https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/22593/archive/files/5f8eb6a5e99a1c54b48c05ab5e161441.pdf?Expires=1780531200&Signature=o4bwnzYaGHOgaXDQp-3u0gSyLkqEz0tNsMjlnpaoanHdIzDMAkYRAL0qRLHFNGmDomY5Pd85pF3WUbUasY921O3pSNmLLVwKPb3QTiP2%7EQPxWZZNtVClq1aWc65FSg71zHMiBxRQKHXuz-Hk75ngO6w4cgTHgGGvbo5xg255j1xfN4Mky%7EmMUVUuE47LHVh0l2aipSwI9DYHMlOjhJ62N-NFPeIW8NTjsHEtKDTHCNFLAYyvlWTAL5n-Hn589vMXIjSMaa6n5N4kTBNPUCcw3gE0a%7ElRNCTGuJsYGW1Bhxmx8ugCm93wyocdXXvWoFES1XwHDj%7EFZ1gCN-v6aDAaQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 03338af4b8b5382d44e73a6fa41ae28e PDF Text Text Spring-Summer 2014 The Philanderian BUILDING UP, MOVING AHEAD Campus Center Grand Opening 1 �MESSAGE FROM THE INTERIM PRESIDENT My fellow Philanderians, It is my distinct pleasure to convey greetings to each of you as we inaugurate a new academic year here at our beloved Philander Smith. A beginning always carries with it a plethora of opportunities to grow, to effect change, and to contribute to the overall good of our environment. It is my hope that each of you will commit to share with us in taking advantage of these opportunities. As an institution, Philander Smith College is indeed “Moving Forward” in some key, strategic areas: Most notably and visibly is the official opening of our new Student Center, unique and state-of-art in its design and usability. Our appreciation is extended to all who played a significant role in bringing this phase to fruition. In addition, new and renewed articulation agreements have been made with local two-year institutions that will provide the opportunity for increased enrollment in the future for our campus. We have also become a partner with the Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock as one of two sites for the Charles W. Donaldson Scholars Academy. This program is designed to assist underserved student populations in PCSSD to acquire skills necessary to matriculate into college without having to be placed in remedial coursework. This fall nine students who were participants are now enrolled as freshmen here at Philander Smith. Furthermore, through the collective effort of the Office of Institutional Advancement, Academic Affairs, and Enrollment Management, donations and grants have been received that will be used to enhance instruction and learning through technology and the recruitment of students specifically from the Delta area of our state. These and other successes are reasons to celebrate, but must also serve as catalysts for increased effort to accomplish even greater things. When challenges arise in life, we have one of two options: We can allow fear to force us into a state of paralytic inactivity or we can allow our inner resolve to mobilize us for continuous productivity. Philander Smith College has chosen the latter of these two as our stance. While it is true that we face many of the same challenges being experienced by HBCUs across the nation, we continue our forward movement here at our alma mater. So please join us in spiritual and material support so that both our mission (“to graduate academically accomplished students, grounded as advocates for social justice, determined to change the world for the better”) and our vision (“to make Philander Smith one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation”) are a continuous reality as we embrace our rich and enduring legacy as an institution. Lloyd E. Hervey I, Ed.D. ‘68 Interim President 22 �CONTENTS The Philanderian Spring-Summer 2014 Interim President Lloyd E. Hervey, Ph.D., ‘68 Vice President of Institutional Advancement Rev. C.J. Duvall, Jr. Director of Alumni Affairs Yvonne C. Alexander ‘73 Production Coordinator/Photographer Dan Pierce Board of Trustees Rev. Artee Williams, ’70, Chairman Ms. Lynda Byrd, ’69, Vice Chair Dr. Frances R. Harris, ’76, Secretary Dr. Emanuel Cleaver, III, ’93 Dr. Charles Donaldson, ‘69 Mr. Barnett Grace MG (Ret.) Harold Gwatney Dr. Cynthia Bond-Hopson Mr. Jim Kincannon Mrs. Pat Lile Mr. Arthur Montgomery, ’68 Bishop Gary Mueller Mr. Ronald Newsome, ‘71 Rev. Mark Norman, ‘94 Mr. Don Riggin Dr. Jesse M. Trice ‘72 Dr. Lloyd E. Hervey, ‘68 (Ex-Officio) Dr. Krystie Flowers (Ex-Officio) Tanisha Manning, SGA Pres. (Ex-Officio) The Philanderian is published with news from the National Alumni Association and the Office of the President. To submit story ideas, photos, feedback and suggestions contact: scole@philander.edu. Alumni news and photos: Yvonne Alexander Director of Alumni Affairs, yalexander@philander.edu www.philander.edu Editor — Sericia Cole Photography and Design — Dan Pierce FEATURES 5 Donaldson Scholars Academy 6 Honorary Degrees Awarded to Distinguished Alumni 8 Elijah Pitts Golf Tournament 9 Bless The Mic Lecture Series 10 Commencement 2014 12 Cover Story: Campus Center Grand Opening 14 58th Annual Alumni Convention DEPARTMENTS 16 Around Campus 17 Alumni News 15 Donor Honor Roll Honors Convocation Lauds Academic Achievement The 2014 Honors Convocation took place March 20 in the M.L. Harris Auditorium. The annual ceremony salutes academic excellence with recognition for students who comprise the Dean’s List and the President’s List. Additionally, eligible junior and senior scholars were inducted into the Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society. Rev. C.E. McAdoo, ’69 offered words of encouragements to students and presided over the presentation ceremony of academic achievement awards and pins. This year’s theme was “Preparing for Tomorrow Today.” See more Around Campus News on Page 16. 3 �MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT Dear Philanderians, With the start of another academic year, Philander Smith College is fortunate to be positioned for a very bright future, in part, for the following reasons: (1) The National Alumni Association (NAA) held a successful 58th Annual Convention in May 2014. Among other accomplishments, elections were held which resulted in the re-election of certain officers and the election of new Executive Committee members. The new members include the inaugural members of the Executive Committee based on a 2013 change in the NAA constitution to help cultivate the next generation of NAA leadership. Per the amended constitution, the inaugural members consist of two alumni who graduated within ten years, as well as the current PreAlumni Council president. Accordingly, I am pleased to acknowledge the following inaugural members: Francennett Herrera ’12, Jacques Edwards ’11, and junior Brittany James, the Pre-Alumni Council president. (2) Our recently constructed Student Center opened in time for the new students and returning students. You have to see it to truly appreciate what a major milestone the facility represents for our college and students. There is still time to contribute to the NAA’s $500,000 Last Mile Capital Campaign which will help provide for a debt-free facility. The NAA capital campaign is being led by NAA vice president Herman Davis ’73 and Little Rock’s civic and business leader, Sherman Tate ’70. (3) As you know, PSC is in the midst of identifying a new president. As a member of the Presidential Search Committee representing the NAA, I am pleased to say that significant progress has been made and hopefully an announcement will be soon forthcoming. Finally, I’d like to note that NAA’s 59th Annual Convention will take place March 12- 15, 2015. Unlike the last few conventions that were held in May, the Annual 59th Convention in March will afford alumni and students a unique opportunity to interact and to engage with one another. The theme for the 2015 Convention is “New Beginnings: From Promise to Possession.” We look forward to celebrating the Classes of 1965 and 1990. Additionally, convention activities will primarily take place on the campus and in the new Student Center. During the convention, I am sure we will all find time to reflect on the “breeze way” of yesterday while we contemplate and act on “New Beginnings: Building for Tomorrow.” I thank you in advance for your continued commitment and passion for our beloved alma mater, Philander Smith College. Sincerely, Ronald Newsome, ‘71 4 �MESSAGE FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Capital Campaign Contributors (for the 2013 fiscal year) Extraordinary! Ms. Marym Abrams Ms. Alice Abson Mrs. Yvonne Alexander Ms. Mattie Anderson Mrs. Eddie Anderson Ms. Mattie Anderson Mrs. Evelyn Baker Mr. Wade Banks Ms. JoAnn Benjamin Mr. Bob Birch Mr. Philip Blackman Ms. Cynthia Bond-Hopson Ms. Ora Booker Ms. Johnnie Branch Ms. Donna Brewer Mrs. Barbara Brock-Jordan Ms. Shirley Brown Ms. Edith Brown Mr. Thomas Brown Ms. Shirley Brown Ms. Shirley Buckner Mrs. Hazel Bullock Mr. Albert Bush Mr. Marion Butler Ms. Lynda Byrd Mrs. Jewel Canady Ms. Gertha Carr Ms. Etta Carter Ms. Lula F. Carter Mr. Herbert Chappelle Ms. Cleter Christian Ms. Judy Christian Mr. James Cone Ms. Naomi Cottoms Ms. Wilma Cotton Mr. James Crawford Ms. Kathryn Cross Ms. Sandra Davis Mr. Herman L. Davis Judge L.Clifford Davis Ms. Freddie Dixon Mr. Charles Donaldson Rev. C.J. Duvall Mr. Jacques Edwards Mr. Norman Ellis Ms. Vickie Evans Mrs. Joyce Fagan Ms. Estella M. Forte Ms. Carrol Forte Ms. Elnora Gammon-Simpson Ms. Bertha Gibson Ms. Barbara Gilkey Ms. Minnie Glover Mr. Elder & Brenda Granger Mr. Edward Green Ms. Dorothy Green Ms. Audrey Guest Mr. Kevin Hamilton Ms. Freddie Hamilton Mr. Rush and Linda Harding Mr. & Mrs. Crit & Virdie Harris Dr. Frances Harris Mr. Crit Harris Mrs. Stephanie Haynes Ms. Rose Haywood Mrs. Betsy Henderson Ms. Francenett Herrera Dr. L. E. Hervey Ms. Clemmie F. Hill Dr. & Mrs. Howard & Clemmie Hill Ms. Vivian Hines Ms. Lydia Hunter Mrs. Gemessia Hudson Mrs. Rosalyn Hudson Ms. Lydia Isabell Ms. Donald and Kathryn Johnson Mr. Odie Jordan Mr. Sherman Kilimanjaro Mr. Sterling King, Jr. In 1986, I had the opportunity to meet my first Philanderian face to face. The encounter proved life- changing, introducing me to the spirit and legacy of a great institution formed by the sacrifice of visionary leadership, dedicated instructors and determined students. I would later learn, as witnessed by the many alumni I have met across the country, that many Philander Smith College students would go on to be visionary themselves, as well as dedicated in their respective lives as citizens in their communities. Our college produces people of great faith and character forged in the crucible of everyday challenges as well as difficult times. Ms. Piccola Lamb Mr. Jesse B. Lee Mr. & Mrs. John & Patricia Lile Mrs. Pat Lile Mrs. Annie Locke-Lee Mr. James Lyles Ms. Joyce Marks Ms. Helen Martin Ms. Vivian Matthews Dr. & Mrs. Leo & Gloria McGee Ms. Jearlene Miller Ms. Marjorie Moore Ms. Marian Morrison Ms. Isabell Nash Judge Olly Neal Mrs. Dorothy Nelson Ms. Veronica Nesbitt Mr. Ronald Newsome Dr. Frances Nixon Mrs. Meredith O’Hara Ms. Lillie B. Paddio Mrs. Carreather Perry Ms. Marilyn Person Ms. Mary Peterson Rev. Silas Redd Ms. Roylene Reed Mrs. Evelyn Rice Mrs. Jo Freda Richards Ms. Christine Richardson Ms. Edna Ricks Mr. Nolan Ricks Mr. Harry Roberson Ms. Juanita Robinson Mr. Charles Rodgers Rev. & Mrs. Larry & Lillian Ross Ms. Angela Ross Ms. Jonettia Rowan Dr. William Rush Ms. Dolores Samples Ms. Rosalyn Scruggs Ms. Lottie Shackleford Ms. Estella Shipp Ms. Joyce Slater Ms. Dorothy A. Smith Mr. William Smith Mr. Larry Staggers Mr. Isaac Starks Mr. Jay Starks Mr. John Talley Mr. Sherman Tate Dr. Tommie Taylor Mr. Shelby Taylor Mrs. Carolyn J. Thomas Dr. Adell Thompson, Jr. Ms. Joy Thorton Mrs. Shirley Tolefree Ms. Wilma Toombs Mr Jesse Trice Mr. Bennett Tubbs Mr. Herbert Tyson Ms. Patricia Vaughn Ms. Celestine Walker Mrs. Carolyn Warren Rev. Emery Washington, Sr. Ms. Erma Watts Ms. Marva Watts Ms. Elizabeth Weeams Mr. Savoy Wiley Ms. Edna Wiley Mr. Artee Williams Mr. & Mrs. Bennie & Erma Williams Ms. Rachel Williamson Mr. Arnell Willis Ms. Jo Ann Wilson Mr. Clarence Wilson Ms. Emily Wilson Dr. Kathryn Worthern Mrs. Gwendolyn L. Ziegler As in every issue of The Philanderian, we celebrate the efforts of faculty, staff, students and alumni who proudly represent our institution. Yet this issue of The Philanderian is special because we celebrate the extraordinary effort by our alumni to contribute over a half-million dollars toward the completion of our new $5.1M student campus center that will house a much needed 300- seat dining facility, a bistro and a student union. Once again, alumni have shown sacrifice, leadership and dedication in supporting our great college. Thank you for your fortitude. You are Extraordinary! -------------------------------------In June 2014, Philander Smith College named Rev. C.J. Duvall, Jr. as vice president for institutional advancement.   A member of PSC’s board of trustees since 2010, Duvall stepped down from his board seat to lead the college’s fundraising, development and alumni affairs. A native of St. Louis, Mo., Duvall was executive vice president of human resources at Alltel Corporation, a Fortune 250 company headquartered in Little Rock, Ark., prior to its acquisition by Verizon in January 2009. As a board member, he served on a campaign committee that raised $4.3 million of $5.1 million needed to complete construction of the college’s new 15,700-square foot campus center. Duvall earned a bachelor of arts in behavioral science and business from Missouri Baptist University. In addition, he holds a M.S. in industrial/ organizational psychology from the Purdue School of Science, and graduated Eden Theological Seminary with a master’s in theological studies. Additionally, he has served in the United Methodist Church as a senior pastor in the Central District of the Arkansas Conference. 5 �GIVING Donaldson Scholars Academy Gives Students at Chance at College Success P SC alum and Board of Trustees member Charles W. Donaldson, ’69, may have stepped down earlier this year as vice chancellor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock after a highly successful 40-year tenure, but retirement has not yielded his passion for helping students succeed with their educations. Donaldson is the brainchild (and namesake) behind the Charles W. Donaldson Scholars Academy, a rigorous three-week residential program designed to prepare recent high school graduates for college-level work. His goal simple: to help African American and other socio-economically disadvantaged students have a shot at educational achievement. This summer, 58 recent Pulaski County Special School District graduates—many of whom had not yet even applied for college or were even sure they wanted to attend at all—left the comforts of home to live on campus at either Philander Smith College or UALR as they completed the Scholars Academy. They joined with 37 students enrolled in the Summer Bridge Program—both aimed at mitigating the need for college remediation. The Summer Bridge Program began as a pilot in 2013 and formed the basis for the academy as a collaborative effort with the PCSSD which was funded through the district’s $10 million desegregation settlement. Student participants made great gains over the three weeks, with a 97 percent passage rate on math scores, 90 percent passage rate on reading scores, and 100 percent passage rate on composition. Additionally, all 58 students now plan to attend college at either Philander Smith or UALR and will continue as Donaldson Scholars, now eligible for $2,500 scholarships renewable for up to four years and $10,000. This academic year, the program will expand so that PCSSD’s ninth graders will begin in an annual program that will continue until they graduate high school, with the goal of making them ready to succeed as they pursue higher education. More information about the Charles W. Donaldson Scholars Academy is available at www.cwdsa.com. By Michael Hutchinson ANNUAL GIFT IS MUSIC TO DEPARTMENT’S EARS E ach spring Philander Smith College is granted a visit from singer/ songwriter Petrella Pollefeyt, ’68, of Hot Springs, Ark., who annually makes a donation to PSC’s Music Department. Pollefeyt, known in country music circles as “The First Lady of Country Soul,” feels strongly about giving back to her alma mater to help further the scholarship of talented music students. Shown accepting her gift is Interim President Dr. Lloyd Hervey, along with PSC music student Destiny Wright, Music Department Chair Timothy Tucker and George Blevins. Pollefeyt and her husband Bill recently donated some of her career artifacts to Mosaic Templars Cultural Center which are prominently on display at the museum of African American history and culture in Little Rock. 6 �GIVING HONORARY DEGREES AWARDED TO DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI W hen it came time for the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to be presented by the Philander Smith College Board of Trustees during 2014 commencement exercises, a couple of outstanding alumni were recipients: Bennie R. Williams, ’62, and Erma P. Williams, ’63. That the Germantown, Tenn., couple would be honored for their individual and collective contributions to the college comes as no surprise, as their commitment and largesse to PSC has been well documented through the years. The former Erma Power, a retired educator, is a native of Plumerville, Ark., who graduated PSC with an elementary education degree. Bennie Williams came to Little Rock to attend Philander Smith from his West Memphis hometown and, besides meeting his future wife, gained an education which would eventually lead to a successful corporate career with FedEx. As familiar faces on campus, the Williamses sincerely believe in their responsibility to give of their time, talent and resources to help sustain the storied tradition and academic excellence of their alma mater. As such, the PSC Board of Trustees – of which Erma Williams is a former member as a past president of the National Alumni Association—felt it fitting to honor Bennie and Erma Williams with individual honorary degrees to salute their impressive and inspiring records of service and generosity to the college. Bennie Williams listens as his wife Erma proudly accepts her honorary doctorate during PSC’s 2014 commencement ceremony. 7 �GIVING 20TH ANNUAL ELIJAH PITTS GOLF TOURNAMENT T he Elijah Pitts Memorial Golf Tournament celebrated its 20th anniversary of honoring the late PSC alum and NFL great Elijah Pitts and raising funds for Philander Smith College. Nearly 100 participants teed off at the beautiful Chenal Country Club in west Little Rock on April 29 joined on the golf course by Ron Pitts and Dr. Kimberly Pitts, children of the event’s namesake. In addition to a good time, golfers were treated to lunch and prizes. This year’s tournament netted more than $17,000. Dr. Kimberly Pitts, Ruth Pitts-Litman, Ron Pitts Former PSC Trustee Dr. Sherman Tate lines up his putt. Friends since college Carolyn Robinson, Ruth PittsLitman and Shirley Buckner enjoy a happy reunion. The Institutional Advancement team hard at work sigining in golfers. Golfing teammates and forever buddies, Bennie R. Williams and Dr. Frank James. PITTS FAMILY HELPS CENTRAL ARKANSAS STORM VICTIMS E lijah Pitts’ hometown of Mayflower was rocked by devastating tornadoes on April 27, 2014, just days before the Memorial Golf Tournament. So when his family learned of the destruction and ruin in both Mayflower and Vilonia, they decided to act. Along with their mother Ruth, son Ron and daughter Kimberly made a decision to contribute $2,500 to the storm relief efforts of the Central Arkansas Area Command of the Salvation Army. Their thoughtfulness was matched by Philander Smith College for a total gift of $5,000. Interim President Dr. Lloyd Hervey joined the Pitts family for the check presentation at the studios of NBC affiliate KARK-TV which hosted a telethon to aid those affected by the storm. 8 �Powerful Women Anchor Bless the Mic S eason 9 (2013-2014) of the Bless the Mic lecture series rolled into the spring semester, kicking off Jan. 9 with a packed house for guest speaker Judy Smith, the woman whose career provided inspiration for ABC’s hit drama, Scandal. A rapt audience gave Smith their undivided attention, listening to stories from her experiences as founder and president of a strategic and crisis communications firms in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., as well as from the set of the TV political thriller starring actress Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope, the main character whose career is loosely based on Smith’s. “The show is inspired by my crisis work, not my life,” Smith made a point to say, assuring that the more salacious parts of Scandal are a result of show creator Shonda Rhimes’ imagination. Smith wandered throughout the crowd candidly talking to and fielding questions directly from audience members. The author of Good Self, Bad Self also offered her top two crisis management tips: Tell the truth and know what your objective is and where you want to end up. Noted poet, writer and spoken word artist Mayda del Valle followed Smith’s appearance next in the series on Feb. 13. A native of Chicago, del Valle began performing her own writing while in high school. The Williams College graduate was selected by Oprah’s O Magazine as one of 20 women on the first “O Power List.” In 2001, at the age of 22, del Valle became the youngest poet and first Latino to win the Individual National Poetry Slam. In March, popular evangelist Paula White visited campus, to not only ‘Bless the Mic,’ but to also encourage and inspire. The Florida-based minister and pastor proselytized that, “It doesn’t matter where you start, it’s where you finish,” sharing a moving testimony of her childhood traumas, including her father’s suicide when she was very young which pushed her family into poverty and uncertainty. White encouraged students and the hundreds of guests who came to hear her that they should appreciate their individual journeys, while understanding that “passion is the fuel for your purpose.” T he Bless the Mic lecture series celebrates its anniversary 10th season with the 2014-2015 academic year. Coordinated by the Division of Student Affairs, the series continues to book speakers which engage, inspire, motivate, entertain and challenge not only the Philander Smith College campus community, but the central Arkansas community at-large. Judy Smith Mayda del Valle Paula White For the 10th year schedule, visit www.philander. edu to download the complete listing. 9 �… When College Da Celebrating with The college’s traditional Baccalaureate ceremony took place Friday evening, May 2 and prior to commencement exercises. Coordinated by the Office of Religious Life, Little Rock native and alum Rev. Maurice Watson, ’84, senior pastor of Beulahland Bible Church in Macon, Ga., was guest speaker. F riends, family, faculty and staff filled Litt Smith College’s 126th Commencement fo Saturday, May 3. The pomp and circumstance of the eagerly-a from Dr. Hazel Ervin, vice president for acad President Sarah Connor. Interim President Hervey introduced Emmy delivered the commencement address. Best kno Warner continues to perform on the small scree Following Warner’s thought-provoking and new graduates were inducted into the National DEGREES B Honorary Doctor Bachelo Bachelor o Bachelor of Busin Bachel _____ The 10 �ays Are At an End … the Class of 2014 tle Rock’s Statehouse Convention Center for Philander or the Conferring of Degrees (1888-2014) which took place awaited day for the Class of 2014 began with a welcome demic affairs, prior to “Reflections” offered by Senior Class y-nominated actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner who own for his role as “Theo Huxtable” on The Cosby Show, en, as well as direct and produce. at times poetic address, degrees were conferred and the Alumni Association by Pres. Ron Newsome, ’71. BY THE NUMBERS rate of Humane Letters: 2 or of Science: 35 of Social Work: 12 ness Administration: 22 lor of Arts: 40 _____________ Class of 2014 1111 �COVER STORY Building Up, Moving Ahead: $5.1 M W hen Philander Smith College students returned to campus this fall, a brand new Campus Center awaited them: No more outdated student union, no more temporary eating space. Instead, the college debuted Phase I of the Campus Center project, a state-of-the-art, 16,000 square-foot facility that features an array of impressive amenities designed to enhance the student experience at PSC while also serving faculty, staff and other guests to the campus. The road to completion of the $5.1 million-first phase began with a topping out ceremony in January 2014 which celebrated the highest piece of steel being placed on the structure’s frame. All spring semester, construction crews worked diligently – working simultaneously as Institutional Advancement staff worked to raise funds toward the building’s Capital Campaign—to ensure a Fall 2014 grand opening. Campus Center features: Dining Hall – The student dining center is a full-service cafeteria that provides seating for 275. Bistro – A “quick bite” alternative to the cafeteria, the bistro offers healthy wraps and salads in addition to burgers, chicken fingers and pizza. Servery – This area is where the prepared food is served, including a salad bar and pizza, hot food and drink stations. Conference Center – This centerpiece of the facility boasts a wall of floor-to-ceiling glass panels that provide a scenic view of the downtown Little Rock skyline. It is ideal for any small board meeting, planning session or classroom. At the Campus Center’s grand opening ceremony, Bishop Gary Mueller of the Arkansas Conference-United Methodist Church leads the crowd in a blessing of the building. 12 �Million Campus Center is Unveiled Student Hall – Students have a place of their own to relax, socialize and conduct business related to Student Government. Participating in the official ribbon-cutting ceremony were Board of Trustees Chairman Rev. Artee Williams ’70, Vice President for Student Affairs Kevin B. Hamilton, Student Government Association Vice President Zafarya Sampay, Downtown Little Rock Partnership Executive Director Sharon Priest, Bishop Gary Mueller of the Arkansas Conference-United Methodist Church and Interim President Dr. Lloyd Hervey ’68. VIP Reception Dr. Joseph Jones, Rev. Mark Norman and Frank Bateman Dennis Owens, Terry C. Wallace, John Orscheln CJ Duvall Family-CJ, wife Karen and daughters Alana and Alisha Rodney Parks and John Womack Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors were also on hand to symbolically cut the ribbon. After which, participants and guests filed inside the new building to enjoy lunch and fellowship inside the college’s new crown jewel. 13 �ALUMNI NEWS 58th National Alumni As Heralding the Class of 1963 before presenting them their Golden Alumni stoles. Kathryn Worthen ’64 is congratulated by Interim President Hervey & NAA Pres. Ron Newsome. Members of the Class of 1964 attend the 2014 Commencement ceremony. Dr. Erma P. Williams and Mrs. Betsy Henderson accept Golden Alumni stoles from Dr. Hervey and Ron Newsome. Dr. Sherman Tate introduces banquet speaker Dr. C.J. Duvall. Rev. Cleo Smith offers the closing Celebration Banquet prayer. Dr. Hervey bestoles Mrs. Edna Wiley, member of Golden Class of 1964. Celebration Banquet attendees with Mr. Leo and Mrs. Gloria McGee. Newly elected NAA Officers: Joanette Payne, Herman Davis, Ron Newsome and Shirley J. Brown Dr. C.J. Duvall congratulated by Ron Newsome on becoming an honorary member of the Class of ’64. NAA VP Herman Davis presents Chapter President’s Awards to Gemessia Hudson and Roderick Dunn. Herman Davis and Shirley J. Brown receive NAA Appreciation Awards. 14 �ssociation Convention ALUMNI NEWS Veronica Nesbitt ‘64 receives her stole from Ron Newsome. Edward L. Green, member of Class of 1963, presented with his Golden Alumni stole. Class of ’64 Co-Coordinator Kathryn Worthen presents their class gift to the college. Rev. Shelby and Grace Taylor are all smiles during NAA convention activities. Thomas Brown’63 is presented with Golden Alumni stole by Dr. Hervey. Dr. C.J. Duvall proudly displays his NAA honorary alumnus award. The Alumni Reunion Choir sings melodiously at the Celebration Banquet. The Panther Proud members of the Class of 1964. NAA VP Herman Davis installs officers of the new Greater DC Metro alumni chapter. Geese Ausbie, Ron Newsome and Coach Therlon “Sam” Weaver address alumni during Welcome Reception. The wonderful Class of 1964 celebrates their Golden Anniversary! 15 �AROUND CAMPUS One Phenomenal Angel: Lawrence Hamilton (1954-2014) Head Women’s Basketball Coach Receives Conference Honors Lawrence Hamilton was not only a regular among the creative circles of New York, but he was also a familiar face in his native Arkansas, as well as a big presence at Philander Smith College campus during his time as cultural affairs director and assistant professor of humanities. Hamilton passed away April 3 at the age of 59 in a New York City hospital following complications from surgery. A mentor and friend to many, Hamilton endeared himself to students, faculty and staff alike with his warm and gracious persona, along with his tremendous talent that opened doors for him from Broadway to the Vatican where he once performed for the pope. On April 10, the Division of Humanities and Fine Arts held a special tribute chapel service, Philander’s Phenomenal Angel: In Memoriam of Lawrence Hamilton, to honor his many contributions to the college. “Mr. Hamilton gave so much of himself serving as choir director, teacher, mentor, and friend to so many of our alumni and to those of us who had the privilege of working with him,” said Timothy Tucker, Music Department Chairman. Hamilton was laid to rest following celebration of life services in Little Rock and his hometown of Foreman, Ark. While he will be sorely missed, he will always be remembered. Congratulations are due to PSC Head Women’s Basketball Coach Brandon Greenwood,’04, who in March was recognized as the 2014 GCAC Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year! A former PSC Panther and head coach since 2009, Greenwood has worked hard to elevate the Lady Panther ball club in the GCAC standings. He led the Lady Panthers to a 17-13 overall record and an 8-4 conference mark, coming in third place in the Western Division. PSC joined the Gulf Coast Atlantic Conference in the 2011-12 season. New Royalty for Philander Smith College Miss Black and Gold 2014 is Philander Smith’s Torria Holland Amina Henderson, a junior majoring in business administration from Los Angeles, Calif., will serve the 2014-15 academic year as Miss Philander Smith College. She will reign alongside Mr. Philander Smith College, Shaborn Vail, a sophomore middle school education major from Kalamazoo, Mich. This was the first time in the history of the college that the pageants were combined.   16 PSC’s Ariel McFadden wins Miss Black Arkansas crown PSC senior Ariel McFadden of Little Rock is the reigning Miss Black Arkansas USA! McFadden won the title earlier this year and went on to represent Arkansas in the Miss Black USA pageant’s finals in Washington, D.C., in August. Miss Black USA was founded in 1986 to provide educational opportunities to outstanding young African American women. All year McFadden has traveled extensively to promote her “Treasure YOU” platform. Congrats to PSC student Torria Holland who won the title of 2014 Miss Black and Gold to represent Arkansas’s chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.! In March Holland competed in the Southwestern Regional conference held in Tulsa, Okla. �ALUMNI NEWS L. Clifford Davis, ’45, of Fort Worth, Texas, received the highest recognition given a lawyer by the Tarrant County Bar Association at its annual Law Day Dinner in May 2014. The Blackstone Award has been awarded annually since 1963 to a senior member of the bar, based on a career demonstrating ability, integrity and courage. Delia Anderson, ‘88, of Sherwood, Ark., was recently named director of the Division of County Operations at the Arkansas Department of Human Service. Previously, as assistant director, Anderson was responsible for administering the division’s Office of Community Services. Before joining DHS, Anderson held several positions at Philander Smith College, including alumni affairs director and vice president for institutional advancement. Joseph Jones, Ph.D., ‘00, founding director of the Social Justice Initiative at Philander Smith College, has enjoyed a yearlong fellowship sponsored by the American Council on Higher Education (ACE). Through the competitive program that helps train and prepare college personnel for senior-level positions in higher education, Jones has gained extensive knowledge and information about budgeting and fundraising, marketing, diversity, curriculum vitae design, and other vital issues faced by college and university administrators. Additionally, as part of the program, Jones was assigned to spend a semester away from his SJI duties shadowing the chancellor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The Fellows Program is perhaps the nation’s most successful and well-known development program for higher education professionals looking to advance their careers. So now, with this valuable training, Jones is more qualified than ever to reach his goal of becoming a HBCU president. Terrell Starr,’02 has accepted the position of senior editor at AlterNet, a non-profit journalism organization, where he will be responsible for, among other things, leading the site’s social media strategy as well as reporting original stories on a weekly basis. Starr, who has been based in New York City since 2010, previously worked at NewsOne where he gained experience as a news web editor. Keep up with Starr’s journalism and writing by following him on Twitter @Russian_Starr. Lauren Allen, ’10, graduated from American University in Washington, D.C., in May 2014, having earned a master’s in law degree, and has successfully passed the Maryland bar exam on the first try. After graduating Philander Smith College in three years, Allen went on to complete the University of Georgia School of Law also in three years. The former Miss Philander Smith College is also licensed to practice law in Georgia. Save The Date Homecoming 2014 November 8 4 p.m. Dr. Crawford J. Mims Gymnasium Philander Smith College vs. Ecclesia College 17 �Honor Roll of Donors SUMMA CUM LAUDE ($25,000-Above) PSC National Alumni Association PSC Alumni-Class of 1964 Robert Blue C.J. and Karen Duvall Harold Gwatney Rush and Linda Harding Irene Meredith Harry Roberson Jr. Bennie and Erma Williams MAGNA CUM LAUDE ($15,00024,999) Anita Davis Elder and Brenda Granger Andrew and Ann Heigel Howard and Clemmie Hill Lottie Shackleford CUM LAUDE ($10,000-14,999) Bob Birch PSC Columbus Alumni Association Lula Carter L. Clifford Davis Andrew and Ann Heigel Wayne and Frances Jarvis Marjorie Moore Sherman Tate Kathryn Worthen PRESIDENTS LIST ($5,000-9,000) Lonez Harris Barker Bettye Caldwell Herman L. Davis Sterling King Ron Newsome Lou Ethel Nauden Lillie Paddio Carreather Perry Isaac J. Starks DEANS LIST ($1,000-4,999) PSC NAA- Kansas City MO Chpt. PSC NAA- Illinois Chapter PSC NAA - Central AR Chapter PSC NAA- Memphis Chapter PSC NAA- Greater LR PSC NAA-Cleveland Chapter Gloria and Kwasi Aboagye Mary Abrams Eddie Anderson Mattie Anderson Evelyn Baker Wade Banks Johnnie Branch Mary Brown Shirley Brown Thomas Brown Veronica Polk Booth 18 18 Hazel Bullock Lynd Byrd Ethel Campbell Ronald Cameron Etta Carter Herbert Chappelle Cleter Christian Wesley Clark James Crawford Cecil Cone Jonnie Collier Haskell Dickinson Thelma Faulkner Greg Flesher Frank Fletcher Carol and Estella Forte Theresa Franklin Bertha Gibson Minnie Glover Richard Goldsby Mary Good Mary Rogers-Grantham Peggy Gray Eddie Green Terry Harper Crit and Virdie Harris Lloyd Hervey Vivian Hines Cynthia Bond-Hopson Mary Hunter Lydia Hunter Ivan Hudson Ernest Jacobs Pearl Jordan Jonathan Keaton Jim Kincannon Annie Locke-Lee Pat Lile Charlie and Gloria McAdoo Leo and Gloria McGee Jearlene Miller Arthur Montgomery Charles Morgan Marian Morrison Sheffield Nelson Dorothy Nelson Freddie Nixon Ada Norwood Eulah Peterson Ronald Pitts Petrella A. Pollefeyt Dorothy Reid Evelyn Rice Nolan and Edna Ricks Lisenne Rockefeller Angela Ross Larry and Lillian Ross Rosalyn Scruggs Dorothy A. Smith Larry Staggers Tommie Taylor Joy Thorton Emogene Toms Bennett Tubbs Doris Walters Emery Washington, Sr. Marva Watts William Webb Parker Westbrook Edna Wiley Harvey Wiley Savoy Wiley Arnell Willis Artee Williams Rachel Williamson Gwendolyn Zeigler HONOR ROLL Alice Abson Lucy Abraham Willie Barnett LaFonza Barton Carolyn Booker Veronica Booth Frances Brantley Donna Brewer Barbara Brock -Jordan Bianca Broussard Bettye Brown Crystal Brown Essie Brice Shirley Buckner Marion Butler, Sr. Lynda Byrd Gertha Carr Jodie Carter June Christian Wesley Clark Emanuel Cleaver III James Cone Loretta Cross Kathryn Cross Eugene Crump Charles and Karen Crutchfield Mary Cunningham Robbie L. Daniels Joyce Davis Sandra Davis Lawrence Deloach Joseph Dockery Nathaniel Dickens Sueveria Dickens Patricia Brown Dixon Sammie Dixon Ethel Dunbar Harold and Gloria Duncan Thessia Dunn Gwendolyn L. Efird Norman Ellis Joyce Fagan Ruby Fleming Rachel Foster Thomas Foster Angela Foy Roosevelt Franklin Betty J. Franklin Stephanie N. Frazier Greta Freeman Jo Etta Gantt Natara Garvin Patricia Joann Gibson Barbara Gilkey James Goodwin Dorothy Green Edward Green Lamar Griffeth William Griggsby Audrey A. Guest Terry Harper Frances Harris Chris Haas Charlie Hall Samuel Hamilton Freddie Hamilton Logan Hampton Sybil Hampton Piccola Lamb Hill Kelly Holloway Maggie Honorable Denisho Howse Ivan Hudson Gareth Hughes Lydia B. Hunter Mary Hunter Tessie Jackson Ernest O. Jacobs, Jr. Corey Jennings Bettye Johnson Pearl Jordan Alberta Kilgore Piccola Lamb Hill Barbara Leach Mark Leverett Cleveland Love Howard Love Willie C. Love Ellen Matthews Robert Maxwell Pinkie Mason Cameron McCree Margaret McIntire James McInnis Corrine Miller Crawford Mims Assiata Morton Olly Neal Robert and Dorothy Nelson Sheffield Nelson Veronica Nesbitt Carlton Newsome �Honor Roll of Donors Brenda Norwood Legora Norwood Sam Norwood Walter Pace Katie Pace Michael Parker Cheryl Perry Yvonne Peters Mary Peterson William Peyton Chris Phillips Pauline Piggee Willard Proctor, Jr. Norman Polk Adam Prasse Ronald Pyle Bob Razer Silas Redd Eddie Reed Harold Reeder Roylene Reed Dorothy Reid Carolyn J. Rice Jo Freda Richards Lamar Riggs Dave Roberts Juanita Robinson Carissa Rodgers Raymond Rogers Jonettia Rowan Dolores M. Samples Delores Sauls Ernst J. Schrader, Jr. Estella L. Shipp Betty Simms Elnora Simpson Leroy Slater Al Smith Contessa Smith Doris Smith Kellie Smith Frank Smith Roy Smith Victor Snyder Ola Stewart John Sutton John Talley, Jr. Shelby Taylor Carolyn J. Thomas Ruth F. Thompson Herbert Tyson Cecil Twillie Les Twillie William Waddell Erma Watts Elizabeth Weeams Elizabeth White Anika Whitefield Marilyn Wiggins Harvey and Ruby Wiley Savoy Wiley Carolyn Williams Etta Williams Gina Williams James Williams Taco Williams-Price Thomas Williams Arnell Willis Clarence Wilson Jo Ann Wilson Willerfred D. Wilson Brenda Winston Kathryn E. Winston Katherine Withers-Boone W.H. Woods Elizabeth Workman Rosalyn Zeigler 2013-2014 Employee Campaign Cum Laude ($10,000.00-14,999) Johnny Moore President’s List ($5,000.00-9,999) Frank James Dean’s List ($1,000.00-4,999) Joseph Jones Raphael Lewis Adrian Price Lupita Rasheed Terry Wallace Honor Roll ($500.00-999) Orville Abrams Gemessia Ford Kevin Hamilton Christopher Newton Teresa Ojezua Rodney Parks Ronnie Miller- Yow Green and Gold Club ($100-499) Yvonne Alexander Alvin Anglin Cynthia Burroughs Joyce Campbell Heath Chandler Learmond Chapman Brian Clay Donna Collins Theodore Crawford Betty Dickinson Daniel Egbe Brandon Greenwood Jesse Hargrove Alvin Harris Liz Harris Latonya Hayes Chantia Hickman Kisa Hinton Rosalyn Hudson Frederick Hurt Bruce James Shirley James Cedric Konyaole Rhonda Lovelace Lia Steele-Marcell Brenda Martin Jack Matlock Veda Maxwell Anthony Newkirk Carolyn Parham Inyong Page Dan Pierce Latosha Pugh James Rush Angela Sanders William (Bill) Schlientz Samar Swaid Angelo Thomas Timothy Tucker Christine Watson Corporations, Foundations, and Organizations ($100,000.00 & Above) Arkansas Conference United Methodist Church General Board of Global Ministries General Board of Higher Ed. and Ministry United Methodist Church/ AR Conf. Windgate Charitable Foundation ($25,000.00- $99,999) Arkansas Community Foundation AR Department of Finance of Administration AT & T Foundation Exxon Mobile Foundation Nabholtz Construction The Murphy Foundation ($10,000.00-$ 24,999) AR Independent Colleges and Universities Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Dillard’s Deltic Timber Fred Darragh Foundation Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. Riggs Benevolent Foundation The 5 P’s LLC T. Rowe Price Charitable Program United Methodist Foundation ($5,000.00- $9,999) Alessi Keyes Construction Co. Arkansas Children’s Hospital BKD, LLP. Fletcher Automotive Group McLarty Management CO. Pulaski Heights UMC Thank you St. Paul UMC of Maumelle Taggart ($1,000.00-$4,999) American Honda Co. Arvest Bank Bank of the Ozarks Baptist Health Systems CenterPoint Energy Centennial Bank City of Little Rock Comcast Community Bakery Cortinez Law Firm Delta Dental Dreams of the Heartland Domino Effect Entergy Fed-Ex First Community Bank First UMC Wynne Fresh Ideas Friday, Eldridge, Clark, LLP. Innerplan J.B. Hunt Little Rock Chamber of Commerce Museum of Discovery People’s Independent Church of Christ Southwestern Energy Co. Stella Boyle Smith Trust Stephens Inc. St. Mark Baptist Church St. Peter’s Rock Baptist Church St. Vincent Health Systems The Morris Foundation The National Dunbar Alumni Assoc. The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation University of AR Foundation United Supreme Council Charitable Foundation Wesley Chapel UMC Williams Dean Assoc. Wright, Lindsey, & Jennings LLP. The Honor Roll of Donors list recognizes gifts made to Philander Smith College between 7/1/13—6/30/14. While every effort was made to ensure complete accuracy, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement in the event of any accidental omissions or errors. 19 19 �Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 2469 Little Rock, AR 72202 900 Daisy Bates Drive, Little Rock, AR 72202 www.philander.edu Save The Date: 59th National Alumni Association Convention March 12-15, 2015 Doubletree by Hilton – Markham & Broadway Little Rock, AR “Visit our Website for Direct Hotel Reservation at www.philander.edu” Theme: New Beginnings: From Promise to Possession Honoring: The Golden Alumni Class of 1965 and The Silver Class of 1990 20 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PSC Publications Description An account of the resource The PSC Publications collection includes newspapers, journals, catalogs and annuals produced by the students, staff and faculty of Philander Smith College from 1899 to the present. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Philanderian, Spring/Summer 2014 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Philander Smith College, Office of Institutional Advancement Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 Description An account of the resource The Philanderian is the quarterly news publication of Philander Smith College's National Alumni Association, the Office of Institutional Advancement and the Office of the President. The Philanderian PSC features articles about alumni news, campus events, professional and academic honors. Subject The topic of the resource National Alumni Association of Philander Smith College Alumni and alumnae African American universities and colleges--Periodicals Extent The size or duration of the resource. 20 p. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context philanderian_2014_SprSum Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="Use and Rights" href="https://pscdigitalarchive.omeka.net/items/show/%20https%3A//pscdigitalarchive.omeka.net/use-and-rights-policy" target="_blank">https://pscdigitalarchive.omeka.net/use-and-rights-policy</a>