Salisbury native Alex Azar II, president of Lilly, USA, Eli Lilly biopharmaceutical company’s largest affiliate, returns to his roots April 13 for a motivational presentation on business and personal success.

The 3 p.m. talk in the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Student Services Center Theater is the inaugural event in the Dr. Nicholas R. Blanchard Health Care Speakers Series. Blanchard is the founding dean of the university’s School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. A reception follows at 4 p.m.

“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Azar to the UMES campus,” said Kimberly Dumpson, UMES’ executive vice president and a 1986 graduate of James M. Bennett High School. “I am personally delighted that one of my fellow local high school graduates is returning to the Shore to inspire our students and guests from the community.”

Azar’s topic is “Succeeding On Purpose: How Purpose is Helping Institutions Win in the 21st Century.” The event is free and open to the public.

“Anyone with an interest in health care trends, branding or leadership should attend,” Dumpson said.

Azar, “skipped” his senior year at Parkside High School in Salisbury for early admittance to Dartmouth College but returned to walk for his class’ commencement. He earned a bachelor’s in government and economics from Dartmouth and a law degree from Yale University. After law school, he clerked for the late U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia.

Azar has spent the past 15 years in health care, nine with Lilly and prior to that six with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services — including two as deputy secretary, the number two official and chief operating officer for the federal government’s largest civilian

A newsletter for students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends March 25, 2016

Homegrown success returns for motivational event

Perdue sponsors UMES students for national conferenceKarl Binns Jr., coordinator of recruitment, retention and experiential learning in UMES’ School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences, was instrumental in securing a $10,000 gift from the Perdue Foundation to fund students’ attendance at the 2016 MANNRS conference in Jacksonville, Fla. later this month. From left are: Binns; Lester Gray, senior vice president of operations for Perdue Foods; UMES President Juliette B. Bell; and Mark Garth, chief financial officer for Perdue Farms Inc and a member of UMES’ Board of Visitors. UMES MANNRS students will compete for National Chapter of the Year as well as individual contests such as public speaking and undergraduate research. (See article on page 5).

AZAR / continued on page 6

PAGE 2 > MIDDLE STATES VISIT TIPS

2 The Key / March 25, 2016 Circling the Oval

A nine-member delegation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education visits UMES Sunday, April 3, through Wednesday, April 6, to conduct a comprehensive peer evaluation of the university and its broad spectrum of academic programs.

A Middle States reaccreditation visit is a critically important event that occurs every 10 years.

Like physicians or auto mechanics, our guests will be working to gauge the overall health and vitality of this university and its ability to produce graduates competent in their chosen fields of study and well-prepared for life in the 21st century.

Earning another 10-year commendation from the Middle States Commission will enable UMES to continue moving the institution from “excellence to eminence,” Dr. Juliette B. Bell’s guiding principle as UMES’ 15th leader.

Now is the time for the campus community to familiarize itself with the Self-Study document (available online via Blackboard) at www.umes.edu/MiddleStates. It outlines the criteria and standards by which the university will be evaluated the first full week in April.

If you are approached by a Middle States guest, please let them know that:

CHAPTER I: (Standard 1) Mission & Goals and (Standard 6) Integrity UMES, a doctoral university founded in 1886, is a public institution with baccalaureate and graduates programs in the liberal arts, health professions, sciences and education. Research, teaching and extension are also integral components of its 1890 land-grant mission. UMES is a community of scholars that emphasizes distinctive learning, discovery and engagement opportunities in agriculture, marine and environmental sciences, technology, engineering and aviation sciences, health professions and the hospitality industry.

CHAPTER II: (Standard 2) Planning, Resource Allocation, and Institutional Renewal and (Standard 3) Institutional Resources UMES fulfills its mission by deploying human, fiscal, technical and physical resources to accomplish institutional priorities and to coordinate divisional/operational unit plans that drive institutional renewal and revitalization.

CHAPTER III: (Standard 4) Leadership and Governance and (Standard 5): Administration UMES’ robust system of shared governance clearly defines the roles of its key constituencies. The current administration team has nearly 200

years of combined experience in higher education, about 40 years of which have been in leadership positions at UMES.

CHAPTER IV: (Standard 8) Student Admissions and Retention and (Standard 9) Student Support Services UMES provides a comprehensive range of support services to meet the needs of its students, including the Office of University Engagement & Life Long Learning, a counseling center, disability services, a health services center, a writing center, the Office of Residence Life and the Center for Access and Academic Success.

CHAPTER V: (Standard 10) Faculty Ninety-seven percent of full-time, tenured and tenure-track faculty hold a

doctorate or terminal degree in their fields of specialization. In fiscal year 2015, 71 percent (158/224) of the full-time faculty members were tenured or on tenure-track. During the 2014-15 academic year, 224 faculty members were fulltime and another 149 instructors were part-time or adjunct faculty.

CHAPTER VI: (Standard 11) Educational Offerings Since UMES’ last Middle States assessment 10 years ago, the number of academic programs has grown from 46 to 60; 27 hold program or concentration-specific accreditations. UMES students are exposed to and engaged in research, professional development, networking and targeted training opportunities through participation in conferences, institutes and specialized workshops.

CHAPTER VII: (Standard 12) General Education and Standard and (Standard 13) Related General Education UMES provides ample support services and technology to facilitate learning face-to-face, online, or hybrid modes of delivery. The university has three additional locations in Maryland: the Baltimore Museum of Industry, the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville and the Eastern Shore Higher Educational Center in Wye Mills.

CHAPTER VIII: (Standard 7): Institutional Assessment and (Standard 14) Assessment of Student Learning UMES attracts and actively nurtures a diverse student body from myriad backgrounds, particularly first-generation college students focused on learning who are inquisitive and probing of the world in which they live. They come to UMES to pursue careers in the arts and sciences, education, technology, engineering, agriculture, business and health professions. UMES embraces and fosters a culture of assessment across its operations, including assessments of student learning.

14 Standards.One Goal.

Greater Than Ever.

>GREATER THAN EVER 14 STANDARDS. ONE GOAL.

For more about Middle States, contact middlestates@umes.eduwww.umes.edu/middlestates

MIDDLE STATES ACCREDITATION VISIT APRIL 3-6, 2016

UMES People

Paulinus Chigbu, Ph.D., director of the NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center (LMRCSC) and professor at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore earned the University System of Maryland Board of Regents’ Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentoring, the highest recognition the board grants for exemplary faculty achievement.

“Dr. Chigbu is one of the most highly committed, hardworking and productive members of the SANS Team,” said Dr. Moses Kairo, dean of the School of Agriculture and Natural Sciences. “Every day, his efforts touch the lives of students and faculty alike, and not just here at UMES, but across a range of many partner institutions.”

“He conducts exemplary research and mentors many students and faculty,” Kairo said. “I am so proud that he has been accorded this recognition, which I dare say is long overdue.”

The board will present the award to Chigbu at a breakfast ceremony April 15 at the University of Maryland University College. Each year, the board presents up to 17 awards in five categories, including mentoring; public services; research, scholarship, or creative activity; teaching; and innovation.

Programs Chigbu has established and coordinated have impacted more than 500 students at various levels; from middle and high school through undergraduate to graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. He has supervised more than 30 undergraduate and graduate students in their research.

In addition to the LMRCSC, Chigbu has directed the National Science

Foundation-funded CREST Center for the Integrated Study of Coastal Ecosystem Processes and Dynamics in the Mid-Atlantic Region (CREST-CISCEP) since 2006. Thirty-eight graduate and undergraduate students have been supported by the center, and 33 high school students and 26 high school educators have benefitted from center programs.

Additionally, Chigbu has led an NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates site in Marine and Estuarine Science since 2009, which 81 students have participated in, and an NSF Geosciences Bridge Program for high school seniors entering their first year of college since 2012. Since its inception, 52 students have participated in the Geosciences program. Both programs will resume this summer.

He is also director of the NSF-funded Professional Science Masters

program in Quantitative Fisheries and Resource Economics at UMES. “Being part of the NOAA LMRCSC and NSF CREST centers has allowed

me to present my research at conferences, which has improved my ability to communicate my research,” said Rebecca Peters, one of Chigbu’s current advisees and a NSF CREST-CISCEP funded master’s student in the Marine Estuarine and Environmental Sciences Program at UMES.

“This program has allowed me to network with many scientists from government and academic institutions who have been helpful in providing guidance in my research,” Peters said. “Without the connections that these centers provide, I may not have the opportunities that I have had so far.”

Doctoral student Blessing Edje said, “Dr. Chigbu has influenced me to work hard in order to be able to reach the zenith of my academic career.”

Dr. Robert Freeman, professor of pharmacy administration in UMES’ School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, will present “Development of Clinical Trials and Market Access” to the Korean Health Development Institute’s BIO 2016 meeting in Seoul March 30-April 1.

The institute is a partnership between the Korean Ministry of Health and the Korean pharmaceutical industry, Freeman said, that is concentrated on transforming the country’s pharmaceutical companies into viable global businesses.

Freeman, who was appointed in 2012 as the institute’s global pharmaceutical key opinion leader, will meet individually with five Korean pharmaceutical companies while there. Benefits to UMES could include future

Chigbu earns University System of Maryland Regents’ AwardThe Faculty Award is the highest honor the board bestows to recognize faculty achievement

The Key / March 25, 2016 3

Faculty Spotlightcollaborations in preclinical research and development.

Freeman heads to England in early July, when he will be presenting a paper, “Global Trade Agreements: Implications for Sustained Research and Development,” at the Cambridge University R&D Management Conference. The invitation to present was based on Freeman’s previous work on trade agreements and intellectual property protection that has major impacts on access to innovations across developed and emerging countries.

Prior to joining UMES in 2012, Freeman spent 22 years in the global pharmaceutical industry focusing on health economics and public policy issues. He holds bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Mississippi.

Dr. Yuanwei Jin, interim chair and associate professor of electrical engineering in UMES’ engineering and aviation science department, received a special recognition award for “promoting engineering education” at the 2016 Black Engineer of the Year science, technology, engineering and math conference last month in Philadelphia. Jin was featured in the Winter 2016 issue of the “US Black Engineer & Information Technology” magazine for the accolade. It describes Jin as “a dedicated educator who continuously searches for student research opportunities in an effort to enrich their learning experiences.” It also calls him an inspiration to students to pursue STEM educational paths and careers. Jin, it said, obtained a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for students to conduct a senior design project in aging structural health monitoring. He also has mentored students, through the NSF’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program, some of whom did graduate work in engineering and computer sciences at Carnegie Mellon and the University of Illinois.

The 2016 Black Engineer of the Year Award conference proved to be rewarding experience for a delegation of UMES engineering students, some of whom returned from the late February event in Philadelphia with job offers and commitments for summer internships.

Hosted by Lockheed Martin Corp., the Council of HBCU Engineering Deans, and “US Black Engineer & Information Technology” magazine, the conference attracts prominent Fortune 500 companies looking for the next generation of scientists, engineers, technologist and mathematicians (STEM disciplines) coming out of college.

Ashley M. Matrangolo, mechanical engineering, was offered on the spot a full-time position by the Lockheed Martin Corp. Marquise R. Johnson, aerospace engineering, was among six students offered an internship at The Boeing Company. Ayokunle A. Akangbe and Christian S. Walston, both mechanical engineering, were extended internship offers from Johnson & Johnson and Fiat Chrysler Automotive, respectively.

“Students attend the conference’s career fair to meet well known employers and can also access onsite resources to aid in job searches, enhance academics and learn strategies for embarking on a successful STEM career.” according to Dr. Yuanwei Jin, interim chair of UMES’ engineering and aviation science department and an associate professor.

“The conference provides crucial networking opportunities for the university to promote its ABET-accredited engineering program,” Jin said. “UMES students demonstrated their competitive edge and secured internships or full-time positions from major corporations.”

Dr. Ayodele J. Alade, Dean of the School of Business and Technology and a member of the Council of HBCU Engineering Deans, accompanied the group that included 15 UMES students, Jin and engineering program coordinator Etahe Johnson so he could promote the university’s engineering program in meetings with corporate officers with such companies as Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Siemens and Boston Scientific.

The conference, Alade noted, provides UMES with crucial networking opportunities to promote its ABET-accredited engineering program across a spectrum of industries seen as prospective employers for UMES graduates and potential education partners looking to support academic programs.

“With our new Engineering and Aviation Science Complex now open, and these talented students landing impressive offers from companies that everybody knows, more and more people are starting to realize UMES is poised to make a difference in STEM education,” said Alade.

Aerotek sponsored the 2016 conference.

4 The Key / March 25, 2016 School News

STEM conference exposes UMES students to top career options

UMES engineering students who attended the BEYA conference, from left, are: Trent Washington, Omari Carter, Ashley Matrangolo, Marquise Johnson, Ayokunle Akangbe and Christian Walston.

The Key / March 25, 2016 5School News

UMES received word it’s Minorities in Agriculture Natural Resources and Related Sciences chapter was selected as one of the top six in the country for the second year in a row. It will vie for the national title at the end of this month in Jacksonville, Fla.

Chapters submit a year-end report outlining all of the accomplishments of the year, said Karl Binns Jr., the UMES group’s adviser and coordinator of recruitment, retention and experiential learning in the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences. Activities, fundraising efforts, service learning hours and demographics are among factors weighed against competing chapters within six regions. One chapter from each region is then named a “Chapter of the Year” and qualifies to compete at the organizations’ annual conference.

A few of the UMES chapter’s highlights were hosting the largest Region One “cluster meeting” in history, having three students (Jongmin Cha—sophomore, computer science, Ben Webster—sophomore, business administration, Michelle McCulley—senior, agribusiness) selected for the national Farm Credit VIP MANRRS Scholarship and one student (Webster) selected as the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Student Ambassador.

The chapter, Binns said, was featured in the “Maryland-DC Campus Compact” magazine as a model program for K-16 outreach for its Junior MANRRS program consisting of five high school chapters in Maryland. UMES also hosted the Junior MANRRS state meeting and sent four Lower Shore high school students to the White House and one to the World Food Prize event to present research.

UMES’ MANRRS chapter set to compete at national level

The Acute Care Laboratory in UMES’ physical therapy department, established a year ago through a Health Personnel Shortage Incentive Grant from the Maryland Higher Education Commission and Title III funding, is a state-of-the art training center where students are getting hands-on experience for a future in the health care field.

With the generous donation of four Hill-Rom hospital beds from MST and Associates reported in the March 11 issue of “The Key,” the lab can now simulate up to seven inpatient cases for student practice.

The lab is also equipped with four mechanical lifts, recliner chairs, assistive devices, parallel bars, IV poles and other hospital equipment, said Dr. George Steer, an assistant professor of cardiopulmonary physiology in the department and the faculty member credited with securing the bed donation.

“The lab facilitates basic to advanced patient care skills and promotes student understanding of the complexities of the acute care environment,” Steer said. “Students role play patient cases where interventions are necessary, such as positioning, bed mobility, transfers, and managing vascular catheters and ECG leads.” Team building skills involving discharge planning and inter-professional patient care activities are also integrated into the acute care learning curriculum, he said.

PT Acute Care Laboratory allows for hands-on training

The organization isn’t just for agricultural majors.“UMES MANRRS is open to all students,” Binns said. “We want to

expose students in any discipline to all the opportunities available in agriculture and related sciences and develop future leaders.”

MANRRS prepares students for leadership roles through “mentoring, networking and the free exchange of ideas among members.”

For more information about the UMES MANRRS Chapter, contact Binns at 410-621-3383 or email kvbinns1@umes.edu.

UMES physical therapy students, from left, Karis Coad, Larry Holland and Molly Gigioli, simulate positioning a patient in one of the new Hill-Rom hospital beds.

UMES MANRRS members, from left, Ben Webster, ArQuette Grant, Michelle McCulley and Jongmin Cha, attended the Perdue Foundation check presentation.

6 The Key / March 25, 2016 Athletics

Bolstered by a strong performance in the women’s 400 meter dash and several high marks and wins in other races, the Maryland Eastern Shore track & field team got off to a strong start to the outdoor season at the Wake Forest Open. The meet was not affected by team scoring.

Four Hawks finished in the top ten for the 400 meter dash. Junior Rachel Halmon (Waldorf, Md.) was the first Hawk to reach the finish line with a third place finish and a time of 56.06 seconds. Sophomore Dypna Umunakwe (Bronx, N.Y.) earned a time of 56.34 seconds to take fifth and freshmen Alicia Colson (Upper Marlboro, Md.) and Lenneisha Gilbert (Miami) also secured top ten placements with times of 56.51 seconds and 56.61 seconds, respectively. All four of the runners’ times served as new personal bests.

The Hawks’ successes, however, went well beyond the women’s 400. Junior Shelasia Leitch (Newark, N.J.) won the 100 meter hurdles qualifier with a time of 13.85 seconds, which beats her own school record by 0.03 seconds, set last season. Two men’s runners—junior Khalil Rmidi Kinini (Malaga, Spain) and

sophomore Oussama Chouati (Manresa, Spain)—won their respective races as well. Rmidi Kinini took first in the 1500 meter run at a time of 3:52.10 while Chouati earned a time of 9:13.39 to claim victory in the 3000 steeplechase.

Junior Taj Showalter (Anchorage, Alaska) also qualified in the 110 meter hurdles with a time of 14.53 seconds, finishing third. He then took fifth in the finals, improving his time by one hundredths of a second.

Out in the field, junior Shauntel Lucius (Newark, N.J.) took second in the triple jump with a distance of 12.26 meters and sophomore Tanise Edwards (Philadelphia, Pa.) finished right behind her with a

collegiate best 12.21 meters. In the men’s event, junior Naje Benton (Philadelphia, Pa.) also set a new collegiate best by taking the runner up spot with a distance of 15.06 meters.

Junior Kevin Stanford (Salisbury, Md.) and sophomore Brandon Carter (Brandywine, Md.) also earned top ten finishes in the high jump.

In the relays, the men’s 4x400 team finished with a top five time, coming in fourth place. The team was comprised of Showalter and freshmen Jalen Walker (Germantown, Md.), Jordan Leon (Baltimore, Md.) and Michael Rollins (Waldorf, Md.).

The Hawks hope the momentum of this start will carry into the Navy Spring Invitational in Annapolis, Md. today and Saturday.

For complete recaps, results and news of Hawk athletics, visit www.umeshawks.com.

Hawks have plenty to be proud of in outdoor openerTrack dominates in women’s 400, Leitch sets record, several others take high marks

AZAR / continued from cover

Men tracksters pictured from left, are: freshman Jordan Leon, sophomore Oussama Chouati, and juniors Taj Showalter and Khalil Rmidi Kinini.

Lady Hawks Dypna Umunakwe, foreground, and Rachel Halmon, compete in the 400 meter dash at the Wake Forest (N.C.) Open.

cabinet department.“During the response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Katrina, I

commanded two camps in Baton Rouge that housed hundreds of deployed Public Health Service responders and volunteers,” said Dr. James Bresette, retired U.S. Public Health Service captain and UMES’ associate dean for development and external relations in the pharmacy school. “I recall then Deputy Secretary Azar providing decisive leadership and sound counsel regarding personnel and logistical issues in that dynamic and challenging environment.”

As president of Lilly, USA, the legal entity that houses the sales and

marketing operations of the company’s U.S. business, Azar oversees the U.S Biomedicines, Diabetes and Oncology units. U.S. Biomedicines, which he directs, includes neuroscience, cardiovascular health, men’s health, musculoskeletal, autoimmune disease, Alzheimer’s, pain and managed health care services.

The business executive now lives in Indianapolis with his wife and two children. His father, Dr. Alex Azar, practiced ophthalmology in Salisbury for more than 30 years and taught medical students at Johns Hopkins’ Wilmer Eye Institute for 15 years and physician assistant students at UMES.

Call 410-621-3089 for more information.

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The University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Frederick Douglass Library is the recipient of a grant from the

The library will use this grant to host a series of free workshops called

Connecting Seniors to 21st Century Technology. The workshops are scheduled for four consecutive

Saturdays. Workshop themes include:

• Introduction to Computers, April 2

• Computer Security, April 9

• Health & Medical Information, April 16

• Introduction to Mobile & Social Media, April 23

All workshops will be held in the Frederick Douglass Library

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Room 1114

Registration is now being accepted. Space is limited, so register early. To register or to get more information, call the library at 410-651-6621 or 410-651-6275.Light lunches will be provided.

School News

Fashion merchandising

students take NYC

UMES students got a bite of the “Big Apple” March 2-5 to experience the city and its fashion industry.

Students in the human ecology department’s fashion merchandising concentration attended appointments with retail companies, small wholesale showrooms for accessories and handbags and the “Elle” fashion magazine.

“The purpose of the trip was to give students exposure to different career and networking opportunities for potential internships,” said Dr. LaPorchia Davis, an assistant professor in the department, who accompanied the students along with Dr. Bridgett Clinton-Scott.

Urmi Muldoon, a senior in the program, found the trip enlightening. “It really got me thinking about what particular fashion business I want to be a part of,” she said.

For senior Taylor Long, it was the visit to “Elle” that ignited a spark. “It gave us a lot of insight on a campus magazine that we are trying to create this semester,” she said. “We got a lot of great advice about the industry and the interns at ‘Elle’ and personal advice from the publisher himself.”

Students also rode the subway—a new experience for some—, attended a Broadway play and participated in a service learning activity at the Bottomless Closet, a non-profit that “inspires and guides disadvantaged New York City women to enter the workforce and achieve success.”

“During the hair and makeup seminar for Bottomless Closet, I learned that there are many women from all walks of life who want to look and feel beautiful,” Octavia Outlaw, a junior said. “The ladies were interested in everything we discussed and had a lot of questions that were basic things I thought most people would already know.”

Tanelle Williams, a senior in UMES’ fashion merchandising program, participates in a community service project at the Bottomless Closet in New York City.

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The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, the state’s historically black, 1890 land-grant institution, has its purpose and uniqueness grounded in distinctive learning, discovery and engagement opportunities in the arts and science, education, technology, engineering, agriculture, business and health professions.

UMES is a student-centered, doctoral research degree-granting university known for its nationally accredited undergraduate and graduate programs, applied research and highly valued graduates.

UMES provides individuals, including first-generation college students, access to a holistic learning environment that fosters multicultural diversity, academic success, and intellectual and social growth.

UMES prepares graduates to address challenges in a global, knowledge-based economy while maintaining its commitment to meeting the workforce and economic development needs of the Eastern Shore, the state, the nation and the world.

THE UMES MISSION The University of Maryland Eastern Shore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Inquiries regarding the application of Federal laws and non-discrimination policies to University programs and activities may be referred to the Office of Equity & Compliance/Title IX Coordinator by telephone (410) 651-7848 or e-mail (titleix@umes.edu).

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UMES Concert Choir Performance4 p.m.Ella Fitzgerald Center“Le’s Have a Union.” Alumni return for a concert choir reunion performance.410-651-6571

Nicholas R. Blanchard Healthcare Symposium3 p.m. Student Services Center TheaterAlex Azar II, President of Eli Lilly USA, speaks on the topic, “Succeeding On Purpose: How Purpose is Helping Institutions Win in the 21st Century.” Anyone interested in healthcare trends, branding and leadership should attend. Followed by Q&A and reception. 410-651-8372

Alumni BrunchWashington Area Alumni Chapter10:30 a.m. The Courses at Andrews Air Force BaseEnjoy a delicious brunch while making Hawk connections. Speaker, music, door prizes, too.

410-651-7606

Health & Wellness Festival10 a.m.-2 p.m. Student Services Center Ballroom Health screenings and wellness informational displays.410-651-6385

22UMES Jazz Ensemble Festival7 p.m.UMES jazz and popular music ensemble’s concert and high school jazz band festival.Ella Fitzgerald Center410-651-6571

12UMES Wind Ensemble Concert 7 p.m.Ella Fitzgerald Center410-651-6571

28Art Exhibit-Opening Reception4-6 p.m.Mosely Gallery“Senior Show.” May graduates in the Department of Fine (visual) Arts showcase portfolio pieces. UMES Jazz Combo performs. Show closes with a reception May 19, 5-6 p.m.410-651-7770 www.moselygallery.com