• AC Home
  • News
  • Events
  • Quick Links
Austin College Logo

Sherman, Texas

Apply

Visit

MENU
  • Home
  • 2023 Issue
    • From the President
    • A Date with Destiny
    • O’Days and the First Five Years
    • A Meaningful Life
    • Depth of New Academic Program Prepares Servant Leaders
    • Health Campus Takes Shape for New PA Program
    • Resistance is not Futile
    • Connecting People & Place
    • Going Global While Living Local
    • Global Learning for a Bigger Purpose
    • Apple Stadium Becomes a Bright Spot for All ‘Roos
    • White is Ready for Crimson & Gold
    • Success On & Off the Field
    • DEI Conversations Spark Change
    • ‘Roo Notes 2023
    • In Other Words
  • Issues
    • 2022 Issue
      • From the President
      • … Worth a Thousand Words
      • Planet Hunters
      • Austin College Can Feel Like Home – For Everyone
      • The Joy of Giving While We’re Living
      • They’re Somethin’ in the Water
      • How Many Laps Make a Champion?
      • An UP and Coming Sport
      • Arts Prevail in Pandemic Times
      • How to Not Get Lost in the Woods
      • Healing in the Arts
      • From Ida Green to the LA Scene
      • ‘Roo Notes 2022
      • In Other Words
    • 2021 Issue
      • From the President
      • Seeing 20/20
      • On the Front Lines
      • A Broad Worldview Helps Doctors Face a Global Challenge
      • Finding A New Normal
      • Making A Way
      • This Family is All In
      • A Dream Realized
      • No One Plans for a Pandemic
      • Pastoring in 2020
      • CREATE at 5
      • Transformed: Student Success
      • An Expert in the House
      • A Voice for Good Health
      • ‘Roo Notes 2021
      • In Other Words
    • 2020 Issue
      • From the President
      • Global Life: ‘Roos Around the World
      • Good to Go
      • Just Keep Running
      • Pledged to the Public Good
      • Leaves Book and Tea Shop
      • Public Health Program Provides Popular Major and Minor
      • Power to the ‘Roos
      • ‘Roo Notes 2020
      • In Other Words
    • 2019 Issue
      • From the President
      • TWELVE
      • The Making of a Legend
      • One Legend’s Story
      • Sacred Expressions
      • Powering the Future
      • Fierce and Friendly
      • The Stories of the Stones
      • Truth in Art
      • ′Roo Notes 2019
      • In Other Words
    • Winter 2018
      • Snapshot
      • From the President
      • Along Grand Avenue
      • The President’s Home at Wood House
      • Roots
      • Home Team
      • 100 Years of Co-Education
      • President Steven P. O’Day
      • Giving to Prepare Future Servant Leaders
      • ‘Roo Notes
      • In Other Words
    • July 2017
      • Snapshot
      • Roots
      • From the Interim President
      • Along Grand Avenue
      • Home Team
      • The Adventure of a Lifetime
      • Au Revoir
      • The Momentum of Discovery
      • ‘Roo Notes
      • In Other Words
    • January 2017
      • From the President
      • For Love of the Game … and the Players
      • This Is Us – Diverse and United
      • Snapshot
      • Roots
      • Along Grand Avenue
      • Home Team
      • ‘Roo Notes
      • In Other Words
    • Winter 2016
      • From the President
      • Snapshot
      • Roots
      • Along Grand Avenue
      • Home Team
      • Living the Liberal Arts
      • At Home in the Rainforest
      • ‘Roo Notes
      • In Other Words
    • Summer 2015
      • From the President
      • Snapshot
      • Roots
      • Along Grand Avenue
      • Community Impact
      • Of Gratitude and Wonder
      • Home Team
      • Reimagining the Liberal Arts in A Digital Age
      • Medical Experience in Mexico
      • ‘Roo Notes
      • In Other Words
    • Spring 2014
      • From the President
      • Snapshot
      • Roots
      • Along Grand Avenue
      • Preventing Pandemic
      • Home Team
      • A Wild Semester
      • The Bottom Line is Greener
      • The Business of Learning
      • Blazing Trails
      • An IDEA Realized
      • ‘Roo Notes
      • In Other Words
    • Winter 2014
      • From the President
      • Snapshot
      • Roots
      • Along Grand Avenue
      • Making A Difference in the Natural World
      • The Mentor Advantage
      • ‘Roos Who Write
      • Storytellers’ Gift
      • Strategic Plan
      • Home Team
      • ‘Roo Notes
      • In Other Words
    • Summer 2013
      • From the President
      • Snap Shot
      • Roots: On the Road Again
      • Along Grand Avenue
      • Heard Around Campus
      • The Austin College Experience
      • Looking Back and Planning Ahead
      • Faculty Retirees Reflect
      • The Business of Food
      • Class of 2013 Takes on the World
      • A Legacy of Law
        • What is Pre-Law?
      • Dr. Kenneth Street
      • Making History
      • Home Team
      • ‘Roo Notes
      • In Other Words
    • Fall 2012/Winter 2013
      • From the President
      • Mission Around the Globe
      • My Summer of Learning
      • Views of the Outback
      • Our Identity
      • IDEA Center Challenge
      • Investing in Austin College
      • Snap Shot: Opening Convocation
      • Roots: Majestic Music
      • Along Grand Avenue
      • Home Team
      • ‘Roo Notes
      • In Other Words
    • Summer 2012
      • From the President
      • Detours to Adventure
      • At the Core of Excellence
      • Who Values Education? WE DO!
      • Sowing the Seeds
      • Banned, Buoyed, & Laureled:
      • A Lifetime In College
      • Snap Shot: Commencement
      • Along Grand Avenue
      • Heard Around Campus
      • Home Team
      • ‘Roo Notes
      • In Other Words
      • Roos for Roos
    • Spring 2012
      • From the President
      • Postcards from Abroad
      • Costa Rica Sisters
      • Texas Super Lawyers
      • An American in…Bucharest
      • My Internship in Congress
      • Along Grand Avenue
      • Home Team
      • ‘Roo Notes
    • Winter 2012
      • From the President
      • Along Grand Avenue
      • A Century of Science
        • Digging the Antarctic
        • Science in Everyday Life
        • Alumnus Integral To The Manhattan Project
        • Starry, Starry Nights
        • Telling Her Story
        • Celebrating the Unknown
        • A Look Back
      • ‘Roo Notes
      • In Other Words
    • Fall 2011
      • From the President
      • A New Year Begins
        • Meet the Class of 2015
        • Pieces of Home
        • Enrollee to Student
        • Freshman Legacies
        • The Summer Read
      • Gifts That Matter
        • Making Moments Matter
      • Along Grand Avenue
      • Home Team
      • ‘Roo Notes
      • Honor Roll of Donors
    • Summer 2011
      • From the President
      • Along Grand Avenue
      • Commencement Photos
      • The Many Faces of Success
      • Ghost Light
      • Time
      • In Full Bloom: Lives of Success
      • The Light Shines for Texas
      • Home Team
      • ‘Roo Notes
      • In Other Words
    • Spring 2011
      • From the President
      • From the Editor
      • JanTerm 2011
      • Commencement 2011
      • ACtivator Event #500
      • The Homesick Texan
      • Remembering Chase Gaddy
      • Along Grand Avenue
      • Home Team
      • ‘Roo Notes
      • In Other Words
  • Archives
  • Contact Us
Info For...
  • AC Home
  • News
  • Events
  • Quick Links
Home » 2023 Issue » ‘Roo Notes 2023

Bulletin Board

Updated on: April 1, 2023

Dr. Clyde Hall

Michelle Zhou ’18 and her sister Maxine Zhou ’14 moved to Oahu, Hawaii, in fall 2022 to begin their careers. Maxine works in psychiatry, and Michelle is a dentist. In addition to looking forward to enjoying the beach and hiking in their beautiful new home, the sisters also want to work in an underserved community… [Read More]

Filed Under: 'Roo Notes 2023

Class Notes

Updated on: April 1, 2023

Terry and Chris Jentz

1958 Mike and Mary Thulemeyer Murray celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on August 9, 2022, and are deeply grateful for the 59 or 60 years of “happy marriage” enjoyed. Mike said most people really can’t claim every day was “happy,” can they? He remains involved with the Leadership Academy for Poland, which seeks to bring… [Read More]

Filed Under: 'Roo Notes 2023

Hanging Up the White Coat

Updated on: April 1, 2023

John Anderson

John Andersen ’66, M.D., retired in September 2021 after a pioneering career in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas that lasted more than four decades and brought the UTSW program national recognition. Dr. Andersen was also a committed educator and was named Professor Emeritus upon his retirement. “When I… [Read More]

Filed Under: 'Roo Notes 2023

Huckaby Recognized by Society of Professors of Education

Updated on: April 1, 2023

Dr. M. Francyne Huckaby ’89

Dr. M. Francyne Huckaby ’89 received the 2022 Mary Anne Raywid Award from the Society of Professors of Education in recognition of outstanding contributions to the study of education. She is Texas Christian University’s Associate Provost of Faculty Affairs, former Associate Dean and Interim Dean of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies, and College of Education… [Read More]

Filed Under: 'Roo Notes 2023

Author Praises Coach Nash

Updated on: April 1, 2023

Marvin Nash ’03 is one of 27 coaches included in the book Thirty Days with America’s High School Coaches written in 2021 by author and coach Martin Davis. Davis interviewed over 130 coaches for the book and has said Nash would be one he would most want to coach his own kids. At San Marcos High School, Nash now is the Varsity Football Assistant Coach and the Boys Track Head Coach. In the book released in January 2022, Nash says he is looking for success on the football field, but he’s looking for success for each individual too—winning not just on the field but finding ways to win in aspects of everyday life. Nash has 16 years of coaching experience at both the middle school and high school levels. He’s coached football, basketball, track, and wrestling in that time.

Marvin Nash ’03 is one of 27 coaches included in the book Thirty Days with America’s High School Coaches written in 2021 by author and coach Martin Davis. Davis interviewed over 130 coaches for the book and has said Nash would be one he would most want to coach his own kids. At San Marcos… [Read More]

Filed Under: 'Roo Notes 2023

Perez Works to Inspire Indigenous Leaders

Updated on: April 1, 2023

Ta’jin Perez ’12

Ta’jin Perez ’12 is the Deputy Director for Western Native Voice, a nonprofit organization working to increase Native American participation in voting and self-determination. His work inspires Indigenous leadership across Montana, both in tribal nations on all seven Montana  reservations and urban areas where half of Montana’s native population lives. Ta’jin, who is Totonac (an… [Read More]

Filed Under: 'Roo Notes 2023

Recent Graduate Recognized

Updated on: April 1, 2023

Sonia Charles ’22 is studying Traditional Optometry at Salus University in Pennsylvania. The three-year editor of Suspension Literary Magazine remains working as a writer and artist. Last summer, her creative work was nominated for the Best of the Net anthology, an award-based anthology that showcases the best of published literary and artistic works across the… [Read More]

Filed Under: 'Roo Notes 2023

Weerakoon Joins Post-Doc Program at Yale

Updated on: April 1, 2023

Sitara Weerakoon ’17

Sitara Weerakoon ’17 completed a Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from The University of Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health in May 2022. In 2019, she received a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology degree. She presented her dissertation findings at the College on Problems of Drug Dependence Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, fully… [Read More]

Filed Under: 'Roo Notes 2023

Highlights from Austin College Homecoming & Family Weekend 2022

Updated on: April 1, 2023

Homecoming 2022 title

The 2022 Homecoming and Family Weekend featured Distinguished Alumni, football, soccer, the Homecoming Court, and many activities for alumni, students, and families. Though the weather was not the best part of the weekend, folks still enjoyed tailgating, tours, receptions, panel discussions, and more. Special celebrations marked anniversaries for Drakes’ 75th, Austin Teacher Program’s 50th, Lambda… [Read More]

Filed Under: 'Roo Notes 2023

Distinguished Alumni Awards

Updated on: April 1, 2023

Aldo Billingslea

Three alumni were added to the Distinguished Alumni rolls of the College during Homecoming 2022. The individuals are recognized for excellence in their profession and in their communities and for modeling the spirit of service and broadened perspective fostered by Austin College. Aldo Billingslea ’87 (MA ’88) Aldo Billingslea has been a full-time faculty member… [Read More]

Filed Under: 'Roo Notes 2023

  • 1
  • 2
  • Next Page »

GET IN TOUCH

903.813.2000
Austin College
900 N. Grand Ave.
Sherman, TX 75090

Contact Us

GET SOCIAL

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn

GET LINKED

  • Quick Links
  • Human Resources
  • Campus Offices
  • Directory
  • Email

GET CONNECTED

Subscribe to Austin College E-Communication

Connect to AC

Copyright © 2022 - All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Consumer Information | Site by thrive-logo