NEWS FROM SU (VOL. 6 NO. 7)
November 9, 2004
An Electronic Newsletter for SU Alumni

SPOTLIGHT STORIES:
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto, Scheduled for 2005 Shilling Lecture
Mike Timlin '88, Helps Red Sox Win First World Series Since 1918
2005 Brown Symposium Explores Building Just and Loving Relationships
Alumnus David Clifford '71 Selected as 2005 Commencement Speaker

ALUMNI HAPPENINGS:
Homecoming & Reunion Weekend Recap
Houston Road Scholars Program
Alumni Perform at New York City's Carnegie Hall
Reunion Planning & Class Agent Workshop

ON CAMPUS:
Visit the Photo Gallery from Southwestern Study Abroad Students
Pirate Athletics Update
News from Career Services

ON THE CALENDAR:
Houston Road Scholars Program - November 18
Alumni Perform at New York City's Carnegie Hall - November 21
Southwestern Candlelight Service - December 2
Recognition Ceremony for December Candidates for Graduation - December 11
Reunion Planning & Class Agent Workshop - January 22
Brown Symposium - February 10-11
Shilling Lecture Series - March 10
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SPOTLIGHT STORIES:

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto, Scheduled for 2005 Shilling Lecture
The Roy and Margaret Shilling Lecture Series is pleased to feature as its esteemed speaker Benazir Bhutto, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, on Thursday evening, March 10, 2005. Learn more.

Mike Timlin '88, Helps Red Sox Win First World Series Since 1918
The pitching of Mike Timlin '88 helped the Boston Red Sox lay the Curse of the Bambino to rest as they defeated the St. Louis Cardinals to win the 2004 Major League Baseball World Series. This was Timlin's third appearance in the fall classic since he entered the majors in 1991. Learn more.

2005 Brown Symposium Explores Building Just and Loving Relationships
FOR LOVE AND JUSTICE: Breaking the Cycles of Intimate Violence, is the topic of Southwestern University's 27th annual Brown Symposium, Feb. 10-11, 2005. This symposium will focus on promising new approaches to the building of just and loving relationships, and to the prevention of intimate violence. The participants are pioneers in this effort, finding ways to enlarge the work of love and justice, recruiting men to the cause of violence prevention, and countering the glorification of gender violence in popular culture that proposes destructive images of womanhood and manhood to young people growing up. The speakers will address legal, psychological and spiritual issues; they will offer ways to break the recurring cycles of intimate violence, to heal the maladies that produces them, and to promote the love and justice that provide health and fulfillment to the human family. As part of the 2005 Brown Symposium, an alumni reception will be held Thursday, February 11 at 5 p.m. in the Howry Center. To learn more visit <http://www.southwestern.edu/brownxxvii/>.

Alumnus David Clifford '71 Selected as 2005 Commencement Speaker
David Clifford M.D., Class of 1971, is a musician, athlete, father, world traveler and head of the Department of Neurology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Clifford will be the 2005 Commencement speaker, May 7, 2005. More detailed information to follow.

ALUMNI HAPPENINGS:

Homecoming & Reunion Weekend Recap
With more than 50 events over the course of Homecoming & Reunion weekend there was something for everyone! Thanks to all of the wonderful alumni volunteers who helped plan reunions. Between the John D. Richards A Capella Chioir, the Alumni Art Exhibit and the Homecoming parade, alumni talent was everywhere. A special thanks goes to Homecoming Alumni co-chairs Susan Peace Holley '72 and Kenneth Holley '71. View photos from Homecoming weekend by visiting <http://www.southwestern.edu/homecoming/hc-gallery.html>.

Spend an Evening with Frank Sinatra, Billie Holliday, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Madonna & Willie Nelson!
The Houston Association of Southwestern University Alumni is proud to announce a Road Scholars Presentation, "Our Music, Their Music" presented by David Gaines, Southwestern University Associate Professor of English and Paideia Professor on Thursday, November 18 at 6 p.m. Learn more by visiting the Houston Association webpage.

Alumni Perform at New York City's Carnegie Hall
More than 100 Southwestern singers including alumni, students and faculty will perform on Sunday, November 21, 2004, 8:30 p.m., at New York City's Carnegie Hall. A portion of the evening's performance will be conducted by Kenny Sheppard, Professor of Music. Click here for ticket information.  Following the performance, Southwestern alumnus John Oden '68 is hosting a champagne and dessert reception in his apartment, which is across the street from Carnegie Hall. Southwestern University alumni, students, parents and guests are invited to attend. Please RSVP to the Alumni Office at 1-800-960-6363

Reunion Planning & Class Agent Workshop
Celebrating a reunion in 2005? Successful reunions require advance planning. If you are interested in serving on your reunion planning committee, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-800-960-6363. Reunion Committee planning begins in January with a Reunion Planning and Class Agent Workshop on Saturday, January 22, 2005, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 1-800-960-6363 for more information.

ON CAMPUS:

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts Presents Medea, November 12-21
First performed in 431 BC, Euripides' play is astonishing in its capacity to traverse the 2,400 years since it was written and resonate powerfully with modern audiences. A remarkable story of injustice and ruthless revenge, Euripides'' great tragedy tells of truly monstrous deeds, but is ultimately a heartbreaking drama of love and broken communication. "Medea" is directed by guest artist Elena Araoz. Performance times include: November 12, 13, 19, 20 @ 8 p.m.; November 18 @ 7 p.m.; November 14 & 21 @ 3 p.m. Click here for ticket information.

Pirate Athletics Update
Get the latest Pirate Athletic news by visiting <http://www.southwestern.edu/athletics/weeklyrelease830.pdf>. This week's update includes:
*Three Pirate runners who earned All-Conference honors at the SCAC Cross Country Championships;
*Men's soccer and women's soccer teams season finale
*Senior Volleyball player, Krista Fithian (Katy) breaking the Southwestern school record of the most kills with 1595.
Go Southwestern Pirates!

Visit the Photo Gallery from Southwestern Study Abroad Students
Southwestern University believes that cross-cultural awareness is an integral part of a liberal arts education. It therefore strongly encourages students to study abroad. A summer, semester or year spent overseas opens a window to a world of new experiences, and sheds light on past experiences and preconceptions.

The Office of Intercultural Learning has been holding a photo contest for the past three semesters for returned study abroad students . To view the photography from returning students visit <http://www.southwestern.edu/academic/international/abroad-home.html> and click "See the PHOTO CONTEST winners from Spring 2004!"

Meet 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. To read the profiles for October visit <http://www.southwestern.edu/whoswho/>.
Paul Franz '88, Vice-President of Business Development, Powered Inc.
Sergio Costola, Assistant Professor of Theatre
Lou Ann Moore - Senior Executive Secretary, Office of Institutional Advancement
Brock Rounds, Sophomore Environmental Studies Major (Austin, TX)

Career Services News
Southwestern Class of 2004, let Career Services know what you're up to or how they can help you. Find out more information at <www.southwestern.edu/careers/Alumni/alumni_news/alumni_news.html#story1>.

Have you worked in a job that has international ties? Perhaps in an international location or with international interests? Career Services needs volunteers to talk to students about careers with international ties! Find out more information at <www.southwestern.edu/careers/Alumni/alumni_news/alumni_news.html#story2>.

Looking for a job or need to hire someone? Find out more about Career Services' Job Leads Email List at
<www.southwestern.edu/careers/Alumni/alumni_news/alumni_news.html#story3>.


ON THE CALENDAR:
Houston Road Scholars Program - November 18
Alumni Perform at New York City's Carnegie Hall - November 21
Southwestern Candlelight Service - December 2
Recognition Ceremony for December Candidates for Graduation - December 11
Reunion Planning & Class Agent Workshop - January 22
Brown Symposium - February 10-11
Shilling Lecture Series - March 10