John Richardson is not a chef, but he’s teaching cooking this spring—in a science course. In “Mastering the Art of Chemical Cooking” Richardson, associate professor of chemistry, is teaching the practical applications of conventional (and some unconventional) cooking techniques to explore the philosophy of molecular gastronomy. Ingredients of milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla don’t make… [Read More]
Do You Believe in Magic?
Magic was in the air on campus when two of the world’s most famous and influential magicians performed before a capacity crowd in Ida Green Theatre in February for “Magic: The Secret Art.” The Las Vegas-style show featured internationally acclaimed magicians Jeff McBride and Eugene Burger, along with Austin College professor Lawrence Hass. The performance… [Read More]
New Position Will Boost Communication
Meet Lynn Womble: Austin College has created a new position, director of public affairs, to provide strategic direction for both internal and external College communications. Lynn Womble stepped into the new role in March. “I felt the College needed a leader and collaborator to help us spread the word about Austin College,” President Marjorie Hass… [Read More]
An Inspired Teacher
Meet Chris Smith: Chris Smith ’84 received the Texas A&M Inspiration Award in December 2010—an unusual award based on extraordinary inspiration. Sponsored by the Office of the President, the purpose of the award is to recognize Texas high school teachers who have inspired Texas A&M graduates at the high school level, challenging them while preparing… [Read More]
The Dance of Her Life
Dance Leads to Fulbright Award Ashwini Shridhar ‘05 dances to tell a story. Her dancing—geometric, precise, and colorful—is traditionally intended to explore religious mythologies. “While the mythology is important, we have new stories to tell, as well,” she said. “Why not tell the story of traffic moving through a city?” In a video clip on… [Read More]
Leading by Example
Meet Natalie Eustace: Natalie Bencowitz Eustace ’68 was among 30 women educators nationwide selected to attend the Delta Kappa Gamma summer 2010 Leadership/Management Seminar at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas. The intense educational experience was taught by experts in the field of leadership and management and included course work in… [Read More]
Ron Kirk Honored
For Extraordinary Contribution: Ron Kirk Receives UT Honor Ron Kirk ’76 has been selected to receive the prestigious University of Texas Presidential Citation for 2010. The recognition was created in 1979 to recognize the extraordinary contributions of individuals who personify the university’s commitment to transforming lives. As United States trade representative, Kirk is a member… [Read More]
Save the Trees
Amber Childress ‘07 wants you to save the trees. But she isn’t a stereotypical tree-hugger. She spends more of her time in dress suits in Washington, D.C., than in dirty jeans in a national park. She’s more likely to be speaking to African delegates than protesting logging. Amber works with the Terrestrial Carbon Group (TCG),… [Read More]
Still Reaching Out
Meet Casie Luong: Casie Luong ’10 discovered her passion for combining music and service during an internship in Vietnam during summer 2008. She completed an Austin College Lilly vocational internship in Ho Chi Minh City at The Little Rose Shelter, which housed 20 girls, ages 8-19. Casie shared her love of piano with the residents,… [Read More]
X Team: Superheroes for Artists
After graduation, a group of Austin College students stayed together and formed X Team Artists, a collaboration to promote artists of all kinds of media. The 12 Austin College alumni and a current student built a website to showcase their work. Their main project is “Videotape,” a film about murder, love and mystery. Steven Hayes… [Read More]