NEWS FROM SU (VOL. 6 NO. 5)
August 26, 2004
An Electronic Newsletter for SU Alumni

SPOTLIGHT STORIES:
Student Architectural Model Featured at Smithsonian
Alumnus Named as New Vice President of Enrollment Services
Writer's Voice Presents Tony Kushner, Pulitzer Prize-winning Playwright
Latest Southwestern@Georgetown Online
SU Alumnus Wins Big in World Series of Poker

ALUMNI HAPPENINGS:
Homecoming & Reunion Weekend
Alumni Art Exhibit
Jameson 5K Fun Run/Walk and 1-Mile Campus Mosey
Alumni Perform at New York City's Carnegie Hall

ON CAMPUS:
Southwestern Welcomes the Class of 2008 to Campus
The Sarofim School of Fine Arts Launches 2004-2005 Season
Southwestern Employment Opportunities
Pirate Athletics Update
Hot Off the Press: Megaphone Subscriptions Available to Alumni
News from Career Services

ON THE CALENDAR:
Alumni Art Exhibit - October 5-25
Writer's Voice Featuring Tony Kushner - October 20
Homecoming & Reunion Weekend - October 22-24
Alumni Perform at New York City's Carnegie Hall - November 21
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SPOTLIGHT STORIES:
SU Student Architectural Model Featured in Howe Exhibit at Smithsonian
A scale model of the Roman villa San Marco constructed by three Southwestern University students will be added to a featured exhibit at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. this month. A reception for area alumni and parents will be held at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History on Tuesday, September 28. For more information, call the Alumni Office at 1-800-960-6363. Learn more about the exhibit. Visit <www.stabiae.org> and click on "In Stabiano Exhibit at Smithsonian".

Alumnus Named as New Vice President of Enrollment Services
Thomas J. Oliver '89, has been appointed to Southwestern University as the new vice president for enrollment services following an extensive national search. Oliver replaces longtime mentor John W. Lind, vice president of enrollment management, who is retiring after 22 years of providing leadership in the admission and financial aid area. Learn more.

Writer's Voice Presents Tony Kushner, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright
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 2004 Writer's Voice guest is Tony Kushner, Pulitzer Prize-winning Playwright. Kushner will appear on campus Wednesday, October 20, 2004. Time and ticket details will follow in the coming weeks. For more information on the Writer's Voice Series visit <http://www.southwestern.edu/library/writers-voice/wvoice.html>.

Latest Southwestern@Georgetown Online
The latest SU magazine, Southwestern@Georgetown is now online <http://www.southwestern.edu/magazine/>. Articles include:
"What Drives College Admissions?"
"Xi Returns"
"Hardly Out to Pasture"
"Senior Stories"
Let the publications staff what you think about Southwestern@Georgetown. Alumni are encouraged to fill out the online magazine readership survey.

SU Alumnus Wins Big in World Series of Poker
Matt Dean '03, a professional math tutor in Houston, TX, recently won $675,000 at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Dean placed 7th out of 2,576 players-an impressive showing considering it all started with $32 online stake. To learn more about Matt Dean '03 click here.

ALUMNI HAPPENINGS:
Homecoming & Reunion Weekend
Mark your calendar for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2004, October 22-24! The weekend schedule has something for everyone! Watch for upcoming issues of News From SU which will feature events that will be held during Homecoming 2004.

Line up to see Southwestern University's traditional Homecoming parade! Join student organizations, reunion classes, and other groups as they display their talents and creativity around the Academic Mall on Saturday, October 23 at 11 a.m.

What do the classes of 1954, 1979, 1984, 1994 and 1999 have in common? All are celebrating a reunion this year during Homecoming, October 22-24, 2004. Visit the Reunion Website for party times, location and price information. The Class of 1994 reunion website also includes an online Treasure Book class survey. Visit the Reunion Website to learn more about the 1994 reunion party and to fill out the Treasure Book class survey. Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-800-960-6363 or alumni@southwestern.edu.

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 reception coincides with Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, October 22-24, 2004.

4th Annual Jameson 5K Fun Run/Walk and 1-Mile Campus Mosey Walk
Don't miss the fourth annual Jameson 5K Fun Run/Walk and 1-Mile Campus Mosey. Proceeds benefit the Jaysn Jameson '90 Memorial Scholarship. To register visit <http://www.jameson5k.org>.

Alumni Perform at New York City's Carnegie Hall
More than 100 Southwestern singers including alumni, students and faculty will perform on Sunday, November 21, 2004, 8:30 p.m., at New York City's Carnegie Hall. The New England Symphonic Ensemble performance will be conducted by Kenny Shepperd, Professor of Music. Mark your calendars now. For more information, call the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-800-960-6363.

ON CAMPUS:
Southwestern Welcomes the Class of 2008 to Campus
The Class of 2008 has approximately 367 students from Texas and 16 other states. This first year class has the highest SAT average than any other class in Southwestern history.The Association of Southwestern University Alumni welcomes the 47 incoming legacy students and the members of the Southwestern Class of 2008!

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts Launches 2004-2005 Season
Throughout the year The Sarofim School of Fine Arts will present over 50 concerts, plays, art showings and public lectures. There is an admission charge to the plays. In conjunction with the Writer's Voice, The Sarofim School of Fine Arts Theatre Department will host The Tony Kushner Project: "Imagining the Unimaginable". The performance, a collage and a theatrical conversation featuring Tony Kushner’s challenging, political, and imaginative art, is scheduled for September 29 & 30 @ 4pm, October 1 & 2 @ 8pm and October 3 @ 3pm. For more information visit <http://www.southwestern.edu/academic/sfa-site/thea-site/theater_0304.html>.

Southwestern Employment Opportunities
Southwestern University is currently seeking a Service Learning/Service Coordinator. This position is a 10-month, full-time, benefited, entry-level professional position. At present, the position is funded for one year. The individual selected for this position would work with Southwestern University students to develop service opportunities in community organizations, as well as with faculty who want to incorporate service learning into their classes. Although this position would report to the Associate Provost, responsibilities would cross over between the academic affairs and the student life areas. For more information visit the Southwestern Human Resources webpage at <http://www.southwestern.edu/hum-res/hr-jobs.html>.

Southwestern University invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Major Gifts. The Assistant Director participates in the critical major gifts development function and works within an aggressive major gifts program. For more information on this exciting opportunity visit the Southwestern Employment webpage at <http://www.southwestern.edu/hum-res/hr-jobs.html>.

Pirate Athletics Update
Optimism abounds for Southwestern University Intercollegiate Athletics as it kicks off the 2004 fall season with both excitement and anticipation. Women's soccer will begin its season September 1 at Hardin-Simmons University and will play a string of road games before returning home to host the University of St. Thomas (Minn.) at 3 p.m. on September 24. Under the direction of Head Coach Jack Flatau, this season’s squad looks to claim a spot in the top three of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference and improve on last season’s 9-9-1 (3-5-1 SCAC) ledger.

Men's soccer opens on September 3 at the University of the Redlands and will host McMurry University on September 8 at 4 p.m. in its first home match of the season. The Pirates enter the 2004 season looking to build on their tremendous 2003 success where they recorded their best conference finish (tied-2nd) in school history with an impressive overall 13-6 record and also set a school record for most goals scored in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC).

Volleyball looks to continue its tradition of success under the direction of first-year coach Hannah Long. Long joins the SU staff after serving as the assistant women's volleyball coach at Western Oregon University. Volleyball will travel to Maryville College on September 3-4 to compete in the Maryville Invitational. The Pirates will host the Southwestern Invitational on September 17-18.

Men's golf will travel to Abilene on September 13-14 to open its season at the West Texas Intercollegiate. Women's golf will compete September 18-19 at the Illinois Wesleyan Invitational on September 18-19.

Men's tennis opens on September 10-11 competing at the ACU Walmart Invitational, while women's tennis will compete at the DePauw Invitational on September 11-12.

Hot Off the Press: Megaphone Subscriptions Available to Alumni
The Megaphone, Southwestern's student run newspaper, is proud to announce that subscriptions are now being offered to parents and alumni. For $30 a year, or $15 a semester, you can have The Megaphone delivered weekly to your door! The Megaphone staff have been working very hard over the past few years to make the campus newspaper something about which the SU campus community can be proud. With alumni support The Megaphone will only continue to improve the quality and professionalism of its publication. Funds raised through subscription sales will go towards computer/software upgrades and eventually a color front page. Alumni interested in subscribing to The Megaphone, please visit <http://www.southwestern.edu/student-life/organizations/megaphone/order.pdf> to download the printable order form.

News from Career Services
Looking for a job or need to hire someone? Find out more about Career Services' Job Leads E-mail List at <http://www.southwestern.edu/careers/Alumni/alumni_news/alumni_news>.

Career Services needs help from alumni willing to talk about their career experience with students. Topics for this year include sports, accounting and international careers. Think you might want to volunteer? Find out more information at <http://www.southwestern.edu/careers/Alumni/alumni_news/alumni_news>.


ON THE CALENDAR:
Alumni Art Exhibit - October 5-25
Writer's Voice Featuring Tony Kushner-October 20
Homecoming & Reunion Weekend - October 22-24
Alumni Perform at New York City's Carnegie Hall - November 21