Morgan State University’sHomecoming 2002 promisesto be the school’s greatest

homecoming fete ever. Alumni willtravel from all over the world to cele-brate the pageantry, sportsmanship,glitz, glamour and camaraderie that theweekend of festivities promises tohold.

On Friday, October 25, at 7:00p.m., over 1,400 alumni and friends areexpected to don their finery and fill theballroom at Martin’s West at Morgan’s

18th annual “Forever Morgan, MorganForever” Gala. The event will allowpartygoers to enjoy the elegantambiance of a finely prepared meal andthen rock the dance floor while groov-ing to the sounds of the Panama Band.

On Saturday morning, the festivi-ties will resume with Morgan’s annualhomecoming parade beginning at 9:00a.m. Bands and performers from highschools in the city and all over thestate will wind their way fromChinquapin Parkway and The Alameda,

through the Northwood Communityand on to Hughes Stadium.

At 1 p.m., this year’s homecomingcontest will pit the Morgan Bearsagainst the Delaware Hornets. Withouta doubt, this game will be a classic anda sellout. Remember to purchase yourtickets in advance.

See the calendar of events formore details about Homecoming 2002,or visit the university’s website atwww.morgan.edu.

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HALL OF FAME HONOREES SELECTED

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The “Forever Morgan, MorganForever” Gala XVIII is scheduledfor Friday, October 25, 2002 at

Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Road,Baltimore, Maryland. This Gala will beanother exciting event that you won’twant to miss. Newly distinguished mem-bers of the university’s alumni will beinducted into the Morgan State UniversityAlumni Hall of Fame.

Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees:

Donald E. L. Patterson, Sr. `55 retiredin 1983 as Assistant Superintendent forthe Baltimore City Public Schools. Healso held various principalships duringhis tenure in the school system. Mr.Patterson received his Master ofEducation degree from Loyola College.Mr. Patterson gives of his time andfinances to support the Morgan StateUniversity Foundation, Inc., the AthleticDepartment, the Morgan Christian Centerand the Morgan State University Choir.

Mr. Patterson is a member of theGuardsman, Inc., a life member of theOmega Psi Phi Fraternity, the NAACPand the Morgan State University NationalAlumni Association, Inc.

Jennye T. Patterson `52 & `80 is anative of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Shecurrently serves as a consultant to princi-pals for the Baltimore City Public SchoolSystem. Other positions she has held inthe public school system includes that ofbeing a principal, guidance counselor,department chairperson and a teacher.Mrs. Patterson renders both physical andfinancial support to her Alma Mater. Sheis a faithful supporter of the Morgan StateUniversity Foundation, Inc. and theMorgan State University Choir. Mrs.Patterson is a member of the Delta SigmaTheta Sorority, Inc., The Links, Inc., ThePierians, Inc., National Association ofSecondary School Principals, NationalNegro Business and Professional

– Reminder –

Out of 19,342 alumni, we haveonly 1,843 who are financial. Ifyou have not yet submitted your2002 Annual Membership Dues,it’s not too late. Please knowthat your dues allow us to con-tinue to fund projects for Morganand the students that can not besupported through state funding.Won’t you take a few minutes tosend in your dues now? Wewould be most grateful.

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PRESIDENT’SMESSAGE

In so many ways,MORGAN helpedshape who I am,

by providing me withan excellent educationand a social and cul-tural foundation. Partof my worldview was

shaped in MORGAN’s classrooms. Manyof my enduring friendships began onMORGAN’s campus. Because MORGANhas been such an important part of my life,I gladly support the university, both as avolunteer and financial contributor.

Was your experience similar? IsMORGAN an essential part of your lifestory? Did you discover an interest or anaptitude here that led you to a career or alifelong hobby? Did coming here andmeeting other students from across thecountry and around the world expand yourview of life and its possibilities?

As alumni, we have the opportunity toensure that all of the good we derivedfrom our MORGAN experiences is avail-able for generations to come. Contribute toMORGAN’s New Horizons capital cam-paign and help create more scholarshipsfor future students. Share your stories withus. Let us know where you are and whatyou are doing. Fellow alumni want toknow, and MORGAN needs to know. Allof our achievements are part of the MOR-GAN story and help to attract support andnurture growth. Do you know MORGANgraduates who are not in the AlumniAssociation and who do not receive infor-mation from MORGAN? Share theirnames with us, and let us invite them intoour community. By doing so, you helpbuild and strengthen the MORGAN fami-ly.

MORGAN has given so much to us.Let’s remember to give something back.

Sincerely,

Stephen O. Russell, Esq.PresidentNational Alumni Association

HALL OF FAME HONOREES SELECTED

LIBRARY BACK ON TRACK FOR 2003

Women’s Clubs, Inc., and a life member of the NAACP and the Morgan StateUniversity National Alumni Association, Inc.

Mary E. Robinson `69 (M.Ed.) recently retired from Morgan as Director ofCommunity Service and Special Events. Mrs. Robinson originally came toMorgan as Director of Development and served as the Executive Director of theMSU Foundation, Inc. She spearheaded the first-ever Presidential ScholarshipBall and the Gala and served as the overall chairs for each event until her retire-ment. Mrs. Robinson also holds a B.S. from Evansville University, and a B.S.,from Coppin State College. She is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,Inc., Baltimore Chapter of The Links, Inc., Big Sisters of Baltimore, WO-BE-CO(Women Behind the Community), La Grande Dames; Baltimore Friends, and alife member of the Morgan State University National Alumni Association, Inc.

Carl E. Turnipseed `69, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, is executive vicepresident in charge of the financial services group of the New York FederalReserve Bank. He is also a member of the Bank’s Management Committee.Mr. Turnipseed also holds a MBA degree from New York University. Mr.Turnipseed currently serves on the Corporate Committee for Morgan’s $25 mil-lion Capital Campaign. He is a member of the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, and theNational Association of Urban Bankers. He is also a life member of the KappaAlpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., the NAACP, and the Morgan State UniversityNational Alumni Association, Inc.

Athletic Jerseys to be Retired

In addition to the Alumni Hall of Fame inductees, there will be four foot-ball Hall of Famers who will also be honored during this year’s Gala. TheAthletic Department will retire the jerseys of the following honorees: Willie Lanier - #65, Kansas City Chiefs; Roosevelt Brown - #63, New YorkGiants; Leroy Kelley - #44 - Cleveland Brown; Len Ford - #50 - Chicago Bears.

The costs of the Gala tickets are: $150 (includes Pre-Gala Reception) -6:30 - 7:15 p.m. and $100 (Gala) 7:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

For more information, contact the University Advancement Office at443-885-3535.

Get your tickets early!

The new library project is back on track after several months of debate overwhether or not the proposed site for construction had water problems. Twoseparate and independent engineering consultants found that water seepagein the old fine arts facility, once located on the proposed library site, was aresult of poor building design and construction rather than a high water table.Also, legislation passed during the 2002 General Assembly session allowsthe university to be reimbursed for any funding it advances to completeplanning for the new library. That same legislation provided for an appropri-ation of $54 million next year for reimbursement and actual construction ofthe new library, which is scheduled to begin in November of 2003.

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2002NEWLIFEMEMBERS

ALUMNINECROLOGY

Luther Bates, `57, DOD:August 7, 2002

Sharon Bernard,`76, DOD: October 6, 2001

Joseph Black, Jr., `50, DOD: May 17, 2002

Milton R. Branson, `39, DOD: February 1, 2002

Edith Maria Burns, `01, DOD: September 15, 2002

Delroy Cornick, (Faculty Member) DOD: February, 2002

Walter T. Davis, `57, DOD: June 19, 2001

Doris L. Estreet, `53, DOD: May 5, 2002

Tanya Green, `99, DOD:August 15, 2002

Angela Hill, `72, DOD: March 17, 2002

Donald A. Johnson, `62, DOD:August 7, 2002

Sterling A. Johnson, `41, DOD: November 12, 2001

Emma Anne Minott, `56, DOD: July 7, 2002

William Owens, `63, DOD: September 14, 2002

William E.“Popcorn” Owens, `65, DOD: September 11, 2002

William A. Pritchard, `24, DOD:August 16, 2002

Valarie F. Robinson, `98, DOD: June 25, 2002

William H. Robinson, `48, DOD: December 15, 2001

Josie G. Smith, `33, DOD: December 9, 2001

Audrey Warner, `54, DOD: February 18, 2002

Lougene O.Williams Sr., `65, DOD: July 8, 2002

Sharon R.Williams-Bernard, `76, DOD: October 6, 2001

Those classes ending in “3” and “8”, 1953 through1998, will soon celebrate their reunions duringAlumni Day scheduled for May 17, 2003. Special

recognition will be given to our 50th Anniversary Class of1953, along with Emeritus Class of 1952 and earlier. Wewould like for those persons who will be holding reunionsto begin planning now so that they may have a memorableevent. We encourage them to contact the Alumni RelationsOffice for any assistance they may need. Class lists andlabels will be made available for mailing. Some classes arealready hard at work. Please contact us as soon as possibleso that you may get started.

REUNIONS SCHEDULED FORCLASSES ENDING IN “3” & “8”

Cynthia D. Baker, ‘82 Adrian R. Boyer, ‘76Ernest O., ‘52 & Loraine G. Brown, ‘52**Laurence W., ‘59 & Dale C. Buffaloe, ‘64**Lester F. Buster, ‘55Vivian Horton Butler, ‘61Martena Wylie Clinton, ‘68John Matthew Coleman, ‘69Louis Cook III, ‘87Lewis S. Cooper III, ‘81Kimberly Duckett, ‘92Sheila M. Eley, ‘73Cecil E. Flamer, ‘69Cynthia Anita Fuller, ‘75Marlene P. Preston Garner, ‘52Dara A. Govan, ‘98Ernestine Parker Guidry, ‘72Deborah M. Harvest, ‘77Warren L. Hobbs, ‘61Michael Cortez James, ‘02Clarence A. Jeffers III, ‘71DeLois Person Jeffers, ‘73**Frederick A. Johnson, ‘54 Wilhelmenia O. King, ‘55Earl L. Knight, ‘55 & ‘71Byron T. LaBeach, ‘54Leslie L., ‘71 & Lois Mills Lewis, ‘70**Ernest R., ‘53 & Virginia H. Lindsay**Rhonda L. Lyles, ‘85

Derek M. McGowan, ‘73Eugene Merriday, ‘57Lonnie R. Morris Jr., ‘97Joel W. Newton, ‘50*Patricia A. Payne, ‘69Gwendolyn M. Queen Pindell, ‘45Arthur D. Queen, ‘79Bette R. Rae, ‘66Patricia Caldwell Robinson, ‘78JoAnne Palmer Rucks, ‘64Sally Robinson Sharp, ‘62William D. Smith, ‘78Allean J. Stevenson-Scott, ‘55Vivian Churchill Sydnor, ‘48Denson Terry, ‘86Terrez S. Thompson, ‘81Spurgeon B. Washington, ‘60Blaine A. White, Esquire, ‘72Anthony N. Williams, ‘84Jasper L. Williams, ‘60Sylvanus E. Willis, ‘67Barry L. Wilson, ‘84Dr. Duvon G. Winborne, ‘75Wanda Wright-Beatty, ‘67

**Family Life Membership*Deceased

INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS

Newly elected MSU National Alumni Association ExecutiveBoard: (From left) Joyce A. Brown, executive director;George McKinney, financial secretary; Dianne Oliver, sec-retary; Jeffrey Pope, treasurer; Ella Moultrie Harris, 2ndvice president; Cynthea Sydnor-Thomas, 1st vice president;Stephen O. Russell, Esq., president (Not pictured: Cheryl Y.Hitchcock, immediate past president)

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ALUMNI DAY 2002

On May 18, 2002, approximately 400 alumni converged on Morgan’s campus to celebrate their reunions. Dr. Earl S. Richardson pre-sented his “State of the University” address at the Annual Business Meeting. The Class of 1952 also held a meeting before the busi-ness meeting. At noon, before the luncheon, a reception was held in the fourth floor lobby of the McKeldin Center. Music for the

reception was provided by the MSU Jazz Ensemble. After the reception, the Annual Alumni Awards and Recognition Luncheon was held inthe Alice W. Parham Ballroom. Mark Gray, ‘90, served as the master of ceremonies. Awards were given to our Alumnus of the Year, James H.Gilliam Jr.; our Honorary Alumnus of the Year, Dr. Linda G. J. Gilliam; the Special Achievement Award went to the Honorable Ronald B.Merriweather; and the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter received the Chapter of the Year Award. The MSU Choir mesmerized the crowd in theirusual special way. As a special touch, Dr. Carter solicited one of the alumni, former choir member Mary James Jennings, to lead the choir insinging “Great is Thy Faithfulness,” while other former alumni members joined in. What a treat!

This year, those classes ending in “2” and “7” celebrated their reunions by making major contributions to the University. A number ofclasses made financial contributions; they included the Classes of 1952, 1957 and 1962.

The day was a total success, with alumni reminiscing with classmates whom they haven’t seen in years, or, in some cases, decades.

CLASS OF 1952 DONATES $50,000 AS CLASS GIFT

50TH ANNIVERSARY CLASS

The Class of `52 held a boat ride on Friday, May 17, 2002, on the Bay Lady. The event gave classmates, relatives and friendsan opportunity to fellowship with one another while they danced and feasted on a wonderful meal. The Class of 1957 was also

invited and took part in the festivities. More than 400 persons attended. A good time was had by all who participated in thisexciting event. Members were asked to contribute $1,000 each for a class gift; $50,000 was raised and presented at the AwardsLuncheon. The Class of `52 also participated in the Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 19, 2002 in Hughes Stadium.

THEN - 15TH YEAR REUNIONAlumni Day - 1967

NOW - 50TH YEAR REUNIONAlumni Day - 2002

COMMENCEMENT 2002

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The Class of 1962 celebrated their 40th anniversary. The class was among those that donated money during our Alumni Day celebra-tion. Under the direction of Thomas Hunt, fundraising coordinator, the class was able to donate $11,000. Each class member wasasked to donate $162.00, symbolizing their year of graduation.

THEN - 10TH YEAR REUNIONAlumni Day - 1967

NOW - 45TH YEAR REUNIONAlumni Day - 2002

THEN - 5TH YEAR REUNIONAlumni Day - 1967

NOW - 40TH YEAR REUNIONAlumni Day - 2002

CLASS OF 1957 DONATES $12,000 IN CELEBRATION OF 45TH REUNION

The Class of 1957 held a Dinner Dance as part of their 45th Reunion activities. The dance was held at the Pikesville Hilton onSaturday, May 18th. Mr. Melville Pugh, one of the class faculty members, was in attendance. Seven members of the class receivedspecial recognition during the event, including: Anne Shervington Davis, Ella Moultrie Harris, Sandra Williams Ortega, Ammon G.Barksdale, Arnold Hayes, Earl G. Graves and Kenneth Polston.

CLASS OF 1962 GIVES $11,000 FOR 40TH REUNION

Class of 1953The Class of 1953 is preparing for their 50th Anniversary. Ms. Beulah Wallace has sent letters to all classmates calling on them to par-

ticipate. If you are a class member or know of a class member who has not received information, please contact the Alumni Relations Office.

Class of 1978Dr. Addie Perkins Williamson, president; Karen Chandler Mitchell, vice president and members of the Planning Committee

for the Class of 1978 are preparing for their 25th class reunion. A letter and Planning Committee survey was sent to all members.Please contact the Alumni Relations Office for more information.

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RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS(ROTC) ALUMNI CHAPTER

Lt. Col. Michael L. Bell (Retired) is president of theMorgan State University Reserve Officers Training Corps(ROTC) Alumni Chapter. The primary objective of the ROTCAlumni Chapter is to provide support to the ROTC programand help enhance the goals of the professor of military sci-ence. The chapter focuses on three key annual events: finan-cial support for the summer camp train-up program, guestspeaker and mentorship programs, and homecoming activitysupport.

There are currently approximately 70 members in thealumni chapter. The chapter meets every other month through-out the academic school year and tries to align the meetingswith an on-campus event (i.e., a football game or AlumniAppreciation Day). For additional information on the alumnichapter, please call (443) 885-3263/3264, or e-mailMLBELL1@aol.com.

CORRECTION: In the Spring 2002 edition of the Alumni News,the Eastern North Carolina Chapter was incorrectly identified asthe South Carolina Chapter. We apologize for this error.

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA ALUMNICHAPTER

The Eastern North Carolina Alumni Chapter met inGreenville on March 16, 2002, at the home of Valerie Dixon, `79,in celebration of the chapter’s one-year anniversary. Plans areunder way to recruit for Morgan State University in area collegeinformation fairs held in local high schools in members’ home-towns. In addition, the chapter voted to give yearly donationstowards the Alumni House renovations for the next five years. The

chapter has 18 members and hosts meetings bimonthly. Any NorthCarolinian alumni interested in joining the chapter should contactthe MSU Alumni Relations Office at (443) 885-3015.

EARL G. GRAVES SCHOOL OF BUSINESSALUMNI CHAPTER

The Earl G. Graves School of Business Alumni Chapter issponsoring a “Get Acquainted Alumni Social” on Monday,October 7, 2002, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., McKeldin Center, Room 319.

The chapter is also sponsoring a Scholarship Breakfast onSaturday, October 19, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon inthe McKeldin Center, Alice W. Parham Ballroom. The price is$35.00 per person. Make checks payable to the Earl G. GravesAlumni Chapter. For more information, call Sandy Talbert-Jackson at (410) 466-4285 or Kenneth Morris at (410) 664-4285, or mail subscriptions to the Earl G. Graves AlumniChapter, P.O. Box 65326, Baltimore, MD 21209.

THE ANNAPOLIS/ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY CHAPTER

The Annapolis/Anne Arundel County Chapter hosted a mem-bership social on Thursday, July 18, 2002, at the Eagle’s NestOdenton, Md. Chapter membership and friends of Morganenjoyed the “All-Night Happy Hour,” with Magic 95.9 radio per-sonalities, Tim Watts and Davey D.”

PHILADELPHIA ALUMNI CHAPTERThe Philadelphia Alumni Chapter wishes to thank the National

Alumni Association for naming their chapter “Chapter of the Year,

From left to right: Stephen Russell, Esq.; Dorothy Floyd; BarbaraFaison, president; and Joyce A. Brown

Pictured (left to right): Sandra James, Carol Biggs, Mrs. Watts (MSUAlumnus), Tim Watts, Anne Dorsey (Treasurer), Cynthea Sydnor-Thomas (President), and Charlita Jackson (Vice President)

2002.” The Philadelphia Chapter has had a very successfulyear. The fundraising activities have raised money for thechapter’s scholarship fund. There are currently seven stu-dents who receive scholarships each year. The students arefrom the Philadelphia area. The fundraising activitiesincluded a trip to the Brownstone Theater, a concert by theMorgan Choir, and a scholarship banquet that honored twoPhiladelphia Chapter members as their Alumnus of the Year:Betty Fitchett, `73, and Gaynelle Fleming, `74.

TWO CHAPTERS TO BE CHARTEREDDURING HOMECOMING BUSINESSMEETING

MSU ON-CAMPUS ALUMNI CHAPTERThe MSU On-campus Alumni Chapter will be chartered

at the Homecoming Business meeting on Friday, October25, 2002. The chapter was established on March 20, 2002.The following persons were voted into office: WashingtonGreen Jr., `58, president; Floyd E. Taliaferro III, `74 & `79,vice president; Evelyn Davis, `66, treasurer; and SeymourChambers, `01, secretary. The chapter meets the secondThursday of every month. If you are interested in joining,please call the Alumni Relations Office at (443) 885-3015.

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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA CHAPTERThe Jacksonville, Florida Chapter will also will be chartered

during the Homecoming Business meeting. The chapter is nowlooking at the possibility of hosting the MSU Choir in concert. Moreinformation will be available at a later date.

WASHINGTON DC CHAPTERHOSTS ANOTHER SUCCESSFULCRAB FEAST

If you missed the 19th Annual Crab Feast held Sunday, June 23,2002, you missed the event of the year! The WashingtonMetropolitan Chapter of the Morgan State University AlumniAssociation presented an affair to remember. The 544 people whoattended ate crabs, won door prizes, enjoyed libations, and dancedthe afternoon away. Many of the attendees were ready to buy ticketsfor next year’s activities before leaving.

The Crab Feast Committee consisted of Dr. T. BenjaminMcClain, chair; Rubina Jamison, co-chair; Lawrence MontgomeryJr., treasurer; Elaine Blackwell; Sheila Wilson; Joann Hardy andEdgar Johnson. The committee presented the D.C. Chapter with$7,372. Most of this money will be used to fund scholarships theorganization presents to eligible students each year.

The Committee would like to thank all who attended.

VARSITY M CLUB TO INDUCTNINE NEW MEMBERS INTO THEATHLETICS HALL OF FAME

The Varsity M Club inducted nine new members into theAthletics Hall of Fame at a luncheon on Saturday, October 5,2002. The inductees were: Joseph McIver ‘75, NevilleHodge `80, Ramona Riley-Bozier `87, Miles Harrison, MD`76, Joe Fowlkes `77, John E. Bullock `67, Tim Baylor `76,Everett Fullwood `66 and Leonard Braxton.

NAFEO NOMINATIONS

The National Association for Equal Opportunity (NAFEO) inHigher Education will hold its twenty-eighth NationalConference on Blacks in Higher Education April 8-13, 2003 atthe Hilton Washington Hotel in Washington, D.C. The deadlinefor submission of nominees is Nov. 1, 2002.

Pictured (first row - left to right) Philip Inocencio; Evelyn. Davis,Treasurer; Washington Green, Jr., President; Joyce A. Brown, Directorof Alumni Relations (second row) Doraldo Edwards; TomasineKirkland Quamina; Seymour Chambers, Secretary; Karen Robertson;Michelle Cypress, Alumni Officer (Not pictured) Yvonne Bronner; DonBrunson; William Carson; Elaine Carter; Jocque Dyson; EarleneGoodson; Nina Hopkins; Cheryl Hitchcock; Michael James; BernardJennings; Edwin Johnson; Grace Mack; Vinetta McCullough; PhyllisMcCutcheon; Acres R. Perry; Troy Quinn; Tanya Rush; FloydTaliaferro, Vice President

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ALUMNIONTHEMOVE

Earl Brown, Jr., `64, has been appointed by the Peace Corps,as Country Director for Guyana. Brown was previously a man-agement advisor for a USAID-sponsored project in Ghana thatsupported primary education reform.

Cynthia Moore Cobbs, `71, has been appointed director of theAdministrative Offices of the Illinois Courts. As director, shehas administrative and supervisory authority over all Illinoiscourts, including the election process for the appointment andreappointment of associate judges. She is the first woman andthe first African-American to head the Illinois offices.

Carolyn Cole, `71 & `98, has been recently appointed Principalof the Frederick Elementary School of the Baltimore City PublicSchool System.

J. Terry Edmonds, `73, was named director ofEditorial Management for AARP in April 2002. Hewill oversee AARP’s speechwriting and editorialservices units and also serve as public affairs strate-gist and editorial counselor to AARP’s Board of

Directors, national officers and executive team.

Dara Aquila Govan, `98, was sworn in as a member of theNew Jersey Bar in January 2002 and will also be sworn to theNew York Bar in September 2002. Govan graduated Order ofthe Coif from Rutgers School of Law-Newark and was awardedthe Myron Harkavy Prize for the student with the most promiseas a trial lawyer. She is currently employed as an associate atSullivan & Cromwell, LLP in Manhattan.

Leonora Habersham, CPA, `88, recently received her master of sci-ence degree in the area of taxation from American University.Habersham is now the financial officer for the MSU Foundation, Inc.

Janetta M. Hammock, `01, has been appointed secre-tary to the Board of Directors at John Carroll University,Cleveland, Ohio. She previously was the assistantdirector for the Office of Public Affairs at the AmericanCouncil on Education. She served as the resource per-

son on issues related to college and university administration, collegecost and diversity and affirmative action issues.

Patelle G. Harris, `63, became a licensed mortician in May2001 and currently is employed at the Joseph L. Russ FuneralHome in Baltimore Maryland.

Frank O. Nwankwo, `80 & `83, is president and CEO of FrankObidiaos Nwankwo (FON) Architects, a full-service architecture

firm located in Baltimore, Md. He is a registered architectlicensed to practice in Maryland, the District of Columbia,Pennsylvania and Virginia. Mr. Nwankwo is on the design teamfor MSU’s new library.

Gregroy O. Olaniran, `84 & `92, has become a partner in thelitigation department of Morrison & Hecker located inWashington, DC. He joined the firm in 1998 and practices pri-marily in copyright law, energy law, telecommunications lawand general business. He earned his law degree from TheGeorge Washington University in 1995.

Nashad Warfield, `97, recently graduated from NYU with aMasters Degree in Speech and Interpersonal Communication.He has his own business, Nashad Warfield Unlimited and istraveling the country as a motivational speaker to high schooland college students.

William (Kip) Edward Ward, `71, graduate of Morgan StateUniveristy, recently received his third star at a ceremony recent-ly held at Ft. Myers VA. Dr Richardson, Col. Harrison, and stu-dents from the Bear Battallion were in attendance. LieutenantGeneral Ward (3 stars) is the 10th Morgan graduate to reach thetitle of General and one of three who is serving on active duty.The other two are Brig. Gen. Bennie Williams (1 star) andGeneral Larry Ellis (4 stars).

Thomasina Yearwood, `71, has been named execu-tive director for the Thurgood Marshall Center forService and Heritage (TMCSH). She will be respon-sible for the fundraising, development, programmingand management of TMCSH.

ALUMNI HOUSE CONSTRUCTIONCONTINUES

The first phase of theAlumni House con-

struction project has justbeen completed whichincluded completion of the2nd floor, the installation ofnew wiring, heating, air con-ditioning, elevator, etc. forthe first and second floors. The second phase will include finishingthe basement and the third floor. This portion of the project is tostart in late October with a completion date scheduled for February.

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Alumni Saturday — October 12, 2002• Get Ready for Homecoming 2002 • Open Special Hours: 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. • Enjoy Special Savings on Morgan Memorabilia • Special Discounts on Alumni Items

Visit the store and enjoy a new Alumni shopping experience complete with refreshments and entertainment.

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE

Introducing our new gift cardLooking for a gift but don’t know what to buy?

Want to contribute to a student’s education by buying his or her books?

Purchase a gift card in values between $10.00 and $250.00. Additional value can be added to the card at any time.

For information, call the bookstore at 443-885-3075.

Morgan State University Bookstore — Alumni Products

A. Wool Pennant, featuring New Morgan Logo, Collegiate Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.50(Available in Navy or Orange)

B. Alumni Cap, 100% Wool featuring New Morgan Logo, Big Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.98(Adjustable. Available in Navy Only)

C. Alumni Sweatshirt, 100 % Cotton, Full Chest Imprint, Gear For Sports . . . . . . .M-XL $31.98 Available in Orange or Navy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XXL - $33.98

D. Alumni T-Shirt, 100% Cotton, Morgan Clocktower Imprint, JanSport . . . . . . . .M-XL $12.98Available in Orange or Navy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XXL - $13.98

E. Nylon ‘MorganState’ Sweatsuit Jacket. Left Chest Embroidery, . . . . . . . . . . .M-XL $41.98Navy with White Shoulder Stripes. Russell Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XXL - $43.98

F. Nylon ‘MorganState’ Sweatsuit Pants. Left Leg Embroidery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-XL $39.98Navy with Orange Embroidery. Russell Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XXL - $41.98

G. Alumni 2002 T-Shirt, Full Chest Embroidery. 100% Cotton Russell AthleticsAvailable in Orange Only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-3XL $13.98

H. Alumni Long Sleeve T-Shirt. 100% Cotton Full Chest and Left Arm Imprint. . . .M-XL $20.98Available In White or Navy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XXL $22.98

I. Alumni License Frame Chrome with Reflective Glass, Laser Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.98

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ATTENTION ALL ALUMNI

Alumni are invited to dine at the new Helen Roberts Faculty & Staff Dining Room, locatedon the top floor of Spencer Hall. The hours of operation are from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Come and enjoy the lovely ambiance!!

Mail your order form and check to : Morgan State University Bookstore, 1700 East Cold Spring Lane,McKeldin Center, Baltimore, Maryland 21251-0001

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SPORTS’SCHEDULES

2002/03 Tentative Mens Basketball Schedule

11/23-25/02 Battle of Baltimore Hill Field House TBA12/05/02 Towson Hill Field House 7:00 p.m.12/07/02 Coppin State College Hill Field House 7:00 p.m.12/09/02 Maine Hill Field House 7:00 p.m.12/14/02 Virginia Tech Blackburg, VA TBA12/17/02 Canisius Buffalo, NY TBA12/22/02 William & Mary Williamsburg, VA TBA12/27-28/02 Texas A&M Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX TBA10/04/03 South Carolina State Hill Field House 4:00 p.m.01/06/03 North Carolina State A&T Hill Field House 7:30 p.m.01/11/03 Hampton University Hampton, VA 4:00 p.m.01/13/03 Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA 7:30 p.m.01/20/03 Delaware State University Hill Field House 7:30 p.m.01/25/03 Florida A&M University Tallahassee, FL 4:00 p.m.01/27/03 Bethune-Cookman College Daytona Beach FL 7:30 p.m.02/01/03 MD Eastern Shore Hill Field House 4:00 p.m.02/03/03 Howard University Washington, DC 7:30 p.m.02/08/03 South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC 4:00 p.m.02/10/03 North Carolina A&T University Greenboro, NC 7:30 p.m.01/15/03 Hampton University Hill Field House 7:30 p.m.02/17/03 Norfolk State University Hill Field House 7:30 p.m.02/24/03 Delaware State University Dover, DE 7:30 p.m.03/01/03 Bethune-Cookman College Hill Field House 4:00 p.m.03/03/03 Florida A&M University Hill Field House 7:30 p.m.03/08/03 Coppin State University Baltimore, MD 7:00 p.m.03/10-15/03 MEAC Tournament Richmond, Va TBA

Morgan State Football Schedule — For Football Tickets Call 443-885-3221Head Coach: Donald Hill-Eley

Date Opponent Location Game Time8/31/02 Gardner-Webb Bolling Springs, NC 7:00 p.m.9/5/02 Towson University Towson, MD 7:00 p.m.9/14/02 Florida A&M** Cincinnati, OH 1:30 p.m.9/21/02 Monmouth University* Home 7:00 p.m.9/28/02 OPEN10/5/02 Bethune-Cookman* Home 7:00 p.m.10/12/02 North Carolina A&T Greensboro, NC 1:00 p.m.10/19/02 Howard University Washington, DC 1:00 p.m.10/26/02 Delaware State* Home (Homecoming) 1:00 p.m.11/2/02 Morris Brown* Home 1:00 p.m.11/9/02 Norfolk State Norfolk, VA 1:00 p.m.11/16/02 South Carolina State Orangeburg, SC 1:30 p.m.11/23/02 Hampton University* Home 1:00 p.m.

As of 2/14/02 *Denotes Home Game**”The River Front Classic” inCincinnati, OH

2002/03 Tentative Womens Basketball Schedule

11/22/02 Liberty University Tournament Lynchburg, VA TBA11/26/02 MD-Baltimore County Catonsville, MD TBA11/29-30/02 University of Illinois-Chicago Chicago, IL TBA

Tournament12/03/03 Rider University Hill Field House TBA12/05/02 *Coppin State University Hill Field House TBA12/18/02 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA TBA12/21/02 Towson University Towson, MD TBA12/30/02 SUNY-Stony Brook Hill Field House TBA01/04/03 South Carolina State Hill Field House TBA01/06/03 North Carolina State A&T Hill Field House 5:30 p.m.01/11/03 Hampton University Hampton, VA TBA01/13/03 Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA TBA01/20/03 Delaware State University Hill Field House 5:30 p.m.01/2/03 Florida A&M University Tallahassee, FL TBA01/27/03 Bethune-Cookman College Daytona Beach, FL TBA02/01/03 MD Eastern Shore Hill Field House TBA02/08/03 Howard University Washington, DC TBA02/10/03 North Carolina A&T Greensboro, NC TBA02/15/03 Hampton State University Hill Field House 5:30 p.m.02/17/03 Norfolk State University Hill Field House 5:30 p.m.02/24/03 Delaware State University Dover, DE TBA03/01/03 Bethune-Cookman College Hill Field House TBA03/03/03 Florida A&M University Baltimore, MD TBA03/06/03 Coppin State University Baltimore, MD TBA03/10-03/15/03 MEAC Tournament Richmond, VA TBA

Lady Bears Volleyball — Tentative 2002 Season Schedule

Date Opponent Location Time08/30-08/31 Iowa State Tournament

(ISU, UMKC, Wic.-Green Bay) Ames, IA TBA09/06-09/07 George Washington Invitational

(GW, Rutgers, Radford, Liberty) Washington, DC TBA09/13-09/14 Penn State Classic

(PSU, Army, Villanova) State College, PA TBA09/18 American University Hill Field House 7:00 pm9/20-9/21 Bucknell University Tri-Match

(Bucknell, Central Conn. St.) Lewisburg, PA TBA9/24 University of Maryland Catonsville, MD 7:00 pm

Baltimore County9/27-9/28 MSU Invitational (Loyola, UMES*, Coppin St.*, Deleware St.*)

Hill Field House TBA9/30 Norfolk State University* Norfolk, VA 6:00 pm10/1 Hampton University* Hampton, VA 5:00 pm 10/8 Coppin State College* Baltimore, MD 6:00 pm 10/10 Howard University* Hill Field House 7:00pm10/11 University of Maryland Princess Anne, MD 6:00 pm

Eastern Shore*10/15 Towson University Towson, MD 7:00 pm10/18 North Carolina A&T State Hill Field House 6:00 pm

University*10/20 South Carolina State University* Hill Field House TBA10/22 Howard University* Washington, DC 7:00 pm10/27 Homecoming Alumni Game Hill Field House 11:00 am10/27 Hampton University* Hill Field House 2:30 pm 10/29 Delaware State University* Dover, DE 6:00 pm11/1 Florida A&M University* Tallahassee, FL 6:30 pm11/3 Bethune-Cookman College* Daytona Beach, FL 1:00 pm11/4 Univ. of Central Florida Orlando, FL TBA11/14-11/16 MEAC Championships Baltimore, MD TBA

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2002

October

9 XXVIII ANNUAL CAREER FAIR - Talmadge Hill Field House10:00 a.m.

EBONY FASHION SHOW - Murphy Fine Arts Center James H. and Louise Hayley Gilliam Concert Hall - 7:00 p.m.

17 CONVOCATION - 11:00 a.m.Performing Arts Convocation - Gilliam Concert Hall“A Tribute to Sidney Poitier”

20 HOMECOMING WORSHIP SERVICE - Christian Center - 11:00 a.m.

HOMECOMING GOSPEL CONCERT - Carl Murphy Fine Arts Center - Featuring: Shirley Caesar - James H. and Louise Hayley Gilliam Concert Hall - 4:00 p.m.

25 ANNUAL HOMECOMING BUSINESS MEETING - McKeldin Center, Room 319 - 12:00 noon(443) 885-3015

“FOREVER MORGAN, MORGAN FOREVER” GALA XVIII - Martin’s West, Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD. - 7:00 pm. to 1:00 a.m.Price: $150/Pre-Gala Reception & Gala - $100/Gala - 443-885-3821• Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees• Athletic Retiring of Jerseys

26 17TH ANNUAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ALUMNI HOMECOMING BRUNCH - McKeldin Center, Alice W. Parham Ballroom - 8:45 a.m. - Guest Speaker: William Fine, General Manager of WBAL-TV Channel11 - Cost: $16 in advance/$20 at door

HOMECOMING PARADE - The Alameda and Chinquapin Parkway 9:00 a.m.

HOMECOMING GAME - Morgan State Bears vs. Delaware State Hornets @ Hughes Stadium - 1:00 p.m. - General Admission: $15 - Contact: (443) 885-3050

CLASS OF 1966 HOMECOMING BRUNCH - McKeldin Center, Alice W. Parham Ballroom - 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Contact: Karen Robertson - 443-885-3488 - Cost: $20

ALL CLASSES REUNION - McKeldin Center, Alice W. Parham Ballroom - 4:00 p.m.

MORGAN MEMORIES - All Classes are invited to celebrate - McKeldin Center, Alice W. Parham Ballroom - 10:00 p.m.

27 ALUMNI MEMORIAL SERVICE - Christian Center, Hillen Road, Baltimore, MD. - 11:00 a.m. - Contact: (443) 885-3015

November

7 CONVOCATION - 11:00 a.m.Founders Day Convocation - Gilliam Concert Hall“The Historically Black College - A Place to Be Somebody”

December

5 CONVOCATION - 11:00 a.m.Bill of Rights/ TransAfrica Day Convocation“Reaching Back to the Motherland - Toward A Global Black Identity”

AFRICAN ART EXHIBITION - All Day, James E. Lewis Museum of Art

2003

January

4 18th ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. SCHOLARSHIP BREAK-FAST - Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Rd. - 9:00 a.m. - Contact: (410) 461-3931 or (410) 669-1071 - Guest Speaker: Harry Johnson, General President, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Cost: $40

February

6 CONVOCATION - 11:00 a.m.Mitchell-Quarles African-American History Month Convocation“The Double Consciousness: Reaching Beyond the Mask”Speaker: Dr. David Levering LewisHistorian, Author, “W.E.B. Du Bouis: Biography of a Race”

13 CONVOCATION - 11:00 a.m.Martin Luther King Jr., - Malcolm X ConvocationGilliam Concert Hall“The Civil Rights Movement of the Sixties Revisited”

20 CONVOCATION - 11:00 a.m.Frederick Douglass Memorial Convocation Gilliam Concert Hall“When the Lion Writes History”Speaker: Dr. Cornel WestPrinceton University

March

13 CONVOCATION - 11:00 a.m.Women’s History Month ConvocationGilliam Concert Hall“The Quest for Identity in the Career of Madame C.J. Walker”A’Lelia Bundles - Author

April

3 CONVOCATION - 11:00 a.m.Honors ConvocationGilliam Concert Hall“The Talented Tenth-A Twenty First-Century Update”

May

17 ALUMNI DAY

18 COMMENCEMENT - Hughes Stadium - 10:00 a.m.

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MSU FOOTBALL 2002 SEASON TICKET PACKAGE

Season Package Individual Homecoming

General Admission $50 $12 $15MSU Faculty/Staff $40 $10 $10Senior Citizens $40 $10 $10Student Admissions $30 $7 $10

MORGAN HOSPITALITY CENTER MOVING FOWARD

President Earl S. Richardson was featured in an article, written by Morgan alumnaApril Ryan ’89, entitled “Hotel Morgan” for the September 2002 issue ofBaltimore Magazine. The article discussed Morgan’s Hospitality ManagementProgram and Dr. Richardson’s vision for a new home for the school – a new $50million facility that will include a 100-room hotel and conference center. It willserve as a training ground for students who want to enter the increasingly attractivehospitality industry. In the article, several respected leaders in both the public andprivate sectors expressed support for the center, given the current and anticipatedgrowth in the hospitality industry in the Baltimore-Washington corridor, as wellas the needs of the community and state agencies for conference accommodationsin Baltimore. At this time, the State is moving forward with acquiring the Northwoodproperty on which the facility would be built through its powers of eminent domain.The process of condemnation is underway in an attempt to reconcile differencesbetween the asking price and the appraised value of the property.