The Key October 26, 2018 Edition

A newsletter for students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends Richard Warren Jr.’s classroom a few steps from Crisfield High School’s central office is not difficult to find.

It might just be a local landmark, now that he’s Maryland’s 2018-19 Teacher of the Year.

Affixed to his door are three rolledup pieces of paper tied with ribbons, symbols of the degrees he’s earned from UMES since 2011; a bachelor’s in exercise science, a Master’s in Teaching (2014) and this past spring, a doctorate in education leadership.

“This is truly amazing,” said professor emeritus Karen Verbeke, who trained teachers at UMES for 25 years. “A threetime alumnus of an institution – that simply doesn’t happen in ‘Teacher of the Year’ world. We should definitely be Hawk proud!”

The eighth-grade science teacher was named Maryland’s top teacher at an Oct. 12 gala in Baltimore, triggering a celebration that reverberated down the Chesapeake to Maryland’s southernmost municipality – and across the Internet.

Warren told peers at the banquet

“A class act” UMES alum Richard Warren is the state 2018-19

Teacher of the Year UMES faculty members Marshall Stevenson (left), Nomsa Geleta and Mary Madden (far right) UMES alum Richard Warren Jr., Ed.D., and his wife Ebony on stage after Warren was named the 2018-19 Maryland state Teacher of the Year.

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“I am extremely humbled to know that I now represent some of the most devoted and dynamic teachers across the state of Maryland.”

He followed that by acknowledging the four dozen or so people in the audience, many from Somerset County. “We are small in number, but mighty in spirit,” he said.

Warren told the Maryland Department of Education in a video featuring fellow nominees that he is “a product of a teacher saving my life.”

“At an early age, I was surrounding by gangs, poverty, drugs, a lot of criminal activity,” Warren said. “The only thing that kept me afloat was a caring teacher.”

That appreciation came through on his first day back at work, when he was coaxed under false pretenses to the school gymnasium packed with students, faculty and staff for a surprise celebration.

Asked by Crisfield principal Tony Bevilacqua what went through his mind when the state superintendent announced he was the winner, Warren said his thoughts went to “all the teachers who work to help children who are not their own.”

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UMES, Salisbury Chamber salute veterans Nov. 9

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UMES and the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce are partnering Friday, Nov. 9, to salute the nation’s military veterans with a banquet in recognition of the 100th anniversary of World War I’s Armistice Day. Hospitality and tourism management students have planned an elaborate gourmet menu and will prepare the meal as part of a patriotic-themed program at the Henson Center where Maj. Gen. James Atkins as well as two former UMES administrators, Brig. Gen. Bob Harleston and Brig. Gen. Warner Sumpter, will deliver remarks. All three are retired.

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Meet the new Freshman class officers

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Midterm group study a success.

Profs do TV book pitches

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Scenes from Hawk Hysteria 2018

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Scenes from Coronation Saturday 2018

A cocktail reception begins at 6 p.m. and will be followed by dinner featuring such dishes as triple pepper beef tenderloin and coconut shrimp garnish, UMES’ renowned collard greens roulade and banana potato croquette. Baked Alaska with raspberry sauce is the featured dessert.

Proceeds from the sale of tickets, priced at $50, will support the Silver Star Scholarship Fund to help veterans offset the cost of attending UMES. Reserve your ticket by contacting the UMES Foundation in J.T. Williams Hall by calling (410) 6518045.

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Athletics holds HOF golf outing

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UMES trio wins $1,000 in MANRRS Hackathon

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A&E Calendar

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Circling the Oval

Freshman Class Board

Graduate Student Government

Michael Amo – President

Zoe Johnson - President Cy’Anna Scott - Vice President Jocelyn Simmons – Assistant Vice President Tiara Selby – Chief of Staff Stephanie Hallowell – Secretary Kadeem Turnbull – Community Service Coordinator Olivia Skeen – Treasurer Chinedu Ahuchaogu – Director, International Relations & Historian Annette Kenney - Events Manager

Ciani Wells – Vice President Briana Palmore – Secretary Destiny Baker – Treasurer Kyle Hicks – Events Manager Adedamola Adeligba – Mister Freshman Kassidy Myers – Miss Freshman

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Eighth grade science teacher Richard Warren Jr. exchanges high fives with students assembled in Crisfield High School’s gym to congratulate him on being named Maryland 2018-19 Teacher of the Year.

out for you (students) – every last one of you.”

Those who know him say it was vintage Warren. He’s been a teacher for six years, but brings a maturity and dedication to the profession well beyond his 29 years.

Dr. Patricia Goslee, a UMES education professor, taught Warren in the final course he needed to earn his doctorate.

“Richard exceeded all expectations on his assignments to the point I used his “Exit Portfolio” as a model of exemplary work,” Goslee said.

“While observing him in the classroom,” she said, “I saw a teacher who was passionate about his students understanding biology. He taught each class as if it were the first class of the day with enthusiasm and rigor.”

Bevilacqua said he was moved Warren brought his wife, Ebony, also a UMES alumna, on stage to share the moment.

“You’re a class act,” Bevilacqua said.

When he travels the state as Maryland’s teacherambassador over the next year, Warren said, “I’m going to share your stories – teacher stories, student stories.”

“If you like helping people, teaching is the best way to do it,” he said. “If you want to be a teacher, when you are old enough, I will show you the way.”

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J.A.M.S.S. ‘jammed’ with students focused on exams The Richard A. Henson members also offered Center ballroom came assistance. alive Oct. 10 for the Center Amelia Potter and Manal for Access and Academic Elbeshir from the Natural Success’ mid-term Join our Sciences and Mathematics Academic Midnight Study & Computer Science Session that even drew a visit department, respectively, from a surprise guest. were impressed by the President Heidi M. seriousness of the students Anderson dropped by to in getting help. Elbeshir inquire about subject areas, and Potter, both first-time share laughs and encourage attendees, said they came the students as they prepared away believing the event was for midterm exams. Other useful for students. senior administrators who Program coordinator lent support to the study Andrea Taylor said she was session included the interim pleased with attendance, Vice President of Academic estimated to be over 275 Affairs and Provost, Dr. President Heidi M. Anderson was among faculty and administrators who students. “This has been the Kimberly D. Whitehead dropped by the Center for Access and Academic Success’ mid-term study largest turnout the event has session Oct. 10 at the Henson Center. and Dr. Lombuso Khoza, had so far, and in a smaller associate vice president. venue,” she said.

CAAS partnered this year with members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Raffle items were awarded throughout the evening. A $250 grand prize Inc.’s Pi Nu chapter to stage the event, which ran from 9 p.m. until midnight. ‘Book Scholarship’ was presented to Darryl Parsons that he can redeem for Students from a broad spectrum of majors and backgrounds packed the spring 2019 semester. into the new J.A.M.S.S. venue around study tables with friends and The next CAAS J.A.M.S.S is scheduled Dec. 5 ahead of finals week. Those classmates, and in group-tutoring sessions. Students also were able to use interested in supporting the study session, or would like to contribute to laptops for Blackboard assignments and to register for Starfish. prize giveaways are encouraged to contact Andrea Taylor at (410) 651-7510 CAAS’ peer tutors and mentors assisted students while Writing Center for more information. coaches helped with proof reading student papers. Several UMES faculty

Marine science professor Brad Stevens, left, was a guest on the Oct. 16 episode of WBOC’s DelmarvaLife show. Stevens was interviewed by Jimmy Hoppa and Lisa Bryant about his new book, “The Ship, the Saint, and the Sailor: The Long Search for the Legendary Kad’yak,” that he wrote about a discovery he made in 2003 of a sunken 19th century Russian cargo ship off the coast of Alaska. (Photo courtesy of DelmarvaLife)

History professor Joshua K. Wright appeared on the Fox 5 “Good Day DC” morning show Oct. 10, where he discussed with host Maureen Umeh his new book, “Empire and Black Images in Popular Culture,” a deep dive into the role the popular TV show has played and what it says about the evolution of how minorities are portrayed on the small screen.

(Photo courtesy of Fox 5)

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School News Hawk Hysteria signaled the half-way point of the 2018 fall semester, and offered a preview of the personalities and talent on UMES’ two Division 1 basketball teams. Photos by Joey Gardner

MEAC, watch out!

Breakdancing, a thing in the 1970s, was brought back to life by Ra’Jean Martin.

Hawk Hysteria is about letting off steam and having fun just before midterms.

Groove Phi Groovers (L-R) Drew Davidson, Anthony McCray, Zachary Castell and Daryus Taylor had some moves of their own. (Isn’t that 2016 alum Babatunde Olu behind McCray?)

Thunderin’ Hawks saxophonists channeled their inner Clarence Clemons, the late UMES alum, during their featured performance.

Hawk Hysteria’s autograph table is always a popular way to meet UMES student-athletes like Porsha Sydnor (standing) and K’senia Popovich (seated).

The Alpha Kappa Alpha ladies showed off their step chops to the crowd’s delight.

Ahmad Frost and Colen Gaynor found another way to define Hip Hop.

2018 alumni Jalesa Johnson and Isaiah Chambers flank President Heidi M. Anderson (center) at Hawk Hysteria, where both were recognized at center court for stellar achievements as senior student-athletes in bowling and baseball, respectively.

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Scenes from UMES’ coronation Saturday 2018, a tradition that is among the highlighted campus social events each fall semester.

Photos by Valentine Anamelechi

The 2018-19 UMES Imperial Court

Alister Thomas and Rickeya Hinds, Mister & Miss ACTION Anime Society

Miles Nordt, Mister MANRRS and MANNRS president Kristen Walker

Travis Walker and Nora Payne, Mister and Miss W.O.R.T.H.

Ayona Shelton, Miss Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Taylor Rooney, Miss Diamonds’ dance team.

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Athletics

UMES’ Hawktoberfest events have expanded in recent years to include two new athletic events, the Hawks’ Hall of Fame golf outing followed by The UMES track and baseball brain trusts were on hand Baseball alumni Tick Hebron and Larry the two-day Brogden, a UMES Hall of Fame member Maryland Eastern Shore Collegiate Golf Challenge.

The former is a fundraising activity to support UMES’ women’s and men’s golf teams, two of the university’s newest intercollegiate squads.

Some four dozen people teed it up at the Ocean City Golf Club (Oct. 15) under mostly sunny skies and near-perfect conditions for seaside golf.

Among those on hand for a round of golf and a buffet dinner to spin the day’s scorecards in a favorable way were UMES hall of famers Marshall Cropper, Talvin Skinner and Larry Brogden, who was recognized as a Hawk “distinguished alumnus (1968)” in recognition of his four-year career on the baseball diamond.

Brogden served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. When he returned, the math major taught mathematics at Annapolis Senior High School and coached baseball, football and Above: UMES’ Marshall Cropper lacrosse. He won a state championship in baseball in 1988, and retired from the school system in 2001.

Right: Board of Visitor chairman John Others who also played were UMES Board of Visitors Allen lines up a putt members John Allen and Brandon Phillips, who played alongside President Heidi M. Anderson and her husband, Leon Roberts Jr., both golfing enthusiasts.

Anderson reported in her weekly message to campus (Oct. 19) that “I did not embarrass you (or me) at the golf fundraising outing. In fact, I helped my team with an eagle chip-in and felt tremendous Hawk Pride in doing so.”

In the two-day collegiate tournament that followed the fundraiser outing, the UMES women were paced by Josephina Oh and finished third, while the men were led

by Young Lee and came in fourth.

Hawks in pursuit of birdies and eagles for a good cause

Above: The UMES women’s golf team was out in force

PHOTOS BY JIM GLOVIER

Golf management majors Lane Dillon (left) and Young Lee (right) were among the competitors

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Fungi are our friends, and so are (some kinds of) insects The UMES chapter of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences, under the direction of Karl Binns Jr., held a three-day leadership institute on campus in late September that included a competition for college students and professionals to show off their research ideas and theories.

Dubbed the “Ag Challenge Hackathon,” the event was a new partnership between F3Tech and Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit – and offered $1,500 in prize money as an incentive.

A “primary focus for this challenge,” Binns said, “(was) mushrooms, mealworms and hydroponics.”

Jocelyn Simmons, Brandon Jackson and Tobechukwu Opara shared the $1,000 top prize for their presentation on utilizing fungi to attack troublesome insect pests and increase local produce in urban areas.

Unlike pesticides, these fungi are environmentally friendly, host specific and harmless to humans, animals and beneficial insects.

Judges noted the trio emphasized two important points: there are easy methods of mass producing fungi in urban settings, and this fungi are environmentally friendly to reduce air pollution, increase the activity of pollinators and produce healthier vegetables.

Le-Vaughn Brown, Ebony Jenkins, Asim Ahemed and Ablavi Amekpo split $500 as the runners-up for their presentation on repurposing old chicken houses for rearing edible insects. The need for protein to feed a burgeoning world population will not be enough from livestock, so it is important to look for efficient ways of protein production.

(L-R) Dr. William Talley, Bernard Jordan (Rehabilitation Counseling graduate assistant and student) and President Heidi M. Anderson greeted Maryland Higher Education Faculty Advisory Council leaders Dr. Soren Ashmall and Dr. Emily Dow during an Oct. 16 campus visit by the group, the first in nearly two decades, Talley says.

(L-R) Jocelyn Simmons, Brandon Jackson and Tobechukwu Opara won $1,000 in late September for their presentation on using fungi to combat insect pests at a research competition sponsored by Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences.

Insects require 10-to-50 percent less water than what animals use for hydration as well as land-per-pound of protein, the students noted. Insects, they said, need six percent of the water consumed for chickens and one percent needed for cattle. The future is not “eat more chicken,” but eat more insects.

Several dozen visitors from the agricultural and venture capitalist sectors were invited to be on hand for the competition, Binns said.

UMES now has a formal agreement with Brazil’s University of Juiz de Fora to collaborate on faculty and research exchanges, thanks to lobbying by Dr. Les Keniston, a neuroscientist in the university’s physical therapy department.

Dr. Barbara Simões Daibert met with President Heidi M. Anderson to sign the document during an Oct. 12 campus visit.

(L-R seated) Alex Simmons, Mardene Graham and his daughter, Shawnna, joined art professor Brad Hudson in an Oct. 18 “gallery talk” about the early sketch works of the late illustrator Billy Graham organized by Mosely Gallery director Susan Holt. Graham was Simmons’ mentor, and the artist’s son and granddaughter loaned UMES the drawings for the popular exhibit that closed Oct. 25.

NOVEMBER 1

Seldon Dix, In Memoriam Exhibition Opening Reception and Gallery Talk 4-6 p.m., Mosely Gallery

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Photographs of an award winning, much beloved local artist, formerly of Time magazine.

Hours: Mon.– Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Exhibit on display until Nov. 20.

410-651-7770 or gallery@umes.edu

A SALUTE TO OUR VETERANS Friday, Nov. 9 6 - 9:30 pm The Henson Center

A traditional

gourmet meal planned

& prepared exclusively

by UMES Hospitality & Tourism Management students.

I AND YOU*

7:30 p.m.

2nd Floor Wilson Hall

One afternoon, Anthony arrives unexpectedly at classmate Caroline’s door bearing a copy of Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass, an urgent assignment from their English teacher. Caroline is homebound with an illness, but she is as quick and sardonic as Anthony is athletic, sensitive and popular. I and You is an ode to youth, life, love and the strange beauty of human connectedness. $5 per person, only in advance at umestickets.com.

410-651-6553

Proceeds support UMES’ Silver Star Scholarship Fund for Veterans Tickets $50. Send check payable to UMES Foundation or money oder to: UMES Foundation, J.T. Williams Hall, Suite 1105 This event is an activity of the UMES Foundation. Funds raised will be managed by the University System of Mayland Foundation, Inc.

*Unless noted, all events listed are free.

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