V8.8 NEWS FROM SU

News from SU (Vol. 8 No. 8)
August 22, 2006
An Electronic Newsletter for Southwestern Alumni

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FEATURED STORIES:
Register Your Alumni Connection Group
What Others are Saying About Southwestern
Share Your Chapter of "The Story of Southwestern”
Reserve Your Complimentary Copy of the Story of Southwestern

ALUMNI NEWS:
Registration for Jameson 5K Available Online
Houston Association Officers Plan for 2006-2007
Washington, D.C. Association Wine Tasting
Annual Giving Positions Open
Can We Count You In?
Class Reunions in 2006
A Message for the Class of 2001
Ahoy, Classes of 1985 and 1987!
Participate in the Homecoming Alumni Ring Ceremony
Homecoming Hospitality House
Attention, 2007 Reunion Classes!

LIFELONG LEARNING:
Attention, Central Texas Alumni!
Peace Conference 2006
Washington, D.C., Save the Date!
Join Us in New Mexico
Career Services News

CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS:
Students Return for 2006-2007 Academic Year
Two Students Receive Gilman International Scholarships for the Fall Semester
Williams Joins Volleyball Program Coaching Staff
Kaupp Serves as New Assistant Coach for Swimming and Diving
What's New in Pirate Athletics
Who's Who from SU

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Washington, D.C. Wine Tasting Event – Sept. 9
Central Texas Road Scholars Event – Sept. 12
Houston Happy Hour – Sept. 14
Alumni Ring Order Deadline – Sept. 15
Peace Conference – Oct. 11–12
Distinguished Alumna Dinner and Presentation – Oct. 21
Homecoming and Reunion Weekend – Nov. 3–5
Washington, D.C. Road Scholars Event – Nov. 14
New Mexico Road Scholars Event – Dec. 9
2007 Reunion Planning Workshop – Jan. 19–20, 2007

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FEATURED STORIES
Register Your Alumni Connection Group
Do you keep up with a group of Southwestern alumni with whom you share a common interest? If so, then you form an Alumni Connection Group! Alumni Connection Groups acknowledge groups of alumni (of at least 25 identifiable alumni members) who are associated through mutual interests and strengthened by their relationships with one another and Southwestern. When you affiliate your Alumni Connection Group with the Association of Southwestern University Alumni, you may:

• Select a delegate to represent the group on the Alumni Assembly, which governs the ASUA.
• Choose a representative to serve on the Homecoming Planning Committee.
• Use the phoning facilities in the Alumni Center to promote upcoming events.
• And, so much more!

E-mail alumni@southwestern.edu for an affiliation form and more information.

What Others are Saying About Southwestern
U.S. News & World Report announced its annual college rankings last week, and once again Southwestern was the top-rated national liberal arts college in Texas. Southwestern moved up from 61 to 57, tied with Kalamazoo College, St.  Lawrence University and Wofford College. The Princeton Review’s 2007 edition of The Best 361 Colleges will be published tomorrow, and Southwestern is among the colleges featured in this book. However, most reflective of who we are is the ongoing recognition we receive from Colleges That Change Lives. Southwestern is one of 40 colleges featured in their 2006-2007 edition.

Share Your Chapter of "The Story of Southwestern”
Do you have a story about your time at Southwestern that still makes you laugh or cry? Are you afraid that a beloved faculty or staff member might be forgotten by future generations? Do you know the origins of a Southwestern tradition? The story of Southwestern does not simply lie in the official history, the buildings or even the yearbooks. There are thousands of stories stored within the memories of alumni. Help us capture them for future generations to enjoy. This year's theme for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, Nov. 3-5, is "The Story of Southwestern" In the spirit of the festivities, please share your favorite Southwestern story! Stories will be released in various ways surrounding Homecoming and Reunion Weekend. All accepted submissions will be printed in a booklet to be offered during Homecoming. Selected stories will be highlighted on the ASUA Web site. And... The "Top Five Stories" will be selected for publication in the Southwestern@Georgetown magazine. Click here to read more! Submissions are due no later than Sept. 15, 2006.

Reserve Your Complimentary 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.)


ALUMNI NEWS
Registration for Jameson 5K Available Online
Runners, walkers and supporters of the Jaysn Jameson Memorial Scholarship can now register for the 6th annual Jameson 5K race by clicking here. The 5K Race is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 4, at 8 a.m. and begins at the Corbin J. Robertson Center at Southwestern University. Early registration costs $15 for the general public and $10 for students and participants over the age of 55. Late registration (after Oct. 27) creates an additional $5 charge. Come enjoy a fun, friendly 5K run/walk through and around Southwestern and Georgetown. There is also a 1-mile Mosey limited to the campus area. Alumni runners and walkers won't want to miss this annual Homecoming and Reunion Weekend event!

Houston Association Officers Plan for 2006-2007
The Houston Association Officers held their first meeting Aug. 8, to plan for the upcoming year. Join the officers for a Happy Hour event, Thursday, Sept. 14, 6-8 p.m. at Goode's Armadillo Palace (Hwy. 59 and Kirby). Houston alumni, the officers want to hear your input on what programs and events to schedule for the upcoming year. Look for an upcoming survey, delivered via e-mail. Officers include President Jean Janssen ’84, Programming Chairs Kathleen Carberry ’97 and Michael Johnson ’97, Membership Chair Tony Armstrong ’98 and Communications Chair Alicia Kerr ’97. For additional information on upcoming Houston events, visit the Houston Association Web site.

Washington, D.C. Association Wine Tasting
Alumni living in and around Washington, D.C., join your local association officers for a day at a winery. Saturday, Sept. 9, D.C.-area alumni are invited to visit The Oasis Winery in Hume, Va. Complimentary tours begin at 1 p.m. The Southwestern alumni wine tasting will begin at 2 p.m., so please arrive at the winery no later than 1:45 p.m. The cost of this event is $10 per person. To participate, contact the Office of Alumni Relations no later than Sept. 6, at 1-800-960-6363.

Annual Giving Positions Open
Southwestern University invites applications for the positions of Director of Annual Giving and Assistant Director of Annual Giving. These positions are responsible for managing the University's annual giving programs. For more information about these opportunities, please visit the University Employment Web site.

Can We Count You In?
Your friends want to see you Nov. 3-5, at Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, "The Story of Southwestern!" The weekend promises to be fun and packed with a collection of interesting activities. Help us build a "Look Who's Coming" list by filling out our "Count Me In!" online form. The names of alumni who plan to attend Homecoming and Reunion Weekend are being collected and published on the Association of Southwestern University Alumni (ASUA) Web site. Please note: This is not a registration form for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend. You will still need to register for Homecoming activities (including reunion parties) when you receive the formal invitation later this summer. Visit the Look Who's Coming site so we can count you in! If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations by calling 1-800-960-6363 or by e-mailing alumni@southwestern.edu. 

Class Reunions in 2006
Reunion Web sites are up and running. Find out all the details surrounding class reunions.
Class of 1956: 50th Reunion
Class of 1961: 45th Reunion
Class of 1966: 40th Reunion
Class of 1971: 35th Reunion
Class of 1981: 25th Reunion
Class of 1986: 20th Reunion
Class of 1996: 10th Reunion
Class of 2001: 5th Reunion
2006 Reunion Planning Committees have been busy planning activities for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend. You can view the latest details on your reunion by clicking on the links above. Homecoming and Reunion Weekend is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 3 - Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006.  For more information, call the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-800-960-6363 or e-mail alumni@southwestern.edu.

A Message for the Class of 2001
Class of 2001, can you believe that Reunion Ranch was nine years ago? Or, that Commencement was five years ago? How many years have passed since you were on campus, attended Homecoming or went to happy hour? Come November, you can do all three! Save the date! The Class of 2001 - 5th year Reunion Happy Hour is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 4, 5-7 p.m., in the Caldwell-Carvey Foyer, The Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center. Don't forget to check out the Class of 2001: 5th Reunion Web site!

Ahoy, Classes of 1985 and 1987!
The members of the Class of 1986 cordially invite you to attend their 20th Reunion Party during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend! The party will take place Saturday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. in a tent outside the Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center (where the SUB used to be). The cost is $25 per person.  Register when you receive your invitation to Homecoming (due to be mailed in September). Be sure to visit the Class of 1986: 20th Reunion Web site for all reunion information!

Participate in the Homecoming Alumni Ring Ceremony
Southwestern adopted its popular signet ring, bearing the University Seal, as the Official Alumni Ring so that generations of 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 from Balfour. 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, due to be mailed in September.

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 Scholars Event Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Carmelo's Ristorante. A reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. The Road Scholars Presentation, Sonatas for Jukeboxes: Popular Music and Personal Tastes, will begin at 7:15 p.m., featuring David Gaines, associate professor of English and director of the Paideia® Program. This event is coordinated by Beth Oltremari Lovaas ’94. To RSVP, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-800-960-6363 by Aug. 23. The cost is $15 per person.

Peace Conference 2006
The 2006 Peace Conference, "Making Multi-faith Connections in the Practice of Peace and Non-Violence," is scheduled to take place Oct. 11-12, 2006. The weekend will include an art show directed towards issues of peace and non-violence, a guest peace artist concert, workshops and panels. The grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Arun Gandhi, will present, "Lessons from Grandfather in Peace and Social Justice," Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Lois Perkins Chapel. Click here to learn more about Arun Ghandi. Details of this conference will be published in future editions of News from SU.

Washington, D.C. Alumni, Save the Date!
Attention Washington, D.C. Alumni! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006. The Washington, D.C. Association of Southwestern University Alumni is hosting a Road Scholars Event. Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science Jennifer Suchland ’96 will present, "If a Woman Were to be President." Additional information will be made available in future editions of News from SU.

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 Road Scholars Event is hosted by Jon ’67 and Janet Lott Morrison ’68. For more information, call the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at 1-800-960-6363 or alumni@southwestern.edu.

Career Services News
Calling all Dallas and Fort Worth Metroplex-Area alumni!  Learn about our upcoming networking/job shadowing event where you can meet other alumni and help a current student learn about your career field. For more information, click here. Do you ever need to meet new people for work or personally? Not sure how good you are at "small talk"? Click here for tips to make the most of networking, the most powerful job search strategy.


CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS
Students Return for 2006-2007 Academic Year
It is that time of year again. New and returning students arrived on campus for the first day of classes, Aug. 28. Southwestern is excited to welcome 345 new and 25 transfer students to campus for 2006! Of the incoming class, 29 new students are legacies.

Two Students Receive Gilman International Scholarships for the Fall Semester
Two Southwestern students have been awarded Benjamin Gilman International Scholarships for the Fall 2006 semester. The scholarships, which are highly competitive, enable U.S. undergraduate students with financial need to pursue academic studies abroad. Students are encouraged to choose non-traditional study abroad destinations, particularly areas outside of Western Europe and Australia. Megan Mullins, a junior majoring in political science and Spanish, will use her scholarship to study in Argentina with the School for International Training. Casey McAuliffe, a junior majoring in theatre and anthropology, will use her scholarship to study in Ecuador with Minnesota Studies in International Development. For more information on the Gilman scholarship, visit www.iie.org/gilman.

Williams Joins Volleyball Program Coaching Staff
The Southwestern University women’s volleyball program and head coach Hannah Long announced the hire of Brittany Williams as assistant coach. "We are very excited to have Coach Williams join our staff," said Long. "I believe she will be a great addition to our program on the court and her knowledge of Texas area volleyball will be an asset in recruiting." A native of Missouri City, Williams was a four-year starter for the Howard University volleyball team and served as a student assistant coach last year. She was an active member of the Howard community, serving on the Student Athletic Advisory Committee and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference YES Committee. Williams brings six years of coaching experience with her, most recently starting her own club team, the Maryland Phoenix VBC.

Kaupp Serves as New Assistant Coach for Swimming and Diving
Nicole Kaupp, who graduated from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Ore., will assist Head Coach Steve Brandt in all aspects of the Pirate swimming and diving program. "I am extremely happy to have Nicole join our coaching staff," said Brandt. “She brings a wealth of experience from her time at Lewis & Clark and I expect that she'll be able to hit the ground running and help us continue to build the Southwestern swimming and diving program." A four-year letterwoman for Division III Lewis & Clark, Kaupp brings a wealth of knowledge to the team. In addition to her collegiate swimming experience, she served as a recruiting assistant for her alma mater for the past two years. She also served as Co-Chair of the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and was a part of the Lewis & Clark Balancing Act Mentor Program.

What's New in Pirate Athletics
Have you heard? Under the direction of first-year Head Coach Pamela Ruder, the 2005-2006 Southwestern University women's basketball team earned a spot in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Academic Top 25. With an impressive 3.376 team GPA, SU women's hoops ranked 19th in the nation academically among Division III schools. Coming soon! You'll be able to view www.southwesternpirates.com for the latest news on Pirate athletics.

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 Who's Who from the Southwestern University Web site.

• Chris Bailey ’07 – Senior Student
• George Oldziey – Part-time Instructor of Music
• JoAnn Lucero – Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
• Jill Hogue ’03 – Alumna

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Washington, D.C. Wine Tasting Event – Sept. 9
Central Texas Road Scholars Event – Sept. 12
Houston Happy Hour – Sept. 14
Alumni Ring Order Deadline – Sept. 15
Peace Conference – Oct. 11–12
Distinguished Alumna Dinner and Presentation – Oct. 21
Homecoming and Reunion Weekend – Nov. 3–5
Washington, D.C. Road Scholars Event – Nov. 14
New Mexico Road Scholars Event – Dec. 9
2007 Reunion Planning Workshop – Jan. 19–20, 2007