvin Tyler is a retired senior executive for UPS and an alumnus of Morgan.
SAVE THE DATE! MSU Foundation, Inc. 30th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament Friday, May 3, 2019 Turf Valley 2700 Turf Valley Rd. Ellicott City, MD 21042 More information to come! Proceeds support the MSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. For more information, contact Kimberly Williams at (443) 885‐3003 or kimberly. williams@morgan.edu.
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SHOW YOUR MORGAN PRIDE
Morgan Alumni Are “Bear” to the Bone! Show Your Morgan Pride! Wear BLUE and Orange to All Games.
The 78th Annual Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon, held this past May 18, was a “sold out” event! Our MC for the program was MSU alumna Samantha “Sam” Selolwane, ’00, who is the Senior Vice President of Urban Promotion for RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. The next day, a total of 72 members of the 50th Anniversary Class, the Class of 1968, participated in the Spring Undergraduate Commencement Exercises. This was the largest group thus far from a 50th Anniversary Class to participate in Alumni Day. During the luncheon, the Class Agents presented class gifts to the MSU Foundation, Inc. These gifts included those made by members of the classes ending in “3” or “8,” regardless of designation, since their last reunion five years ago (May 3, 2013 until May 4, 2018). In addition, 28 alumni (in photo above) each pledged an additional $1,000 to push the total giving past the $1-million mark. The following is a list of the class gifts presented: Class of 1943 Class of 1948 Class of 1953 Class of 1958 Class of 1963 Class of 1968 Class of 1973 Class of 1978 Class of 1983
$ 775.00 $ 9,021.00 $ 69,078.24 $ 61,570.48 $100,000.00 $326,359.47 $126,725.42 $ 77,447.00 $ 47,873.83
Class of 1988 Class of 1993 Class of 1998 Class of 2003 Class of 2008 Class of 2013 TOTAL GIFTS
$ 22,573.00 $ 34,022.65 $ 43,076.68 $ 20,055.64 $ 14,297.24 $ 14,022.90 $966,898.55
The following awards were presented during the luncheon to the three classes with the highest alumni participation-in-giving rates for calendar year 2017: Chairman’s Award – Class of 1960 91.9% President’s Award – Class of 1949 78.4% Dean’s Award – Class of 1958 76.2% Congratulations to our winning classes, and thank you for your support of Fair Morgan!
ALUMNI ONLINE COMMUNITY
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ALUMNI ON THE MOVE Former Bears defensive lineman Micale Allen, ’15, has received the Rising 25 Award from the social media management company Influencer (INFLCR). The award, now in its second year, honors young professionals in the sports industry who are “making an impact, advancing the industry and providing tangible results, all while being first-rate individuals.” Allen is a Player Services Coordinator with the NFL Players Association in Washington, D.C. He earned his Bachelor of Science in business administration at Morgan. Jeffrey L. Alston, Ed.D., ’12, has been named Director of University Career Services at East Tennessee State University. He had previously served as Associate Director of Employer Relations and Internships at The College at Brockport, State University of New York, since 2014. Alston is active in the leadership of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), serving on its Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and as a NACE Ambassador. He earned his M.B.A. from Morgan. An autobiography of George J. Amonitti, M.D., ’54, “The Streets of Philly,” has been published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. The book traces his life from his boyhood in Philadelphia, Pa., avoiding the pitfalls of drugs, crime and apathy toward education to achieve his lifelong dream of a medical career. Dr. Amonitti, an obstetrician-gynecologist, earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Morgan. He is a Life Member of the MSU Alumni Association and a member of the association’s South Atlantic Alumni Chapter. Terrence J. Artis, ’88, Assistant General Counsel for the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights, has received a 2018 Leadership in Law Award from The Daily Record. The award from the Maryland-based business, legal and government news publication is in its 18th year and recognizes members of the statewide legal community for their outstanding work. Artis, an attorney specializing in civil rights, has taken on numerous cases, among them a case involving two disabled condominium residents that opened the door to other rulings for special accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Artis also serves as a pro-bono attorney for low-income Baltimore residents and several churches in Cecil and Harford Counties. He earned his B.A. in political science at Morgan. Morgan graduate and former MSU employee Toya Corbett, Ph.D., ’05 and ’14, has been promoted to Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at North Carolina Central University (NCCU). She joined NCCU as Executive Director of Student Engagement and Leadership in February 2015 and became Dean of Students at the university in August of the next year. Dr. Corbett has earned two degrees at MSU: a master’s in African-American studies and a doctorate in history, and served her graduate alma mater as Coordinator for the Office of Student Activities from 2007 to 2015. The board of directors of Safe Kids Worldwide has chosen national child safety advocate Torine Creppy, ’90, to serve as the organization’s President, after a 13-month national search. She had served as President of Safe Kids in an interim capacity since January 2017. Safe Kids works with more than 400 coalitions in the U.S. and with partners in more than 33 countries to reduce injuries and deaths from car crashes, drownings, falls, burns, poisonings and more. During her tenure, Creppy has excelled in a variety of leadership responsibilities, including Safe Kids Buckle Up, a comprehensive child passenger safety program that has played a significant role in reducing the number of deaths and injuries to children in car crashes by more than 50 percent. Creppy holds a bachelor’s degree in telecommunications from Morgan. The Law Offices of Addison-Darden, a firm founded and led by Evelyn O.A. (Olivia) Darden, Esq., ’68, celebrated its 30th Anniversary this past April. Darden rose from humble beginnings in a rural area of Annapolis, Md., to receive her bachelor’s degree in science education at Morgan and legal training at the University of Maryland School of Law and Harvard Law School. After
her first career as a science teacher in Baltimore City, she became a lawyer and was named Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association in 2003. Addison-Darden, the only African-American “mother and son” law firm in the U.S., had a six-year association with the late, renowned attorney Johnny Cochran. Darden now travels the world as a motivational and cultural awareness speaker through her new company, Olivia Darden – Pearls of Wisdom (Pow!). Myrtle E.B. Dorsey, Ph.D., ’74 and ’79, has been appointed as Director and Professor of the Community College Leadership Program here at Morgan State University. Dr. Dorsey previously served as the Chancellor of Baton Rouge Community College, in Baton Rouge, La., for 10 years, then served as the Chancellor of the St. Louis Community College District. Dr. Dorsey earned her Bachelor of Science in Spanish and her Master of Science in reading from Morgan and a Ph.D. in higher education administration with an emphasis on community college leadership from the University of Texas at Austin. The first installment of a children’s book series by Shawn Doyle, ’00, will be released this year. “10 Rules of Etiquette Every Kid Should Know,” part of “Etiquette Chronicles,” is a follow-up to her volume “Eat Right, Stay Active, and Have Fun,” an interactive wellness guide and activity book for children. Doyle is owner of Designer Discipline LLC, a wellness consulting company, and Designer Discipline Books, a new publishing house. A native of New York City, she relocated to the Maryland area three years ago after returning to New York after her graduation from Morgan with a Bachelor of Science in telecommunications. Doyle went on to obtain her Master of Science in public administration and rose in her career field of human resources. Her books are available for purchase at www.DesignerDiscipline.com. Tsanonda J. Edwards, ’04, Cofounder and Director of Community Engagement for the Baltimore-based mental health facility Above It All, has published his first book, titled, “The extraORDINARY Mr. Nobody.” The autobiographical story follows Edwards as he deals with his father’s suicide and overcomes tremendous challenges on his path through high school, college and life, having grown up in a strict religious home. The author seeks to provide readers with practical advice to bring about change in their lives. Edwards earned his bachelor’s degree in English from Morgan, where he was a volunteer with KUUMBA, a counselor with the Pre-College/Access Program and a recipient of the Outstanding Male Student Award. Jason Max Ferdinand, ’01, Director of Choral Activities at Oakwood University, in Huntsville, Ala., received the first-ever Gwobr Jane Davies Prize for Outstanding Conductor. He was presented the award during the 2017 Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod in Wales, where the Oakwood University choir he leads, the Aeolians, received the highest choral prize, the Choir of the World Pavarotti Trophy. Ferdinand completed Morgan’s Master of Arts program in choral conducting, with high honors, and was a member and assistant choral conductor with the MSU Choir. A book by Noreen J. Goodson, ’70 and ’78, and Donna Tyler Hollie, Ph.D., ’63, ’92 and ’00, has been published by Clearfield Company. “Through the Tax Assessor’s Eyes: Enslaved People, Free Blacks and Slaveholders in Early Nineteenth Century Baltimore,” Goodson provides important information for historical researchers, especially those seeking information about their African-American ancestors. Dr. Hollie earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration and a master’s degree and doctorate in history from MorHollie gan. After her retirement as an administrator from the Baltimore City Department of Social Services, she served as Professor of History and Chair of the Social Sciences Department at Sojourner-Douglass College. Goodson, a retired Baltimore City public school teacher, holds a bachelor’s degree and an M.S. in elementary education, both from Morgan State University.
Laquisha Hall, ’06, an English teacher at Carver Vocational Technical High School, has been named Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) Teacher of the Year for 2018. BCPS Chief Executive Officer Sonja Santelises, accompanied by members of Hall’s family, surprised her by visiting her classroom to announce the award in May. Hall faced major challenges in her childhood, she told the Baltimore Afro-American, and left home when she was 16. Turning her hardship into a path for others, she has led a mentoring program for young women, Queendom The Etiquette Academy (T.E.A.), Hall will represent Baltimore City in the Maryland Teacher of the Year competition. She earned her master’s degree in teaching from MSU. Jamal Harris, ’99 and ’05, has joined Morgan’s Office of Public Relations and Communications as the Web Content Specialist. Harris earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and an M.B.A. at Morgan and is owner of Maché Designs, LLC, a graphic design company. He is now proud to utilize his talents as a graphic designer and web developer to contribute to his alma mater. Harris is a 1996 initiate of the Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Brenton E. (“Brent”) Howard, ’04, has been named CEO of the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce. He will lead a staff of three under the direction of the Chamber’s 25-member board. Howard previously worked for Toyota Financial Services, the Four Seasons Hotel, Skye Hospitality and the Washington Redskins. He is also president and CEO of the Baltimore County Small Business Resource Center and serves on the board of the Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library and on Baltimore Gas and Electric Company’s community advisory panel. He was a telecommunications student at Morgan, where he earned his Bachelor of Science. The American Educational Research Association has presented its 2018 Distinguished Contributions to Research in Education Award to Gloria J. Ladson-Billings, Ph.D., ’68. Dr. Ladson-Billings had a 27-year career in teaching at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she retired as Kellner Family Distinguished Professor of Urban Education, and is the current president of the National Academy of Education. Dr. Ladson-Billings is one of the world’s leading authorities on culturally relevant pedagogy and critical race theory. She earned her Bachelor of Science in elementary education from Morgan in 1968 and received an honorary Doctor of Laws from MSU during the 2018 Spring Undergraduate Commencement Exercises. A 3-D ceramic tile mural created by Lt. Col. David F. Mack, Jr., U.S. Army (Ret.), ’71, was exhibited during the Straz Armed Forces Day Celebration on the Riverwalk in Tampa, Fla., this past May. The James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and the Straz Center for the Performing Arts commissioned the artwork, pro bono. It depicts Frederick Douglass; Harriet Tubman; Sgt. William Carney, the first African American to receive the Medal of Honor after the Civil War; and an image of the U.S. Bill of Rights. Lt. Col. Mack earned his Bachelor of Science in art education at Morgan and was a member of the Bears’ football team. Mervyn O. McCoy, ’57, delighted a group of children with his Black History Month Presentation at the Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA in Virginia Beach, Va., this past February. McCoy showed historic items, played music and shared biographies of some musicians, among other attractions for the youth in the YMCA’s Before & After-School Care program. McCoy is a Life Member of the MSU Alumni Association. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in French from Morgan.
15 years, by providing them with network platforms and technical assistance. Mitchell earned her Bachelor of Science in physical education from Morgan and is a member of the Dallas/Ft. Worth Alumni Chapter. Travis E. Mitchell, ’92, has been named Chief Content Officer of UNC-TV, North Carolina’s statewide public media network. In this role, he is a key member of UNC-TV’s senior leadership team, helping set organization-wide priorities and strategies and providing strategic leadership and editorial vision for all UNC-TV content, educational services, programming and production services. A native of Raleigh, N.C., Mitchell came to UNC-TV from Communities in Schools (CIS) of Wake County, where he had served as President since 2010. His extensive background in the media includes six years as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of MBC Network. Mitchell earned a B.A. in broadcast journalism from Morgan, where he also played varsity basketball and edited The Spokesman. Mukuhi Wa (“Rose”) Mwangi, ’10, has authored the book, “Kikuyu Mystery Revealed.” In the volume, she digs deeply into the hidden mysteries of the Kikuyu people of Kenya, whom the author claims is one of the 10 lost tribes of Israel, descendants of the tribe of Asher, exiled “… beyond the rivers of Ethiopia” (Zephaniah 3:10). The author expounds on the precolonial Kikuyu culture and traditions in light of the Scripture, and she relates the accounts of early Western Christian missionaries to Kenya, who were amazed at the parallels between the Mosaic and Levitical laws in the Old Testament and Kikuyu history, culture and traditions. Mwangi received her Bachelor of Science in biology from Morgan. Brittany Peterson, ’13, has joined Morgan’s Public Relations and Communications team as the Social Media Specialist. In her new post, she serves as the community manager and voice of MSU across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Twitter. She also collaborates with internal stakeholders and others to create, support and execute communications campaigns and initiatives, among numerous other responsibilities. Peterson is passionate about innovation and technology utilization in higher education and is owner of the marketing technology company Seduced by Tech. She earned her M.S. in telecommunications from Morgan, summa cum laude, in 2013. The YMCA of Central Maryland (Y in Central Maryland) has appointed Letta Simon, ’03, as Senior Vice President, Early Childhood Development. Simon brings broad experience in early childhood, education and youth development as well as strategic, operational and new business development experience to the Y, where she is responsible for the effectiveness and success of the association’s Head Start and Preschool strategy and operations. Simon, who earned her Bachelor of Arts in speech communication from Morgan, has previously served in various leadership positions, including President and COO of Brightside Academy, where she led the expansion and operations of Head Start into three states. Zaharah Valentine, ’07, Principal of the Baltimore Design School., was selected as a 2017 Heart of the School Awards Honoree. The awards recognized 10 outstanding Baltimore City Public Schools Principals for their exceptional leadership and innovation. Valentine’s award citation praised her for “instituting largescale, meaningful initiatives that have fundamentally changed the culture of her school.” Valentine earned her Bachelor of Arts in political science at Morgan. She is in her first year as head of the Baltimore Design School, which was established as a result of the advocacy of Catherine E. Pugh, ’73 and ’77, who is now Mayor of Baltimore.
JoAnne Mitchell, ’76, was awarded the 2018 Crown Women Rising Courage Award by the Crown Women Rising (CWR) organization, for her financial support and volunteer work in Kenya. CWR is a training, networking and empowerment organization that identifies, nurtures, launches and honors high-achieving women globally to promote business growth and community transformation. The organization has supported the success of more than 1,000 women in business for more than
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CHAPTER AND CLASS NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 Purnell College Expo, the Think HBCU College Fair and the Olive Harvey Community College Transfer College Day. In addition, the chapter will grant a Chicago area student a $500 scholarship award for attendance at MSU for the 2018–2019 academic year!
Pre-Alumni Council is beginning to grow into a force to be reckoned with. Support from classes and chapters is welcome, as the Council prepares its students to be great leaders and dedicated alumni of a great institution: Morgan State University.
Columbia/Howard County Chapter Counts Down to 30!
The New Jersey Alumni Chapter started 2018 by participating in its fifth annual community service activity at the Community Food Bank of New Jersey. The chapter continued its community outreach by participating in several area college fairs. Chapter members showed their “Bear Pride” by supporting alumna April Ryan, ’89, when she spoke at the Center for American Women and Politics presentation at Rutgers University. Five deserving New Jersey students received the chapter’s largest-ever total scholarship award during the 2017–2018 academic year. The chapter ended 2017–2018 with its annual bus trip to the Sands Casino and Outlet Mall in Bethlehem, Pa.
Next year marks a major milestone for the Columbia/Howard County Alumni Chapter, as plans are underway for its 30-year anniversary celebration. Chartered on May 20, 1989, the chapter has grown to more than 70 dues-paid members, has given thousands of dollars to deserving Howard County students attending Morgan and continues to promote the University at various events. The chapter will host its Fall scholarship fundraiser this year at Toby’s Dinner Theatre in Columbia, Md., on Sunday, Nov. 4.
Dallas/Ft. Worth Alumni Chapter Engaged in Mentoring, Fun
New Jersey Alumni Chapter Serves the Community, Supports MSU
Northern Virginia Alumni Chapter Meeting Features Work and Fellowship
In its final meeting of 2017–2018, this past June 30, the MSU Northern Virginia Alumni Chapter (MSUNOVAAC) conducted business and made plans for the upcoming fiscal year. After taking care of business for the chapter, the members partied and had a good time at their planned picnic and pool party. The highlight of the afternoon was the opportunity for Morgan families and friends to fellowship with each other and commit themselves to the continued growth of the chapter.
Prince George’s County Alumni Chapter Hosts Meet & Greet
Members of the Dallas/Ft. Worth (DFW) Alumni Chapter celebrated a successful year with a summer pool party. Chapter member Terrie Hudson, ’75, hosted this event. The chapter had the pleasure of hosting two current MSU engineering students at the party, Acia Sands and Anthony Turner, Jr., who were completing their summer internships in the DFW area. The 2018–2019 chapter year kicks off Saturday, Sept. 15. For more information, please email msuaa.dfwchapter@gmail.com.
Greater Hampton Roads Alumni Chapter Hosted Its First Signature Event
The MSUAA Prince George’s County Alumni Chapter hosted a “meet and greet” event at a local restaurant, for incoming MSU freshmen from Prince George’s County, Md. The event featured a guest speaker, food, door prizes and the MSU mascot, Benny the Bear, for the members of Morgan’s incoming class.
RED Dynasty MSU Alumni Chapter
RED Dynasty MSU Alumni Chapter has established the RED Dynasty MSU Endowment to provide financial assistance to the Morgan State University Foundation in awarding scholarships to students. Chapter members, make your contribution today by contacting Denise Smith at denise.smith@morgan.edu or (410) 440-0281.
Richmond/Petersburg Alumni Chapter Is on the Move!
Congratulations to De’Jane Thompson, 2018–2019 scholarship recipient at the Richmond/Petersburg Alumni Chapter’s Fourth Annual Signature Scholarship Dance, “Denim and Bling!” The event, held on Saturday, May 19, 2018, was well-attended and included a lip-sync contest. Attendees with birthdays in May were recognized. The chapter also had a great turnout for its Annual Potluck Cookout and Annual Membership Drive, held this past July 14. Proceeds from both events benefited the chapter’s Scholarship Fund. Upcoming events for the chapter include attending college fairs in October and November. Chapter meetings are held the third Sunday of each month. For more information, please contact Lynette Banks-Lightfoot, Chapter President, at rpac.prez17@gmail.com or (804) 512-4490.
ROTC Alumni, Chapter of the Year, Represents! The Greater Hampton Roads Alumni Chapter presented its first Signature Event this past April 23: a performance of the Voices of Norfolk Concert Choir at New Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, in Chesapeake, Va. The Rev. Wayne Jones, ’73, the chapter’s Vice President, Outreach, is an associate minister at the church. The event was a great success, and the souvenir program produced by the chapter documented it for posterity.
Greater Houston Alumni Represent Morgan at College Fair
Kudos to the Greater Houston Area Alumni Chapter! Chapter members participated in the Texas Black Expo HBCU College Fair at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston this past June 9. They represented Morgan proudly and encouraged talented high school students to apply to MSU.
Howard L. Cornish Chapter Presents Achievement Awards
The “Cornish Chapter” extends congratulations to two recent graduates who were awarded the chapter’s Dr. Clayton C. Stansbury Graduating Senior Academic Achievement Award, on Commencement day this past spring. Award winner Monique Lashall Wynder received her Bachelor of Science in finance from MSU’s Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management in December 2017. Wynder is now pursuing a master’s degree in forensic accounting at Southern New Hampshire University. Oluwamayowa Oyebisi Ilori, the second awardee, received her Bachelor of Science in nursing from the School of Community Health and Policy this past May. Ilori plans to continue her education and pursue a career as a registered nurse in a neonatal critical care unit.
The ROTC Alumni Chapter, the MSU Alumni Association’s 2018 Chapter of the Year, is spreading its wings by representing Morgan and participating in several events to show the MSUAA spirit. The chapter participated in the Washington DC Metro HBCU Alumni Alliance 5K Run/2K Walk in June, with members of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter and Prince George’s County Alumni Chapter. The chapter’s Enhancement Team met with MSU President David Wilson in August to review ROTC initiatives. Also in August, the chapter had its ROTC Alumni Mentor/Mentee Session. The chapter will have its ROTC Alumni Membership Drive on Oct. 6, 2018. Go ROTC!
South Atlantic Alumni Chapter Furthers Its Mission
The chapter met several of its objectives during 2017–2018, increasing chapter membership, supporting students, recruiting new students and providing scholarships. SAAC welcomed 12 new members from Savannah, Ga., and areas throughout South Carolina and designed a recruitment brochure titled, “Growing the Future,” to help support its efforts to recruit more students to MSU. Seven chapter members worked with high schools in Columbia, Charleston, Florence and Orangeburg, S.C., to expose students to MSU’s programs, recognitions and services, and the chapter was pleased to award five $500 scholarships to deserving students at MSU. For more information, contact Carolyn Rogers at carolyn.amari@yahoo.com.
Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter Supports PEARL Open House
MSU On-Campus Alumni Chapter Cohosts Late Summer, Fall Events
The MSU On-Campus Alumni Chapter has a productive agenda for the last months of 2018. A Day Party hosted by the chapter in partnership with the MSU Football Alumni Chapter during the Morgan State vs. Towson University football game, on Sept. 1, was a fun gathering for all.
The Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter (SMAC) supported the Morgan State University Patuxent Environmental and Aquatic Research Laboratory (PEARL) Annual Open House this past June, in Saint Leonard, Calvert County, Md. SMAC chapter members assisted with registration, and the chapter had an exhibit table. MSU alumnus Ernest Baker played the National Anthem on his trumpet, and SMAC and Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter member C. Sylvia Proctor, ’67, did an inspirational reading during the program. Scott Knoche, Ph.D., Director of MSU PEARL, gave remarks centered on the event theme, “Innovation Works at the PEARL,” and thanked MSU President David Wilson for his support of the laboratory.
Pre-Alumni Council President Receives Blue Ribbon Award
South Jersey Alumni Chapter Reports Recent Success, Upcoming Events
During the 2018 Student Organization Stars Banquet, “The Art of Success,” this past April, Daniel Gibson, an MSU senior and President of the MSUAA Pre-Alumni Council, received a Blue Ribbon Award. This award is given to a student leader who exemplifies trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth and integrity. The banquet honors student leaders and student organizations for their hard work and dedication to the Morgan State University Family and others. Under the auspices of Vanessa Grey, ’81, Alumni Relations Coordinator, the
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The South Jersey Alumni Chapter (SJAC) held its “Annual Line Dance at Midday” this past June 10, marking the fifth year of the successful event. The chapter gives special thanks to Ronn Johnson, Ed.D., ’92, Norris Thomas, ’76, and Mary Scott, ’52. Candi Primas-Adkins, ’84, chaired the dance. On Sept. 15, SJAC will present the MSU Choir in concert. Contact Chapter President Dr. Will Maddox, ’66, for further information. Preparations are also underway for the presentation of toys and educational materials, during the holidays, to students enrolled at Lawnside Public School. Dr. Ronn Johnson is the District Superintendent.
Alumni Chapter Members Aid Morgan Student Recruitment The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment appreciates the work of the MSU Alumni Association chapter members participating in Morgan’s student recruitment effort. The following alumni traveled to campus this spring and summer to meet with prospective students and their parents and display their “Bear Pride.” Morgan Day Open House, April 6, 2018: Annapolis/Anne Arundel County Alumni Chapter – President Mike Stump; Baltimore County Alumni Chapter – President Mike Bishop, Robert Wongus and Joyce Brown; Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter – President Jeanette Wade, Jackie Lawson and Nyandi Henderson; MSU Delaware Alumni Chapter – Howard Sharps and Erwin Polk; Columbia/Howard County Alumni Chapter – Clarence Jeffers and Bob Sturdivant; Open House Panelists – Shirley Byron, Craig Spencer, Jackie Lawson and Clarence Jeffers. Admitted Students’ Day, April 14, 2018: Philadelphia Chapter – Gaynelle Fleming; South Jersey Alumni Chapter – President Will Maddox; RED Dynasty MSU Alumni Chapter – Maisha Saldivia, Glenda Johnson, Marietta English, Gloria Cooper-Blue, Jacquetta Jacobs, Tonya Combs-Reid and Angela Gaither-Scott; Alumni Panelist: Morgan On-Campus Alumni Chapter – Lasava Tidwell. For more information about how you can assist in bringing great students to Morgan, please contact: Reginald C. Thomas, Admissions Representative, Morgan State University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment, Montebello Center, Room 109, 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251, Office: (443) 885-3977, Fax: (443) 885-8260.
Seeking Alumni to Mentor MSU Freshmen Would you like the opportunity to serve as a mentor for incoming Morgan students, guiding them along their path as Morganites? If so, WE need YOU!!! What: Alumni Mentoring Program Meet and Greet When: Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, 2 p.m. Where: University Student Center, Room 316
Football Schedule, Morgan Bears 2018 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17
Towson State University 7 p.m. Hughes Stadium at University of Akron 3:30 p.m. Akron, Ohio at University at Albany SUNY 7 p.m. Albany, N.Y. at North Carolina A&T State University* 6 p.m Greensboro, N.C. South Carolina State University* 1 p.m. Hughes Stadium Homecoming at Savannah State University* 6 p.m. Savannah, Ga. Howard University* 7 p.m. Hughes Stadium at Florida A&M University* 4 p.m Tallahassee, Fla. Bethune-Cookman University* 4 p.m Hughes Stadium “1st & Goal in the Bronx” 50th Anniversary Celebration Delaware State University* 1 p.m. Hughes Stadium at Norfolk State University* 1 p.m. Norfolk, Va.
Home games are in boldface. *MEAC Opponent
Save the Date! Matching will be done on-site on Oct. 7th! To sign-up as a mentor, or for more information, please email Georgia L. Sawyer at georgia.sawyer@morgan.edu. Your service would be greatly appreciated!
You Make It Happen! One gift, every year, in any amount from our alumni goes a long way to strengthen Morgan’s credibility in attracting institutional dollars, experienced faculty and outstanding students. Thanks for helping Morgan continue to soar! Growing the Future, Leading the World! United Way and Combined Charity Campaign for Baltimore City #3052 Combined Federal Campaign #49337 Maryland Charities #3052 You may also visit www.givetomorgan.com to make a secure gift now!
Men’s Basketball Schedule Morgan Bears, 2018–2019
Nov. 6 at Villanova University Nov. 9 at Saint Francis University Nov. 12 at DePaul University Nov. 15 Lincoln University Nov. 20 United States Naval Academy Nov. 25 Mount St. Mary’s University Nov. 28 at George Mason University Dec. 3 at University of Virginia Dec. 5 Binghamton University Dec. 8 Towson University Dec. 17 University of North Carolina Wilmington Dec. 22 at Old Dominion University Dec. 29 at California State University, Northridge Jan. 5 University of Maryland Eastern Shore* Jan. 7 Savannah State University* Jan. 12 South Carolina State University* Jan. 18 Florida A&M University* Jan. 19 at North Carolina A&T State University* Jan. 21 at North Carolina Central University* Jan. 26 Bethune-Cookman University* Feb. 2 at Coppin State University* Feb. 4 at Howard University* Feb. 9 at South Carolina State University* Feb. 11 at Savannah State University* Feb. 23 Norfolk State University* Feb. 25 Howard University* March 2 at Delaware State University* March 4 at University of Maryland Eastern Shore March 7 Coppin State University* March 10–17 MEAC Tournament
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Villanova, Pa. Loretto, Pa. Chicago, Ill. Hill Field House Hill Field House Hill Field House Fairfax, Va. Charlottesville, Va. Hill Field House Hill Field House Hill Field House Norfolk, Va. Northridge, Calif. Hill Field House Hill Field House Hill Field House Hill Field House Greensboro, N.C. Durham, N.C. Hill Field House Baltimore, Md. Washington, D.C. Orangeburg, S.C. Savannah, Ga. Hill Field House Hill Field House Dover, Del. Princess Anne, Md. Hill Field House Norfolk, Va.
Home games are in boldface. *MEAC opponent
NECROLOGY Deceased MSU Alumni, Faculty, Staff & Students “Gone But Not Forgotten” Gloria V. Adams, ’81..............................................................12/14/2017 Claudine Wright Allen, Esq., ’75.........................................2/8/2018 Pearl Minerva Anthony, ’47................................................1/23/2018 Laila H. Araya,’78...................................................................8/23/2017 Dr. Sarah Cousin Banks, ’62.................................................2/10/2018 Celeste Dorothea Barnes, ’76.............................................4/3/2013 Mary Jane Froehlich Baron, ’69.........................................1/17/2018 Dr. Otto R. Begus (Former Faculty)...................................2/20/2018 Lawrence J. Bell, Jr., D.D.S., ’63...........................................5/18/2018 Linda A. Bessicks, ’76............................................................2/21/2018 Anne L. Boone, ’66................................................................7/30/2018 William Brown, ’50...............................................................2/28/2018 Saif I. Bryant (Student)........................................................4/8/2018 Lt. Col. Laurence Buffaloe (Ret.), ’59................................4/22/2018 Darryl S. Clay, Sr., ’80...........................................................7/28/2018 Charlotta S. Colley,’49..........................................................5/10/2018 Beverly Jordan Cook, ’73.....................................................10/21/2014 Dr. Sydney L. Cousin, ’67......................................................8/17/2018 Darian Creary, ’88.................................................................8/14/2018 Whaleland S. Cross,’60.........................................................4/6/2018 Sherrell M. Dameron-Bloom (Former Staff)...................3/1/2018 Barbara Bostic Davis, ’53.....................................................5/15/2018 Egan W. Davis, Sr. (Former Staff)......................................8/1/2018 Kirk S. Davis, ’66....................................................................4/2/2018 Manuel Deese, ’64................................................................8/2/2018 Carlton P. Dentinger, ’74.....................................................2/9/2018 Dr. Joseph T. Dunham, ’48..................................................6/26/2018 Victoria Lynn Ellicott, ’84....................................................3/14/2018 Monica A. Elliott (Former Staff).........................................4/2018 Juan E. Evans, ’91...................................................................2/10/2016
Kiyaka A. Feggins, ’06..........................................................3/15/2018 James E. Forbes, ’62..............................................................1/30/2018 Audrey Freeman-Stevens, ’86............................................6/17/2018 Benjamin R. Fuller, ’71..........................................................6/9/2018 Natalie Harris Garner, ’56....................................................6/19/2018 Dr. Ernest Wayman Garrett, ’55.........................................3/31/3018 Liston A. George, ’51.............................................................2/29/2018 Therman E. Gibbs, ’86..........................................................2/16/2018 Charles (“Mickey”) Giles, Jr., ’57.........................................6/16/2018 Letty Lockett Goodin, ’73....................................................5/27/2018 Aaron Hairston, Jr., ’57.........................................................8/5/2018 James Edward Hicks, ’69.....................................................3/13/3018 Roosevelt LeRoy Hobbs, ’57...............................................6/13/2018 Charles H. Houston (Former Faculty)............................... 7/15/2018 Robert S. Howard, ’57..........................................................5/5/2018 Dr. Thomas R. Hubbard (Former Faculty)........................5/23/2018 William Glen Hurdle, Jr., ’55................................................5/1/2018 Wilbur Henry Jackson, ’55...................................................3/1/2018 Bre’Aira Whitney Johnson (Student)................................5/13/2018 Eliza Young Johnson, ’55.....................................................11/17/2017 Leon Jones, ’71.......................................................................7/30/2017 Omar E. Jones, Jr., ’85...........................................................7/29/2018 Kelli Elizabeth Kensie (Former Staff)................................3/4/2018 Dr. Clayton Joshua Lang, Jr., ’17.........................................4/8/2018 Morgan Milton Laury (Former Staff)................................3/4/2018 Jancey R. Lister, ’75...............................................................4/21/2018 The Rev. Dr. Bernie H. Manning, ’67.................................10/27/2017 Mildred Juliet Fowlkes Marner, ’90..................................7/26/2018 Janice Y. Martin, ’74..............................................................7/29/2017 Roland E. Meads, ’58............................................................8/7/2017
Lois Ann Phillips Moore, ’69...............................................8/16/2018 Gilbert A.S. Murray, ’69........................................................7/21/2018 Vivian P. Neville-Glover, ’70...............................................3/27/2018 Ernest W. Odom (Former Faculty).....................................2/13/2018 Willie W. O’Neal, ’67.............................................................3/4/2018 Michael Edward Owens, ’80...............................................7/25/2018 The Rev. Lawrence Dunbar Pollard, ’55............................7/12/2018 Roberta M. Purnell, ’72........................................................7/27/2018 Jethro F. Reid, ’90.................................................................7/9/2018 Myrna Marie Ross, ’65.........................................................6/15/2018 Bennie H. Rutherford, Jr., ’96.............................................5/26/2018 Clifton A. Sands, Sr., ’53.......................................................5/19/2018 Dora Lee Scott, ’55................................................................7/28/2018 Dr. Clarence F. Stephens, Sr. (Former Faculty)................3/5/2018 Roxanne M. Stewart, ’05.....................................................4/2018 Bertha L. Taylor, ’65..............................................................4/11/2018 John L. Taylor,’59..................................................................7/14/2018 Ernestine T. VanNess, ’59....................................................2/22/2018 Gregory P. Wallace, ’75........................................................7/7/2018 Joan E. Wallace (Former Staff)...........................................3/15/2018 Eugene E. Warren, ’67..........................................................2/19/2018 Maceo J. Washington, ’66...................................................7/2018 Candace Watkin-Tyler, ’04..................................................2/23/2018 Larry T. Watson-El, Sr., ’73...................................................4/30/2018 Andrea Josey Weems, ’86...................................................7/10/2018 Alexander Z. Williams (Former Staff)...............................8/1/2018 Frances Elizabeth Miller Wilson, ’65.................................3/30/2018 Stanley L. Wise,’85................................................................7/25/2018
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MSU ALUMNI CALENDAR Alumni Events, Summer 2018–Winter 2019 Sept. 15 Class Agents Meeting Alumni House, 10 a.m.
MSUAA Board of Directors Meeting Alumni House, 12 noon.
South Jersey Alumni Chapter Presents the MSU Choir in Concert
First Nazarene Baptist Church, Camden, N.J., starting at 4 p.m. This marks the first time an HBCU has sponsored an event in the city since the beginning of the Camden Renaissance. For more information, please contact Dr. Willie H. Maddox at (856) 468-9454 or drwillandmarge@comcast.net, or Jeanne White at (856) 906-3563 or jwhitemsu@gmail.com. Cost is $25.
Oct. (Date TBD) North Carolina Alumni Chapter Presents Its Annual Picnic and Membership Drive Raleigh, N.C. For more information, please contact Barbara Faison, Chapter President, at (910) 590-7846 or faison_2@hotmail.com. Please join the event for fun, games and fellowship!
Oct. 20 RED Dynasty MSU Alumni Chapter Adopts the Morgan vs. Howard Football Game
Hughes Stadium, 7 p.m. The Chapter will host a Scholarship Day Party before the game from 2–6 p.m. on campus in the University Student Center. Cost: $20. The proceeds benefit the chapter’s Scholarship Fund. Please email the Chapter President, Angela Gaither-Scott, at acgaitherscott@msn.com, or call (410) 382-1704, for more information.
Nov. 3 MSU On-Campus Alumni Chapter and the Division of Student Affairs Host the Second Annual Parents Weekend During the Morgan State University vs. Bethune Cookman football game. For more information, please contact Floyd E. Taliaferro, lll, ’74, Chapter President, at (443) 885-3460 or floyd.taliaferro@morgan.edu.
Nov. 4 Columbia/Howard County Alumni Chapter Annual Scholarship Dinner Show Fundraiser, “AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ ” Toby’s Dinner Theatre, 5900 Symphony Woods Way, Columbia, MD 21044. Doors open at 5 p.m. Buffet opens at 5:15 p.m. Buffet closes at 6:30 p.m., sharp. Show begins at 7 p.m. Cost: $70. For tickets or more information, please call (410) 465-7253.
Dec. 1 Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter Celebrates 70th Birthday
The chapter will celebrate this milestone with a Birthday Party at the Bolling Club, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C., 12–4 p.m. For ticket information, please contact Art Lawson at (202) 255-2746 or Sylvia Proctor at (301) 579-6757.
Class of 1966, 32nd Annual Homecoming Brunch
University Student Center, Ballroom A-D, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Cost: $25. For more information, please contact Henri Daniels at (410) 462-5372.
Class of 1969, 49th Annual Homecoming Brunch Celebration University Student Center, Room 212, 10:30 a.m.– 1 p.m. Cost: $30 per person. Make checks payable to “MSU Foundation-69 Brunch,” and mail them before Sept. 14, 2018 to Denise Smith, 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane, 207 Alumni House, Baltimore, MD 21251. Seating is limited. Contact Class Agent Nellie Maskal at (301) 445-1433 or blue6947@ gmail.com.
Performance of the Gershwins’ “Porgy and Bess” with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra When: April 11–14, 2019 Where: Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852 (April 11); Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore, MD 21201 (April 12–14)
Concert with the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter When: Sunday, April 28, 2019, 4 p.m. Where: Oxford Presbyterian Church, 8501 Stenton Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19150
Class of 1970 Annual Homecoming Breakfast
Annual MSU Spring Concert
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., Alpha Delta Chapter Annual Homecoming Reception
Carl Murphy Fine Arts Center
University Student Center, Room 210A, 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. For additional information, please contact Reginald Thomas at (443) 885-3977 (office) or (410) 428-6139.
University Student Center, Room 316, 1:30 p.m.–7 p.m. For information, please contact T’ana Patterson at tapat5@morgan.edu or (240) 425-2742.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Alpha Gamma Chapter Homecoming Suite
When: Sunday, May 5, 2019, 4 p.m. Where: Gilliam Concert Hall, Murphy Fine Arts Center
Fall 2018—Spring 2019 Events
Visit http://www.murphyfineartscenter.org for the most current event schedule, or call (443) 885-4440.
University Student Center, Room 210, 2–7 p.m. Contact Michelene Dean or Lynn Middleton. For more information, please call (443) 885-1815.
Oct. 2, Coronation of Mr. & Miss Morgan State
School of Global Journalism and Communication Annual Alumni Homecoming Brunch
Oct. 10, Fatherhood Total Health Symposium, Presented by Baltimore Healthy Start
School of Education and Urban Studies, Family and Consumer Science Annual Homecoming Brunch
Oct. 13, NEA Jazz Master, Randy Weston in Concert, Presented by An Die Musik
University Student Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom C, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. For additional information, please contact Ruth Murray at (443) 885-3330.
Gilliam Concert Hall, 7 p.m. FREE
Recital Hall, 9:30 a.m. Featured speaker: the Hon. Marc H. Morial, President of the National Urban League and former Mayor of New Orleans. FREE
University Student Center, Room 210B, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. For more information, please contact Dr. Lurline Whittaker at (443) 885-3949 or (443) 885-3355.
Recital Hall, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Admission: TBD
Oct. 7 Annual Homecoming Candlelight Memorial Service
James E. Lewis Museum of Art, 3 p.m. FREE
Oct. 14, Book Release and Signing: “How I Discovered the New York School of Art via the Subway,” by James E. Jones
University Memorial Chapel, 11 a.m. Honoring recently deceased alumni, faculty, staff and students. For more information, please contact the Alumni Relations Office at (443) 885-3015. Deadline for submissions is Aug. 16, 2018.
Oct. 19, Theatre Morgan Presents “spell #7,” a Play by Ntozake Shange
Jan. 12, 2019 Howard L. Cornish Metropolitan Alumni Chapter 34th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast Fundraiser
Gilliam Concert Hall, through Nov. 3, various times. Gen. Adm. $10
University Student Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom, 9 a.m.–12 noon. Tickets are $60. For more information, please contact Anthony McPhail at (410) 461-3931 or mcphailfamily@comcast.net.
April 2019 (Date TBD) Columbia/Howard County Alumni Chapter Caribbean Day Party Details are forthcoming!
Turpin-Lamb Theatre, through Oct. 28, various times. Gen. Adm: $20
Nov. 1, Dorothy P. Stanley Modern Dance Festival
Nov. 15, Opera@Morgan Presents “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” by Gian Carlo Menotti
Recital Hall, through Nov. 17, various times. Directed by Marquita Lister. Gen Adm.: $15
Nov. 24, Gary Bartz’s “Blues Chronicles,” Presented by An Die Musik Gilliam Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. Admission: TBD
Nov. 29, Theatre Morgan Presents “Black Nativity,” the Gospel Song-Play by Langston Hughes
Turpin-Lamb Theatre, through Dec. 8, various times. Gen. Adm.: $20
HOMECOMING CALENDAR Oct. 5 Annual Homecoming Business Meeting
University Student Center Theatre, 11 a.m. Repast immediately after the meeting, in the Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom.
Homecoming Gala
Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Rd., Baltimore, MD 21244
Prince George’s County Alumni Chapter Annual Homecoming Happy Hour Meet and Greet
DoubleTree Hilton, 4 W. University Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21218, 7 p.m.–12 midnight. Features DJ, vendors, 50/50 raffle and specialty drinks/menu. Cost: $5. Donations support the chapter’s Scholarship Fund. For more information, please contact Rose David at (301) 8010226 or Sybil Cooke Barnes at (240) 472-3175, or email msupgac@mail.com.
Oct. 6 Morgan State University Homecoming Parade
The parade will assemble at the Alameda Shopping Center and proceed south on The Alameda, east on E. Cold Spring Lane and south on Hillen Road, where it will disband at the campus of MSU. The parade starts at 9 a.m.
MSU Choir Schedule Summer 2018–Spring 2019 Concert for South Jersey Alumni
When: Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, 4 p.m. Where: First Nazarene Church, 1500 S. 8th St., Camden, NJ 08104
Danville Concert Association Performance
When: Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, 7:30 p.m. Where: George Washington High School, 701 Broad St., Danville VA 24541
Community Concerts at Second
Calling All Morganites!!! Morgan Memories Alumni Party The memories are great, and the party is even greater.
University Student Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom, 10 p.m.– 3 a.m. Cost: $35. Please join us at Morgan Memories, as we celebrate classes ending in “3” or “8”and all other special class celebrations, birthdays and special anniversaries. The Class of 1988 will celebrate 30 years at this event, and the Class of 1969 and Class of 1973 will gather here beginning at 7 p.m. Go to “Morgan Memories” on Facebook for exciting new updates. See you at Morgan Memories!
Jan. 12, “The Funeral,” a Play by Derrell Lawrence
Turpin-Lamb Theatre, 8 p.m. Admission: TBD
March 9, Women in the Arts
Recital Hall, 2 p.m. A symposium presented by The Links, Incorporated. FREE
April 4, Opera@Morgan Presents Great Scenes from Operas by African-American Composers and an Evening of Zarzuela
When: Friday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m. Where: New Psalmist Baptist Church, 6020 Marian Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215
Concert at New Shiloh Baptist Church
When: Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 Where: 2100 N. Monroe Street, Baltimore, MD 21217
Annual MSU Christmas Concert
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. MSU Bears, Hughes Stadium, 1 p.m.
Gilliam Concert Hall, 4 p.m. Directed by Dr. Eric Conway. Reserved Seating: $25/$20/$10
Performance of Bernstein’s “Mass”
MSU Football Alumni Chapter Fifth Year Tailgate Celebration
Homecoming Game
Dec. 9, MSU Choir Christmas Concert
March 22, The MSU Department of Fine and Performing Arts Presents “Dreamgirls”
Concert at First Baptist Church of Guilford
Lot L, behind Cummings Hall and the Infirmary. There will also be a membership drive for the chapter. Event features good food, fun and fellowship. Cost $35. For more information, please contact the Chapter President, Thomas Potts, at (443) 226-4698.
Gilliam Concert Hall, 4 p.m. Starring the Magnificent Marching Machine. Gen. Adm.: $15
When: Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, 3 p.m. Where: Second Presbyterian Church, 4200 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
Life Members Reception
University Student Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom B, 9 a.m.– 1 p.m. Admission is free with a Life Membership Gold Card.
Dec. 1, The MSU Marching Band Show
When: Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, 3 p.m. Where: 7504 Oakland Mills, Columbia, MD 21046
When: Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, 4 p.m. Where: Gilliam Concert Hall, Murphy Fine Arts Center
Christmas Concert with Cece Winans and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Gilliam Concert Hall, through March 24, various times. Admission: TBD
Recital Hall, through April 5, 7 p.m. Directed by Marquita Lister. Gen. Adm: $15
April 28, The MSU Symphonic Band Spring Concert
Gilliam Concert Hall, 6 p.m. Directed by Melvin N. Miles, Jr. Gen. Adm: $15
May 5, MSU Choir Annual Spring Concert
Gilliam Concert Hall, 4 p.m. Directed by Dr. Eric Conway. Reserved Seating: $25/$20/$10
May 11, MSU Jazz Ensemble Annual Concert
Gilliam Concert Hall, 7 p.m. Directed by Melvin N. Miles, Jr. Gen. Adm: $15
May 25, Singing Sensations Youth Choir in Concert Gilliam Concert Hall, Time TBD. Admission: TBD
When: Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, 8 p.m. Where: Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore, MD 21201
Gettysburg College Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration When: Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, 7 p.m. Where: Gettysburg College Chapel, Gettysburg, Pa.
Concert at Epworth United Methodist Church When: Sunday, March 3, 2019, 4 p.m. Where: 3317 Saint Lukes Lane, Woodlawn, MD 21207
Premiere with the Philadelphia Orchestra When: March 28–30, 2019 Where: 300 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
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