Classmates, the death angel has been busy this summer. UNews is sorry to report that Alfonso Holloman lost his dad, Alfred Lee Holloman, last week. Mr. Holloman died from complications of a debilitating stroke he suffered nine years ago.
Al would personally like to thank those of you who knew about his father's illness and showered him with love and concern.
"During these past nine years I have learned many lessons," Al says. "Among them are the healing powers of love and the strength in collective thought. I wastched how my father responded to love when when he couldn't express himself through words."
"Death inevitably causes us to reflect and contemplate. I am challenging myself to give and recieve love and want you to know that I am trying even if it seems otherwise. "
Funeral arrangements for Mr. Holloman are as follows:
Wake: Friday, July 17 from 6-9 p.m.
Funeral: Saturday, July 18 at 10 a.m.
Both services will be held at the Star of Bethleham Baptist Church, 304 Spring St., Ossining, NY 10562.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
july 9, 2009
Updates
Classmates, I received a note from our brother Bruno Lee this morning informing UNews that his young son Christopher has passed on. Christopher died on July 1 and his funeral will be held 9 a.m. tomorrow in Newark at:
Classmates, I received a note from our brother Bruno Lee this morning informing UNews that his young son Christopher has passed on. Christopher died on July 1 and his funeral will be held 9 a.m. tomorrow in Newark at:
James E. Churchman Jr. Funeral Home
345- 13th Avenue,
Newark, NJ 07103
973.242.8454
973.242.2566 - fax
Bruno asks that we all keep he and his family in prayer as they transition through this difficult time.
On a lighter note, Leah Crocker writes:
Michael Byrd's Money Matters
Classmates: As we enter the 2009-2010 Hampton University Academic Year (1 July 2009-30 June 2010), we also enter our Reunion Year. Our class leader Andre Debose suggested we all set aside $5 a week during our class meeting at our 25th Reunion. We are 41 weeks from our 30th Reunion. If you have put away that $5 week, you would have a little over $1,000 set aside for HU. For those of us who work for corporations, you maybe able to get the company to match your gift to HU. Below, you can see how to navigate the Hampton University web page to see if your company is listed on the matching gift list. Either type the letter "A" to see all the companies participating or type the actual company name. There are over 12,000 companies listed.
Let me know what you donated during the year and if your corporation matched your gift. Those who want to participate send your check (Class of 1980) along with your company matching form to Mrs. Harriett Davis, Office of Development, Hampton University, Hampton, VA 23668. HU will process the company form directly to your corporation for the match. If you able to get a match, you get credit for the whole amount. But, please make sure that your company match gets to Hampton in Academic Year 2010 which is our reunion year. Some companies match $1 for $1 while others may possibly match up to $3 for $1.
Type into the browser: http://www.hamptonu.edu/ then click on the Giving to Hampton link;
then you link to: http://givingto.hamptonu.edu/ Then click on the Giving to Hampton link http://givingto.hamptonu.edu/giving_to_hampton.cfm then hit Matching Gifts
type in your company/corporation to see if they participate.
Simply contact your corporate point of contact to see how to proceed.
Bruno asks that we all keep he and his family in prayer as they transition through this difficult time.
On a lighter note, Leah Crocker writes:
The Hampton bond is as strong as ever! Sharon Ford-Bell is in from Germany visiting us in the ATL!!! Michael Byrd found out she was here and invited us over for a 4th of July celebration at his house. Among those attending were: Renee Allen and my daughter Lindsay Watson (junior at Hampton) along with some other HBCU friends and of course our honorary Hamptonian, Gina Byrd
We ate way too much food but had a great time laughing and reminiscing. That Hampton bond is amazing!!! Looking forward to our next guest, Daphne Lockett Henderson!!!!! August 21st!!!
We ate way too much food but had a great time laughing and reminiscing. That Hampton bond is amazing!!! Looking forward to our next guest, Daphne Lockett Henderson!!!!! August 21st!!!Michael Byrd's Money Matters
Classmates: As we enter the 2009-2010 Hampton University Academic Year (1 July 2009-30 June 2010), we also enter our Reunion Year. Our class leader Andre Debose suggested we all set aside $5 a week during our class meeting at our 25th Reunion. We are 41 weeks from our 30th Reunion. If you have put away that $5 week, you would have a little over $1,000 set aside for HU. For those of us who work for corporations, you maybe able to get the company to match your gift to HU. Below, you can see how to navigate the Hampton University web page to see if your company is listed on the matching gift list. Either type the letter "A" to see all the companies participating or type the actual company name. There are over 12,000 companies listed.
Let me know what you donated during the year and if your corporation matched your gift. Those who want to participate send your check (Class of 1980) along with your company matching form to Mrs. Harriett Davis, Office of Development, Hampton University, Hampton, VA 23668. HU will process the company form directly to your corporation for the match. If you able to get a match, you get credit for the whole amount. But, please make sure that your company match gets to Hampton in Academic Year 2010 which is our reunion year. Some companies match $1 for $1 while others may possibly match up to $3 for $1.
Type into the browser: http://www.hamptonu.edu/ then click on the Giving to Hampton link;
then you link to: http://givingto.hamptonu.edu/ Then click on the Giving to Hampton link http://givingto.hamptonu.edu/giving_to_hampton.cfm then hit Matching Gifts
type in your company/corporation to see if they participate.
Simply contact your corporate point of contact to see how to proceed.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
No. 104
CLASS NEWS
The Boones hosted a celebration for Christine in Philly in May. David Stith, Brett Pulley and Pam and Kelvin Johnson were in attendance.
END NOTE
As you all know we lost Michael Joe Jackson last Thursday. Mike's "Off the Wall" LP (not CD!!) dropped during our junior year. What was your favorite jam?
A Boone Is Headed To The UK
Congrats to Christine Elizabeth Boone, daughter of Kenny and Francine Boone, who recently graduated from Yale. Christine landed a job in Scotland at the University of Edninburgh's neurology lab. She'll be attending medical school next year.The Boones hosted a celebration for Christine in Philly in May. David Stith, Brett Pulley and Pam and Kelvin Johnson were in attendance.
Reunited
Stephanie Allen Gowin and her family hooked up with Miki Turner last weekend in L.A. Steph's oldest son, Scott, will be attending the USC film school in the fall and the family came down for his orientation weekend.
Birthdays
July
Donna Wilds, July 2
Marcia Fields Milton, July 6
Donna Yancy Blanks, July 6
Joyce Wilson, July 6
Valerie Whittlessey, July 8
Chan Phillips, July 10
Charlene Alexander-Taylor, July 10
Margaret Colden-Stanfield, July 10
Rhonda Bush, July 10
Wanda James, July 16
Chuck Dortch, July 18
Kenny Boone, July 24
August
Brenda Mallory, Aug. 6
Yvette Lee Davis, Aug. 9
Gregory "Trammel" Groce
Leonard Chester, Aug. 18
Lauren Jones, Aug. 19
Pam Jones Johnson, Aug. 20
Janice Tyson, Aug. 24
Karen Randolph, Aug. 26
Donna Porter, Aug, 29
July
Donna Wilds, July 2
Marcia Fields Milton, July 6
Donna Yancy Blanks, July 6
Joyce Wilson, July 6
Valerie Whittlessey, July 8
Chan Phillips, July 10
Charlene Alexander-Taylor, July 10
Margaret Colden-Stanfield, July 10
Rhonda Bush, July 10
Wanda James, July 16
Chuck Dortch, July 18
Kenny Boone, July 24
August
Brenda Mallory, Aug. 6
Yvette Lee Davis, Aug. 9
Gregory "Trammel" Groce
Leonard Chester, Aug. 18
Lauren Jones, Aug. 19
Pam Jones Johnson, Aug. 20
Janice Tyson, Aug. 24
Karen Randolph, Aug. 26
Donna Porter, Aug, 29
END NOTE
As you all know we lost Michael Joe Jackson last Thursday. Mike's "Off the Wall" LP (not CD!!) dropped during our junior year. What was your favorite jam?
Monday, June 22, 2009
New Cafeteria Reminder From
Michael Byrd
Michael Byrd
Many Ubiquitians pledged funds to help purchase a window in the new Cafeteria while others pledged to donate funds towards the construction of the New Caf. This message is sent to remind everyone that each person pledging to buy a pane must complete their pledge by 30 June 2009. We are now less than two weeks away from the window pane pledge deadline. So no matter whether you are part of a group purchase or one person buying a window pane or contributor, we want to thank you for your support to Hampton University and the New Caf Capital Improvement project. I have records on the amounts pledged and paid thus far so if you need to know what is owed, contact me. Also email me (Michael_byrd@bellsouth.net) with your actual paid amount to complete your pledge so that I can track what Hampton University should credit Ubiquity towards our Reunion 2010 class gift. Remember Hampton is still Hampton, so always double check to insure your contributions are counted towards our Ubiquity goals and keep your verification records. Indicate in the memo section, “New Café Project Class of 80.” Hampton University established a special Office of Development liaison for each class to assist with questions and concerns. Ubiquity’s “New Cafe” campaign and Reunion 2010 liaison is Ms Harriett Davis (757) 728-6669. So call your line sisters, your line brothers, your academic major colleagues, so we can finish strong in accomplishing our pledges to our Home By the Sea.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
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