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Dear Friends, As the 11th President of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, I have come to

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realize that I am standing on the shoulders of giants— from the vision of Fannie Jackson Coppin through the legacy of Leslie Pinckney Hill to today—it is an extraordinary opportunity to follow in their footsteps.

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This has been an exciting and fast-paced season at Cheyney University. We have celebrated our 170th anniversary. Alumnus Mercer Redcross and his wife Evelyn have given 170 artworks to Cheyney University to commemorate our 170 years of excellence. On campus, we are conversing about the development of Centers of Excellence in Media and Fine Arts as well as Aquaculture and Agribusiness. Moreover, we are developing an Institute for Internships, which will prepare students to compete for paid internships in their junior year at nearby corporations and businesses. I continue to be inspired during meetings on and off campus by the various constituent groups of the University who want to help Cheyney become even more responsive to the needs of the region. I am committed to facilitate development of the academic programs and extracurricular activities that will help us thrive in today’s highly-competitive, global and digital economy. In order to maintain this contribution to the intellectual and social life of Pennsylvania, the region, and the nation, in some respects Cheyney University has to reinvent itself for the competitive world of higher education in the 21st century. We will continue to build on the legacy of courage, persistence, and love that our proud alumni have built for us. Sincerely,

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Dear Fellow Alumni: I am pleased to greet you as we conclude the 170th anniversary year of our university and the 145th of our association. This has been a year full of challenges and successes. I, however, look forward to the fulfillment of the promises it offers. PAUL TURNER

This year brought Dr. Michelle R. Howard-Vital as eleventh president to our alma mater. The anticipation and culmination of this event produced a feeling that Cheyney University will again turn another elusive corner and move to a higher level. This publication along with the three previous ones is the fulfillment of just one of her promises to improve communications between the university and all concerned parties. Hopefully, it will limit one from saying, “What’s going on at Cheyney?” We must encourage her as she moves forward. Your deeds must also be recognized. Financially, you have contributed through your association more than

alumni $30,000.00 toward the education of our students and the enrichment of their college lives. These funds were disbursed through the Tom Joyner Foundation, national and chapter scholarship programs, retention projects, band gifts, and book awards. You have given unselfishly of your time and energy by monitoring Student Government elections and activities, spending Sunday afternoons socializing with students and merely being available to listen to young folks during their time of crisis. Chapters have provided tutoring and instilled cultural enrichment to neighborhood children and have been of assistance through guidance to those who might never have been able to receive it. Additionally, you have been there for each other during periods of sorrow and moments of joy. You are to be commended. I am honored to serve as your president. Please continue to support your Alumni Association. Lastly, please have an abundant new year and do continue to keep positive thoughts and sincere prayers in your minds. Yours in the Spirit of Cheyney,

Paul A. Turner Paul A. Turner ’62, President

Mr. Traynham goes to Washington COT Member Robert Traynham Becomes CN8 Bureau Chief CN8, The Comcast Network announced that Robert Traynham will join CN8 as its Washington, D.C. bureau chief. Traynham will report from CN8’s state-of-the-art Capitol Hill studio and other Washington-based events and ROBERT TRAYNHAM landmarks to deliver breaking news and insider interviews for CN8’s original morning and issues-oriented programming. Traynham will also support CN8’s DC-based coverage of “America’s Next President,” the network’s most expansive political coverage initiative to date. “We are excited to welcome

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Robert to the CN8 team and are confident that his industry expertise and experience will further bolster CN8’s political coverage during this historic election year,” said Jon Gorchow, vice president and general manager of CN8. Prior to this appointment, Traynham worked for 10 years in the United States Senate, and he currently serves as an associate professorial lecturer at The George Washington University where he teaches courses in strategy and message development. Traynham holds a Master of Arts degree in Political Communication from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.

news Hollywood came calling

Throughout Homecoming Week, CU honored the Class of 1972 alumnus Jim Ellis during several activities. Ellis was the inspiration behind the hit movie Pride, about a swimming coach who turns some tough neighborhood youth into a national championship swim team. The 2007 film stars Terrence Howard and comedian Bernie Mac. Ellis was also the inspiration behind the theme of 2007 Homecoming Week...

“Cheyney University Pride:

This Is Our House.” Jim Ellis is honored by President Howard-Vital at Homecoming 2007.

While a student at CU, Ellis swam competitively in the 50, 100, and 200-meter freestyle. He went on to be a water safety instructor at city recreation centers and formed an African-American swim team. He fielded his first team in 1972 and moved on to the Marcus Foster Recreation Center pool when it opened in the Nicetown section of Philadelphia in 1980. At its peak in the 1990s, the swimming program encouraged approximately 150 young men and women to strive for excellence in spite of prejudice and disadvantages. Most of his top athletes have gone to college on scholarships. Some have risen to Olympic-caliber under his mentoring. Ellis earned a master’s degree from Temple University and worked as a full-time teacher of mathematics at several Philadelphia-area schools, including Overbrook, Germantown and Bodine. He hopes that the film brings more attention to enriching and discipline-building swimming programs like the PDR, which came to stand for Pride, Discipline and Resilience.

President Howard-Vital presents actor Terrence Howard with a Cheyney University pin.

Billboard for the hit Hollywood movie PRIDE based on the inspirational true story of alumnus Jim Ellis.

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are both CU graduates from the Class of 2000. They will be married on Labor Day weekend. India is currently a Senior Accountant NE Region for NRG Energy, Inc., and Farrell is a Unit Manager for Philip Morris, USA. While at CU, India was the student representative of the Council of Trustees and president of her senior class. She also interned with COT member Sam Patterson during her senior year and worked for Veridyne immediately after graduation. Farrell interned with Philip Morris, and he was hired immediately following graduation.

Reuben Mills was recently appointed Deputy Superintendent of Public Schools in Camden New Jersey and is the youngest African American man to serve in this capacity. He received his baccalaureate degree in Communications in 1987 from Cheyney University.

Jasmine Johnson is now a kindergarten teacher in Norristown, PA. She and her husband, Julian, are expecting their first child in the spring of 2008. She is a May 2007 graduate in Elementary Education. While attending Cheyney University, Jasmine was a Keystone Scholar.

Reverend Raymond Paget has been appointed as the new minister at Grand Haven Community Baptist Church. Paget is a graduate of Cheyney University and the Grand Rapids Theological Baptist School of Theology. He and his wife, Debbie, have three children and three grandchildren.

Thomas C. Lane IV has had The Fairfield Township School dedicated for him. While a student, he played football and was inducted into the University’s Hall of Fame. In addition, he was president of the NAACP chapter at CU and has been a member of the organization ever since. He also met his wife, Cordelia, at CU.

Lieutenant General Ronald S. Coleman has been named Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs for the U.S. Marine Corps. Lieutenant General Coleman joined the Navy in April 1968 and was discharged upon his return from Danang, Republic of Vietnam in June 1970. Upon graduation from Cheyney University in 1973, he was commissioned as Second Lieutenant in December 1974. Following the Basic School in 1975, he reported to Camp Lejeune in the 2d Marine Regiment and served as the Regimental Supply Officer, Platoon Commander, and S-4A.

We Want to Hear from You... Please send information to be included in the next issue of Cheyney University Magazine to: Milt Colston, Interim Alumni Relations Director Cheyney University, 1837 University Circle P.O. Box 200, Cheyney, PA 19319-0200 or email: [email protected]

news Cheyney hero forgotten no more

Flanked by members of the PA National Guard are (right to left) Barbara Simmons, J.D., assistant to the president for Internal Relations and Social Equity and Dr. Valerie Epps, vice president for Student Affairs and Student Life.

Cheyney University’s O.V. Catto Recognized on 136th Anniversary of his Death The Octavius V. Catto Memorial Fund honored forgotten hero, O.V. Catto, on the anniversary of his death, by unveiling a headstone at his burial site at Eden Cemetery in Collingdale, PA. Because of his outspoken advocacy of voting rights for African Americans, Catto’s life was cut tragically short on Election Day, October 10, 1871. “As we head into the important election season, we believe this ceremony is a fitting tribute as well as a way to call attention to the right to vote and the responsibility of each of us to exercise that right,” said Carol Lawrence, Catto Fund Co-Chair. Cheyney University was represented at the event by Barbara Simmons, J.D., assistant to the president for Internal Relations and Social Equity and Dr. Valerie Epps, vice president for Student Affairs and Student Life. Members of the O. V. Catto Board of Directors were also on hand including Councilman Jim Kenney and Raymond Jumper (O.V. Catto Lodge). The Pennsylvania Color Guard was also present. Born in 1840, Catto was a scholar, educator, athlete and a Major in the National Guard. He was a member of

numerous civic, literary, patriotic and political groups including the Franklin Institute, The Philadelphia Library Company, the 4th Ward Black Political Club and the Union League Association. Catto was a graduate of The Institute for Colored Youth which eventually became Cheyney University. He was class valedictorian in 1858. He also taught at the school, where he served as an assistant teacher, instructing both boys and girls in algebra, grammar and the classics. He was promoted to full teachership in 1866, and in 1869, he was named principal of the boy’s department. He worked tirelessly in the face of violence and open hostility for Black participation in the political process and was murdered on Election Day, October 10, 1871, in front of a polling place on 7th and South Streets. Originally buried in Lebanon Cemetery, O.V. Catto’s remains were transferred to Eden Cemetery on May 14, 1903. The burial site never had a proper marker. Members of the Memorial Fund, currently in the midst of a $2 million fundraising campaign to erect a statue on the grounds of City Hall and to educate the public about this slain hero, made the decision to appropriately identify Catto’s final resting place with a headstone.

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Isaac Moore, a senior from Pittsburgh, PA majoring in

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business marketing, did quite well in his internship at AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. Isaac secured an internship in AstraZeneca’s Public Policy Department last summer. His internship was extended because of the excellent quality of his work. Isaac also interned in Harrisburg for PA State Representative Thaddeus Kirkland, chairman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus and a CU alumnus. While at the Black Caucus, Isaac coordinated their 2007 Black History Month Program (televised statewide), completed over 600 hours of policy related work and wrote a 30-page case study focusing on Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell’s proposed Prescription for Pennsylvania Plan.

unlocking the Isaac is also the President of Beta Gamma Chapter Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., a Keystone Honors Scholar and former member of the Student Government Association. He also volunteers occasionally with Philadelphia Cares and The United Way. “I appreciate CU for what it has provided for me—a cultured learning environment that extends beyond the classroom and envelops its recipients in academia and professionalism, thereby jettisoning them out of ignorance and propelling them towards intellect and prosperity.” Isaac plans to attend law school in the fall of 2008.

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Jill Telford, an English major at Cheyney University, is

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a contributor to the bestselling book Chicken Soup for the Teen Soul: Real Life Stories by Real Teens. She also published a book of poetry last year called On The Verge, a book of confrontational poetry. A Keystone Scholar, Jill is also working on a novel inspired by her life. Among her many honors, she received the Outstanding English Major Award from PASSHE.

The article in Chicken Soup for the Teen Soul is actually a short story she wrote while still in high school, and it was originally published in Teen Inc. magazine. Jill’s article was chosen for the book from among 350,000 article submissions by other authors. “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.” A transfer student from Temple University, Jill is a native of Scranton, PA.

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participated in an exhibit on “Explore P h i l a d e l p h i a ’s Hidden Past: New HOMER LANE, POLITICAL SCIENCE Archaeological Discoveries in our Town” at the Independence National Historical Park. His project is part of the exhibit, “Archaeology is a Community Resource.” A non-traditional student, Lane

worked as a truck driver his whole life. One day, he took his granddaughter to a college fair, where he heard about the Keystone Scholarship at CU, and he enrolled. Lane has a 4.0 GPA and had his first “professional” employment as an intern last semester with The Harrisburg Internship Semester, where he worked in the office of Senator Shirley Kitchen. “I am very proud to represent Cheyney University. It seems that by following the path of higher education, things just keep getting better,” Lane said.

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Six Cheyney University Football players were named to the Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All Area Team. Cheyney University placed more student-athletes to the team than every other school in the area including the University of Pennsylvania and Vi l l a n o v a University.

Tw e n t y - f o u r student-athletes were selected by the sports inforBRANDON HAWKINS mation directors of the 28 institutions from the metropolitan area. To be eligible for the team students had to have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or better and have higher than a sophomore standing.

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CU’s six representatives are Justin Allen, Xavier Blackwell, Tyree Cooper, Dominique Curry, Erik Frazier and Brandon Hawkins. Justin Allen paced the Wolves with 100 tackles and was named All-PSAC (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference) East. Allen has a 3.06 GPA. Xavier Blackwell is a three year member of the Inquirer Academic All Area Team. Blackwell is a graduate of St. John Vianney High School in St. Louis, MO. Blackwell has a 3.28 GPA. Tyree Cooper has earned AllPSAC honors all four years from his safety position. This year he ranked among the league leaders in interceptions. Cooper is also a member of the University’s indoor and outdoor track and field teams. Cooper has a 3.29 GPA, majoring in criminal justice.

An All-PSAC honoree, Dominique Curry led the Wolves in receiving. A native of Philadelphia and graduate of George Washington High School, Curry has earned a 3.07 GPA. Erik Frazier transferred to CU from LaSalle University and quickly became one of the Wolves offensive threats from his wide receiver position. Frazier, a Philadelphia native, earned a 3.41 GPA while majoring in recreation and leisure management. A communications major, Brandon Hawkins has a 3.12 GPA. A native of Brandywine, MD, Hawkins is a graduate of Gwynn Park High School. Hawkins was a 2007 All-PSAC selection and ranked eighth in conference in tackles.

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Cheyney University football team lines up for a win.

Cheyney University played Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania for Homecoming on Saturday, September 29, in O’Shields-Stevenson Stadium. Students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends came together to support our Cheyney Wolves football team and showed their Cheyney Pride – This Is OUR House! The Cheyney Wolves won the game with a score of 30-19. In addition to football, a variety of events occurred during this exciting weekend. Throughout the week, CU honored the Class of 1972 alumnus Jim Ellis during several activities. Ellis was the inspiration behind the hit movie Pride, about a swimming coach who inspires inner-city youth to excel in swimming. While a student at CU, Ellis swam competitively in the 50, 100, and 200-meter freestyle. The 2007 film stars Terrence Howard and comedian Bernie Mac. CU students especially enjoyed a screening of the movie and conversation with alumnus Ellis after the movie. The 2007 Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet was held on Friday, September 28 at 7 p.m. in the Ada S. Georges Ballroom. Alumni also celebrated their fifth and tenth year class reunions. On Saturday night, students and alumni enjoyed concerts featuring hip-hop artist NeYo and the Phyllies Intruders. On Sunday, September 30, CU had the official unveiling of its new Donor Brick Walkway.

President Howard-Vital with the Homecoming Court.

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Bill Cosby addresses graduates Comedian, educator and actor Bill Cosby was the keynote speaker for Commencement exercises at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania on May 12. Dr. Cosby also received an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during the ceremony from CU. Cheyney University awarded more than 200 undergraduate and approximately 80 graduate degrees to the class of 2007. Additionally, ten students received degrees as the first graduates from CU’s Master’s of Public Administration program. Gary and Omar Stovall, father and son Philadelphians, each received degrees at the Commencement. BILL COSBY

Cheyney University was proud to welcome Dr. Bill Cosby. He is a successful comedian, television producer, story teller, author, and film and television actor. His work in the media has been recognized by his peers and critics, and acclaimed by audiences. Dr. Cosby began his career as a stand-up comedian and in that arena developed his trademark of using widely appealing humor to capture audience attention. His “humor for everyone” cast him as a story teller, commenting on the experiences of life from a personal point of view. Immensely popular on the nightclub circuit, Cosby translated his act to phonograph recordings and won five Grammys and seven gold records for his comedy albums. Also during Commencement, Ed Bradley, the late journalist and Cheyney University graduate best known for his exceptional work as anchor for the CBS television news program 60 Minutes, was posthumously awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters.

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With fanfare, family and friends, Barbara and Benjamin Harvey—newlyweds for five decades— recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a unique vow renewal service and reception at the Heritage Clubhouse at Heritage Isles in Viera, Florida. A number of their college buddies college participated in the beautiful celebration. Their stories about school and “Greek” days brought smiles and tears to the eyes of nearly every guest in the room.

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As a young couple, Ben and Barbara met at Cheyney State Teacher’s College, now known as Cheyney University. The college campus provided the perfect setting for Barbara and Ben, during the mid-1950s. After marrying in 1957, the pair settled in Nicetown, a historical neighborhood in North Philadelphia. The Harveys earned undergraduate degrees in education and graduate degrees in administration and early childhood education from Cheyney and Temple Universities, respectively. As professionals, Ben and Barbara established and developed excellent careers in the Philadelphia School District, before retiring and moving to Florida.

news Ride across America Last summer, Cheyney University student-athlete, Cole Starkey, was looking for a distraction. Not only is Starkey a member of the Wolves cross-country and track and field squads, he is also employed as a full-time construction worker, renovating houses in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. “I was burnt out from school and work and I needed a break,” commented the 23 year old. On June 7 Starkey left Yorktown, Virginia and headed west. His destination was his uncle’s house in Vacaville, California. Four thousand miles on back roads and lonely highways gave Starkey a unique view of American life. Armed with only his bike and an Adventure Cycling map, the Saucon Valley High School graduate completed his trek in just 42 days. He spent many nights under the stars in his tent and a few in churches and hotels along the way. The only other things Starkey brought with him on the trip were clothes, a camera, his cell phone, a radio, tools and a sleeping bag. He survived on diner food and the generosity of strangers. “More than once people would stop and offer me water and food” commented the Cheyney University sociology major. Starkey is usually the one helping others. He has served as a tutor, mentor, and coach, and he also participated in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Weather and mechanical problems plagued his journey. “I learned to be resourceful, conservative and had the good fortune to meet some people who

were extremely helpful and empathetic with my adventure,” he said. In Kentucky, his bike chain froze. Two other riders happened upon him and got him rolling COLE STARKEY, SOCIOLOGY again. In Kansas, Starkey had a bad tire blowout; however, he was able to patch the tire but had to endure another 300 miles before he found a bike shop. The extremes of the weather were also problematic. Severe storms across Kansas, including seven straight days of rain and scorching heat in Utah and Nevada never deterred him. “The thought of stopping never really entered my mind,” stated Starkey. “I would never have forgiven myself if I didn’t complete this adventure.” He kept in touch with friends and family calling every two or three days. He rode every day except one, when he took time off and hiked to a waterfall near Telluride, Colorado, averaging 15 miles per hour and 100 miles per day. “My pace was slow enough that I could experience America, commented Starkey. “People all across the country are, for the most part, very friendly and willing to help a weary traveler. In small town America, people still put other people first.” Starkey was recruited by Cheyney Track and Field Coach Tony Wrice. Starkey has led the Wolves in every cross-country meet this year.

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Leading Cheyney University Through the 21st Century with an Emphasis on

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ince taking the helm, she has already implemented a campus safety task force and re-established the importance of Cheyney’s Historic Quad by moving the Office of the President back to Biddle Hall.

“There has not been a new residence hall built on this campus for nearly thirty years. This is going to be exciting, and we will insure that students are engaged and learn from this venture.”

In order to underscore the absolute reality that enrollment, recruitment, retention and persistence to graduation is everyone’s business, Howard-Vital has charged a University-wide Task Force to examine Cheyney University’s enrollment management policies, practices and evaluation.

Among other core initiatives will be the identification and eventual development of specific Centers of Excellence for Cheyney University. “These Centers will be identifying and clarifying concepts as well as a mechanism for responding to the needs of the region, our students, and our nation,” Howard-Vital said. “Our Centers of Excellence

will be interwoven with our brand and help identify us as a national liberal arts institution.” They will lead to increased enrollment, increased retention and increased positive visibility for the University. Also, in summer 2008, CU will pilot a paid internship program to provide an opportunity for students who reach junior status to participate in a paid internship in a company in our region. The goal of this task force is to provide a framework for Cheyney University to identify and implement best practices in enrollment management. The task force will meet all year, and it will conclude its work only when CU’s enrollment has reached 3,000 students.

“This semester, we have also begun making plans for a public/private venture to replace our residence halls with newer, larger, and more private residence suites and apartments,” Howard-Vital said. BACKGROUND: AERIAL

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Howard-Vital also plans to create more bridge programs with local districts to prepare middle school and high school students for college. Howard-Vital assumed the presidency of Cheyney on July 30. Before joining Cheyney University, Howard-Vital served as interim chancellor of Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina. She earned both a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in English education from the University of Chicago and a Ph.D. in public policy analysis from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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“With 30 years in higher education, Dr. HowardVital is well-suited to lead America’s oldest historically black institution of higher education,” said Robert W. Bogle, chairman of Cheyney University’s Council of Trustees.

“Her academic experience and distinguished service to education make her ideal to guide Cheyney University into the future.” She counts good communication skills and honesty as some of her strengths. Howard-Vital grew up in Chicago, the daughter of a nurse and a construction worker. From the age of six, she knew she wanted to be a teacher and she started by teaching her two younger siblings how to read. Her hobbies include roller-skating, a skill she shares with her husband of more than 20 years, Geri Vital. They have a 28-year-old son and a 17-year-old daughter who is now a freshman at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Cheyney basketball player Ed Braswell receives echocardiogram testing.

Cheyney University invited all new recruits in its athletic program to receive a free screening for Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Last year, CU became the first school in Pennsylvania and the first historically Black college to screen a complete NCAA men’s and women’s athletic program for the risk factors for SCA. Exercise-induced SCA is almost always fatal and often makes news when young, seemingly healthy athletes die suddenly after an attack.

“These students are being given the chance to have a screening that could save their lives and that they probably couldn’t get at home. As a trainer, you always want the best for your athletes, and I’m so glad that we’re able to give

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The Daniel E. Rumph II Foundation was instrumental in introducing Ultrasound Services, Inc. to Cheyney University. The Foundation was established on July 1, 2005 in honor of twenty-one year old athlete Danny Rumph, who collapsed and died from SCA on May 8, 2005. The Rumph Foundation now works tirelessly to promote education, screening and awareness of the risk factors for SCA, including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Cheyney University has again called on the services of the Play Safe division of Ultrasound Services, Inc., who have been performing diagnostic ultrasound studies for over twenty years. With consent from the individual athlete, the information gathered from the Play Safe studies will be compiled for the creation of the first national database tracking athlete heart defects.

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President Howard-Vital greets Celebrity Fit Club’s Dr. Ian Smith.

President Howard-Vital and Geri Vital (right) welcome Congressman Joe Sestak to a Wolves football game.

President Howard-Vital greets alumnae Gaynelle Lewis and Cheryl Dyson at October Gallery auction.

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Cheyney Players

Cheyney University Students Present Hamlet (in Thornbury) The fall performance of the Department of Theatre Arts’ Cheyney Players began on Tuesday, October 16, 2007, with the performance of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet (in Thornbury).

The Cheyney Players perform a scene from Hamlet (in Thornbury).

“To be, or not to be: that is the question— Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer...” -Hamlet Act III, scene I

The play was directed by Jann Ellis-Scruggs, a professor of Theatre Arts. A summa cum laude graduate of Cheyney University, she earned her Master of Arts degree from Villanova University and the Master of Science degree from Cheyney University in Adult and Continuing Education with honors. Her television credits include Hack (NBC dramatic series), The Wire (HBO) and a recurring role on ABC’s hit sitcom, Hope & Faith with Kelly Ripa.

The students in the cast, The Cheyney Players, are members of Alpha Psi Omega National Honorary Theatre Society. The Cheyney Players, a faculty-directed student drama organization, produces three productions each season. Performances were held at the Dudley Centre for the Student performer Christopher Davis greets visitors Performing Arts, a 300-seat before his performance. proscenium theatre, which houses a state-of-the-art, computerized lighting system and a newly installed digital sound system.

“This above all—to thine own self be true; And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man.” -Hamlet Act I, scene III CU students perform a scene from Hamlet (in Thornbury).

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the Fine Arts Department, performed a sacred pipe ceremony for the world stage and all the participants during the event.

Two professors from the Fine Arts Department at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania participated in the International Child Art Festival 2007 on June 25 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The event is a global festival for children sponsored by the International Child Art Foundation.

Held once every four years, the World Children’s Festival brings together hundreds of young artists, performers, educators, entrepreneurs and others for the largest celebration of children’s creativity and imagination. It attracts more than 10,000 visitors and attendees.

Marietta Dantonio-Fryer, a professor of Fine Arts at Cheyney, completed an 8-foot canvas totem pole during the event, where she worked from a tent on the National Mall. The pole, which will represent a hopeful future of peace for the children of the world, will have a top shaped like a butterfly. Joel Keener, also a professor in

The International Child Art Foundation is the leading national art and creativity organization for American children, and the only international, non-governmental organization that promotes children’s creative development and cross-cultural cooperation through the arts.

Cheyney University, Community College of Philadelphia sign dual admissions agreement Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and Community College of Philadelphia signed a dual admissions agreement on Wednesday, October 31 at Community College of Philadelphia’s Center for Business and Industry, 18th and Callowhill streets. The signing was followed by a dual admissions open house at the College’s Center for Business and Industry. Stephen M. Curtis, president of Community College of

Stephen M. Curtis, president of Community Philadelphia, and Michelle R. Howard-Vital, president of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, shake hands to mark College of Philadelphia, and Michelle R. Howardthe occasion. Vital, president of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, signed the agreement, which officially launched a dynamic, new partnership that allows students to matriculate through both higher education institutions and to be eligible for valuable scholarships. The event was well attended, and COT Chairman Robert W. Bogle and Lynette Brown-Sow participated in the ceremony.

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C O N N E C T E D CU celebrates 170th Founder’s Day Alumnus Sulayman Clark, Author of The Rains, Served as Keynote Speaker Sulayman Clark, author of The Rains, was the 2007 keynote speaker for Founder’s Day at Cheyney University. The event was held on Friday, November 9 in Dudley Performing Arts Center. The theme for the celebration was “Cheyney Pride:

President Howard-Vital flanked by faculty, staff, students, alumni and members of the Council of Trustees for an historic 170th Anniversary photo.

Demonstrating Excellence Throughout History.”

Founder’s Day pays tribute to CU’s founder, Richard Humphreys, a Quaker philanthropist.

Dr. Clark is a 1977 graduate of Cheyney University and author of The Rains: Voices for American Liberty, a captivating story of antebellum Philadelphia which connects actual historical events and legendary figures. In the fall 2008 Semester, The Rains will be recommended reading for incoming freshman classes at Cheyney University. Dr. Clark currently serves as vice president for Institutional Advancement at Fisk University in Tennessee. A native of Philadelphia, Sulayman Clark is a writer, lecturer and university administrator; he earned a master’s degree from Stanford University and a doctorate from Harvard University.

During the Founder’s Day ceremony, there was an academic procession and recognition of students who have received a scholarship named in honor of CU's founder (Humphreys Scholars). There were also performances by the Cheyney University Concert Choir and the Cheyney Players. Each year Founder’s Day chronicles the events surrounding the $10,000 bequest from Quaker Philanthropist Richard Humphreys that established America’s oldest historically Black institution of higher education in 1837. Born on a plantation in the West Indies, Humphreys, after witnessing the struggles of African Americans, became interested in their plight and thus wrote in his will and charged thirteen fellow Quakers to design and establish a school to educate the descendents of the African race.

New athletic director China Leigh Jude has been named athletic director at Cheyney University, following a national search. She replaces Gregory Smith, who served in the position in an interim capacity and will now become the faculty athletic representative.

CHINA LEIGH JUDE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Before joining Cheyney University, Jude was assistant athletic director and senior woman administrator at the University of the District of Columbia in Washington, D.C. Among her goals for Cheyney University’s athletic program, Jude plans to be more aggressive in recruiting for Olympic sports and to adopt a more holistic approach for CU student-athletes. “I focus on the three Cs – compliance, competitiveness and championships,” Jude said. “I have a sincere intent to do right by our athletes.”

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Dr. Ian Smith, star of VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club, was the special guest speaker when the 50 Million Pound Challenge came to Cheyney University of Pennsylvania on Saturday, November 10, 2007. Sponsored by State Farm, the event began with a one-mile walk around the campus and a health fair featuring displays and informative exhibits. Participants from the CU community were Walk for Fitness: Dr. Ian, President Howard-Vital and Miss Cheyney University Monica Draine lead the 50 Million Challenge Oneable to enroll in the Challenge and qualify Mile Walk. for special gift drawings at half-time during the Cheyney Wolves vs. West Chester football game at CU’s O’Shields-Stevenson Stadium. In addition to the one-mile Walk4Health led by Dr. Smith and Cheyney University President, Dr. Michelle Howard-Vital, there were also performances by the Cheyney Dancers and the Cheyney Marching Band. Dr. Ian Smith, currently the medical/diet expert on Celebrity Fit Club, talked to students about improving their health. He is creator and founder of the 50 Million Pound Challenge and host of a nationally-syndicated radio show. Dr. Smith is also the former medical correspondent for NBC News and the author of the New York Times Bestseller, The Fat Smash Diet. Dr. Smith signed copies of his book after the walk. The 50 Million Pound Challenge is an historic opportunity for African Americans to come together against a growing health crisis. The goal of the challenge is to collectively lose 50 million pounds and to reduce the very real risks associated with being overweight. The goals of the program include: shedding those excess pounds, achieving healthier weights, and reducing the risk for lifethreatening diseases. By joining the Challenge, participants helped by uniting as a community and pooling strengths and resources to overcome health problems. Challenge participants also learned more about their bodies and what can be done to live healthier, longer lives, and to teach others the importance of making healthy lifestyle decisions. More information about the Challenge can be found at www.50millionpounds.com.

Scenes for Our Lady of Victory filmed at Cheyney University Several scenes for Our Lady of Victory, the movie about the Mighty Macs women’s basketball team of Immaculata University, were filmed at Cheyney University in June in Cope Hall and Baily Hall. Cheyney was just one stop on the 30-day shoot, which began shortly before Memorial Day. Tene Fletcher, a senior in the Keystone Honors Academy, was a featured extra in the film. Additionally, Lenn Margolis, Cheyney University’s sports information director, received a small role in the movie as well. Cheyney University, led by former women’s basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer, played in the first ever NCAA women’s Final Four in 1982.

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C O N N E C T E D Actress and AIDS activist Sheryl Lee Ralph performs one-woman play Actress and AIDS activist Sheryl Lee Ralph performed her one-woman play, Sometimes I Cry: The Lives, Loves and Losses of Women with AIDS at Cheyney University on March 26 in the Dudley Hall Theatre. Sometimes I Cry is a one-woman show written and conceived by Ralph. This complex and thought provoking show was inspired by the real life stories of women infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph also founded the Diva Foundation in 1990 as a memorial to the many friends she has lost to HIV/AIDS. Ralph’s acting credits are extensive. On the Broadway stage she originated and created the role of Deena Jones in the landmark musical Dreamgirls, which earned her a Tony Award Nomination and a Drama Desk Award Nomination for Best Actress. On television, she has starred in It’s a Living, the George Foreman series George. From 1992 until the series ended, she starred as Las Vegas showgirl turned Anthony’s wife in the hit comedy Designing Women and the UPN television series Moesha, in which she starred as the outspoken and loving step-mom, Dee. Her film credits include Sister Act II, The Flintstones, The Mighty Quinn with Denzel Washington, and Eddie Murphy’s Distinguished Gentleman. Her performance with Danny Glover in To Sleep With Anger won her the 1991 Independent Spirit Award for best supporting actress. She can also be seen in the HBO original film Witch Hunt, with

Sheryl Lee Ralph: CU student/artist Amir Campbell (4th from right) and other students present gift to Ms. Ralph following the performance of her one-woman play, Sometimes I Cry.

Dennis Hopper, and Bogus with Whoopi Goldberg and Gerard Depardieu. As a producer in 1991, Ralph created the criticallyacclaimed Divas Simply Singing, a staged evening of song and entertainment featuring some of the most talented female entertainers in film, stage, television and recording. This annual event has become one of the most important and highly-anticipated AIDS benefits in Hollywood.

The Cheyney University shield...did you know? The shield highlights Cheyney University’s legacy and uniqueness. Showing the school colors of blue and white, the first image is the university’s informal name of CU. Next is the “Lamp of Knowledge,” depicting Cheyney University’s tradition of academic excellence. The Founding Year of 1837 establishes Cheyney University as America’s oldest historically Black institution of higher education. The image of the “Dove of Peace” and its thirteen leaves represent CU’s Quaker roots. Since its founding by Quaker philanthropist Richard Humphreys, Cheyney University has been a university with honored traditions and an enduring legacy. Everything comes together to make Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, proudly stated at the center of the meaningful shield of armor.

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Donor

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Alumni generosity always amazing During the Tom Joyner Morning Show, several students were immediately recognized as scholarship recipients from the Alumni Association gift. Each student received $2,500. These students were: Davina Lloyd, Janelle Massey, Robyn Mays, Jesse Phillips, Ashlee Reynolds, Lefagous White, Regina Cooper, and Jonathan Walker. Six other Cheyney University students were also given scholarship funds during the program.

TOM JOYNER

Paul Turner, an alumnus of Cheyney University’s class of 1962, and president of the National Alumni Association, presented a check of $20,170 on behalf of the Association to Cheyney President Michelle Howard-Vital in Orlando, FL, on the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show. Turner’s check was presented to support scholarships for Cheyney University students.

For the last several years, nationally-known, Tom Joyner, radio host and personality, has provided leadership for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as they raise funds for scholarships for students. Joyner’s Foundation has raised more than $55 million to provide scholarships to students currently attending HBCUs. Joyner, a graduate of Tuskegee University, often affirms that it is necessary to “party with a purpose.”

Cheyney University receives $100,000 grant Cheyney University has received a $100,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for its James Hughes Scholarship and Retention Program. The goal of the program is to provide

academic opportunities and faculty and peer mentoring to support the personal and college success of Philadelphia public high school graduates who are selected as James Hughes Scholars. In the first phase of the program, fifty-four high school graduates will participate. Of that total, fourteen students will attend Cheyney University, thirteen will attend other PA State System of Higher Education schools and twenty-seven will attend the Community College of Philadelphia. The program will consist of three major components over a six-week period: an information technology boot camp, an academic bridge program and a two-day college transition summit. “This initiative will greatly improve the number of students, particularly minority students, who will attend and thrive in colleges and universities in the state,” said Dr. Valerie Epps, vice president for Student Affairs and Student Life at Cheyney University. James Hughes was a beloved and respected leader of his community and a founding member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Board of Governors.

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making a difference for students

The Power

of

giving back... Michelle and Geri Vital know that philanthropy has power and that it can change lives.

The Power of Giving Back: President Howard-Vital and Geri Vital announce the Michelle and Geri Vital Scholarship Fund.

The couple recently established the Michelle and Geri Vital Scholarship Fund at Cheyney University to benefit students who demonstrate leadership potential, have insufficient funds to pay for tuition, and are enrolled in a full-time, four-year undergraduate degree program at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.

“Giving to educational causes has high impact for us because of the transformative nature of education and the way it impacts the learner and the world,” affirms Dr. Howard-Vital.

Two awards will be given annually during Dr. Michelle Howard-Vital’s tenure as President of Cheyney University. The award is intended to close a gap in funding for expenses that students may have to pay out-of-pocket or borrow in order to attend CU.

“The education Michelle and I received provided us with the necessary tools to have successful and rewarding careers. We wanted to ensure that young people at Cheyney have the financial resources they need to succeed as well,” added Geri Vital. The need for scholarship support is great and there are many opportunities for giving. To learn more about contributing to the general scholarship fund, creating an endowed scholarship fund, or contributing to an existing endowment fund, contact Donna Howard in the Office of Institutional Advancement at (610) 399-2154.

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campus becomes a work of The Cheyney University campus is a lot more colorful these days thanks to an incredible gift from alumnus Mercer Redcross, III and his wife Evelyn. The Redcrosses, co-founders of October Gallery, have donated 170 pieces of art to CU in honor of the University's 170th anniversary.

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(left to right) President Howard-Vital receives an autographed book from alumnus Mercer A. Redcross, III and his wife Evelyn, co-founders of October Gallery.

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works, from a variety of artists, currently grace most buildings on campus as well as Cheyney University’s Urban Site in Philadelphia. To date the donations are valued at $83,650, with 81 more pieces to be installed. Annually, October Gallery presents its flagship event, the Philadelphia International Art Expo, the nation's largest African American Art Expo. This event’s 40,000 attendees spend nearly 4.5 million dollars on everything from $20 posters to thousands of dollars on original art. The gallery has been instrumental in establishing value for African-American art and a consistent platform for artists to showcase their talent. The Cheyney community was out in full force at last year's event, with two booths featuring artwork by Cheyney University students, fundraising programs and information. Native Philadelphian Mercer A. Redcross, III co-founded the October Gallery with his wife, Evelyn, 19 years ago. The gallery’s first location was in the Powelton Village section of Philadelphia. Today, October Gallery is located in West Oak Lane, where it continues to promote African-American art, artists and consumer education. Redcross has always been a front runner in making art and art education accessible to all people. Further, Redcross realized that art is an ideal medium to communicate culture, history and broad human experiences. As a result, the Expo’s theme, “Connecting People with Art,” has been his mantra for years. Redcross graduated from Cheyney University with a B.S. in Economics. Afterwards, he earned a Master’s of Business Administration from Eastern University. He and his wife, Evelyn, continue to reside in Philadelphia. They have three children and three grandchildren.

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PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE CU students participate in annual career fair.

REAL WORLD

The Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD), formerly “Career Services” has moved back to the Marcus Foster Student Center after almost four years in Burleigh Hall. The department’s goal for the 20072008 year is to complete the establishment of a center that will be a reservoir of information and support for Cheyney University students in their pursuit of internships, graduate education and career positions.

Over the last year CCPD has achieved the following milestones: • • • • • • • •

Significantly increased the number of students accessing opportunities via the Wolf Career Network Hosted a major spring career fair (April 10, 2007) Conducted professional development workshops for students Increased employer participation through career fairs, campus interviews, information sessions and workshops Gathered new graduate employment data to benchmark CU against regional and national new graduate stats Assisted students and alumni with successful job searches to land competitive career positions and internships Published two career articles in the annual HBCU Career Guide distributed at HBCUs across the United States Joined the National Association for Colleges and Employers and assumed a role on the Corporate Sponsorship Committee for the Eastern Region

2007–2008 • • • •

Received a grant from PASSHE to develop internships Engaged employers and added staff to roll out the CU Internship Institute for Spring and Summer 2008 Hosted 13 professionals from the Black Executive Exchange Program (BEEP) at CU on October 30–31st Hosted 51 employers for the Fall Career Expo for October 4, 2007

The Center is now headed by Marcia Robinson. Robinson has experience from a variety of leadership roles in career centers for the last eight years. Her roles have included job development, career counseling and corporate relations. Robinson has been consistently recognized for innovative programming involving employer partners and students at Westwood College, California State Polytechnic University (her alma mater) and Temple University before coming to Cheyney University in September 2006. Robinson has over a decade of industry experience in the hospitality, aviation and technology sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a MBA with an emphasis in Strategic HR Management. Robinson is currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Business Leadership and writes frequently on career, employment and entrepreneurship issues for online magazines. She is a member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers and the National Career Development Association. Robinson’s passion for successful outcomes is driven by her belief that there are no limits to how a person’s life can be enhanced through education, professional development and meaningful work.

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Cheyney introduces unique business collaboration with Herban Farms, LLC

President Howard-Vital gets a tour of the Greenhouse from Michael Derro, President of Herban Farms, LLC.

Venture combines fish farming and basil production in an aquaponics greenhouse Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and Herban Farms, LLC officially dedicated a 12,000-foot, state-of-the-art aquaponics greenhouse, located on the CU campus. The project is a unique and innovative business venture that integrates aquaculture and agriculture to support the commercial production and sale of basil for Herban Farms and tilapia fish for CU. This represents one facet of CU’s future role in preparing students for careers in urban biology and entrepreneurship. This collaboration will allow the University to use the facility for student training and for conducting research on biological methods to increase the efficiency of production for both plants and fish. The objective of the project is to develop programs in urban aquaculture and fish nutrition/physiology and to provide training in various scientific areas. The success of this project could lead to the establishment of similar facilities around the Commonwealth and the creation of jobs. Cheyney University has developed an academic/professional specialization in this field over the past two years with the establishment of its Aquaculture Research Education Center (AREC). The center is supported by the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency. Herban Farms LLC was formed in 2004 to grow, pack and ship living basil and fresh culinary herbs to the regional food service industry. The greenhouse has the capacity to produce approximately 12,000 aquaponically-grown living basil plants each week, with expected revenue of $900,000 yearly. The facility is expected to expand in the future to include other herbs such as oregano, mint and parsley.

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PRESIDENT’S CABINET

ensuring the

future

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 R. 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

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UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

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

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 Samuel Patterson Carmen Martinez-Skinner President Michelle Howard-Vital

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