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Aaron Lancaster, a freshman journalism student from Bowie who is attending Florida A&M University's School of Journalism and Graphic Communication, is jetting off to South Africa this summer.

He will be one of six journalism students paired with a team from Shantou University to work on multimedia projects.

Lancaster will be in South Africa from June 1 through July 15.

Model search pageant planned for Sunday

The Dixieland Dolls & Darlings Pageant & Model Search is scheduled for Sunday at the Bowie Town Center. The winners will be crowned Miss and Mister Dixieland Bowie. Women and girls ages 27 and younger and boys ages 15 and younger are invited to compete, and all contestants receive an award.

Registration begins at noon. The pageant starts at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call Trish at 443-609-4172.

HIV/AIDS conference to be held

The third annual HIV/AIDS Conference & Expo is planned for March 29 at the Comfort Inn Hotel and Conference Center. The event is being hosted by the McGuire Group, a company that works on global health issues by hosting educational conferences.

Those interested in attending the event can book a free conference space by visiting mcguireglobalrecruitment.com. The conference runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

St. Bonaventure announces dean's list

Anastasia Wroblewski, a sophomore from Bowie, was included in the fall 2009 St. Bonaventure dean's list. Wroblewski earned a 3.25 grade point average to be named to the list. She is studying sociology and childhood studies.

Frostburg State announces fall dean's list

Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Md., announced its 2009 fall dean's list. Several students from Bowie made the list: Melanie Herring, Tiffanie Johns, Lauren Lambert, Sandra Marsh, April McDavid, Joanna Murray, Chinedu Ndum and Kathryn Zarate were all nominated for outstanding academic achievement.

Krystal Norris of Mitchellville; Tia Barbee, Preshus Plummer, Joseph Powell, Tereka Senior, Kendra Smothers, Andrei Valerio and James McMurtrey of Upper Marlboro and Theodros McCreanor, Tammi Stevens, Roland Zama and Ashley Phillips of Hyattsville were also included on the list.

Bowie student nabs award

Mitchell Fitzgerald, the son of Craig and Paula Fitzgerald of Bowie, was included on the fall 2009 president's list at Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas.

Fitzgerald had to earn at least a 3.7 grade point average as well as at least 12 hours' credit for the term.

Schreiner is an independent liberal arts university related to the Presbyterian Church.

Women's History Month discussion

Author Lillian Lincoln Lambert will be speaking about her life as a black entrepreneur March 25 at the Wiseman Centre at Bowie State University. Lambert grew up a poor Virginia farm girl and was the first black woman to earn a Masters of Business Administration from the Harvard Business School in 1969. She set up her own building services company in 1976 and turned it into a business worth more than $20 million.

Lambert will be talking about her book "The Road to Someplace Better: From the Segregated South to Harvard Business School and Beyond."

Tickets for the tea-time discussion on March 25 cost $17. Visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/101707/ to purchase tickets.

Bowie High graduate completes basic training

Army National Guard Pvt. Christina R. Fullwood recently graduated from nine weeks of basic combat training.

Fullwood, who completed her training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C., is a 2006 Bowie High School graduate. She is the daughter of Kim Fullwood of Landover.

Bowie State employee selected for leadership class

Richard Lucas, the vice president for institutional advancement at Bowie State University, was chosen to participate in an eight-month leadership program. Lucas was chosen, among other reasons, for his leadership abilities, accomplishments and volunteerism. Participants of the course attend a two-day retreat in April, followed by several sessions focused on subjects like the economy and education.

The program, which is called Leadership Maryland, is one of 34 leadership programs in the U.S.

Soldier with Bowie ties completes leadership course

Army National Guard 2nd Lt. Gerald Adams Jr. completed the Army's Basic Officer Leader Course III.

Adams is the son of Gerald Adams Sr. of Bowie and is a cavalry officer assigned to the 2nd Battalion 16th Cavalry Regiment, based in Fort Knox, Ky. He has been in the military for 12 years.

The leadership course Adams studied is meant to train officers in part to solve dilemmas, make quick decisions and lead others.

Tulip Grove holding Career Day

Tulip Grove Elementary School will be holding its annual Career Day on April 22. The school is looking for professionals interested in giving 30-minute presentations, 10 minutes of which would be set aside for questions and comments. Presenters are asked to discuss their work responsibilities, education and experience required to do their jobs.

For more information, call Caren McCalla at 301-805-6689.

Girls Scouts holding Spring Break camp

The Girl Scouts plan to hold Camp Wonderland from March 29 to April 2 at the Bowie High School Annex. The camp will focus on taking better care of the planet and is for girls between the ages of 6 to 12 years old. The cost is $50 per student, and bus transportation is available. For more information, call 301-638-5373.

Census information available at Bowie Town Center

Census Bureau representatives will be available to answer questions about this year's Census on Saturday in the food court at the Bowie Town Center. On Monday, the U.S. Census Bureau began distribution of the 2010 Census to more than 130 million addresses. The information gathered is used to determine funding for local services, as well as government representation at all levels. The Bowie information sessions are planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact city outreach specialist Leni Stern at 301-809-3068.

Bowie State administrator to lead organization

Gayle Fink, the assistant vice president for institutional effectiveness at Bowie State University, was selected to become the president of the North East Association for Institutional Research (NEAIR), according to a March 4 press release by the university. The organization promotes the development and use of institutional research in higher education, as well as provides professional development opportunities to members.

Group assisting crime victims seeks volunteers

The Community Advocates for Family and Youth is looking for volunteers interested in helping with its operations. The nonprofit organization provides services like case management, court companions, family mediation and support groups. For more information, contact Paula Williams at 301-390-4092.

City art gallery features tapestries

Textile artist Sharon Keyser-Jackson's tapestries are being featured this month at the City Hall art gallery. Keyser-Jackson learned to sew from her great-grandmother and has made decorative pillows, throws, textile wall art as well as handbags. She is a past officer of the Prince George's Artist's Association and member of the Women's Caucus for Art of Greater Washington. Her work has been featured in art exhibits and craft festivals in the District.

The city's art gallery is located at City Hall, 2614 Kenhill Drive and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.