Toliver's Legacy Recalled at UMBC Memorial
Students speak of life lessons from late scholars program director, colleagues speak of a loving friend.
Hundreds of students, alumni, faculty and staff filled UMBC's University Center ballroom for a noon memorial service to celebrate the life of LaMont Toliver, the director of the Meyerhoff Scholars Program and assistant dean of undergraduate studies who died suddenly while at work on Feb. 28. After the UMBC Gospel Choir and Jubilee Singers performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing" and "Total Praise," speakers in turn shared their impressions of Toliver during an hour-long ceremony punctuated with tears and laughter. "Did you know LaMont? If you said yes, you have at least one story or humorous tale to tell," said Earnestine Baker, executive director of the Meyerhoff Scholars Program, who hired Toliver 23 years ago. "I have many, and will …
Reggie Clyburn
1:32 pm on Monday, March 19, 2012
Thank you for your coverage, ArbutusPatch. I missed the opportunity of being apart this sober, but joyful tribute to Mr. LaMont Toliver. As a member of the Meyerhoff Scholar Program, he was both a mentor and friend to me. I am sure his spirit and legacy will remain a constant fabric within the UMBC community. Reggie Clyburn, UMBC Class of '94 more ›