The Key October 4, 2013 Edition

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Maryland Eastern Shore is in a position to become the state’s first four-year public college to employ wind

Photo courtesy Chesapeake College

Wind turbines may rise above the UMES horizon The University of

unveiled a 100-foot tall wind turbine on its campus adjacent to Route 50 in Queen Anne’s County.

At a ceremony in Wye

turbines for some of its

Mills that November, Gov.

electric power

Martin O’Malley explained his

needs.

administration’s vision of

G. Dale

broader development of

Wesson, UMES

alternative energy.

vice president for

“Our goal is that by 2022

research and

to be able to say that we are

economic

now, within all of our

development, is

electricity consumption, 20

working with a

percent of it is generated by renewable sources –

private-sector partner to erect a pair of turbines on

whether it’s waste energy, whether it’s solar, whether

the east side of campus. The goal is to have them

it’s wind,” the governor said.

operating by 2014.

The Maryland Hawk Corp., UMES’ independent

UMES’ turbines will serve a dual role; as an

business development arm, is working with a

outdoor full-scale laboratory for research faculty

subsidiary of National Renewable Solutions of

and students and reducing the university’s reliance

Minneapolis to build the turbines on the east side of

on commercially purchased electricity,.

campus, Wesson said.

“The full-scale production facility will have the

UMES’ two turbines would have a combined

ability to fully engage faculty and students in

capacity of four megawatts, which would add to

production-scale renewable energy generation

Maryland’s wind-power capacity installations that the

research projects,” Wesson said.

American Wind Energy Association estimates, to

UMES pioneered use of solar-generated energy on Maryland public college campuses in the spring

date, is 120 megawatts.

Wesson said each of UMES’s two turbines would

2011 when a 17-acre grid of 7,800 solar panels

be similar to the 2-megawatt version at the University

started producing electricity. Later that fall,

of Delaware’s marine studies lab in Lewis.

Chesapeake College, a public two-year institution,

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Page 2 Alumni Director Named Woods Appointed Coordinator for Outreach and Strategic Initiatives

Page 3 HMR Students Compete for Award Comic Show at Mosely

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Page 4 Public Affairs Liaison Named UMES Teams with La Merced

Page 5 Health Emergency Drill White Coat Event Pharmacy Students

Hawk Aler t A team of security consultants spent time on campus in early September observing security measures in place at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, fulfilling President Juliette B. Bell’s pledge earlier this year to conduct such an independent review.

Some community members were interviewed by the consultants from Raleigh, N.C., who said those comments they gathered will be valuable as they analyze what they saw and heard from people who study, live and work at UMES. One security measure UMES already employs is the “Hawk Alert” system.

It is deployed during emergencies on campus and in the neighboring community. The system automatically contacts subscribers, including officers with the Town of Princess Anne, with text messages and on other electronic platforms, including e-mails.

You must register to receive Hawk Alerts. It’s strictly voluntary.

Visit the My UMES Intranet page and locate the Smart Phone icon on the right hand side of the page.

Veteran Hawk Alert subscribers should double-check to make sure their contact information is current, and that the system has them as still active participants.

Newcomers to UMES this fall – students, staff and faculty – are encouraged to join this electronic community to stay informed.

Hawk Alerts is the fastest and most reliable way to be connected with those the university entrusts to keep the campus safe.

Page 6 New Bowling Coach Announced UMES Open House

Page 7 Relay for Life Career Fair Peace Day Food Fest

Page 8 Calendar of Events

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Lunnermon is university’s new director of alumni affairs James G. Lunnermon II is the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s new director of alumni affairs.

Jimmy, as he is better known, moves into his new post from the university’s Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, where for the past six years he was director of campus life.

Photo by Valentine Anamelechi “I’m excited about reconnecting with all the alumni I had an opportunity to work with when they were students,” Lunnermon said.

Kim Dumpson, UMES’ executive vice president, oversaw the search to fill the alumni affairs office vacancy.

“Jimmy quickly emerged as the top candidate because of his extensive knowledge of campus life and his many connections to alumni across several generations,” Dumpson said.

The name Lunnermon is well-known across campus as well as among alumni and the university’s many friends and supporters.

His father is a retired UMES physical plant director who a half-century ago partnered with the late William P. Hytche to launch the original Hawks’ Nest, at the time, an offcampus sandwich shop. Lunnermon’s brother, Dominick, currently is employed by the university’s physical plant.

The Somerset County native has been a fixture on the Princess Anne campus since his undergraduate days, when he was a leader of UMES’ Phi Beta Sigma chapter.

A 1996 graduate of UMES’ Hotel and Restaurant Management program, Lunnermon was hired immediately after earning his degree to manage auxiliary services. Between 2001 and 2003, he was director of special projects and activities.

From 2004 to 2006, he was director of student activities at Delaware State University in Dover before returning to UMES as assistant general manager at the Henson Center.

A year later, Lunnermon returned to student activities management at his alma mater, where he was the university’s student government advisor, oversaw a myriad of student organizations, social activities and student leadership training. He’s had offices in four different buildings over his career.

Lunnermon sees the director of UMES’ alumni affairs office being the point person responsible for engaging all alumni, near and far, and finding ways to nurture their lifelong relationship with their alma mater. “Hawk Pride – Catch It,” is more than just a slogan, he said.

“We talk a lot to our students about the importance of ‘giving back,’’’ he said. “We have so many wonderful examples of our alumni who embrace that philosophy. I want them to know that what they do to support us is appreciated, and is making a difference.”

With more nearly 12,000 living alumni, Lunnermon is looking forward to getting acquainted with the many generations of UMES’ loyal graduates.

“One of my responsibilities is keeping everybody abreast of all the activities we have going on on campus,” he said. “We want people to know about them and participate in them, if they can.”

Dumpson is confident Lunnermon is up to the task.

“I believe that Jimmy's role in campus life will assist the division in engaging students and young alumni and promoting their ongoing involvement with the university as Hawks for Life!,” she said.

Woods appointed to new position at UMES Walter W. Woods has been appointed by UMES President Juliette B. Bell to the newly created position of coordinator for outreach and strategic initiatives.

Woods moves into a new role at his alma mater from the Office of Alumni Affairs, which he joined in 2006 as its assistant director. He reports to Kimberly C. Dumpson, who hired him initially and is now the university’s executive vice president.

A 1991 University of Maryland Eastern Shore graduate, Woods’ helped shape an aggressive 21st-century strategy for building alumni affinity and keeping graduates engaged with their alma mater.

Drawing upon that experience, Woods will support the administration’s efforts in building strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in the community and help strengthen the university’s town-and-gown relationships in the region.

Dumpson said Woods’ new role will provide a foundation for ideas and projects Dr. Bell wants UMES to pursue in raising its visibility as well as burnishing its reputation as a top-tier institution.

Woods has a broad spectrum of experience working in government and in non-profit posts.

He was a program analyst in the Federal Highway Administration’s Universities and Grants Programs. His background working for non-profits included positions with the YMCA and YWCA, and the Greater Cleveland Area Boy Scouts Council. He also served in the U.S. Army.

Woods was a Virginia Carter Smith Scholarship recipient in 2007-08, one of 20 awarded by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

He holds a Master of Arts in organizational management from the University of Phoenix and is completing work at UMES on his doctorate in organizational leadership.

“Once a Hawk always a Hawk,” Woods is fond of saying.

“I said when I hired Walter that he understands firsthand the value of a UMES education and the benefits of maintaining a long-term relationship with the university,” Dumpson said. “I am excited to work with him again in this new role and know that his passion for the university, coupled with strategic and logistical skill, will help us meet Dr. Bell’s goal of increasing the university’s engagement in the community and improving relationships with key partners as the university moves from excellence to eminence.”

Woods has two daughters, Jessica and Xaniya. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.

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Students compete for $2,500 team award in design project A community development project in Main Street business district and other the nearby Town of Princess Anne will give attractions in the county as part of appeal 14 seniors in UMES’ hospitality capstone of the area as a tourism destination. course, Facilities Design Project, the handsNot only will the class “come away with on experience developing and presenting a resume-worthy project, but they also will marketing plans to real clients. gain a better understanding of team The students, divided into three teams, problem solving, research and presentation will vie for a $2,500 team prize awarded in skills,” Binns said. “You have to have more December for the best idea, said Dr. Karl than just a good idea—you have to be able Binns, an assistant professor in the to pitch it.” hospitality arm of the Hotel and Restaurant Binns said the project has grown over Management Department.

The case the years and expectations and course scenario for the mock competition is requirements have increased. In a nutshell, branding Princess Anne as a historical and he said, the project is “applied research cultural tourism destination. which has practical applications to solve “The purpose of the course is for problems in the community.” students to utilize knowledge gained from Justin White, a senior in the course previous hospitality classes and to apply from Pocomoke, called the project Photo by Jim Glovier critical thinking skills to this real world interesting. “There’s a lot of history behind Seniors participating in the hospitality department’s problem,” Binns said.

Princess Anne that I don’t even know. The Design Project, from left, are: Shannon Wilson, The Town of Princess Anne was Facilities project will allow us to explore some of the Matthew Whitehead, Jocelyn Colbert, Nyshea Holloday, awarded a $502,000 Community Marlisa Herbert, Brittany Edwards, Adrienne Dankwa, Jamel history and bring it to life for potential Development Block Grant this past spring to Smith, Julio Caceres and Justin White. Dr. Karl Binns (far visitors to the area.” renovate the historic Washington Hotel on right), assistant professor, Hospitality Management “I love the course,” Jocelyn Colbert, a Department, is the instructor for the course and coordinator Somerset Avenue as an anchor business for of the project. student from Marion Station, said. “The downtown. Town of Princess Anne and experience is challenging and is something Somerset County officials along with The Princess Anne Main Street I can use in my career, especially learning how to design a business plan and Partnership—judges and sponsors of the prize money—have challenged the branding.” White said it was also beneficial to work in a group and students to create business, marketing and financial plans that also include the experience all that is involved in the experience.

UMES hosts local comic book art show POW! Action characters come to life on the pages of books by indie comic publishers on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Their epic tales in scifi, fantasy, adventure, romance, horror and drama genres will be featured in an exhibit at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

The exhibit opens Oct. 11 with a reception from 4-6 p.m. in the Mosely Gallery. Eight local artists will be on hand to meet visitors and hold a panel discussion from 3-4 p.m. prior to the official opening.

Each of the artists discovered a passion for drawing in childhood and has been producing art and published work since, according to Susan Holt, the newly named director of the Mosely Gallery. “Comic book art is a form of sequential art which refers to a series of images done in sequence to tell a story.” Holt said the term can also be applied to film, animation and storyboards as well.

A unique aspect of the show, she said, is a wall outlining the process of sequential art “from beginning ideas that could be drawn on a napkin to pencil drawings, inking and the final product done with computer graphics and ready for publication.”

Works from Coldstream Studios, home to Draxx and the action-girl character Rocket Girl, founded by Brad Hudson, will be in the show.

Hudson, an assistant professor in UMES’ Department of Fine Arts, is the director of the sequential arts program in graphic illustration within the

department.

“Since coming to UMES, I found that many of the art students shared an interest in comics,” Hudson said.

“They wanted to study and learn the processes of sequential arts, so I initiated classes and continued the program’s growth until it was approved in 2009.”

Since then, Hudson said, the concentration has expanded considerably.

Student-artists accompanied by Hudson also attend Comic Cons (events for artists and fans of comics) to network and sell their works.

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Government and public affairs liaison named Robert W. McGlotten Jr., a Certified Economic Developer and UMES alumnus (1975), has been appointed to a newly created post of government and public affairs liaison for the university.

McGlotten has compiled a diverse resume of nearly three decades of public service that he brings to his new position, including serving as National Marketing Manager during the administration of Gov. William Donald Schaeffer and as assistant secretary of Maryland’s Department of Business and Economic Development for current Gov. Martin O’Malley’s administration.

During his tenure at the state agency, he oversaw the restructuring and expansion of its domestic and international business recruitment activity as well as strengthening its marketing and business information services.

His familiarity with state government was a major factor in UMES President Juliette B. Bell extending McGlotten an offer to work for her as the university’s representative in Annapolis.

When the General Assembly is in session, McGlotten will monitor legislation and provide lawmakers with information they might need when faced with making decisions that affect higher education, specifically UMES. Prior to serving in state government, McGlotten was division chief for marketing and business development for Montgomery County, Md.

He launched an aggressive public relations and branding campaign to enhance the county’s image using print and radio advertising, co-hosted a monthly TV talk show, “Business Matters,” and helped the county lead Maryland in new business growth and job creation.

He also worked for the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation, where as senior vice president he lead the redesign of the agency’s website, established the county’s first Small Business Resources Center and lead the effort to create the Fort Meade Alliance, an advocacy membership organization to promote and support Fort George G. Meade as an economic asset and resource to the region.

McGlotten was also a strategic leader in forming the Arundel Mills Minority Business Initiative which lead to the successful inclusion of small and minority business in the construction of Arundel Mills “Shoppertainment” mall and the inclusion of minority and small business as tenants in the Arundel Mills Mall.

Most recently, he has been vice president for community development and director of charitable gaming operations with the Monarch Ankore Institute, a District of Columbia non-profit organization that provides services for developmentally disabled adults.

He has served on a number of local and state boards, both public and private and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Maryland Economic Development Association Foundation and the Monarch Ankore Institute.

McGlotten is a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity and serves as fourth vice president of the UMES National Alumni Association.

UMES and La Merced collaborate to help poor in Central America For nearly a decade, La Merced, a SalisburyAnd a difference is being made. based nonprofit organization, has provided “The progress we have made is huge,” said specialized medical services and supplies to the Tina Perrotta, Vincent Perrotta’s wife and the poor—mainly children in Nicaragua. This past organization’s executive director. The first trip, January when the team went on its annual she said, consisted of sending one physician to mission trip to Managua, UMES volunteers went treat 25 patients. Last year, there were over 500 along. along with 30 volunteers from other walks of The university and the nonprofit sealed their life who assisted over 1,000 patients in one commitment to work together to seek grants and week. Those helped were mostly children in other external support for medical and need of plastic and reconstructive surgery, supporting projects that would benefit the From left, (seated) UMES President Juliette B. Bell and dentistry, orthopedic surgery, head and neck people of Nicaragua in an formal agreement La Merced President Dr. Vincent Perrotta, along with his surgery and primary care. wife, Tina, the organization’s executive director. From signed Sept. 24. Both entities also will recruit left, (standing) are UMES representatives, Dr. Nicholas The care is provided through the Roberto volunteers, according to Veronique Diriker, Blanchard, dean of the School of Pharmacy and Health Clemente Clinic and the Mascota and Roberto UMES’ director of development and project Professions and Dr. Veronique Diriker, director of Calderon Orthopedic hospitals. development. manager for the memorandum of “The biggest progress we have seen is in understanding. collaborating with physicians in Managua so that they can continue when “We are honored to work with UMES,” said Dr. Vincent Perrotta, La we’re not there,” Tina Perrotta, said. “We work with them all year teaching Merced’s president. “La Merced’s partnership with UMES will undoubtedly them new techniques, especially in plastics, hip and knee replacement, pain elevate La Merced to the next level. Through the university’s creative management and other medical procedures.” consciousness, La Merced will embark on new, exciting endeavors never Diriker, who went on this year’s medical mission, saw what a difference envisioned by her current leaders.” can be made.

UMES benefits as well.

“La Merced healthcare providers repaired faces, bones and hands, but “By collaborating with La Merced, together we are providing also mended dignity, quality of life and long lost dreams. The people of humanitarian aid to a group of people in need of assistance, and providing Nicaragua gave us hope in humanity, softened our hearts and lifted our spirits. hands-on experience in a unique setting for students in our School of The mission is a medical and cultural exchange and we are most grateful to Pharmacy and Health Professions,” UMES President Juliette B. Bell, said. the Perrottas for making UMES part of the team.”

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UMES pharmacy students and physician assistant students had an

By Dr. G. Lawrence Hogue opportunity in mid-September to participate in a live POD drill held on campus in Carver Hall.

A POD or, Point of Dispensing, is a place where medicines, vaccines or other necessary items would be dispensed in the event of a public health emergency or disaster.

The Somerset County Health Department has designated UMES as a closed POD, meaning that if activated, the university would be expected to dispense required medicines to all of its 4,200 students, faculty and staff as quickly as possible.

The Sept. 16 drill for the first time involved student pharmacists and physician assistant students working closely together, and was designed to create an operational awareness and familiarization so if a real situation were to occur, a large number of trained students would be available to volunteer to help.

In this exercise, which was based on the assumption there had been a terrorist release of anthrax, approximately 100 students took turns simulating providers and patients.

As providers, they carefully but expediently reviewed patient registration forms, selected the appropriate drug to use, counseled the patient and dispensed simulated drugs.

“It really puts into perspective how we could contribute in the event of an emergency and I really enjoyed working with the physician assistant students,” student pharmacist Brandy Inkrote said.

A survey conducted after the drill showed 92 percent of the students thought the exercise was valuable to them, and 95 percent said the drill should be conducted again in the future.

The School of Pharmacy held a previous exercise in the late spring after the university received its designation from the local health department.

2 Ps in a POD

Three UMES pharmacy students, Miraj Patel, Jinxiang Xu and Gillian Ndi, brought home second place honors in a recent research poster contest at the Maryland Public Health Association annual meeting in Silver Spring, Md. “This is an outstanding accomplishment, especially when you realize that first place was taken by Johns Hopkins with an established public health program,” Dr. Nicholas Blanchard, dean of UMES’ School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, said.

"The Relationship between Adherence to Clinical Photo by Jim Glovier Guidelines and Patient From left, are pharmacy students Miraj Patel, Jinxiang Xu and Gillian Outcomes in Clostridium Ndi, who took second place in a Difficile Infections" is the title research poster contest. of their work. CDIs are the most common cause of healthcare-associated diarrhea and cost the U.S. healthcare system over $3 billion every year, their research points out. The objective of their study was to assess the relationship between physicians’ adherence to the American College of Gastroenterology antibiotic prescribing guidelines (as opposed to using other treatment options) and three primary outcomes for CDI: complication rate, recurrence rate and mortality rate.

Drs. Robert A. Freeman and Jayesh Parmar are the students’ faculty advisors.

Pharmacy students place in research poster contest

White coat event kicks-off PA master’s program

UMES’ charter class pursuing Master’s of Medical Science degrees in physician assistant studies received the traditional white coats, which health care professionals wear, during a symbolic one-hour ceremony this past Saturday. Senior UMES administrators presided over the event that attracted more than 200 onlookers, including proud family members and friends.

REMINDER: Benefits open enrollment period for fiscal year 2014 is Oct. 1-16 The correction period is Oct. 22-31 Faculty and staff should have received materials via interdepartmental mail.

If you have not received materials or have questions, contact Betty Fosque, benefits coordinator, 410-651-6403, bafosque@umes.edu

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UMES SPORTS UNIVERSITY of MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE

Kayla Bandy named new head coach of bowling Past Collegiate Bowler of the Year is the program’s fourth head coach.

When interim head coach Kristina Frahm left UMES in June, the program knew it had to make not only a noteworthy hire, but one that could continue the winning tradition of women’s bowling at the school.

Enter Kayla Bandy.

“We took our time with this hire,” said Director of Athletics Keith Davidson. “We knew that when Coach Frahm left (that) things were in place. Recruiting and scheduling were done. We are very grateful for her doing that because it allowed us to take the time to find the perfect fit; we believe we have found that in Kayla.”

Bandy comes to UMES from the University of Pikeville, where most recently she served as the assistant coach for the Bears. While Pikeville bowls as an NAIA school, they are all too familiar to the Hawks.

In 2008, Bandy bowled lead-off on the squad that topped UMES in the semi-finals of the United States Bowling Congress Intercollegiate Team Championships. It was an intense match ending in favor of Pikeville 4.5-3.5.

The Bears went on to win the school’s second national championship in the final match. UMES settled with one title that year as they were coming off of its first NCAA National Championship a week earlier.

This year, she was on the bench coaching when UMES topped Pikeville for the Hawks’ fifth National Championship and second USBC Collegiate title.

“Kayla is very familiar with our program, which is a good thing. She sees the level we are bowling and knows from her own experiences what needs to be done to keep us on that level,” Davidson said.

“I'm excited for the 2013-14 season at UMES,” said Bandy. “The season will bring about many new experiences for me as a coach, especially transitioning to the NCAA side of the sport. I am excited to now be a head coach for the first time as well as help continue the great traditions already established here.”

As a bowler, Bandy is a two-time Junior Team USA Member and bowled at Pikeville from 2005-2008. She was a fourtime All-American, was named Rookie of the Year in 2005 and was the Collegiate Bowler of the Year by the National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association and the then Bowling Writers of America in both 2007 and 2008. At the time, she was just the fourth woman to win multiple Player of the Year awards. Her senior year she amassed an average of 202 on the difficult sport patterns.

“After coaching for five years with Ron Damron, the legendary head coach at the University of Pikeville, winning a National Championship in 2008, and from my own experiences as a collegiate bowler, I am ready to win another national title with my new UMES family,” said Bandy.

Bandy graduated from Pikeville in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is currently pursuing her master’s in sport management from Morehead State University. Bandy not only served as the assistant coach at Pikeville, but also worked as its residence life director, student activities coordinator and Upward Bound coordinator during her tenure.

“We are grateful to Coach Frahm for her work here. She is an outstanding young woman who excelled at UMES as a student-athlete, graduating with high academic honors and three National Championships.

Just as she did as a student, Frahm excelled as a coach guiding us to two more titles. We can’t thank her enough for her time here,” said Davidson.

“We are also equally excited for Coach Bandy. We know she is a great fit here and we are confident that UMES Women’s Bowling will continue to be among the best in the nation for years to come.”

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Michael Carmean of MC Comics, whose works will be on exhibit, defines his passion in the following statement: “I not only give my characters lines, colors and environments—I give them life. It’s not enough to create characters in the nature of good and evil, you have to take a piece of yourself and breathe life into them.”

Brothers Josh and Mathew Shockley (UMES alums), together with James Dufendach, all Snow Hill natives, comprise PLB Comics. This local trio exhibits at many comic book events, such as Baltimore Comic Con, First State Comic Con, Collector's Con and Underground Comic Con, Holt said. They also help the student A.C.T.I.O.N Anime Society present the Eastern Shore Fan Con at UMES each spring. PLB, with 11 books in print, participates in local events such as Salisbury 3rd Fridays and Salisbury Roller Girls bouts.

Doug Draper, a widely published, award-winning artist who graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, will display his art in UMES’ show. Draper is currently the lead artist for a community project creating a 30 x 5 foot mural for the Wicomico County Public Library, Holt said.

Two other artists round out the event. Jason McKee of Salisbury is a free-lance artist specializing in many mediums, although his favorite is still pencil and paper, he said. Ryan Thompson of Cailean Works, draws comics “all day, all the time” and is influenced by Japanese and European cartooning.

Artists will display their portfolios and have comic books, art prints and commissions available for purchase during the reception. The exhibit is on display through Nov. 8. Call 410651-7770 or visit www.moselygallery.com for more information.

UMES OPEN HOUSE AND CAMPUS TOUR Saturday, October 12 All scheduled visits begin at 10 a.m.

Student Services Center, Theater

Prospective students and their parents are invited to visit the university for an orientation tour and meet with representatives of the Admissions Office.

For more information or to register, call 410-651-8403 Or email recruitment@umes.edu

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UMES rallys for Relay for Life

Cancer survivor Crystal Linton of UMES’ Office of Admissions and Recruitment, was interviewed along with her children by WBOC reporter LeAnne Matlach.

Dr. Herman Franklin, fourth from left, UMES’ former vice president for student affairs, helps lead the survivor’s lap during the American Cancer Society of Delmarva’s “Relay for Life” at Perdue Stadium Sept. 27. The UMES Thunderin Hawks Pep Band brought up the rear, bringing the group to a celebratory end.

UMES students explore career and grad school options

Peace Day lecture

Dr. Theresa Queenan (far right), director of UMES’ Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education, greets over 600 students attending the annual Career and Graduate Professional School Fair Sept. 26.

Over 60 representatives from companies and graduate or professional schools were on hand to distribute information or discuss career or graduate school options.

George Gorayeb addresses an audience Sept. 19, in observance of International Peace Day. The lecture topic was “Things You Thought You Didn’t Need to Know.” Gorayeb is cofounder of the non-profit Mideast Peace, a former associate director for the Peace Corps in Yemen and volunteer for the organization in Morocco.

He has lived in six countries while working in both private and governmental sectors.

Travis Trim, a UMES sophomore from Trinidad and Tobago on the Hawks basketball team, lights a candle in honor or memory of a victim of cancer.

The Hawks raised a little over $2,000 towards finding a cure for cancer.

International students compete in “Food Fest”

Writing Center Wilson Hall 1107 Mon.– Thurs.: 10 am to 7 pm Friday: 10 am to 2 pm Services Provided We provide assistance with: • writing assignments from all departments; • any stage of the writing process: pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, proofreading;

From left, Dr. Sarah Acquah, director of UMES’ Center for International Education, accompanied international students Jennifer Amankwah, a business and technology major, and Nadia Dwaah, a criminal justice major, both juniors from Ghana, to a “Food Fest” competition Sept. 21 at the Garland Hayward Youth Center.

The fundraising activity for the Hayward Center was hosted by the African-American Cultural and Historical Museum Project committee. The event also fostered cultural awareness.

• English as a Second Language (ESL) writing; • English Proficiency Exam (EPE) preparation; • general writing skills; • grammar / punctuation/ mechanics skills.

My Writing Center Online Site To register and make appointments: https://umes.mywconline.com For further information: http://www.umes.edu/English/Content.aspx ?id=12860 Contact Information Dr. Terry Smith, Director of the Writing Center tsmith@umes.edu; (410) 621-3071

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Library Exhibit Show on display now through Dec. 6.

8 a.m.-10 p.m., Mon. through Thurs.; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri.; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.; 3-11 p.m., Sun. Frederick Douglass Library.

“Flying High with Hawk Pride.” 410-651-7696

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Open House

Art Exhibit Opening Reception

c O 4-6 p.m. • Mosely Gallery Sequential Art (Comic) Show Galley Hours: Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Show on display until Nov. 8. 410-651-7770

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Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert

18 Hawk Hysteria

19* Tri-County Alumni Chapter Fall Fling 7 p.m. • Richard A. Henson Center, ballroom Cost TBA. 410-651-6277

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5:30 p.m. • Student Services Center, theater “Stories My Father Told Me.” Arab-American artist Helen Zughaib shares art and memories of growing up in Lebanon.

410-651-6543

31* UMES Fall Theater Production

18- Hawktoberfest 20 Parent’s Weekend. 410-651-6434

1* Gourmet Dining Series 7 p.m. • Richard A. Henson Center HRM students and faculty present “Culinary Adventurism” featuring exotic cuisine. $50 per person or $120 for a gourmet series ticket. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

410-651-6563

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“Miss Evers’ Boys,” a 1992 stage play by David Feldshuh.

Cost $5 general, $4 seniors, $2 students with ID 410-651-6575

4 p.m. Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts 410-651-6571 Editors Gail Stephens, Assistant Director of Public Relations and Publications Manager Bill Robinson, Director of Public Relations Ashley Collier, Public Relations Assistant

7:30 p.m. • Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts “Miss Evers’ Boys,” a 1992 stage play by David Feldshuh.

Cost $5 general, $4 seniors, $2 students with ID 410-651-6575

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11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Student Services Center Ballroom 410-651-6079

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1*UMES Fall Theater Production & 7:30 p.m.

2* Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts

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7 p.m.

William P. Hytche Athletic Center Men’s and women’s basketball scrimmage. Give-a-ways, contests, games, autographs and Harry the Hawk’s birthday party. 410-651-6499

7 p.m. • Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts UMES Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo perform. 410-651-6571

10 UMES Concert Choir Fall Performance

*Unless stipulated, all events listed are FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Events are subject to change. For the most updated information, call the numbers listed or visit www.umes.edu/events.

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10 a.m. • Student Services Center, theater Prospective students and their parents can meet with staff from the Admissions Office and tour the campus. Register by emailing recruitment@umes.edu or by calling 410-651-8403

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

14 Art Exhibit Opening Reception 4-6 p.m.

Mosely Gallery Fine Arts Student Show Gallery Hours: Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Show on display until Nov. 29.

410-651-7770

19 UMES Jazz Combo 7 p.m.

Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts 410-651-6571

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