Jan. 28 Transition to Virtual Operations, Campus Closed

Bowie State University will be transitioning to virtual operations for all classes and office operations on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The campus will be closed to all non-essential personnel, and all campus activities are canceled. All buildings except residence halls will be closed. Essential personnel should report on time. This is due to the extended time required to clear the extensive snow and ice accumulation on campus. University crews are making every effort to resume campus operations, as a safe return to in-person learning and work remains our top priority. Only essential personnel and residential students are permitted access to the campus on Jan. 28. For more information, please visit BowieState.edu/weather.

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 Department of Language, Literature, & Cultural Studies

Dedication

Dorothy Sizemore Smith PhotographDorothy Sizemore Smith

1914 - 1990

Professor Dorothy Sizemore Smith, a former faculty member in the Department of English and Modern Languages at Bowie State   University, was distinguished for numerous achievements in civic, educational, religious, and  humanitarian arenas.  Trained and educated as a pianist, singer, language critic, humanist, and writer, she enjoyed a much deserved reputation as an incisive teacher, indefatigable researcher, effective  interpreter and communicator, and inspired scholar who led and taught by way of example. 

 

Pedro-Jose Vidal PhotographPedro-Jose Vidal

1955 - 2005

Professor Pedro-Jose Vidal was a lecturer in Spanish at BSU for a decade  (1995-2005).  He was an ardent supporter of the university's goal of using technology in the classroom, and was instrumental in establishing the Modern Languages Laboratory.  His commitment to the university was evidenced by his unrelenting service on several committees in the Department and the School of Arts and Sciences.  Additionally, he was an active member of many civic organizations and societies.