Monday, May 12, 2008 PRINCESS ANNE, MD – Tyrone D. Taborn (pictured far right) is commencement speaker for the 121st spring commencement ceremony at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore on Friday, May 16, at 10 a.m. in the William P. Hytche Athletic Center. Some 372 graduates and their families will participate. Taborn is chairman and chief executive officer…Read more Taborn to Address UMES Spring Graduates
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Links Chapter Presents Check to UMES
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 PRINCESS ANNE, MD – Members of the Princess Anne Chapter of the Links Inc., recently presented a check for $6,700 to the UMES Foundation in support of an endowed fund established by the organization to reward and assist students in financial need who have demonstrated academic success as undergraduates and who…Read more Links Chapter Presents Check to UMES
Henson Foundation Presents Challenge Gift to UMES Foundation
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 PRINCESS ANNE, MD—The Richard A. Henson Foundation has made a $1.5 million challenge gift to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Foundation to establish the Henson Entrepreneurs and Scholars Endowment Program. The Henson Entrepreneurs and Scholars Program will focus on producing globally competent, entrepreneurial-minded graduates in business, science, technology, engineering and…Read more Henson Foundation Presents Challenge Gift to UMES Foundation
UMES First Historically Black College to Join the PGA/ PGM™ Program
Friday, April 18, 2008 PRINCESS ANNE, MD – Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) of America CEO Joe Steranka announced an historical partnership between the PGA of America and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) at a recent press conference held at the campus. UMES is the 20th university in the nation certified by the PGA to offer its Professional Golf…Read more UMES First Historically Black College to Join the PGA/ PGM™ Program
UMES Dinner Theatre Tickets on Sale
Friday, March 28, 2008 PRINCESS ANNE, MD-Tickets for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s 2008 Dinner Theatre production of “Blues N BBQ” slated for April 17-19 at 6 p.m. in the Richard A. Henson Center Ballroom are on sale now. Along with the UMES Drama Society members, the show also features guest performer Gene Johnson,…Read more UMES Dinner Theatre Tickets on Sale
Austin Cox Appointed to Board of Visitors
Friday, March 28, 2008 PRINCESS ANNE, MD – Austin Cox Jr., president and CEO of Austin Cox Mechanical Inc. and Cedar Landing Development Inc. both located in Salisbury, has recently been appointed to the UMES Board of Visitors for a three year term on the recommendation of President Thompson. The purpose of the UMES Board…Read more Austin Cox Appointed to Board of Visitors
UMES Hosts Health and Wellness Festival
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 The University of Maryland Eastern Shore hosts the ninth annual Health and Wellness Festival on Wednesday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Student Services Center Ballroom. Over 60 community agencies, businesses and other organizations join university representatives to provide health screenings, demonstrations and informational exhibits. “The goal…Read more UMES Hosts Health and Wellness Festival
Swedish Sculpture Exhibition Opens at Mosely Gallery
Monday, March 17, 2008 PRINCESS ANNE, MD- “Angels and Devils,” a sculpture exhibit featuring the work of Swedish sculptors Johan Thunell and BörjeBerglund is on display now through April 4, at theMosely Gallery at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. According to Dr. Anke Van Wagenberg, gallery director, art history lecturer, Thunell’s sculptures are mainly raku-fired ceramics. They are an offspring of his…Read more Swedish Sculpture Exhibition Opens at Mosely Gallery
Choral Festival Features University Concert Choirs
Thursday, March 13, 2008 PRINCESS ANNE, MD-The fifth annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Choral Festival “I, Too, Sing America” will be hosted by the University of Maryland Eastern Shore on Sunday, April 6, at 4 p.m. in the Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center. The festival consists of performances by the concert choirs of…Read more Choral Festival Features University Concert Choirs
Award-winning Jazz Trombonist Joins UMES Jazz Ensemble at Spring Concert
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 PRINCESS ANNE, MD – Renowned jazz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon is the guest performer at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert slated for Wednesday, March 5, at 8 p.m. in the Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts. Under the direction of Dr. John R. Lamkin II, the…Read more Award-winning Jazz Trombonist Joins UMES Jazz Ensemble at Spring Concert
