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from the desk of
Anthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D.
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Dear Eagle Nation:
As we celebrate I Love Coppin Week, safety continues to be our priority here at Coppin State University, especially after recent shootings at Morgan State and Bowie State Universities that injured several people during their Homecoming celebrations.
Coppin State University stands with our sister institutions that share our commitment to uplifting generations of people, and our state, through education, hard work, and opportunity. It is despicable that anyone would think of causing anyone harm, especially during a time that is supposed to elevate our communities and highlight the very best of HBCUs.
Violence has no place on any campus and firearms are prohibited at higher education institutions in Maryland.
Here at Coppin State, we dedicate every resource we can to providing a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for our community of scholars and everyone who visits our campus. Through our collective efforts, we remain one of the safest campuses in Baltimore, and continue providing our students with a safe place to learn and develop into great leaders who will make our world a better place.
For those who may be facing challenges because of the recent traumatic events, our Counseling Center provides free and confidential support and counseling to our current students. You can call 410.951.3939 or visit the Counseling Center on the first floor of the Tawes College Center. Also, if at any time you fear for your immediate safety, call 911. If you see something or someone that stands out or makes you feel unsafe, you can also call Campus Police at 410.951.3911. There are also blue light phones located across campus that will connect you with Campus Police.
I want to assure you that we are committed to taking every reasonable step to enhance the safety and security of our campus. We are continually assessing our procedures to ensure that we are prepared to respond quickly to any emergency impacting our campus community. Together, let’s commit to protecting Eagle Nation.
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Return of
Talon Talk
Join President Anthony L. Jenkins and Coppin State Men's Basketball Coach Larry Stewart, Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. for the first Talon Talk of the new year!
President Jenkins and Coach Stewart will take the Hot Chip Challenge, and chew through questions from students, faculty, and staff.
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Campus Events This Week
- October 9: Mister and Miss Coppin Coronation
7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | James Weldon Johnson Auditorium
Reception | 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.| Tawes Ballroom - October 10: Powder Puff Game
4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Physical Education Complex field - October 11: White Lies Wednesday (t-shirt making event)
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Talon Atrium - October 12: CSU All Star Day
7p.m. – 9 p.m. | Physical Education Complex Field - October 13: Silent Library
8 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Commuter Lounge
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| Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month was created in 1981 to bring more awareness to the issue of domestic violence and recognize those affected by domestic abuse and intimate partner violence. Throughout the month of October, Coppin State University will host several events to educate and support our campus community.
If you or someone you know needs help, immediate and confidential support is available 24/7 through the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Visit thehotline.org, call 1-800-799-7233 (TTY 1-800-787-3224), or text “START” to 88788.
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Campus Events This Week
- October 10: Pros and Cons
of Dating Apps
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
Tawes Fireside Lounge - October 11: Coming Out and Dating – What’s your LOVE Language?
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.|
Talon Center Room 210
- October 12: Setting Boundaries for a Healthy Relationship | 4 p.m – 5:30 p.m.
Talon Center Room 210
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Faith Seawell-Campbell ('23)
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Student Spotlight
The 2023 essay prompt asked, “what challenges awaken your conscience?” Seawell-Campbell, a nursing major, chose to discuss the issue of human trafficking. In her essay, she drew parallels the experience of Africans who were captured and brought to the United States as slaves, and the current state of human trafficking, which some refer to as modern day slavery.
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Mercedes Hargett, Coppin State University Softball Coach
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| Coppin State Welcomes New Softball Coach
Mercedes Hargett is the new head for Coppin State Softball. Hargett joins Eagle Nation after three seasons as head coach at Shaw University in Raleigh, N.C.
Hargett graduated from Winston-Salem State where she led the Rams to a pair of CIAA Championships and NCAA Regional appearances in 2014
and 2016.
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Search for Digital Navigators
Coppin State University is offering an opportunity for students to work as Digital Navigators. Digital Navigators work with Connect Eagle Nation to promote digital equity and close the digital divide in West Baltimore.
Connect Eagle Nation is made possible through a grant awarded to Coppin State by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration in January.
Digital Navigators will be trained by professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard technology. They will also receive certifications in A+, Network+,
and Security+
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Take care, be well, and Go Eagles!
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Anthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D.
President
Coppin State University
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