Ms. Marvis Barnes & Ms. Myra Harris
First Black graduates (from the State Teachers College at Towson)
Philanthropy
Tall-Wiedefeld Society Expands Programming
The Tall-Wiedefeld Society (TWS) hosted its first winetasting event at Uncorked in Towson on June 27. Members and guests joined President Ginsberg and his wife, Elaine Anderson, for fun, friendship and (of course) wine. Also new this year was a Homecoming brunch where members enjoyed mimosas and celebrated the impact of TWS on the TU community.
TWS is growing in both membership and programming, and this year will hold six member events and once again award $20,000 in grants to programs that benefit women. The annual Roar, Score & Pour event will take place on Sunday, Feb. 16 (time TBA) at our women’s basketball game against Stony Brook. The game and gathering will focus on breast cancer awareness and recognize national women in sports and teacher appreciation themes. The lineup of spring events is still in development. Planning is underway for a tour of Ladew Gardens, our annual Spring Mixer & Grant Awards and a second winetasting at Uncorked.
Paving the Path
Towson University would be a very different place today were it not for the influence and inspiration of our Black thought leaders. Paving the Path honors the fearless and influential leaders who helped shape TU into the diverse and welcoming community we are today. Launched in August, during Black Philanthropy Month, Paving the Path is both a traveling exhibit and a campaign to honor five of TU’s Black visionaries.
1959
1965
Whitney LeBlanc
First Black faculty member at TU
1969
Dr. Julius Chapman
First Black dean (of minority affairs) and founder of the
Black Student Union, the Black Fraternity and Administrators Association and the Black
Cultural Center
1987
Raft Woodus
Launched Students Achieve Goals through Education (SAGE) peer mentorship program (supporting undergraduate minority students)
Make a Difference in the Futures of Today’s Tigers
Learn more about these influencers of yesterday and help Pave the Path.
Look for our traveling exhibit at two TU football games:
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