The Loss Of Friends/In Memoriam
The campus community lost three of its own in recent months with the deaths of staff and faculty. Richard “Dick” Tappa, professor emeritus of music, died December 23, 2011. He…
“Our Gang” for the 21st Century
Several friends from the Class of 1966 decided coming back to campus for reunions every five or 10 years let far too much time pass between gatherings. So Dan and…
Driving through the Museum
Last year at this time, Kristy Peet ’02 was working on her car. No, she’s not a mechanic; she’s an artist. And the car was the art. Kristy was one…
You Never Know Where You’ll Meet A ‘Roo
by Ann Gael and Jordan Faires Ann Gael, a 1967 graduate of Austin College, counseled in Presbyterian camps during summers between her Austin College years; the summer following graduation, while…
Walking, Biking, and Running For A Cause
Editor’s Note: Since Melissa Johnston ’04 graduated from Austin College, she has emailed several updates on her activities—and it seems she always is writing about a marathon completed or a…
Climbing To the Top
After working for a few years, Adam Sandlin ’05 returned to graduate school and completed his degree at the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University in May 2011. To…
Hearts Open to Others
Since participating in Operation Crossroads Africa to Liberia in 1964 as an Austin College student, Evelyn Jacoby Scurry ’65 has been committed to promoting service and wanted to instill in…
Saving History
by Daniel Greig Babb ’87 When I first laid eyes on the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead, I knew that it was something special, but I didn’t have any idea that…
Austin College Alumni Shine
Each year, members of the Alumni Board with the task of selecting the College’s Distinguished Alumni have a difficult undertaking, not for lack of nominees, but in deciding among many…
Homecoming 2011
See all of the Homecoming 2011 Photos! Submit a nomination for the 2012 Alumni Awards. Deadline February 1, 2012. Comments? Email editor@austincollege.edu.