Cheyney University Magazine Spring 2008, Vol. 2



Greetings Alumni, Students, and Friends of Cheyney University, Spring is always such a beautiful time of the year. Spring brings hope of new beginnings, and of course, commencement. This year, we are so proud of our students and our graduating class. We have students who are leaving to go to medical school, graduate school, new jobs, and home to their families. It has been our pleasure to help develop our graduates into conscientious, responsible, productive, and competitive citizens. WE ARE PROUD OF OUR STUDENTS! In its 170 years, Cheyney University has contributed significantly to the intellectual capital needs of Philadelphia, the region, and the nation. It is our students who keep us focused on the need for us to continue to seek excellence because we are doing it for them and for the future of our country. In the next academic year, you will hear more about the development of the Center for Excellence in Media and Fine Arts and the development of the Center for Excellence in Aquaculture Research and Applied Sciences. We will be seeking to develop advisory councils for both of those centers of excellence to help us generate resources to enhance these areas for our students. With the appropriate mix of public and private support, Cheyney University will emerge as a leader in the areas of its centers of excellence. We ask that you aggressively help us support the development of our centers of excellence. With your support, Cheyney University will continue to blossom and grow. Sincerely,

Michelle Howard-V ital, Ph.D . President A view of Emlen Hall on the attractive Historic Quad of Cheyney University



COVER: Professor Madeline Murphy and guest Chef Malachi of Metz Catering demonstrate attractive food presentation techniques to Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management students at the “Cheyney Inn & Grill” practicum lab. Cover photo and p13 by Bev Michel, Westchester, PA

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• K eystone Honors Academy Scholar Named as Fulbright Scholar • CU Students Turn Heads at Honda A ll-Star Challenge • Student Athletes Show Pride as Community Volunteers • CU Wolves Teams End Season on High Notes

An Evening With Dr. Cornel West • One of The Nation’s Greatest Scholars Challenges Young Minds at K eystone Honors Academy Lecture

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• Introducing the CU Internship Institute • CU Students to Watch: R eady to Take On the World • H aute Couture Meets Hot Cuisine at CU

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• WCUB R adio on the RISE • Green Inspirations • Faculty & Staff Highlights • Meet CU’s New Football Coach • Honor Roll of Donors • Extraordinary A lumni: Caring for the Present...Ensuring the Future

is published for alumni, donors, faculty, students and friends of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. P ublisher Michelle R. Howard-Vital President

Editor Lisa James Goldsberry

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Director of Public Relations and Marketing

Consultants & designers Geri R. Vital and Philip Pagliaro Web site: www.cheyney.edu Phone: 1-800-CHEYNEY 1837 University Circle Cheyney, PA 19319

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Dear Fellow Alumni: It is again that time of the year when universities, colleges and secondary schools conduct their commencement activities. During these ceremonies, words are often offered to the graduates to suggest that the real education is about to begin. All that was learned can now be used to navigate oneself through the challenges of life. The graduate is now known as either an alumnus Paul Turner or alumnae of the university and joins a group of distinguished individuals. On behalf of Cheyney’s National Alumni Association, I congratulate the class of 2008 for your achievements and welcome you to our ranks. May you experience the best in years to come! The terms “alumni” and “graduate” often bring to my mind the concept that is associated with the Sankofa, a mythical bird from West Africa. This bird, whose body is oriented forward while looking backward, is associated with the African message, “Se wo were fin a wosan kofa a yenka.” The literal translation is, “It is not taboo to go back and fetch what you forgot.” Almost certainly, there is something that has been forgotten, but let us not be afraid to fetch it. More importantly, if what you forgot were the needs of Cheyney University, you are definitely encouraged to retrieve it and embrace it. Things that most alumni will never forget are the experiences and the education they received at

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Cheyney. This is evident in the endless conversations when they get together and reminisce about old times. Experiences are not only recalled between graduates of a common era but there seems to be a concerted effort to participate in the occurrences of those of another time. These are the strengthening agents that bind us together.

Cheyney University, however, benefits little if graduates just talk about the great education they received from attending her and of the times that were transformative and wonderful. It is now time to step up and more vigorously than ever support our Alma Mater. “When thou callest, Alma Mater, never shalt thou call in vain” has never meant more than it does at the present time. We are at the juncture where turning the corner could project us to an entirely new level. The alumni, more than any other entity, can be the most instrumental force in moving the university forward. It would be comforting to Dr. Howard-Vital if, on the eve of her inauguration, there was clear evidence that she had the complete support of Cheyney’s alumni. In some images of the Sankofa, there is an egg either in its mouth or resting at its feet. I suggest that this represents birth or new life. Won’t you be part of this, our own Sankofa, our own new birth? I encourage you to give of your tithes, talents, and time as Cheyney University is reborn in this twenty-first century. Yours in the Spirit of Cheyney,

Paul A. Turner Paul A. Turner, ’62

President, National Alumni Association

An easy putt: Save the date for the

2008 Cheyney Foundation Golf Classic The Cheyney Foundation will host its next Charity Golf Classic on Monday, August 11, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Penn Oaks Golf Club, 150 Penn Oaks Drive in West Chester, PA. This event provides a terrific opportunity to get involved in sports and networking in the Delaware Valley region. 

There will be a variety of promotional and marketing

options for companies such as signage and radio announcements. Over 150 alumni are expected to participate. Highlights of this year’s event will include a golf clinic for beginners, a silent auction and an awards banquet. All proceeds will benefit Cheyney University. For more information or to be a sponsor, please contact Barbara Daniel Cox at 215-740-8542.

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Dr. Nancy Fain graduated from Cheyney University in 1971. She earned a doctorate in 1981 from Oklahoma State University. She is currently the Vice President for External Relations and Partnerships at Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Fain has also served as associate vice president for external relations at Kentucky State University and associate dean and assistant professor of health care sciences at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX.

Tammy J. Williams, successfully defended her doctoral dissertation entitled, “An Analy-

sis of the Comparative Promotions and Career Processes of Men and Women Pre-, During, and Post-U.S. Dental School Deanships,” in March, 2008, at The George Washington University. Her dissertation was supported by the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) grant and the American Dental Education Association, due to Dr. Williams’ research interest in higher education administration with a focus on women in senior leadership positions at US colleges and universities. Dr. Williams is the principal of Community-Based Classroom, an alternative high school in Prince George’s County, MD, and was selected as a participant in The Principals’ Center at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA in July 2004. Dr. Williams earned her Masters of Arts degree from Howard University in 1994 and graduated from Cheyney University in 1992.

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Dr. Philip T. K. Daniel is the William Ray and Marie Adamson Flesher endowed

Professor of Educational Administration and adjunct professor of Law at Ohio State University. His research focuses on legal research techniques with expertise in education law, discrimination, and intellectual property including copyright, patents, and trademarks. In 1993, Dr. Daniel received Ohio State’s highest honor for faculty, the Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching, and was subsequently inducted into the university’s Academy of Distinguished Teaching. Dr. Daniel is the author of numerous refereed articles, book chapters, and , (‘0 6) rt e b il G a h the co-author of Law and Public Education, Education Law and the Public Schools: A ComKennis pendium. He earned his bachelor’s degree in social science from CU in 1969 with honors, his master’s and doctorate degrees in education from the University of Illinois and his Juris Doctorate from Northern Illinois University in 1990.

The Kirkland Family Legacy Lives on at CU Cheyney University’s history is rich with varied traditions. Among the most enduring are legacy families–those with many members who are CU graduates and who continue to promote its value over generations. One such tradition is the Kirkland family. Wilbur Kirkland’s (Class of 1969) four brothers and a sister attended CU, joined by their mother after her children attended college. In addition, Wilbur’s wife, Dr. Elaine Kirkland (Class of 1973 and 1976), earned both her undergraduate graduate degrees from CU. The Kirkland family had eight boys and one girl. Leola, the daughter, was the first to attend CU and she graduated in 1968. “My father was a southern minister and he was very protective,” said Wilbur. “So, when Leola went to Cheyney, the next thing for me was to go and look after her.” Other family members who attended CU include brothers Charles (class of 1973), Jack, Anzer (class of 1978), and current State Representative Thaddeus (Class of 1991) We want to hear from you! Kirkland, chairman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Please send information to be included in the Caucus. Two cousins are also CU graduates, as well as Wilnext issue of Cheyney University Magazine to: bur’s nephew, Clarence Pearsall, Jr., who now attends CU. Office of Alumni Relations Cheyney University, 1837 University Circle P. O. Box 200, Cheyney, PA 19319-0200



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Keystone Honors Student to Become Fulbright Scholar Jill Telford, an English major at Cheyney University, has been named a Fulbright Scholar. In this role, she will serve as a teaching assistant in South Korea. She will also work to complete her master’s degree. A Keystone Honors Academy Scholar, Jill is the author of a book of poetry titled On the Verge and was published in the bestselling book Chicken Soup for the Teen Soul: Real Life Stories by Real Teens. A transfer student from Temple University, Jill appreciates the attention and spirit she found at CU. “Cheyney University is like a family with a close-knit bond,” she said. “I have never encountered any other university that offers so many opportunities, such as studying abroad for free. The professors are also great because many of them have a passion for CU that is infectious.” Jill takes advantage of the opportunities on campus as well, participating in several CU groups including the Langston Hughes Poetry Club and the Cheyney Record student newspaper. Among her many other honors, this Scranton, PA native received the Outstanding English Major award

from PASSHE. Jill plans to pursue her Ph.D. and to become a university professor. She is also currently working on a novel. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright Scholars Program is the largest U.S. international exchange program offering opportunities for students, scholars, and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide. It was established in 1946 by the U.S. Congress to “enable the government of the United States to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.” The Fullbright organization awarded approximately six thousand grants in 2007, at a cost of more than $262 million, to enable U.S. students, teachers, professionals, and scholars to study, teach, lecture, and conduct research in more than 155 countries, and to enable their foreign counterparts to engage in similar activities in the United States.

CU Student Places in NOBCChE Competition Walter Lewis took part in the Colgate Palmolive-NOBCChE (National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers) undergraduate poster competition and placed third in his category (Material Science & Biology), right on the heels of an entry from Yale University. His poster display was entitled: A Computational Process to Locate IS Elements and Study Horizontal Gene Transfer in Bacterial Genomes. Walter did his research at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) during internships in the summers of 2006 and 2007. His participation was arranged with the assistance of the Philadelphia Alliance for Minority Participation (AMP). In addition, his research paper will be published in their annual conference proceedings. He is also a member of the Keystone Honors Academy and is a Humphreys Scholar. 

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Cheyney University Competes in Honda Campus All-Star Challenge This spring, Cheyney University sent a varsity squad of talented students to Orlando, Florida to compete in the national championship tournament of the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge.

the other team members were Sharon Coleman (Class of 2008, Psychology major), Chioma Ugwuegbulem (Class of 2009, Education major), Garvin Reid (Class of 2008, Business Administration major), and Victoria White (Class of 2009/ Psychology major). Dr. Tara Kent, Dean of the Keystone Honors Academy, served as campus coordinator and Dr. John Williams, Dean of Graduate and Continuing EducaThe Cheyney University 2008 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge team with Chioma tion Studies, Ugwuegbulem (2009, Education major); Garvin Reid (2008, Business Administration major); Victoria White (2009, Psychology major); team captain, Homer Lane coached the (2008, Social Relations major); and Sharon Coleman (2008, Psychology major). Cheyney University team.

Celebrating its 18th year of competition, Honda American Motors through the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge brings together members of the education community, student participants, alumni and Honda associates for this academic competition. This exhilarating event showcased the academic excellence of HBCU students across the country. CU last competed in 2001, and began its re-entry into the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge last fall with a campus tournament involving ten teams of four players who engaged in single-elimination rounds to determine a campus champion. By successfully hosting a campus tournament with the requisite ten teams, Cheyney University qualified to advance to the field of 64 teams that competed for the national championship March 27-31, 2008 in Orlando. Members of the winning campus team, along with other top players at the campus level, were invited to compete to represent CU on the varsity team. Eliminations were held and out of the process, five students were selected for the varsity squad. Led by captain, Homer Lane (Class of 2008, Social Relations major),

The team met regularly to practice, to receive instruction and to review rules and strategies. Success with this endeavor was truly a team effort, and faculty, staff, and community volunteers came together to assist in preparing our students. Volunteers included faculty members Dr. Hazel Spears, Dr. Gary Balmer and Dr. Deivy Petrescu. The team also received assistance and valuable practical insights from David Hogan, a local volunteer who participated as an undergraduate in the 1990’s on a national championship team representing perennial winner Florida A&M University. Since the inception of Honda Campus All Star Challenge, more than 50,000 HBCU students have participated, and Honda has awarded nearly $5 million in grants to HBCUs. Cheyney University is proud to prepare its students for national academic competitions! 

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Members of the Cheyney University women’s tennis team went to the Arthur Ashe Tennis Center in Philadelphia to participate in the Love 2 Serve program. The Lady Wolves tennis team not only instructed the youngsters in tennis fundamentals, but also served as tutors and mentors.

Department of Recreation, the School District of Philadelphia, community leaders, parents, local churches and other non-profit organizations, CU students have helped provide hope to impoverished communities in North and Southwest Philadelphia.

Love 2 Serve is a community partnership initiated by Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education (AAYTE) program. Through partnerships with the Philadelphia

team member Rhea Miles. “Although shy at first, the children (and their parents) soon opened up to us and asked us to come again and again.”

Youth at the sites are provided, at no charge, year-round tennis in“The children are always excitstruction, enrichment activities, ing to work with. Their enthusihomework help, healthy meals asm fuels my creative energy in and life skills training. In addiregards to different learning aption, a core group of 10-12 yearproaches. Playing tennis teaches olds are transported to the statethe inner-city children that there of-the-art Arthur Ashe Youth are a variety of sports that can Cheyney University tennis team member Hana Wilder Tennis Center twice each week take them to a collegiate level,” shares a hug with Love2Serve program participants. for additional tennis and enrichstated Hana Wilder. “I’m gratement activities in its Computer Learning Center. ful to have a positive impact on future athlete-scholars. The junior communications major should know because “Simply put, this program combined my two passhe grew up in the program. sions in life–tennis and children,” commented tennis

Track Teams Partner with Habitat For Humanity The student athletes of Cheyney University are no stranger to dedicating themselves to the good of the community, but in March, several members of the track and field team donated their time to Habitat for Humanity to help build a house in West Chester for one of their own. Head coach Tony Wrice and members of his staff along with team members worked on a house in West Chester for members of the Cheyney University family. As it turns out, the home being constructed was for the family of Jasmine Jones, a sprinter on the CU track team. Her mom, Cassandra Jones, works as a project manager for Collaborative Obesity Projects 

and Data Manager for the National Science Foundation-Building Engagement and Attainment in Mathematics and Sciences (NSF-BEAMS) program at Cheyney University. “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Coach Tony and the CU track team for volunteering to help on the construction of my new home,” Cassandra Jones said. “The team displayed exemplary discipline, kindness and a genuine attitude of helpfulness– and we had fun. I was so proud of our Cheyney University family because they really expressed the spirit of family and the feeling of Cheyney Pride to me! I will never forget it!”

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Ed Braswell, Robbie Simpson, Tyrone Smith, Danielle Jones and Stephanie Orji all received post season recognition from the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) coaches. Braswell and Simpson were named first team All-PSAC East, and Smith was named to the second team. Braswell and Simpson average 14.3 and 14.0 points per game respectively. Simpson, a junior from Louisville, KY, ranks second in the conference in field goal percentage. Braswell is the top three-point shooter in the conference. The graduate of Olney H.S. is converting 60.9% of his attempts (148-243). He has made 62 of 142 (.437). Smith leads the conference in minutes played per game. The sophomore guard from Philadelphia’s Simon Gratz H.S. plays almost 37 minutes per contest, ranks fourth in the conference in steals and eighth in assists. Standing only 6-2, Smith ranks second on the team in rebounding, grabbing 6.0 boards per game. Jones and Orji were named All-PSAC East to the first and second team respectively. Jones, a senior, led the Lady Wolves in scoring and to a third place finish in the PSAC East. A Philadelphia native, Jones averaged just under 11 points per contest. Cheyney finished the season with a mark of 7-5 in the conference and 11-16 overall. It was Cheyney’s best finish in 18 years. Last season, Jones was a second team selection. Orji was named second team All-PSAC voting by the conference coaches. Orji, a transfer from Delaware State, averaged 7.2 points and 6.7 rebounds per contest. Orji also led the Lady Wolves in blocked shots (34) and steals (73).

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Coaches Hill and Brown Named 2007-08 PSAC Coaches of the Year Cheyney University Basketball Coaches Darryl Brown and Cleo Hill, Jr. were named Coach of the Year by fellow coaches in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). Brown, in his second year at the helm of the Lady Wolves, posted CU’s best season in 18 years. The Lady Wolves made the PSAC tournament and defeated West Chester University and Kutztown University, teams they haven’t beaten in 17 years. Cheyney University ended the season with a mark of 11-16 overall and 7-5 in conference play. Cleo Hill, Jr. has guided the men back to the NCAA Tournament. It’s the Wolves second appearance in the tournament under Hill and Cheyney University’s 20th appearance overall. The Wolves won the PSAC East Title and were awarded the number one seed during the conference tournament. Hill has also gained recognition this year as a result of the ESPN documentary, Black Magic, which chronicles the Civil Rights Movement through the eyes of HBCU basketball players and coaches of the era. Hill is the son of Cleo Hill, Sr., Winston-Salem State University and CIAA legend. The last time a men’s and women’s Coach of the Year was awarded to the same school was in 2005. Millersville coaches Fred Thompson and Mary Fleig were bestowed the honor.



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Dr. Cornel West “Unsettles” Cheyney Audience by Rebekah Nesmith, CU Keystone Honors Student Dr. Cornel West is an educator, acclaimed author, and most notably to me, an activist for social reform. He graduated from Harvard, and then earned a degree in philosophy from Princeton University, where he now

teaches religion and African-American Studies. His most well known contemporary books are Race Matters and Democracy Matters. He has routinely challenged the ideas of democracy, imperialism, and the systemic dichotomy of American culture. He is well known in our community as part of the intellectual tradition of Black

with Dr. Cornel West animated him. It wasn’t a fire like anger or resistance….and I was curious as to what fed this fire.

Challenging and Profound West reminds the CU community of our history of strength and dignity and the responsibility to continue the legacy of justice and love. Original photo by Senior Keystone Honors student Talib Hester

civil rights leaders and educators. Today, he is usually one of the loudest voices aroused in repercussion of social injustice. I was among several Keystone Honors students who had the opportunity to dine with Dr. West. Standing in

Carnegie Hall on the Historic Quad, waiting with everyone else for Dr. West to arrive, there was a nervous energy in the room. I thought about how to possibly welcome someone who has had such a vast effect on the lives of African Americans. I asked myself, “How would you greet Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? How would you receive Ida B. Wells? What can be said to such an individual, who has walked in the same paths as such African Americans so paramount to the cause and so instrumental in the struggle of African Americans in this country?” Everyone who arrived wore their excitement and anticipation of the evening on their faces. People crowded together to exchange stories of a past chance meeting, confessed how many books they owned, and conversed about an idea that they had read in one of his books. Dr. West arrived, and the entire room watched, as this man, who has almost become synonymous with the struggle, courteously bowed and thanked us for coming and for receiving him. He sincerely called us “brothers” and “sisters,” graciously signed books, and allowed everyone present to take his picture. He was perfectly, and profoundly humble, and I was in awe of his earnest and genuine demeanor. And not just that…I was amazed by the fire that

Sitting at the table with Dr. West was like sitting with family after dinner. We discussed politics and the state of African Americans in this country. He explained how it was time for the older generation of African-American leaders to step aside and allow the youth to stand up and take the responsibility of leadership. We wondered who amongst our generation would rise to take on such responsibility. As we continued our conversation with Dr. West, it became clear to us. We must all be the ones to continue the legacy…the legacy of struggle, the legacy of justice, and as he so brilliantly phrased it, the “legacy of love.” Dr. West told the audience that he came to “unsettle” us. He didn’t want us to sit in our seats, nodding in agreement, unaware of his message. He came to rouse us. It was after listening to his stirring address in Dudley Theater to a full house of enthusiastic Cheyney students, faculty, and visitors that I realized that this man­–a soldier for justice, yet modest enough to recognize everyman as his brother–had a fire that arose from the core of a fierce love; a love for justice, for traditional African-American Christian beliefs, and a love for his people. He explained that when you learn, you are changed, the “old self dies, and the new self emerges.” I realized that this “legacy of love” that he spoke of nourishes us as we grow, protects us when we are in danger, and sustains us as we struggle. It is something that we must now pass on  to every new generation!

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Introducing the 2008 Cheyney Internship Institute Through a funding collaboration between the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), Title III and Target Corporation, CU has launched the Cheyney Internship Institute this spring. Coordinated by the Center for Career & Professional Development, the Internship Institute plans to have 25 CU students participating in summer internships in a variety of industries this year. Mark Stewart joined Cheyney University in April as the new Internship Coordinator. Students participating in the Internship Institute receive a host of benefits that will help to prepare them for life after college including a $500 stipend, access to more than 30 online internship databases for all majors and one-on-one professional coaching sessions. In addition, they also have the opportunity to participate in on-campus interviews and eDiscover career assessment projects. Internship Institute students are required to attend

career workshops as well, on necessary topics such as Resume Development, Goal Setting, Interviewing Techniques, Business Etiquette & Workplace Protocols, Career Research and Job Search, and Teamwork and Positive Partnerships. Current Institute participants include Anesha Edwards, a rising junior, who will intern with the Delaware Valley River Authority; Tarik Brooks, junior, who will intern with Bucks County Courier Times; and Chioma Ugwuegbulem who will intern in Human Resources of Charming Shoppes this June. Student internship accomplishments will be recognized during CU’s first Internship Institute graduation scheduled for fall 2008. Technology support for the program including computers, the Optimal Resume software and access to internship websites was provided through a $5,000 grant from the Target Corporation.

Debut of New CU Literary Journal The Alpha Nu Rho Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, has compiled a collection of original art and literary works contributed by CU students. Literary Voices is planned for release in print and online this spring 2008. The publication will feature the best poetry, short stories and art of the many excellent student writers at CU. One such writer, published author and Fulbright Scholar Jill Telford, not only contributed to the content, but created the cover art as well (see story on page 6). Copies will be available through the society’s advisor, Assistant Professor Tamara Hollins of the Communication and Modern Language Department.

Make Your Summer Count at CU! Cheyney University is now offering you the opportunity to move forward academically, professionally, or simply enrich your life through a variety of courses designed to be convenient, fascinating, and FUN! CU In The Summer provides you an excellent opportunity to further your education, acquire new skills, explore your potential and broaden your interests through our academic, continuing education programs and activities. 10

Entrepreneurism and sports camps and college-level academic courses will be held at either the main campus in Cheyney, PA, or the CU Urban Center in the Mellon Building at 8th & Market Streets. To see what is available, download an application and register for camps or classes, visit www.cheyney.edu.

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Fogwe Fomunyan, is medical school bound! Class of 2007, and the valedictorian

of his class, Fogwe has been admitted to the Temple University School of Medicine. Fogwe has interviewed with a number of medical school programs, and although he has not yet decided which school he will attend, he is a candidate for the Bond-Hill Graduate School Scholarship, which provides recipients with full tuition, fees and books for graduate study, the average cost of which is $140,000.

Fogwe was a member of the Keystone Honors Academy, the Student National Medical Society, Alpha Kappa MU Honors Society, Students of All Nations, and a Building Engagement and Attainment in Mathematics and Sciences (BEAMS) scholar. While earning his baccalaureate degree in chemistry, he successfully completed a Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technologist Certification program through the Department of Engineering at Penn State University. He also received an Associate Degree in Material Chemistry from Cheyney University. He was a recipient of the annual award for excellence of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Chemical Society and was elected to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges in 2007.

Brittany Fox, (class of 2008) has achieved success in academics, leadership and international study during her undergraduate experience at Cheyney University. A member of the Keystone Honors Academy, Brittany stands out as one of CU’s best!

As a Business Administration major, Brittany has accrued an exceptional set of credentials and has earned a sterling reputation amongst the faculty at Cheyney University. Brittany intends to pursue a dual degree in Business Administration and International Affairs with a focus on economic and political development. She is the first CU student to be awarded the Institute for International Public Policy Fellowship, which provides exposure to international economic development and public policy issues. Brittany was also awarded the prestigious Gilman Scholarship for her studies at Cambridge University in England. Brittany has also studied in Ghana, an experience she credits with shaping her career goals. Brittany’s academic credentials also stand out, as a she has maintained a 4.0 cumulative GPA and has presented papers at national and local conferences on international and women’s affairs. Brittany was also a finalist for the 2008 Syed R. Ali-Zaidi Award for Academic Excellence, a system-wide scholarship program.

Garvin Reid, (class of 2008) has been selected to serve in the Peace Corps as a finan-

cial advisor in sub-Saharan Africa. A Business Administration major, member of the Keystone Honors Academy, and a Humphreys Scholar, Garvin’s academic accomplishments are commendable. With his future in focus, Garvin has developed an exceptional working portfolio while a student at Cheyney University. During the summer of his sophomore year, Garvin served as an intern with the Washington Center, an organization that selects highly-motivated interns for placement in government, business and the non-profit organizations.

During the summer of his junior year, Garvin served in a paid internship with in the Global Wealth Management Program with Morgan Stanley. Garvin has also attended national conferences focused on professional development, including the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund Leadership Institute, and the Fattah Conference on Higher Education. Exemplifying Garvin’s ability to successfully manage academics with his professional interests, Garvin has served as a student ambassador for the Thurgood Marshall College fund during his senior year, and he is also an entrepreneur and co-owner of a student-run photography business, Y-Me. 11

The newly formed Consumer and Applied Sciences (CAS) Department houses the growing programs of Fashion Merchandising and Management (FMM) and Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management (HRTM). The program coordinators for the two programs are Dr. Vanessa Brantley (FMM) and Professor Madeline Murphy (HRTM). In addition, Professor Seung Lee is a faculty member in the HRTM Program. The CAS Department is located in Harris Turner on the 2nd floor. The department features the FMM Merchandising Lab and the Cheyney Inn and Grill (HRTM Food Services Lab), formerly the “Wolves’ Den.” Both labs utilize a student-focused teaching philosophy whereby learning is “applied” both in theory and practice. Fashion Merchandising and Management (FMM) majors study the high-energy field of the global apparel industry. Students are introduced to the fast-paced marketplace of fashion from New York to London to Paris, and even mainland China. Courses in the Fashion Merchandising and Management Program prepare majors to become apparel buyers, fashion merchandisers, apparel and textile managers, fashion directors, consultants, and fashion industry entrepreneurs. FMM majors have the opportunity to meet

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executives from major apparel retailers and manufacturers, such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Jones Apparel Group. FMM majors also learn to master universally applicable professional business protocols and practices, engage in on-site internships, and have the opportunity to visit fashion industry offices throughout the nation and the world. Among recent successes of the program, senior Jason Nurse and junior Kiasha Thornton were named Wal-Mart Scholars for 2008 and each received a $5,000 award from the company. Students in the program have earned prestigious internships at many top companies, including Charming Shoppes, Inc. and Bloomingdales. Dr. Brantley serves as the Program Coordinator for the Fashion Merchandising and Management Program. She has restructured and expanded the program to include more corporate support and involvement. As of Fall 2007, the FMM Program receives support from WalMart, Inc. Two FMM Wal-Mart Scholars will be announced at the annual FMM Fall 2008 Open House. Dr. Brantley was also an invited conference speaker for the 1st Annual Libyan Women’s Empowerment Workshop, and an invited think-tank participant for

Representatives of Wal-Mart present FMM students Kiasha Thornton and Jason Neuse with awards of $5,000 each for excellence in FMM.

the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences [AAFCS] Future Search Summit. In addition, she currently serves as the Co-Chair of the SWOT Location Analysis Student Paper Competition which is sponsored by the American Collegiate Retailing Association. She is one of only two Florida Board of Regents and Southern Regional Education Board Doctoral Scholarship recipients and the first to earn a degree under the program. The undergraduate degree program in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management is designed to prepare students for managerial positions in the hospitality industry. It provides learning experiences that will give students the basic skills necessary to function at the management level in the hospitality industry. Courses and field experiences increase students’ awareness of job opportunities in their chosen fields. The program has just received its first-ever accreditation from the Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration, the only professional program at Cheyney University to earn this honor. Faculty, staff, administrators, alumni and guests can dine in the “Cheyney Inn and Grill” lab facility once a week, with menus and meals prepared and

served by the students, supervised by program coordinator, Professor Madeline Murphy. Guests eagerly give the students a critique of their menu, service and presentation. The gourmet selections range from soups and salads to entrees such as grilled salmon, Louisiana blackened catfish, Chicken Creole and Chicken Marsalis, with deserts like red velvet cake and apple pie. Although the food is equal to fine restaurants, prices are kept much more affordable for the CU community, beginning at a mere $3 for lunches. Special events can also be accommodated, such as the High Tea recently hosted by the Cheyney University Fashion Merchandising and Management program. Courses include “Menu Planning and Analysis,” “Gastronomies of the World,” “Catering,” and “Quantity Food and Restaurant Sanitation.” The program is now considering adding a gaming component to its offerings for students looking to enter a career in casino hotels and resorts. Students in the program have gone on to gain internships and positions at many prestigious companies including Marriott International, Aramark and the Walt Disney corporations. Professor Madeleine Murphy, guest expert Chef Malachi from Metz Catering and HRMM Students prepare to serve a feast fit for kings, or at least the two PSAC Coaches of the Year, Darryl Brown and Cleo Hill, Jr.

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STAYING WCUB Campus

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WCUB is Cheyney University’s cable radio station. Talk, news and music programs air throughout campus on cable television, channel 4.

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small group of students, a microphone, phonograph, record albums, and an old transmitter with an annoying 60-cycle hum—that was WCSR, Cheyney State Radio, a low-powered carrier current station that reached the dormitories. There was a party atmosphere as students played music, danced and ate in the studio–but only when the equipment was working and when students had the inclination to go there. Occasionally, when students wanted to complain about campus problems, they went into the studio and aired their grievances. Technical problems frequently interrupted programming. Dr. Clarence Harris, a professor in the former Industrial Technology department, continually repaired the aging equipment. That was Cheyney Radio Past. Then Dr. Harris retired and the radio fell silent…until Dr. Marlen Livezey, coordinator of the Communication Arts program, began to write grant proposals. Finally, with the prompting of (now retired) Business Administration department professor Juliet Sawyer, State Representative Michael Horsey, a CU alumnus, provided the backing, and Livezey received $93,103 from the Department of Community Economic Development to set up a campus radio station—a professional quality station--to air on cable channel 4. 14

Enter Phil Pagliaro. A Hofstra graduate hired to oversee the Telecommunications and Media Services at CU, Pagliaro allocated the grant money to design and establish the studio currently housed in Vaux Hall. He continues to manage the technical operations for the station, which operates under the call letters WCUB, Cheyney University Broadcasting. With a viable facility now available, Dr. Livezey began working in earnest to prepare students to present educational programming that other students would want to listen to. “Make them want to know what they need to know,” is her challenge to the student broadcasters. Now, offering a mix of talk and music, students work in teams to produce shows.

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ach semester the number of students trained to operate the equipment grows. Each semester the number of different shows increases. Each semester the locations where the shows can be heard increases, even reaching students in the snackbar now. Each semester the level of professionalism also increases. This is Cheyney Radio Present. Looking ahead, Dr. Livezey envisions cable broadcasting programs into all of Chester County but especially the community around CU. And with a little extra funding for more equipment, she believes students will eventually provide digital broadcasting from Cheyney University to everywhere in the world. “When that happens, we can revert to our earlier call letters, WCSR. But then,” she adds, “the letters will stand for Cheyney SATELLITE Radio.”

CONNECTED Green Inspirations . . .

A week-long celebration of the Arts, environmental preservation and cultural advancement gave Cheyney students a unique interactive learning experience. Cheyney University’s Fine Arts Honor Society, the student chapter of the National Arts and Education Association, collaborated with Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society; Alpha Nu Rho chapter, and Cheyney University’s Music and Communication Arts Departments to organize a student run/faculty advised arts appreciation week (April 14 - April 19, 2008).

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The “Green Inspirations” Arts Appreciation Week (G.I. Week) included a variety of workshops, including a theatre workshop, a vocal music workshop and a digital print workshop. The theme for this event was “Reflective Harmony.” There was also a mask-making activity where participants created one-of-a-kind decorative masquerade masks to wear and Dueling Easels, which pit students against one another as they attempted to interpret and transform spoken word onto canvas.

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The celebration concluded with “The Emerald City” Masquerade Ball and Art Gala. The purpose of this event was to promote environmental health and preservation, and to cultivate an increased interest in arts education and awareness through; cross-curriculum communication, interactive workshops, cultural advancement of knowledge, professional development, and fostering of leadership. In addition, the Cheyney University Players had their performance of “A Raisin in the Sun” during the week. Directed by Theatre Professor Jann Ellis-Scruggs, it tells the story of the trials and tribulations of the Younger family.

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Cheyney University Receives $1 Million “Call Me Mister” Grant to Train New Teachers Cheyney University is joining a national initiative designed to encourage more African-American males to dedicate themselves to becoming much-needed educators. The program, named MISTER (the Mentors Instructing Students Towards Effective Role

enrolled at Cheyney University, not just males. Due to the low number of males who choose teaching as a profession, especially African-American males, the program is critical for providing much-needed role models for young students. “We plan to enroll approximately 20 students in the program,” said Cathine Garner-Gilchrist, dean of the School of Education at CU. “Students who participate in the program will receive valuable help to prepare for the PRAXIS teacher certification test.” Qualified students who enroll in the Call Me MISTER program at the University will receive a scholarship, and room and board, and a stipend. They will be required to stay in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and teach in a public elementary school. Jones is a lecturer and project director for the Eugene T. Moore School of Education’s Call Me MISTER program at Clemson University. Previously, Dr. Jones was associate professor in the Division of Education at Claflin University in Orangeburg, S.C. Dr. Jones served as chair of the Division of Education during the period Claflin received the distinction of becoming the first historically black private institution in the State to receive the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) accreditation. From 1990 to 1998, he has also served as Director of Employment for the Charleston County School District and was responsible for the district’s teacher and classified recruitment programs.

Cheyney University Dean of Education Dr. Cathine Garner-Gilchrist (2nd from right) greets (L to R) Claflin University teacher John Howard, Call Me Mister founder Dr. Roy Jones and field coordinator Winston Holton of the Call Me Mister program.

Models), backed by the State Department of Education, will offer scholarships for students who commit to the critical, yet often-bypassed profession. State Rep. James Roebuck, chairman of the House Education Committee, was influential in obtaining the grant for CU. Cheyney University is one of four HBCUs to join the program, which began at South Carolina’s Clemson University as a strategy to recruit teachers under the direction of Dr. Roy Jones. The mission of the program is to increase the pool of available teachers from a broader, more diverse background particularly among the lowest-performing elementary schools. Student participants are largely selected from among underserved, socio-economically disadvantaged and educationally at-risk communities. The program will be open to all students who are 16

Throughout his career, Dr. Jones has successfully implemented and directed numerous programs in higher education, and has presented countless workshops, seminars, forums, and panel discussions surrounding racial and cultural issues in education.

CONNECTED Faculty & Staff Highlights

On March 19, 2008, Art faculty member Sebronette Barnes was the guest speaker at the Frederick Douglass Institute at West Chester University. Her lecture, “Poetry in Motion: Paul Laurence Dunbar and Langston Hughes in Song,” was accompanied by Professor Barnes’ audio recording “You Can Tell the World,” which was funded in part by a 1999 PASSHE Faculty Professional Development Grant. Dr. Zoe Spencer, Assistant Professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, recently completed her book “Just Critiquing The Game” Mental Colonialism, Urban Genocide: How Hip Hop Destroyed The Black Community. It was accepted for publication by University Press. The distinguished Dr. Molefi Asante has reviewed the manuscript and written the foreword for the work. The book should be available by the Spring 2009 Semester. Dr. Marilyn Guidry of Social & Behavioral Sciences Department presented a paper at the Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting on April 17, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts, entitled, “A Summary Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Availability in South and Southwest Philadelphia Neighborhoods.” This research was sponsored by the UPS Foundation. The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI), a non-profit organization involved primarily in imparting quality education, will publish the article, “Structuring a Supportive Environment for Women in Higher Education,” authored by Michelle Howard-Vital, Ph.D., and Deborah A. Brunson, Ph.D., in their Professional Reference Book: Women, Education, and Empowerment: A Global Perspective. The expected date of publication is April, 2008. The ICFAI books are designed to meet the requirements of working executives, research scholars, academicians, students of professional programs in universities around the world.

CU Wolves Welcome New Head Football Coach Cheyney University welcomes Jeff Braxton as head football coach for the Cheyney Wolves. Braxton is returning to CU after his second three-year stint at Delaware State University. Earlier in his career Braxton spent one season under CU Coach Chris Roulhac. Braxton’s coaching career has seen stops throughout the East. In addition to Cheyney University and Delaware State University, the Washington D.C. native coached at Bowie, Hofstra (1997), Towson (1998), Fordham (1999), Wesley (199394), Morehouse (1994), and Tennessee State (2005). Braxton earned a B.A. in Communication Arts from Salisbury State and a M.A. in Education in 2004, and is a member of the American Football Coaches Association and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Head Football Coach Jeff Braxton

“I’m grateful for the opportunity,” stated the new coach as he spoke before 50 friends, family, supporters and media at the press conference. “This team is going to be disciplined, spiritual, academically sound and competitive. We are going to be rough and tough on the field, and I’m going to love them off the field. If I can get these young men to be successful on the field, they will be successful in life.” With Braxton as offensive coordinator, Delaware State had a school-record 32 touchdown passes in 2000. That season, the Hornets averaged 222.9 yards per game passing and 168.5 rushing. The 2000 Hornets also exceeded 40 points in five games, tying a school record. Braxton realizes that the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference has some of the best football that Division II has to offer. “This is a blessing and I want to thank my wife, my family, President Howard-Vital and Director of Athletics China Jude.” 17

Honor Roll of Donors The following pages recognize the many gifts and pledges of alumni, faculty, staff, friends, parents, foundations and organizations that supported Cheyney University of Pennsylvania during the period from July 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008. Every gift is important! The entire CU community extends its thanks and gratitude for your interest and support of Cheyney University. This list includes donors who made gifts directly to Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, we apologize in advance for any errors or omissions. To report a discrepancy or for more information, please contact the Annual Fund Office at 610-399-2154. Corrections and additional names will be printed in a future issue of Cheyney Magazine.

$200,000 and above PFPC The Tom Joyner Foundation

Geri Vital Michelle R. Howard-Vital

$100,000 and above

$1,000 to $4,999

Friends Fiduciary Corporation

$50,000 to 99,000 Family Planning Council The Cheyney University Foundation, Inc. Verizon Foundation

$25,000 to $49,000 KBR Foundation The Charles E. and Shirley S. Marshall Charitable Trust

$15,000 to $24,999 Cheyney University National Alumni Association City Capital Corporation Craig T. Welburn Team Clean Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

$10,000 to $14,000 Independence Foundation

$5,000 to $9,999 Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Maxine S. Coleman Roland H. Coleman Samuel Patterson

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Wallace C. and Earlene Arnold Robert W. Bogle Murleen M. Blair Baron Brockington Lorita P. Brockington Hermine O. Burris Sharon L. Cannon Dorcas A. Carter Martha B. J. Carter Rodney T. Carter Charles Colbert Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. Elsie S. Erwin Theodore P. Erwin GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Deborah Grand Chapter O.E.S - PHA Gloria J. Harley Henry C. Harper Elizabeth Berry Holmes Ruth Ellen Johnson Hessie J. Jones Wilma H. Jones Merck Partnership for Giving Rev. Dr. Joseph D. Patterson, Sr. Ella E. Ravnell Clarence Ravnell

Delores R. Shelton Rich Slinkard Barbara Stallworth Lawrence Stallworth, Jr. Ronald L. Stewart The Turner Family Catherine J. Wade Ann Gillis Waiters Eugene Waiters Harold C. Whitney Etta R. Williams Alice G. Wootson

$500 to $999 James Bell Betty H. Camper Darryl L. Coates Ronnie H. Collins Benjamin J. Dent Anna A. Dorsey Edward Fitzgerald Joewana M. Freeman Lawrence Green Michelle H. Hall Magnolia J. Highsmith Gladys C. Hill Denise S. Horton Gary N. Horton Jane Jordan Purnell W. Lawrence Rumford T. Lockman Janet B. Manspeaker Eddie N. Moore Parente Randolph, LLC Julius Reeves Carolyn L. Smith

Susan A. Thomas-Holder Pamela Tiller-Reeves Carl M. Williams Emmanuel Witherspoon

$250 to $499 Erick K. Acolatse Kathryn L. Anderson George W. Banks James V. Brown Sue M. Byham Charles A. Biney Ann E. Braxton Ernestine H. Buck Elisabeth A. Burton James A. Cooke Corporate Call Center, LLC Valerie Epps Harding Faulk, Jr. Stanley F. Gay Kenneth A. Gee Lorna D. Horsey International Tours and Cruises Dolores L. Knox Kraft Employee Involvement Programs Marlen Livezey Main Line Chamber of Commerce Jane C. Nelson Helen F. Nichols Russell D. Nichols Wallace M. Pride Wendy L. Realer Wayne M. Richardson David C. Riley Marcia Robinson Vincent F. Ruffin Keith N. Singletary James C. Solomon Gary K. Stovall Bruce Williams Deborah V. Williams Glorine Wilson University of Maryland Eastern Shore Lola R. Younger

Caring for the Present… Ensuring the Future Cheyney University tion skills and I learned to alumni are showing exthink critically at CU so I traordinary generosity was well prepared for the by making exceptional analytical skills needed to financial commitments be successful in the job.” to increase access to Roland attributes his suchigher education. In cess to determination, 2000, Maxine and Rowhich was often tested by land Coleman estaba challenging and suplished the Roland H. portive CU faculty. “I & Maxine S. Coleman played basketball and Endowed Scholarship I always knew that Dr. at Cheyney UniverOliver was going to call sity to benefit students on me the day after a big majoring in business game …and that I had to administration. The be prepared. I was comColemans established pletely inspired by CU the fund to thank CU faculty and determined to for providing the educarise to the challenges they tional foundation upon presented.” which their careers Extraordinary CU alumni, Roland (‘66) and Maxine Coleman (‘65) “The teacher educasoared and because tion training I received at Cheyney University” notes they wanted to provide financial support to promisRoland, “transferred nicely into my career at ACME ing students who were interested in pursuing careers which began in management training and evolved in business. “It was a struggle for our parents,” notes Roland Coleman, “and being the first in our families to into personnel operations and labor relations. After 17 become college-educated, we wanted to make it easier years at ACME, I was recruited to the gaming industry and worked for Caesar’s for 18 years.” Starting as for others.” the director of employee/labor relations, Mr. Coleman Kesha Cattledge, a 2007-08 recipient of the Roland quickly rose to become corporate vice president for H. & Maxine S. Coleman Scholarship, notes that the human resources at Caesar’s World. He later became Coleman scholarship was a key part of her funding involved in Caesar’s Development Corporation, travthis year. A sophomore, Kesha is confident, now more eling nationwide to promote gaming. He became a than ever, that she will accomplish her dream of beregistered lobbyist in Illinois. By the time he retired in coming an accountant and owning her own business. 1999, Mr. Coleman headed the Caesars, Hilton & Cir“As the first in my family to attend college, my educacus Circus efforts to advance gaming worldwide and tion means a lot to the entire family. I am deeply gratehad oversight responsibility for staffing and perforful to the Colemans for helping to make my education mance of Caesars Palace at Sea on Crystal Cruise Lines. possible.” Maxine spent some 8 years in marketing at SmithMaxine and Roland Coleman came to Cheyney UniKline and used her training background to transition versity in 1961 and 1962 respectively. After four years to SmithKline’s Organization Development Group, at Cheyney University, these two would-be teachers where she served as Director. After 17 years at Smithwent out into the world and enjoyed long and successKline she was recruited to M&M Mars as Director of ful careers in business—Roland in labor relations and the Personnel Group and quickly climbed the corpersonnel operations and Maxine in marketing and in porate ladder, becoming Vice President of Human human resources. Resources after the first year of employment there. “When we graduated in the mid-60s we thought teach- Ms. Coleman served as a member of the senior maning was our only option. My plan was to get a job in agement team at Mars, responsible for human resource private industry to pay for graduate school. I started at operations in the US, Canada, and Mexico until her SmithKline as a market research assistant and never retirement in 2000. Ms. Coleman also served as a looked back,” notes Maxine. “I had good communica(Continued on page 24) 19

$100 to $249 Harold B. Adams Shirley S. Adams Adedoyin Adeyiga Ameena K. Ali Gladstone S. Alleyne Darrell J. Andrews Romella J. Arnold Arthur M. Bagley Dongkyu Bak Etta G. Baldwin Sylvester J. Ballard Eleanor A. Barnes Crystal B. Barnett Arthur G. Baylor John M. Beeson Charlotte A. Beverly Juanita M. Blakney Samuel Blow Andrea H. Boseman Clarence K. Boseman Elizabeth B. Boston June C. Boswell Janice M. Boulden Brenda E. Braithwaite-Tyler Cleo N. Breeze Dolores Brooks Charlie Brown Julius H. Brown Oran V. Brown Bradley J. Buchner Ann W. Carter George E. Carter Herman L. Carter Jessie C. Cave-Plummer Alan B. Cherry John Choice James J. Christmas Marilyn A. Clark Maxine L. Colston Milt Colston Fanny Jackson Coppin Club Bernice E. Covert O’Jetta C. Croswell William A. Cunningham Vivian D. Davidson

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Albert G. Davis Kenneth R. Dorsey Brooks F. Early Renee A. Easley-Sudler Jacqueline Edmond Hattie G. English Alicia N. Estrada Arthur J. Evans Marjorie Feldman Julianna L. Ferebee Doris C. Fletcher Mary B. Foley Michele Freeland Gwendolyn M. Freeman Helen Garrett Kim R. George Ethel G. Green Eleanor V. Greer William Griffin Robert N. Habershaw Donald E. Hackney Bruce T. Haggans Carolyn C. Hall Wade H. Hammond Frances W. Harold Carol L. Harris Eunice Harris Joan Harris Renee L. Harrison Arthur L. Henry Freddie M. Holman Walter N. Hopewell Jacob L. Hopper Donna J. Howard Lionel S. Hoye Marilyn D. Hunt Evelyn R. Hurt Annabelle W. Jackson Ernest W. Jackson Katherine C. Jackson Yvonne Jackson Barbara H. Jefferson Marcus A. Joe Harold Johnson John A. Johnson Walter W. Johnson Emmit A. Jones Marilee K. Jones

Audrey M. Keels Thomas E. Kelley Webster H. Kilson Natalie E. King Matthew C. Knowles Steven Lane Kathleen H. Lacey Ann F. Lewis Craig S. Lewis Gaynelle T. Lewis Rosalind R. Lewis Verna Liott Vincent Liott Edward L. Livingston Valerie S. Love Phyllis Magill William R. Magill Barbara Marshall Clarence A. Martin Leroy N. McCarthy Warren McMichael Barbara C. Merriweather Audrey G. Miller Patricia G. Montenegro Joan B. Monteverde Ruth M. Moolenaar Sterling Morse National Grand Encampment United Order of Tents JRG & JU James H. Parker C. W. Pearson Spencer Peng Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union Ruby L. Perkins Kim A. Perry Theresa P. Pitts Denise K. Poller Linda M. Portlock William R. Prillerman Wesley C. Pugh Yvonne A. Ragin Jagjitnar S. Ranajee Sulister S. Ranson James A. Realer Fedie R. Redd James E. Rhone Renee M. Richardson

Jean Richerg-Womack Stuart J. Richman Bentley Ritter Marva W. Ritter Jacqueline F. Roberts Catherine L. Robinson Helen L. Robinson Sidney Robinson Doris M. Ross Lillian Ross Ernestine J. Rouse Ola W. Roy Trina Russell Gregory L. Samuels James J. Saxon Corliss T. Scipio-Pearson Second Baptist Church of Coatesville James L. Shelton Brenda P. Shields DeWitte J. Shipley Barbara A. Simmons Stanley A. Simpkins James G. Slaughter Robert T. Smallwood Cheryl Smith Frank A. Smith Wayman W. Smith Dillard R. Statham Melvin Steals Carole J. Stevens Hakim Stovall Jamal Stovall Marcellus Strothers Rosemarie Stuart Henrietta J. Stukes Denise A. Swann Ronald L. Swann Charmaine Swarthe-Harris Belinda Tate Nathaniel L. Teagle Melvin W. Thomas Ethelyn L. Thompson Gregory T. Thompson Royanne P. Thorpe Darlene E. Tolbert Barbara E. Townes Beverly R. Turner Joel A. Turner

Mabel Corrinne L. Turner Robert L. Turner Alvin Vaughn Charlotte A. Washington Janyce O. Washington Ed Weathers A. Elmira Webb Deborah L. Williams-Gordon Justine F. Winslow Ann H. Wolfe Walter Womack Harold T. Woods Daniel Whyte Mingna Xue Geneva J. Young

Up to $99 Barry W. Adams Lula B. Adams Anthony P. Adusei Fonda L. Akins Richard L. Allen Diane P. Anderson Anonymous Donor Adrean Bailey Chuck A. Baker Essie L. Ballard Delois M. Barnes Gerard Barnes Gladys M. Baskerville Ola S. Bass Sharon M. Baukman Sandra Y. Beale Abdelaziz Bior Paulette Blackson-Royster Sherry L. Blake Hattie Bolden Arthur F. Bowman Pamela Bracey Germaine J. Branch Phyllis H. Britton Frederick Brooks Oran V. Brown Terry G. Brown Veronica R. Brown Raymond H. Bruton Lindsay O. Bryant Barbara D. Burke

Dennis L. Burton Fayetta C. Butler Shileen K. Bynum Selmon Choice Karen M. Clark Marilyn Clark Camelia A. Cobb Diane L. Hines-Cooper John C. Corbin Patricia W. Cox Jessica P. Daniels Anella W. Davis Susan J. Dennis Catherine M. Dickerson Courtney V. Fields Barbara Finn Naomi E. Floyd James W. Freeman Ayo Maria Gooden Arlene L. Gregory Faith J. Green L. Roberta Greenhowe Andrew R. Grier Elizabeth Guzman Ozzie Hackett Marion Haliburton Andrew Haman, Jr. Tara Hamilton Tyrone Hampton Leonard J. Hansford Keith J. Harden Caryle C. Hawkins Gail A. Hawkins-Bush Millage B. Holloway Agnes L. Nicholas Horton Fred Horton, Jr. Gladys H. Hulsey Vincent S. Ianni Dolores D. Jackson Shon P. Jeffery Brenda K. Jenkins Wayne Jenkins Helen R. Joell Andrea Johnson Helen S. Johnson Jacqueline L. Johnson Ruby F. Johnson Marcia V. Jones Jacqueline Grundy-Kennard

John W. Kennard Stanley P. Kaciuban Tara Kent John L. Klenk Renate La Duke Steven J. La Duke Rosita Lake George R. Lakey Richard Land James A. Larmore Alexander Laurencin Felecia A. Laury Lois A. Lawton Alesia L. Lazorisak John H. Leary Michael C. Lee Roger L. Leysath Leysath Security Firm Hermione C. Logan Ian E. Logan Thomas Logan Sara W. Lomax Mary H. Lucas Lois A. Maloney Eddie J. Manning Edwin Maxwell E. L. McCrary-Sanders Rachel E. McDougald Vivian McIver Jacquelyn McPherson Joan A. McPherson Jacqulyene Miller Madeline l. Murphy Deborah Myers-Feigel Charlena V. Newell Shermen Newell Caleb O. Nwosu Elaine Opher Sylvester Pace Edward L. Parker Linda L. Parks Kim A. Perry Matilda A. Petty Carlyn B. Pitts Frances B. Polk Booker T. Poole Gregory M. Pugh Linda Quearles Erika R. Ragland-Lee

Alphonso Randolph Beatrice Y. Rice Sherlyn D. Satterwhite Walter W. Scruggs Betty Carol Sellen Antoinette B. Simpkins Anthony W. Spells Harriet A. Staten Robert W. Stevenson Omar Stovall Ann R. Taylor Delores Thompson Herbert C. Thompson Gregory T. Thompson Jean H. Tiller Gregory J. Toatley Leonore B. Triplett Bernice E. Tripp Annette P. Walls Ella A. Walters Darlena E. Ward Carole A. Wescott David L. White Marlin J. White Jacqueline Williams Kenneth Williams Loretta S. Williams Laura R. Wootson Tony Wrice Whitney T. Yancey

Does your employer match your contribution? If you or your spouse’s company has a matching gift program, your gifts to CU can double or even triple! For more information, contact your HR department or Ms. Donna Howard, 610-399-2154 or by email [email protected]. 21

Supportive Foundations, Corporations and Other Organizations In addition to gifts from individuals, Cheyney University also receives support from foundations, corporations, and other organizations. These generous donors help CU maintain its historic commitment to access, opportunity and excellence. Accent Communications Cheyney University National Alumni Association City Capital Corporation Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. Corporate Call Center, LLC The Cheyney University Foundation, Inc. Deborah Grand Chapter O.E.S - PHA Family Planning Council Fanny Jackson Coppin Club Friends Fiduciary Corporation GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Independence Foundation International Tours and Cruises KBR Foundation Kraft Employee Involvement Programs Leysath Security Firm Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Main Line Chamber of Commerce Merck Partnership for Giving Parente Randolph, LLC Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union PFPC Second Baptist Church of Coatesville Team Clean The Tom Joyner Foundation University of Maryland Eastern Shore Verizon Foundation Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Special Gifts Listed below are gifts made in memory, appreciation and in honor of friends and loved ones from July 1, 2007 - March 31, 2008 In Memory of James B. Johnston Tara Hamilton Alesia L. Lazorisak Carolynn B. Pitts Betty Carol Sellen Ann H. Wolfe

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Gifts In Kind Gifts in kind provide important resources and go a long way to strengthen Cheyney University. Listed below are donors who made gifts in kind from July 1, 2007 - March 31, 2008 Accent Communications Intuit Incorporated Microsoft Mercer Redcross MERCK METZ Robert Traynham, II

Colemans — (continued from page 21) visiting professor at HBCUs as part of the National Urban League Black Executive Exchange Program for more than 20 years. These days, the Colemans spend their time volunteering, participating in sports activities, and traveling to exotic locations in South America, Antarctica, the Baltics, and beyond. Roland is a current member of the board and former chairman of Seabrook House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to alcohol and drug rehabilitation. Maxine is Chairman of the board of WAVE (Work, Achievement, Values, Education) which helps at-risk youth stay in school, and is secretary of LEAD (Leadership, Education and Development), an organization dedicated to linking top minority high school students with major corporations and business schools in a summer business institute. “Giving to others is our way of investing in the future and giving through endowment provides a secure financial base of support for ongoing excellence at Cheyney University. Roland and I benefited first-hand from the nurturing environment and standard of excellence that has come to define a Cheyney University education. We wanted to ensure that young people who are interested in pursuing careers in business have the resources they need to obtain a quality education.” _______________________________________ The scholarship created by Roland Coleman (’66) and Maxine (Schaffer) Coleman (‘65) is awarded annually to one male and one female Cheyney University student based on academic achievement and financial need. For information on contributing to the general CU scholarship fund, creating an endowed scholarship, or contributing to an existing endowment fund, contact Donna Howard in the Office of Institutional Advancement at 610399-2154 or online at [email protected].

CU Foundation Donates $50,000 for 2007-08 Year Irving Bailey, president of the Cheyney University Foundation, presented a $50,000 check to President Michelle HowardVital and the CU community in September 2007 to help with the strategic development of significant relationships, professional development, and special initiatives of the university that cannot be funded from state funds. Dr. Howard-Vital expressed gratitude to the Foundation for the significant contribution and pledged to work collaboratively with the CU Foundation to increase the university’s endowment.

Congressman Sestak Brings $1.25 Million to CU Congressman Joe Sestak (D-PA) demonstrated his continuing support for Cheyney University when he responded to President Howard-Vital’s appeal for assistance by adding a $1,250,000 earmark for the university’s George Washington Carver Science Center in the Federal Energy and Water Appropriations Bill in the US House of Representatives. “The funds will be used to improve the infrastructure and capacity of the Center in order to better prepare underrepresented minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines,” President Vital said. “The facility has not been updated since its initial construction in 1967 and needs to provide a more optimal environment for studying science, math and technology.”

age more students to pursue careers in these important fields.” The $1.25 million dollar earmark is part of a larger appropriations package signed into law by President Bush on December 26, 2007. For Cheyney University to be considered for the earmarked fund, a sponsoring legislator was needed. After recently visiting the university and conferring with administration, Congressman Sestak stepped forward and included Cheyney University in the appropriations bill.

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President Howard-Vital calls upon community to fund President’s Scholars Scholarships President Michelle Howard-Vital has launched a President’s Scholars Scholarship Campaign with the goal of generating ten full scholarships each year for talented students who are academically capable, but financially unable to attend Cheyney University. These awards will be four-year scholarships for students who excel in a variety of areas such as music, art, hotel and restaurant management, theatre, geographic information systems, and fashion merchandising and management. There are so many talented students who do not pursue college because they do not have sufficient funds to pay for college. President Howard-Vital asks alumni, businesses, banks, and foundations to contribute to the development of a well-educated talent pool for the region and the nation by funding a $18,000 per year, full scholarship for one student. If you would like to pledge a scholarship or discuss your company’s support for this program, please contact Dr. Michelle Howard-Vital at 610-399-2220.

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Mark your calendar now to be sure you don’t miss any of the events during Inauguration Week! Show your support for your Alma Mater when Dr. Michelle Howard-Vital is formally sworn in as the eleventh president of Cheyney University! Inauguration Week will include many exciting special events from October 5th through October 11th, 2008.

The Investiture Ceremony will take place on Friday, October 10th, and the Inaugural Ball is scheduled for the evening of October 11th at Longwood Gardens. Special hotel rates will be made available, as well as transportation for elderly and disabled. During the Inaugural Week, performances, festivals, exhibits, concerts and more activities are planned. Sponsoring opportunities for some of these events are available! For further information, watch the Cheyney University web site at www.cheyney.edu, or contact Ms. Sharon Cannon at 610•399•2057. It will be memorable!

Fall 2008 Cheyney University Athletic Schedule Football

August 30 September 6 September 13 September 20 September 27 October 4 October 11 October 18 October 25 November 1 November 8

Volleyball

September 2 September 6 September 9 September 16 September 23 September 25 October 3 October 4

Bowie State, Wade Wilson Classic Home 1:00 pm Mercyhurst Home 1:00 pm Gannon Home 1:00 pm C.W. Post Home 1:00 pm E Stroudsburg Away 6:00 pm Kutztown Home 1:00 pm Millersville Away 1:00 pm Bloomsburg Homecoming Home 1:00 pm West Chester Away 1:00 pm Shippensburg Away 1:00 pm Clarion Away 1:00 pm

Kutztown Lock Haven Shippensburg East Stroudsburg Millersville West Chester Regional Crossover Regional Crossover

Away Away Home Home Home Away Away Away

October 7 October 14 October 21 October 23 October 28 November 4

Kutztown Lock Haven Shippensburg East Stroudsburg West Chester Millersville

Cross Country August 30 September 6 September 13 September 20 September 27 October 4 October 11 October 18 October 25 November 1

Delaware Valley Ursinus Cedar Crest Philadelphia Metro Belmont Classic Goldey Beacom Cabrini Cheyney Invitational PSAC Championship NCAA East Regional

Home Home Away Away Away Away

Away Away Away Away Away Away Away Home TBA TBA

* Note: Athletic events are subject to change. For most current information and details, please visit the CU athletics at www.cheyney.edu. Go WOLVES! 

President’s Cabinet

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Michelle R. Howard-Vital, Ph.D., President Bernadette Carter, Ed.D., Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs Charles Colbert, Ed.D., Vice President for Finance and Administration Valerie Epps, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs and Student Life Eric Almonte, J.D., Executive Associate to the President Barbara A. Simmons, J.D., Assistant to the President for Internal Relations and Social Equity Cathine Garner-Gilchrist, Ph.D., Dean of the School of Education Tara Kent, Ph.D., Dean of the Keystone Honors Academy Janet Manspeaker, Ph.D., Interim Dean of Arts and Sciences Lut Nero, Ph.D., Dean of the Leslie Pinckney Hill Library John Williams, Ph.D., Dean of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education Sharon Cannon, M.Ed., Executive Director of Economic and Workforce Development Center

Council of Trustees

Robert W. Bogle, Chairman Dongkyu Bak Lynette Brown-Sow Lorna D. Horsey Gary N. Horton Senator Vincent J. Hughes Chioma Ugwuegbulem Robert Traynham, II Samuel Patterson Reverend Dr. Joseph D. Patterson, Sr. Robert Wonderling PASSHE Chancellor Judy Hample, Ex Officio

Board of Governors

Kenneth M. Jarin, Chairman Aaron A. Walton, Vice Chair C.R. “Chuck” Pennoni, Vice Chair Representative Matthew E. Baker Paul S. Dlugolecki Daniel P. Elby Ryan Gebely Representative Michael K. Hanna Senator Vincent J. Hughes

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University Foundation

Irvin D. Bailey, Chairman James E. Andrews, Vice Chair Richard Sims, Treasurer Elsie Erwin, Secretary David B. Alston Rodney T. Carter, Esq. Theodore P. Erwin Willie F. Johnson Wilbur L. Kirkland Carmen Martinez-Skinner Samuel Patterson President Michelle R. Howard-Vital, Ph.D., Ex Officio

Marie Conley Lammando Kim E. Lyttle Joshua A. O’Brien Christine J. Toretti Olson Guido M. Pichini Governor Edward G. Rendell Senator James J. Rhoades Gerald L. Zahorchak