The Key February 24, 2017 Edition

A newsletter for students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends

February 24, 2017

Senator co-sponsors legislation to honor Black History heroine U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen about being the host site for (D-Md.) announced during a his formal announcement, so visit to UMES this week he is cothe university chose Frederick sponsoring federal legislation to Douglass Library as the backdrop. honor Dorchester County native Douglass, a Talbot County Harriet Tubman with a statute on native born into slavery, was Capitol Hill. his generation’s pre-eminent Van Hollen said he believes abolitionist and a widely respected it is important to immortalize author, editor and diplomat. He Tubman because of the heroic role died Feb. 20, 1895, so event she played in the nation’s history organizers agreed it would be an during the mid-19th century. appropriate tribute to make the Widely revered for helping Tubman announcement on the slaves escape bondage, her legacy anniversary of Douglass’ death at a will be celebrated March 11 when building named in his honor. the Harriet Tubman Underground A mural painted in 2000 on Pictured from left before a mural of Frederick Douglass in UMES’ Railroad Visitors Center opens the library’s second floor depicts library named after the abolitionist, are: Dean of UMES’ library near Cambridge. The federal Adrienne Webber, state Sen. Jim Mathias, U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen Tubman and Douglass as important government also is moving to place and UMES President Juliette B. Bell. historic figures. her likeness on the $20 bill.

Along with Maryland’s other “We are getting the story out here in Maryland,” Van Hollen said, “and U.S. senator, Ben Cardin, Van Hollen is asking Congress to direct the across the nation.”

Architect of the Capitol to create a likeness of Tubman because “the more In a nod to Black History Month, Van Hollen reached out to UMES HEROINE / continued on page 2

Perspective on UMES Day in Annapolis

By Chiamaka Nnah, a senior majoring in biology at UMES

INSIDE

I thought UMES Day in Annapolis (Feb. 10) might be boring. I was unclear about my role, so assumed I was going to be sitting around watching people give presentations. As a biology major, I didn’t really know much about the Maryland General Assembly, except for the generic information taught in high school.

“What did I get myself into? What would I be doing? No one is interested in talking to us!” Then, everything changed.

I recognized a familiar face. It was UMES alumnus Robert McGlotten. I immediately lit up and said, “Do you remember me?” He said, “Of course I do,” and gave me a big hug. Little did I know he would make that day one of the best experiences of my life.

When Mr. McGlotten suggested we go look for Eastern Shore lawmakers,

Page 2

UMES Business Program Accreditation Extended Bell Welcomes Gov. Hogan

Page 3

Art Professor Recognized as Star Wars Artist Coffee with a Cop

Page 4

Harriet Tubman Visitors Center Opens

all the students were immediately interested. Earlier that morning, I had seen Catherine Pugh, the mayor of Baltimore, so I was eager to meet more public officials.

Mr. McGlotten explained how the (state government) office buildings are connected with underground tunnels. We met different senators along the way. I was amazed how excited they were to see us.

One woman we encountered is a registered lobbyist. I always hear about lobbyists and was curious to see what she does, so I asked. She explained she represents clients who hope to convince lawmakers to support issues ANNAPOLIS DAY / continued on page 7

Page 5

Barrett-Gaines Explores Senegal Opioid Training

Page 6

Rmidi Kinini Boosts Hawks Track

Page 7

Honda All-Stars

Page 8

Calendar of Events

2

The Key / February 24, 2017

Circling the Oval

AACSB extends its international accreditation to UMES’ business program The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is among 51 business schools that on Feb. 9 The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International extended accreditation in business, business and accounting, or accounting. AACSB is the longestserving (since 1916) global accrediting body for business schools that offer degrees in business and accounting.

“The faculty members have worked diligently as a team, maintaining their academic qualifications in support of the accreditation initiative,” said Dr. Ayodele J. Alade, dean of UMES’ School of Business and Technology. “Many thanks to all the faculty and staff members for ensuring that the university continues to maintain and uphold the hallmark of AACSB International accreditation.”

UMES’ business program achieved its initial AACSB accreditation in 2011. On hearing of the recent reaccreditation, UMES President Juliette B. Bell, said, “This is, indeed, great news! Congratulations to you, Dr. Alade, and your faculty on this achievement.”

AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education—earned by less than five percent of the world’s business schools. Today, there are 786 business schools in 53 countries and territories that have earned AACSB accreditation. Similarly, 185 institutions hold an additional specialized AACSB accreditation for their accounting programs.

“AACSB commends each institution for exemplary work in holding the highest honor in business school accreditation,” said Robert D. Reid, executive vice president and chief accreditation officer of AACSB International.

“During this peer-review process, schools must demonstrate alignment with AACSB’s global accreditation standards, as well as how they encourage engagement, innovation and impact across the communities they serve.”

Achieving accreditation is a process of rigorous internal review, engagement with an AACSB assigned mentor and peer review. During this multi-year improvement review process, schools focus on developing and implementing a plan to align with AACSB’s accreditation standards. These standards require excellence in areas relating to strategic management and innovation; student, faculty and staff as active participants; learning and teaching; and academic and professional engagement.

UMES leadership attends event welcoming Governor to Shore UMES President Juliette B. Bell was among local leaders who met with Gov. Larry Hogan during a Feb. 13 Lower Shore visit. Hogan appeared at an event organized by the Greater Salisbury Committee with Comptroller Peter Franchot, where they discussed their bipartisan approach to governing.

HEROINE / continued from cover

people who understand the story, the better.”

The audience that gathered below the library’s steps for Van Hollen’s mid-morning announcement was treated to an abbreviated performance by actress Eunice LewisSeagraves from the one-woman show, “Harriet Tubman: The Defender.” Written by UMES alumnus Dr. Percy Thomas, UMES is co-sponsoring a 7 p.m. performance of the play March 4 at the Dorchester Center for the Arts.

UMES also unveiled its own Tubman tribute – a miniature version of Mario Chiodo’s “Unwavering Courage in the Pursuit of Freedom” monument on public display in Wilmington, Del. Chiodo, a renowned sculptor, donated the model to UMES that he used as inspiration for the life-size monument.

Van Hollen met privately with President Juliette B. Bell, who said she emphasized the importance of Congress continuing to support higher education policies and funding that benefit historically black institutions, including land-grant universities like UMES. A spokeswoman for Van Hollen said the senator wanted to “discuss the importance of investing in education at every level.”

U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen meets UMES student government president Alisa Fornwald and vice president Anthony Bagley.

UMES People

The Key / February 24, 2017

3

Tapping into the ‘Force’ UMES’ art professor part of exclusive exhibit He briefly contemplated a tribute to the late When last heard Carrie Fisher, the actress who played Princess Leia from in a quiet corner and died Dec. 27, 2016, but then decided to go in of the UMES campus, a different direction. His inspiration (at left) is Star Warrior Brad the ubiquitous Starfighter Corps’ TIE pilot, Hudson was sketching a character who resembles one of Hudson’s palm-sized drawings favorites, Darth Vader. of the sci-fi film’s “I wanted to do something kind of flashy,” he characters that were to said. “A character that maybe nobody else would be marketed as collectible souvenirs. use.”

Since then, the unassuming art professor has gone An invitation to be a featured artist at what is “BIG” as a recognized Star Wars artist in more ways than an officially sanctioned Star Wars convention “is one. a pretty big deal,” Hudson said.

His latest effort is a four-by-five foot original oil “I’m very excited about it. But there’s also painting of a TIE fighter pilot (not shown) that debuts h.com mentEart Entertain some trepidation. As an artist, you never really f o April 13 in Orlando, Fla., the 2017 location for the widely sy e rt u Image: co know when you are creating something how popular Star Wars Celebration Art Show. people are going to react,” he said. “You put yourself out Hundreds of artists vie annually to showcase their talent at an event known to attract 50,000 or more visitors, many d e v o t e d there, and there’s always the possibility of rejection.”

If his experience creating collectible Topps trading cards is any Star Wars fanatics. Curators of the 2017 show selected just 30 artists to indication, Star Wars nation will appreciate Hudson’s latest work. exhibit one work apiece.

Hudson signed a contract with the art show agreeing to produce and Hudson is indeed traveling in a rarified galaxy of talent.

Prior to the 2016 release of “Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens,” pay for a limited number of special-edition prints that he will be allowed to the Topps trading card company enlisted Hudson to produce 200 unique sell while sharing some of the proceeds with Disney / Lucas Films. Should he drawings inserted miscellaneously in Star Wars card sets sold to hobbyists get an offer for the original painting, Disney has the right to counter with an offer of its own. and collectors.

Nonetheless, Hudson said the Orlando show is a once-in-a-lifetime That gig made him an officially licensed Star Wars artist – thus eligible opportunity. to submit an application to the 2017 Orlando art show jurors.

“It allows me to possibly branch out into bigger jobs,” he said.

To be considered, Hudson said, “you have to work under the Stars Wars “It’s not an easy field to break into,” he said. “I’m always looking to take license, (which is) what I do through Topps.”

Last fall, Hudson sent art show organizers some work samples and the next little step. Once you’re on the ladder, you keep trying to climb up.”

Hudson said he hopes his good fortune will draw attention to the eventually qualified for an invitation to submit what he calls “fresh artwork.” university and generate “a little recognition” for UMES’ art department.

Hudson’s interest in the Star Wars’ film genre and its various iterations How else but to end this tale by extending Hudson a wish that “the Force dates to his childhood, so over the years he’s developed a keen eye for and be with (him).” a unique style of interpreting characters he meets on screen.

UMES students and staff stopped by Richard F. Hazel Hall for the latest edition of Coffee with a Cop, an informal opportunity for the UMES community to connect with law enforcement for greater mutual understanding.

4

The Key / February 24, 2017

S c h o o l

UMES plays integral role in opening of Harriet Tubman Visitor Center When the 17-acre Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center in Church Creek, Md., near Cambridge officially opens March 11-12, UMES will be on hand playing an important role in opening activities.

The center, for which ground was broken four years ago on the 100th anniversary of Tubman’s death, is a cooperative effort by national, state and local supporters to commemorate the life and legacy of the legendary abolitionist. Near Blackwater Wildlife Refuge, the Maryland State Park visitor center is adjacent to the 125-mile Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway opened.

UMES’ Concert Choir will perform the night before the opening at a VIP reception. The next day, visitors to the new center will get another glimpse of the university’s student talent through a visiting art exhibit.

Chris Harrington, Brad Hudson and Alissa Banks, fine arts faculty members, doled out assignments to generate art for the exhibit. Artworks from half a dozen UMES students will be on display in the exhibition room of the visitor center.

“What an extraordinary opportunity for UMES as a historically black institution, to be an integral part of such an important landmark telling the story of Tubman’s fight to freedom for African-Americans,” said Harrington, interim dean of the School of Education, Social Sciences and The Arts. “We are honored to have been invited to participate, exposing the fine work of our students and faculty to visitors to the center from across the nation and potentially the world.”

The Grand Opening Weekend (March 11-12) will feature special programs led by a historian, Tubman biographer and scholar Dr. Kate Clifford Larson; Chris Elcock, the lead architect for the project sharing some of the hidden symbolism in the site plan and landscaping; Dr. Sonia Sanchez, the National Park Service’s Centennial Poet Laureate presenting her award winning haiku; and historian Tony Cohen leading participants on a walk to discover the skills and knowledge a journey on the Underground Railroad would have required.

An interpretive video “The Life and Legacy of Harriet Tubman” compliments the exhibits by providing an overview about the history of the Underground Railroad and Tubman’s connections to it while highlighting the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway.

For more information, call 410-221-2290, email htursp.dnr@maryland .gov or for opening events visit http://dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Documents/ HTUGRR_grandopening.pdf.

Aaliyah McRant – “Freedom”

Elijah White – “Crossing Over”

Monque Wise – “Light In The Dark”

N e w s

A pedestrian exploration of Senegal Barrett-Gaines’ 12 days in west Africa were filled with seminars on social, economic and political life in Senegal, as well as tours and trips that allowed for walking hours through cities and towns.

“I like to see with my feet,” she said. “For me, walking in a new place is like reading a book with my feet.”

She and colleagues stayed in Dakar’s Almadies neighborhood, the western-most point of Africa on the Atlantic Ocean.

“We had to get used to seeing the sun set over the ocean, which we don’t see in Maryland,” she said.

She learned to greet people in Wolof, French and Arabic.

She visited the Millennium Renaissance Monument where she learned about history, culture, hip-hop, feminism and Islam from important Senegalese scholars, rappers and cultural figures.

As the United States focused on a presidential inauguration, Gambia, which is next to Senegal, also had a controversial, yet peaceful, transfer of power that same week.

“A brief refusal of the Gambian president to vacate office after the newly elected president took the oath actually caused us to change some of our travel plans,” she said. “But after a few hours of diplomatic negotiation, the situation was fine.”

Just as former President Obama and his family did in 2013, BarrettGaines visited a Trans-Atlantic slave trade’s point of embarkation on Gorée Island, a 20-minute ferry ride off the Atlantic coast.

“I visited the Maison des Esclaves (House of Slaves) and explored more of the contentious and complicated history of Goree,” she said. “It’s not as simple as it appears.”

On a four-day road trip to Toubacouta, she stopped in Sokone and

The Key / February 24, 2017

5

Editor’s note: Dr. Kathryn Barrett-Gaines traveled to Senegal in January for a faculty development seminar sponsored by the Council of American Overseas Research Center’s West African Research Association.

This was her first visit to west Africa.

visited the Great Mosque of Touba and the Islamic library there. Barrett-Gaines said she felt her final invitation to do shahadah and became a Muslim.

“I am now Kalila! Surprise!” she said.

The seminar group took a small boat along the Saloum River, which flows into the Atlantic, stopping on a small island to see the mangroves and baobab trees, inside of which people buried their respected deceased.

“There are horses everywhere in Senegal, which surprised me because I’ve never seen a horse anywhere else in Africa,” she said.

One seminar featured a presentation by Howard University professor Mbye Cham on the Senegalese and Gambian movie industry. The group watched and discussed “La Petite Vendeuse de Soleil” (The Little Girl Who Sold the Sun), a 1999 Senegalese short drama film directed by Djibril Diop Mambéty.

The group also toured St. Louis, a West African island city where the Senegal River meets the Atlantic. St. Louis is part French colonial, like New Orleans, and a port city dominated by the fishing industry.

“We watched families gather fish in nets from the rivers and ocean into pirogues, giant wooden fishing boats.”

She learned about the challenges of mosques and Islam in the French colonial system. And she partook of the Senegalese teranga (generous hospitality) on a “lovely afternoon of being relentlessly presented with fresh doughnuts, homemade honey-roasted peanuts, cake and savory pastries all while sipping sweet warm tea at a new friend’s home.”

“While I sat under those shade trees in that white-tiled courtyard,” she said, “I considered never leaving Senegal.”

Barrett-Gaines did return, however, with an appreciation of a region where she found opportunities for UMES students to live and teach. She invites student to contact her at kbarrett-gaines@umes.edu if interested in learning more.

UMES responds to the opioid overdose public health threat The U.S. Surgeon General released this past fall the first-ever call to action report on substance abuse disorders and addiction, said Dr. James Bresette, a retired U.S. Public Health Service captain and associate dean for development and external relations with UMES’ School of Pharmacy and Health Professions.

“The report is sobering,” Bresette said. “It states that of the 20.8 million people in the nation affected by substance-abuse disorder in 2015, only one in 10 receive treatment.”

To “protect our campus community from a tragic opioid overdose death,” and in observation of National Drug and Alcohol Facts week in late January, Bresette said, UMES’ School of Pharmacy and Health Professions opioid overdose response program training coordinator, Dr. Rich De Benedetto, and Lauresa Wigfall, director of UMES’ Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs program, worked with Larita Hugee and Marvin Jones, director of Residence Life, to offer a training session for 48 Residence Life staff members.

“With proper training and the antidote, a life could be saved if we are prepared and ready to respond,” De Benedetto said.

Tyreese Sellers and Michael Morgan, student directors in the Student Residential Complex, demonstrate lifesaving skills for administering naloxone, an opioid overdose rescue drug.

6

The Key / February 24, 2017

Athletics

Rmidi Kinini boosts Hawks’ track, looks to finish strong The first time Khalil Rmidi Kinini ran in an organized race, he didn’t even have on the right shoes.

He had followed his older brother to a road race in their native Spain. Like any little brother, Khalil wanted to do what Oussama, six years his senior, did. Big brother invited him to run in the race as well.

Khalil was wearing soccer cleats. He finished second.

“I wasn’t really fast at the beginning,” recalled Rmidi Kinini, “but I enjoyed running Oussama Chouati and I was kind of good. So, I told my brother I wanted to do that, and that’s how I started running.”

Once he got the proper footwear, Rmidi Kinini’s career took off.

He quickly made a name for himself in local cross-country circles.

He surprised all comers by finishing strong in the Spanish national championship in 2012, earning the right to represent Spain at the World Cross Country Championships and finishing third in his age group.

With college on the horizon, one of Rmidi Kinini’s friends sold him on the idea of coming to America. Hawks’ head coach Ernest Barrett caught wind of Rmidi Kinini through a recruiting website that featured scouting reports on European runners.

“He told me the good things about Eastern Shore and how he wanted to build a distance program,” Rmidi Kinini said. “I didn’t know what Maryland Eastern Shore was or where it was, I just wanted to come here.”

Now a senior, Rmidi Kinini is the Hawks’ most decorated runner ever, holding dozens of school records, earning a trophy case’s worth of individual race wins and leading the men’s cross country team to three consecutive MEAC championships.

Barrett calls Rmidi Kinini an athlete who “comes along once in a lifetime.”

“After he won that first conference championship (as a sophomore), and based on how he was going through training, I said, ‘We’ve really got someone special here!’ “Barrett said.

While Rmidi Kinini has stood tall for Eastern Shore on the podium, it was his teammates he and Barrett cultivated to fill the gaps for team titles.

“Khalil is one of the kids we can always count on to help people,” Barrett said. “He went home after his sophomore year for national trials and Oussama Chouati was competing in the steeplechase. He said, ‘Come and join me, train with me, and we can build a strong distance program here in the United States.’ And Oussama (now a UMES junior) bought in.”

Fellow Spaniard Albert Guerrero signed on in 2016, joining a coed roster that featured student-athletes from the Bahamas, Dominica and

Kenya as well as American runners from as far away as Alaska, and from schools in Arkansas and Virginia.

“Khalil is a good marketer of the program,” Barrett said. “He took freshmen in on visits and convinced them to ‘train with me and we’re going to win some conference championships.’ And you see how that’s turned out.”

For his senior season Rmidi Kinini set his sights on qualifying for the NCAA Cross Country National Khalil Rmidi Kinini Championships. So runner and coach set out on vigorous training, with Rmidi Kinini increasing his distance and endurance. Barrett saw a man ready for whatever the regional qualifying race would throw at him.

The day to make it happen came Nov. 11 at Penn State, one of the toughest road courses in the Mid-Atlantic. Only the top five finishers qualify for the national meet and Rmidi Kinini finished three seconds ahead of the sixth place runner. It was a first for a UMES cross-country runner.

“I was on cloud nine,” Barrett said. “It’s unbelievable for what we achieve here, being a small program. We had come full circle and put ourselves on the map.”

An in-race spiking at the national meet forced him to complete the course shoeless finishing the 6.2 miles 218th out of 256 runners (31:55.8).

“I was proud because I knew I was starting something new,” said Rmidi Kinini. “I wasn’t going to be the first and last one to attend cross country nationals. We’re trying to build a distance program that can achieve more.”

Rmidi Kinini now sets his sights on finishing strong as a member of UMES’ track team. This past weekend, he was named MEAC’s Most Outstsnding Performer for the third time.

“I’m motivated to just achieve what I’ve achieved these past years,” said Rmidi Kinini of his final indoor and outdoor seasons. “I want to break all the records I can and put my name in the books.”

A marketing major, Rmidi Kinini is weighing whether to put off pursuit of full-time employment because he aspires to turn pro and continue competing for the Spanish national team with an eye toward the 2020 Summer Olympics.

“I really want to be remembered as a hard worker,” said Rmidi Kinini.

“Nothing was ever given to me. So, I want to be remembered as someone who didn’t have much, but because of hard work, earned everything he had.”

His coach has no doubt he’ll be remembered as that and so much more.

Courtesy of UMES’ Athletics Department

School News

The Key / February 24, 2017

7

UMES to compete in UMES qualified to compete at the 2017 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship Tournament April 8-11 in Torrance, Calif. The national tournament is “a prestigious competition that showcases the academic prowess of the brightest students from America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities.”

After seven qualifying tournaments held in early February, 48 of 76 teams emerged from the group, earning the opportunity to compete for the title of “National Champion” and a $75,000 institutional grant from Honda.

UMES finished second in its game room and fourth overall at a Feb. 4 qualifying event involving 10 regional teams at the University of the District of Columbia.

“After graduating four seniors from the 2016 team, two of whom were the top scorers in last year’s qualifying tournament, and one (Jonathan Wheeler) in the National Championship Tournament, we are rebuilding this year,” said Dr. James White Jr., associate vice president for student affairs.

In the 2016 National Championship Tournament, UMES made it to the quarter final round—the first time for that accomplishment in 10 years, White said. “This team is poised to accept the challenge, building upon last year and to compete as Hawks.”

The final round of the 2017 National Championship Tournament will be streamed live April 10, at noon ET on HCASC.com.

“Earning a seat at the National Championship Tournament is no easy ANNAPOLIS DAY / continued from cover

organizations deem important. It was amazing getting the opportunity up close to see how lobbyists work.

The highlight of the day was watching a controversial debate: “Should students be able carry firearms on campus?” I got to witness the intense debating between Democrats and Republicans. Many believe college women should be able to defend themselves from attackers by protecting themselves with firearms. Others believe trusting young people with that responsibility can result in significant tragedies.

I could relate being a college student. I personally would not trust my peers with a rock, let alone a gun. I was pleased they voted against it 84 to 64 – very close!

Annapolis Day made me interested in a profession that I never thought I would fit in. I saw how lawmakers represent the people. It made me realize who you vote for is very important, because they represent you when debating

UMES’ Honda Campus All-Star Challenge team from left, are: (front row) team captain Sean Hayden, Brandon “Lance” Morris and Kendrick Wells, all juniors and first-time HCASC team members, and (back row) coaches Dr. James White Jr. and James Lunnermon II, UMES’ director of alumni development.

feat, and we congratulate each and every student for displaying the drive and determination necessary to do so,” said Steve Morikawa, vice president, corporate relations and social responsibility, American Honda.

For more information on the 2017 HCASC, visit www.hcasc.com.

Connect with HCASC via social media using #HCASC. important issues.

I was filled with excitement and motivated to become a part of government. More students should visit Annapolis when the legislature is in session and experience what I experienced.

Mr. McGlotten is such a huge advocate for UMES. He exemplifies HAWK PRIDE. He was a “Human Google!” He knows so much about UMES and would always say good things about the university. He inspired me to want to give back to the university.

By the end of the trip, I was smiling because of what I got to do that day.

Mr. McGlotten treated the UMES students in our group to lunch and was the best tour guide. He made UMES Day in Annapolis a blast.

We finally got to meet state Sen. Jim Mathias (of Worcester County). He spoke about how we should continue to pursue our educational goals and we thanked him for supporting UMES’ requests for (state) funding our university students need.

This experience was amazing. I would go again.

Pictured during UMES Day in Annapolis (Feb. 10) are: (front row) delegates Carl Anderton and Charles Otto, students Owanaemi Davies, Jasmine Mills, Josh Wilmer and Chiamaka Nnah, delegates Mary Beth Carozza and Sheree SampleHughes (back row) delegates Johnny Mautz, Steven Arentz, Kevin Hornberger, Andrew Cassilly, Jay Jacobs and UMES’ Robert McGlotten.

8

The Key / February 24, 2017

Calendar

25 FEB

Contemporary Dance

6 p.m. Reception 7 p.m. Performance

Ella Fitzgerald Center

The Dayton (Ohio) Dance

Company performs.

410-651-UMES

arts & entertainment calendar

MARCH

1

Jazz & Popular Music Concert

4 5

7 p.m. / Ella Fitzgerald Center UMES’ Jazz Band and Jazz and Pop ensembles perform.

410-651-UMES

Harriet Tubman play

7 p.m.

Dorchester Center for the Arts, Cambridge, Md. UMES co-sponsors the one-woman play “Harriet Tubman: Defender” performed

by Eunice Lewis-Seagraves and written

by UMES alumnus Dr. Percy Thomas.

A portion of the proceeds benefit the Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center.

410-651-UMES

Faculty Recital

3 p.m.

Ella Fitzgerald Center Dr. Devonna Rowe, soprano, performs, “Poetry in Song: Ancient Tales and Cultural Expressions.”

410-651-UMES

T H E U MES MISSION The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, the state’s historically black, 1890 land-grant institution, has its purpose and uniqueness grounded in distinctive learning, discovery and engagement opportunities in the arts and science, education, technology, engineering, agriculture, business and health professions.

UMES is a student-centered, doctoral research degree-granting university known for its nationally accredited undergraduate and graduate programs, applied research and highly valued graduates.

UMES provides individuals, including first-generation college students, access to a holistic learning environment that fosters multicultural diversity, academic success, and intellectual and social growth.

UMES prepares graduates to address challenges in a global, knowledgebased economy while maintaining its commitment to meeting the workforce and economic development needs of the Eastern Shore, the state, the nation and the world.

7

UMES & SU Third Annual Trombone Day

11 a.m. / Lecture UMES Ella Fitzgerald Center

7:30 p.m. / Concert

Salisbury University

Holloway Hall, Great Hall

Co-sponsored event features a lecture

and performance by Weston Sprott,

trombonist with the Metropolitan Orchestra.

410-651-UMES

29

Health & Wellness Festival

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Student Services Center Ballroom

Health screenings and wellness informational displays.

410-651-6385

30

Art Exhibit Opening Reception

4-6 p.m. / Mosely Gallery “Do It Yourself Art & Fashion: UMES Student Show.” Student visual art and textile designs. Show through May 4.

410-651-7770 or visit www.moselygallery.com

Women’s History Month Play

7 p.m. / Ella Fitzgerald Center “Ain’t I a Woman” one-woman play.

410-651-UMES The University of Maryland Eastern Shore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Inquiries regarding the application of Federal laws and nondiscrimination policies to University programs and activities may be referred to the Office of Equity & Compliance/Title IX Coordinator by telephone (410) 651-7848 or e-mail (titleix@umes.edu).

The KEY is published by the Office of Public Relations in the Office of the President 410-651-7580 www.umes.edu

Editors Gail Stephens, Assistant Director of Public Relations and Publications Manager Bill Robinson, Director of Public Relations Design by Debi Rus, Rus Design Inc. Printed by The Hawk Copy Center Submissions to The KEY are preferred via email. All copy is subject to editing.The Key is written according to the Associated Press stylebook.