Family, friends, and colleagues of the late Tom Baker gathered on April 6 to honor the long-time Austin College professor of education who died suddenly in June 2009. The spring event included the dedication of a portrait of Baker that now hangs in the main hall of the College’s Temple Center for Teaching and Learning… [Read More]
Mountain Adventures
An eight-day climb up Mount Kilimanjaro culminated with a sunrise ascent to the summit for Lisa M. Brown, professor of psychology, and fellow climbers in February. The group began the final upward trek at 11:30 p.m. under a full moon to be at the summit by 6:30 a.m. Lisa’s reaction: “VERY COOL!” On sabbatical during… [Read More]
Six Fulbrights Awarded to Graduates
An Austin College Record Five Austin College graduating seniors and a 2009 graduate were awarded Fulbright grants this spring in the English Teaching Assistant Program, an Austin College record number awarded in one year, according to Fulbright program advisor Patrick Duffey, dean of Humanities. English teaching assistants increase foreign students’ English language abilities and knowledge… [Read More]
Sun Shines on the Class of 2011
Four years of preparation and weeks of anticipation culminated on a bright and beautiful morning in May as the Class of 2011 entered the Clyde L. Hall Graduation Court for Commencement. President Marjorie Hass presented diplomas to nearly 300 graduates, including 17 Master of Arts in Teaching students on May 15. See the Commencement Photos… [Read More]
Zainab Salbi Receives Austin College Posey Leadership Award
Women for Women International founder and CEO Zainab Salbi joined the distinguished ranks in February of those honored with the Austin College Posey Leadership Award. See the Photos The guest of honor at the 2011 GO Forum, Salbi spoke to students, faculty, and guests on campus in a public lecture and during a luncheon, before… [Read More]
Spring is in the Air
Grand Avenue has taken on new spring colors as construction continues on Austin College’s new student housing The Village on Grand. Each of the 23 two-story cottages will provide four bedrooms and four bathrooms for senior and junior students. The construction project, which began in October 2010, also include the three-story Flats at Brockett Court… [Read More]
Ghost Light
Theatre, Music, and a Ghost Called Mortimer Past and present come together as Austin College theatre alumni and current students join forces to present the musical revue Ghost Light: A Celebration of Austin College Theatre, Music, and a Ghost Called Mortimer on Friday and Saturday, April 15 and 16, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April… [Read More]
Choir Tour 2011
An A Cappella Pilgrimage: Choir Tour 2011 to France Imagine the sweet strains of the Austin College A Cappella Choir resounding through the heights of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Alumni and friends who happen to be in France’s capital city on May 22 can do more than imagine as the famous landmark is just… [Read More]
President Marjorie Hass Shines
President Marjorie Hass has shown considerable star power in the nearly two years she has led Austin College. Recognition of her accomplishments extended beyond campus in February when she was honored as a Texas Luminary during the Conference on American Leadership at North Central Texas College. The award honors leaders who “demonstrate remarkable innovation and… [Read More]
Baker Goes Extreme
Baker Goes “Extreme” at the Smithsonian, Wins the “Oscar” Mention of “the most extreme places in the universe” isn’t an everyday conversation starter. This spring, however, David Baker, Austin College Physics Department chair, has opened with it pretty often. The 50 Most Extreme Places in Our Solar System is his award-winning book, published in September… [Read More]