DECEMBER 2002 From the President
s we look ahead to the coming new year, we are reminded of the many people and activities that have shepherded us in our mission as a Christian University. In his Founders’ Day Convocation address, Rev. Mark Denison BA ’82, encouraged the faculty, staff, students, trustees and Founders present to look to Hebrews 12 “ ... persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus.” As testament to the power of the Word, Mark acknowledged the Founders, faculty and staff who ran the good race and are now looking to us to continue that race in our lives. In recollecting hisA HBU experiences, he remembered members of the HBU family who shaped the University and have gone on to be with the Lord, including Dr. Walter Lumpkin BA’81, a beloved Christianity professor and friend to many on campus. In other celebrations of God’s Word, the University dedicated its Bible in America Museum collection with a brunch at Houston’s Power Center. There, Dr. Kirbyjon Caldwell, Pastor of Windsor Village Methodist Church and Dr. Jeannette Clift George, Director of the A.D. Players, shared accounts of the Bible’s significance and history to a crowd of more than 700. At The Guild’s annual Christmas Luncheon, Colleen Swindoll Dane continued the holiday season’s focus on Jesus Christ in her presentation, “In the Shadow of the Cross.” When it comes to the HBU family, we are continually blessed by people who share a common commitment to serving the University’s mission. Among them are Bruce and Mary Ann Belin who serve the Lord in every aspect of their lives. As we approach the 40th anniversary of HBU’s first class, we are beginning to see a proliferation of “legacies” as our early graduates are sending their children to us in the hopes that they will receive the same valued Christian education they received. Once students arrive at HBU, they are blessed with a faculty that is continually reaching for high levels within their areas of expertise, providing students with the best possible experience in the classroom. I often receive letters from students and alumni alike who, because the education they received at HBU made such an impact on their lives, feel compelled to express appreciation for the faculty and staff who have touched their lives. While they each have their unique experiences, they recognize our efforts to preserve the Christian environment they have come to expect. The greatest example of the blessings that can come from running the race comes from HBU’s volleyball team. Under the leadership of Coach Kaddie Platt BS ’94, the volleyball team made the University proud by finishing their season as the runner-up of the NAIA National Championship played in San Diego. In addition, Elele Ekadeli was chosen the 2002 NAIA National Volleyball Player of the Year, and Kaddie was named 2002 Coach of the Year. All things are possible if we hold true to the words found in Hebrews 12 to persevere in running the race and in looking to Jesus as our Lord and leader. It is a race we run together under the watchful eye of those who have gone before us. Join with us in fulfilling the mission. ?
E.D. Hodo
December 2002 VOL. 40, No. 3 December 2002 Contents EDITOR Vivian Camacho BA’91 f e a t u r e s
MANAGING EDITOR Candace Desrosiers BA’94 Founders’ Day DIRECTOR, DESIGN & GRAPHICS Nan Donahoe The University pays tribute to Founding 10 Fathers and its faculty and staff. EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Patricia Bailey HBU ... from generation to PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Linda Hammack generation 12 What do college sweethearts, the first person to PRODUCTION ASSISTANT receive a degree from HBC and a graduate Donna Payne from the Lillie Jolly School of Nursing have in common? CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jacque Cottrell, Nancy Jane Otto What I did on my summer PHOTOGRAPHERS vacation Alison Ashworth ’03, 15 Candace Desrosiers BA ’94, HBU faculty take on projects and Bruce Bennett, Vivian Camacho BA ’91, opportunities during the summer break. Nancy Jane Otto, Jincy Kunnacherry ’04
VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING Legacy of love and faith Sharon Saunders Bruce and Mary Ann Belin share their story of love, family and faith. 18
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--Vivian Camacho BA’91, Editor hbu 4 news December 2002 Campus Report
NEW MARKETING NEW DEGREE OFFERED: STRATEGY LAUNCHED MASTERS IN CHRISTIAN COUNSELING In an effort to build awareness among This fall HBU launched a new degree option, the Master of Arts in Christian high school and community college Counseling (MACC). The MACC trains students in general counseling but allows students, HBU, in conjunction with ad electives for a counseling specialty, if desired. Students may earn the MACC and seek agency Fogarty Klein Monroe, has Texas state licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor. developed a new marketing strategy "What is so exciting about the Master of Arts in Christian Counseling is that a geared specifically toward high schools graduate will have the same counseling training and licensure as secular counselors, and community colleges. but at HBU he or she will also have thoroughly examined how the Bible and faith can A series of 14 billboards strategically be effectively used to help their clients," said Dr. Tom Kennedy, Assistant Professor. In placed to target 22 different schools have addition to Kennedy, Dr. Jeffrey Quiett, Assistant Professor and Dr. Renata Nero, gone up around the City of Houston Associate Professor, are teaching courses in the MACC program. starting in September. The billboards are For additional information, go to www.hbu.edu or call 281-649-3000 x2392. ? also supported with newspaper ads in the school newspapers. Based on feedback 2002 ORNOGAH TAKES FIRST PLACE from focus groups made up of the target audience, the following five messages will The 2002 Ornogah, HBU’s student yearbook, placed first in the “Best Overall be rotated throughout the school year: Yearbook” at the Baptist Press Excellence in Journalism contest. In addition, 10 individual awards were given for design, computer generated art and copy. The Ornogah also received its second consecutive Silver Medalist Certificate from Go far. Without going far away. the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. “We couldn’t believe it when we saw we were only 15 points shy of a gold,” said Candace Desrosiers BA’94, Ornogah Adviser. A great place to nurture your “But a silver is something to be proud of in that competition, and it gives us something to continue working toward.” God-given talent According to third year Editor-in-Chief Nicole Dees ’03, the goal of the staff is to give the faculty, staff and students a comprehensive look back at the year. “We want to a) small classes b) great professors give our audience a book to be proud of,” Dees said. “And we want to produce a book our school can use to market the University.” ? c) nurturing environment d) all of the above.
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MLA HOSTS RECEPTION More than 60 alumni, current students, faculty and guests of the Master of Liberal Arts program recently gathered for the annual MLAFall Reception. This year’s featured speaker was Dr. Don Looser, Vice President, Academic Affairs. In his presentation, Looser shared the rich and often humorous history of Alpha Chi Omega and Phi Mu on Bid Day the Houston music scene in the 1930s. It was a “Rush” of excitement in late September and early October as students Initiated in 1985, the MLAdegree participated in Fall Recruitment. Each sorority and fraternity hosted parties so program is an interdisciplinary master's potential members could get to know who they are and what they offer. When Bid Day degree designed for adults whose formal rolled around, 41 students pledged one of the two sororities – Alpha Chi Omega and college education is complete, but who Phi Mu – or one of the three fraternities – Alpha Pi Kappa, Alpha Tau Omega and wish to continue intellectual enrichment Kappa Alpha. ? in a stimulating academic environment. For information call 281-649-3269. ? hbu 5 news December 2002 Campus Report
COLLEGIAN GARNERS FORUM EXPLORES CHRISTIAN STREAMS ALL -A ME R I C A N AWAR D The Co l l e g i a n , student newspaper, recently came away with its fifth Al l - American Awa r d from the As s o c i a t e d Collegiate Press (ACP). Ac c o r ding to Dr. Jeffr ey Alan John, judge for the AC P , the Co l l e g i a n wo n ACP’s highest honor because it is well written, offers a wide range of coverage of the campus community and shows courage in rep o r t i n g . “The Co l l e g i a n is one of the finest college papers I’ve seen in a while, reg a r dless of campus size. It’s easy to see why it has won regional campus journalism awards. The paper’s visuals are especially strong and worthy of note by Top: (l to r) Dr. Duane Brooks, Tallowood Baptist Church; Msgr. Frank Rossi, even commercial newspapers,” John said. Chancellor and Moderator of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Galveston-Houston; Ac c o r ding to Alice J. Rowlands, Colette Cross, Student Minister; Rev. Jeremiah Booker, Shalom Ministries; Rob Matchett, Director of Spiritual Life. Bottom: Rev. Bob Phillips, Encourager Church; Collegian Advisor and Associate Prof e s s o r , Dr. David Capes, Chair of the Department of Christianity; Sister Mary Dennison, Mass Media, this award carries Cenacle Retreat House and Aminah Al-Attas, Coordinator of Community Service compelling value. and Missions. “I consider the All-American Awa r d fr om the Associated Collegiate press to be Inspired by Richard Foster’s Streams of Living Water, the Christian Streams Forum the most significant honor the Co l l e g i a n explored the five streams of Christianity – social justice, evangelism, contemplative, receives because the newspaper is charismatic and incarnational. According to Foster, the astonishing new reality in this subjected to the most rigorous critique mighty flow of the Spirit is how sovereignly God is bringing together streams of life available to student publications, and the that have been isolated from one another for a very long time. All-American rating is the best rating Each speaker addressed three assigned questions: How would you define your possible,” Rowlands said. tradition? What are your major strengths and potential pitfalls/perils? In light of your The AC P , a division of the National experience, how would you counsel others to experience your tradition? Scholastic Press Association, was first This forum was initiated in an effort to enrich students’ understanding and respect established as a distinct division in 1933. ? for the variety of Christian traditions while engaging in conversation, relationship and growing as a learning community. And according to one student’s comment, it did just COLLEGE OF NURSING that. “I am very happy to see that different traditions can come together based on their THANKED FOR EFFORT love and appreciation of Jesus Christ.” ? As a thank you for the many hours graduate and undergraduate nursing students have spent in the Fifth War d EXXONMOBIL NAMES HBU AS A GRANT pr omoting health education, the Fifth RECIPIENT War d Congregational Health Coalition (FWCHC) presented HBU with an award. Houston Baptist University has been selected by ExxonMobil as one of their offical FWCHC promotes health care information recruiting sites. They have also named HBU as a recipient of a larger $1.8 million gift within the faith community. In its second to more than 100 colleges and universities. The Enrichment Center will receive an ye a r , the partnership between the College annual $2,000 check to assist with programming needs. of Nursing and FWCHC has been frui t f u l ExxonMobil awards these grants to schools that offer degrees in fields from which for both sides. “We are able to prov i d e the company recruits students. The amount is based on many factors, including the health care for the community, and in number of ExxonMobil employees from a particular school and ExxonMobil’s return, they are giving our students a rea l recruiting success at the school over the past five years. life learning experience,” said Bren d a The Departmental Grants program represents only a part of ExxonMobil’s overall Bi n d e r , Associate Dean of Nursing. Some support of education. In 2001, ExxonMobil Foundation, ExxonMobil Corporation and of the services provided by HBU students its division and affiliates provided $38 million in educational contributions. ? include: Health Fairs, senior groups health education, working with clients to develop health promotion plans and home visits. ? hbu 6 news December 2002 Campus Report
WELCOMING THE CLASS OF 2006 TRUSTEES AND FRIENDS LAUDED Even though Welcome Days ended a day early due to a tropical storm threat, Dr. Stewart and Joella Morris honored by GCC the class of 2006 still took their Beanie When the Galleria Chamber of Commerce (GCC) held its 2002 Texas Legends Oath and received a glimpse into what it Gala, the honored guests were Dr. Stewart and Joella Morris. The event paid tribute to means to be a Husky. the support the Morrises have shown through the Joella and Stewart Morris During the two days, the freshmen Foundation. The Morrises have spent a lifetime preserving history, promoting were grouped into their Husky Packs education, enjoying good health and sharing their faith. To that end their Foundation with whom they played games, shared has supported institutions that do the same, including Houston Baptist University, small group time and bonded. Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, Second Baptist Church of Houston and “Welcome Days gave me the chance Washington and Lee University. Currently serving as an advisory trustee, Morris has to meet other freshmen and served two terms as Chairman of HBU’s Board of Trustees, and Joella has been a long- upperclassmen, and rec games allowed time member of The Guild and the American Museum Soceity. our Pack to strengthen the bonds being made,” Meredith Elliot ’06 said. Max Crisp named distinguished alumnus As a larger group, they met in the As a student at Nacogdoches High School (NHS), Max Crisp was editor of the Dog Pound to hear keynote speaker Tom student newspaper, an honor student and basketball player. Since those glory days, Tufts, a former pro golfer, who impressed Crisp has distinguished himself as executive vice president, chief financial officer and a upon the group the importance of member of the board of directors for Stewart Information Services Corporation. A integrity, being a legacy and setting an certified public accountant, Crisp joined Stewart Information in 1965. He is a former example. ? Chairman and currently serves on HBU’s Board of Trustees. Dunhams feted for their support ConocoPhillips Chairman, Archie Dunham, and wife Linda were recently honored by the Boys and Girls Country of Houston (BGCH) with the 2002 Heritage Award. The Dunhams were selected because of their strong positive influence in the Houston community. Through their College and Career program, the BGCH provides children from families in crisis with love, security, a sense of self worth and opportunities to prepare them for a successful life. Longtime supporters of the University, the Dunhams were also recently inducted into the Texas Philanthropy Hall of Fame.
Floyd chosen for BGCT award In its inaugural year of awarding the Innovator for Creativity in Missions award, the Baptist General Convention of Texas selected Donna Dee Floyd as its first recipient. Floyd, a member of the President’s Development Council was chosen for her leadership in helping churches focus upon prayer as foundational support to missions and all ministries of the church. She helped create the Tallowood Prayer Ministry in 1981 and capably served as its director from that time until July 2000. As a member of the President’s Development Council, Floyd recently co-chaired HBU’s Bible in America Dedication Brunch. Heather Rowland ’06 was greeted by upperclassmen Pack Leaders at Linder passes the baton Welcome Days. Dr. Robert Linder, former Dean, College of Fine Arts, has stepped down from the helm as music director for the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston. With GSSH since 1962, Linder first served as assistant conductor before taking over the music director’s position in 1974. A native of Crossett, Ark., Linder served on the HBU faculty for 25 years before retiring in 1994. Linder continues his work with Houston’s Theatre Under the Stars and the Cleveland Opera. ?
hbu 7 news December 2002 Museum Dedication Museum Dedication
he Power Center provided the Keynote speaker, Reveren d venue for the rou s i n g Kirbyjon Caldwell, energized the Tdedication of The Bible in cr owd with his words on the America Museum. As guests entered importance of standing on the Wor d of the foyer, they were greeted by actors God. fr om the A.D. Players in period “Praising the Lord, reading His costumes, holding Bibles from that era. Wor d, preaching the Wor d … Master of Ceremonies the important but insufficient. We need Honorable Mike Richards opened the people to do the Wor d. And don’t pr ogram with a word of welcome and ‘just do it;’ do the Wor d,” Caldwell defined the purpose. pr oclaimed. “W e are here today to dedicate Following Caldwell, Dr. Jeannette these scriptures and give thanks for Clift George performed a Bible in those who made them possible, but also America vignette. Sharing from her we need to be here today to red e d i c a t e heart and her life, George most Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell, Sr. Pastor of Windsor ourselves,” Richards said. poignantly portrayed her faith. Village Methodist Church; Dr. Jeannette Clift George, Founder & Artistic Director of A.D. A video tour hosted by Ron Stone “The Bible in the hand is a guide. Players and the Honorable Mike Richards, KSEV ML A ‘94 provided a glimpse into the The Bible in the heart is salvation. The Radio Talk Show Host and Chairman of the most extensive collection of rare Bible in the mind is power,” George International Bible Foundation. American Bibles available on public said. display today, including original, first Pr oceeds from the event will editions of the earliest Bibles printed in benefit the Bible in America Museum. ? America.
Rev. Laurens Hall, Rector of St. John the Divine Episcopal; Rev. Dave Peterson, Pastor of Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church and Pastor Steve Riggle, Mark and Laura Shook and Honorary Host Grace Community Church Committee member Archie and Linda Dunham
Marsha Eckermann BA ‘68, Co-Chair; Bob Rule, President of the President’s Development Council; and Donna Dee Floyd, Chair.
President Doug Hodo, Robert and Marilyn Silverthorn, RSMIS Foundation hbu 8 news December 2002 The Guild In the Shadow of the Cross “In the Shadow of the Cross” was “Sometimes though we must be patient the theme reflected throughout and allow it to come. There is good The Guild’s Christmas luncheon held at that will come from waiting on the Lakeside Country Club. In its 28th Lord.” year, the luncheon was under the Betsy Wikes, recipient of leadership of co-chairs Jane Marmion The Guild’s Endowed Scholarship, BA’68 and Claire Turner. delivered a heartfelt thank you and Featured speaker, Colleen recounted her experiences as a high Swindoll Dane, shared a message from school math teacher. The Guild her heart, her life and her walk with supports graduate eduction for career the Lord. “When we slow down, we teachers and since 1995 has funded 77 see the goodness of God in so many scholarships. ? areas of our lives,” Dane said.
Jo Mitchell, Janet Johnson
Wanda Maroney, Marinell Grimes Claire Turner, Jane Marmion BA ’68, President Doug Hodo, Colleen Swindoll Dane
Jan Carson, Marsha Eckermann BA ’68 Sadie Hodo, Betsy Wilkes, Beverly Boykin
hbu 9 news December 2002 As HBU nears the 40th F anniversary of its first year of classes, Founders’ Day Convocation served to remind us of the vision the Founding Fathers had to establish a Baptist school in southeast Texas. In recognizing those employees who were celebrating an anniversary year, President Hodo, who also celebrated a 15th anniversary, reflected on how quickly the time goes when you work with people who share the same underlying values and commitment to Christian higher education and that while the “time is short … the blessings are many.” In delivering the Founders’ Day ad d r ess, speaker Rev. Mark Denison BA’8 2 , Chairman of the HBU Board of Trustees and Pastor of First Baptist Church, Gainesville, presented the Continuing with the Founders’ Day tradition, theme of “running the race” as defined by Hebrews 12. the following faculty and staff were recognized for their “Everyone of us is running a race, and if you want to run the race to win, years of service to HBU: you must look to what is said in Hebrews 12 and do the following: keep your eyes focused on Jesus, run the race together and run it with 35 Years perseverance,” Denison said. “On this Founders’ Day, as the University looks back on its cloud of witnesses, we see the many people who came before us , Founders, trustees, faculty and staff, who have run the race to make this University what it is, and those Founders are now looking down from the grandstands of Heaven and cheering us on to continue running the race they began.” Joining the Founders’ Day celebration were numerous members of the Board of Trustees as well as Founding Father, Dr. Stewart Morris and Dr. James Riley, a founding Ken Rogers, Director, Scholarships; Dr. Doris Warren, Dean, Science and Mathematics; Dr. Cynthia Young, Assistant Vice President, Institutional ? member of the Board of Trustees. Effectiveness and Research; Dr. Daton Dodson, Professor, Languages
hbu 10 news December 2002 30 Years 20 Years 25 Years Dr. Brooke Tucker, Ann Noble, Professor, Library Dr. Sally Phillips, Professor, Bilingual Education; Chair and Professor, History Dr. Stephen Wentland, Chair and Professor, Chemistry
15 Years (Front row) Dr. Darlene Serrato, Associate Professor, Accounting; Pat Lassonde, Administrative Assistant, President’s Office; Dr. Jackie Horn, Professor, Biology; Mary Ellen Spore, Secretary, Music (Second row) Dr. E.D. Hodo, President; Dr. Douglas Fitzgerald, Associate Professor, Psychology; Dr. John Brooks, Professor, Marketing; Rita Tauer MAcct ’85, Interim Dean, Business and Economics (Not pictured) Dr. Michael Bordelon, Associate Professor, Political Science
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(Front row) Karen Hanschke, Lab Supervisor, Information Systems; Judy Martin, Director, Development; Elaine Higginbotham, Secretary, Education and Behavioral Sciences; Pat Young, Academic Advising; Sheri Dement, Pro g r a m m e r , Information Systems; Dr. Lu Ann Marrs, Assistant Professor, English; Jennifer Boatwright, Payroll Coordinator, Human (Front row) Kellye Brooks, Resources (Second row) Artie Villaseñor, Instructor, Business; Dr. Joan Su p e r v i s o r , Media Services; Er i c Mileski, Associate Professor, Va n c a e m e l b e c k e , Assistant Professor, Management (Second row) 10 Years Chemistry; Chuck Crocker, Associate Vice Jared Moon MEd ’01, Assistant President, Enrichment Center; David Melton, Baseball Coach, Athletics; Brian John Hendrickson, Assistant Professor, Music; Dr. Susan Huddleston BS ’95, Baseball Cook, Professor, Biology; Pam Morris, Clerk, Bookstore; Associate Vice President, Admissions and Marketing Coach, Athletics (Not pictured) Dr. Michael Bourke, Professor, MIS (Not pictured) Dr. Gardo Blado, Associate Peggy McCall*, Assistant Professor, Nursing Professor, Physics; Stephen Daniel BA ’71, Director, Campus Services * retired
hbu 11 news December 2002 What do college sweethearts, the first person to receive a degree from HBC, and a graduate from the Lillie Jolly School of Nursing have in common?
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JON KEMP BS ’80 Jon: “I always tell people I came to HBU and met my Lord and Political Science/Business Management my wife. Those are two pretty big events in my life. I was a gymnast at Manager, Computer Tape Library for Western Geophysical Co. HBU, and I was saved my freshman year through a Bible study of DOTTIE WATASSEK KEMP BM ’81 Romans a guy on the team had. We were on the road, driving through Iowa to a meet in Chicago, and the only people in the van awake were Vocal Music/Music Education;Director, College Park Baptist School the driver and me. I was reading through the Bible study, and I read, KRISTEN KEMP ’05 ‘The wages of sin is death.’ And for the first time, I realized that was Kinesiology/Psychology why Jesus had to die on the cross, and right there in the van, I asked Jesus to be my Savior. And the first person I ever really told about that experience, about a year later, was my wife Dottie.”
Dottie: “My best friend, Malinda Erwin ’78, came to school here a year ahead of me and my neighbor, Jim Denison BA’80, was also a student here, so I got to come to a lot of things like basketball games before I was actually a student. So when I got here my freshman year, I loved everything about it – the small classes, wonderful professors like Dr. Paul Leath, neat speakers in chapel, and I got involved in a Bible study and Triceans where I made wonderful friends. My brother gave me a hard time about not being a Cougar. I liked the fact that I had 15 in my classes as opposed to my brother who had 400, and if you had a question, the professor was always there to help.”
Kristen: “As a volleyball player at HBU, I have really enjoyed the Christian bond on the team because that is not something I have had in the past. It’s nice to go to school with people who can hold you accountable in your Christian walk. I am very proud to say both of my parents went here and my dad was a gymnast, and other people seem to think it is neat too. As a freshman, I also had the opportunity to know a lot of people coming into the school and had connections already established because of my parents.”
Dottie: “Since we were students, the campus has become much more multi-cultural, and it’s nice to see this school is no longer such the commuter school it was. There are kids who live here and stay here on the weekends now and there are programs available to students. Also, at HBU, you know your classes are being taught by professors. You don’t have a grad student teaching your class. And I also appreciate that all the professors are Christians, and they truly care if my daughter succeeds.”
Jon: “Because Kristen is here, we are certainly on campus more often. We always came to Homecoming. I just feel so good to be here because I see so many good, positive things happening. We always believed Kristen would attend a small school, and we tried not to Academics aside, when Jon Kemp entered HBU he came to be a influence her decision to come here too much, but we were certainly gymnast. In his first year, he experienced what it meant to have a very much in favor of her coming here.” relationship with God and soon after met his wife Dottie. Now, with their daughter, a volleyball player at the University, the Kemps enjoy frequent visits to campus and reminiscing about how their days at HBU shaped their lives. hbu 12 news December 2002 Generation to Generation
MICHAEL ANDERSON BA ’67 Economics/History Michael: “I came to Houston Baptist College in 1965. I was rec r uited as a basketball player after being named an All-American in Owner/President,Eastway Sales & Service Corporation junior college. 1965 was the first year HBC played major college MICHELLE ANDERSON SCHEIFFELE BA ’99 competition. … The main thing I remember about graduation was I was Business Administration/Spanish/Mass Media so happy to get my degree and get it on time. I walked up there to get Attorney my diploma, and Dr. Hinton said, ‘Mike, just stand here. History is being made.’ So I just stood there for about five minutes while all the MARCUS ANDERSON ’03 pi c t u r es were being taken. I didn’t think much of it at that time, but Bachelor of Science – Chemistry/Biology/CISM when Dr. Hinton said, ‘History is being made,” I finally woke up and Plans to attend medical school realized ‘I am the first graduate of this college.’ And I will never forge t that moment.”
Michelle: “When I was about nine or 10 years old, my father drove me to HBU and walked me around and told me this was where he wanted me to go, but he was open to me going anywhere because it was my decision. I just knew from that moment HBU was where I was going to go.”
Marcus: “I was thinking about going to another university, but HBU became the only place I applied. And it was because of my father’s praise of the pre-med program, and he pointed out how the small size would benefit me in being more prepared for medical school as well as life. Now that I am here, I love the people here and the small-town-feel. I also liked the faculty involvement with the students.
Michelle: “All of the classes I took at HBU helped to prepare me for law school, because when you come from a smaller, private school, you are used to speaking in class. In law school when they call on you to speak, a lot of people from the bigger schools weren’t as well prepared because they could just hide in the crowd, and you can’t do that at HBU. I also learned the importance of always being prepared. Since there were only 10 of us in Spanish classes, Dr. Beth Boyce would know when we weren’t prepared or when we came to class late. … We are more than just a number here.”
Marcus: “My sister helped to get me involved, because I had been involved in high school doing student programs. When I got here, I thought another organization did that, but Michelle told me about the Student Programming Board so I got involved in that and have been doing that for four years.”
Michael: “Both of my children wanted to be prof e s s i o n a l people, and they only have one chance. Marcus wants to become a doctor. If he is focused in school — particularly at a small school, his chances are a lot better of getting into a professional school. And they do keep you focused at HBU.”
Michelle: “HBU’s reputation has meant a lot to me. Whenever I tell someone I graduated from HBU, they always say, When Houston Baptist College graduated its first class in 1967, ‘That’s a wonderful school!’ Or ‘I’ve heard such great things about Michael Anderson was the first person to receive a diploma. His HBU.’ I think the PR they have done here over the years has really academic experience at the University led to his desire to see his helped to give the school such a great reputation.” children attend the University. Thirty-six years later, his daughter has already joined him as one of the more than 12,000 alumni of the University, and his son will graduate this May.
hbu 13 news December 2002 Generation to Generation
DAN DeLEON BS ’81 Christianity/Biology Principal,Edison Middle School – Houston ISD Jerri: “Originally, I came to HBU as a nursing major, but I got JERRI DeLEON BS ’81 into medical surgery class and decided I wasn’t a nurse. I decided to check out of school for a year, and at the same time Dan was Spanish/Christianity registering.” Instructional Supervisor – Houston ISD HELEN SHINPAUGH Dan: “We met as Jerri was selling her books back in the 1955 graduate, Lillie Jolly School of Nursing (*) bookstore, and I was buying mine. Then we met again at church, Park Place Baptist.” LYDIA DeLEON ’06: Business/Communications Jerri: “After I came back to school, I took a Spanish class from Dr. Marion Webb. I took just one of her Spanish classes and fell in love with majoring in Spanish.”
Dan: “I decided to come to HBU, after attending another school for two years where there were too many distractions. I wanted to focus more on my education and major in Christianity, and I thought this was the better place to do it. The interaction between the professors and the students is so valuable. At my other school, the average class was 250 people, and at HBU my largest class had 25. It was important to be able to interact with the professors on a personal level and to study the Bible from Christian professors.”
Lydia: “I was having my senior pictures taken, and my mother wanted us to make a quick stop. We came by HBU, and she showed me all around. I liked it because it was small and close to home. Receiving the Alumni Endowed Scholarship was very special to me because I know it is only awarded once a year, and I was able to receive it because my parents went here. One really neat thing is being able to talk to my parents about my classes and the quarter system or a particular building, and they know what I’m talking about. Also, my Old Testament professor was one of my father’s professors.”
Dan: “As a graduate, there is a certain familiarity and comfort level you have with the school because you know it and understand it. My mother also took some classes at HBU. When I told my parents I wanted to attend HBU, my mother felt good about that decision as well, and she passed along a heightened comfort level to me.”
Helen: “I recently attended an alumni meeting of the Lillie Jolly School of Nursing, and I met Dr. Nancy Yuill (Dean, College of Nursing). We still have scholarship money we give, and as the group ages, we wanted to set up a means whereby HBU could award the money for the scholarship.”
Dan: “I think the level of academics stands out. I received a good solid education along with a good solid Christian education.” ? For the DeLeons the HBU connection goes beyond the immediate parent child relationship. With both grandmothers having either —CD attended classes at the University or been a part of a program that became HBU’s College of Nursing, the legacy of an HBU education extends back two generations for freshman Lydia DeLeon.
*In 1968, Dr. Glendola Nash, first Dean of HBU’s College of Nursing, maintained her position as Director of Nursing Education for Lillie Jolly School of Nursing while joining the HBC faculty as Chair of the division of nursing. In 1970, Lillie Jolly graduated its last class of nurses, and five faculty members joined HBC.
hbu 14 news December 2002 vacationvacation
The start of an academic year is a busy and exciting time for everyone on a university campus. Faculty are preparing classes, students are becoming reacquainted with study habits and student service areas are working overtime to make sure all systems are running as smoothly as possible. But as busy as fall can be, it may surprise people to know the HBU faculty can be just as busy in the summer as they are during the school year. For many of our faculty, the summer break provides an opportunity to take part in projects and activities they are too busy for from September to May. This past summer was no exception for Dr. Christopher Hammons, Assistant Professor, Political Science; Dr. Ann Gebuhr, Professor and Associate Dean, College of Arts and Humanities; Dr. Louis Markos, Assistant Professor, English; Dr. John Brooks, Professor, Marketing; and many others.
or Dr. Ann Gebuhr, summer vacation was a combination of work and play. Selected as a fellow of the prestigious Rockefeller Foundation, Gebuhr was invited to spend four weeks in Bellagio, Italy’s VillaF Serbelloni along with 14 other fellows from around the world, including the first president of a free Hungary, Arpad Goncz. Gebuhr was selected as a Scholar and Composer in Residence based on her goals for the residency, project description, reviews of professionally performed works, a score and recording of a recent work and three references acquainted with her work. During her stay, Gebuhr intended to work on the third movement of Voyage d’Anima, a symphony in four essays on “There was a tremendous amount of respect by all the the voyage of the soul. Instead, something extraordinary fellows for the backgrounds and cultures of all those present,” happened. Gebuhr said. “However, I found my own perspectives “I wrote something I didn’t expect to write … the broadening, and so many events took my vision far beyond fourth movement, ‘Ruach,’ which means the breath of where it had been.” God,” Gebuhr said. “I visited Lake Como, and I came away All of the fellows were provided the opportunity to make with the feeling that something had been given to me. I a presentation on their areas of discipline. began reading a history of the portrayal of the Holy Spirit, “There were so many incredible presentations made by and it just started unfolding. It happened so fast, and I was the fellows, and I made a presentation on my opera able to finish it in four weeks.” Bonhoeffer,” she said. According to Gebuhr, the ease with which she was able For Gebuhr the summer of 2002 was the “summer of a to complete such a large task in a short period of time had a lifetime,” starting with a trip to Romania where the Bucharest lot to do with villa life. Philharmonic premiered the first movement of her Voyage “Everything was taken care of for me … the staff would symphony, followed by her stay in Bellagio. anticipate all of our needs,” she said. “Part of villa life is the “This time last year I had no idea any of this was going value of freedom to work, converse, talk about ideas and to happen,” she said. “I went with an open mind, with no discover things the fellows have in common within their specific anticipations, but the knowledge that the kind of different disciplines.” experience I had been given carried a big responsibility. I Among the various disciplines were a religious realized how important it is to have balance in life and that I philosopher, linguists, an anthropologist, art historian and a am fortunate to work at a university that provides such an photographer. inspiring and supportive environment.”
hbu 15 news December 2002 ummer is normally a time when students and professors enjoy a little time away from their textbooks. So the decision of Dr. Christopher Hammons to coordinate a massive textbook review was Snot an easy one. “I had three months to find reviewers, review 30 textbooks, write an extensive report and present the findings to the state,” Hammons said. “I knew it wouldn’t be easy, and I knew it wouldn’t be the most relaxing way to spend the summer.” Every eight years, the State of Texas adopts new social studies textbooks for its elementary and secondary schools. State law allows citizens and interest groups to participate in the adoption process by commenting on the content and quality of the books under consideration. Hammons was contacted by the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) early last summer and asked if he would coordinate their review. In fact, it was Hammons’ previous research efforts in both political science and public policy that attracted the attention of the TPPF. “I tend to take on unusual projects; projects that present In one social studies book the combined histories of a real challenge,” Hammons said. Ancient Rome and Greece received what Hammons called One example of this is Hammons’ analysis of 146 state “an appalling lack of coverage. A thousand years of history constitutions about two years ago. reduced to two pages.” In that same book, George “I read all of the American constitutions that have Washington receives one sentence out of nearly a thousand existed since 1776 and analyzed them to determine why pages; Abraham Lincoln is not mentioned during the some constitutions last longer than others,” he said. His American Civil War discussion; and there is a tendency to findings in this project challenged conventional thinking on focus too much on pop culture to make the books appealing. the subject and were published in the prestigious American While the work Hammons did over the summer did not Political Science Review. directly impact his HBU students, Hammons notes that such None of his projects to date has received more attention research projects provide creative outlets that enhance his than the textbook review. The review attracted coverage classroom teaching and demonstrate to his students how to from the New York Times, USA Today, Austin-American apply what they learn in a political science class. Statesman, the Houston Chronicle and various other “Teaching will always be my first priority, and these newspapers. It was also a featured segment on NBC Nightly sorts of projects are not only fun for me, but often draw the News with Tom Brokaw. interest of my students,” he said. “Politics is the civil “The reason it has received so much coverage is because exchange of ideas about how we should live our lives, and Texas drives the national textbook market,” Hammons said. my mission is to get students thinking about those ideas. “When Texas adopts a book, it usually narrows the choices “You can shape the world around you with ideas and for the smaller states because publishers drop many other words, which is why a strong liberal arts education is so books that might not sell as many copies.” important.” Before books can be adopted, Texas state law requires they be free of factual error. Faculty Conference Participation “Publishers and textbook writers are human. They make mistakes, and our goal was to find them,” Hammons 7 Dr. Brenda Whaley BS ’79, Associate Professor, Biology, AAHE said. Conference on Assessment The review panel Hammons assembled consisted of 7 Dr. Treacy Woods, Professor, Chemistry, CUR Conference on eight classroom teachers and eight college professors from Undergraduate Research Texas A&M, Southwest Texas State, University of North 7 Dr. Jackie Horn, Professor, Biology, CCCU Conference on Texas, Stanford and Columbia. The 553 errors the panel Bioethics 7 found were submitted to the State Board of Education for Dr. Iliana Ionascu, Assistant Professor, Mathematics, Texas Education Conference on Undergraduate Mathematics their consideration. The panel also pointed out areas they 7 Nancy McCreary, Assistant Professor, Music, Texas Music thought received poor coverage. Teachers Association Annual Convention
hbu 16 news December 2002 he writings of C.S. Lewis, one of the 20th centuries’ Writing was also on the agenda for Dr. John “Rusty” “greatest wrestlers” of Christianity and modern Brooks’ summer break. Since 1995 Brooks has created more issues, has long been the subject of much study for than 40 instructor’s manuals and test manuals for textbooks Dr. Louis Markos. Over the summer, Markos primarily published by Prentiss Hall-McGraw Hill. Over the broughtT together several previously prepared works — an summer he completed three such article published in Christianity Today, three plenary projects. addresses and a series of lectures — and converted them into “These publications can the book Lewis Agonistes: Wrestling with the Modern and make someone’s book a Postmodern World. great teaching “The point of the book is to instrument,” Brooks said. show how since the “They serve to Enlightenment, Christians differentiate the product have taken things for from all the other granted ... taken on the textbooks out there.” scientific mindset that Included in the if it is not so, it is not manuals are complete true,” Markos said. outlines of textbook “We have stopped chapters, numerous wrestling with projects and active issues.” learning procedures. According to “The concept is to make Markos, God raised a person a much more effective up a 20th century teacher and active learning wrestler in C.S. Lewis instructor,” Brooks said. “Creating these manuals has to grapple with the definitely helped me be a better teacher because I am always issues presented by the looking at creating ways to make others better at what they modern world. do.” “Lewis forces us to look at In addition to these manuals, Brooks is also in the our assumptions and examine the shift in believing that process of writing two textbooks of his own, Marketing on the everything came from above to the more modern view that Internet and Sports Management. ? morality is man-made,” he said. —VC In his book Markos follows Lewis’ wrestling with 20th century battlefields including, science, the New Age, evil and suffering, the arts and heaven and hell. Since his article “Myth Matters: How C.S. Lewis bequeathed us a method and a language for sharing the gospel with the modern in postmodern world” appeared in Christianity Today in 2001, Markos has participated in Other Faculty Summer Activities speaking engagements on the subject all around the country. 7 Dr. Martin Bressler, Assistant Professor, Marketing, and wife One such engagement in Franklin, Tenn. led to his Linda directed a children’s computer camp in Maine. publishing contract with Broadman and Holman. 7 Alice Rowlands, Associate Professor, Mass Media, led a group of “I spoke at the Christianity and the Arts Conference, students to the ACPAnnual National College Newspaper, and one of the attendees was a publisher for Lifeway Yearbook and Media Advising Workshop in Washington D.C. Christian Bookstore,” Markos said. “He asked me for my 7 Dr. Larry Ruddell, Assistant Professor, Business, traveled to curriculum vitae which he sent to various publishing Turkey with wife Aylin where he met with the deans of two companies, and Broadman contacted me.” business schools in Istanbul and vice president of academic In fact, during the interview for this article, Markos affairs of a university in Denizli. He also started a short book on the Christian View of Business Ethics. received the e-mail from Broadman extending him a 7 Dr. Pat Thornton taught a class in Business Law to our armed publishing contract. Markos’ book is scheduled for release in forces stationed at Ft. Gordon. January 2004.
hbu 17 news December 2002 Legacy of love
faith
Bruce and Mary Ann Belin
It sounds like a story that even the wildest of his prize-winning quarter “They do not seek horses couldn’t drag from him. “How did we meet?” Bruce Belin says, looking across the sofa at Mary Ann, applause or his wife of almost 55 years. “You’re going to have to ask her that, because I have a different version.” “As a young girl, I lived in West University and he was dating a girl just up recognition; they the street,” Mary Ann said. “I’d be out on the front porch when he would pass by, and of course, he swears that I waved and flirted with him, but I don’t think I did just seek to be used that. We just visited with one another and got to know each other that way. Then we got married and that is where it all began.” And what started almost 55 years ago in an 1,100 square foot duplex Bruce in any way to built himself, continues to be a dream come true. Bruce’s company, Belin and Associates, is responsible for seven master planned communities in the area, advance the complete with country clubs and golf courses along with a score of other land holdings and projects. Kingdom of God. What the Belins consider their most significant contribution in life, however, is not in the number of homes they have built, or in the communities they have developed together, but rather the investments they have made in the people who The passion of their live, work, and go to church in those and many other communities. “When we were living in Memorial and going to a church out there, we were hearts is to reach asked to help start a little mission church in the area,” Mary Ann said, describing her and Bruce’s first church planting experience. “It started out with only about six or eight families.” people for That “little mission church” that had its beginnings in the Belin’s living room is now Tallowood Baptist Church which now has more than 5,000 members and is Jesus Christ.” one of nine churches Bruce and Mary Ann have been instrumental in “planting.” A recent search of family genealogy, performed by the couple’s son, Greg, showed church planting isn’t just a passion of Bruce and Mary Ann’s, but something that is found “in the Belin genes.” Since the 1680s when James Belin
hbu 18 news December 2002 came to the United States from France, every generation of Bruce explains how his involvement came into being. the Belin family has been responsible for starting “My mentor is Stewart Morris, and when he called to tell congregations and planting churches in their communities. me he was helping to start a college on the Southwest “Our family has been blessed with generation after Freeway, I knew I would be involved. When Stewart calls it generation of Christian heritage,” Greg said. “And, it is is almost like the Lord calling,” Bruce laughed. “But when because of people like my parents who set an example for HBU started out, there were just a few people and some their families that this heritage lives on.” mud, and some mud, and some more mud. And you see “We wondered if it was something genetic,” Bruce what it is today.” laughs, “but no, we realize that God started using the Belin And what it is today is something that University family a long time ago, and He has just carried it through ... President, Dr. E.D. Hodo, says would not be possible without He has given our family quite a legacy to uphold.” people like Bruce and Mary Ann Belin. It is a legacy that Dr. Ed Young, Pastor of Houston’s “They are complete givers,” Hodo said. “Bruce and Second Baptist Church, says makes them outstanding role Mary Ann have both been faithful partners in giving of their models for many in that fellowship, the nation’s second time, acumen, gifts and money. They are wonderful largest Baptist church. stewards of what the Lord has blessed them with and have “When you think of Bruce and Mary Ann Belin, you been a real blessing to this University, countless individuals think of servants of the Lord Jesus Christ,” Young said. and many other organizations.” “They do not seek applause or recognition; they just seek to Bruce, being what Hodo calls “a humble, gentle man,” be used in any way to advance the Kingdom of God. The defers any such praise. passion of their hearts is to reach people for Jesus Christ.” “We do what we can,” Bruce said, “and no matter how much we give, or how much we do, or how much we want to do, I have a motto that is ‘you cannot outgive the Lord.’ “we realize that God started using the As much as some people might try, you just cannot do it! He Belin family a long time ago, and He has has blessed us so much and what we do is just an outpouring of those blessings.” just carried it through ... ” While Bruce said he and his wife have been blessed beyond what they ever imagined would be possible, he also said that at the end of every day, he is “just a good ol’ And it is a passion the couple says, at first, they didn’t Georgia country boy.” And what is a country boy without his even realize they had. horse? “I think as we became more involved in the church, the “Bruce and I love horses,” Mary Ann said. “In fact, Lord just really put it on our hearts to help with these new Bruce’s wedding gift to me in 1948 was a white quarter horse churches,” Mary Ann said. “It wasn’t anything that we were named Baby Doll and we have had horses ever since.” prepared on our own to do, but we were both willing. No Their Richmond farm, where they keep primary matter the area of your life — it doesn’t matter if you are residence, and their Ranch in the Texas Hill Country provide very knowledgeable, or how old you are, or how much location and space to host their family, Bruce and Mary money you have, if you are willing, the Lord does have a Ann’s “pride and joy.” Their family consists of two children, plan for you and He will unveil it ... and He will provide the six grandchildren and the newest addition to the family, a resources you need to make it happen.” great grandchild, Benjamin Belin Seay, who thinks “Meme” The Belins have, on all accounts, obviously been very and “Gege” are “wonderful.” willing. From politics and civic activities, to children’s “The kids just worship them, they love them, and think programs and church planting, Bruce and Mary Ann have they are a lot of fun,” said son Greg, “and they are. They are given of their time, talents, and resources in positively also a wonderful example to our family and a great team. affecting thousands of people in the Houston area. In fact, They just have a commitment to each other that is unique ... Bruce and Mary Ann have been active at Houston Baptist there is no doubt at all that they are committed to each other University since the “early days.” and there has never been any doubt that their marriage was “When we first got started with the University, I needed forever. They are really always there for each other through it a building quick where we could set up a temporary office,” all.” said Dr. Stewart Morris, one of HBU’s Founding Fathers. “I And looking at the two of them together after almost 55 had watched Bruce grow up and knew that I could trust him years of marriage, you catch a glimpse of what it has been 100% with building it ... and I did. He’s a real ‘go-forward’ like for Bruce and Mary Ann Belin as partners in business, kind of man, and that’s what you need when you are family and life. starting something like a university. I think very highly of “Oh, it’s been fun,” Mary Ann said as she patted Bruce him.” on the hand, “it’s been a lot of fun.” ? — NJO
hbu 19 news December 2002 Volleyball team makes HBU proud!
2002 HBU Volleyball Team
hat a remarkable season for the HBU volleyball team! The Huskies finished the year with a 47-3 record and a national Wchampionship runner-up finish. After breezing through the Red River Athletic Conference undefeated and claiming their fifth consecutive RRAC title, the Huskies went on to capture their second NAIARegion VI title in three years, giving them an automatic bid into the NAIA National Tournament in San Diego, Calif. In only their second appearance at the NAIA National Tournament, the Huskies went 4-0 in pool play, defeating St. Francis, Ill.; Loyola, La.; Missouri Baptist and host Point Loma Nazarene, Calif. The Huskies then rose to the next challenge, beating defending national champion Columbia, Mo. in the quarterfinals. Columbia had won three of the last four NAIA championships and fell to HBU, 3-0. HBU then needed five games to defeat Madonna, Mich. in the “Final Four” before moving into the championship game against the No. 1 team in the country, National American University of South Dakota. NAU was the runner-up a year ago and finished the 2002 season with a perfect 41-0 record. The 47-3 record was the most wins and fewest losses in HBU volleyball history, as HBU finished ranked No. 5 in the final NAIA Top 25 poll. To say the Huskies were dominating is an understatement, as HBU had 36 sweeps Juniors Sarah Emmer and Jaclyn Van Tiem in its 47 victories and were taken to five games just three times all season. celebrate with team members during the NAIA HBU lost just 21 frames in 162 total games played in the 50 matches. National Championship. The post season honors abounded on the heels of the Huskies’ success with five receiving All-RRAC and NAIAAll-Region honors. Elele Ekadeli, Sarah Emmer, Elinor Smith, Jaclyn Van Tiem and Katrina English all received
hbu 20 news December 2002 the post-season awards with Ekadeli and Emmer going on to receive All-America honors and Emmer and Van Tiem being named to the Academic All-America team. Emmer was named RRAC and Region VI Setter of the Year and Newcomer of the Year, while Ekadeli was named RRAC Player of the Year, NAIA Region VI Player of the Year and Elele Ekadeli was chosen the 2002 NAIANational NAIANational Player of the Year. Volleyball Player of the Year after leading the Huskies to a Ekadeli and Emmer also were both chosen to the NAIA 47-3 record and a National Championship runner-up finish. National Tournament team, with Ekadeli being named NAIA Ekadeli, a 6-0 outside hitter from Nakuru, Kenya, put on National Tournament Most Valuable Player. Coach Kaddie a show at the NAIANational Championships, recording 149 Platt, BS ’94 in her eighth season at the helm, was chosen kills in seven matches for a tournament-leading 5.96 average. National Tournament Coach of the Year. Her tournament performance also led to her being named The Huskies returned from the National Tournament to a NAIANational Tournament Most Valuable Player. crowd of more than 200 well-wishers at Sharp Gymnasium. It is the first time in school history that an HBU athlete It was truly a season for the record books and one that Husky has been chosen as a national player of the year. The fans will remember for years to come. ? — JC
Head Volleyball Coach Kaddie Platt, BS ’94 was named the 2002 American Volleyball Coaches Association-NAIACoach of the Year after leading her team to a 47-3 record and a National Championship runner-up finish. Platt, who is in her eighth season as head coach, has a 243-77 record as coach of her alma mater and is the all-time winningest volleyball coach in HBU history. Prior to being named AVCA-NAIA Coach of the Year, she was honored with her third Red River Athletic prestigious award comes on the heels of her selection as Red Conference Coach of the Year award, as well as the NAIA River Athletic Conference and NAIARegion VI Player of the Region VI Coach of the Year and the NAIA National Year. Tournament Coach of the Year. “We are so thrilled for Elele, who was very deserving of Platt has coached eight All-Americans and 11 Academic this award,” said HBU Head Coach Kaddie Platt. “She was All-Americans during her tenure, as well as the 2002 NAIA certainly a dominating player, but more than that she is a National Player of the Year, Elele Ekadeli. She serves as very special young lady who would be the first to credit her second vice-president of the NAIA Volleyball Coaches teammates for her honors. It is a great tribute to her and to Association. our entire team that the nation recognized her in this way.” “We are very happy that Kaddie has been honored with In only two seasons at HBU, Ekadeli ends her career this prestigious award,” said HBU Director of Athletics Ron with 1,389 total kills, which places her first on the career list, Cottrell. “She did a tremendous job with our young ladies breaking the record of 1,381 set by Kim Lowe in four years. this year, and we are extremely proud of her and our entire She also finishes ninth in digs for her career with 1,018. This volleyball team. They not only did a great job of unique feat makes her the only player in HBU history to post representing our department and our university on the court, over 1,000 digs and 1,000 kills in a career. but they conducted themselves in an exemplary manner off The nation now knows what HBU fans have witnessed the the court and in the classroom as well.” ? past two seasons—they don’t come any better than Elele — JC Ekadeli. She is a dominating player who tore apart the HBU rec o r d books and made the nation take notice of the Huskies. ? — JC hbu 21 news December 2002 Welcome Hughes joins HBU welcomed new faculty for 2002-2003:
Karen Andrews, Instructor, Nursing—Texas A&M Sue Potter McLeod, Assistant Professor, development staff University-Corpus Christi, Master of Science in Nursing—Texas Woman’s University, Master of Nursing; Houston Baptist University, Bachelor of Science in Maternal Child Health; Texas Science in Nursing. Christian University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Aaron A. Bellow Jr., Assistant Professor, Nursing—University of Texas-Houston, Master of Michael L. Mistric, Assistant Professor, Science in Nursing; McNeese State University, Nursing—University of Arkansas for Medical Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Sciences, Master of Science in Nursing (Medical/Surgical); Pittsburgh State University, Carla N. Click, Assistant Professor, Nursing— Bachelor of Science in Nursing; University of University of Texas Health Science Center, Master Arkansas, Associate Degree in Nursing; of Science in Nursing; University of Texas-Austin, University of Central Arkansas, Bachelor of Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Arts in Music; Texas Woman’s University, Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Certification. Bonita Crider, Assistant Professor, Library Science—University of North Texas, Master of Library Science; University of Houston, Bachelor Dr. Phaedon P. Papadopoulos, Professor, The University’s Development of Arts in Radio, Television and Film. Management—University of Oklahoma, Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Business Office recently welcomed Kathryn Administration; University of Oklahoma, Hughes as a Director of Development- Dr. Donald J. Griffin, Associate Professor, Health Master of Science in Computer Science; Alumni. Administration—Texas Weslayan University Aristotle University (Salonika, Greece), Master School of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence; Trinity of Science in Mathematics and Bachelors in Hughes formerly served as the University, Master of Science in Healthcare Physics. Director of Development-Student Administration; University of Oklahoma Health Sciences, Master of Science in Environmental Affairs for the Texas A&M Foundation Health; University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Paul Richard Piersall Jr., Assistant Professor, in College Station, Texas, where she Master of Business Administration; University of Music—Southern Methodist University, Master coordinated and implemented Alabama, Bachelor of Science in Industrial of Music in Vocal Performance; Abilene Relations; Tulsa Junior College, Associate Degree Christian University, Bachelor of Arts in Music development strategies, especially in in Safety Technology. and Bachelor of Business Administration. the area of major gift fundraising for student programs and services. Virgil Grotfeldt, Assistant Professor, Art—Tyler Dr. Ron Rexilius, Assistant Professor, History— “It is exciting to be involved with School of Art, Master of Fine Arts; Eastern Illinois University of Nebraska, Doctor of Philosophy University, Bachelor of Science in Education. and Master of Arts in History; Crown College, HBU and the Alumni Association. The Bachelor of Arts in History/Secondary welcome I have received on campus Education & Bible. Dr. Jamie L. Johns, Assistant Professor, and throughout the community has Christianity—University of Edinburgh, Doctor of been wonderful, and I am happy to be Philosophy in Biblical Literature and Theology; Dr. Nancy D. Schwab, Associate Professor, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, Nursing—Texas Woman’s University, Doctor of a part of the University family,” Master of Divinity; Reformed Theological Philosophy in Nursing; Case Western Reserve Hughes said. “I look forward to Seminary, Master of Theology in New Testament; University, Master of Science in Nursing; Ohio working with the many alumni and Covenant Theological Seminary, Master of Arts in State University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Theology; University of Memphis, Bachelor of friends who are dedicated to HBU and Business Administration. Judy S. Seifert, Assistant Professor, Nursing— the support of its mission.” Texas Woman’s University, Master of Science in Hughes received a master of Dr. Dorothy Johnson, Associate Professor, Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing. science in nutrition from Texas A&M Nursing— Texas Women’s University, Doctor of Philosophy in Family Studies, Master of Science in Dr. Yuri Yatsenko, Associate Professor, CISM— University, a bachelor of science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Cybernetics Institute of the National Ukrainian scientific nutrition from Texas A&M Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Science in University and a bachelor of music Dr. Emily Lees, Assistant Professor, Nursing— Computer Sciences; Kiev University, Doctor of performance from West Texas A&M Duke University, Doctor of Philosophy in French Philosophy in Mathematics, Master of Science ? ? and Master of Arts in French; University of Texas and Bachelor of Science in Physics. University. –Health Science Center, Master of Public Health in Health Education/Health Promotion; University of North Carolina, Bachelor of Arts in French. Updates
Robin Roewe, Music, performed the role of Don José in the Opera in the Heights production of Carmen. Patricia Dominguez, Nursing, has been recognized as one of Houston’s 20 Outstanding Nurses for 2002 by the Texas Nurses Association. Dr. Michael Bordelon, Political Science, has presented a variety of recent lectures including three lectures on American Presidents to a workshop for high school teachers sponsored by the Center for the American Idea; a lecture on “Venice: Yesterday and Today” to students at North Lake College in Irving, Texas; and a lecture on the nature of contemporary liberalism and conservatism to the Young Republicans Club in Sugar Land, Texas. In addition, Bordelon gave a lecture on “The Origins of Communism” at the Center for the American Idea. Anthony Martin, University Store, was recently named to the Board of Trustees for the National Association of College Stores. Vivian Camacho BA ’91, Marketing & Communications, has been named chairman of the Board of Managers for the Westland YMCA. ?
hbu 22 news December 2002 Wofford KERR NAMED employee of the quarter When it comes to service distinguished among with a smile, Janet Kerr, Secretary, Information HSU alumni Systems (IS) has the corner on the market. As the secretary Dr. Gene Wofford, Professor, for IS, Kerr is the “go-to- Christianity, was named a person” when faculty and Distinguished Alumnus by his alma staff are having problems with mater, Hardin Simmons University. their computers. This award is presented to alumni “A good portion of Janet’s whose personal and professional interaction with people on accomplishments exemplify the ideals campus arises because there is and aims of HSU. a problem with the most According to Dr. Jim Taylor, Dean precious item in any of our of Arts & Humanities, it is refreshing work areas … our computers,” said Vivian Camacho, Director of Marketing and to hear a senior faculty member whose Communications. “Janet is always a calming force in some of our most desperate enthusiasm for his calling has never moments and always manages to have a positive attitude and a smile in her voice waned. “Dr. Wofford has enjoyed a when you call the IS help desk.” long and productive career of teaching With the University since 1999, Kerr screens the requests coming into IS to and service,” Taylor said. “And he is a determine what the problem is so that it gets entered into the job list properly. This wonderful mentor for younger faculty requires someone who can listen and draw information out of the person on the members in the College of Arts & other end of the line. Humanities.” ? “I am not a technician, and I enjoy being able to talk to the faculty and staff about their computer problems on the non-technical level,” Kerr said. “I like to put them at ease about asking those questions they feel uncomfortable asking. We have a relaxed atmosphere in our department, and we all work together really well.” Tauer named According to Ryan de Vega, Programmer, IS, Kerr is outstanding at what she does. “She is always on the ball when referring to items within her responsibility,” interim dean de Vega said. “My heart goes out to her seeing that she is the ‘face’ of Information Systems. She is the conduit that all of HBU goes through to acquire technical Rita Tauer MAcct ’85 has been support, and that is quite a tall order.” ? named the interim dean for the College of Business and Economics. With HBU since 1987, Tauer has served as the Director for the Pr ofessional MBApr ogram, the Administrative Director for graduate Wiles authors book on witnessing pr ograms in business and an As s i s t a n t Pr ofessor of Ac c o u n t i n g . The Faithful Witness, by Dr. Jerry Wiles, Assistant Vice President, Church After earning her Master of Relations, gives practical advice for those seeking ways to share their faith. His Accountancy from HBU in 1985 and extensive personal experience provided illustrations explaining the how and why earning her CPAcertification in 1986, and highlighting key principles of witnessing. Tauer served as a staff tax accountant While reading, you will discover how every believer in Christ has what it with Arthur Andersen & Co. before takes to be a faithful witness. Sharing your faith can be a very natural and joining HBU. spontaneous part of your walk with God, and being a faithful witness can be one Her service to the University also of the most fulfilling aspects of your Christian life. includes serving on numerou s After reading, you will know how to change the world around you by being committees, including the University the salt and light God intends you to be, overcome fear of rejection in witnessing Pr omotion Advisory Committee, the encounters and appropriate the power of the Holy Spirit to share the Gospel with SACS Task Force, Student Aff a i r s amazing results. Advisory Committee, the Ac c o u n t i n g This 225-page book was printed by Halcyon Press and is available in Christian Curriculum Task Force and the Faculty/ bookstores. ? St a f f Fringe Benefits Committee ?
hbu 23 news December 2002 Encore & More
• MEMORIAL HERMANN HEALTHCARE The University would like to thank the following sponsors for their support of SYSTEM made a gift of $150,000 to the Bible in America Museum Dedication Brunch. support two positions in the College of Nursing. Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors • MCGINNIS AND BETTE CLARK contributed $100,000 to establish their iExalt/Christian Times American Building second scholarship, The McGinnis and KSBJ Radio 89.3 FM Maintenance Co. Bette Clark Endowed Academic International Bible Society Scholarship II. In addition, the Clarks Doug and Puddie Pitcock along with selected members of Baptist Bob and Jan Rule Temple provided $5,000 toward the Baptist Temple Endowed Scholarship. Bronze Sponsors
• The estate of GRACE R. MASTRO A/W Mechanical Services, L.P. Pecan Grove Baptist Church provided $36,513 toward endowment for ConocoPhillips Pepper-Lawson Construction, L.P. the Cultural Arts Center. L.D. and Marsha BA ’68 Eckerma n n Second Baptist Church, Baytown • THE DOLORES WELDER MITCHELL Curt and Donna Dee Floyd Sentigy, Inc. CHARITABLE ANNUITY TRUST made a Forest Cove Baptist Church George and Lois BA ’82 Shanks gift of $57,770 for campus Jeannette Clift George Southern National Bank improvements. Doug Harris BA ’76 St e w a r t Tit l e International Bible Society Tom Herren & Company, Inc. • THE TOMJANOVICH FOUNDATION Paul and Betty Lou Martin Union Baptist Association added $12,000 to the Rudy T. Memorial Hermann Healthcare Gerry Odom Williamson Scholarship fund. Systems Malcolm and Becky Morris • THE HAVENS FOUNDATION provided Parker Drilling Management the University with a gift of $8,000 for Se r vices, Inc. the Havens Foundation Scholarship Fund. Information for the Encore & More page is provided by the Office of Development. • THE WORLD WIDE DOLL MAKERS Gifts representing a contribution of $5,000 or more are included. The Office of Development can ASSOCIATION gave $7,000 in support be contacted at 281-649-3222. of the Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts. • GILBERT AND NELL WALLIS provided a gift of stock, valued at more than $5,000 for the Wallis Scholarship Fund. • MR AND MRS JAMES D. PITCOCK JR. made a gift of $5,000 to the Bible in America Dedication Museum Brunch. • THE RAWLEY FOUNDATION made a gift of $5,000 to be used for student scholarships.
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HBU offers charitable gift annuities The Auxiliary of HBU met one last time at a Fall Coffee to do what they are at attractive rates. known best for doing … giving. Since 1963, they have given selflessly of their Benefits include: • Fixed Income time and resources. During the coffee, the Auxiliary made a final unrestricted • Dependable Payments gift of $665 to the Moody Library. President Doug Hodo shared his • Backed by HBU’s Assets appreciation of the Auxiliary’s tremendous impact on students for the past four • Payments Partially Tax-Free decades and encouraged Auxiliary members to continue their personal • Income Tax Charitable Deduction involement with HBU. Honored at the coffee were the past presidents. Pictured with HBU President Doug Hodo are Frances Bailey, Lee Heinen-Seidel, For a free information packet, call the Helen Sherman BA ’73 and Marjorie Harden. ? Development Office at: 281-649-3468. Check our Planned Giving website at hbu 24 news www.hbu.giftplanning.org. December 2002 Sports Despite injuries, women’s basketball starts strong
The HBU women's basketball team is in the middle of another exciting season. Under the direction of Head Coach Shane Brown, the Huskies return nine veterans from their 33-5 Red River Athletic Conference championship team that made it to the "Elite Eight" of the NAIANational Tournament for the second consecutive year. The early season was costly for the Huskies as they lost two key players to knee injuries. Two-year letterman Cari Scaff tore her ACL in the second game 2002-2003 Women’s Basketball Team of the season, while newcomer Amy Barker, a sophomore transfer from Sam In November, the Huskies hosted The Huskies began defense of Houston State, went down with a torn the HBU Fall Classic and defeated their conference championship with a ACL during practice the night before nationally ranked Oklahoma Christian 95-54 victory over University of Texas- the first game. Both have undergone for their 32nd straight home win. The Permian Basin. surgery and will sit out the remainder streak was broken in the next game Injuries have played a major role of the season. when HBU fell to four-time defending in the early going for the Huskies, Heading the Huskies' list of national champion Oklahoma City who at times have been down to eight returnees is RRAC Player of the Year University, 95-77. available players. and two-time All-America Tiffany HBU rebounded quickly and took The Huskies will host 12 regular- Andrews. Andrews, a senior post third place in the Wayland Baptist season home games after the first of player, is averaging 15.0 points per University Queens Thanksgiving the year and are looking for a little bit game in the early going, while 2001-02 Classic, defeating Lubbock Christian of that Sharp Gym magic to carry All-Conference performer Jere’ Adams, University, 80-75, falling to nationally- them through to another ? a junior, leads the team with a 15.9 ppg ranked Wayland, 78-65, and defeating championship. average. nationally-ranked Oklahoma Baptist in — JC Other returnees for the Huskies the consolation game. are seniors Kanika Harvey and Erica Date Opponent Time Smith, as well as juniors Elinor Smith, January Natasha Avey, Shellie Winzer, Ryalon 2003 4 Brescia University 2:00 p.m. Brailsford and 2001-02 All-Conference Women’s 6 Dillard University 7:30 p.m. performer Griffin Colvert. Smith, also 11 * Jarvis Christian College 5:30 p.m. B 13 * Wiley College 5:30 p.m. a 2001-02 All-RRAC selection, rejoined 16 * Huston-Tillotson College 5:30 p.m. a 20 * Texas Wesleyan University 5:30 p.m. the team 10 games into the season after 25 * Paul Quinn College 5:30 p.m. enjoying a championship run with the s 27 * Southwestern Assemblies of God University 5:30 p.m. HBU volleyball team and earning All- k February 1 * University of Texas-Permian Basin 5:30 p.m. RRAC volleyball honors as well. e 3 * Texas College 5:30 p.m. The Huskies welcome three t 8 * Langston University (Homecoming) 3:00 p.m. newcomers to the roster. In addition to 10 * Bacone College 5:30 p.m. b 15 * Jarvis Christian College 5:30 p.m. Barker, Rachel Rost also transferred 17 * Wiley College 5:30 p.m. a 20 * Huston-Tillotson College 5:30 p.m. from Sam Houston State for her 24 * Texas Wesleyan University 5:30 p.m. sophomore season with the Huskies, l March and Sherill Hadrick is a true freshman 1 * Paul Quinn College 5:30 p.m. l 3 * SW Assemblies of God University 5:30 p.m. who enjoyed a stellar high school 6-10 Red River Athletic Conference Tournament TBA career in her hometown of New Schedule 19-25 NAIANational Tournament TBA Orleans, La. Home matches in bold blue type *Red River Athletic Conference Games All Times Central
hbu 25 news December 2002 Sports Basketball moves from 20 to 10 in NAIA poll The HBU basketball team got off Heading the list of Rodriguez, Matt Autenrieth and Bryn to a fast start despite losing nine newcomers is senior Caulkins. Nelson is a junior transfer players from last season's Rod Nealy who from San Jacinto College, Scott came to championship team. The Huskies, transferred from Baylor HBU for his sophomore season from who finished the 2001-02 season with University. Nealy was Yuba College in California, Rodriguez, a 26-9 record, their fourth straight Red averaging 33.1 points a sophomore, transferred from River Athletic Conference Nealy per game and 11.7 Houston Community College and Championship and fifth consecutive rebounds through the first seven Bradford and Garner are true freshmen appearance in the NAIANational games of the season, including a who have already played major Tournament, are looking to a wealth of school-record 50 points versus No. 5 minutes. Autenrieth and Caulkins, newcomers to continue the ranked Mountain State University in also true freshmen, are planning to championship run. the Space City Classic. The previous redshirt this season. Gone from last season's team are record was 46 points by David Preston Karam, a 2000-01 All-RRAC two two-time All-Americas in Charles in 1995. performer, returns for his senior season Fordjour and Michael LeBlanc. The Joining Nealy are juniors Chris after sitting out last year due to injury two players were the top two scorers Miller, a transfer from Texas Southern and is running the team from the point for the Huskies a year ago, and HBU University who is averaging 12.7 guard position. Brian and Vincent are lost five of its top six point producers points and 11.5 boards per game and enjoying a good beginning to their to graduation. Elester Whitmore, averaging 14.1 senior seasons while Cook has been Despite losing so much fire points per game after transferring plagued by early season injuries and power, the Huskies were ranked from Cedar Valley College. Rounding hopes to get back soon after the No. 20 in the NAIApreseason poll and out the double-figure scoring for the Christmas break. moved up to No. 10 before the Huskies is Holmquist, a 2001-02 All- The Huskies increased their home Christmas break. RRAC selection, who is averaging 13.2 winning streak to 43 games with The Huskies return only five points per game in his junior season. victories over Barber-Scotia College, players from last season. Seniors Ben The HBU coaches also brought in 81-79, and Mountain State, 136-130 in Karam, Josh Brian, Denver Cook, newcomers Paul Nelson, Brian Scott, overtime at the second annual Space Blane Vincent and junior Michael Kelvin Bradford, Nick Garner, Dallas City Classic. ? Holmquist have helped the 10 — JC newcomers adjust quickly to Coach 2003 Basketball Ron Cottrell's system. Schedule Date Opponent Time
January 4 * University of Texas-Permian Basin 7:30 p.m. 11 * Jarvis Christian College 7:30 p.m. 13 * Wiley College 7:30 p.m. 16 * Huston-Tillotson College 7:30 p.m. 20 * Texas Wesleyan University 7:30 p.m. 25 * Paul Quinn College 7:30 p.m. 27 * SW Assemblies of God University 7:30 p.m. 30 East Texas Baptist University 7:30 p.m.
Fevruary 1 * University of Texas-Permian Basin 7:30 p.m. 3 * Texas College 7:30 p.m. 8 * Langston University (Homecoming) 7:30 p.m. 10 * Bacone College 7:30 p.m. 15 * Jarvis Christian College 7:30 p.m. 17 * Wiley College 7:30 p.m. 20 * Huston-Tillotson College 7:30 p.m. 24 * Texas Wesleyan University 7:30 p.m. Red River Athletic Conference Commissioner Tony March 1 * Paul Quinn College 7:30 p.m. Stigliano presents the 2001-02 RRAC Men’s Sportsmanship 3 * SW Assemblies of God University 7:30 p.m. Award to Director of Athletics and Basketball Coach Ron 8 RRAC Tournament quarterfinals TBA 14-15 RRAC Final Four TBA Cottrell (l) and Baseball Coach Brian Huddleston BS ’95 (r). 26-April 1 NAIANational Tournament TBA The award, which was voted on by conference athletic Home games in bold and blue type *Red River Athletic Conference game directors, was presented at the RRAC fall meeting in Dallas. All Times local
hbu 26 news December 2002 Alum-A-Gram readers are interested in knowing what friends and former students are doing. All former students are encouraged to send news items about themselves — promotions, marriages, births, travels and other bits of news. PHOTOS ARE WELCOME. Let us hear from YOU!
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Randall Wiederhold BS ’82, Kelly Karnes BS ’87 is Julie McFarland Ottosen 1960s wife Susan ’82 and children, principal of Farragut Elementary BA’93, MA’98 is a licensed Judith Tippen Pilgrim B A’ 6 8 Christopher, David, Victoria and in the Culver City Unified School professional counselor working was honored recently with the Alexandra, have returned to Fort District in Culver City, Calif. part-time with Heritage Black and Gold Award at Tyler Collins, Colo., where Randall Behavioral Health Consultants in Junior College’s annual Alumni works in custom cabinetmaking/ Cheri Blancet Reichel BS ’88 Houston. She and husband Association homecoming awards kitchen design. and husband Scott BBA’92 live Buddy are parents of daughter, luncheon. in League City, Texas, with their Hannah Grace. John Blacklock BA’83 is a boys, Travis 9 and Tyler 6. Scott security officer at U.S. Security is an EMS Specialist for the State Tami Lancaster BS ’94 is 1970s Associates, Inc. in Taylor, Texas, of Texas and Cheri works part- director of communications and multimedia ministries at Debbie Quan BSN ’74 is and is starting his own business time as a CPA. Otterbein Church and Ministry day-care director at Dorcas Wills as a private investigator. Center in Waynesboro, Pa. Baptist Church. She and husband Lawrence have four Mark Edworthy BA’83 is 1990s Annie Nguyen BBA’95 is a children and live in Trinity, serving in the International John Ella Fowler MEd ’91, part-time financial analyst for Texas. Mission Board’s headquarters in the Houston Independent School Richmond, Va., as an associate in District’s fine arts director, has Carriage Services in Houston. She and husband David Mark Morris BA’78 the Central and Eastern Europe received the 2001 Jacob L. and Chapman and children, Jacob 2 represented HBU at the office. Sophia Meyer Farb School Bell and Ethan 1, live in Katy, Texas. Concordia Presidential Award for distinguished Inauguration on Nov. 22. Cynthia Dopjera ’85 has learning. joined Harper & Pearson Co. in Bernice Dickey MEd ’96 is Houston as director of the Doug Jamieson MS ’93, a assistant principal in the Lamar 1980s accounting firm’s financial software developer with Pardons Consolidated Independent institution practice. & Paroles in Atlanta, Ga., School District, working part- Dennis Sowell BA’80 is a time at Huggins Elementary and teacher in the Brownsville recently published a book, The Rev. Keith Newman BA’86 Family Medical Diary, a complete part-time at Seguine Elementary. Independent School District. He has been appointed vice and wife Ann have two boys, workbook for organizing president of university medical records. James Jeb Hutton BBA’96 Jimmy 5 and Danny 2. advancement for Mount Vernon has been named a semi-senior in Nazarene University in Mount the litigation consulting and Vernon, Ohio. business valuation group at Mann Frankfort Stein & Lipp Advisors, Inc. in Houston.
Manvinder Kainth BS ’99 is a fourth-year medical student at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. 2000s Francis Bui BS ’00 is a computer system administrator I for pathology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
Erum Jivani BS ’00 is a third- year student at South Texas College of Law in Houston. While returning from a road trip to Oklahoma, the HBU basketball team stopped to worship at First Baptist Church, Gainesville, Texas, where Board of Rejirosan Joy BS ’00 is a Trustees Chairman Mark Denison BA ’82 is pastor. The Huskies enjoyed a lunch second-year dental student at the fellowship with the church members and basketbal players Michael Holmquist and University of Texas Health Denver Cook shared their testimonies with a youth Sunday School Class. Science Center in San Antonio, Texas.
hbu 27 news December 2002 Renaissance Van blooms in the city If you like music … he can perform it. If you like photography … he can photograph it. If you like art … he can paint it. And if you like poetry … he can write it. In fact, it seems there isn’t much Van Garrett BA ’99 couldn’t do if he really wanted to do it. “When I see something I like, I want to create it. And if I have the passion to do something, then I go for it,” he said. An award-winning and published writer, Garrett also describes himself as a musician, photographer, artist and teacher. In all of these roles, Garrett can point to some “HBU connection” that led him there. That is a lot to say considering Garrett almost didn’t attend HBU. “I had initially pictured myself attending a ‘party school,’ but HBU turned out to be the best choice I could have made,” Garrett said. “It provided an opportunity for me to really grow, and so many things in my life really started with my experience at HBU.” Before beginning his HBU experience, this Wharton, Texas, native attended Wharton High School and Wharton Junior College where he honed his skills as a percussionist in the band. It was this experience that provided Garrett the opportunity to attend HBU on a music scholarship. His experience with photography began while he was at HBU. As a Mass Media major, Garrett took classes in photography and served as a photographer for the student newspaper, The Collegian. The appearance of one of his photographs in In Source magazine was one of the driving forces that led him to become an “I invited Lorenzo to a reading of some of my essays, but when English/Language Arts teacher at the Community Education he wasn’t able to attend, he told me to send him some of my poetry Partners (CEP), an alternative school located adjacent to the HBU instead,” Garrett said. “He submitted one of my poems for inclusion property. By happenstance, Garrett was in an area convenience in the anthology “Words from the Cities: Poetic Voices of store and saw a young boy looking at one of his photographs which Contemporary Urban Cultures.” had appeared in the magazine. It occurred to him that this child was Published by Southern Illinois University in collaboration with looking at something he had done, but it had made no real impact the Eugene B. Redmond Writers Club, the anthology includes a on this boy’s life. Also, while attending art class in the HBU art forward written by nationally-acclaimed American poet Maya building, Garrett remembers seeing the CEP students going back Angelou, and Garrett’s poem stands alongside poems written by and forth to school exhibiting a tough attitude that he recognized as more than 200 poets from around the country. a cry for attention. These combined experiences led him to become His writing has continued to garner much attention and earned a teacher at CEP. him fourth place honors from the Houston Writers League, a poetry “I never imagined that I would teach after graduating from fellowship from the Great River Artist Institute and an artist’s college, but I realized that you don’t have to be the smartest or the residency at the Dorset Colony House in Vermont. However, it was most well-off to make a difference,” he said. “You just have to be a fellowship at the Callaloo Creative Writing Workshop at Texas determined.” A&M University this past summer that solidified Garrett’s style as a Apparently, Garrett has begun to make that difference as he writer. was a CEP Teacher of the Year nominee for the 2001-2002 school “I was one of 10 poets and six essayists selected nationwide, year. and I had the opportunity to study with the best of the best from all A recent addition to Garrett’s artistic endeavors, painting, is over the country,” he said. “It was cool to participate in one he “picked up” only seven months ago, but it is one that has conversations with doctoral students from Ivy League schools like already yielded successful results. He recently completed a series Yale and be completely at ease because I knew I had been of self-portraits in acrylics and oil, and one of them was selected by prepared enough at HBU to be able to do that.” the Houston Museum of Fine Arts to be exhibited in the museum’s While at Callaloo, he began working on a second book, the 7th Annual African American Artists Citywide Exhibition. Garrett is first having been started while at the Dorset Colony House in also awaiting word about an exhibit at Rice University. Vermont. He has since fused the best of both of these books into While it would seem that painting, teaching, photography and one – Songs in Blue Negritude. Once he finds an agent and music would provide enough opportunity for expression, Garrett publisher, Garrett looks forward to sharing his experiences in writing goes one step further and chooses poetry as his main form of self with other young writers. expression. The roots for his writing were firmly planted during his “I want to tell young writers that if there is something inside of years at HBU, and in his senior year, he won the Danny Lee them telling them to write, they should let that voice drown out all Lawrence Prize for Poetry. That same year, he met poet, Lorenzo the other voices of opposition,” Garrett said. “Do what makes you Thomas, at a poetry reading hosted by the College of Arts and happy. Express yourself in a positive way, and positive energy will Humanities. come back to you.” ? —VC
hbu 28 news December 2002 Seema Puri BS ’00 is a third- Augustine Cherukunnel BBA year student at South Texas ’02 teaches ESLat Houston In Memoriam College of Law in Houston. Community College Northeast. Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. — Hebrews 11:1 Chami Amaratunge BS ’01 is Palu Dedhia BS ’02 is a a second-year medical student at paraclerk for the law firm of the University of Texas Medical Andrews and Kurth in Houston. FORMER STUDENTS Branch in Galveston, Texas. Chris Clanton ’02 passed away March 19. Nadia Novikoff BS ’02 is a Allison Jinkins BBA’01 and research technician in the Lester Coy MLA’86, the first graduate of the University’s MLA Craig Lane BBA’02 were Department of Atherosclerosis program, passed away August 6. married Aug. 24 at Tallowood and Lipid Research at Baylor Robert Albrecht BA’71 passed away Sept. 15. Baptist Church in Houston. College of Medicine and Houston. Anthony Tyler Lopez BA’01 FORMER FACULTY/STAFF is a brokerage agent for Today’s Cindy Williamson BA’02 is Realtor, a part of Keller Williams an ESLfaculty member of the Barbara Williams, former staff member in the Registrar’s Office, passed Realty in Sugar Land, Texas. Houston Community College away October 24. Northeast, Community & Adult Primesh Parikh BBA’01 is a Education Division. business process streamlining UNIVERSITYFRIENDS and operations analysis for Reliant Energy in Houston. Gordon Cain, friend and supporter of the University, passed away Oct. 22. Karen Phillips MS ’01 and Rev. Ted Gaze, friend of the University, passed away Oct. 22. His wife, John Endsley were married Feb. Dot, is a member of The Guild. 24 . Karen is a human resource consultant for Schulist Interests, Inc. in Houston. Beloved professor leaves legacy of faith
Teacher, mentor, pastor, father, husband, While at the University, Lumpkin served as friend, … Walter H. Lumpkin BA ’81 was a Professor of Christianity, the Executive remembered during his funeral at First Baptist Director of the Antioch Center, and he held the Church and the memorial service on campus John Bisagno Chair of Evangelism. In addition, with many attributes, but the one that he was most recently serving as an Interim resurfaced time and time again was “Godly Pastor at Baptist Temple in Houston, Tex a s . man.” After a courageous battle with cancer, Lumpkin is survived by his wife Carol and Lumpkin passed away on Nov. 4. his sons Ryan ’04 and Jason. Along with his When Lumpkin joined the University staff other family members, students, colleagues in 1996, he said, “My years at the University and friends, Lumpkin leaves behind precious were very special. I loved the care that the memories and an eternal legacy because of professors showed to the students. I love to his impact in the lives of others for Christ. teach and reach people, and I hope I could The following words were written by his have the same impact on students.” family and shared by Dr. Gene Woff o r d , According to the many faculty, staff and students, who Pr o f e s s o r , Christianity, at Dr. Lumpkin’s service. shared their thoughts either at a service or in a written note, “His commitment to his ministries, his integrity, his he accomplished his goal. boundless compassion and his faithful service were “W alter was a good friend, the kind of friend who always surpassed only by his reckless abandonment to his greatest encourages, always lifts you up, always makes you smile,” said love, his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The impact of his Dr . David Capes, Chair, Christianity and Philosophy. “He did life, tirelessly poured into the life of every person he touched, more for students, both in the classroom and out, than any other will reach far beyond his brief forty-seven years on earth.” teacher I have ever known. He showed us all what it means to Dr. Lumpkin is survived by his wife Carol, his sons Ryan love God with our whole hearts and to love each other.” ’04 and Jason, mother Norma, sister JoAnn Lumpkin Chunn, brothers Robert, Steve and Michael and several nieces and nephews.
hbu 29 news December 2002 Welcome Husky Pups!
Timothy Dyeson BA’88 and wife Erica had a baby boy, Joshua Eric, Save the Date! born Feb. 3. Brian Sims ’88 and wife Cheryl had a baby girl, Emma Reese, born May 23. She joins siblings, Matthew 5 and Taylor 3. Spirit of Excellence Gala Whitney Burns Robinson BBA’96 and husband Kendall had a baby September 23, 2003 boy, Jordan, born June 13. He joins big sister Ashton 3. DoubleTree Hotel-Post Oak Holly Bollinger BA ’00 and husband Jason had a baby boy, Jacab Andrew, born Aug. 16. Jennifer Ilic Cousin BA’94 and husband Andrew had a baby boy, Noah Andrew, born Aug. 28. Noah’s President George Bush & Mrs. Barbara Bush grandfather, Tom Ilic BS ’76, and aunt, Leah Ilic BS ’01, Honorary Chairs are also proud alumni of HBU. Dan & Anne Wilford Karen Francies, Donor Records Coordinator, Development, and husband Alvin had a baby boy, Cousin Chairs Alvin, born Sept. 15. Alvin joins big sister Arielle 2. Scott VanPelt BS ’99 and wife Caresse had a baby boy, Cristopher, born Oct. 10. Keynote Speaker: Blanca Cuellar-Perales BS ’97 and husband José WILLIAM J. BENNETT had a baby girl, Sarahi Karen, born Nov. 14. Secretary of Education and Chairman of the National Kristen Lemmons Berglund BA’94 and husband Endowment for the Humanities in the Reagan Erik had twin girls, Lillian Grace and Claire Elise, born Administration Nov. 23. They join big brother, Spencer 2. Laura Garza ’98 and husband Efrain had a baby boy Garza Matthew Efrain Garza born March 2002. For more information or early table reservations, contact Bobbi Robinson Lori Rogers Baker BA’90 and husband Michael had 281-649-3407; E-mail [email protected] a baby girl Claire Noelle, born Dec. 13. Claire is the granddaughter of Dr. Cynthia Young, Assistant Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness and Research, and Ken Rogers, Director, Scholarships. Baker Mark Your Calendar! Husky Hustle 5K Fun Run/Walk • March 29, 2003 - 8:00 a.m. For information call 281-649-3289 or [email protected] Moving? ... Let us know where! If you’ve changed your address or plan to, please let us know by sending in the mailing label along with the completed form below. If you’re moving up the career ladder or have some news to share, simply fill out the bottom section of this form and mail to: HBU News, 7502 Fondren Road, Houston, TX 77074-3298 (Fax 281-649-3474) NEW ADDRESS: Name ______FIRST MAIDEN LAST Home Phone ______Business Phone______Address______STREET CITY STATE ZIP Business ______Title ______Address______STREET CITY STATE ZIP Graduation: Degree______Year______Majors ______FORMER STUDENT:Year(s) (dates)______Majors ______News:______
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hbu 30 news December 2002 February 7 - Friday 6:00 pm Alumni/Student Tailgate Party — Baseball Field Parking Lot 7:00 pm Bonfire/Pep Rally — Baseball Field Parking Lot 7:30 pm Homecoming Registration/Packet Pickup — Glasscock Activities Center 8:00 pm Alumni/Student Coffee House — Glasscock Activities Center February 8 - Saturday 2:30-6:30 pm Homecoming Registration/Packet Pickup — M.D. Anderson Student Center 3:00 pm Women’s Basketball vs.Langston University — Sharp Gym Come Join Us! Halftime: Homecoming Court Processional 4:30 pm Walk of Honor Presentation — Brown Administrative Complex 4:30-7:30 pm Family Fun Carnival —Holcombe Mall 5:00-6:00 pm Alumni Association Annual Meeting FEBRUARY 7-8 —Hinton Center, Dillon I 5:00-7:00 pm Food Booths/Concessions — Holcombe Mall 7:30 pm Men's Basketball vs. Langston University — Sharp Gym Halftime: Introduction of Walk of Honor Inductees 9:00 pm Post Game Celebration — M.D. Anderson Student Center 40 Years of Class n I/WE PLAN TOATTEND THESE EVENTS: Homecoming 2003 Friday, 7th Reservations: February 7-8, 2003 n Tailgate Party n Bonfire n Coffee House
Saturday, 8th Name* (include maiden)______Class______n Women’s Basketball Game n Alumni Association Annual Meeting Address* ______n Walk of Honor n Men’s Basketball Game n Family Fun Carnival n Post Game Celebration City* ______State* ______Zip* ______
Daytime Phone*______n ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED, CAN’T MAKE HOMECOMING, BUT HERE IS M YD O N ATION TO THE ALUMNI AS S O C I A TION SCHOLARSHIP FU N D . Email ______n PAYMENT INFORMATION: Guest(s) Name(s) ______Enclosed is my (our) check for $ ______(Make checks payable to HBU Homecoming.) ______OR Please charge my: n Master Card n Visa n Discover *REQUIRED INFORMATION n American Express Amount $ ______Credit Card # ______Registration Fees Signature ______Exp. Date ______$30 per individual Registration form available at www.hbu.edu/alumni (click on Homecoming) $50 per couple Please send registration form with check or credit card information by January 31, 2003 to HBU Alumni Association: $60 for family of 3 Mail: 7502 Fondren Rd., Houston, TX 77074-3298 $75 for family of 4 or more Fax: 281-649-3474 Phone: 281-649-3222 or 1-800-567-5126 Children 3 and under are FREE E-mail: [email protected] hbu 31 news December 2002 Periodicals Postage PAID Houston, Texas 7502 Fondren Road Houston, TX 77074-3298