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He is the author of two memoirs, but Wilbert L.Walker, Morgan State University Class of 1950, hascontributed time, talent and treasure to his almamater that could easily fill a third. For this reason,the MSU National Alumni Association was proudto announce his selection as its 2007 Alumnus ofthe Year.

A frequent contributor to Morgan StateUniversity, he established the Louis H WalkerEndowed Memorial Band Scholarship, in honor ofhis late brother. He also established the Grace andWilbert Walker Endowed Social WorkScholarship. His contribution of $50,000 wasmatched by the State of Maryland, creating twoEndowed Scholarships valued at $100,000towards the renovation of the Alumni House onthe University’s campus. In recognition of hisgenerous gift to Morgan State University, theAlumni House’s entrance foyer was named forhim and his late wife, Grace Walker.

Mr. Walker has led a remarkable life of achieve-ment. Born in Durham, N.C., in 1922, he attendedpublic schools in Baltimore, where his familymoved in 1929. After graduating from highschool, he was drafted into the Navy, served inWWII, returned to Baltimore two years later andjoined the ROTC program at Morgan State. He leftwith a bachelor’s degree with honors in econom-ics as the University’s first distinguished militarygraduate and returned to active duty with the U.S.Army during the Korean War. Thrice-decoratedfor his service in Korea, he later was inducted intoMorgan State’s ROTC Hall of Fame.

About his contributions to MSU, Mr. Walker says,“Morgan does a good job educating young people,and it has a significant need for money to doso…I can’t think of a better use for the money.”

“I am overwhelmed and honored to be selected asAlumnus of the Year for 2007,” he adds.

M o r g a n S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y n B a l t i m o r e , M a r y l a n d

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CONTENTSAlumnus of the Year . .1

MSUNAA President’sLetter . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Chapter of the Year . . 2

Alumni On the Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chapter & Class News . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Special AchievementAward . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Necrology . . . . . . . . . 6

Alumni Calendar . . . . 7

Sports Calendar . . . . 8

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Alumnus of the YearWilbert L. Walker

About his contributions to MSU, Mr. Walker says,“Morgan does a good job educating youngpeople, and it has a significant need for

money to do so… I can’t think of a betteruse for the money.”

An MSU Hall of Famer’s Long History of Giving

This year’s annual Alumni Day will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2007 in theUniversity Student Center. This year, for the first time, we will have a book signing bysome of our alumni authors before our Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon.This event will allow us to showcase the literary prowess of some of our finest.

The book signing will take place in the University Student Center, Room 316, from10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Following the book signing, there will be a reception from11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The luncheon will start immediately after the reception at 12noon in the Tyler Ballroom. The cost for the luncheon is $40.00 per person. Please callthe Alumni Relations Office at (443) 885-3015 to purchase tickets, or for more infor-mation. Mailers were sent to members of the graduating classes ending in “2” and “7.”

Dr. Richardson’s State of the University address wasone of the main highlights of past Alumni DayBusiness Meetings. Beginning in 2005, because of thewealth of information that he shares, he’s deliveredhis address during the Alumni Awards and ClassReunion Luncheon instead. For this reason, we havedecided to cancel our Alumni Day Business Meeting.However, please join us for the Alumni Book Signing,Hospitality Reception and the Luncheon. We lookforward to your participation!

Alumni Day 2007 Alumni Day BusinessMeeting Cancelled

Ella Moultrie Harris, ’57President, MSU NationalAlumni Association

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Sincerely,

Ella Moultrie Harris, ’57,President, MSU National Alumni Association

P r e s i d e n t ’ s M e s s a g e

M S U N a t i o n a l A l u m n i A s s o c i a t i o n

Greetings, Alumni and Friends:

With spring comes inspiration for the young and young at heart. Andnowhere is this more true than on the campus of Morgan State University.This year, as last, there is much for Morgan students to be encouragedabout, as they look forward to a strong finish of their academic year or, forseniors, Commencement and the beginning of their journey in the world oftheir specialty and beyond. There is the sight of new buildings under con-struction, new programs in the student handbook and new organizationscommitted to partnering with the University. Most important, there is theknowledge our students have that they are not struggling alone, that theyhave the solid support of the Morgan State alumni who struggled beforethem and have made it.

For those of us on the “other side,” Morgan State alumni, today’s studentsare inspiration themselves. This issue of the Alumni News, with its storiesof professional success and generosity to alma mater, is dedicated to thoseelders who know giving back is what keeps us young!

ROTC Alumni Association Named2007 Chapter of the Year

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The Morgan State University ROTC AlumniAssociation has brought honor and positive visi-bility to MSU on the national and world stagessince 1996. Now the chapter that came from thatassociation stands in the spotlight of honor itself,as the MSU National Alumni Association’s selec-tion as 2007 Chapter of the Year.

This year’s honoree was chartered as the MSUROTC Alumni Chapter in October 2004. Thechapter consists primarily of former MorganState University and Coppin State University(MSU/CSU) students who received their militarycommissions through the U.S. Army ROTCProgram and are now retired military officers orare serving on active duty. Chapter membersinclude veterans of World War II, the Korean War

and the Vietnam War, as well as servicemen andservicewomen now participating in this country’slatest conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. Throughthe MSU/CSU ROTC Program, Morgan State hasproduced more African-American general offi-cers in the U.S. Army than any other historicallyblack college or university, and now has as analumnus who is the highest-ranking African-American general officer serving on active dutyin the Army: Gen. William “Kip” Ward, a chaptermember.

The MSU ROTC Alumni Chapter has given signif-icant support to Morgan State University, CoppinState University, the African-American communi-ty and the nation. Its positive activities haveinfluenced numerous young men and women tobecome students at Morgan State and productivemembers of our society. Over the past sevenyears, the chapter has raised more than $23,000to support its programs. Chapter members havepledged or contributed more than $77,000 to theMSU Capital Campaign. The chapter’s ROTCSummer Camp initiative provides funds to sup-port training, while the ROTC Emergency Fund itestablished helps students with financial difficul-ties to stay in school. Being selected as 2007Chapter of the Year is an honor it richly deserves.

For more information on the MSU ROTC Alumni Chapter go to: http://www.msurotcalumni.org

After his many years as a leader in academia and thebroader community, people have become used to think-ing of Dr. Kenneth Mosely as a success story. But therewas a time when his plotline was not so clear.

“I had a decent GPA when I graduated from highschool, but I didn’t have the test scores I needed forMorgan,” he recalls.“I wound up having to take remedi-al math, remedial reading and remedial English. Thesewere new programs that (MSU) President (Martin D.)Jenkins had started. I had to take these classes five daysa week. I was a little embarrassed by that, but theyallowed me to catch up. When I did go on to the ROTCprogram, my writing and speaking skills had reallyimproved.”

After catching up, young Mosely moved to the front. Hecocaptained Morgan State’s CIAA championship swimteams in 1969 and 1970. At graduation in 1971, hereceived his B.S. in physical education and was recog-nized as a distinguished military student. He began hiscareer as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, whichgave him additional leadership, organizational andhuman relations skills. From there, he went on toKansas State University, where he earned an M.S. inphysical education, and to Indiana University, where hebecame the first African American to earn a doctoratein physical education with an emphasis in adaptedphysical education.

P.E.D. in hand, Dr. Mosely began work at South CarolinaState University in 1976. He retired in 2005 as a fullprofessor and chair of the Department of Health andPhysical Education. During his tenure at SCSU, Dr.Mosely served 11 years as project director of theNational Youth Sports Program and the USDA SummerFeeding Program and worked with many other commu-nity service organizations as a volunteer. He hasauthored more than 20 articles, presented more than 20professional papers and written proposals for 13 fund-ed grants totaling more than $850,000.

“I am extremely honored to have received this (SpecialAchievement) award,” says Dr. Mosely, now a chartermember of the South Atlantic Region MSU Alumnichapter, and actively involved with the Chapter’sfundraising activities, a member of the Varsity M Cluband a life member of the MSU National AlumniAssociation. “I attribute much of my success to whatMorgan did for me between 1966 and 1970.”

Special AchievementAward-Winner

Kenneth Don Mosely, P.E.D., Class of ’71

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Roberta Palm Bradley, ’69, has been named super-intendent of Seattle City Light in Seattle, WA. In hernew job, Ms. Bradley is responsible for daily opera-tions of the nation’s seventh-largest municipal utility,which serves 332,000 customers and has annual rev-enue of $300 million.

H. Keith Moo-Young, Ph.D., ’91, has been nameddean of the College of Engineering, Computer Science,and Technology at California State University, LosAngeles. As dean, Dr. Moo-Young, a nationally recog-nized scholar in environmental engineering, nowdirects five departments with 80 faculty and 1,700students at Cal State L.A. He received his B.S. fromMorgan in civil engineering, with valedictorian hon-ors.

Sharon Green Middleton, ’76, has been sworn in assixth district councilwoman for the Baltimore CityCouncil, Baltimore, MD. Ms. Middleton was selected tofill the seat left vacant when Councilwoman StephanieC. Rawlings-Blake became council president. Ms.Middleton will run for the seat in the city’s fall elec-tions.

Runako Kumbula, ’96, has been promoted to govern-ment fraud prosecutor for the Office of the AttorneyGeneral for the District of Columbia. Her new positiongives her responsibility for prosecuting election, gov-ernment employee and professional licensing fraud.

Erica Fry Cryor, ’69,has joined the divisionof InstitutionalAdvancement at MSUas director ofDevelopment. Cryorhas nearly 30 years ofexperience in profes-sional and communityorganizations includ-ing the U.S. EqualEmployment

Opportunity Commission, the University of MarylandSchool of Social Work, Delta Sigma Theta, Links Inc.,Turnaround, Inc., and the Baltimore City School forthe Performing Arts. She is married to alumnusMichael Cryor, ’68, president of the Cryor Group.

Hester Jackson-Chase, ’91 and ’99, held a book sign-ing for her new work, Whispering Words, at SoperLibrary in February. A business administration major,she also received her MBA from Morgan in 1999.

Angela Tripp, Ed.D., ’06, has joined the ImmaculataUniversity College of LifeLong Learning as Director ofEnrollment Management.

Carleen Ramlochansingh, ’06, fought off fierce com-petition to take the first runner-up spot in the 10th

Annual Miss Trinidadand Tobago New YorkPageant. Ms.Ramlochansingh, nowemployed with theMunicipal Credit Unionof New York inManhattan, was the2005–06 student regentat Morgan and receivedher B.S. in marketing.

Joseph E. Heyward, ’71, has received an honorarydegree from Francis Marion University in Florence,S.C. Mr. Heyward concluded his 32-year career atFrancis Marion as vice president for student affairs.He received his master’s degree from MSU in mathe-matics.

Kevin Cobb, ’93, has published a 154-page manualentitled Crash Course to Becoming a Mobile NotarySigning Agent. The manual is available for downloadat www.settlementman.com for an introductory priceof $47.

Rev. Dr. William H. Curtis, ’89, senior pastor of the7,100-member Mt. Ararat Baptist Church inPittsburgh, PA, has been elected president of theHampton University Ministers’ Conference, the largestmeeting of interdenominational African-Americanclergy in the world. Rev. Dr. Curtis is also coauthor of anew book, The Gospel Remix: Reaching the Hip HopGeneration, published by Judson Press.

Natasha Benita-Nicole Brown, ’01, was awarded anM.S. in organizational development and leadershipfrom the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicinein July 2006.

Ralph Cooke, ’71, has retired from the Department ofHomeland Security after 40 years of service to the fed-eral government.

Bryant L. Young, ’97, has joined the Wilmington, DEbased law firm Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz LLP as apartner practicing in intellectual property. He receivedhis B.S. summa cum laude in chemistry from MSU.

Joseph Whittaker, Ph.D., ’82, became dean ofMorgan State University’s School of Computer,Mathematical and Natural Sciences in August. Hereceived his B.S. in biology from MSU.

Joseph Dorsey, ’04, has joined the AmericanAssociation of State Highway and TransportationOfficials as project engineer for the NationalTransportation Product Evaluation Program. Hisbachelor’s degree from Morgan State University is incivil engineering.

Allen R. Taylor, ’96, president and CEO of TaylorMade Transportation Services, Inc., received a 2006Positive People Outstanding Entrepreneur award fromThe Baltimore Times newspaper in Baltimore, MD. Mr.Taylor was honored for his selfless work on behalf ofothers and his commitment to positive living.

Tammi Fleming, ’06,Administrative Assistant forAlumni Relations, wasrecently inducted into theKappa Omicron Nu HonorSociety for students in thehuman sciences.

Bert J. Hash Jr., ’70, president and CEO of MunicipalEmployees Credit Union of Baltimore, Inc. (MECU)has been named CEO of the Year by Credit UnionTimes. Mr. Hash received his B.S. in business adminis-tration from MSU and was Alumnus of the Year in1999.

The Hon. Nathaniel J. McFadden, ’68 and ’72, hasbeen elected president pro tem of the Maryland StateSenate. Sen. McFadden represents Maryland’s 45thLegislative District.

Rachel Irving, ’05, hasbecome communicationsassistant in the MSU Office ofPublic Relations andCommunications. Ms. Irvinghas a B.A. in speech commu-nications and graduatedsumma cum laude. While atMorgan, she was captain of the University’s speechand debate team, a resident advisor of Harper-Tubman dormitory, and tutored Spanish. Ms. Irving isa recipient of the William J. Fulbright Scholarshipgrant and taught English in South Korea.

Arnold Henry, Jr. is a third year medical student atMeharry Medical College. Raised in Baltimore, MD, heovercame a life of many challenges and earned abachelors degree in biology from MSU.

Donyue Kevin Turner, ’93, is the founding memberof Colt Express Transportation. Since its inception inMarch of 1998, Colt Express Transportation has gener-ated over $7 million in revenue.

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Southern Maryland Dinner DanceDraws 250

The Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter, which servesCharles, St. Mary’s, Calvert and Southern Prince George’sCounties, held its first annual Blue and Orange Dinner Danceon Sept. 16 at the Waldorf Jaycees in Waldorf, MD. More than250 alumni and friends gathered to raise scholarship funds forstudents entering Morgan State University as freshmen.During the evening of dining and dancing, alumna PearlFurey, 100, was honored as the oldest alumnus, and the Rev.Dr. George DeFord was honored as the chapter’s first presidentand this year’s Distinguished Alumnus.

The Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter was chartered duringAlumni Day 2005 and now has more than 45 members. Underthe leadership of President Wayne Barnes, Committee ChairVictor Watson and many other hard-working alumni mem-bers, the annual fundraiser was a huge success. Blue andorange is alive and well in Southern Maryland! The chaptermeets on the second Saturday of each month. For more infor-mation about the chapter, contact President Wayne Barnes at(301) 870-4787.

Class of ’57 Plans 50th Reunion

Big expectations and much excitement are in the air for theClass of 1957’s 50th reunion, which will be held duringAlumni Weekend, May 18–20. The reunion committees havebeen meeting for more than two years, and all class membersare looking forward to wearing their caps and gowns for theprocession into Hughes Stadium during Commencement withthe graduating Class of 2007.

The reunion committees are led by Co-chairs AnneShervington Davis and Sarah Montgomery. Earl Mello is classpresident, and Vernon Carter is treasurer. Joan Carr Matthews,Mattie Gaines, John S. Wood, Connie Baker, Kenneth Polstonand Lee Bostic serve as subcommittee chairs.

The Class of ’57 has led all classes in giving to the MorganState University Foundation. Class member Earl G. Graves isencouraging his classmates to keep the lead by contributing$1,000 toward scholarships to the Foundation this year. At its40th reunion, the Class of ’57 presented MSU with a check for$238,000.

Events scheduled for Alumni Weekend include: a Meet andGreet Roaring ’20s Party at the Student Center, Friday, 6:00p.m.–10:00 p.m.; on Saturday, the Alumni Luncheon, aCampus Tour and a Formal Dinner Dance with the sounds ofMorgan alumnus Bill Clarke from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnightat the Sheraton Baltimore North hotel; and Commencementfollowed by Class Brunch at the Alumni House on Sunday. TheFriday and Saturday night events are open to guests and adultchildren of class members.

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The Philadelphia AlumniChapter of Morgan StateUniversity helped MSUgraduate Kay Smith, ’39,celebrate her 90th birth-day on Feb. 17, with aresolution acknowledg-ing the beloved mom forher many contributionsto the chapter, theUniversity and othercivic, social and commu-nity organizations. Theguest of honor wasjoined by family, close friends and residents of her buildingfor the afternoon of fellowship, food and performance on agorgeous day near the San Francisco Bay.

Former Philadelphia AlumnaCelebrates 90 Years

Pearl Furey, ’52, Charter and current member of theSouthern Maryland Alumni Chapter, turned 101 on Feb. 2 andcelebrated her birthday with family, friends, former studentsand MSU alumni on Feb. 3 at the Randolph Furey AmericanLegion Post #170 in Indian Head, MD. Mrs. Furey received herbachelor’s degree in elementary education from MSU andtaught for more than 40 years in the Charles County, MD, pub-lic schools before retiring.

Kay Smith, ’39

School Teacher from CharlesCounty Celebrates 101 Years

Pearl Furey, ‘52

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Class of ’50 Crab Feast

The “Nifty” Class of 1950 will hold its annualCrab Feast, a benefit for the chapter’sendowed scholarship fund, at TheFisherman’s Crab Deck in Graysonville, MD,on Thursday, June 14, 2007. The $65.00 dona-tion includes: bus transportation from theWestside Skills Center Park and Ride atEdmondson and Swann Ave. in BaltimoreCity (departs promptly at 10:00 a.m.), lunch,a trip to the Amish Market in Annapolis andgratuities. Deadline for reservations is June1. Please make checks payable and mail to:MSU Class of 1950, P.O. Box 29763,Baltimore, MD 21216. For more information,call Helena Jordan Johnson at (410) 945-5506. Bring a cooler and bags for shopping atthe Amish Market!

Class of 1976 to Host Jazzfor Scholarship Fundraiser

The Morgan State University Class of 1976will present All That Jazz, an evening of cooljazz and heavy hors d’oeuvres on Saturday,April 28 from 8:00 p.m. to 12 midnight at theHelen Roberts Executive Dining Room onthe top floor of MSU’s Spencer Complex.Proceeds from the $45 per person donationwill go toward the Class of ’76 Scholarshipfund. The class is less than $9,000 away fromits fundraising goal of $30,000. For tickets orother scholarship information, contactRubina Jamison at (302) 316-0039.

New Jersey FundraiserPrepares for Takeoff

The New Jersey Alumni Chapter’s firstAnnual Scholarship Dinner Dance will takeplace on Friday, June 1, 2007 at the NewarkLiberty International Airport Hotel inNewark, NJ, from 7:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.Proceeds from the affair will be given to theMSU Foundation at the Homecoming Gala inOctober. Don’t miss this chance to celebrateand reminisce about the good ’ole days atMorgan State! Tickets are $60.00 per personand can be purchased from Jerome Boyd,(908) 352-3145; Kendall Smith McCombs,(973) 378-8558 or Dr. Patricia WilliamsBennett, (973) 243-2666.

Cornish Chapter Hosts King Scholarship Breakfast

The Howard L. Cornish Metropolitan Baltimore Chapter of the Morgan State University NationalAlumni Association hosted its 22nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast onJan. 6 at Martin’s West.

U.S. Army Gen. William “Kip” Ward, deputy commanding general of the U.S. EuropeanCommand, gave the keynote address. Gen. Ward, a proud 1971 MSU graduate, is the fifth African-American promoted to four-star general in the U.S. Army.

More than $25,000 in scholarships and 16 Dell laptop computers were awarded to Morgan stu-dents at the breakfast. Howard L. Cornish Awards were presented to: Wesley A. Brown, firstAfrican-American Graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy – Drum Major Award; Dr. Irving C.Williams, President /CEO, A.H.E.A.D., Inc. – Humanitarian Award; Jean Robinson, Heaven’sAngels Transitional Home – Community Service Award; Cheryl Y. Hitchcock, MSU Vice President,of Institutional Advancement – Appreciation Award; Cherlyn V. Mitchell, Immediate PastPresident, HLC – Distinguished Service Award; Traci N. McPhail, HLC – Second Mile Award.

In recognition of his hard work as the King Breakfast cochairman for the past 19 years, AnthonyMcPhail was surprised by the Brigadier General George Brooks Award, a special recognitionnamed in honor of another hard-working chapter member and former president.

Northern California Chapter Revitalized

With a notable purpose of revitalizing the Northern California Alumni Chapter, the Morgan StateUniversity National Alumni Association hosted a dinner for local alumni on March 24, 2007 at theRenaissance Parc 55 Hotel in San Francisco. Attendees included: Dr. Clarence B. Canson,’65;Mrs. Patricia B. Canson, ’64; Kathryn “Kay” B. Smith, ’39; Jacqueline W. Green, ’62; MargaretMcCullum, ’71; J. Dennise Smith, ’66; and Evon L. Thompson, ’68. University officials included:Ella Moultrie Harris, president, MSU National Alumni Association; Joyce Brown, director ofAlumni Relations; Cheryl Hitchcock, vice president for Institutional Advancement; StephanieChapple, assistant director of Alumni Relations; Erica Cryor, director of Development; ClintColeman, director of Public Relations; Tanya Rush, assistant vice president of Student Affairs; andMarsha Holmes, board member, MSU Foundation. Dr. Clarence Canson agreed to serve as thepresident of the chapter, and the group expressed immediate interest in working together to getthe chapter on new footing.

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MSU Deceased Alumni, Faculty, Staff & Students Russell Berry, ’57 – 01/29/07Bernard Boasmond, ’54 – 12/30/06Edward Bogier, Jr., ’83 – 10/09/06 (staff)Dr. Ruth Brett-Quarles – 1/16/07 (retired faculty)Martha V. Brown, ’55 – 12/31/06Earl Wesley Byrd, ’56 – 2/20/07George R. Carter, Jr. – 2/04/07 (retired faculty)Corey A. Costa – 1/22/07 (attended only)Maurice S. Dorsey, ’58 – 10/17/06Walter J. Dorsey, Jr. – 11/14/06 (attended only)Agnes M. Douglass, ’67 – 1/29/07Dorothy F. Dunnington, ’61 – 1/24/07Robert Edmonds – 12/27/06 (attended only)Priscilla R. Evans, ’42 – 10/28/06Lawrence A. Ferguson – 12/30/06 (attended only)Harlow Fullwood, Jr. – 1/13/07 (honorary alumnus)

History Makers Honor MSU Alumnus Earl GravesThe HistoryMakers paid tribute to MSU alum-nus Earl G. Graves, ’57, at Chicago’s GoodmanTheatre recently, for his illustrious businesscareer and philanthropic work. Graves wasjoined by members of the Morgan StateUniversity – Chicago Alumni Chapter for theevening event, which included a reception andone-on-one interview with the honoree con-ducted by Julian Bond, chairman of theNational Board of Directors of the NAACP.

The HistoryMakers is a nonprofit institutionwhose purpose is to record, preserve and dis-seminate the content of video oral history inter-views highlighting the accomplishments ofindividual African Americans.www.thehistorymakers.org

Graves is president and CEO of Earl G. Graves,Ltd., parent corporation of the Earl G. GravesPublishing Company, which publishes BlackEnterprise magazine. Since founding BlackEnterprise in 1970, Graves has received manyhonors, including recognition as one of the 10most outstanding minority businessmen in thecountry by the President of the United Statesand the National Award of Excellence for hisachievements in minority business enterprise.

The HistoryMakers interview with Graves isairing on PBS stations throughout the country.Check your local listings for dates and times.

Ernest R. Gibson, ’65 – 7/14/05Randolph H. Giles, ’74 – 10/14/06Catherine G. Griffin, ’72 – 2/03/07Barbara A. Hendricks – 3/02/07 (retired staff)Adele V. Holden, ’40 – 12/22/06Harold Hollomon – 12/23/06 (attended only)Shirley L. Hughes, ’56 – 2/14/07Carmella D. Hull, ’82 – 2/04/07Andrew D. Hunter, ’69 – 12/08/06Alphonso James – 12/23/06 (attended only)David L. Jenkins, ’61 – 9/23/06Curtis R. Johnson – 10/02/06 (attended only)Ruby S. Jones, ’46 – 9/07/06Cynthia F. Lee (Bayton) – 10/22/06 (attended only)Dr. Sandye J. McIntyre II – 10/08/06 (retired faculty)Enolia Pettigen McMillan – 10/24/06 (honorary alumnus)

Sintia Mesa, ’03 – 1/26/07 Beatrice Burrows Reeves, ’53 – 6/10/06Charles R.“Bull” Robinson, ’51 – 2/03/07Wendy Patricia Robinson – 9/08/06 (attended only)James S. Smoot – 10/27/06 (retired faculty)Dr. Carstell O. Stewart, ’47 – 10/30/06David Allen Treadwell, ’86 – 12/28/06Ronald C. Turner, Sr. – 2/10/07 (attended only)Edyth C. Watson (Roberts) – 10/06/06 (attended only)Marvin Whaley, ’50 – 2/20/07Joyce Williams – 11/29/06 (attended only)Nathaniel Williams, Jr. – 12/25/06 (attended only)Beatrice L. Wright, ’60 – 12/25/06Orville Anthony Wright, ’70 – 1/02/07Shelba Wright, ’47 – 1/21/07Edward D. Young, ’49 – 11/27/06

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James Phillips, legendary wrestlingcoach for MSU, received theDistinguished Alumni Award, duringthe Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference(MEAC) Basketball Tournament inRaleigh, NC. In addition to this presti-gious award, Coach Phillips received awatch and other special gifts from theAthletic department in recognition ofhis commitment and dedication to thestudents of MSU Athletics. CoachPhillips retired from the University inDecember 2004, after serving for morethan 30 years as an assistant professorin the Department of Health, PhysicalEducation and Recreation.

Coach James Phillips Honoredwith Distinguished Alumni Award

Stephanie M. Chapple, ’93, is MorganState University’s new assistant director ofAlumni Relations. Mrs. Chapple receivedher B.S. in telecommunications from MSUand brings 11 years of experience in high-er education to her new position. At herprevious employer, Howard CommunityCollege, she held a number of administra-tive posts, including assistant director ofStudent Life, and received the VicePresident’s Meritorious Service Award.Mrs. Chapple enjoys working with collegestudents and alumni and maintains astrong commitment to community andfamily. Mrs. Chapple is a member of DeltaSigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

New MSU Assistant Directorof Alumni Relations

To the Right:Earl Graves and the Chicago Alumni Chapter

James Phillips

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Alumni Events, Spring/Summer/Fall 2007Apr. 28 All That Jazz scholarship fund-raiser, Helen Robert

Executive Dining Room, 8:00 p.m.–12:00 midnight.Presented by the Class of ‘76.

May 7 Monthly Meeting of the Howard County AlumniChapter, Kahler Hall, Columbia, MD., 7:00 p.m., firstMonday of every month.

May 19 Alumni Day, University Student Center

• Book Signing by MSU Alumni authors,Room 316, 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

• Reception, 2nd Floor Lobby, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon

• Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon, TylerBallroom, 12:00 noon, $40.00 per person. Contact: theAlumni Relations Office, (443) 885-3015 for tickets ormore information.

Jun. 4 Howard County Alumni Chapter Scholarship Awards,Kahler Hall, Columbia, MD., 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Aug. 12 Cut-off date for discounted reservations at theHomecoming Host Hotel, The Renaissance at Cross Keys

Oct. 12 Homecoming Business Meeting, Recital Hall, MurphyFine Arts Center, 12:00 noon. Reception follows.

Oct. 13 Homecoming Game, Morgan State University vs. HowardUniversity, Hughes Stadium, 1:00 p.m.

Oct. 14 Homecoming Candlelight Memorial Service, MorganChristian Center, 11:00 a.m. Honoring recently deceasedalumni, faculty, staff, and students who were a vital part ofour Morgan family. A repast will follow in the UniversityStudent Center. Contact: the Alumni Relations Office, (443)885-3015.

Nov. 7 Howard County Alumni Annual Fall Fundraiser. Dinnerand the play “Dreamgirls” at Toby’s Dinner Theater, BestWestern Hotel and Conference Center, 5625 O’Donnell St.,Baltimore, MD 21224

Murphy Fine Arts Center Events, Spring 2007 – Formore information: (443) 885-4440 • Tickets: (443) 8885-4443

Apr. 22 Morgan State University Symphonic BandAnnual Concert, 6:00 p.m., directed by Melvin N.Miles, Jr. Tickets: $10, $5.

Apr. 28 Morgan State University Modern DanceEnsemble Spring Concert and Dinner Theater,6:00 p.m. Dr. Iantha Tucker, Director. Please call (443)885-3210 for more information.

May 6 Morgan State University Choir Annual SpringConcert, 4:00 p.m. Dr. Eric Conway, Conductor.Tickets: $25, $20, $15.

May 12 Morgan State University Jazz Ensemble Concert,8:00 p.m. Melvin N. Miles, Jr., Director. Tickets: $10,$5.

May 26 The Youth Theater Festival, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.,presented by “Kiddie C.A.T.S.” Performing Arts Seriesfor Children. Theatrical performances from youththeater organizations from around the region. Callthe C.A.T.S. office for more information or submis-sion/selection criteria: 410-433-5383. Tickets: $11.

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MSU Choir Events, Spring 2007 – Please contact sponsor or venue for ticket information, orvisit www.msuchoir.org

Apr. 28 Concert at Mercy High School, Baltimore, MD., 8:00 p.m.Apr. 29 Concert for Philadelphia Chapter of the Morgan State Alumni Associaton, 4:00 p.m.May 6 Annual Spring Concert, Murphy Fine Arts Center, 2201 Argonne Dr., Baltimore, MD 21251.

Open to public. Tickets: $25, $20, $10, through Ticketmaster.Aug. 1-10, Choir tours Ghana helping to celebrate 50 years of independence

Homecoming Hotel SelectedThe Alumni Relations Office is pleased to announce that thisyear’s Homecoming 2007 Host Hotel will be:

The Renaissance Hotel at Cross Keys

The rate is $149.00 single/double for all Morgan StateUniversity Alumni and friends. Please call (410) 532-6900 tomake your reservations. The group name is Morgan StateUniversity Homecoming Weekend. The cut-off date for dis-counted reservations is Sunday, Aug. 12.

More Parking on CampusMSU’s new 534-car garage has been operating since Fall 2006.As a “grand opening,” introductory offer, parking has been freefor a limited time. The following hourly rates will soon apply:

1st 30 Minutes – FreeEach Hour Thereafter – $.50/HourMaximum Daily Rate – $ 4.00/DaySpecial Events – $10.00 Flat Rate

Alumni House1700 East Cold Spring LaneBaltimore, MD. 21251

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Morgan Bears 2007 Men’s Track & Field ScheduleDate Event Location Time 4/20–4/21/2007 . . . . . . . . .Morgan State Invitational Hughes Stadium 9:00 a.m.4/26–4/28/2007 . . . . . . . . .Penn Relays Philadelphia, Pa. 9:00 a.m.5/3–5/5/2007 . . . . . . . . . . .MEAC Championships Hughes Stadium 9:00 a.m.5/11–5/13/2007 . . . . . . . . .ECAC/IC4A Championship Princeton, N.J 9:00 a.m.5/24–5/26/2007 . . . . . . . . .NCAA Regional Gainesville, Fla. 9:00 a.m.6/6–6/10/2007 . . . . . . . . . .NCAA Championships Sacramento, Calif. 9:00 a.m.6/22–6/24/2007 . . . . . . . . .USA Championship — —

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Morgan Bears 2007 Men’s Football ScheduleDate Opponent Location Time8/30/2007 MEAC Savannah State Hughes Stadium 7:00 p.m.9/8/2007 Towson State Hughes Stadium 4:00 p.m.9/22/2007 MEAC Hampton Hampton, VA 4:00 p.m.9/29/2007 MEAC Bethune-Cookman Daytona Beach, Fla. — 10/6/2007 MEAC North Carolina A&T Hughes Stadium 4:00 p.m.10/13/2007 MEAC Howard (Homecoming) Hughes Stadium 1:00 p.m.10/20/2007 MEAC Delaware State Dover, DE — 10/27/2007 MEAC Florida A&M Hughes Stadium 4:00 p.m.11/3/2007 MEAC Norfolk State Hughes Stadium 4:00 p.m.11/10/2007 MEAC South Carolina State Orangeburg, SC —

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