The Key November 2, 2012 Edition

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

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Vigil held to honor accident victims

(Top) Family, friends and members of the campus community gather in the SSC courtyard to pay tribute to victims of the accident.

(Right) Kandace Sewell hosts a Discover UMES segment. Sewell was injured in the accident.

Campus weathers sassy Sandy

A stately, sweet gum tree fell in front of the Food Science and Technology center during the storm.

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Page 2 Health Grant Recipient Named FDIC Visits School of Business

Page 3 Donor Reception Alumni Group Sponsors Scholarships

Pages 4 Shady Grove Spotlight Dean Honored Student in Commercial

Members of the UMES community gathered at dusk Oct. 24 in the Student Services Center‘s courtyard for an emotional vigil organized to honor Kandace Sewell and the late Devin Clay.

Clay, a sophomore, died three days earlier in a single-car accident near campus. The crash also left Sewell, a junior Devin Clay, a member of the who was a passenger in the car, UMES Class of 2014, died in a single-car accident Oct. 24. hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.

Student leaders organized the 40-minute memorial so peers could reflect, mourn and express condolences to Clay’s family. Speakers also made sure Sewell was not forgotten, urging the 250-plus listeners to pray for her recovery.

Photo by Jim Glovier

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“Superstorm” Sandy forced the cancellation of classes Monday and Tuesday this week and prompted UMES leaders to order a mandatory Monday evacuation of students who had remained in residence halls on campus.

The storm knocked out power across Somerset County at dusk Monday, triggering a back-up generator in the Student Services Center, the primary shelter for some 700 students.

Students also were housed in the Hytche Athletic Center.

Power was restored about eight hours later and most of the sheltered students were back in their dormitories shortly after sunrise, when it was clear the storm had passed the area.

A university leadership team overseeing planning and logistics for dealing with the storm praised students and student-leaders for their cooperation during the emergency evacuation.

UMES’ response was noticed in the community.

“Everyone we spoke to (Monday) night was singing the praises of how UMES reacted to the situation. Great job,” said Sarah Truitt, news director at WMDT in Salisbury.

Aside from a couple of downed trees and some isolated spots where water seeped into buildings, the campus sustained no major damage.

Pages 5 Coronation Honors Programs

Page 6 Athletes Earn Academic Honors Child Development

Page 7 Holiday Meals Journey Stories

Page 8 Calendar of Events Ethnic Festival Choir & Wind Concerts

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Hsia is the recipient of a major National Institutes of Health grant Dr. Victor Hsia, an associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences, is the recipient of a major National Institutes of Health grant he will use to underwrite ongoing research into the link between the virus that causes cold sores, blindness and brain lesions.

Over the next five years, Hsia will receive just under $750,000 to fund his investigation into “the cellular and molecular mechanisms of herpes simplex virus (HSV) during lytic and latent infections.”

The NIH program that selected Hsia’s proposal is considered one of the most prestigious administered by the federal agency, according to Dr. Nicholas Blanchard, dean of UMES’ School of Pharmacy and Health Professions.

“This is the most competitive research award to have been received by a biomedical scientist working on this campus,” added Catherine Bolek, director of UMES’ Sponsored Research & Programs Office.

The grant award comes as Hsia is about to begin his 20th year of inquiry into how and why the herpes simplex (1) virus, which in most people is benign, can become virulent and cause blindness.

“We do not fully understand the molecular reactions of this virus,” Hsia said. “That’s where my focus will be.”

Hsia said he’s found evidence that people with serious health problems such as hormone imbalance, are more susceptible to the HSV becoming aggressive. There are also indications that people living in lower socioeconomic conditions are more likely to develop complications from the virus as well.

“Untreated, it is easy to get a bad diagnosis,” Hsia said.

In some instances, he said, complications caused by a virulent form of the HSV can be fatal.

“Getting a major NIH grant is not only great news for Dr. Hsia, who is respected researcher, but it is also terrific news for the School of Pharmacy and Health Profession here at UMES,” Blanchard said. “It shows we have topflight faculty who can successfully compete for these grant opportunities with institutions across the country. His colleagues and I offer our congratulations.”

Hsia received a Bachelor of Science degree from National Taiwan University and earned his doctorate in microbiology / immunology from Wayne State University in Detroit. He continued his research as a postdoctoral fellow at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md. from 1999-2004.

Prior to his appointment at the UMES School of Pharmacy, Hsia was on the faculty at the University of Louisiana Monroe - College of Pharmacy. He taught courses of basic sciences such as pharmacology, immunology, physiology and pharmacogenetics.

He has been a successful grant-writer for much of his career. He secured two research grants as the Principal Investigator: Louisiana Board of Regents Research Competitiveness Grant and NIH Academic Research Enhancement Award Grants - (R15).

One of Hsia’s specialties is utilizing tools of molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemistry to study the effect of viral infections on the corneal and neuronal cells, and to measure cellular responses to the viral replication/gene expression.

School of Business students connect with FDIC need to get away from that habit.”

Two Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

Their visit also served as groundwork recruiters visited the UMES School of Business the university and FDIC hope will lead to and Technology in mid-October to give placing UMES students in internships. Currie students advice on strategies for being better and Murdock told students that interns who money managers and pursuing jobs with the work for the agency tend to have a leg up on independent agency. other job applicants.

Some two dozen students and handful of Dr. Ayodele Alade, UMES’ business UMES faculty spent an hour Oct. 17 listening to school dean, said nurturing partnerships like Karen Jones Currie and her colleague, Alfred the one with the FDIC is a priority.

N. Murdock Jr., discuss topics such as “The students have an opportunity to personal credit ratings and what job skills the participate in internship programs with the FDIC looks for in prospective employees.

FDIC and in recruitment efforts with them,” “We wanted to tell students about the Photo by Jim Glovier Alade said. “The presentation made students opportunities we have at the FDIC and From left, are: Alfred N. Murdock Jr, examination introduce them to financial literacy concepts,” specialist, FDIC; Dr. Juliette B. Bell, president, UMES; Dr. more knowledgeable about regulatory measures that affect financial institutions.” said Currie, a senior examination specialist. Ayodele Alade, dean, UMES School of Business and Technology; and Karen Jones Currie, senior examination Currie and Murdock said that new hires Murdock, also an examination specialist at the FDIC go through an intensive training who graduated from Morgan State University, specialist, FDIC. told students that strong writing and communication skills are critical to being period that can last up to four years – similar to a graduate school.

“The students were very engaging during the presentation,” Murdock said. a strong job candidate.

Murdock and Currie exchanged contact information with students after the “All that shorthand that students rely on in text messages and Twitter are not very helpful when we’re looking at job applicants,” Murdock said. “You presentation, a key component both said is important in networking for jobs.

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University donors receive kudos for generosity

Photos by Matthew Whittiker

President Juliette B. Bell (center) offers heartfelt thanks to UMES friends and donors Dr. Herman Franklin and his wife, LaRaeu.

“The annual President’s Donor Reception is an opportunity for donors and scholarship recipients to learn about one another and for the president to meet our largest benefactors. It is important for donors to hear about academic achievement and gratitude directly from the students. This reception is also an opportunity for students to

Scholarship recipients who addressed donors at the reception, from left, are: Leondra Morse, freshman; So Jin Park, freshman; Michael Taylor, junior; and Andre Eaton, senior.

learn networking skills. Students from the Richard A. Henson Honors Program and the SGA represented the student body at the October 18 reception.”

Veronique Diriker, director of development, UMES.

Alumni group sponsors scholarships

Tri-County Alumni Chapter President Terrell Fleming (center) awards $1,000 scholarships to UMES students (from left) Aaron Ballard and Rajahn Burden.

A local group of alumni, the Tri-County Chapter, sponsor an annual banquet, the Fall Fling, to raise funds in support of student scholarships.

Over 70 members ranging in age from 28 to 78, are committed to raising the funds needed to support a minimum of two awards each year, Tri-County Alumni Chapter President Terrell Fleming, said.

Checks for $1,000 were presented Oct. 20 to criminal justice majors Aaron Ballard and Rajahn Burden. Ballard is a senior from Pocomoke, while Burden is a freshman from Waldorf, Md. “It was an elegant evening filled with Hawk Pride as the alumni got a chance to return home and support our current hawks,” Fleming said.

Students are selected by a scholarship committee from the organization’s membership. Selection is based on a submitted application, essay and academic transcript.

Help ‘Phil’ & win a chance at a free O.C. weekend get-away

2 nights-3 days @ the Howard Johnson Oceanfront Plaza hotel

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Spotlight on new Shady Grove faculty Bijan Shapoorian has accepted a fulltime appointment to the UMES faculty as a lecturer and director of its Construction Management Technology program available at The Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, Md. A long-time friend of UMES, Shapoorian had been an adjunct lecturer for the university since the fall 2009. He has experience teaching courses in “green” building practices, AutoCAD, construction methods, construction building materials, and technology and society.

He brings to the classroom some 20 years of private-sector experience and leadership as a building designer, builder and community developer in Wicomico and Somerset counties.

Shapoorian holds a master’s degree in regional and city planning, a bachelor degree in architecture (five-year program) and a bachelor degree in environmental design from the University of Oklahoma.

He is a past president of the Eastern Shore Builders Association (2000) and an honorary member of the Tau-II Chapter of Sigma Lambda Chi (Leaders in Construction). His research and studies are in the fields of sustainable infrastructure and Building Information Modeling (BIM).

Ruth Lee O’Rourke is the new director of UMES’ Hotel and Restaurant Management program offered at The Universities at Shady Grove.

O’Rourke takes over from Judy Streeter, who retired but will stay involved as an adjunct lecturer for the popular program that current serves about 60 students and growing.

She brings plenty of private-sector managerial experience to UMES, including stints with the Congressional Country Club, the Four Seasons hotel chain and the Mayflower Renaissance hotel in Washington, D.C., where she oversaw a $25 million room renovation.

O’Rourke served as the program manager for the past two years in a hospitality program at Drexel University in Philadelphia before returning to her Washington-area roots. Her teaching credentials also include five years at Stratford University in Falls Church, Va. Her hospitality management undergraduate degree is from Widener University in Chester, Pa. and she did her master’s work through Virginia Tech in adult learning human resource development. She is a Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.

O’Rourke’s grandfather owned a Chinese restaurant in Baltimore and says that as she became an adult she realized “this was my industry.”

UMES student appears in commercial

Dean honored at reception Dr. Ray Davis, dean of the School of Arts & Professions at UMES, is pictured with fellow alumni at a reception Oct. 20 in his honor. From left, are: Davis, Class of '73; Dianna Rogers-Ford, Class of '69; and Horatio "Bill" Jones, Class of '78.

Rogers-Ford and Jones are both members of a new Arts & Professions advisory board.

Physical Plant names Employee of the Year Yvonne White, storekeeper I, was selected as the Physical Plant’s Employee of the Year. Physical Plant representatives at the presentation, from left, are: Leon Bivens, director; Sylvester Hall, supervisor; White; and Cynthia Harmon, administrative assistant.

Paul Jerry wears many hats at UMES – fine arts major, resident assistant at Court Plaza, amateur boxer.

Add professional TV actor to his résumé.

(He impersonated the late Princess Anne Academy principal, Frank Trigg, during a 2011 Founders' Day event and appeared as an extra in an adidas shoe commercial featuring Redskins' quarterback Robert Griffin III.) The junior can be seen online in a public service TV commercial filmed in early October for the New Mexico State Office of African American Affairs. The agency commissioned a 30-second "get out and vote" spot to encourage its residents to vote next week.

A production company approached a non-profit youth-empowerment organization where Jerry has worked in the Washington, D.C. area looking for people to appear in the commercial.

He auditioned in June, but didn't get the confirmation call he had been chosen until Oct. 1.

Jerry demonstrated his Hawk Price by wearing a maroon and gray argyle sweater.

To see Jerry’s commercial, go to Campus Announcements on the My UMES intranet page. Click on the top item and then look for the headline that reads: UMES student appears in TV commercial.

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UMES staged a long-standing HBCU tradition by crowning a queen Oct. 20 during Parents’ Weekend festivities.

Christina Jones, 22, became the university’s 51st Miss University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Herman Hodges III accompanied her as Mr. UMES, the school’s 17th king.

Jones is a senior majoring in human ecology with a concentration in child development. As a transfer student in spring 2010, she won Miss Bold & Beautiful her first semester, setting the pace for her success at UMES. As her career goal, Jones would like be director of a child development center.

Hodges, 21, also a senior, is pursuing a degree in criminal justice. He has been active in the UMES Drama Society, the “Hollerin’ Hawks” and serves as a campus tour guide.

When he graduates, Hodges plans to join the Navy. He also wants to attend graduate school to earn a degree in sociology that he can use in a career

UMES crowns 51st queen

Dr. Juliette B. Bell, president, UMES, congratulates Miss and Mr. UMES at the close of the coronation ceremony.

working with mentally and physically disabled children.

Mr. and Miss UMES are joined by the Royal Court, a male and female representative from each class, to assist them in their duties as ambassadors for the university at academic and social functions.

They are selected by a panel of Campus Life leaders, which judge their character and school spirit, said James Lunnermon II, director for the department.

Following the coronation ceremony, the university’s royal couple and the court presided over a ball attended by representatives from each of the registered organizations on campus.

The UMES 2012-13 Royal Court from left, are: Aaron Cardwell and Porsha Harvey, Mr. and Miss Junior; Bryce Robinson and Shakenna Jones, Mr. and Miss Senior; Christina Jones and Herman Hodges III, Miss and Mr. UMES; Ericka Gregory and Tyrell Garner, Miss and Mr. Sophomore; and Gervon Fox and Omari Fisher, Miss and Mr. Freshman.

Photos by Valentine Anamelechi

National Association of African American Honors Programs Coutney DePass and Nikkia King

The 21st annual National Association of African American Honors Programs conference was hosted Oct. 18-21 in Orangeburg, S.C. by Claflin and South Carolina State universities. Student intellect and talent were showcased through competitions such as the Quiz Bowl, the Great Debate and the Model United Nations along with research presentations.

Richard A. Henson Honors Program students Courtnee DePass and Nikkia King were recognized at the event “for their outstanding performance and high standards of excellence in scholarly research,” Program Assistant Aundra Roberts said. DePass presented research on “Contrasting Biogenic Silica Contraction in the North and South," which she did as an intern with Woodshole Oceanographic Institution in Woodshole, Mass. Taylor’s presentation was based on the study of sea bass off the coast of Ocean City, Md. that she researched while interning for the NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center at UMES. “The conference gave me a rare opportunity to network with persons who not only have similar goals and work ethics, but who also understand the struggles African-American students constantly face,” DePass said.

USM Graduate School Preview Day Michael Taylor Jr. and Nikkia King.

Richard A. Henson Honors Program students Nikkia King and Michael Taylor Jr. attended the 17th annual Graduate School Preview Day Oct. 17 at the University of Maryland Graduate School in College Park, Md. King and Taylor were among students from schools within the University System of Maryland who attended the event. Students learned how to prepare a competitive admissions application, finance their graduate education and how to succeed in graduate school and beyond, said Aundra Roberts, program assistant for the Henson Honors Program. They were also able to attend information sessions and interact one-on-one with representatives from various doctoral, masters and graduate certificate programs.

“The graduate fair opened a great networking opportunity for me,” Taylor said. “It helped me focus on my future goals.”

“I learned my post-undergraduate options and the steps needed to get to graduate school,” King said.

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Conference names eight UMES runners to All-Academic Honors Team

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Eight UMES cross country athletes have earned MEAC AllAcademic Honors. Andre Walsh, a National Collegiate Athletic Association All-American in outdoor track and field was one of the honorees. Teammates Yonatan Estifanos, Alonzo Jarmon, Basil Melek, Javierelle Turner, Shaquille Turner, Emilie Ducados and Annis Mars also were recognized.

“I commend the men’s and women’s cross country student-athletes that have maintained a 3.0 or better grade point average during the 2011-12 academic school year,” Commissioner Dennis E. Thomas said. All told, 92 studentathletes from the 13 MEAC member institutions made the list.

Thomas also recognized the athletic support staffs that assist in contributing to student-athletes’ academic prowess.

“Our institutions and their coaches and support staffs are committed to the academic success of our student-athletes,” Thomas said.

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Clay’s mother, Denese, addressed the gathering that also brought together faculty, staff and President Juliette B. Bell. Jeffery Clay stood alongside his wife, gently stroking her shoulder when she paused to regain her composure as she expressed appreciation to students and their love for their late son.

Denese Clay described how her son had gotten a tattoo featuring a Bible verse from Psalm 27: “The Lord is my light and my salvation…,” which she said was a true reflection of who her son was.

“He was the light of our life … that went out too soon,” she told the students.

Members of Clay’s family, UMES administrators and special guests held lit candles as they sat at the foot of a portable stage. A prayer was offered by a Wesley Foundation representative, while Christina Jones, Miss UMES, sang “Yesterday,” a gospel song popularized by the group Mary Mary.

Dr. Bell said participating in a vigil was the single-most difficult task of being a university president, something she hoped never to do again.

Looking at Clay’s parents, she said that she knew the pain of losing a young loved one.

Earlier in the day, four poster-size condolence cards were set out in the SSC Rotunda for students to sign. As the vigil ended, two bouquets of white balloons were released and the cards and an enlarged photo of Clay were presented to his parents, who then hugged and consoled a stream of well-wishers.

Kelvin Sewell released a statement through a spokeswoman at the Baltimore hospital where his daughter was being treated expressing appreciation for the assistance rescue and health care professionals had provided, and asked wellwishers to respect the family’s privacy.

Devin Clay’s funeral service was held Thursday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in southeast Washington.Interment was at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, Md.

Photo by Matthew Whittiker

Child Development Center nurtures future Hawks UMES freshman who were classmates of the university’s Child Development Center’s Kindergarten Class of 1998-99, from left, are: Jon Gates, Jon’mel Davenport and Matthew Whittiker II. Tavian Ruffin and Quianna Tirado are also Child Development Center classmates who now attend UMES, but are not pictured.

Shown in their 1998-99 class picture, from left, are: (front) Jon’mel Davenport, Tavian Ruffin, (back) Matthew Whittiker II, a female classmate and Jon Gates.

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When UMES Residence Life Area directors Clifton Harcum and Phillip Thomas set out to do a community service project, they do it in a big way.

The “Day of Thanksgiving” effort begun in 2009 to feed families in need in the Tri-County area has grown dramatically. In its first year, 150 families received boxes filled with the makings of a holiday dinner; the next, 300. Last year, 600 meals were distributed and this year, on Nov. 17—the goal is 900.

If they were in the proverbial story land, they’d be the conductors on the “Little Engine That Could.”

“We have created an annual event that supports members of the community who are challenged to feed their families on a daily basis,” Thomas said. “Being able to unite the campus and our neighbors, the community, to organize such an effort speaks to the character of those around us.”

Harcum and Thomas have again engaged the help of area social services offices and local community organizations to identify families that qualify for assistance. Vouchers have already been given to these agencies to be passed along to families so they can pick up their meals on the designated day. No meals will be served, Harcum said.

The Maryland Food Bank in Salisbury and area businesses donate nonperishable food items that volunteers from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and the community will pack at 7 a.m. and distribute to families from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Service project provides holiday meals

From left, Residence Life Area directors and GRASP Founders Phillip Thomas and Clifton Harcum, spearhead the event each year.

(Below) UMES volunteers from Campus Life student organizations, the Herman Franklin Paraprofessional Program and the Office of Residence Life pose during the 2011 “Day of Thanksgiving” community service event.

“To be able to provide assistance to our neighbors is an incredible feeling,” Harcum said. “I am honored to be in a position to give back” Want to lend a hand donating food items or volunteering during assembly and distribution? Contact Harcum at 410-621-0497 or by emailing chharcum@umes.edu or Thomas at 410-651-8306 or by emailing pmthomas@umes.edu or just show up at the Tawes gymnasium on Nov. 17, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“Journey Stories” exhibits open

UMES students enjoying “Journey Stories,” from left, are: Kyree Pope, a freshman from Laurel, Md.; Jessica Corbin, a sophomore from Salisbury and Chris Padmore, a senior from Mardela Springs.

Mosely Gallery and Frederick Douglass Library exhibits on display through Nov. 30

Photo by Jim Glovier

Photo by Michele Clark

Photo by Jim Glovier

Pictured at the opening of the companion exhibit, “International Voices: Capturing their Journeys to UMES” in the Frederick Douglass Library at UMES, from left, are: Jean Wortman, program officer, Maryland Humanities Council; Jennifer Neumyer, special collections and outreach librarian at UMES; and Dr. Ellis Beteck, dean of library services.

Pictured at the Oct 18 opening reception, from left, are: Christopher Harrington, professor and chair, UMES Department of Fine Arts; Corrine Beardsley, interim director, Mosely Gallery; Jean Wortman, program officer, Maryland Humanities Council; and Jennifer Ranck, director, Somerset County Library System.

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NOVEMBER 2-3* FALL THEATER PRODUCTION 7:30-9:30 p.m. Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts “For Colored Girls” $5 general public, $3 seniors, $2 students with ID 410-651-6575 7 INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LECTURE SERIES 11 a.m. Student Services Center, multi-purpose room.

410-651-6503 9 FALL HRM GOURMET DINING SERIES 7 p.m. Richard A. Henson Center Ballroom $50 per person • Advanced tickets required 410-651-6563 11 CONCERT CHOIR FALL CONCERT 4 p.m. Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts 410-651-6571 14 WIND ENSEMBLE FALL CONCERT 7 p.m. Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts 410-651-6571 *Unless stipulated, all events listed are FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC For Athletics, visit www.umeshawks.com Events subject to change. Call numbers listed for most updated information.

15 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ETHNIC FESTIVAL 11 a.m. Student Services Center Ballroom 410-651-6079 17 MUSIC RECITAL 4 p.m. Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts Michael Dykes, a senior music major, performs on saxophone • 410-651-6571 27 & DEPT. OF FINE ARTS MUSIC RECITALS 29 11 a.m. Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts 410-651-6571 28 & GOSPEL CHOIR FALL REVIVAL NIGHTS 29 7 p.m. Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts Guest musical performances and inspirational speakers 410-651-6575

Oct. 18 - Nov. 30 “Journey Stories” A traveling exhibit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street series Mosely Gallery “International Voices: Capturing Their Journeys to UMES” Frederick Douglass Library Jesse Cottman Smith Exhibit Room-Second Floor

UMES CONCERT CHOIR Under the direction of Dr. Roy Belfield Jr. Accompanist: Dr. Troy Banks

Sunday, November 11, 4 p.m.

Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts Featuring: The Winston-Salem State University’s Mu Beta Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity and Alumni Singers and The music of Rene’ Clausen, Moses Hogan, Phillip McIntyre, Lloyd Pfautsch, Rosephanye Powell and John Rutter FREE ADMISSION

UMES Wind Ensemble

Fall Concert Wednesday, Nov. 14 7 p.m.

Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts The ensemble is under the direction of Mercury Morris and features guest conductor Virgil Boysaw III.

FREE ADMISSION

Center for International Education

Both exhibits open Mon.-Fri., from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

International Student Ethnic Festival Thursday, Nov.15 11 a.m.

Student Services Center Ballroom FREE ADMISSION Experience multi-cultural food, dress, dancing and other customs.

Lecture: “More Than Tents and Plastic: An Overview of International Humanitarian Community Shelter and Settlement Activities,” by Charles Setchell

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