V8.11 NEWS FROM SU

News from SU (Vol. 8 No. 11) - Special Homecoming and Reunion Weekend Edition II
October 9, 2006
An Electronic Newsletter for Southwestern Alumni

This is one Homecoming and Reunion Weekend that you do not want to miss!
Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, Nov. 3-5, 2006
"The Story of Southwestern"
Register today!

SPECIAL NOTICE: Alumni who register for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend by Oct. 27, will be entered in a drawing for two free flights for travel anywhere within the continental United States (a value of $1,650)! The drawn name will be posted at the Check-in/Information Desk during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend. Only those who attend Homecoming will be eligible.

HOMECOMING EVENTS THAT YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!
Alumni Hospitality House
Book Signings by William B. Jones
Reunion Parties –Look Who's Coming
Homecoming Parade and Picnic
SING! 2006: Once Upon a Time...
Alumni Ring Ceremony
Jameson 5K at Southwestern Fun Run/Walk and 1-Mile Mosey
Benefactor Recognition Event
Alumni Choir
Alumni University
Homecoming Activities for Your Children
Alumni Receptions and Open Houses
Greek Organizations Celebrate Anniversaries
Homecoming Worship Service
Pirate Athletics
First Friday in Downtown Georgetown
Attention, Former Students of Eb Girvin

SPECIAL NOTICES
Help Decorate for Homecoming!
"The Story of Southwestern: A Collection of Alumni Stories"
Local Accommodations Update
Questions

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Peace Conference – Oct. 11-12
Houston Campaign Event – Oct. 12
Distinguished Alumna Dinner and Presentation – Oct. 21
Houston Happy Hour – Oct. 26
Homecoming Registration Closes – Oct. 27
Homecoming and Reunion Weekend – Nov. 3-5
Robert Pinsky Reading and Commentary – Nov. 8
Washington, D.C. Road Scholars Event – Nov. 14
New Mexico Road Scholars Event – Dec. 9
Houston Candlelight Service for the Season of Advent – Dec. 12
Dallas Candlelight Service for the Season of Advent – Dec. 14
Alumni Leadership Weekend – Jan. 19-20, 2007

 

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VIEW THE WEEKEND SCHEDULE!
REGISTER TODAY!
Online registration closes Friday, Oct. 27!
(Even if you do not plan to order tickets for an event or meal, please register to let us know that you are attending!)

Alumni Chair Stephanie Arsenault ’02and Student Chair Kevin O'Neil ’09 welcome you to Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2006! Rediscover "The Story of Southwestern" during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, Nov. 3-5, 2006.

 

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HOMECOMING EVENTS THAT YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!
Alumni Hospitality House
Looking for the perfect place to meet up with your closest Southwestern friends? This year, the Alumni Council is sponsoring an Alumni Hospitality House throughout Homecoming. Located directly across the street from the Roy and Lillie Cullen (Ad) Building, in the San Gabriel House Bed and Breakfast, the Alumni Hospitality House will be open from 10 a.m. until 2 a.m., Friday and Saturday so that you have a place to meet your old friends and make new ones.

Book Signings by William B. Jones
Alumni who reserved their copy of To Survive or Excel: The Story of Southwestern University, 1840-2000, have two opportunities to have their copy signed by the author, William B. Jones, professor emeritus and Southwestern University Historian. Dr. Jones will be available for book signings Friday, Nov. 3, from 2-3 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 4, from 1-3 p.m. If you have yet to reserve your copy, do so online!

Reunion Parties –Look Who's Coming
Attention Reunion Classes of 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1981, 1986, 1996 and 2001! Your reunion party is only weeks away! Go to the Reunion Web site and view the details for each reunion party and then register online. Visit the Look Who's Coming Web page to see who is already registered to attend.

Homecoming Parade and Picnic
Line up to see stories unfold at the famed Homecoming parade! With a wide range of parade entrants, including student organizations and reunion classes, the competition is high for the "Grand Champion" prize. Stay after the parade for the Homecoming Picnic, where reunion classes will be honored, parade winners announced, barbecue served by Salt Lick, and music played by Eric Hanke ’01 and his band. Don't miss the good friends and fun!

SING! 2006: Once Upon a Time...
Faculty, administration and staff are impersonated, current campus events are mocked and fun is had by all! It promises to be another unforgettable year with Jenna Hardy ’07and Cliff Miller ’07as student emcees. Visit the SING! Web site and register online for tickets to the performances.

Alumni Ring Ceremony
This new tradition binds Southwestern alumni with an outward symbol of the Southwestern Experience, the official alumni ring. If you purchased your alumni ring over the summer or already own your ring and would like to participate, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@southwestern.edu or 1-800-960-6363.

Jameson 5K at Southwestern Fun Run/Walk and 1-Mile Mosey
Pack your sneakers! You will not want to miss the 6th Annual Jameson 5K at Southwestern Fun Run/Walk and 1-Mile Mosey. Proceeds benefit the Jaysn Jameson ’90 Memorial Scholarship. To register, visit www.Jameson5K.org.

Benefactor Recognition Event (By invitation only.)
A trip back in time for members of the 1840 and Brown Societies, President's Council and the Class of 1956, as they experience Jerry Hardin ’51 as the great storyteller Mark Twain in "On Man and His World," a one-man show.

Alumni Choir
Former alumni chorale members are invited to "blend to sing" this year during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend. Henry Holloway ’55 has graciously agreed to conduct the Alumni Choir for a third year. The Alumni Choir will sing during the Homecoming Worship Service Sunday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m. View the Homecoming schedule for rehearsal times and locations.

Alumni University
Now is your chance to revisit the classroom, without studying! On Saturday of Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, join faculty and alumni professionals as they share their expertise and teach a mini-class. Each Alumni University course is open to all Homecoming attendees and is coordinated by the 2006 Reunion Classes. View the Alumni University schedule.

Homecoming Activities for Your Children
Ahoy, Pirates! Homecoming and Reunion Weekend is not only for the grown-ups of the family. Register your child for Little Pirates University (ages 4-12), where they will be entertained with animated stories of pirate adventures! Looking for a babysitter while you attend your reunion party? Look no further. The First United Methodist Church of Georgetown is offering its services Saturday, Nov. 4, from 5-9 p.m. The cost is $15 for the first child and $10 for each additional child. To make your reservation, contact the Office of Alumni and Relations at alumni@southwestern.edu or 1-800-960-6363. Registration for this service closes Friday, Oct. 20. A special thanks to Lorna Van Cleave Joyce ’81 for coordinating this service.

Alumni Receptions and Open Houses
Homecoming and Reunion Weekend provides you with a number of opportunities to attend organizational open houses and affinity receptions Saturday afternoon and evening. Check the Homecoming program (available at the Check-in/Information Desk) for specific locations and time information.

Greek Organizations Celebrate Anniversaries
Three Greek organizations will celebrate special anniversaries during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend. The women of Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity will commemorate 100 years on campus, while the men of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and Phi Delta Theta Fraternity will honor their 120 years on campus.

Homecoming Worship Service
Attend the Homecoming Worship Service with music by the Alumni Choir and Southwestern University Chorale and a memorial recognition of alumni and special friends who have died during the past year. Click here to view a list of those to be recognized during the service.

Pirate Athletics
Cheer on the Men's and Women's Soccer teams, watch as alumni soccer players challenge one another and rally for the Lacrosse Alumni Game, where the 2006 LSA Conference Champions take on alumni lacrosse players. Check the Homecoming schedule for game times. GO PIRATES!

First Friday in Downtown Georgetown
Stroll in and out of downtown Georgetown boutiques, galleries and home decor shops for shopping, refreshments and entertainment. This Downtown Georgetown Association-sponsored event will take place Friday, Nov. 3, from 6-8 p.m. in downtown Georgetown.

Attention, Former Students of Eb Girvin
Eb Girvin, professor emeritus of biology, would like to invite his former students to visit his home during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend. To coordinate your visit, please contact Dr. Girvin at 512-863-6846 or kuoa@southwestern.edu.


SPECIAL NOTICES
Help Decorate for Homecoming!
In spirit of the Homecoming and Reunion Weekend theme "The Story of Southwestern," the University is collecting books to be used as decorations for the Homecoming Picnic, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 4. After Homecoming, all books collected will be given to an area non-profit organization. Donate your books (for all ages) today! Currently, the Office of Alumni Relations (Second Floor, Roy and Lillie Cullen Building) serves as the book collection headquarters. Are you traveling from out of town? Then, bring your books with you for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend. A book collection box will be placed at the Alumni Hospitality House (San Gabriel House) Friday, Nov. 3, 2006. Please call the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-800-960-6363 with any questions.

The Story of Southwestern: A Collection of Alumni Stories
The story of Southwestern does not simply lie in the official history, the buildings or even the yearbooks. For that reason, the Association of Southwestern University Alumni collected alumni stories and printed this first edition. For only $5, this timeless classic could be yours. Order one today! Inspired to submit your story? E-mail alumni@southwestern.edu. The ASUA will continue to collect stories as a record of alumni happenings.

Local Accommodations Update
Attention Alumni! Planning on coming to Homecoming and Reunion Weekend? Still need a place to stay? Please make your hotel reservations ASAP! Many hotels in Georgetown are already booked. However, there are still reservations being accepted at several hotels in Round Rock and North Austin. Visit the list of Local Accommodations for more information.

Questions
If you have any questions concerning Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@southwestern.edu or by calling 1-800-960-6363. View the Homecoming and Reunion Weekend Web site.


MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Peace Conference – Oct. 11-12
Houston Campaign Event – Oct. 12
Distinguished Alumna Dinner and Presentation – Oct. 21
Houston Happy Hour – Oct. 26
Homecoming Registration Closes – Oct. 27
Homecoming and Reunion Weekend – Nov. 3-5
Robert Pinsky Reading and Commentary – Nov. 8
Washington, D.C. Road Scholars Event – Nov. 14
New Mexico Road Scholars Event – Dec. 9
Houston Candlelight Service for the Season of Advent – Dec. 12
Dallas Candlelight Service for the Season of Advent – Dec. 14
Alumni Leadership Weekend – Jan. 19-20, 2007