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But you know, it’s not just on the courts and the fields and in

the classrooms and the labs that I get that sense of spirit and

pride at Bowie State University. It is truly evident as you just

drive around the campus, as my husband and I did just about

two weeks ago. We just decided to take a long drive down

from Lancaster. It wasn’t that long actually – a little over two

hours. We got down here. It was a nice day. The sun was out,

and we just decided to just get to know the area, to get to

know the campus more. And no one was expecting us, so we

were just driving around and as we drove around the campus

a few individuals from the facilities staff recognizes us. I saw

a double take. But they greeted me so warmly. The waves

were going. It was great! Thank you, guys. Thank you,

facilities staff. That was wonderful! You were the first group I

saw as we came onto the campus, and I really enjoyed those

warm waves. But then, as we drove around the campus, we

encountered students who were cleaning up the campus.

They had trash bags in hand, and it was a Sunday morning. I

won’t ask what happened that brought about all the trash.

That’s a story for another time too. I will leave it at that.

But there are just so many signs of excellence around here

where people take pride. Individuals – the faculty, staff and

students – take pride in what you’re doing. And that’s what I

want to be a part of.

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