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“We welcome recognition that we believe is based on sound data relevant to our mission and goals.”

Dear friends of Schreiner, Who doesn’t like being appreciated? No one!

And institutions are no different. In recent years, a growing number of Schreiner community members have been singled out for their excellence. For instance, in this edition of SCENE you will read about our two new Atkission Professors, Dr. Lydia Kualapai and Dr. Bob Holloway and about a group of Schreiner theatre students awarded competitive internships last summer at the Hill Country Art Foundation’s Point Theatre. We could go on about Piper Professors, Ethics Match champions and others about whom you have read in this magazine or in Inside Schreiner, but space forbids.

Schreiner University itself has also been recognized nationally in a variety of venues. We don’t always make a big noise about the recognition, because we don’t believe that everyone who offers college ratings is interested in the kinds of measures that we believe are meaningful. One well-known publisher of rankings, for instance, leans heavily on reputational perceptions, although increasingly presidents and provosts around the country have ceased to participate in their rankings simply because they cannot have adequate knowledge of other institutions to make such judgments. As a result, although this publication rates Schreiner among the best, we have chosen not to use their rankings in our promotional material (or participate in their peer ratings).

By contrast, we welcome recognition that we believe is based on sound data relevant to our mission and goals. In the past, we have been informed by the National Research Center for College & University Admissions that it had ranked our

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admission Web site among the top in the country.

NRCCUA is a nonprofit research organization that for 37 years has been a leader in linking college prospects with institutions of higher education. In October, we received word from NRCCUA that Schreiner’s admission Web site was rated (out of 3,282 sites evaluated) #4 nationally, #1 in the West and #1 among the nation’s liberal arts institutions!

How, you may ask, are such sites rated? First, more than 300,000 college-bound high school students are surveyed to provide their assessment of selected sites.

Then more than 3,000 sites identified in that process are reviewed for functional and design features, stressing availability and usefulness of admission materials.

So when you end up #1 among liberal arts institutions, somebody is doing a great job of getting the message out on the Internet, that medium so essential for communicating with today’s college prospects.

A big thank you and pat on the back go to Judy Glaze, our Web communications manager (quick, reliable and imaginative), and to Dean Sandy Speed and her admission and financial aid staff and to our institutional technology team for preparing materials, creating design, executing the technical side, and, of course, being there to respond! It’s fun working with professionals as good as these.

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Mulry, Tucker Present Conrad Papers in U.K. This summer Dr. David Mulry, chair of the English department and associate professor of English, and Schreiner senior Tim Tucker,

A Walk Through Texas History The 2008 Texas Heritage Living History Day was a resounding success, with more than 1,500 people—including busloads of school children—attending. There were no tents this year and the more open

design made it easy to see the bustling activity on the Schreiner University grounds. Performers included a roper who rounded up 10 children with one throw, dulcimer and accordion players, an axe thrower, medicine man, quilters, Native American dancers and musicians. Among many other things, attendees could learn about Native American lore, local archaeology, flint knapping and cooking over an open fire like a chuck wagon cook.

“This was the best event we have ever had,” Dr. Kathleen Hudson said.

“Our weather, audience, volunteers, sponsors and performers did a wonderful dance for another way of learning. I am already asking people to join the planning team for 2009!”

Hudson is a professor of English at Schreiner and executive director of the Texas Heritage Music Foundation, which co-sponsors the event with Schreiner’s Center for Innovative Learning.

Next year’s Texas Heritage Living History Day will be Friday, Sept. 25.

For more information about the event, go to www.schreiner.edu/lhd.

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both presented papers at the International Conference at Bishop Grosseteste University College, sponsored by the U.K. Joseph Conrad Society celebrating the work of the renowned Polish émigré who became one of England’s premier novelists.

Dr. Mulry presented a paper on Conrad’s political novel, “Nostromo,” entitled, “Glittering Eyes: ‘Nostromo’ and the Preface to the ‘Lyrical Ballads,’” looking at Romantic influences in the Modernist text.

Tucker, a chemistry major from Lubbock, spoke on “The Chemical Equation of Fear” in Conrad’s “The Secret Agent,” comparing the tri-part chemical formula for dynamite to character interaction in the terrorist narrative and the tripart rhetorical situation (of author/ reader/text). Tucker’s paper, which developed from an IDST global issues class taught by Dr. Mulry, was well received and he was solicited to submit it for a special student edition of the prestigious journal Conradiana—all the more impressive a feat when one remembers that Tim is not even an English major.

This fall, the Joseph Conrad Society U.K. journal, The Conradian, is publishing Dr. Mulry’s most recent article: “Untethered: Conrad’s Narrative Modernity and ‘The End of the Tether’” about one of Conrad’s most endearing and disturbing sea tales. Tucker is currently enjoying a semester abroad of hard work, studying at King’s College in London.

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Schreiner University senior Kayla McCulley, junior Heather Stevens, 2008 SU graduate Paul Garrison and Dr. Kirsten Komara presented papers at the International Writing Across the Curriculum Conference in Austin in May. Dr. Komara, assistant professor of English and director of the Writing Center and honors program, presented the paper, “The Writing Center No-Man’s Land: Negotiating the Boundaries of Collaborative Learning in the Writing Center,” which established the context for the panel’s investigation of peer tutoring. In their contributions, the students explored and discussed their roles as writing tutors at Schreiner’s Writing Center.

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Schreiner Writing Center Director and Tutors Present Papers at Conference

Admission Web Site Lauded Two Times and Counting For the second year in a row, the admission features on Schreiner University’s Web site were among

the most highly rated in the country by the National Research Center for College & University Admissions in the Annual Enrollment Power Index, which analyzes admissions Web sites of more than 3,000 postsecondary institutions. To identify the features that have the most significant impact, NRCCUA sent an e-mail survey to more than 300,000 college-bound high school students.

Schreiner ranked first among all liberal arts institutions, first among western colleges and universities and fourth overall out of more than 3,000 schools.

“Recognition of excellence is always a pleasure, especially when it is based on solid research and when it recognizes something that you really believe is important,” Dr. Tim Summerlin, Schreiner president, said.

“This evaluation process is rigorous, and the success of our admission Web site is important to our

recruiting efforts, so we take pride in the NRCCUA recognition. The thank you’s start with Web manager Judy Glaze, Dean Sandy Speed and the admission and financial aid group, our institutional technology team and our university relations group. This kind of excellence is surely worth celebrating.”

The study rates the ease of use and design of college and university admission Web sites, including how well the sites provide information to potential students and move them from prospect to applicant. The sites are graded on a 100-point scale, and Schreiner was one of only 135 institutions that received an A. “We congratulate Schreiner University for having one of the top admissions-related Web sites in the country,” said Don Munce, president of NRCCUA. “By developing a dynamic and up-to-date online information source, Schreiner is ensuring that prospective students have critical information at their fingertips that will help them make decisions about their college careers.”

Peabody Award Dr. Ka thleen Hudson, professor of English at Schreiner University, tra velled to New York this summer for the Peabody Awa rd presentations.

Hudson is the founder and executive director of Texas Heritage Music Foundation. THMF sponsored the Public Radio International series “Whole Lotta Shakin’” that received a 2007 George Foster Peabody award. The series documents rockabilly music of the 1950s, fea turing such per formers as Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Brenda Lee and Buddy Holly.

Pictured at the awards ceremon y, left to right, are Sura ya Mohammad, sound engineer for the series; Rosie F lores, series host; Lex Gillespie, producer; and Dr. Hudson.

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Dr. William Woods Dr. William Woods has been a professor of English and communication at Schreiner University for 10 years. This year

he was named dean of the School of Liberal Arts. You might think this means he’s moved into a fancy new office, but you’ll find him in the same place he has always been.

He really likes the tree outside his window and there’s a squirrel that depends on him for daily feeding, so he’s elected not to move.

Woods is one of the most popular professors on campus. He has more than once received faculty awards that are determined by students, including both the Margaret Hosler Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Harriet Garret Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Woods is a former military brat whose father worked for the Pentagon before and after his retirement. When Woods was a young child, the family moved to Copperas Cove, Texas, outside Ft. Hood, and he’s been here ever since.

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Faculty Spotlight “I consider myself a Texan,” he ready for the reunion tour.” said, “as much as I possibly can.”

Woods’ novel, which he is “still His wife Stephanie is an cranking away on,” is “Rattlesnake occupational therapist for the Hill,” which he describes as a Texas Kerrville Independent School coming-of-age novel. “It’s making District. They have three children: the rounds,” he said. “It’s on Thomas, 16; Mikey, 11; and Jane, 9. some desks, but no nibbles yet.”

In addition to his family and Woods said he spent the summer his university duties and students, preparing to be a university dean.

Woods is an aspiring novelist and “I was sort of dean of summer part of Phil ‘N’ the Blanks, a rock school,” he said. “It went well; and roll band that includes some of no buildings burned down.” his university colleagues and from Woods will continue to teach. time to time, Schreiner students.

“I don’t think any of us would “The core of the band is Steve take this (dean’s) job if we couldn’t Ellers (associate professor of still teach,” he said. “We’re very political science) on rhythm guitar, connected to our students.”

Gary Biel (associate professor of psychology) on bass guitar and James Harris (instructor of art/ music) on lead guitar,” said Woods.

I don’t think any of us “I’m the lead singer because I have would take this (dean’s) job no musical talent whatsoever.”

The group has played on if we couldn’t still teach. campus and at various off-campus We’re very connected venues, including churches to our students. and weddings. “It’s fallen off a — Dr. William Woods lot lately,” Woods laughs. “I’m

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James Harris, instructor of art and music, announces that his show, “The Imperial Biscuit Hour” was staged at Playhouse 2000 in October as the “Kerrville Radio Show” by Jeff Cunningham —who is currently teaching theatre at Schreiner. Harris wrote the script and the music.

Mountaineer Leadership Conference Schreiner’s 2009 Mountaineer Leadership Conference will be Friday and Saturday, Jan. 30-31, with DXT Consulting presenting a program on “The Power of Collaboration.”

Participation is open to all sophomores and juniors in good academic and judicial standing, up to a maximum of 30 participants. Students take part in a variety activities designed to develop lifelong leadership skills. Leadership experience is not required and all costs are funded by Schreiner University.

onlinegiving Supporting Schreiner University is easier than ever now. Please visit our online giving Web site at www.schreiner.edu/ giving, where you can make a secure gift— one that will benefit Schreiner students for years to come—in a matter of seconds.

If you have questions, contact Phyllis Whittington, director of development, at pjwhittington@schreiner.edu or call 830-792-7208.

Dr. Lydia Kualapai, associate professor of English, and Dr. Bob Holloway, associate professor of chemistry, are the first recipients of the Nancy and Cecil Atkission Professorship. The endowed three-

year professorship was established earlier this year to boost the University’s ability to recruit and retain faculty members with abilities and qualifications that contribute significantly to the quality of Schreiner’s academic programs.

Dr. Tim Summerlin, president of Schreiner, said, “We are grateful to Nancy and Cecil Atkission for having the faith and foresight to make possible this means of recognizing outstanding faculty at Schreiner and to support their work. Establishing this initial professorship is a milestone in Schreiner’s growth.”

Summerlin said he was pleased that the first two Atkission Professors come from the humanities and the sciences.

“They represent the breadth of learning available at Schreiner,” Summerlin said. “Different as their disciplines are, Dr. Kualapai and Dr. Holloway have in common a passion for individual learning and a commitment to exploring and implementing ways to be more effective teachers.

With these two outstanding professors, the Atkission Professorship is launched in brilliant fashion.”

Dr. Mike Looney, Schreiner’s vice president for academic affairs, provost and dean of faculty, was equally pleased.

“One of my goals when I became provost was to enhance the atmosphere of scholarship on campus,” Looney said. “Due to the great generosity of Nancy and Cecil Atkission in establishing this professorship, we are able to reward two of the finest scholars at Schreiner. We thank the Atkissions for their support of the University.”

Kualapai has taught a variety of courses since coming to the University, including the literature of Hawai’i,

religious motifs in literature, Judaic and Islamic studies, as well as American literature and twentieth-century fiction. She is deeply involved in campus activities, including the Monday Night Fiction series, and has received both Schreiner’s Excellence in Scholarship Award and Elmore Whitehurst Award for Creative Teaching.

“I am delighted and honored to serve with Bob Holloway as an Atkission Professor,” Kualapai said.

“The next three years will be exciting for both of us. The first project I want to complete is a scholarly edition of Queen Lili’uokalani’s 1898 memoir, ‘Hawaii’s Story by Hawaii’s Queen.’

With the remaining time and resources, I would like to continue my study of digital storytelling for the classroom. In the meantime, I am looking forward to meeting Nancy and Cecil Atkission and thanking them personally for their vision and generosity.”

Holloway also teaches across a broad spectrum, including courses in biochemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry, chemical research, freshman seminar and critical thinking. He has received Schreiner’s award for Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity and twice received the Elmore Whitehurst Award for Creative Teaching. He was made a Fellow of the Texas Academy of Sciences in 2007. He also serves as the coordinator for the University’s Harry Crate Lecture Series.

“I will take this opportunity to express my thanks to the Atkissions for their generosity and vision,” Holloway said. “I am pleased and humbled.

I am sure that no one who knows me will think of me any differently, but being recognized for my work does make me think more of it. At the same time, work at Schreiner seems to me to be working with and among good and serious people, people who help each other accomplish what we believe in, and so we are all together recognized by the award.”

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n o i t c u r Const s u p m a C on Construction on The Mountaineer Center for Health and Fitness has been moving right along, as you can see from these pictures. The new building was made possible through generous contributions from individuals and organizations such as The Cailloux Foundation.

And there’s more new construction to come. Schreiner’s increasing enrollment means a corresponding need for more student residence space. A ground blessing ceremony was held on campus October 16 for Faulkner Residence Hall, a new freshman living space. photos by: Schreiner Volunteer, Tom Schall and Louise Kohl Leahy

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Schreiner’s William Logan Library

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chreiner’s William Logan Library spent the summer getting a makeover, with new paint and overall sprucing up. With the prolifera-

tion of the World Wide Web, the Kindle™ and other advancing technologies, some might think this was unnecessary since libraries are going the way of the Dodo bird. But they would be wrong.

Ever since computers shrank from the size of a city block and started showing up on desks—even before there was an Internet—pundits and experts of various kinds have been predicting the disappearance of books as we know them, with a consequent dearth of brickand-mortar libraries. It seems that every advance in technology that involves printed words has this effect.

No doubt when Guttenberg announced his invention of the printing press, librarians all over the world called emergency staff meetings to complain about having to accommodate that technological advance.

It is worth noting that regardless of how long this wailing and gnashing of teeth over the future of books has been going on, books are still with us. So are libraries full of books, which are great places to go when you fall into that black hole of isolation the

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same pundits predicted would accompany too much time on the Web. Dr. Candice Scott is chief information officer and associate vice president for academic affairs for library and academic support services and she has a solid understanding of both sides of the debate. Scott does not see libraries—academic or public—vanishing any time in the foreseeable future.

“I always point out that it would take eons to retrospectively digitize all the books there are,” Scott said.

“There will always be some information in libraries that is not on the Internet. And you have to consider that as many good things as there are on the Web, there’s a lot of junk, too. We need someone to winnow the wheat from the chaff.”

Not that libraries in general nor Logan Library in particular have failed to take advantage of electronic advances.

“Thanks to our TexShare membership, one of the best things we offer is databases,” Scott said. “We offer access to more than 45.”

TexShare is a Texas State Library and Archives Commission program that makes it possible for a

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consortium of Texas academic and public libraries to share resources and expertise. The databases Scott mentioned are subscription databases such as LexusNexus and EBESCO that are too costly for individuals, so to access them you “have to go someplace special”; i.e., a library.

Another way Logan Library reaches out to students is by helping them learn how to do research—that is, when the students will let them, Scott said.

“It’s a challenge, especially since we’ve worked so hard to make it possible for students to access databases off-site,” she said. “We’ve made it too easy for them to do without us and so often they don’t even realize that we can make their lives easier by teaching them how to be better searchers. In other words, they don’t know they need us.”

Scott said there is an excellent “How Do I…” page on the library’s Web site (http://library.schreiner.edu/ guides.htm) and last year they expanded the formats of communication to help students get direct contact with librarians.

“We now field questions via telephone, e-mail, instant messaging, and text messages,” Scott said.

“And we still do things the old-fashioned way—face to face and individually as drop-ins or by appointment with a librarian. We also talk to classes when invited by professors.”

Scott said that although Logan does not have a huge book collection, neither do they have a huge book budget.

“We did a comparison of recommended books,” she said, “and we are filling in gaps we discover.” Scott added that the library is being proactive in this task, using among other things the book reviews from Choice, a journal published by the American Library Association for academic libraries. The four professional librarians at Logan each have different subject area specialties they keep an eye on—and honor any faculty request, Scott said.

Logan also has some special collections, notable among them is the Lanham Digital Library of Texas Hill Country History, made possible by contributions and donations from Dr. Sam Lanham ’51 former faculty member.

“Dr. Lanham donated a lot of one-of-a-kind primary source documents,” Scott said. >

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Digitizing documents such as these makes it possible to give the public access to them without risking damage to the original materials. Special collections librarian Sara Schmidt will be overseeing a digital Schreiner collection, starting with the school’s yearbooks.

Scott and her staff think about more than books, collections and databases, however.

“We pay more attention to people’s ways of learning than laymen think we do,” she said. “We are always looking for ways we can meet the needs of our users. It can be as simple as the need for more electrical outlets.

When we rearranged the furniture up front after painting this summer, we did so keeping access to electricity in mind, so students don’t have to bring in long cords.”

Logan Library surveyed users last spring about what people liked and disliked about using the library. Scott said a large number of answers were to the effect that the library gave the students a place to meet and hang out with friends, and to study alone or in groups. Now, Scott said, they are considering study zones in Logan to provide individual—and quieter—spaces away from groups.

“Libraries have always been gathering places,” she said. “They have a community presence beyond their content.”

Although libraries look to be with us for the

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foreseeable future and to continue to serve their communities, it is clear on the most casual glance that the contents are changing. Libraries, like the rest of society, assimilate and make use of new technologies.

So we see more computers and fewer reference books and bound journals, whose contents are available online. Students can sit in the library and study as always, but also work on multimedia projects. Student papers might well include graphics these days, papers in which cutting and pasting doesn’t require either scissors or glue.

Even the books can look a lot different. Logan Library recently acquired its first Kindle™. Library users will be able to read any of the books featured in Schreiner’s Monday Night Fiction discussion series without physically turning a page.

So what is the future of this nexus of the printed word and technology? This has become the subject of numerous books and papers, including the American Library Association’s 2008 Library Technology Reports. Most writers agree with Scott that libraries are not going to fade away; however, the way librarians work and what people find in libraries will continue to change.

History would seem to bear this out. The library at Alexandria was established in the early part of the third century B.C. We’ve come a long way from shelves full of scrolls, but the basic function of libraries and of the materials that fill them remain the same.

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What Are You Reading?

During National Book Month in October, we asked around to see what some of the people on campus are reading.

Here’s what we learned.

Dr. Tim Summerlin

Dr. Diana Comuzzie

Dr. Candice Scott

Schreiner president

professor of biology and dean of Trull School of Science and Mathematics

chief information officer and associate vice president for library & academic support services

“Most recently, I have enjoyed three very different books. In early August, in connection with a trip that my wife and I took to Canada’s Maritime Provinces, I read for the first time Lucy Maud Montgomery’s ‘Anne of Green Gables.’ Written 100 years ago and set on Prince Edward Island, it is a delightful novel that meant much to both Mary Ellen and our older daughter Sarah as young girls. After that, I read ‘Three Cups of Tea’ by Greg Mortenson, a book that our Honors Program participants were assigned this summer. It makes a powerful statement of the ability of one determined person to accomplish good. Currently, I am in the middle of ‘Fin de Siecle Vienna’ by Carl Schorske, a book on my shelf for years that it seemed time to take down.”

Dr. William Woods professor of English and communication and dean of the School of Liberal Arts

“One of my students was kind enough to bring me a graphic novel called ‘Apollo’s Song’ by Osamu Tezuka, the famous Japanese manga artist. It is fantastic, one of the best things I’ve read in years. I’m not even a huge fan of anime, but I must say not only is the storyline incredible, but also the art is remarkable. I’m so intrigued by the story—basically the influence of classical Greek mythology in our everyday life—I want to present a paper on ‘Apollo’s Song’ at an upcoming popular culture conference.

A great read.”

“Well, the book club I lead is reading ‘My Stroke of Insight,’

by Jill Bolte Taylor; ‘Flu,’ by Gina Kolata; and ‘Next,’ by Michael Crichton. The club grew out of the Medical Careers Club we have here at Schreiner and is actually associated with a one-hour course now.”

“Right now I am reading, ‘The Devil’s Highway’ by Luis Alberto Urrea. I confess that I usually indulge in the mind candy of current best sellers, especially the who-done-its and thrillers.”

Peg Layton

Ron Macosko

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“I just finished ‘Three Cups of Tea’ by Greg Mortensen. This was the first book on the Monday Night Fiction discussion and it was a great one to start off the year. And I just re-read ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ because it was the book that San Antonio used for their citywide reading program last year and a discussion I heard about that made me want to experience it again.”

“I just finished the Michael Crichton book ‘Next.’ I really like to read and go through a couple books each week. Most are fictional bestsellers by authors such as Greg Iles, Vince Flynn, James Patterson, Nelson DeMille, Steve Martini and W.E.B. Griffin—thrillers (usually loosely based on reality) that allow me to mentally go places for a couple hours and get my mind off of work.”

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Dr. Carole D. Errett

volunteer coordinator

assistant professor of education and director of teacher education

“I am reading ‘A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose,’

by Eckhart Tolle. It is a bit self-serving of the author’s point of view and ego (or lack of), and it is something of a repackaging of Buddhism with psychobabble about the need to be enlightened. I fairly like the read thus far. As in all ‘spiritual reads’ one should take what speaks to them and let what doesn’t go.”

“Recently, I really enjoyed Ken Follett’s ‘The Pillars of the Earth.’ Not your usual Follet book, but excellent. The book is about the lives of those touched by the building of a cathedral in England.

The historical aspect (history teacher, here), plus the fictional drama of the lives involved made the 1,000 pages an easy read.”

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Student Research + Business = A Chemical Reaction

by Louise Kohl Leahy

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chreiner University has a stellar science and mathematics department, as evidenced by the excellent record they have for getting students into medical and other graduate schools. A good example is Dr. Kiley

Miller, assistant professor of chemistry at Schreiner and a Schreiner alumnus, who went on to get a doctorate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He didn’t stay away very long, though.

“When I got out of grad school, my 10-year plan was to get back to Schreiner,” said Miller. “It happened nine years early.”

After MIT, Miller worked in product development at Colgate-Palmolive.

“I made toothpaste,” he said with a grin. “Does it get better?”

Although Miller is now happily back in academia, he, like many of his colleagues, has brought his business experience to Schreiner’s labs and students. During the semester, all of the science labs are used for education. However, 15-20 percent of the total lab usage during the summer is businessrelated and students are encouraged to participate in the research.

Four Schreiner students are currently Welch scholars under a grant from The Welch Foundation, which provides three-year grants to support chemical research at universities, colleges and other educational institutions in Texas. The students work on specific research with a faculty member as the principal investigator. Senior Tim Tucker works with Dr. Bob Holloway, associate professor of chemistry, who is pursuing research into protein analysis and recombination. Juniors Leighann Brown and Keleigh Donaldson work with Dr. Mike Looney, professor of chemistry and Schreiner’s provost, vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty. Looney and his students are working on heavy metal analysis.

“This was a great opportunity to get some research experience,” said Donaldson. “We learned

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a lot and it was fun. The research we did left a great opening to do some more research next summer, so hopefully we will get to continue looking at harmful elements in hair dyes.”

Junior Kathleen Altmiller works with Miller, who also is the general research director of SGA Advanced Solutions, Inc., which Miller describes as primarily an intellectual property company with various patents in the coatings industry. In support of their intellectual property, SGA has launched a product line for coatings called Cure-X Plus. They have business relationships with Revlon, Alpha Owens Corning, Ashland Chemical, Sea Ray Boats and various other coatings manufacturers.

Talking of his own research with Altmiller, Miller said, “We’re working on decreasing the cure time on coating and paint products. We’re looking into possibly extending this to nail polish, flame retardency and boat resins.”

“The research can be academic, that is, it contributes to the body of knowledge,” Miller said, “or it can be industrial. What we have mostly produced is patents. We create intellectual property.

We want students to develop business relationships early in their education,” he added, “because we know that’s where they’ll end up.”

Miller said students are encouraged to participate in internships, as well as research. Students interested in medical careers “shadow” local physicians and surgeons, learning what those careers will entail.

“We’ve had students intern with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the City of Kerrville Water Treatment Plant, Upper Guadalupe River Authority and Lower Colorado River Authority,” he said. “We want them to have experience and bring that knowledge back to the lab and class.

They bring real-life experience to education.”

Not every project the Schreiner labs undertake is equally real, although it can be lively. Last year,

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Schreiner labs and Dr. Miller were tapped by the popular A&E series “Paranormal State” to run tests on an alleged crop circle in Hunt, Texas.

Miller joined a Native American tribal leader and psychic in the investigation.

“They contacted us because we were the closest university that had a decent price and experience in environmental analysis,” Miller said. “We took samples and did an analysis of the soil, air and water.”

And what did he find? “Vegetation inside the circle, vegetation outside the circle and none in the ring,” he said. “The chemical analysis of the soil samples showed no significant difference between the inside and outside of the circle, although there was a directional difference between interior and exterior.”

Photo above: Dr. Kiley Miller at left with a student in the SU labs.

No aliens, supernatural creatures or witches?

The circle, Miller observed wryly, was about the size of one of those rolled up hay bales standing on end—12.5 feet in diameter.

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a group of Schreiner students has gone to Montana as U.S. Forest Service volunteers to clear hiking trails in “The Bob,” an area of roughly 300 miles of trail in the Bob Marshall Wilderness area. An adult representative of the University accompanies the students each year.

“We start off by backpacking to our base camp and setting up camp,” Matt Goodwyn, director of Campus Recreation said. “Everyone is expected to help with the daily campsite chores, such as cooking and washing dishes and we work on the trails every day, including crosscutting trees, making check dams and water bars using a Pulaski and clearing overgrowth along the sides of the trial.

As the students work, they hike about 50 miles.” (A Pulaski is a double-headed wilderness fire-fighting tool, with an axe on one side of the head and a mattock—a tool like a pickax—on the other.)

The Schreiner program was started under a former director of Campus Recreation, Micah Wrase, who helped develop M.A.P. Wrase and his wife, Elizabeth, accompanied this year’s group.

“Rich Lyon and Rick Cree are fishing buddies who developed this program,” Goodwyn said. “They wanted to give students an opportunity to experience fly fishing in the great outdoors. The Bob was perfect; it would allow students to experience fly fishing and at the same time help preserve the great outdoors by volunteering to work with the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation. Rich Lyon has a lot of experience backpacking and working with The Bob, and volunteers his time to train students in wilderness survival.”

M.A.P. participants give a presentation with pictures and accounts of their experiences to Cree and Lyon each year.

“They’ll remember this and they’ll draw on it years from now,” Cree said. “So many students say one of the most important things for them about taking part in M.A.P. is doing things they never did before. We had not anticipated that would be as big part of the experience as it is.”

M.A.P. has been so successful Cree and Lyon are thinking about taking the program to other schools.

Cree, a 1967 Schreiner graduate and a member of the Schreiner University board of trustees and chairman of the campaign for the Mountaineer Center for Recreation and Athletics, underwrites the cost of the trip. Both Cree and Lyon spend time with the students before and after the trip.

The only cost to the students who participate—20 of them so far—is the cost of their own gear. The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation assigns trails, so the Schreiner groups work a different one each year.

“The whole adventure started off with a 12-mile hike to our campsite,” said SU sophomore James Heikkenen from Seguin. “The next few days we cleared trails with a crosscut saw that takes two people to operate, smaller oneperson saws and full-size axes. Motorized equipment was not allowed in the area. It was very satisfying to see the end result of our work. It was a great experience and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”

Heikkenen added that he lost 10 pounds while he was in Montana. “We ate three meals a day, but there was no way

we could replace all the calories we burned up,” he said.

Danielle Schaefer, a sophomore from League City, had this to say about the trip: “I don’t know how to explain this trip in a way that would do it justice. It was one of the coolest experiences I’ve ever had. Looking back, it feels so empowering to know that I was hardcore enough to be camping in the mountains and clearing trails that hadn’t been touched in nearly 20 years. It was also really cool to see some of the wildlife like mule deer. (Some people were lucky enough to see a moose!) But even better than all that was getting to know the people I was with. I know that my tent mate and I bonded every morning as we laughed (more like hyperventilated) at each other because of the shivering.

This trip is tough, but completely worth it!”

SU junior Steve Griffith from Schertz, Texas, described a typical M.A.P. day this past summer. “Each morning one or two of us would wake up and help our guide with making breakfast. As we would climb out of the tent, many of us received a rude awakening when the ice on our tents slid down on top of us. After eating breakfast and making our lunches, two others would help with dishes and would lock everything away in bear boxes to prevent bears from eating our food. We would then hike out up to three miles and start clearing the mountain trails by cross-cutting or bowsawing fallen trees. After working until late in the afternoon, we would hike back to camp and then relax for the day. Some of us would help make dinner while the others relaxed and enjoyed the beauty of the mountains. It was always a weird sensation going to bed when the sun was still high in the sky.”

“The Bob trip is an opportunity for Schreiner students to challenge themselves as leaders while experiencing and learning about the outdoors,” said Goodwyn.

The 2009 trip will be June 25-July 2. For more information about M.A.P., please contact Matt Goodwyn at 830-792-7330 or tmgoodwyn@schreiner.edu.

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chreiner University’s Mountaineer Adventure Program is one of many available to Schreiner students through the Campus Recreation department. For three years,

photos 1. The Bob Marshall Wilderness area in Montana.

2. S tanding, left to right, Elizabeth Wrase, guide; Schreiner students Danielle Schaefer and Steve Griffith. Sitting, left to right: Micah Wrase, guide; Schreiner students James Heikkenen, Erica Ta ylor, Ciji Cruz, Jenn Gamez and the Forest Service trail leader.

3. The trail leader and James Heikkenen.

4. Schreiner students Danielle Schaefer and Steve Griffith pose with guide Elizabeth Wrase.

5. A pile of hard hats signals the end of the day.

6. Steve Griffith and James Heikkenen, on the left, and Erica Ta ylor, right.

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Schreiner’s Theatre Program

Growing

by Stages

by Louise Kohl Leahy

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think theatre should always be somewhat suspect,” Czech playwright and president of Czechoslovakia Vaclav Havel once said, voicing a view held

by Plato and probably 99 percent of all parents whose children want to be theatre majors.

Suspect or not, Schreiner University theatre majors do go out into the world and earn a living, although not always in front of the footlights or behind the proscenium.

Emily Houghton ’05, well-known on community theatre stages in the Hill Country, teaches drama, speech and debate at Medina High School.

Justin Cooper ’99 is establishing himself as a playwright, with plays produced in New York City and a prestigious nomination under his belt for one of his scripts, “Wood.”

That play also has been produced in Miami to good notices. Brian Crabb ’07, another familiar face to Kerrville theatregoers, has been in Hollywood since graduation, working to become an actor.

Not every graduate stays close to the theatre. Lucy Von Goethem ’06 went from Schreiner to Texas State University and earned a master’s in theatre. She recently decided to enter a religious order. Melanie Solis ’04 travels the world teaching English.

“We have a small but active department,” said Dr. Claudia Sullivan, professor of theatre and communication. “Our theatre major is not aimed at performance. We’ve had people go into professional theatre, people going on to graduate school and to teach. The majority of our students are interested

The Kathleen C. Cailloux City Center for the Performing Arts.

Jeff is teaching Acting I and II, as well as rehearsal/performance.

Heather will be a guest teacher in some of the classes.

“We are very excited with the addition of Jeff Cunningham,” Sullivan said. “Jeff has already proven himself as a talented director, designer and acting coach so we look forward to using his talents to promote our theatre department and to broaden our students’ access to theatre practitioners.”

In addition to running Playhouse 2000, which mounts plays at the Cailloux Center and offers classes through Playhouse Academy, Jeff and Heather manage the center for the City of Kerrville, including all the local and professional events that take place there.

“Now that we have a closer relationship with the Cailloux Center,” Sullivan said, “our students will even be able to run tech for some of the professional shows that come through.”

Jeff Cunningham is looking forward to teaching theatre in a university environment.

“University theatre can investigate the edgy and avant-garde,” he said.

“It’s not dependent on ticket sales.”

He added that this means university theatre students have a unique opportunity to study theatre in the broadest sense.

“They get the historical theatre and the innovative,” he said. “They get to explore the full spectrum of theatre, not just what keeps your door open. Community theatre has to do ‘My Fair Lady.’

Students need more than that.”

“Not all of our students want to teach or perform,” Sullivan commented. “Some of them want to be David (Cockerell) or Jeff.”

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in teaching theatre and related courses at the college level.”

You might say that Schreiner’s theatre department is small, but meaty.

“The good thing about studying here,” Sullivan said, “is that you get to do everything: paint, act, lighting and recently writing.”

And the benefits of theatre apply to non-theatre majors as well.

“In the act or performing or presenting a performance we all learn from one another and depend on one another,” Sullivan said. “It is a team effort that calls for trust and the appreciation of one another’s gifts. Students learn a certain discipline in meeting deadlines and pulling together to paint and build and wire and execute the intricacies of performance. They learn about

how we work as individuals and as groups, disparate groups. They risk creative leaps and failures and learn what it is to be human. Majors and nonmajors work as a team and learn about history if it is a historical play, about psychology if it is a psychological drama, and about timing if it is written in verse, is a comedy or a musical. As the saying goes, ‘theatre is life.’”

The students take their training and talent out into the community, too, working with both Playhouse 2000 and The Point Theatre at the Hill Country Arts Foundation. HCAF has a paid summer intern program for the theatre and this past summer, four Schreiner students worked there.

According to David Cockerell, executive director of the HCAF, the interns are chosen on the basis of academics, résumé and experience in community theatre. The intern program is oriented more to the technical side of theatre, but Schreiner students have been seen in front of the footlights, too.

“I think this is an excellent opportunity for students from Schreiner to be educated at a theatre that’s different from the one at Schreiner,” said Cockerell. “Education is part of what HCAF is. These interns are helping us with that educational aspect and with their talents in technical theatre.

It’s not all fun. They have to work.”

Schreiner senior Prari Blair from Devine, recently starred in “The Fantasticks” at The Point Theatre and worked there this past summer as an SU intern. “For the summer shows, we built all the sets ourselves, which means I got experience with hand tools and painting, and was able to use my creativity. In a nutshell, I got to do ‘guy work.’ One of the most rewarding moments was when the completed set you built with sweat and blood was on stage and the audience admired it.”

This year, one of the teachers in the theatre department is Jeff Cunningham, who with his wife Heather runs Playhouse 2000 and

Photo on opposite page: Four Schreiner University students were awarded paid internships at The Point Theatre this summer. Pictured left to right are: Prari Blair, Acayla Haile, Matt Poole and Chris Fontanes.

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Volleyball

SU volleyball team, front row from left to right: Kaycee Westberry, Audra Burnap, Brittany Alvillar, Holly Howard, Malorie Westerholm and Tiffany Miller. Back row from left to right: Caitlin Gayle, Misty Fletcher, Marissa Stearns, Libby Howard and Xandria White.

Since arriving at Schreiner, new head coach Phillip White has instituted a much more intense practice schedule and the results are now starting to show. Just recently, SU had its biggest win of the past few years, a 3-1 win over McMurry, a team that has lost only three matches all year. Sophomore Caitlin Gayle and junior Tiffany Miller are currently ranked #1 and #2 in the American Southwest Conference in attack percentage, and the team is getting back the services of senior Xandria White who was out for a month with a knee injury. Look for rapid improvement in this team during the year.

Mountaineer Cross Country

SU men’s cross country team from left to right: Michael Maia, Dionel Alves, Peter Cerda, Francisco Avila, Victor Hernandez and Ryan Maia.

SU women’s cross country team from left to right: Michelle Alcala, Genevieve Castillo, Cynthia Valadez, Alyssa Moncada, Jennifer Weber, Michelle Martinez and coach Dr. Juan Gonzalez.

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Men’s Cross Country This is the first full team the program has had since SU restarted men’s cross country two years ago. The team is made up mostly of freshmen and has been improving rapidly under new head coach Dorsey Jack Reirdon.

The team has yet to compete in a race with fellow NCAA Division III teams, so we will have to wait to see how the Mountaineers will stack up against their peers. Coach Reirdon is making great strides with this group and seems to have Schreiner heading towards success.

Women’s Cross Country Dr. Juan Gonzalez, another firstyear coach, is leading this team.

The program has made strong improvements already this fall.

They should be competitive in the American Southwest Conference in only their third fall of competition and will only get better under Gonzalez’s leadership.

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Women’s Soccer

First-year head coach Wayne Hinkley has brought a new attitude and work ethic to the Mountaineers.

Although the defense is better than in years past, the team still needs improvement overall. Schreiner is currently winless after playing its nonconference schedule mostly against scholarship programs either from NCAA Division II or NAIA. As Hinkley brings in players through future recruiting classes and the team’s overall fitness continues to improve, so will the results.

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Men’s Soccer After a disappointing 2007 season, head coach Paul Hayes vowed that things would change. He has senior leadership that has been part of a resurgent attitude at the defensive end of the field, but this year’s roster is mainly sophomores and freshman. Playing against scholarship teams through the preconference season schedule, SU has allowed more than one goal in only one match. Unfortunately, Hayes’ extremely young offensive unit has been struggling to hit the back of the opponent’s net, with only one goal scored so far in ’08. Hayes is very excited about the future with this group of players and expects the program to return to prominence soon.

Front row from left to right: Stephanie Hoskins, Jenn Gamez and Mindy Mauldin. Middle row from left to right: Dinell Sveen, Natalie White, Danni Gomez, Kathryn Fondon, Alyssa Fordyce, Taylore Davis and Kellye Nation. Back row from left to right: head coach Wayne Hinkley, Susan Burger, Kathryn Adcock, Kaitlyn Moore, Alix Adermann, Stephanie Crane, Alcie Rivera, Allison Dietz, Brittany Cardwell and assistant coach Jestin Pier.

Athletic Teams Excel in the Classroom A record 72 Schreiner student-athletes earned academic honors for the recently completed spring 2008 semester. Of the 72 recipients, 21 were named to the President’s List and an additional 27 student athletes earned Dean’s List recognition. Nine student athletes earned perfect 4.0 GPAs this past spring. Four Schreiner teams earned semester GPAs in excess of 3.30.

Women’s tennis led all teams with a team GPA of 3.54, followed by women’s basketball (3.44), women’s cross country (3.35) and volleyball (3.31). Among the men’s teams, cross country (2.98) led the way followed by men’s basketball and men’s soccer, which tied with a 2.95 GPA. The University doesn’t have semester team academic records prior to 2005, but in all of these sports (with the exception of men’s cross country), these results are the highest recorded for each respective team. In all, more than 50 percent of all Schreiner student athletes earned at least a 3.00 GPA this semester and the cumulative GPA for all student athletes was 2.91, also the highest recorded in the University’s history.

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Annual, Capital and Planned Gifts— We Are Thankful for Them All!

By Karen Davis Kilgore, Planned Giving Advisor

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uring this Thanksgiving season, Schreiner gives thanks for thousands of friends, parents and alumni who offer encouragement through a variety of gifts. Thanks for

reading our publications and attending our events; thanks for helping us offer a quality educational program through your annual and planned gifts.

Although representatives from other universities might make the same claim, we know Schreiner has the best friends in the world!

Support for Annual Operations Schreiner is blessed with financial support that comes in a variety of ways. Gifts to Schreiner Schol-

ars, the annual fund, and/or the Hill Country College Fund help us provide student financial aid.

We are also grateful that many of our friends have established permanent endowed scholarships that provide annual income for worthy students. With more than 90 percent of our students relying upon scholarships, grants and campus jobs, Schreiner will distribute approximately $6 million in financial aid this year. We celebrate a record enrollment of more than 1,000 students, while realizing the need for financial aid is greater than ever before.

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Building and Maintaining a Fine Campus Another great blessing is the group of loyal friends who help build new facilities and renovate older ones. This year, the admin-

istration expects to construct more than $14 million in muchneeded buildings and make sizeable investments in keeping the campus attractive, efficient and safe. We hope you will come to campus and check out for yourselves the progress of Mountaineer Center, Faulkner Residence Hall—the new freshman living space currently under construction and campus beautification projects. How a campus looks is important to students and their parents when they come for a first visit, and fine, efficient buildings become the “pictures worth a thousand words.”

Naming an Endowment Still other donors enjoy creating programs and building endowments that help throughout the campus. We have friends who

endow scholarships and assist the library, campus ministry, faculty study, plant operations, professorships and other important initiatives. All endowments are permanent funds that are never spent. Instead, they are invested for growth, with the income used for annual support.

Planned Giving and The Schreiner Oaks Society The Board of Trustees recognizes friends who include the University in their estate plans by honoring them as members of the Schreiner Oaks Society. More than 400

donors—even parents and former students in other countries—have established permanent legacies by including SU in their wills, gifting a life insurance policy, establishing a life income gift or making some other arrangement.

While many of our patrons want us to know about the eventual bequest the University will receive, no one is obligated in any way to disclose the kind of gift or the amount. Donors sign a simple letter of intent and agree to inform the Advancement Office if their plans change. At the same time, we are ready to help folks who request assistance in developing personalized, “custom-fit” plans that honor all of the charities they consider important.

The stories on the opposite page illustrate three methods Schreiner’s friends are using to accomplish wise estate planning.

Masue Griffin and Elizabeth Hall

Traci and Daron Allen

Creating Life Income and a Charitable Legacy with a Gift of Appreciated Property

Giving a Personal Residence To Create Life Income

Including SU in Your Will

“Long before Ann and I moved to the Hill Country, we knew about Schreiner. My dad, Alfred, was

a proud alumnus, and my college roommate turned out to be former Schreiner president Dr. Sam Junkin. So we have deep roots with Schreiner!

“About 10 years ago, we had the opportunity to give Schreiner some appreciated real estate to fund a charitable remainder trust. In addition to bypassing capital gains taxes, we saved income tax and we receive annual income from the trust. After our deaths, the remainder in the account will establish an endowed scholarship in our names.

“The main advantage to this kind of gift is not the tax savings nor the annual income.

We enjoy this planned gift the most because we admire and love this wonderful university. We consider our annual and planned gifts as ways to encourage the fine people who make SU a special place.”

James Laughlin

“When my husband, Bill, was in the hospital, the vocational nurses from Schreiner were so kind to us and gave him such good care. I

knew then and there that as I was able, I would help Schreiner by providing nursing scholarships.

“It has been so fun over the years to meet some of the nurses and to receive letters from students receiving our scholarships.

They are a deserving group who work hard to change their lives.

“When it was time for me to relocate from Kerrville to Houston, I gave my home to Schreiner in exchange for a charitable gift annuity. Schreiner handled the entire sale and left me free to focus on my new living arrangements. Once the house sold, I started receiving income—and it is guaranteed the rest of my life!

After my life, the amount remaining in the gift annuity will be added to our scholarship.

“I like to think about all the men and women who are giving other hospital patients the same compassionate care my late husband received. The William George Hall Endowed Nursing Grant honors Bill’s memory now.

It gives me quiet joy to know that this scholarship will grow even larger—and help even more students—in years to come.”

Elizabeth Hall, Houston

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Ann and James Laughlin

“I am incredibly proud of and thankful for the education I received at Schreiner. The broad

educational opportunities and intimate learning environment, which included challenging professors, set me up for future success. I appreciate this foundation from Schreiner and want to give back to those who will follow.

“As part of this commitment, Traci and I have included Schreiner in our wills to help make a meaningful impact on the future. Hopefully, that amount will grow over the years. We are blessed and excited to know that doing something now will someday help those who come after us.”

Daron Allen ’92

Would more information be helpful?

Karen Davis Kilgore is Schreiner’s planned giving advisor and she enjoys helping families examine all of their options and provide for all of their favorite charities. If you would like more information about life income plans or other ways to include Schreiner and other important organizations in your estate, please call her at 830-896-1787 or e-mail to kkilgore@texxa.net.

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Schreiner’s first graduating class poses for a photograph.

In 2008, Schreiner’s graduating class numbered 150.

class notes 1940s Billy F. Vaughn ’49 graduated high school from Schreiner in 1949 and attended one year of college here.

He resides in Dallas with his wife Barbara. They have been married 54 years and have a son and daughter and three grandchildren. He works for LandAmerica Financial Group as vice president of agency relations.

1950s George Pierto ’58 is now retired and “trying to adjust to not working every day.” He and his wife Thelma have been traveling in their motor coach and seeing America. “We celebrated our 50th wedding

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anniversary this September. As for our family, we have two daughters Lory (deceased) and Sha, and one granddaughter, Hillary Sha, now 16. It was good to see some of my classmates at the reunion in the spring. Hope I will see them again.

As we say in traveling, ‘see you down the road.’”

1960s George Cree ’67 graduated high school and college at Schreiner.

He and his wife Nina live in Amarillo, where he retired in June as executive director of Catholic Family Service of Amarillo. He is still active as the low-income housing developer for the agency.

George and Nina recently celebrated

their 34th wedding anniversary, and enjoy their four grandsons at every opportunity.

Joseph (Joe) E. Lake ’60 moved to Portland this spring. He still works part time for the Department of State in Washington, D.C. John Prendergast ’62 lives in Slidell, La. “I was planning on passing through this fall. I see the high school part is no longer part of the school.”

1970s Charles Brandt ’72 and his wife Audrey visited the Schreiner campus this summer. They live in Germantown, Md., and have been married 28 years. “We have three

Fred Gamble ’73 and his wife BK renewed their marriage vows recently for their 25th anniversary, with Dr. Sam Junkin officiating.

Fred is currently vice president for administration and finance at Schreiner University. Last year he raised the most money by one person in the history of the Polar Bear Challenge. The funds benefited Schreiner’s Hill Country College Fund.

Ricardo (Ricky) Garcia ’76 writes, “I live in Reno, Nev., with my wife Natalie and children Marc, 23, Madeleine, 21, Naomi, 19, and Mary Caroline, 14. Our son Benjamin would have been 16. I’m plagued with arthritis in one of my knees and plan on having surgery soon.

If any friends are visiting the Reno area, come by for a visit. PS: For those of you who don’t remember me as being active, once I was done with school, I became quite the athlete. I climbed Mt. Whitney, completed a 50-mile hike with the Boy Scouts and my favorite, the Rosarita-Ensenada Bicycle Fun Ride.”

Jari Hedman ’79 writes to us from Helsinki, Finland. “I was part of the Mountaineers unbelievable international tennis team in 1979 with Dudley Rogers as our coach.

I got very interested in the class notes, because the class of ’79 is celebrated next year. I’m going to come back to Kerrville from Finland and it’s going to be an unbelievable trip down memory lane. My

brother and I run Europe’s biggest year-round open tennis school, TennisHedman, which is based in Helsinki. Our company is going to be 40 years old next year. I also work as a tennis commentator on Europe’s #1 sports channel, Eurosport. I cover about 500 hours of tennis each year and have been doing so for the past 15 years. It’s a hell of a job and I just love it! I have five daughters, Christal, 21, Claudia, 20, Clarissa, 18, Bella-Dora, 12 and Bella-Fia, 7. I’m really looking forward to seeing my old friends from Schreiner.”

1980s Michael Bacigalupi ’89 was recently named the assistant dean for student affairs at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry after 12 years in private practice.

Dr. Bacigalupi earned his associate of arts degree from Schreiner.

He then went on to earn a doctor of optometry degree from the University of Houston. Bacigalupi holds a master’s in business management and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry.

He and his wife Kelly have been married for 22 years and have a 15-year-old son, JT. Aubrey Frank-Gutierrez ’89 says things are going great in Dallas for him and his family. “I have now been with Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership-Mid American Operations Office as the executive assistant for almost 2 ½ years, and our division was the 2007 Division of the Year out of 12 divisions in the company. The boys are doing fantastic also. Rian, 9, began 4th grade this fall and Jacob is now a 1st grader. Matthew is now 4 ½ and is in pre-school.”

Darryl Weidenfeller ’88 writes, “I have been through some career changes in the past few months. After a brief exposure to

the insurance industry, I decided it was not for me. I am in the banking industry again as I have been for most of my career. I am now working for Hill Country State Bank in Fredericksburg, where I am lead teller and customer service representative.”

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boys: Justin is 26 and married to Stephanie and they have one baby, Tobin, who is 6 1/2 months old; Richard is 25 and married to Nicki; and Daniel is 23 and just graduated from the University of Maryland.” Charles has just sold his alpha graphics business and he and Audrey are traveling the U.S. this summer.

Krissy Schwarz Whittington ’84 is living in Temple, Texas. She has been married to Greg Whittington for four years. “My son Ryan is a senior in high school, with plans to go to Texas Tech. Some of the students from the early 1990s may remember him. I was the director of student activities, then director of financial aid when he was a baby. We lived on campus near the back entrance and he was a regular on center court during halftime at home basketball games.

I am in charge of marketing and public relations at First Community Title, working with Claire Lanham Hartman ’86, who is the president.

Former Schreiner student David Wolff is an examiner at the title company as well. Our family is very involved with the local animal shelter and currently has five dogs and two cats. Spay and neuter—fix your pet—fix the problem!”

1990s Justin Cooper ’99 writes with some great news he wants to share “with the (admittedly few) friends I’ve not giddily reached by phone or e-mail already. My short play ‘Wood,’ which was nominated for the 2007 New York Innovative Theatre Award for Outstanding Short Play Script, was picked up for another acclaimed run in Miami, in City Theatre’s annual Summer Shorts program of short plays. ‘Wood’ was part of the new Undershorts division of more edgy, adult material that was performed later in the evening, and was met with great press amongst the Miami theatre scene; several of

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the reviews/previews either singled out ‘Wood’ as among the night’s highlights or used still shots from the play as their front-page photo to publicize the show! Made it hard for a fella to catch his breath!”

Eddie Davis ’93 is currently living in Houston attending the The Ocean Corporation school. “I’m studying to be a nondestructive testing inspector. I’m halfway done. After graduation, there’s a good chance of me moving back to Hawaii, where I lived in 2007. I absolutely loved it. I moved back to Texas to further my education. I’m single, no children and never been married. I’d like to thank the people who work with alumni for briefly reuniting me with my ex-girlfriend via phone. A hui kana—that’s Hawaiian for until we meet again.”

Jeff Geurin ’97 and Amy (Harlan) Geurin ’96 celebrated 11 years of marriage on August 2.

Their three daughters joined the celebration: Gloria, 6, Katy, 4, and Lilly, 18 months. The family is enjoying the sand and sun in Corpus Christi.

Gypsy Ingram ’97 currently serves as the director of the dance program at Tarrant County College South in Fort Worth. She has been married for the last three years to Bill Ingram, and just founded her own professional dance company called The Moving Canvas Dance Project.

“I feel deeply blessed to be a Schreiner graduate.”

Caressa (Vajdos) Inman ’99 welcomed a new baby this year. “My husband, Brian, and I were blessed with another little girl on April 17th, Sadie Estelle Vajdos. Big

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sister Ella is doing great with her!

We still live in New Braunfels and are now remodeling our so-called ‘new’ house. I am still with Coldwell Banker Realtors and very busy!”

Mandy (McGowan) Murphy ’96 writes, “I married my soul mate, Terry Murphy, on June 14. We tied the knot on the beach at sunset in Isla Mujeres, Mexico.

Guests included former Schreiner alums Tim Kirkpatrick ’95 and Carolyn (Sims) Burns ’96. Terry and I currently live in the Dallas area. I’m working in McKinney for a medical devices company as a senior marketing communications coordinator. It’s a nice feeling knowing at the end of the day, I’m helping patients return to a better quality of life. In addition, I have a side job in the ‘music biz’— something that I never imagined!

I’m the director of marketing and promotions for LVR Entertainment, where Terry is co-owner. He is also the lead vocalist for two well-known bands here in Dallas. Needless to say, music is now a big part of my life and I love it! Hope everyone is doing well.”

Teresa Meyer Offutt ’90 has been working as a housing counselor for Washington County Community Action Council, Inc. in Hagerstown, Md., for the past six months, helping to save homes. She counsels homeowners who are in default with their mortgages and helps prevent them from going into foreclosure.

WCCAC is a nonprofit organization.

She said the pay isn’t the highest, but she finds her new job very emotionally rewarding.

Tricia Curl Osborne ’90 is living in Georgetown, Texas, with her husband, Chris, and their children Emalee, 10, and Carter, 5. “I am a staff member at First Presbyterian

Church in Georgetown. I work there part time as the children’s choir director, but most of my time is spent being a mom and wife.”

Bill Rivers ’96 and Katy (Foster) Rivers ’98 are living in Katy, Texas.

They have twins, Kacy and Cole, who will be 3 in November. Bill is running his own company called Rios Chemicals and Katy is human resources manager.

Duffy Slade ’90 was given the honor of “Rookie of the Year” at Patterson Dental where he has worked for almost two years. “I worked hard for this award and I wouldn’t be here without some of the great lessons learned at Schreiner! I have attached a picture of myself 2nd from left; president of Patterson Dental, Scott Anderson, on my right; Jim Wiltz, president of The Patterson Companies; and Bob Foss, regional manager, far right.”

Kyle Smith ’99 writes, “My family and I just moved to the Dallas area after eight years in the Northeast region. After the birth of our son, we wanted to be closer to family. I am a high school teacher and my wife is an attorney.”

April (Taylor) Twigg ’99 married Craig Twigg in Iowa on August 8, and they now reside in Vista, Calif. She has been promoted to supervisory chemist with the Department of Justice.

Shanan Wagoner ’91 writes, “We have a new son Jack Edward

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Wagoner born December 28, 2007, and all is well.”

Dominique (Shields) Williams ’99 married Lamar Williams ’99. “We have 2 boys, ages 13 and 3. We are currently living in Fort Drum, N.Y., and Lamar is active duty military serving in the U.S. Army. He is on his second deployment to Iraq and will be home in November.”

2000s Brandi Azua ’08 writes, “I accepted a position with American General Financial Services as a financial representative, in training to be a branch manager. We own a successful lawn and landscape business, Patriot Lawn Service, which Gabriel and his brother operate in the Kerrville area. Life is good, everything is going great.”

Henry Cadena ’06 moved to Houston in April. “I work at LopezNegrete Communication, an Hispanic advertising agency in the account planning and research department where we study Hispanic consumer behavior and come up with the ideas you see for commercials.”

Chris Campbell ’03 and his wife Mandy are living in San Antonio, where he is teaching math at Warren High School and Mandy teaches private music lessons. “We have also kept busy recording and playing shows in and around San Antonio with Mandy’s band. We have a 2-year-old daughter named Ruth. We attend and play music at Gateway Fellowship Church in Helotes. We love our home and are excited about the future and our family growing up in SA.” Elsa Cepeda ’08 writes, “I started working right after graduation in the CPA firm Massey-Itschner & Co., P.C. I’m mainly in the audit department, but also doing tax work.”

Nicole (Schroeder) Chapman ’08: “Right after graduation I accepted the girl’s head basketball coach/ PE teacher position with Lazbuddie Independent School District. My fiancé and I moved there about a month later and we both love it. We were married on August 2.”

Islands. It was a beautiful sunset ceremony and we had many friends and family join us, including several Schreiner alumni: Gretchen (Goebel) ’01 and Brian Peterson ’98, Amy (Carroll) ’03 and Phill Read ’01, Dani Griffith ’00, Troy Dusek ’04 and Becky Claycomb ’01.”

Amanda (Smith) Dempsey ’05 has been working at Clear Channel Communications, Inc., as a tax accountant since March 2007. “I recently got married to Bryan Dempsey in San Antonio June 21. We currently live in San Antonio but may be moving shortly. He is in the Air Force (soon to be Army).”

For Brad Golden ’05, Schreiner is definitely a family affair. “After graduating from Schreiner, I took a year out in the field and started to feel myself being drawn back towards attaining my master’s degree. I started my master’s program at Schreiner in the fall of 2007 and completed all my coursework this summer. My wife just started her junior year in graphic design at Schreiner and my middle daughter is going back full time to Schreiner this fall in her junior year. We are definitely a proud Schreiner family!” Brad works in Kerrville for K’STAR Youth and Family Services as the Child Abuse Prevention Specialist, and has

Tami (Heimer) Fair ’01 married Tommy Fair on May 2.

“We actually opted for a destination wedding in St. Thomas, Virgin

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Noelle (Baldwin) Neely ’01 and husband Bradford welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Lorelei Faith, into their family on April 17. Although she was four weeks early, Lorelei weighed a healthy 7 lb., 5 oz. The Neely family lives in New Braunfels, where Noelle made a career change from senior editor of an educational publishing company to stay-at-home mom. Bradford, a graduate of Texas A&M University, is a firefighter and member of the technical rescue team in the San Antonio Fire Department.

now started lecturing at statewide conferences and training other agencies in the same field. “I have been able to stay involved with Schreiner and we held our second annual Youth Empowerment day in April at Schreiner again and were able to spend the day with 400 youth from our area as well as the staff from those schools.

I hope to have many more years working together with this fine institution.”

Valerie Gunter ’08 married James Mehrer on June 27, in New Braunfels and honeymooned in Cancun.

Reginald (Reggie) Huggins ’03 received a Master of Education in administration from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor on May 3. In 2000, Reggie received a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and in 2003 received a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, both from Schreiner. He is currently the assistant basketball coach and teaches physical education at Harker Heights High School in Harker Heights, Texas. Reggie plans to pursue a doctorate degree.

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Iran (Dimas) Kimberling ’00 celebrated a year of marriage to Kevin Kimberling on September 29.

“I am still the reference assistant at the north branch of the Amarillo Public Library and my husband works for Kimberling Custom Drilling.”

Brian Lake ’05 writes, “I am finishing up my doctorate in pharmacy at the Texas Tech HSC. It will be so nice to graduate next May. I am torn right now between clinical pharmacy and the retail setting.”

Amanda Miller ’04 is currently doing an internship in Family Medicine at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. She graduated from University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine May. She is a captain in the U.S. Air Force.

Michael Moore ’06 and Roxie (Harper) Moore ’07 were married this summer by Gini Norris-Lane in Houston, Texas.

Jean Nixon ’01 is an instructor for Texas State Technical College’s math department in Waco. She spent this summer in Sacramento, Calif., volunteering for St. John’s Shelter Program, a homeless shelter for women and children. She also enjoyed traveling to other parts of northern California and trying unusual foods such as cheddar cheese ice cream.

David Peeples ’04 received his master’s in history from The University of Texas in San Antonio in May 2007. “I currently work at a bookstore in San Antonio and at San Antonio College as a U.S. history tutor. I hope to become a professor of modern U.S. history in a couple of years.”

Linda Perkins ’08 graduated from Schreiner this past May and was recently hired at James Avery Craftsman in their accounting department. “I am working as the operations review administrator in the accounting department. I really enjoy working here and the people are all great. I am very thankful

Matthew Reece ’07 is now working for Schreiner University as an admissions counselor in the Houston area.

Wendy Rhoden ’07 is currently working for Peterson Regional Medical Center as a microbiologist.

“My family is doing well and I wish nothing but the best for my fellow alumni and future graduates.”

Ryan Shave ’01 is living in Austin and married to Carol Guinco, whom he met in Austin after graduation. “In the summer of 2003, we wed in her home country of Brazil amongst her family and friends, as well as my immediate family. We have three kids, Isabella, 4, Luisa, 2, and Thomas, 5 months. I am a buyer for Ultra Clean Technology. We are in the semi-conductor industry (computer chips).”

Lindsay Shupe ’06 stayed in Kerrville after graduation and is a graphic designer with a small advertising firm here. “I love it!

When I’m not working, I’m hanging out with friends or enjoying time with my two cats, Scooby & Ranger.”

Lindsay Stanford ’03 is currently living in Austin. “I work for Hologic, the largest company devoted to women’s health. I am a territory manager and trainer in the medical device industry, and am entering a M.B.A. program this fall at St. Edward’s University.”

Lynn Stow ’08 just graduated from the Marine Corps Officer Candidate School and is now a second lieutenant. “In September I started the basic school for six months, where I will get an in-depth training in what the Marine Corps is all about and how to lead the Marines.

After that, I will go to my Marine Occupational Specialty school and start my career in the Marine Corps.”

Lee Vanacker ’02 and Keely (Cahill) Vanacker ’98 have a son, Brody Lee Vanacker, born April 15, 2007. “Brody loves his yellow lab Abby, loves to run and play outside. Lee and I still live in Kerrville. I am a school counselor and Lee is a CPA.”

Craig Yaros ’02 writes, “I am currently looking for a job that uses my skills as a CPC-A, which I got in January. Meantime, I am working part time at my dad’s dental office.

They are using my certified medical administrative assistant skills to help them pull and organize the daily files. In the afternoons, I am continuing my Microsoft Office 2003 Certification mentored learning sessions at New Horizons. I’m also staying active with the Knights of Columbus. They elected me outside guard in May. My family is doing well, too. That pretty much sums up what my day-to-day life is now.

Hope all is well at good old SU.”

classnotes

to be able to stay here in Kerrville.

While the work force is not entirely new to me (I had eight years of work experience before I decided to go back to school to get my degree), it was kind of hard getting back into the swing of things after being in school full time for five years! I am also still active at Kerrville Bible Church, helping out with the junior/ senior high ministry on Wednesday nights and in other facets within the church.”

submit Please submit your class note.

All former students are encouraged to send photos and news about themselves — promotions, awards, marriages, births, etc.

Former students can submit class notes online: http://forms.schreiner.edu/ classnotes.html.

Or by e-mailing: scene@schreiner.edu.

Or by USPS: SCENE Schreiner University CMB 6201 2100 Memorial Blvd.

Kerrville, TX 78028.

Want to find a classmate?

Go to http://students.schreiner.edu/ former/directory.html.

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eventscalendar november 2008 19 P re-Law Society Movie “Fracture,” Floyd & Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center, 7 p.m.

24 Robert P. Hallman Chautauqua Lecture Series “Current Estimates of the Supply of Petroleum on Earth” by Dr. Bob Holloway, asst. professor of chemistry, Floyd & Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center, 7 p.m.

30 S ymphony of the Hills Concert Cailloux Center for the Performing Arts. Conducted by Dr. Jay Dunahoo, 2:30 p.m.

december 2008 4 Symphony of the Hills Concert Cailloux Center for the Performing Arts. Conducted by Dr. Jay Dunahoo, 7:30 p.m.

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niversity Choir Holiday U Concert First Presbyterian Church, Kerrville, 6 p.m.

8

arry Crate Lecture Series H Former Schreiner student Dr. Zach Johnson, specialist in primate genetics at Emory University’s Yerkes Primate Center. Floyd & Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center Ballroom, 7:30 p.m.

11 S U Music Department Student Recital Dietert Auditorium on the Schreiner campus, 7:30 p.m.

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26 R obert P. Hallman Chautauqua Lecture Series “The Cancer of Hope: Innovations in Breast Cancer,” presented by Dr. Claudia Sullivan, professor of theatre and communication, Floyd & Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center Theatre, 7 p.m.

Dollars & Sense Workshop “Supercharge Your Spending Power,” by Dr. Anne Berre, instructor of business.

Sponsored by Schreiner Office of Admission & Financial Aid. Floyd & Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center, noon.

29 Texas Water Symposium Hill Country water issues, Fredericksburg, 7 p.m.

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chreiner Music Department S Faculty Recital Dietert Auditorium, 7 p.m.

9 Monday Night Fiction “Bel Canto” by Ann Patchett, presented by Dr. Lydia Kualapai, associate professor of English, William Logan Library, Scarle-Philips Room, 7 p.m.

23 Robert P. Hallman Chautauqua Lecture Series “Knotty Math Tricks and Other Mathematical Gems,” presented by Dr. Stefan Mecay, associate professor of mathematics, Floyd & Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center Theatre, 7 p.m.

Dollars & Sense Workshop “Insurance? We Don’t Need No Insurance!,” by Dr. Charles Salter, assistant professor of business. Sponsored by Schreiner Office of Admission & Financial Aid. Floyd & Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center, noon.

april 2009 onday Night Fiction M “The Eyre Affair” by Jasper Fforde, presented by Dr. David Mulry, associate professor of English, William Logan Library, Scarle-Philips Room, 7 p.m.

25 Pre-Law Society Movie “Paper Chase,” Floyd & Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center, 7 p.m.

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5 Symphony of the Hills Concert Cailloux Center for the Performing Arts. Conducted by Dr. Jay Dunahoo, 7:30 p.m.

6 & 7 University Choir Dinner Theater “Everything Disney,” First United Methodist Church, Kerrville, Fellowship Hall, 6 p.m.

9 Monday Night Fiction “Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant” by Anne Tyler, presented by Sally Hannay, instructor of English, William Logan Library, Scarle-Philips Room, 7 p.m.

Dollars & Sense Workshop “Investing—Start Today,”

by Dr. Charles Salter, assistant professor of business.

Sponsored by Schreiner Office of Admission & Financial Aid. Floyd & Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center, noon.

12 T exas Water Symposium Hill Country water issues, Schreiner University, 7 p.m.

25 Pre-Law Society Movie “The Client,” Floyd & Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center, 7 p.m.

30 Robert P. Hallman Chautauqua Lecture Series “Two Quintessential American Voices: Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson,” presented

by Dr. Tim Summerlin, Schreiner president, Floyd & Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center Theatre, 7 p.m.

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january 2009

28 Schreiner Alliance: “Other Voices from the White House: The Secret Lives of America’s First Ladies,” Dr. Jeanette Cockroft, assistant professor of history and political science, Floyd & Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center, 11 a.m.

30 Symphony of the Hills Concert Cailloux Center for the Performing Arts. Conducted by Dr. Jay Dunahoo, 7:30 p.m.

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ymphony of the Hills Concert S Cailloux Center for the Performing Arts. Conducted by Dr. Jay Dunahoo, 2:30 p.m.

9 Baccalaureate Service 10:30 a.m.

Commencement 1:30 p.m.

13-15 National Conference on Restorative Justice on The University of Texas at San Antonio downtown campus. www.restorativejusticenow.org

moreinformation Visit www.schreiner.edu/calendar.

Unless otherwise stated, all events are free and open to the public.

For more information, call Amy Armstrong at 830-792-7405.

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In Memoriam Former students Mrs.Bennie Babb ’48 Odessa, Texas Mr. Ed S. Baskin ’42 July 16, 2008, Kerrville Mr. James B. Cain ’41 April 26, 2008, Athens, Texas Mrs. Marian J. Chambliss ’76 May 13, 2008, Kerrville Mr. Johnny V. Chesser July 25, 2008, Kerrville Mrs. Darlene Daniels ’41 Rockport, Texas Mr. Vernon Garrett ’36 August 11, 2008, Houston Dr. Binford W. Gilbert ’46 December 5, 2007, Canon City, Colo.

Delaney Cooks circa 1980s.

Calling All Silver Grads!

2009 is the silver anniversary of Schreiner’s first class to graduate with baccalaureate degrees and the

alumni office wants to hear from you and honor you at Recall 2009.

We’d also like to hear from any former student who attended Schreiner 1982-86.

Schreiner’s Recall always honors decade anniversary graduates, and this year that means those whose graduation year—from Institute, College or University—ends in 9. Let us hear from you and make your

Recall special! E-mail or call Paul Camfield at phcamfield@schreiner. edu or 830-792-7206.

The theme of Recall 2009 will be “The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same.” Come enjoy the 2nd annual Recall parade, family picnic, casino night and a dedication ceremony for the new Mountaineer Center for Health and Fitness.

Go online now for information at www.schreiner.edu/formerstudents/ index.html.

save a tree We are committed to keeping you informed about Schreiner’s people and programs while being a good steward of the university’s resources. To that end, we ask that you help by sending us your e-mail address so that we may spend less on paper, printing and postage. Please indicate whether you would like to receive SCENE or Inside Schreiner online. Just e-mail scene@schreiner.edu. Thank you.

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Mr. Reuben M. Ginsberg ’41 August 23, 2008, Dallas Dr. Robert H. Lang ’47 July 14, 2008, Gulf Shores, Ala. Mr. Thomas H. Nutter ’48 August 8, 2008, Corpus Christi Ms. Mary Ann H. Parker ’44 August 10, 2008, Kerrville Mr. Gary E. Pogue ’53 June 30, 2008, Kenedy, Texas Mrs. Gloria Price ’73 June 15, 2008, Kerrville Mr. Henry H. Remschel ’49 September 21, 2008, Ingram, Texas Mr. Darryl L. Rosenthal ’97 August 10, 2008, Kerrville Mr. Michael Russell ’70 May 1, 2004, Plano Mr. Robert E. Sieker ’41 June 29, 2008, Kerrville Former Trustees Mr. Charles F. Browning May 31, 2008, Houston Mr. Edward M. Schlieter April 23, 2008, Kerrville Schreiner Oaks Mrs. Lea J. Bell September 1, 2008, Ingram, Texas Mrs. Martha Bocock April 25, 2008, Kerrville

Alma Mater

(taken from 1970 S.I. Student

Recycle yourself.

Handbook)

Lift your voices, Men of Schreiner In a song of praise; For your Glorious Alma Mater, High her banners raise. her, May her problems never shake May she ever grow In the service of our Maker, And His sons below.

“Fight for Schreine r”

(taken from Letterman’s Homecomin Event Program, Nov. 4, 1949)

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Schreiner Sings!

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Schreiner!

Fight for Schreiner! Fight for Fight to win this game. boys, On we go boys, down the foe On to victory, Rah! Rah! Rah! Raise your banner, Shout Hosanna!

Glory to her name.

Fight, fellows, Fight! Fight! Fight!

For Schreiner’s fame.

Volunteer jobs available at Schreiner University:

Various other volunteer opportunities are available.

Visit our Web site at www.schreiner.edu/volunteer.

• MUSIC LIBRARIAN

Schreiner Distinguished Alumnus Wendell Mayes Jr. ’42 wrote to say that the Schreiner “Fight” song we pictured in the spring 2008 SCENE is to be sung to the tune of “On Wisconsin.”

• REHEARSAL PIANIST • ALUMNI RESEARCH • SPECIAL EVENTS • INDUSTRY OR SELF-PROCLAIMED EXPERTS

The Financial Year at Schreiner: Given the uncertain financial times in which we are living, we

asked Fred Gamble, Schreiner’s vice president for administration and finance what the University is doing to protect donors assets.

“We have long held a conservative investment posture with our investment assets,” Gamble said.

“There is very little in foreign holdings and very little securitized real estate. The unimproved real estate we have is listed at historical cost, which is millions and millions less than current market values.

“On the physical asset side, we insure our buildings and other fixed assets at replacement value and annually adjust these values (for insurance, not book) to market rates.

Additionally, we carry adequate liability insurance to address any perceived improper action or inaction by the board, the administration, faculty or staff.

“For our endowment assets Schreiner uses a three-year rolling average of the market value for the purposes of determining the funds available to be used so the effects of the peeks and valleys of the financial markets are minimized.”

2008 Revenues Auxiliary 29%

Investments 10% Gifts and grants 9%

Please recycle your talent and volunteer.

Net tuition and fees 52%

Please contact Elizabeth Loggie, volunteer coordinator, at 830-792-7211 or e-mail her at ehloggie@schreiner.edu.

2008 Expenses Instruction 30%

Auxiliary 18%

Academic support 7% Student services 19%

Institutional support 26%

2007-2008 Selected Financial Statistics Assets Cash and cash equivalent Accounts and pledges receivable Other assets Investments Land, buildings and equipment, net Total assets

$9,340,751 5,289,284 3,342,670 46,522,841 33,250,822 $97,746,368

Liabilities Accounts payable Deposits and deferred revenue Notes payable Total liabilities

$1,448,503 356,407 11,956,765 $13,761,675

Net Assets Unrestricted Temporarily restricted Permanently restricted Total net assets

$20,677,429 20,633,312 42,673,952 $83,984,693

Total liabilities and net assets

$97,746,368

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on a roll...

The Unicycle Club is a Schreiner University RSO (Recognized Student Organization) with the avowed purpose of promoting “the values of balance, creativity, exercise and inspiration.”

Members of the club and their unicycles made a colorful and entertaining addition to the parade during Recall 2008.

The club meets once a week and the unicyclists will teach potential members to ride. This year’s club president is Tony Freund, a junior from San Antonio.

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Scott Speck ’93 SCENE is a publication of the University Relations Office and is distributed twice a year free of charge to Schreiner former students, current students, faculty, parents and friends. An online version is available at www.schreiner.edu/scene.

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