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Volume 1, Number 2 October 2013

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Friday, 10/25

Walter D. Chambers

‘52 Oral History Pro-

ject, 9am-6pm, Media Cen-

ter

Alumni Class Meet-

ings/Lunch, Noon-2pm,

Multiple Venues

Alumni Awards Ban-

quet (black tie) 6:30pm-

9pm, SUB Multipurpose

Room

Young Alumni Council

“Meet-N-Greet,” Mid-

night, Sheraton Wilmington

South Hotel, New Castle,

DE

Saturday, 10/26

AALU Council Meeting,

8am-9:15am, Chapel

AALU Processional to

Alumni Arch and Com-

memorative Group

Photo, 9:30am-9:45 am.

Alumni Unification

Convocation, 10am-

AALU NEWSLETTER

Alumni Associat ion of L incoln Univers i ty PA—Establ ished 1872

Message from the

AALU President:

Robert Ingram ‘76

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AALU Chapters 3

AALU Council 5

Photos 6

In Memoriam 8

Inside this issue:

By the Grace and Glory of God, the Alumni Association of

Lincoln University is alive, the AALU is growing, the

AALU is well, and the AALU is STRONG! We are the old-

est association of alumni in existence at a Historically

Black College & University dating back to 1872! That

these are challenging and perilous times for HBCU are in

general and no less threatening for Lincoln University,

goes without saying here. Nonetheless, the leadership of

the AALU has taken on the task of engaging our diverse

and talent laden alumni base and is making positive

strides daily. Our faith has brought us here and we in this association are determined to

bring to bear the full force of our will, talent and determination to see that our alma ma-

ter survives and thrives for generations to come.

Our new administration took office in July and our initiatives and programs have taken

off at a frenetic and progressive pace with the support and efforts of many. We hit the

ground running with a 100 Day Program focusing on infrastructure, branding, organiza-

tional development and membership systems and we are well ahead of schedule. The

end of July found us on hand at the outstanding 2nd Annual Incoming Freshmen and

Parents Outing in suburban Maryland sponsored by the DC Metro and Baltimore Metro

(Continued on page 2)

On behalf of all AALU members, officers Robert Ingram ‘76 (President), Darrell Braxton ’92 (Treasurer) and Kenneth Poole ’73 (Vice-President), present check of $10,000 to President Robert Jennings, for emergency scholarships to students no longer eligible for Parent Plus Loans.

News from AALU President

Robert Ingram ‘76, AALU President

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Chapters. We immediately set about living up to campaign promises to update, reorganize and institute new systems to

better serve our members and grow the organization. A new logo, website and interim Executive Secretary herald a fresh

and invigorating outlook to the future that despite the doom and gloom musings of a few will propel our alumni and uni-

versity into a new period of achievement and renown.

Led by our Trustees and Council leaders in August, the AALU answered President Jennings plea for emergency dona-

tions to the university scholarship fund to make up for the change and shortfall in funding to Lincoln students as a result

of the changes by the U.S. Department of Education to the Parent Plus Loan program. We donated $10,000 to the univer-

sity from the funds generated by the past dues of AALU members. Four deserving students will now be enabled to con-

tinue their education at our alma mater. Trustees Sharman Lawrence-Wilson MHS ’98 and John Johnston ’89 as-

sisted Carol Black ‘67 Kenneth Poole ‘73, Darrell Braxton ’92 and yours truly to induct a new class of freshmen into

the Lincoln Family at the Freshmen Induction Ceremony.

Early September found much of our leadership at

Cheney University rooting for our beloved Lincoln

Lions football team in a triumph over our arch rivals.

The following weekend many in our leadership turned

out in support of the university at the Lions Awards

and our Council in the following days overwhelmingly

voted in favor of supporting the Lincoln University

Heritage Initiative’s (LUHI) mission to work towards

the preservation of Lincoln University’s historic build-

ings.

Now that the school year is back in session we’ve be-

gan programs to support students in career prepara-

tion and co-sponsored with the Office of Career Ser-

vices a recent trip to Pittsburgh where 6 of Lincoln’s

top students were interviewed for internships and

jobs by top recruiters at the University of Pittsburgh

Medical Center’s (UPMC) boardroom on the 58th floor

of the U.S. Steel building in downtown Pittsburgh.

We were informed that this exalted employer of over 60,000 had never hosted any university and rolled out the red car-

pet in that particular manner. Much gratitude and thanks go out to Career Services Director Ralph Simpson and his

visionary leader Dr. F. Carl Walton, Vice President of Student Affairs.

When we met with President Robert Jennings in late August, he offered to return our tradition of class reunions to

May during Graduation Week as long as the AALU on behalf of all alumni agreed to raise $1,000,000 for Lincoln. I be-

lieve we can reach that goal, and will put that matter in front of the AALU Council and our members at our meeting in

October during Homecoming. Dr. Jennings also offered to set aside the Historic Bond House for the AALU to use with the

stipulation that we muster the wherewithal to renovate that property and bring it up to code for usage and occupancy.

Vice President Kenneth Poole ‘73, Central Director and Chester County President Carol Black ‘67, Historian Jami

Craig ’77 and I met Office of Alumni Relations Director Rita Dibble and Vice-President of Institutional Advancement

Cheryl Thomas at the Bond House recently, early on a crisp Saturday morning for a walk-through. While the structure

has not been in use for some time, we found it to be in the kind of shape and condition that we might get it up to speed

for the use of the AALU and yet to be determined avails within the next year!

(continued on page 4)

The Class of 2017 packed the chapel for the Freshmen Induction

Ceremony on August 24 led by AALU officers, trustees and members.


AALU Chapters


AALU-Philadelphia Alumni Chapter

Robin Torrence ‘89, President

Charlotte Wroton ‘84, First Vice-President Alisa Davis ‘09, Secretary

Vernon Davis ‘86, Treasurer

AALU-Metro DC Alumni Chapter

Joe Brown ‘74, President

Audra Woodley ‘87, First Vice-President Howard Atkinson ‘72, Secretary

Monica Banks McClendon ‘93, Treasurer

AALU Greater Carolinas Alumni Chapter

Theresa Braswell ‘84, President

Sherri Barnes Jones ’91, First Vice-President Eric Clayton ‘91, Treasurer

Charnette Miller ‘85, Secretary

AALU-NC Triangle/Triad Alumni Chapter

Henry Lancaster, Esq. ‘76, President

David Herndon ‘71, Secretary Ray Jarrett ‘77, Treasurer

AALU Baltimore Alumni Chapter

Miriam Stokes ‘91, President

Dot Smallwood ‘78, First Vice-President Jill Johnston ‘87, Treasurer

AALU-Chester County Alumni Chapter

Carol Black ‘67, President

Greg Roberts ‘83, Vice-President Sharon Diggs ‘91, Secretary

Lloyd Asparagus ‘68 Treasurer

AALU Atlanta Alumni Chapter

Nirvana Edwards ‘99, President

Michelle Taylor-Thompson ‘87, Vice-President Vannetta Idrissu ‘83, Secretary Mark Williams ‘89, Treasurer

AALU Richmond Alumni Chapter

Rudley Young ‘79, President

Audrey Homes Greene ‘76, Vice-President Freida McNeil ‘72, Secretary

Terri Wilson Bensouda ‘82, Treasurer

AALU Central New Jersey Alumni Chapter

Chrystal McArthur ‘71, President Shawn Cubbage ’88, Vice-President

Frantz Masse ’94, Secretary G. Terry Franklin ’71, Treasurer

Graduate School Alumni Chapter

Carmina Taylor MHS ‘11, President Joyce Philip MHS ‘11, Vice-President Tenessa Overton MHS ‘11, Secretary

Sharon Goldman MHS ‘11


I have made it a priority to incorporate leadership development as a core value and practice in our association. Part and

parcel to a sound and thriving organization is to fill all positions as outlined in our governing documents with able bodied

and positive thinking alumni volunteers who are committed to our mission and love Dear Lincoln. In that regard I am

fully vested with the mindset that our strength and vitality lies in functioning local chapters where the alumni of Lincoln

University live and can carry out our mission through fellowship, recruitment of talented students and raising money

and encouraging alumni giving and support for our alma mater. I recently attended the Baltimore Metro Chapter meet-

ing and am humbled by the devotion and leadership there under Miriam Stokes ‘91, Dot Smallwood ‘78 and Trustee

John Johnston ’89 as they continue to grow a strong group while carrying on what will become a tradition as they will

produce the 2nd Annual Thurgood Marshall Scholarship & Awards Gala on November 2. VP Kenneth Poole ‘73, Interim

Executive Director Shelah Harper ‘76, Treasurer Darrell Braxton ’92 and I also attended the fiscal year’s first chap-

ter meeting of the Philadelphia chapter recently. Over 40 alumni were on hand there as Robin Torrence ‘89, Charlotte

Wroten ’84 and Trustee Vernon Davis ’86 ran a well-organized and spirited meeting. Of special note was the atten-

dance there of the newly installed and youngest ever Chair of Lincoln University’s Board of Trustees, Kimberly Lloyd

‘94. Chairwoman Lloyd was duly recognized and celebrated with a cake and delivered special remarks.

We now have chartered and recognized chapters in Atlanta, Greater Carolinas (Charlotte), North Carolina Triangle/

Triad, Richmond, Washington, D.C. Metropolitan, Baltimore Metropolitan, Ches-

ter County, PA, Philadelphia and Central New Jersey. Greater New York and

The Graduate School Chapter will be recognized and brought into the fold shortly.

Organizational plans and chapter development is currently taking place in Dela-

ware, Florida, Pittsburgh, Chicago and the Greater Mid-West. I will endeavor to

attend as many meetings as possible to support the efforts of our devoted and

hard -working volunteer alumni on a chapter and regional level. They are our

life’s blood and we aim to demonstrate that with our focus and attention. Our

alumni everywhere can now take heart with the fact that we care and are poised

to be in touch with them and service their needs and engagement as we have ap-

pointed four regional directors whose responsibility it is to contact and be in touch

with alumni throughout this great nation and ultimately the globe.

We have also reached out and engaged young alumni up to 15 years after gradua-

tion to develop special programs of outreach and interaction which we are positive will lead to having younger alumni to

join and be fully active members of this organization. They will keep us on point and balanced in terms of the trends as

well as to better connect with and be of service to our students and parents who often need direct access to the resources

that the alumni can willingly and responsibly bring to the table on their behalf. Christine Holt ’11 and Courtney

Tipper ‘11 are spearheading the Young Alumni effort for the AALU. A website was recently launched,

http://luyac.weebly.com/, and we are expecting great things from our young leaders. Please support them!

Homecoming and class reunions are coming shortly and we expect to have a large presence on campus. Our meeting will

take place on Saturday, October 26 at 8 am. The theme is; “Come Back to Lincoln, Come Back to the AALU!” All pre-

sent and past alumni leaders will be singled-out, asked to be in a processional and honored in a special Alumni Unifica-

tion Convocation in the Chapel. We will go over key initiatives and news at our meeting and we will also have the slate

of nominees for the Alumni Trustee position that will be up for election in May 2014. Please come dressed in dark busi-

ness or business casual attire for the meeting as we will take a historic picture at the Alumni Arch to include all mem-

bers of the association on hand. Finally, have you paid your national dues yet? Remember, the operations, solvency and

sheer vitality of the AALU is dependent upon your dues. If you have not done so, please take the time now and go to our

website, www.aalupa.org, and take advantage of the convenience we have extended to you and pay your national dues

now. Lifetime members pay $500, sustaining lifetime members $100 (5 successive payments) and general members pay

$35. I encourage all to contact me with any questions or suggestions as it relates to alumni and Lincoln University. No

issue is too big or too small. In the meantime thank you for your continuing support and I look forward to seeing or at

least speaking with you soon. - - Sincerely, Robert Ingram, ‘76, President

News from AALU President (continued from page 2)

The historic Bond House, named for Dr. Horace Mann Bond ‘23, first African-American president of Lincoln University, is a project of the AALU and LUHI.

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Robert Ingram ‘76, President [email protected]

Kenneth Poole ‘73, Vice President [email protected]

Darrell Braxton ‘92, Treasurer [email protected]

Shelah Harper ‘76, Interim Executive Secretary, [email protected]

Sheila Sawyer ‘71, Trustee [email protected]

Vernon Davis ‘86, Trustee [email protected]

Guy Sims ‘83, Trustee [email protected]

Mrs. Kathleen Butler Hayes ‘89, Trustee [email protected]

Mrs. Sharman Lawrence-Wilson MHS ‘98, Trustee [email protected]

John Johnston ‘89, Trustee [email protected]

Ini Ikpe ‘09, Financial Secretary [email protected]

Kim Blaney Bivings ‘81, North Regional Director [email protected]

Edward Vaughn ‘74, South Regional Director [email protected]

Leonard Bethel ‘61, Chaplain [email protected]

Lorella Dicks-Jackson ‘80, Parliamentarian [email protected]

Jami Craig ‘77, Historian [email protected]

Jamal Parker ‘98, Associate Historian [email protected]

Duane Holman ‘77, Sergeant-At-Arms [email protected]

Carol Black ‘67, Central Regional Director [email protected]

Regan Farley ‘12, West Regional Director [email protected]

Chrystal McArthur ‘71, Central NJ President [email protected]

Miriam Stokes ‘91, Baltimore Metro President [email protected]

Joe Brown ‘74, DC Metro President [email protected]

Theresa Braswell ‘84, Greater Carolinas President [email protected]

Henry Lancaster ‘76, NC Triangle/Triad President [email protected]

Rudley Young ‘79, Richmond President [email protected]

Carol Black ‘67, Chester County President [email protected]

Robin Torrence ‘89, Philadelphia President [email protected]

Nirvana Edwards ‘99, Atlanta President [email protected]

Carmina Taylor MHS ‘11, Graduate School President [email protected]

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Everyone Invited


The Young Alumni Council (LUYAC) Alumni Association of Lincoln University, PA

Cordially Invites Young Alumni to the

Homecoming “Meet-N-Greet”

Friday, October 25, 2013 12 Midnight

Sheraton Wilmington South Hotel Atrium Bar Area

365 Airport Road, New Castle, DE,19720

For more information [email protected]

The Lincoln University Young Alumni Association is a premiere network of

young professionals that improves the lives of recent graduates (1-15 years

post graduation), and promotes the best interests of Lincoln University, as

they thrive and adapt to the complex and global society.


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The Baltimore Metro Chapter Alumni Association of Lincoln University, PA

Cordially Invites Everyone to the

Second Annual

Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Gala and Awards Banquet

Saturday, November 2, 2013 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Click to Purchase Tickets

Everyone Invited!

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The purpose of the AALU is “…to cultivate and foster a close fellowship among the graduates, alumni chapters and former stu-dents…to encourage financial support of Lincoln University... to assist in the recruitment of students...to work cooperatively with Lin-coln University to develop and implement programs that will benefit Lincoln and the AALU….” From the AALU Constitution

AALU Supports Lincoln University


In Memoriam


Fallen Lions Rest in Peace

Joseph F. Harris `51 Michael A. Harmon `67

Ernest F. Bason, Jr, Esq.`84 Dr. Sandra McGruder-Jackson `69

Steven Hutchins `78 Reginald France `79

Karl L. (Timmy) Farrar, Esq. `84 Tamara Bondell Miller-Oliver `87

Robert Sanders III `10

Rest in Peace

Dr. Donald Mullett ‘51 1929-2013

Esteemed Comptroller Business Manager

Vice-President of Fiscal Affairs Interim President of Lincoln University

Make it a priority to join the AALU in 2013-2014 and attend at least one local

chapter meeting. Contact us if you’d like to organize a chapter in your area:

North Regional Director New York, New Jersey, Penn-

sylvania, Delaware, Maryland,

Virginia, West Virginia,

Washington, DC

Kim Blaney Bivings ‘81

[email protected]

South Regional Director North and South Carolina,

Georgia, Florida, Mississippi,

Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennes-

see, Alabama, Kentucky

Edward Vaughn ‘74

[email protected]

Central Regional Director Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,

Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri,

Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio,

South Dakota, Wisconsin

Carol Black ‘67

[email protected]

West Regional Director Alaska, Hawaii, California,

Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico,

Arizona, Oregon, Washington,

Idaho, Utah, Wyoming,

Montana

Regan Farley ‘12

[email protected]





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