The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s year-old solar-energycollection system has earned an environmental honor from twoDelmarva businesses.

Mountaire Farms and WMDT named UMES an “EnvironmentalStar Award” winner in recognition of its pioneering efforts to makethe campus and the lower Eastern Shore more “eco” friendly inenergy use.

The university activated a “solar farm” on a former cornfield andits 7,800 collection panels have been converting the sun’s rays intoelectricity at a healthy clip ever since. The 17-acre facility was amongthe largest on an American college campus at the time.

UMES invested no money in construction, but arranged withSunEdison, its private-sector partner, to tap into the electricity itproduces at a long-term, reduced rate over a 20-year period.

Seven Hollywood stars have signed-on to appear March 3 at the 2012 UMESGala, “Lights, Camera, Action!.”

The third year for a celebritypresence, the 2012 guests include: S.Epatha Merkerson, Larry King, BillyDavis Jr., and Marilyn McCoo, MelanieGriffith, Tippi Hedren and Jaclyn Smith.

“What an honor that these talentedand community conscious celebritiesare willing to give of their time to benefitour deserving students,” Dr. VeroniqueDiriker, Gala coordinator, said. “I’msure our guests will delight in sharingthe evening with them.”

S. Epatha Merkerson is best-knownfor 16 years on the NBC hit series, “Lawand Order,” as Lt. Anita Van Buren. Sheappeared in more episodes than any

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Dr. Ron Forsythe (left), UMES vice president for technology andcommercialization, accepts an “Environmental Star” award from RogerMarino of Mountaire Farms, which in conjunction with WMDTrecognizes environmentally friendly initiatives on Delmarva. (Photocourtesy of Mountaire Farms)

Seven celebrities set for UMES Gala

Future entrepreneurs at UMES vied for a “contract” in a mockcompetitive bidding scenario presented to representatives of BaxterEnterprises, owners of 21 local McDonald’s franchises.

“One of the teams walks away with $2,500 from Baxter Enterprises tosplit among members,” said Dr. Karl Binns, director of the HospitalityEntrepreneurial Institute at the university. Students faced a five-memberpanel of judges from the company.

McDonald’s USA, Baltimore Washington Region Field OperationsManager Almous Harrod was among the judges. “It was an excellentopportunity for me to participate as one of the judges. The studentsdisplayed true professionalism and everyone did a great job. The teamspresented their plans with great leadership, passion and commitment todoing their best,” Harrod said.

The event is in its fifth year at UMES. This is Baxter Enterprise’s firstyear as sponsor of the end-of-semester project in the Facilities Design 304course for seniors. Baxter has previously been involved in other projects inthe HRM and business departments.

“We appreciate the relationship we’ve developed and like to help thestudents in any way we can,” Thomas Baxter, CEO and one of the owners inthe family business, said. “It’s good for us and good for them (thestudents).”

Six teams were challenged to “put together a business plan proposal

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UMES’ annual Interfaith Prayer Breakfast reaches amilestone in 2012. It marks the 10th year for the event thatalso serves as the gateway to homecoming weekendfestivities.

Former President Thelma B. Thompson organized thefirst breakfast in 2003 to strengthen the relationshipbetween UMES and its loyal friends and neighbors –including the local faith community. Interim PresidentMortimer Neufville eagerly embraced the activity, which hesaid he’s learned is viewed as “an important and popularevent … on our academic calendar.”

The Rev. Haywood A. Robinson III, pastor of thePeople’s Community Baptist Church in Silver Spring, will be the keynote

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Local business encourages future entrepreneurs

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Baxter Enterprises CEO Thomas Baxter (center)presents a check for $2,500 to HRM faculty, fromleft, Dr. Karl Binns and Dr. Ernest Boger, departmentchair, for a student facilities design competition.

for a quick service concept that hasn’t been done before in the industry,”Binns said. Students had a hypothetical $1.2 million budget to “create aconcept, make it profitable and convince professionals in the industry (thejudges) to ‘invest’ in their deal.”

Team research and presentations included marketing, operations andfinancial plans for 36 months. Elements they presented were a conceptstatement, market analysis, menu strategy, method of execution and amanagement plan.

“It teaches how to work through stressful situations with a group,”Justin Smith, one of the competitors in the Hibachi Soul team said.

Kimberly Doram, of the Ensalada Verde team, said, “I really felt likethey (the judges) were interested in what we were bringing to the table—our concept.”

The class and final project bring together what the seniors havelearned taking all of the marketing, finance and managerial courses they’vetaken through the Hotel and Restaurant Management program, Binns said.It is an exercise in “active-learning to expose them to entrepreneurialprinciples in a competitive environment.”

When Crystal Cottle, Team Hibachi Soul, graduates she wants to get hermasters in hospitality industry studies at New York University. “My end goalis to run a hospitality consulting firm producing events, training staff andother hospitality solutions,” she said.

speaker. Neufville, who recommended Robinson, describeshim as a dynamic clergyman known for delivering anuplifting message.

The breakfast is Friday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 a.m. in theStudent Services Center Ballroom. Tickets are $30 perperson, or $270 for a table for 10.

Call Vernia Fletcher at 410-651-6102 during weekdaybusiness hours for tickets.

Proceeds support deserving students who need helppaying their college expenses. The theme is “CelebratingOur Spiritual Journey,” which reflects the institution’sfounding 125 years ago as a private prep school started by

the Methodist Episcopal Church in Maryland.

Rev. Haywood A. Robinson III

The winning team is Casey’s Crepes. Pictured, from left, are: Tysheen Twitty of Washington,D.C., Gisan Kankanamge of Sri Lanka, Amanda Ngangana of Baltimore, Md., Ashley Davis ofBaltimore, Md., and Jahmael Todman of St. Thomas, V.I. Allen Quinton of Arizona, N.M. is notpictured.

The new year brought with it thereturn of a familiar face on the UMEScampus. Dr. Brenda Wade, formerly Dr.Brenda Anderson, dean of the School ofArts and Professions from Jan. 2, 1997 toOct. 31, 2008, is back as interim dean ofthe school.

Wade is a “veteran administrator inhigher education and has an outstandingrecord of professional accomplish-ments,” Dr. Charles Williams, vicepresident of academic affairs, wrote in amemo announcing her appointment.

She initiated the university’s Honors Program in 1979 at the request ofthen UMES president, Dr. William P. Hytche, and the chancellor of the five-campus University of Maryland System, Dr. John Toll.

UMES alumna Perea Brown-Blackmon was honored in earlyDecember as the District of Columbia’s2012 Teacher of the Year.

Brown-Blackmon is a 1988 UMESgraduate, where she majored insociology and was known as Perea Alexander.

“Perea Brown-Blackmon is a shining example of not only howan exceptional teacher operates, but how exceptional teaching can berewarded,” Mayor Vincent Gray said, adding that “a deserving teacheris receiving this honor” in recognition of “what makes teachingexcellent in our great city.”

Brown-Blackmon is a Montessori specialist for grades 3-4 atLangdon Education Campus and recipient of a $5,000 school systempeer award for being a “Highly Effective” teacher. Her innovativeteaching style, culturally relevant lessons and hands-on projects tostimulate classroom learning while introducing students to science,math, technology, writing and interpersonal communication has wonher praise from parents and colleagues.

She has been a teacher at Langdon Education Campus for 17years. During her tenure, she has also served in various roles,including Langdon cheerleading coach, step team advisor and masschoir director.

“Perea Brown-Blackmon is a true ambassador for the professionand today reflects what teachers throughout the District can aspire tobe,” State Superintendent of Education Hosanna Mahaley said.

Her husband, Jonathan, is a teacher at Coolidge High School.Together, they are the parents of nine children, who are all eithercurrently attending, or have attended, D.C. public schools, includingfour at Langdon.

Information courtesy of District of Columbia Public Schools

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The Honors Program initially was for students planning to continuetheir education in professional school programs at the University ofMaryland at Baltimore and expanded to include the Virginia-MarylandRegional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, Wade said.“Students were accepted, did well and it was soon apparent that they werealso competitive at other graduate schools,” Wade said. The programexpanded again to include UMES students of all majors who pursue a Ph.D.rather than a professional school doctorate.

Wade earned a bachelor’s degree in English/teaching from the Collegeof Notre Dame of Maryland, a master’s degree in reading from Morgan StateUniversity and a doctorate in special education from American University.

“UMES has always been more than a job to me,” Wade said. “It’shome.” Kiah Hall was her high school, both of her parents worked at theuniversity and her children and sister are UMES alumni, she added. “Ilearned the Alma Mater while attending football games.”

Wade resides in Delmar with her husband, John.

UMES alumnamed D.C.Teacher of the Year

Employeesrecognized forservice to UMESEmployees (128) were recognizedfor their years of service to theuniversity at the HolidayCelebration. Shearn Barkley,administrative assistant,organizational leadership; MarvellaRounds, librarian, Frederick

Douglass Library; and Susan Tull, administrative assistant, engineering andaviation science, were saluted for 40 years of service. Photos by Jim Glovier

Susan Tull Marvella Rounds

Dr. Ron Forsythe, UMES’ vice president for technology and commercialization,saw the alternative-energy generating system as a way of cutting power costs whileexposing students to cutting-edge technology.

“One of the biggest benefits of the UMES solar farm is its helping drive down thecost of renewable energy so that it will be more cost effective for local owners andalso helping to drive business growth in the region,” Forsythe said in an interview.

The facility also serves as a demonstration site that Forsythe hopes will inspirefuture economic development, which is in keeping with the university's missions as aland-grant institution. Wind turbines are one such project Forsythe is working on.

“The goal is to keep as much of the profits and revenues of these projects locallyand within local farmers' hands and within (the) neighborhoods of those farms,”Forsythe said.

Photo by Jim Glovier

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15th Winter Commencement

UMES awarded 269 degrees, including 40 master’s and 10doctoral degrees at the 15th Winter Commencement Dec. 16.UMES employees, Melanie White-Davenport, a counselor in theOffice of Counseling Services, and Corey Bowen, manager of theHenson Center, earned the Doctor of Philosophy inOrganizational Leadership.

Pictured, from left, are: State Sen. James Mathias, D-38B-Worcester; Interim President MortimerNeufville; Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown; and University System of Maryland Regent Paul Vance.

UMES graduate KierrahNorman of Washington, D.C.,is a success story. She is oneof the first two studentsgraduating from the D.C.Achievers Scholarship Programfunded by the Bill and MelindaGates Foundation.

UMES graduate is D.C. Achievers success storyOne of the first two graduates of scholarship funded by Gates Foundation

A December UMES graduate was among eight panelists in the 2011College Round Table in Washington—one of the D.C. Achievers ScholarshipProgram’s success stories funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Kierrah Norman, 21, from Washington, D.C., was one of the first twostudents graduating who received the scholarship funded by a $117 milliongrant from the Gates Foundation in 2007.

Norman had a lot on her mind as she packed up her room, donnedher graduation gown and turned her tassel. She headed back home toWashington to speak not only at the College Success Foundation-D.C. event,but also to her high school, Friendship Collegiate Academy, to tell otherstudents with her background how to achieve success.

Norman “motivated students to get on track,” sharing how she startedlooking into higher education, finding out about financial aid and hercollege experiences.

Her advice to high school students thinking about college: “Stayfocused, work hard—play later!” Norman recommends doing research onscholarships. “They’re out there…there’s no reason anyone should betaking out loans,” she said.

The College Success Foundation-D.C. helps underserved, low-incomestudents graduate from high school and college by providing a supportsystem and financial means through scholarships to succeed.

Norman’s scholarship covered 50 percent of her tuition. It was up toher, with the help of D.C. Achievers and the university, to finance the rest.

“Always keep a positive mindset and reach out to all of the resourcesyour university offers,” advice she relayed. Norman said she looked tocounseling services for help with time management, financial aid for awork/study program and residence life to receive room and board as aresidence assistant.

Norman, who graduated at UMES’ Winter Commencement with abachelor’s in rehabilitation services, plans to attend Bowie State next fall fora master’s degree in mental health counseling.

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UMES names Employee of the Year

Tickets are now on sale for aluncheon series on selectMondays, Wednesdaysand Fridays overthe springsemester atUMES.

Served at noon in theBailey Thomas Room of the Richard A.Henson Center, the gourmet meals feature an appetizer, entrée and dessertprepared by the students and faculty of the university’s Hotel and RestaurantManagement Program. Advanced tickets are required.

“Entrees are selected from a wide range of seafood, beef, chicken,pork and lamb dishes to please the varied palettes of our guests,” Dr.Ernest Boger, chair of the HRM program, said.

Last year, he said, a variation of the entrée for the UMES Gala wastested at one of the lunches. “You might unknowingly be in for a specialtreat.”

Participation in events such as the luncheon series, the upcomingCelebrity Gala and the spring Dinner Theatre, “help our students gainvaluable banquet production and service experience in real-life settings,”he added.

The lunches are on February 6, 8, 10, 13 and 15; March 9, 12,14 and 16; April 2, 4, 6 and 30; and May 2 and 4. Tickets are $12per person and can be purchased in person only, Monday throughThursday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Richard A. Henson Center, Room2100, until tickets are sold out. Check or money order is made payable toUMES. No cash sales.

For more information, call 410-651-6563.

Three employees with a combined sixdecades of service share the honor of “Employeeof the Year” at UMES—a first for the school’sawards ceremony.

John T. Tilghman, an area director ofresidence life, has been a fixture at the universityfor 32 years. He is known as “a true professional,blending old school knowledge with today’stechnological advances,” Lisa Johnson, assistantdirector of human resources at UMES, said.Hundreds of students describe him as a caringmentor—“stern on the outside and mellow inthe middle”—have passed through his dormdoors.

Dr. Michael Nugent, director of GEAR UP,has secured nearly $1 million in grants in nineyears to provide educational opportunities forstudents in area school districts to get a collegedegree at UMES. In his position as coordinator ofthe PRAXIS exam, “he is an exceptional advisorand mentor to both faculty and students,”Johnson said. Nugent has been at the universityfor 9 years.

Patricia Chase, an executive administrativeassistant in the Office of Administrative Affairs,has served the school for 25 years. A “go to”person for campus and community, Chaseepitomizes “service with a smile.” “She is loyal,efficient and service-oriented, particularly withregard to students,” Dr. Ronnie Holden, vicepresident for administrative affairs, said.

Marie Jonas is a dean’s list student and president of theAmerican Marketing Association. The 21-year-old senior fromDamascus, Md., is a business administration major concen-trating on marketing, who played a key role on the 2011 FedReserve Challenge team.

What honors and student offices have you held orcurrently hold?

Member: National Society of Leadership and Success; andSigma Beta Delta Business Honors Society. I was president of theSports Marketing Club and currently I am president of the AmericanMarketing Association.

Why did you get involved in the Fed Challenge?Dr. Monisha Das, a business professor, always spoke highly of the Fed

Challenge to her classes, so when the opportunity presented itself (this year),I tried out for the team. .

How many hours did you spend on preparation for the competition? Every Wednesday, we met with our coaches for three hours and later as

a team without coaches. We knew how important it was to prepare thoroughly.

Tell us about the Fed Reserve Chairman and how did youemulate his approach to economic policy?

I assumed the role of Ben Bernanke, but I still acted likemyself. When it came to the presentation, we did research on hisideas and views. Then, I used his opinions and mindset oneconomic policy. However, he is more neutral and open to newideas.

How did participation in this event help you as a senior?It broadened my options in the workforce. (Before) I couldn’t

imagine myself speaking about economic policies and enjoying it. This eventchanged my opinion about the economy and (how it) can be a potentialcareer.

What one thing could we as a nation, do to get the economy movingin the right direction?

GAIN CONSUMER CONFIDENCE!

What’s the best movie you’ve seen in the past six months?“Just Wright.” I love that movie; I could watch it all day!

Q & A with Federal Reserve Challenge team member Marie Jonas

John T. Tilghman

Patricia Chase

Dr. Michael Nugent

Photos by Jim Glovier

HRM luncheon series tickets now on sale

Photo by Megan Raymond

to make, but they approached me aboutthis position and I see in it a tremendousopportunity for development and growth inathletics.”

The university honored BrummellOct. 21, 2011 by naming the StudentServices Center’s bowling lanes in herhonor.

“She has been a second mother tomany of our athletes, women and men”athletics director Keith Davidson said,adding “We are sad to lose such a greatcoach, administrator and person, but mostof all; we are going to miss our friend.”

Taking over as interim coach for the remainder of the academic year isa familiar face, 2011 UMES graduate Kristina Frahm. Frahm, now agraduate student at nearby Salisbury University, was a key cog inBrummell’s championship teams.

“I have been so fortunate to have so many good women that bowledfor me and they have collectively made me a better person,” Brummell said.“Kristina is certainly one of those and someone who will do a great job withour program. She knows what it takes to be successful here.”

Photos curtesy of UMES Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Sharon Brummell,one of collegiatebowling’s most successfulcoaches, resigned inJanuary to take a job asassociate athleticsdirector for business andfinance and seniorwoman administrator atGeorgetown University inWashington.

Brummell, headbowling coach at UMESthe past 14 years whoguided her teams to threenational titles, is giving

up coaching to concentrateon administrative duties at the private institution. She worked at UMES for16 years and was associate director of athletics and senior womanadministrator.

“I will always be a Hawk,” Brummell said. “This university has givenme so much and I love it here. This was an incredibly hard decision for me

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other cast member during the series’ run, which ended last year.Merkerson also starred in the HBO film “Lackawanna Blues,” as RachelNanny Crosby. On stage, she starred in August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson”and as Lola Delaney in “Come Back, Little Sheba.”

Larry King has spent 50 years in broadcasting. He hosted the nightlyinterview TV program “Larry King Live” on CNN for 25 years, ending theshow last year. Among King’s many books are “The Best of Larry King Live:The Greatest Interviews” and “Anything Goes! What I’ve Learned fromPundits, Politicians, and Presidents.” He also wrote a weekly column for“USA Today” for 18 years.

Seven-time Grammy-winning duo Billy Davis Jr., and Marilyn McCooburst onto the music scene with “The 5th Dimension,” a musical group ofthe late 1960’s and early 70’s. In a span of eight years, the group had 30songs on the pop charts, including, “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In,” “UpUp And Away,” and “Wedding Bell Blues.” Davis and McCoo establishedthemselves as a duo after a decade with the group and recorded their first#1 hit, “You Don’t Have to Be A Star.” CBS signed them for a prime time TVseries, “The Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. Show.”

Melanie Griffith is known for her award-winning performance as TessMcGill in “Working Girl” with Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver, AlecBaldwin and Joan Cusack. The best performance of her career, some criticssay, was the 1998 film “Another Day in Paradise.” Griffith met her futurehusband, Antonio Banderas, in the 1996 comedy “Two Much.” She starredin the TV miniseries “Buffalo Girls” and the HBO film “RKO 281.” Her

GALA/ continued from coverBroadway debut was as Roxie in the musical “Chicago,” a 2003 box officesuccess.

Tippi Hedren was a New York fashion model when Alfred Hitchcockcast her in the 1963 classic, “The Birds.” She then starred alongside SeanConnery in “Marnie,” and Marlon Brando and Sophia Loren in “TheCountess From Hong Kong,” Charlie Chaplin’s last film. She has appeared inover 30 films, numerous television shows and is known for herhumanitarian and environmental causes. Best known is a non-profit big catsanctuary, “The Roar Foundation’s Shambala Preserve,” created as a settingfor the film “Roar,” which Hedren co-produced and starred with herdaughter, Melanie Griffith.

Jaclyn Smith was named one of the “Most Beautiful People in theWorld” by “Harpers Bazaar,” “US,” “TV Guide” and “People Magazine.”She first came into American homes as the Breck Girl in TV commercialsand now has a collection of women’s apparel, accessories and homefurnishings for Kmart stores. Smith has appeared in more than 50 films andTV shows. She is most known as Kelly Garrett on “Charlie’s Angels,” theonly original female star to perform all five years the series aired. Smithalso starred in the highly-rated TV film “Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy.”

Tickets are now on sale. Oscar tickets are $175 and VIP tickets are$500. Call Veronique Diriker at 410-651-8142 or emailvdiriker@umes.edu for more information or to purchase tickets.

Proceeds benefit the Gala Endowment Fund for student scholarships.

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Connecting to our community

WORTH volunteers at daycare centerThe UMES chapter of Women Of Respect Tact and Honor(WORTH) recently raised funds for and donatedplayground equipment to the Well Watered LeadershipAcademy, a daycare center in Princess Anne where theyvolunteer. Pictured from left, are: Dasier Davis, KelsiHawkins, Latoya Gardener, Tara Clark, Jenice Lenear,Robyn Baker, Erica Hunter of Well Watered LeadershipAcademy, Lashaye Tucker, club President Charis Toney,Malika James of Well Watered Leadership Academy, VicePresident Brittany Howard and Secretary Candace White.

Campus Life donates to Life CrisisCampus Life recently donated the proceeds, $412, from the “Walk a Milein Her Shoes” event to the Life Crisis Center of Salisbury. WORTH, PhiBeta Sigma and Corporate Men Inc., were the student organizations thatcontributed the most to the effort. Pictured, from left, are: TerrellFleming, Phi Beta Sigma adviser; James Lunnermon II, Campus Lifedirector; Michele Hughes, Life Crisis executive director; Ahmir Martin,Phi Beta Sigma president; and Valentine Anamelechi, Campus Life.

Engineering professor installed as officer of ASCEDr. Joseph O. Arumala, a civil engineering professor at UMES, wasrecently installed for a two-year term as president of the Eastern ShoreBranch of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Pictured, from left,are: Vice President Jeffrey Harman, Becker Morgan Group in Salisbury;At-Large Director Darl Kolar, EA Engineering Science and Technology inOcean Pines; Arumala; Secretary Terence McGean, Town of Ocean City;At-Large Director Fernando Garcia-Monzon, Hillis-Carnes EngineeringAssociates in Salisbury. William L. Remington of Davis, Bowen andFriedel Inc., in Salisbury is the treasurer. The guest speaker was Dr.Nicholas De Gennaro, a principal engineer for D & D Civil and MarineEngineering and a consultant to URS Inc.

Roger R. Blunt Construction ManagementTechnology Lecture held“The Green Building Environment” was the topic for the fifth annualRoger R. Blunt Construction Management Technology Lecture Series atUMES, named for it’s benefactor. Dr. Ricky Godbolt, a retired U.S. ArmyWarrant Officer and program director of the Construction and EnergyInstitute at Prince George’s Community College, was the speaker. Fromleft, are: Dr. Leon Copeland, chair of the university’s Department ofTechnology; Godbolt; Dr. Ayodele Alade, dean of the School ofBusiness and Technology; and Dr. Joseph Arumala, professor,Department of Technology.

Dietetic interns expand their expertiseFrom left, Jessica Davis, Stephanie Zulkoski, Julie Wells and SamanthaSanks, Human Ecology dietetic interns at UMES, attend a seminar at theHebrew Home of Greater Washington. The topic was nutritional needs ofthe older adult, kosher dining, obesity and disordered eating. Duringtheir internships, students throughout Maryland meet jointly inlocations around the state on various issues related to the field.

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FEBRUARY9 Black History Month Lecture

12:30 p.m. Food Science Technology Bldg., Rm. 1102 “African American Workers and Free Labor in Early Maryland” by Dr. Jenn Dorsey, Siena College410-651-6669

23 Art Exhibit Opening4-6 p.m. Mosely Gallery “Invitational Exhibition”Show on display Feb. 2-March 15 Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.410-651-7770

23* Homecoming Concert 7 p.m.-midnight / Doors close at 10:30 p.m.William P. Hytche Athletic CenterRecording artist TBA$40 public, $30 UMES students • 410-651-6434

24* President’s Interfaith Prayer Breakfast7:30 a.m. Student Services Center Ballroom Inspirational music and messages$30 per person, $270 per table of 10 • 410-651-6102

24 Black History Month10 a.m. Student Services Center Theatre Lecture: “Roots of the Morgan State–UMES Rivalry” 3:30-5 p.m. Student Services Center CourtyardWalking Tour: “Hidden History of UMES” • 410-651-6669

24 Homecoming Exhibit and ReceptionNoon-5 p.m. / Reception Noon-1 p.m. Frederick Douglass Library, Jessie Cottman Smith Exhibit Room “Floats, Funerals and Football: Homecomings of the Past”410-651-6669

For complete Homecoming schedule of events, visit www.umes.edu/alumni.

24* Step Show7- 9 p.m. Doors close at 8 p.m. William P. Hytche Athletic CenterGreek-lettered organizations showcase their talent in the art of stepping$13 per person • 410-651-6434

25* Homecoming10 a.m. Antioch Church Rd.– ParadeNoon-1:30 p.m. Tawes Gymnasium – Pep Rally / Tailgate2 p.m. women’s game 4 p.m. men’s game / William P. Hytche Athletic Center. Basketball game vs. Morgan State$20 includes both games • 410-651-6669

25* Late Night Comedy Show9-11 p.m. Doors close at 10 p.m. Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing ArtsProfessional comedians TBA$25 public, $15 UMES students • 410-651-6434

& EntertainmentSPRING 2012 CALENDARArts

February 17-25, 2012

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