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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM SOUTHWESTERN!

NEWS FROM SU (VOL. 5 No. 1)
January 7, 2003
An Electronic Newsletter for SU Alumni

ON CAMPUS:
XXV Brown Symposium
Roy & Margaret Shilling Lecture Series
Pirate Athletics
Residence Life Study
Paideia Professors Announced
Campus Committee Update

ALUMNI HAPPENINGS:
2003 Reunions-Actively Recruiting Volunteers
Houston Alumni Night @ the Rodeo
New Assistant Director of Alumni Relations Named
Alumni Office Moves to New Space
Austin Challenge

CONNECTIONS:
Meet Who's Who from SU

ON THE CALENDAR:
XXV Brown Symposium: February 2-4, 2003
Roy & Margaret Shilling Lecture Series: February 6, 2003
Houston Alumni Night @ the Rodeo: February 27, 2003
Reunion Planning and Class Agent Workshop: May 30-31, 2003
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ON CAMPUS

XXV Brown Symposium: Spiritualities of Resistance - February 2-4
For generations, religious and spiritual traditions have provided the grounding for resistance to myriad oppressions. Mahatma Gandhi, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. are just a few of those who have led and continue to lead these struggles. "Spiritualities of Resistance" brings together voices from various perspectives speaking to some current oppressions and spiritually/religiously based resistance movements, particularly those related to ecological justice. As stated by Roger S. Gottlieb, "In this path, spirituality and resistance to the destruction of life are inextricably connected." Visit http://www.southwestern.edu/brownxxv/index.html for more information and to register online.

The Roy & Margaret Shilling Lecture Series - February 6
Described as President Bush's "most essential advisor" Karen Hughes, communications advisor to President George W. Bush, will be the presenter for the Roy & Margaret Shilling Lecture Series to be held February 6, 2003. Mrs. Hughes was the Counselor to President Bush for his first 18 months of office and has been a crucial influence in President Bush's inner circle. Prior to the Bush White House, Mrs. Hughes served as Director of Communications in Governor Bush's state office throughout his tenure as Governor. Visit the Shilling Lecture Series Website to learn more. <http://www.southwestern.edu/shilling-lectures/>

Pirate Athletics
Southwestern Men's Basketball Team moved to 5-4 overall with two wins in the SU Classic. Southwestern defeated McMurry University 81-67 and Lake Forest College 82-66 . The Men's Basketball team takes on Oglethorpe University in Georgetown on January 10, 8 p.m.

The SU Women's Basketball Team takes on Ogelthorpe University in Georgetown on January 10, 6 p.m. For start times and more information on SU Athletics visit <http://www.southwestern.edu/athletics/athletic-news.html>.

Residence Life Study
Based on the 2010 Strategic Plan and its emphasis on enriching the residential experience for all students, the University's Enrollment Management Committee has recommended that SU adopt a three-year residency requirement. President Schrum has since asked Dean Sherri Babcock to research and review residential models nationally. Read more about the Strategic Plan recommendations at http://www.southwestern.edu/about/strategic-plan/.

Paideia Professors Announced
Southwestern University recently announced the names of faculty members who have been selected to serve as inaugural "Paideia Professors." Paideia Professors will guide and assist students in the formulation of a series of experiences--collaborative, intercultural, leadership and service-that will best complement the students' academic pursuits. Learn about the professors named and read more about the Paideia program at <http://www.southwestern.edu/paideia/professors.html>.

Campus Committee Update
The Campus Committee charged with working with the Kappa Alpha provisional chapter has recommended that the provisional chapter is not ready for reinstatement at this time, but that it be allowed to take new members into the provisional chapter in the spring semester.

ALUMNI HAPPENINGS

2003 Reunions - Actively Recruiting Volunteers
Attention Classes of 1998, 1993, 1983, 1978 and 1953! Believe it or not, 2003 is a reunion year for you. Mark your calendars for Homecoming, October 24-26, 2003. Reunion planning committees are being recruited. If you have interest in serving on your class reunion planning committee, please contact the Alumni Office at 1-800-960-6363 or e-mail alumni@southwestern. The University is hosting a Reunion Planning and Class Agent Workshop the weekend of May 30-31, 2003.

New Assistant Director of Alumni Relations Named
The Alumni Office is proud to announce that Joann Lucero will be joining the Alumni Office staff as the new Assistant Director of Alumni Relations. Joann is a graduate of Colorado College in Colorado Springs, CO. She was also employed by Colorado College in their Office of International Programs and the Office of the President. Joann joins Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations, Georgianne Hewett '90; Kim Haik '98, Assistant Director of Alumni and Parent Relations; and Mary Sharon White, Alumni Staff Secretary.

Houston Alumni Night @ the Rodeo
An evening at the Rodeo is being planned in conjunction with RodeoHouston 2003 by the Houston Area Alumni Leadership for February 27. Be one of the first to reserve one of the 150 tickets available by calling the Alumni Office at 1-800-960-6363. More details will follow.

Alumni Office Moves to New Space
In late January, the Alumni Office will be moving to a renovated location on the second floor of the Cullen Building. The move is a direct result of the Alumni Self-Study Commission's recommendations to dedicate a facility for alumni. The new Alumni Center will offer a place for visiting alumni to peruse year books, plan reunions, hold committee meetings and to meet with alumni staff. Come visit the Alumni Center!

Austin Challenge Matches 70s Gifts
Joanne Powers Austin '74 and Brent Austin have challenged alumni from the 1970s to show their support for Southwestern. They have offered to give $7,500 for each class in the 70s with 75 donors by the end of the fiscal year (June 30), for a total of $75,000. The Austin Challenge Website has pictures from the 70s, as well as a place for alumni to add memories of their own: <www.southwestern.edu/austin-challenge/>.

CONNECTIONS:
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 this month's profiles go to: <http://www.southwestern.edu/whoswho/>.

Director of Technical Operations of Fine Art, Assistant Professor of Theatre: John Ore
Political Science and Communication Senior: Samantha Peden
Student Development Specialist: SevaPriya Barrier
Senior Pastor, Washington Square United Methodist Church, Greenwich Village, New York City: Rev. Bryan Hooper '93

ON THE CALENDAR:
XXV Brown Symposium: February 2-4, 2003
Roy & Margaret Shilling Lecture Series: February 6, 2003
Houston Alumni Night @ the Rodeo: February 27, 2003
Reunion Planning and Class Agent Workshop: May 30-31, 2003
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