The UMES women’s bowlingteam delivered a memorable giftSaturday night to celebrate theuniversity’s125th academic year –another national championship.

The Lady Hawks defeated eastcoast rival Fairleigh DickinsonUniversity four-games-to-two to winthe NCAA title for Division 1schools, repeating a feat theuniversity achieved a year ago.

“Words cannot describe thefeeling of winning, it’s the greatestfeeling ever,” junior T’nia Falbosaid.

The scintillating victory marksthe third time in five years UMEShas come home with the covetednational championship trophy,firmly establishing the university asone of the most consistant performers on the women’s collegiate bowlingscene.

This year’s win was particularly gratifying for the team and the university.Halfway through the season, long-time coach Sharon Brummell resigned totake an administrator’s job at Georgetown University in Washington. Into the

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breach stepped Kristina Frahm, atwo-time national champion and2011 graduate, to serve as interimcoach. The victory over FairleighDickinson in the finals makesFrahm the first person in NCAAhistory to win a national title as abowler and a coach.

The 2011-12 Lady Hawks hada successful regular season, butwere not considered strong titlecontenders when the tournamentfield was announced. In addition toFrahm, the 2011 championshipteam featured seasoned veteransMartha Perez and Maria Rodriquez,who also graduated a year ago.

Nevertheless, UMES had a solidcorps of experienced bowlersreturning – senior Paula Vilas,

Falbo and fellow junior Anggie Ramirez, and sophomore Megan Buja. Thoseunflappable four, plus freshman Mariana Alvarado, formed the quintet thatbrought home the 2012 hardware.

“I was the only lefty today,” Ramirez said after Saturday's final. “So I wasgetting some good shots, but didn’t have anyone else to talk to or watch abouthow the lane was reacting, so at times it was trial and error.”

After a preliminary round on Thursday to establish seeding for Friday’sdouble-elimination match play, the Lady Hawks defeated three opponents toearn a spot in Saturday night’s finals.

College bowling employs the ultimate team approach to crown itschampion in a best-of-seven match. Each school uses five bowlers in a singlegame, so each participant rolls two frames. Frahm tapped Vilas, the team’semotional sparkplug, to lead off in the first frame and put Falbo in the anchorslot to handle the pressure of finishing the game.

In the deciding sixth game, Falbo came through in a tense back-and-forthcontest with three strikes in the final frame to seal the victory for the team –and the tournament’s “Most Outstanding Performer” honors.

Throughout much of the finals, Frahm sat stoically as her team (andformer teammates) exhorted one another with fist-pumps, high-five handslaps and linking arms in unity. But in the sixth game, the old competitivejuices clearly brought Frahm to her feet and she stood alongside the team asit watched Falbo clinch the victory.

“You just can’t describe this feeling to somebody; you have to experienceit to know,” Frahm said

UMES women’s bowling brings home national championship

Walgreens Delaware South Pharmacy Supervisor Don Holst (left) andDelaware South District Manager Craig Clarke recently visited UMES todrop off the final installment on a $50,000 pledge to the university’spharmacy program and were shown a meeting room by Dean NicholasBlanchard named in the company’s honor in recognition of its support.

Financial FreedomPeace Rally

SeniorPaula Vilashoists the2012 NCAAtrophy.

Room named in Walgreens’ honor

president for the 2012-13 academicyear.

Students who want to make theircommunity a better place whilenetworking and honing their leadershipskills are welcome to apply, Harcumsaid. Members benefit in these areas byparticipating in service projects, socialactivities, leadership workshops andby attending regular meetings withguest speakers from local businesses.

Members can also reach beyond local opportunities through regionaland international activities, Harcum said. “We intend to visit otherchapters, attend district conferences and seminars and participate in theinternational service project.”

“The sky is the limit for where this could go,” Harcum said. Call Harcum at 410-621-0497 for more information.

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The university’s Department of Fine Arts is showering the communitywith three musical events next week.

Area high school musicians will join the UMES Wind Ensemble andConcert Choir for the Honors Band and Choir Concert Sunday, April 22.The event takes place at 4 p.m. with free admission.

Since no auditions are required—only the recommendation fromtheir band or choir directors—the concert gives young musicians who maynot have had the opportunity to be in the All-Shore or All-County bands and

choirs a chance to perform with more experienced musicians, Dr. JohnLamkin, director of bands at UMES, said.

On April 25 at 7 p.m., the university will present the Jazz Combo andChamber Concert. Students and faculty will perform original works bymembers of the ensemble and pieces by musicians such as Ben Allison,John Coltrane and Miles Davis. Admission is free.

The Imani Winds, a Grammy nominated wind quintet, will present aconcert April 26 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door. Generaladmission, $7; seniors, $5; and students with ID, $3.

In the past 15 years, the group has performed in most of the nation’smajor concert venues including, Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center, theKennedy Center, Disney Hall and the Kimmel Center and at many university’sand music festivals. This season they will also have appearances in France,China and Brazil.

“We are really excited to have a group such as the Imani Windsperform at UMES and work with the music students. The Imani Winds are aworld-class chamber group who are setting new standards for thepossibilities of classical music,” Brian Perez, woodwinds instructor, said.

All events will be held in the Ella Fitzgerald Center for the PerformingArts. Call 410-651-6571 for more information.

Members of the Salisbury RotaryClub—who also happen to beemployees at UMES—havespearheaded an effort to establish aRotaract Club at the university withactivities beginning next fall. Theuniversity-based club would besponsored by the Salisbury Chapter ofRotary International.

“We’re enthusiastic about givingUMES students the personal andprofessional opportunities that having a youth chapter on campus wouldprovide,” said Clifton Harcum, an area director in the Office of ResidenceLife and chapter advisor. “This university chapter would be the first in thearea.”

Laura Moore, a graduate assistant in the Office of Residence Lifepursuing her master’s in guidance and counseling, is slated to be the first

Camp Agape Family Ministries, a summer program specifically forchildren of incarcerated parents directed by Brenda Dingwall (left)recently received a $50,000 donation from the Episcopal Diocese ofEaston presented by Bishop Bud Shand. Representing UMES, whichplays host to the annual camp, were Interim President MortimerNeufville (center) Dr. Ron Forsythe, vice president of technology andcommercialization, and Dr. William Talley, rehabilitation services chair.UMES rehabilitation services majors get hands-on experience helpingat the week long camp that serves about six dozen children from theEastern Shore.

Clifton HarcumArea director, Office ofResidence Life, Rotarian

Imani Winds

Camp Agape gets $50,000 boost

Salisbury Rotary Club expands its youth program to UMES campus

Wennett JohnsonAdministrative assistant,Office of Residence Life

Ernest BogerChair, Hotel and Restaurant

Management Program, Rotarian

Fine arts spring concerts aim to entertain and educate

UMES’ chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society’s inductionceremony was held earlier this month. New members had to be in the top 15 percent ofstudents with a GPA of 3.5 or more to be eligible. For more than 30 years and with over400 chapters in eight countries, Golden Key members have been committed toacademics, leadership and service. New members pictured with advisors from left toright, are: (first row) Jeffrey Ekoma, Christopher Hall and advisors Louise Gaile andTselate Talley; (second row) Elizabeth Penn-Wuorinen, Serge Jordan, Jordan McDougaland Venea Moore; (third row) Sunita Jones, Diane Schultz, Amber Johnson and KierraDaniels; and (fourth row) Christopher Peterson, Brent Tran and Noman Choudhry. Othermembers inducted were: Crystal Adams, Sewuese E. Agev, Maria Bama, Holly Baptist,Megan Buja, Brittany Butler, Kirsten Carrington, Dede Etey-Benissan, Andrew Glass,Abdul Hafeez, Harrison hillier, Jonathan Jones, Desmond Keyaka, Heather Lee, AkliluLemma, Gladis Maldonado, Christopher Perkins, Jessica Ray, Raquel Rogers, Blen Sime,Richard Stonebraker, Devon Taliaferro, Rachel Thornton and Charis Toney.

UMES junior Leroy Myers of Baltimore will be a fellow at the2012 Schomburg-Mellon Humanities Summer Institute in New YorkCity.

He will spend six weeks at The Schomburg-Mellon HumanitiesInstitute, where he will study in graduate-level seminars in thehumanities and conduct research at the Schomburg Center forResearch in Black Culture housed at The New York Public Library in Harlem.

Myers, a history major, is one of 10 rising seniors to be selected as a participant in thisprestigious summer program; five are from the New York area and the remainder are chosenfrom the nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities. He said he has not yet chosena research topic.

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and the Andrew W. MellonFoundation created the Schomburg-Mellon Humanities Summer Institute to encourageminority students and others with an interest in African-Americans and studies of the Africandiaspora to pursue graduate degrees in the humanities.

The aim of the fellowship is to assemble bright undergrads in the humanities and helpprepare them for the scholarly atmosphere of graduate school. This is a competitive awardand an invaluable experience. Myers said he is hoping to pursue a master’s degree inEnglish.

Another UMES student, Naeemah Kitchens, also participated in this program two yearsago. The 2011 graduate has since gone on to win a fellowship for graduate study at BostonUniversity, a Fulbright teaching grant to work in Kenya and numerous offers from lawschools.

“Leroy will no doubt follow her into a bright and interesting future,” said Dr. KathrynBarrett-Gaines, director of African and African American Studies. “This is another proudmoment for UMES and for Leroy Myers.”

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Aja Meadows is a 23-year-old English major fromParksley, Va., who recently won second place in the DCSpotlight Poetry Contest.

What are your campus activities?I am a member of the Drama Society, Sigma Gamma RhoSorority Inc., and Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society.

What inspires you to write?My personal experiences. It’s me being vulnerable. Idon’t write necessarily to inspire or motivate, I write topurge myself. My works are real, but not necessarilyliteral. For instance, “one day the lion will lay with thelamb,” I’m not speaking of an actual lion and a lamb,I’m speaking of two contrasting souls.

When did you realize your gift for writing? Honestly, I still haven’t realized that I have a gift forwriting. I believe (my gift) is in my production ofthoughts—I just transcribe what I think.

What gets you writing?I just think of something and as soon as it pops in myhead, I find a piece of paper and a pen and starttranscribing it. If I don’t do it then and get all thethoughts out at that moment, it’s a lost cause.

What’s your favorite poem that you have written?“Song of His Life” and I wouldn’t call that a poem, butmore so spoken word. If I ever thought I was a writerbefore, that piece would be the reason. The words in itare actual quotations and the personification and theextended metaphor throughout are mind blowing.

Where do you think your talent might lead? I am working on a book of poetry and thoughts almostlike my personal diary called, “Dear Aja Samone.” Afterthat, I’ll see where it leads me, hopefully traveling toperform my work of art.

What poet inspires you? Edgar Allen Poe. He speaks of dark love. I like himbecause he doesn’t show love depicted with dandelionsand pixie dust. It’s a deep emotional thing.

Q&A with DCSpotlight PoetryContest winnerAja Meadows

GoldenKey inductsnewmembers

For UMES student, it'ssummer in the Big Apple

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Students recognized atHonors Convocation

Professor honored with newly created teaching award

The following students—one from each department andone overall award winner from each school—wererecognized at the 59th annual Honors Convocation:

Kirsten Carringtonreceives the top scholaraward for the School ofArts and Professionsfrom Dr. Brenda Wade,acting dean.

Siddig Mohamed ispresented with the topscholar award for theSchool of Businessand Technology fromDr. Ayodele Alade,dean.

Toni Sturgis-Bright isawarded the topscholar award for theSchool of Pharmacyand Health Professionsfrom Dr. NicholasBlanchard, dean.

Dr. Michael C. Rabel of Fruitland, an assistant professor ofphysical therapy, is the inaugural winner of a teaching award atUMES. Rabel received the Excellence in Teaching Award at the 2012Honors Convocation.

Dr. Charles Williams, vice president for academic affairs, andthe deans of UMES’ four schools developed the criteria for the honorthat recognizes, rewards and promotes excellence in teaching aswell as advocacy for the profession.

Plans call for the award to be presented annually to a full-time facultymember nominated by peers and students. The winner receives funding toattend a national conference of his or her choice.

Nominees must be a UMES faculty member a minimum of three years. Inaddition to demonstrating excellence in the classroom “over a sustainedperiod of time,” the selection committee also takes into account nominees’role in such activities as advisement, student organization sponsorship,undergraduate research experiences, service learning and instructional

technology. A licensed physical therapist, Rabel became a full-time UMES

faculty member in January 2007 and is a board certified orthopedicclinical specialist. He also has experience working with physicaltherapy patients in the private sector on the lower Eastern Shore.

He earned his undergraduate degree in computer informationsystems from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, a master’sin physical therapy from UMES and a doctorate from the University

of Maryland School of Medicine. The Linthicum, Md. native has peer-reviewed and published abstracts as

well as peer-reviewed scientific and professional educational presentations.Interim President Mortimer Neufville noted Rabel is credited with securingseveral research grants and is “well respected for his scholarly products forteaching and his continuing education activities.”

Rabel believes “it is critical that students be expected to act responsibly,to learn to be professional and to meet high standards in the classroom.”

School of Agriculture and Natural Sciences• Genevieve Warmann, Natural Sciences• Camille Brandenburg, Agriculture, Food & Resources Sciences• Tia Cropper, Human Ecology• Overall top scholar: Genevieve Warmann

School of Arts and Professions• Kirsten Carrington, Criminal Justice• Henoch Hailu, Education• Joscelyne Swift, English & Modern Languages• Lauren Ritter, Fine Arts• Alvin Jones, General Studies• Jocelyn Puller, Social Studies• Overall top scholar: Kirsten Carrington

School of Business and Technology• Siddig Mohamed, Engineering and Aviation Science• Dominique Bias, Business, Management and Accountant• Christopher Johnson, Mathematics and Computer Science• Stacian Williams, Technology• Ashley Davis, Hotel and Restaurant Management• Richard Dailey, Profession Golf Management• Overall top scholar: Siddig Mohamed

School of Pharmacy and Health Professions• Alissah Battle-Reed, Exercise Science• Angela Akinpelu, Physician Assistant• Jasmyn M. Jones, Rehabilitation Services • Overall top scholar: Toni Sturgis-Bright

UMES students who met the requirements for the dean’s list for the spring and fallsemesters of 2011 were recognized. Members of the following groups were also honored:

• Honors Program• Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities• Golden Key International Honour Society 2011-12• National Collegiate Honors Society• MARC U*STAR/MBRS Rise Research Awards 2011-12• UMES College Fed Reserve Challenge Team 2011

Genevieve Warmann isthe top scholar for theSchool of Agricultureand Natural Sciences.

A biology student hoping to combine an interest in biomedical researchand a desire to become a dentist is the 2012 winner of the university’s RichardBernstein Achievement Award.

Senior Genevieve Warmann of Baltimore received the $5,000 awardduring UMES’ 59th annual honors convocation ceremony. An Honors Programstudent with a near-perfect 3.96 GPA, Warmann has been a dean’s list fixturesince enrolling in 2008 and will begin post-graduate research this fall as anintern at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Medicine.

“I never imagined I would have this opportunity and to meet suchwonderful mentors, professors and friends,” Warmann said. “I feel veryblessed to be given such an award.”

The Bernstein Award is named for and established by the businessmanand philanthropist credited with introducing advanced technology toMaryland’s Eastern Shore. The unrestricted gift goes to a graduating senior inbusiness, accounting, science, engineering, construction managementtechnology, mathematics or computer science with outstanding grades andleadership skills and who has the potential to continue scholarly work.

Warmann, described as “exceptional, talented, hardworking anddedicated,” easily met those criteria, according to faculty who nominated herfor the prestigious honor.

One wrote simply that she has “a strong passion for learning and helpingothers.”

Warmann volunteers to tutor fellow students and spends countless hoursin hospitals, including in her native Ghana, where she “shadows doctors andnurses and provides assistance to patients.”

Perhaps her proudest accomplishment is being a co-author of a 2011article produced by a team of University of Pennsylvania Medical Schoolresearchers studying the protein that modulates how humans metabolizeglucose and fatty acid.

“It is rare for an undergraduate … to have a research paper publishedin a refereed journal,” said Gurbax Singh, a professor and acting chairman

Two local math students whograduate in May have been named co-recipients of a departmental award inrecognition of their academicperformance.

Katie Abreu of Nanticoke, Md. andNeil Moore of Accomac, Va. are the2012 winners of the Daniel J. PinkettAward in Mathematics. Each received a$750 cash award during the 2012Honors Convocation ceremony.

The award is named for an early20th century math teacher at what wasthen known as Princess Anne Academyunder legendary educator Frank Trigg.

Moore has worked as a learning assistant for UMES’ MathematicsRedesign Program and recently won second place at a regional conferencethat featured innovative approaches to instruction in science, technology,engineering and mathematics.

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UMES biology student named 2012 Bernstein Award winner

Lower Shore students share Pinkett Award

From left, Genevieve Warmann, the 2012 recipient of the RichardBernstein Achievement Award—UMES’ top honor, is pictured withkeynote speaker Kalia Reynolds, an award-winning Delaware publicschool principal and 2000 UMES honors graduate, and Dr. MortimerNeufville, interim president, UMES.

The professor who nominatedMoore described him as having “anexceptionally positive attitude andconsistently demonstrates an eagernessto assist others.”

Moore has plans to pursue amaster’s and then a doctoral degree inmathematics and applied physics withan eye on going into research.

Abreu, the mother of three youngchildren, has a 3.89 GPA, and likeMoore, has worked as a learningassistant in the Math Redesign Program.

A faculty member noticed Abreu“handled difficult assignments (in a computer science class) in a seeminglyeffortless way … and I would notice her helping other students many times.”

Abreu is awaitng acceptance in the master’s program at UMES, whereshe wants to pursue a graduate degree in computer science. Long-term, she’dlike to work for NASA.

Interim President Mortimer Neufville, center, presents the Daniel J.Pinkett Award in Mathematics to Katie Abreu and Neil Moore.

of the Department of Natural Sciences.Also in 2011, she won first place for a presentation at the 12th annual

Undergraduate Research Symposium in Biological Sciences at the Universityof Maryland Baltimore County.

Her success at UMES was not pre-ordained, however. Bureaucracy inGhana’s education system seemingly blocked her ambition of a career indentistry despite a sterling academic record in high school. A full scholarshipoffer from UMES led her to the U.S. to study.

Her experiences at UMES have re-fueled her passion to pursue dentistry,and have nurtured a love for biomedical research.

In her words, “My UMES education has shaped me into becoming oneof the best among the best.”

struggled to reach. She challenges college studentsto find and use their voice to speak up aboutissues that women of color confront throughnegative media messages.

She also believes it is important thisgeneration accept her challenge – not ignore it, orthe next generation will do the same.

Bond said college women can build self-esteem and focus on being successful withoutbeing materialistic.

“You can pile up as much make-up, clothes,jewelry, and hair, but if you’re not healthy, inspiredand spiritual you can’t grow,” she said.

Bond has more ideas on how to spread themessage of showing young women how to rock.

“I really want to expand Black Girls Rock.and to create camps, like The Boys and GirlsClubs, all over the world,” she said.

Sandra Joseph, a student, found Bond’sspeech offered words of encouragement. “Sheinspired me to be the change, if I want to witnessany change in the world,” she said.

The model-turned-DJ and connoisseur ofmodern art insisted Black Girls Rock is a viablemovement. “Instead of being defined,” she said.“We are defining ourselves.”

UMES employees were honored at the 2012Leadership Luncheon March 29. The luncheon isheld every year as part of Women’s History Monthand university faculty and staff developmentactivities.

Out of the field of six nominees, CrystalPurnell was chosen as the fourth annual “CaughtDoing Good” award winner. Her nominatordescribed how Purnell took time during a busyregistration day to pass along information to astudent with test anxiety and then followed it upwith additional information a week later withoutprompting. “The young man’s mother was trulygrateful that someone took the time to help herson,” wrote the nominator.

Purnell received a $50 gift certificate to theUMES Bookstore. All nominees received acertificate and an inspirational Padfolio donated by Auxiliary Enterprises.Nominations ranged from acknowledging single acts to consistentlyproviding outstanding customer service, Lisa Johnson, assistant director,Office of Human Resources, said.

Guest speaker, The Rev. Carroll Fields of St. Andrews United MethodistChurch in Upper Hill, Md., spoke about empowerment, the theme for this

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By Shauna Garriques, seniorThe women of UMES welcomed Beverly

Bond, celebrity DJ, model and founder of BlackGirls Rock, to celebrate National Women’s Historymonth on Saturday, April 7. Bond spoke to heraudience at the SSC Theater about “Women’seducation: Women’s empowerment.”

Dressed in all black – slacks, a blazer andstylish five-inch heels – Bond described thecharacteristics of a “rocking black girl” and theimportance of nurturing those characteristics inthem.

“A black girl who rocks has confidence andintegrity. A black girl who rocks is fearless andstrong,” she said.

Bond said she found inspiration for hermovement in a rap song by the late Tupac Shakur,“Keep Ya Head Up.”

“I get it now,” she said. “People want me tospeak at colleges and universities because, likeTupac did with the song, I stood up when otherswould not.”

Bond said she hopes her message andprograms provide young women with the strengthto reach goals their mothers and grandmothers

Leadership luncheon honors employees

Attendees at the 2012 Leadership Luncheon, pictured from left, are: Dr. Anthony Jenkins, vicepresident for student affairs and enrollment management; Edward Jones, athletics; The Rev.Carroll Fields, guest speaker; Vanessa Warner, comptroller's office; Martha Perez, athletics; Dr.Mortimer Neufville, interim president; Patricia Jones-Bailey, English and Modern Languages; PhilTaylor, information technology; and Crystal Purnell, Center for Access and Academic Success.

Celebrity speaks at Women’s History Month eventBeverly Bond

Nine UMES women were chosen by theWomen’s History Month committeefor their extraordinary leadershipand for setting an example for striv-ing for excellence. "Black Girls Who Rock” are:

• Dr. Bernita Sims-Tucker • Nelva White • Cheryll Collier-Mills • Valarie Matthews • Beatrice Folks • Porshey Thompson • Roberta Ocran • Alexandra McIntosh • Ta-Shay Watkins

year’s event. Fields encouraged the 50 luncheon attendees to, “rejoiceevery day” and “not to be a knife (cutting), or a fork (piercing), but ratherbe a spoon (uplifting).”

The annual event is sponsored by the Office of Human Resources. Dr.Nicholas Blanchard, Cheryll Collier-Mills and Johnson make up the “CaughtDoing Good” award selection committee.

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The Office of Campus Life hosted an AutismAwareness Day April 2. Members of the campuscommunity gathered at the SSC courtyard anddonned complimentary T-shirts for a group photo tocommemorate the event. After the photo, 100 blueballoons were released to coincide with the theme,“Light It Up Blue.” Areas of the SSC were also lit inblue in recognition of the observance.

Autism occurs one in every 88 cases amongchildren in the U.S. according to a new federal healthreport. The findings indicate autism is nearly twiceas common as originally thought. The increase isattributed mainly to better recognition of casesthrough wide screening and better diagnosis.

Physician Assistant Program

From left, Dr. DeForest Soariesautographs copies of his book forJavid Brathwaite and AlverneChesterfield, both of AuxiliaryEnterprises.

Department of Physical Therapy

Pastor and author Dr. DeForest B.Soaries autographed complimentarycopies of his book, “dfree BreakingFree From Financial Slavery.” The April3 lecture and book signing wassponsored by UMES’ Office of StudentFinancial Aid in conjunction with theFinancial Literacy is Paramount 4Success (FLIPS) program.

Author gives advice onfinancial freedom

A March 27 rally inmemory of Trayvon Martinattracted 150 UMESstudents troubled by theFlorida teen’s shootingdeath and its aftermath.

Students worehooded sweatshirts andcarried Skittles and icedtea in their hands – thesame attire and snacks

found on Martin when he was shot by a neighborhoodsecurity guard in late February.

Martin’s death and subsequent reaction by Sanford,Fla. authorities has fueled a simmering national debate overstreet justice and racial profiling, and raised questionsabout the role both might have played in the tragedy.

UMES students respectfully listened to remarks bystudent leaders and guest speakers, including local pastorMark Thomas, who said “this is a time for us to cometogether.”

Justice forTrayvon Martinpeace rally

UMES Health & Wellness Center

Pharmacy Program

Nutrition/Dietetics

Campus observes AutismAwareness Day

UMES students attendjustice for Trayvon Martinrally.

UMES presents 14th annual

Health andWellnessFestival

Photo by Ryan Forbes

*Unless stipulated, allevents listed are FREE &OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

For Athletics, visitwww.umeshawks.com

& EntertainmentSPRING 2012 CALENDARArts

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APRIL19 Art Exhibit

thru 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon. - Fri., Mosely Gallery 5/17 “Graduating Senior Show” • 410-651-7770

22 Honors Band and Choir Concert4 p.m. Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts410-651-6571

24 Jazz Combo and Chamber Concert7 p.m. Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts410-651-6571

26* Imani Winds Concert7 p.m. Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing ArtsThe five-member guest instrumental group will also hold a master class at 11 a.m.$7 general, $5 seniors, $3 students with ID410-651-6571

May5 Gospel Choir Concert

5 p.m. Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts410-651-6571

17 Closing Reception4-6 p.m. Mosely Gallery “Graduating Senior Show”410-651-7770

Sat., April 28, 2012Registration: 8-9:30 a.m.

Walk begins 10 a.m.

UMES SpringfestFriday, April 2711 a.m.-5 p.m.

Cappy Anderson Stadium

Carnival rides, food and much more!Open to students, faculty, staff and the community.

Courtyard in front of William P. Hytche Athletic CenterSponsored by the Department of Exercise Science and the Exercise Science Club

2nd Annual President’s Challenge Healthy

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