NEWS FROM SU (VOL .4 NO. 3)
SEPTEMBER 20, 2002
An Electronic Newsletter for SU Alumni

On Campus
SU Awarded $8.5 Million by Priddy Trust of Wichita Falls
Southwestern Rated Nation’s 4th Best "Academic Bang for Your Buck"
Pirate Athletics

Alumni Happenings
2002 Distinguished Alumnus
Homecoming 2002
University-Sponsored Reunions

Connections
Meet Who’s Who from SU

On the Calendar

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ON CAMPUS

SU Awarded $8.5 Million to Inaugurate Innovative Liberal Arts Program
On Tuesday, September 10, President Schrum announced that SU had been selected to receive $8.5 million from the Robert & Ruby Priddy Charitable Trust of Wichita Falls, Texas, to be used to inaugurate an innovative program that supports the University's focus on enriching its distinctive undergraduate liberal arts experience. Learn more about the Priddy Trust grant and the Paideia program that it will support at <http://www.southwestern.edu/paideia/>. See the attached photos from the announcement.

Southwestern Named Nation’s 4th Best “Academic Bang for Your Buck”
The 2003 Princeton Review College Guide has rated Southwestern University the nation's 4th best "Academic Bang for Your Buck." Rice University was named the nation’s best bargain, while Texas A&M ranked 12th in the guide’s listing. The 2003 Princeton College Guide has been published since 1992 and is based on a national survey of students.

Pirate Athletics
Southwestern Intercollegiate Athletic teams have successfully begun their fall seasons. For athletic scores and schedules, visit <http://www.southwestern.edu/athletics/athletic-news.html>.

ALUMNI HAPPENINGS

Presentation of the 2002 Distinguished Alumnus Award
The Southwestern University Alumni Association established the Distinguished Alumna/us Award as a method of honoring alumni who have brought distinction to themselves and their alma mater through outstanding service in their profession, business, or vocation; through service to the community, state or nation; or through creativity in their vocation or avocation. Each year, the Alumni Association chooses one or more of its members for to receive its highest honor.

On September 27, Southwestern will present the 2002 Distinguished Alumnus Award to Dr. Albert Sanders ’54. Dr. Sanders is an orthopedic surgeon who developed a keen interest in treating scoliosis. He has traveled throughout the world helping doctors learn new treatments and performing surgery on patients who couldn’t afford it otherwise. To make online nominations for future awards visit <http://www.southwestern.edu/alumni/alumni-awards.html>.

Homecoming 2002
Southwestern’s Homecoming 2002 will be held October 25-27. This year’s theme is “Expect the Unexpected.” From start to finish, the weekend is filled with fun activities. Acclaimed musician Marcia Ball will perform on Saturday night on the Roy H. Cullen Academic Mall. Visit <http://www.marciaball.com/> to learn more about Marcia Ball. Visit the Homecoming Web site <http://www.southwestern.edu/homecoming> to view the Homecoming schedule and register online! You don’t want to miss this Homecoming!

Reunion Parties 2002
Attention Reunion Classes of 1952, 1967, 1977, 1982, 1992 and 1997! If you haven’t already, you should receive information in the mail about the activities being planned for your class reunion party.

CONNECTIONS

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 this month’s profiles visit: <http://www.southwestern.edu/whoswho/>
Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, Suzanne Buchele
Communication and History Major, John Stevenson
Cashier of Sodexho Services, Ella Sedwick
Prosecutor with the County Courts of Law in Travis County, John Lopez ’89

ON THE CALENDAR

September 24 -- “Living Next Door to your Alma Mater,” an event for Georgetown alumni
September 27 -- Presentation of the 2002 Distinguished Alumnus Award
October 13 -- NYC Road Scholar Event, featuring Eric Selbin, “The Secret History of the 20th Century”
October 25-27 -- Homecoming 2002
December 5 -- Southwestern Candlelight Service, Lois Perkins Chapel, Southwestern Campus
December 12 -- Traditional Southwestern Candlelight Service hosted by Houston Area Alumni Leadership, St. Paul's UMC, 6:30 p.m.

For other upcoming events visit <http://www.southwestern.edu/calendar/SU-General-Events.html>.