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Page 2Jazz ConcertMosley Exhibit

Page 3Dean of Library Science NamedDean of Graduate Studies Named

Page 6Athletics

Page 4 - 5Homecoming HonoreesGiving Back to His Alma Mater

Page 7WESM Best Jazz Station

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Scientists from Bangladesh trained at UMES in aquaculture practicesBy Suzanne Street, agriculture communications specialist

The Chesapeake Bay’senvironmental woes have been well-documented for more than ageneration, but it isn’t Maryland’sonly tidal body facing problems.

University of Maryland EasternShore researchers, along withpartners from several sisterinstitutions and governmentagencies, are about to launch a five-year study of inland coastal baysadjacent to Ocean City, AssateagueIsland and Chincoteague.

Some four dozen educators,scientists and environmentalistsgathered at UMES’ Paul S. SarbanesCoastal Ecology Center during thefirst weekend in February for a two-day workshop where presentersoutlined ecological troubles they plan to study.

UMES received word in the fall 2010 it had been awarded a $5 milliongrant by the National Science Foundation to tackle some of the more vexingproblems confronting marine life along Delmarva’s Atlantic coast.

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Dr. Michael Jahncke (left), director of the Virginia Tech SeafoodExtension Center, and Tom Rippen (center), University of MarylandExtension seafood technology specialist at UMES, are pictured with agroup of Bengali scientists attending a training workshop at theuniversity in aquaculture practices. Jahncke and Rippen providedinstruction along with Dr. Salina Parveen (not pictured), associateprofessor in food microbiology at UMES.

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Low-oxygen levels, harmfulalgae blooms, dramatic changesin microscopic marine life(known as plankton) andparasites that kill crabs are amongthe challenging topics the UMES-led research teams will be takingon. They’ll also be looking atfactors like salinity and watertemperature and the impact thatdramatic shifts in both have onmarine life.

“Water quality is definitelydeclining in the coastal bays,” theNational Park Service’s BrianSturgis said.

Over the past decade, Sturgisdescribed seeing “a significantchange in what’s happening out

there” that he’s convinced is caused by troubling increases in nitrogen andphosphorus levels. As a result, Sturgis said, marsh and bay grasses die offand green and brown algae proliferates to rob water of oxygen andnutrients other species need to survive.

Graduate students, left to right, Jamila Payton, Belita Nguluwe, EfeturiOghenekaro and Heather Wolfer attend a workshop by UMES’ Center forResearch Excellence in Science Education, which will soon launch a $5million grant-funded study of Maryland’s coastal bays.

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Nine scientists from government agencies and industry organizations inBangladesh spent three days at the UMES Center for Food Science andTechnology as part of a 10-day training workshop on Advanced GoodAquaculture Practices (GAqPs). They will return to their country to presentthe food safety training to industry and government leaders.

Bangladesh is a major producer of shrimp and fish and an exporter ofthose products to the U.S. The GAqPs training was an effort to assist theindustry in Bangladesh to develop practices in the production and handling ofseafood products that ensure safety and compliance with U.S. foodregulations. The trip was organized by the Joint Institute for Food Safety andApplied Nutrition (JIFSAN) at College Park and included a two-day visit to theCenter for Environmental Science at Horn Point in Cambridge, Md.

With the help of the JIFSAN and UMES, the scientists plan to establish acore training team in the country.

For more information, contact Dr. Jurgen Schwarz, director of the FoodScience and Technology Ph.D. Program, at 410-651-7963.

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Gabrielle Goodman, alongtime Berklee College of Musicvoice professor and jazz recordingartist, shares her talent withcampus and community as sheappears at UMES.

Goodman performs with theUMES Jazz Ensemble at its spring concert on Tue., March 1, at 7p.m. in the Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts. Prior tothe performance, she will conduct a master class on jazz vocalimprovisation at 11 a.m. in the same venue. Both events are opento the community.

Dr. John R. Lamkin, director of bands at UMES, said thatalthough it is the norm for a guest jazz artist to join them at thespring concert, “this artist stands out.”

“This is the first time that we (the UMES Jazz Ensemble) havehad a jazz vocalist of this caliber perform during the concert,”Lamkin said. “Ms. Goodman teaches jazz vocal techniques at thepremiere school for jazz education in America. That school(Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass.) has seen the likes ofQuincy Jones, Branford Marsalis, Christian Mcbride, Ralph Petersonand other world famous jazz musicians.”

Goodman’s career took off after touring with Miles Davis inthe 1980s. Since then, she has sung as a solo and backup artistwith Roberta Flack, Chaka Khan, Patti Labelle, Brian Ferry, FreddieJackson, Quincy Jones, Norman Connors, Dee Dee Bridgewater,Marion Meadows, Patrice Rushen, George Duke and Nancy Wilson.

She earned a top 10 ASCAP songwriter’s award as co-writer ofthe song “You Can Make The Story Right” on Chaka Khan’s Grammyaward-winning CD, “The Woman I Am.” Goodman has releasedthree highly acclaimed jazz CDs of her own and is currently workingon the fourth.

Goodman has performed with her own group at some of theworld’s most prestigious jazz festivals including the Montreux inSwitzerland, the North Sea in the Netherlands and the Newport inRhode Island. She has also performed in theatrical productionsand as a guest artist with the Boston Pops and the Yamayuri,Syracuse and Baltimore symphonies. She is the author of “VocalImprovisation: Techniques in Jazz, R&B and Gospel Improvisation.”

The master class is free and open to vocalists in the communitywho are interested in vocal improvisation, commonly known as scatsinging. Admission to UMES’ Spring Jazz Ensemble Concert is $7for the public and free for students with identification.

A High School Jazz Ensemble Festival follows on Wed., March2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Ella Fitzgerald Center for thePerforming Arts. Students from Arundel, Calvert, Cambridge-SouthDorchester, Kent County, Mead and Washington high schools andthe Hammond School Without Walls will compete for awards. Thefestival is free and open to the public.

For more information, call 410-651-6571.

Gabrielle Goodman

(Top left) Paul Jerry, a sophomore majoring in applied design in the UMES Depart-ment of Fine Arts, listens as multi-media fine artist Tanya Murphy Dodd, describesher work “From Africa to the White House: A Change is Gonna Come.” The pieceis part of the “Embracing Light” Black History Month exhibit in the Mosely Galleryon display through March 18.

(Top right) Dodd’s art is a unique style of photo-based, collage-mixed mediapaintings. They create socially conscious portraiture and environmental docu-mentations. Dodd shared her expertise with UMES students during a luncheon.

Black History Month exhibitopens at Mosely Gallery

Senior art students of the UMES Departmentof Fine Arts will exhibit and sell their work.

Artwork by:Katherine Brown (graphic illustration)

Stephanie M. Whitley (graphic illustration)Rob Bennett (sequential art)

Joshua S. Herstein (sequential art)Yasmin Dunwell (photography)Vivienne C. McCabe (photography)

Live Jazzby Patrick McHenry on drums, Michael Gra-ham on bass and Brian Perez on saxophone

along with UMES faculty and alumni.

Light fare and (non-alcoholic) drinks avail-able for purchase.

For more information, phone 410-621-5040, or visit www.getngrounded.com or

www.facebook.com.

JAZZ Concert

Friday, February 25

Get'n Grounded Café12302 Somerset AvenuePrincess Anne, Md.

Art reception from 4-6 p.m.

Live jazz at 6:30 p.m.

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UMES names dean of library serviceDr. Ellis B. Beteck is the new

dean of library services at the Universityof Maryland Eastern Shore.

Early in his career, Beteck servedas the coordinator of public services atthe Frederick Douglass Library oncampus for six years. But he decided toleave the university so he could gainmore experience in the field.

“Now, I’m back at UMES with a lotof experience and enthusiasm,” he said.“I’m excited to take the library to thenext level.”

Beteck is the former interimdirector of the Louis Stokes HealthSciences Library at Howard University inWashington, D.C. There, he wasresponsible for providing vision andstrategic leadership for the developmentof innovative programs to support the research, teaching and servicemission of the Division of Health Sciences.

Beteck also spent time at the United States Agency for InternationalDevelopment (USAID) Library as the deputy library manager.

“Librarianship involves organization, research, instruction, service andlifelong learning – attributes that I find in my personality,” he said. “Overthe years, I’ve found that librarianship as a career was a perfect fit for meand I have never looked back.”

Beteck – who grew up in Mamfe, Republic of Cameroon, in Africa –completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Calabar insoutheastern Nigeria, before earning a Master of Public Administration atGeorgia College in Milledgeville, Ga. Afterward, he enrolled at Clark AtlantaUniversity, where he earned a Master of Science in library and informationstudies and a doctorate in international affairs and development.

An accredited member of the American Library Association (ALA),Beteck has more than 17 years of professional experience in libraryservices. He has contributed to the profession as a member of theAssociation of Academic Health Sciences Libraries (AAHSL) Assessment andStatistics committee and through his service as a contributing selector toDoody’s Core Titles in the Health Sciences for the past seven years.

As the dean of library sciences at UMES, Beteck is responsible forstrategic planning for the library, ensuring that Frederick Douglass Libraryprovides resources and services which support the university's educational,research, cultural and public service objectives.

“Keeping up with the emerging technology in libraries is one of mymost critical challenges,” he said. “I intend to identify and developinformation technologies and integrate those technologies with traditionallibrary collections and services.”

Beteck also intends to provide the necessary leadership for significantlibrary fundraising initiatives. He says he wants to see an increase inelectronic resources at the library.

“It will be especially useful for those who may not have the time tocome in or just prefer working from home or offices,” he said. “I want tomake sure the UMES community is aware of all the library has to offer.”

UMES names dean of graduate studiesFor the past three years, Dr.

Jennifer Keane-Dawes hasserved as interim leader of theUniversity of Maryland EasternShore’s graduate school.

Now, Keane-Dawes is proud tocontinue in that role after universityPresident Thelma B. Thompson madehistory by officially naming her deanof the School of Graduate Studiesfollowing a national search.

“I’m the first black and firstwoman to serve as the graduate deanat UMES,” she said.

Keane-Dawes, who has nineyears of experience as a dean,already has made her mark at the

graduate school, which U.S. News & World Report featured consecutively inits “A-Z List of Best Graduate/Education Schools” from 2008-2010. She alsopresided over the highest number of graduate students to be enrolled andthe most doctoral degrees awarded in the university’s history. Shepioneered the introduction of the Professional Science Master’s (PSM)degree in quantitative fisheries making UMES the first HBCU in Marylandand the second in the nation to offer a PSM degree.

“With support, I would like us to become a Graduate School ofDistinction and position ourselves to obtain the Carnegie Doctoral ResearchClassification for UMES,” she said of the widely recognized educationalclassification framework.

As dean, Keane-Dawes oversees 17 graduate programs as well asstrategic planning for the school. Additionally, she plays the lead role inidentifying funding opportunities and collaborates to acquire grants fromexternal-funding agencies to support the school. Keane-Dawes also strivesto improve student recruitment, retention and graduation.

Keane-Dawes – an American with Jamaican roots – holds a bachelor’sdegree in arts and general studies from the University of the West Indies, amaster’s degree in communication arts and a doctorate in interculturalcommunication from Howard University.

“I studied communication and the arts because they are open windowsthrough which the human spirit might escape to express itself,” said Keane-Dawes, who also serves as professor in the Department of English andModern Languages at UMES.

She is a fellow of the Organization of American States (OAS) and analumna of Harvard’s Institutional Educational Management Program.

An award-winning international journalist and television programproducer, her publications include three books and numerous indigenousliterary essays.

Keane-Dawes’ work has received accolades from several agenciesincluding Literary VoYces of Jamaica, the United States InformationService/Voice of America and the Hampton Roads Black Media Association.It was also highlighted in an exhibit by the Anacostia Division of theSmithsonian Institution on outstanding immigrants in the United States.

Keane-Dawes resides in Salisbury. Her only child, Thomas JermaineKeane-Dawes, is a senior, Thurgood Marshall Scholar and record-breakingtrack athlete at UMES.

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for approximately seven years. It has been a catalyst in buildingcommunications between alumni and the university. In 2005,Johnson‐Shaw galvanized several alumni to action to restore football to theuniversity, which resulted in the establishment of Hawks for Football Inc.(HFF) a nonprofit organization in February 2006. As chairperson of theHFF, she has spearheaded multiple events, facilitated the HFFquasi‐endowment at the UMES Foundation, and served as facilitator of theMighty Hawks Football Reunion for Homecoming 2011. Johnson‐Shaw, thefirst Ms. Football at UMES 1970‐1971, is fulfilling her commitment to thereinstatement of football to UMES with her $10,000 pledge to the UMESFoundation.

A graduate of the class of 1969, Dianna Rogers-Ford earned a Master of Education from Coppin StateUniversity and a Master of Science from The JohnsHopkins University. She is presently serving her secondterm as president of the UMES National AlumniAssociation. She has been recognized by Baltimore Citypublic schools and community for innovative projects

and programs that she initiated to serve children and their families. Rogers-Ford is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., NAACP, The NationalCouncil of Negro Women, The Metropolitan Area of Foreign StudentsAdvisors, The American School Counselors Association, The MarylandSchool Counselors Association and the Latinos Providers Network.Rogers‐Ford was featured in an article in the “Baltimore Magazine”entitled, “Pride and Prejudice.” The article spoke about the diversepopulation at Patterson High School, which has the largest internationalpopulation of high schools in Baltimore City. Forty countries and 20languages are represented at the school. Recently, Rogers‐Ford made a$25,000 gift to the university, creating the Dianna Rogers-Ford Scholarshipfor students majoring in the arts and professions.

Alumni named to Hall of ExcellenceBy Kimberly Conway-Dumpson, J.D., director of alumni affairs and planned giving

Howard University. Hayman‐Powell further pursued her education throughpost graduate work at both Howard and Dartmouth universities in the fieldof supervision and administration/leadership. For the past 34 years,Hayman‐Powell, a life member of the UMES National Alumni Association,has served her alma mater by acting as a past national first vice president,third vice president and past and present local chapter president. Inaddition to her dedicated work as an alumna of the university,Hayman‐Powell has over 30 years of administrative leadership. Herexperience in grants and development led to over 20 successful years as aCEO of a multimillion dollar transportation, office supply and fulfillmentcompany. Presently, she functions as the CEO/founder of HigherDevelopment Academy, a private, special needs high school. Hayman-Powell is responsible for the overall development of the school’sinfrastructure, leadership development and fiscal management. Herleadership has earned her a place in “Who’s Who in Minority Business,” aDistinguished Alumni Award from NAFEO, numerous outstandingleadership awards from top 100 companies, MD/DC Minority Supplier,Northrop Grumman Leadership Scholarship and most recently recognitionas a “Distinguished Women of the University of Maryland.”

Joanne Johnson-Shaw graduated in 1972 with a bachelor’s insociology. Johnson‐Shaw also acquired a paralegal degree in civil litigation

from Widener University in Chester, Pa. In 2004,Johnson‐Shaw retired as director of EEO and diversityfrom the IRS. Her position was at the seniormanagement level, reporting to the commissioner forthe Large and Mid Sized Business Organization. Herresponsibilities included providing advice and guidanceto a large number of executives, senior level managers

and employees. Since retirement, one of her most notable contributions hasbeen as the founder and editor of the “The Wire,” an alumni publication,

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During this year’s homecoming, six alumni will be honoredwith the UMES National Alumni Association’s 2011 Hall ofExcellence Award for outstanding contributions in their professionsand the community. This honor places them in the elite ranks ofaccomplished UMES alumni who came before them.

Allen J. Singleton, 1959, an educatorand philanthropist, will be recognized forlifetime achievement. Singleton has 45 years ofbroad experience in education andadministration in public schools and at theuniversity level. He has spent 16 years as anentrepreneur and consultant in educational

spectrums, private businesses and publishing industries. Inaddition to his professional accomplishments, Singleton is an avidsupporter of his alma mater. Singleton’s most recent gift, acombination of future lifetime giving and a bequest, valued at$355,000, created the Singleton‐Stone Scholarship Fund, a fullscholarship awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student.Prior to this, Singleton established two other funds, the SingletonStudent Leadership Fund, which provides funding for studenttraining in the areas of leadership, civic engagement andphilanthropy through unique learning opportunities, and the AllenJ. Singleton Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships forstudents majoring in either business or education.

William “Billy” Dennis, a U.S. Armyveteran and native of Princess Anne, will receivehonors for his many contributions to thecommunity. Dennis retired in 1998 after 25years of employment with Delmarva Power. Heis an active member of VFW Post 10159,American Legion Post 132, Wicomico County

NAACP and the UMES Tri‐County Alumni Association.Dennis has been a former member of the Wor‐WicCommunity College Foundation Board, as well as thecampaign committee treasurer for Del. Rudolph C. Cane,(D-37A-Wicomico). Dennis, a 1970 graduate, is a lifemember of the UMES National Alumni Association. He isan avid donor to the university.

Ret. Col Ralph Hodge, cameto Maryland State College in 1949,staying two years before joining thearmy during the Korean War. Hodgesaw major combat, including thebattle of Pork Chop Hill onSeptember 1952. He was the

recipient of the Purple Heart and was also awarded theBronze Start with a “V” for Valor Device, the nation’sfourth highest award for bravery in combat. Hodge laterreturned to the college on an athletic scholarship andcompleted his bachelor’s degree in building constructionin 1958. In 1961, Hodge entered the U.S. Air Force, andfor the next three decades served as a civil engineeringofficer in various command positions, both stateside andabroad. Colonel Hodge and his wife, the late JuliaJohnson Hodge, established the Colonel and Mrs. Ralph

L. Hodge Scholarship Fund to supportstudents at UMES.

Deborah Hayman-Powellgraduated from UMES in 1976 with aBachelor of Science in sociology. Shereceived a Master of Science inguidance and counseling from

PREVIOUS HALL OF EXCELLENCE HONOREES

2007 Obie Barnes Dr. Antoinette A. Coleman Watina Arnold Coles Jessie Cottman‐Smith Deborah Edwards Dr. Veronica Gerald Dr. Joseph A. Hairston Mckinley Hayes Dr. Bryant C Mitchell Dr. Earl Richardson Harold L Rush (FallenHawk) Talvin Skinner Allen R Taylor

2009 Patricia Alexander Starletta Dupois Charles Gregg Jesse T. Williams, Sr. Dr. Lola Lecounte Roger Brown William Armstrong Gail B. Aiken Alfonso Cornish Horatio W. Jones Iii Dr. H. Leon Pringle John Wesley Smith Leslie Stanton Dr. John Stump Paul Trotter David Riddick

H O M E C O M I N G

HOMECOMING 2011February 24-27

Visit www.umes.edu/alumni for a full listing of events.

Stop by Alumni Central Student Services Center Game Room

Fri., Feb. 25, noon - 6 p.m. orSat., Feb. 26, 9:30 a.m - 1 p.m.

to pick up your Homecoming tickets and alumni gear.

Homecoming Reception at

“STOMP THE YARD”

An exhibit featuringthe history of the Divine Nine at UMES

Frederick Douglass Library

Saturday, February 26, from 10-11 a.m.

Refreshments served

Courtesy of:The Office of Alumni Affairs and Planned Giving

and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.

Exhibit on display through March 20

That passage of Scripture has always resonated withPrincess Anne native Bill Jones – especially when the topic isthe University of Maryland Eastern Shore, his alma mater.

“I will be forever thankful for the innumerable, life-changing opportunities the university administration, facultyand staff afforded me,” said Jones, whose parents were UMESemployees.

Jones works in Charlotte, N.C., as a behind-the-scenesproducer for CBS Newspath, a satellite newsgathering servicefor the television network’s local affiliates. Delmarva TVviewers might remember Jones as the former news director/reporter at WBOC in Salisbury, a longtime CBS affiliate.

His UMES educational experience inspired Bill and his wife, Willetta, topledge $10,000 toward an endowment for the Department of English andModern Languages. The Jones’ initial $2,000 payment was in August 2004,and the couple recently completed their commitment with a $3,500 gift.

“It was absolutely a joy to have been able to do it,” said Jones, a 1978UMES graduate. “It took planning, scrimping, cost-cutting – but that waswell worth the sacrifice” (to fully fund the endowment).

The Willetta C. and Horatio W. Jones III English and Modern Languages

Department Endowment provides funds to support programsand activities by faculty and staff. Interest earned by theendowed fund also underwrites expenses associated withstudents participating in conferences, attending Broadwayplays, publishing manuscripts, competing in writing contestsand bringing notable speakers to campus.

“I trust the UMES administration will use these funds toenhance the learning experience of the students,” Jones said.“UMES met all my needs when I was a student, and this giftwill be put to good use.”

Jones becomes part of a giving tradition of UMES alumniexemplified by such Department of English and Modern

Languages donors and graduates as Starletta DuPois, and David and Janice SueRiddick. “I’m honored to be listed with that group,” he said.

“I could not have done this without the support of Willetta,” Jones said.He also credits his cousin, former Assistant U.S. Attorney General EdwardDennis Jr., and his CBS News colleague, correspondent Randall Pinkston, withmaking contributions to the fund.

“I am blessed to be able to give back, to help those Hawks who comeafter me,” Jones said.

“To whom muchis given, much isrequired.” Luke 12:48

UMES alumnus shows gratitude by funding scholarship

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The spring sports season isunderway as the winter season continuesin the month of February. Hawksbasketball returned to the HytcheAthletic Center for a pair of

doubleheaders; indoor track hosted an event in Princess Anne; bowlingheaded north for the Capital Classic; and softball began its season in NorthCarolina. Plus, baseball and men’s golf begin their spring competition thisweek.

MEN'S BASKETBALLIn one of the season’s most exciting

home games, UMES overcame a 13-pointdeficit to defeat North Carolina A&T 83-82. The Hawks had a four-point leadagainst Florida A&M in the final fourminutes, but fell to the Rattlers 63-55 inTallahassee. The Hawks currently standat 6-18, 3-9 in conference play.

It was a huge week for Tyler Hines(Sicklerville, N.J.), who got his fourthdouble-double and second in as manygames against A&T with 10 points and 11boards. He added eight points and 15rebounds against A&M. Kevin White(Brooklyn, N.Y.) scored a combined 27points during the week, with both gamesin double figures. Hillary Haley (Oxon Hill, Md.) scored 28 against A&T, thehighest total for him this year against a MEAC opponent.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALLIt was a tough week for the Lady Hawks, coming back to tie in

regulation but ultimately falling in overtime 80-66 to North Carolina A&T,then suffering a road loss to t Florida A&M, 81-58. The Lady Hawks are 8-16 and 5-6 in the MEAC this season.

Chelsea Sanders (Rochester, N.Y.) scored double digits in both games,including 15 against the Rattlers. Casey Morton (Mardela Springs, Md.) ledthe team in points against A&T with 19, including five boards and fourassists. Amber Cook (Greensboro, N.C.) scored ten points with fourrebounds against A&M.

INDOOR TRACKThe school hosted its second college indoor track meet of the season

– the 2011 UMES Collegiate Invitational – earning 17 first-place finishes.Andre Walsh (St. Catherine, Jamaica) broke the school record in the

60-meter dash with a time of 6.78 seconds, seven hundredths of a secondahead of teammate Damian Miles (Teaneck, N.J.). Vanessa Henry (CapitolHeights, Md.) earned first place in the women’s weight throw with adistance of 15.09 meters and the shot put at 14.22 meters.

The Hawks also gained first place in the men’s and women’s 4x400-

meter relay. The men’s side finished with atotal time of 3:28.39, while the womenearned top placement at 4:04.65.

BOWLINGAt the Capital Classic in Dover, UMES

finished third in a tournament featuring acompetitive field, falling to eventual championFairleigh Dickinson in the semifinals. Vanderbiltplaced second, while tournament host DelawareState finished fourth.

UMES finished ahead of ranked teamsNorfolk State, New Jersey City, St. Francis,Adelphi and Stephen F. Austin.

SOFTBALLThe Hawks softball team began its season

in the NCCU Lady Eagles Invitational inDurham, N.C., going 1-3 in four games. UMESdefeated Barton College 7-3, while falling toWinston-Salem State 7-0 and two games toWestern Carolina 15-7 (6 innings) and 16-0 (5innings).

Catcher Charlise Castro (Saugerties, N.Y.)hit a grand slam homerun in the first gameagainst Western Carolina, ending the weekend 4-for-13 (.308) with twodoubles, two runs and six RBI. Carmen Gurrola (Arleta, Calif.) earned thefirst Hawks win of the season with four innings pitched against BartonCollege, allowing one run in the start.

UPCOMING EVENTS

FEBRUARY22 Baseball v. George Washington, 2:30 p.m.

26 Basketball v. Howard, women – 2 p.m.; men – 4 p.m.* Tickets - $20

27 Baseball v. Farleigh Dickinson, noon & 3 p.m.

28 Baseball v. Farleigh Dickinson, noon

MARCH1 Baseball v. Longwood, noon & 3 p.m.

3 Basketball v. Del. State; women – 5:30 p.m.; men – 7:30 p.m.* Tickets - $10

4 Baseball v. Long Island, 2:30 p.m.

5 Baseball v. Long Island, noonBowling – MEAC Northern Division tournament @ Millsboro

*Basketball games are broadcast on the Hawks Radio NetworkFor more events, visit www.umeshawks.com

Men’s Basketball gets bigwin over N.C. A&T,Baseball and Men’s Golfset to begin spring season.

Tyler Hines

Andre Walsh

Hawk TalkA recap of UMES athletics

By Dave Vatz, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

manager. “This trust is reflected in the hard work and dedication of everyone of our staff members and volunteers – and the critical financial supportof UMES and our listeners.”

Williams adds, “Unfortunately Congress is looking at deep cuts infunding for public broadcasting, which would significantly limit our impactto serve the community. So we’re hoping that Mr. Simon’s article will bringto light the importance of federal support for public radio – support wecannot survive without.”

Simon, an announcer on KUVO (FM) in Denver, Colo., has worked inpublic and community radio since 1974. The full article can be found atwww.radioworld.com/article/111576.

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A recent article in Radio World, a leadingnational radio industry magazine read bybroadcast radio owners, managers andengineers, lists WESM 91.3 FM as the best jazzstation in the region including the majormarkets of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore,Washington, Norfolk and Richmond.

Pete Simon, the author of the article,“NPR Should Look Beyond the Beltway,”chastises many public radio stations aroundthe country “hung up on the conformity of anaudience-building mindset at the expense of

possessing a spirit of spontaneity, innovation and true passion for whatshould be a unique form of radio.” He said there is a “sameness” to newsand music being played.

A beacon in the sea of “sameness” is WESM. In the article, Simonsaid, “The best jazz station I’ve heard in this part of the country, in terms ofcontent and presentation, is WESM (FM) at the University of MarylandEastern Shore. Its remote locale has insulated them from major-marketpressures and over-analysis that have crippled WRTI and many other “big-city” stations.”

“We’re very grateful to see WESM being acknowledged in a nationalpublication. We’re passionate in our commitment to offer the Eastern Shoreand surrounding areas the best jazz, blues, news content and otherprogramming available,” said Stephen Williams, WESM’s interim general

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UMES’ Dr. Joe Pitula, anassistant professor of naturalsciences, predicted that“whatever we learn in thecoastal bays, in theory, can beapplied worldwide. What wedo here can be significant.”

Researchers willconcentrate on five tidal bays– Assawoman, Wight,Sinepuxent, Newport andChincoteague. They areconsidered ideal places toconduct research because the

mean depth is roughly one meter or about 39 inches. That should make iteasy for researchers to take crucial soil samples from the bottom.

Like the Chesapeake, life in Maryland’s coastal bays feel pressure fromland development, advances in agriculture and recreation.

Once the research findings are in, “How do we transfer the science to abroader audience?”, asked Laura Murray from the University of MarylandCenter for Environmental Science at Horn Point. “That’s the challenge.”

It was a question gnawing at science teachers Angelisa Hosfield and PatCarter of Crisfield High School, who attended the workshop held at theSarbanes Center near Assateague.

“I’m encouraged by what I’ve heard,” Carter said. “I just hope their

work can make a difference.”Carter, Hosfield and a handful of other secondary school science

teachers were workshop participants to learn more about how theirstudents might get involved. Dr. Paulinus Chigbu, the $5 million grant’sprincipal investigator, said UMES qualified for the money in part because itpledged to partner with local schools.

Each of the next five summers, UMES will conduct two-weekworkshops to help local teachers develop strategies for updating theirlesson plans. The goal is promoting “environmental literacy,” a prerequisitefor public high school graduates. Some high school students will also havea chance to work alongside researchers.

“It’s more than just scooping up some pond water and looking at itunder a microscope,” Hosfield said. Education policymakers “want the kidsto have a hands-on experience. I’m hoping this (UMES project) can helpme show my students how to do that.”

Angelisa Hosfield, left, and Pat Carter,both Crisfield High School scienceteachers, participate in a the UMES-sponsored workshop on marine-scienceresearch projects.

Stephen Williamsmanages WESM on theUMES campus.

WESM talent, from left, are Angel Resto Jr., operations manager; BrianDaniels, webmaster and radio host; Daphne Chatham, administrativeassistant; Yancy Carrigan, music director and radio host; and StephenWilliams, interim general manager.

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The Key / February 18, 2011

EditorsGains B. Hawkins, Vice President for Institutional AdvancementWilliam Robinson, Director of Public RelationsGail Stephens, Assistant Director of Public RelationsCandice Latshaw, Public Relations Assistant

Arts & EntertainmentSPRING 2011 CALENDAR

For Homecoming Events, visit www.umes.edu/alumni

For UMES Athletics, visit www.umeshawks.com

FEBRUARY22 BLACK HISTORY MONTH SYMPOSIUM

12:30 p.m. Hazel Hall, Room 1015Black Men and College: What’s Going On?!A discussion of why so few come, and even fewergraduate. Dr. Jeffrey Grant, Director of Families and Parents, D.C. Public Schools. 410-651-6669

24* HOMECOMING CONCERT7-11 p.m. William P. Hytche Athletic CenterDoors open at 6 p.m.Rick Ross, Jeremih, Dondria, TCB Band$20 students, $35 non-students 410-651-6434

24 SPRING CAREER FAIR11a.m. - 4 p.m. Student Services Center BallroomOpen to UMES students and alumni and area college students. 410-651-6447

25* PRESIDENT’S INTERFAITH PRAYER BREAKFAST8 a.m. Student Services Center BallroomFeaturing Dr. Justine Willis Toms, author of Finding Grace in a Chaotic World andentertainment by Rev. Mishael Miller$40 general admission/$350 per table of 10. 410-651-8045

25* HOMECOMING STEP SHOW6-8:30 p.m. William P. Hytche Athletic CenterDoors open at 5 p.m.Greek- lettered organizations showcase their talent in the art of stepping.$10 general admission. 410-651-6434

25* HOMECOMING PARTIES

THE MIGHTY HAWKS REUNION8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Student Services Center BallroomJoin the “Party in the Nest” with guests Carl "Big Daddy" Hairston and William "Billy T." Thompson.Sponsored by Hawks for Football, Inc.$50 per person 410-651-7686

POLISHED AND PREPPY / STYLISH AND STILETTOS9 p.m. The Fountains, 1800 Sweet Bay, SalisburyDJ BizMarkie rocks this party along with Baltimore’s DJ Prolific a/k/a DJ Swift, VictoriousMusic and a special invited guest.Must be 21 or over to enter.Sponsored by the UMES National Alumni Association $25 before Feb. 24, $30 at the door. 410-651-7686

TAWES HOMECOMING PARTY10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Tawes GymnasiumCost TBASponsored by the UMES Student Government Association 410-651-6434

26 HOMECOMING PARADE11 a.m. Starts Talon Square on Rt. 822, continues Backbone Rd. to Tawes Gym410-651-8009

26* HOMECOMING BASKETBALL GAMEDoors open at noon William P. Hytche Athletic Center2 p.m. women’s basketball4 p.m. men’s basketball UMES vs. Howard. $20 general admission 410-651-6499

26* HOMECOMING CASINO NIGHT9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Student Services Center BallroomA Night in Monte Carlo Food and drink, casino games, prizes, music by Rose Royce.$50 per person 410-651-7686

26* HOMECOMING LATE NIGHT COMEDY SHOW9-11 p.m. Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing ArtsB-Phlat, Big Shawn, Lil Duval$12 general admission 410-651-6434

26* HOMECOMING PARTY9 p.m. The Fountains, SalisburyDJ Battle of the Decades: ’80s, ’90s and ’00s$25 before Feb. 25, $30 at the door Must be 21 and over to enter. 410-651-7686

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