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from the desk of
Anthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D.
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Dear Eagle Nation:
Our newsletter this week is teal, in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. This is a time to educate ourselves and others about sexual misconduct, raise awareness of how it can change lives, and encourage everyone to speak up when they see, or experience conduct that erodes trust and a sense of safety for members of our community.
I cannot stress enough that Coppin State University is committed to supporting victims of sexual misconduct and sexual violence. Additionally, we strive to maintain a culture of respect and accountability on our campus, that helps every member of our community feel safe.
If you are a survivor of sexual assault and misconduct, your physical safety and emotional well-being are a priority. If you are in immediate danger or injured, call 911, or the Coppin State University Police at 410.951.3911.
There are a number of other campus resources available to people who have experienced sexual assault, abuse, and harrassment:
- Confidential medical treatment is available from the University’s Community Health Center at 410-951-4188. Coppin State University Police are available to transport you to a local medical facility if the University’s Health Center is closed.
- Confidential counseling and support services are also available through the Center for Counseling and Student Development at 410-951-3959 or 410-951-4264.
- Our Title IX Office is accessible to all faculty, staff, and students. You can contact Title IX Coordinator, Ms. Katsura Kurita by email at kkurita@coppin.edu or by phone at (410) 951-6543.
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This month, the Title IX Office is partnering with student organizations and other offices to host events focused on the theme: Not at My HBCU! End Sexual Violence.
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April 4 | 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Dynamics of Intimate Partner Violence
House of Ruth staff share signs of true love and red flags to avoid.
Location: Tawes Fireside Lounge
April 10 | 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.| Self-Defense Class
LeCarlo Beaty will teach skills and tips to maintain personal safety. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water.
Location: Talon Center Atrium
April 11 | 5 p.m. – 6:30 | Thriving in Your Relationship:
No Matter Who You Love
Presenters from House of Ruth will provide information and resources for maintaining healthy relationships, whether you are straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or asexual.
Location: Tawes Commuter Lounge
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April 12 | 6:30 p.m. | Virtual Red Table Talk
Conversation will focus on the mental health impacts of sexual assault for victims and survivors. Students from other HBCUs will also join the conversation.
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April 21 | 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Sexual Assault Summit
The keynote speaker will be Aishah Shahidah Simmons who is the producer, director and writer of the internationally acclaimed and award-winning film NO! The Rape Documentary.
Location: Talon Center Atrium
April 21 | 8:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. | Sexual Assault Summit Lock-In
Talented members of our community will create performances that contribute to this important conversation.
Registration for the summit is required.
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April 26 | 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.| Denim Day
Wear Denim to support survivors of sexual violence. You can also connect with resources and giveaways from MCASA, Mercy Medical Center, House of Ruth Maryland, Family Crisis Center, Planned Parenthood, Common Care MD, Center for Counseling and Student Development and others.
Location: Talon Center Lobby
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Each of us has a responsibility to support victims of sexual violence, increase our awareness of sexual assault, and work to prevent it from happening in our community.
We encourage everyone to attend this month's events and work with us to create the living, learning, and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination.
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Gilliam Named 2023Commencement Grand Marshal
Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Social Work, Christa C. Gilliam, Ph.D., will serve as the Grand Marshal for this year's Commencement ceremony, which will take place on
May 19, 2023.
Dr. Gilliam has worked in higher education since 2005, advancing the mission of social work through teaching undergraduate and graduate students, service to the profession and community, and researching topics that advance social and economic justice. Dr. Gilliam's current research focuses on social work workforce development, leadership development, professional mentoring, as well as social work policy and practice in urban communities.
Dr. Gilliam has taught at Coppin since 2016, first as adjunct faculty, and then as Assistant Professor. She also serves as an aademic advisor, faculty advisor to the Social Work Student Association, and previously served as Vice-President of the Faculty Senate.
Dr. Gilliam's appointment as Grand Marshal is in recognition of her work within the Department of Social Work, her distinguished accomplishments, and distinguished service to the community.
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Gradfest 2023
The Class of 2023 got a preview of their big day during GradFest, on March 29.
Soon-to-be graduates were able to order their caps and gowns, take professional photos, and find all they need to walk across the stage and receive their diploma.
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Registration Begins TODAY
Priority Registration for our military veterans for summer and fall classes begins today, April 3.
Registration will open for graduate students, honors students, and students with senior standing (90 or more credits) tomorrow, April 4.
More Registration Dates to Remember
- April 10 | Summer and Fall Registration opens for Veterans, Graduate, Undergraduate Honors and Undergraduate students with 60-89 earned credits
- April 13 | Summer and Fall Registration opens for Veterans, Graduate, Undergraduate Honors and Undergraduate students with 30-59 earned credits
- April 18 | Summer and Fall Registration opens for Veterans, Graduate, Undergraduate Honors and Undergraduate students with 0-29 earned credits
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Need Registration Help?
The Eagle Achievement Center (EAC) will host several Registration Pop-Up Events over the next month to assist students with their registration needs and other resources.
Connect with the EAC:
- April 5 | 11 a.m. -3 p.m. | Science and Technology Center
- April 10 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Science and Technology Center
- April 13 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Health and Human Services Building
- April 13 | 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Redwood Apartments
- April 18 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Commuter Lounge
- April 19 | 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Dedmond Hall
- May 1 | 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Dedmond Hall
- May 4 | 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Redwood Apartments
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Honorees Announced for Inaugural Coppin State University Gala
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Dr. Karen S. Bethea ('81) and Pastor Linwood E.Bethea ('80)
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Florine "Peaches" Camphor ('58)
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Coppin State University will recognize three alumni and one of our valued corporate partners during the inaugural Coppin State University Gala, on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel.
The 2023 honorees are:
- Dr. Karen S. Bethea (‘81), and Pastor Linwood E. Bethea (‘80)
- Schwab Advisor Services in collaboration with the Charles Schwab Foundation
- Mrs. Florine “Peaches” Camphor (’58)
The inaugural gala will feature dinner, networking, music, and dancing. Proceeds will directly support Coppin State’s efforts to nurture potential and transform lives through education.
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(Left to right) Dr. Michael Berlin, Dr. Min Zhang, Dr. Johnny Rice II, Tamara Hall,
Stacey Longo during the 2023 Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Conference
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Department of Criminal Justice Recognized by Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
The Coppin State University Department of Criminal Justice received significant recognition during the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) Annual Meeting on March 17.
During the meeting, the Department of Criminal Justice, chaired by Dr. Johnny Rice, received the Community Engagement Award, for their service in providing support and packing meals for Moveable Feast, which provides meals to people with chronic illnesses. Dr. Jacqueline Rhoden-Trader, Johnnie Brown (‘18, ‘22), and Sam Mensuphu-Bey (’23) served as volunteers.
Assistant Professor Dr. Min Zhang received the Sage Jr. Faculty Professional Development Teaching Award. Also during the conference, Graduate Criminal Justice students Stacey Longo (‘22, ‘24) Jeffrey Shorter (’24), and Britney Davis (‘22), joined faculty in presenting on topics related to the department’s research into gun violence, and the Consent Decree for the Baltimore Police Department.
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Dr. Yolanda Savoy, Title IX Coordinator Katsura Kurita, and First Lady
Toinette Jenkins on March 30, 2023
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#ICYMI
Coppin State University closed out Women’s History Month with the Women’s Equali-Tea, held on March 30, in the Talon atrium.
Attendees heard a range of perspectives on issues affecting women from panelists, including Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Pamela Wilks, First Lady Toinette Jenkins, and the 91st Miss Coppin State University, Keylin Perez (’23).
The event also featured two dynamic keynote speakers, Rose Holandez, from the U.S. Department of Labor, and Tonya Lennox, from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
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Jawaad A. Williams (’24) has been accepted into the ONYX25 Under 25 Recognition & Leadership Program. The program celebrates African American male undergraduate students across the nation who have proven themselves as role models for their campus and community. The cohort meets every week, virtually, and works with special guests on a range of topics, including life skills and resume building.
Jawaad is a Rehabilitation Services major in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. He serves as Mister Junior 2022-2023, Executive Secretary of the Student Activities Planning Board, a media host for The Coppin Room, and as a Campus Ambassador through the Office of Admissions.
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Economic Inclusion Conference
at Coppin 2023
The Economic Inclusion Conference at Coppin returns April 27, 2023.
Hosted by the Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship, the interactive forum brings together thought leaders to highlight opportunities for economic inclusion in Baltimore and beyond, across all sectors.
Maryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman will serve as the keynote speaker.
The theme for EICAC 2023 is: “Building Innovative Networks of Collaboration.”
The conference will focus on the Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship pillars of Economic Development, education, and as well as Social and Community Innovation.
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APPLY NOW: Private Donor Awards
and Scholarships
Here at Coppin State University, we are deeply committed to student success. We seek to increase access to opportunities and remove barriers that could prevent students from obtaining their degree. The Private Donor Award Program helps lessen the financial burden on students to increase student enrollment, retention, and graduation rates. Assistance is available to students who demonstrate academic achievement and financial need, thanks to our generous donors who support the Coppin State University Development Foundation. Students are eligible if they are:
- Currently Enrolled undergraduate or graduate students
- Part-time or full-time status
- Seeking a degree
- Maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.2
Questions? Email: deijohnson@coppin.edu
Application Deadline: May 31, 2023
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Join us for the Eagles Choice Awards April 4, 2023, at 6 p.m., in the
James Weldon Johnson Auditorium.
This ceremony celebrates Coppin’s talented scholars, athletes, leaders, and performers in red carpet fashion, with food and dancing following the ceremony, in the Tawes Ballroom.
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Larry "Poncho" Brown Book Signing
Artist Larry "Poncho" Brown will discuss and sign copies of his book Poncho Retrospective, which features more than 300 published works to celebrate his 40-year career in the art world. During the event, he will share his journey and the story behind his success as a full-time artist.
Brown is a native of Baltimore and in 2009, was commissioned to create an original painting for the Helene Fuld School of Nursing at Coppin State University. This event is sponsored by the School of Graduate Studies, Parlett L. Moore Library, and the College of Health Professions at Coppin State University.
Date: Thursday, April 6, 2023
Time: 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Cab Calloway Room
Parlett L. Moore Library, Second Floor
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Making Autism Work in the Community Day
The Making Autism Work in the Community Day seeks to provide resources and create a space for making connections and information sharing to support neurodiversity acceptance and inclusion.
Autistic individuals, families, and all members of our community are invited to attend.
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Become a Member of Eagle Nation
Coppin State University is adding to the ranks of our accomplished, talented, and diverse faculty and staff. View current job listings and learn more about Coppin State on our website. Take the next step to join Eagle Nation.
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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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