The students of Dr. Mindy Landeck, assistant professor of East Asian Studies, are finishing the “Tea in East Asia” course with a cup of tea. The college community is invited to join them for the come-and-go, open house tea on Thursday, December 12, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Wright Campus Center, Room 254.Students will brew and serve more than a dozen varieties of hot teas from East Asia, including a variety of green, white, black, oolong, and “dark” teas. The tea replaces the traditional final exam.
Austin College, a private national liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas, has earned a reputation for excellence in academic preparation, international study, pre-professional foundations, leadership development, committed faculty, and hands-on, adventurous learning opportunities. One of 40 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book Colleges That Change Lives, Austin College boasts a welcoming community that embraces diversity and individuality, with more than 50 percent of students identifying as persons of color. The residential student body of approximately 1,300 students and more than 100 expert faculty members allow a 13:1 student-faculty ratio and personalized attention. This year, the campus recognizes 100 years of co-education and has had several opportunities to recognize the history of women and accomplishments of current alumnae. Austin College is related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA) and cultivates an inclusive atmosphere that supports students’ faith journeys regardless of religious tradition. Founded in 1849, the College is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original name and charter.
