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Alumni MAGAZINE Summer 2015 alumni MAGAZINE Summer 2015 oklahomecoming October 21-25, 2015 OklaOklaHomHomeeccomingoming president’s October 21-25, 2015 yr. GOLDEN yr. MUSIC 2005 HURRICANE &MARCHING 25 50 message LIBERTY reunion reunion BOWL CLASS OF ROWING CLASS OF BAND reunion 1990 reunion 1965 reunion Come back and give back Your reunion year provides an excellent opportunity to support the university in a way that is personally meaningful to you. As you Dear Friends: To make your tax-deductible gift, Many early pioneers traversed the Great Plains without community that value learning and service — and work return to campus to celebrate your time at TU, current students visit www.utulsa.edu/giving, or ever conceiving of the land as anything but a passage to together to achieve them. are enjoying their own TU experience and creating memories that call 918-631-2561. destinations farther afield. On behalf of all of us at The University of Tulsa, I Others saw opportunity here — or were forced to find invite you to come back to campus and be part of our will last a lifetime. Your gift can be designated to your college, it when circumstances cut their journeys short. Of course, “Oklahomecoming” celebration this October 21-25. This athletics, scholarships or any initiative on campus. by the time Anglos settled, native peoples had enjoyed a issue of our magazine highlights our schedule and those vibrant way of life on the plains for thousands of years. we honor this year as exemplary members of the TU However they got here — by migration, aim or family. We look forward to catching up with you as we accident — generations of Oklahomans have found ways celebrate our roots and our ever-expanding reach. to fashion rich lives through the combination of natural Best regards, opportunity, hard work and community. Like the land itself, Tulsa and the university that bears its name remain a destination and ever fertile home for the discerning pioneer. Those who stay and test themselves here find ample opportunities and a campus Steadman Upham, President Steadman Upham Leslie Cairns (MA ’99) The University of Tulsa PRESIDENT CREATIVE DIRECTOR Alumni Magazine Kayla Acebo Hale John Lew and Erik Campos VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT PHOTOGRAPHERS The University of Tulsa Magazine Amy Berry England (MBA ’11) ISSN 1544-5763 is published by The University of Tulsa, The University of Tulsa does not discriminate on the ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT basis of personal status or group characteristics including, 800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK 74104-9700. but not limited to individuals on the basis of race, color, Publication dates may vary according to the university’s Mona Chamberlin religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or calendar, events and scheduling. expression, genetic information, ancestry, or marital Amy Freiberger (BSBA ’96, MBA ’99) status in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, scholarship and POSTMASTER: Send change of address to EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS loan programs, athletic and other University sponsored The University of Tulsa Magazine programs. Questions regarding implementation of Leslie Blanchet (BSBA ’06) this policy may be addressed to the Office of Human Office of Alumni Relations Resources, 800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, Oklahoma ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS 74104-9700, 918-631-2616. Requests for accommodation 800 S. Tucker Drive • Tulsa, OK 74104-9700 of disabilities may be addressed to the university’s 504 Amy Dodson (BS ’80) Coordinator, Dr. Tawny Taylor, 918-631-2315. To TO CONTACT US OR COMMENT ON THIS MAGAZINE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS ensure availability of an interpreter, five to seven days notice is needed; 48 hours is recommended for all other 918-631-2555 • 1-800-219-4688 Katy Hough accommodations. TU#15135 [email protected] COORDINATOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS OklaHomecoming OklaWednesday, OctoberHom 21 - Sunday, Octoberec 25,oming 2015 The Alumni Association looks forward to celebrating OKLAHOMECOMING with you! Please check www.TUAlumni.com/Homecoming often as we add more details. Please mark your calendars! In this Issue This year, the Homecoming football game 2015 HOMECOMING will take place on Friday, October 23 (traditionally a Saturday game). We will cheer REUNIONS For more information on the following FEATURES the Golden Hurricane as they take on the reunions, please visit www.TUAlumni. University of Memphis Tigers at 7:00 p.m. com/homecoming. Other reunions may 3 Homecoming Schedule of Events at H.A. Chapman Stadium. And because of be announced, so visit the Homecoming Connect with old friends and make new the Friday game, we will celebrate the annual website for the latest information. ones when you celebrate TU during five Bonfire and Pep Rally on the evening of n fun-filled days, October 21-25, 2015! Thursday, October 22. 50 Year Reunion for Class of 1965 n 25 Year Reunion for Class of 1990 11 Homecoming Registration Form Official Homecoming Headquarters n Rowing Reunion Join fellow alumni in Collins Hall to pick up 12 TU Recognizes Excellence your Homecoming T-shirts, enjoy refreshments n 2005 Liberty Bowl Reunion Meet this year’s Distinguished Alumni, and see some of the TU heritage collection. n TU School of Music and Marching J. Paschal Twyman Award winner and If you have any questions about the Band Reunion Homecoming schedule, this is the place Ms. Homecoming. to visit! 22 Alumni Clubs and Chapters Headquarter Hours Registration deadline is Friday, Fall is a great time to get involved with Friday, October 23 October 16, 2015. ON THE COVER your local TU chapter or club. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 24 Visit www.TUAlumni.com/Homecoming for a It’s been nine years since jazz singer and musician Olivia Duhon 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. more detailed and updated calendar of events (BA ’06) earned her degree, and the road to Tulsa calls her home. and to register online. TU’s annual Uncorked alumni event in June featured her musical DEPARTMENTS Parent and Family Weekend stylings, (above) which have caught the attention of a national Registration will take place in You also may reach the Office of Alumni Relations via e-mail at [email protected], or audience. In light of her success, there are albums to record and 1 Letter from the President Collins Hall on Friday, October 23 songs to write, but she never misses the chance to celebrate an from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. by calling 918-631-2555 or 800-219-4688. 20 Alumni News Oklahomecoming. For updates visit 25 Class Notes orgs.utulsa.edu/tupfa. Share your Homecoming experience with us! #utulsahomecoming 32 Bookend For more information on the TU boots shown Tag your posts and then follow on the front cover, go to the conversation online. TUAlumni.com/boots Like us on Facebook; follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. 2 SUMMER 2015 3 TUAlumni.com/homecoming Visit our website for a more detailed and updated calendar of events and to register online. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS #utulsahomecoming OklaHomecoming Parent and Family Weekend Events Hotel Accommodations Wednesday Family members of TU students will want to The TU Alumni Association is offering special ••••••••••••••• attend TU Parent and Family Weekend 2015 rates at local hotels. Please book early as rooms are October21 during TU Homecoming. Parent and Family limited. Remember to mention TU Homecoming for Weekend registration will take place in Collins group rates. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Reception, 7:00 p.m. Ceremony Hall on Friday, October 23, from 10:00 a.m. Aloft Tulsa Downtown ..........................918-947-8200 Free Day for Alumni at Gilcrease WOW (Worship on 2015 Distinguished Alumni Celebration until 5:00 p.m. Please contact Steve Denton Courtyard Marriott Tulsa Downtown ..918-508-7400 Museum Wednesday) Lorton Performance Center or Kyle Meador at 918-631-3590, or steven- Visit one of Tulsa’s greatest treasures Sharp Memorial Chapel The TU Alumni Association will honor 2015 [email protected] with any questions. For a Holiday Inn ...........................................918-585-5898 and see the new Helmerich Center for Alumni, students, faculty and staff Distinguished Alumni Bill Carmody (JD ’88), complete listing of Parent and Family Weekend Hyatt Regency ......................................888-591-1234 American Research at Gilcrease Museum, are invited to this Christian praise Marcia MacLeod (BS ’75, JD ’80) and Wayne events, visit orgs.utulsa.edu/tupfa. along with the exhibit Painted Journeys: The and worship service in TU’s Sharp Rumley (BS ’60), along with the 2015 J. Paschal Art of John Mix Stanley. Complimentary Chapel. After the service, lunch will Twyman Award recipient Susie Collins Hentschel Student Association Events admission will be extended to TU alumni be offered in the Buford Atrium. and 2015 Ms. Homecoming Vicki Hendrickson. For a listing of Student Association during Homecoming weekend for those Hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer will be available. Homecoming events, visit www.utulsa.edu/sa. who register by Friday, October 16. Business attire. RSVP to [email protected], or 918-631-2555 by Friday, October 9. Celebrate Our Heritage Enjoy TU’s rich history while celebrating Homecoming 2015 with family and friends. TU memorabilia is displayed at Homecoming Headquarters in the Jill Zink Tarbel Heritage Thursday Room in Collins Hall. If you have heritage Pep Rally and Bonfire items that you would like to donate, you may October22 ••••••••••••••• Dietler Commons bring them with you to Collins Hall or mail them to Alumni Relations, 800 South Tucker Celebrate 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Drive, Tulsa OK, 74104.
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