UMES Drama Society to Present Fall Theatre Production

Thursday, October 16, 2008 PRINCESS ANNE, MD-Members of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore s Drama Society are currently rehearsing for their fall theatre production “Andre’s Mother” combined with a scene adapted from “The Women of Brewster Place.”   The play will be performed October 30-November 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ella Fitzgerald Performing…Read more UMES Drama Society to Present Fall Theatre Production

Rock the Vote Campus Take Over at UMES

Monday, October 13, 2008 “Rock the Vote ‘Campus Take Over’” at UMES PRINCESS ANNE, MD The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Office of Student Activities joins UrbtekLive in presenting “Rock the Vote ‘Campus Take Over’” on Monday, October 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the courtyard of the Student Services Center.           “Nothing…Read more Rock the Vote Campus Take Over at UMES

Jazz Ensemble Presents Annual Fall Concert

Wednesday, October 8, 2008 PRINCESS ANNE, MD-The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. John R. Lamkin II, director of bands, will perform its annual fall concert on Friday, October 10, at 7 p.m. in the Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center. This year the band will feature several new members,…Read more Jazz Ensemble Presents Annual Fall Concert

UMES Tests New Campus Emergency Siren and Public Address System

Friday, October 3, 2008 PRINCESS ANNE, MD Officials at the University of Maryland of Eastern Shore test the university s recently installed Emergency Notification Siren and Public Address System today, as installation.   The system is designed to alert students, faculty and staff when emergency conditions exist on campus. Emergencies could range from dangerous weather conditions…Read more UMES Tests New Campus Emergency Siren and Public Address System

Fifth Annual Small Farm Conference Slated

Sunday, September 21, 2008 PRINCESS ANNE, MD If you own a small farm, plan to start one or just want to grow a garden in your backyard, there s a conference at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) designed especially for you. Farmers, landowners, and gardening enthusiasts will be offered tips and tools at the upcoming…Read more Fifth Annual Small Farm Conference Slated

Mini-Medical School Begins Fifth Year of Instruction

Sunday, September 21, 2008 PRINCESS ANNE, MD – Created to address disparities in minority and medically underserved populations in our region through improved health literacy, the UMES Mini Medical School has begun its fifth year of instruction. The 2008 Mini Med School program is scheduled for each Wednesday evening, ending on Wednesday, October 22, in the…Read more Mini-Medical School Begins Fifth Year of Instruction

UMES Concert Choir To Hold Basket Bingo to Benefit Performance in Hawaii

Sunday, September 21, 2008 PRINCESS ANNE, MD – After over 150 practices and 25 performances, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Concert Choir members toting luggage and tickets in hand, boarded a plane bound for the land of pineapples, leis and luaus. For the past decade, students in the choir have culminated a year s…Read more UMES Concert Choir To Hold Basket Bingo to Benefit Performance in Hawaii

UMES Band Travels to St. Thomas

Sunday, September 21, 2008 PRINCESS ANNE, MD – St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, was the destination for the UMES band s spring tour. All of us had a wonderful time and it turned out to be quite an exceptional educational experience for all the students, said Dr. John Lamkin II, director of bands and coordinator…Read more UMES Band Travels to St. Thomas

Community Invited to Join UMES for Founders’ Week Activities

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 PRINCESS ANNE, MD-The University of Maryland Eastern Shore celebrates its 122nd birthday on September 13 with a week-long celebration in honor of the school’s founding.  Originating as Princess Anne Academy with one faculty member and nine students, the university now boasts more than 200 full-time faculty and enrolls over 4,000 students.  The…Read more Community Invited to Join UMES for Founders’ Week Activities

UMES Retains Rank in Top Tier

Wednesday, August 27, 2008 UMES Retains Rank in Top Tier of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Black Colleges PRINCESS ANNE, MD For the second consecutive year, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is ranked in the top tier of America s Best Black Colleges as reported by U.S. News and World Report. “The…Read more UMES Retains Rank in Top Tier

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