NEWS FROM SU (VOL. 6 NO. 4)
June 8, 2004
An Electronic Newsletter for SU Alumni

SPOTLIGHT STORIES:
New Vice President of Student Life Appointed
First Local Association Launched in Houston
Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order - Unanimous Vote for Reinstatement
2010 Strategic Plan Update
Southwestern@Georgetown Features Timeline of SU History
Fiscal Year End - Support SU Students

ALUMNI HAPPENINGS:
Houston's Hot! Get Chilled.
Alumni Art Exhibit
Homecoming & Reunion Weekend

ON CAMPUS:
Pirate Athletics Update
SU Men's Lacrosse Team Finish Season with 8-1 Conference Record
News from Career Services
Who's Who from SU

ON THE CALENDAR:
Houston's Hot! Get Chilled. - July 15
Homecoming & Reunion Weekend - October 22-24
Alumni Perform at New York City's Carnegie Hall - November 21
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SPOTLIGHT STORIES:
New Vice President of Student Life Appointed
In early August, Gerald Brody, vice president of student affairs and dean of students at Alfred University in New York, will join Southwestern University as vice president for student life. Southwestern University President Jake B. Schrum remarked, "Gerald Brody is a highly accomplished student life professional who brings with him decades of experience and a breadth of knowledge that will contribute to a robust student life program at Southwestern, befitting one of the nation's leading liberal arts colleges." Learn more at <http://www.southwestern.edu/whats-new/news/040601.html>.

Inaugural Local Association Launched in Houston
Following the Board of Trustees unanimous approval of the Alumni Self-Study Commission's Recommendations in April 2002, the Local Association Task Force was appointed by the Implementation Steering Committee, to study one of the recommendations, the establishment of a local association program. In July 2003, the Local Association Task Force concluded its charge. Their recommendations include launching the first local association program in Houston. For more than 10 years, the Alumni Association Board of Directors has worked with an active group of alumni in Houston. The Houston Association of Southwestern University Alumni will provide a way for alumni to connect within their own community. It will also offer an overall enhancement of programming for Southwestern alumni. Visit the Houston Association webpage, meet the officers & learn about upcoming events <http://www.sugrads.org/Articles/Assn/Houston.aspx>.

Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order - Unanimous Vote for Reinstatement
The Xi Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Order at Southwestern University received a unanimous vote for reinstatement from the Student Affairs Council on April 7, in an open meeting. The terms for reinstatement include a one-year probation period through the spring of 2005. Kappa Alpha members will return to their fraternity house in the fall of 2004. The Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order was suspended in February of 2001. Additional coverage of the Kappa Alpha reinstatement will appear in the summer issue of  Southwestern@Georgetown magazine <http://www.southwestern.edu/magazine/>.

Southwestern 2010 Strategic Plan Update
Approved by the Board of Trustees in 2001, the 2010 Strategic Plan serves as the guiding principles for the institution's work throughout the next decade and beyond. Read about the progress being made on the Strategic Plan Initiatives <http://www.southwestern.edu/about/about-2010.html>.

Southwestern@Georgetown Features Timeline of SU History
The latest SU magazine, Southwestern@Georgetown is now online <http://www.southwestern.edu/magazine/>. The site uses Flash technology which makes for an interactive reading experience. The magazine includes an interactive historical snapshot of Southwestern University from 1835-present. Articles include:
"Our History: Through the Eyes of Bill Jones"
"Walking the Talk"
"SU Program Comes to the Aid of First-Year Teachers"

Fiscal Year End - Support SU Students
SU's fiscal year ends June 30. With the Annual Fund's alumni participation rate at 31%, the University needs your help to ensure the Class of 2008 receives the level of support that they need. Have you participated? Make a gift to the annual fund by visiting the development webpage <http://www.southwestern.edu/development/make-a-gift.html>.

ALUMNI HAPPENINGS:
Houston's Hot! Get Chilled.
Escape the Houston heat! Thursday, July 15, join the Houston Association of Southwestern University Alumni for an evening of chills. At 5:30 p.m., join alumni for a happy hour of frosty drinks and free appetizers at Zin Restaurant & Bar, 401 Louisiana Street. At 7 p.m. head over to the Alley Theatre for Agatha Christie's clever murder mystery, Black Coffee. Tickets cost $15 and are limited. Event coordinator is Jean Janssen '84. Call the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-800-960-6363 or e-mail alumni@southwestern.edu to reserve your ticket.

Alumni Art Exhibit
In an effort to celebrate the creative endeavors of alumni, Southwestern University is hosting its first -ever Alumni Art Exhibit. The exhibit is scheduled for October 5-25, 2004 in The Sarofim School of Fine Arts on Southwestern University's campus. The exhibit coincides with Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, October 22-24, 2004. For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-800-960-6363 or e-mail alumni@southwestern.edu.

Homecoming & Reunion Weekend
Homecoming 2004, October 22-24 will include reunion celebrations of the classes of 1954, 1964, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1994 and 1999.

The Class of 1979 reunion plans include a party Saturday night at Duke's Smokehouse (October 23, 2004 at 7:30 PM), with a porch and lawn next to the San Gabriel River that is perfect for great visiting. An excellent group of "party people" is working on the plans. To be included, send an e-mail to David Simmons '79 at dsimmons@mcguirecraddock.com. Be sure not to miss this great opportunity to renew old friendships and enjoy barbecue in Central Texas. Duke's is near the Holiday Inn, so we've blocked rooms there. To reserve one, please call 512-868-8555 and ask to be part of the "Class of '79 Reunion Rate."

ON CAMPUS:
Pirate Athletics Update
The Southwestern Intercollegiate Athletic spring teams completed their seasons in May with the baseball, cross country, golf and tennis teams having good showings at the 2004 Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC). Visit the Pirate athletic homepage and read about how each team placed in the SCAC competitions and which students made all-conference.

The Southwestern Intercollegiate Athletic spring season might be over, but that doesn't mean that there isn't athletic activity on campus. Many of the athletic teams are holding summer camps for kids. Click here for more information on Southwestern's Summer Sports Camps in baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball and tennis <http://www.southwestern.edu/athletics/sportscamps.html>.

SU Men's Lacrosse Team Finish Season with 8-1 Conference Record
The Southwestern Club Lacrosse Team finished an impressive season as the first seed in the Division B playoffs with an 8-1 record in conference. They eventually lost their hopes for a conference championship in the semi-final game to #4 seed Nichols State University (NSU). The SU Women's Lacrosse Team also had a successful season. Learn more about the 2004 Lacrosse Seasons at <http://www.southwestern.edu/student-life/lax/>.

Opportunities with Career Services
For information about how you can get involved helping current students with their career development, or if you need help with your own career planning, visit the Career Services alumni web site at <http://www.southwestern.edu/careers/Alumni/alumni.html> and click on the "Alumni Services" and "Alumni Opportunities" menu buttons.

If you or someone you know is job searching, sign up to receive e-mailed job postings from Career Services (more than 110 posted since June). You can remove your name from the e-mail list at any time. Contact Career Services at career.services@southwestern.edu or (512) 863-1346 to sign-up.

Meet 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 June visit <http://www.southwestern.edu/whoswho/>.

Assistant Professor of Religion and Philosophy, David Tabb Stewart
Junior psychology major, Abby Riggs (Brenham, TX)
Professional Musician, Claire Smith '95
Postal Clerk, Tom Swift '73

ON THE CALENDAR:
Houston's Hot! Get Chilled. - July 15
Homecoming & Reunion Weekend - October 22-24
Alumni Perform at New York City's Carnegie Hall - November 21
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Kimberly Haik '98
Assistant Director of Alumni & Parent Relations
Southwestern University
(800) 960-6363
haikk@southwestern.edu
http://www.southwestern.edu/