NEWS FROM SU ( VOL. 5 NO. 6)
September 30, 2003
An Electronic Newsletter for SU Alumni

U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" recently ranked Southwestern 52nd among its listing of 217" Top Colleges," up five spots from last year's ranking of 57th.
Learn what others are saying about SU.

ON CAMPUS:
SU Launches Board of Visitors
International Rapid Prototyping Sculpture Exhibition Opens
Writer's Voice Features Margaret Atwood
Southwestern Shilling Lecture Series 2004 Speaker-Desmond Tutu

ALUMNI HAPPENINGS:
Homecoming 2003-Make your reservation today!
Alumni Award Recipients
Alumni ID Card-More benefits and better than ever!

CONNECTIONS:
Southwestern Joins National Tuition Program
U.S. News and World Report follows up with Victor Burgos '94
News from Career Services
Support SU With New Electronic Fund Transfer Program
Who's Who from SU

ON THE CALENDAR:
Homecoming-October 24-26, 2003
Houston Road Scholars Event-November 4, 2003
Writer's Voice-November 6, 2003
Beaumont Road Scholars Event-November 20, 2003
Space Saving Seminar-January 20, 2004
Reunion and Class Agent Workshop-January 24, 2004
SU Sweetheart's Dinner-February 14, 2004
Brown Symposium XXVI-February 11-13, 2004
Shilling Lecture Series-March 26, 2004
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ON CAMPUS:

SU Launches Board of Visitors
On Thursday, September 18, Southwestern hosted the inaugural meeting of the Board of Visitors. The Board of Visitors is an appointive board within the organizational structure of the University, which assists the President and, upon request, the Board of Trustees in an advisory capacity. The Board exists to support the mission of Southwestern University by becoming informed of its program and providing feedback to the President and other administrative officials. Learn more about the inaugural members at <http://www.southwestern.edu/boardofvisitors/>.

International Rapid Prototyping Sculpture Exhibition Opens
The first exhibition of the academic year for The Sarofim School of Fine Arts is The International Rapid Prototyping Sculpture Exhibition from Sept. 27-Nov. 1. Learn more about the exhibition at www.rpsculpture.org..

Writer's Voice Features Margaret Atwood
A project of the A. Frank Smith, Jr. Library Center, the Writer's Voice is pleased to bring authors of national or international prominence to the Southwestern University campus. The 2003-2004 Writer's Voice will feature Margaret Atwood on Thursday, November 6, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. in Alma Thomas Theater . Her reading will be open to the public and will be followed by a reception and book signing. Tickets will be required to attend the event, but will be free of charge. Tickets will be available starting October 10. For more information click here .

2004 Shilling Lecture Series Speaker-Desmond Tutu Nobel Peace Prize winner
The Archbishop Desmond Tutu will be the 2004 Roy and Margaret Shilling Lecturer on March 26, 2004, at 7 p.m. Ticket details will follow in the coming months. Tutu was a leader in the nonviolent struggle against apartheid in South Africa, receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984. After South Africa's first democratic election in 1994, President Nelson Mandela appointed Tutu chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. 

ALUMNI HAPPENINGS:

Homecoming 2003
October 24-26 is LESS than a month away and that means Homecoming is near! Have you registered online? Do so today! Visit www.southwestern.edu/homecoming . The weekend is full of events you won't want to miss. In planning the weekend schedule, the 2003 Homecoming Committee, co-chaired by Russell Ramsey '66 and Southwestern student Keri Ward, sought ideas from students and alumni. Interest in reviving the Homecoming Parade emerged. Join student organizations, reunion classes, and other groups as they display their talents and creativity around the Academic Mall on Saturday, October 25, at 11 a.m. View the parade galley for Homecoming parade memories.

Not sure if Homecoming is kid-friendly?
Southwestern has tons of activities that are sure to please even the most discerning child (and parent). With a parade, picnic and "Little Pirates University" your child is sure to have as much fun as you! Register your little pirate today.

Alumni Awards Dinner during Homecoming
Annually, Southwestern honors those who reflect the University's Core Values. These outstanding members of the Southwestern community are recognized during the memorable Alumni Awards Dinner during Homecoming. On Saturday, October 25, Southwestern will honor Shed Boren '87, recipient of the Citation of Merit Award, and Eric Timm '93, recipient of the Young Alumnus Achievement Award. Learn more about these remarkable alumni at and then register for the Alumni Awards Dinner during Homecoming at www.southwestern.edu/homecoming. Make a nominatation for the 2004 Homecoming Awards.

Alumni ID Card-More Benefits and Better than Ever!
In May 2003, the Office of Alumni Relations announced the Southwestern Alumni Identification Card Program. This fall, more benefits have been added. Visit <www.southwestern.edu/alumni> to learn about the exciting perks of being a Southwestern alumna/us. Haven't gotten your FREE alumni ID card? The Alumni Office, located in the Roy and Lillie Cullen Building, will be open during Homecoming, Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m.-Noon and 1-5 p.m. for you to get an alumni card.

CONNECTIONS:

Southwestern Joins National Tuition Program
Southwestern is participating in Independent 529 Plan, a new prepaid college tuition plan tailored specifically for private colleges. Responding to a national call to make higher education more affordable and more accessible to students, Southwestern has joined with more than 220 other private colleges and universities across the state and nation to offer an income tax-advantaged way for families to save for tuition.

U.S. News and World Report follows up with Victor Burgos '94
Read the inspiring story of this young alumnus at <http://www.southwestern.edu/burgos.html>.

Career Services News
Want to be considered for interviews when employers come to campus? To be eligible you must have an up-to-date profile and resume on file in MonsterTRAK. Please be sure to update at least once a year. Inactive accounts will be deleted after one year. If you are new to MonsterTRAK, the password is "sucareers" and you can access it from the Career Services Webpage. Please contact Career Services at (512) 863-1346 or career.services@southwestern.edu if you have questions.

Support SU With New Electronic Fund Transfer Program
IT IS EASY BEING GREEN! Alumni can now support Southwestern and the environment at the same time. Beginning with last month's Class Agent letters, SU has begun offering the option of making gifts via electronic funds transfer, or EFT. There are numerous benefits to Southwestern and to the environment:
It's green, with less paper involved (no pledge reminders, fewer appeals).
It's cost-effective, allowing SU to make the most efficient use of its resources (less postage, less paper).
It's easy. Once you've signed up, you won't have to bother with writing checks or calling with your credit card number.
It's easier on your wallet by allowing you to make your gift in smaller payments.
It's secure--all electronic transmissions are encrypted.
It promotes consistent annual gifts by eliminating confusion over whether you've made a gift in the current fiscal year.
It allows the University to know in advance a portion of gift revenue that can be expected over time.

And, most importantly, it's a way of supporting a stellar educational experience for students! To sign up or request more information, visit http://www.southwestern.edu/development/make-a-gift.html, or contact the Annual Fund office at 800-960-6363.

Pirate Athletics
Last weekend, Southwestern Volleyball Team's overall record moved to 17-3 at an open conference tournament at Trinity University. Southwestern defeated Rhodes, Millsaps, Hendrix, and lost only to Trinity University in four games.

Over the weekend, the SU Men's Soccer Team defeated two conference rivals, Sewanee and Centre, moving their record to 6-3. This Friday, October 3, 4:00 p.m., they compete against conference opponent Millsaps College on the Southwestern Varsity Fields. 

On Saturday, September 20, the Southwestern University Men's Cross Country Team gave Coach Francie Larrieu Smith her first ever win as a head coach at the 7th annual Luke's Locker DBU invitational cross country meet. Read more about the Cross Country Team. For all SU athletic scores and schedules, visit <http://www.southwestern.edu/athletics/athletic-news.html>.

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 October visit <http://www.southwestern.edu/whoswho/>.
Assistant Director of Academic Services, David Seiler
Chair, Division of Counseling and Family Therapy, University of Missouri-St.Louis, Therese Striddle Cristiani '70
Senior biology major, Kathryn Eby
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Bryan Neighbors

ON THE CALENDAR:
Homecoming-October 24-26, 2003
Houston Road Scholars Event-November 4, 2003
Writer's Voice-November 6, 2003
Beaumont Road Scholars Event-November 20, 2003
Space Saving Seminar-January 20, 2004
Reunion and Class Agent Workshop-January 24, 2004
SU Sweetheart's Dinner-February 14, 2004
Brown Symposium XXVI-February 11-13, 2004
Shilling Lecture Series-March 26, 2004
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