NEWS FROM SU (VOL. 6 NO. 1)
February 3, 2004
An Electronic Newsletter for SU Alumni
ON CAMPUS:
2004 Brown Symposium Explores Life in the Arctic
The Sarofim School of Fine Arts Presents Playhouse Creatures
2004 Shilling Lecture Series Features Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Archbishop Desmond Tutu
ALUMNI HAPPENINGS:
Innamorti a Southwestern (Southwestern Sweethearts Dinner)
Day of Service-One Day Can Make a Difference!
Spring GOLD Happy Hours Organizing NOW!
CONNECTIONS:
What Are Your Classmates Doing? Find out with Online Class Notes!
Easter New York City Theatre Tour
Pirate Athletics Update
News from Career Services
Who's Who from SU
ON THE CALENDAR:
Brown Symposium XXVI-February 12-13, 2004
Southwestern Sweethearts Dinner-February 14, 2004
Shilling Lecture Series-March 26, 2004
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ON CAMPUS:
2004 Brown Symposium Explores Life in the Arctic
Frozen. Deserted. Barren fields of ice. These images may be conjured when thinking of the Arctic, but in reality, this beautiful region features spectacular wildlife; mineral resources; and rich, indigenous cultures. Because the extreme environment demands close interactions among its inhabitants, these relationships are the focus of Arctic Journey: Discoveries of inter-relationships in the circumpolar north, the topic of Southwestern University's 26th annual Brown Symposium, Feb. 12-13, 2004. Learn more at http://www.southwestern.edu/brownxxvi/.
The Alumni Office will host a reception for Alumni during Brown Symposum at 5:15 p.m on Thursday, February 12, in the Julie Puett Howry Center. Call 1-800-960-6363 for more information.
The Sarofim School of Fine Arts Presents Playhouse Creatures
De Angelis' boisterous comedy Playhouse Creatures raises the curtain on the adventures of England's first actresses and gives a funny, moving account of their lives on and off the Restoration stage. Bawdy, glamorous and heartbreaking, Playhouse Creatures takes a hard look at the heroines and celebrates theatre's ability both to empower and destroy. The play is directed by Kathleen Juhl. Performance dates and times are:
Feb. 20, 21, 27, 28 at 8 p.m.
Feb. 22, 29 at 4 p.m.
Feb. 26 at 7 p.m.
For ticket information please contact the Southwestern University Fine Arts Box Office at 512-863-1378, Monday-Friday, 1-5 p.m.
Shilling Lecture Series Features Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Nobel Peace Prize recipient, activist, educator, and author, the Archbishop Desmond Tutu will speak on Peace and Reconciliation as Southwestern's 2004 Roy and Margaret Shilling lecturer, Friday, March 26, 2004 at 7 p.m. in the Corbin J. Robertson Center. As stated by the Desmond Tutu Peace Centre, Desmond Tutu kept hope alive in the hearts and minds of millions of South Africans during Apartheid with a powerful vision that justice would come, freedom was unstoppable and one-day all South Africans would be free. For more information on Desmond Tutu visit http://www.southwestern.edu/shilling-lectures.
Southwestern alumni and current parents will be able to reserve their two complimentary tickets beginning February 16. General public tickets can be purchased for $10 each beginning March 1. For more information, contact Cindy Locke, Associate Vice President for University Relations at 1-800-960-6363 or lockec@southwestern.edu.
ALUMNI HAPPENINGS:
Innamorati a Southwestern (Southwestern Sweethearts)
Couldn't help falling in love with your sweetheart at Southwestern? Join the Office of Alumni Relations for Innamorati a Southwestern, a Valentine's Day Dinner to honor alumni couples, Saturday, February 14, 2004, 6 p.m. This unique evening includes a wine tasting and reception with Janey and Bill Rives '74, representing Fall Creek Vineyards, Emily and Wes Marshall '74, author of The Wine Roads of Texas: An Essential to Guide to Texas Wines and Wineries. There are culinary delights for dinner with Gershwin tunes performed by Rick Roemer, Professor of Theatre and David Utterback, Instructor of Music. The charge is $50 per person for the wine tasting, reception and dinner. Make your reservations today for this evening of romantic celebration by calling 1-800-960-6363.
Day of Service - One day can make a difference!
Interested in providing an invaluable service to your local community? Trying to find another way of meeting new people in your area? Volunteer to coordinate a Day of Service-it's easy, fun and rewarding! Contact JoAnn Lucero, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations at luceroj@southwestern.edu or 1-800-960-6363. Need some ideas for service projects? Visit the Day of Service website to view the 2003 activities.
Spring GOLD Happy Hours Organizing NOW!
GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Happy Hours are great opportunities for alumni to network at a favorite watering hole in your local area and catch up with other GOLD alumni. Have you recently moved to a new city? Looking for a few more friendly faces? Organizing a GOLD happy hour is fun, easy and a great way to meet other Southwestern alumni. The Office of Alumni Relations is recruiting NOW for volunteers to organize GOLD Happy Hours for the Spring of 2004. For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-800-960-6363 or e-mail alumni@southwestern.edu.
CONNECTIONS:
What Are Your Classmates Doing? Find out with online class notes!
You can also view every alumnus' favorite section of the magazine, class notes! Visit www.southwestern.edu/alumni to access class notes by class year or alphabetical listing. You can also submit a class note online!
Easter New York City Theatre Tour
See the winner of the 2003 Tony Award for Best Musical Hairspray in New York City! That's right-The Southwestern University Sarofim School of Fine Arts Department of Theatre is sponsoring a New York Theatre Trip, April 9-13, 2004. The trip includes tickets to Hairspray, Wicked, plus one other exciting theatrical production.
Prices vary depending on the number of people per room, but include: round-trip airfare from Austin to New York City, three Broadway shows, four nights at the Edison Hotel (in the theatre district), airport-hotel transfers by private motor coach and all hotel taxes and tips.
A $100 non-refundable deposit is due to secure your reservation. The balance is due approximately one month prior to departure. You won't find a less expensive way to spend your Easter weekend in New York City. For more information and to make reservations contact Kerry Bechtel, Department of Theatre at 512-863-1701 or bechtelk@southwestern.edu. Space is limited.
Pirate Athletics Update
The Southwestern Men's and Women's Basketball teams have successfully started their 2003-2004 seasons. The Men's Basketball team is currently 12-7. Currently, Sophomore Aaron Bowser is the leading scorer for Southwestern averaging 14.5 points per game. Their next game is in Georgetown, Friday, February 6 at 8 p.m. vs. DePauw University.
The Women's Basketball team is also 11-8. Priyanka Kainthla currently leads the Pirates with 10.1 points per game. On Friday, February 6, the Pirates take on SCAC conference rival DePauw University in Georgetown at 6 p.m. Come out and support the SU Pirates!
The Southwestern Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Teams travel to Cleveland, MS where they will compete in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) championship February 12-14, 2004. Click here for more on Pirate Athletics.
News from Career Services-Recruiting Volunteers!
Career Services needs help from SU alumni for their annual Career Connections BBQ, Thursday, April 15. This event features 25 to 30 alumni in a variety of career fields who visit with faculty and students over a complimentary BBQ lunch. Alumni share insight into their careers and answer questions about their occupations and career paths via one-on-one or small group conversations with current students. If you are interested in participating, contact the Office of Career Services for more information at (512) 863-1346 or e-mail career.services@southwestern.edu.
For information about how you can get involved in helping current students with their career development, or if you need help with your own career planning, visit the Career Services' website and click on the "Alumni Services" and "Alumni Opportunities" menu buttons.
Who's Who from SU
Each month the University highlights Southwestern's students, faculty, staff and alumni who make unique and meaningful contributions to the University community or the communities in which they live. Read the profiles for February.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Cami Sawyer '89
Attorney, Leigh Ann Lockridge '95
Junior history major, Courtland Quinn
Assistant Director for Residence Life, April Brinkmeyer '00
ON THE CALENDAR:
Brown Symposium XXVI-February 12-13, 2004
Southwestern Sweethearts Dinner-February 14, 2004
Shilling Lecture Series-March 26, 2004
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