To The Spectrum Online Staff: It is with great pride that I was able to play a role in the official launch of The Spectrum Online, the Internet version of The Spectrum student newspaper at Bowie State University. The rollout before students, faculty, administrators and members of the media on Dec. 4 in the Thurgood Marshall Library was a milestone in the evolution of the student-run newspaper, the Department of Communications and the University. I am particularly amazed by the speed with which you got the site up and running. I recall meeting with Prof. Karima A. Haynes in August 2008 who spoke of her vision to create The Spectrum Online. Under Prof. Haynes' leadership, with assistance from Spectrum Managing Editor Kristina Rowley and university webmaster Carmelo Rivera, the site made its debut on Oct. 22. I was more than excited to work with my staff, including Rochelle Daniel and Yolanda Dandridge, to organize the official launch of the site. The Spectrum Online offers Bowie State University yet another means to connect with students, faculty, alumni and, indeed, the global community through cutting edge technology. Best regards, Tammi L. Thomas Director of University Relations and Marketing Bowie State University | 
Speaking little English, Ji-Wu Jia came to the United States with his wife and son in 1989 from Beijing, China, a society that is much more open to the world now than years ago. Home to the 2008 Olympics, Beijing is also where Jia received a bachelor’s degree in computer programming from Beijing College of Economics.
Dr. Krishnasamy's research area focuses on how media affect certain communities, specifically regarding race, class, gender, and feminist research in communication. He has taught courses in interpersonal communication, the role of mass media and society, public speaking, and intercultural communication. He has high expectations for his students and believes that success is not a limitation.
S. Christa McAuliffe was a high school social studies teacher in Concord, NH, in 1985 when she became a national celebrity, having been chosen by NASA as the first National Teacher in Space.
