uapb dfw alumni 2012 spring issue

Dear Fellow Alumni

This is a pivotal time in

the history of our great University. Now is the time to fully commit and rally behind the students that are there and those who have

yet to step onto the campus. The National

Alumni Association has come up with four pillars to foster and promote the general welfare and growth of the Uni-versity of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

1. Recruitment- To help the Universi-ty attain 3,800 students within the next 3 years and 4500 students in the next 5 years; for every additional 100 students the University will receive an estimated $1.3 million in revenues

2. Retention-To raise at least $125,000 or more to retain as many students as possible by providing schol-arships to offset the cost of tuition, books, fees, room and board

3. Alumni House-To have 1000 paid national members for 2012 (note: 443 paid members in 2011)

4. Alumni Village- To build a complex that will house up to 250 students in

conjunction with the S.T.E.M build-ing (This will give the National Alumni Association perpetual income for schol-arships, maintenance and operations)

In order to see these pillars built and

sustained, it is going to take all of us doing what we can and that is to com-mit today to pay your national and local dues. The DFW chapter has made a commitment to the pillars of Recruitment and Retention. We have

already started the ground work to-

wards assisting with those endeavors by attending college fairs, speaking to stu-

dents about getting a college education

and what that means, and hosting a reception during SWAC. The reception during SWAC was successful in that

three students were given scholarships on that day. Many more students since that day have called and expressed an interest in attending UAPB. It is my desire to see that we as a local chapter do all that we can to send the students from the DFW-Metroplex to our Univer-

sity. Committing today to pay your dues and becoming involved in the local chapter is just a part of the pro-cess. The National Alumni Association

President Calvin Booker also needs us to commit to the Presidents Club Mem-

bership. The national board members and other chapter presidents are coming together to raise $125,000 to support the four Pillars. The goal is to get at least five hundred alumni and friends to commit to $250 dollars in addition to your national dues. Pease fellow alumni

and friends, join me in making this com-mitment to our University. Our Univer-sity has many more students that need to pass through her doors and it is up to us to make the commitment to ensure that will happen. I would ask that you

take the time to visit the National Alum-

ni website at www.uapb-alumni.org and do what you can to support the efforts of the National Alumni Association. If I can be of any assistance or if there are questions, please do not hesitate to

contact me at [email protected] or 972-358-1426. Sincerely, Leslie Davis-President

UAPB DFW Alumni Chapter

Class of 1990

Message from President

2012-2013

Executive Officer

President

Leslie Davis

Vice President

Fred Walker

Secretary

Andrew Brooks

Asst Secretary

Bobbye Sweat

Treasurer

Otis Jones

Historian

Landers Isom

Chaplin

John Wright

Board Member

Antonio Everett

Bobbye Sweat

Lion Informer

U A P B D A L L A S M E T R O P L E X A L U M N I

Volume 1, Issue 1

Spring 2012 Issue

Bell Tower Love Story 2

Founders Day 3

Dominique Hurd

Golf Tournament

4

Scholarship & Awards

Luncheon

4

Homecoming

Queen Contestant

6

Football Schedule 10

Inside this issue:

http://www.uapb-alumni.org

mailto:[email protected]

A Lesson on Refraction, a Journey in Love

Lion Informer

By LaShonda Cunningham-Dedner

This love story started as a result of the

awkwardness that comes when the teacher

asks a question and nobody responds. I’m

positive this

scenario oc-

curs in eve-

ry class-

room on the

planet. This

lack of re-

sponse can

be caused

by fear of giving the incorrect answer, fear of

everyone finding out that you haven’t stud-

ied, or in my case just trying to remain totally

and completely anonymous. Glenn decided

to be the one to raise his hand and answer

Mr. Mortazavi’s questions…almost every

class. I was first drawn to the fact that he was

right most of the time. The bravery that he

possessed for putting himself out there like

that was definitely a plus. I have to admit that

I didn’t mind turning

around and watching

him answer the ques-

tions because he was

so cute.

The topic that I

remember most from

this class is refraction,

which is the phenome-

na that is responsible

for rainbows as well as the splitting of light as

it passes through a prism. Our story is much

like the result of refraction. A ray of light

headed in a specific direction is just a ray of

light. But when an amazing object is placed

in the path of that light, you can rest assured

that something beautiful will be produced on

the other side. Both of our lives have

changed for the better because of

attending UAPB

and because of

meeting each

other at UAPB.

Neither of these

occurred by co-

incidence, but

because of the

One who is re-

sponsible for all phenomenon. Fifteen years

later, and two additional beams of light add-

ed to the path has made the journey even

better.

UAPB gave us the opportunity to re-

ceive a world-class education, but little

did we know that it was also going to

provide us with the greatest of all gifts.

The first statement of John B. Watson’s

Philosophy of Education is a profound

one. “The end of education is to know

God and the laws and purposes of his

universe.” In the end, knowledge will

vanish away and the only gift left stand-

ing will be love.

“UAPB Bell Tower Love Story”

Dear Fellow Alumni This is a pivotal time in the histo-ry of our great University. Now is

the time to fully commit and rally

behind the students that are there and those who have yet to step onto the campus. The National Alumni Association has come up with four pillars to foster and pro-mote the general welfare and growth of the University of Arkan-

sas at Pine Bluff.

1. Recruitment-To help the Uni-versity attain 3,800 students with-

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Government: Mr. Otis Jones

Community: Mr. Johnnie Young

Business: Mr. Terry Smith

Scholarships will be awarded to students

$35 Ticket Donation—Business Attire

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May 5, 2012 –12:00 noon at Rolling Hills Country Club

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Bronze $300

Lion Informer

May 4, 2012

12th Annual Dominique Hurd

Golf Tournament

Sponsorship Levels

Supporter

$100 Tee signage

Corporate

$600 4 golfers, Tee signage,

business card,

literature included in bag

For more info contact:

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(214) 293-0619

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(817) 475-1773

Lion Informer

“Celebrate Life…. Legacy….Mentorship”

Greetings UAPB Alumni members & friends!

I am Kimberly Hinton, a 1996 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Pine

Bluff (UAPB) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and

your representative for the UAPB/AM&N DFW Alumni Chapter’s 2012 Ms.

Alumni contestant. I have worked in the Information Technology sector for more than 15+

years working for Fortune 100 Companies in several different industries.

And why am I so passionate about participating as a contestant this year? It’s because 2012

marks not only my 40th birthday — but also the 40th anniversary of when our alma mater

joined the University of Arkansas system. What a landmark for the both us!

But my passion for this university goes much deeper. It started with my grandmother,

Mrs. Gertha Trice, mother of 13 children, whose dedication to UAPB birthed a rich herit-

age in my family and that legacy continues today. And I’m honored to be one of the family

members who are continuing to contribute annually to the Gertha Trice Endowed Scholar-

ship that began in 2002 with a $12,000 gift to the university.

Here is a list of my grandmother’s family members who called the university home and the

year(s) they graduated from or attended UAPB.

Earnest Trice ‘70

Barbara Kendle Trice ‘70 Geraldine Trice ‘78

Garland Trice, Jr. ‘71 Larry Trice ‘82

Mary Caldwell Trice 71 Ethel Trice ‘83

Jeffery Trice ‘68-70 Kelvin Trice ‘84

Essie Trice Hewett ‘75 Jacqueline Sanders Trice ‘84

Herbert Trice ‘75 Gertha Trice ‘84

Addie Trice Evans ‘91 Darrell Trice ‘89

Eois Trice ‘65 Ceta Trice ‘96

Brandon Trice ‘94 Cicely Trice ‘02

Gennice Trice ‘95 Tanesha Trice ‘03

Jennifer Trice ‘95 Tanosha Hinton ‘05

Stacy Caldwell ‘95 Garland Shawn Trice ‘10

Kimberly Hinton ‘96

Gertha Lee Trice’s Grandchildren/Cousins:

Gertha Lee Trice’s Children:

My mother, Essie Trice-

Hewett is

graduat-

ed from

our alma

mater in 1975. And perhaps it’s

her courage to overcome the

challenges in her life when she

was just a freshman at AM&N

that is strengthening my desire

to honor our university and my

parents at the same time. For it

was the year she was named

Miss Freshman at the university

that she discovered she was

pregnant with me. And while I

could have been one of

those more than 45 mil-

lion babies aborted be-

tween 1972 through 2005,

my mother and my dad,

Tim Hinton,

made the decision

to do whatever it

took to give me life.

I want to celebrate that deci-

sion and the university that

gave me the education that

prepared me for life as well.

I want to share my passion to

help keep UAPB strong and our

heritage vibrant.

And now I want to help

other students realize their own

dreams for the future and help

prepare them for the many

opportunities that will come

their way. My mother experi-

enced that encouragement

through my god-

mother and her

mentor, Vhaness

McHenry,

Dr. Lawrence Davis, Sr.’s assis-

tant. That experience for to-

day’s students will start with the

opportunity to learn from

knowledgeable UAPB profes-

sors who will provide them with

an education that we may not

know is possible. It will also of-

fer them the opportunity to cre-

ate friendships

that can last

for a lifetime,

as well as af-

ford them the

opportunity to

reach their full potential and

future successes.

And that’s where you

come in. From the arts to athlet-

ics and everything in between,

you have the opportunity to

give a gift that will open the

door to more students experi-

encing an UAPB education. We

were fortunate to be able to at-

tend this outstanding institution

and receive a world-class edu-

cation. Now let’s help open the

door for more qualified and in-

quisitive students to do the

same.

Our gifts … your gift … to the

UAPB/AM&N DFW Alumni

Chapter will not only help

make that possible, but it will

also provide students the op-

portunity to access financial aid

that will also open the door for

them to attend UAPB. I hope

you’ll join us to help deserving

students experience all that is

UAPB. Your gift is critical to en-

suring a strong financial aid

budget and the opportunities

needed to provide students

with the unparalleled education

that UAPB provides. It’s easy to

give, so please review the en-

closed information, which de-

tails membership, sponsor-

ship and advertising opportu-

nities. Let’s make sure we pro-

vide the UAPB/AM&N DFW

Alumni Chapter with the funds

they need to support financial

aid and all aspects of a quality

UAPB education for its future

students. I sincerely appreci-

ate your generous gift for the

future students of UAPB.

Thank you for assistance,

Kimberly Hinton

UAPB/AM&N DFW Alumni

Queen Contestant

UAPB/AM&N National Alumni Association

2012 DFW Alumni Queen- Kimberly Hinton

ADs & Ticket Sales deadline is October 1, 2012

Name(s) __________________________________________________________________________________

Employer/Business/Organization___________________________ Contact for Ad_______________________

Address __________________________________________________________________________________

City _______________________________ State _________________________ Zip Code ________________

Telephone __________________________ (h) __________________________ (w) ___________________(c)

E-mail Address ____________________________________________________________________________

Please check appropriate box (s) and fill in the amount

AD- Homecoming 2012 souvenir booklet deadline October 1, 2012

[ ] Inside Front Cover (Color Only) $500.00

[ ] Inside Back Cover (Color Only) $500.00

[ ] Back Cover (Color Only) $500.00

[ ] Full Page Color $300.00 x # of Ad(s) _______ = $________ (Total Cost)

[ ] Full Page Black and White $150.00 x # of Ad(s) _______ = $________ (Total Cost)

[ ] Half page Black and White $75.00 x # of Ad(s) _______ = $________ (Total Cost)

[ ] Fourth page Black and White $40.00 x # of Ad(s) _______ = $________ (Total Cost)

TICKETS

[ ] Ticket(s) for Homecoming Alumni Awards Luncheon per person $30

[ ] Ticket(s) for Homecoming Alumni Dinner per person $75.00

[ ] Ticket(s) for Homecoming Alumni Dinner per Table of 8 - $600

TOTALS

Luncheon Ticket(s) _______________

Dinner Ticket(s) :_________________ Dinner Table(s):________________

Membership(s):__________________

Contribution(s):__________________

Ad(s):____________________

Total Payment amount enclosed: _____________________________

Make all check payable: UAPB/DFW Metroplex Alumni Chapter-Kimberly Hinton

3100 Main St, Mail Slot # 55 Dallas, TX 75266

Pay online: uapbalumni.org –DFW Alumni Chapter/Kimberly Hinton in Comment Section payment submittal

Ads can be submitted electronically (file formats jpg, tif,gif ) via email [email protected] or Mail CD

MEMBERSHIP CONTRIBUTION

[ ] Local Dues ($25.00) [ ] President’s 101 Club (One time gift of $1,000.00

[ ] National Dues ($50.00) [ ] President’s Club ($250.00 annual membership)

LIFE MEMBERSHIP

[ ] Corporate & Business Sponsorship

[ ] Matching Fund

[ ] Silver $300.00

[ ] Gold $500.00

[ ] Platinum $750.00

UAPB/AM&N National Alumni Association

2012 DFW Alumni Queen- Kimberly Hinton

Fundraiser Sponsorship

Name_____________________________________________________________________________________

Employer/Business/Organization____________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________

City _______________________________ State _________________________ Zip Code ________________

Telephone __________________________ (h) __________________________ (w) ___________________(c)

E-mail Address ____________________________________________________________________________

Platinum Level Partner ~ $2,500

Corporate display at event

Logo/name included in all media

Full Page Color in Homecoming Souvenir Booklet

Certificate of Recognition

Reserved table for 8 with sign

Photos of event

Gold Level Partner ~ $1,500




Full Page Black & White Ad- Homecoming Souvenir Booklet


2 Homecoming Luncheon tickets

2 Homecoming Dinner tickets

Silver Level Partner ~ $750


½ Black & White Ad - Homecoming Souvenir Booklet


1 Homecoming Luncheon ticket

1 Homecoming Dinner ticket

Bronze Level Partner ~ $500


¼ Black & White Ad -Homecoming Souvenir Booklet

Certificate of recognition

1 Luncheon ticket

Do you have a story to tell about your experience at the YARD?

Where you involved in any organizations?

Who made an impact on your life while you were at UAPB?

Did you pledge fraternity or sorority?— show us those line pictures

What about your most memorable moment performing in the

Marching Machine of Mid-South or the Vesper Choir?

Please send all stories and pictures to [email protected]

UAPB Dallas Metroplex Alumni

3100 Main St,

Mail Slot # 55

Dallas, TX 75226

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