V8.6 NEWS FROM SU

News from SU (Vol. 8 No. 6)
June 19, 2006
An Electronic Newsletter for SU Alumni

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FEATURED STORIES:
Reserve Your Copy of the Story of Southwestern
Thinking Ahead: The Southwestern Campaign Video

ALUMNI NEWS:
The Young Alumni Challenge
Alumnus' Film Premiers in Georgetown
Send-Off Party Season Arrives
Share Your Chapter of "The Story of Southwestern”
Participate in the Homecoming Alumni Ring Ceremony
Homecoming Hospitality House
Attention, 2007 Reunion Classes!

LIFELONG LEARNING:
Attention, Central Texas Alumni!
Join Us in New Mexico
Tips for a Stress-Free Vacation

CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS:
Old Computers Find New Life in Honduras
Southwestern@Georgetown Available Online
What's New in Pirate Athletics
Who's Who from SU

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Houston Send-Off Party - July 30
San Antonio Send-Off Party - July 30
Austin Send-Off Party - Aug. 6
Fort Worth Send-Off Party - Aug. 6
Dallas Send-Off Party - Aug. 13
Central Texas Road Scholar Event - Sept. 12
Alumni Ring Order Deadline - Sept. 15
Homecoming and Reunion Weekend - Nov. 3-5
New Mexico Road Scholar Event - Dec. 9
2007 Reunion Planning Workshop - Jan. 19-20, 2007

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FEATURED STORIES
Reserve Your Copy of the Story of Southwestern
Our gift to you! Southwestern University is offering alumni the opportunity to reserve one complimentary copy of To Survive and Excel: The Story of Southwestern University 1840-2000 by Dr. William B. Jones, professor emeritus of history and Southwestern University Historian. Supply is limited, so reserve your copy today. (Books will be distributed November 2006.)

Thinking Ahead: The Southwestern Campaign Video
In your latest edition of the Southwestern@Georgetown magazine, you should have received a copy of the Thinking Ahead: The Southwestern Campaign DVD. We hope you enjoyed reconnecting with your alma mater through familiar campus scenes and faculty remarks, as well as through alumni and student expressions. Share your impressions by e-mailing Kent Huntsman, associate vice president for development. And, if you have not had a chance to watch the DVD, perhaps this will remind you to take 15 minutes and "think ahead" for Southwestern! 

ALUMNI NEWS
The Young Alumni Challenge
Alumni from the Classes of 2000-2005 can help Southwestern receive $25,000 for scholarships! A generous alumni couple is matching gifts made by graduates of the Classes of 2000-2005, 4-1, up to $25,000! So far, 107 class members have made gifts since the challenge began May 22, contributing $3,700 and securing an additional $14,800 in matching funds, for a total of $18,500. Another 85 class members made pledges. There are still unclaimed matching funds, ensuring that every gift makes a difference. Turn $20 into $100! Click here to make a gift today! Your gift may be designated for any campus program and must be received by fiscal year-end, June 30.

Alumnus' Film Premiers in Georgetown
2005 graduate Andrew Richey's new comedic drama "Daddy" will premier in Georgetown July 1. The film follows an estranged father who reunites with his three sons after 16 years. The film stars David Gaines, associate professor of English and director of the Paideia® Program; Justin Smith, part-time instructor in the Theatre Department; and senior students Joseph Banks and Aaron Thomsen. The screening is schedule for Saturday, July 1, at the Down the Alley Bistro (118 W. Eighth Street, Georgetown). The screening opens at 4 p.m. and the film starts at 5 p.m. Following the film, cast and crew will answer questions from the audience.

Send-Off Party Season Arrives
The fall semester is almost here. New students will be arriving on campus, saying farewell to their former surroundings and joining the Southwestern community. Help us welcome new Pirates from your area by attending a Send-Off Party. Send-Off Parties scheduled for Summer 2006 are:
Houston – July 30
San Antonio – July 30
Austin/Central Texas – August 6
Fort Worth – August 6
Dallas – August 13
If you would like to receive an invitation to a Send-Off Party, please call the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at 1-800-960-6363.

Share Your Chapter of "The Story of Southwestern”
"The Story of Southwestern" lies in the memories and stories that alumni, faculty and staff love to share. We want to capture YOUR story! The Office of Alumni Relations is asking members of the Southwestern community to submit their personal stories as a part of the Homecoming and Reunion Weekend festivities. Click here to read more! Be sure to mark your calendar for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, scheduled Nov. 3-5, 2006.

Participate in the Homecoming Alumni Ring Ceremony
Southwestern adopted the popular signet ring, bearing the University Seal, as the Official Alumni Ring so that Southwestern graduates may be recognized through a symbol that signals rigorous academics and a rich community life. During Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, alumni may receive their ring from President Jake B. Schrum '68 during the Alumni Ring Ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, at 10 a.m. in the Lois Perkins Chapel. Click here to learn how you can order your Alumni Ring. To participate in the Ring Ceremony, your ring must be ordered no later than Sept. 15. For those alumni who already own a Southwestern Alumni Ring, please let us know if you would like to participate in the ceremony by calling 1-800-960-6363. As a reminder, Balfour has a lifetime warranty that includes free resizing, cleaning and polishing. To use this free service, contact Balfour at 1-866-225-3687. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@southwestern.edu or 1-800-960-6363.

Homecoming 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, Nov. 3-5, 2006. Located directly across the street from the Roy and Lillie Cullen (Ad) Building, in the San Gabriel House Bed and Breakfast, the 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. Further details will be provided in your Homecoming and Reunion Weekend invitation.

Attention, 2007 Reunion Classes!
Are you searching for an excuse to gather friends together? Has it been a while since you have visited Southwestern? Will you be celebrating a reunion in 2007? The Office of Alumni Relations is looking for volunteers to coordinate and plan 2007 reunions! The "It's About Class" Reunion Planning Workshop will be held Jan. 19-20, 2007. We are looking for volunteers to form Reunion Planning Committees from the following classes:
    Class of 1957 (50th Reunion)
    Class of 1962 (45th Reunion)
    Class of 1967 (40th Reunion)
    Class of 1972 (35th Reunion)
    Class of 1977 (30th Reunion)
    Class of 1982 (25th Reunion)
    Class of 1987 (20th Reunion)
    Class of 1992 (15th Reunion)
    Class of 1997 (10th Reunion)
    Class of 2002 (5th Reunion)
Interested? Contact the Office of Alumni Relations by calling 1-800-960-6363 or e-mailing alumni@southwestern.edu. If you know someone who would be a great Reunion Planning Committee member, we want to know that, too! (Please note: 2006 Reunion Classes have volunteers and plans are in place for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, Nov. 3-5.)


LIFELONG LEARNING
As stated in its Core Values, Southwestern University promotes lifelong learning and a passion for intellectual and personal growth. Learn more about upcoming lifelong learning opportunities by visiting www.sugrads.org.

Attention, Central Texas Alumni!
The Association of Southwestern University Alumni announces a Central Texas Road Scholar Event Tuesday, Sept. 12, featuring a lecture by David Gaines, associate professor of English and director of the Paideia® Program. This event is coordinated by Beth Oltremari Lovass ’94. Invitations will be mailed later this summer! For questions, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-800-960-6363.

Join Us in New Mexico
Join us in New Mexico for A Guided Tour of Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006, in Socorro. This event is hosted by Jon ’67 and Janet Lott Morrison ’68. For more information, call the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at alumni@southwestern.edu or 1-800-960-6363.

Tips for a Stress-Free Vacation
After nine months without a day off, it's official: You need a vacation. But you feel you just can't leave the office for a long weekend, much less five days or -- gasp! -- two weeks. Nearly one-quarter of American workers bring work with them on vacation, according to CareerBuilder.com's "Vacation 2006" survey. What's more, 16 percent of workers report feeling guilty about missing work while on vacation and 7 percent actually fear that time off could lead to unemployment. Click here to read more on this article from CareerBuilder.com and gain tips on how you can experience a stress-free vacation.


CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS
Old Computers Find New Life in Honduras
Southwestern University has been sending its old computers to Honduras for the past five years through a program it calls "Hardware for Honduras." In all, it has sent more than 120 computers to the Central American country. The project grew out of a Global Leadership Initiative program that took Southwestern students on academic service learning trips to Honduras in the summers from 2000 to 2004. Click here to read more.

Southwestern@Georgetown Available Online
The latest edition of Southwestern@Georgetown (Volume 17, Number 2) is available for online reading. Read an update on the Strategic Plan for 2010. Learn about Thinking Ahead: The Southwestern Campaign.

What's New in Pirate Athletics
Five Southwestern baseball players were named to the All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) baseball team. Visit www.southwestern.edu/athletics/ for more information. Have you read the 2006 Student Athlete Profiles yet? Click here to read about our star Pirates! Don’t forget to register for the most up-to-date Pirate Athletics news! To subscribe to the athletic department listserve, e-mail Erin Shackelford, sports information director.

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 this month, visit the Who's Who from SU Web site.

• Senior Student - Ernest Valdez ’06
• Judy Thompson-Price - Part-Time Instructor of Theatre
• Karen Logan - Admission Receptionist
• Alumnus - Ajay Thomas ’94

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Houston Send-Off Party - July 30
San Antonio Send-Off Party - July 30
Austin Send-Off Party - Aug. 6
Fort Worth Send-Off Party - Aug. 6
Dallas Send-Off Party - Aug. 13
Central Texas Road Scholar Event - Sept. 12
Alumni Ring Order Deadline - Sept. 15
Homecoming and Reunion Weekend - Nov. 3-5
New Mexico Road Scholar Event - Dec. 9
2007 Reunion Planning Workshop - Jan. 19-20, 2007