MEMOYEAR-END REVIEW 2017 WINTER EDITION 2018

MAKING LIVES BETTERMY FUTURE STARTS HERE

Diverse Small Business Matchmaking Event

by Celeste Bates

2017 Presidents Breakfast Finishing Touch Celebrating 40 Years of Service

2018 WEB Dubois NAACP Internship Recipient

byBrandon Williamson

Martin Center Sickle Cell-a-Thon

2018 MLK Day Celebration

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13

12

From the Presidents Desk

byDr Eugene G White

Spirit of Giving

Happy Holiday OutcomebyDennis Jackson

Bicycle Give-a-Away

Our Evening with a First Lady Student Reflections from a Moderated Conversation with Michelle Obama

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CONTENTS

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08

Martin Universitys mission is to provide excellence in educating and developing traditional and non-traditional students in an inclusive supportive and healthy collegiate environment

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PhilanthropyBecause of You

by Joseacute Lusende

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Save the Date

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Dear Partners Patrons and Friends

This Martin Memo will reflect back on recent successes but my remarks will focus on next steps Donrsquot get me wrong I am not blowing off recent achievements because we all worked so hard to successfully get them done but I have an urgency to move to the next round of challenges and opportunities One major opportunity is creating a new 2 to 10-year vision for the University

We will utilize a formative process to ascertain feedback and input from trustees faculty students staff alumni patrons partners and friends On Monday March 5th the first draft document of the Presidentrsquos Vision was posted on the Universitys website under the ldquoOutreachrdquo section This is a formative process nothing is final and everything is subject to change Please read the Vision and then use the ldquoResponse Documentrdquo to share your views We want to know your answers to the questions and then we want ldquoYourrdquo ideas about the possibilities for Martin over the next 2 to 10 years Remember funding is limited so we donrsquot need any ldquopie-in-the-skyrdquo kind of suggestions but we need your ldquoreal world thoughts and ideas for the most productive 2 to 10-year future of the University

Our Strategic Plan ends December 31 2018 We will ask the Board of Trustees to extend several unfinished initiatives in the Plan until December of 2020 but we must now plan for the period 2019 to 2029 Remember ldquohe who fails to plan plans to failrdquo

Please join us in this forward thinking formative inclusive process for the greater future of our University

Sincerely

Dr Eugene G White PresidentMartin University

President

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Dr Eugene G White

From The Presidentrsquos Desk

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ENDOWING MARTINrsquoS FUTUREEndow Educate Empower

Martin Universityrsquos mission is to provide excellence in educating and developing traditional and non-traditional students in an inclusive supportive and healthy collegiate environment

wwwmartinedu

HAPPY HOLIDAY OUTCOME

In keeping with the Holiday Spirit Martin University faculty and staff partnered with James Russell Lowell School 51 With the help of Ms Trotter the IPS School 51 parent liaison three families were identified for Martin University to help support during the holiday session The families have children ranging in ages between one and twelve Through the University communitys commitment to give back we were able to accomplish our goal of raising over six hundred dollars

With Mrs Trotters list of each familyrsquos needs a team of faculty staff and students purchased and wrapped gifts Ms Trotter Ms Jennifer Pearson Principal Ms Jessica Barnes Assistant Principal and Martin University were happy to be able to bring a little joy to our Communitys families during the holiday session

Dr Dennis JacksonProfessor

Martin Memo | 6

Bicycle Give-A-Way to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana

Martindale-Brightwood Education Zone Partner Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana celebrated the holiday season with their Littles at a bicycle give-a-way presented by Martin University on December 9 2017

Twenty-one Bigs and Littles participated in a drawing to select the perfect bike

It was an amazing time for the Littles who were present to select the bicycle they hoped they would take home Several other Littles would soon find out about the surprise gift their Bigs would present to them during the holiday season

SPIRIT OF GIVING BACKAs 2017 came to a close Martins servant leaders took

time to give back to and meet the needs of families in the

Martindale-Brigthwood Community and beyond

Diverse Small Businesses Matchmaking EventNovember 15 2017

The Martin University Business Department in conjunction with the Small Business Administration (SBA) the City of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana hosted a small business matchmaking event in the Martin University Fr Boniface Hardin Gathertorium The event was organized to provide small businesses with an opportunity to network with the large prime vendors in attendance Registration was required and each small business was allowed 10 ndash 15 minutes with the prime vendors of their choice to promote their products or services and in turn to find out about the contractual requirements stipulated by the prime vendors

Over two hundred-fifty registered small businesses and walk-ins attended Twenty-two prime vendorsagencies were represented The prime vendors included Citizens Energy Group Eli Lilly and Company Cummins Indianapolis Public Library Roche Indianapolis Airport Authority Crane Allison Transmissions Rolls Royce and Wright Patterson Air Force Base just to name a few A section was designated for small business resource providers including the SBA and the City of Indianapolis The state of Indiana provided several agencies that provide contracting services for Indiana

The event began with a panel discussion where panelists encouraged the small businesses to be proactive in pursuing their goals to network at every opportunity and to be prepared to meet their contractual obligations Panelists answered questions and provided valuable insight into the business world

The event was free and open to the public The organizing committee has agreed to have another similar event at Martin next year The City of Indianapolis hopes to have a business seminar at Martin in March 2018 Overall attendees agreed the event was a huge success and well worth the investment in time and other resources The Business Department and our colleagues extend our thanks to the Maintenance Department the Information Technology staff and the Presidentrsquos Office for their support in making this event a huge success

Professor Celeste Bates

MARTIN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BOARD OFFICERS

Gregorgy M Gill Board ChairPartner Venable LLPWashington DC

Nancy Van Note Chism Vice ChairProfessor EmeritaIndiana UniversityIndianapolis IN

Linda Dixon SecretaryAssociate Dean of Students for Retention amp LearningMiami of Ohio University (Retired)Cincinnati OH

Eugene G White Ex-OfficioPresidentMartin UniversityIndianapolis IN

BOARD MEMBERS

Michael Ames TrusteeDirector Section SalesAltriaIndianapolis IN

Tracy Boyd TrusteeCommunity AdvocateIndianapolis IN

Jesse Brown TrusteeRetiredIndianapolis IN

Richard Hunter TrusteeChief Operations OfficerLawrence Township Small Claims CourtIndianapolis IN

Fred L Johnson TrusteeAssociate Professor of HistoryHope CollegeHolland MI

D Wesley Poythress TrusteeConsultant and Adjunct ProfessorAWH Consulting LLCFishers IN

Robin Shackleford TrusteeState RepresentativeState of IndianaIndianapolis IN

Michael Twyman TrusteeExecutive DirectorInExcelsisIndianapolis IN

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As I prepared for what would be an experience that would

impact me in so many ways I watched women and girls on foot walking in clusters couples and men and boys peppered throughout the crowd all scurrying to the Bankerrsquos Life Fieldhouse This parade of people spoke volumes of how far-reaching the impact was of this womans life This diverse group of people clearly from many backgrounds were there for much the same reason I was the sheer pleasure of seeing Michelle Obama in person and to be inspired

Upon my arrival at the student media and press entrance

other local media personalities and student representatives from various universities and colleges were huddled in cordial conversations anxiously awaiting our once in a lifetime experience Soon we gathered in the arena listening to vibrant high energy music There was so much hope in the room The rising anticipation was due to the fact that we would be sitting at the feet of our former First Lady seemed to have meshed our races genders and ages Her challenges to us were ones that would resonate loudly within us for the rest of our lives She challenged us to ldquodo the work speak up be yourself at the table be prepared and invest in childrenrdquo These are the challenges I will personally take hold of in my heart and act upon

Nickesha Farries-Dowdy Martin University Student

Class of 2018

ldquoDo the workrdquo as Mrs Obama stated was the only way to actually make a difference She was asked by the moderator Ms Alecia DeCoudreaux what she would say to an individual who had lost a job In her response Mrs Obama opened my eyes to the fact that when people are down and out there are no words to give them for complete comfort ldquoPeople canrsquot make it just off of well wishes and platitudes said she said They need their lives changed by people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and actually ldquodo the workrdquo

Doing the work means that you ldquoshould be prepared

knowledgeable and punctual There are many opportunities available if you follow these rules She urged us to speak up and to be ourselves at the table Who we are could contribute to the world Without having a diverse team the table would remain one-sided In a world full of people one-sidedness does not promote unity This was so encouraging To think that preparation and my uniqueness could provide me an opportunity to excel and to be impactful at ldquothe tablerdquo makes me feel like I can conquer anything My own daughter Jordan shared how Mrs Obamarsquos loving push stuck out in her mind ldquoI just want to work really hard because my success will help others and create opportunities for merdquo she said We both have become more mindful of taking our rightful place at the table

The most impactful moment I experienced was connecting with

Mrs Obama through her urging to invest in children and become a part of the ldquoVillagerdquo She challenged us to

OUR EVENING WITHA FIRST LADYREFLECTIONS FROM A MODERATED CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE OBAMA

invest in youth I was so proud to experience this moment with my village My mother and daughter were able to be enlightened by the very candid words of our beautiful poised and elegant former First Lady Our community The Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana and my institution of higher education Martin University worked as our village They afforded us this opportunity to indulge in the wisdom and knowledge that only a strong woman of color wielding the power of being Americarsquos mother could give us Mrs Obama mentioned that she was raised by a tightly knit extended family and close community members She told us how she would come home with a group of girls for lunch while in grade school She spoke of how her mother and neighborhood mothers would meet them daily The mothers would feed the girls listen to them and provide them with guidance The last challenge was lived out right in Michelle Obamarsquos midst My own family was doing the work said Mrs Obama

We were preparing to be at the table by being engaged at this event We listened and became knowledgeable We most certainly invested in my daughter by exposing her to this greatness We were blessed to accept all challenges Our village will live up to the expectations set by Michelle Obama to take charge of our communities

Nickesha is a mom of 3 passionate about youth

and a future educator

Martin University sincerely appreciates the generosity of the Womens Fund of Central Indiana

Cindy Simon Skjodt Deborah Joy Simon and Derica and Robin Rice

Martin Memo | 9

The Moderated Conversation that was held with the former first lady Michelle

Obama was not only inspirational but very encouraging The message that stood out to me was Do not be intimidated by those who hold higher positions They are not as smart as you think Her message further your education and do not let fear defeat you resonated with me

When I left the event my level of determination and motivation increased

The feeling of defeat lessened I felt empowered from the encouraging words she spoke If there was anyone sitting in her audience who did not receive the message they were taking up space and wasting time as First Lady Michelle Obama would say

Regina JacksonMartin University Student

Class of 2016Current Graduate Student

FEELING INSPIRED

After attending the Moderated Conversation with Michelle Obama I was lifted and

honored I had just been validated by the former First Lady of the United States All of my sisters mothers and aunts were validated in all we do from the home to our places of employment and in our dreams I walked away knowing we have a voice and it is our choice to use it

I t is our responsibility as women to take our place in society and be proud of what we have to bring

to the table We must recognize the versatility knowledge and skills we possess and demonstrate by the many hats we often wear Our faith and persistence is invaluable The skills that we use in our everyday lives can be transferred into our jobs and careers

In Mrs Obamas message she let us know that the passion we possess is often reflected in

what we do and is not wrong just because it is not felt by all We must stand and support those who cannot or are afraid to stand for themselves We must send a clear message to our girls and women there is nothing that you cannot accomplish as long as your heart is in it and your mind is steadfast

We may bend but with a strong foundation we will never break We are Worthy

Catrina Rush

Catrina RushMartin University Student

Class of 2017Current Graduate Student

Martin University capped its 40th Anniversary Year celebratory events on Wednesday October 25 2017 with the 4th Annual Presidents Breakfast The final event of the Grand Day of Celebration was an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of three alumni and supporters of Martin University

Professor JL Mize a two-time alum of Martin was honored for his continued service to Martin University and the students Professor Mize has provided guidance instruction and support services to countless students and graduates All attending the event offered a warm round of support for JL as he received his well earned honor

Martin University Board of Trustees member Tracy Boyd was also honored as one of the Alumni of the Year Ms Boyd has demonstrated her commitment to serve Martin its students and the community as an active member of the Board of Trustees and Raising Queens

Pastor Darryl Webster was also recognized for his accomplishments as an outstanding graduate of Martin University Pastor Webster has served the Martin community as an Adjunct Professor His impact extends into the community through his book entitled Small Change Great Impact and most notably through his Boot Camp initiative that impacts the lives of its male participants

The Presidents Breakfast has always been an event that honors those who have provided unwavering support for its mission

Ms Patricia Roe Strada Education Network has been a shining star a supporter and a friend to Martin for many years Her support of Martin was inspired by her relationship with Fr Boniface Hardin and has continued to remain

steadfast This 2018 Wings Award recipient has more than earned her place among the giants of this very special group of honorees

Through some of its most challenging times the second 2018 Wings Award recipient and former member of the Board of Trustees Mr Thomas McKenna has continued to demonstrate his commitment and passion for the mission of Martin Mr McKenna has been an advocate for educational opportunities that offer a means for individuals to see themselves out of economic and civic difficulties He continues to champion the value of Martin University to the greater Indianapolis community

A former member of the Martin University Board of Trustees a member of the Presidents Advisory Committee an active participant in the Universitys advancement initiatives Mr Theodore Ted Mau has been a consistent advocate for Martin University and its mission His servants heart has steadied the ship and served as an example of what commitment can accomplish Martin University is forever grateful for his service

The Presidents Breakfast would not be complete without humor and entertainment Five-foot Fo as performed by Mr Fernando Jones with the help most notably of Senator Jean Breaux and Pat Roe engaged the crowd and helped to continue to deliver the unique experience of the Presidents Breakfast

Make your plans to celebrate with Martin University at the 2018 Presidents Breakfast on Wednesday October 24

Martin Memo | 10

2017 PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST

FINISHING TOUCH CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVICE

Martin Memo | 11

MR THOMAS F MCKENNA MS PATRICIA ROE MR THEODORE TED MAU

2018 WINGS AWARD RECIPIENTS

MR JOHN JL MIZE MS TRACY BOYD PASTOR DARRYL WEBSTER

2018 ALUMNI OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS

MR JOHN JL MIZE PASTOR DARRYL WEBSTER MS TRACY BOYD

DR EUGENE G WHITE MR THOMAS F MCKENNA MS PATRICIA ROE MR TED MAU

2018 PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST HONOREES

THE

MARTIN CENTER

SICKLE-CELL-A-THON

On Saturday October 28 2017 The Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative launched the first of its kind telethon to raise money for the research and cure of sickle cell disease WHMB REAL PEOPLE REAL VOICES RadioOne and Martin University partnered with the Martin Center in their efforts to raise $20000

The 3-hour event featured live performances personal stories and the 50-year history of Martin Centers efforts to support research in finding a cure for sickle cell disease

If you would like additional information regarding the Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative go to wwwthemartincenterorg or call 3179275158

Martin Memo | 12

On Friday January 12th Martin University President Dr Eugene G White and the Martin University Community Choir participated in the 2018 Martin Luther King Day Celebration presented by the City of Indianapolis

Dr White was the keynote speaker for the event Dr Whites address focused on Dream Courage Service He referenced Dr Kings June 1961 commencement speech at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania ldquoThe American Dreamrdquo

Martin Memo | 13

CONGRATULATIONS MR WILLIAMSON YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED

It is with sincere gratitude that I am proud to inform the Martin University community about my upcoming opportunity to work as a graduate intern with the NAACP this summer in Washington DC I received this internship when I was asked by the Indianapolis Chapter of the NAACP to join a student panel summit in 2015 discussing why millennials of color are not going to college

While I was at the summit I met other members of the NAACP in particular Hilary Shelton who represented the Washington DC Bureau He was touched by my perspective on why people of color were not going to college During the panel discussion I explained that I believe millennials are not going to college because they have been misinformed They dont view college as a vehicle for self- improvement ldquoHave you thought about going into civil rightsrdquo was the question posed to me by Mr Shelton I told him of course I feel that in order to change the world we have to change ourselves Next he gave me his contact information and invited me to stay in touch with him He suggested I might consider working with him and the NAACP

The opportunity has now presented itsself What type of opportunities will this internship afford me How should I plan to develop my skills in civil rights and policy reform What should I expect to learn from the experience and how do I plan for the future

I am looking forward to my summer internship growing and learning Wish me well

The WEB Dubois NAACP InternshipThe NAACP is in search of highly qualified and motivated individuals to serve as interns and fellows at our national headquarters in Baltimore MD These individuals will conduct sophisticated legislative and public policy research on some of the most pressing civil rights and social justice challenges facing our nation Although the W E B Du Bois InternshipFellowship Program is unpaid we will offer each student an academically rigorous program as well as a priceless opportunity for high-level experience in civil rights activism This work is high stakes fast paced and demanding

Project assignments will touch upon all aspects of our social justice advocacy agenda including but not limited to civil rights issues criminal justice economic development education environmental justice health policy international affairs labor voting rights and youth engagement Successful candidates should have a record of outstanding academic achievement commitment to social justice and the ability to manage complex projects

httpwwwnaacporgemploymentw-e-b-du-bois-public-policy-internship-program

MAKING LIVES BETTERMY FUTURE STARTS HERE

MARTIN UNIVERSITY BRANDON WILLIAMSON 18RECIPIENT OF A 2018 WEB DUBOIS NAACP INTERNSHIP

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

PHILANTHROPY

BECAUSE OF YOU

Above $10000Mr and Mrs David S AllenMrs Terry BowenMr Michael BrowningCentral Indiana Community FoundationMr and Mrs Gregg DwyerFirst Financial BankIndependent Colleges of IndianaMs Amy JonesEstate of Mary LoganNicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation IncMr Michael RogersMr Wayne and Mrs Susan SchmidtDr Gene and Mrs Joanne SeaseMr David and Mrs Donna SeaseStrada Education NetworkMr L Gene TannerDr James and Mrs Linda TrippiDr Eugene and Mrs Jetties WhiteMr William Witchger

Up to $9999Alpha Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority IncCharles Miller Memorial FoundationDrs Grady and Nancy ChismMr Carl and Mrs Carolyn DalstromDuke Energy FoundationJohn H Hughes Scholarship FundLilly Endowment IncNational Christian Foundation of Indiana

Up to $4999Mr Michael AmesAMG Engineering(The) Benevity Community Impact FundMr Bruce BuchananClausell amp Associates CPAs PCCommunity Health Network IncMr Christopher CondleMs Linda DixonEmmanuel Missionary Baptist ChurchMr and Mrs Dennis EnterkinDr Lorenzo EstersEugene and Marilyn Glick Family FoundationMarion County Public Health Department

Family amp Community Partners LLCMr John GossIndianapolis ColtsINHPLumina FoundationMr Joseacute and Mrs Gertrude LusendeMaurer Family FoundationMays Chemical CompanyMr John and Mrs Jennifer McCloudMr Thomas and Mrs Mary Ann McKennaMr Michael and Mrs Lisa MoosMr and Mrs Jeff Mortier(The) National Bank of IndianapolisNCAADr Charlie NelmsPacers Sports and EntertainmentPNC Mr D Wesley PoythressRadioOneRaising Queens IncMs Patricia RoeSANOFISease Gerig amp AssociatesRep Robin ShacklefordDr L Wayne SmithDr Charlesetta and Mr Reginald Smith StaleyMs Kimberly SterlingDr Brian and Mrs Starla SteuerwaldStone DesignDr Michael TwymanDr Lora VannRev Remus Wright

Up to $999Mr Kambui AbdullahMs Charlotte Adams-JonesMs Zetra AllenMrs Alyce and Mr Claud ArchieMr L James ArmentrosATampTDr Laila AyoubiDr Kathi BadertscherDr Trudy BantaMs Victoria BarlowBarnes amp Thornburg LLP

Martin Memo | 14

Martin Memo | 15

Ms Tammie BarneyRep John BartlettMr Leon and Mrs Celeste BatesBatt Family FoundationMs Aster BekeleMs Tanya BellMr Earnest BerryMs Daisy BestMs Debra BluittMs Sarah BogardMs Tracy BoydDr Janice BoydMr Virgil and Mrs Sheila BoydMs Gwen BoydMs Denise BoydMs Carol BransonMs Wyleara BraxtonSen Jean BreauxMr Charles and Mrs Kathleen BrinkmanMr Jesse BrownMr Billy and Mrs Jacqueline BrownMr Hallie and Mrs Delores BryantMs Paula BuckhaulterMr Michael BurnettMr and Mrs Cornell BurrisDr Mary BuschMr Ernest and Mrs Ida CannonMs Viveca CarterMs Esther Carter-DayCircle City SecurityMr Scott ClabaughMs Gina ColemanMr James and Mrs Bessie ConnMs Virrither CooperCornerstone Support ServicesMr Clarence and Mrs Fabiola CrainMs Nellie DanielsMs Marjorie DardenMr Stephen DeVoeMr Larry and Mrs Sandra DillonMs Nicole DinkinsDr Wanda DuchnowskiMs Gina CowherdMs Georgia DunlapEarly Learning IndianaMr Murvin and Mrs Linda EndersEngaging Solutions LLCMr J Joseph EppsMr Duane and Mrs Jewell EtienneDr Anthony and Mrs Mary EtienneMs Marian FabioMs Chaunda FabioMs Vandetta FarringtonFlanner and Buchanan Funeral CentersMs Veronica FooteDr Ed and Mrs Phyllis GabovitchMr Paul GalantiMs Celia GibsonMr Gary GibsonMr Gregory GillMr Charles Didier GondolaMr Ronald and Mrs Virginia GoodwinMs Elizabeth GoreMr Keith GrahamMrs Bonnie GrantMs Vera GravesDr Martin GreenanMs Amy GreeneMs Dorothy Ann GreeneMr Timothy GreenhootDr Ann GroomsMr Tony HardemanMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy HarwellMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy Harwell

Ms Rosemary HearnMr Reggie HendersonDr Ronnie and Mrs Andriel HillerHirons and CompanyMs Karen HollyMr James Richard HunterIAAGGIndianapolis Urban LeagueIndianapolis Chamber of CommerceIndianapolis-Marion County Public LibraryThe International CenterIota Theta Phi Fraternity IncDr Dennis JacksonMs Regina JacksonMs Karen JenkinsDr Fred JohnsonMr Jarrett and Mrs Rella JonesMs Jeanette JonesMr Reginald JonesMr Anthony JonesMs Missouri Jones-FarralMr Kamau and Mrs Mashariki JywanzaMr Frederick KellyMs Patricia KennyDr Taffanee KeysMr Gurinder Singh KhalsaMr David KoseneMs Ayeesha LewisSen Richard and Mrs Charlene LugarDr Toby MalichiDr William and Mrs Geraldine MaloneMrs Neva MartinMs Sharon MartinMary Riggs Neighborhood CenterMs Ellen MathiaMr David MayesMr Roddell McCulloughMr Dwight McGillMr Jimmie McMillanMr John J MillerMr Jaye MillerMr John JL and Mrs Vanessa MizeMs Denise MooreMr Jesse MooreMs Brooke MooreMusic Performance Trust FundMr John MusiineMs Andrea NealyMs Angela NealyMs Deanne NicholsMs Jacqueline NytesMrs Elizabeth OdleMs Sandy OlesbyMr Ifeanyi Vop OsiliMr Joseph ParkerMr Craig ParmerleeMrs Ramona PaulsrudMr Jerome and Mrs Patrice PayneMs Theresa PerryDr William and Mrs Gail PlaterRep Gregory PorterPowers and SonsPsalms Missionary Baptist ChurchMs Robin RangeMs Sharon ReedMr Bill ReedMs Palmeta RentMs Doraine Reynolds-MaloneRFS GroupMs Patricia RhodesMr Michael and Dr Heidi RiesRiley Area Development CorporationMs Sherron RogersMs Josephine Rogers-SmithMs Brenda RoperMr James and Mrs Rita RosensteeleMr Zito RozzellMr Michael and Mrs Carolyn SaahirMs Ellen Sayles-LaneHon David and Mrs Brenda ShaheedMr Jerry SharpMs Ruby Shaw

Ms Betty ShawMr Joseph and Mrs Colleen ShikanyMr James SimmonsMr Addison SimpsonMs Clare Skevington and Mr John NollDr Joseph SmedleyMs Margaret SmithDr Mattie SolomonMrs Gayle SpicerCmdr Roger Spurgeon and Ms Cathy GregoryDr Dina StephensMs Jeanne SteuerwaldMs Amie StinnettDr David StocumMs Robie K SuggsMs Val TateDr Jack ThomasMr Charles and Mrs Wanda ThompsonMs Patzetta TriceMr Adrian TurnerMr Mark and Mrs Ann VarnauMs Kelly VaughnWashington Park Cemetary AssociationMs Angela WatkinsMs Alice WatsonMr Wayne and Mrs Ophelia WellingtonMr David WestMr James White JrMs Pamela WhiteMrs Theodora WilliamsMr Jerome WilliamsMr George Wood

Martin University sincerely

appreciates the generosity of the Womens Fund of Central Indiana

Cindy Simon Skjodt Deborah Joy Simon

and Derica amp Robin Rice

Martin Memo | 16

The MSI Convocation

On November 30 2017 and again on December 4 2017 Martin University

hosted an MSI (Minority Serving Institution) Convocation The MSI convocation for students was supported by an MSI Grant awarded to Martin University by Strada Education Network The grant enabled students to receive enhanced experiences in three areas technology mental health and wellness and essential workplace skills

This convocation was held to support students in managing their personal

wellness Dr Kim Johnson (PsyD HSPP) of Worldview Psychological Services addressed students about recognizing and managing stress The discussion defined stress examined the types identified signs introduced numerous positive coping mechanisms including relaxation mindfulness and meditation Students engaged Dr Johnson with specific questions about when to seek a doctor the role of medication and community resources Following the presentation students completed a reflection and participated in class discussions on how to apply the information and sharing their personal journeys The presentation was repeated for faculty and staff

Viveca CarterManager of Student Success

OUTSIDE SUPPORT OF MARTIN UNIVERSITY

Martin University is honored to be supported by several outside organizations that provide grant funding for projects that serve its students and the surrounding community

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the Strada Education Network formerly USA Funds The primary focus of this grant is to developenhance workforce-related skills in new first-time and transfer students These include skills preparing students for successful entry into the workforce

The University is also receiving grant funding support from Lilly Endowment Through this support the University has enhanced its Information Technology (IT) infrastructure Enhancements have included hardwaresoftware upgrades an increase in the Universityrsquos WIFI capacity and increased internet bandwidth These enhancements have contributed to increased and more efficient on-campus technology for students In addition the Lilly Endowment provided seminal funding to support the development of a much-needed Martin University Advancement Department This Department focuses on developingmaintaining positive relationships with persons and organizations internal and external to the University and on obtaining giftsdonations As a result of this seminal funding the University was able to exceed its All-In-For-Martin 2017 campaign goal of $440000

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program This federal program overseen by the Indiana Department of Education provides area youth with after-school learning opportunities Through this support the University provides science technology engineering and math (STEM) afterschool enrichment activities to area youth Although the current cycle of funding ends in May 2018 the University has partnered with Edna Martin Christian Center and has received funding for an additional four years

Dr Brian SteuerwaldVP for Institutional Effective and

Advancement

YOUR SUPPORT

Martin Memo | 17

YOU MADE IT HAPPENWe are so grateful for your contributions of time talent and treasure that made it all possible

The focus of 2017 was the year-long celebration of the Universityrsquos 40th anniversary Martin broke records of sponsorship and attendance in all three signature events The Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon the 40th Anniversary Gala and the Presidentrsquos Breakfast The All-In-for Martin annual campaign also significantly exceeded its $440000 goal

Martin University launched its first-ever Forty-for-Forty Endowment campaign to provide stability for the University Martin University is appealing to forty benefactors to donate $40000 each for an initial investment of $16 million The campaigns ultimate goal is to ensure the perpetuity of Martinrsquos dedication to making post-secondary education and a college degree accessible to all who can benefit from the Universityrsquos important mission specifically low income minority and adult learners

We know that Martin University could not accomplish these achievements without the philanthropic support of our benefactors In real sense YOU made it possible for Martin University to provide hope and opportunity for our students Because of your unwavering support Martin University served 364 students during the Spring 2017 semester 214 students during the Summer 2017 semester and 346 students during the Fall 2017 semester During 2017 the University conferred 58 bachelorrsquos degrees and 22 masterrsquos degrees These students will become the catalysts of positive change in the communities where they live and serve You made it possible and we thank you

We invite you to join us again in 2018 as we focus on ldquoEndowing Martinrsquos Futurerdquo and impacting even more students

We look forward to seeing you at one or all the above events Until then THANK YOU again for making it happen in 2017

Joseacute LusendeDirector of University Advancement

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

VERA GRAVES 11 Martin Alum Vera Graves was recoginized as a 2017 Hand Raiser and Game Changer by the United Way of Central Indiana

Vera uses her passion to serve others as a member of the Urban League of Indianapolis staff

To see Veras interview with Andrea Morehead click on the link below or enter into your web browser httpsyoutubefjWkx7AlyN0

ldquoWELCOME HOMErdquo

Martin University will celebrate its 2018 Founders Day Luncheon on Thursday April 12 2018 at 1130 am on the campus of Martin University

This yearrsquos theme is ldquoWelcome Homerdquo We invite all who have been connected to Martin University during its more than 40-year history to join us for the 2018 Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

The Founders Day Luncheon will honor three servant leaders whose work and service have positively impacted the Indianapolis community and beyond

Ms Anita HardenProfessor Frank Sullivan Jr

Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana

A special tribute to honor Sr Jane Schilling will take place to celebrate her life and legacy

Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased online at wwwmartinedu

We invite you to join us on Thursday April 12th at 1130 in the Fr Boniface Hardin Gathertorium Martin University 2186 North Sherman Drive

For additional information contact us at 3178223489

Name

Organization

Address

City State Zip

Phone

E-mail

Please complete and return by mail to 2018 Foundersrsquo Day LuncheonMartin University 2186 North Sherman Drive Indianapolis IN 46218or RSVP to jmccloudmartinedu by April 2 2018

2018FOUNDERSrsquo DAY

Sponsorship Options

Bronze Sponsor$ 1000 Program Sponsorship 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th and special recognition as a Program Sponsor for the 2017-2018 academic year Your sponsorship also includes program recognition (event signage website promotion and recognition in the event program)

Table (Non-Sponsored)$ 600 Table 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

Patron Sponsor$ 150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th Your sponsorship includes reserved seating and recognition in the event program

Additional sponsorship options are available at wwwmartinedu2018-day-celebration-endow-educate-empower

Other Purchase Options

Individual Ticket Purchases$ 75 Individual Ticket 1 ticket (admit one) for the

Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

$50 Student Ticket 1 student ticket (admit one) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

April 12th

Unable to attend Consider making a donation to support this event

Reservations and payments must be received by Monday April 2 2018

You may make your purchase online by visiting wwwmartinedu2018-founders-day-luncheon

Mail your reservation form andor payment toAdvancement amp Communications

Martin University2186 North Sherman Drive

Indianapolis IN 46218

Purchase Options1048576 $1000 Bronze Sponsor 1 table (seating for 8) Program sponsor- level recognition1048576 $600 Table (Non-Sponsored) 1 table (seating for 8) Table sponsor-level recognition1048576 $150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket Patron Sponsor-Level recognition

Table amp Individual Ticket Purchases1048576 $75 Individual Ticket (admit one) of tickets1048576 $50 Student Ticket (admit one) of tickets

Donation1048576 I will not attend but would like to make the following donation 1048576 MU StudentMB Resident 1048576 U nrestricted

2018 FOUNDERS DAY LUNCHEON

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UNIVERSITY RELATIONS amp COMMUNICATIONS

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(C) 2018 MARTIN UNIVERSITY - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Diverse Small Business Matchmaking Event

by Celeste Bates

2017 Presidents Breakfast Finishing Touch Celebrating 40 Years of Service

2018 WEB Dubois NAACP Internship Recipient

byBrandon Williamson

Martin Center Sickle Cell-a-Thon

2018 MLK Day Celebration

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13

12

From the Presidents Desk

byDr Eugene G White

Spirit of Giving

Happy Holiday OutcomebyDennis Jackson

Bicycle Give-a-Away

Our Evening with a First Lady Student Reflections from a Moderated Conversation with Michelle Obama

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CONTENTS

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08

Martin Universitys mission is to provide excellence in educating and developing traditional and non-traditional students in an inclusive supportive and healthy collegiate environment

Martin Memo | 2

PhilanthropyBecause of You

by Joseacute Lusende

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Save the Date

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Martin Memo | 3

Dear Partners Patrons and Friends

This Martin Memo will reflect back on recent successes but my remarks will focus on next steps Donrsquot get me wrong I am not blowing off recent achievements because we all worked so hard to successfully get them done but I have an urgency to move to the next round of challenges and opportunities One major opportunity is creating a new 2 to 10-year vision for the University

We will utilize a formative process to ascertain feedback and input from trustees faculty students staff alumni patrons partners and friends On Monday March 5th the first draft document of the Presidentrsquos Vision was posted on the Universitys website under the ldquoOutreachrdquo section This is a formative process nothing is final and everything is subject to change Please read the Vision and then use the ldquoResponse Documentrdquo to share your views We want to know your answers to the questions and then we want ldquoYourrdquo ideas about the possibilities for Martin over the next 2 to 10 years Remember funding is limited so we donrsquot need any ldquopie-in-the-skyrdquo kind of suggestions but we need your ldquoreal world thoughts and ideas for the most productive 2 to 10-year future of the University

Our Strategic Plan ends December 31 2018 We will ask the Board of Trustees to extend several unfinished initiatives in the Plan until December of 2020 but we must now plan for the period 2019 to 2029 Remember ldquohe who fails to plan plans to failrdquo

Please join us in this forward thinking formative inclusive process for the greater future of our University

Sincerely

Dr Eugene G White PresidentMartin University

President

Martin Memo | 4

Dr Eugene G White

From The Presidentrsquos Desk

Martin Memo | 5

ENDOWING MARTINrsquoS FUTUREEndow Educate Empower

Martin Universityrsquos mission is to provide excellence in educating and developing traditional and non-traditional students in an inclusive supportive and healthy collegiate environment

wwwmartinedu

HAPPY HOLIDAY OUTCOME

In keeping with the Holiday Spirit Martin University faculty and staff partnered with James Russell Lowell School 51 With the help of Ms Trotter the IPS School 51 parent liaison three families were identified for Martin University to help support during the holiday session The families have children ranging in ages between one and twelve Through the University communitys commitment to give back we were able to accomplish our goal of raising over six hundred dollars

With Mrs Trotters list of each familyrsquos needs a team of faculty staff and students purchased and wrapped gifts Ms Trotter Ms Jennifer Pearson Principal Ms Jessica Barnes Assistant Principal and Martin University were happy to be able to bring a little joy to our Communitys families during the holiday session

Dr Dennis JacksonProfessor

Martin Memo | 6

Bicycle Give-A-Way to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana

Martindale-Brightwood Education Zone Partner Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana celebrated the holiday season with their Littles at a bicycle give-a-way presented by Martin University on December 9 2017

Twenty-one Bigs and Littles participated in a drawing to select the perfect bike

It was an amazing time for the Littles who were present to select the bicycle they hoped they would take home Several other Littles would soon find out about the surprise gift their Bigs would present to them during the holiday season

SPIRIT OF GIVING BACKAs 2017 came to a close Martins servant leaders took

time to give back to and meet the needs of families in the

Martindale-Brigthwood Community and beyond

Diverse Small Businesses Matchmaking EventNovember 15 2017

The Martin University Business Department in conjunction with the Small Business Administration (SBA) the City of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana hosted a small business matchmaking event in the Martin University Fr Boniface Hardin Gathertorium The event was organized to provide small businesses with an opportunity to network with the large prime vendors in attendance Registration was required and each small business was allowed 10 ndash 15 minutes with the prime vendors of their choice to promote their products or services and in turn to find out about the contractual requirements stipulated by the prime vendors

Over two hundred-fifty registered small businesses and walk-ins attended Twenty-two prime vendorsagencies were represented The prime vendors included Citizens Energy Group Eli Lilly and Company Cummins Indianapolis Public Library Roche Indianapolis Airport Authority Crane Allison Transmissions Rolls Royce and Wright Patterson Air Force Base just to name a few A section was designated for small business resource providers including the SBA and the City of Indianapolis The state of Indiana provided several agencies that provide contracting services for Indiana

The event began with a panel discussion where panelists encouraged the small businesses to be proactive in pursuing their goals to network at every opportunity and to be prepared to meet their contractual obligations Panelists answered questions and provided valuable insight into the business world

The event was free and open to the public The organizing committee has agreed to have another similar event at Martin next year The City of Indianapolis hopes to have a business seminar at Martin in March 2018 Overall attendees agreed the event was a huge success and well worth the investment in time and other resources The Business Department and our colleagues extend our thanks to the Maintenance Department the Information Technology staff and the Presidentrsquos Office for their support in making this event a huge success

Professor Celeste Bates

MARTIN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BOARD OFFICERS

Gregorgy M Gill Board ChairPartner Venable LLPWashington DC

Nancy Van Note Chism Vice ChairProfessor EmeritaIndiana UniversityIndianapolis IN

Linda Dixon SecretaryAssociate Dean of Students for Retention amp LearningMiami of Ohio University (Retired)Cincinnati OH

Eugene G White Ex-OfficioPresidentMartin UniversityIndianapolis IN

BOARD MEMBERS

Michael Ames TrusteeDirector Section SalesAltriaIndianapolis IN

Tracy Boyd TrusteeCommunity AdvocateIndianapolis IN

Jesse Brown TrusteeRetiredIndianapolis IN

Richard Hunter TrusteeChief Operations OfficerLawrence Township Small Claims CourtIndianapolis IN

Fred L Johnson TrusteeAssociate Professor of HistoryHope CollegeHolland MI

D Wesley Poythress TrusteeConsultant and Adjunct ProfessorAWH Consulting LLCFishers IN

Robin Shackleford TrusteeState RepresentativeState of IndianaIndianapolis IN

Michael Twyman TrusteeExecutive DirectorInExcelsisIndianapolis IN

Martin Memo | 7

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As I prepared for what would be an experience that would

impact me in so many ways I watched women and girls on foot walking in clusters couples and men and boys peppered throughout the crowd all scurrying to the Bankerrsquos Life Fieldhouse This parade of people spoke volumes of how far-reaching the impact was of this womans life This diverse group of people clearly from many backgrounds were there for much the same reason I was the sheer pleasure of seeing Michelle Obama in person and to be inspired

Upon my arrival at the student media and press entrance

other local media personalities and student representatives from various universities and colleges were huddled in cordial conversations anxiously awaiting our once in a lifetime experience Soon we gathered in the arena listening to vibrant high energy music There was so much hope in the room The rising anticipation was due to the fact that we would be sitting at the feet of our former First Lady seemed to have meshed our races genders and ages Her challenges to us were ones that would resonate loudly within us for the rest of our lives She challenged us to ldquodo the work speak up be yourself at the table be prepared and invest in childrenrdquo These are the challenges I will personally take hold of in my heart and act upon

Nickesha Farries-Dowdy Martin University Student

Class of 2018

ldquoDo the workrdquo as Mrs Obama stated was the only way to actually make a difference She was asked by the moderator Ms Alecia DeCoudreaux what she would say to an individual who had lost a job In her response Mrs Obama opened my eyes to the fact that when people are down and out there are no words to give them for complete comfort ldquoPeople canrsquot make it just off of well wishes and platitudes said she said They need their lives changed by people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and actually ldquodo the workrdquo

Doing the work means that you ldquoshould be prepared

knowledgeable and punctual There are many opportunities available if you follow these rules She urged us to speak up and to be ourselves at the table Who we are could contribute to the world Without having a diverse team the table would remain one-sided In a world full of people one-sidedness does not promote unity This was so encouraging To think that preparation and my uniqueness could provide me an opportunity to excel and to be impactful at ldquothe tablerdquo makes me feel like I can conquer anything My own daughter Jordan shared how Mrs Obamarsquos loving push stuck out in her mind ldquoI just want to work really hard because my success will help others and create opportunities for merdquo she said We both have become more mindful of taking our rightful place at the table

The most impactful moment I experienced was connecting with

Mrs Obama through her urging to invest in children and become a part of the ldquoVillagerdquo She challenged us to

OUR EVENING WITHA FIRST LADYREFLECTIONS FROM A MODERATED CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE OBAMA

invest in youth I was so proud to experience this moment with my village My mother and daughter were able to be enlightened by the very candid words of our beautiful poised and elegant former First Lady Our community The Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana and my institution of higher education Martin University worked as our village They afforded us this opportunity to indulge in the wisdom and knowledge that only a strong woman of color wielding the power of being Americarsquos mother could give us Mrs Obama mentioned that she was raised by a tightly knit extended family and close community members She told us how she would come home with a group of girls for lunch while in grade school She spoke of how her mother and neighborhood mothers would meet them daily The mothers would feed the girls listen to them and provide them with guidance The last challenge was lived out right in Michelle Obamarsquos midst My own family was doing the work said Mrs Obama

We were preparing to be at the table by being engaged at this event We listened and became knowledgeable We most certainly invested in my daughter by exposing her to this greatness We were blessed to accept all challenges Our village will live up to the expectations set by Michelle Obama to take charge of our communities

Nickesha is a mom of 3 passionate about youth

and a future educator

Martin University sincerely appreciates the generosity of the Womens Fund of Central Indiana

Cindy Simon Skjodt Deborah Joy Simon and Derica and Robin Rice

Martin Memo | 9

The Moderated Conversation that was held with the former first lady Michelle

Obama was not only inspirational but very encouraging The message that stood out to me was Do not be intimidated by those who hold higher positions They are not as smart as you think Her message further your education and do not let fear defeat you resonated with me

When I left the event my level of determination and motivation increased

The feeling of defeat lessened I felt empowered from the encouraging words she spoke If there was anyone sitting in her audience who did not receive the message they were taking up space and wasting time as First Lady Michelle Obama would say

Regina JacksonMartin University Student

Class of 2016Current Graduate Student

FEELING INSPIRED

After attending the Moderated Conversation with Michelle Obama I was lifted and

honored I had just been validated by the former First Lady of the United States All of my sisters mothers and aunts were validated in all we do from the home to our places of employment and in our dreams I walked away knowing we have a voice and it is our choice to use it

I t is our responsibility as women to take our place in society and be proud of what we have to bring

to the table We must recognize the versatility knowledge and skills we possess and demonstrate by the many hats we often wear Our faith and persistence is invaluable The skills that we use in our everyday lives can be transferred into our jobs and careers

In Mrs Obamas message she let us know that the passion we possess is often reflected in

what we do and is not wrong just because it is not felt by all We must stand and support those who cannot or are afraid to stand for themselves We must send a clear message to our girls and women there is nothing that you cannot accomplish as long as your heart is in it and your mind is steadfast

We may bend but with a strong foundation we will never break We are Worthy

Catrina Rush

Catrina RushMartin University Student

Class of 2017Current Graduate Student

Martin University capped its 40th Anniversary Year celebratory events on Wednesday October 25 2017 with the 4th Annual Presidents Breakfast The final event of the Grand Day of Celebration was an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of three alumni and supporters of Martin University

Professor JL Mize a two-time alum of Martin was honored for his continued service to Martin University and the students Professor Mize has provided guidance instruction and support services to countless students and graduates All attending the event offered a warm round of support for JL as he received his well earned honor

Martin University Board of Trustees member Tracy Boyd was also honored as one of the Alumni of the Year Ms Boyd has demonstrated her commitment to serve Martin its students and the community as an active member of the Board of Trustees and Raising Queens

Pastor Darryl Webster was also recognized for his accomplishments as an outstanding graduate of Martin University Pastor Webster has served the Martin community as an Adjunct Professor His impact extends into the community through his book entitled Small Change Great Impact and most notably through his Boot Camp initiative that impacts the lives of its male participants

The Presidents Breakfast has always been an event that honors those who have provided unwavering support for its mission

Ms Patricia Roe Strada Education Network has been a shining star a supporter and a friend to Martin for many years Her support of Martin was inspired by her relationship with Fr Boniface Hardin and has continued to remain

steadfast This 2018 Wings Award recipient has more than earned her place among the giants of this very special group of honorees

Through some of its most challenging times the second 2018 Wings Award recipient and former member of the Board of Trustees Mr Thomas McKenna has continued to demonstrate his commitment and passion for the mission of Martin Mr McKenna has been an advocate for educational opportunities that offer a means for individuals to see themselves out of economic and civic difficulties He continues to champion the value of Martin University to the greater Indianapolis community

A former member of the Martin University Board of Trustees a member of the Presidents Advisory Committee an active participant in the Universitys advancement initiatives Mr Theodore Ted Mau has been a consistent advocate for Martin University and its mission His servants heart has steadied the ship and served as an example of what commitment can accomplish Martin University is forever grateful for his service

The Presidents Breakfast would not be complete without humor and entertainment Five-foot Fo as performed by Mr Fernando Jones with the help most notably of Senator Jean Breaux and Pat Roe engaged the crowd and helped to continue to deliver the unique experience of the Presidents Breakfast

Make your plans to celebrate with Martin University at the 2018 Presidents Breakfast on Wednesday October 24

Martin Memo | 10

2017 PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST

FINISHING TOUCH CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVICE

Martin Memo | 11

MR THOMAS F MCKENNA MS PATRICIA ROE MR THEODORE TED MAU

2018 WINGS AWARD RECIPIENTS

MR JOHN JL MIZE MS TRACY BOYD PASTOR DARRYL WEBSTER

2018 ALUMNI OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS

MR JOHN JL MIZE PASTOR DARRYL WEBSTER MS TRACY BOYD

DR EUGENE G WHITE MR THOMAS F MCKENNA MS PATRICIA ROE MR TED MAU

2018 PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST HONOREES

THE

MARTIN CENTER

SICKLE-CELL-A-THON

On Saturday October 28 2017 The Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative launched the first of its kind telethon to raise money for the research and cure of sickle cell disease WHMB REAL PEOPLE REAL VOICES RadioOne and Martin University partnered with the Martin Center in their efforts to raise $20000

The 3-hour event featured live performances personal stories and the 50-year history of Martin Centers efforts to support research in finding a cure for sickle cell disease

If you would like additional information regarding the Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative go to wwwthemartincenterorg or call 3179275158

Martin Memo | 12

On Friday January 12th Martin University President Dr Eugene G White and the Martin University Community Choir participated in the 2018 Martin Luther King Day Celebration presented by the City of Indianapolis

Dr White was the keynote speaker for the event Dr Whites address focused on Dream Courage Service He referenced Dr Kings June 1961 commencement speech at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania ldquoThe American Dreamrdquo

Martin Memo | 13

CONGRATULATIONS MR WILLIAMSON YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED

It is with sincere gratitude that I am proud to inform the Martin University community about my upcoming opportunity to work as a graduate intern with the NAACP this summer in Washington DC I received this internship when I was asked by the Indianapolis Chapter of the NAACP to join a student panel summit in 2015 discussing why millennials of color are not going to college

While I was at the summit I met other members of the NAACP in particular Hilary Shelton who represented the Washington DC Bureau He was touched by my perspective on why people of color were not going to college During the panel discussion I explained that I believe millennials are not going to college because they have been misinformed They dont view college as a vehicle for self- improvement ldquoHave you thought about going into civil rightsrdquo was the question posed to me by Mr Shelton I told him of course I feel that in order to change the world we have to change ourselves Next he gave me his contact information and invited me to stay in touch with him He suggested I might consider working with him and the NAACP

The opportunity has now presented itsself What type of opportunities will this internship afford me How should I plan to develop my skills in civil rights and policy reform What should I expect to learn from the experience and how do I plan for the future

I am looking forward to my summer internship growing and learning Wish me well

The WEB Dubois NAACP InternshipThe NAACP is in search of highly qualified and motivated individuals to serve as interns and fellows at our national headquarters in Baltimore MD These individuals will conduct sophisticated legislative and public policy research on some of the most pressing civil rights and social justice challenges facing our nation Although the W E B Du Bois InternshipFellowship Program is unpaid we will offer each student an academically rigorous program as well as a priceless opportunity for high-level experience in civil rights activism This work is high stakes fast paced and demanding

Project assignments will touch upon all aspects of our social justice advocacy agenda including but not limited to civil rights issues criminal justice economic development education environmental justice health policy international affairs labor voting rights and youth engagement Successful candidates should have a record of outstanding academic achievement commitment to social justice and the ability to manage complex projects

httpwwwnaacporgemploymentw-e-b-du-bois-public-policy-internship-program

MAKING LIVES BETTERMY FUTURE STARTS HERE

MARTIN UNIVERSITY BRANDON WILLIAMSON 18RECIPIENT OF A 2018 WEB DUBOIS NAACP INTERNSHIP

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

PHILANTHROPY

BECAUSE OF YOU

Above $10000Mr and Mrs David S AllenMrs Terry BowenMr Michael BrowningCentral Indiana Community FoundationMr and Mrs Gregg DwyerFirst Financial BankIndependent Colleges of IndianaMs Amy JonesEstate of Mary LoganNicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation IncMr Michael RogersMr Wayne and Mrs Susan SchmidtDr Gene and Mrs Joanne SeaseMr David and Mrs Donna SeaseStrada Education NetworkMr L Gene TannerDr James and Mrs Linda TrippiDr Eugene and Mrs Jetties WhiteMr William Witchger

Up to $9999Alpha Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority IncCharles Miller Memorial FoundationDrs Grady and Nancy ChismMr Carl and Mrs Carolyn DalstromDuke Energy FoundationJohn H Hughes Scholarship FundLilly Endowment IncNational Christian Foundation of Indiana

Up to $4999Mr Michael AmesAMG Engineering(The) Benevity Community Impact FundMr Bruce BuchananClausell amp Associates CPAs PCCommunity Health Network IncMr Christopher CondleMs Linda DixonEmmanuel Missionary Baptist ChurchMr and Mrs Dennis EnterkinDr Lorenzo EstersEugene and Marilyn Glick Family FoundationMarion County Public Health Department

Family amp Community Partners LLCMr John GossIndianapolis ColtsINHPLumina FoundationMr Joseacute and Mrs Gertrude LusendeMaurer Family FoundationMays Chemical CompanyMr John and Mrs Jennifer McCloudMr Thomas and Mrs Mary Ann McKennaMr Michael and Mrs Lisa MoosMr and Mrs Jeff Mortier(The) National Bank of IndianapolisNCAADr Charlie NelmsPacers Sports and EntertainmentPNC Mr D Wesley PoythressRadioOneRaising Queens IncMs Patricia RoeSANOFISease Gerig amp AssociatesRep Robin ShacklefordDr L Wayne SmithDr Charlesetta and Mr Reginald Smith StaleyMs Kimberly SterlingDr Brian and Mrs Starla SteuerwaldStone DesignDr Michael TwymanDr Lora VannRev Remus Wright

Up to $999Mr Kambui AbdullahMs Charlotte Adams-JonesMs Zetra AllenMrs Alyce and Mr Claud ArchieMr L James ArmentrosATampTDr Laila AyoubiDr Kathi BadertscherDr Trudy BantaMs Victoria BarlowBarnes amp Thornburg LLP

Martin Memo | 14

Martin Memo | 15

Ms Tammie BarneyRep John BartlettMr Leon and Mrs Celeste BatesBatt Family FoundationMs Aster BekeleMs Tanya BellMr Earnest BerryMs Daisy BestMs Debra BluittMs Sarah BogardMs Tracy BoydDr Janice BoydMr Virgil and Mrs Sheila BoydMs Gwen BoydMs Denise BoydMs Carol BransonMs Wyleara BraxtonSen Jean BreauxMr Charles and Mrs Kathleen BrinkmanMr Jesse BrownMr Billy and Mrs Jacqueline BrownMr Hallie and Mrs Delores BryantMs Paula BuckhaulterMr Michael BurnettMr and Mrs Cornell BurrisDr Mary BuschMr Ernest and Mrs Ida CannonMs Viveca CarterMs Esther Carter-DayCircle City SecurityMr Scott ClabaughMs Gina ColemanMr James and Mrs Bessie ConnMs Virrither CooperCornerstone Support ServicesMr Clarence and Mrs Fabiola CrainMs Nellie DanielsMs Marjorie DardenMr Stephen DeVoeMr Larry and Mrs Sandra DillonMs Nicole DinkinsDr Wanda DuchnowskiMs Gina CowherdMs Georgia DunlapEarly Learning IndianaMr Murvin and Mrs Linda EndersEngaging Solutions LLCMr J Joseph EppsMr Duane and Mrs Jewell EtienneDr Anthony and Mrs Mary EtienneMs Marian FabioMs Chaunda FabioMs Vandetta FarringtonFlanner and Buchanan Funeral CentersMs Veronica FooteDr Ed and Mrs Phyllis GabovitchMr Paul GalantiMs Celia GibsonMr Gary GibsonMr Gregory GillMr Charles Didier GondolaMr Ronald and Mrs Virginia GoodwinMs Elizabeth GoreMr Keith GrahamMrs Bonnie GrantMs Vera GravesDr Martin GreenanMs Amy GreeneMs Dorothy Ann GreeneMr Timothy GreenhootDr Ann GroomsMr Tony HardemanMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy HarwellMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy Harwell

Ms Rosemary HearnMr Reggie HendersonDr Ronnie and Mrs Andriel HillerHirons and CompanyMs Karen HollyMr James Richard HunterIAAGGIndianapolis Urban LeagueIndianapolis Chamber of CommerceIndianapolis-Marion County Public LibraryThe International CenterIota Theta Phi Fraternity IncDr Dennis JacksonMs Regina JacksonMs Karen JenkinsDr Fred JohnsonMr Jarrett and Mrs Rella JonesMs Jeanette JonesMr Reginald JonesMr Anthony JonesMs Missouri Jones-FarralMr Kamau and Mrs Mashariki JywanzaMr Frederick KellyMs Patricia KennyDr Taffanee KeysMr Gurinder Singh KhalsaMr David KoseneMs Ayeesha LewisSen Richard and Mrs Charlene LugarDr Toby MalichiDr William and Mrs Geraldine MaloneMrs Neva MartinMs Sharon MartinMary Riggs Neighborhood CenterMs Ellen MathiaMr David MayesMr Roddell McCulloughMr Dwight McGillMr Jimmie McMillanMr John J MillerMr Jaye MillerMr John JL and Mrs Vanessa MizeMs Denise MooreMr Jesse MooreMs Brooke MooreMusic Performance Trust FundMr John MusiineMs Andrea NealyMs Angela NealyMs Deanne NicholsMs Jacqueline NytesMrs Elizabeth OdleMs Sandy OlesbyMr Ifeanyi Vop OsiliMr Joseph ParkerMr Craig ParmerleeMrs Ramona PaulsrudMr Jerome and Mrs Patrice PayneMs Theresa PerryDr William and Mrs Gail PlaterRep Gregory PorterPowers and SonsPsalms Missionary Baptist ChurchMs Robin RangeMs Sharon ReedMr Bill ReedMs Palmeta RentMs Doraine Reynolds-MaloneRFS GroupMs Patricia RhodesMr Michael and Dr Heidi RiesRiley Area Development CorporationMs Sherron RogersMs Josephine Rogers-SmithMs Brenda RoperMr James and Mrs Rita RosensteeleMr Zito RozzellMr Michael and Mrs Carolyn SaahirMs Ellen Sayles-LaneHon David and Mrs Brenda ShaheedMr Jerry SharpMs Ruby Shaw

Ms Betty ShawMr Joseph and Mrs Colleen ShikanyMr James SimmonsMr Addison SimpsonMs Clare Skevington and Mr John NollDr Joseph SmedleyMs Margaret SmithDr Mattie SolomonMrs Gayle SpicerCmdr Roger Spurgeon and Ms Cathy GregoryDr Dina StephensMs Jeanne SteuerwaldMs Amie StinnettDr David StocumMs Robie K SuggsMs Val TateDr Jack ThomasMr Charles and Mrs Wanda ThompsonMs Patzetta TriceMr Adrian TurnerMr Mark and Mrs Ann VarnauMs Kelly VaughnWashington Park Cemetary AssociationMs Angela WatkinsMs Alice WatsonMr Wayne and Mrs Ophelia WellingtonMr David WestMr James White JrMs Pamela WhiteMrs Theodora WilliamsMr Jerome WilliamsMr George Wood

Martin University sincerely

appreciates the generosity of the Womens Fund of Central Indiana

Cindy Simon Skjodt Deborah Joy Simon

and Derica amp Robin Rice

Martin Memo | 16

The MSI Convocation

On November 30 2017 and again on December 4 2017 Martin University

hosted an MSI (Minority Serving Institution) Convocation The MSI convocation for students was supported by an MSI Grant awarded to Martin University by Strada Education Network The grant enabled students to receive enhanced experiences in three areas technology mental health and wellness and essential workplace skills

This convocation was held to support students in managing their personal

wellness Dr Kim Johnson (PsyD HSPP) of Worldview Psychological Services addressed students about recognizing and managing stress The discussion defined stress examined the types identified signs introduced numerous positive coping mechanisms including relaxation mindfulness and meditation Students engaged Dr Johnson with specific questions about when to seek a doctor the role of medication and community resources Following the presentation students completed a reflection and participated in class discussions on how to apply the information and sharing their personal journeys The presentation was repeated for faculty and staff

Viveca CarterManager of Student Success

OUTSIDE SUPPORT OF MARTIN UNIVERSITY

Martin University is honored to be supported by several outside organizations that provide grant funding for projects that serve its students and the surrounding community

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the Strada Education Network formerly USA Funds The primary focus of this grant is to developenhance workforce-related skills in new first-time and transfer students These include skills preparing students for successful entry into the workforce

The University is also receiving grant funding support from Lilly Endowment Through this support the University has enhanced its Information Technology (IT) infrastructure Enhancements have included hardwaresoftware upgrades an increase in the Universityrsquos WIFI capacity and increased internet bandwidth These enhancements have contributed to increased and more efficient on-campus technology for students In addition the Lilly Endowment provided seminal funding to support the development of a much-needed Martin University Advancement Department This Department focuses on developingmaintaining positive relationships with persons and organizations internal and external to the University and on obtaining giftsdonations As a result of this seminal funding the University was able to exceed its All-In-For-Martin 2017 campaign goal of $440000

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program This federal program overseen by the Indiana Department of Education provides area youth with after-school learning opportunities Through this support the University provides science technology engineering and math (STEM) afterschool enrichment activities to area youth Although the current cycle of funding ends in May 2018 the University has partnered with Edna Martin Christian Center and has received funding for an additional four years

Dr Brian SteuerwaldVP for Institutional Effective and

Advancement

YOUR SUPPORT

Martin Memo | 17

YOU MADE IT HAPPENWe are so grateful for your contributions of time talent and treasure that made it all possible

The focus of 2017 was the year-long celebration of the Universityrsquos 40th anniversary Martin broke records of sponsorship and attendance in all three signature events The Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon the 40th Anniversary Gala and the Presidentrsquos Breakfast The All-In-for Martin annual campaign also significantly exceeded its $440000 goal

Martin University launched its first-ever Forty-for-Forty Endowment campaign to provide stability for the University Martin University is appealing to forty benefactors to donate $40000 each for an initial investment of $16 million The campaigns ultimate goal is to ensure the perpetuity of Martinrsquos dedication to making post-secondary education and a college degree accessible to all who can benefit from the Universityrsquos important mission specifically low income minority and adult learners

We know that Martin University could not accomplish these achievements without the philanthropic support of our benefactors In real sense YOU made it possible for Martin University to provide hope and opportunity for our students Because of your unwavering support Martin University served 364 students during the Spring 2017 semester 214 students during the Summer 2017 semester and 346 students during the Fall 2017 semester During 2017 the University conferred 58 bachelorrsquos degrees and 22 masterrsquos degrees These students will become the catalysts of positive change in the communities where they live and serve You made it possible and we thank you

We invite you to join us again in 2018 as we focus on ldquoEndowing Martinrsquos Futurerdquo and impacting even more students

We look forward to seeing you at one or all the above events Until then THANK YOU again for making it happen in 2017

Joseacute LusendeDirector of University Advancement

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

VERA GRAVES 11 Martin Alum Vera Graves was recoginized as a 2017 Hand Raiser and Game Changer by the United Way of Central Indiana

Vera uses her passion to serve others as a member of the Urban League of Indianapolis staff

To see Veras interview with Andrea Morehead click on the link below or enter into your web browser httpsyoutubefjWkx7AlyN0

ldquoWELCOME HOMErdquo

Martin University will celebrate its 2018 Founders Day Luncheon on Thursday April 12 2018 at 1130 am on the campus of Martin University

This yearrsquos theme is ldquoWelcome Homerdquo We invite all who have been connected to Martin University during its more than 40-year history to join us for the 2018 Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

The Founders Day Luncheon will honor three servant leaders whose work and service have positively impacted the Indianapolis community and beyond

Ms Anita HardenProfessor Frank Sullivan Jr

Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana

A special tribute to honor Sr Jane Schilling will take place to celebrate her life and legacy

Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased online at wwwmartinedu

We invite you to join us on Thursday April 12th at 1130 in the Fr Boniface Hardin Gathertorium Martin University 2186 North Sherman Drive

For additional information contact us at 3178223489

Name

Organization

Address

City State Zip

Phone

E-mail

Please complete and return by mail to 2018 Foundersrsquo Day LuncheonMartin University 2186 North Sherman Drive Indianapolis IN 46218or RSVP to jmccloudmartinedu by April 2 2018

2018FOUNDERSrsquo DAY

Sponsorship Options

Bronze Sponsor$ 1000 Program Sponsorship 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th and special recognition as a Program Sponsor for the 2017-2018 academic year Your sponsorship also includes program recognition (event signage website promotion and recognition in the event program)

Table (Non-Sponsored)$ 600 Table 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

Patron Sponsor$ 150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th Your sponsorship includes reserved seating and recognition in the event program

Additional sponsorship options are available at wwwmartinedu2018-day-celebration-endow-educate-empower

Other Purchase Options

Individual Ticket Purchases$ 75 Individual Ticket 1 ticket (admit one) for the

Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

$50 Student Ticket 1 student ticket (admit one) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

April 12th

Unable to attend Consider making a donation to support this event

Reservations and payments must be received by Monday April 2 2018

You may make your purchase online by visiting wwwmartinedu2018-founders-day-luncheon

Mail your reservation form andor payment toAdvancement amp Communications

Martin University2186 North Sherman Drive

Indianapolis IN 46218

Purchase Options1048576 $1000 Bronze Sponsor 1 table (seating for 8) Program sponsor- level recognition1048576 $600 Table (Non-Sponsored) 1 table (seating for 8) Table sponsor-level recognition1048576 $150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket Patron Sponsor-Level recognition

Table amp Individual Ticket Purchases1048576 $75 Individual Ticket (admit one) of tickets1048576 $50 Student Ticket (admit one) of tickets

Donation1048576 I will not attend but would like to make the following donation 1048576 MU StudentMB Resident 1048576 U nrestricted

2018 FOUNDERS DAY LUNCHEON

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S AT U R DAY D E CE M B E R 1 S T

UNIVERSITY RELATIONS amp COMMUNICATIONS

MARTIN UNIVERSITY2186 N SHERMAN DRIVEINDIANAPOLIS IN 46218E-MAIL COMMUNICATIONSDEPTMARTINEDU JMCCLOUDMARTINEDUPHONE 3178223489

(C) 2018 MARTIN UNIVERSITY - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Martin Memo | 3

Dear Partners Patrons and Friends

This Martin Memo will reflect back on recent successes but my remarks will focus on next steps Donrsquot get me wrong I am not blowing off recent achievements because we all worked so hard to successfully get them done but I have an urgency to move to the next round of challenges and opportunities One major opportunity is creating a new 2 to 10-year vision for the University

We will utilize a formative process to ascertain feedback and input from trustees faculty students staff alumni patrons partners and friends On Monday March 5th the first draft document of the Presidentrsquos Vision was posted on the Universitys website under the ldquoOutreachrdquo section This is a formative process nothing is final and everything is subject to change Please read the Vision and then use the ldquoResponse Documentrdquo to share your views We want to know your answers to the questions and then we want ldquoYourrdquo ideas about the possibilities for Martin over the next 2 to 10 years Remember funding is limited so we donrsquot need any ldquopie-in-the-skyrdquo kind of suggestions but we need your ldquoreal world thoughts and ideas for the most productive 2 to 10-year future of the University

Our Strategic Plan ends December 31 2018 We will ask the Board of Trustees to extend several unfinished initiatives in the Plan until December of 2020 but we must now plan for the period 2019 to 2029 Remember ldquohe who fails to plan plans to failrdquo

Please join us in this forward thinking formative inclusive process for the greater future of our University

Sincerely

Dr Eugene G White PresidentMartin University

President

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Dr Eugene G White

From The Presidentrsquos Desk

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ENDOWING MARTINrsquoS FUTUREEndow Educate Empower

Martin Universityrsquos mission is to provide excellence in educating and developing traditional and non-traditional students in an inclusive supportive and healthy collegiate environment

wwwmartinedu

HAPPY HOLIDAY OUTCOME

In keeping with the Holiday Spirit Martin University faculty and staff partnered with James Russell Lowell School 51 With the help of Ms Trotter the IPS School 51 parent liaison three families were identified for Martin University to help support during the holiday session The families have children ranging in ages between one and twelve Through the University communitys commitment to give back we were able to accomplish our goal of raising over six hundred dollars

With Mrs Trotters list of each familyrsquos needs a team of faculty staff and students purchased and wrapped gifts Ms Trotter Ms Jennifer Pearson Principal Ms Jessica Barnes Assistant Principal and Martin University were happy to be able to bring a little joy to our Communitys families during the holiday session

Dr Dennis JacksonProfessor

Martin Memo | 6

Bicycle Give-A-Way to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana

Martindale-Brightwood Education Zone Partner Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana celebrated the holiday season with their Littles at a bicycle give-a-way presented by Martin University on December 9 2017

Twenty-one Bigs and Littles participated in a drawing to select the perfect bike

It was an amazing time for the Littles who were present to select the bicycle they hoped they would take home Several other Littles would soon find out about the surprise gift their Bigs would present to them during the holiday season

SPIRIT OF GIVING BACKAs 2017 came to a close Martins servant leaders took

time to give back to and meet the needs of families in the

Martindale-Brigthwood Community and beyond

Diverse Small Businesses Matchmaking EventNovember 15 2017

The Martin University Business Department in conjunction with the Small Business Administration (SBA) the City of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana hosted a small business matchmaking event in the Martin University Fr Boniface Hardin Gathertorium The event was organized to provide small businesses with an opportunity to network with the large prime vendors in attendance Registration was required and each small business was allowed 10 ndash 15 minutes with the prime vendors of their choice to promote their products or services and in turn to find out about the contractual requirements stipulated by the prime vendors

Over two hundred-fifty registered small businesses and walk-ins attended Twenty-two prime vendorsagencies were represented The prime vendors included Citizens Energy Group Eli Lilly and Company Cummins Indianapolis Public Library Roche Indianapolis Airport Authority Crane Allison Transmissions Rolls Royce and Wright Patterson Air Force Base just to name a few A section was designated for small business resource providers including the SBA and the City of Indianapolis The state of Indiana provided several agencies that provide contracting services for Indiana

The event began with a panel discussion where panelists encouraged the small businesses to be proactive in pursuing their goals to network at every opportunity and to be prepared to meet their contractual obligations Panelists answered questions and provided valuable insight into the business world

The event was free and open to the public The organizing committee has agreed to have another similar event at Martin next year The City of Indianapolis hopes to have a business seminar at Martin in March 2018 Overall attendees agreed the event was a huge success and well worth the investment in time and other resources The Business Department and our colleagues extend our thanks to the Maintenance Department the Information Technology staff and the Presidentrsquos Office for their support in making this event a huge success

Professor Celeste Bates

MARTIN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BOARD OFFICERS

Gregorgy M Gill Board ChairPartner Venable LLPWashington DC

Nancy Van Note Chism Vice ChairProfessor EmeritaIndiana UniversityIndianapolis IN

Linda Dixon SecretaryAssociate Dean of Students for Retention amp LearningMiami of Ohio University (Retired)Cincinnati OH

Eugene G White Ex-OfficioPresidentMartin UniversityIndianapolis IN

BOARD MEMBERS

Michael Ames TrusteeDirector Section SalesAltriaIndianapolis IN

Tracy Boyd TrusteeCommunity AdvocateIndianapolis IN

Jesse Brown TrusteeRetiredIndianapolis IN

Richard Hunter TrusteeChief Operations OfficerLawrence Township Small Claims CourtIndianapolis IN

Fred L Johnson TrusteeAssociate Professor of HistoryHope CollegeHolland MI

D Wesley Poythress TrusteeConsultant and Adjunct ProfessorAWH Consulting LLCFishers IN

Robin Shackleford TrusteeState RepresentativeState of IndianaIndianapolis IN

Michael Twyman TrusteeExecutive DirectorInExcelsisIndianapolis IN

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As I prepared for what would be an experience that would

impact me in so many ways I watched women and girls on foot walking in clusters couples and men and boys peppered throughout the crowd all scurrying to the Bankerrsquos Life Fieldhouse This parade of people spoke volumes of how far-reaching the impact was of this womans life This diverse group of people clearly from many backgrounds were there for much the same reason I was the sheer pleasure of seeing Michelle Obama in person and to be inspired

Upon my arrival at the student media and press entrance

other local media personalities and student representatives from various universities and colleges were huddled in cordial conversations anxiously awaiting our once in a lifetime experience Soon we gathered in the arena listening to vibrant high energy music There was so much hope in the room The rising anticipation was due to the fact that we would be sitting at the feet of our former First Lady seemed to have meshed our races genders and ages Her challenges to us were ones that would resonate loudly within us for the rest of our lives She challenged us to ldquodo the work speak up be yourself at the table be prepared and invest in childrenrdquo These are the challenges I will personally take hold of in my heart and act upon

Nickesha Farries-Dowdy Martin University Student

Class of 2018

ldquoDo the workrdquo as Mrs Obama stated was the only way to actually make a difference She was asked by the moderator Ms Alecia DeCoudreaux what she would say to an individual who had lost a job In her response Mrs Obama opened my eyes to the fact that when people are down and out there are no words to give them for complete comfort ldquoPeople canrsquot make it just off of well wishes and platitudes said she said They need their lives changed by people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and actually ldquodo the workrdquo

Doing the work means that you ldquoshould be prepared

knowledgeable and punctual There are many opportunities available if you follow these rules She urged us to speak up and to be ourselves at the table Who we are could contribute to the world Without having a diverse team the table would remain one-sided In a world full of people one-sidedness does not promote unity This was so encouraging To think that preparation and my uniqueness could provide me an opportunity to excel and to be impactful at ldquothe tablerdquo makes me feel like I can conquer anything My own daughter Jordan shared how Mrs Obamarsquos loving push stuck out in her mind ldquoI just want to work really hard because my success will help others and create opportunities for merdquo she said We both have become more mindful of taking our rightful place at the table

The most impactful moment I experienced was connecting with

Mrs Obama through her urging to invest in children and become a part of the ldquoVillagerdquo She challenged us to

OUR EVENING WITHA FIRST LADYREFLECTIONS FROM A MODERATED CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE OBAMA

invest in youth I was so proud to experience this moment with my village My mother and daughter were able to be enlightened by the very candid words of our beautiful poised and elegant former First Lady Our community The Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana and my institution of higher education Martin University worked as our village They afforded us this opportunity to indulge in the wisdom and knowledge that only a strong woman of color wielding the power of being Americarsquos mother could give us Mrs Obama mentioned that she was raised by a tightly knit extended family and close community members She told us how she would come home with a group of girls for lunch while in grade school She spoke of how her mother and neighborhood mothers would meet them daily The mothers would feed the girls listen to them and provide them with guidance The last challenge was lived out right in Michelle Obamarsquos midst My own family was doing the work said Mrs Obama

We were preparing to be at the table by being engaged at this event We listened and became knowledgeable We most certainly invested in my daughter by exposing her to this greatness We were blessed to accept all challenges Our village will live up to the expectations set by Michelle Obama to take charge of our communities

Nickesha is a mom of 3 passionate about youth

and a future educator

Martin University sincerely appreciates the generosity of the Womens Fund of Central Indiana

Cindy Simon Skjodt Deborah Joy Simon and Derica and Robin Rice

Martin Memo | 9

The Moderated Conversation that was held with the former first lady Michelle

Obama was not only inspirational but very encouraging The message that stood out to me was Do not be intimidated by those who hold higher positions They are not as smart as you think Her message further your education and do not let fear defeat you resonated with me

When I left the event my level of determination and motivation increased

The feeling of defeat lessened I felt empowered from the encouraging words she spoke If there was anyone sitting in her audience who did not receive the message they were taking up space and wasting time as First Lady Michelle Obama would say

Regina JacksonMartin University Student

Class of 2016Current Graduate Student

FEELING INSPIRED

After attending the Moderated Conversation with Michelle Obama I was lifted and

honored I had just been validated by the former First Lady of the United States All of my sisters mothers and aunts were validated in all we do from the home to our places of employment and in our dreams I walked away knowing we have a voice and it is our choice to use it

I t is our responsibility as women to take our place in society and be proud of what we have to bring

to the table We must recognize the versatility knowledge and skills we possess and demonstrate by the many hats we often wear Our faith and persistence is invaluable The skills that we use in our everyday lives can be transferred into our jobs and careers

In Mrs Obamas message she let us know that the passion we possess is often reflected in

what we do and is not wrong just because it is not felt by all We must stand and support those who cannot or are afraid to stand for themselves We must send a clear message to our girls and women there is nothing that you cannot accomplish as long as your heart is in it and your mind is steadfast

We may bend but with a strong foundation we will never break We are Worthy

Catrina Rush

Catrina RushMartin University Student

Class of 2017Current Graduate Student

Martin University capped its 40th Anniversary Year celebratory events on Wednesday October 25 2017 with the 4th Annual Presidents Breakfast The final event of the Grand Day of Celebration was an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of three alumni and supporters of Martin University

Professor JL Mize a two-time alum of Martin was honored for his continued service to Martin University and the students Professor Mize has provided guidance instruction and support services to countless students and graduates All attending the event offered a warm round of support for JL as he received his well earned honor

Martin University Board of Trustees member Tracy Boyd was also honored as one of the Alumni of the Year Ms Boyd has demonstrated her commitment to serve Martin its students and the community as an active member of the Board of Trustees and Raising Queens

Pastor Darryl Webster was also recognized for his accomplishments as an outstanding graduate of Martin University Pastor Webster has served the Martin community as an Adjunct Professor His impact extends into the community through his book entitled Small Change Great Impact and most notably through his Boot Camp initiative that impacts the lives of its male participants

The Presidents Breakfast has always been an event that honors those who have provided unwavering support for its mission

Ms Patricia Roe Strada Education Network has been a shining star a supporter and a friend to Martin for many years Her support of Martin was inspired by her relationship with Fr Boniface Hardin and has continued to remain

steadfast This 2018 Wings Award recipient has more than earned her place among the giants of this very special group of honorees

Through some of its most challenging times the second 2018 Wings Award recipient and former member of the Board of Trustees Mr Thomas McKenna has continued to demonstrate his commitment and passion for the mission of Martin Mr McKenna has been an advocate for educational opportunities that offer a means for individuals to see themselves out of economic and civic difficulties He continues to champion the value of Martin University to the greater Indianapolis community

A former member of the Martin University Board of Trustees a member of the Presidents Advisory Committee an active participant in the Universitys advancement initiatives Mr Theodore Ted Mau has been a consistent advocate for Martin University and its mission His servants heart has steadied the ship and served as an example of what commitment can accomplish Martin University is forever grateful for his service

The Presidents Breakfast would not be complete without humor and entertainment Five-foot Fo as performed by Mr Fernando Jones with the help most notably of Senator Jean Breaux and Pat Roe engaged the crowd and helped to continue to deliver the unique experience of the Presidents Breakfast

Make your plans to celebrate with Martin University at the 2018 Presidents Breakfast on Wednesday October 24

Martin Memo | 10

2017 PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST

FINISHING TOUCH CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVICE

Martin Memo | 11

MR THOMAS F MCKENNA MS PATRICIA ROE MR THEODORE TED MAU

2018 WINGS AWARD RECIPIENTS

MR JOHN JL MIZE MS TRACY BOYD PASTOR DARRYL WEBSTER

2018 ALUMNI OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS

MR JOHN JL MIZE PASTOR DARRYL WEBSTER MS TRACY BOYD

DR EUGENE G WHITE MR THOMAS F MCKENNA MS PATRICIA ROE MR TED MAU

2018 PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST HONOREES

THE

MARTIN CENTER

SICKLE-CELL-A-THON

On Saturday October 28 2017 The Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative launched the first of its kind telethon to raise money for the research and cure of sickle cell disease WHMB REAL PEOPLE REAL VOICES RadioOne and Martin University partnered with the Martin Center in their efforts to raise $20000

The 3-hour event featured live performances personal stories and the 50-year history of Martin Centers efforts to support research in finding a cure for sickle cell disease

If you would like additional information regarding the Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative go to wwwthemartincenterorg or call 3179275158

Martin Memo | 12

On Friday January 12th Martin University President Dr Eugene G White and the Martin University Community Choir participated in the 2018 Martin Luther King Day Celebration presented by the City of Indianapolis

Dr White was the keynote speaker for the event Dr Whites address focused on Dream Courage Service He referenced Dr Kings June 1961 commencement speech at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania ldquoThe American Dreamrdquo

Martin Memo | 13

CONGRATULATIONS MR WILLIAMSON YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED

It is with sincere gratitude that I am proud to inform the Martin University community about my upcoming opportunity to work as a graduate intern with the NAACP this summer in Washington DC I received this internship when I was asked by the Indianapolis Chapter of the NAACP to join a student panel summit in 2015 discussing why millennials of color are not going to college

While I was at the summit I met other members of the NAACP in particular Hilary Shelton who represented the Washington DC Bureau He was touched by my perspective on why people of color were not going to college During the panel discussion I explained that I believe millennials are not going to college because they have been misinformed They dont view college as a vehicle for self- improvement ldquoHave you thought about going into civil rightsrdquo was the question posed to me by Mr Shelton I told him of course I feel that in order to change the world we have to change ourselves Next he gave me his contact information and invited me to stay in touch with him He suggested I might consider working with him and the NAACP

The opportunity has now presented itsself What type of opportunities will this internship afford me How should I plan to develop my skills in civil rights and policy reform What should I expect to learn from the experience and how do I plan for the future

I am looking forward to my summer internship growing and learning Wish me well

The WEB Dubois NAACP InternshipThe NAACP is in search of highly qualified and motivated individuals to serve as interns and fellows at our national headquarters in Baltimore MD These individuals will conduct sophisticated legislative and public policy research on some of the most pressing civil rights and social justice challenges facing our nation Although the W E B Du Bois InternshipFellowship Program is unpaid we will offer each student an academically rigorous program as well as a priceless opportunity for high-level experience in civil rights activism This work is high stakes fast paced and demanding

Project assignments will touch upon all aspects of our social justice advocacy agenda including but not limited to civil rights issues criminal justice economic development education environmental justice health policy international affairs labor voting rights and youth engagement Successful candidates should have a record of outstanding academic achievement commitment to social justice and the ability to manage complex projects

httpwwwnaacporgemploymentw-e-b-du-bois-public-policy-internship-program

MAKING LIVES BETTERMY FUTURE STARTS HERE

MARTIN UNIVERSITY BRANDON WILLIAMSON 18RECIPIENT OF A 2018 WEB DUBOIS NAACP INTERNSHIP

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

PHILANTHROPY

BECAUSE OF YOU

Above $10000Mr and Mrs David S AllenMrs Terry BowenMr Michael BrowningCentral Indiana Community FoundationMr and Mrs Gregg DwyerFirst Financial BankIndependent Colleges of IndianaMs Amy JonesEstate of Mary LoganNicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation IncMr Michael RogersMr Wayne and Mrs Susan SchmidtDr Gene and Mrs Joanne SeaseMr David and Mrs Donna SeaseStrada Education NetworkMr L Gene TannerDr James and Mrs Linda TrippiDr Eugene and Mrs Jetties WhiteMr William Witchger

Up to $9999Alpha Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority IncCharles Miller Memorial FoundationDrs Grady and Nancy ChismMr Carl and Mrs Carolyn DalstromDuke Energy FoundationJohn H Hughes Scholarship FundLilly Endowment IncNational Christian Foundation of Indiana

Up to $4999Mr Michael AmesAMG Engineering(The) Benevity Community Impact FundMr Bruce BuchananClausell amp Associates CPAs PCCommunity Health Network IncMr Christopher CondleMs Linda DixonEmmanuel Missionary Baptist ChurchMr and Mrs Dennis EnterkinDr Lorenzo EstersEugene and Marilyn Glick Family FoundationMarion County Public Health Department

Family amp Community Partners LLCMr John GossIndianapolis ColtsINHPLumina FoundationMr Joseacute and Mrs Gertrude LusendeMaurer Family FoundationMays Chemical CompanyMr John and Mrs Jennifer McCloudMr Thomas and Mrs Mary Ann McKennaMr Michael and Mrs Lisa MoosMr and Mrs Jeff Mortier(The) National Bank of IndianapolisNCAADr Charlie NelmsPacers Sports and EntertainmentPNC Mr D Wesley PoythressRadioOneRaising Queens IncMs Patricia RoeSANOFISease Gerig amp AssociatesRep Robin ShacklefordDr L Wayne SmithDr Charlesetta and Mr Reginald Smith StaleyMs Kimberly SterlingDr Brian and Mrs Starla SteuerwaldStone DesignDr Michael TwymanDr Lora VannRev Remus Wright

Up to $999Mr Kambui AbdullahMs Charlotte Adams-JonesMs Zetra AllenMrs Alyce and Mr Claud ArchieMr L James ArmentrosATampTDr Laila AyoubiDr Kathi BadertscherDr Trudy BantaMs Victoria BarlowBarnes amp Thornburg LLP

Martin Memo | 14

Martin Memo | 15

Ms Tammie BarneyRep John BartlettMr Leon and Mrs Celeste BatesBatt Family FoundationMs Aster BekeleMs Tanya BellMr Earnest BerryMs Daisy BestMs Debra BluittMs Sarah BogardMs Tracy BoydDr Janice BoydMr Virgil and Mrs Sheila BoydMs Gwen BoydMs Denise BoydMs Carol BransonMs Wyleara BraxtonSen Jean BreauxMr Charles and Mrs Kathleen BrinkmanMr Jesse BrownMr Billy and Mrs Jacqueline BrownMr Hallie and Mrs Delores BryantMs Paula BuckhaulterMr Michael BurnettMr and Mrs Cornell BurrisDr Mary BuschMr Ernest and Mrs Ida CannonMs Viveca CarterMs Esther Carter-DayCircle City SecurityMr Scott ClabaughMs Gina ColemanMr James and Mrs Bessie ConnMs Virrither CooperCornerstone Support ServicesMr Clarence and Mrs Fabiola CrainMs Nellie DanielsMs Marjorie DardenMr Stephen DeVoeMr Larry and Mrs Sandra DillonMs Nicole DinkinsDr Wanda DuchnowskiMs Gina CowherdMs Georgia DunlapEarly Learning IndianaMr Murvin and Mrs Linda EndersEngaging Solutions LLCMr J Joseph EppsMr Duane and Mrs Jewell EtienneDr Anthony and Mrs Mary EtienneMs Marian FabioMs Chaunda FabioMs Vandetta FarringtonFlanner and Buchanan Funeral CentersMs Veronica FooteDr Ed and Mrs Phyllis GabovitchMr Paul GalantiMs Celia GibsonMr Gary GibsonMr Gregory GillMr Charles Didier GondolaMr Ronald and Mrs Virginia GoodwinMs Elizabeth GoreMr Keith GrahamMrs Bonnie GrantMs Vera GravesDr Martin GreenanMs Amy GreeneMs Dorothy Ann GreeneMr Timothy GreenhootDr Ann GroomsMr Tony HardemanMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy HarwellMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy Harwell

Ms Rosemary HearnMr Reggie HendersonDr Ronnie and Mrs Andriel HillerHirons and CompanyMs Karen HollyMr James Richard HunterIAAGGIndianapolis Urban LeagueIndianapolis Chamber of CommerceIndianapolis-Marion County Public LibraryThe International CenterIota Theta Phi Fraternity IncDr Dennis JacksonMs Regina JacksonMs Karen JenkinsDr Fred JohnsonMr Jarrett and Mrs Rella JonesMs Jeanette JonesMr Reginald JonesMr Anthony JonesMs Missouri Jones-FarralMr Kamau and Mrs Mashariki JywanzaMr Frederick KellyMs Patricia KennyDr Taffanee KeysMr Gurinder Singh KhalsaMr David KoseneMs Ayeesha LewisSen Richard and Mrs Charlene LugarDr Toby MalichiDr William and Mrs Geraldine MaloneMrs Neva MartinMs Sharon MartinMary Riggs Neighborhood CenterMs Ellen MathiaMr David MayesMr Roddell McCulloughMr Dwight McGillMr Jimmie McMillanMr John J MillerMr Jaye MillerMr John JL and Mrs Vanessa MizeMs Denise MooreMr Jesse MooreMs Brooke MooreMusic Performance Trust FundMr John MusiineMs Andrea NealyMs Angela NealyMs Deanne NicholsMs Jacqueline NytesMrs Elizabeth OdleMs Sandy OlesbyMr Ifeanyi Vop OsiliMr Joseph ParkerMr Craig ParmerleeMrs Ramona PaulsrudMr Jerome and Mrs Patrice PayneMs Theresa PerryDr William and Mrs Gail PlaterRep Gregory PorterPowers and SonsPsalms Missionary Baptist ChurchMs Robin RangeMs Sharon ReedMr Bill ReedMs Palmeta RentMs Doraine Reynolds-MaloneRFS GroupMs Patricia RhodesMr Michael and Dr Heidi RiesRiley Area Development CorporationMs Sherron RogersMs Josephine Rogers-SmithMs Brenda RoperMr James and Mrs Rita RosensteeleMr Zito RozzellMr Michael and Mrs Carolyn SaahirMs Ellen Sayles-LaneHon David and Mrs Brenda ShaheedMr Jerry SharpMs Ruby Shaw

Ms Betty ShawMr Joseph and Mrs Colleen ShikanyMr James SimmonsMr Addison SimpsonMs Clare Skevington and Mr John NollDr Joseph SmedleyMs Margaret SmithDr Mattie SolomonMrs Gayle SpicerCmdr Roger Spurgeon and Ms Cathy GregoryDr Dina StephensMs Jeanne SteuerwaldMs Amie StinnettDr David StocumMs Robie K SuggsMs Val TateDr Jack ThomasMr Charles and Mrs Wanda ThompsonMs Patzetta TriceMr Adrian TurnerMr Mark and Mrs Ann VarnauMs Kelly VaughnWashington Park Cemetary AssociationMs Angela WatkinsMs Alice WatsonMr Wayne and Mrs Ophelia WellingtonMr David WestMr James White JrMs Pamela WhiteMrs Theodora WilliamsMr Jerome WilliamsMr George Wood

Martin University sincerely

appreciates the generosity of the Womens Fund of Central Indiana

Cindy Simon Skjodt Deborah Joy Simon

and Derica amp Robin Rice

Martin Memo | 16

The MSI Convocation

On November 30 2017 and again on December 4 2017 Martin University

hosted an MSI (Minority Serving Institution) Convocation The MSI convocation for students was supported by an MSI Grant awarded to Martin University by Strada Education Network The grant enabled students to receive enhanced experiences in three areas technology mental health and wellness and essential workplace skills

This convocation was held to support students in managing their personal

wellness Dr Kim Johnson (PsyD HSPP) of Worldview Psychological Services addressed students about recognizing and managing stress The discussion defined stress examined the types identified signs introduced numerous positive coping mechanisms including relaxation mindfulness and meditation Students engaged Dr Johnson with specific questions about when to seek a doctor the role of medication and community resources Following the presentation students completed a reflection and participated in class discussions on how to apply the information and sharing their personal journeys The presentation was repeated for faculty and staff

Viveca CarterManager of Student Success

OUTSIDE SUPPORT OF MARTIN UNIVERSITY

Martin University is honored to be supported by several outside organizations that provide grant funding for projects that serve its students and the surrounding community

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the Strada Education Network formerly USA Funds The primary focus of this grant is to developenhance workforce-related skills in new first-time and transfer students These include skills preparing students for successful entry into the workforce

The University is also receiving grant funding support from Lilly Endowment Through this support the University has enhanced its Information Technology (IT) infrastructure Enhancements have included hardwaresoftware upgrades an increase in the Universityrsquos WIFI capacity and increased internet bandwidth These enhancements have contributed to increased and more efficient on-campus technology for students In addition the Lilly Endowment provided seminal funding to support the development of a much-needed Martin University Advancement Department This Department focuses on developingmaintaining positive relationships with persons and organizations internal and external to the University and on obtaining giftsdonations As a result of this seminal funding the University was able to exceed its All-In-For-Martin 2017 campaign goal of $440000

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program This federal program overseen by the Indiana Department of Education provides area youth with after-school learning opportunities Through this support the University provides science technology engineering and math (STEM) afterschool enrichment activities to area youth Although the current cycle of funding ends in May 2018 the University has partnered with Edna Martin Christian Center and has received funding for an additional four years

Dr Brian SteuerwaldVP for Institutional Effective and

Advancement

YOUR SUPPORT

Martin Memo | 17

YOU MADE IT HAPPENWe are so grateful for your contributions of time talent and treasure that made it all possible

The focus of 2017 was the year-long celebration of the Universityrsquos 40th anniversary Martin broke records of sponsorship and attendance in all three signature events The Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon the 40th Anniversary Gala and the Presidentrsquos Breakfast The All-In-for Martin annual campaign also significantly exceeded its $440000 goal

Martin University launched its first-ever Forty-for-Forty Endowment campaign to provide stability for the University Martin University is appealing to forty benefactors to donate $40000 each for an initial investment of $16 million The campaigns ultimate goal is to ensure the perpetuity of Martinrsquos dedication to making post-secondary education and a college degree accessible to all who can benefit from the Universityrsquos important mission specifically low income minority and adult learners

We know that Martin University could not accomplish these achievements without the philanthropic support of our benefactors In real sense YOU made it possible for Martin University to provide hope and opportunity for our students Because of your unwavering support Martin University served 364 students during the Spring 2017 semester 214 students during the Summer 2017 semester and 346 students during the Fall 2017 semester During 2017 the University conferred 58 bachelorrsquos degrees and 22 masterrsquos degrees These students will become the catalysts of positive change in the communities where they live and serve You made it possible and we thank you

We invite you to join us again in 2018 as we focus on ldquoEndowing Martinrsquos Futurerdquo and impacting even more students

We look forward to seeing you at one or all the above events Until then THANK YOU again for making it happen in 2017

Joseacute LusendeDirector of University Advancement

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

VERA GRAVES 11 Martin Alum Vera Graves was recoginized as a 2017 Hand Raiser and Game Changer by the United Way of Central Indiana

Vera uses her passion to serve others as a member of the Urban League of Indianapolis staff

To see Veras interview with Andrea Morehead click on the link below or enter into your web browser httpsyoutubefjWkx7AlyN0

ldquoWELCOME HOMErdquo

Martin University will celebrate its 2018 Founders Day Luncheon on Thursday April 12 2018 at 1130 am on the campus of Martin University

This yearrsquos theme is ldquoWelcome Homerdquo We invite all who have been connected to Martin University during its more than 40-year history to join us for the 2018 Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

The Founders Day Luncheon will honor three servant leaders whose work and service have positively impacted the Indianapolis community and beyond

Ms Anita HardenProfessor Frank Sullivan Jr

Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana

A special tribute to honor Sr Jane Schilling will take place to celebrate her life and legacy

Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased online at wwwmartinedu

We invite you to join us on Thursday April 12th at 1130 in the Fr Boniface Hardin Gathertorium Martin University 2186 North Sherman Drive

For additional information contact us at 3178223489

Name

Organization

Address

City State Zip

Phone

E-mail

Please complete and return by mail to 2018 Foundersrsquo Day LuncheonMartin University 2186 North Sherman Drive Indianapolis IN 46218or RSVP to jmccloudmartinedu by April 2 2018

2018FOUNDERSrsquo DAY

Sponsorship Options

Bronze Sponsor$ 1000 Program Sponsorship 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th and special recognition as a Program Sponsor for the 2017-2018 academic year Your sponsorship also includes program recognition (event signage website promotion and recognition in the event program)

Table (Non-Sponsored)$ 600 Table 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

Patron Sponsor$ 150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th Your sponsorship includes reserved seating and recognition in the event program

Additional sponsorship options are available at wwwmartinedu2018-day-celebration-endow-educate-empower

Other Purchase Options

Individual Ticket Purchases$ 75 Individual Ticket 1 ticket (admit one) for the

Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

$50 Student Ticket 1 student ticket (admit one) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

April 12th

Unable to attend Consider making a donation to support this event

Reservations and payments must be received by Monday April 2 2018

You may make your purchase online by visiting wwwmartinedu2018-founders-day-luncheon

Mail your reservation form andor payment toAdvancement amp Communications

Martin University2186 North Sherman Drive

Indianapolis IN 46218

Purchase Options1048576 $1000 Bronze Sponsor 1 table (seating for 8) Program sponsor- level recognition1048576 $600 Table (Non-Sponsored) 1 table (seating for 8) Table sponsor-level recognition1048576 $150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket Patron Sponsor-Level recognition

Table amp Individual Ticket Purchases1048576 $75 Individual Ticket (admit one) of tickets1048576 $50 Student Ticket (admit one) of tickets

Donation1048576 I will not attend but would like to make the following donation 1048576 MU StudentMB Resident 1048576 U nrestricted

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UNIVERSITY RELATIONS amp COMMUNICATIONS

MARTIN UNIVERSITY2186 N SHERMAN DRIVEINDIANAPOLIS IN 46218E-MAIL COMMUNICATIONSDEPTMARTINEDU JMCCLOUDMARTINEDUPHONE 3178223489

(C) 2018 MARTIN UNIVERSITY - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Dear Partners Patrons and Friends

This Martin Memo will reflect back on recent successes but my remarks will focus on next steps Donrsquot get me wrong I am not blowing off recent achievements because we all worked so hard to successfully get them done but I have an urgency to move to the next round of challenges and opportunities One major opportunity is creating a new 2 to 10-year vision for the University

We will utilize a formative process to ascertain feedback and input from trustees faculty students staff alumni patrons partners and friends On Monday March 5th the first draft document of the Presidentrsquos Vision was posted on the Universitys website under the ldquoOutreachrdquo section This is a formative process nothing is final and everything is subject to change Please read the Vision and then use the ldquoResponse Documentrdquo to share your views We want to know your answers to the questions and then we want ldquoYourrdquo ideas about the possibilities for Martin over the next 2 to 10 years Remember funding is limited so we donrsquot need any ldquopie-in-the-skyrdquo kind of suggestions but we need your ldquoreal world thoughts and ideas for the most productive 2 to 10-year future of the University

Our Strategic Plan ends December 31 2018 We will ask the Board of Trustees to extend several unfinished initiatives in the Plan until December of 2020 but we must now plan for the period 2019 to 2029 Remember ldquohe who fails to plan plans to failrdquo

Please join us in this forward thinking formative inclusive process for the greater future of our University

Sincerely

Dr Eugene G White PresidentMartin University

President

Martin Memo | 4

Dr Eugene G White

From The Presidentrsquos Desk

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ENDOWING MARTINrsquoS FUTUREEndow Educate Empower

Martin Universityrsquos mission is to provide excellence in educating and developing traditional and non-traditional students in an inclusive supportive and healthy collegiate environment

wwwmartinedu

HAPPY HOLIDAY OUTCOME

In keeping with the Holiday Spirit Martin University faculty and staff partnered with James Russell Lowell School 51 With the help of Ms Trotter the IPS School 51 parent liaison three families were identified for Martin University to help support during the holiday session The families have children ranging in ages between one and twelve Through the University communitys commitment to give back we were able to accomplish our goal of raising over six hundred dollars

With Mrs Trotters list of each familyrsquos needs a team of faculty staff and students purchased and wrapped gifts Ms Trotter Ms Jennifer Pearson Principal Ms Jessica Barnes Assistant Principal and Martin University were happy to be able to bring a little joy to our Communitys families during the holiday session

Dr Dennis JacksonProfessor

Martin Memo | 6

Bicycle Give-A-Way to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana

Martindale-Brightwood Education Zone Partner Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana celebrated the holiday season with their Littles at a bicycle give-a-way presented by Martin University on December 9 2017

Twenty-one Bigs and Littles participated in a drawing to select the perfect bike

It was an amazing time for the Littles who were present to select the bicycle they hoped they would take home Several other Littles would soon find out about the surprise gift their Bigs would present to them during the holiday season

SPIRIT OF GIVING BACKAs 2017 came to a close Martins servant leaders took

time to give back to and meet the needs of families in the

Martindale-Brigthwood Community and beyond

Diverse Small Businesses Matchmaking EventNovember 15 2017

The Martin University Business Department in conjunction with the Small Business Administration (SBA) the City of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana hosted a small business matchmaking event in the Martin University Fr Boniface Hardin Gathertorium The event was organized to provide small businesses with an opportunity to network with the large prime vendors in attendance Registration was required and each small business was allowed 10 ndash 15 minutes with the prime vendors of their choice to promote their products or services and in turn to find out about the contractual requirements stipulated by the prime vendors

Over two hundred-fifty registered small businesses and walk-ins attended Twenty-two prime vendorsagencies were represented The prime vendors included Citizens Energy Group Eli Lilly and Company Cummins Indianapolis Public Library Roche Indianapolis Airport Authority Crane Allison Transmissions Rolls Royce and Wright Patterson Air Force Base just to name a few A section was designated for small business resource providers including the SBA and the City of Indianapolis The state of Indiana provided several agencies that provide contracting services for Indiana

The event began with a panel discussion where panelists encouraged the small businesses to be proactive in pursuing their goals to network at every opportunity and to be prepared to meet their contractual obligations Panelists answered questions and provided valuable insight into the business world

The event was free and open to the public The organizing committee has agreed to have another similar event at Martin next year The City of Indianapolis hopes to have a business seminar at Martin in March 2018 Overall attendees agreed the event was a huge success and well worth the investment in time and other resources The Business Department and our colleagues extend our thanks to the Maintenance Department the Information Technology staff and the Presidentrsquos Office for their support in making this event a huge success

Professor Celeste Bates

MARTIN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BOARD OFFICERS

Gregorgy M Gill Board ChairPartner Venable LLPWashington DC

Nancy Van Note Chism Vice ChairProfessor EmeritaIndiana UniversityIndianapolis IN

Linda Dixon SecretaryAssociate Dean of Students for Retention amp LearningMiami of Ohio University (Retired)Cincinnati OH

Eugene G White Ex-OfficioPresidentMartin UniversityIndianapolis IN

BOARD MEMBERS

Michael Ames TrusteeDirector Section SalesAltriaIndianapolis IN

Tracy Boyd TrusteeCommunity AdvocateIndianapolis IN

Jesse Brown TrusteeRetiredIndianapolis IN

Richard Hunter TrusteeChief Operations OfficerLawrence Township Small Claims CourtIndianapolis IN

Fred L Johnson TrusteeAssociate Professor of HistoryHope CollegeHolland MI

D Wesley Poythress TrusteeConsultant and Adjunct ProfessorAWH Consulting LLCFishers IN

Robin Shackleford TrusteeState RepresentativeState of IndianaIndianapolis IN

Michael Twyman TrusteeExecutive DirectorInExcelsisIndianapolis IN

Martin Memo | 7

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As I prepared for what would be an experience that would

impact me in so many ways I watched women and girls on foot walking in clusters couples and men and boys peppered throughout the crowd all scurrying to the Bankerrsquos Life Fieldhouse This parade of people spoke volumes of how far-reaching the impact was of this womans life This diverse group of people clearly from many backgrounds were there for much the same reason I was the sheer pleasure of seeing Michelle Obama in person and to be inspired

Upon my arrival at the student media and press entrance

other local media personalities and student representatives from various universities and colleges were huddled in cordial conversations anxiously awaiting our once in a lifetime experience Soon we gathered in the arena listening to vibrant high energy music There was so much hope in the room The rising anticipation was due to the fact that we would be sitting at the feet of our former First Lady seemed to have meshed our races genders and ages Her challenges to us were ones that would resonate loudly within us for the rest of our lives She challenged us to ldquodo the work speak up be yourself at the table be prepared and invest in childrenrdquo These are the challenges I will personally take hold of in my heart and act upon

Nickesha Farries-Dowdy Martin University Student

Class of 2018

ldquoDo the workrdquo as Mrs Obama stated was the only way to actually make a difference She was asked by the moderator Ms Alecia DeCoudreaux what she would say to an individual who had lost a job In her response Mrs Obama opened my eyes to the fact that when people are down and out there are no words to give them for complete comfort ldquoPeople canrsquot make it just off of well wishes and platitudes said she said They need their lives changed by people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and actually ldquodo the workrdquo

Doing the work means that you ldquoshould be prepared

knowledgeable and punctual There are many opportunities available if you follow these rules She urged us to speak up and to be ourselves at the table Who we are could contribute to the world Without having a diverse team the table would remain one-sided In a world full of people one-sidedness does not promote unity This was so encouraging To think that preparation and my uniqueness could provide me an opportunity to excel and to be impactful at ldquothe tablerdquo makes me feel like I can conquer anything My own daughter Jordan shared how Mrs Obamarsquos loving push stuck out in her mind ldquoI just want to work really hard because my success will help others and create opportunities for merdquo she said We both have become more mindful of taking our rightful place at the table

The most impactful moment I experienced was connecting with

Mrs Obama through her urging to invest in children and become a part of the ldquoVillagerdquo She challenged us to

OUR EVENING WITHA FIRST LADYREFLECTIONS FROM A MODERATED CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE OBAMA

invest in youth I was so proud to experience this moment with my village My mother and daughter were able to be enlightened by the very candid words of our beautiful poised and elegant former First Lady Our community The Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana and my institution of higher education Martin University worked as our village They afforded us this opportunity to indulge in the wisdom and knowledge that only a strong woman of color wielding the power of being Americarsquos mother could give us Mrs Obama mentioned that she was raised by a tightly knit extended family and close community members She told us how she would come home with a group of girls for lunch while in grade school She spoke of how her mother and neighborhood mothers would meet them daily The mothers would feed the girls listen to them and provide them with guidance The last challenge was lived out right in Michelle Obamarsquos midst My own family was doing the work said Mrs Obama

We were preparing to be at the table by being engaged at this event We listened and became knowledgeable We most certainly invested in my daughter by exposing her to this greatness We were blessed to accept all challenges Our village will live up to the expectations set by Michelle Obama to take charge of our communities

Nickesha is a mom of 3 passionate about youth

and a future educator

Martin University sincerely appreciates the generosity of the Womens Fund of Central Indiana

Cindy Simon Skjodt Deborah Joy Simon and Derica and Robin Rice

Martin Memo | 9

The Moderated Conversation that was held with the former first lady Michelle

Obama was not only inspirational but very encouraging The message that stood out to me was Do not be intimidated by those who hold higher positions They are not as smart as you think Her message further your education and do not let fear defeat you resonated with me

When I left the event my level of determination and motivation increased

The feeling of defeat lessened I felt empowered from the encouraging words she spoke If there was anyone sitting in her audience who did not receive the message they were taking up space and wasting time as First Lady Michelle Obama would say

Regina JacksonMartin University Student

Class of 2016Current Graduate Student

FEELING INSPIRED

After attending the Moderated Conversation with Michelle Obama I was lifted and

honored I had just been validated by the former First Lady of the United States All of my sisters mothers and aunts were validated in all we do from the home to our places of employment and in our dreams I walked away knowing we have a voice and it is our choice to use it

I t is our responsibility as women to take our place in society and be proud of what we have to bring

to the table We must recognize the versatility knowledge and skills we possess and demonstrate by the many hats we often wear Our faith and persistence is invaluable The skills that we use in our everyday lives can be transferred into our jobs and careers

In Mrs Obamas message she let us know that the passion we possess is often reflected in

what we do and is not wrong just because it is not felt by all We must stand and support those who cannot or are afraid to stand for themselves We must send a clear message to our girls and women there is nothing that you cannot accomplish as long as your heart is in it and your mind is steadfast

We may bend but with a strong foundation we will never break We are Worthy

Catrina Rush

Catrina RushMartin University Student

Class of 2017Current Graduate Student

Martin University capped its 40th Anniversary Year celebratory events on Wednesday October 25 2017 with the 4th Annual Presidents Breakfast The final event of the Grand Day of Celebration was an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of three alumni and supporters of Martin University

Professor JL Mize a two-time alum of Martin was honored for his continued service to Martin University and the students Professor Mize has provided guidance instruction and support services to countless students and graduates All attending the event offered a warm round of support for JL as he received his well earned honor

Martin University Board of Trustees member Tracy Boyd was also honored as one of the Alumni of the Year Ms Boyd has demonstrated her commitment to serve Martin its students and the community as an active member of the Board of Trustees and Raising Queens

Pastor Darryl Webster was also recognized for his accomplishments as an outstanding graduate of Martin University Pastor Webster has served the Martin community as an Adjunct Professor His impact extends into the community through his book entitled Small Change Great Impact and most notably through his Boot Camp initiative that impacts the lives of its male participants

The Presidents Breakfast has always been an event that honors those who have provided unwavering support for its mission

Ms Patricia Roe Strada Education Network has been a shining star a supporter and a friend to Martin for many years Her support of Martin was inspired by her relationship with Fr Boniface Hardin and has continued to remain

steadfast This 2018 Wings Award recipient has more than earned her place among the giants of this very special group of honorees

Through some of its most challenging times the second 2018 Wings Award recipient and former member of the Board of Trustees Mr Thomas McKenna has continued to demonstrate his commitment and passion for the mission of Martin Mr McKenna has been an advocate for educational opportunities that offer a means for individuals to see themselves out of economic and civic difficulties He continues to champion the value of Martin University to the greater Indianapolis community

A former member of the Martin University Board of Trustees a member of the Presidents Advisory Committee an active participant in the Universitys advancement initiatives Mr Theodore Ted Mau has been a consistent advocate for Martin University and its mission His servants heart has steadied the ship and served as an example of what commitment can accomplish Martin University is forever grateful for his service

The Presidents Breakfast would not be complete without humor and entertainment Five-foot Fo as performed by Mr Fernando Jones with the help most notably of Senator Jean Breaux and Pat Roe engaged the crowd and helped to continue to deliver the unique experience of the Presidents Breakfast

Make your plans to celebrate with Martin University at the 2018 Presidents Breakfast on Wednesday October 24

Martin Memo | 10

2017 PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST

FINISHING TOUCH CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVICE

Martin Memo | 11

MR THOMAS F MCKENNA MS PATRICIA ROE MR THEODORE TED MAU

2018 WINGS AWARD RECIPIENTS

MR JOHN JL MIZE MS TRACY BOYD PASTOR DARRYL WEBSTER

2018 ALUMNI OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS

MR JOHN JL MIZE PASTOR DARRYL WEBSTER MS TRACY BOYD

DR EUGENE G WHITE MR THOMAS F MCKENNA MS PATRICIA ROE MR TED MAU

2018 PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST HONOREES

THE

MARTIN CENTER

SICKLE-CELL-A-THON

On Saturday October 28 2017 The Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative launched the first of its kind telethon to raise money for the research and cure of sickle cell disease WHMB REAL PEOPLE REAL VOICES RadioOne and Martin University partnered with the Martin Center in their efforts to raise $20000

The 3-hour event featured live performances personal stories and the 50-year history of Martin Centers efforts to support research in finding a cure for sickle cell disease

If you would like additional information regarding the Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative go to wwwthemartincenterorg or call 3179275158

Martin Memo | 12

On Friday January 12th Martin University President Dr Eugene G White and the Martin University Community Choir participated in the 2018 Martin Luther King Day Celebration presented by the City of Indianapolis

Dr White was the keynote speaker for the event Dr Whites address focused on Dream Courage Service He referenced Dr Kings June 1961 commencement speech at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania ldquoThe American Dreamrdquo

Martin Memo | 13

CONGRATULATIONS MR WILLIAMSON YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED

It is with sincere gratitude that I am proud to inform the Martin University community about my upcoming opportunity to work as a graduate intern with the NAACP this summer in Washington DC I received this internship when I was asked by the Indianapolis Chapter of the NAACP to join a student panel summit in 2015 discussing why millennials of color are not going to college

While I was at the summit I met other members of the NAACP in particular Hilary Shelton who represented the Washington DC Bureau He was touched by my perspective on why people of color were not going to college During the panel discussion I explained that I believe millennials are not going to college because they have been misinformed They dont view college as a vehicle for self- improvement ldquoHave you thought about going into civil rightsrdquo was the question posed to me by Mr Shelton I told him of course I feel that in order to change the world we have to change ourselves Next he gave me his contact information and invited me to stay in touch with him He suggested I might consider working with him and the NAACP

The opportunity has now presented itsself What type of opportunities will this internship afford me How should I plan to develop my skills in civil rights and policy reform What should I expect to learn from the experience and how do I plan for the future

I am looking forward to my summer internship growing and learning Wish me well

The WEB Dubois NAACP InternshipThe NAACP is in search of highly qualified and motivated individuals to serve as interns and fellows at our national headquarters in Baltimore MD These individuals will conduct sophisticated legislative and public policy research on some of the most pressing civil rights and social justice challenges facing our nation Although the W E B Du Bois InternshipFellowship Program is unpaid we will offer each student an academically rigorous program as well as a priceless opportunity for high-level experience in civil rights activism This work is high stakes fast paced and demanding

Project assignments will touch upon all aspects of our social justice advocacy agenda including but not limited to civil rights issues criminal justice economic development education environmental justice health policy international affairs labor voting rights and youth engagement Successful candidates should have a record of outstanding academic achievement commitment to social justice and the ability to manage complex projects

httpwwwnaacporgemploymentw-e-b-du-bois-public-policy-internship-program

MAKING LIVES BETTERMY FUTURE STARTS HERE

MARTIN UNIVERSITY BRANDON WILLIAMSON 18RECIPIENT OF A 2018 WEB DUBOIS NAACP INTERNSHIP

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

PHILANTHROPY

BECAUSE OF YOU

Above $10000Mr and Mrs David S AllenMrs Terry BowenMr Michael BrowningCentral Indiana Community FoundationMr and Mrs Gregg DwyerFirst Financial BankIndependent Colleges of IndianaMs Amy JonesEstate of Mary LoganNicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation IncMr Michael RogersMr Wayne and Mrs Susan SchmidtDr Gene and Mrs Joanne SeaseMr David and Mrs Donna SeaseStrada Education NetworkMr L Gene TannerDr James and Mrs Linda TrippiDr Eugene and Mrs Jetties WhiteMr William Witchger

Up to $9999Alpha Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority IncCharles Miller Memorial FoundationDrs Grady and Nancy ChismMr Carl and Mrs Carolyn DalstromDuke Energy FoundationJohn H Hughes Scholarship FundLilly Endowment IncNational Christian Foundation of Indiana

Up to $4999Mr Michael AmesAMG Engineering(The) Benevity Community Impact FundMr Bruce BuchananClausell amp Associates CPAs PCCommunity Health Network IncMr Christopher CondleMs Linda DixonEmmanuel Missionary Baptist ChurchMr and Mrs Dennis EnterkinDr Lorenzo EstersEugene and Marilyn Glick Family FoundationMarion County Public Health Department

Family amp Community Partners LLCMr John GossIndianapolis ColtsINHPLumina FoundationMr Joseacute and Mrs Gertrude LusendeMaurer Family FoundationMays Chemical CompanyMr John and Mrs Jennifer McCloudMr Thomas and Mrs Mary Ann McKennaMr Michael and Mrs Lisa MoosMr and Mrs Jeff Mortier(The) National Bank of IndianapolisNCAADr Charlie NelmsPacers Sports and EntertainmentPNC Mr D Wesley PoythressRadioOneRaising Queens IncMs Patricia RoeSANOFISease Gerig amp AssociatesRep Robin ShacklefordDr L Wayne SmithDr Charlesetta and Mr Reginald Smith StaleyMs Kimberly SterlingDr Brian and Mrs Starla SteuerwaldStone DesignDr Michael TwymanDr Lora VannRev Remus Wright

Up to $999Mr Kambui AbdullahMs Charlotte Adams-JonesMs Zetra AllenMrs Alyce and Mr Claud ArchieMr L James ArmentrosATampTDr Laila AyoubiDr Kathi BadertscherDr Trudy BantaMs Victoria BarlowBarnes amp Thornburg LLP

Martin Memo | 14

Martin Memo | 15

Ms Tammie BarneyRep John BartlettMr Leon and Mrs Celeste BatesBatt Family FoundationMs Aster BekeleMs Tanya BellMr Earnest BerryMs Daisy BestMs Debra BluittMs Sarah BogardMs Tracy BoydDr Janice BoydMr Virgil and Mrs Sheila BoydMs Gwen BoydMs Denise BoydMs Carol BransonMs Wyleara BraxtonSen Jean BreauxMr Charles and Mrs Kathleen BrinkmanMr Jesse BrownMr Billy and Mrs Jacqueline BrownMr Hallie and Mrs Delores BryantMs Paula BuckhaulterMr Michael BurnettMr and Mrs Cornell BurrisDr Mary BuschMr Ernest and Mrs Ida CannonMs Viveca CarterMs Esther Carter-DayCircle City SecurityMr Scott ClabaughMs Gina ColemanMr James and Mrs Bessie ConnMs Virrither CooperCornerstone Support ServicesMr Clarence and Mrs Fabiola CrainMs Nellie DanielsMs Marjorie DardenMr Stephen DeVoeMr Larry and Mrs Sandra DillonMs Nicole DinkinsDr Wanda DuchnowskiMs Gina CowherdMs Georgia DunlapEarly Learning IndianaMr Murvin and Mrs Linda EndersEngaging Solutions LLCMr J Joseph EppsMr Duane and Mrs Jewell EtienneDr Anthony and Mrs Mary EtienneMs Marian FabioMs Chaunda FabioMs Vandetta FarringtonFlanner and Buchanan Funeral CentersMs Veronica FooteDr Ed and Mrs Phyllis GabovitchMr Paul GalantiMs Celia GibsonMr Gary GibsonMr Gregory GillMr Charles Didier GondolaMr Ronald and Mrs Virginia GoodwinMs Elizabeth GoreMr Keith GrahamMrs Bonnie GrantMs Vera GravesDr Martin GreenanMs Amy GreeneMs Dorothy Ann GreeneMr Timothy GreenhootDr Ann GroomsMr Tony HardemanMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy HarwellMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy Harwell

Ms Rosemary HearnMr Reggie HendersonDr Ronnie and Mrs Andriel HillerHirons and CompanyMs Karen HollyMr James Richard HunterIAAGGIndianapolis Urban LeagueIndianapolis Chamber of CommerceIndianapolis-Marion County Public LibraryThe International CenterIota Theta Phi Fraternity IncDr Dennis JacksonMs Regina JacksonMs Karen JenkinsDr Fred JohnsonMr Jarrett and Mrs Rella JonesMs Jeanette JonesMr Reginald JonesMr Anthony JonesMs Missouri Jones-FarralMr Kamau and Mrs Mashariki JywanzaMr Frederick KellyMs Patricia KennyDr Taffanee KeysMr Gurinder Singh KhalsaMr David KoseneMs Ayeesha LewisSen Richard and Mrs Charlene LugarDr Toby MalichiDr William and Mrs Geraldine MaloneMrs Neva MartinMs Sharon MartinMary Riggs Neighborhood CenterMs Ellen MathiaMr David MayesMr Roddell McCulloughMr Dwight McGillMr Jimmie McMillanMr John J MillerMr Jaye MillerMr John JL and Mrs Vanessa MizeMs Denise MooreMr Jesse MooreMs Brooke MooreMusic Performance Trust FundMr John MusiineMs Andrea NealyMs Angela NealyMs Deanne NicholsMs Jacqueline NytesMrs Elizabeth OdleMs Sandy OlesbyMr Ifeanyi Vop OsiliMr Joseph ParkerMr Craig ParmerleeMrs Ramona PaulsrudMr Jerome and Mrs Patrice PayneMs Theresa PerryDr William and Mrs Gail PlaterRep Gregory PorterPowers and SonsPsalms Missionary Baptist ChurchMs Robin RangeMs Sharon ReedMr Bill ReedMs Palmeta RentMs Doraine Reynolds-MaloneRFS GroupMs Patricia RhodesMr Michael and Dr Heidi RiesRiley Area Development CorporationMs Sherron RogersMs Josephine Rogers-SmithMs Brenda RoperMr James and Mrs Rita RosensteeleMr Zito RozzellMr Michael and Mrs Carolyn SaahirMs Ellen Sayles-LaneHon David and Mrs Brenda ShaheedMr Jerry SharpMs Ruby Shaw

Ms Betty ShawMr Joseph and Mrs Colleen ShikanyMr James SimmonsMr Addison SimpsonMs Clare Skevington and Mr John NollDr Joseph SmedleyMs Margaret SmithDr Mattie SolomonMrs Gayle SpicerCmdr Roger Spurgeon and Ms Cathy GregoryDr Dina StephensMs Jeanne SteuerwaldMs Amie StinnettDr David StocumMs Robie K SuggsMs Val TateDr Jack ThomasMr Charles and Mrs Wanda ThompsonMs Patzetta TriceMr Adrian TurnerMr Mark and Mrs Ann VarnauMs Kelly VaughnWashington Park Cemetary AssociationMs Angela WatkinsMs Alice WatsonMr Wayne and Mrs Ophelia WellingtonMr David WestMr James White JrMs Pamela WhiteMrs Theodora WilliamsMr Jerome WilliamsMr George Wood

Martin University sincerely

appreciates the generosity of the Womens Fund of Central Indiana

Cindy Simon Skjodt Deborah Joy Simon

and Derica amp Robin Rice

Martin Memo | 16

The MSI Convocation

On November 30 2017 and again on December 4 2017 Martin University

hosted an MSI (Minority Serving Institution) Convocation The MSI convocation for students was supported by an MSI Grant awarded to Martin University by Strada Education Network The grant enabled students to receive enhanced experiences in three areas technology mental health and wellness and essential workplace skills

This convocation was held to support students in managing their personal

wellness Dr Kim Johnson (PsyD HSPP) of Worldview Psychological Services addressed students about recognizing and managing stress The discussion defined stress examined the types identified signs introduced numerous positive coping mechanisms including relaxation mindfulness and meditation Students engaged Dr Johnson with specific questions about when to seek a doctor the role of medication and community resources Following the presentation students completed a reflection and participated in class discussions on how to apply the information and sharing their personal journeys The presentation was repeated for faculty and staff

Viveca CarterManager of Student Success

OUTSIDE SUPPORT OF MARTIN UNIVERSITY

Martin University is honored to be supported by several outside organizations that provide grant funding for projects that serve its students and the surrounding community

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the Strada Education Network formerly USA Funds The primary focus of this grant is to developenhance workforce-related skills in new first-time and transfer students These include skills preparing students for successful entry into the workforce

The University is also receiving grant funding support from Lilly Endowment Through this support the University has enhanced its Information Technology (IT) infrastructure Enhancements have included hardwaresoftware upgrades an increase in the Universityrsquos WIFI capacity and increased internet bandwidth These enhancements have contributed to increased and more efficient on-campus technology for students In addition the Lilly Endowment provided seminal funding to support the development of a much-needed Martin University Advancement Department This Department focuses on developingmaintaining positive relationships with persons and organizations internal and external to the University and on obtaining giftsdonations As a result of this seminal funding the University was able to exceed its All-In-For-Martin 2017 campaign goal of $440000

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program This federal program overseen by the Indiana Department of Education provides area youth with after-school learning opportunities Through this support the University provides science technology engineering and math (STEM) afterschool enrichment activities to area youth Although the current cycle of funding ends in May 2018 the University has partnered with Edna Martin Christian Center and has received funding for an additional four years

Dr Brian SteuerwaldVP for Institutional Effective and

Advancement

YOUR SUPPORT

Martin Memo | 17

YOU MADE IT HAPPENWe are so grateful for your contributions of time talent and treasure that made it all possible

The focus of 2017 was the year-long celebration of the Universityrsquos 40th anniversary Martin broke records of sponsorship and attendance in all three signature events The Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon the 40th Anniversary Gala and the Presidentrsquos Breakfast The All-In-for Martin annual campaign also significantly exceeded its $440000 goal

Martin University launched its first-ever Forty-for-Forty Endowment campaign to provide stability for the University Martin University is appealing to forty benefactors to donate $40000 each for an initial investment of $16 million The campaigns ultimate goal is to ensure the perpetuity of Martinrsquos dedication to making post-secondary education and a college degree accessible to all who can benefit from the Universityrsquos important mission specifically low income minority and adult learners

We know that Martin University could not accomplish these achievements without the philanthropic support of our benefactors In real sense YOU made it possible for Martin University to provide hope and opportunity for our students Because of your unwavering support Martin University served 364 students during the Spring 2017 semester 214 students during the Summer 2017 semester and 346 students during the Fall 2017 semester During 2017 the University conferred 58 bachelorrsquos degrees and 22 masterrsquos degrees These students will become the catalysts of positive change in the communities where they live and serve You made it possible and we thank you

We invite you to join us again in 2018 as we focus on ldquoEndowing Martinrsquos Futurerdquo and impacting even more students

We look forward to seeing you at one or all the above events Until then THANK YOU again for making it happen in 2017

Joseacute LusendeDirector of University Advancement

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

VERA GRAVES 11 Martin Alum Vera Graves was recoginized as a 2017 Hand Raiser and Game Changer by the United Way of Central Indiana

Vera uses her passion to serve others as a member of the Urban League of Indianapolis staff

To see Veras interview with Andrea Morehead click on the link below or enter into your web browser httpsyoutubefjWkx7AlyN0

ldquoWELCOME HOMErdquo

Martin University will celebrate its 2018 Founders Day Luncheon on Thursday April 12 2018 at 1130 am on the campus of Martin University

This yearrsquos theme is ldquoWelcome Homerdquo We invite all who have been connected to Martin University during its more than 40-year history to join us for the 2018 Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

The Founders Day Luncheon will honor three servant leaders whose work and service have positively impacted the Indianapolis community and beyond

Ms Anita HardenProfessor Frank Sullivan Jr

Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana

A special tribute to honor Sr Jane Schilling will take place to celebrate her life and legacy

Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased online at wwwmartinedu

We invite you to join us on Thursday April 12th at 1130 in the Fr Boniface Hardin Gathertorium Martin University 2186 North Sherman Drive

For additional information contact us at 3178223489

Name

Organization

Address

City State Zip

Phone

E-mail

Please complete and return by mail to 2018 Foundersrsquo Day LuncheonMartin University 2186 North Sherman Drive Indianapolis IN 46218or RSVP to jmccloudmartinedu by April 2 2018

2018FOUNDERSrsquo DAY

Sponsorship Options

Bronze Sponsor$ 1000 Program Sponsorship 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th and special recognition as a Program Sponsor for the 2017-2018 academic year Your sponsorship also includes program recognition (event signage website promotion and recognition in the event program)

Table (Non-Sponsored)$ 600 Table 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

Patron Sponsor$ 150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th Your sponsorship includes reserved seating and recognition in the event program

Additional sponsorship options are available at wwwmartinedu2018-day-celebration-endow-educate-empower

Other Purchase Options

Individual Ticket Purchases$ 75 Individual Ticket 1 ticket (admit one) for the

Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

$50 Student Ticket 1 student ticket (admit one) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

April 12th

Unable to attend Consider making a donation to support this event

Reservations and payments must be received by Monday April 2 2018

You may make your purchase online by visiting wwwmartinedu2018-founders-day-luncheon

Mail your reservation form andor payment toAdvancement amp Communications

Martin University2186 North Sherman Drive

Indianapolis IN 46218

Purchase Options1048576 $1000 Bronze Sponsor 1 table (seating for 8) Program sponsor- level recognition1048576 $600 Table (Non-Sponsored) 1 table (seating for 8) Table sponsor-level recognition1048576 $150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket Patron Sponsor-Level recognition

Table amp Individual Ticket Purchases1048576 $75 Individual Ticket (admit one) of tickets1048576 $50 Student Ticket (admit one) of tickets

Donation1048576 I will not attend but would like to make the following donation 1048576 MU StudentMB Resident 1048576 U nrestricted

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Martin Memo | 5

ENDOWING MARTINrsquoS FUTUREEndow Educate Empower

Martin Universityrsquos mission is to provide excellence in educating and developing traditional and non-traditional students in an inclusive supportive and healthy collegiate environment

wwwmartinedu

HAPPY HOLIDAY OUTCOME

In keeping with the Holiday Spirit Martin University faculty and staff partnered with James Russell Lowell School 51 With the help of Ms Trotter the IPS School 51 parent liaison three families were identified for Martin University to help support during the holiday session The families have children ranging in ages between one and twelve Through the University communitys commitment to give back we were able to accomplish our goal of raising over six hundred dollars

With Mrs Trotters list of each familyrsquos needs a team of faculty staff and students purchased and wrapped gifts Ms Trotter Ms Jennifer Pearson Principal Ms Jessica Barnes Assistant Principal and Martin University were happy to be able to bring a little joy to our Communitys families during the holiday session

Dr Dennis JacksonProfessor

Martin Memo | 6

Bicycle Give-A-Way to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana

Martindale-Brightwood Education Zone Partner Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana celebrated the holiday season with their Littles at a bicycle give-a-way presented by Martin University on December 9 2017

Twenty-one Bigs and Littles participated in a drawing to select the perfect bike

It was an amazing time for the Littles who were present to select the bicycle they hoped they would take home Several other Littles would soon find out about the surprise gift their Bigs would present to them during the holiday season

SPIRIT OF GIVING BACKAs 2017 came to a close Martins servant leaders took

time to give back to and meet the needs of families in the

Martindale-Brigthwood Community and beyond

Diverse Small Businesses Matchmaking EventNovember 15 2017

The Martin University Business Department in conjunction with the Small Business Administration (SBA) the City of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana hosted a small business matchmaking event in the Martin University Fr Boniface Hardin Gathertorium The event was organized to provide small businesses with an opportunity to network with the large prime vendors in attendance Registration was required and each small business was allowed 10 ndash 15 minutes with the prime vendors of their choice to promote their products or services and in turn to find out about the contractual requirements stipulated by the prime vendors

Over two hundred-fifty registered small businesses and walk-ins attended Twenty-two prime vendorsagencies were represented The prime vendors included Citizens Energy Group Eli Lilly and Company Cummins Indianapolis Public Library Roche Indianapolis Airport Authority Crane Allison Transmissions Rolls Royce and Wright Patterson Air Force Base just to name a few A section was designated for small business resource providers including the SBA and the City of Indianapolis The state of Indiana provided several agencies that provide contracting services for Indiana

The event began with a panel discussion where panelists encouraged the small businesses to be proactive in pursuing their goals to network at every opportunity and to be prepared to meet their contractual obligations Panelists answered questions and provided valuable insight into the business world

The event was free and open to the public The organizing committee has agreed to have another similar event at Martin next year The City of Indianapolis hopes to have a business seminar at Martin in March 2018 Overall attendees agreed the event was a huge success and well worth the investment in time and other resources The Business Department and our colleagues extend our thanks to the Maintenance Department the Information Technology staff and the Presidentrsquos Office for their support in making this event a huge success

Professor Celeste Bates

MARTIN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BOARD OFFICERS

Gregorgy M Gill Board ChairPartner Venable LLPWashington DC

Nancy Van Note Chism Vice ChairProfessor EmeritaIndiana UniversityIndianapolis IN

Linda Dixon SecretaryAssociate Dean of Students for Retention amp LearningMiami of Ohio University (Retired)Cincinnati OH

Eugene G White Ex-OfficioPresidentMartin UniversityIndianapolis IN

BOARD MEMBERS

Michael Ames TrusteeDirector Section SalesAltriaIndianapolis IN

Tracy Boyd TrusteeCommunity AdvocateIndianapolis IN

Jesse Brown TrusteeRetiredIndianapolis IN

Richard Hunter TrusteeChief Operations OfficerLawrence Township Small Claims CourtIndianapolis IN

Fred L Johnson TrusteeAssociate Professor of HistoryHope CollegeHolland MI

D Wesley Poythress TrusteeConsultant and Adjunct ProfessorAWH Consulting LLCFishers IN

Robin Shackleford TrusteeState RepresentativeState of IndianaIndianapolis IN

Michael Twyman TrusteeExecutive DirectorInExcelsisIndianapolis IN

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As I prepared for what would be an experience that would

impact me in so many ways I watched women and girls on foot walking in clusters couples and men and boys peppered throughout the crowd all scurrying to the Bankerrsquos Life Fieldhouse This parade of people spoke volumes of how far-reaching the impact was of this womans life This diverse group of people clearly from many backgrounds were there for much the same reason I was the sheer pleasure of seeing Michelle Obama in person and to be inspired

Upon my arrival at the student media and press entrance

other local media personalities and student representatives from various universities and colleges were huddled in cordial conversations anxiously awaiting our once in a lifetime experience Soon we gathered in the arena listening to vibrant high energy music There was so much hope in the room The rising anticipation was due to the fact that we would be sitting at the feet of our former First Lady seemed to have meshed our races genders and ages Her challenges to us were ones that would resonate loudly within us for the rest of our lives She challenged us to ldquodo the work speak up be yourself at the table be prepared and invest in childrenrdquo These are the challenges I will personally take hold of in my heart and act upon

Nickesha Farries-Dowdy Martin University Student

Class of 2018

ldquoDo the workrdquo as Mrs Obama stated was the only way to actually make a difference She was asked by the moderator Ms Alecia DeCoudreaux what she would say to an individual who had lost a job In her response Mrs Obama opened my eyes to the fact that when people are down and out there are no words to give them for complete comfort ldquoPeople canrsquot make it just off of well wishes and platitudes said she said They need their lives changed by people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and actually ldquodo the workrdquo

Doing the work means that you ldquoshould be prepared

knowledgeable and punctual There are many opportunities available if you follow these rules She urged us to speak up and to be ourselves at the table Who we are could contribute to the world Without having a diverse team the table would remain one-sided In a world full of people one-sidedness does not promote unity This was so encouraging To think that preparation and my uniqueness could provide me an opportunity to excel and to be impactful at ldquothe tablerdquo makes me feel like I can conquer anything My own daughter Jordan shared how Mrs Obamarsquos loving push stuck out in her mind ldquoI just want to work really hard because my success will help others and create opportunities for merdquo she said We both have become more mindful of taking our rightful place at the table

The most impactful moment I experienced was connecting with

Mrs Obama through her urging to invest in children and become a part of the ldquoVillagerdquo She challenged us to

OUR EVENING WITHA FIRST LADYREFLECTIONS FROM A MODERATED CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE OBAMA

invest in youth I was so proud to experience this moment with my village My mother and daughter were able to be enlightened by the very candid words of our beautiful poised and elegant former First Lady Our community The Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana and my institution of higher education Martin University worked as our village They afforded us this opportunity to indulge in the wisdom and knowledge that only a strong woman of color wielding the power of being Americarsquos mother could give us Mrs Obama mentioned that she was raised by a tightly knit extended family and close community members She told us how she would come home with a group of girls for lunch while in grade school She spoke of how her mother and neighborhood mothers would meet them daily The mothers would feed the girls listen to them and provide them with guidance The last challenge was lived out right in Michelle Obamarsquos midst My own family was doing the work said Mrs Obama

We were preparing to be at the table by being engaged at this event We listened and became knowledgeable We most certainly invested in my daughter by exposing her to this greatness We were blessed to accept all challenges Our village will live up to the expectations set by Michelle Obama to take charge of our communities

Nickesha is a mom of 3 passionate about youth

and a future educator

Martin University sincerely appreciates the generosity of the Womens Fund of Central Indiana

Cindy Simon Skjodt Deborah Joy Simon and Derica and Robin Rice

Martin Memo | 9

The Moderated Conversation that was held with the former first lady Michelle

Obama was not only inspirational but very encouraging The message that stood out to me was Do not be intimidated by those who hold higher positions They are not as smart as you think Her message further your education and do not let fear defeat you resonated with me

When I left the event my level of determination and motivation increased

The feeling of defeat lessened I felt empowered from the encouraging words she spoke If there was anyone sitting in her audience who did not receive the message they were taking up space and wasting time as First Lady Michelle Obama would say

Regina JacksonMartin University Student

Class of 2016Current Graduate Student

FEELING INSPIRED

After attending the Moderated Conversation with Michelle Obama I was lifted and

honored I had just been validated by the former First Lady of the United States All of my sisters mothers and aunts were validated in all we do from the home to our places of employment and in our dreams I walked away knowing we have a voice and it is our choice to use it

I t is our responsibility as women to take our place in society and be proud of what we have to bring

to the table We must recognize the versatility knowledge and skills we possess and demonstrate by the many hats we often wear Our faith and persistence is invaluable The skills that we use in our everyday lives can be transferred into our jobs and careers

In Mrs Obamas message she let us know that the passion we possess is often reflected in

what we do and is not wrong just because it is not felt by all We must stand and support those who cannot or are afraid to stand for themselves We must send a clear message to our girls and women there is nothing that you cannot accomplish as long as your heart is in it and your mind is steadfast

We may bend but with a strong foundation we will never break We are Worthy

Catrina Rush

Catrina RushMartin University Student

Class of 2017Current Graduate Student

Martin University capped its 40th Anniversary Year celebratory events on Wednesday October 25 2017 with the 4th Annual Presidents Breakfast The final event of the Grand Day of Celebration was an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of three alumni and supporters of Martin University

Professor JL Mize a two-time alum of Martin was honored for his continued service to Martin University and the students Professor Mize has provided guidance instruction and support services to countless students and graduates All attending the event offered a warm round of support for JL as he received his well earned honor

Martin University Board of Trustees member Tracy Boyd was also honored as one of the Alumni of the Year Ms Boyd has demonstrated her commitment to serve Martin its students and the community as an active member of the Board of Trustees and Raising Queens

Pastor Darryl Webster was also recognized for his accomplishments as an outstanding graduate of Martin University Pastor Webster has served the Martin community as an Adjunct Professor His impact extends into the community through his book entitled Small Change Great Impact and most notably through his Boot Camp initiative that impacts the lives of its male participants

The Presidents Breakfast has always been an event that honors those who have provided unwavering support for its mission

Ms Patricia Roe Strada Education Network has been a shining star a supporter and a friend to Martin for many years Her support of Martin was inspired by her relationship with Fr Boniface Hardin and has continued to remain

steadfast This 2018 Wings Award recipient has more than earned her place among the giants of this very special group of honorees

Through some of its most challenging times the second 2018 Wings Award recipient and former member of the Board of Trustees Mr Thomas McKenna has continued to demonstrate his commitment and passion for the mission of Martin Mr McKenna has been an advocate for educational opportunities that offer a means for individuals to see themselves out of economic and civic difficulties He continues to champion the value of Martin University to the greater Indianapolis community

A former member of the Martin University Board of Trustees a member of the Presidents Advisory Committee an active participant in the Universitys advancement initiatives Mr Theodore Ted Mau has been a consistent advocate for Martin University and its mission His servants heart has steadied the ship and served as an example of what commitment can accomplish Martin University is forever grateful for his service

The Presidents Breakfast would not be complete without humor and entertainment Five-foot Fo as performed by Mr Fernando Jones with the help most notably of Senator Jean Breaux and Pat Roe engaged the crowd and helped to continue to deliver the unique experience of the Presidents Breakfast

Make your plans to celebrate with Martin University at the 2018 Presidents Breakfast on Wednesday October 24

Martin Memo | 10

2017 PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST

FINISHING TOUCH CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVICE

Martin Memo | 11

MR THOMAS F MCKENNA MS PATRICIA ROE MR THEODORE TED MAU

2018 WINGS AWARD RECIPIENTS

MR JOHN JL MIZE MS TRACY BOYD PASTOR DARRYL WEBSTER

2018 ALUMNI OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS

MR JOHN JL MIZE PASTOR DARRYL WEBSTER MS TRACY BOYD

DR EUGENE G WHITE MR THOMAS F MCKENNA MS PATRICIA ROE MR TED MAU

2018 PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST HONOREES

THE

MARTIN CENTER

SICKLE-CELL-A-THON

On Saturday October 28 2017 The Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative launched the first of its kind telethon to raise money for the research and cure of sickle cell disease WHMB REAL PEOPLE REAL VOICES RadioOne and Martin University partnered with the Martin Center in their efforts to raise $20000

The 3-hour event featured live performances personal stories and the 50-year history of Martin Centers efforts to support research in finding a cure for sickle cell disease

If you would like additional information regarding the Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative go to wwwthemartincenterorg or call 3179275158

Martin Memo | 12

On Friday January 12th Martin University President Dr Eugene G White and the Martin University Community Choir participated in the 2018 Martin Luther King Day Celebration presented by the City of Indianapolis

Dr White was the keynote speaker for the event Dr Whites address focused on Dream Courage Service He referenced Dr Kings June 1961 commencement speech at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania ldquoThe American Dreamrdquo

Martin Memo | 13

CONGRATULATIONS MR WILLIAMSON YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED

It is with sincere gratitude that I am proud to inform the Martin University community about my upcoming opportunity to work as a graduate intern with the NAACP this summer in Washington DC I received this internship when I was asked by the Indianapolis Chapter of the NAACP to join a student panel summit in 2015 discussing why millennials of color are not going to college

While I was at the summit I met other members of the NAACP in particular Hilary Shelton who represented the Washington DC Bureau He was touched by my perspective on why people of color were not going to college During the panel discussion I explained that I believe millennials are not going to college because they have been misinformed They dont view college as a vehicle for self- improvement ldquoHave you thought about going into civil rightsrdquo was the question posed to me by Mr Shelton I told him of course I feel that in order to change the world we have to change ourselves Next he gave me his contact information and invited me to stay in touch with him He suggested I might consider working with him and the NAACP

The opportunity has now presented itsself What type of opportunities will this internship afford me How should I plan to develop my skills in civil rights and policy reform What should I expect to learn from the experience and how do I plan for the future

I am looking forward to my summer internship growing and learning Wish me well

The WEB Dubois NAACP InternshipThe NAACP is in search of highly qualified and motivated individuals to serve as interns and fellows at our national headquarters in Baltimore MD These individuals will conduct sophisticated legislative and public policy research on some of the most pressing civil rights and social justice challenges facing our nation Although the W E B Du Bois InternshipFellowship Program is unpaid we will offer each student an academically rigorous program as well as a priceless opportunity for high-level experience in civil rights activism This work is high stakes fast paced and demanding

Project assignments will touch upon all aspects of our social justice advocacy agenda including but not limited to civil rights issues criminal justice economic development education environmental justice health policy international affairs labor voting rights and youth engagement Successful candidates should have a record of outstanding academic achievement commitment to social justice and the ability to manage complex projects

httpwwwnaacporgemploymentw-e-b-du-bois-public-policy-internship-program

MAKING LIVES BETTERMY FUTURE STARTS HERE

MARTIN UNIVERSITY BRANDON WILLIAMSON 18RECIPIENT OF A 2018 WEB DUBOIS NAACP INTERNSHIP

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

PHILANTHROPY

BECAUSE OF YOU

Above $10000Mr and Mrs David S AllenMrs Terry BowenMr Michael BrowningCentral Indiana Community FoundationMr and Mrs Gregg DwyerFirst Financial BankIndependent Colleges of IndianaMs Amy JonesEstate of Mary LoganNicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation IncMr Michael RogersMr Wayne and Mrs Susan SchmidtDr Gene and Mrs Joanne SeaseMr David and Mrs Donna SeaseStrada Education NetworkMr L Gene TannerDr James and Mrs Linda TrippiDr Eugene and Mrs Jetties WhiteMr William Witchger

Up to $9999Alpha Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority IncCharles Miller Memorial FoundationDrs Grady and Nancy ChismMr Carl and Mrs Carolyn DalstromDuke Energy FoundationJohn H Hughes Scholarship FundLilly Endowment IncNational Christian Foundation of Indiana

Up to $4999Mr Michael AmesAMG Engineering(The) Benevity Community Impact FundMr Bruce BuchananClausell amp Associates CPAs PCCommunity Health Network IncMr Christopher CondleMs Linda DixonEmmanuel Missionary Baptist ChurchMr and Mrs Dennis EnterkinDr Lorenzo EstersEugene and Marilyn Glick Family FoundationMarion County Public Health Department

Family amp Community Partners LLCMr John GossIndianapolis ColtsINHPLumina FoundationMr Joseacute and Mrs Gertrude LusendeMaurer Family FoundationMays Chemical CompanyMr John and Mrs Jennifer McCloudMr Thomas and Mrs Mary Ann McKennaMr Michael and Mrs Lisa MoosMr and Mrs Jeff Mortier(The) National Bank of IndianapolisNCAADr Charlie NelmsPacers Sports and EntertainmentPNC Mr D Wesley PoythressRadioOneRaising Queens IncMs Patricia RoeSANOFISease Gerig amp AssociatesRep Robin ShacklefordDr L Wayne SmithDr Charlesetta and Mr Reginald Smith StaleyMs Kimberly SterlingDr Brian and Mrs Starla SteuerwaldStone DesignDr Michael TwymanDr Lora VannRev Remus Wright

Up to $999Mr Kambui AbdullahMs Charlotte Adams-JonesMs Zetra AllenMrs Alyce and Mr Claud ArchieMr L James ArmentrosATampTDr Laila AyoubiDr Kathi BadertscherDr Trudy BantaMs Victoria BarlowBarnes amp Thornburg LLP

Martin Memo | 14

Martin Memo | 15

Ms Tammie BarneyRep John BartlettMr Leon and Mrs Celeste BatesBatt Family FoundationMs Aster BekeleMs Tanya BellMr Earnest BerryMs Daisy BestMs Debra BluittMs Sarah BogardMs Tracy BoydDr Janice BoydMr Virgil and Mrs Sheila BoydMs Gwen BoydMs Denise BoydMs Carol BransonMs Wyleara BraxtonSen Jean BreauxMr Charles and Mrs Kathleen BrinkmanMr Jesse BrownMr Billy and Mrs Jacqueline BrownMr Hallie and Mrs Delores BryantMs Paula BuckhaulterMr Michael BurnettMr and Mrs Cornell BurrisDr Mary BuschMr Ernest and Mrs Ida CannonMs Viveca CarterMs Esther Carter-DayCircle City SecurityMr Scott ClabaughMs Gina ColemanMr James and Mrs Bessie ConnMs Virrither CooperCornerstone Support ServicesMr Clarence and Mrs Fabiola CrainMs Nellie DanielsMs Marjorie DardenMr Stephen DeVoeMr Larry and Mrs Sandra DillonMs Nicole DinkinsDr Wanda DuchnowskiMs Gina CowherdMs Georgia DunlapEarly Learning IndianaMr Murvin and Mrs Linda EndersEngaging Solutions LLCMr J Joseph EppsMr Duane and Mrs Jewell EtienneDr Anthony and Mrs Mary EtienneMs Marian FabioMs Chaunda FabioMs Vandetta FarringtonFlanner and Buchanan Funeral CentersMs Veronica FooteDr Ed and Mrs Phyllis GabovitchMr Paul GalantiMs Celia GibsonMr Gary GibsonMr Gregory GillMr Charles Didier GondolaMr Ronald and Mrs Virginia GoodwinMs Elizabeth GoreMr Keith GrahamMrs Bonnie GrantMs Vera GravesDr Martin GreenanMs Amy GreeneMs Dorothy Ann GreeneMr Timothy GreenhootDr Ann GroomsMr Tony HardemanMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy HarwellMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy Harwell

Ms Rosemary HearnMr Reggie HendersonDr Ronnie and Mrs Andriel HillerHirons and CompanyMs Karen HollyMr James Richard HunterIAAGGIndianapolis Urban LeagueIndianapolis Chamber of CommerceIndianapolis-Marion County Public LibraryThe International CenterIota Theta Phi Fraternity IncDr Dennis JacksonMs Regina JacksonMs Karen JenkinsDr Fred JohnsonMr Jarrett and Mrs Rella JonesMs Jeanette JonesMr Reginald JonesMr Anthony JonesMs Missouri Jones-FarralMr Kamau and Mrs Mashariki JywanzaMr Frederick KellyMs Patricia KennyDr Taffanee KeysMr Gurinder Singh KhalsaMr David KoseneMs Ayeesha LewisSen Richard and Mrs Charlene LugarDr Toby MalichiDr William and Mrs Geraldine MaloneMrs Neva MartinMs Sharon MartinMary Riggs Neighborhood CenterMs Ellen MathiaMr David MayesMr Roddell McCulloughMr Dwight McGillMr Jimmie McMillanMr John J MillerMr Jaye MillerMr John JL and Mrs Vanessa MizeMs Denise MooreMr Jesse MooreMs Brooke MooreMusic Performance Trust FundMr John MusiineMs Andrea NealyMs Angela NealyMs Deanne NicholsMs Jacqueline NytesMrs Elizabeth OdleMs Sandy OlesbyMr Ifeanyi Vop OsiliMr Joseph ParkerMr Craig ParmerleeMrs Ramona PaulsrudMr Jerome and Mrs Patrice PayneMs Theresa PerryDr William and Mrs Gail PlaterRep Gregory PorterPowers and SonsPsalms Missionary Baptist ChurchMs Robin RangeMs Sharon ReedMr Bill ReedMs Palmeta RentMs Doraine Reynolds-MaloneRFS GroupMs Patricia RhodesMr Michael and Dr Heidi RiesRiley Area Development CorporationMs Sherron RogersMs Josephine Rogers-SmithMs Brenda RoperMr James and Mrs Rita RosensteeleMr Zito RozzellMr Michael and Mrs Carolyn SaahirMs Ellen Sayles-LaneHon David and Mrs Brenda ShaheedMr Jerry SharpMs Ruby Shaw

Ms Betty ShawMr Joseph and Mrs Colleen ShikanyMr James SimmonsMr Addison SimpsonMs Clare Skevington and Mr John NollDr Joseph SmedleyMs Margaret SmithDr Mattie SolomonMrs Gayle SpicerCmdr Roger Spurgeon and Ms Cathy GregoryDr Dina StephensMs Jeanne SteuerwaldMs Amie StinnettDr David StocumMs Robie K SuggsMs Val TateDr Jack ThomasMr Charles and Mrs Wanda ThompsonMs Patzetta TriceMr Adrian TurnerMr Mark and Mrs Ann VarnauMs Kelly VaughnWashington Park Cemetary AssociationMs Angela WatkinsMs Alice WatsonMr Wayne and Mrs Ophelia WellingtonMr David WestMr James White JrMs Pamela WhiteMrs Theodora WilliamsMr Jerome WilliamsMr George Wood

Martin University sincerely

appreciates the generosity of the Womens Fund of Central Indiana

Cindy Simon Skjodt Deborah Joy Simon

and Derica amp Robin Rice

Martin Memo | 16

The MSI Convocation

On November 30 2017 and again on December 4 2017 Martin University

hosted an MSI (Minority Serving Institution) Convocation The MSI convocation for students was supported by an MSI Grant awarded to Martin University by Strada Education Network The grant enabled students to receive enhanced experiences in three areas technology mental health and wellness and essential workplace skills

This convocation was held to support students in managing their personal

wellness Dr Kim Johnson (PsyD HSPP) of Worldview Psychological Services addressed students about recognizing and managing stress The discussion defined stress examined the types identified signs introduced numerous positive coping mechanisms including relaxation mindfulness and meditation Students engaged Dr Johnson with specific questions about when to seek a doctor the role of medication and community resources Following the presentation students completed a reflection and participated in class discussions on how to apply the information and sharing their personal journeys The presentation was repeated for faculty and staff

Viveca CarterManager of Student Success

OUTSIDE SUPPORT OF MARTIN UNIVERSITY

Martin University is honored to be supported by several outside organizations that provide grant funding for projects that serve its students and the surrounding community

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the Strada Education Network formerly USA Funds The primary focus of this grant is to developenhance workforce-related skills in new first-time and transfer students These include skills preparing students for successful entry into the workforce

The University is also receiving grant funding support from Lilly Endowment Through this support the University has enhanced its Information Technology (IT) infrastructure Enhancements have included hardwaresoftware upgrades an increase in the Universityrsquos WIFI capacity and increased internet bandwidth These enhancements have contributed to increased and more efficient on-campus technology for students In addition the Lilly Endowment provided seminal funding to support the development of a much-needed Martin University Advancement Department This Department focuses on developingmaintaining positive relationships with persons and organizations internal and external to the University and on obtaining giftsdonations As a result of this seminal funding the University was able to exceed its All-In-For-Martin 2017 campaign goal of $440000

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program This federal program overseen by the Indiana Department of Education provides area youth with after-school learning opportunities Through this support the University provides science technology engineering and math (STEM) afterschool enrichment activities to area youth Although the current cycle of funding ends in May 2018 the University has partnered with Edna Martin Christian Center and has received funding for an additional four years

Dr Brian SteuerwaldVP for Institutional Effective and

Advancement

YOUR SUPPORT

Martin Memo | 17

YOU MADE IT HAPPENWe are so grateful for your contributions of time talent and treasure that made it all possible

The focus of 2017 was the year-long celebration of the Universityrsquos 40th anniversary Martin broke records of sponsorship and attendance in all three signature events The Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon the 40th Anniversary Gala and the Presidentrsquos Breakfast The All-In-for Martin annual campaign also significantly exceeded its $440000 goal

Martin University launched its first-ever Forty-for-Forty Endowment campaign to provide stability for the University Martin University is appealing to forty benefactors to donate $40000 each for an initial investment of $16 million The campaigns ultimate goal is to ensure the perpetuity of Martinrsquos dedication to making post-secondary education and a college degree accessible to all who can benefit from the Universityrsquos important mission specifically low income minority and adult learners

We know that Martin University could not accomplish these achievements without the philanthropic support of our benefactors In real sense YOU made it possible for Martin University to provide hope and opportunity for our students Because of your unwavering support Martin University served 364 students during the Spring 2017 semester 214 students during the Summer 2017 semester and 346 students during the Fall 2017 semester During 2017 the University conferred 58 bachelorrsquos degrees and 22 masterrsquos degrees These students will become the catalysts of positive change in the communities where they live and serve You made it possible and we thank you

We invite you to join us again in 2018 as we focus on ldquoEndowing Martinrsquos Futurerdquo and impacting even more students

We look forward to seeing you at one or all the above events Until then THANK YOU again for making it happen in 2017

Joseacute LusendeDirector of University Advancement

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

VERA GRAVES 11 Martin Alum Vera Graves was recoginized as a 2017 Hand Raiser and Game Changer by the United Way of Central Indiana

Vera uses her passion to serve others as a member of the Urban League of Indianapolis staff

To see Veras interview with Andrea Morehead click on the link below or enter into your web browser httpsyoutubefjWkx7AlyN0

ldquoWELCOME HOMErdquo

Martin University will celebrate its 2018 Founders Day Luncheon on Thursday April 12 2018 at 1130 am on the campus of Martin University

This yearrsquos theme is ldquoWelcome Homerdquo We invite all who have been connected to Martin University during its more than 40-year history to join us for the 2018 Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

The Founders Day Luncheon will honor three servant leaders whose work and service have positively impacted the Indianapolis community and beyond

Ms Anita HardenProfessor Frank Sullivan Jr

Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana

A special tribute to honor Sr Jane Schilling will take place to celebrate her life and legacy

Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased online at wwwmartinedu

We invite you to join us on Thursday April 12th at 1130 in the Fr Boniface Hardin Gathertorium Martin University 2186 North Sherman Drive

For additional information contact us at 3178223489

Name

Organization

Address

City State Zip

Phone

E-mail

Please complete and return by mail to 2018 Foundersrsquo Day LuncheonMartin University 2186 North Sherman Drive Indianapolis IN 46218or RSVP to jmccloudmartinedu by April 2 2018

2018FOUNDERSrsquo DAY

Sponsorship Options

Bronze Sponsor$ 1000 Program Sponsorship 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th and special recognition as a Program Sponsor for the 2017-2018 academic year Your sponsorship also includes program recognition (event signage website promotion and recognition in the event program)

Table (Non-Sponsored)$ 600 Table 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

Patron Sponsor$ 150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th Your sponsorship includes reserved seating and recognition in the event program

Additional sponsorship options are available at wwwmartinedu2018-day-celebration-endow-educate-empower

Other Purchase Options

Individual Ticket Purchases$ 75 Individual Ticket 1 ticket (admit one) for the

Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

$50 Student Ticket 1 student ticket (admit one) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

April 12th

Unable to attend Consider making a donation to support this event

Reservations and payments must be received by Monday April 2 2018

You may make your purchase online by visiting wwwmartinedu2018-founders-day-luncheon

Mail your reservation form andor payment toAdvancement amp Communications

Martin University2186 North Sherman Drive

Indianapolis IN 46218

Purchase Options1048576 $1000 Bronze Sponsor 1 table (seating for 8) Program sponsor- level recognition1048576 $600 Table (Non-Sponsored) 1 table (seating for 8) Table sponsor-level recognition1048576 $150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket Patron Sponsor-Level recognition

Table amp Individual Ticket Purchases1048576 $75 Individual Ticket (admit one) of tickets1048576 $50 Student Ticket (admit one) of tickets

Donation1048576 I will not attend but would like to make the following donation 1048576 MU StudentMB Resident 1048576 U nrestricted

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(C) 2018 MARTIN UNIVERSITY - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

HAPPY HOLIDAY OUTCOME

In keeping with the Holiday Spirit Martin University faculty and staff partnered with James Russell Lowell School 51 With the help of Ms Trotter the IPS School 51 parent liaison three families were identified for Martin University to help support during the holiday session The families have children ranging in ages between one and twelve Through the University communitys commitment to give back we were able to accomplish our goal of raising over six hundred dollars

With Mrs Trotters list of each familyrsquos needs a team of faculty staff and students purchased and wrapped gifts Ms Trotter Ms Jennifer Pearson Principal Ms Jessica Barnes Assistant Principal and Martin University were happy to be able to bring a little joy to our Communitys families during the holiday session

Dr Dennis JacksonProfessor

Martin Memo | 6

Bicycle Give-A-Way to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana

Martindale-Brightwood Education Zone Partner Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana celebrated the holiday season with their Littles at a bicycle give-a-way presented by Martin University on December 9 2017

Twenty-one Bigs and Littles participated in a drawing to select the perfect bike

It was an amazing time for the Littles who were present to select the bicycle they hoped they would take home Several other Littles would soon find out about the surprise gift their Bigs would present to them during the holiday season

SPIRIT OF GIVING BACKAs 2017 came to a close Martins servant leaders took

time to give back to and meet the needs of families in the

Martindale-Brigthwood Community and beyond

Diverse Small Businesses Matchmaking EventNovember 15 2017

The Martin University Business Department in conjunction with the Small Business Administration (SBA) the City of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana hosted a small business matchmaking event in the Martin University Fr Boniface Hardin Gathertorium The event was organized to provide small businesses with an opportunity to network with the large prime vendors in attendance Registration was required and each small business was allowed 10 ndash 15 minutes with the prime vendors of their choice to promote their products or services and in turn to find out about the contractual requirements stipulated by the prime vendors

Over two hundred-fifty registered small businesses and walk-ins attended Twenty-two prime vendorsagencies were represented The prime vendors included Citizens Energy Group Eli Lilly and Company Cummins Indianapolis Public Library Roche Indianapolis Airport Authority Crane Allison Transmissions Rolls Royce and Wright Patterson Air Force Base just to name a few A section was designated for small business resource providers including the SBA and the City of Indianapolis The state of Indiana provided several agencies that provide contracting services for Indiana

The event began with a panel discussion where panelists encouraged the small businesses to be proactive in pursuing their goals to network at every opportunity and to be prepared to meet their contractual obligations Panelists answered questions and provided valuable insight into the business world

The event was free and open to the public The organizing committee has agreed to have another similar event at Martin next year The City of Indianapolis hopes to have a business seminar at Martin in March 2018 Overall attendees agreed the event was a huge success and well worth the investment in time and other resources The Business Department and our colleagues extend our thanks to the Maintenance Department the Information Technology staff and the Presidentrsquos Office for their support in making this event a huge success

Professor Celeste Bates

MARTIN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BOARD OFFICERS

Gregorgy M Gill Board ChairPartner Venable LLPWashington DC

Nancy Van Note Chism Vice ChairProfessor EmeritaIndiana UniversityIndianapolis IN

Linda Dixon SecretaryAssociate Dean of Students for Retention amp LearningMiami of Ohio University (Retired)Cincinnati OH

Eugene G White Ex-OfficioPresidentMartin UniversityIndianapolis IN

BOARD MEMBERS

Michael Ames TrusteeDirector Section SalesAltriaIndianapolis IN

Tracy Boyd TrusteeCommunity AdvocateIndianapolis IN

Jesse Brown TrusteeRetiredIndianapolis IN

Richard Hunter TrusteeChief Operations OfficerLawrence Township Small Claims CourtIndianapolis IN

Fred L Johnson TrusteeAssociate Professor of HistoryHope CollegeHolland MI

D Wesley Poythress TrusteeConsultant and Adjunct ProfessorAWH Consulting LLCFishers IN

Robin Shackleford TrusteeState RepresentativeState of IndianaIndianapolis IN

Michael Twyman TrusteeExecutive DirectorInExcelsisIndianapolis IN

Martin Memo | 7

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As I prepared for what would be an experience that would

impact me in so many ways I watched women and girls on foot walking in clusters couples and men and boys peppered throughout the crowd all scurrying to the Bankerrsquos Life Fieldhouse This parade of people spoke volumes of how far-reaching the impact was of this womans life This diverse group of people clearly from many backgrounds were there for much the same reason I was the sheer pleasure of seeing Michelle Obama in person and to be inspired

Upon my arrival at the student media and press entrance

other local media personalities and student representatives from various universities and colleges were huddled in cordial conversations anxiously awaiting our once in a lifetime experience Soon we gathered in the arena listening to vibrant high energy music There was so much hope in the room The rising anticipation was due to the fact that we would be sitting at the feet of our former First Lady seemed to have meshed our races genders and ages Her challenges to us were ones that would resonate loudly within us for the rest of our lives She challenged us to ldquodo the work speak up be yourself at the table be prepared and invest in childrenrdquo These are the challenges I will personally take hold of in my heart and act upon

Nickesha Farries-Dowdy Martin University Student

Class of 2018

ldquoDo the workrdquo as Mrs Obama stated was the only way to actually make a difference She was asked by the moderator Ms Alecia DeCoudreaux what she would say to an individual who had lost a job In her response Mrs Obama opened my eyes to the fact that when people are down and out there are no words to give them for complete comfort ldquoPeople canrsquot make it just off of well wishes and platitudes said she said They need their lives changed by people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and actually ldquodo the workrdquo

Doing the work means that you ldquoshould be prepared

knowledgeable and punctual There are many opportunities available if you follow these rules She urged us to speak up and to be ourselves at the table Who we are could contribute to the world Without having a diverse team the table would remain one-sided In a world full of people one-sidedness does not promote unity This was so encouraging To think that preparation and my uniqueness could provide me an opportunity to excel and to be impactful at ldquothe tablerdquo makes me feel like I can conquer anything My own daughter Jordan shared how Mrs Obamarsquos loving push stuck out in her mind ldquoI just want to work really hard because my success will help others and create opportunities for merdquo she said We both have become more mindful of taking our rightful place at the table

The most impactful moment I experienced was connecting with

Mrs Obama through her urging to invest in children and become a part of the ldquoVillagerdquo She challenged us to

OUR EVENING WITHA FIRST LADYREFLECTIONS FROM A MODERATED CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE OBAMA

invest in youth I was so proud to experience this moment with my village My mother and daughter were able to be enlightened by the very candid words of our beautiful poised and elegant former First Lady Our community The Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana and my institution of higher education Martin University worked as our village They afforded us this opportunity to indulge in the wisdom and knowledge that only a strong woman of color wielding the power of being Americarsquos mother could give us Mrs Obama mentioned that she was raised by a tightly knit extended family and close community members She told us how she would come home with a group of girls for lunch while in grade school She spoke of how her mother and neighborhood mothers would meet them daily The mothers would feed the girls listen to them and provide them with guidance The last challenge was lived out right in Michelle Obamarsquos midst My own family was doing the work said Mrs Obama

We were preparing to be at the table by being engaged at this event We listened and became knowledgeable We most certainly invested in my daughter by exposing her to this greatness We were blessed to accept all challenges Our village will live up to the expectations set by Michelle Obama to take charge of our communities

Nickesha is a mom of 3 passionate about youth

and a future educator

Martin University sincerely appreciates the generosity of the Womens Fund of Central Indiana

Cindy Simon Skjodt Deborah Joy Simon and Derica and Robin Rice

Martin Memo | 9

The Moderated Conversation that was held with the former first lady Michelle

Obama was not only inspirational but very encouraging The message that stood out to me was Do not be intimidated by those who hold higher positions They are not as smart as you think Her message further your education and do not let fear defeat you resonated with me

When I left the event my level of determination and motivation increased

The feeling of defeat lessened I felt empowered from the encouraging words she spoke If there was anyone sitting in her audience who did not receive the message they were taking up space and wasting time as First Lady Michelle Obama would say

Regina JacksonMartin University Student

Class of 2016Current Graduate Student

FEELING INSPIRED

After attending the Moderated Conversation with Michelle Obama I was lifted and

honored I had just been validated by the former First Lady of the United States All of my sisters mothers and aunts were validated in all we do from the home to our places of employment and in our dreams I walked away knowing we have a voice and it is our choice to use it

I t is our responsibility as women to take our place in society and be proud of what we have to bring

to the table We must recognize the versatility knowledge and skills we possess and demonstrate by the many hats we often wear Our faith and persistence is invaluable The skills that we use in our everyday lives can be transferred into our jobs and careers

In Mrs Obamas message she let us know that the passion we possess is often reflected in

what we do and is not wrong just because it is not felt by all We must stand and support those who cannot or are afraid to stand for themselves We must send a clear message to our girls and women there is nothing that you cannot accomplish as long as your heart is in it and your mind is steadfast

We may bend but with a strong foundation we will never break We are Worthy

Catrina Rush

Catrina RushMartin University Student

Class of 2017Current Graduate Student

Martin University capped its 40th Anniversary Year celebratory events on Wednesday October 25 2017 with the 4th Annual Presidents Breakfast The final event of the Grand Day of Celebration was an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of three alumni and supporters of Martin University

Professor JL Mize a two-time alum of Martin was honored for his continued service to Martin University and the students Professor Mize has provided guidance instruction and support services to countless students and graduates All attending the event offered a warm round of support for JL as he received his well earned honor

Martin University Board of Trustees member Tracy Boyd was also honored as one of the Alumni of the Year Ms Boyd has demonstrated her commitment to serve Martin its students and the community as an active member of the Board of Trustees and Raising Queens

Pastor Darryl Webster was also recognized for his accomplishments as an outstanding graduate of Martin University Pastor Webster has served the Martin community as an Adjunct Professor His impact extends into the community through his book entitled Small Change Great Impact and most notably through his Boot Camp initiative that impacts the lives of its male participants

The Presidents Breakfast has always been an event that honors those who have provided unwavering support for its mission

Ms Patricia Roe Strada Education Network has been a shining star a supporter and a friend to Martin for many years Her support of Martin was inspired by her relationship with Fr Boniface Hardin and has continued to remain

steadfast This 2018 Wings Award recipient has more than earned her place among the giants of this very special group of honorees

Through some of its most challenging times the second 2018 Wings Award recipient and former member of the Board of Trustees Mr Thomas McKenna has continued to demonstrate his commitment and passion for the mission of Martin Mr McKenna has been an advocate for educational opportunities that offer a means for individuals to see themselves out of economic and civic difficulties He continues to champion the value of Martin University to the greater Indianapolis community

A former member of the Martin University Board of Trustees a member of the Presidents Advisory Committee an active participant in the Universitys advancement initiatives Mr Theodore Ted Mau has been a consistent advocate for Martin University and its mission His servants heart has steadied the ship and served as an example of what commitment can accomplish Martin University is forever grateful for his service

The Presidents Breakfast would not be complete without humor and entertainment Five-foot Fo as performed by Mr Fernando Jones with the help most notably of Senator Jean Breaux and Pat Roe engaged the crowd and helped to continue to deliver the unique experience of the Presidents Breakfast

Make your plans to celebrate with Martin University at the 2018 Presidents Breakfast on Wednesday October 24

Martin Memo | 10

2017 PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST

FINISHING TOUCH CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVICE

Martin Memo | 11

MR THOMAS F MCKENNA MS PATRICIA ROE MR THEODORE TED MAU

2018 WINGS AWARD RECIPIENTS

MR JOHN JL MIZE MS TRACY BOYD PASTOR DARRYL WEBSTER

2018 ALUMNI OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS

MR JOHN JL MIZE PASTOR DARRYL WEBSTER MS TRACY BOYD

DR EUGENE G WHITE MR THOMAS F MCKENNA MS PATRICIA ROE MR TED MAU

2018 PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST HONOREES

THE

MARTIN CENTER

SICKLE-CELL-A-THON

On Saturday October 28 2017 The Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative launched the first of its kind telethon to raise money for the research and cure of sickle cell disease WHMB REAL PEOPLE REAL VOICES RadioOne and Martin University partnered with the Martin Center in their efforts to raise $20000

The 3-hour event featured live performances personal stories and the 50-year history of Martin Centers efforts to support research in finding a cure for sickle cell disease

If you would like additional information regarding the Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative go to wwwthemartincenterorg or call 3179275158

Martin Memo | 12

On Friday January 12th Martin University President Dr Eugene G White and the Martin University Community Choir participated in the 2018 Martin Luther King Day Celebration presented by the City of Indianapolis

Dr White was the keynote speaker for the event Dr Whites address focused on Dream Courage Service He referenced Dr Kings June 1961 commencement speech at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania ldquoThe American Dreamrdquo

Martin Memo | 13

CONGRATULATIONS MR WILLIAMSON YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED

It is with sincere gratitude that I am proud to inform the Martin University community about my upcoming opportunity to work as a graduate intern with the NAACP this summer in Washington DC I received this internship when I was asked by the Indianapolis Chapter of the NAACP to join a student panel summit in 2015 discussing why millennials of color are not going to college

While I was at the summit I met other members of the NAACP in particular Hilary Shelton who represented the Washington DC Bureau He was touched by my perspective on why people of color were not going to college During the panel discussion I explained that I believe millennials are not going to college because they have been misinformed They dont view college as a vehicle for self- improvement ldquoHave you thought about going into civil rightsrdquo was the question posed to me by Mr Shelton I told him of course I feel that in order to change the world we have to change ourselves Next he gave me his contact information and invited me to stay in touch with him He suggested I might consider working with him and the NAACP

The opportunity has now presented itsself What type of opportunities will this internship afford me How should I plan to develop my skills in civil rights and policy reform What should I expect to learn from the experience and how do I plan for the future

I am looking forward to my summer internship growing and learning Wish me well

The WEB Dubois NAACP InternshipThe NAACP is in search of highly qualified and motivated individuals to serve as interns and fellows at our national headquarters in Baltimore MD These individuals will conduct sophisticated legislative and public policy research on some of the most pressing civil rights and social justice challenges facing our nation Although the W E B Du Bois InternshipFellowship Program is unpaid we will offer each student an academically rigorous program as well as a priceless opportunity for high-level experience in civil rights activism This work is high stakes fast paced and demanding

Project assignments will touch upon all aspects of our social justice advocacy agenda including but not limited to civil rights issues criminal justice economic development education environmental justice health policy international affairs labor voting rights and youth engagement Successful candidates should have a record of outstanding academic achievement commitment to social justice and the ability to manage complex projects

httpwwwnaacporgemploymentw-e-b-du-bois-public-policy-internship-program

MAKING LIVES BETTERMY FUTURE STARTS HERE

MARTIN UNIVERSITY BRANDON WILLIAMSON 18RECIPIENT OF A 2018 WEB DUBOIS NAACP INTERNSHIP

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

PHILANTHROPY

BECAUSE OF YOU

Above $10000Mr and Mrs David S AllenMrs Terry BowenMr Michael BrowningCentral Indiana Community FoundationMr and Mrs Gregg DwyerFirst Financial BankIndependent Colleges of IndianaMs Amy JonesEstate of Mary LoganNicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation IncMr Michael RogersMr Wayne and Mrs Susan SchmidtDr Gene and Mrs Joanne SeaseMr David and Mrs Donna SeaseStrada Education NetworkMr L Gene TannerDr James and Mrs Linda TrippiDr Eugene and Mrs Jetties WhiteMr William Witchger

Up to $9999Alpha Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority IncCharles Miller Memorial FoundationDrs Grady and Nancy ChismMr Carl and Mrs Carolyn DalstromDuke Energy FoundationJohn H Hughes Scholarship FundLilly Endowment IncNational Christian Foundation of Indiana

Up to $4999Mr Michael AmesAMG Engineering(The) Benevity Community Impact FundMr Bruce BuchananClausell amp Associates CPAs PCCommunity Health Network IncMr Christopher CondleMs Linda DixonEmmanuel Missionary Baptist ChurchMr and Mrs Dennis EnterkinDr Lorenzo EstersEugene and Marilyn Glick Family FoundationMarion County Public Health Department

Family amp Community Partners LLCMr John GossIndianapolis ColtsINHPLumina FoundationMr Joseacute and Mrs Gertrude LusendeMaurer Family FoundationMays Chemical CompanyMr John and Mrs Jennifer McCloudMr Thomas and Mrs Mary Ann McKennaMr Michael and Mrs Lisa MoosMr and Mrs Jeff Mortier(The) National Bank of IndianapolisNCAADr Charlie NelmsPacers Sports and EntertainmentPNC Mr D Wesley PoythressRadioOneRaising Queens IncMs Patricia RoeSANOFISease Gerig amp AssociatesRep Robin ShacklefordDr L Wayne SmithDr Charlesetta and Mr Reginald Smith StaleyMs Kimberly SterlingDr Brian and Mrs Starla SteuerwaldStone DesignDr Michael TwymanDr Lora VannRev Remus Wright

Up to $999Mr Kambui AbdullahMs Charlotte Adams-JonesMs Zetra AllenMrs Alyce and Mr Claud ArchieMr L James ArmentrosATampTDr Laila AyoubiDr Kathi BadertscherDr Trudy BantaMs Victoria BarlowBarnes amp Thornburg LLP

Martin Memo | 14

Martin Memo | 15

Ms Tammie BarneyRep John BartlettMr Leon and Mrs Celeste BatesBatt Family FoundationMs Aster BekeleMs Tanya BellMr Earnest BerryMs Daisy BestMs Debra BluittMs Sarah BogardMs Tracy BoydDr Janice BoydMr Virgil and Mrs Sheila BoydMs Gwen BoydMs Denise BoydMs Carol BransonMs Wyleara BraxtonSen Jean BreauxMr Charles and Mrs Kathleen BrinkmanMr Jesse BrownMr Billy and Mrs Jacqueline BrownMr Hallie and Mrs Delores BryantMs Paula BuckhaulterMr Michael BurnettMr and Mrs Cornell BurrisDr Mary BuschMr Ernest and Mrs Ida CannonMs Viveca CarterMs Esther Carter-DayCircle City SecurityMr Scott ClabaughMs Gina ColemanMr James and Mrs Bessie ConnMs Virrither CooperCornerstone Support ServicesMr Clarence and Mrs Fabiola CrainMs Nellie DanielsMs Marjorie DardenMr Stephen DeVoeMr Larry and Mrs Sandra DillonMs Nicole DinkinsDr Wanda DuchnowskiMs Gina CowherdMs Georgia DunlapEarly Learning IndianaMr Murvin and Mrs Linda EndersEngaging Solutions LLCMr J Joseph EppsMr Duane and Mrs Jewell EtienneDr Anthony and Mrs Mary EtienneMs Marian FabioMs Chaunda FabioMs Vandetta FarringtonFlanner and Buchanan Funeral CentersMs Veronica FooteDr Ed and Mrs Phyllis GabovitchMr Paul GalantiMs Celia GibsonMr Gary GibsonMr Gregory GillMr Charles Didier GondolaMr Ronald and Mrs Virginia GoodwinMs Elizabeth GoreMr Keith GrahamMrs Bonnie GrantMs Vera GravesDr Martin GreenanMs Amy GreeneMs Dorothy Ann GreeneMr Timothy GreenhootDr Ann GroomsMr Tony HardemanMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy HarwellMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy Harwell

Ms Rosemary HearnMr Reggie HendersonDr Ronnie and Mrs Andriel HillerHirons and CompanyMs Karen HollyMr James Richard HunterIAAGGIndianapolis Urban LeagueIndianapolis Chamber of CommerceIndianapolis-Marion County Public LibraryThe International CenterIota Theta Phi Fraternity IncDr Dennis JacksonMs Regina JacksonMs Karen JenkinsDr Fred JohnsonMr Jarrett and Mrs Rella JonesMs Jeanette JonesMr Reginald JonesMr Anthony JonesMs Missouri Jones-FarralMr Kamau and Mrs Mashariki JywanzaMr Frederick KellyMs Patricia KennyDr Taffanee KeysMr Gurinder Singh KhalsaMr David KoseneMs Ayeesha LewisSen Richard and Mrs Charlene LugarDr Toby MalichiDr William and Mrs Geraldine MaloneMrs Neva MartinMs Sharon MartinMary Riggs Neighborhood CenterMs Ellen MathiaMr David MayesMr Roddell McCulloughMr Dwight McGillMr Jimmie McMillanMr John J MillerMr Jaye MillerMr John JL and Mrs Vanessa MizeMs Denise MooreMr Jesse MooreMs Brooke MooreMusic Performance Trust FundMr John MusiineMs Andrea NealyMs Angela NealyMs Deanne NicholsMs Jacqueline NytesMrs Elizabeth OdleMs Sandy OlesbyMr Ifeanyi Vop OsiliMr Joseph ParkerMr Craig ParmerleeMrs Ramona PaulsrudMr Jerome and Mrs Patrice PayneMs Theresa PerryDr William and Mrs Gail PlaterRep Gregory PorterPowers and SonsPsalms Missionary Baptist ChurchMs Robin RangeMs Sharon ReedMr Bill ReedMs Palmeta RentMs Doraine Reynolds-MaloneRFS GroupMs Patricia RhodesMr Michael and Dr Heidi RiesRiley Area Development CorporationMs Sherron RogersMs Josephine Rogers-SmithMs Brenda RoperMr James and Mrs Rita RosensteeleMr Zito RozzellMr Michael and Mrs Carolyn SaahirMs Ellen Sayles-LaneHon David and Mrs Brenda ShaheedMr Jerry SharpMs Ruby Shaw

Ms Betty ShawMr Joseph and Mrs Colleen ShikanyMr James SimmonsMr Addison SimpsonMs Clare Skevington and Mr John NollDr Joseph SmedleyMs Margaret SmithDr Mattie SolomonMrs Gayle SpicerCmdr Roger Spurgeon and Ms Cathy GregoryDr Dina StephensMs Jeanne SteuerwaldMs Amie StinnettDr David StocumMs Robie K SuggsMs Val TateDr Jack ThomasMr Charles and Mrs Wanda ThompsonMs Patzetta TriceMr Adrian TurnerMr Mark and Mrs Ann VarnauMs Kelly VaughnWashington Park Cemetary AssociationMs Angela WatkinsMs Alice WatsonMr Wayne and Mrs Ophelia WellingtonMr David WestMr James White JrMs Pamela WhiteMrs Theodora WilliamsMr Jerome WilliamsMr George Wood

Martin University sincerely

appreciates the generosity of the Womens Fund of Central Indiana

Cindy Simon Skjodt Deborah Joy Simon

and Derica amp Robin Rice

Martin Memo | 16

The MSI Convocation

On November 30 2017 and again on December 4 2017 Martin University

hosted an MSI (Minority Serving Institution) Convocation The MSI convocation for students was supported by an MSI Grant awarded to Martin University by Strada Education Network The grant enabled students to receive enhanced experiences in three areas technology mental health and wellness and essential workplace skills

This convocation was held to support students in managing their personal

wellness Dr Kim Johnson (PsyD HSPP) of Worldview Psychological Services addressed students about recognizing and managing stress The discussion defined stress examined the types identified signs introduced numerous positive coping mechanisms including relaxation mindfulness and meditation Students engaged Dr Johnson with specific questions about when to seek a doctor the role of medication and community resources Following the presentation students completed a reflection and participated in class discussions on how to apply the information and sharing their personal journeys The presentation was repeated for faculty and staff

Viveca CarterManager of Student Success

OUTSIDE SUPPORT OF MARTIN UNIVERSITY

Martin University is honored to be supported by several outside organizations that provide grant funding for projects that serve its students and the surrounding community

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the Strada Education Network formerly USA Funds The primary focus of this grant is to developenhance workforce-related skills in new first-time and transfer students These include skills preparing students for successful entry into the workforce

The University is also receiving grant funding support from Lilly Endowment Through this support the University has enhanced its Information Technology (IT) infrastructure Enhancements have included hardwaresoftware upgrades an increase in the Universityrsquos WIFI capacity and increased internet bandwidth These enhancements have contributed to increased and more efficient on-campus technology for students In addition the Lilly Endowment provided seminal funding to support the development of a much-needed Martin University Advancement Department This Department focuses on developingmaintaining positive relationships with persons and organizations internal and external to the University and on obtaining giftsdonations As a result of this seminal funding the University was able to exceed its All-In-For-Martin 2017 campaign goal of $440000

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program This federal program overseen by the Indiana Department of Education provides area youth with after-school learning opportunities Through this support the University provides science technology engineering and math (STEM) afterschool enrichment activities to area youth Although the current cycle of funding ends in May 2018 the University has partnered with Edna Martin Christian Center and has received funding for an additional four years

Dr Brian SteuerwaldVP for Institutional Effective and

Advancement

YOUR SUPPORT

Martin Memo | 17

YOU MADE IT HAPPENWe are so grateful for your contributions of time talent and treasure that made it all possible

The focus of 2017 was the year-long celebration of the Universityrsquos 40th anniversary Martin broke records of sponsorship and attendance in all three signature events The Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon the 40th Anniversary Gala and the Presidentrsquos Breakfast The All-In-for Martin annual campaign also significantly exceeded its $440000 goal

Martin University launched its first-ever Forty-for-Forty Endowment campaign to provide stability for the University Martin University is appealing to forty benefactors to donate $40000 each for an initial investment of $16 million The campaigns ultimate goal is to ensure the perpetuity of Martinrsquos dedication to making post-secondary education and a college degree accessible to all who can benefit from the Universityrsquos important mission specifically low income minority and adult learners

We know that Martin University could not accomplish these achievements without the philanthropic support of our benefactors In real sense YOU made it possible for Martin University to provide hope and opportunity for our students Because of your unwavering support Martin University served 364 students during the Spring 2017 semester 214 students during the Summer 2017 semester and 346 students during the Fall 2017 semester During 2017 the University conferred 58 bachelorrsquos degrees and 22 masterrsquos degrees These students will become the catalysts of positive change in the communities where they live and serve You made it possible and we thank you

We invite you to join us again in 2018 as we focus on ldquoEndowing Martinrsquos Futurerdquo and impacting even more students

We look forward to seeing you at one or all the above events Until then THANK YOU again for making it happen in 2017

Joseacute LusendeDirector of University Advancement

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

VERA GRAVES 11 Martin Alum Vera Graves was recoginized as a 2017 Hand Raiser and Game Changer by the United Way of Central Indiana

Vera uses her passion to serve others as a member of the Urban League of Indianapolis staff

To see Veras interview with Andrea Morehead click on the link below or enter into your web browser httpsyoutubefjWkx7AlyN0

ldquoWELCOME HOMErdquo

Martin University will celebrate its 2018 Founders Day Luncheon on Thursday April 12 2018 at 1130 am on the campus of Martin University

This yearrsquos theme is ldquoWelcome Homerdquo We invite all who have been connected to Martin University during its more than 40-year history to join us for the 2018 Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

The Founders Day Luncheon will honor three servant leaders whose work and service have positively impacted the Indianapolis community and beyond

Ms Anita HardenProfessor Frank Sullivan Jr

Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana

A special tribute to honor Sr Jane Schilling will take place to celebrate her life and legacy

Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased online at wwwmartinedu

We invite you to join us on Thursday April 12th at 1130 in the Fr Boniface Hardin Gathertorium Martin University 2186 North Sherman Drive

For additional information contact us at 3178223489

Name

Organization

Address

City State Zip

Phone

E-mail

Please complete and return by mail to 2018 Foundersrsquo Day LuncheonMartin University 2186 North Sherman Drive Indianapolis IN 46218or RSVP to jmccloudmartinedu by April 2 2018

2018FOUNDERSrsquo DAY

Sponsorship Options

Bronze Sponsor$ 1000 Program Sponsorship 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th and special recognition as a Program Sponsor for the 2017-2018 academic year Your sponsorship also includes program recognition (event signage website promotion and recognition in the event program)

Table (Non-Sponsored)$ 600 Table 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

Patron Sponsor$ 150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th Your sponsorship includes reserved seating and recognition in the event program

Additional sponsorship options are available at wwwmartinedu2018-day-celebration-endow-educate-empower

Other Purchase Options

Individual Ticket Purchases$ 75 Individual Ticket 1 ticket (admit one) for the

Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

$50 Student Ticket 1 student ticket (admit one) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

April 12th

Unable to attend Consider making a donation to support this event

Reservations and payments must be received by Monday April 2 2018

You may make your purchase online by visiting wwwmartinedu2018-founders-day-luncheon

Mail your reservation form andor payment toAdvancement amp Communications

Martin University2186 North Sherman Drive

Indianapolis IN 46218

Purchase Options1048576 $1000 Bronze Sponsor 1 table (seating for 8) Program sponsor- level recognition1048576 $600 Table (Non-Sponsored) 1 table (seating for 8) Table sponsor-level recognition1048576 $150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket Patron Sponsor-Level recognition

Table amp Individual Ticket Purchases1048576 $75 Individual Ticket (admit one) of tickets1048576 $50 Student Ticket (admit one) of tickets

Donation1048576 I will not attend but would like to make the following donation 1048576 MU StudentMB Resident 1048576 U nrestricted

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(C) 2018 MARTIN UNIVERSITY - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Diverse Small Businesses Matchmaking EventNovember 15 2017

The Martin University Business Department in conjunction with the Small Business Administration (SBA) the City of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana hosted a small business matchmaking event in the Martin University Fr Boniface Hardin Gathertorium The event was organized to provide small businesses with an opportunity to network with the large prime vendors in attendance Registration was required and each small business was allowed 10 ndash 15 minutes with the prime vendors of their choice to promote their products or services and in turn to find out about the contractual requirements stipulated by the prime vendors

Over two hundred-fifty registered small businesses and walk-ins attended Twenty-two prime vendorsagencies were represented The prime vendors included Citizens Energy Group Eli Lilly and Company Cummins Indianapolis Public Library Roche Indianapolis Airport Authority Crane Allison Transmissions Rolls Royce and Wright Patterson Air Force Base just to name a few A section was designated for small business resource providers including the SBA and the City of Indianapolis The state of Indiana provided several agencies that provide contracting services for Indiana

The event began with a panel discussion where panelists encouraged the small businesses to be proactive in pursuing their goals to network at every opportunity and to be prepared to meet their contractual obligations Panelists answered questions and provided valuable insight into the business world

The event was free and open to the public The organizing committee has agreed to have another similar event at Martin next year The City of Indianapolis hopes to have a business seminar at Martin in March 2018 Overall attendees agreed the event was a huge success and well worth the investment in time and other resources The Business Department and our colleagues extend our thanks to the Maintenance Department the Information Technology staff and the Presidentrsquos Office for their support in making this event a huge success

Professor Celeste Bates

MARTIN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BOARD OFFICERS

Gregorgy M Gill Board ChairPartner Venable LLPWashington DC

Nancy Van Note Chism Vice ChairProfessor EmeritaIndiana UniversityIndianapolis IN

Linda Dixon SecretaryAssociate Dean of Students for Retention amp LearningMiami of Ohio University (Retired)Cincinnati OH

Eugene G White Ex-OfficioPresidentMartin UniversityIndianapolis IN

BOARD MEMBERS

Michael Ames TrusteeDirector Section SalesAltriaIndianapolis IN

Tracy Boyd TrusteeCommunity AdvocateIndianapolis IN

Jesse Brown TrusteeRetiredIndianapolis IN

Richard Hunter TrusteeChief Operations OfficerLawrence Township Small Claims CourtIndianapolis IN

Fred L Johnson TrusteeAssociate Professor of HistoryHope CollegeHolland MI

D Wesley Poythress TrusteeConsultant and Adjunct ProfessorAWH Consulting LLCFishers IN

Robin Shackleford TrusteeState RepresentativeState of IndianaIndianapolis IN

Michael Twyman TrusteeExecutive DirectorInExcelsisIndianapolis IN

Martin Memo | 7

Martin Memo | 8

As I prepared for what would be an experience that would

impact me in so many ways I watched women and girls on foot walking in clusters couples and men and boys peppered throughout the crowd all scurrying to the Bankerrsquos Life Fieldhouse This parade of people spoke volumes of how far-reaching the impact was of this womans life This diverse group of people clearly from many backgrounds were there for much the same reason I was the sheer pleasure of seeing Michelle Obama in person and to be inspired

Upon my arrival at the student media and press entrance

other local media personalities and student representatives from various universities and colleges were huddled in cordial conversations anxiously awaiting our once in a lifetime experience Soon we gathered in the arena listening to vibrant high energy music There was so much hope in the room The rising anticipation was due to the fact that we would be sitting at the feet of our former First Lady seemed to have meshed our races genders and ages Her challenges to us were ones that would resonate loudly within us for the rest of our lives She challenged us to ldquodo the work speak up be yourself at the table be prepared and invest in childrenrdquo These are the challenges I will personally take hold of in my heart and act upon

Nickesha Farries-Dowdy Martin University Student

Class of 2018

ldquoDo the workrdquo as Mrs Obama stated was the only way to actually make a difference She was asked by the moderator Ms Alecia DeCoudreaux what she would say to an individual who had lost a job In her response Mrs Obama opened my eyes to the fact that when people are down and out there are no words to give them for complete comfort ldquoPeople canrsquot make it just off of well wishes and platitudes said she said They need their lives changed by people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and actually ldquodo the workrdquo

Doing the work means that you ldquoshould be prepared

knowledgeable and punctual There are many opportunities available if you follow these rules She urged us to speak up and to be ourselves at the table Who we are could contribute to the world Without having a diverse team the table would remain one-sided In a world full of people one-sidedness does not promote unity This was so encouraging To think that preparation and my uniqueness could provide me an opportunity to excel and to be impactful at ldquothe tablerdquo makes me feel like I can conquer anything My own daughter Jordan shared how Mrs Obamarsquos loving push stuck out in her mind ldquoI just want to work really hard because my success will help others and create opportunities for merdquo she said We both have become more mindful of taking our rightful place at the table

The most impactful moment I experienced was connecting with

Mrs Obama through her urging to invest in children and become a part of the ldquoVillagerdquo She challenged us to

OUR EVENING WITHA FIRST LADYREFLECTIONS FROM A MODERATED CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE OBAMA

invest in youth I was so proud to experience this moment with my village My mother and daughter were able to be enlightened by the very candid words of our beautiful poised and elegant former First Lady Our community The Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana and my institution of higher education Martin University worked as our village They afforded us this opportunity to indulge in the wisdom and knowledge that only a strong woman of color wielding the power of being Americarsquos mother could give us Mrs Obama mentioned that she was raised by a tightly knit extended family and close community members She told us how she would come home with a group of girls for lunch while in grade school She spoke of how her mother and neighborhood mothers would meet them daily The mothers would feed the girls listen to them and provide them with guidance The last challenge was lived out right in Michelle Obamarsquos midst My own family was doing the work said Mrs Obama

We were preparing to be at the table by being engaged at this event We listened and became knowledgeable We most certainly invested in my daughter by exposing her to this greatness We were blessed to accept all challenges Our village will live up to the expectations set by Michelle Obama to take charge of our communities

Nickesha is a mom of 3 passionate about youth

and a future educator

Martin University sincerely appreciates the generosity of the Womens Fund of Central Indiana

Cindy Simon Skjodt Deborah Joy Simon and Derica and Robin Rice

Martin Memo | 9

The Moderated Conversation that was held with the former first lady Michelle

Obama was not only inspirational but very encouraging The message that stood out to me was Do not be intimidated by those who hold higher positions They are not as smart as you think Her message further your education and do not let fear defeat you resonated with me

When I left the event my level of determination and motivation increased

The feeling of defeat lessened I felt empowered from the encouraging words she spoke If there was anyone sitting in her audience who did not receive the message they were taking up space and wasting time as First Lady Michelle Obama would say

Regina JacksonMartin University Student

Class of 2016Current Graduate Student

FEELING INSPIRED

After attending the Moderated Conversation with Michelle Obama I was lifted and

honored I had just been validated by the former First Lady of the United States All of my sisters mothers and aunts were validated in all we do from the home to our places of employment and in our dreams I walked away knowing we have a voice and it is our choice to use it

I t is our responsibility as women to take our place in society and be proud of what we have to bring

to the table We must recognize the versatility knowledge and skills we possess and demonstrate by the many hats we often wear Our faith and persistence is invaluable The skills that we use in our everyday lives can be transferred into our jobs and careers

In Mrs Obamas message she let us know that the passion we possess is often reflected in

what we do and is not wrong just because it is not felt by all We must stand and support those who cannot or are afraid to stand for themselves We must send a clear message to our girls and women there is nothing that you cannot accomplish as long as your heart is in it and your mind is steadfast

We may bend but with a strong foundation we will never break We are Worthy

Catrina Rush

Catrina RushMartin University Student

Class of 2017Current Graduate Student

Martin University capped its 40th Anniversary Year celebratory events on Wednesday October 25 2017 with the 4th Annual Presidents Breakfast The final event of the Grand Day of Celebration was an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of three alumni and supporters of Martin University

Professor JL Mize a two-time alum of Martin was honored for his continued service to Martin University and the students Professor Mize has provided guidance instruction and support services to countless students and graduates All attending the event offered a warm round of support for JL as he received his well earned honor

Martin University Board of Trustees member Tracy Boyd was also honored as one of the Alumni of the Year Ms Boyd has demonstrated her commitment to serve Martin its students and the community as an active member of the Board of Trustees and Raising Queens

Pastor Darryl Webster was also recognized for his accomplishments as an outstanding graduate of Martin University Pastor Webster has served the Martin community as an Adjunct Professor His impact extends into the community through his book entitled Small Change Great Impact and most notably through his Boot Camp initiative that impacts the lives of its male participants

The Presidents Breakfast has always been an event that honors those who have provided unwavering support for its mission

Ms Patricia Roe Strada Education Network has been a shining star a supporter and a friend to Martin for many years Her support of Martin was inspired by her relationship with Fr Boniface Hardin and has continued to remain

steadfast This 2018 Wings Award recipient has more than earned her place among the giants of this very special group of honorees

Through some of its most challenging times the second 2018 Wings Award recipient and former member of the Board of Trustees Mr Thomas McKenna has continued to demonstrate his commitment and passion for the mission of Martin Mr McKenna has been an advocate for educational opportunities that offer a means for individuals to see themselves out of economic and civic difficulties He continues to champion the value of Martin University to the greater Indianapolis community

A former member of the Martin University Board of Trustees a member of the Presidents Advisory Committee an active participant in the Universitys advancement initiatives Mr Theodore Ted Mau has been a consistent advocate for Martin University and its mission His servants heart has steadied the ship and served as an example of what commitment can accomplish Martin University is forever grateful for his service

The Presidents Breakfast would not be complete without humor and entertainment Five-foot Fo as performed by Mr Fernando Jones with the help most notably of Senator Jean Breaux and Pat Roe engaged the crowd and helped to continue to deliver the unique experience of the Presidents Breakfast

Make your plans to celebrate with Martin University at the 2018 Presidents Breakfast on Wednesday October 24

Martin Memo | 10

2017 PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST

FINISHING TOUCH CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVICE

Martin Memo | 11

MR THOMAS F MCKENNA MS PATRICIA ROE MR THEODORE TED MAU

2018 WINGS AWARD RECIPIENTS

MR JOHN JL MIZE MS TRACY BOYD PASTOR DARRYL WEBSTER

2018 ALUMNI OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS

MR JOHN JL MIZE PASTOR DARRYL WEBSTER MS TRACY BOYD

DR EUGENE G WHITE MR THOMAS F MCKENNA MS PATRICIA ROE MR TED MAU

2018 PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST HONOREES

THE

MARTIN CENTER

SICKLE-CELL-A-THON

On Saturday October 28 2017 The Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative launched the first of its kind telethon to raise money for the research and cure of sickle cell disease WHMB REAL PEOPLE REAL VOICES RadioOne and Martin University partnered with the Martin Center in their efforts to raise $20000

The 3-hour event featured live performances personal stories and the 50-year history of Martin Centers efforts to support research in finding a cure for sickle cell disease

If you would like additional information regarding the Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative go to wwwthemartincenterorg or call 3179275158

Martin Memo | 12

On Friday January 12th Martin University President Dr Eugene G White and the Martin University Community Choir participated in the 2018 Martin Luther King Day Celebration presented by the City of Indianapolis

Dr White was the keynote speaker for the event Dr Whites address focused on Dream Courage Service He referenced Dr Kings June 1961 commencement speech at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania ldquoThe American Dreamrdquo

Martin Memo | 13

CONGRATULATIONS MR WILLIAMSON YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED

It is with sincere gratitude that I am proud to inform the Martin University community about my upcoming opportunity to work as a graduate intern with the NAACP this summer in Washington DC I received this internship when I was asked by the Indianapolis Chapter of the NAACP to join a student panel summit in 2015 discussing why millennials of color are not going to college

While I was at the summit I met other members of the NAACP in particular Hilary Shelton who represented the Washington DC Bureau He was touched by my perspective on why people of color were not going to college During the panel discussion I explained that I believe millennials are not going to college because they have been misinformed They dont view college as a vehicle for self- improvement ldquoHave you thought about going into civil rightsrdquo was the question posed to me by Mr Shelton I told him of course I feel that in order to change the world we have to change ourselves Next he gave me his contact information and invited me to stay in touch with him He suggested I might consider working with him and the NAACP

The opportunity has now presented itsself What type of opportunities will this internship afford me How should I plan to develop my skills in civil rights and policy reform What should I expect to learn from the experience and how do I plan for the future

I am looking forward to my summer internship growing and learning Wish me well

The WEB Dubois NAACP InternshipThe NAACP is in search of highly qualified and motivated individuals to serve as interns and fellows at our national headquarters in Baltimore MD These individuals will conduct sophisticated legislative and public policy research on some of the most pressing civil rights and social justice challenges facing our nation Although the W E B Du Bois InternshipFellowship Program is unpaid we will offer each student an academically rigorous program as well as a priceless opportunity for high-level experience in civil rights activism This work is high stakes fast paced and demanding

Project assignments will touch upon all aspects of our social justice advocacy agenda including but not limited to civil rights issues criminal justice economic development education environmental justice health policy international affairs labor voting rights and youth engagement Successful candidates should have a record of outstanding academic achievement commitment to social justice and the ability to manage complex projects

httpwwwnaacporgemploymentw-e-b-du-bois-public-policy-internship-program

MAKING LIVES BETTERMY FUTURE STARTS HERE

MARTIN UNIVERSITY BRANDON WILLIAMSON 18RECIPIENT OF A 2018 WEB DUBOIS NAACP INTERNSHIP

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

PHILANTHROPY

BECAUSE OF YOU

Above $10000Mr and Mrs David S AllenMrs Terry BowenMr Michael BrowningCentral Indiana Community FoundationMr and Mrs Gregg DwyerFirst Financial BankIndependent Colleges of IndianaMs Amy JonesEstate of Mary LoganNicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation IncMr Michael RogersMr Wayne and Mrs Susan SchmidtDr Gene and Mrs Joanne SeaseMr David and Mrs Donna SeaseStrada Education NetworkMr L Gene TannerDr James and Mrs Linda TrippiDr Eugene and Mrs Jetties WhiteMr William Witchger

Up to $9999Alpha Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority IncCharles Miller Memorial FoundationDrs Grady and Nancy ChismMr Carl and Mrs Carolyn DalstromDuke Energy FoundationJohn H Hughes Scholarship FundLilly Endowment IncNational Christian Foundation of Indiana

Up to $4999Mr Michael AmesAMG Engineering(The) Benevity Community Impact FundMr Bruce BuchananClausell amp Associates CPAs PCCommunity Health Network IncMr Christopher CondleMs Linda DixonEmmanuel Missionary Baptist ChurchMr and Mrs Dennis EnterkinDr Lorenzo EstersEugene and Marilyn Glick Family FoundationMarion County Public Health Department

Family amp Community Partners LLCMr John GossIndianapolis ColtsINHPLumina FoundationMr Joseacute and Mrs Gertrude LusendeMaurer Family FoundationMays Chemical CompanyMr John and Mrs Jennifer McCloudMr Thomas and Mrs Mary Ann McKennaMr Michael and Mrs Lisa MoosMr and Mrs Jeff Mortier(The) National Bank of IndianapolisNCAADr Charlie NelmsPacers Sports and EntertainmentPNC Mr D Wesley PoythressRadioOneRaising Queens IncMs Patricia RoeSANOFISease Gerig amp AssociatesRep Robin ShacklefordDr L Wayne SmithDr Charlesetta and Mr Reginald Smith StaleyMs Kimberly SterlingDr Brian and Mrs Starla SteuerwaldStone DesignDr Michael TwymanDr Lora VannRev Remus Wright

Up to $999Mr Kambui AbdullahMs Charlotte Adams-JonesMs Zetra AllenMrs Alyce and Mr Claud ArchieMr L James ArmentrosATampTDr Laila AyoubiDr Kathi BadertscherDr Trudy BantaMs Victoria BarlowBarnes amp Thornburg LLP

Martin Memo | 14

Martin Memo | 15

Ms Tammie BarneyRep John BartlettMr Leon and Mrs Celeste BatesBatt Family FoundationMs Aster BekeleMs Tanya BellMr Earnest BerryMs Daisy BestMs Debra BluittMs Sarah BogardMs Tracy BoydDr Janice BoydMr Virgil and Mrs Sheila BoydMs Gwen BoydMs Denise BoydMs Carol BransonMs Wyleara BraxtonSen Jean BreauxMr Charles and Mrs Kathleen BrinkmanMr Jesse BrownMr Billy and Mrs Jacqueline BrownMr Hallie and Mrs Delores BryantMs Paula BuckhaulterMr Michael BurnettMr and Mrs Cornell BurrisDr Mary BuschMr Ernest and Mrs Ida CannonMs Viveca CarterMs Esther Carter-DayCircle City SecurityMr Scott ClabaughMs Gina ColemanMr James and Mrs Bessie ConnMs Virrither CooperCornerstone Support ServicesMr Clarence and Mrs Fabiola CrainMs Nellie DanielsMs Marjorie DardenMr Stephen DeVoeMr Larry and Mrs Sandra DillonMs Nicole DinkinsDr Wanda DuchnowskiMs Gina CowherdMs Georgia DunlapEarly Learning IndianaMr Murvin and Mrs Linda EndersEngaging Solutions LLCMr J Joseph EppsMr Duane and Mrs Jewell EtienneDr Anthony and Mrs Mary EtienneMs Marian FabioMs Chaunda FabioMs Vandetta FarringtonFlanner and Buchanan Funeral CentersMs Veronica FooteDr Ed and Mrs Phyllis GabovitchMr Paul GalantiMs Celia GibsonMr Gary GibsonMr Gregory GillMr Charles Didier GondolaMr Ronald and Mrs Virginia GoodwinMs Elizabeth GoreMr Keith GrahamMrs Bonnie GrantMs Vera GravesDr Martin GreenanMs Amy GreeneMs Dorothy Ann GreeneMr Timothy GreenhootDr Ann GroomsMr Tony HardemanMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy HarwellMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy Harwell

Ms Rosemary HearnMr Reggie HendersonDr Ronnie and Mrs Andriel HillerHirons and CompanyMs Karen HollyMr James Richard HunterIAAGGIndianapolis Urban LeagueIndianapolis Chamber of CommerceIndianapolis-Marion County Public LibraryThe International CenterIota Theta Phi Fraternity IncDr Dennis JacksonMs Regina JacksonMs Karen JenkinsDr Fred JohnsonMr Jarrett and Mrs Rella JonesMs Jeanette JonesMr Reginald JonesMr Anthony JonesMs Missouri Jones-FarralMr Kamau and Mrs Mashariki JywanzaMr Frederick KellyMs Patricia KennyDr Taffanee KeysMr Gurinder Singh KhalsaMr David KoseneMs Ayeesha LewisSen Richard and Mrs Charlene LugarDr Toby MalichiDr William and Mrs Geraldine MaloneMrs Neva MartinMs Sharon MartinMary Riggs Neighborhood CenterMs Ellen MathiaMr David MayesMr Roddell McCulloughMr Dwight McGillMr Jimmie McMillanMr John J MillerMr Jaye MillerMr John JL and Mrs Vanessa MizeMs Denise MooreMr Jesse MooreMs Brooke MooreMusic Performance Trust FundMr John MusiineMs Andrea NealyMs Angela NealyMs Deanne NicholsMs Jacqueline NytesMrs Elizabeth OdleMs Sandy OlesbyMr Ifeanyi Vop OsiliMr Joseph ParkerMr Craig ParmerleeMrs Ramona PaulsrudMr Jerome and Mrs Patrice PayneMs Theresa PerryDr William and Mrs Gail PlaterRep Gregory PorterPowers and SonsPsalms Missionary Baptist ChurchMs Robin RangeMs Sharon ReedMr Bill ReedMs Palmeta RentMs Doraine Reynolds-MaloneRFS GroupMs Patricia RhodesMr Michael and Dr Heidi RiesRiley Area Development CorporationMs Sherron RogersMs Josephine Rogers-SmithMs Brenda RoperMr James and Mrs Rita RosensteeleMr Zito RozzellMr Michael and Mrs Carolyn SaahirMs Ellen Sayles-LaneHon David and Mrs Brenda ShaheedMr Jerry SharpMs Ruby Shaw

Ms Betty ShawMr Joseph and Mrs Colleen ShikanyMr James SimmonsMr Addison SimpsonMs Clare Skevington and Mr John NollDr Joseph SmedleyMs Margaret SmithDr Mattie SolomonMrs Gayle SpicerCmdr Roger Spurgeon and Ms Cathy GregoryDr Dina StephensMs Jeanne SteuerwaldMs Amie StinnettDr David StocumMs Robie K SuggsMs Val TateDr Jack ThomasMr Charles and Mrs Wanda ThompsonMs Patzetta TriceMr Adrian TurnerMr Mark and Mrs Ann VarnauMs Kelly VaughnWashington Park Cemetary AssociationMs Angela WatkinsMs Alice WatsonMr Wayne and Mrs Ophelia WellingtonMr David WestMr James White JrMs Pamela WhiteMrs Theodora WilliamsMr Jerome WilliamsMr George Wood

Martin University sincerely

appreciates the generosity of the Womens Fund of Central Indiana

Cindy Simon Skjodt Deborah Joy Simon

and Derica amp Robin Rice

Martin Memo | 16

The MSI Convocation

On November 30 2017 and again on December 4 2017 Martin University

hosted an MSI (Minority Serving Institution) Convocation The MSI convocation for students was supported by an MSI Grant awarded to Martin University by Strada Education Network The grant enabled students to receive enhanced experiences in three areas technology mental health and wellness and essential workplace skills

This convocation was held to support students in managing their personal

wellness Dr Kim Johnson (PsyD HSPP) of Worldview Psychological Services addressed students about recognizing and managing stress The discussion defined stress examined the types identified signs introduced numerous positive coping mechanisms including relaxation mindfulness and meditation Students engaged Dr Johnson with specific questions about when to seek a doctor the role of medication and community resources Following the presentation students completed a reflection and participated in class discussions on how to apply the information and sharing their personal journeys The presentation was repeated for faculty and staff

Viveca CarterManager of Student Success

OUTSIDE SUPPORT OF MARTIN UNIVERSITY

Martin University is honored to be supported by several outside organizations that provide grant funding for projects that serve its students and the surrounding community

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the Strada Education Network formerly USA Funds The primary focus of this grant is to developenhance workforce-related skills in new first-time and transfer students These include skills preparing students for successful entry into the workforce

The University is also receiving grant funding support from Lilly Endowment Through this support the University has enhanced its Information Technology (IT) infrastructure Enhancements have included hardwaresoftware upgrades an increase in the Universityrsquos WIFI capacity and increased internet bandwidth These enhancements have contributed to increased and more efficient on-campus technology for students In addition the Lilly Endowment provided seminal funding to support the development of a much-needed Martin University Advancement Department This Department focuses on developingmaintaining positive relationships with persons and organizations internal and external to the University and on obtaining giftsdonations As a result of this seminal funding the University was able to exceed its All-In-For-Martin 2017 campaign goal of $440000

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program This federal program overseen by the Indiana Department of Education provides area youth with after-school learning opportunities Through this support the University provides science technology engineering and math (STEM) afterschool enrichment activities to area youth Although the current cycle of funding ends in May 2018 the University has partnered with Edna Martin Christian Center and has received funding for an additional four years

Dr Brian SteuerwaldVP for Institutional Effective and

Advancement

YOUR SUPPORT

Martin Memo | 17

YOU MADE IT HAPPENWe are so grateful for your contributions of time talent and treasure that made it all possible

The focus of 2017 was the year-long celebration of the Universityrsquos 40th anniversary Martin broke records of sponsorship and attendance in all three signature events The Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon the 40th Anniversary Gala and the Presidentrsquos Breakfast The All-In-for Martin annual campaign also significantly exceeded its $440000 goal

Martin University launched its first-ever Forty-for-Forty Endowment campaign to provide stability for the University Martin University is appealing to forty benefactors to donate $40000 each for an initial investment of $16 million The campaigns ultimate goal is to ensure the perpetuity of Martinrsquos dedication to making post-secondary education and a college degree accessible to all who can benefit from the Universityrsquos important mission specifically low income minority and adult learners

We know that Martin University could not accomplish these achievements without the philanthropic support of our benefactors In real sense YOU made it possible for Martin University to provide hope and opportunity for our students Because of your unwavering support Martin University served 364 students during the Spring 2017 semester 214 students during the Summer 2017 semester and 346 students during the Fall 2017 semester During 2017 the University conferred 58 bachelorrsquos degrees and 22 masterrsquos degrees These students will become the catalysts of positive change in the communities where they live and serve You made it possible and we thank you

We invite you to join us again in 2018 as we focus on ldquoEndowing Martinrsquos Futurerdquo and impacting even more students

We look forward to seeing you at one or all the above events Until then THANK YOU again for making it happen in 2017

Joseacute LusendeDirector of University Advancement

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

VERA GRAVES 11 Martin Alum Vera Graves was recoginized as a 2017 Hand Raiser and Game Changer by the United Way of Central Indiana

Vera uses her passion to serve others as a member of the Urban League of Indianapolis staff

To see Veras interview with Andrea Morehead click on the link below or enter into your web browser httpsyoutubefjWkx7AlyN0

ldquoWELCOME HOMErdquo

Martin University will celebrate its 2018 Founders Day Luncheon on Thursday April 12 2018 at 1130 am on the campus of Martin University

This yearrsquos theme is ldquoWelcome Homerdquo We invite all who have been connected to Martin University during its more than 40-year history to join us for the 2018 Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

The Founders Day Luncheon will honor three servant leaders whose work and service have positively impacted the Indianapolis community and beyond

Ms Anita HardenProfessor Frank Sullivan Jr

Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana

A special tribute to honor Sr Jane Schilling will take place to celebrate her life and legacy

Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased online at wwwmartinedu

We invite you to join us on Thursday April 12th at 1130 in the Fr Boniface Hardin Gathertorium Martin University 2186 North Sherman Drive

For additional information contact us at 3178223489

Name

Organization

Address

City State Zip

Phone

E-mail

Please complete and return by mail to 2018 Foundersrsquo Day LuncheonMartin University 2186 North Sherman Drive Indianapolis IN 46218or RSVP to jmccloudmartinedu by April 2 2018

2018FOUNDERSrsquo DAY

Sponsorship Options

Bronze Sponsor$ 1000 Program Sponsorship 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th and special recognition as a Program Sponsor for the 2017-2018 academic year Your sponsorship also includes program recognition (event signage website promotion and recognition in the event program)

Table (Non-Sponsored)$ 600 Table 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

Patron Sponsor$ 150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th Your sponsorship includes reserved seating and recognition in the event program

Additional sponsorship options are available at wwwmartinedu2018-day-celebration-endow-educate-empower

Other Purchase Options

Individual Ticket Purchases$ 75 Individual Ticket 1 ticket (admit one) for the

Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

$50 Student Ticket 1 student ticket (admit one) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

April 12th

Unable to attend Consider making a donation to support this event

Reservations and payments must be received by Monday April 2 2018

You may make your purchase online by visiting wwwmartinedu2018-founders-day-luncheon

Mail your reservation form andor payment toAdvancement amp Communications

Martin University2186 North Sherman Drive

Indianapolis IN 46218

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Table amp Individual Ticket Purchases1048576 $75 Individual Ticket (admit one) of tickets1048576 $50 Student Ticket (admit one) of tickets

Donation1048576 I will not attend but would like to make the following donation 1048576 MU StudentMB Resident 1048576 U nrestricted

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Martin Memo | 8

As I prepared for what would be an experience that would

impact me in so many ways I watched women and girls on foot walking in clusters couples and men and boys peppered throughout the crowd all scurrying to the Bankerrsquos Life Fieldhouse This parade of people spoke volumes of how far-reaching the impact was of this womans life This diverse group of people clearly from many backgrounds were there for much the same reason I was the sheer pleasure of seeing Michelle Obama in person and to be inspired

Upon my arrival at the student media and press entrance

other local media personalities and student representatives from various universities and colleges were huddled in cordial conversations anxiously awaiting our once in a lifetime experience Soon we gathered in the arena listening to vibrant high energy music There was so much hope in the room The rising anticipation was due to the fact that we would be sitting at the feet of our former First Lady seemed to have meshed our races genders and ages Her challenges to us were ones that would resonate loudly within us for the rest of our lives She challenged us to ldquodo the work speak up be yourself at the table be prepared and invest in childrenrdquo These are the challenges I will personally take hold of in my heart and act upon

Nickesha Farries-Dowdy Martin University Student

Class of 2018

ldquoDo the workrdquo as Mrs Obama stated was the only way to actually make a difference She was asked by the moderator Ms Alecia DeCoudreaux what she would say to an individual who had lost a job In her response Mrs Obama opened my eyes to the fact that when people are down and out there are no words to give them for complete comfort ldquoPeople canrsquot make it just off of well wishes and platitudes said she said They need their lives changed by people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and actually ldquodo the workrdquo

Doing the work means that you ldquoshould be prepared

knowledgeable and punctual There are many opportunities available if you follow these rules She urged us to speak up and to be ourselves at the table Who we are could contribute to the world Without having a diverse team the table would remain one-sided In a world full of people one-sidedness does not promote unity This was so encouraging To think that preparation and my uniqueness could provide me an opportunity to excel and to be impactful at ldquothe tablerdquo makes me feel like I can conquer anything My own daughter Jordan shared how Mrs Obamarsquos loving push stuck out in her mind ldquoI just want to work really hard because my success will help others and create opportunities for merdquo she said We both have become more mindful of taking our rightful place at the table

The most impactful moment I experienced was connecting with

Mrs Obama through her urging to invest in children and become a part of the ldquoVillagerdquo She challenged us to

OUR EVENING WITHA FIRST LADYREFLECTIONS FROM A MODERATED CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE OBAMA

invest in youth I was so proud to experience this moment with my village My mother and daughter were able to be enlightened by the very candid words of our beautiful poised and elegant former First Lady Our community The Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana and my institution of higher education Martin University worked as our village They afforded us this opportunity to indulge in the wisdom and knowledge that only a strong woman of color wielding the power of being Americarsquos mother could give us Mrs Obama mentioned that she was raised by a tightly knit extended family and close community members She told us how she would come home with a group of girls for lunch while in grade school She spoke of how her mother and neighborhood mothers would meet them daily The mothers would feed the girls listen to them and provide them with guidance The last challenge was lived out right in Michelle Obamarsquos midst My own family was doing the work said Mrs Obama

We were preparing to be at the table by being engaged at this event We listened and became knowledgeable We most certainly invested in my daughter by exposing her to this greatness We were blessed to accept all challenges Our village will live up to the expectations set by Michelle Obama to take charge of our communities

Nickesha is a mom of 3 passionate about youth

and a future educator

Martin University sincerely appreciates the generosity of the Womens Fund of Central Indiana

Cindy Simon Skjodt Deborah Joy Simon and Derica and Robin Rice

Martin Memo | 9

The Moderated Conversation that was held with the former first lady Michelle

Obama was not only inspirational but very encouraging The message that stood out to me was Do not be intimidated by those who hold higher positions They are not as smart as you think Her message further your education and do not let fear defeat you resonated with me

When I left the event my level of determination and motivation increased

The feeling of defeat lessened I felt empowered from the encouraging words she spoke If there was anyone sitting in her audience who did not receive the message they were taking up space and wasting time as First Lady Michelle Obama would say

Regina JacksonMartin University Student

Class of 2016Current Graduate Student

FEELING INSPIRED

After attending the Moderated Conversation with Michelle Obama I was lifted and

honored I had just been validated by the former First Lady of the United States All of my sisters mothers and aunts were validated in all we do from the home to our places of employment and in our dreams I walked away knowing we have a voice and it is our choice to use it

I t is our responsibility as women to take our place in society and be proud of what we have to bring

to the table We must recognize the versatility knowledge and skills we possess and demonstrate by the many hats we often wear Our faith and persistence is invaluable The skills that we use in our everyday lives can be transferred into our jobs and careers

In Mrs Obamas message she let us know that the passion we possess is often reflected in

what we do and is not wrong just because it is not felt by all We must stand and support those who cannot or are afraid to stand for themselves We must send a clear message to our girls and women there is nothing that you cannot accomplish as long as your heart is in it and your mind is steadfast

We may bend but with a strong foundation we will never break We are Worthy

Catrina Rush

Catrina RushMartin University Student

Class of 2017Current Graduate Student

Martin University capped its 40th Anniversary Year celebratory events on Wednesday October 25 2017 with the 4th Annual Presidents Breakfast The final event of the Grand Day of Celebration was an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of three alumni and supporters of Martin University

Professor JL Mize a two-time alum of Martin was honored for his continued service to Martin University and the students Professor Mize has provided guidance instruction and support services to countless students and graduates All attending the event offered a warm round of support for JL as he received his well earned honor

Martin University Board of Trustees member Tracy Boyd was also honored as one of the Alumni of the Year Ms Boyd has demonstrated her commitment to serve Martin its students and the community as an active member of the Board of Trustees and Raising Queens

Pastor Darryl Webster was also recognized for his accomplishments as an outstanding graduate of Martin University Pastor Webster has served the Martin community as an Adjunct Professor His impact extends into the community through his book entitled Small Change Great Impact and most notably through his Boot Camp initiative that impacts the lives of its male participants

The Presidents Breakfast has always been an event that honors those who have provided unwavering support for its mission

Ms Patricia Roe Strada Education Network has been a shining star a supporter and a friend to Martin for many years Her support of Martin was inspired by her relationship with Fr Boniface Hardin and has continued to remain

steadfast This 2018 Wings Award recipient has more than earned her place among the giants of this very special group of honorees

Through some of its most challenging times the second 2018 Wings Award recipient and former member of the Board of Trustees Mr Thomas McKenna has continued to demonstrate his commitment and passion for the mission of Martin Mr McKenna has been an advocate for educational opportunities that offer a means for individuals to see themselves out of economic and civic difficulties He continues to champion the value of Martin University to the greater Indianapolis community

A former member of the Martin University Board of Trustees a member of the Presidents Advisory Committee an active participant in the Universitys advancement initiatives Mr Theodore Ted Mau has been a consistent advocate for Martin University and its mission His servants heart has steadied the ship and served as an example of what commitment can accomplish Martin University is forever grateful for his service

The Presidents Breakfast would not be complete without humor and entertainment Five-foot Fo as performed by Mr Fernando Jones with the help most notably of Senator Jean Breaux and Pat Roe engaged the crowd and helped to continue to deliver the unique experience of the Presidents Breakfast

Make your plans to celebrate with Martin University at the 2018 Presidents Breakfast on Wednesday October 24

Martin Memo | 10

2017 PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST

FINISHING TOUCH CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVICE

Martin Memo | 11

MR THOMAS F MCKENNA MS PATRICIA ROE MR THEODORE TED MAU

2018 WINGS AWARD RECIPIENTS

MR JOHN JL MIZE MS TRACY BOYD PASTOR DARRYL WEBSTER

2018 ALUMNI OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS

MR JOHN JL MIZE PASTOR DARRYL WEBSTER MS TRACY BOYD

DR EUGENE G WHITE MR THOMAS F MCKENNA MS PATRICIA ROE MR TED MAU

2018 PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST HONOREES

THE

MARTIN CENTER

SICKLE-CELL-A-THON

On Saturday October 28 2017 The Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative launched the first of its kind telethon to raise money for the research and cure of sickle cell disease WHMB REAL PEOPLE REAL VOICES RadioOne and Martin University partnered with the Martin Center in their efforts to raise $20000

The 3-hour event featured live performances personal stories and the 50-year history of Martin Centers efforts to support research in finding a cure for sickle cell disease

If you would like additional information regarding the Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative go to wwwthemartincenterorg or call 3179275158

Martin Memo | 12

On Friday January 12th Martin University President Dr Eugene G White and the Martin University Community Choir participated in the 2018 Martin Luther King Day Celebration presented by the City of Indianapolis

Dr White was the keynote speaker for the event Dr Whites address focused on Dream Courage Service He referenced Dr Kings June 1961 commencement speech at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania ldquoThe American Dreamrdquo

Martin Memo | 13

CONGRATULATIONS MR WILLIAMSON YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED

It is with sincere gratitude that I am proud to inform the Martin University community about my upcoming opportunity to work as a graduate intern with the NAACP this summer in Washington DC I received this internship when I was asked by the Indianapolis Chapter of the NAACP to join a student panel summit in 2015 discussing why millennials of color are not going to college

While I was at the summit I met other members of the NAACP in particular Hilary Shelton who represented the Washington DC Bureau He was touched by my perspective on why people of color were not going to college During the panel discussion I explained that I believe millennials are not going to college because they have been misinformed They dont view college as a vehicle for self- improvement ldquoHave you thought about going into civil rightsrdquo was the question posed to me by Mr Shelton I told him of course I feel that in order to change the world we have to change ourselves Next he gave me his contact information and invited me to stay in touch with him He suggested I might consider working with him and the NAACP

The opportunity has now presented itsself What type of opportunities will this internship afford me How should I plan to develop my skills in civil rights and policy reform What should I expect to learn from the experience and how do I plan for the future

I am looking forward to my summer internship growing and learning Wish me well

The WEB Dubois NAACP InternshipThe NAACP is in search of highly qualified and motivated individuals to serve as interns and fellows at our national headquarters in Baltimore MD These individuals will conduct sophisticated legislative and public policy research on some of the most pressing civil rights and social justice challenges facing our nation Although the W E B Du Bois InternshipFellowship Program is unpaid we will offer each student an academically rigorous program as well as a priceless opportunity for high-level experience in civil rights activism This work is high stakes fast paced and demanding

Project assignments will touch upon all aspects of our social justice advocacy agenda including but not limited to civil rights issues criminal justice economic development education environmental justice health policy international affairs labor voting rights and youth engagement Successful candidates should have a record of outstanding academic achievement commitment to social justice and the ability to manage complex projects

httpwwwnaacporgemploymentw-e-b-du-bois-public-policy-internship-program

MAKING LIVES BETTERMY FUTURE STARTS HERE

MARTIN UNIVERSITY BRANDON WILLIAMSON 18RECIPIENT OF A 2018 WEB DUBOIS NAACP INTERNSHIP

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

PHILANTHROPY

BECAUSE OF YOU

Above $10000Mr and Mrs David S AllenMrs Terry BowenMr Michael BrowningCentral Indiana Community FoundationMr and Mrs Gregg DwyerFirst Financial BankIndependent Colleges of IndianaMs Amy JonesEstate of Mary LoganNicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation IncMr Michael RogersMr Wayne and Mrs Susan SchmidtDr Gene and Mrs Joanne SeaseMr David and Mrs Donna SeaseStrada Education NetworkMr L Gene TannerDr James and Mrs Linda TrippiDr Eugene and Mrs Jetties WhiteMr William Witchger

Up to $9999Alpha Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority IncCharles Miller Memorial FoundationDrs Grady and Nancy ChismMr Carl and Mrs Carolyn DalstromDuke Energy FoundationJohn H Hughes Scholarship FundLilly Endowment IncNational Christian Foundation of Indiana

Up to $4999Mr Michael AmesAMG Engineering(The) Benevity Community Impact FundMr Bruce BuchananClausell amp Associates CPAs PCCommunity Health Network IncMr Christopher CondleMs Linda DixonEmmanuel Missionary Baptist ChurchMr and Mrs Dennis EnterkinDr Lorenzo EstersEugene and Marilyn Glick Family FoundationMarion County Public Health Department

Family amp Community Partners LLCMr John GossIndianapolis ColtsINHPLumina FoundationMr Joseacute and Mrs Gertrude LusendeMaurer Family FoundationMays Chemical CompanyMr John and Mrs Jennifer McCloudMr Thomas and Mrs Mary Ann McKennaMr Michael and Mrs Lisa MoosMr and Mrs Jeff Mortier(The) National Bank of IndianapolisNCAADr Charlie NelmsPacers Sports and EntertainmentPNC Mr D Wesley PoythressRadioOneRaising Queens IncMs Patricia RoeSANOFISease Gerig amp AssociatesRep Robin ShacklefordDr L Wayne SmithDr Charlesetta and Mr Reginald Smith StaleyMs Kimberly SterlingDr Brian and Mrs Starla SteuerwaldStone DesignDr Michael TwymanDr Lora VannRev Remus Wright

Up to $999Mr Kambui AbdullahMs Charlotte Adams-JonesMs Zetra AllenMrs Alyce and Mr Claud ArchieMr L James ArmentrosATampTDr Laila AyoubiDr Kathi BadertscherDr Trudy BantaMs Victoria BarlowBarnes amp Thornburg LLP

Martin Memo | 14

Martin Memo | 15

Ms Tammie BarneyRep John BartlettMr Leon and Mrs Celeste BatesBatt Family FoundationMs Aster BekeleMs Tanya BellMr Earnest BerryMs Daisy BestMs Debra BluittMs Sarah BogardMs Tracy BoydDr Janice BoydMr Virgil and Mrs Sheila BoydMs Gwen BoydMs Denise BoydMs Carol BransonMs Wyleara BraxtonSen Jean BreauxMr Charles and Mrs Kathleen BrinkmanMr Jesse BrownMr Billy and Mrs Jacqueline BrownMr Hallie and Mrs Delores BryantMs Paula BuckhaulterMr Michael BurnettMr and Mrs Cornell BurrisDr Mary BuschMr Ernest and Mrs Ida CannonMs Viveca CarterMs Esther Carter-DayCircle City SecurityMr Scott ClabaughMs Gina ColemanMr James and Mrs Bessie ConnMs Virrither CooperCornerstone Support ServicesMr Clarence and Mrs Fabiola CrainMs Nellie DanielsMs Marjorie DardenMr Stephen DeVoeMr Larry and Mrs Sandra DillonMs Nicole DinkinsDr Wanda DuchnowskiMs Gina CowherdMs Georgia DunlapEarly Learning IndianaMr Murvin and Mrs Linda EndersEngaging Solutions LLCMr J Joseph EppsMr Duane and Mrs Jewell EtienneDr Anthony and Mrs Mary EtienneMs Marian FabioMs Chaunda FabioMs Vandetta FarringtonFlanner and Buchanan Funeral CentersMs Veronica FooteDr Ed and Mrs Phyllis GabovitchMr Paul GalantiMs Celia GibsonMr Gary GibsonMr Gregory GillMr Charles Didier GondolaMr Ronald and Mrs Virginia GoodwinMs Elizabeth GoreMr Keith GrahamMrs Bonnie GrantMs Vera GravesDr Martin GreenanMs Amy GreeneMs Dorothy Ann GreeneMr Timothy GreenhootDr Ann GroomsMr Tony HardemanMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy HarwellMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy Harwell

Ms Rosemary HearnMr Reggie HendersonDr Ronnie and Mrs Andriel HillerHirons and CompanyMs Karen HollyMr James Richard HunterIAAGGIndianapolis Urban LeagueIndianapolis Chamber of CommerceIndianapolis-Marion County Public LibraryThe International CenterIota Theta Phi Fraternity IncDr Dennis JacksonMs Regina JacksonMs Karen JenkinsDr Fred JohnsonMr Jarrett and Mrs Rella JonesMs Jeanette JonesMr Reginald JonesMr Anthony JonesMs Missouri Jones-FarralMr Kamau and Mrs Mashariki JywanzaMr Frederick KellyMs Patricia KennyDr Taffanee KeysMr Gurinder Singh KhalsaMr David KoseneMs Ayeesha LewisSen Richard and Mrs Charlene LugarDr Toby MalichiDr William and Mrs Geraldine MaloneMrs Neva MartinMs Sharon MartinMary Riggs Neighborhood CenterMs Ellen MathiaMr David MayesMr Roddell McCulloughMr Dwight McGillMr Jimmie McMillanMr John J MillerMr Jaye MillerMr John JL and Mrs Vanessa MizeMs Denise MooreMr Jesse MooreMs Brooke MooreMusic Performance Trust FundMr John MusiineMs Andrea NealyMs Angela NealyMs Deanne NicholsMs Jacqueline NytesMrs Elizabeth OdleMs Sandy OlesbyMr Ifeanyi Vop OsiliMr Joseph ParkerMr Craig ParmerleeMrs Ramona PaulsrudMr Jerome and Mrs Patrice PayneMs Theresa PerryDr William and Mrs Gail PlaterRep Gregory PorterPowers and SonsPsalms Missionary Baptist ChurchMs Robin RangeMs Sharon ReedMr Bill ReedMs Palmeta RentMs Doraine Reynolds-MaloneRFS GroupMs Patricia RhodesMr Michael and Dr Heidi RiesRiley Area Development CorporationMs Sherron RogersMs Josephine Rogers-SmithMs Brenda RoperMr James and Mrs Rita RosensteeleMr Zito RozzellMr Michael and Mrs Carolyn SaahirMs Ellen Sayles-LaneHon David and Mrs Brenda ShaheedMr Jerry SharpMs Ruby Shaw

Ms Betty ShawMr Joseph and Mrs Colleen ShikanyMr James SimmonsMr Addison SimpsonMs Clare Skevington and Mr John NollDr Joseph SmedleyMs Margaret SmithDr Mattie SolomonMrs Gayle SpicerCmdr Roger Spurgeon and Ms Cathy GregoryDr Dina StephensMs Jeanne SteuerwaldMs Amie StinnettDr David StocumMs Robie K SuggsMs Val TateDr Jack ThomasMr Charles and Mrs Wanda ThompsonMs Patzetta TriceMr Adrian TurnerMr Mark and Mrs Ann VarnauMs Kelly VaughnWashington Park Cemetary AssociationMs Angela WatkinsMs Alice WatsonMr Wayne and Mrs Ophelia WellingtonMr David WestMr James White JrMs Pamela WhiteMrs Theodora WilliamsMr Jerome WilliamsMr George Wood

Martin University sincerely

appreciates the generosity of the Womens Fund of Central Indiana

Cindy Simon Skjodt Deborah Joy Simon

and Derica amp Robin Rice

Martin Memo | 16

The MSI Convocation

On November 30 2017 and again on December 4 2017 Martin University

hosted an MSI (Minority Serving Institution) Convocation The MSI convocation for students was supported by an MSI Grant awarded to Martin University by Strada Education Network The grant enabled students to receive enhanced experiences in three areas technology mental health and wellness and essential workplace skills

This convocation was held to support students in managing their personal

wellness Dr Kim Johnson (PsyD HSPP) of Worldview Psychological Services addressed students about recognizing and managing stress The discussion defined stress examined the types identified signs introduced numerous positive coping mechanisms including relaxation mindfulness and meditation Students engaged Dr Johnson with specific questions about when to seek a doctor the role of medication and community resources Following the presentation students completed a reflection and participated in class discussions on how to apply the information and sharing their personal journeys The presentation was repeated for faculty and staff

Viveca CarterManager of Student Success

OUTSIDE SUPPORT OF MARTIN UNIVERSITY

Martin University is honored to be supported by several outside organizations that provide grant funding for projects that serve its students and the surrounding community

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the Strada Education Network formerly USA Funds The primary focus of this grant is to developenhance workforce-related skills in new first-time and transfer students These include skills preparing students for successful entry into the workforce

The University is also receiving grant funding support from Lilly Endowment Through this support the University has enhanced its Information Technology (IT) infrastructure Enhancements have included hardwaresoftware upgrades an increase in the Universityrsquos WIFI capacity and increased internet bandwidth These enhancements have contributed to increased and more efficient on-campus technology for students In addition the Lilly Endowment provided seminal funding to support the development of a much-needed Martin University Advancement Department This Department focuses on developingmaintaining positive relationships with persons and organizations internal and external to the University and on obtaining giftsdonations As a result of this seminal funding the University was able to exceed its All-In-For-Martin 2017 campaign goal of $440000

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program This federal program overseen by the Indiana Department of Education provides area youth with after-school learning opportunities Through this support the University provides science technology engineering and math (STEM) afterschool enrichment activities to area youth Although the current cycle of funding ends in May 2018 the University has partnered with Edna Martin Christian Center and has received funding for an additional four years

Dr Brian SteuerwaldVP for Institutional Effective and

Advancement

YOUR SUPPORT

Martin Memo | 17

YOU MADE IT HAPPENWe are so grateful for your contributions of time talent and treasure that made it all possible

The focus of 2017 was the year-long celebration of the Universityrsquos 40th anniversary Martin broke records of sponsorship and attendance in all three signature events The Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon the 40th Anniversary Gala and the Presidentrsquos Breakfast The All-In-for Martin annual campaign also significantly exceeded its $440000 goal

Martin University launched its first-ever Forty-for-Forty Endowment campaign to provide stability for the University Martin University is appealing to forty benefactors to donate $40000 each for an initial investment of $16 million The campaigns ultimate goal is to ensure the perpetuity of Martinrsquos dedication to making post-secondary education and a college degree accessible to all who can benefit from the Universityrsquos important mission specifically low income minority and adult learners

We know that Martin University could not accomplish these achievements without the philanthropic support of our benefactors In real sense YOU made it possible for Martin University to provide hope and opportunity for our students Because of your unwavering support Martin University served 364 students during the Spring 2017 semester 214 students during the Summer 2017 semester and 346 students during the Fall 2017 semester During 2017 the University conferred 58 bachelorrsquos degrees and 22 masterrsquos degrees These students will become the catalysts of positive change in the communities where they live and serve You made it possible and we thank you

We invite you to join us again in 2018 as we focus on ldquoEndowing Martinrsquos Futurerdquo and impacting even more students

We look forward to seeing you at one or all the above events Until then THANK YOU again for making it happen in 2017

Joseacute LusendeDirector of University Advancement

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

VERA GRAVES 11 Martin Alum Vera Graves was recoginized as a 2017 Hand Raiser and Game Changer by the United Way of Central Indiana

Vera uses her passion to serve others as a member of the Urban League of Indianapolis staff

To see Veras interview with Andrea Morehead click on the link below or enter into your web browser httpsyoutubefjWkx7AlyN0

ldquoWELCOME HOMErdquo

Martin University will celebrate its 2018 Founders Day Luncheon on Thursday April 12 2018 at 1130 am on the campus of Martin University

This yearrsquos theme is ldquoWelcome Homerdquo We invite all who have been connected to Martin University during its more than 40-year history to join us for the 2018 Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

The Founders Day Luncheon will honor three servant leaders whose work and service have positively impacted the Indianapolis community and beyond

Ms Anita HardenProfessor Frank Sullivan Jr

Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana

A special tribute to honor Sr Jane Schilling will take place to celebrate her life and legacy

Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased online at wwwmartinedu

We invite you to join us on Thursday April 12th at 1130 in the Fr Boniface Hardin Gathertorium Martin University 2186 North Sherman Drive

For additional information contact us at 3178223489

Name

Organization

Address

City State Zip

Phone

E-mail

Please complete and return by mail to 2018 Foundersrsquo Day LuncheonMartin University 2186 North Sherman Drive Indianapolis IN 46218or RSVP to jmccloudmartinedu by April 2 2018

2018FOUNDERSrsquo DAY

Sponsorship Options

Bronze Sponsor$ 1000 Program Sponsorship 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th and special recognition as a Program Sponsor for the 2017-2018 academic year Your sponsorship also includes program recognition (event signage website promotion and recognition in the event program)

Table (Non-Sponsored)$ 600 Table 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

Patron Sponsor$ 150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th Your sponsorship includes reserved seating and recognition in the event program

Additional sponsorship options are available at wwwmartinedu2018-day-celebration-endow-educate-empower

Other Purchase Options

Individual Ticket Purchases$ 75 Individual Ticket 1 ticket (admit one) for the

Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

$50 Student Ticket 1 student ticket (admit one) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

April 12th

Unable to attend Consider making a donation to support this event

Reservations and payments must be received by Monday April 2 2018

You may make your purchase online by visiting wwwmartinedu2018-founders-day-luncheon

Mail your reservation form andor payment toAdvancement amp Communications

Martin University2186 North Sherman Drive

Indianapolis IN 46218

Purchase Options1048576 $1000 Bronze Sponsor 1 table (seating for 8) Program sponsor- level recognition1048576 $600 Table (Non-Sponsored) 1 table (seating for 8) Table sponsor-level recognition1048576 $150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket Patron Sponsor-Level recognition

Table amp Individual Ticket Purchases1048576 $75 Individual Ticket (admit one) of tickets1048576 $50 Student Ticket (admit one) of tickets

Donation1048576 I will not attend but would like to make the following donation 1048576 MU StudentMB Resident 1048576 U nrestricted

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Martin Memo | 19

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(C) 2018 MARTIN UNIVERSITY - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

invest in youth I was so proud to experience this moment with my village My mother and daughter were able to be enlightened by the very candid words of our beautiful poised and elegant former First Lady Our community The Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana and my institution of higher education Martin University worked as our village They afforded us this opportunity to indulge in the wisdom and knowledge that only a strong woman of color wielding the power of being Americarsquos mother could give us Mrs Obama mentioned that she was raised by a tightly knit extended family and close community members She told us how she would come home with a group of girls for lunch while in grade school She spoke of how her mother and neighborhood mothers would meet them daily The mothers would feed the girls listen to them and provide them with guidance The last challenge was lived out right in Michelle Obamarsquos midst My own family was doing the work said Mrs Obama

We were preparing to be at the table by being engaged at this event We listened and became knowledgeable We most certainly invested in my daughter by exposing her to this greatness We were blessed to accept all challenges Our village will live up to the expectations set by Michelle Obama to take charge of our communities

Nickesha is a mom of 3 passionate about youth

and a future educator

Martin University sincerely appreciates the generosity of the Womens Fund of Central Indiana

Cindy Simon Skjodt Deborah Joy Simon and Derica and Robin Rice

Martin Memo | 9

The Moderated Conversation that was held with the former first lady Michelle

Obama was not only inspirational but very encouraging The message that stood out to me was Do not be intimidated by those who hold higher positions They are not as smart as you think Her message further your education and do not let fear defeat you resonated with me

When I left the event my level of determination and motivation increased

The feeling of defeat lessened I felt empowered from the encouraging words she spoke If there was anyone sitting in her audience who did not receive the message they were taking up space and wasting time as First Lady Michelle Obama would say

Regina JacksonMartin University Student

Class of 2016Current Graduate Student

FEELING INSPIRED

After attending the Moderated Conversation with Michelle Obama I was lifted and

honored I had just been validated by the former First Lady of the United States All of my sisters mothers and aunts were validated in all we do from the home to our places of employment and in our dreams I walked away knowing we have a voice and it is our choice to use it

I t is our responsibility as women to take our place in society and be proud of what we have to bring

to the table We must recognize the versatility knowledge and skills we possess and demonstrate by the many hats we often wear Our faith and persistence is invaluable The skills that we use in our everyday lives can be transferred into our jobs and careers

In Mrs Obamas message she let us know that the passion we possess is often reflected in

what we do and is not wrong just because it is not felt by all We must stand and support those who cannot or are afraid to stand for themselves We must send a clear message to our girls and women there is nothing that you cannot accomplish as long as your heart is in it and your mind is steadfast

We may bend but with a strong foundation we will never break We are Worthy

Catrina Rush

Catrina RushMartin University Student

Class of 2017Current Graduate Student

Martin University capped its 40th Anniversary Year celebratory events on Wednesday October 25 2017 with the 4th Annual Presidents Breakfast The final event of the Grand Day of Celebration was an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of three alumni and supporters of Martin University

Professor JL Mize a two-time alum of Martin was honored for his continued service to Martin University and the students Professor Mize has provided guidance instruction and support services to countless students and graduates All attending the event offered a warm round of support for JL as he received his well earned honor

Martin University Board of Trustees member Tracy Boyd was also honored as one of the Alumni of the Year Ms Boyd has demonstrated her commitment to serve Martin its students and the community as an active member of the Board of Trustees and Raising Queens

Pastor Darryl Webster was also recognized for his accomplishments as an outstanding graduate of Martin University Pastor Webster has served the Martin community as an Adjunct Professor His impact extends into the community through his book entitled Small Change Great Impact and most notably through his Boot Camp initiative that impacts the lives of its male participants

The Presidents Breakfast has always been an event that honors those who have provided unwavering support for its mission

Ms Patricia Roe Strada Education Network has been a shining star a supporter and a friend to Martin for many years Her support of Martin was inspired by her relationship with Fr Boniface Hardin and has continued to remain

steadfast This 2018 Wings Award recipient has more than earned her place among the giants of this very special group of honorees

Through some of its most challenging times the second 2018 Wings Award recipient and former member of the Board of Trustees Mr Thomas McKenna has continued to demonstrate his commitment and passion for the mission of Martin Mr McKenna has been an advocate for educational opportunities that offer a means for individuals to see themselves out of economic and civic difficulties He continues to champion the value of Martin University to the greater Indianapolis community

A former member of the Martin University Board of Trustees a member of the Presidents Advisory Committee an active participant in the Universitys advancement initiatives Mr Theodore Ted Mau has been a consistent advocate for Martin University and its mission His servants heart has steadied the ship and served as an example of what commitment can accomplish Martin University is forever grateful for his service

The Presidents Breakfast would not be complete without humor and entertainment Five-foot Fo as performed by Mr Fernando Jones with the help most notably of Senator Jean Breaux and Pat Roe engaged the crowd and helped to continue to deliver the unique experience of the Presidents Breakfast

Make your plans to celebrate with Martin University at the 2018 Presidents Breakfast on Wednesday October 24

Martin Memo | 10

2017 PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST

FINISHING TOUCH CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVICE

Martin Memo | 11

MR THOMAS F MCKENNA MS PATRICIA ROE MR THEODORE TED MAU

2018 WINGS AWARD RECIPIENTS

MR JOHN JL MIZE MS TRACY BOYD PASTOR DARRYL WEBSTER

2018 ALUMNI OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS

MR JOHN JL MIZE PASTOR DARRYL WEBSTER MS TRACY BOYD

DR EUGENE G WHITE MR THOMAS F MCKENNA MS PATRICIA ROE MR TED MAU

2018 PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST HONOREES

THE

MARTIN CENTER

SICKLE-CELL-A-THON

On Saturday October 28 2017 The Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative launched the first of its kind telethon to raise money for the research and cure of sickle cell disease WHMB REAL PEOPLE REAL VOICES RadioOne and Martin University partnered with the Martin Center in their efforts to raise $20000

The 3-hour event featured live performances personal stories and the 50-year history of Martin Centers efforts to support research in finding a cure for sickle cell disease

If you would like additional information regarding the Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative go to wwwthemartincenterorg or call 3179275158

Martin Memo | 12

On Friday January 12th Martin University President Dr Eugene G White and the Martin University Community Choir participated in the 2018 Martin Luther King Day Celebration presented by the City of Indianapolis

Dr White was the keynote speaker for the event Dr Whites address focused on Dream Courage Service He referenced Dr Kings June 1961 commencement speech at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania ldquoThe American Dreamrdquo

Martin Memo | 13

CONGRATULATIONS MR WILLIAMSON YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED

It is with sincere gratitude that I am proud to inform the Martin University community about my upcoming opportunity to work as a graduate intern with the NAACP this summer in Washington DC I received this internship when I was asked by the Indianapolis Chapter of the NAACP to join a student panel summit in 2015 discussing why millennials of color are not going to college

While I was at the summit I met other members of the NAACP in particular Hilary Shelton who represented the Washington DC Bureau He was touched by my perspective on why people of color were not going to college During the panel discussion I explained that I believe millennials are not going to college because they have been misinformed They dont view college as a vehicle for self- improvement ldquoHave you thought about going into civil rightsrdquo was the question posed to me by Mr Shelton I told him of course I feel that in order to change the world we have to change ourselves Next he gave me his contact information and invited me to stay in touch with him He suggested I might consider working with him and the NAACP

The opportunity has now presented itsself What type of opportunities will this internship afford me How should I plan to develop my skills in civil rights and policy reform What should I expect to learn from the experience and how do I plan for the future

I am looking forward to my summer internship growing and learning Wish me well

The WEB Dubois NAACP InternshipThe NAACP is in search of highly qualified and motivated individuals to serve as interns and fellows at our national headquarters in Baltimore MD These individuals will conduct sophisticated legislative and public policy research on some of the most pressing civil rights and social justice challenges facing our nation Although the W E B Du Bois InternshipFellowship Program is unpaid we will offer each student an academically rigorous program as well as a priceless opportunity for high-level experience in civil rights activism This work is high stakes fast paced and demanding

Project assignments will touch upon all aspects of our social justice advocacy agenda including but not limited to civil rights issues criminal justice economic development education environmental justice health policy international affairs labor voting rights and youth engagement Successful candidates should have a record of outstanding academic achievement commitment to social justice and the ability to manage complex projects

httpwwwnaacporgemploymentw-e-b-du-bois-public-policy-internship-program

MAKING LIVES BETTERMY FUTURE STARTS HERE

MARTIN UNIVERSITY BRANDON WILLIAMSON 18RECIPIENT OF A 2018 WEB DUBOIS NAACP INTERNSHIP

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

PHILANTHROPY

BECAUSE OF YOU

Above $10000Mr and Mrs David S AllenMrs Terry BowenMr Michael BrowningCentral Indiana Community FoundationMr and Mrs Gregg DwyerFirst Financial BankIndependent Colleges of IndianaMs Amy JonesEstate of Mary LoganNicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation IncMr Michael RogersMr Wayne and Mrs Susan SchmidtDr Gene and Mrs Joanne SeaseMr David and Mrs Donna SeaseStrada Education NetworkMr L Gene TannerDr James and Mrs Linda TrippiDr Eugene and Mrs Jetties WhiteMr William Witchger

Up to $9999Alpha Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority IncCharles Miller Memorial FoundationDrs Grady and Nancy ChismMr Carl and Mrs Carolyn DalstromDuke Energy FoundationJohn H Hughes Scholarship FundLilly Endowment IncNational Christian Foundation of Indiana

Up to $4999Mr Michael AmesAMG Engineering(The) Benevity Community Impact FundMr Bruce BuchananClausell amp Associates CPAs PCCommunity Health Network IncMr Christopher CondleMs Linda DixonEmmanuel Missionary Baptist ChurchMr and Mrs Dennis EnterkinDr Lorenzo EstersEugene and Marilyn Glick Family FoundationMarion County Public Health Department

Family amp Community Partners LLCMr John GossIndianapolis ColtsINHPLumina FoundationMr Joseacute and Mrs Gertrude LusendeMaurer Family FoundationMays Chemical CompanyMr John and Mrs Jennifer McCloudMr Thomas and Mrs Mary Ann McKennaMr Michael and Mrs Lisa MoosMr and Mrs Jeff Mortier(The) National Bank of IndianapolisNCAADr Charlie NelmsPacers Sports and EntertainmentPNC Mr D Wesley PoythressRadioOneRaising Queens IncMs Patricia RoeSANOFISease Gerig amp AssociatesRep Robin ShacklefordDr L Wayne SmithDr Charlesetta and Mr Reginald Smith StaleyMs Kimberly SterlingDr Brian and Mrs Starla SteuerwaldStone DesignDr Michael TwymanDr Lora VannRev Remus Wright

Up to $999Mr Kambui AbdullahMs Charlotte Adams-JonesMs Zetra AllenMrs Alyce and Mr Claud ArchieMr L James ArmentrosATampTDr Laila AyoubiDr Kathi BadertscherDr Trudy BantaMs Victoria BarlowBarnes amp Thornburg LLP

Martin Memo | 14

Martin Memo | 15

Ms Tammie BarneyRep John BartlettMr Leon and Mrs Celeste BatesBatt Family FoundationMs Aster BekeleMs Tanya BellMr Earnest BerryMs Daisy BestMs Debra BluittMs Sarah BogardMs Tracy BoydDr Janice BoydMr Virgil and Mrs Sheila BoydMs Gwen BoydMs Denise BoydMs Carol BransonMs Wyleara BraxtonSen Jean BreauxMr Charles and Mrs Kathleen BrinkmanMr Jesse BrownMr Billy and Mrs Jacqueline BrownMr Hallie and Mrs Delores BryantMs Paula BuckhaulterMr Michael BurnettMr and Mrs Cornell BurrisDr Mary BuschMr Ernest and Mrs Ida CannonMs Viveca CarterMs Esther Carter-DayCircle City SecurityMr Scott ClabaughMs Gina ColemanMr James and Mrs Bessie ConnMs Virrither CooperCornerstone Support ServicesMr Clarence and Mrs Fabiola CrainMs Nellie DanielsMs Marjorie DardenMr Stephen DeVoeMr Larry and Mrs Sandra DillonMs Nicole DinkinsDr Wanda DuchnowskiMs Gina CowherdMs Georgia DunlapEarly Learning IndianaMr Murvin and Mrs Linda EndersEngaging Solutions LLCMr J Joseph EppsMr Duane and Mrs Jewell EtienneDr Anthony and Mrs Mary EtienneMs Marian FabioMs Chaunda FabioMs Vandetta FarringtonFlanner and Buchanan Funeral CentersMs Veronica FooteDr Ed and Mrs Phyllis GabovitchMr Paul GalantiMs Celia GibsonMr Gary GibsonMr Gregory GillMr Charles Didier GondolaMr Ronald and Mrs Virginia GoodwinMs Elizabeth GoreMr Keith GrahamMrs Bonnie GrantMs Vera GravesDr Martin GreenanMs Amy GreeneMs Dorothy Ann GreeneMr Timothy GreenhootDr Ann GroomsMr Tony HardemanMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy HarwellMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy Harwell

Ms Rosemary HearnMr Reggie HendersonDr Ronnie and Mrs Andriel HillerHirons and CompanyMs Karen HollyMr James Richard HunterIAAGGIndianapolis Urban LeagueIndianapolis Chamber of CommerceIndianapolis-Marion County Public LibraryThe International CenterIota Theta Phi Fraternity IncDr Dennis JacksonMs Regina JacksonMs Karen JenkinsDr Fred JohnsonMr Jarrett and Mrs Rella JonesMs Jeanette JonesMr Reginald JonesMr Anthony JonesMs Missouri Jones-FarralMr Kamau and Mrs Mashariki JywanzaMr Frederick KellyMs Patricia KennyDr Taffanee KeysMr Gurinder Singh KhalsaMr David KoseneMs Ayeesha LewisSen Richard and Mrs Charlene LugarDr Toby MalichiDr William and Mrs Geraldine MaloneMrs Neva MartinMs Sharon MartinMary Riggs Neighborhood CenterMs Ellen MathiaMr David MayesMr Roddell McCulloughMr Dwight McGillMr Jimmie McMillanMr John J MillerMr Jaye MillerMr John JL and Mrs Vanessa MizeMs Denise MooreMr Jesse MooreMs Brooke MooreMusic Performance Trust FundMr John MusiineMs Andrea NealyMs Angela NealyMs Deanne NicholsMs Jacqueline NytesMrs Elizabeth OdleMs Sandy OlesbyMr Ifeanyi Vop OsiliMr Joseph ParkerMr Craig ParmerleeMrs Ramona PaulsrudMr Jerome and Mrs Patrice PayneMs Theresa PerryDr William and Mrs Gail PlaterRep Gregory PorterPowers and SonsPsalms Missionary Baptist ChurchMs Robin RangeMs Sharon ReedMr Bill ReedMs Palmeta RentMs Doraine Reynolds-MaloneRFS GroupMs Patricia RhodesMr Michael and Dr Heidi RiesRiley Area Development CorporationMs Sherron RogersMs Josephine Rogers-SmithMs Brenda RoperMr James and Mrs Rita RosensteeleMr Zito RozzellMr Michael and Mrs Carolyn SaahirMs Ellen Sayles-LaneHon David and Mrs Brenda ShaheedMr Jerry SharpMs Ruby Shaw

Ms Betty ShawMr Joseph and Mrs Colleen ShikanyMr James SimmonsMr Addison SimpsonMs Clare Skevington and Mr John NollDr Joseph SmedleyMs Margaret SmithDr Mattie SolomonMrs Gayle SpicerCmdr Roger Spurgeon and Ms Cathy GregoryDr Dina StephensMs Jeanne SteuerwaldMs Amie StinnettDr David StocumMs Robie K SuggsMs Val TateDr Jack ThomasMr Charles and Mrs Wanda ThompsonMs Patzetta TriceMr Adrian TurnerMr Mark and Mrs Ann VarnauMs Kelly VaughnWashington Park Cemetary AssociationMs Angela WatkinsMs Alice WatsonMr Wayne and Mrs Ophelia WellingtonMr David WestMr James White JrMs Pamela WhiteMrs Theodora WilliamsMr Jerome WilliamsMr George Wood

Martin University sincerely

appreciates the generosity of the Womens Fund of Central Indiana

Cindy Simon Skjodt Deborah Joy Simon

and Derica amp Robin Rice

Martin Memo | 16

The MSI Convocation

On November 30 2017 and again on December 4 2017 Martin University

hosted an MSI (Minority Serving Institution) Convocation The MSI convocation for students was supported by an MSI Grant awarded to Martin University by Strada Education Network The grant enabled students to receive enhanced experiences in three areas technology mental health and wellness and essential workplace skills

This convocation was held to support students in managing their personal

wellness Dr Kim Johnson (PsyD HSPP) of Worldview Psychological Services addressed students about recognizing and managing stress The discussion defined stress examined the types identified signs introduced numerous positive coping mechanisms including relaxation mindfulness and meditation Students engaged Dr Johnson with specific questions about when to seek a doctor the role of medication and community resources Following the presentation students completed a reflection and participated in class discussions on how to apply the information and sharing their personal journeys The presentation was repeated for faculty and staff

Viveca CarterManager of Student Success

OUTSIDE SUPPORT OF MARTIN UNIVERSITY

Martin University is honored to be supported by several outside organizations that provide grant funding for projects that serve its students and the surrounding community

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the Strada Education Network formerly USA Funds The primary focus of this grant is to developenhance workforce-related skills in new first-time and transfer students These include skills preparing students for successful entry into the workforce

The University is also receiving grant funding support from Lilly Endowment Through this support the University has enhanced its Information Technology (IT) infrastructure Enhancements have included hardwaresoftware upgrades an increase in the Universityrsquos WIFI capacity and increased internet bandwidth These enhancements have contributed to increased and more efficient on-campus technology for students In addition the Lilly Endowment provided seminal funding to support the development of a much-needed Martin University Advancement Department This Department focuses on developingmaintaining positive relationships with persons and organizations internal and external to the University and on obtaining giftsdonations As a result of this seminal funding the University was able to exceed its All-In-For-Martin 2017 campaign goal of $440000

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program This federal program overseen by the Indiana Department of Education provides area youth with after-school learning opportunities Through this support the University provides science technology engineering and math (STEM) afterschool enrichment activities to area youth Although the current cycle of funding ends in May 2018 the University has partnered with Edna Martin Christian Center and has received funding for an additional four years

Dr Brian SteuerwaldVP for Institutional Effective and

Advancement

YOUR SUPPORT

Martin Memo | 17

YOU MADE IT HAPPENWe are so grateful for your contributions of time talent and treasure that made it all possible

The focus of 2017 was the year-long celebration of the Universityrsquos 40th anniversary Martin broke records of sponsorship and attendance in all three signature events The Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon the 40th Anniversary Gala and the Presidentrsquos Breakfast The All-In-for Martin annual campaign also significantly exceeded its $440000 goal

Martin University launched its first-ever Forty-for-Forty Endowment campaign to provide stability for the University Martin University is appealing to forty benefactors to donate $40000 each for an initial investment of $16 million The campaigns ultimate goal is to ensure the perpetuity of Martinrsquos dedication to making post-secondary education and a college degree accessible to all who can benefit from the Universityrsquos important mission specifically low income minority and adult learners

We know that Martin University could not accomplish these achievements without the philanthropic support of our benefactors In real sense YOU made it possible for Martin University to provide hope and opportunity for our students Because of your unwavering support Martin University served 364 students during the Spring 2017 semester 214 students during the Summer 2017 semester and 346 students during the Fall 2017 semester During 2017 the University conferred 58 bachelorrsquos degrees and 22 masterrsquos degrees These students will become the catalysts of positive change in the communities where they live and serve You made it possible and we thank you

We invite you to join us again in 2018 as we focus on ldquoEndowing Martinrsquos Futurerdquo and impacting even more students

We look forward to seeing you at one or all the above events Until then THANK YOU again for making it happen in 2017

Joseacute LusendeDirector of University Advancement

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

VERA GRAVES 11 Martin Alum Vera Graves was recoginized as a 2017 Hand Raiser and Game Changer by the United Way of Central Indiana

Vera uses her passion to serve others as a member of the Urban League of Indianapolis staff

To see Veras interview with Andrea Morehead click on the link below or enter into your web browser httpsyoutubefjWkx7AlyN0

ldquoWELCOME HOMErdquo

Martin University will celebrate its 2018 Founders Day Luncheon on Thursday April 12 2018 at 1130 am on the campus of Martin University

This yearrsquos theme is ldquoWelcome Homerdquo We invite all who have been connected to Martin University during its more than 40-year history to join us for the 2018 Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

The Founders Day Luncheon will honor three servant leaders whose work and service have positively impacted the Indianapolis community and beyond

Ms Anita HardenProfessor Frank Sullivan Jr

Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana

A special tribute to honor Sr Jane Schilling will take place to celebrate her life and legacy

Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased online at wwwmartinedu

We invite you to join us on Thursday April 12th at 1130 in the Fr Boniface Hardin Gathertorium Martin University 2186 North Sherman Drive

For additional information contact us at 3178223489

Name

Organization

Address

City State Zip

Phone

E-mail

Please complete and return by mail to 2018 Foundersrsquo Day LuncheonMartin University 2186 North Sherman Drive Indianapolis IN 46218or RSVP to jmccloudmartinedu by April 2 2018

2018FOUNDERSrsquo DAY

Sponsorship Options

Bronze Sponsor$ 1000 Program Sponsorship 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th and special recognition as a Program Sponsor for the 2017-2018 academic year Your sponsorship also includes program recognition (event signage website promotion and recognition in the event program)

Table (Non-Sponsored)$ 600 Table 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

Patron Sponsor$ 150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th Your sponsorship includes reserved seating and recognition in the event program

Additional sponsorship options are available at wwwmartinedu2018-day-celebration-endow-educate-empower

Other Purchase Options

Individual Ticket Purchases$ 75 Individual Ticket 1 ticket (admit one) for the

Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

$50 Student Ticket 1 student ticket (admit one) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

April 12th

Unable to attend Consider making a donation to support this event

Reservations and payments must be received by Monday April 2 2018

You may make your purchase online by visiting wwwmartinedu2018-founders-day-luncheon

Mail your reservation form andor payment toAdvancement amp Communications

Martin University2186 North Sherman Drive

Indianapolis IN 46218

Purchase Options1048576 $1000 Bronze Sponsor 1 table (seating for 8) Program sponsor- level recognition1048576 $600 Table (Non-Sponsored) 1 table (seating for 8) Table sponsor-level recognition1048576 $150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket Patron Sponsor-Level recognition

Table amp Individual Ticket Purchases1048576 $75 Individual Ticket (admit one) of tickets1048576 $50 Student Ticket (admit one) of tickets

Donation1048576 I will not attend but would like to make the following donation 1048576 MU StudentMB Resident 1048576 U nrestricted

2018 FOUNDERS DAY LUNCHEON

2 018 P R E S I D E N T S B R E A K FA S T

W E D N E S DAY O C TO B E R 24T H

2 018 S C H O L A R S H I P

D I N N E RT H U R S DAY AU G U S T 9 T H

4 9 t hC O M M E N C E M E N T C E R E M O N Y

S AT U R DAY M AY 1 2 2 01 8

SAVE THE DATE

Martin Memo | 19

2 018 M A R T I N

U N I V E R S I T Y T E L E T H O N

S AT U R DAY D E CE M B E R 1 S T

UNIVERSITY RELATIONS amp COMMUNICATIONS

MARTIN UNIVERSITY2186 N SHERMAN DRIVEINDIANAPOLIS IN 46218E-MAIL COMMUNICATIONSDEPTMARTINEDU JMCCLOUDMARTINEDUPHONE 3178223489

(C) 2018 MARTIN UNIVERSITY - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Martin University capped its 40th Anniversary Year celebratory events on Wednesday October 25 2017 with the 4th Annual Presidents Breakfast The final event of the Grand Day of Celebration was an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of three alumni and supporters of Martin University

Professor JL Mize a two-time alum of Martin was honored for his continued service to Martin University and the students Professor Mize has provided guidance instruction and support services to countless students and graduates All attending the event offered a warm round of support for JL as he received his well earned honor

Martin University Board of Trustees member Tracy Boyd was also honored as one of the Alumni of the Year Ms Boyd has demonstrated her commitment to serve Martin its students and the community as an active member of the Board of Trustees and Raising Queens

Pastor Darryl Webster was also recognized for his accomplishments as an outstanding graduate of Martin University Pastor Webster has served the Martin community as an Adjunct Professor His impact extends into the community through his book entitled Small Change Great Impact and most notably through his Boot Camp initiative that impacts the lives of its male participants

The Presidents Breakfast has always been an event that honors those who have provided unwavering support for its mission

Ms Patricia Roe Strada Education Network has been a shining star a supporter and a friend to Martin for many years Her support of Martin was inspired by her relationship with Fr Boniface Hardin and has continued to remain

steadfast This 2018 Wings Award recipient has more than earned her place among the giants of this very special group of honorees

Through some of its most challenging times the second 2018 Wings Award recipient and former member of the Board of Trustees Mr Thomas McKenna has continued to demonstrate his commitment and passion for the mission of Martin Mr McKenna has been an advocate for educational opportunities that offer a means for individuals to see themselves out of economic and civic difficulties He continues to champion the value of Martin University to the greater Indianapolis community

A former member of the Martin University Board of Trustees a member of the Presidents Advisory Committee an active participant in the Universitys advancement initiatives Mr Theodore Ted Mau has been a consistent advocate for Martin University and its mission His servants heart has steadied the ship and served as an example of what commitment can accomplish Martin University is forever grateful for his service

The Presidents Breakfast would not be complete without humor and entertainment Five-foot Fo as performed by Mr Fernando Jones with the help most notably of Senator Jean Breaux and Pat Roe engaged the crowd and helped to continue to deliver the unique experience of the Presidents Breakfast

Make your plans to celebrate with Martin University at the 2018 Presidents Breakfast on Wednesday October 24

Martin Memo | 10

2017 PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST

FINISHING TOUCH CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVICE

Martin Memo | 11

MR THOMAS F MCKENNA MS PATRICIA ROE MR THEODORE TED MAU

2018 WINGS AWARD RECIPIENTS

MR JOHN JL MIZE MS TRACY BOYD PASTOR DARRYL WEBSTER

2018 ALUMNI OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS

MR JOHN JL MIZE PASTOR DARRYL WEBSTER MS TRACY BOYD

DR EUGENE G WHITE MR THOMAS F MCKENNA MS PATRICIA ROE MR TED MAU

2018 PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST HONOREES

THE

MARTIN CENTER

SICKLE-CELL-A-THON

On Saturday October 28 2017 The Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative launched the first of its kind telethon to raise money for the research and cure of sickle cell disease WHMB REAL PEOPLE REAL VOICES RadioOne and Martin University partnered with the Martin Center in their efforts to raise $20000

The 3-hour event featured live performances personal stories and the 50-year history of Martin Centers efforts to support research in finding a cure for sickle cell disease

If you would like additional information regarding the Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative go to wwwthemartincenterorg or call 3179275158

Martin Memo | 12

On Friday January 12th Martin University President Dr Eugene G White and the Martin University Community Choir participated in the 2018 Martin Luther King Day Celebration presented by the City of Indianapolis

Dr White was the keynote speaker for the event Dr Whites address focused on Dream Courage Service He referenced Dr Kings June 1961 commencement speech at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania ldquoThe American Dreamrdquo

Martin Memo | 13

CONGRATULATIONS MR WILLIAMSON YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED

It is with sincere gratitude that I am proud to inform the Martin University community about my upcoming opportunity to work as a graduate intern with the NAACP this summer in Washington DC I received this internship when I was asked by the Indianapolis Chapter of the NAACP to join a student panel summit in 2015 discussing why millennials of color are not going to college

While I was at the summit I met other members of the NAACP in particular Hilary Shelton who represented the Washington DC Bureau He was touched by my perspective on why people of color were not going to college During the panel discussion I explained that I believe millennials are not going to college because they have been misinformed They dont view college as a vehicle for self- improvement ldquoHave you thought about going into civil rightsrdquo was the question posed to me by Mr Shelton I told him of course I feel that in order to change the world we have to change ourselves Next he gave me his contact information and invited me to stay in touch with him He suggested I might consider working with him and the NAACP

The opportunity has now presented itsself What type of opportunities will this internship afford me How should I plan to develop my skills in civil rights and policy reform What should I expect to learn from the experience and how do I plan for the future

I am looking forward to my summer internship growing and learning Wish me well

The WEB Dubois NAACP InternshipThe NAACP is in search of highly qualified and motivated individuals to serve as interns and fellows at our national headquarters in Baltimore MD These individuals will conduct sophisticated legislative and public policy research on some of the most pressing civil rights and social justice challenges facing our nation Although the W E B Du Bois InternshipFellowship Program is unpaid we will offer each student an academically rigorous program as well as a priceless opportunity for high-level experience in civil rights activism This work is high stakes fast paced and demanding

Project assignments will touch upon all aspects of our social justice advocacy agenda including but not limited to civil rights issues criminal justice economic development education environmental justice health policy international affairs labor voting rights and youth engagement Successful candidates should have a record of outstanding academic achievement commitment to social justice and the ability to manage complex projects

httpwwwnaacporgemploymentw-e-b-du-bois-public-policy-internship-program

MAKING LIVES BETTERMY FUTURE STARTS HERE

MARTIN UNIVERSITY BRANDON WILLIAMSON 18RECIPIENT OF A 2018 WEB DUBOIS NAACP INTERNSHIP

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

PHILANTHROPY

BECAUSE OF YOU

Above $10000Mr and Mrs David S AllenMrs Terry BowenMr Michael BrowningCentral Indiana Community FoundationMr and Mrs Gregg DwyerFirst Financial BankIndependent Colleges of IndianaMs Amy JonesEstate of Mary LoganNicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation IncMr Michael RogersMr Wayne and Mrs Susan SchmidtDr Gene and Mrs Joanne SeaseMr David and Mrs Donna SeaseStrada Education NetworkMr L Gene TannerDr James and Mrs Linda TrippiDr Eugene and Mrs Jetties WhiteMr William Witchger

Up to $9999Alpha Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority IncCharles Miller Memorial FoundationDrs Grady and Nancy ChismMr Carl and Mrs Carolyn DalstromDuke Energy FoundationJohn H Hughes Scholarship FundLilly Endowment IncNational Christian Foundation of Indiana

Up to $4999Mr Michael AmesAMG Engineering(The) Benevity Community Impact FundMr Bruce BuchananClausell amp Associates CPAs PCCommunity Health Network IncMr Christopher CondleMs Linda DixonEmmanuel Missionary Baptist ChurchMr and Mrs Dennis EnterkinDr Lorenzo EstersEugene and Marilyn Glick Family FoundationMarion County Public Health Department

Family amp Community Partners LLCMr John GossIndianapolis ColtsINHPLumina FoundationMr Joseacute and Mrs Gertrude LusendeMaurer Family FoundationMays Chemical CompanyMr John and Mrs Jennifer McCloudMr Thomas and Mrs Mary Ann McKennaMr Michael and Mrs Lisa MoosMr and Mrs Jeff Mortier(The) National Bank of IndianapolisNCAADr Charlie NelmsPacers Sports and EntertainmentPNC Mr D Wesley PoythressRadioOneRaising Queens IncMs Patricia RoeSANOFISease Gerig amp AssociatesRep Robin ShacklefordDr L Wayne SmithDr Charlesetta and Mr Reginald Smith StaleyMs Kimberly SterlingDr Brian and Mrs Starla SteuerwaldStone DesignDr Michael TwymanDr Lora VannRev Remus Wright

Up to $999Mr Kambui AbdullahMs Charlotte Adams-JonesMs Zetra AllenMrs Alyce and Mr Claud ArchieMr L James ArmentrosATampTDr Laila AyoubiDr Kathi BadertscherDr Trudy BantaMs Victoria BarlowBarnes amp Thornburg LLP

Martin Memo | 14

Martin Memo | 15

Ms Tammie BarneyRep John BartlettMr Leon and Mrs Celeste BatesBatt Family FoundationMs Aster BekeleMs Tanya BellMr Earnest BerryMs Daisy BestMs Debra BluittMs Sarah BogardMs Tracy BoydDr Janice BoydMr Virgil and Mrs Sheila BoydMs Gwen BoydMs Denise BoydMs Carol BransonMs Wyleara BraxtonSen Jean BreauxMr Charles and Mrs Kathleen BrinkmanMr Jesse BrownMr Billy and Mrs Jacqueline BrownMr Hallie and Mrs Delores BryantMs Paula BuckhaulterMr Michael BurnettMr and Mrs Cornell BurrisDr Mary BuschMr Ernest and Mrs Ida CannonMs Viveca CarterMs Esther Carter-DayCircle City SecurityMr Scott ClabaughMs Gina ColemanMr James and Mrs Bessie ConnMs Virrither CooperCornerstone Support ServicesMr Clarence and Mrs Fabiola CrainMs Nellie DanielsMs Marjorie DardenMr Stephen DeVoeMr Larry and Mrs Sandra DillonMs Nicole DinkinsDr Wanda DuchnowskiMs Gina CowherdMs Georgia DunlapEarly Learning IndianaMr Murvin and Mrs Linda EndersEngaging Solutions LLCMr J Joseph EppsMr Duane and Mrs Jewell EtienneDr Anthony and Mrs Mary EtienneMs Marian FabioMs Chaunda FabioMs Vandetta FarringtonFlanner and Buchanan Funeral CentersMs Veronica FooteDr Ed and Mrs Phyllis GabovitchMr Paul GalantiMs Celia GibsonMr Gary GibsonMr Gregory GillMr Charles Didier GondolaMr Ronald and Mrs Virginia GoodwinMs Elizabeth GoreMr Keith GrahamMrs Bonnie GrantMs Vera GravesDr Martin GreenanMs Amy GreeneMs Dorothy Ann GreeneMr Timothy GreenhootDr Ann GroomsMr Tony HardemanMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy HarwellMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy Harwell

Ms Rosemary HearnMr Reggie HendersonDr Ronnie and Mrs Andriel HillerHirons and CompanyMs Karen HollyMr James Richard HunterIAAGGIndianapolis Urban LeagueIndianapolis Chamber of CommerceIndianapolis-Marion County Public LibraryThe International CenterIota Theta Phi Fraternity IncDr Dennis JacksonMs Regina JacksonMs Karen JenkinsDr Fred JohnsonMr Jarrett and Mrs Rella JonesMs Jeanette JonesMr Reginald JonesMr Anthony JonesMs Missouri Jones-FarralMr Kamau and Mrs Mashariki JywanzaMr Frederick KellyMs Patricia KennyDr Taffanee KeysMr Gurinder Singh KhalsaMr David KoseneMs Ayeesha LewisSen Richard and Mrs Charlene LugarDr Toby MalichiDr William and Mrs Geraldine MaloneMrs Neva MartinMs Sharon MartinMary Riggs Neighborhood CenterMs Ellen MathiaMr David MayesMr Roddell McCulloughMr Dwight McGillMr Jimmie McMillanMr John J MillerMr Jaye MillerMr John JL and Mrs Vanessa MizeMs Denise MooreMr Jesse MooreMs Brooke MooreMusic Performance Trust FundMr John MusiineMs Andrea NealyMs Angela NealyMs Deanne NicholsMs Jacqueline NytesMrs Elizabeth OdleMs Sandy OlesbyMr Ifeanyi Vop OsiliMr Joseph ParkerMr Craig ParmerleeMrs Ramona PaulsrudMr Jerome and Mrs Patrice PayneMs Theresa PerryDr William and Mrs Gail PlaterRep Gregory PorterPowers and SonsPsalms Missionary Baptist ChurchMs Robin RangeMs Sharon ReedMr Bill ReedMs Palmeta RentMs Doraine Reynolds-MaloneRFS GroupMs Patricia RhodesMr Michael and Dr Heidi RiesRiley Area Development CorporationMs Sherron RogersMs Josephine Rogers-SmithMs Brenda RoperMr James and Mrs Rita RosensteeleMr Zito RozzellMr Michael and Mrs Carolyn SaahirMs Ellen Sayles-LaneHon David and Mrs Brenda ShaheedMr Jerry SharpMs Ruby Shaw

Ms Betty ShawMr Joseph and Mrs Colleen ShikanyMr James SimmonsMr Addison SimpsonMs Clare Skevington and Mr John NollDr Joseph SmedleyMs Margaret SmithDr Mattie SolomonMrs Gayle SpicerCmdr Roger Spurgeon and Ms Cathy GregoryDr Dina StephensMs Jeanne SteuerwaldMs Amie StinnettDr David StocumMs Robie K SuggsMs Val TateDr Jack ThomasMr Charles and Mrs Wanda ThompsonMs Patzetta TriceMr Adrian TurnerMr Mark and Mrs Ann VarnauMs Kelly VaughnWashington Park Cemetary AssociationMs Angela WatkinsMs Alice WatsonMr Wayne and Mrs Ophelia WellingtonMr David WestMr James White JrMs Pamela WhiteMrs Theodora WilliamsMr Jerome WilliamsMr George Wood

Martin University sincerely

appreciates the generosity of the Womens Fund of Central Indiana

Cindy Simon Skjodt Deborah Joy Simon

and Derica amp Robin Rice

Martin Memo | 16

The MSI Convocation

On November 30 2017 and again on December 4 2017 Martin University

hosted an MSI (Minority Serving Institution) Convocation The MSI convocation for students was supported by an MSI Grant awarded to Martin University by Strada Education Network The grant enabled students to receive enhanced experiences in three areas technology mental health and wellness and essential workplace skills

This convocation was held to support students in managing their personal

wellness Dr Kim Johnson (PsyD HSPP) of Worldview Psychological Services addressed students about recognizing and managing stress The discussion defined stress examined the types identified signs introduced numerous positive coping mechanisms including relaxation mindfulness and meditation Students engaged Dr Johnson with specific questions about when to seek a doctor the role of medication and community resources Following the presentation students completed a reflection and participated in class discussions on how to apply the information and sharing their personal journeys The presentation was repeated for faculty and staff

Viveca CarterManager of Student Success

OUTSIDE SUPPORT OF MARTIN UNIVERSITY

Martin University is honored to be supported by several outside organizations that provide grant funding for projects that serve its students and the surrounding community

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the Strada Education Network formerly USA Funds The primary focus of this grant is to developenhance workforce-related skills in new first-time and transfer students These include skills preparing students for successful entry into the workforce

The University is also receiving grant funding support from Lilly Endowment Through this support the University has enhanced its Information Technology (IT) infrastructure Enhancements have included hardwaresoftware upgrades an increase in the Universityrsquos WIFI capacity and increased internet bandwidth These enhancements have contributed to increased and more efficient on-campus technology for students In addition the Lilly Endowment provided seminal funding to support the development of a much-needed Martin University Advancement Department This Department focuses on developingmaintaining positive relationships with persons and organizations internal and external to the University and on obtaining giftsdonations As a result of this seminal funding the University was able to exceed its All-In-For-Martin 2017 campaign goal of $440000

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program This federal program overseen by the Indiana Department of Education provides area youth with after-school learning opportunities Through this support the University provides science technology engineering and math (STEM) afterschool enrichment activities to area youth Although the current cycle of funding ends in May 2018 the University has partnered with Edna Martin Christian Center and has received funding for an additional four years

Dr Brian SteuerwaldVP for Institutional Effective and

Advancement

YOUR SUPPORT

Martin Memo | 17

YOU MADE IT HAPPENWe are so grateful for your contributions of time talent and treasure that made it all possible

The focus of 2017 was the year-long celebration of the Universityrsquos 40th anniversary Martin broke records of sponsorship and attendance in all three signature events The Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon the 40th Anniversary Gala and the Presidentrsquos Breakfast The All-In-for Martin annual campaign also significantly exceeded its $440000 goal

Martin University launched its first-ever Forty-for-Forty Endowment campaign to provide stability for the University Martin University is appealing to forty benefactors to donate $40000 each for an initial investment of $16 million The campaigns ultimate goal is to ensure the perpetuity of Martinrsquos dedication to making post-secondary education and a college degree accessible to all who can benefit from the Universityrsquos important mission specifically low income minority and adult learners

We know that Martin University could not accomplish these achievements without the philanthropic support of our benefactors In real sense YOU made it possible for Martin University to provide hope and opportunity for our students Because of your unwavering support Martin University served 364 students during the Spring 2017 semester 214 students during the Summer 2017 semester and 346 students during the Fall 2017 semester During 2017 the University conferred 58 bachelorrsquos degrees and 22 masterrsquos degrees These students will become the catalysts of positive change in the communities where they live and serve You made it possible and we thank you

We invite you to join us again in 2018 as we focus on ldquoEndowing Martinrsquos Futurerdquo and impacting even more students

We look forward to seeing you at one or all the above events Until then THANK YOU again for making it happen in 2017

Joseacute LusendeDirector of University Advancement

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

VERA GRAVES 11 Martin Alum Vera Graves was recoginized as a 2017 Hand Raiser and Game Changer by the United Way of Central Indiana

Vera uses her passion to serve others as a member of the Urban League of Indianapolis staff

To see Veras interview with Andrea Morehead click on the link below or enter into your web browser httpsyoutubefjWkx7AlyN0

ldquoWELCOME HOMErdquo

Martin University will celebrate its 2018 Founders Day Luncheon on Thursday April 12 2018 at 1130 am on the campus of Martin University

This yearrsquos theme is ldquoWelcome Homerdquo We invite all who have been connected to Martin University during its more than 40-year history to join us for the 2018 Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

The Founders Day Luncheon will honor three servant leaders whose work and service have positively impacted the Indianapolis community and beyond

Ms Anita HardenProfessor Frank Sullivan Jr

Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana

A special tribute to honor Sr Jane Schilling will take place to celebrate her life and legacy

Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased online at wwwmartinedu

We invite you to join us on Thursday April 12th at 1130 in the Fr Boniface Hardin Gathertorium Martin University 2186 North Sherman Drive

For additional information contact us at 3178223489

Name

Organization

Address

City State Zip

Phone

E-mail

Please complete and return by mail to 2018 Foundersrsquo Day LuncheonMartin University 2186 North Sherman Drive Indianapolis IN 46218or RSVP to jmccloudmartinedu by April 2 2018

2018FOUNDERSrsquo DAY

Sponsorship Options

Bronze Sponsor$ 1000 Program Sponsorship 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th and special recognition as a Program Sponsor for the 2017-2018 academic year Your sponsorship also includes program recognition (event signage website promotion and recognition in the event program)

Table (Non-Sponsored)$ 600 Table 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

Patron Sponsor$ 150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th Your sponsorship includes reserved seating and recognition in the event program

Additional sponsorship options are available at wwwmartinedu2018-day-celebration-endow-educate-empower

Other Purchase Options

Individual Ticket Purchases$ 75 Individual Ticket 1 ticket (admit one) for the

Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

$50 Student Ticket 1 student ticket (admit one) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

April 12th

Unable to attend Consider making a donation to support this event

Reservations and payments must be received by Monday April 2 2018

You may make your purchase online by visiting wwwmartinedu2018-founders-day-luncheon

Mail your reservation form andor payment toAdvancement amp Communications

Martin University2186 North Sherman Drive

Indianapolis IN 46218

Purchase Options1048576 $1000 Bronze Sponsor 1 table (seating for 8) Program sponsor- level recognition1048576 $600 Table (Non-Sponsored) 1 table (seating for 8) Table sponsor-level recognition1048576 $150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket Patron Sponsor-Level recognition

Table amp Individual Ticket Purchases1048576 $75 Individual Ticket (admit one) of tickets1048576 $50 Student Ticket (admit one) of tickets

Donation1048576 I will not attend but would like to make the following donation 1048576 MU StudentMB Resident 1048576 U nrestricted

2018 FOUNDERS DAY LUNCHEON

2 018 P R E S I D E N T S B R E A K FA S T

W E D N E S DAY O C TO B E R 24T H

2 018 S C H O L A R S H I P

D I N N E RT H U R S DAY AU G U S T 9 T H

4 9 t hC O M M E N C E M E N T C E R E M O N Y

S AT U R DAY M AY 1 2 2 01 8

SAVE THE DATE

Martin Memo | 19

2 018 M A R T I N

U N I V E R S I T Y T E L E T H O N

S AT U R DAY D E CE M B E R 1 S T

UNIVERSITY RELATIONS amp COMMUNICATIONS

MARTIN UNIVERSITY2186 N SHERMAN DRIVEINDIANAPOLIS IN 46218E-MAIL COMMUNICATIONSDEPTMARTINEDU JMCCLOUDMARTINEDUPHONE 3178223489

(C) 2018 MARTIN UNIVERSITY - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Martin Memo | 11

MR THOMAS F MCKENNA MS PATRICIA ROE MR THEODORE TED MAU

2018 WINGS AWARD RECIPIENTS

MR JOHN JL MIZE MS TRACY BOYD PASTOR DARRYL WEBSTER

2018 ALUMNI OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS

MR JOHN JL MIZE PASTOR DARRYL WEBSTER MS TRACY BOYD

DR EUGENE G WHITE MR THOMAS F MCKENNA MS PATRICIA ROE MR TED MAU

2018 PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST HONOREES

THE

MARTIN CENTER

SICKLE-CELL-A-THON

On Saturday October 28 2017 The Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative launched the first of its kind telethon to raise money for the research and cure of sickle cell disease WHMB REAL PEOPLE REAL VOICES RadioOne and Martin University partnered with the Martin Center in their efforts to raise $20000

The 3-hour event featured live performances personal stories and the 50-year history of Martin Centers efforts to support research in finding a cure for sickle cell disease

If you would like additional information regarding the Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative go to wwwthemartincenterorg or call 3179275158

Martin Memo | 12

On Friday January 12th Martin University President Dr Eugene G White and the Martin University Community Choir participated in the 2018 Martin Luther King Day Celebration presented by the City of Indianapolis

Dr White was the keynote speaker for the event Dr Whites address focused on Dream Courage Service He referenced Dr Kings June 1961 commencement speech at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania ldquoThe American Dreamrdquo

Martin Memo | 13

CONGRATULATIONS MR WILLIAMSON YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED

It is with sincere gratitude that I am proud to inform the Martin University community about my upcoming opportunity to work as a graduate intern with the NAACP this summer in Washington DC I received this internship when I was asked by the Indianapolis Chapter of the NAACP to join a student panel summit in 2015 discussing why millennials of color are not going to college

While I was at the summit I met other members of the NAACP in particular Hilary Shelton who represented the Washington DC Bureau He was touched by my perspective on why people of color were not going to college During the panel discussion I explained that I believe millennials are not going to college because they have been misinformed They dont view college as a vehicle for self- improvement ldquoHave you thought about going into civil rightsrdquo was the question posed to me by Mr Shelton I told him of course I feel that in order to change the world we have to change ourselves Next he gave me his contact information and invited me to stay in touch with him He suggested I might consider working with him and the NAACP

The opportunity has now presented itsself What type of opportunities will this internship afford me How should I plan to develop my skills in civil rights and policy reform What should I expect to learn from the experience and how do I plan for the future

I am looking forward to my summer internship growing and learning Wish me well

The WEB Dubois NAACP InternshipThe NAACP is in search of highly qualified and motivated individuals to serve as interns and fellows at our national headquarters in Baltimore MD These individuals will conduct sophisticated legislative and public policy research on some of the most pressing civil rights and social justice challenges facing our nation Although the W E B Du Bois InternshipFellowship Program is unpaid we will offer each student an academically rigorous program as well as a priceless opportunity for high-level experience in civil rights activism This work is high stakes fast paced and demanding

Project assignments will touch upon all aspects of our social justice advocacy agenda including but not limited to civil rights issues criminal justice economic development education environmental justice health policy international affairs labor voting rights and youth engagement Successful candidates should have a record of outstanding academic achievement commitment to social justice and the ability to manage complex projects

httpwwwnaacporgemploymentw-e-b-du-bois-public-policy-internship-program

MAKING LIVES BETTERMY FUTURE STARTS HERE

MARTIN UNIVERSITY BRANDON WILLIAMSON 18RECIPIENT OF A 2018 WEB DUBOIS NAACP INTERNSHIP

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

PHILANTHROPY

BECAUSE OF YOU

Above $10000Mr and Mrs David S AllenMrs Terry BowenMr Michael BrowningCentral Indiana Community FoundationMr and Mrs Gregg DwyerFirst Financial BankIndependent Colleges of IndianaMs Amy JonesEstate of Mary LoganNicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation IncMr Michael RogersMr Wayne and Mrs Susan SchmidtDr Gene and Mrs Joanne SeaseMr David and Mrs Donna SeaseStrada Education NetworkMr L Gene TannerDr James and Mrs Linda TrippiDr Eugene and Mrs Jetties WhiteMr William Witchger

Up to $9999Alpha Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority IncCharles Miller Memorial FoundationDrs Grady and Nancy ChismMr Carl and Mrs Carolyn DalstromDuke Energy FoundationJohn H Hughes Scholarship FundLilly Endowment IncNational Christian Foundation of Indiana

Up to $4999Mr Michael AmesAMG Engineering(The) Benevity Community Impact FundMr Bruce BuchananClausell amp Associates CPAs PCCommunity Health Network IncMr Christopher CondleMs Linda DixonEmmanuel Missionary Baptist ChurchMr and Mrs Dennis EnterkinDr Lorenzo EstersEugene and Marilyn Glick Family FoundationMarion County Public Health Department

Family amp Community Partners LLCMr John GossIndianapolis ColtsINHPLumina FoundationMr Joseacute and Mrs Gertrude LusendeMaurer Family FoundationMays Chemical CompanyMr John and Mrs Jennifer McCloudMr Thomas and Mrs Mary Ann McKennaMr Michael and Mrs Lisa MoosMr and Mrs Jeff Mortier(The) National Bank of IndianapolisNCAADr Charlie NelmsPacers Sports and EntertainmentPNC Mr D Wesley PoythressRadioOneRaising Queens IncMs Patricia RoeSANOFISease Gerig amp AssociatesRep Robin ShacklefordDr L Wayne SmithDr Charlesetta and Mr Reginald Smith StaleyMs Kimberly SterlingDr Brian and Mrs Starla SteuerwaldStone DesignDr Michael TwymanDr Lora VannRev Remus Wright

Up to $999Mr Kambui AbdullahMs Charlotte Adams-JonesMs Zetra AllenMrs Alyce and Mr Claud ArchieMr L James ArmentrosATampTDr Laila AyoubiDr Kathi BadertscherDr Trudy BantaMs Victoria BarlowBarnes amp Thornburg LLP

Martin Memo | 14

Martin Memo | 15

Ms Tammie BarneyRep John BartlettMr Leon and Mrs Celeste BatesBatt Family FoundationMs Aster BekeleMs Tanya BellMr Earnest BerryMs Daisy BestMs Debra BluittMs Sarah BogardMs Tracy BoydDr Janice BoydMr Virgil and Mrs Sheila BoydMs Gwen BoydMs Denise BoydMs Carol BransonMs Wyleara BraxtonSen Jean BreauxMr Charles and Mrs Kathleen BrinkmanMr Jesse BrownMr Billy and Mrs Jacqueline BrownMr Hallie and Mrs Delores BryantMs Paula BuckhaulterMr Michael BurnettMr and Mrs Cornell BurrisDr Mary BuschMr Ernest and Mrs Ida CannonMs Viveca CarterMs Esther Carter-DayCircle City SecurityMr Scott ClabaughMs Gina ColemanMr James and Mrs Bessie ConnMs Virrither CooperCornerstone Support ServicesMr Clarence and Mrs Fabiola CrainMs Nellie DanielsMs Marjorie DardenMr Stephen DeVoeMr Larry and Mrs Sandra DillonMs Nicole DinkinsDr Wanda DuchnowskiMs Gina CowherdMs Georgia DunlapEarly Learning IndianaMr Murvin and Mrs Linda EndersEngaging Solutions LLCMr J Joseph EppsMr Duane and Mrs Jewell EtienneDr Anthony and Mrs Mary EtienneMs Marian FabioMs Chaunda FabioMs Vandetta FarringtonFlanner and Buchanan Funeral CentersMs Veronica FooteDr Ed and Mrs Phyllis GabovitchMr Paul GalantiMs Celia GibsonMr Gary GibsonMr Gregory GillMr Charles Didier GondolaMr Ronald and Mrs Virginia GoodwinMs Elizabeth GoreMr Keith GrahamMrs Bonnie GrantMs Vera GravesDr Martin GreenanMs Amy GreeneMs Dorothy Ann GreeneMr Timothy GreenhootDr Ann GroomsMr Tony HardemanMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy HarwellMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy Harwell

Ms Rosemary HearnMr Reggie HendersonDr Ronnie and Mrs Andriel HillerHirons and CompanyMs Karen HollyMr James Richard HunterIAAGGIndianapolis Urban LeagueIndianapolis Chamber of CommerceIndianapolis-Marion County Public LibraryThe International CenterIota Theta Phi Fraternity IncDr Dennis JacksonMs Regina JacksonMs Karen JenkinsDr Fred JohnsonMr Jarrett and Mrs Rella JonesMs Jeanette JonesMr Reginald JonesMr Anthony JonesMs Missouri Jones-FarralMr Kamau and Mrs Mashariki JywanzaMr Frederick KellyMs Patricia KennyDr Taffanee KeysMr Gurinder Singh KhalsaMr David KoseneMs Ayeesha LewisSen Richard and Mrs Charlene LugarDr Toby MalichiDr William and Mrs Geraldine MaloneMrs Neva MartinMs Sharon MartinMary Riggs Neighborhood CenterMs Ellen MathiaMr David MayesMr Roddell McCulloughMr Dwight McGillMr Jimmie McMillanMr John J MillerMr Jaye MillerMr John JL and Mrs Vanessa MizeMs Denise MooreMr Jesse MooreMs Brooke MooreMusic Performance Trust FundMr John MusiineMs Andrea NealyMs Angela NealyMs Deanne NicholsMs Jacqueline NytesMrs Elizabeth OdleMs Sandy OlesbyMr Ifeanyi Vop OsiliMr Joseph ParkerMr Craig ParmerleeMrs Ramona PaulsrudMr Jerome and Mrs Patrice PayneMs Theresa PerryDr William and Mrs Gail PlaterRep Gregory PorterPowers and SonsPsalms Missionary Baptist ChurchMs Robin RangeMs Sharon ReedMr Bill ReedMs Palmeta RentMs Doraine Reynolds-MaloneRFS GroupMs Patricia RhodesMr Michael and Dr Heidi RiesRiley Area Development CorporationMs Sherron RogersMs Josephine Rogers-SmithMs Brenda RoperMr James and Mrs Rita RosensteeleMr Zito RozzellMr Michael and Mrs Carolyn SaahirMs Ellen Sayles-LaneHon David and Mrs Brenda ShaheedMr Jerry SharpMs Ruby Shaw

Ms Betty ShawMr Joseph and Mrs Colleen ShikanyMr James SimmonsMr Addison SimpsonMs Clare Skevington and Mr John NollDr Joseph SmedleyMs Margaret SmithDr Mattie SolomonMrs Gayle SpicerCmdr Roger Spurgeon and Ms Cathy GregoryDr Dina StephensMs Jeanne SteuerwaldMs Amie StinnettDr David StocumMs Robie K SuggsMs Val TateDr Jack ThomasMr Charles and Mrs Wanda ThompsonMs Patzetta TriceMr Adrian TurnerMr Mark and Mrs Ann VarnauMs Kelly VaughnWashington Park Cemetary AssociationMs Angela WatkinsMs Alice WatsonMr Wayne and Mrs Ophelia WellingtonMr David WestMr James White JrMs Pamela WhiteMrs Theodora WilliamsMr Jerome WilliamsMr George Wood

Martin University sincerely

appreciates the generosity of the Womens Fund of Central Indiana

Cindy Simon Skjodt Deborah Joy Simon

and Derica amp Robin Rice

Martin Memo | 16

The MSI Convocation

On November 30 2017 and again on December 4 2017 Martin University

hosted an MSI (Minority Serving Institution) Convocation The MSI convocation for students was supported by an MSI Grant awarded to Martin University by Strada Education Network The grant enabled students to receive enhanced experiences in three areas technology mental health and wellness and essential workplace skills

This convocation was held to support students in managing their personal

wellness Dr Kim Johnson (PsyD HSPP) of Worldview Psychological Services addressed students about recognizing and managing stress The discussion defined stress examined the types identified signs introduced numerous positive coping mechanisms including relaxation mindfulness and meditation Students engaged Dr Johnson with specific questions about when to seek a doctor the role of medication and community resources Following the presentation students completed a reflection and participated in class discussions on how to apply the information and sharing their personal journeys The presentation was repeated for faculty and staff

Viveca CarterManager of Student Success

OUTSIDE SUPPORT OF MARTIN UNIVERSITY

Martin University is honored to be supported by several outside organizations that provide grant funding for projects that serve its students and the surrounding community

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the Strada Education Network formerly USA Funds The primary focus of this grant is to developenhance workforce-related skills in new first-time and transfer students These include skills preparing students for successful entry into the workforce

The University is also receiving grant funding support from Lilly Endowment Through this support the University has enhanced its Information Technology (IT) infrastructure Enhancements have included hardwaresoftware upgrades an increase in the Universityrsquos WIFI capacity and increased internet bandwidth These enhancements have contributed to increased and more efficient on-campus technology for students In addition the Lilly Endowment provided seminal funding to support the development of a much-needed Martin University Advancement Department This Department focuses on developingmaintaining positive relationships with persons and organizations internal and external to the University and on obtaining giftsdonations As a result of this seminal funding the University was able to exceed its All-In-For-Martin 2017 campaign goal of $440000

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program This federal program overseen by the Indiana Department of Education provides area youth with after-school learning opportunities Through this support the University provides science technology engineering and math (STEM) afterschool enrichment activities to area youth Although the current cycle of funding ends in May 2018 the University has partnered with Edna Martin Christian Center and has received funding for an additional four years

Dr Brian SteuerwaldVP for Institutional Effective and

Advancement

YOUR SUPPORT

Martin Memo | 17

YOU MADE IT HAPPENWe are so grateful for your contributions of time talent and treasure that made it all possible

The focus of 2017 was the year-long celebration of the Universityrsquos 40th anniversary Martin broke records of sponsorship and attendance in all three signature events The Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon the 40th Anniversary Gala and the Presidentrsquos Breakfast The All-In-for Martin annual campaign also significantly exceeded its $440000 goal

Martin University launched its first-ever Forty-for-Forty Endowment campaign to provide stability for the University Martin University is appealing to forty benefactors to donate $40000 each for an initial investment of $16 million The campaigns ultimate goal is to ensure the perpetuity of Martinrsquos dedication to making post-secondary education and a college degree accessible to all who can benefit from the Universityrsquos important mission specifically low income minority and adult learners

We know that Martin University could not accomplish these achievements without the philanthropic support of our benefactors In real sense YOU made it possible for Martin University to provide hope and opportunity for our students Because of your unwavering support Martin University served 364 students during the Spring 2017 semester 214 students during the Summer 2017 semester and 346 students during the Fall 2017 semester During 2017 the University conferred 58 bachelorrsquos degrees and 22 masterrsquos degrees These students will become the catalysts of positive change in the communities where they live and serve You made it possible and we thank you

We invite you to join us again in 2018 as we focus on ldquoEndowing Martinrsquos Futurerdquo and impacting even more students

We look forward to seeing you at one or all the above events Until then THANK YOU again for making it happen in 2017

Joseacute LusendeDirector of University Advancement

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

VERA GRAVES 11 Martin Alum Vera Graves was recoginized as a 2017 Hand Raiser and Game Changer by the United Way of Central Indiana

Vera uses her passion to serve others as a member of the Urban League of Indianapolis staff

To see Veras interview with Andrea Morehead click on the link below or enter into your web browser httpsyoutubefjWkx7AlyN0

ldquoWELCOME HOMErdquo

Martin University will celebrate its 2018 Founders Day Luncheon on Thursday April 12 2018 at 1130 am on the campus of Martin University

This yearrsquos theme is ldquoWelcome Homerdquo We invite all who have been connected to Martin University during its more than 40-year history to join us for the 2018 Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

The Founders Day Luncheon will honor three servant leaders whose work and service have positively impacted the Indianapolis community and beyond

Ms Anita HardenProfessor Frank Sullivan Jr

Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana

A special tribute to honor Sr Jane Schilling will take place to celebrate her life and legacy

Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased online at wwwmartinedu

We invite you to join us on Thursday April 12th at 1130 in the Fr Boniface Hardin Gathertorium Martin University 2186 North Sherman Drive

For additional information contact us at 3178223489

Name

Organization

Address

City State Zip

Phone

E-mail

Please complete and return by mail to 2018 Foundersrsquo Day LuncheonMartin University 2186 North Sherman Drive Indianapolis IN 46218or RSVP to jmccloudmartinedu by April 2 2018

2018FOUNDERSrsquo DAY

Sponsorship Options

Bronze Sponsor$ 1000 Program Sponsorship 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th and special recognition as a Program Sponsor for the 2017-2018 academic year Your sponsorship also includes program recognition (event signage website promotion and recognition in the event program)

Table (Non-Sponsored)$ 600 Table 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

Patron Sponsor$ 150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th Your sponsorship includes reserved seating and recognition in the event program

Additional sponsorship options are available at wwwmartinedu2018-day-celebration-endow-educate-empower

Other Purchase Options

Individual Ticket Purchases$ 75 Individual Ticket 1 ticket (admit one) for the

Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

$50 Student Ticket 1 student ticket (admit one) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

April 12th

Unable to attend Consider making a donation to support this event

Reservations and payments must be received by Monday April 2 2018

You may make your purchase online by visiting wwwmartinedu2018-founders-day-luncheon

Mail your reservation form andor payment toAdvancement amp Communications

Martin University2186 North Sherman Drive

Indianapolis IN 46218

Purchase Options1048576 $1000 Bronze Sponsor 1 table (seating for 8) Program sponsor- level recognition1048576 $600 Table (Non-Sponsored) 1 table (seating for 8) Table sponsor-level recognition1048576 $150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket Patron Sponsor-Level recognition

Table amp Individual Ticket Purchases1048576 $75 Individual Ticket (admit one) of tickets1048576 $50 Student Ticket (admit one) of tickets

Donation1048576 I will not attend but would like to make the following donation 1048576 MU StudentMB Resident 1048576 U nrestricted

2018 FOUNDERS DAY LUNCHEON

2 018 P R E S I D E N T S B R E A K FA S T

W E D N E S DAY O C TO B E R 24T H

2 018 S C H O L A R S H I P

D I N N E RT H U R S DAY AU G U S T 9 T H

4 9 t hC O M M E N C E M E N T C E R E M O N Y

S AT U R DAY M AY 1 2 2 01 8

SAVE THE DATE

Martin Memo | 19

2 018 M A R T I N

U N I V E R S I T Y T E L E T H O N

S AT U R DAY D E CE M B E R 1 S T

UNIVERSITY RELATIONS amp COMMUNICATIONS

MARTIN UNIVERSITY2186 N SHERMAN DRIVEINDIANAPOLIS IN 46218E-MAIL COMMUNICATIONSDEPTMARTINEDU JMCCLOUDMARTINEDUPHONE 3178223489

(C) 2018 MARTIN UNIVERSITY - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

THE

MARTIN CENTER

SICKLE-CELL-A-THON

On Saturday October 28 2017 The Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative launched the first of its kind telethon to raise money for the research and cure of sickle cell disease WHMB REAL PEOPLE REAL VOICES RadioOne and Martin University partnered with the Martin Center in their efforts to raise $20000

The 3-hour event featured live performances personal stories and the 50-year history of Martin Centers efforts to support research in finding a cure for sickle cell disease

If you would like additional information regarding the Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative go to wwwthemartincenterorg or call 3179275158

Martin Memo | 12

On Friday January 12th Martin University President Dr Eugene G White and the Martin University Community Choir participated in the 2018 Martin Luther King Day Celebration presented by the City of Indianapolis

Dr White was the keynote speaker for the event Dr Whites address focused on Dream Courage Service He referenced Dr Kings June 1961 commencement speech at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania ldquoThe American Dreamrdquo

Martin Memo | 13

CONGRATULATIONS MR WILLIAMSON YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED

It is with sincere gratitude that I am proud to inform the Martin University community about my upcoming opportunity to work as a graduate intern with the NAACP this summer in Washington DC I received this internship when I was asked by the Indianapolis Chapter of the NAACP to join a student panel summit in 2015 discussing why millennials of color are not going to college

While I was at the summit I met other members of the NAACP in particular Hilary Shelton who represented the Washington DC Bureau He was touched by my perspective on why people of color were not going to college During the panel discussion I explained that I believe millennials are not going to college because they have been misinformed They dont view college as a vehicle for self- improvement ldquoHave you thought about going into civil rightsrdquo was the question posed to me by Mr Shelton I told him of course I feel that in order to change the world we have to change ourselves Next he gave me his contact information and invited me to stay in touch with him He suggested I might consider working with him and the NAACP

The opportunity has now presented itsself What type of opportunities will this internship afford me How should I plan to develop my skills in civil rights and policy reform What should I expect to learn from the experience and how do I plan for the future

I am looking forward to my summer internship growing and learning Wish me well

The WEB Dubois NAACP InternshipThe NAACP is in search of highly qualified and motivated individuals to serve as interns and fellows at our national headquarters in Baltimore MD These individuals will conduct sophisticated legislative and public policy research on some of the most pressing civil rights and social justice challenges facing our nation Although the W E B Du Bois InternshipFellowship Program is unpaid we will offer each student an academically rigorous program as well as a priceless opportunity for high-level experience in civil rights activism This work is high stakes fast paced and demanding

Project assignments will touch upon all aspects of our social justice advocacy agenda including but not limited to civil rights issues criminal justice economic development education environmental justice health policy international affairs labor voting rights and youth engagement Successful candidates should have a record of outstanding academic achievement commitment to social justice and the ability to manage complex projects

httpwwwnaacporgemploymentw-e-b-du-bois-public-policy-internship-program

MAKING LIVES BETTERMY FUTURE STARTS HERE

MARTIN UNIVERSITY BRANDON WILLIAMSON 18RECIPIENT OF A 2018 WEB DUBOIS NAACP INTERNSHIP

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

PHILANTHROPY

BECAUSE OF YOU

Above $10000Mr and Mrs David S AllenMrs Terry BowenMr Michael BrowningCentral Indiana Community FoundationMr and Mrs Gregg DwyerFirst Financial BankIndependent Colleges of IndianaMs Amy JonesEstate of Mary LoganNicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation IncMr Michael RogersMr Wayne and Mrs Susan SchmidtDr Gene and Mrs Joanne SeaseMr David and Mrs Donna SeaseStrada Education NetworkMr L Gene TannerDr James and Mrs Linda TrippiDr Eugene and Mrs Jetties WhiteMr William Witchger

Up to $9999Alpha Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority IncCharles Miller Memorial FoundationDrs Grady and Nancy ChismMr Carl and Mrs Carolyn DalstromDuke Energy FoundationJohn H Hughes Scholarship FundLilly Endowment IncNational Christian Foundation of Indiana

Up to $4999Mr Michael AmesAMG Engineering(The) Benevity Community Impact FundMr Bruce BuchananClausell amp Associates CPAs PCCommunity Health Network IncMr Christopher CondleMs Linda DixonEmmanuel Missionary Baptist ChurchMr and Mrs Dennis EnterkinDr Lorenzo EstersEugene and Marilyn Glick Family FoundationMarion County Public Health Department

Family amp Community Partners LLCMr John GossIndianapolis ColtsINHPLumina FoundationMr Joseacute and Mrs Gertrude LusendeMaurer Family FoundationMays Chemical CompanyMr John and Mrs Jennifer McCloudMr Thomas and Mrs Mary Ann McKennaMr Michael and Mrs Lisa MoosMr and Mrs Jeff Mortier(The) National Bank of IndianapolisNCAADr Charlie NelmsPacers Sports and EntertainmentPNC Mr D Wesley PoythressRadioOneRaising Queens IncMs Patricia RoeSANOFISease Gerig amp AssociatesRep Robin ShacklefordDr L Wayne SmithDr Charlesetta and Mr Reginald Smith StaleyMs Kimberly SterlingDr Brian and Mrs Starla SteuerwaldStone DesignDr Michael TwymanDr Lora VannRev Remus Wright

Up to $999Mr Kambui AbdullahMs Charlotte Adams-JonesMs Zetra AllenMrs Alyce and Mr Claud ArchieMr L James ArmentrosATampTDr Laila AyoubiDr Kathi BadertscherDr Trudy BantaMs Victoria BarlowBarnes amp Thornburg LLP

Martin Memo | 14

Martin Memo | 15

Ms Tammie BarneyRep John BartlettMr Leon and Mrs Celeste BatesBatt Family FoundationMs Aster BekeleMs Tanya BellMr Earnest BerryMs Daisy BestMs Debra BluittMs Sarah BogardMs Tracy BoydDr Janice BoydMr Virgil and Mrs Sheila BoydMs Gwen BoydMs Denise BoydMs Carol BransonMs Wyleara BraxtonSen Jean BreauxMr Charles and Mrs Kathleen BrinkmanMr Jesse BrownMr Billy and Mrs Jacqueline BrownMr Hallie and Mrs Delores BryantMs Paula BuckhaulterMr Michael BurnettMr and Mrs Cornell BurrisDr Mary BuschMr Ernest and Mrs Ida CannonMs Viveca CarterMs Esther Carter-DayCircle City SecurityMr Scott ClabaughMs Gina ColemanMr James and Mrs Bessie ConnMs Virrither CooperCornerstone Support ServicesMr Clarence and Mrs Fabiola CrainMs Nellie DanielsMs Marjorie DardenMr Stephen DeVoeMr Larry and Mrs Sandra DillonMs Nicole DinkinsDr Wanda DuchnowskiMs Gina CowherdMs Georgia DunlapEarly Learning IndianaMr Murvin and Mrs Linda EndersEngaging Solutions LLCMr J Joseph EppsMr Duane and Mrs Jewell EtienneDr Anthony and Mrs Mary EtienneMs Marian FabioMs Chaunda FabioMs Vandetta FarringtonFlanner and Buchanan Funeral CentersMs Veronica FooteDr Ed and Mrs Phyllis GabovitchMr Paul GalantiMs Celia GibsonMr Gary GibsonMr Gregory GillMr Charles Didier GondolaMr Ronald and Mrs Virginia GoodwinMs Elizabeth GoreMr Keith GrahamMrs Bonnie GrantMs Vera GravesDr Martin GreenanMs Amy GreeneMs Dorothy Ann GreeneMr Timothy GreenhootDr Ann GroomsMr Tony HardemanMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy HarwellMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy Harwell

Ms Rosemary HearnMr Reggie HendersonDr Ronnie and Mrs Andriel HillerHirons and CompanyMs Karen HollyMr James Richard HunterIAAGGIndianapolis Urban LeagueIndianapolis Chamber of CommerceIndianapolis-Marion County Public LibraryThe International CenterIota Theta Phi Fraternity IncDr Dennis JacksonMs Regina JacksonMs Karen JenkinsDr Fred JohnsonMr Jarrett and Mrs Rella JonesMs Jeanette JonesMr Reginald JonesMr Anthony JonesMs Missouri Jones-FarralMr Kamau and Mrs Mashariki JywanzaMr Frederick KellyMs Patricia KennyDr Taffanee KeysMr Gurinder Singh KhalsaMr David KoseneMs Ayeesha LewisSen Richard and Mrs Charlene LugarDr Toby MalichiDr William and Mrs Geraldine MaloneMrs Neva MartinMs Sharon MartinMary Riggs Neighborhood CenterMs Ellen MathiaMr David MayesMr Roddell McCulloughMr Dwight McGillMr Jimmie McMillanMr John J MillerMr Jaye MillerMr John JL and Mrs Vanessa MizeMs Denise MooreMr Jesse MooreMs Brooke MooreMusic Performance Trust FundMr John MusiineMs Andrea NealyMs Angela NealyMs Deanne NicholsMs Jacqueline NytesMrs Elizabeth OdleMs Sandy OlesbyMr Ifeanyi Vop OsiliMr Joseph ParkerMr Craig ParmerleeMrs Ramona PaulsrudMr Jerome and Mrs Patrice PayneMs Theresa PerryDr William and Mrs Gail PlaterRep Gregory PorterPowers and SonsPsalms Missionary Baptist ChurchMs Robin RangeMs Sharon ReedMr Bill ReedMs Palmeta RentMs Doraine Reynolds-MaloneRFS GroupMs Patricia RhodesMr Michael and Dr Heidi RiesRiley Area Development CorporationMs Sherron RogersMs Josephine Rogers-SmithMs Brenda RoperMr James and Mrs Rita RosensteeleMr Zito RozzellMr Michael and Mrs Carolyn SaahirMs Ellen Sayles-LaneHon David and Mrs Brenda ShaheedMr Jerry SharpMs Ruby Shaw

Ms Betty ShawMr Joseph and Mrs Colleen ShikanyMr James SimmonsMr Addison SimpsonMs Clare Skevington and Mr John NollDr Joseph SmedleyMs Margaret SmithDr Mattie SolomonMrs Gayle SpicerCmdr Roger Spurgeon and Ms Cathy GregoryDr Dina StephensMs Jeanne SteuerwaldMs Amie StinnettDr David StocumMs Robie K SuggsMs Val TateDr Jack ThomasMr Charles and Mrs Wanda ThompsonMs Patzetta TriceMr Adrian TurnerMr Mark and Mrs Ann VarnauMs Kelly VaughnWashington Park Cemetary AssociationMs Angela WatkinsMs Alice WatsonMr Wayne and Mrs Ophelia WellingtonMr David WestMr James White JrMs Pamela WhiteMrs Theodora WilliamsMr Jerome WilliamsMr George Wood

Martin University sincerely

appreciates the generosity of the Womens Fund of Central Indiana

Cindy Simon Skjodt Deborah Joy Simon

and Derica amp Robin Rice

Martin Memo | 16

The MSI Convocation

On November 30 2017 and again on December 4 2017 Martin University

hosted an MSI (Minority Serving Institution) Convocation The MSI convocation for students was supported by an MSI Grant awarded to Martin University by Strada Education Network The grant enabled students to receive enhanced experiences in three areas technology mental health and wellness and essential workplace skills

This convocation was held to support students in managing their personal

wellness Dr Kim Johnson (PsyD HSPP) of Worldview Psychological Services addressed students about recognizing and managing stress The discussion defined stress examined the types identified signs introduced numerous positive coping mechanisms including relaxation mindfulness and meditation Students engaged Dr Johnson with specific questions about when to seek a doctor the role of medication and community resources Following the presentation students completed a reflection and participated in class discussions on how to apply the information and sharing their personal journeys The presentation was repeated for faculty and staff

Viveca CarterManager of Student Success

OUTSIDE SUPPORT OF MARTIN UNIVERSITY

Martin University is honored to be supported by several outside organizations that provide grant funding for projects that serve its students and the surrounding community

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the Strada Education Network formerly USA Funds The primary focus of this grant is to developenhance workforce-related skills in new first-time and transfer students These include skills preparing students for successful entry into the workforce

The University is also receiving grant funding support from Lilly Endowment Through this support the University has enhanced its Information Technology (IT) infrastructure Enhancements have included hardwaresoftware upgrades an increase in the Universityrsquos WIFI capacity and increased internet bandwidth These enhancements have contributed to increased and more efficient on-campus technology for students In addition the Lilly Endowment provided seminal funding to support the development of a much-needed Martin University Advancement Department This Department focuses on developingmaintaining positive relationships with persons and organizations internal and external to the University and on obtaining giftsdonations As a result of this seminal funding the University was able to exceed its All-In-For-Martin 2017 campaign goal of $440000

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program This federal program overseen by the Indiana Department of Education provides area youth with after-school learning opportunities Through this support the University provides science technology engineering and math (STEM) afterschool enrichment activities to area youth Although the current cycle of funding ends in May 2018 the University has partnered with Edna Martin Christian Center and has received funding for an additional four years

Dr Brian SteuerwaldVP for Institutional Effective and

Advancement

YOUR SUPPORT

Martin Memo | 17

YOU MADE IT HAPPENWe are so grateful for your contributions of time talent and treasure that made it all possible

The focus of 2017 was the year-long celebration of the Universityrsquos 40th anniversary Martin broke records of sponsorship and attendance in all three signature events The Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon the 40th Anniversary Gala and the Presidentrsquos Breakfast The All-In-for Martin annual campaign also significantly exceeded its $440000 goal

Martin University launched its first-ever Forty-for-Forty Endowment campaign to provide stability for the University Martin University is appealing to forty benefactors to donate $40000 each for an initial investment of $16 million The campaigns ultimate goal is to ensure the perpetuity of Martinrsquos dedication to making post-secondary education and a college degree accessible to all who can benefit from the Universityrsquos important mission specifically low income minority and adult learners

We know that Martin University could not accomplish these achievements without the philanthropic support of our benefactors In real sense YOU made it possible for Martin University to provide hope and opportunity for our students Because of your unwavering support Martin University served 364 students during the Spring 2017 semester 214 students during the Summer 2017 semester and 346 students during the Fall 2017 semester During 2017 the University conferred 58 bachelorrsquos degrees and 22 masterrsquos degrees These students will become the catalysts of positive change in the communities where they live and serve You made it possible and we thank you

We invite you to join us again in 2018 as we focus on ldquoEndowing Martinrsquos Futurerdquo and impacting even more students

We look forward to seeing you at one or all the above events Until then THANK YOU again for making it happen in 2017

Joseacute LusendeDirector of University Advancement

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

VERA GRAVES 11 Martin Alum Vera Graves was recoginized as a 2017 Hand Raiser and Game Changer by the United Way of Central Indiana

Vera uses her passion to serve others as a member of the Urban League of Indianapolis staff

To see Veras interview with Andrea Morehead click on the link below or enter into your web browser httpsyoutubefjWkx7AlyN0

ldquoWELCOME HOMErdquo

Martin University will celebrate its 2018 Founders Day Luncheon on Thursday April 12 2018 at 1130 am on the campus of Martin University

This yearrsquos theme is ldquoWelcome Homerdquo We invite all who have been connected to Martin University during its more than 40-year history to join us for the 2018 Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

The Founders Day Luncheon will honor three servant leaders whose work and service have positively impacted the Indianapolis community and beyond

Ms Anita HardenProfessor Frank Sullivan Jr

Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana

A special tribute to honor Sr Jane Schilling will take place to celebrate her life and legacy

Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased online at wwwmartinedu

We invite you to join us on Thursday April 12th at 1130 in the Fr Boniface Hardin Gathertorium Martin University 2186 North Sherman Drive

For additional information contact us at 3178223489

Name

Organization

Address

City State Zip

Phone

E-mail

Please complete and return by mail to 2018 Foundersrsquo Day LuncheonMartin University 2186 North Sherman Drive Indianapolis IN 46218or RSVP to jmccloudmartinedu by April 2 2018

2018FOUNDERSrsquo DAY

Sponsorship Options

Bronze Sponsor$ 1000 Program Sponsorship 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th and special recognition as a Program Sponsor for the 2017-2018 academic year Your sponsorship also includes program recognition (event signage website promotion and recognition in the event program)

Table (Non-Sponsored)$ 600 Table 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

Patron Sponsor$ 150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th Your sponsorship includes reserved seating and recognition in the event program

Additional sponsorship options are available at wwwmartinedu2018-day-celebration-endow-educate-empower

Other Purchase Options

Individual Ticket Purchases$ 75 Individual Ticket 1 ticket (admit one) for the

Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

$50 Student Ticket 1 student ticket (admit one) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

April 12th

Unable to attend Consider making a donation to support this event

Reservations and payments must be received by Monday April 2 2018

You may make your purchase online by visiting wwwmartinedu2018-founders-day-luncheon

Mail your reservation form andor payment toAdvancement amp Communications

Martin University2186 North Sherman Drive

Indianapolis IN 46218

Purchase Options1048576 $1000 Bronze Sponsor 1 table (seating for 8) Program sponsor- level recognition1048576 $600 Table (Non-Sponsored) 1 table (seating for 8) Table sponsor-level recognition1048576 $150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket Patron Sponsor-Level recognition

Table amp Individual Ticket Purchases1048576 $75 Individual Ticket (admit one) of tickets1048576 $50 Student Ticket (admit one) of tickets

Donation1048576 I will not attend but would like to make the following donation 1048576 MU StudentMB Resident 1048576 U nrestricted

2018 FOUNDERS DAY LUNCHEON

2 018 P R E S I D E N T S B R E A K FA S T

W E D N E S DAY O C TO B E R 24T H

2 018 S C H O L A R S H I P

D I N N E RT H U R S DAY AU G U S T 9 T H

4 9 t hC O M M E N C E M E N T C E R E M O N Y

S AT U R DAY M AY 1 2 2 01 8

SAVE THE DATE

Martin Memo | 19

2 018 M A R T I N

U N I V E R S I T Y T E L E T H O N

S AT U R DAY D E CE M B E R 1 S T

UNIVERSITY RELATIONS amp COMMUNICATIONS

MARTIN UNIVERSITY2186 N SHERMAN DRIVEINDIANAPOLIS IN 46218E-MAIL COMMUNICATIONSDEPTMARTINEDU JMCCLOUDMARTINEDUPHONE 3178223489

(C) 2018 MARTIN UNIVERSITY - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Martin Memo | 13

CONGRATULATIONS MR WILLIAMSON YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED

It is with sincere gratitude that I am proud to inform the Martin University community about my upcoming opportunity to work as a graduate intern with the NAACP this summer in Washington DC I received this internship when I was asked by the Indianapolis Chapter of the NAACP to join a student panel summit in 2015 discussing why millennials of color are not going to college

While I was at the summit I met other members of the NAACP in particular Hilary Shelton who represented the Washington DC Bureau He was touched by my perspective on why people of color were not going to college During the panel discussion I explained that I believe millennials are not going to college because they have been misinformed They dont view college as a vehicle for self- improvement ldquoHave you thought about going into civil rightsrdquo was the question posed to me by Mr Shelton I told him of course I feel that in order to change the world we have to change ourselves Next he gave me his contact information and invited me to stay in touch with him He suggested I might consider working with him and the NAACP

The opportunity has now presented itsself What type of opportunities will this internship afford me How should I plan to develop my skills in civil rights and policy reform What should I expect to learn from the experience and how do I plan for the future

I am looking forward to my summer internship growing and learning Wish me well

The WEB Dubois NAACP InternshipThe NAACP is in search of highly qualified and motivated individuals to serve as interns and fellows at our national headquarters in Baltimore MD These individuals will conduct sophisticated legislative and public policy research on some of the most pressing civil rights and social justice challenges facing our nation Although the W E B Du Bois InternshipFellowship Program is unpaid we will offer each student an academically rigorous program as well as a priceless opportunity for high-level experience in civil rights activism This work is high stakes fast paced and demanding

Project assignments will touch upon all aspects of our social justice advocacy agenda including but not limited to civil rights issues criminal justice economic development education environmental justice health policy international affairs labor voting rights and youth engagement Successful candidates should have a record of outstanding academic achievement commitment to social justice and the ability to manage complex projects

httpwwwnaacporgemploymentw-e-b-du-bois-public-policy-internship-program

MAKING LIVES BETTERMY FUTURE STARTS HERE

MARTIN UNIVERSITY BRANDON WILLIAMSON 18RECIPIENT OF A 2018 WEB DUBOIS NAACP INTERNSHIP

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

PHILANTHROPY

BECAUSE OF YOU

Above $10000Mr and Mrs David S AllenMrs Terry BowenMr Michael BrowningCentral Indiana Community FoundationMr and Mrs Gregg DwyerFirst Financial BankIndependent Colleges of IndianaMs Amy JonesEstate of Mary LoganNicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation IncMr Michael RogersMr Wayne and Mrs Susan SchmidtDr Gene and Mrs Joanne SeaseMr David and Mrs Donna SeaseStrada Education NetworkMr L Gene TannerDr James and Mrs Linda TrippiDr Eugene and Mrs Jetties WhiteMr William Witchger

Up to $9999Alpha Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority IncCharles Miller Memorial FoundationDrs Grady and Nancy ChismMr Carl and Mrs Carolyn DalstromDuke Energy FoundationJohn H Hughes Scholarship FundLilly Endowment IncNational Christian Foundation of Indiana

Up to $4999Mr Michael AmesAMG Engineering(The) Benevity Community Impact FundMr Bruce BuchananClausell amp Associates CPAs PCCommunity Health Network IncMr Christopher CondleMs Linda DixonEmmanuel Missionary Baptist ChurchMr and Mrs Dennis EnterkinDr Lorenzo EstersEugene and Marilyn Glick Family FoundationMarion County Public Health Department

Family amp Community Partners LLCMr John GossIndianapolis ColtsINHPLumina FoundationMr Joseacute and Mrs Gertrude LusendeMaurer Family FoundationMays Chemical CompanyMr John and Mrs Jennifer McCloudMr Thomas and Mrs Mary Ann McKennaMr Michael and Mrs Lisa MoosMr and Mrs Jeff Mortier(The) National Bank of IndianapolisNCAADr Charlie NelmsPacers Sports and EntertainmentPNC Mr D Wesley PoythressRadioOneRaising Queens IncMs Patricia RoeSANOFISease Gerig amp AssociatesRep Robin ShacklefordDr L Wayne SmithDr Charlesetta and Mr Reginald Smith StaleyMs Kimberly SterlingDr Brian and Mrs Starla SteuerwaldStone DesignDr Michael TwymanDr Lora VannRev Remus Wright

Up to $999Mr Kambui AbdullahMs Charlotte Adams-JonesMs Zetra AllenMrs Alyce and Mr Claud ArchieMr L James ArmentrosATampTDr Laila AyoubiDr Kathi BadertscherDr Trudy BantaMs Victoria BarlowBarnes amp Thornburg LLP

Martin Memo | 14

Martin Memo | 15

Ms Tammie BarneyRep John BartlettMr Leon and Mrs Celeste BatesBatt Family FoundationMs Aster BekeleMs Tanya BellMr Earnest BerryMs Daisy BestMs Debra BluittMs Sarah BogardMs Tracy BoydDr Janice BoydMr Virgil and Mrs Sheila BoydMs Gwen BoydMs Denise BoydMs Carol BransonMs Wyleara BraxtonSen Jean BreauxMr Charles and Mrs Kathleen BrinkmanMr Jesse BrownMr Billy and Mrs Jacqueline BrownMr Hallie and Mrs Delores BryantMs Paula BuckhaulterMr Michael BurnettMr and Mrs Cornell BurrisDr Mary BuschMr Ernest and Mrs Ida CannonMs Viveca CarterMs Esther Carter-DayCircle City SecurityMr Scott ClabaughMs Gina ColemanMr James and Mrs Bessie ConnMs Virrither CooperCornerstone Support ServicesMr Clarence and Mrs Fabiola CrainMs Nellie DanielsMs Marjorie DardenMr Stephen DeVoeMr Larry and Mrs Sandra DillonMs Nicole DinkinsDr Wanda DuchnowskiMs Gina CowherdMs Georgia DunlapEarly Learning IndianaMr Murvin and Mrs Linda EndersEngaging Solutions LLCMr J Joseph EppsMr Duane and Mrs Jewell EtienneDr Anthony and Mrs Mary EtienneMs Marian FabioMs Chaunda FabioMs Vandetta FarringtonFlanner and Buchanan Funeral CentersMs Veronica FooteDr Ed and Mrs Phyllis GabovitchMr Paul GalantiMs Celia GibsonMr Gary GibsonMr Gregory GillMr Charles Didier GondolaMr Ronald and Mrs Virginia GoodwinMs Elizabeth GoreMr Keith GrahamMrs Bonnie GrantMs Vera GravesDr Martin GreenanMs Amy GreeneMs Dorothy Ann GreeneMr Timothy GreenhootDr Ann GroomsMr Tony HardemanMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy HarwellMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy Harwell

Ms Rosemary HearnMr Reggie HendersonDr Ronnie and Mrs Andriel HillerHirons and CompanyMs Karen HollyMr James Richard HunterIAAGGIndianapolis Urban LeagueIndianapolis Chamber of CommerceIndianapolis-Marion County Public LibraryThe International CenterIota Theta Phi Fraternity IncDr Dennis JacksonMs Regina JacksonMs Karen JenkinsDr Fred JohnsonMr Jarrett and Mrs Rella JonesMs Jeanette JonesMr Reginald JonesMr Anthony JonesMs Missouri Jones-FarralMr Kamau and Mrs Mashariki JywanzaMr Frederick KellyMs Patricia KennyDr Taffanee KeysMr Gurinder Singh KhalsaMr David KoseneMs Ayeesha LewisSen Richard and Mrs Charlene LugarDr Toby MalichiDr William and Mrs Geraldine MaloneMrs Neva MartinMs Sharon MartinMary Riggs Neighborhood CenterMs Ellen MathiaMr David MayesMr Roddell McCulloughMr Dwight McGillMr Jimmie McMillanMr John J MillerMr Jaye MillerMr John JL and Mrs Vanessa MizeMs Denise MooreMr Jesse MooreMs Brooke MooreMusic Performance Trust FundMr John MusiineMs Andrea NealyMs Angela NealyMs Deanne NicholsMs Jacqueline NytesMrs Elizabeth OdleMs Sandy OlesbyMr Ifeanyi Vop OsiliMr Joseph ParkerMr Craig ParmerleeMrs Ramona PaulsrudMr Jerome and Mrs Patrice PayneMs Theresa PerryDr William and Mrs Gail PlaterRep Gregory PorterPowers and SonsPsalms Missionary Baptist ChurchMs Robin RangeMs Sharon ReedMr Bill ReedMs Palmeta RentMs Doraine Reynolds-MaloneRFS GroupMs Patricia RhodesMr Michael and Dr Heidi RiesRiley Area Development CorporationMs Sherron RogersMs Josephine Rogers-SmithMs Brenda RoperMr James and Mrs Rita RosensteeleMr Zito RozzellMr Michael and Mrs Carolyn SaahirMs Ellen Sayles-LaneHon David and Mrs Brenda ShaheedMr Jerry SharpMs Ruby Shaw

Ms Betty ShawMr Joseph and Mrs Colleen ShikanyMr James SimmonsMr Addison SimpsonMs Clare Skevington and Mr John NollDr Joseph SmedleyMs Margaret SmithDr Mattie SolomonMrs Gayle SpicerCmdr Roger Spurgeon and Ms Cathy GregoryDr Dina StephensMs Jeanne SteuerwaldMs Amie StinnettDr David StocumMs Robie K SuggsMs Val TateDr Jack ThomasMr Charles and Mrs Wanda ThompsonMs Patzetta TriceMr Adrian TurnerMr Mark and Mrs Ann VarnauMs Kelly VaughnWashington Park Cemetary AssociationMs Angela WatkinsMs Alice WatsonMr Wayne and Mrs Ophelia WellingtonMr David WestMr James White JrMs Pamela WhiteMrs Theodora WilliamsMr Jerome WilliamsMr George Wood

Martin University sincerely

appreciates the generosity of the Womens Fund of Central Indiana

Cindy Simon Skjodt Deborah Joy Simon

and Derica amp Robin Rice

Martin Memo | 16

The MSI Convocation

On November 30 2017 and again on December 4 2017 Martin University

hosted an MSI (Minority Serving Institution) Convocation The MSI convocation for students was supported by an MSI Grant awarded to Martin University by Strada Education Network The grant enabled students to receive enhanced experiences in three areas technology mental health and wellness and essential workplace skills

This convocation was held to support students in managing their personal

wellness Dr Kim Johnson (PsyD HSPP) of Worldview Psychological Services addressed students about recognizing and managing stress The discussion defined stress examined the types identified signs introduced numerous positive coping mechanisms including relaxation mindfulness and meditation Students engaged Dr Johnson with specific questions about when to seek a doctor the role of medication and community resources Following the presentation students completed a reflection and participated in class discussions on how to apply the information and sharing their personal journeys The presentation was repeated for faculty and staff

Viveca CarterManager of Student Success

OUTSIDE SUPPORT OF MARTIN UNIVERSITY

Martin University is honored to be supported by several outside organizations that provide grant funding for projects that serve its students and the surrounding community

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the Strada Education Network formerly USA Funds The primary focus of this grant is to developenhance workforce-related skills in new first-time and transfer students These include skills preparing students for successful entry into the workforce

The University is also receiving grant funding support from Lilly Endowment Through this support the University has enhanced its Information Technology (IT) infrastructure Enhancements have included hardwaresoftware upgrades an increase in the Universityrsquos WIFI capacity and increased internet bandwidth These enhancements have contributed to increased and more efficient on-campus technology for students In addition the Lilly Endowment provided seminal funding to support the development of a much-needed Martin University Advancement Department This Department focuses on developingmaintaining positive relationships with persons and organizations internal and external to the University and on obtaining giftsdonations As a result of this seminal funding the University was able to exceed its All-In-For-Martin 2017 campaign goal of $440000

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program This federal program overseen by the Indiana Department of Education provides area youth with after-school learning opportunities Through this support the University provides science technology engineering and math (STEM) afterschool enrichment activities to area youth Although the current cycle of funding ends in May 2018 the University has partnered with Edna Martin Christian Center and has received funding for an additional four years

Dr Brian SteuerwaldVP for Institutional Effective and

Advancement

YOUR SUPPORT

Martin Memo | 17

YOU MADE IT HAPPENWe are so grateful for your contributions of time talent and treasure that made it all possible

The focus of 2017 was the year-long celebration of the Universityrsquos 40th anniversary Martin broke records of sponsorship and attendance in all three signature events The Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon the 40th Anniversary Gala and the Presidentrsquos Breakfast The All-In-for Martin annual campaign also significantly exceeded its $440000 goal

Martin University launched its first-ever Forty-for-Forty Endowment campaign to provide stability for the University Martin University is appealing to forty benefactors to donate $40000 each for an initial investment of $16 million The campaigns ultimate goal is to ensure the perpetuity of Martinrsquos dedication to making post-secondary education and a college degree accessible to all who can benefit from the Universityrsquos important mission specifically low income minority and adult learners

We know that Martin University could not accomplish these achievements without the philanthropic support of our benefactors In real sense YOU made it possible for Martin University to provide hope and opportunity for our students Because of your unwavering support Martin University served 364 students during the Spring 2017 semester 214 students during the Summer 2017 semester and 346 students during the Fall 2017 semester During 2017 the University conferred 58 bachelorrsquos degrees and 22 masterrsquos degrees These students will become the catalysts of positive change in the communities where they live and serve You made it possible and we thank you

We invite you to join us again in 2018 as we focus on ldquoEndowing Martinrsquos Futurerdquo and impacting even more students

We look forward to seeing you at one or all the above events Until then THANK YOU again for making it happen in 2017

Joseacute LusendeDirector of University Advancement

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

VERA GRAVES 11 Martin Alum Vera Graves was recoginized as a 2017 Hand Raiser and Game Changer by the United Way of Central Indiana

Vera uses her passion to serve others as a member of the Urban League of Indianapolis staff

To see Veras interview with Andrea Morehead click on the link below or enter into your web browser httpsyoutubefjWkx7AlyN0

ldquoWELCOME HOMErdquo

Martin University will celebrate its 2018 Founders Day Luncheon on Thursday April 12 2018 at 1130 am on the campus of Martin University

This yearrsquos theme is ldquoWelcome Homerdquo We invite all who have been connected to Martin University during its more than 40-year history to join us for the 2018 Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

The Founders Day Luncheon will honor three servant leaders whose work and service have positively impacted the Indianapolis community and beyond

Ms Anita HardenProfessor Frank Sullivan Jr

Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana

A special tribute to honor Sr Jane Schilling will take place to celebrate her life and legacy

Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased online at wwwmartinedu

We invite you to join us on Thursday April 12th at 1130 in the Fr Boniface Hardin Gathertorium Martin University 2186 North Sherman Drive

For additional information contact us at 3178223489

Name

Organization

Address

City State Zip

Phone

E-mail

Please complete and return by mail to 2018 Foundersrsquo Day LuncheonMartin University 2186 North Sherman Drive Indianapolis IN 46218or RSVP to jmccloudmartinedu by April 2 2018

2018FOUNDERSrsquo DAY

Sponsorship Options

Bronze Sponsor$ 1000 Program Sponsorship 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th and special recognition as a Program Sponsor for the 2017-2018 academic year Your sponsorship also includes program recognition (event signage website promotion and recognition in the event program)

Table (Non-Sponsored)$ 600 Table 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

Patron Sponsor$ 150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th Your sponsorship includes reserved seating and recognition in the event program

Additional sponsorship options are available at wwwmartinedu2018-day-celebration-endow-educate-empower

Other Purchase Options

Individual Ticket Purchases$ 75 Individual Ticket 1 ticket (admit one) for the

Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

$50 Student Ticket 1 student ticket (admit one) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

April 12th

Unable to attend Consider making a donation to support this event

Reservations and payments must be received by Monday April 2 2018

You may make your purchase online by visiting wwwmartinedu2018-founders-day-luncheon

Mail your reservation form andor payment toAdvancement amp Communications

Martin University2186 North Sherman Drive

Indianapolis IN 46218

Purchase Options1048576 $1000 Bronze Sponsor 1 table (seating for 8) Program sponsor- level recognition1048576 $600 Table (Non-Sponsored) 1 table (seating for 8) Table sponsor-level recognition1048576 $150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket Patron Sponsor-Level recognition

Table amp Individual Ticket Purchases1048576 $75 Individual Ticket (admit one) of tickets1048576 $50 Student Ticket (admit one) of tickets

Donation1048576 I will not attend but would like to make the following donation 1048576 MU StudentMB Resident 1048576 U nrestricted

2018 FOUNDERS DAY LUNCHEON

2 018 P R E S I D E N T S B R E A K FA S T

W E D N E S DAY O C TO B E R 24T H

2 018 S C H O L A R S H I P

D I N N E RT H U R S DAY AU G U S T 9 T H

4 9 t hC O M M E N C E M E N T C E R E M O N Y

S AT U R DAY M AY 1 2 2 01 8

SAVE THE DATE

Martin Memo | 19

2 018 M A R T I N

U N I V E R S I T Y T E L E T H O N

S AT U R DAY D E CE M B E R 1 S T

UNIVERSITY RELATIONS amp COMMUNICATIONS

MARTIN UNIVERSITY2186 N SHERMAN DRIVEINDIANAPOLIS IN 46218E-MAIL COMMUNICATIONSDEPTMARTINEDU JMCCLOUDMARTINEDUPHONE 3178223489

(C) 2018 MARTIN UNIVERSITY - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

PHILANTHROPY

BECAUSE OF YOU

Above $10000Mr and Mrs David S AllenMrs Terry BowenMr Michael BrowningCentral Indiana Community FoundationMr and Mrs Gregg DwyerFirst Financial BankIndependent Colleges of IndianaMs Amy JonesEstate of Mary LoganNicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation IncMr Michael RogersMr Wayne and Mrs Susan SchmidtDr Gene and Mrs Joanne SeaseMr David and Mrs Donna SeaseStrada Education NetworkMr L Gene TannerDr James and Mrs Linda TrippiDr Eugene and Mrs Jetties WhiteMr William Witchger

Up to $9999Alpha Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority IncCharles Miller Memorial FoundationDrs Grady and Nancy ChismMr Carl and Mrs Carolyn DalstromDuke Energy FoundationJohn H Hughes Scholarship FundLilly Endowment IncNational Christian Foundation of Indiana

Up to $4999Mr Michael AmesAMG Engineering(The) Benevity Community Impact FundMr Bruce BuchananClausell amp Associates CPAs PCCommunity Health Network IncMr Christopher CondleMs Linda DixonEmmanuel Missionary Baptist ChurchMr and Mrs Dennis EnterkinDr Lorenzo EstersEugene and Marilyn Glick Family FoundationMarion County Public Health Department

Family amp Community Partners LLCMr John GossIndianapolis ColtsINHPLumina FoundationMr Joseacute and Mrs Gertrude LusendeMaurer Family FoundationMays Chemical CompanyMr John and Mrs Jennifer McCloudMr Thomas and Mrs Mary Ann McKennaMr Michael and Mrs Lisa MoosMr and Mrs Jeff Mortier(The) National Bank of IndianapolisNCAADr Charlie NelmsPacers Sports and EntertainmentPNC Mr D Wesley PoythressRadioOneRaising Queens IncMs Patricia RoeSANOFISease Gerig amp AssociatesRep Robin ShacklefordDr L Wayne SmithDr Charlesetta and Mr Reginald Smith StaleyMs Kimberly SterlingDr Brian and Mrs Starla SteuerwaldStone DesignDr Michael TwymanDr Lora VannRev Remus Wright

Up to $999Mr Kambui AbdullahMs Charlotte Adams-JonesMs Zetra AllenMrs Alyce and Mr Claud ArchieMr L James ArmentrosATampTDr Laila AyoubiDr Kathi BadertscherDr Trudy BantaMs Victoria BarlowBarnes amp Thornburg LLP

Martin Memo | 14

Martin Memo | 15

Ms Tammie BarneyRep John BartlettMr Leon and Mrs Celeste BatesBatt Family FoundationMs Aster BekeleMs Tanya BellMr Earnest BerryMs Daisy BestMs Debra BluittMs Sarah BogardMs Tracy BoydDr Janice BoydMr Virgil and Mrs Sheila BoydMs Gwen BoydMs Denise BoydMs Carol BransonMs Wyleara BraxtonSen Jean BreauxMr Charles and Mrs Kathleen BrinkmanMr Jesse BrownMr Billy and Mrs Jacqueline BrownMr Hallie and Mrs Delores BryantMs Paula BuckhaulterMr Michael BurnettMr and Mrs Cornell BurrisDr Mary BuschMr Ernest and Mrs Ida CannonMs Viveca CarterMs Esther Carter-DayCircle City SecurityMr Scott ClabaughMs Gina ColemanMr James and Mrs Bessie ConnMs Virrither CooperCornerstone Support ServicesMr Clarence and Mrs Fabiola CrainMs Nellie DanielsMs Marjorie DardenMr Stephen DeVoeMr Larry and Mrs Sandra DillonMs Nicole DinkinsDr Wanda DuchnowskiMs Gina CowherdMs Georgia DunlapEarly Learning IndianaMr Murvin and Mrs Linda EndersEngaging Solutions LLCMr J Joseph EppsMr Duane and Mrs Jewell EtienneDr Anthony and Mrs Mary EtienneMs Marian FabioMs Chaunda FabioMs Vandetta FarringtonFlanner and Buchanan Funeral CentersMs Veronica FooteDr Ed and Mrs Phyllis GabovitchMr Paul GalantiMs Celia GibsonMr Gary GibsonMr Gregory GillMr Charles Didier GondolaMr Ronald and Mrs Virginia GoodwinMs Elizabeth GoreMr Keith GrahamMrs Bonnie GrantMs Vera GravesDr Martin GreenanMs Amy GreeneMs Dorothy Ann GreeneMr Timothy GreenhootDr Ann GroomsMr Tony HardemanMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy HarwellMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy Harwell

Ms Rosemary HearnMr Reggie HendersonDr Ronnie and Mrs Andriel HillerHirons and CompanyMs Karen HollyMr James Richard HunterIAAGGIndianapolis Urban LeagueIndianapolis Chamber of CommerceIndianapolis-Marion County Public LibraryThe International CenterIota Theta Phi Fraternity IncDr Dennis JacksonMs Regina JacksonMs Karen JenkinsDr Fred JohnsonMr Jarrett and Mrs Rella JonesMs Jeanette JonesMr Reginald JonesMr Anthony JonesMs Missouri Jones-FarralMr Kamau and Mrs Mashariki JywanzaMr Frederick KellyMs Patricia KennyDr Taffanee KeysMr Gurinder Singh KhalsaMr David KoseneMs Ayeesha LewisSen Richard and Mrs Charlene LugarDr Toby MalichiDr William and Mrs Geraldine MaloneMrs Neva MartinMs Sharon MartinMary Riggs Neighborhood CenterMs Ellen MathiaMr David MayesMr Roddell McCulloughMr Dwight McGillMr Jimmie McMillanMr John J MillerMr Jaye MillerMr John JL and Mrs Vanessa MizeMs Denise MooreMr Jesse MooreMs Brooke MooreMusic Performance Trust FundMr John MusiineMs Andrea NealyMs Angela NealyMs Deanne NicholsMs Jacqueline NytesMrs Elizabeth OdleMs Sandy OlesbyMr Ifeanyi Vop OsiliMr Joseph ParkerMr Craig ParmerleeMrs Ramona PaulsrudMr Jerome and Mrs Patrice PayneMs Theresa PerryDr William and Mrs Gail PlaterRep Gregory PorterPowers and SonsPsalms Missionary Baptist ChurchMs Robin RangeMs Sharon ReedMr Bill ReedMs Palmeta RentMs Doraine Reynolds-MaloneRFS GroupMs Patricia RhodesMr Michael and Dr Heidi RiesRiley Area Development CorporationMs Sherron RogersMs Josephine Rogers-SmithMs Brenda RoperMr James and Mrs Rita RosensteeleMr Zito RozzellMr Michael and Mrs Carolyn SaahirMs Ellen Sayles-LaneHon David and Mrs Brenda ShaheedMr Jerry SharpMs Ruby Shaw

Ms Betty ShawMr Joseph and Mrs Colleen ShikanyMr James SimmonsMr Addison SimpsonMs Clare Skevington and Mr John NollDr Joseph SmedleyMs Margaret SmithDr Mattie SolomonMrs Gayle SpicerCmdr Roger Spurgeon and Ms Cathy GregoryDr Dina StephensMs Jeanne SteuerwaldMs Amie StinnettDr David StocumMs Robie K SuggsMs Val TateDr Jack ThomasMr Charles and Mrs Wanda ThompsonMs Patzetta TriceMr Adrian TurnerMr Mark and Mrs Ann VarnauMs Kelly VaughnWashington Park Cemetary AssociationMs Angela WatkinsMs Alice WatsonMr Wayne and Mrs Ophelia WellingtonMr David WestMr James White JrMs Pamela WhiteMrs Theodora WilliamsMr Jerome WilliamsMr George Wood

Martin University sincerely

appreciates the generosity of the Womens Fund of Central Indiana

Cindy Simon Skjodt Deborah Joy Simon

and Derica amp Robin Rice

Martin Memo | 16

The MSI Convocation

On November 30 2017 and again on December 4 2017 Martin University

hosted an MSI (Minority Serving Institution) Convocation The MSI convocation for students was supported by an MSI Grant awarded to Martin University by Strada Education Network The grant enabled students to receive enhanced experiences in three areas technology mental health and wellness and essential workplace skills

This convocation was held to support students in managing their personal

wellness Dr Kim Johnson (PsyD HSPP) of Worldview Psychological Services addressed students about recognizing and managing stress The discussion defined stress examined the types identified signs introduced numerous positive coping mechanisms including relaxation mindfulness and meditation Students engaged Dr Johnson with specific questions about when to seek a doctor the role of medication and community resources Following the presentation students completed a reflection and participated in class discussions on how to apply the information and sharing their personal journeys The presentation was repeated for faculty and staff

Viveca CarterManager of Student Success

OUTSIDE SUPPORT OF MARTIN UNIVERSITY

Martin University is honored to be supported by several outside organizations that provide grant funding for projects that serve its students and the surrounding community

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the Strada Education Network formerly USA Funds The primary focus of this grant is to developenhance workforce-related skills in new first-time and transfer students These include skills preparing students for successful entry into the workforce

The University is also receiving grant funding support from Lilly Endowment Through this support the University has enhanced its Information Technology (IT) infrastructure Enhancements have included hardwaresoftware upgrades an increase in the Universityrsquos WIFI capacity and increased internet bandwidth These enhancements have contributed to increased and more efficient on-campus technology for students In addition the Lilly Endowment provided seminal funding to support the development of a much-needed Martin University Advancement Department This Department focuses on developingmaintaining positive relationships with persons and organizations internal and external to the University and on obtaining giftsdonations As a result of this seminal funding the University was able to exceed its All-In-For-Martin 2017 campaign goal of $440000

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program This federal program overseen by the Indiana Department of Education provides area youth with after-school learning opportunities Through this support the University provides science technology engineering and math (STEM) afterschool enrichment activities to area youth Although the current cycle of funding ends in May 2018 the University has partnered with Edna Martin Christian Center and has received funding for an additional four years

Dr Brian SteuerwaldVP for Institutional Effective and

Advancement

YOUR SUPPORT

Martin Memo | 17

YOU MADE IT HAPPENWe are so grateful for your contributions of time talent and treasure that made it all possible

The focus of 2017 was the year-long celebration of the Universityrsquos 40th anniversary Martin broke records of sponsorship and attendance in all three signature events The Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon the 40th Anniversary Gala and the Presidentrsquos Breakfast The All-In-for Martin annual campaign also significantly exceeded its $440000 goal

Martin University launched its first-ever Forty-for-Forty Endowment campaign to provide stability for the University Martin University is appealing to forty benefactors to donate $40000 each for an initial investment of $16 million The campaigns ultimate goal is to ensure the perpetuity of Martinrsquos dedication to making post-secondary education and a college degree accessible to all who can benefit from the Universityrsquos important mission specifically low income minority and adult learners

We know that Martin University could not accomplish these achievements without the philanthropic support of our benefactors In real sense YOU made it possible for Martin University to provide hope and opportunity for our students Because of your unwavering support Martin University served 364 students during the Spring 2017 semester 214 students during the Summer 2017 semester and 346 students during the Fall 2017 semester During 2017 the University conferred 58 bachelorrsquos degrees and 22 masterrsquos degrees These students will become the catalysts of positive change in the communities where they live and serve You made it possible and we thank you

We invite you to join us again in 2018 as we focus on ldquoEndowing Martinrsquos Futurerdquo and impacting even more students

We look forward to seeing you at one or all the above events Until then THANK YOU again for making it happen in 2017

Joseacute LusendeDirector of University Advancement

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

VERA GRAVES 11 Martin Alum Vera Graves was recoginized as a 2017 Hand Raiser and Game Changer by the United Way of Central Indiana

Vera uses her passion to serve others as a member of the Urban League of Indianapolis staff

To see Veras interview with Andrea Morehead click on the link below or enter into your web browser httpsyoutubefjWkx7AlyN0

ldquoWELCOME HOMErdquo

Martin University will celebrate its 2018 Founders Day Luncheon on Thursday April 12 2018 at 1130 am on the campus of Martin University

This yearrsquos theme is ldquoWelcome Homerdquo We invite all who have been connected to Martin University during its more than 40-year history to join us for the 2018 Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

The Founders Day Luncheon will honor three servant leaders whose work and service have positively impacted the Indianapolis community and beyond

Ms Anita HardenProfessor Frank Sullivan Jr

Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana

A special tribute to honor Sr Jane Schilling will take place to celebrate her life and legacy

Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased online at wwwmartinedu

We invite you to join us on Thursday April 12th at 1130 in the Fr Boniface Hardin Gathertorium Martin University 2186 North Sherman Drive

For additional information contact us at 3178223489

Name

Organization

Address

City State Zip

Phone

E-mail

Please complete and return by mail to 2018 Foundersrsquo Day LuncheonMartin University 2186 North Sherman Drive Indianapolis IN 46218or RSVP to jmccloudmartinedu by April 2 2018

2018FOUNDERSrsquo DAY

Sponsorship Options

Bronze Sponsor$ 1000 Program Sponsorship 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th and special recognition as a Program Sponsor for the 2017-2018 academic year Your sponsorship also includes program recognition (event signage website promotion and recognition in the event program)

Table (Non-Sponsored)$ 600 Table 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

Patron Sponsor$ 150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th Your sponsorship includes reserved seating and recognition in the event program

Additional sponsorship options are available at wwwmartinedu2018-day-celebration-endow-educate-empower

Other Purchase Options

Individual Ticket Purchases$ 75 Individual Ticket 1 ticket (admit one) for the

Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

$50 Student Ticket 1 student ticket (admit one) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

April 12th

Unable to attend Consider making a donation to support this event

Reservations and payments must be received by Monday April 2 2018

You may make your purchase online by visiting wwwmartinedu2018-founders-day-luncheon

Mail your reservation form andor payment toAdvancement amp Communications

Martin University2186 North Sherman Drive

Indianapolis IN 46218

Purchase Options1048576 $1000 Bronze Sponsor 1 table (seating for 8) Program sponsor- level recognition1048576 $600 Table (Non-Sponsored) 1 table (seating for 8) Table sponsor-level recognition1048576 $150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket Patron Sponsor-Level recognition

Table amp Individual Ticket Purchases1048576 $75 Individual Ticket (admit one) of tickets1048576 $50 Student Ticket (admit one) of tickets

Donation1048576 I will not attend but would like to make the following donation 1048576 MU StudentMB Resident 1048576 U nrestricted

2018 FOUNDERS DAY LUNCHEON

2 018 P R E S I D E N T S B R E A K FA S T

W E D N E S DAY O C TO B E R 24T H

2 018 S C H O L A R S H I P

D I N N E RT H U R S DAY AU G U S T 9 T H

4 9 t hC O M M E N C E M E N T C E R E M O N Y

S AT U R DAY M AY 1 2 2 01 8

SAVE THE DATE

Martin Memo | 19

2 018 M A R T I N

U N I V E R S I T Y T E L E T H O N

S AT U R DAY D E CE M B E R 1 S T

UNIVERSITY RELATIONS amp COMMUNICATIONS

MARTIN UNIVERSITY2186 N SHERMAN DRIVEINDIANAPOLIS IN 46218E-MAIL COMMUNICATIONSDEPTMARTINEDU JMCCLOUDMARTINEDUPHONE 3178223489

(C) 2018 MARTIN UNIVERSITY - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Martin Memo | 15

Ms Tammie BarneyRep John BartlettMr Leon and Mrs Celeste BatesBatt Family FoundationMs Aster BekeleMs Tanya BellMr Earnest BerryMs Daisy BestMs Debra BluittMs Sarah BogardMs Tracy BoydDr Janice BoydMr Virgil and Mrs Sheila BoydMs Gwen BoydMs Denise BoydMs Carol BransonMs Wyleara BraxtonSen Jean BreauxMr Charles and Mrs Kathleen BrinkmanMr Jesse BrownMr Billy and Mrs Jacqueline BrownMr Hallie and Mrs Delores BryantMs Paula BuckhaulterMr Michael BurnettMr and Mrs Cornell BurrisDr Mary BuschMr Ernest and Mrs Ida CannonMs Viveca CarterMs Esther Carter-DayCircle City SecurityMr Scott ClabaughMs Gina ColemanMr James and Mrs Bessie ConnMs Virrither CooperCornerstone Support ServicesMr Clarence and Mrs Fabiola CrainMs Nellie DanielsMs Marjorie DardenMr Stephen DeVoeMr Larry and Mrs Sandra DillonMs Nicole DinkinsDr Wanda DuchnowskiMs Gina CowherdMs Georgia DunlapEarly Learning IndianaMr Murvin and Mrs Linda EndersEngaging Solutions LLCMr J Joseph EppsMr Duane and Mrs Jewell EtienneDr Anthony and Mrs Mary EtienneMs Marian FabioMs Chaunda FabioMs Vandetta FarringtonFlanner and Buchanan Funeral CentersMs Veronica FooteDr Ed and Mrs Phyllis GabovitchMr Paul GalantiMs Celia GibsonMr Gary GibsonMr Gregory GillMr Charles Didier GondolaMr Ronald and Mrs Virginia GoodwinMs Elizabeth GoreMr Keith GrahamMrs Bonnie GrantMs Vera GravesDr Martin GreenanMs Amy GreeneMs Dorothy Ann GreeneMr Timothy GreenhootDr Ann GroomsMr Tony HardemanMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy HarwellMs Anita HardenDr David HardimanMr Timothy HarmonMs Angela Harrington-MartinMs Amy Harwell

Ms Rosemary HearnMr Reggie HendersonDr Ronnie and Mrs Andriel HillerHirons and CompanyMs Karen HollyMr James Richard HunterIAAGGIndianapolis Urban LeagueIndianapolis Chamber of CommerceIndianapolis-Marion County Public LibraryThe International CenterIota Theta Phi Fraternity IncDr Dennis JacksonMs Regina JacksonMs Karen JenkinsDr Fred JohnsonMr Jarrett and Mrs Rella JonesMs Jeanette JonesMr Reginald JonesMr Anthony JonesMs Missouri Jones-FarralMr Kamau and Mrs Mashariki JywanzaMr Frederick KellyMs Patricia KennyDr Taffanee KeysMr Gurinder Singh KhalsaMr David KoseneMs Ayeesha LewisSen Richard and Mrs Charlene LugarDr Toby MalichiDr William and Mrs Geraldine MaloneMrs Neva MartinMs Sharon MartinMary Riggs Neighborhood CenterMs Ellen MathiaMr David MayesMr Roddell McCulloughMr Dwight McGillMr Jimmie McMillanMr John J MillerMr Jaye MillerMr John JL and Mrs Vanessa MizeMs Denise MooreMr Jesse MooreMs Brooke MooreMusic Performance Trust FundMr John MusiineMs Andrea NealyMs Angela NealyMs Deanne NicholsMs Jacqueline NytesMrs Elizabeth OdleMs Sandy OlesbyMr Ifeanyi Vop OsiliMr Joseph ParkerMr Craig ParmerleeMrs Ramona PaulsrudMr Jerome and Mrs Patrice PayneMs Theresa PerryDr William and Mrs Gail PlaterRep Gregory PorterPowers and SonsPsalms Missionary Baptist ChurchMs Robin RangeMs Sharon ReedMr Bill ReedMs Palmeta RentMs Doraine Reynolds-MaloneRFS GroupMs Patricia RhodesMr Michael and Dr Heidi RiesRiley Area Development CorporationMs Sherron RogersMs Josephine Rogers-SmithMs Brenda RoperMr James and Mrs Rita RosensteeleMr Zito RozzellMr Michael and Mrs Carolyn SaahirMs Ellen Sayles-LaneHon David and Mrs Brenda ShaheedMr Jerry SharpMs Ruby Shaw

Ms Betty ShawMr Joseph and Mrs Colleen ShikanyMr James SimmonsMr Addison SimpsonMs Clare Skevington and Mr John NollDr Joseph SmedleyMs Margaret SmithDr Mattie SolomonMrs Gayle SpicerCmdr Roger Spurgeon and Ms Cathy GregoryDr Dina StephensMs Jeanne SteuerwaldMs Amie StinnettDr David StocumMs Robie K SuggsMs Val TateDr Jack ThomasMr Charles and Mrs Wanda ThompsonMs Patzetta TriceMr Adrian TurnerMr Mark and Mrs Ann VarnauMs Kelly VaughnWashington Park Cemetary AssociationMs Angela WatkinsMs Alice WatsonMr Wayne and Mrs Ophelia WellingtonMr David WestMr James White JrMs Pamela WhiteMrs Theodora WilliamsMr Jerome WilliamsMr George Wood

Martin University sincerely

appreciates the generosity of the Womens Fund of Central Indiana

Cindy Simon Skjodt Deborah Joy Simon

and Derica amp Robin Rice

Martin Memo | 16

The MSI Convocation

On November 30 2017 and again on December 4 2017 Martin University

hosted an MSI (Minority Serving Institution) Convocation The MSI convocation for students was supported by an MSI Grant awarded to Martin University by Strada Education Network The grant enabled students to receive enhanced experiences in three areas technology mental health and wellness and essential workplace skills

This convocation was held to support students in managing their personal

wellness Dr Kim Johnson (PsyD HSPP) of Worldview Psychological Services addressed students about recognizing and managing stress The discussion defined stress examined the types identified signs introduced numerous positive coping mechanisms including relaxation mindfulness and meditation Students engaged Dr Johnson with specific questions about when to seek a doctor the role of medication and community resources Following the presentation students completed a reflection and participated in class discussions on how to apply the information and sharing their personal journeys The presentation was repeated for faculty and staff

Viveca CarterManager of Student Success

OUTSIDE SUPPORT OF MARTIN UNIVERSITY

Martin University is honored to be supported by several outside organizations that provide grant funding for projects that serve its students and the surrounding community

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the Strada Education Network formerly USA Funds The primary focus of this grant is to developenhance workforce-related skills in new first-time and transfer students These include skills preparing students for successful entry into the workforce

The University is also receiving grant funding support from Lilly Endowment Through this support the University has enhanced its Information Technology (IT) infrastructure Enhancements have included hardwaresoftware upgrades an increase in the Universityrsquos WIFI capacity and increased internet bandwidth These enhancements have contributed to increased and more efficient on-campus technology for students In addition the Lilly Endowment provided seminal funding to support the development of a much-needed Martin University Advancement Department This Department focuses on developingmaintaining positive relationships with persons and organizations internal and external to the University and on obtaining giftsdonations As a result of this seminal funding the University was able to exceed its All-In-For-Martin 2017 campaign goal of $440000

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program This federal program overseen by the Indiana Department of Education provides area youth with after-school learning opportunities Through this support the University provides science technology engineering and math (STEM) afterschool enrichment activities to area youth Although the current cycle of funding ends in May 2018 the University has partnered with Edna Martin Christian Center and has received funding for an additional four years

Dr Brian SteuerwaldVP for Institutional Effective and

Advancement

YOUR SUPPORT

Martin Memo | 17

YOU MADE IT HAPPENWe are so grateful for your contributions of time talent and treasure that made it all possible

The focus of 2017 was the year-long celebration of the Universityrsquos 40th anniversary Martin broke records of sponsorship and attendance in all three signature events The Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon the 40th Anniversary Gala and the Presidentrsquos Breakfast The All-In-for Martin annual campaign also significantly exceeded its $440000 goal

Martin University launched its first-ever Forty-for-Forty Endowment campaign to provide stability for the University Martin University is appealing to forty benefactors to donate $40000 each for an initial investment of $16 million The campaigns ultimate goal is to ensure the perpetuity of Martinrsquos dedication to making post-secondary education and a college degree accessible to all who can benefit from the Universityrsquos important mission specifically low income minority and adult learners

We know that Martin University could not accomplish these achievements without the philanthropic support of our benefactors In real sense YOU made it possible for Martin University to provide hope and opportunity for our students Because of your unwavering support Martin University served 364 students during the Spring 2017 semester 214 students during the Summer 2017 semester and 346 students during the Fall 2017 semester During 2017 the University conferred 58 bachelorrsquos degrees and 22 masterrsquos degrees These students will become the catalysts of positive change in the communities where they live and serve You made it possible and we thank you

We invite you to join us again in 2018 as we focus on ldquoEndowing Martinrsquos Futurerdquo and impacting even more students

We look forward to seeing you at one or all the above events Until then THANK YOU again for making it happen in 2017

Joseacute LusendeDirector of University Advancement

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

VERA GRAVES 11 Martin Alum Vera Graves was recoginized as a 2017 Hand Raiser and Game Changer by the United Way of Central Indiana

Vera uses her passion to serve others as a member of the Urban League of Indianapolis staff

To see Veras interview with Andrea Morehead click on the link below or enter into your web browser httpsyoutubefjWkx7AlyN0

ldquoWELCOME HOMErdquo

Martin University will celebrate its 2018 Founders Day Luncheon on Thursday April 12 2018 at 1130 am on the campus of Martin University

This yearrsquos theme is ldquoWelcome Homerdquo We invite all who have been connected to Martin University during its more than 40-year history to join us for the 2018 Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

The Founders Day Luncheon will honor three servant leaders whose work and service have positively impacted the Indianapolis community and beyond

Ms Anita HardenProfessor Frank Sullivan Jr

Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana

A special tribute to honor Sr Jane Schilling will take place to celebrate her life and legacy

Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased online at wwwmartinedu

We invite you to join us on Thursday April 12th at 1130 in the Fr Boniface Hardin Gathertorium Martin University 2186 North Sherman Drive

For additional information contact us at 3178223489

Name

Organization

Address

City State Zip

Phone

E-mail

Please complete and return by mail to 2018 Foundersrsquo Day LuncheonMartin University 2186 North Sherman Drive Indianapolis IN 46218or RSVP to jmccloudmartinedu by April 2 2018

2018FOUNDERSrsquo DAY

Sponsorship Options

Bronze Sponsor$ 1000 Program Sponsorship 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th and special recognition as a Program Sponsor for the 2017-2018 academic year Your sponsorship also includes program recognition (event signage website promotion and recognition in the event program)

Table (Non-Sponsored)$ 600 Table 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

Patron Sponsor$ 150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th Your sponsorship includes reserved seating and recognition in the event program

Additional sponsorship options are available at wwwmartinedu2018-day-celebration-endow-educate-empower

Other Purchase Options

Individual Ticket Purchases$ 75 Individual Ticket 1 ticket (admit one) for the

Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

$50 Student Ticket 1 student ticket (admit one) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

April 12th

Unable to attend Consider making a donation to support this event

Reservations and payments must be received by Monday April 2 2018

You may make your purchase online by visiting wwwmartinedu2018-founders-day-luncheon

Mail your reservation form andor payment toAdvancement amp Communications

Martin University2186 North Sherman Drive

Indianapolis IN 46218

Purchase Options1048576 $1000 Bronze Sponsor 1 table (seating for 8) Program sponsor- level recognition1048576 $600 Table (Non-Sponsored) 1 table (seating for 8) Table sponsor-level recognition1048576 $150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket Patron Sponsor-Level recognition

Table amp Individual Ticket Purchases1048576 $75 Individual Ticket (admit one) of tickets1048576 $50 Student Ticket (admit one) of tickets

Donation1048576 I will not attend but would like to make the following donation 1048576 MU StudentMB Resident 1048576 U nrestricted

2018 FOUNDERS DAY LUNCHEON

2 018 P R E S I D E N T S B R E A K FA S T

W E D N E S DAY O C TO B E R 24T H

2 018 S C H O L A R S H I P

D I N N E RT H U R S DAY AU G U S T 9 T H

4 9 t hC O M M E N C E M E N T C E R E M O N Y

S AT U R DAY M AY 1 2 2 01 8

SAVE THE DATE

Martin Memo | 19

2 018 M A R T I N

U N I V E R S I T Y T E L E T H O N

S AT U R DAY D E CE M B E R 1 S T

UNIVERSITY RELATIONS amp COMMUNICATIONS

MARTIN UNIVERSITY2186 N SHERMAN DRIVEINDIANAPOLIS IN 46218E-MAIL COMMUNICATIONSDEPTMARTINEDU JMCCLOUDMARTINEDUPHONE 3178223489

(C) 2018 MARTIN UNIVERSITY - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Martin Memo | 16

The MSI Convocation

On November 30 2017 and again on December 4 2017 Martin University

hosted an MSI (Minority Serving Institution) Convocation The MSI convocation for students was supported by an MSI Grant awarded to Martin University by Strada Education Network The grant enabled students to receive enhanced experiences in three areas technology mental health and wellness and essential workplace skills

This convocation was held to support students in managing their personal

wellness Dr Kim Johnson (PsyD HSPP) of Worldview Psychological Services addressed students about recognizing and managing stress The discussion defined stress examined the types identified signs introduced numerous positive coping mechanisms including relaxation mindfulness and meditation Students engaged Dr Johnson with specific questions about when to seek a doctor the role of medication and community resources Following the presentation students completed a reflection and participated in class discussions on how to apply the information and sharing their personal journeys The presentation was repeated for faculty and staff

Viveca CarterManager of Student Success

OUTSIDE SUPPORT OF MARTIN UNIVERSITY

Martin University is honored to be supported by several outside organizations that provide grant funding for projects that serve its students and the surrounding community

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the Strada Education Network formerly USA Funds The primary focus of this grant is to developenhance workforce-related skills in new first-time and transfer students These include skills preparing students for successful entry into the workforce

The University is also receiving grant funding support from Lilly Endowment Through this support the University has enhanced its Information Technology (IT) infrastructure Enhancements have included hardwaresoftware upgrades an increase in the Universityrsquos WIFI capacity and increased internet bandwidth These enhancements have contributed to increased and more efficient on-campus technology for students In addition the Lilly Endowment provided seminal funding to support the development of a much-needed Martin University Advancement Department This Department focuses on developingmaintaining positive relationships with persons and organizations internal and external to the University and on obtaining giftsdonations As a result of this seminal funding the University was able to exceed its All-In-For-Martin 2017 campaign goal of $440000

The University is currently receiving grant funding support from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program This federal program overseen by the Indiana Department of Education provides area youth with after-school learning opportunities Through this support the University provides science technology engineering and math (STEM) afterschool enrichment activities to area youth Although the current cycle of funding ends in May 2018 the University has partnered with Edna Martin Christian Center and has received funding for an additional four years

Dr Brian SteuerwaldVP for Institutional Effective and

Advancement

YOUR SUPPORT

Martin Memo | 17

YOU MADE IT HAPPENWe are so grateful for your contributions of time talent and treasure that made it all possible

The focus of 2017 was the year-long celebration of the Universityrsquos 40th anniversary Martin broke records of sponsorship and attendance in all three signature events The Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon the 40th Anniversary Gala and the Presidentrsquos Breakfast The All-In-for Martin annual campaign also significantly exceeded its $440000 goal

Martin University launched its first-ever Forty-for-Forty Endowment campaign to provide stability for the University Martin University is appealing to forty benefactors to donate $40000 each for an initial investment of $16 million The campaigns ultimate goal is to ensure the perpetuity of Martinrsquos dedication to making post-secondary education and a college degree accessible to all who can benefit from the Universityrsquos important mission specifically low income minority and adult learners

We know that Martin University could not accomplish these achievements without the philanthropic support of our benefactors In real sense YOU made it possible for Martin University to provide hope and opportunity for our students Because of your unwavering support Martin University served 364 students during the Spring 2017 semester 214 students during the Summer 2017 semester and 346 students during the Fall 2017 semester During 2017 the University conferred 58 bachelorrsquos degrees and 22 masterrsquos degrees These students will become the catalysts of positive change in the communities where they live and serve You made it possible and we thank you

We invite you to join us again in 2018 as we focus on ldquoEndowing Martinrsquos Futurerdquo and impacting even more students

We look forward to seeing you at one or all the above events Until then THANK YOU again for making it happen in 2017

Joseacute LusendeDirector of University Advancement

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

VERA GRAVES 11 Martin Alum Vera Graves was recoginized as a 2017 Hand Raiser and Game Changer by the United Way of Central Indiana

Vera uses her passion to serve others as a member of the Urban League of Indianapolis staff

To see Veras interview with Andrea Morehead click on the link below or enter into your web browser httpsyoutubefjWkx7AlyN0

ldquoWELCOME HOMErdquo

Martin University will celebrate its 2018 Founders Day Luncheon on Thursday April 12 2018 at 1130 am on the campus of Martin University

This yearrsquos theme is ldquoWelcome Homerdquo We invite all who have been connected to Martin University during its more than 40-year history to join us for the 2018 Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

The Founders Day Luncheon will honor three servant leaders whose work and service have positively impacted the Indianapolis community and beyond

Ms Anita HardenProfessor Frank Sullivan Jr

Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana

A special tribute to honor Sr Jane Schilling will take place to celebrate her life and legacy

Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased online at wwwmartinedu

We invite you to join us on Thursday April 12th at 1130 in the Fr Boniface Hardin Gathertorium Martin University 2186 North Sherman Drive

For additional information contact us at 3178223489

Name

Organization

Address

City State Zip

Phone

E-mail

Please complete and return by mail to 2018 Foundersrsquo Day LuncheonMartin University 2186 North Sherman Drive Indianapolis IN 46218or RSVP to jmccloudmartinedu by April 2 2018

2018FOUNDERSrsquo DAY

Sponsorship Options

Bronze Sponsor$ 1000 Program Sponsorship 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th and special recognition as a Program Sponsor for the 2017-2018 academic year Your sponsorship also includes program recognition (event signage website promotion and recognition in the event program)

Table (Non-Sponsored)$ 600 Table 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

Patron Sponsor$ 150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th Your sponsorship includes reserved seating and recognition in the event program

Additional sponsorship options are available at wwwmartinedu2018-day-celebration-endow-educate-empower

Other Purchase Options

Individual Ticket Purchases$ 75 Individual Ticket 1 ticket (admit one) for the

Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

$50 Student Ticket 1 student ticket (admit one) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

April 12th

Unable to attend Consider making a donation to support this event

Reservations and payments must be received by Monday April 2 2018

You may make your purchase online by visiting wwwmartinedu2018-founders-day-luncheon

Mail your reservation form andor payment toAdvancement amp Communications

Martin University2186 North Sherman Drive

Indianapolis IN 46218

Purchase Options1048576 $1000 Bronze Sponsor 1 table (seating for 8) Program sponsor- level recognition1048576 $600 Table (Non-Sponsored) 1 table (seating for 8) Table sponsor-level recognition1048576 $150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket Patron Sponsor-Level recognition

Table amp Individual Ticket Purchases1048576 $75 Individual Ticket (admit one) of tickets1048576 $50 Student Ticket (admit one) of tickets

Donation1048576 I will not attend but would like to make the following donation 1048576 MU StudentMB Resident 1048576 U nrestricted

2018 FOUNDERS DAY LUNCHEON

2 018 P R E S I D E N T S B R E A K FA S T

W E D N E S DAY O C TO B E R 24T H

2 018 S C H O L A R S H I P

D I N N E RT H U R S DAY AU G U S T 9 T H

4 9 t hC O M M E N C E M E N T C E R E M O N Y

S AT U R DAY M AY 1 2 2 01 8

SAVE THE DATE

Martin Memo | 19

2 018 M A R T I N

U N I V E R S I T Y T E L E T H O N

S AT U R DAY D E CE M B E R 1 S T

UNIVERSITY RELATIONS amp COMMUNICATIONS

MARTIN UNIVERSITY2186 N SHERMAN DRIVEINDIANAPOLIS IN 46218E-MAIL COMMUNICATIONSDEPTMARTINEDU JMCCLOUDMARTINEDUPHONE 3178223489

(C) 2018 MARTIN UNIVERSITY - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Martin Memo | 17

YOU MADE IT HAPPENWe are so grateful for your contributions of time talent and treasure that made it all possible

The focus of 2017 was the year-long celebration of the Universityrsquos 40th anniversary Martin broke records of sponsorship and attendance in all three signature events The Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon the 40th Anniversary Gala and the Presidentrsquos Breakfast The All-In-for Martin annual campaign also significantly exceeded its $440000 goal

Martin University launched its first-ever Forty-for-Forty Endowment campaign to provide stability for the University Martin University is appealing to forty benefactors to donate $40000 each for an initial investment of $16 million The campaigns ultimate goal is to ensure the perpetuity of Martinrsquos dedication to making post-secondary education and a college degree accessible to all who can benefit from the Universityrsquos important mission specifically low income minority and adult learners

We know that Martin University could not accomplish these achievements without the philanthropic support of our benefactors In real sense YOU made it possible for Martin University to provide hope and opportunity for our students Because of your unwavering support Martin University served 364 students during the Spring 2017 semester 214 students during the Summer 2017 semester and 346 students during the Fall 2017 semester During 2017 the University conferred 58 bachelorrsquos degrees and 22 masterrsquos degrees These students will become the catalysts of positive change in the communities where they live and serve You made it possible and we thank you

We invite you to join us again in 2018 as we focus on ldquoEndowing Martinrsquos Futurerdquo and impacting even more students

We look forward to seeing you at one or all the above events Until then THANK YOU again for making it happen in 2017

Joseacute LusendeDirector of University Advancement

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

VERA GRAVES 11 Martin Alum Vera Graves was recoginized as a 2017 Hand Raiser and Game Changer by the United Way of Central Indiana

Vera uses her passion to serve others as a member of the Urban League of Indianapolis staff

To see Veras interview with Andrea Morehead click on the link below or enter into your web browser httpsyoutubefjWkx7AlyN0

ldquoWELCOME HOMErdquo

Martin University will celebrate its 2018 Founders Day Luncheon on Thursday April 12 2018 at 1130 am on the campus of Martin University

This yearrsquos theme is ldquoWelcome Homerdquo We invite all who have been connected to Martin University during its more than 40-year history to join us for the 2018 Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

The Founders Day Luncheon will honor three servant leaders whose work and service have positively impacted the Indianapolis community and beyond

Ms Anita HardenProfessor Frank Sullivan Jr

Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana

A special tribute to honor Sr Jane Schilling will take place to celebrate her life and legacy

Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased online at wwwmartinedu

We invite you to join us on Thursday April 12th at 1130 in the Fr Boniface Hardin Gathertorium Martin University 2186 North Sherman Drive

For additional information contact us at 3178223489

Name

Organization

Address

City State Zip

Phone

E-mail

Please complete and return by mail to 2018 Foundersrsquo Day LuncheonMartin University 2186 North Sherman Drive Indianapolis IN 46218or RSVP to jmccloudmartinedu by April 2 2018

2018FOUNDERSrsquo DAY

Sponsorship Options

Bronze Sponsor$ 1000 Program Sponsorship 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th and special recognition as a Program Sponsor for the 2017-2018 academic year Your sponsorship also includes program recognition (event signage website promotion and recognition in the event program)

Table (Non-Sponsored)$ 600 Table 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

Patron Sponsor$ 150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th Your sponsorship includes reserved seating and recognition in the event program

Additional sponsorship options are available at wwwmartinedu2018-day-celebration-endow-educate-empower

Other Purchase Options

Individual Ticket Purchases$ 75 Individual Ticket 1 ticket (admit one) for the

Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

$50 Student Ticket 1 student ticket (admit one) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

April 12th

Unable to attend Consider making a donation to support this event

Reservations and payments must be received by Monday April 2 2018

You may make your purchase online by visiting wwwmartinedu2018-founders-day-luncheon

Mail your reservation form andor payment toAdvancement amp Communications

Martin University2186 North Sherman Drive

Indianapolis IN 46218

Purchase Options1048576 $1000 Bronze Sponsor 1 table (seating for 8) Program sponsor- level recognition1048576 $600 Table (Non-Sponsored) 1 table (seating for 8) Table sponsor-level recognition1048576 $150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket Patron Sponsor-Level recognition

Table amp Individual Ticket Purchases1048576 $75 Individual Ticket (admit one) of tickets1048576 $50 Student Ticket (admit one) of tickets

Donation1048576 I will not attend but would like to make the following donation 1048576 MU StudentMB Resident 1048576 U nrestricted

2018 FOUNDERS DAY LUNCHEON

2 018 P R E S I D E N T S B R E A K FA S T

W E D N E S DAY O C TO B E R 24T H

2 018 S C H O L A R S H I P

D I N N E RT H U R S DAY AU G U S T 9 T H

4 9 t hC O M M E N C E M E N T C E R E M O N Y

S AT U R DAY M AY 1 2 2 01 8

SAVE THE DATE

Martin Memo | 19

2 018 M A R T I N

U N I V E R S I T Y T E L E T H O N

S AT U R DAY D E CE M B E R 1 S T

UNIVERSITY RELATIONS amp COMMUNICATIONS

MARTIN UNIVERSITY2186 N SHERMAN DRIVEINDIANAPOLIS IN 46218E-MAIL COMMUNICATIONSDEPTMARTINEDU JMCCLOUDMARTINEDUPHONE 3178223489

(C) 2018 MARTIN UNIVERSITY - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

ldquoWELCOME HOMErdquo

Martin University will celebrate its 2018 Founders Day Luncheon on Thursday April 12 2018 at 1130 am on the campus of Martin University

This yearrsquos theme is ldquoWelcome Homerdquo We invite all who have been connected to Martin University during its more than 40-year history to join us for the 2018 Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

The Founders Day Luncheon will honor three servant leaders whose work and service have positively impacted the Indianapolis community and beyond

Ms Anita HardenProfessor Frank Sullivan Jr

Womenrsquos Fund of Central Indiana

A special tribute to honor Sr Jane Schilling will take place to celebrate her life and legacy

Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased online at wwwmartinedu

We invite you to join us on Thursday April 12th at 1130 in the Fr Boniface Hardin Gathertorium Martin University 2186 North Sherman Drive

For additional information contact us at 3178223489

Name

Organization

Address

City State Zip

Phone

E-mail

Please complete and return by mail to 2018 Foundersrsquo Day LuncheonMartin University 2186 North Sherman Drive Indianapolis IN 46218or RSVP to jmccloudmartinedu by April 2 2018

2018FOUNDERSrsquo DAY

Sponsorship Options

Bronze Sponsor$ 1000 Program Sponsorship 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th and special recognition as a Program Sponsor for the 2017-2018 academic year Your sponsorship also includes program recognition (event signage website promotion and recognition in the event program)

Table (Non-Sponsored)$ 600 Table 1 table (8 seats) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

Patron Sponsor$ 150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th Your sponsorship includes reserved seating and recognition in the event program

Additional sponsorship options are available at wwwmartinedu2018-day-celebration-endow-educate-empower

Other Purchase Options

Individual Ticket Purchases$ 75 Individual Ticket 1 ticket (admit one) for the

Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon April 12th

$50 Student Ticket 1 student ticket (admit one) for the Foundersrsquo Day Luncheon

April 12th

Unable to attend Consider making a donation to support this event

Reservations and payments must be received by Monday April 2 2018

You may make your purchase online by visiting wwwmartinedu2018-founders-day-luncheon

Mail your reservation form andor payment toAdvancement amp Communications

Martin University2186 North Sherman Drive

Indianapolis IN 46218

Purchase Options1048576 $1000 Bronze Sponsor 1 table (seating for 8) Program sponsor- level recognition1048576 $600 Table (Non-Sponsored) 1 table (seating for 8) Table sponsor-level recognition1048576 $150 Patron Sponsor 1 ticket Patron Sponsor-Level recognition

Table amp Individual Ticket Purchases1048576 $75 Individual Ticket (admit one) of tickets1048576 $50 Student Ticket (admit one) of tickets

Donation1048576 I will not attend but would like to make the following donation 1048576 MU StudentMB Resident 1048576 U nrestricted

2018 FOUNDERS DAY LUNCHEON

2 018 P R E S I D E N T S B R E A K FA S T

W E D N E S DAY O C TO B E R 24T H

2 018 S C H O L A R S H I P

D I N N E RT H U R S DAY AU G U S T 9 T H

4 9 t hC O M M E N C E M E N T C E R E M O N Y

S AT U R DAY M AY 1 2 2 01 8

SAVE THE DATE

Martin Memo | 19

2 018 M A R T I N

U N I V E R S I T Y T E L E T H O N

S AT U R DAY D E CE M B E R 1 S T

UNIVERSITY RELATIONS amp COMMUNICATIONS

MARTIN UNIVERSITY2186 N SHERMAN DRIVEINDIANAPOLIS IN 46218E-MAIL COMMUNICATIONSDEPTMARTINEDU JMCCLOUDMARTINEDUPHONE 3178223489

(C) 2018 MARTIN UNIVERSITY - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

2 018 P R E S I D E N T S B R E A K FA S T

W E D N E S DAY O C TO B E R 24T H

2 018 S C H O L A R S H I P

D I N N E RT H U R S DAY AU G U S T 9 T H

4 9 t hC O M M E N C E M E N T C E R E M O N Y

S AT U R DAY M AY 1 2 2 01 8

SAVE THE DATE

Martin Memo | 19

2 018 M A R T I N

U N I V E R S I T Y T E L E T H O N

S AT U R DAY D E CE M B E R 1 S T

UNIVERSITY RELATIONS amp COMMUNICATIONS

MARTIN UNIVERSITY2186 N SHERMAN DRIVEINDIANAPOLIS IN 46218E-MAIL COMMUNICATIONSDEPTMARTINEDU JMCCLOUDMARTINEDUPHONE 3178223489

(C) 2018 MARTIN UNIVERSITY - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

UNIVERSITY RELATIONS amp COMMUNICATIONS

MARTIN UNIVERSITY2186 N SHERMAN DRIVEINDIANAPOLIS IN 46218E-MAIL COMMUNICATIONSDEPTMARTINEDU JMCCLOUDMARTINEDUPHONE 3178223489

(C) 2018 MARTIN UNIVERSITY - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED