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V3.1 News From SU
By Kim Haik '98
NEWS FROM SU (VOL. 3 NO. 1)
APRIL 2, 2001
A FREE SERVICE OF THE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
BREAKING NEWS:
SU Inaugurates 14th President on April 4
Watch the Inauguration on the Web
What Happened to the Online Alumni E-mail Directory?
HAPPENINGS:
Inauguration Survival Tips
Alumni Organize Day of Service in Eight Cities
CONNECTIONS:
Career Services
Who's Who from SU
Happy Hour Recruitment
REMINDERS:
Presidential Inauguration
Day of Service
Commencement
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BREAKING NEWS:
SU Inaugurates 14th President on April 4
On Wednesday, April 4, Southwestern University will host its biggest event in two decades, the inauguration of President Jake B. Schrum. The campus community is anticipating over 5,000 people to attend the inauguration ceremony. For the schedule of inaugural events visit http://www.southwestern.edu/inauguration
Inauguration Webcast - "Virtual Attendance"
If you are unable to attend the Inauguration in Georgetown of Southwestern's 14th President, be present virtually! For the first time in SU history, there will be a live webcast of the ceremony over the Internet. View the inaugural procession, the inaugural address by President Jimmy Carter and the installation of Jake B. Schrum from your home or office computer. The webcast will be aired at 10:00 a.m. CDT, April 4, at http://ali.apple.com/events/southwestern/. You will need the Quicktime program installed on your computer in order to view the inauguration festivities on the Web. The webcast page includes instructions on getting/installing the Quicktime player for both Windows and Macs.
"What Happened to the Online Alumni E-mail Directory?"
Recently, SU removed its online alumni directory due to "spammers" who had misused the address list. In an effort to improve the directory's security and to provide additional services to SU alumni, the University is launching a permanent, password protected, e-mail forwarding service. Provided free of charge to all Southwestern alumni, this forwarding service will provide you with your own permanent SU e-mail address and access to a password-protected online alumni directory. Watch your e-mail for instructions on registering for this new service.
HAPPENINGS:
Inauguration Survival Tips
Southwestern is expecting an unprecedented number of SU alumni, parents & friends to visit the SU campus for the 14th Presidential Inauguration on Wednesday morning, April 4. With more than 5000 guests expected, registration has been closed. However, you may bring a lawn chair and find a spot on the Academic Mall or you can watch the festivities on the Web at http://ali.apple.com/events/southwestern/
A reminder if you are planning to attend Inauguration:
Unless you have a special parking permit you will not be able to park on campus. Parking is available in San Gabriel Park. Please allow ample time to reach inaugural parking. Shuttles will run continuously from the park to campus beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 4. Watch for signs on IH-35 for directions to San Gabriel Park. For more information about the Inauguration, visit http://www.southwestern.edu/inauguration
Day of Service - "One Day Can Make a Difference"
Southwestern's Day of Service will be Saturday, April 28, and will not only include alumni, but parents of SU students as well. The Day of Service is an opportunity for SU alumni and parents to gather to help their local communities, improve the human condition, catch up with old friends and make new ones. This year there will be Day of Service activities in Atlanta, Austin, Ft. Worth, Houston, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Francisco and Washington D.C. Visit http://www.southwestern.edu/alumni/dayofservice-list.html to learn more about the Day of Service contacts and projects in your area.
CONNECTIONS:
Career Services
Thanks to all of you who have contacted Career Services in order to serve as a point of contact for current students exploring majors and careers. In addition, four alumni helped with the March 29, 2001 event, "Real World 101," for graduating seniors. Thanks to Ashlee Martin '00, Cary Laudadio '98, Fred Morris '00 and Mike Lade '88! On April 11th, 26 alumni will offer career-related advice to students at the Career Connections BBQ.
Our web site has new and improved links for alumni. Visit us at http://www.southwestern.edu/careers/Alumni/alumni.html. If you and/or your employer are interested in working with a current SU student through an internship, also visit our internship page. Finally, if you are registered with Career Connections, our web-based resume referral system, be sure to update your registration information and resume at least once a year or your information will be removed from the system. Any resumes over a year old which have not been updated by June 1, 2001, will be removed at that time. Thanks for helping keep Career Connections an up-to-date and useful tool for employers, students and alumni. Please feel free to contact us with any questions, concerns or suggestions at (512) 863-1346 or at career.services@southwestern.edu.
Who's Who from SU
Each month we highlight Southwestern's students, faculty, staff and alumni who make unique contributions to the University community or the communities in which they live. This month's profiles include:
First Year Computer Science Major - Scott Rocher
Associate Professor of Spanish - Sonia Riquelme
Former Women's Head Basketball Coach and New Assistant Athletic Director -Ronda Seagraves
Infant Community Director at the Georgetown Montessori School - Marshal Crenshaw '95
To read this month's profiles go to: http://www.southwestern.edu/whoswho/. Remember to make your own nominations for future Who's Who candidates while you're there!
GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Happy Hour Recruitment
The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations and the GOLD Fund are looking for volunteers to organize GOLD Happy Hours for 2001. What are GOLD Happy Hours? They are opportunities for SU alumni who have graduated since 1991 to reconnect with old friends and classmates from their alma mater in their city. It’s easy to organize and a terrific opportunity to meet fellow SU alumni in your area and to support Southwestern. If you are interested in organizing a GOLD Happy Hour in your city or would like more information please visit http://www.southwestern.edu/alumni/yahh-home.html
REMINDERS
Southwestern's 14th Presidential Inauguration-April 4
Southwestern Day of Service-April 28
Commencement-May 12
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