Alumni basketball players returned to Hughey Gym in February, some to take the court, others for a chance to visit with teammates, athletics director David Norman ’83, and ’Roo basketball coaches Rodney Wecker and Michelle Filander. Soccer alumni also returned to campus for competition this spring. Stay informed of all the latest athletics news and… [Read More]
A New Look on the Soccer Field
When the Austin College men’s and women’s soccer teams take the field this fall, they’ll do so on an improved North Field, if alumni donations allow scheduled renovations. Already, a new scoreboard, windscreen, and spectator bleachers have been added to the field. Next in the plans are a covered team bench and scorer’s table, cement… [Read More]
“A” Run for ‘Roos
The Athletics “A” Association’s second annual “A” Run for ’Roos brought out 64 runners May 10 in McKinney, Texas, raising $9,500 for Athletics Enrichment, according to coordinator Kirk Hughes ’95. Runners included Natalie Ridley Baerwaldt ’01 with daughter Evynn, Jeremy Dinges, former cheerleader Jill Gin Dinges ’01, and Christina Armstrong.
Remembering Our Own
Verde V. Dickey Verde V. Dickey of Phoenix, Arizona, died February 15. He provided funding for the Dickey Fitness Pavilion in honor of his father, the late Verde Dickey ’27. Larry Kramer Legendary Austin College football coach Larry Kramer, who guided the Kangaroos to the 1981 NAIA National Championship, died January 25 at the age… [Read More]
Turning Dreams Into Reality
“We have transcended mere studenthood in the interests of starting a new story.” — Cody Edwards ’14 Sunny skies and smiling faces abounded for Commencement 2014 at Austin College. Led by College marshal Hunt Tooley, professor of history, the procession made its way from across campus to the Clyde L. Hall Graduation Court amidst a… [Read More]
Awards & Honors
Faculty Awards Each spring, Honors Convocation provides a means to honor students who have distinguished themselves by completing the best individual work in various academic disciplines. Austin College faculty members, too, are recognized for what they do best: teaching. Austin College honors three individuals for teaching excellence each year. Two recognitions come in the form… [Read More]
Felicitations for Retiring Faculty
For the Austin College community, thankfully, retirement doesn’t always mean faculty members go away. Some move on to new locations and new projects; others can be found around campus teaching one or two classes or taking on a special task. Peggy Redshaw will teach one course in fall 2014; John White will serve as interim… [Read More]
Faculty Publications
The Hunter-Gatherer Within George Diggs, MacGregor Chair in Natural Science, and Kerry Brock, associate professor of mathematics, propose that the modern American diet is very much out of sync with human genetics and evolution. They have studied biology, nutrition, and evolution for many years, and expanded their study into newer fields of evolutionary medicine and… [Read More]
New to the Board
Austin College welcomes six new members to the Board of Trustees: Brent Christopher Dallas, Texas Bill Crook ’80 Houston, Texas Joan Darden ’87 Fort Worth, Texas Craig Florence ’84 Dallas, Texas Sarah Gunderson ’81 Dallas, Texas Todd Liles ’87 San Francisco, California
KangaRAAS Go National
During the 2012-2013 academic year, the Austin College competitive Indian Garba/Dandiya Raas dance team, KangaRAAS, participated in its inaugural competition. During 2013-2014, the team moved up to its first national competition, joining teams like UT-Austin, Texas A&M, and Michigan State on the stage. Just getting there was a milestone—an audition video was required. Once accepted,… [Read More]
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