The Key February 4, 2011 Edition

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A newsletter for UNIVERSITY of MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends

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Sharon Stone, the award-winning actress and AIDS-awareness activist, headlines “Hollywood on the Shore,” the sold-out 2011 UMES Gala.

Staged annually to raise money for need and merit-based student scholarships, UMES discovered a year ago that inviting celebrities made the gala an unqualified success and one of Delmarva’s premier social events.

Stone is best known for her Golden Globe nominated role opposite Michael Douglas in “Basic Instinct.” Her performance in “Casino” with Robert DeNiro garnered Stone an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama.

The 52-year-old Pennsylvania native also won an Emmy for a 2004 guest performance on the television drama, “The Practice.” Recently, she has appeared in four episodes of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”

Four Hollywood stars, LeVar Burton, Tyne Daly, David Alan Grier and Pam Grier, join Stone for UMES’ red-carpeted event.

“We are elated to be able to bring such a wonderful, well-known group of celebrities to be among our guests,” said Dr. Veronique Diriker, director of development at UMES and event coordinator.

Burton, 53, is an actor, director, producer and author whose career has spanned some 30 years. He portrayed Kunta Kinte in the 1977 award-winning television miniseries “Roots,” based on the novel by Alex Haley. Burton is also known for his role as Geordi La Forge on the television series “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” He won 13 Emmy Awards and five NAACP awards as host of “Reading Rainbow,” one of PBS’ longest running children’s series.

His latest efforts are behind the camera. “The Tiger Woods Story,” the first dramatic television movie he directed, landed Burton three Emmy nominations and his Disney Channel film, “Smart House,” is one of the channel’s most popular original movies. continued on page 7

UMES to hold President’s Interfaith Prayer Breakfast The President’s Interfaith Prayer Breakfast scheduled for Friday, Feb. 25, signals the start of the 2011 homecoming celebration at UMES. Justine Willis Toms, a radio talk-show hostess and author of “Small Pleasures: Finding Grace in a Chaotic World” will serve as the keynote speaker. Also appearing will be the Rev. Mishael Miller of Baltimore, an inspirational music-ministry vocalist.

The breakfast begins at 8 a.m. in the UMES Student Services Center ballroom. Tickets are $40 each, or $350 for a table of 10.

For UMES President Thelma B. Thompson, watching an idea she had when she took office in 2002 develop into a popular, annual event – especially in the local, faith-based community – is among her most satisfying professional accomplishments. continued on page 8

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Page 2 Page 3 Homecoming 2011 V.P. of Student Affairs Named Winter Commencement

Justine Wilis Toms

Page 4 Black History Month Events Volunteer in Nigeria

Page 5 Black History Month Mosely Exhibit HRM Spring Luncheon Series

Rev. Mishael Miller Page 6 Athletics

Page 7 Donation Makes Political Internships a Reality

Page 8 Events Calendar

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UMES Homecoming 2011

Jeremih

Photo by Joey Gardner

Hundreds of former University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks are flocking to the Shore to take part in the Homecoming 2011 events carved out for the weeklong celebration, Feb. 20-27. Many are open to the public.

“It seems like there is an increased enthusiasm for homecoming this year,” said Kimberly Dumpson, J.D., director of alumni affairs and planned giving at the university. “Hotels in Princess Anne and Salisbury are booked and reservations are now spreading into the outlying areas to accommodate our alumni guests. Online reservations for events are double that from last year.”

A number of the school’s NFL celebrity alumni will be returning for the Mighty Hawks Reunion, a homecoming party on Friday, Feb. 25, at 8:30 p.m. in the Student Services Ballroom on campus. Art Shell (NFL Hall of Fame, Oakland Raiders 1968-81 LA Raiders 1982), Emerson Boozer (College Hall of Fame Class of 2010, NY Jets 1966-75), Carl Hairston (Philadelphia Eagles 1976-83, Cleveland Browns 1984-89, Phoenix Cardinals 1990), Billy Thompson (Denver Broncos 1969-81) and Curtis Gentry (Chicago Bears 1966-68) are expected to attend. Open to the public, tickets are $50.

For the Hawks, homecoming is centered around basketball. Game time is 2 p.m. for women’s basketball and 4 p.m. for men’s basketball action against Howard University. Doors open at noon with a $20 general admission entrance fee.

“Adding to the spirit of the game this year is a revived homecoming

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parade, which has received a phenomenal response and a new pep band that debuted at the season’s start,” said Dumpson. The parade, begins at 11 a.m. on Rt. 822 by the Talon Square apartments.

Returning to the homecoming lineup is the President’s Interfaith Prayer Breakfast. Justine Willis Toms, radio talk-show hostess and author of “Small Pleasures: Finding Grace in a Chaotic World” serves as the keynote speaker for the Feb. 25 event beginning at 8 a.m. in the Student Services Center ballroom. Hosted by UMES President Thelma B. Thompson, the breakfast also features entertainment by Rev. Mishael Miller, a music-ministry vocalist from Baltimore. Tickets are $40 each, or $350 for a table of 10.

“The student body is generating a buzz about the upcoming Homecoming Concert featuring R&B and hip hop recording artists Rick Ross, Jeremih, Dondria and the TCB Band,” said James Lunnermon, director of Student Activities at UMES. “The Homecoming Step Show and the Late Night Comedy Show are also always popular.” B-Phlat, Big Shawn and Lil Duval are the guest comedians for the comedy show, Lunnermon said.

The Homecoming Concert rocks the Hytche Athletic Center on Thursday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 for students, $35 for non-students. Tickets for the Late Night Comedy Show on Saturday, Feb. 26, at 9 p.m. in the Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts are $10 general admission.

Greek-lettered organizations showcase their talent in the art of stepping on Friday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m. in the Hytche Athletic Center. General admission tickets are $10.

For more information, or for tickets for one of UMES’ Homecoming 2011 events, call 410-651-6669.

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“The aim of the prayer breakfast is to bring us together,” Dr. Thompson said. “It’s done a wonderful job of sensitizing those of us who take so much away from this fellowship event with the faith needs of the community.”

Thompson enjoys listening to Toms’ radio program and extended her a personal invitation to speak at this year’s breakfast.

Toms and her husband, Michael, can be heard Sundays at 2 p.m. on WESM-FM (91.3) as co-hosts of an hour-long show, “New Dimensions.”

Toms is co-founder and managing producer of New Dimensions Media/World Broadcasting Network and New Dimensions Radio, a nonprofit, educational organization that produces and distributes motivational radio programming heard around the world. She describes its mission as “a vortex for launching new trends, revealing timeless wisdom, and pushing the boundaries of form, language and spirit.”

Over the past four decades, the couple is credited with creating “a

powerful and transformative archive with leading-edge thinkers, spiritual leaders, change agents, indigenous voices, artists, scientists, healers, ecologists and social architects.”

Toms was among 30 people invited to participate in the Synthesis Dialogues with the Dalai Lama in June 2004.

Following the Feb. 25 prayer breakfast at UMES, Toms will be available to sign her latest book, “Small Pleasures: Finding Grace in a Chaotic World.”

The Rev. Miller has been a music instructor in several central Maryland public school systems and sings the national anthem at sporting events. Currently, he serves as assistant pastor of Pennsylvania Avenue A.M.E. Zion Church in Baltimore.

Call 410-651-8045 to purchase tickets for the UMES President’s Interfaith Prayer Breakfast. A portion of proceeds is tax deductible and supports UMES’ Campaign for Academic Excellence.

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UMES names VP of Student Affairs The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has a new vice president of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, Dr. Anthony L. Jenkins.

Jenkins, whose higher education career spans 15 years, spent the past four years as the dean of students at the University of Houston- Clear Lake.

A Washington, D.C. native, Jenkins said his move from Houston – “the fourth largest city in the United States” – to the Lower Shore, has been a smooth transition.

“I love it,” said Jenkins, who settled into a Salisbury home with his wife, Toinette, and daughters, Ashley and Alicia. “I feel very comfortable here.

Everyone has been welcoming and friendly.”

Jenkins, a 1995 graduate of Fayetteville (N.C.) State University, received his Ph.D. in student affairs from Virginia Tech University. His administrative career began as the assistant dean of students at Northeastern Illinois University. There, his accomplishments included expanding the Greek Life system and establishing a Civic Engagement Center.

Jenkins later became the associate dean of students at the University of North Carolina – Wilmington. In that role, Jenkins expanded services for commuter students, and co-developed a crisis management team as well as academic retention/success strategies.

“Working with and mentoring students is very important to me,” said Jenkins. “That’s why I got into this line of work.”

More recently, Jenkins has written and delivered presentations on educational and public policy issues, including mentoring, retention, academic success, leadership, and first generation college students.

In some cases, Jenkins draws on his personal experiences.

“I’m a first-generation college student who came from a single-parent

home with three other children,” he said. “But I wear that with a badge of honor.”

Jenkins has been a featured speaker for National Black Graduate Students Organizations, as well as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., and the Boys and Girls Club.

He has delivered graduation addresses and spoken on violence issues at several high schools throughout the District of Columbia, North Carolina and Texas.

Photo by Jim Glovier At UMES, Jenkins hopes to focus on recruitment, seeking out the “best and brightest students,” who have a lot of potential.

“My high school English teacher helped me understand the untapped potential that I had,” Jenkins said. “She saw my leadership qualities and that was really the turning point for me.”

After high school, Jenkins served four years with the U.S. Army as an Air Defense Artillery specialist. His assignment: “Indentify aircraft that entered unrestricted areas.”

“Serving my country was always something that I wanted to do,” he said. “But I think it started with my high school teacher’s encouraging words.”

UMES awards degrees at winter commencement Approximately 250 degrees were awarded at UMES’ 2010 winter commencement exercises. Pictured from left, (seated) are UMES President Thelma B. Thompson; John Wilson, keynote speaker, executive director of the White House Initiative on HBCUs; (standing) Jeanette Brown, a senior administrator in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Thomas Dortch Jr., chairman and CEO of TWD Inc., in Atlanta; and Renee Powell, women’s golf pioneer. Honorary degrees were presented to Brown, Dortch and Powell.

Photo by Jim Glovier

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SCHOOL NEWS UNIVERSITY of MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE

UMES celebrates Black History Month Bruce George, co-founder of “Russell a lecture at 7 p.m. in the Student Services Simmon’s Def Poetry Jam,” and Dr. Maulana Center Theater. George is co-founder of the Karenga, founder of Kwanzaa, are celebrating critically-acclaimed and award-winning Black History Month at UMES. “Russell Simmons’ Def Poetry Jam. ” His work George and Karenga are both serving as has been published in major magazines, guest lecturers for Black History Month, which anthologies, and literary publications. is nationally themed, “African Americans and Dr. Maulana Karenga – an activist, the Civil War.” scholar and social theorist who founded the The university kicked-off activities on African American holiday of Kwanzaa – is Wednesday, Feb. 2, with a production of “The scheduled to speak at noon and 7 p.m. at the Meeting” at the Student Services Center. This Student Services Center on Friday, Feb. 18. “dramatically compelling” play focuses on a Kwanzaa is “a celebration of family, meeting between Malcolm X and Dr. Martin community, and culture based on African first Luther King, Jr., who passionately debate a harvest celebrations that urge blacks to ground variety of societal issues. themselves in their own culture in order to Multi-media fine artist, Tanya Murphy address the fundamental questions of human Dodd, participated in an artist reception and life.” book signing for the Mosely Gallery’s newest The Black History Month Symposium Dr. Maulana Karenga exhibit, “Embracing Light: Tanya Murphy entitled, “Black Men and College: What’s Dodd Photographs and Mixed Media” on Thursday, Feb. 3. The exhibit will Going On?! A discussion of why so few come, and even fewer graduate,” will remain on display in the gallery until March 18. be held Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 12:30 p.m. in Hazel Hall, Room 1015. Dr. Jeffrey UMES’ Black History Month four-day movie series launches Monday, Feb. F. Grant, director of families and parents, D.C. Public Schools, is the guest 7, with the award-winning film, “Precious,” followed by “Higher Learning,” speaker.

“One Week,” and “Crash.” The films start at 7 p.m. in the Student Services For a full listing of events, visit www.umes.edu. For more information, Center Theater. contact the Office of Student Activities at 410-651-6434. Black History Month On Thursday, Feb. 17, writer, poet and activist, Bruce George, will give at UMES is sponsored by Delmarva Power.

Extension nutrition specialist serves as volunteer in Nigeria

By Suzanne Street, agriculture communication specialist

Some 250 Nigerian women now know how to process yam and local cereals into flour to feed malnourished children in the Africa nation. Such was the mission of Dr. Virginie Zoumenou, certified nutrition specialist, licensed dietitian and 1890 Family Consumer Science program leader at UMES. A farmer-to-farmer assignment led Zoumenou to serve as a Winrock International Volunteer in Nigeria. Hands-on training sessions were held over a three-week period for caregivers of HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children with the goal of showing them new skills to increase their income and provide children with nutritious food.

Participants ranged in age from six to 60. Funded by the USAID, Winrock International and EUCORD/WEWE/Children of Hope organizations, the workshops targeted caregivers of HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children (OVC).

The first workshop taught participants how to process local yams into flour. The women learned about the drying process, milling techniques and packaging. Many expressed excitement over learning new techniques, because they generally fried or boiled yams. The second workshop also garnered much enthusiasm. The women had been using maize or corn when making gruel to feed their children. They also stated the “Grand Vita” flour for malnourished children, provided by USAID, was running out.

As a result, showing adults how to process locally grown cereal into flour was of great importance. Until the training, the caregivers were unaware they could feed their children with flour made from combined local cereals.

Dr. Virginie Zoumenou instructs Nigerian caregivers on the yam drying process.

The women also learned the importance of sieving, frying, milling, packaging and finally cooking the cereal flour into porridge. They became aware of the health benefits of processing combined local cereals into flour for their children.

The new flour reminded them of “Cerelac,” an imported instant cereal they buy at the market. The women named their flour, “Flour for Stronger Children.” Overall, the caregivers said these new skills empowered them to help themselves and their children – now and in the future.

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Artist to exhibit “Embracing Light” at Mosely Gallery

Tanya Murphy Dodd, a multi-media fine artist with southern roots, will film, vintage processes, contemporary digital technologies and hand-made exhibit “Embracing Light” at the Mosely Gallery in celebration of Black History box cameras.

In the past six years, her extensive training as a painter became a distinct Month.

“We are very excited to have an artist of such great standing at the Mosely asset for her imagery while combining media.

“She forged a very unique style of photo-based, collage-mixed media Gallery and are honored to exhibit her work for all to see,” said Anke Van paintings,” Van Wagenberg said.

Wagenberg, director of the gallery, located on the The Mosely Gallery, located in the Arts In 2008, Dodd opened her first major solo UMES campus. and Technology Center on the UMES campus, exhibit at the African American Museum of A reception for Dodd was held Thursday, Feb. 3, from 4-6 p.m. at the gallery, where she signed is free and open to the public: Monday through Philadelphia. The exhibit then toured the United States for an additional two years and inspired a books featuring her work. The “Embracing Light” Thursday, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, call 410book and a DVD documentary. That same year, she exhibit will remain on display until Friday, March 18.

651-7770, email gallery@umes.edu or visit co-founded “Salon Joose,” an artist alliance that Dodd’s collection of photographs and mixed www.umes.edu/arts. encourages professional self-empowerment. media often focuses on themes of African-American A year ago, Dodd won a residency at the Brandywine Workshop in history, southern culture and feminism, Van Wagenberg said.

Throughout her career, Dodd’s work has been used to create “socially Philadelphia, which placed her among such esteemed artists as Benny conscious portraiture and environmental documentations” inspired by Andrews, David Driskell and Howardena Pindell.

Dodd has worked as an art curator, gallery director, advisor and mentor photographers Walker Evans, Dorothea Lange and Gordon Parks of the Farm Security Administration, a federal agency that chronicled the plight of the poor for many artists. Her studio-gallery is located in Philadelphia’s Center City, Northern Liberties district. She is represented by galleries in Philadelphia, during the Great Depression.

The Philadelphia native’s vast photography techniques utilize traditional Detroit and Boston.

HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT 2011 SPRING LUNCHEON SERIES DATE

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2/7

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Red Snapper with Shrimp-Squash Rice Pilaf & Roasted Asparagus

2/9

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Braised Short Ribs with Goat Cheese Potato & Broccoli

2/14

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Shrimp Mango-Manzanilla Potato with Bok Chow & Pop Chow

2/16

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Lobster Curry Imperial with Butternut Hoppin’ John & Glazed Carrots

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Beef Tenderloin-Bleu Cheese with Mushroom Combo & Root Vegetables

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White/Dark Mustard Bacon Chicken Parcel & Chick Peas Biryani

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Shallow Poached Halibut with Radish Sauce Rice Pilaf & Zucchini Pie

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Beef Tenderloin-Crayfish with Shrimp, Roasted Squash & Potato Croquette

• Lunch will start at noon in the Richard A. Henson Center, Bailey Thomas Room 1121

3/14

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Braised Lamb Shank with Creamy Garlic Grits & Sweet Peas Mushrooms

• If you have any questions, contact Angie Price at 410-651-6563.

Individual ticket sales are limited to one transaction per person with a maximum of 10 tickets only.

• All tickets sold are on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be no reservations taken by phone or by mail.

• $12 per ticket/per person • Check or money order only, made payable to UMES. (no cash) No refunds on ticket(s) purchased.

• Tickets can be purchased in Henson Center Room 2100 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday through Thursday until tickets are sold out.

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ATHLETICS UNIVERSITY of MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE

Hawk Talk

A weekly recap of UMES athletics

By Maggie Hayon, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Bowling took 2nd place in Kutztown Tournament.

BOWLING The month of January is at a close and the Hawks continue their winter The bowling team reached the championship match, but fell in the season with a lot of action. Basketball continued MEAC play, while bowling final four games after winning the first two against Fairleigh Dickinson, and indoor track performed in very competitive tournaments. giving the Hawks second place in the Kutztown Invitational. The Hawks were competing in the largest field, 28 teams, of any NCAA-sanctioned MEN'S BASKETBALL tournament.

The tough start in Three Hawks landed in the top 15 in the individual standings. Paula MEAC play for the Vilas (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) was the top-placing Hawk men's basketball team for the second tournament in a row, finishing in 11th place with a pinfall continued as it fell to of 1,263. Anggie Ramirez (Bogota, Colombia) finished one place behind reigning conference Vilas at 12th position with 1,260. Rounding out the trio was Maria champion Morgan Rodriguez (Ibague Tolima, Colombia) in 13th place with 1,256 pins.

State, Jan. 24, 74-60 at home, followed by a INDOOR TRACK close defeat against UMES competed in the two-day Penn State Howard 77-73 in the Nationals in State College, Pa., Jan 28-29, with a few nation's capital on Jan. Hawks breaking school records during the event.

29. The Hawks had Cynthia Anais (Martinique, France) broke another close affair at the school record in the women's 1000Hampton on Jan. 31, meter dash, a record she previously but fell 78-66. UMES broke earlier in the month, with a time stands at 4-17 and 1-7 of 2:48.85, good for third in the in the MEAC. event. Chelsea Lowe (Kennett Square, Hillary Haley Pa.) set a school record in the pole (Oxon Hill, Md.) continued his impressive play with a combined 71 vault, getting a height of 3.00 meters, earning points in the three games. Mark Robertson (Lakewood, N.J.) scored a her 13th place. career high 17 points against Howard off 5-8 shooting from behind the arc.

UPCOMING EVENTS Freddy Obame Obame (Libreville, Gabon) scored a combined 14 points, nine rebounds and five assists in the two games.

SAT., FEB.5 Both basketball teams return home for a double WOMEN'S BASKETBALL header against Norfolk State.

The Lady Hawks went 1-3 in their MEAC games, but earned their The women play at 2 p.m. followed by the men’s fourth win in a row over Morgan State with a 64-56 victory at home on Jan. tip off at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 for both games.

24. They lost a back-and-forth battle with Howard 35-33 on the road Jan. All basketball games will be broadcast on the Hawks Radio Network.

29. Defending MEAC Champion Hampton defeated UMES. UMES is now 714 and 4-4 in conference play.

Mon., Feb. 7 Chena Parker (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.) earned her second double-double The Hawks take on North Carolina AT&T at home. of the season against Howard with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Casey The women’s game is at 5:30 p.m. with the men Morton (Mardela Springs, Md.) scored 20 points with four boards against following at 7:30 p.m.

Morgan State. Chelsea Sanders (Rochester, N.Y.) scored a combined 20 points and six rebounds in the two games.

Sat., Feb. 12 Indoor track hosts the UMES College Invitation For more events, visit www.umeshawks.com

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Donation continues supporting political internships

Phylicia Henry

Three UMES students contemplating careers in politics will get academic credit this spring by working for state lawmakers during the 2011 General Assembly session.

A $15,000 donation from Salisbury attorney Kenneth D. L Gaudreau enabled UMES a year ago to launch a political internship program. Program coordinator Kathryn Barrett-Gaines, a history professor, said the two UMES students selected as interns in 2010 had a positive experience so she recruited three new participants this year.

• Criminal justice major Phylicia Henry, a senior from Largo, will work for Del. Melony Griffith, District 25 (Prince George’s County).

• History major Clifford Glover, a junior from Silver Spring, will work for Del. Luiz Simmons, District 17 (Montgomery County).

• Criminal justice major Sade Parker, a senior from Upper Marlboro, will work for Sheila E. Hixson, District 20, (Montgomery County).

Clifford Glover

Sheila E. Hixson

Gaudreau’s gift is used for stipends to help the interns pay expenses while living in the Annapolis area.

Gaudreau was inspired to make the donation after learning UMES has no political-science degree program.

“I thought a good way to generate interest in political careers would be through a political internship program,” he said, adding he remains hopeful a political science major might someday be added to the curriculum at the historically black institution.

UMES students will work as full-time office staffers, conduct research directed by Barrett-Gaines, keep a journal recording their experiences and write reports. Each will receive 12 credits toward their degree requirements Barrett-Gaines said UMES is grateful to Gaudreau for sponsoring the internship program because it provides students with an opportunity “to develop leadership skills; network with legislators and interns from other universities; to learn about the state political process from the inside; and explore future career paths.”

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David Alan Grier, 54, began his career in drama. He worked alongside Denzel Washington in the Academy Award nominated dramatic film, “A Soldier’s Story.” He is best known for his many characters in the Emmy Awardwinning TV comedy series “In Living Color.” In comedic roles, he also appeared on film in “Boomerang,” “Blankman,” “In the Army Now” and “Jumanji.” He is also a successful stand-up comedian and hosted the Comedy Central series “Premium Blend.”

On stage, Grier was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical and won the Theatre World Award for ‘The First.” In the Broadway musical “Dreamgirls,” Grier portrayed James “Thunder” Early.

More recently, he returned to Broadway for the musical “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” and “Race” for which he won his second Tony Award.

Daly, an outspoken feminist on and off the screen, is best known for portraying the gutsy detective, Mary Beth Lacy, in the TV series “Cagney and Lacey.” She and her co-star Sharon Gless won the Emmy Award for Best Lead Actress in a Drama for six straight years—a record unmatched in any major category by a television show. She also won an Emmy for the American drama TV series “Christy,” which was based on the novel by Catherine Marshall. From 1999-2005, Daly, 64, played the character Maxine Gray, the social-worker

mother of the show’s title character, on “Judging Amy.” Her Broadway career began with “That Summer, That Fall” in 1967. Daly won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for “Gypsy.” She has appeared in many other successful stage plays.

Pam Grier, 61, is celebrating her 40th year as an entertainer on the big and small screens. She is one of the few African-American actresses to receive a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress for the crime film “Jackie Brown.”

On film, she played character roles in “Fort Apache the Bronx,” “Something Wicked this Way Comes,” and “Above the Law.” Recently on television, she has been seen in a recurring role on the hit science fiction series “Smallville.” Other TV credits include appearances in “Miami Vice,” “Martin,” “Night Court,” “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”

“We’re just so fortunate that these very busy people are willing to give of their time and help the university with such an important cause – raising money to help students afford a college education,” Diriker said.

The UMES Gala is generously sponsored by American Airlines, Courtyard Marriott-Ocean City, Clear Channel Outdoor, The Daily Times, Peninsula Plastic Surgery Inc., Rus Design Inc. and Double R Productions.

For more information, contact Diriker at 410-651-8142 or by emailing vdiriker@umes.edu.

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FEBRUARY 4 UMES AT THE VINEYARD 5 p.m. Layton’s Chance Vineyard, 4225 New Bridge Rd., Vienna, Md. Department of Fine Arts students and faculty exhibit and sell artwork. 410-651-8379 7-10 BLACK HISTORY MONTH MOVIE SERIES 7 p.m. Student Services Center Theater Precious (Feb. 7), Higher Learning (Feb. 8), One Week (Feb. 9), Crash (Feb. 10) 410-651-6434 17 BLACK HISTORY MONTH LECTURE 7 p.m.

Features the guest speaker Bruce George, co-founder of Russell Simmons’ Def Poetry Jam. 410-651-6434 18 BLACK HISTORY MONTH LECTURE Noon and 7 p.m. Student Services Center Theater Features the guest speaker Dr. Maulana Karenga, the man who founded Kwanzaa. 410-651-6434 22 BLACK HISTORY MONTH SYMPOSIUM 12:30 p.m. Hazel Hall, Room 1015 Black Men and College: What’s Going On?!A discussion of why so few come, and even fewer graduate. Dr. Jeffrey Grant, Director of Families and Parents, D.C. Public Schools. 410-651-6669 24* HOMECOMING CONCERT 7-11 p.m. William P. Hytche Athletic Center Doors open at 6 p.m.

Rick Ross, Jeremih, Dondria, TCB Band $20 students, $35 non-students 410-651-6434 24 SPRING CAREER FAIR 11a.m. - 4 p.m. Student Services Center Ballroom Open to UMES students and alumni and area college students. 410-651-6447 25* PRESIDENT’S INTERFAITH PRAYER BREAKFAST 8 a.m. Student Services Center Ballroom Featuring Dr. Justine Willis Toms, author of Finding Grace in a Chaotic World and entertainment by Rev. Mishael Miller $40 general admission/$350 per table of 10 410-651-8045 25* HOMECOMING STEP SHOW 6-8:30 p.m. William P. Hytche Athletic Center Doors open at 5 p.m.

Greek- lettered organizations showcase their talent in the art of stepping. $10 general admission. 410-651-6434 25* HOMECOMING PARTIES THE MIGHTY HAWKS REUNION 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Student Services Center Ballroom Join the “Party in the Nest” with guests Carl "Big Daddy" Hairston and William "Billy T." Thompson.

Sponsored by Hawks for Football, Inc. $50 per person 410-651-7686 POLISHED AND PREPPY / STYLISH AND STILETTOS 9 p.m. The Fountains, 1800 Sweet Bay, Salisbury DJ BizMarkie rocks this party along with Baltimore’s DJ Prolific a/k/a DJ Swift, Victorious Music and a special invited guest.

Must be 21 or over to enter.

Sponsored by the UMES National Alumni Association $25 before Feb. 24, $30 at the door. 410-651-7686

For Homecoming Events, visit www.umes.edu/alumni For UMES Athletics, visit www.umeshawks.com TAWES HOMECOMING PARTY 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Tawes Gymnasium Cost TBA Sponsored by the UMES Student Government Association 410-651-6434 26 HOMECOMING PARADE 11 a.m. Starts Talon Square on Rt. 822, continues Backbone Rd. to Tawes Gym 410-651-8009 26* HOMECOMING BASKETBALL GAME Doors open at noon William P. Hytche Athletic Center 2 p.m. women’s basketball 4 p.m. men’s basketball UMES vs. Howard. $20 general admission 410-651-6499 26* HOMECOMING CASINO NIGHT 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Student Services Center Ballroom A Night in Monte Carlo Food and drink, casino games, prizes, music by Rose Royce. $50 per person 410-651-7686 26* HOMECOMING LATE NIGHT COMEDY SHOW 9-11 p.m. Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts B-Phlat, Big Shawn, Lil Duval $10 general admission 410-651-6434 26* HOMECOMING PARTY 9 p.m. The Fountains, Salisbury DJ Battle of the Decades: ’80s, ’90s and ’00s $25 before Feb. 25, $30 at the door Must be 21 and over to enter. 410-651-7686

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