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Presidential Perspective —Dr. Earl S. Richardson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Morgan on the Move —Bernard L. Jennings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Senator Clarence W. Blount —Educator, Soldier,Statesman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Remembering —Dr. Winfred O. Bryson Jr. . . . . 5

Cheerleaders —Capture MEAC Championship . 6

New York Giants Draft —MSU Tight End . . . .9

Korean War —Veterans Honored . . . . . . . . . .10

New Horizons —The Campaign for Morgan . .14

Donor Profiles —Absolut Spirits Company, Dr. Carolyn Atkins and Dr. Leslie Holcombe . . .16

Launching a Living Legacy in Art —Museum Re-opens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Morgan in the Political Spotlight — . . . . . . . .22

Homecoming 2002 —Save the Date 2003 . . .26

WEAA Celebrates —25 years of Broadcasting .27

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University Advancement

Bernard L. Jennings

Director of Public Relations

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Editorial Staff

Editor

Jannette J. Witmyer

Contributing Writers

Connie HaroldLeonard Haynes IV

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Greetings: As we approach the end of this academic year and upcoming graduation cere-

monies for students in our bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. programs, it is an

excellent time to reflect on the many accomplishments that we've made, as we

look forward to Morgan's continued success.We are vigorously realizing our vision of growth for Morgan's physical plant,

but it is important that we remember that even with all of the new buildings,

expanded programs will mean little if we fail in our mission to provide access

and opportunities to our students. Now, as we weather the storm of cuts in state

support, we must rely even more heavily on your generous contributions and

the success of our capital campaign.Your bountiful and unselfish support, monetarily and otherwise, has made a

tremendous difference in the lives of a multitude of students who have gone on

to do great things and given back, because they learned the importance of lend-

ing help, first-hand. Continuing to lift our students up is key to helping us real-

ize our vision of success for Morgan's students. We are working diligently to keep tuition costs down, while keeping the quali-

ty of programs up. Morgan has achieved a reputation for excellence, and our

students depend on us to provide them with an affordable, quality education

(second to none).Our mission means that we cannot let our young people down. We must not,

and we will not. With your help, the progress continues!

Sincerely,

Earl S. RichardsonPresident

MORGANOn the Move

Dear Friends and Supporters of Morgan:

Morgan State University is indeed on themove, as reflected by the abundance ofdynamic activity taking place oncampus. We have shown that the uni-versity is alive, well and in touch withthe times through the progress of ourCapitol Projects, Political and Military Involve-ment, Capitol Campaign advancements,presence as a Cultural Venue, accom-plishments in Athletics, Academic Growthand involvement in Baltimore's EconomicGrowth and Development.

Capital ProjectsWalking across Morgan's campus, thesigns of progress are clearly visible inthe university's changing landscape.There are plans for growth, and over thenext two to three years, Morgan willcomplete construction of a new commu-nications building, library, studentcenter, science building and MorganView, a residential development of stu-dent apartments.

Military InvolvementMany of our students and graduateshave been involved in the recent militaryconflicts in The Middle East and Iraq,and that is to be expected. With a repu-tation for excellence in our ROTC andmilitary science programs, Morgan hasproduced 10 U.S. Army generals, secondonly to West Point.

Capital CampaignLast year, we kicked off our first-evercapital campaign. Today, because ofyour generosity, we have achieved 86percent of our $25 million goal withinthe first year.

Cultural VenueSince opening its doors last year, theCarl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center's GilliamConcert Hall has set its stage for thesold-out productions of plays, concerts,lectures and debates. From theextremely popular play, "Madea's ClassReunion," to the much-anticipatedCornel West lecture, the caliber ofevents held at Morgan has rivaled thatof the area's major concert halls and likevenues.

AthleticsMembers of our Morgan Bears FootballTeam and Lady Bears Cheerleaders havealso strutted their stuff. The 2002 MSUBears gave us our first winning seasonin more than two decades, and tight endVisanthe Shiancoe was selected by theNew York Giants in the NFL Draft.

The Lady Bears successfully defendedtheir fifth consecutive title in the NinthAnnual Mideastern Athletic Conference(MEAC) Cheerleading Championships.Based on their all-around performances,two of our cheerleaders, Natasha Brownand NaShanta Ellerbe, were chosen forthe MEAC All-Star Team.

Academic GrowthWe have grown as a Ph.D. granting insti-tution, with many of our programsoffering studies in areas where minori-ties are under-represented.

Baltimore's Economic Growth andDevelopmentWith plans underway for a new biotechpark, centered around east Baltimore'sJohns Hopkins Hospital, we are activelyengaged in determining what Morgan'srole will be and how we will engage ourintellectual assets. Members of ouradministration and faculty are activeparticipants in the planning phases, andwe are poised to take on the enterprisewith the city, Hopkins and other stake-holders.

On campus, there is excitement in theair, and we want our alumni to sharethat excitement. Get engaged in the lifeof the university in as many ways as youcan. Of course, we want your financialsupport. But we also want to knowwhere you are and what you're doing.Visit us. Come to the campus, see it,attend events and breathe in its energy.Be a part of the life of Morgan on theMove.

Bernard L. Jennings, Vice PresidentUniversity Advancement

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He became a legend in his owntime. The son of a North Carolinasharecropper, the late SenatorClarence W. Blount applied anunyielding determination and tire-less work ethic to his life's chal-lenges and became Maryland's firstAfrican American Senate majorityleader. His contributions toMorgan were so significant that hewill be declared the university's2003 Alumnus of the Year, posthu-mously. Senator Blount was 81years old at the time of his death inApril 2003.

Morgan State University PresidentEarl S. Richardson said of SenatorBlount, "His character was such thathe would not want to be honoredfor the wonderful things he accom-plished in his life, but for the liveshe may have been able to touchand change through scholarshipshe provided to deserving youngpeople to attend college."

Blount entered the Baltimoreschool system at the age of 10.Despite the obstacles created byhis limited education and interrup-tions caused by war and familyobligations, he earned a bachelor’sdegree in political science fromMorgan State College and a lawdegree from The Johns HopkinsUniversity.

Blount dedicated 24 years of hislife to working in the Baltimore City

Public Schools, where he rose fromteacher, to department head andeventually principal of DunbarHigh School. He later turned hisattention to politics, entered theSenate in 1971 and becamemajority leader in l983, going on tobecome the first African Americanchairman of a Senate committee,the Economic and EnvironmentalAffairs Committee in 1987.

African American students received1.5 million scholarships under Sen-ator Blount's watch. As a Morganalumnus, he became one of theuniversity's strongest proponentsfor continuous growth and develop-ment. Senator Blount was suc-cessful in securing 19 bond bills forAfrican American churches and cre-ating day care projects andextended programs for the elderlyand Head Start.

Memorial Services for SenatorBlount were held at the GilliamConcert Hall of the Carl J. MurphyFine Arts Center at Morgan StateUniversity. "Blount Towers mayhave his name, but all of modernday Morgan is a monument of hislife work," said President Earl S.Richardson at Blount's memorialservice, "He loved his alma mater.His love for Morgan State wasunconditional."

Senator Blount was laid to rest atWoodlawn Cemetery. �


—Senator Clarence W. Blount Portrait by Simmie Knox

Blount Residential TowersNamed after the late Maryland State Senator Clarence W. Blount,the facility is located on the south campus and provides Morganstudents with modern campus housing arrangements. BlountTowers was completed in 1991 and houses 600 students.

Senator Clarence W. Blount: Educator, Soldier, Statesman – (1921–2003)

“His character was such thathe would not want to behonored for the wonderfulthings he accomplished inhis life, but for the lives hemay have been able totouch and change throughscholarships he provided todeserving young people toattend college.” —President Earl S. Richardson

by Ferdinand Mehlinger

Dr. Wilfred O. Bryson Jr. will beremembered as a key architect inraising the bar of Morgan StateUniversity's School of Business.As chairman of Morgan's depart-ment of economics and businessfrom 1947 to 1969, and 1971 to1972, Dr. Bryson influenced anentire generation of businessgraduates, including Earl G.Graves Sr., founder and publisherof Black Enterprise Magazine andChairman and Chief ExecutiveOfficer of Earl G. Graves, Ltd.

Among one of Dr. Bryson's manyachievements was the founding ofa major financial institution thatbegan in a West North Avenue rowhouse as Advance Federal Savingsand Loan Association (AFSL) andgrew to become a mainstreamfinancial underwriter for AfricanAmerican businesses andchurches, Advance Financial Sav-ings Bank.

Dr. Bryson established AFSL as aremedy for Black churches andhomeowners who were financiallymarginalized by most lendinginstitutions in Baltimore.Advance, starting from its humblebeginnings on North Avenue, metthe needs of African Americanchurches and businesses thatwere shut out from mainstreamfinancial institutions.

He also tackled the racial dispari-ties perpetuated by life insurancecompanies against people ofcolor. Dr. Bryson, through hisresearch and appearance as anexpert witness before a federalinvestigative committee, helpedremove financial inequities in thelife insurance industry afterproving that large insurance com-panies would not write the samekinds of policies in the AfricanAmerican communities that theydid in white communities.Born inChattanooga, Tenn., Dr. Brysonearned a bachelor's degree fromMorehouse College, a master’sdegree from Atlanta Universityand a doctorate from the Univer-sity of Pennsylvania, and he wroteand published numerous schol-arly articles.

He served on the boards of theAfro American Newspaper Com-pany, North Carolina Mutual LifeInsurance Company and MarylandSavings and Loan Service Corpo-ration and in a host of other posi-tions.

Dr. Bryson was 87 at the time ofhis passing in Baltimore, Mary-land. The passing of his wife, theformer Prima Lee Woodall, aformer director of business educa-tion at Morgan, occurred in theprevious year.�

Dr. Winfred O. Bryson, the "Fatherof Black Banking," overcame racialbarriers to financial equity.

REMEMBERINGDr. Winfred O. Bryson Jr.

(1916–2003)by Ferdinand Mehlinger

After a distinguished, 47-year career as a professorand chair of the economics department at MorganState University, Dr. Bryson retired in 1984.

“He Took Us to a Higher Level.”—Dr. Mildred Glover, Assistant Dean, School of Business

& Management, Morgan State University

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Cheerleading has come a long waysince the rah! rah! rah! days of thepast, and Morgan State University's(MSU’s) very own Lady Bears arepaving the way for other historicallyBlack institutions to take the nationalspotlight. On Saturday, March 15, 2003,the MSU Cheerleaders made history asthey successfully defended their fifthconsecutive title in the Ninth AnnualMideastern Athletic Conference(MEAC) Cheerleading Championships,held at the Arthur Ashe Center in Rich-mond, Virginia.

The MSU squad took first place in theAll-Girl Cheer Division and finished asMEAC's Grand Champions. Sevencheer squads participated in the com-petition that required the performanceof a combination of stunting, dancingand gymnastics. Squad membersNatasha Brown and NaShanta Ellerbe,from Clinton and Randallstown, Md.,respectively, were selected to theMEAC All-Star Team for their all-aroundperformances.

Capture MEAC Championshipby Leonard Haynes IV and Jannette J. Witmyer

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Members of the MorganState University Lady

Bears Cheerleading Squad

Seniors:Lauren Johnson - CaptainMeisha Casey - Captain

Danielle Chandler - CaptainErika JacksonKarissa Jones

Natasha BrownEbony Jackson

Juniors:Danielle Scott

Taneesha MatthewsNaShanta Ellerbe

Sophomores:Laurie SmithEboni Queen

Cara MarburyTiffany BanksAlana Bates

Freshmen:Dawn HedgepethLaTrisha PerkinsKrista Weaver

Janesia SimmonsTamica TanksleyRochelle LoganBrooke Price

“Being a cheerleader means that you have to be physically fit andready to perform with consistency.

Our cheerleaders add to the whole idea of competition, sportsmanship, and they bolster

the image of the university.”—Kimberly Ross-Watkins, Assistant Coach


Coach Theresa Gibson stated, "This is our third, first-place finishthis year, and we have one more competition coming up later thismonth. We've asked a lot of our ladies to step up their perform-ances this year, and they've really come through for us. As a coach,this win really meant a lot to us as a team. It really showed ouryoung ladies that hard work really does pay off. We're very proudto bring the MEAC championship back to Morgan State, and I'mglad we have continued to set the bar for our other historicallyBlack colleges and universities."

The Lady Bears havebeen displaying theirtalents and skillsthroughout the seasonand have dominated thecompetitions in whichthey have participated.Earlier this year, theytraveled to Temple Uni-versity and captured theCheer Tech NortheastRegional Championshipin the All-Girl Division.They followed that win-ning performance bydominating the All-GirlDivision in the AmericanCheer Express HarborClassic at the Universityof Maryland BaltimoreCounty and walked awaywith that title, also.

"Our goal heading intothe MEAC Champi-onship was to be moreaggressive in ourstunting," said AssistantCoach Kimberly Ross-Watkins. "We worked onour formations, spacingand transitions, and itreally paid off."

"Many people look atcheerleading as just

jumping around and yelling for our team, but it's much more. Ittakes a lot of hard work, time and dedication to reach the level thatwe have achieved at Morgan State," said Sports InformationDirector Leonard Haynes. "These ladies are raising the bar forcheerleaders throughout the nation."

"Being a cheerleader is not an easy thing to do," suggests Ross-Watkins. "Being a cheerleader means that you have to be physi-cally fit and ready to perform with consistency. Our cheerleadersadd to the whole idea of competition, sportsmanship, and theybolster the image of the university." �

Natasha Brown and NaShanta EllerbeNamed to All-star Team!

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On Saturday, April 26, 2003, the New YorkGiants chose Morgan State University tightend Visanthe Shiancoe as their third pick inthe NFL Draft. Shiancoe was the 91st selectionin the third round.

Although he had been targeted by NFL scoutsfor selection on Day Two of the draft, Shi-ancoe's stock rose soon after his impressiveperformance at the NFL combine in Indi-anapolis. His caliber of play made it too diffi-cult to resist selecting a player his size with4.6-forty speed.

"Shiancoe proves the point that hard work,discipline and character pay off," said MSUhead coach Donald Hill-Eley. "This is onegreat step for him and one giant step for theprogram."

Shiancoe will likely be developed to comple-ment last year's top pick by the Giants, JeremyShockey, one of the NFL's premier tight ends.While working with Shiancoe, Giants headcoach Jim Fassel will discover that he has, inthis 6 foot 4 inch, 250 pounder, a player withspeed, great hands anda tremendous upside.Along with a recordthat includes 26 recep-tions for 502 yards fromlast season at MSU,Shiancoe also carries astrong work ethic.

The young player joinsthe Giants, following inthe footsteps of Roo-sevelt Brown, '52, oneof Morgan's first-everSmall College All-Americans in 1952. Brown,known as "Rosey," joined the New York Giantsin 1953 and has been a member of the organi-zation ever since. He joined the team as a27th round draft choice and was regarded asone of the greatest "sleeper picks" of all time.

He won a starting offensive tackle positionduring his initial season with the Giants and

held it for 13 seasons. An excellent downfieldblocker and classic pass protector, Rosey wasselected All-NFL eight straight years, from1956 to 1963. He played in nine Pro Bowls andwas selected as the 1956 NFL Lineman of theYear. After his playing career, Brown con-tinued his Giant affiliation as a coach beforebeing appointed a scout in 1971. Rosey wasenshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in1975.

"The Giants will be getting a future NFL Pro-Bowler who will be coming to uphold the tra-dition set by NFL Hall-of-Famer RooseveltBrown," said Hill. "Brown has been with theGiants for 50 years, and this situation will besimilar to a passing of the torch."

Shiancoe, a Silver Spring, Md. native, aver-aged 19.3 yards per catch and scored fivetouchdowns as a senior for the Bears. Hehelped lead MSU to a 7-5 record last year, theschool's first winning season in 23 years. Hewas named First Team All-Conference and alsoearned Black College All-American honors.

Through the years,the Bears have had anumber of playersmove into profes-sional football andgain the kind ofprominence that ledto their induction inthe Football Hall ofFame. Len Ford, '45,Leroy Kelly, '64, andWillie Lanier, '67,were enshrined in

1976, 1994 and 1986, respectively.

Prior to Shiancoe, the last MSU playerselected in the NFL draft was Mike Holston,drafted in 1981 by the Houston Oilers as awide receiver. Holston was the Oilers' first pickin the second round.

Leonard Haynes IV is Morgan State University'sSports Information Director.�

New York Giants DraftMSU Tight End

—Visanthe Shiancoe

“The Giants will be gettinga future NFL Pro-Bowlerwho will be coming touphold the tradition setby NFL Hall-of-FamerRoosevelt Brown…”

by Leonard Haynes IV

Franklin R. Robinson(retired) 24th InfantryRegiment, DecoratedCombat Medic andSergeant First ClassLaurence D. Hogan(retired)

Commander RobertWilliam McCoy, LifeMember DisabledAmerican Veterans,Veterans of ForeignWars, and PurpleHeart: Chapter 222Andrews AFB, Md.

Captain Lee Sykes,(retired) 503 FieldArtillery, 2nd InfantryDivision, was heldprisoner of war for 32months and 10 daysduring the KoreanWar.

Corrine H. Alpert,U.S. Navy (retired),Brooklyn, New Yorkand Ms. Edna Gibbs,U.S. Navy (retired)Tulsa, Okla.


LESS THAN FIVE YEARS AFTERTHE END OF WORLD WAR II,AFRICAN AMERICANS WEREAGAIN CALLED TO SERVICE IN ASEPARATE, BUT UNEQUAL,MILITARY STRUCTURE THATWOULD TAKE THEM FAR FROMHOME TO A LAND THEY HADNEVER SEEN AND A PEOPLETHEY DID NOT KNOW, INDEFENSE OF FREEDOM ANDDEMOCRACY.

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In April 2003, Morgan State Universitymade history once again by hosting itsfirst conference honoring African Amer-ican men and women who servedduring the Korean War. Themed, “NoLonger Forgotten: African Americans inthe Korean War, 1950-1953,” the four-day event drew more than 300 veterans,scholars, authors and decorated heroesfrom across the country to MSU'scampus in commemoration of the 50thanniversary of the Korean War.

The conference, sponsored by theMorgan State University Department ofHistory and Geography, the James E.Lewis Museum of Art and more than 50other contributors, focused on the roleand unique contributions of AfricanAmericans who served in the United

States Armed Forces in Korea.Scholars, veterans, researchers and spe-cial guests paid tribute to the nation'sAfrican American veterans throughpanel sessions, interpretive tours ofhistoric sites, exhibits, historicaldramatization and a special U.S.Department of Defense awards ceremony.

General Larry R. Ellis, CommandingGeneral, U.S. Armed Forces Command,Fort McPherson, Ga. was keynotespeaker at the ending ceremonies.General Ellis, a native of Maryland,earned a Bachelor of Science degreefrom Morgan College in 1969. GeneralEllis is the fourth African American toattain the rank of Four-Star General inthe U.S. Army.�

Morgan graduate General Larry R. Ellis,Commanding General, U.S. ArmedForces Command, Fort McPherson, GA,was the keynote speaker for the closingceremonies.

Members of the Han Pan KoreanCultural Center, Baltimore, Md., per-formed a traditional Korean Pungmelfolk drumming during the conference'sopening ceremonies at the James E.Lewis Museum of Art.

—Korean War Veterans Conferencephotos by Ferdinand Mehlinger

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Corporal James McEachin (retired),U.S. Army, actor and author, auto-graphs his book, "Farewell to theMockingbirds," for two Morgan stu-dents attending the conference. McEachin, a Purple Heart veteranof the Korean War, is a memberof the Academy of Motion PictureArts and Sciences and is wellknown for his film roles andperformances on televisionshows such as "Perry Mason,""Matlock," "The RockfordFiles" and "Columbo." Hewas one of the first Blackactors to have his own TVseries, "Tenafly."

(Left) Master Sergeant Raymond V.Haysbert (retired), USAF, one of theoriginal Tuskegee Airmen of WorldWar II, with Major Robert E. Greene(retired), U.S. Army, biologist,teacher, inventor and author of 25books. Greene served in Korea in1955 and 1971. He is the formerDirector, U.S. Army Race RelationsSchool, Germany.

The Cost in Lives—Through the three-year course of the KoreanWar, almost 37,000 Americans lost their lives, another 100,000were wounded, over 8,000 went missing and were never found,and 6,877 were taken as prisoners of war. African Americancasualties were especially heavy, totaling over 5,000.

Rear Admiral Lillian E. Fishburne(retired), U.S. Navy poses next to herportrait on display at the James E.Lewis Museum of Art. Fishburne was aconference keynote speaker.

As a part of the Korean War commemorative event, the Morgan StateUniversity Department of Fine Arts performed a special presentation of "ASoldier's Play" in the Turpin-Lamb Theatre of the Carl J. Murphy Fine ArtsCenter. Charles Fuller's 1982 Pulitzer Prize-winning play is a riveting story,set in a segregated backwater U.S. Army camp in Louisiana, 1944.

A Soldier’s Play

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Constance A. Burns, Curator - MilitaryHistory, U.S. Army Center of MilitaryHistory, Fort McNair, Washington D.C.,holds a painting honoring Korean vet-erans that was presented at the confer-ence. Ms. Burns served as co-chair-person, planner and publicity directorfor the conference.

Dr. Charles Johnson Jr., associate pro-fessor and conference chairperson,MSU, being interviewed by Hun-JeongSong, staff writer for the Korean Dailynewspaper, Washington, D.C.. Dr.Johnson served in Korea as Captain incommand of the 545th Military PoliceCompany, 1st Calvary Division, and the2nd and 7th Infantry Divisions. Heretired from the U.S. Army as aLieutenant Colonel.

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Corlis Hayes, Ph.D., Theatre Coordinatorfor the Department of Fine Arts, MorganState University, directed the production ofA Soldier’s Play at the Turpin-Lamb Theatreon Morgan’s campus. Dr. Hayes was recentlyappointed to the Board of Directors of theBaltimore Theatre Alliance.

Aaron Androh(foreground)plays Private

James Wilke and DanielCarter plays Sergeant Vernon

Waters, in a scene where Private Wilkerecalls being the perfect soldier.

(Left to right) Corporal James McEachin(retired), U.S. Army, author and actor,with Philix Chung, Korean Liaison forthe Baltimore City Mayor’s Office ofNeighborhoods, and The HonorableClarence Davis (retired), U.S. Army,professor, departments of history andgeography, MSU.

During his interview, Dr. Johnson said, "This conference would not have been possible without the sup-port of Delegate Clarence ‘Tiger’ Davis, Mr. Peter Angelos, CareFirst, BlueCross, BlueShield and Diageo ofNorth America. We are very grateful to all of our sponsors for making this a very successful event."

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New Horizons: Campaign Steering CommitteeMr. James H. Gilliam, Jr. and

Dr. Linda G. J. Gilliam, Campaign Co-Chairs

Dr. Clara I. Adams Ms. Shirley Marcus Allen

LTC (R) Joseph C. BozemanMr. Frank B. Coakley

Mr. Paige DavisMr. Bert Hash

Mrs. Marsha HolmesMr. Willie Lanier

Mrs. Monica McKinney Lupton Mr. Joe McIver

Dr. Cecil Payton Mr. Martin Resnick

Mr. William RobertsMs. Roslyn Smith

Mr. Floyd E. TaliaferroMr. Stanley TuckerMr. Calvin Tyler Jr.

Mr. James P. Wilson, Esq.General (R) Johnnie E. Wilson

Morgan State University Board of RegentsMr. Dallas R. Evans, Chairman

The Honorable Francis X. Kelly, Vice ChairmanMs. Shirley Marcus Allen, SecretaryThe Honorable Elijah E. Cummings

Rev. Frances M. DraperMr. Frank Edmonds

Dr. Charles W. GriffinMr. Neal M. Janey

Dr. Shirley MalcomThe Honorable Kweisi Mfume

Mr. Martin R. ResnickMr. William Roberts

Rabbi Murray SaltzmanMs. Ashika Severin, Student Regent

General (R) Johnnie E. Wilson

T H E C A M P A I G N f O RmorganS T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y

F U N D I N G P R I O R I T I E S

Scholarships and Need-Based Financial Aid $ 9 million

Unrestricted Endowment $ 8 million

Athletic Programs $ 5 million

Alumni House $ 3 million

TOTAL CAMPAIGN GOAL $25 million


What a Will Can Do for YouThere are at least seven things a well-crafted will can do for you.

1. A will can let you close the books on your earthly stewardship respon-sibilities. You've made careful decisions to conserve your estate duringlife and you naturally want to do the same at death. Through your will,you can wrap up your affairs and "put your house in order."

2. A will can help you express your love and thoughtfulness to others.When a person dies without a will, those who are left behind must sortout the estate and make difficult decisions. Uncertainties arise. Disagree-ments develop. The grieving process is compounded by frustration. Whata difference when the bereaved are left with funeral instructions, aninventory list and a well-crafted will!

3. A will can remind your loved ones of your basic beliefs and commit-ments. The preamble can affirm not only your guiding principles but alsoyour aspirations for those who are left behind. Your words can providecomfort and encouragement. The way you distribute your estate can alsoexpress your commitments. Will you care for your family in an honorableway? Will you affirm worthy charitable organizations? Your will can be aninspiration.

4. A will can ensure that your desires are fulfilled. If you have dependentchildren, you can designate who will care for them. You can specify theperson who will handle the closing of your estate. You can select thetrustee to oversee one or more trusts. You can time the distribution ofgifts to children and grandchildren. You can designate the giving of spe-cific items to family members and friends. You can make provisions tosupport charitable organizations. A will puts you in the driver's seat and allows you to make decisions according to your concerns andcommitments.

5. A will can conserve your assets, ensuring that more is available tomeet your objectives. In many states, a will not only reduces the admin-istrative costs of probate, it can reduce, delay or even eliminate estatetaxes. Wise stewardship means making sure your assets go as far as possible.

6. A will can let you ensure the pattern of your lifetime support ofMorgan. As you know, we depend on the regular giving of our manyfriends. In effect, we can't afford for any of these faithful donors to stopgiving. That's why it means so much to us when we learn of thoughtfulstewards who use a will to fund an endowment that will provide per-petual income for our ongoing needs.

7. A will can provide peace of mind. You can relax in the knowledge thatyour temporal affairs are in order. You have cared for those persons andthose concerns close to your heart. Your will can also bring a sense ofpeace and security to others.

With all the benefits, one might expect that every person would have awill. But the opposite is true. Of the 1.5 million persons who die eachyear in the U.S., less than 50 percent have a will. And many of those willsare defective. �

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It Keeps Giving and Giving andGivingThe little figure in the commercial promoting long-lasting bat-tery power reminds one of the enduring character of an endow-ment fund. Once established, it just keeps paying out moneyyear after year after year. But unlike the battery that eventuallyruns down, the endowment fund lasts in perpetuity. And per-petuity is a long time.

The permanence of an endowment is exactly what attractssome of our donors to this means of supporting Morgan. Theylike the idea that the principal of their gift will stay intact whilethe income, or at least a good part of it, will be used for aworthy cause. They realize that someday they will be gone andtheir outright annual gifts will no longer be available to helpmeet current needs. But through an endowment they can keepmaking their annual gifts.

Some endowment donors are attracted to the opportunity anendowment gives to memorialize a loved one or otherrespected person. They use this perpetual giving arrangementto bring honor and recognition.

Other thoughtful donors want to establish an endowment intheir own name as a means of placing themselves on perma-nent record as persons who believe in and support a particularprogram or cause.

An endowment can be created during life, or at death througha bequest or trust remainder. It can be restricted to specificneeds or unrestricted for general use. You can create your ownendowment or contribute to one that already exists.

Endowments can be made at once with a single gift or estab-lished over time with repeated gifts. Endowments can origi-nate from a single source or through the efforts and support ofmany persons.

Endowments are especially useful in drawing other familymembers into the giving arena. For example, grandparentswho establish an endowment in the family's name are pro-viding their children and grandchildren with a continuing tiewith Morgan as well as a means for them to enjoy the satisfac-tion of seeing "their" annual endowment grant benefit a worthycause.

There are other good reasons for tapping into the endowmentopportunities at Morgan. You owe it to yourself, and yourfamily, to consider this charitable option.

The MSU Foundation has developed sound policies for cre-ating and managing our endowment funds. For this and any other information about creating an endowment call the Office of Development at, 443-885-3040, or email us [email protected]. �

For most people, making a will is like preparing a taxreturn – they put it off as long as they can. You may rec-ognize some of these excuses: "It's too expensive . . . Ican't handle the decisions . . . My estate is too small . . .It will hasten my death . . . I don't have time . . . I don'tknow who to name as my executor or as a trustee or asthe guardian for my children . . . I don't know where allmy records are . . . I'll do it later."

We encourage you to call your attorney and make anappointment to have your will prepared or updated.Please do it today.

For more information on other planned giving options orto notify us that you have included Morgan in your will,please call the Development Office, at 443-885-3040, ore-mail us at [email protected].

Three Ways to . . . Make aDifference1. Create an endowment.You can do this now with cash or stock, or later with anestate gift. Your fund will make a lasting difference byproducing income every year for the stated purpose.

2. Leave a bequest.Designate an amount or percentage of your estate for aspecific purpose or for unrestricted use. Such gifts pro-vide encouragement and always make a difference.

3. Give "obsolete" insurance.You may no longer need the protection of a life insurancepolicy and can transfer ownership to the Morgan StateUniversity Foundation, Inc., thereby making a significantdifference down the road and providing yourself with anincome tax charitable deduction now.

For free, no-obligation materials on theseand other ways you can make a difference at Morgan, callthe Office of Development, at 443-885-3040, or visit ourWeb site at www.morgan.edu and click on the Ways toGive link. �

DONOR PROFILES:

When the Morgan State University AnnualGolf Tournament got under way on May12, 2003 at the Turf Valley Resort and Con-ference Center, it largely owed its successto a generous contribution made by TheAbsolut Spirits Company. In its 14th suc-cessful year, proceeds from the tourna-ment support the Morgan State UniversityIntercollegiate Athletics Scholarship fund.

According to Joe McIver, MSU's assistantathletic director, "Absolut's support ismaking this tournament a success. Weare well over our gross amount [of contri-butions] from previous years.

Absolut's president and CEO, CarlHorton, '67, is pleased to be able tohelp but doesn't feel that the amountof the contribution is, using his word,"germane."

"We made the contribution because wefelt it was a worthwhile thing to do,"says Horton. "The amount is not theissue, as far as I'm concerned."

Horton, who graduated from Morganwith a degree in history, planned toattend Howard University's School ofLaw, but those plans were alteredwhen he was drafted into the U.S. mili-tary during the summer of 1967. Oncehe fulfilled his military obligations, amarried man with little time for three

years of law school and bar exams,Horton followed the suggestion of afriend, applied to the Wharton School ofthe University of Pennsylvania and wenton to earn his MBA.

He credits his experience at Morgan withproviding a strong foundation andpreparing him to "carry on and do a lot ofother things." He says, "There was anemphasis on making sure that peoplewho attended the school could read,write, speak, spell and count, the basics.[Morgan] made me believe in myself.That was the important piece."

As Absolut's former vice president of mar-keting, Horton recognized that hisproduct had a large multi-cultural fol-lowing. Now, as founding president andCEO of the third largest distilled spiritsbrand in the U.S., selling approximately4.6 million cases per year, he feels that itis important to reflect the interests of thevarious components of the company'sconsumer franchise. So, Absolut gives.

Horton says that this is not Absolut's firstcontribution to Morgan and that he gives,individually, to his alma mater. Heencourages others to give and says, "Ifdonations continue to enable the schoolto produce the kind of productive individ-uals that it has in the past, then it's defi-nitely worthy of the support of the alumnicommunity." �


—Absolut President and CEOCarl Horton, '67

The Absolut Spiritof Givingby Jannette J. Witmyer

Major Gift SupportsSuccess of MSU'sAnnual Golf Tournament

—Lt. Governor Michael S. Steele playsMSU’s annual golf tournament

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DONOR PROFILES:

$10,000 Gift Fulfills Dreamof GivingAs Dr. Carolyn Vaughn Atkins, '51, wroteher check, donating $10,000 to MorganState University, her head was full ofMorgan memories. She rememberedher father's friend, Dr. Robert L. Gill, aMorgan professor, telling them aboutthe school. And, she remembered howbadly she wanted to transfer from FiskUniversity to attend and how happy shewas when her father agreed.

She remembered how friendlyeveryone on campus was on her firstday, unlike many of the students at herformer school, not hesitating toexchange greetings. She also remem-bered meeting all of the members ofthe Omega Psi Phi fraternity on her firstday and learning how to play pinochlebefore getting into her dormitory room.

Dr. Atkins recalls, "Morgan was like acoming out for me. I was a very shyperson."

The shy young woman made somegood, lifelong friends while attendingthe school and never had to apologizefor the education she received. That'swhy after two master's degrees (M.A. incounseling and guidance and M.S. incriminal justice administration), a Ph.D.(in public policy analysis and adminis-tration), 20 hours earned toward asecond Ph.D. in psychology and herretirement after teaching for 18 years atLincoln University, Dr. Atkins wrote acheck for $10,000 to help support thefinancial needs of Morgan students.

"I always said that when I got a littlemoney I would make a contribution toMorgan," she says. "My retirementmade that possible."

Dr. Atkins wanted her contribution putto use immediately, and as a result, fivestudents received $2,000 in scholarshipmoney. In April 2003, Dr. Atkins made

the trip from Jefferson City, Mo. toMSU's campus to attend a scholarshipluncheon for donors, where she met therecipients of her bequest.

"When I met those students," Dr. Atkinssays, "I got a feeling that the worldwould be all right."

Recently, Dr. Leslie Holcombe, '87, donated $10,000to Morgan State University's School of Computer,Mathematical and Natural Sciences Student Devel-opment Program, a program designed to improvestudent advisement and increase retention, gradua-tion and overall student success rates.

Dr. Holcombe's donation will be used tohire undergraduate, peer mentors/tutorsand to assist students with their studiesand other aspects of their academic expe-rience. The goal of these relationships isto contribute to and support the totaleducation of students by creating a nur-turing environment and providing the fac-ulty with greater direction in advising andmentoring students.

Dr. Holcombe earned a bachelor's degree in chem-istry at Morgan and went on to become a doctor ofchiropractic. Her facility, the Jefferson Spine Centerin Alexandria, Va., is a chiropractic, holistic and nat-ural health care practice. She was encouraged to

participate in New Horizons: The Campaign forMorgan State University by her former professor, Dr.Roosevelt Shaw.

Crediting the encouragement and help she receivedat Morgan with her success, Dr. Holcombe remem-bers the personal attention and investment of herteachers' time, energy and wisdom as a pricelessexperience.

"We should always remember where we came fromand give, regardless of the size of the gift," said Dr.Holcombe. "Any amount will help some student,and it sets an example for future students to giveback."

Dr. Holcombe and Dr. Shaw want to see alumni giveto the Student Development Program and variousother departments so the school can provide morescholarships. �

“Morgan is my heart,” said Dr. Holcombe.

“We should alwaysremember wherewe came from andgive, regardless ofthe size of the gift.”

$10,000 for SCMNS Student Development

—Dr. Carolyn Vaughn Atkins, ’51

—Dr. Lesile Holcombe, ’87


ConvergenceConvergenceC O N V E R G E N C ECONVERGENCE

THE JAMES E. LEWIS MUSEUM OF ART MURPHY FINE ARTS CENTER BALTIMORE, MD


The poster, "Convergence,"depicts images from the threeareas of the exhibit, a maskfrom the Dan people in Coted'Ivorie, a painting byabstract painter Sam Gilliamentitled "Blanket of Fir," anda lithograph by ElizabethCatlett entitled "Lovely Twice."

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On December 14, 2002, MorganState University's (MSU) James E.Lewis Museum of Art thrust openedits doors and received an enthusi-astic throng of guests, there to cele-brate the museum's eagerly antici-pated gala opening reception in theCarl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center. Co-sponsored by The Pierians, Inc., anational organization establishedby African American women in Bal-timore devoted to the purpose ofpromoting and encouraging thestudy of fine arts, the event featuredan inaugural exhibition as its high-light. "Convergence: The Vision of

James E. Lewis," unveiled 200 art-works from the museum's collectionto a captivated audience of over 800Morgan alumni, patrons and publicofficials.

Proudly bearing the name of thelate James E. Lewis (1923-1997),founding director and Henry O.Tanner Scholar Emeritus, themuseum's collection represents hislegacy in art, a result of 37 years ofuntiring devotion to creating a Bal-timore institution of internationalprominence. Established in 1951,the James E. Lewis Museum of Artis celebrating its 52nd anniversary

Launching a Living Legacy in Artby Connie Harold and Jannette J. Witmyer

THE JAMES E. LEWIS MUSEUM OF ART, MURPHY FINE ARTS CENTER, BALTIMORE, MD

CONVERGENCED e c e m b e r 1 5 , 2 0 0 2 – A p r i l 1 3 , 2 0 0 3

Professor James E. Lewis(1923–1997)

Sen. Paul S. Sarbanes, Ranking Member of the SenateCommittee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, and Dr. Hilbert Stanley, Chairman, Morgan State UniversityFoundation, Inc., admire Elizabeth Catlett’s sculpture "Pensive."

Patrons study the museum’s collection of black and whitephotographs on exhibit during the opening festivities.

“With this exhibit we feel we can reach people and teach African Americans thecultural heritage that was taken away from them when they were brought here.”

—Gabriel S. Tenabe, Museum Director

Two intricately carved wooden doors adorn the entrance tothe museum. Divided into three distinctive panels carvedfrom the hard mahogany wood of the Iroko tree, they werecreated by Nigerian artist Lamidi Fakeye. A gift from ThePierians, Inc., in memory of founder Annette C. Johnson, thedoors' carvings depict elements of the African Diaspora,

ranging from "what we collect"to various aspects of religionand myths.

James E. Lewis' support ofestablished and emerging

African American artists provided one of the few venuesavailable to them to exhibit their work when many main-stream galleries and museums would not. For his students,Lewis' acquisition of important and diverse artwork pro-vided a unique teaching tool, giving them a broad under-standing of the creative streams of Western Art and anopportunity to develop their own unique work based onEuropean and American traditions.

From 1975 until 1986, the university offered a graduate pro-gram in museology, museum studies, but suspended it dueto budget cuts and a lack of student interest. According toMr. Tenabe, the university plans to revive the program nextyear, offering undergraduate and graduate students, as well

at Morgan State University. The museum's namewas officially changed in 1990 to honor its founder.Lewis, an internationally renowned sculptor, wasalso an archeologist and art historian. One of hisworks, a statue of Frederick Douglass, graces theentrance to MSU's Holmes Hall.

"Convergence" features African American andEuropean paintings, drawings, photographyand prints in realistic and abstract stylesalong with traditional African and Oceanicarts. The exhibition represents some ofthe most compelling pieces in themuseum's collection. Featuring significant

works by African American artists and pho-tographers like Romare Beardon, Elizabeth

Catlett, William T. Williams and Gordon Parks,it traces the development of a broad visualaesthetic based on European and African cul-tural forms.

Selecting and assembling works for the inau-gural show from the over 4,000-piece collec-tion required more than a year's work. Cov-ering periods and styles from the 16th

century to the present, guest curator A. M.Weaver sought to reflect the core of Lewis'multi-cultural vision.

"With this exhibit we feel we can reachpeople and teach African Americans the cul-tural heritage that was taken away from themwhen they were brought here," statedMuseum Director, Gabriel S. Tenabe.


Carved Doors, Lamidi Fakeye , 2002, Wood, 82" x 35" x 2", (gift of The Pierians, Inc. inmemory of Annette C. Johnson, founder,Dec. 14, 2002)

Ceremonial Mask, Sepik Region, New Guinea (gift of Mr. &Mrs. Stanley Steinberg, 1997)Not much is known about the use of this mask except that it

may bear relationship to ancestor worship.

James E. Lewis was commissioned by the MarylandEducational Association in 1953 to sculpt the eight-foot bronzestatue of Frederick Douglass. Completed in 1956, the statuestands at the entrance of Holmes Hall, on Morgan’s campus.

Four original posters were created to celebrate the Museum'sopening, showcasing artwork from each of the different areasof the exhibit. The poster, "Convergence," depicts imagesfrom the three areas of the exhibit, a mask from the Danpeople in Cote d'Ivorie, a painting by abstract painter SamGilliam entitled "Blanket of Fir," and a lithograph by ElizabethCatlett entitled "Lovely Twice." The image of a mask from

Zaire is featured in "20th Century Kuba HelmetMask," another poster. "Archimage on Red," an

abstract painting by Sidney Gross, and "Pen-sive," a bronze sculpture of a woman by

Elizabeth Catlett, are depicted on theothers. The *posters are available forsale through the museum. �

Additional information regarding themuseum, inaugural exhibition posters and/or the art institute may be obtained

by calling 443-885-3030.

*(See posters on back-inside cover)

as individuals working in the field, the opportunity to par-ticipate in a degree or certificate program with a focus onpreservation.

"The program will be open to every student, even thosewho are not art majors" says Tenabe. "Chemistry majorswill be able to take art classes and then attend the Uni-versity of Delaware to study restoration,bringing the art back to life."

With the opening of "Convergence," theJames E. Lewis Museum of Arttakes an honored place in Balti-more's cultural landscapealongside the other venues ofthe Carl J. Murphy Fine ArtsCenter, the Gilliam Concert Halland Turpin-Lamb Theatre. Alongwith its cultural presence, themuseum already enjoys a commu-nity presence by housing the Year-Round Youth Art Institute, an oppor-tunity for students to create art andbecome familiar with the various aspectsof operating a museum, sponsored by theBaltimore City Public School System.

Bamileke Pot, Bamileke, Cameroon, clay, 21 3/8” x 22“ (gift of William B. Simmons, 2001)

Among the Bamileke of the Cameroon region, pot-tery-making has a highly developed arts tradition. This terra cotta vessel with a decorative frieze repre-sentating frogs was probably used to store palm wine.

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MSU Faculty Exhibition: May 5 – May 31, ’03Student Exhibition: May 5 – May 23, ’03“Untitled,” ArtScape 2003: July 19 – Aug. 15, ’03

“Mt. Calvary I,” William H. Johnson, oil on canvas, 30 5/8” x 33” (Long term loan)William H. Johnson began his career in the 1920s in France.This widely acclaimed artist is best known for his workusing flat surfaces, vibrant colors and simplified figures thatwould mark his mature style.

Year-Round Youth Art Institute students making art.

Upcoming exhibitions scheduled for displayat the James E. Lewis Museum of Art are:


Morgan in the PoliticalSpotlight

There has never been a time in Maryland his-tory that Historically Black Colleges and Univer-sities (HBCUs) received more attention thanduring the election campaign of 2002. From can-didates for governor, to those vying for seats inthe State Senate and House of Delegates, thetalk on the campaign trail increasingly turned toMaryland’s Black colleges.

"It is something anyone running for statewide office in Marylandcould not avoid, simply because the State of Maryland enteredinto an agreement with the U. S. Department of Justice toincrease funding to its HBCUs," said Dr. Max Hillaire, professorand chair of the Department of Political Science at Morgan StateUniversity. Dr. Hillaire believes Morgan can take much of thecredit for the increased attention from the candidates after hun-dreds of its students descended on Annapolis last April toprotest threatened legislative delays in constructing Morgan’snew library. "The fact that the students went down to Annapolisand got a lot of press coverage about the library funding issuereally highlighted the plight of HBCUs in Maryland, and Morganin particular," he says.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Ehrlich was among thefirst to speak out on the issue. His campaign released a state-ment of support for the students and for Morgan’s new library.

By the closing weeks of the primary electionbattle, many of the candidates for statewideoffices in the Baltimore area were finding them-selves at the receiving end of voters' questionsabout their commitment to Morgan and otherHBCUs. A number of candidates visited Morganfor well-publicized campus tours.

And it got better. Once the primary campaignwas over and the candidates started focusing on the GeneralElection, there began talk of debates between the two oppo-nents for governor – Republican Bob Ehrlich and DemocratKathleen Kennedy Townsend. At the conclusion of negotiationsbetween the two camps, however, there would ultimately bejust one gubernatorial debate during the 2002 campaign. Itwould be held on September 26th, and it would make history.

For the first time in the history of Maryland elections, a guber-natorial debate would take place at one of the state’s HBCUs –Morgan State University. Sponsored by the Baltimore CityChapter of the NAACP, the debate played to a packed GilliamConcert Hall in the Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center and was tele-vised live by most of the television stations across the state.

"I think the debate showcased the university in a positive light,"according to Morgan Political Science Professor Max Hillaire.

HBCUs TakeCenter Court in2002 Maryland

Election

Morgan students protest atthe Statehouse in Annapolis.

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"Those who didn't know of Morgan, at least the wonderful insti-tution we know we have, got a chance to see firsthand what thecampus was like. And, of course, given that the debate was heldhere, sort of raised the profile of the university and broughtsome very good visibility, although there was some negativepress caused by some people booing Ehrlich. But I think mostpeople knew that those were not Morgan students in the audi-ence who were booing, and so the candidates could not reallytake that personally. Taken all of those together, I think it sort ofput Morgan in a good position within the state," added Dr.Hillaire.

And there was still more. On October 7, 2002, Democrat CharlesLarson and Republican Michael Steele, both candidates forlieutenant governor of Maryland, faced off in a debate of theirown. It too was held at Morgan and was broadcast live on theuniversity's radio station, WEAA-FM. Bernard L. Jennings,Morgan's vice president of University Advancement, moderatedthe program, and, in a departure from the usual, the debatecontinued following the formal broadcast in the form of a townhall-style conversation between the candidates and those whowere a part of the auditorium audience. The exchange betweenthe candidates was often informative, never confrontational andalways dignified.

The election is history now (Bob Ehrlich and Michael Steelewon.), but the political pundits are still analyzing the resultsand their impact on future campaigns in Maryland. What role allof the increased focus on Morgan and other HBCUs in the statehad on the outcome of the election will be the subject ofdebates and coffee table conversations for years to come. Somesee hope for the elimination of funding inequities between thestate's historically Black institutions and majority colleges anduniversities. Others, like Dr. Max Hillaire, do not.

"Given the budget crisis [in Maryland], I think higher educationas a whole will suffer. So, whatever funding is coming to HBCUswill be reduced, and much of what will come [in the immediatefuture] will be more likely to go to certain institutions viewed asneglected in the past," says Dr. Hillaire. "The budget picturejust doesn’t look very good for higher education in Maryland."

It seems apparent, though, that Governor Ehrlich and Lt. Gov-ernor Steele intend to try and live up to the pledge they signedduring the closing hours of the campaign in which they prom-ised to do more to bring about improvements at Maryland'sHBCUs. When the governor unveiled his first Capital Budgetsince taking office, there were two stated priorities: the environ-ment and funding for the state's Historically Black Colleges andUniversities. �

Thank you


Donors Recognized at SecondAnnual Scholarship Luncheon

On Thursday, April 10, 2003, 200 guests gatheredin the Alice Parham Ballroom of Morgan StateUniversity's (MSU) McKeldin Center to attend theSecond Annual Scholarship Luncheon. Organizedas a way to thank donors who have providedscholarships of at least $1,000 during the currentacademic year, the annual luncheon also providesthem with the opportunity to meet the studentswho benefit from their generosity. In addition, itgives students the opportunity to thank theirbenefactors in person.

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Each semester, as a result of scholarships that havebeen made available by donors, the MSU Foundation,Inc. assists hundreds of students.

Expressing the importance of the donors' support, MSUPresident Earl S. Richardson wrote in his welcome letter,"Your donations are critical in helping bridge the gapbetween our tuition and fee requirements and the fundsavailable from the state and from student fees. Withoutyour generosity, some of these students may not havebeen able to continue their studies."

Donors in attendance included individuals, corpora-tions, foundations, alumni chapters and communitygroups. Several corporate donors made additional con-tributions to the MSU Foundation, which included$12,000 presented by Chris Horne, vice president of airtraffic management, Lockheed Martin, and GwenJackson, general manager of air traffic management,Lockheed Martin; $20,000 presented by Marcia Tuck,senior vice president, SunTrust Bank; and $50,000 pre-sented by Joel Unverzagt, president, Environmental Sys-tems Products.

Other donors attending the luncheon included Hewlett-Packard, T. Rowe Price Associates, State Street Bank,MBNA Bank, Anne Arundel County Alumni Chapter,Howard L. Cornish Alumni Chapter, Philadelphia AlumniChapter, MSU Class of 1957, Wilbert Walker, CecilFlamer, and Dr. Roland McConnell.

One donor, Dr. Carolyn Atkins, made the long journeyfrom Jefferson City, Missouri to meet her scholarshiprecipients. All donors had the opportunity to be pho-tographed with their scholarship recipients and Presi-dent Richardson.

The MSU Foundation Board of Directors is grateful toMerrill Lynch for sponsoring the luncheon and extendsthanks to all donors for their support. For informationabout establishing a scholarship through the founda-tion, please call the Office of Development at 443-885-3040 or e-mail your request [email protected]. �

(Left) Joel Unverzagt, President, EnvironmentalSystems Products, and Bernard Jennings, MSUVice President of University Advancement,Executive Director of MSU Foundation, Inc.

(Left to right) Grace Olabasi, recipient, President Richardson,Marcia Tuck, Senior Vice President, SunTrust Bank, AshleeKirkland, recipient

(Left to right) Gwen Jackson, General Manager Air TrafficManagement Division, Lockheed Martin, Dr. Earl S. Richardson,President, MSU, Deanna Bailey, recipient, Chris Horne, VicePresident, Air Traffic Management Division, Lockheed Martin

(Left to right) President Richardson, Tracey Farrar, recipient,Dr. Carolyn Atkins, Damilia Clark, recipient, Sasha Bailey,recipient

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HOMECOMING 2002

GalaNFL Hall of Fame Honorees Willie Lanier, ’67, Roosevelt Brown’52, Leroy Kelly, ’64, and the late Len Ford ’45, were celebrated duringMorgan’s Gala XVIII, 2002, held at Martin’s West, in Baltimore.

Home Turf Victory! —The Morgan State University Bears beat theDelaware State Hornets (35-28) during sudden-death overtime atHughes Stadium. Visanthe Shiancoe played tight end for the Bears andwent on to be drafted by the New York Giants (story on page 9).

SAVE THE DATE–HOMECOMING 2003Friday, October 17—GALA XIXSaturday, October 18 Howard University vs. Morgan State University Bears

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JazzInternationallyRenowned:

Gary Bartz

Michael Bowie

Cyrus Chestnut

Winard Harper

Dontae Winslow

Local Legends:

Michael Austin

Charlie Covington

Andy Ennis

Ruby Glover

Miss Terri Kee —2002 Billie Holiday VocalCompetition Winner

Dr. John Lamkin

Wendell Shephard

Timmie Shepherd

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The emotive sounds of jazz filled the air in theCarl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center's Gilliam Con-cert Hall on November 30, 2002, as 1,200 musiclovers joined WEAA-FM in its celebration of 25years of broadcasting.

Billed "A Hometown Jazz Extravaganza," theconcert was the first-ever gathering of local,all-star jazz talent of this scale to be held onMSU’s Northeast Baltimore campus. The fes-

tive event was hosted by weekday, on-air per-sonalities Sandi Mallory, "The MorningJourney," 5:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.; Melanie, "TheMidday Jazz Café," 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; andGary Ellerbee, "Sets and Sessions," 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Performances by Cyrus Chestnut, WinardHarper, Gary Bartz, Donate Winslow and RubyGlover delighted the crowd, in a lineup thatalso included local talents Michael Austin andMiss Terri Kee, winner of the 2002 Billie Hol-iday vocal competition award. Baltimorenative and international jazz celebrity GaryBartz received an especially warm welcomehome from members of the WEAA family andattendees.

"A Hometown Jazz Extravaganza," sponsoredby member-supported WEAA-FM (88.9), is justone of the station's many cultural events heldat MSU throughout the year. �

WEAA Celebrates 25 yearsof Broadcasting

ExtravaganzaJazzA Hometown

Extravaganza

Artists

SandiMallory

MelanieVallot

Photos by Ferdinand Mehlinger

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18" x 24" posters that were createdto celebrate the opening of MorganState University's James E. LewisMuseum of Art. Each print show-cases artwork from different areasof the exhibit. Posters can be purchased at themuseum for $10.00 each.

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