Winter 2014

On the Cover: ’Roos Who Write Conference participants
Photo by Jason Earnhart, Michaels Photography

Features

From the President
Last May, I began a practice known as “morning pages” as described by Julia Cameron in her well-known book The Artist’s Way. Morning pages are three pages of hand-written free writing ideally accomplished right away after waking up.

Making A Difference in the Natural World
Environmental studies major Christopher Burke ’15 had a summer adventure that may well change his life and his future.

The Mentor Advantage
In many graduates’ and parents’ minds, the most important “something” is the mentoring that begins unfolding once a new student sets foot on campus.

‘Roos Who Write
The Austin College graduates profiled here have succeeded in different writing fields by following a common rule: work hard.

Storytellers’ Gift Will Provide Future Student Stories
Scott Metelko ’88 is a storyteller. He has told stories through song, through theatre, and through the design and construction of magnificent sets for all sorts of companies and all sorts of programs.

Austin College Strategic Plan
Global Vision and Local Engagement get spotlight at the Fall Board of Trustees Meeting.