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Cardinal Events 2004 - 2005 through Nov. 16 Oct. 28 Faculty Exhibition. Lower Gallery. Then & Now: An KVLU 30th-anniversary celebration, featuring live Alumni Survey 1962 to 2004. Upper Gallery. music, food and refreshments. 6-8 p.m., Katharine & HOLD THE DATE Reception 7-9 p.m. Sept. 10. Dishman Art Museum Company, 1495 Calder. Reservations (409) 880-8164 CARDINAL Cadence Sept. 9 Oct. 29 Red, White & YOU From the President 2004 Cardinal Smash Tennis Banquet. 6 p.m. Spring 2005 class schedule distributed The Staff Cardinal Club Room. Montagne Center. Reservations Homecoming (409) 880-2319 Nov. 1 The 2004-2005 academic year is off to a great start with record Spring 2005 advising begins Cardinal Cadence is published by the Division of Sept. 13 Feb. 26 University Advancement, Lamar University, a member of enrollment on the first day of classes. College of Fine Arts and Communication Lecture Nov. 2 The Texas State University System and an affirmative Lamar University Alumni Hundreds of students moved into Cardinal Village Saturday, Series presents Leonard Pitts Jr., nationally syndi- Lamarissimo! Faculty Artists. 7:30 p.m. action, equal opportunity educational institution. cated columnist and Pulitzer Prizewinner. 7:30 p.m. Julie Rogers Theatre. Tickets (409) 880-8144 Homecoming 2005 on Saturday, Feb. Aug. 21 – bringing all three phases to full occupancy with more University Theatre 26, provides a day full of opportunities Brian Sattler, Executive Editor, Director of Public Relations Nov. 4 than 1,500 student residents – and a number of students are living Red, White & YOU Alumni Reception. Houston. Cynthia Hicks ’89, ’93, Editor Oct. 5 to revisit, reunite and see first-hand the in the renovated Brooks Hall as well. (409) 880-8921 or (800) 298-4839 Louise Wood, Writer Lamarissimo! Wind Ensemble and Concert Band momentum at your alma mater! open 2004-2005 season. 7:30 p.m. Julie Rogers We continue toward our goal of hiring 100 new faculty, with Chris Castillo, Writer Nov. 8 A Friday evening Red, White and Theatre. Tickets (409) 880-8144 Spring registration begins plans to create and fill another 10 new faculty positions this year. YOU celebration welcomes you back Contributors: Oct. 7 - 9 The university’s Academic Master Plan is proving to be an excellent guide as we focus Nov. 12 to campus from wherever you may have landed after Melissa Gabriel, Susan Holland, writing On the Verge, presented by Lamar Theatre. Baseball Coach Jim Gilligan inducted into Texas resources to further strengthen Lamar’s academic excellence. Allen Moore, Philip McCollum, Ron Strait, Michael Stravato, Nightly 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. University Theatre. Baseball Hall of Fame. 6 p.m. J.W. Marriott graduation. Join us for Red, White & YOU The university’s overall excellence is being boosted by the start of Lamar’s Rohn Wenner, photography Tickets (409) 880-2250 Houston. 5150 Westheimer. Tickets $50. Homecoming! Reservations (713) 408-1044 two newest doctoral programs, the Ed.D. in educational leadership and a Ph.D. Circulation includes 54,000 copies distributed to alumni, Oct. 11 Special homecoming activities are planned for faculty, staff and friends of Lamar University. If you have Academic Lecture Series presents Gen. Barry Nov. 16 alumni of the College of Engineering and the Class in audiology. The College of Engineering is at work toward gaining coordinating McCaffrey, international affairs expert and NBC received more than one copy of this publication, please Dinner and Twelve Strangers. LU Alumni host dinner of 1955. board approval for the university’s fifth doctoral program, a Ph.D. in chemical let us know. News military analyst. 7:30 p.m. University Theatre. for students studying a particular major to meet (409) 880-8741 For more information, visit our website at: engineering. professionals in that field. [email protected] or Changes of address may be sent to: (409) 880-8921 Oct. 13 - 14 www.lamar.edu/alumni or contact the alumni Fulfillment of the university’s Facilities Master Plan continues apace with University Advancement, Grad Fair. Seniors prepare for December Nov. 18 - 23 office at (409) 880-8921 or (800) 298-4839. renovations to existing academic buildings across the campus. In addition, P. O. Box 10011, Beaumont, Texas 77710, or by Commencement. Setzer Student Center. email: [email protected] Baby with Bath Water, presented by Lamar Theatre. construction of the new dining hall will begin this year, and architectural plans 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (409) 880-8359 Nightly 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Studio Theatre. Tickets (409) 880-2250 for the new state-of-the-art recreation center are being drawn. Division of University Advancement Oct. 18 Camille Mouton, Vice President, University Advancement Distinguished Faculty Lecture. Sponsored by Entergy Lamar University continues to work with chamber, city and county officials in Nov. 30 Janice Trammell ’85, ’93, Director of Development Texas. Terri Davis, assistant professor of political Lamarissimo! A Cappella Choir Holiday Concert. science, presents "Politics and Dissent: The U.S. developing a stronger economic presence. With much to add in expertise, research Mona Halvorsen ’95, Director of Advancement Services 7:30 p.m. Julie Rogers Theatre. Constitution in Times of Crisis." 7:30 p.m. Lamar Tickets (409) 880-8144 and innovation, the university has potential to become a center for economic P. O. Box 10011 University Theatre. Post-lecture reception. Dishman development in Southeast Texas. Beaumont, Texas 77710 Art Museum Dec. 1 - 9 (409) 880-8419 or fax (409) 880-8409 Senior Thesis Exhibition. Reception 7-9 p.m. Our annual giving campaign will begin soon. With tuition on the rise through- email: [email protected] Oct. 19 Dec. 3. Dishman Art Museum out the state, scholarships and other opportunities are more important than ever for Dinner and Twelve Strangers. President and Mrs. Lamar University Alumni Office Jimmy Simmons’ host music majors for this dinner, Dec. 2 students seeking higher education. Lamar is one of the best values in Texas. When visiting campus, you’re invited to stop by the one of a continuing series sponsored by Alumni Cardinal Lights: A Holiday Carnival at Lamar University, featuring food, games for all ages and Nonetheless, your participation in this campaign can make a real difference to Alumni Office at the John Gray Center, Building B, Affairs. Music majors may reserve seats by calling 855 Florida, Suite 102. the Career Center, 880-8879. Information on hosting, entertainment. Carnival at 4 p.m. and lighting of students here. Please give generously! [email protected] or (409) 880-8921 “Cardinal Lights” at 6:15 p.m. adjacent to Plummer Thank you for your support of Lamar University! Juan Zabala, Director of Alumni Affairs Administration Building. Reception and Dessert Gala Oct. 22-23 at 6:30 p.m. in Setzer Student Center. LU Alumni Office La Dolce Vita. Two days of fine wine and cuisine to P. O. Box 10005 benefit the Dishman Art Museum. University Dec. 3-5 Beaumont, Texas 77710 Reception Center, Mary and John Gray Library. Lamar Puppet Theatre on the road at Dickens on the (409) 880-8921, or (800) 298-4839 Reservations (409) 880-8959 Strand. Galveston. Information (409) 880-8150 James M. Simmons Email: [email protected] www.lamar.edu/alumni Dec. 13-17 President Oct. 25 All College of Engineering Seminar Bill Nylin, presi- Master’s Thesis Exhibition. Reception 7-9 p.m. Lamar University Lamar University Foundation dent of Conn’s Appliance. 4 p.m. John Gray Center. Dec. 17. Dishman Art Museum Events open to the public without charge unless otherwise indicated. Janice Trammell, Executive Director (409) 880-8741 Lamar University Foundation www.lamar.edu • Events (409) 880-8419 • Admissions (409) 880-8888 P. O. Box 11500 THE TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM Beaumont, Texas 77710 BOARD OF REGENTS (409) 880-2117 Email: [email protected] Contents Lamar G. Urbanovsky, Chancellor • Austin John E. Dudley • Comanche 2 From the President 12 Storybook Beginning 22 Shonto Ranch 34 Basketball Schedule Alan W. Dreeben, Chair • San Antonio Dionicio “Don” Flores • El Paso Cardinal Cadence (USPS 017-254) is published quarterly 4 News Briefs 14 Helping Business 25 Rhythm in Rhyme 35 Class Notes by Lamar University, Division of University Advancement, Kent M. Adams, Vice Chairman • Beaumont Bernard C. “Bernie” Francis • Addison 211 Redbird Lane, Beaumont, Texas 77710-0011. 8 Lighter, faster, cleaner 16 Conventional Wisdom 26 Friendly Fire 40 New Sousa Band Periodicals postage paid at Beaumont, TX, and additional Dora G. Alcalá • Del Rio James A. “Jimmy” Hayley • Texas City mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address change to 9 Gift of a Lifetime 18 Cardinal Views 30 Moncrief ’s Milestone 44 Diztorsha Jefferson Cardinal Cadence, P.O. Box 10011, Beaumont, Patricia Diaz Dennis • San Antonio Pollyanna A. Stephens • San Angelo 10 Places in the Heart 20 Looking Back, Looking Ahead 32 Athletic Achievements TX 77710-0011; fax (409) 880-8409. Design by Mike Rhodes • Cover illustration by Bill Anderson 2 Cardinal Cadence September - November 2004 September - November 2004 Cardinal Cadence 3 NewsBriefs Lori Ryerkerk, plant manager of ExxonMobil Refining Supply Co. in Beaumont, makes a check presentation Meg McKinney, a photographer for Southern Living mag- from the ExxonMobil Foundation to President James azine, takes photos of Spindletop/Gladys City Boomtown, Simmons. The $25,605 check, from the foundation’s capturing a reinactment of the Lucas Gusher blowout, complete with Educational Matching Gift Program, represented the reinactors in period costume. The photos will be published in a 2005 annual three-to-one match the foundation makes to issue of Southern Living along with a story on Beaumont. Lamar for all employee donations made in 2003. Price claims Golden Torch honor by moving to more favorable conditions.” Therefore, finding the very specialized teeth Richard Price, associate professor of mathematics, of sharks gives a good indication of the sea recently accepted a 2004 Golden Torch Award for conditions of the site.