Torchlite

October 2008
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Preston Reeves, professor emeritus of chemistry, right, was named the 2008-09 TLU Athletics Honorary Coach last month. Bill Miller, director of athletics, presented Dr. Reeves an official TLU jacket during the intermission of the TLU-Schreiner volleyball match. (Photo by Drew Engelke)

 

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In This Issue TLU Today Lucky's Pack Growing and Giving Happenings

TLU Today

TLU Alumni Recommendation Award (TARA) – TLU alumni are invited to nominate a student entering TLU for as a first-time freshman for $1,000 in additional scholarship money.  While an alumnus may nominate only one person per year, there is no limit to the number of students who can receive it.  Deadline for submission for the spring semester is Dec. 1, and the deadline for the 2009 Fall Semester is May 1, 2009.  Click here for more information and the one-page TARA recommendation form or visit the TLU Web site.

Krost Symposium – Author Keith Bowden will present the Frank Giesber Lecture at the 29th Annual Krost Symposium at TLU on Oct. 15.  Bowden’s talk will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Jackson Auditorium.  The 2008 Krost Symposium takes its theme, “Between Two Worlds,” from the prologue of Bowden’s book, The Tecate Journals: Seventy Days on the Rio Grande, a true story of how he canoes, rafts and bikes the Rio Grande – the entire length of the Texas-Mexico border.  Bowden will discuss his journey and will examine the social, political, and cultural connections between Texas and Mexico.

A photography exhibit, “Photos of the Rio Grande” by TLU Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Preston Reeves, will be on display at Jackson Auditorium Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, and the following day, it will be moved to the atrium lobby of Tschoepe Hall as the Krost Symposium continues.

Two panel discussions will take place on Oct. 16 in the Dunne Conference Center of Tschoepe Hall.  At 1 p.m., led by Bowden, panelists will discuss “The Writing Process,” and at 3 p.m. current students will discuss international study.

At 8 p.m. on Oct. 16, Krost and the MASA will present a musical performance and dance featuring the Grammy nominated band Avizo at TLU’s Student Activity Center at Jackson Park.

All Krost Symposium events are free and open to the public.  For more information on the Krost Symposium, click here.

Record enrollment – The 2008 Fall Semester saw a record enrollment for TLU with 1,360 full-time students, up from 1,307 last year. The total enrollment, which includes part-time as well as those in the dual participation and special programs, is 1,432 students, compared to 1,375 last year.

TLU welcomed 396 first-time freshmen, the second largest freshman class for the university.  In 2004, TLU had 399 first-year freshmen and 365 last year. The enrollment includes 51 percent female and 49 percent male students, and an increased diversity on campus with 25 percent of the incoming freshmen and 20 percent of the overall student body reporting a Hispanic ethnicity.  Ten percent of TLU students are African American.

Chanticleer –  TLU Cultural Activities Committee is bringing the Grammy Award winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer to Jackson Auditorium on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. Tickets will be available for the concert beginning Monday, Oct. 6. The tickets are free, but will be required.

Based in San Francisco, Chanticleer has developed a remarkable reputation for its vivid interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz, and from gospel to bold new music.  With its blend of 12 male voices, ranging from countertenor to bass, the ensemble has earned international renown as “an orchestra of voices.”

To obtain tickets, call 830-372-6317 and leave a detailed message with your name, phone number, number of tickets required, and mailing address. The tickets will be mailed to you promptly.  Visit www.tlu.edu/chanticleer to order online or stop by the TLU Bookstore to pick up the tickets in person. The TLU Bookstore is open between from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday. For more information call 830-372-8024 or visit Chanticleer’s Web site at www.chanticleer.org.

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Lucky's Pack

2008 Homecoming – Make your plans now to attend TLU’s Homecoming 2008 celebration, Oct. 31-Nov. 1.  Events include the 50th anniversary of the Omega Tau fraternity and TLU Salutes.  And if your class year ends in "3" or "8" look for special seating at the All-TLU Reunion Lunch and Carnival, set this year for the Chapel Lawn, on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, click here.

Latino Alumni and Friends Association is hosting a social from 6-10 p.m., Oct. 4 at the home of Cristina Castro, 308 Delaney in Seguin.  Bring your lawn chairs, beverages, and a side dish, and the main course will be provided. Bring your spouse, significant other, friends and children. Families are welcome. For more information and to RSVP, call Prof. Juan Rodriguez 830-372-6073.

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Growing and Giving

Excellence in Leadership – TLU will honor business executive Graham Weston at the eighth annual Excellence in Leadership Dinner, Nov. 19. Weston, a former member of the university’s Board of Regents, is the chairman of Rackspace® Hosting, Inc.

The Excellence in Leadership event begins with a cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m. The format for the evening includes a discussion between TLU President Ann M. Svennungsen and Weston on the qualities required to lead in today’s business environment.

For more information on the Excellence in Leadership Dinner, click here or contact the development office at 830-372-8030 or development@tlu.edu.

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Happenings

“Wild Nights!”
TLU Bands Concert
7:30 p.m., Oct. 3
Jackson Auditorium

Latino Alumni and Friends Association Social
6-10 p.m., Oct. 4
Cristina Castro’s House
308 Delaney
Seguin

“Beyond the Alamo”
Dr. Raul Ramos
7:30 p.m., Oct. 13
Ayers Recital Hall

Krost Symposium: Between Two Worlds
Oct.15-17


Art Exhibit: Karren Manness: Paintings
Opening Reception 3:30 p.m., Oct. 20
Oct. 20- Dec. 3
Annetta Kraushaar Gallery, Schuech Fine Arts Building

TLU Dramatic Media Production
“Sueño”
7:30 p.m., Oct. 23-25
2:30 p.m., Oct. 24, 26
Jackson Auditorium

Homecoming 2008:
The Memories We’ve Gathered Here
Oct. 31-Nov. 1
TLU Campus

TLU Salutes Banquet
6:30 p.m., Oct. 31
Hein Dining Hall

Excellence in Leadership Dinner
“A Conversation on Leadership with Graham Weston”
6:30 p.m., Nov. 19
The Westin Riverwalk Hotel
420 West Market Street
San Antonio

For more information on these and other TLU events, to update your contact information, or to receive e-mail notification of Torchlite, please e-mail alumni@tlu.edu, or call 830-372-8026.

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