University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Office of University Relations and Development Members of the Chicago Alumni Chapter raised nearly $10,000 to assist students at UAPB. e Chicago Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund was earmarked to receive $5,000, and $4,090 was used to assist the Vesper Choir during their annual spring tour. Jackey Cason, the Alumni Chapter President, is always enthusiastic about assisting UAPB students. Mr. Cason stated, “Anytime that we can help students, regardless of where they are from, we will help. I received assistance and I am compelled to ensure that I assist our students any way that I can.” e Chicago Alumni Chapter plans to make another contribution aſter the National Alumni Association Summer Conference. Other alumni chapters that have given in 2012-13 are the: Kansas City, Milwaukee, Southern California, Southeast Arkansas, Las Vegas, LR/Pulaski County, Houston, and Washington, D.C., Souhtern California Alumni Chapters along with the UAPB/ AM&N National Alumni Association. summer 2013 Chris Bradley, ’99, knows the importance of giving back and considers his donations to UAPB an investment. Chris recently established a scholarship that will be matched by his employer, Verizon Wireless. Both giſts will then be matched by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, Institutional Services, Strength- ening Institutions-Title III, Part B (HBCU Program). When asked why he gives, Chris stated: “While I am a 4th generation college student, many students are the first in their family to attend college. I believe, to whom much is given, much is required. I attended college with some financial assistance. e students of today require much more. If my company will match my donations to UAPB, why wouldn’t I take advantage of the opportunity to give back?” Chris plans to increase his giving annually. He encourages other young alum to give back and take advantage of giſt match- ing opportunities through their employers. CHICAGO Alumni Chapter Does it Again Young, Alum & Giving 4TH GENERATION COLLEGE-GOING ALUMNUS UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF GIVING BACK. Join members of the Hicks Holiday Legacy Society and establish a planned giſt (bequests, trusts, or giſt annuities) to benefit the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. CREATE YOUR Legacy The Late James Anderson Mrs. Wheirmelda Anderson The Late Elmer Bell Dr. & Mrs. Herbert L. Carter The Late Mary Cheatham The Late R. C. Childress Mr. Larry Cooper The late Dr. Edneil E. Fuller Dr. Dorothy Magett Fiddmont Dr. Gladys Turner Finney Mr. & Mrs. Albert Golden Mr. Matthew Henry The Late Dr. Charles Hicks Mrs. Bobbie Hodge The Late Dr. & Mrs. O. R. Holiday Ms. Nettie Hollis-Johnson Mr. Vernon & Sylvia Jones Dr. Ernece B. Kelly Dr. Rose Pace The Late Dr. Henry Pennymon The Late Cornell Scott The Late B. A. Turner Attorney Thomas Vaughn Ms. Shirley Williams HIGHLIGHTING PEOPLE, EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON OUR STUDENTS
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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Office of University Relations and Development
Members of the Chicago Alumni Chapter raised nearly $10,000 to assist students at UAPB. The Chicago Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund was earmarked to receive $5,000, and $4,090 was used to assist the Vesper Choir during their annual spring tour. Jackey Cason, the Alumni Chapter President, is always enthusiastic about assisting UAPB students. Mr. Cason stated, “Anytime that we can help students, regardless of where they are from, we will help. I received assistance and I am compelled to ensure that I assist our
students any way that I can.” The Chicago Alumni Chapter plans to make another contribution after the National Alumni Association Summer Conference. Other alumni chapters that have given in 2012-13 are the: Kansas City, Milwaukee, Southern California, Southeast Arkansas, Las Vegas, LR/Pulaski County, Houston, and Washington, D.C., Souhtern California Alumni Chapters along with the UAPB/AM&N National Alumni Association.
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Chris Bradley, ’99, knows the importance of giving back and considers his donations to UAPB an investment. Chris recently established a scholarship that will be matched by his employer, Verizon Wireless. Both gifts will then be matched by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, Institutional Services, Strength-ening Institutions-Title III, Part B (HBCU Program). When asked why he gives, Chris stated: “While I am a 4th generation college student, many students are the first in their family to attend college. I believe, to whom much is given, much is required. I attended college with some financial assistance. The students of today require much more. If my company will match my donations to UAPB, why wouldn’t I take advantage of the opportunity to give back?” Chris plans to increase his giving annually. He encourages other young alum to give back and take advantage of gift match-ing opportunities through their employers.
CHICAGOAlumni Chapter Does it Again
Young, Alum & Giving4TH GeneraTion ColleGe-GoinG alumnus undersTands THe imporTanCe of GivinG BaCk.
Join members of the Hicks Holiday Legacy Society and establish a planned gift (bequests, trusts, or gift annuities) to benefit the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
CreaTe your LegacyThe Late James AndersonMrs. Wheirmelda AndersonThe Late Elmer BellDr. & Mrs. Herbert L. CarterThe Late Mary CheathamThe Late R. C. ChildressMr. Larry CooperThe late Dr. Edneil E. Fuller
Dr. Dorothy Magett FiddmontDr. Gladys Turner FinneyMr. & Mrs. Albert GoldenMr. Matthew HenryThe Late Dr. Charles HicksMrs. Bobbie HodgeThe Late Dr. & Mrs. O. R. HolidayMs. Nettie Hollis-Johnson
Mr. Vernon & Sylvia JonesDr. Ernece B. KellyDr. Rose PaceThe Late Dr. Henry PennymonThe Late Cornell ScottThe Late B. A. TurnerAttorney Thomas VaughnMs. Shirley Williams
HigHligHting people, events and activities tHat make a positive impact on our students
Two UAPB alum, Dr. Freddie Hartfield and Bishop Chester Thompson, teamed up to develop an initiative that has become an amazing success. The idea of this project is to encourage local churches to make financial contributions that will assist students at UAPB. After the success of the first phase of the campaign that generated nearly $22,000, a committee of four was developed. The committee decided to name the initiative after Dr. Freddie Hartfield. This year’s campaign consists of gospel extravaganzas held across the state of Arkansas to generate funds for the endeavor. The first event was held in Camden, Arkansas at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, where Bishop Thompson is pastor. Bishop Thompson made the decision to donate all contributions from the event (which usually would fund a youth program sponsored by his church) to the Hartfield Initiative. The program featured uplifting music by various choirs from the Camden area and a sermon by Pastor Felton Burgie. About $8,000 was generated for the Hartfield Initiative as a result of the Camden event. The second event was held in West Memphis, AR during the month of May at Old St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church where UAPB alum Frederick Anthony is pastor. Dave Johnson, Crittenden County Alumni Chapter President, welcomed
attendees. Moving performances by the Old St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church and the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church (where
UAPB alum Basil Joiner is pastor) Choirs made for a wonderful extravaganza. UAPB alumna, Georgia Matthews, brought everyone to their feet with a memorable rendition of “Oh How Precious”. Over $5,000 was collected for the initiative. Plans for the final two extravaganzas are underway. The last events will take place in Little Rock, AR and Pine Bluff, AR. The goal of the Hartfield Initiative is $20,000 annually over a period of five years. The initiative will continue for the next four years. Monies contributed to the Hartfield Initiative will be allocated to the Lifeline Fund, which will receive a dollar-for-dollar match from U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, Institutional Services, Strengthening Institutions-Title III, Part B (HBCU Program).
Hartfield Initiative Committee Members:UAPB Employees - Dr. Fredie Hartfield, Dr. Vera Lang Brown, Dr. Margaret Martin-Hall, Courtney Cegers, Brian T. Williams; UAPB student, Frank D. Dorsey, II; Birlee Lever, Vice President of the Jefferson County UAPB/AM&N Alumni Associaiton; and Bishop Chester Thompson.
and the Beat goes onTHe HarTfield
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Meet Blake Oshinuga, son of Oladifun A. Oshinuga and Adrianne M. Toney. Blake is an 8 year old, avid reader, pianist, lover of all things tech and a member of Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Camden, AR. Last summer, Bishop Chester Thompson brought a youth group to visit UAPB and Blake was a part of that group. They toured Childress Hall and had a brief university history lesson by Bishop Thompson. Blake, then 7 years old, was so impressed with UAPB he decided that he would assist Bishop Thompson in his efforts to generate funds for the Hartfield Initiative. Blake began by soliciting almost everyone that he knew and collected $25 for the initiative. Later, Blake left Arkansas to visit his father in Atlanta but did not leave his philanthropic spirit behind. After explaining the initiative to his dad, he requested a notepad to keep a count of the money that he collected and then solicited individuals in Atlanta. Blake returned home to Arkansas having raised $200 overall. Since then, Blake has launched (with his mother) Men with Books, a campaign that promotes literacy among African American males. Let’s applaud Blake, one of Arkansas’ youngest philanthropists.
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After extensive research over a 5-year period, Dr. Gladys Turner Finney located the gravesite of our institution’s founder – Joseph C. Corbin. In 2008, Dr. Gladys Turner Finney had no idea that the research for the African-American Genealogy Society of Miami Valley would lead to the beginning of the Joseph Carter Corbin Headstone Project. After locating the gravesite, Dr. Finney initiated fundraising to place a headstone at the resting place
of J.C. Corbin. Corbin is the founder and was the principal of Branch Normal College in 1875. “Joseph Carter Corbin is not well known, but the state (of Arkansas) and the United States owes him a national debt,” said Dr. Gladys Turner-Finney. A dedication ceremony was held on Memorial Day in Oak Park, IL, at Forest Home Cemetery to place a grave maker and honor J.C. Corbin's lifelong accomplishments and
contributions. UAPB/AM&N alumni and local leaders took part in the historical occasion. There was strong support from the Chicago Alumni Chapter members and their president, Jackey
Cason. Chicago Congressman, AM&N alumnus Danny Davis and representatives from the Black History Coalition of Arkansas were also present. “This project was truly a labor of love. It felt so good to see so many UAPB people present including the university representatives and members of the Chicago Alumni Chapter,” said Dr. Finney.
UAPB DONOR'S LABOR of LOVE
Joseph Carter Corbin and the headstone that now marks his grave.
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Dr. Gladys Turner-Finney is long time donor to UAPB.
the headstone reads “Founder of the university of arkansas at pine Bluff, Father of Higher education for african-americans in arkansas. thanks for the gift of education to countless generations.”
Over $91,000 in pledges was received for student scholarships during the 2013 Annual Phonathon. During the month of May,
ninteen eager student callers telephoned alumni, friends, faculty, and staff, to ask for their support for student scholarships. Many people who were called responded positively and to date over $30,000 has been received. Unless otherwise noted, the donations from the Phonathon will be earmarked for the Lifeline Endowed Fund to assist students in dire need.
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We gratefully acknowledge FullFilled pledges from:
The Dorothy Magett Fiddmont New Millennium Leaders (DMF-NML) have raised the bar to increase scholarship support to UAPB's students. Of the 172 individuals and classes who have donated at least $2,000,
39 individuals have given above the initial $2,000 entry level. By contributing $1,000 beyond the initial level and $1,000 at each level beyond, some DMF-NML have become Bronze (Entry Level+ $1,000), Silver (Entry Level+
$2,000), Gold (Entry Level+ $3,000), and Platinum (Entry Level+ $4,000). All donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar through a grant from the U. S. Department of Education,
Office of Postsecondary Education, Institutional Services, Strengthening Institutions Title III, Part B (HBCU Program). To date, the Dorothy Magett Fiddmont New Millennium Leaders Scholarship has over $1,041,000. An additional $129,161 in federal funding is anticipated by August 1, 2013. We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals who have stepped up beyond their initial entry level gift:
PlatinuM-Class of 1966, Dr. Lonzell A. Branch, Letha Branch, Larry B. Cooper, Dr. Dorothy Fiddmont, Frederick Fiddmont*, Dr. Cleon Flowers, Sr.*, Dr. Martha Flowers, Mrs. Martha R. Flowers*, Dr. Freddie Hartfield, Helen Page, Doris Wallace Gold-Dr. Joice Anderson, Gladys Cherry, Cathy Clark-Johnson, Dr. Margaret Martin-Hall, Acie B. Meekins*, Samuel Staples, Zelma Staples, Earnest Sparks, Jr., Vernal SparksSilver-Class of 1948, Col. James M. Bosley, Dr. Lawrence A. Davis, Jr., Wanda Garrett, Myrtle Hyman, Shirley Johnson, Arthur Thomas, Dr. William "Sonny" Walker, Dr. Bettye Williams Bronze-Ella B. Averett, Dr. Carolyn Blakely, Ltc. Leon Crumblin, Shirley Johnson, Floyd E. Morris, Elton Taylor, Virginia Taylor, Keita Todd, Dr. Jewell Walker
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