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ike HBU, universities across the country are dealing with the issues of the three R’s. If you are of my generation, you may be reminiscing about the good ole days of “reading, writing and arithmetic.” But that was a few years ago and applied to the elementary curriculum. LToday, we are dealing with 21st century issues in higher education and the three R’s represent Recruiting, Retention and Resources. The topics are shared by two-year community colleges, by large and small public institutions and Christian universities like HBU. Recruitment ... exciting opportunities to tell our story to prospective students – graduate and undergraduate – to invite them to the campus for special events and receptions, for tours and classroom experiences. It’s beginning a relationship! Retention ... affirmation of the vision and mission of the University; it’s the challenge of meeting the needs of our students until they graduate. It’s continuing a relationship! Resources ... providing the financial needs to support the University’s academic programs, student needs and master plan; and most importantly to properly acknowledge the efforts of our outstanding faculty and staff. It’s supporting a relationship! However, at HBU we believe we are unique and therefore we have a fourth R ... Relationships! Relationships permeate everything we’re about. In this issue of the News, you’ll read about students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends who share special relationships with each other and with the University. I recently visited with a student who epitomizes this spirit. He wanted to tell me how much HBU means to him. His story is unique, just like all of our students’ stories, but his is a little longer. You see he came back this fall to finish his degree. In 1980, he enrolled as a freshman. Since then he has raised a family and had a career, but he never gave up his calling as a musician or his love for the church and for HBU. So, he’s back now, a little older than some students and perhaps even older than some of his professors. But he returned because of the relationships that were forged more than 20 years ago. It is relationships that truly define our lives. As you read about the ones in this NEWS, you’ll know that when we count our blessings at HBU, we are thankful for our Christian witness, our academic excellence and our outstanding faculty and staff. And we are unique as we share such special relationships with our students and alumni. We are Houston’s Blessed University!

E.D. Hodo VOL. 42, No. 3 December 2004 Contents EDITOR Martha Morrow

MANAGING EDITOR features Candace Bush BA ’04 DIRECTOR, DESIGN & GRAPHICS 2 From the President Nan Donahoe

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT 4 Defining Relationships ... Kristy Wright - From an Academic Perspective - An Evolving Relationship Brings New Opportunities ... CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Diane Williams BA ’93 Gigi Arendt ’08, Jacque Cottrell - Making Learning a Family Affair ... The Jesudason Family PHOTOGRAPHERS - Distinguished Alumnus Award ... Ray Denson BA ’74 Gigi Arendt ’08, Bruce Bennett, - Meritorious Service Alumnus Award ... Monica Hodges BA ’94, MEd ’00 Candace Bush BA ’04, Rochelle Ferrada ’05, Tim Fields, Martha Morrow, Founders’ Day Janet Roberts for Gittings, Mike Malone, 14 Nesossi Photography 16 The Guild Celebrates Christmas SPECIAL THANKS Patricia Bailey, Linda Hammack, 18 President’s Development Council Donna Payne Covenant Society VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING Sharon Saunders 19 On Campus 21 The Paw Print LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: HBU NEWS welcomes letters to the editor. Mail should 22 Campus Updates be addressed to: HBU NEWS, 7502 Fondren Road, Houston, TX 77074-3298 or you can e-mail us at 24 Sports [email protected], and should include the writer’s full name, address and daytime telephone number. Letters 27 Leading the Pack ... Dr. Laura Savage BS ’83 may be published based on available space and may be edited for purposes of clarity. 28 Alum-A-Gram HBU NEWS (USPS 252-660) is published quarterly by the Office of Marketing, Houston Baptist University and printed by SOUTHWEST on the cover PRECISION. Periodicals postage paid at Houston, Texas. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The cover art was created by Gigi Arendt ’08. HBU News, 7502 Fondren Road, Houston, Texas 77074-3298.

Founded in 1960, Houston Baptist University, a Texas Baptist institution, is a coeducational, independent university with a growing national reputation for offering academic excellence through more than 40 undergraduate and 11 graduate programs. HBU has been ranked in the top tier among the “Best Universities” offering master's degrees in the Western region by U.S.News & World Report in its America's Best Colleges for 2005 edition. CONTACT US: Marketing & Communications... 281-649-3470 HBU complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws, and does not engage in prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color, nationality or ethnic origin, Admissions ...... 281-649-3211 gender, age, or disability in either employment or the provision of services. Inquiries www.hbu.edu concerning this notice or the application of the laws referenced herein should be referred to the vice president for financial affairs. Defining lives

ALEXIS KNAPP MS ’00 Instructor in Management Undergraduate Coordinator College of Business and Economics

“In an environment like HBU, advising is something we have to be great at; it is part of who we are. It is another component of developing the entire student – not just registration, but planning and designing course options to meet student strengths, mentoring, career counseling and beyond.”

While most colleges and universities have many traits in common, when talking with HBU students and alumni we found that the most unique aspects of their college education are based in the relationships formed during their time here. With that in mind, this new series of publications began to take shape, featuring HBU students, faculty, alumni and parents, in their own words, ADRIENNE PARSON ’06 describing the relationships that have formed their time on campus. While every issue of the NEWS is, in essence, about relationships, in the Nursing Major following pages you will meet several men and women whose unique “I was looking for an relationships with HBU have defined their lives — a mother who led her children education that would not only to HBU through her own educational experience; an alumna who today serves as broaden my mind but also help chair of the Board of Trustees; two alumni who have made a significant me become more complete as a person; a school where I could difference in the world and in the life of the University; and finally, faculty and grow both academically and staff members who have been honored for their years of service and dedication to spiritually. This is exactly what an students and to Christian education. Every relationship is as unique as the person HBU education is about; not just who shares it. about the material and concepts you learn, but about discovering If you have a relationship with HBU that has helped to define your life, we what your real strengths are and hope you’ll share it with us. Just send it to [email protected]. We’ll be sharing developing the confidence to special stories throughout the coming year. apply what you’ve learned to real life.”

hbu 4 news December 2004 Relationships From an Academic Perspective D.R. (Randy) Wilson, PhD Professor College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Students in college develop all kinds of new relationships. In regard to relationships, life at the university is a lot like it is in the rest of the world. But there’s someone else that students meet (we hope and pray) while they are testing their academic wings at college. This new person is found in the hearts and minds of all who value learning and thinking. I believe that freshmen should be challenged by all kinds of new ANIVAL ALEMAN ’05 relationships to discover within themselves a new person, an intellectual person, someone who has been trained and inspired to think. Music & Spanish Major An early social thinker in America, Charles Horton Cooley, wrote that we were “Looking Glass Selves.” He meant that as we relate to one another and “Professors here are not only willing to teach you, but also to begin to see ourselves as we imagine others see us, we develop a sense of who invest in your life. Be it the small we really are. Our very sense of self is produced out of the assortment of community that helped make my relationships in our lives. When students experience college life it’s important to transition to college life so much mirror back the expectations we all have for educated people. Coming to the easier, or the remarkably personal university is probably the first time most students have ever been around so environment where I’m not just much thinking in their lives. another face in the crowd, it’s When I relate with students in my classes I often challenge them to begin to been everything I had hoped my think differently about themselves, to start thinking of themselves as lifelong university experience would be. learners. Every day I learn more about who I am and what I want out of life.” ✥ This new self identity is rare in the world. Only seven percent of the world’s population has a college degree. ✥ Most students are beginning to shape this new self before they even get to college. Studies show that students who are still in high school but have been accepted to college begin to think and act differently than their non- college bound peers. ✥ Ask any professor to describe the differences between students in introductory courses and senior seminars. As graduation approaches, we see college students developing very new and positive identities. The new relationships that are possible for college students are numerous. There are new friends from different parts of the world. Of course there are professors with all kinds of new ideas and difficult expectations. Mentors and advisors help students to shape important choices and daily decisions. The one TERRI SAYLOR common function of all these new relationships is that they encourage young Mother of Sheridan Saylor ’07 men and women to begin to think differently about themselves. A university, when it’s working, is an idea factory. It’s a great laboratory “I always dreamed that my where innovation, creativity and inspiration all converge and materialize in daughter would go to HBU, but it papers, canvases, compositions, recitations, experiments and presentations. But had to be a perfect fit for her. of course there has to be a conduit for all of this to happen. The fertile ground While touring the campus in the for the ideas we foster consists in the hundreds of relationships that students fall of her senior year we felt as experience while at college. From an academic perspective, relationships are though we had come home ... essential. They are the paths that students use to discover a new self, one that Sheridan has now completed her can change the world. first year and we’re all still sold on HBU. With small classes and great teachers, it’s a place that will help her reach her goals. HBU is a Relationships perfect fit for both of us.”

hbu 5 news December 2004 An Evolving Relationship Brings New Opportunities Diane Williams BA ’93

As Diane Williams takes the gavel as the first woman to chair the Houston Baptist University Board of Trustees, it is her passion for Christian education that serves as her guide. Williams’ passion for Christian education comes from two sources - her “I love the Christian heart and a passion she holds for the education of young people that developed as a tribute to her daughter, Denise, who lost her life at the age of 16 in an automobile accident. fact that this “Since Denise wasn’t going to attend college, I wanted to put the resources I would have used for her education to good use,” said Williams. And she has, devoting her service to HBU, the Texas Baptist Children’s Home and Miracle Farm. is such a She and her husband Stanley also established the Williams Endowed Academic Scholarship in honor of their three children – Denise, Jay and Dawn. But Williams’ relationship with HBU is unique. Not only has she served as a Board member for the past seven years, but she is a graduate of HBU. Her desire diverse for a college degree never wavered, even if her path to that degree was non- traditional. The couple married shortly after their graduation from South Oak Cliff High school … School in Dallas. He attended Texas A&M University, at a time when women weren’t allowed to enroll. After his graduation the couple moved to Germany, and then “life took over” as Williams became a mother. What a Although she had attended some classes at HBU in the late 1970s, in the early 1990s she made a decision to finish her college education. “We had become very good friends with Doug and Sadie Hodo through our church, and so we were very wonderful familiar with the quality of education HBU offered,” said Williams. She finished her degree with majors in psychology and social work in 1993. “I will always have a fondness in my heart for Dr. Ann Owen (professor in place to psychology),” Williams said. “She was a great professor for me because she made learning so much fun. She always took time for her students. Although she gave hard exams, she always made sure we comprehended what she taught us.” witness, and Today, the Williams family has many connections to HBU. Williams, her daughter Dawn Trozzo, and daughter-in-law Dena Williams are all members of The Guild. Her son-in-law, Clay, received his MBA from HBU in 1996. Both Williams and her husband are actively involved in the planning for the HBU Cultural Arts what a Center and Chapel. As chair of the Board, Williams wants to encourage students to experience college life. wonderful “I would encourage our students to please consider living on campus. When you come as a commuter student, as I did, you don’t get to experience everything this wonderful school has to offer. You aren’t able to get as involved. You can get so place to much more out of your HBU education if you live on campus. “I love the fact that this is such a diverse school. We have a wonderful venue where our students can be exposed to different cultures, and with our Christian learn.” heritage we can present that message to all of our students. What a wonderful place to witness, and what a wonderful place to learn.” —MM Relationships

hbu 6 news December 2004 hbu 7 news December 2004 Dustin ’05, Natasha BS ’04, Caroline BS ’01 and Audra ’05 Jesudason hbu 6 news December 2004 Relationships ... Making Learning a Family Affair The Jesudason Family

Students, alumni, faculty and staff say that the personal relationships found at HBU make the University like a family, but for one group of current students and alumni, HBU is truly a family affair. The matriarch of the Jesudason family Caroline BS ’01 was the first to begin her education at HBU followed by her children Natasha BS ’04, Audra ’05 and Dustin ’05. “I used to drive by and wish I could go to HBU,” Caroline said. “One day I decided to try and see if I would be accepted and I was ... that’s what I call my hallelujah day.” As a non-traditional student, Caroline said it took a little time to get back in the “The swing of things, but once she did it was worth it. “I was intimidated at first,” she said. “I kept wondering if I was smart enough. It was a fear of the unknown. The first quarter was difficult because I had been out professors are of school for so long and had to battle young minds, but the teachers made it easier, more relaxed. “I wasn’t shy to talk with anyone. I didn’t treat the other students like children; life teachers – I talked with them as equals. The students made me feel comfortable and I got to be known as the ‘Campus Mom.’ Some of my kids’ friends were my friends first.” Natasha, the oldest, supported her mother’s decision to go back to school and then followed in her footsteps. they teach “We were absolutely behind her,” Natasha said. “She loves to study and learn new things and we were excited when she was accepted. We all visited while she was going to school here and saw it was a nice campus and not overwhelming. beyond the “Coming to HBU just seemed like a natural progression. We had the option of where we wanted to go. There are so many different universities, especially here in Houston, but we prayed about it and decided that HBU was the place for us.” classroom.” Natasha, Audra and Dustin were all home-schooled once they each reached high school and feel like HBU welcomed them with open arms. Dustin Jesudason “Because HBU has such small classes it really wasn’t a big change,” Audra said. “The close relationship is still there; it’s a close community. The campus is so warm it is hard to be antisocial. You never get lost in the crowd.” Dustin was the last to arrive as a student, but he was accepted as part of the HBU family long before then. “I started here at 16,” he said. “I had a good idea this is where I wanted to go from the beginning. I came for a lot of visits and had made a lot of friends before I even started.” The four believe they find relationships on campus not only with other students, but also with the faculty and staff. “Every professor is very encouraging,” Natasha said. “They know a great deal and continue to learn more themselves, but they also inspire and push you to do the same. The University offers an opportunity to develop every aspect of your personality.” Dustin agrees and adds “One of the best things about HBU is the incredible professors. They are so brilliant. They are experts and have a vast knowledge of their fields. They are always extremely encouraging. The professors are life teachers – they teach beyond the classroom.” Professors and staff members alike know the Jesudason family and are continually interested in each of them. “Their teachers know me and ask how I am or know their siblings and ask how they are. ‘Mr. Red’ in the bookstore knows us by name and every time one of us is in there he asks about me or my children,” Caroline said. “It’s like having a large family.” Relationships —CB

hbu 9 news December 2004 The Distinguished Alumnus Award ... presented to alumni who have made distinctive contributions in their fields. Ray Denson BA ’74 “Ray is a

We all know that if a stone is thrown in a pond, the ripples from that stone will continue for long moments to come. And so it is with the education of Ray caring Denson, this year’s Distinguished Alumnus. Denson’s experience as a student at HBU has created ripples that continue to affect others today. Denson was a college dropout when he found HBU, and the acceptance and individual of support he needed to complete his college degree. He graduated in 1974 with a degree in psychology and social work. “After my graduation and my acceptance into the Master of Social Work high morals. program at the University of Houston, I realized what a quality education I had received during my time at HBU. The willingness and chance that HBU gave to me as a 30-year-old college dropout to pursue a degree had a profound effect on me. I He exemplifies have been fortunate to mentor several individuals in healthcare who, for some reason or another, were stuck in their positions. By giving them an opportunity, as was given to me by HBU, they excelled and are now CEOs, CFOs or executives for the quality of healthcare companies.” Denson’s first job after completing his master’s degree was as a therapist with drug and alcohol patients. He then moved to Deer Park Hospital and became administrator of the 135-bed psychiatric hospital. education one In 1980, he joined a new company, Horizon Health Corporation, as vice president of clinical services. That company eventually became Republic Health Corporation of Dallas, where Denson became vice president of operations working can achieve at with acute care hospitals in Texas. He later became senior vice president of operations with responsibility for 14 hospitals located throughout the United States. HBU.” His career track eventually led him to his current position as president of Trinity MedCare, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vanguard Health. Denson is also Mike Marlatt BS ’72 vice president of clinical services for Vanguard, which is located in Nashville. The lessons learned at HBU about giving back to others have also stayed with Denson. He and his wife Mary are very involved with a number of charities in both Texas and Tennessee. The couple is involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the American Heart Association, the Tennessee Titans Foundation, and hope to soon become more involved with the Multiple Sclerosis Society, since two of their children have been diagnosed with this disease. But throughout all of Denson’s professional and personal activities, one trait shines through according to those who know him best. “Ray is a caring individual of high morals,” said Mike Marlatt BS ’72, a longtime friend of Denson’s. “He exemplifies the quality of education one can achieve at HBU.” When Denson was asked to recall a favorite memory of HBU, it wasn’t surprising that the memory involved both hard work and perseverance. “I remember receiving a ‘C’ in Dr. Glen Cain’s Greek class. I was, and still am, as proud of that ‘C’ as any grade of ‘A’ I ever made,” he recalled. “I am very humbled by my selection as HBU’s Distinguished Alumnus Award.” —MM Relationships

hbu 10 news December 2004 hbu 11 news December 2004 hbu 12 news December 2004 The Meritorious Service Alumnus Award ... presented to alumni who have made significant, sustained contributions of energy, time and creativity toward the advancement of the University. Monica Hodges BA ’94, MEd ’00 “HBU is so When Monica McGaughey Hodges was a student at HBU, she had a dream to someday teach at the university level and to be able to give back to the University that had given her that dream. important to Today she’s busy making her dreams come true as an active member of the HBU Alumni Association and an adjunct professor in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. Monica and Her dedication to the Alumni Association is strong. She served on the Husky Hustle Committee in 2002 and chaired the event in 2003. She has served on the Homecoming Committee numerous times as well as other alumni committees. And during Homecoming 2006, she will assume the role of chair of the Alumni for that we Association after serving as chair-elect for two years. “I’ve spent 16 years at HBU as a student, alumna or professor,” says Hodges. “Being named the recipient of the Meritorious Service Award has been a are deeply tremendous honor.” “I can’t think of anyone more deserving than Monica Hodges to be the recipient of this year’s Meritorious Service Alumnus Award,” said Vivian Camacho blessed.” BA ’91, HBU Alumni Board Member. “Monica always gives 100% in everything she does to support HBU, and her enthusiasm and genuineness are always apparent and contagious. The Alumni Association and HBU are extremely blessed to have Judi Vogel Pyburn BBA ’94 Monica as a supporter and advocate for the University.” According to Judi Vogel Pyburn BBA ’94, a longtime friend, Hodges is simply “awesome.” “She is a great friend to many people, a great mother to her kids, and deeply involved within the community and her church,” said Pyburn. “That alone is spectacular but on top of all of that, she is a wonderful professor at HBU and she is on the Alumni Board. HBU is so important to Monica and for that we are deeply blessed. She truly deserves this award.” Hodges is the busy mother of two children, Megan and Wyatt. They attend Second Baptist Church West Campus where she sings in the choir, participates in MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) and teaches preschool Sunday School. Besides her teaching duties at HBU, she is a literacy coach in Spring Branch ISD. “I think the thing I love the most about HBU is how connected I feel - I can’t think of any place on campus that doesn't hold some sort of memory for me,” Hodges said. “Every time I walk into the Hinton Center I remember playing tug of war as a freshman in my beanie in the field that is now the Hinton Center. Driving past the dorms I remember late nights studying; well, really more like endless slumber party time with girls who are now my dearest friends. The memories could really go on forever, but the point is that HBU and the friends I have made as a result of my time at HBU are priceless. “Coming back to teach at HBU has been a dream of mine – partially fulfilled,” says Hodges. “My long term goal is get my doctorate in education and teach at the Relationships university level. “I was only 30 when I taught my first class. My hope is that my students can look at me and realize that dreams do come true – it just takes hard work and determination. Teaching at HBU is one step closer to my dream of being Dr. Hodges!” —MM hbu 13 news December 2004 here is perhaps no Tmore unique HBU relationship than the one shared by the Founding

Fathers. This year’s annual Dr. David Self BA ’73 and President Hodo convocation honored the foresight and commitment of the 25 men who demonstrated their faith in the mission of HBU by pledging their resources for the purchase of the property where the University stands today. On December 2, faculty, staff, students and friends of Trustee Don Woo, Russ Clark BM ’82 and his wife the University gathered to Karen Taylor Clark BM ’85 celebrate Founders’ Day Convocation. Musical entertainment was provided by Russ Clark BM ’82. Guest speaker for the day was Dr. David Self BA ’73, executive pastor at Houston’s First Baptist Church. Faculty and staff celebrating service anniversaries were also Bonnie Harris Self ’73 and Trustee Becky Morris recognized, including Dr. Don Looser, vice president Congratulations also to the following faculty and staff members who are not pictured — 5 years: Dr. Laura Ashley, Trent Carroll BA ’97, of academic affairs, 40 years, Dennis Chalupa, Dr. Ileana Iionascu, Bill Sisk, Ronnie Stewart. 10 years: Anthony Martin, Roger Wilhite. 15 years: Debra Berry BSN ’89, Debora and Dr. Don Byrnes, legal Burnett and Dr. Rhonda Furr. counsel, 35 years.

hbu 14 news December 2004 35 years Dr. Don Byrnes with his wife Georgia.

40 years Dr. Don Looser with his wife Elsa Jean. 20 years Saleim Kahleh BA ’84 and Dr. Jon Suter

Ten years

Director of Spiritual Life and University Chaplain Dean Riley and Steven Key BS ’96 Patti Bailey, Dick Parker, Dr. Harold Raley and Colette Cross joins 10-year honorees Dr. Eloise Hugh McClung Hughes MEd ’93 and Melanie Leslie. Five years

Dr. Rachel Hopp, Don Anderson BA ’68, Mary Farley, Claire Socier, Ed Borges Tina Turner, Laslo Nagy, Dr. John Yarrington Dr. Levon Hayrapetyan, Dr. Robert Towery, and Diana Burriello and Janet Kerr Dr. Melissa Wiseman and Susan Bubeck

hbu 15 news December 2004 n December 3, nearly 600 Guild members and their guests filled the ballroom of the Post Oak Doubletree Hotel for The Guild’s annual Christmas Luncheon. The luncheon was chaired by Peg Harman and Madeline Collier, and featured guest speaker Gloria Gaither. Gaither, a renowned Christian author and songwriter, reminded guests of the importance of “what we ponder in our hearts” as we approach the holiday season. HBU's own FOCUS and Refuge provided special music for the event, including the traditional finale of “Joy to the World.” Yvette Henry, recipient of The Guild Presidents Endowed Guild President Carolyn Little, Gloria Gaither, HBU First Lady Sadie Hodo Scholarship in Graduate Education, shared how the lessons she continues to learn as a student impact her classroom and her students at Hightower High School in Fort Bend ISD. “I love the teaching profession because we are in the unique position of teaching, encouraging and thereby changing lives,” said Henry. “The Guild and Houston Baptist University are also in the business of teaching, encouraging Mary Ann Belin, Guild member, and and changing lives. Thank you for Gelea Clem Luncheon Chairs Peg Harman and seeing the potential in me and Madeline Collier encouraging me to tap into it.” The Guild supports graduate education for career teachers, and since 1995 has awarded endowed scholarships to eight students and provided a total of 94 annual scholarships resulting in a total dollar value of more than $800,000. Thirty-eight graduates have completed their master of education degree as a result of this scholarship Guild members Laverne Acord and program. Guild member Lori Hodo and Faye Dunwoody guest Allison Hodo Clements

hbu 16 news December 2004 Guild members Camille Hankamer and Colletta McMillian with guests Sherron Watkins and Beryl Benson "... I came to realize that the winding road that led me to education had been divinely directed toward teaching from its origin ..." President Hodo and Yvette Henry, recipient of The Guild — Yvette Henry Presidents Endowed Scholarship in Graduate Education

Guild members Lisa Calvert, Marinell Grimes and Lennie Grimes FOCUS and Refuge entertained the nearly 600 attendees at the luncheon. Pictured are Refuge member Jody Smith ’06 (l) and FOCUS members Breanna Richardson ’05, Jonathan Brink ’08 and Rebeca Pineda ’08.

Guild members Cindy Duffy, Debra Perich and Barbara Boek Guild members Dot Gaze and Sue Gilbreath

hbu 17 news December 2004 The President's The Covenant Development Council (PDC) Society recognizes and was established in 1964 as honors individuals who the President’s Council to wish to impact Christian bring together alumni and education and create friends who have a sincere lasting legacies by interest in helping the including HBU in their PDC Luncheon guest speaker University carry out its estate plans. Covenant Jim Dawson and PDC Chair mission. Society members were Kay Parker BA ’82. This fall’s Presidential honored with a High Luncheon speaker was Jim Bill and Mickey Arnold Tea this fall. Dawson, retired Brunswick Outdoor Recreation Group CEO and now executive associate pastor at First Baptist Church in Broken Arrow, Okla. Dawson reminded the group that the success of others is often our own greatest accomplishment.

Sadie Hodo, Dorothy Smith, Nell Smith and Don Anderson BA ’68, vice president for development

Advisory Trustee and PDC member Jim Smith and former trustee Allene Lucas.

Former HBU Trustee Bill Dorsett greets Jim Dawson. Lee Heinen Seidel and President Hodo

Shop & Share

Did you know that you can help support HBU by simply buying groceries? It’s true. HBU participates in two community rebate programs sponsored by Kroger and Randalls. Thank you for considering this fast and easy way to help HBU continue to be Houston’s Blessed University! It’s easy. Here’s how…

KROGER SHARE CARD PROGRAM RANDALLS GOOD NEIGHBOR PROGRAM

1. Visit the Courtesy Booth at your local Kroger store and ask for a share 1. The next time you shop at Randalls, simply give the cashier your card coded with HBU’s program number – 48650004000. Remarkable Card or key tag and HBU’s account number – 2725 – before your groceries are scanned. 2. Each time you shop at Kroger, present the card to the cashier and ask them to scan the card before they begin to ring up your groceries. 2. HBU is now linked to your member card. From this point on, the purchase price of your groceries will automatically be recorded to 3. Once this is done, your purchase amount is recorded for HBU. A HBU’s Good Neighbor account. percentage of your purchase is refunded to the University. 3. You may remove the HBU account number from your member card at 4. If you have problems or questions, call Kroger at 1-800-745-GIFT for any time. more information.

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RACE AND RELIGION FORUM TRUSTEE NEWS Dr. Rodney Woo, senior pastor Fall is a season of change for the of Wilcrest Baptist Church and HBU Board of Trustees. adjunct Christianity professor at The University would like to HBU; Dr. Michael Emerson, thank Howard Lee Jr., Dr. Dearing professor of sociology and director Garner, Dr. Gerald Ray and Dr. Ralph of the DuBois Center for the West for their service. Between them, Advanced Study of Religion and as they retire from the Board these Race at Notre Dame; and Dr. gentlemen contributed nearly 35 years George Yancy, professor of of service to HBU. sociology at the University of New to the Board are Rev. Larry North Texas, spoke at the Race Womack BA ’79 from Copperfield and Religion Forum held on Baptist Church in Houston and Rev. campus. They discussed the on- Jeff Harris from Grace Point Church going problem of segregation in in San Antonio. Returning to the American Christianity and Board is David Stutts BS ’82. proposed an alternative vision, moving toward multi-ethnic congregations as a Officers for the coming year are way of realizing the Kingdom of Christ. Diane Williams BA ’93, chair; Pictured at the Forum are Woo; Dr. David Capes, professor of Christianity Ray Cox BS ’81, vice chair; and chair of the Department of Christianity and Philosophy; Emerson; Yancy Becky Morris, secretary; and Elaine and Colette Cross, director of spiritual life and University chaplain. Higginbotham, assistant secretary.

VETERANS DAY CONVOCATION JESUS IN ISLAM SYMPOSIUM EXPLORES FAITHS HBU co-hosted the Jesus in Islam Symposium with the Houston Ahmadiyya Muslim Community this fall. The symposium was a Muslim/Christian dialogue about Jesus’ The HBU Orchestra, under the role in the Muslim faith. direction of Robert McElroy, shared a The speakers at the special musical salute to veterans event were (l-r) Dr. during convocation on November 11. David Capes, professor More than 40 proud veterans from of Christianity and chair University Place attended the special of the Department of salute, including Winston Dollahon, Christianity and director of University Place (Navy) and Philosophy; moderator University Place residents David Jones Dr. Christopher Hammons, associate professor of political science and director (Army) and Cliff Fields (Navy). of the Master of Liberal Arts program; Azhur Haneef, second-generation Ahmadi and missionary; Anwar Khan, member of the National Executive for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community – USA; Dr. Kaleem Malik, director of EMS and emergency medicine and trauma at Chicago Midwestern University’s St. James Medical Center and director of Ecumenical/Interfaith Affairs with the WHAT DO YOU THINK? Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Chicago; and Ian Coulter, associate We’re taking a new look at the HBU NEWS, and we want your input! What would missionary of the PCA Church Without Walls. you like to see in future issues? How can Haneef spoke about “The Religion of Islam,” Khan spoke about “Jesus in we make our magazine more interesting? Islam,” Malik spoke on “The Crucifixion – What Happened?” and Capes and Coulter presented the Christian response. Send your comments and ideas to [email protected] or mail them to HBU NEWS, Marketing and Communications, 7502 Fondren Road, Houston, TX 77074- 3298. hbu 19 news December 2004 O N CAMPUS

CAMPUS KUDOS ◆ The HBU Mock Trial team SEE YOU at the POLE competed in the Green & Gold Invitational Tournament at Baylor More than 50 students, University this fall. While only Students gather including Crystal Adoho four of the 13 students who ’08, gathered on campus participated had previous for prayer during the early morning experience, two University students hours of September 15 for were able to claim individual “See You at the Pole.” They honors in a very competitive field. joined students throughout Diego Bello ’07 won third best the United States as they witness while Melissa Salvador ’05 observed the 15th annual tied for fourth best attorney at the grass-roots prayer event that tournament. began in Texas in 1990, bringing students to their ◆ Of the HBU applicants in the school flagpoles to pray for graduating class of 2004 who had their leaders, schools and at least one major in the College of families. Science and Mathematics, 18 were accepted to medical school, two to dental school, one to pharmacy school and one to optometry school. ◆ The recent FOCUS and Refuge recording has been awarded a MLA IS THE PLACE TO BE! Crystal Award of Excellence for music recordings by The Unique instructors bring their expertise to campus Communicator Awards. Michael Tims is the director of the groups. Two well-known Houstonians are bringing their expertise to the Master of Liberal Arts classroom as Ron Stone MLA ’94, well-known former Houston ◆ Megan Baumgardner ’05 and Jincy anchorman, returns to HBU to teach his popular “Texas Culture” class during Kunnacherry BBA ’04 brought the winter quarter and Paul Hope, professional Houston actor, teaches the MLA home three awards from the course “Music in the Theater” during the spring quarter. Baptist Press for their work on the Stone’s class will examine the “Texas experience” from a variety of angles 2003-04 Ornogah yearbook. including the history of the Lone Star State and how Texas fits in the national Kunnacherry won a first place social and political mosaic. award for art/illustration and also “Ron not only brings a wealth of knowledge with regard to Texas history, for club/portrait academic copy. but he also brings the skills of a master storyteller,” said Dr. Christopher Baumgardner won a first place Hammons, director of the MLA program. “His classes really come alive. He is award for graphics/infographics. an accomplished author and scholar, but more importantly for us, he has a ◆ Fifteen HBU students were recently contagious passion for Texas.” recognized by Who’s Who Among The major emphasis of Hope’s course will be a presentation of the Students in American Colleges and characteristics and differences between Operetta and Broadway. The Universities for 2004-2005. They components of the Operetta will be illustrated using composers Lehar, Strauss are Christine Abraham ’05, and Herbert. The section on Broadway shows will feature standard composers Brittney Adams ’06, Katy Bowser such as Rodgers and Hammerstein and Lerner and Lowe; and will also feature ’06, Gary Horn ’05, Jamie Kelly contemporaries such as Bernstein, Herman, Lloyd-Weber and Sondheim. ’05, Mina Madani ’05, Anadita Hope is a member of the Alley Theater Repertory Company, has performed Pal ’05, Adrienne Parson ’06, Katie works for Stages Theater in Houston and has directed many concert musicals Payton ’06, Leena Samuel ’06, for Bayou City Musicals. He has also performed in many venues outside Melanie Stuff ’06, Amber Syphrett Houston including Seattle and Dallas and has lectured at various universities ’05, Lisa Underland ’06, Sarah and colleges. Upton ’06 and Rachel Werner ’05.

hbu 20 news December 2004 THE PAW PRINT Counselors learn about HBU HBU visits Mexico from experts ... our students!

Eduardo Borges, associate director of admissions, shares information with a group of high school and college students in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. San Luis Potosi was High school and community college counselors from the first of three stops during an International Education across Houston joined HBU at the annual counselors Fair held in Mexico that also covered Guadalajara and luncheons held in October. Counselors heard from a panel Mexico City. of experts – HBU students who shared their personal experiences. Prospective students enjoy Left to right are Nichelle Haymore, counselor at Elsik High School in Alief ISD; Dick Stabell, education HBU Sneak Preview consultant; Joe Jenkins, counselor at Wharton County Junior College; and Vicki Ikeler, president of the Texas School Counselors Association. Ikeler is assisting HBU in the development of special programs for prospective students and their parents, as well as serving as a liaison to the community. “As HBU continues to expand its student recruitment efforts, we are honored to have Vicki Ikeler join our marketing team,” Vice President for Marketing Sharon Saunders said. “She has a wealth of knowledge, is sensitive to issues facing students and their parents when making college decisions and her expertise is well respected in the Sarah Bible, assistant director of admissions, welcomes community.” Summer Caniglia to Sneak Preview. Summer attends Ikeler has more than 30 years of experience as a Northbrook High School in Spring Branch ISD and says teacher and counselor in Houston ISD, Alief ISD and Fort her speech/debate and theater teachers attended HBU, Bend ISD. She recently retired as a counselor at Fort Bend sparking her interest in the University. Baptist Academy. The Class of 2008 Undergraduate tuition rates set A total of 272 freshmen students arrived on the campus At their November meeting, the Board of Trustees set of HBU this fall. undergraduate tuition rates for the 2005-2006 academic Who They Are: year at $465 per credit hour, and simultaneously eliminated • 12 homeschoolers, 1 valedictorian, 3 salutatorians, future mandatory student fees. The new tuition rates 2 Eagle Scouts include all former required fees thus creating a simplified •Average SAT/ACT Scores – 1090 SAT and 22 ACT academic rate structure for students and parents. Where They Call Home: Guaranteed tuition rates for 2005-2006 for entering • Six states and five foreign countries are represented in this freshmen are $547 for four years or $563 for five years. year’s freshman class. For returning and transfer students tuition rates will be These freshmen joined 223 transfer students as the $518 for two years and $532 for three years. newest Huskies on campus. Graduate tuition rates are specific to programs.

hbu 21 news December 2004 C AMPUS UPDATES Yarrington Fellowship offers Fall Employee of the Quarter

Anna Von Drieberg Students majoring in piano performance or in vocal performance have many opportunities to develop their talents outside of the classroom, but many students who Congratulations want to gain experience in conducting don’t have those to Anna Von opportunities. Drieberg, assistant That has all changed with the Yarrington Fellowship director of the for Choral Conducting. bookstore, for being The fellowship, named in honor of Dr. John named the Fall Yarrington, director of choral studies at HBU, is a Employee of the generous gift from Candice and Richard Falk, who are Quarter. members of the choir at First Presbyterian Church where “I was totally Yarrington is also the director. surprised and “I was blown away when I found out about the flattered to receive fellowship,” Yarrington said. “It is so important. It the award,” she said. provides a way for a conductor to learn more about his or Anna has been her trade.” with the University The fellowship is offered to one student annually and since 1991. includes one-third of the student’s tuition for that year. “I like the educational feeling,” she said. “I love “This is a very generous gift from the Falks,” books and reading. I love the diversity of working Yarrington said. “It’s great that they thought this was here. The people and students make it interesting.” important enough to fund it.” Dusten Melear ’06 is the first student to receive the fellowship.

Dr. Martin Bressler, professor of entrepreneurship, spoke at the Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship/Southern Management Association Annual Conference. The paper he presented was titled “Small Business Imperative: Identifying & Developing Competitive Advantage.” He was also elected vice president- membership of the ASBE. ❖ Dr. Rusty Brooks, professor of marketing, helped host Entrepreneurship Day on campus. High school students from Fort Bend ISD, Lamar Consolidated ISD and Stafford MSD participated in the event. ❖ Dr. Joseph D. Brown, professor of education and dean of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, participated in the Harvard University Change Leadership Group workshop, where he served as secretary for EDICUT meetings. Brown was the institutional representative to the Texas Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. ❖ Dr. Linda Brupbacher BA ’69, professor of education, was appointed a member of the Shared Decision Making Committee of Chancellor Elementary School in Alief ISD. She chaired the meeting of the Texas Centers for Education Partnerships at the Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education Conference. ❖ James Busby, associate professor of art and chair of the art department, and Dr. Jon Suter, professor of library science and director of Moody Library, were acknowledged for their contributions to the development of the 10th edition of William Fleming’s ”Arts and Ideas,” a text which has been used at HBU since the first edition in the 1960s. The publisher was particularly interested in their participation because the book is used in their team-taught Interdisciplinary and Master of Language Arts courses. ❖ Dr. Valerie Bussell, assistant professor of psychology, was co-editor of the book “Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine: A Book of Reading.” ❖ Dr. David Capes, professor of Christianity and chair of the Department of Christianity and Philosophy, and Dr. Connie Michalos, associate professor of English, presented the paper “Coerced or Committed: The Conversion Experience of America’s Slaves” at the Baylor University conference on Slavery and Christianity. ❖ Dr. Gary Clay, professor of education and chair of the Department of Education and Behavioral Sciences, wrote a chapter for the recently published book “Becoming a Middle or High School Teacher in Texas.” His chapter is titled “Legal and Ethical Requirements for Middle and High School Teachers.” ❖ Dr. Susan Cook, professor of biology, and Dr. Treacy Woods, professor of chemistry, participated in the American Dental Association’s Dental Admissions Test Item Development Workshop in Chicago. ❖ Ron Cottrell, director of athletics and basketball coach, along with head basketball coaches from other universities, spoke to parents on the recruiting of high school athletes. ❖ Dr. Ann Gebuhr, professor of music, has been awarded the Texas Composer commission from the Texas Music Teachers Association. ❖ Dr. Chris Hammons, associate professor of political science and director of the MLA program, was interviewed by Mary Benton of Channel 2 KPRC before the third presidential debate. He was also invited by the Houston World Affairs Council to a private dinner with Dr. Francis Fukuyama, a professor at Johns Hopkins University and one of the nation’s leading experts on political economy and nation building. ❖ Dr. Jackie Horn, professor of biology, was invited to speak during the Educational Resources Session of the Texas Branch of the American Society for Microbiology meeting. Her presentation was titled “Engaging Microbiology Students in the Educational Process: Strategies for Student-Centered Learning and Assessment.” She discussed strategies such as portfolios, in-class focus writings and web-based active learning assignments. ❖ Dr. Eloise Hughes MEd ’93, professor of education, has submitted a chapter titled “Effects of Mandated School Uniforms on Student Attendance, Discipline Referrals, and Classroom Environment” for inclusion in the book “Evaluating Public School Uniforms: A Decade of Research.” She also conducted the Houston Astros’ Teacher Workshop at Minute Maid Park. Hughes was the chair of the Student Teacher of the Year Committee for the Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education. She was also a presenter at the University of Houston Student Teaching Workshop, and is serving on the executive board of the Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education as president-elect of Texas Directors of Field Experiences. ❖ Dr. Tom Kennedy, assistant professor of psychology, attended the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities’ Consultation on Human Sexuality at Calvin College. ❖ Dr. Lorraine Killion, assistant professor of kinesiology, made two research presentations at the

hbu 22 news December 2004 CAMPUS UPDATES new opportunities for future conductors

“It’s a huge honor,” Melear said. “I have been very passionate about conducting since I was six- years-old when I would conduct the postlude at my church.”

“I was blown away when I found out about the fellowship ... it is so important.” — Dr. John Yarrington

His passion for conducting continued through high school and brought him to HBU where he has been studying under Yarrington. Melear assists Yarrington in conducting the choirs at the University as well as participating in an internship at First Dusten Melear ’06 receives instruction from Dr. John Yarrington. Presbyterian Church. “He’s the real deal,” Yarrington said of Melear. “He’s bright, energetic and what you see is what you get. He’s conducted rehearsals and some Sunday mornings at the church without me there. He’s able to put into practice what he learns.” Not only does Melear share his talents with the University and the church, but he also shares his passion with the First Colony Homeschool Ensembles conducting the high school choir. “At 22, I have so much more experience conducting than a lot of students my age,” Melear said. “It’s wonderful to be able to take classes in conducting and music and turn around and apply what I have learned immediately. The fellowship makes it possible. It’s very encouraging.” —CB

Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Annual Convention. ❖ Dr. Martha Maddox MA ’89, assistant professor of psychology, is serving on the program committee for the Gathering Place, a non-profit organization established by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. She has developed and recruited leadership for a Congregational and Community Health Ministry at First United Methodist Church-Missouri City. ❖ Dr. Louis Markos, professor of English, spoke for the Italian Cultural Club of Houston on “Dante’s Paradiso.” He took part in two panels discussing the PBS series “The Question of God” (which contrasts the world views of C.S. Lewis and Freud). Markos gave a two-part lecture on “Pre-Copernican Universe and His Inferno” for the Women’s Institute of Houston. He also delivered a three-part series on the legacy of C.S. Lewis at Friendswood Community Church. He was one of two plenary speakers for a conference on C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien sponsored by the CSL Foundation. ❖ Dr. Marie Mater, associate professor of communications, has been named to the Editorial Board of the Environmental Communication Yearbook. Mater and Shawn T. Wahl from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi organized and co-facilitated the pre-convention series “Moving Forward/Looking Back: Public Spheres and Public Deliberation” at the 90th annual meeting of the National Communication Association. At the same convention, Mater and Dr. Christopher Salinas, assistant professor of communications and director of forensics, organized a panel on “Moving Forward/Looking Back: The Environmental Arguments of the Candidates in the 2004 Presidential Campaign.” Mater served as chair for the panel and Salinas presented on Al Sharpton. ❖ Robert McElroy, assistant professor of music, has been named the director of instrumental activities at HBU. ❖ Dr. Carol McGaughey, associate professor of education, was appointed HBU’s teacher certification officer. She will be the institutional representative for the State Board for Educator Certification. ❖ Dr. Connie Michalos, associate professor of English, presented her paper “Why Edna Pontellier Does Not Have Daughters” at West Virginia University’s Conference on Mothers in Literature and Film. ❖ Donna Payne, graphic designer, and the HBU Office of Publications have been recognized with the Graphic Excellence Award of Merit given by the Printing & Imaging Association of MidAmerica and the Printing Industries of the Gulf Coast Inc. for the 2003 Spirit of Excellence invitation design. ❖ Dr. Verna Peterson, professor of education, has been named HBU’s Section 504 coordinator. ❖ Robin Roewe, assistant professor of music, performed Haydn’s “Creation” with the Houston Chamber Choir. ❖ Dr. Christopher Salinas, assistant professor of communications and director of forensics, was interviewed by Mary Benton of Channel 2 KPRC before the second presidential debate. He was also featured in a public affairs program dealing with the aftermath of the election on Cox Radio stations in Houston. ❖ Dr. Diana Severance, curator of the Bible in America Museum, presented the paper “Beyond the Sacred Page: Supplementary Material in 19th Century American Bibles” at The Tyndale Society Conference. She also recently published “A Cord of Three Strands: Three Centuries of Christian Love Letters.” Among the letters included are those of John Newton, “Stonewall” Jackson, Charles Spurgeon and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. ❖ Dr. James Taylor, professor of speech communications and dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, was interviewed by Mary Benton of Channel 2 KPRC after the third presidential debate. ❖ Dawn Wilson MEd ’99, assistant professor of education, and Dr. Eloise Hughes MEd ’93, associate professor of education, made a presentation titled “Interdisciplinary Technology-Rich Unites” at the Texas Computer Education Association Conference in Austin. ❖ Dr. Randy Wilson, professor of sociology, designed and wrote a “Morality and Critical Thinking” discussion for Freshman Year Experience. He is currently working with Allyn and Bacon Publishers on developing an “Introduction to Sociology” textbook. Wilson is also updating the Instructor’s Resource manual for the new edition of Diane Kendall’s “Sociology in Our Times.” ❖ Dr. Melissa Wiseman, associate professor of economics, was the featured speaker at the YWCA REACH Awards Luncheon in El Paso. She was also the keynote speaker at the annual conference luncheon of the El Paso Y-Teens, an organization for young women which encourages leadership and scholarship.

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Huskies look for another history-making season After reaching the NAIA’s Final Four last season, the Also returning for the Huskies are three valuable HBU women’s basketball team looks to repeat the success reserves — Natasha Avey, Marsha Forbes and Velencia of that history-making season. Kuykendall. The Huskies have a full 32-game slate for 04-05, Avey, a senior guard, averaged 5.6 points, three including a daunting non-conference schedule consisting assists and two rebounds per game off the bench last of NCAA Division I opponents and some of the NAIA’s season. Forbes, a senior post, averaged 1.7 points and 3.7 top teams. The Huskies then hit the conference schedule, rebounds in limited action and Kuykendall, a sophomore a 22-game docket for the second straight year. HBU is forward who made an immediate impact for the Huskies 79-2 in regular-season conference play since the program last year as a freshman, averaged 10.2 points and was began six years ago. third on the team in rebounding at 6.4 per outing. HBU went 33-5 last season, winning the Red River Headlining the newcomers are senior forwards Athletic Conference title for the fifth straight season, and Stephanie Stoglin and Arie Wilson. Stoglin transferred to advanced to the NAIA Final Four for the first time in HBU from the University of Memphis after playing for a school history. The Huskies started the 2004-05 season year and a half at the University of Kentucky. Stoglin is with six returning players but in the fifth game of the the daughter of former Jackson State University Head year, All-American and two-time RRAC Defensive Player Coach Andy Stoglin, who served as an assistant under of the Year Jeré Adams tore her anterior cruciate ligament Nolan Richardson at the University of Arkansas with and will miss the rest of the season. The loss of Adams HBU basketball coach Ron Cottrell. will be felt immensely, and the Huskies will have to Wilson will play her final season for the Huskies after regroup quickly to continue on their championship run. redshirting last season. The senior post was a member of Coach Shane Brown, who is in his fifth season at the the HBU Volleyball team last year after transferring from helm of the Huskies, will pick up the pieces and lead the Texas A&M University-Kingsville where she had received Huskies in their quest for another RRAC championship. basketball All-America honors. Also making her HBU Brown entered the season with a phenomenal 130-21 debut after a redshirt season is freshman Dominique overall mark at HBU and has taken the Huskies to Top Thomas. Three other freshmen guards finish off the Five national rankings each of the past three seasons. incoming class--Ashley Davis, from Houston Eisenhower, With Adams out, the Huskies are led by two Angelica DeVries, from Katy’s Mayde Creek and Danika returning starters—All-American Sherill Hadrick and All- Burwell from Houston Jersey Village. RRAC performer Cari Scaff. If the Huskies can overcome the early season Scaff returns for her senior season after a solid junior adversity, they can continue their string of championships year in which she was named to the All-Conference team and make another run at the national crown. —JC for the first time. The shooting guard averaged 13.1 points per game last year, hitting 117 three-pointers on the season to set a new single-season mark and rank third “Leaders of the Pack” in the NAIA for three’s made per game. She broke the season mark by setting a new single-game record with eight three-pointers in the RRAC Tournament championship victory over Langston and became the fourth player in school history to hit the 1,000-point plateau. Hadrick averaged 13.4 points and a team-high 9.6 rebounds per game last year. The junior was fourth in the nation in rebounding per game and posted a nation-best 19 double-doubles on the season. She also had 79 blocked shots on the season to set a new single-season The HBU basketball team held a clinic recently for Cub Scout Den 1, Pack 197. The team taught the Cub Scouts the rules of basketball and record at HBU. Her 2.08 blocked shots per game was some fundamentals of the game. The Huskies helped the scouts earn ninth in the nation, and she also became the school’s their “basketball badge” and the Den returned the favor by coming to career leader in swats with 111. support the Huskies in their game versus Oklahoma City. Den leader Mary Farley reports that the team made lifelong fans, with some scouts vowing to be future Huskies themselves.

hbu 24 news December 2004 SPORTS PAGE Westerterp and Smith named to All-America Team Nicole Westerterp and Elinor Smith were named to the 2004 NAIA All-America volleyball team after leading the Huskies to a 41-8 record and a return trip to the NAIA National Tournament. Westerterp was named to the second team while Smith received honorable mention accolades. It was the second All-America recognition for each as Smith was a third team selection in 2003 and Westerterp was named honorable mention. Joining Westerterp and Smith on the Red River Athletic Conference All-Conference team are Jenae Alexander, Jamie Lister, Stasia Davis and Amber Martin. Westerterp received RRAC Player of the Year and Front Westerterp Row Specialist honors and Alexander was recognized for Smith her defensive play as Defensive Specialist of the Year. Kaddie Platt received her fourth straight RRAC Coach of the Year Award. 2004-05 Basketball Schedule JAN. 3 Stephen F. Austin State University 7:00 p.m. 8*Langston University 7:30 p.m. 10 * Bacone College 8:00 p.m. 13 * Huston-Tillotson College 7:30 p.m. 15 * Jarvis Christian College 7:30 p.m. 17 * Wiley College 7:30 p.m. 22 * Texas Wesleyan University 7:30 p.m. 24 * Texas College 7:30 p.m. 29 * SW Assemblies of God University 7:30 p.m. 31 * Paul Quinn College 8:00 p.m.

FEB. 5*University of Texas-Permian Basin 7:30 p.m. 7*Texas A&M International University 7:30 p.m. 2004-05 Women’s Basketball Schedule 12 * Langston University 7:30 p.m. JAN. 14 * Bacone College 7:30 p.m. 3 Dillard University 7:30 p.m. 17 * Huston-Tillotson College 7:30 p.m. 8*Langston University 5:30 p.m. 19 * Jarvis Christian College 7:30 p.m. 10 * Bacone College 6:00 p.m. 21 * Wiley College 7:30 p.m. 13 * Huston-Tillotson College 5:30 p.m. 26 * Texas Wesleyan University 7:30 p.m. 15 * Jarvis Christian College 5:30 p.m. 28 * Texas College 7:30 p.m. 17 * Wiley College 5:30 p.m. 22 * Texas Wesleyan University 5:30 p.m. MARCH 29 * Southwestern Assemblies of God University 5:30 p.m. 3-5 Red River Athletic Conference Tournament TBA 31 * Paul Quinn College 6:00 p.m. 16-22 NAIA National Tournament TBA FEB. BOLD - Home Games 5*University of Texas-Permian Basin 3:00 p.m. * - Red River Athletic Conference 7*Texas A&M International University 5:30 p.m. 12 * Langston University 5:30 p.m. 14 * Bacone College 5:30 p.m. 17 * Huston-Tillotson College 5:30 p.m. 19 * Jarvis Christian College 5:30 p.m. 21 * Wiley College 5:30 p.m. 26 * Texas Wesleyan University 5:30 p.m. 28 * Texas College 5:30 p.m.

MARCH 3-5 Red River Athletic Conference Tournament TBA 16-22 NAIA National Tournament TBA

BOLD - Home Games * - Red River Athletic Conference

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Another championship run?

The Husky basketball team is making its run toward a The only senior in the transfer bunch is Josh Jones. seventh consecutive Red River Athletic Conference Jones comes to HBU after a one-year stint at Arkansas championship and an eighth straight appearance at the Tech University, where he led his team in scoring and NAIA National Tournament. rebounding through the first nine games before leaving to The Huskies, under the direction of Ron Cottrell, continue his professional baseball career. Before going to finished 27-6 last season, ranked No. 12 in the nation and ATU, Jones was an All-America performer at Dillard won the Red River Athletic Conference for the sixth University, where he averaged 19 points and five caroms, straight season. With more than half the team new to the including a 24-point, 10-rebound effort in a first-round Huskies’ system, the question remains, will the string of upset of the Huskies in the 2003 NAIA National championships continue? Tournament. Cottrell is in his 14th season at the helm of the The Huskies have four junior transfers on the roster Huskies, entering the year with a 286-145 record, this season: Ben McCain, Corey Thomas, Ronald Wells including a 194-45 mark over the past seven seasons in and Filip Vyhnal. which the Huskies have enjoyed national prominence. McCain, who transferred from St. Mary’s University Ricky Bennett headlines the returning group for the and was named the Heartland Conference Freshman of Huskies. The senior point guard was named an NAIA All- the Year and second-team All-Conference, made an early America last year in his first season for HBU averaging a impact as a Husky, averaging 10.7 points per game in team-best 18.6 points per game as well as leading the club HBU’s first three games of this season before breaking in assists at 6.4 per outing. Bennett, who serves as one of three bones in his face and undergoing facial trauma two captains on this year’s team, was named both the Red surgery. He will be out at least six weeks. River Player and Newcomer of the Year, continuing a Thomas comes to the Huskies after two seasons at string of four straight seasons for HBU to have the Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, Calif. The conference Player of the Year. point guard averaged nine points and four assists per Also returning for the Huskies are juniors Pablo Avila game last season for the Sea Lions and has already been and Nick Garner and sophomores Matt Autenrieth and counted on heavily by the Huskies. Bryn Caulkins. Wells and Vyhnal round out the junior class. Wells Avila, who is a member of the Chilean National Team, transferred from Cedar Valley College, while Vyhnal averaged 2.0 and 1.8 rebounds last season in 29 games came to HBU from the University of Texas at Arlington, while making the adjustment from the international game after playing two seasons at North Lake Community to the college game. Garner started 27 games for the College. Huskies last season, averaging 5.3 points, 2.1 rebounds The final two pieces of the recruiting class are Chris and 2.6 assists. Autenrieth took over the center position Green and Andy Dillon. five games into the season last year and never relinquished Green came to HBU after playing his freshman it, starting 28 games as a redshirt freshman. He averaged season at Blinn College and was a teammate of Wells at 8.8 points and 5.6 rebounds in his rookie campaign, and Westside High School. Dillon, a true freshman from also blocked 63 shots, the second highest single-season Pearland, was an All-District performer for the Oilers the total in school history. past two seasons. Rounding out the returnees from last year’s team is Houston Baptist again has 22 games in conference Caulkins who saw action in 29 games for HBU last season play. The Huskies finished 20-2 in the Red River last as a redshirt freshman, averaging 3.1 points while season, winning the conference with a five-game margin shooting 78 percent from the free-throw line. He serves and avenging both its regular season losses en route to along with Bennett as a captain for this year’s squad. the Conference Tournament title. The RRAC will be Also returning this year for the Huskies is Chris Miller another test for the Huskies as the conference improves who sat out last season after averaging 12 points and nine each year. rebounds in 2002-03. The senior was named to the Red After playing 14 of its first 21 games on the road, the River All-Conference team that season, helping HBU to a Huskies will end the season with six of nine in the No. 1 national ranking. friendly confines of Sharp Gymnasium. — JC

hbu 26 news December 2004 LEADING THE PACK

Dr. Laura Savage BS ’83 Being an American made me a novelty, which was a Professor, Lucian Blaga University great conversation starter. At the beginning of the year, Sibui, Romania several asked me, “Did you choose to come to Romania, or were you forced?” They are all so anxious to leave this country, they assumed I must be fulfilling some punishment. I convinced them I wanted to be in Romania because God had called me to love college students. How do the other professors and students react to a Texan in their midst? I never knew that a Texas accent would be such a great witnessing tool. Most of the students here have learned British English, so a Texas accent is great fun for them. Some days I would pour it on real thick just to get them to smile. And being able to talk about Texas allowed me to talk about how I grew up in a home where my dad was a Baptist minister. I would tell them how there are millions of Baptists in Texas and Alabama (my two home states). You see, Baptists are a minority in Romania and are even Dr. Laura Savage (left, pictured with Romanian considered a cult by many of the devout Orthodox. Many graduate students) recently completed a year as a professor Protestants were prevented from getting a university at Lucian Blaga University in Romania, where she taught education during communism, so for my students to meet a debate and English for undergraduates along with courses Protestant with a doctorate was probably a unique in American studies for graduate students. Next fall she experience for them. hopes to begin teaching at a university in Timisoara, Romania. How do you feel your education at HBU What drew you to international studies? prepared you for this life choice? I will be forever indebted to Dr. William Hinton (former I had my first overseas experience in the summer of HBU president) who chose me as an Endowed Academic 1986 serving in an English-speaking church in Austria. I Scholar in 1979. I would not have been able to attend caught the bug then for international missions and dreamed college without that scholarship. Dr. Robert Newell and Dr. of one day living in Europe. Years later, I found myself Ken Corr were leading our Christian Life on Campus working at the national offices of Woman’s Missionary program during my years at HBU. Dr. Corr was - and still is Union (WMU) in Birmingham, Ala. That ministry helped - my spiritual mentor and his encouragement of my gifts me to hone my own call to missions. had a profound influence on the direction of my life. About two years into my doctoral work (at the By the middle of my sophomore year, I changed my University of Alabama), I “happened” to learn about the majors to early childhood education and child International Institute for Christian Studies (IICS) - a development. I fell in love with the field of education - multi-denominational, mission-sending organization based largely because of the professors in the department at that in the Kansas City area (www.iics.com). Their sole purpose time. I was also a student secretary in the education is to place Christian professors in secular universities department and all the education faculty became my overseas. mentors. I have often said over the years that these I attended their annual summer conference to learn professors “loved me with their ears” by simply listening to more and as soon as I heard the professors’ testimonies me, helping me to believe in myself and by being my about how they share Christ with their students by building cheerleaders. I still correspond with a couple of them and I relationships with them outside the classroom and by still model my career as a professor based on their example. treating them with fairness and respect in the classroom, God used that amazing group of professors to show me I knew that was God’s plan for me. that being a teacher is a wonderful way to influence What are your Romanian students like? students for a lifetime. Now, it’s my turn to love students the way I was loved and it is a joy indeed. For the most part, the students are wonderful. They are very bright and have excellent English skills. They are extremely receptive to love and respect.

hbu 27 news December 2004 A LUM A GRAM

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1970s his wife Tracey and their children Dr. Taiya Fabre, assistant professor in chemistry, and Louann, Carol and Danielle her husband Jason welcomed a baby girl, Lauren Marie, Delwin Earl Richey BA ’76 works reside in Hamshire, Texas. to their family on Aug. 26. She joins big sister Leah. for Central Texas College in San Diego, Calif., where he is the Shelly Kulcke Campbell Jones Afloat Faculty Coordinator. He, BA ’84 and her husband Capt. Luis Hernandez, a desktop support analyst for Fabre his wife Carolyn and daughter Jimmie Jones live in Slidell, La., Information Systems, and wife Jacquelynn had a baby Candice reside in Encinitas, Calif. with their children, Anna, girl, Angelina Loren, born on Sept. 15. Bethany and Mark. Her husband 1980s assumed command of the National Reserve Recruiting Matt Higginbotham BA ’04 and his wife Danyelle Ernst Command of the U.S. Navy in Higginbotham BS ’04 welcomed a baby girl, Sierra Issac “Jack” Molho BS ’80 is a November 2004. principal for the Manhattan Grace, on Aug. 6. Sierra’s proud grandmother is Elaine Hernandez Group in Sugar Land. Higginbotham, administrative assistant to President Cindy Boles Johns ’86, her Hodo. husband Richard and their Doug Perry BS ’80 was promoted children Timothy, Zachary, Jacob, Christina Baylor Hohmann BA ’94 and her husband to captain of police for the and Matthew reside in Royse Houston Police Department’s City Phillip welcomed twins, Kason Andrew and Sydney City, Texas, where Richard is a Grace, on July 20. The family lives in Richmond, Texas. Marshall Division. conductor for Union Pacific Railroad in Longview and Cindy Cindy Boles Johns ’86 and her husband Richard Coye Janette Spears BS ’82 is a is a stay-at-home mom. teacher at Willbern Elementary in announce the arrival of sons Jacob Richard, June 3, Higginbotham Cypress Fairbanks ISD. She, her 2002, and Matthew Joseph Ray, April 23. Big brothers John Nettles BM ’86 and his wife Timothy Paul and Zachary Caleb complete the family. husband David and their son Joy reside in Chesterfield, Va. David Jr. live in Houston. Matthew had some early medical problems, but today is doing well, says mom. “God truly answered a lot of Holly Hay Harrison BS ’87, her prayers for this special baby boy.” Jimmy D. Ford MBA ’83 is husband Scott and son Austin employed by Daytona Energy in reside in Winder, Ga. Houston where he and his wife Former HBU employees Rob and Misti Machett had a Melinda reside. baby boy, Sawyer Creed, on Nov. 11. Sawyer was Hohmann Alice Cheng Lee BS ’87 is the welcomed home by big sister Sophia and big brother director for the Office of the Samuel. The family lives in Katy. Danny Gene Walker BA ’84 is Mayor Pro-Tem for Houston. sergeant director of human She, her husband Mark and their Jennifer Schaefer Minor BBA ’00 and her resources for the Jefferson County children Eric and Katherine reside Johns Sheriff’s Office in Beaumont. He, husband Tim would like to announce the in Houston. birth of their daughter Ashley Christine Schaefer on June 26.

Corbett R. Nichter MBA ’99 and his wife Heather are proud to announce the birth of their son and future Get Husky, Brian McNeil, on Aug. 16. Dr. Larry Ruddell, assistant professor in business, and his wife Aylin welcomed a baby boy, Preston, to their their family. Big sister Anna is especially excited about her baby brother. gloves Steven Ruth BM ’02 and his wife Misty Carroll Ruth BA ’98 had their first baby, Micah Aran, on Oct. 8, ready! 2003. Micah is the nephew of Trent Carroll BA ’98 Ruddell who works in HBU’s Information Systems. We don’t know yet if athletics are in their genes, but the odds are that Emma Claire Key (l) and Brooke Abby Brumfield may someday be Selinda Taylor BS ’96 and her husband Michael had a Husky softball players! Brooke, born April 9, is the daughter of Jennifer baby boy, Logan Michael, on Sept. 9. He joins big Carruth Brumfield BS ’97 and her husband Keith. Jennifer was a sister Lauren Elizabeth. shortstop on the Husky softball team, while Emma’s mom, Sherry Blakely Key BS ’95, played third base. Emma’s dad is Steven Key BS ’96, HBU director of sports information and assistant men’s basketball coach. Ruth

hbu 28 news December 2004 ALUM-A-GRAM

1990s Elizabeth Blair MLA ’95 was In Memoriam honored for her volunteer efforts Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. — Hebrews 11:1 Terasee Houlihan Morris BA ’90 by Houston Christian High School at the National and her husband Richard reside in FORMER FACULTY/STAFF Uvalde, Texas. Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon Nov. 18. Eugene Talley-Schmidt, a member of the HBU voice Chris “Topper” Cogan ’91 is an faculty from 1979 until his retirement in 2000, passed assistant soccer coach at Texas Melanie Wetherell BS ’95 earned away on Sept. 6 at his home in Georgia. He was Tech University. He, his wife Julie her MA from the University of predeceased by his wife, Jeanette (Lombard), also a and their daughter Catherine Colorado-Boulder. She now member of the HBU voice faculty. The School of Music reside in Lubbock. resides in Curacao, Netherlands presented a Memorial Concert in December honoring Antilles and teaches high school the life of Talley-Schmidt, who was internationally Anders K. Dahlstrom BA ’91 lives English at the International renowned for his operatic repertoire. in Stockholm, Sweden. School in Curacao. FORMER STUDENTS Kathleen Pottkotter MA ’92 Kathleen Loesch BS ’96, MA ’00, Shirley Anne Brewer Burt MLA ’89 passed away Nov. 3. received her PhD in Psychology in MEd ’00 was part of the Archery May 2004 from Cappella Team which competed in the Douglas Paul Brooks ’90 passed away Dec. 1. Doug was the son of University in Minnesota. 2004 Olympics in Athens, Dr. Roger L. Brooks, former vice president for administrative affairs, Greece. and his wife Martha. Dr. Harikrishna Raja BS ’91 is an assistant professor of internal Denise Sanders-Soden BS ’96 and Craig Whitley ’73 passed away Aug. 28. He was a member of the medicine at Southwestern Medical husband Roger reside in Humble. Huskies basketball team (#34) and a member of Alpha Tau Omega School in Dallas. He was selected fraternity. by second-year medical students Camille Ardoin MBA ’97 is a as an outstanding teacher for the systems support consultant for UNIVERSITY FRIENDS 2003-04 school year. Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in Frazer, Pa. Eleanor McLerran DeLancey, who along with her husband Charles have Henry C. Wu MS ’92 is president Kimberly Berry Brey MA ’97 and been longtime friends of the University, passed away on Nov. 3. She was of TOP (Xiamen) Computer her husband Terry reside in St. preceded in death by a daughter, Megan DeLancey BA ’77. System Co. Ltd in China. He and Louis, Mo. his children Scott, Stephen and Rebecca Bass Huckabay passed away on Nov. 16. She was preceded in Jonathan reside in Webster, Texas. David Madrigal MS ’97 is the death by her husband, Dr. Calvin Huckabay, a founding faculty member. director of staff education and Christina Hurst MS ’93 and her development at The Menninger Lena Huebotter Harrison, a fourth generation Houstonian, passed away husband Kevin Hurst MLA ’02 Clinic in Houston. Aug. 24. In 1976, she established the Mr. & Mrs. Sam G. Harrison reside in Richmond, Texas. Endowed Academic Scholarship. Evangelina Ziegler MS ’97 is Valerie Parry Engelke BA ’94 is human resources associate at Phil R. Kensinger, longtime friend of HBU and lifetime member of the president of Amerishred of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in President’s Development Council, passed away Oct. 5. He is survived by in Houston. She, her husband Houston. She, her husband Jim his wife Ollie, a member of The Museum Society. Keith and son Camen reside in and their children Sean and Magnolia. Anthony reside in Houston. John Lucas passed away Oct. 25. He is survived by his wife, Guild member and former HBU trustee, Allene Lucas. Christopher E. Gonzales BBA ’94 Deedra Marie Balli BS ’98 is a chief investment officer for recently received a Grant-In-Aid Nita Mayfield passed away on Oct. 26. She was a HFRRF Pension System in of Research from Sigma Xi member of The Guild, the President’s Advisors and the Houston. He, his wife Maria and Research Society to aid in the HBU Auxiliary for many years. She was preceded in son Benjamin reside in Missouri funding of a research project at death by her husband Dr. Ray V. Mayfield Jr., a City. the University of Houston- founding trustee of Houston Baptist College. Dr. Downtown in collaboration with Mayfield served as a pastor and held positions at the Amy Moore BBA ’94, MS ’96 is a Texas Tech University. The University from 1963 to 1994, when he retired as vice human resources consultant in research findings will be president of Bequests and Trusts. She is survived by two sons, Ray Houston. She has accepted a full- presented at the GSA Conference Mayfield III and John Boles Mayfield, and a daughter, Kathryn Mayfield time faculty position at the in San Antonio in April 2005. BA ’70, a former president of The President’s Advisors. University of Houston-Downtown as a lecturer in the Management, Holly Moore Sligar BA ’98 and Virginia Ruth Taylor Ray passed away Oct. 4. Mrs. Ray and her Marketing, and Business her husband Jason reside in New husband Jimmie D. Ray have been longtime friends of the University. Administration program for the Braunfels. Mr. Ray served as a trustee and is a lifetime member of the President’s 2004-05 school year. Development Council. Trang Ho-Dawson ’99 is a senior Holly Babb BA ’95 is employed as analyst of clinical information Gary Williams, husband of Guild member Gwen Williams, passed away a second grade teacher by the systems in the Department of Aug. 27. American Community Information Technology at Baylor School–Hillingdon in England. College of Medicine. Lance Cpl. Jordan Winkler, son of Steven Winkler BS ’78 and Lenora Reynolds Winkler BS ’77, died Nov. 26 at Camp Fallujah, Iraq.

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Gordon Leung BS ’99 is a Keith Kyaw BA ’01 is a field research technician II in the support analyst II in the Department of Medicine- Department of Information Challenge of Infectious Disease at Baylor Technology Operations and College of Medicine. Technical Support at Baylor the Decades College of Medicine. Corbett Nichter MBA ’99 is With only four classes employed by Turner Construction. Myat Kyaw BS ’01 is a senior worth of alumni, the Decade He, his wife Heather and son systems engineer in the of 2000 may have been Brian reside in Lewisville, Texas. Department of Enterprise Services short on years but they were and Information Systems at long on heart, winning last Dr. Nirav Patel BS ’99 graduated Baylor College of Medicine. in May from Baylor College of year’s Challenge of the Dentistry in Dallas. Jon Lineberger BA ’01 is the Decades. Francis Bui BS ’00 director of student recruitment at dropped by campus to check Christopher Jason Roberts BA ’99 Dallas Baptist University. He and out the paver on Heritage is a tech trainer for Everyone’s his wife Gina reside in Frisco. Walkway proclaiming the Internet in Houston. Laurie Long MLA ’01 is a high decade as the 2003 winners. Frederick Ubberud ’99 is lead school English teacher at Ovilla computer operator in the Christian School in Lancaster, Please remember Jan. 31, 2005, is the deadline for all Department of Pathology/Cancer Texas. Challenge of the Decades contributions. Be sure to attend Center at Baylor College of Homecoming to learn this year’s results. Medicine. Steve Straughter BS ’01 is a Questions? Call Director of Development Sandy research technician III in the Biggers at 281-649-3407. Department of Pediatrics- 2000s Infectious Disease at Baylor College of Medicine. Francis Bui BS ’00 is a computer Mimi Chandrabose BS ’03 is a basketball coach at Hays High systems administrator II in the Heidi Weimer BS ’01, her research technician II in the School in Hays ISD near Austin. Department of Pathology at husband Kirk and their children Department of Human Genome Baylor College of Medicine. Brandon and Isabella reside in Sequencing Center at Baylor Thomas Bridgmon BM ’04 is the Spring Hill, Tenn. College of Medicine. band director at Colmesneil High Veronica Monroe BA ’00 is a School in Colmesneil, Texas. He, patient education specialist at Erwin Caeg BBA ’02 is a lead Angela Chang BS ’03 is a research his wife Rebehah and son Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Houston. data entry operator in the technician II in the Department of Jeremiah reside in Colmesneil. Department of Pediatrics- Neuroscience at Baylor College of Don Taylor MA ’00 is the Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine. Crystal Brown BBA ’04 is the program director for Urban Medicine. owner of College Student Outreach in Houston. Rachel Dinkins BBA ’03 is an Resource Network in Houston. Imaobong Ekandem BS ’02 is a auditor for the Texas State She and her daughter Mikayla Kelly Callahan Williams BA ’00 is research technician III in the Comptroller of Public Accounts in reside in Houston. a marketing manager for The Department of Medicine- Houston. She resides in Sugar Ammerman Experience in Cardiovascular Section at Baylor Land. Matt Higginbotham BA ’04 is the Stafford. She and her husband College of Medicine. youth minister at Blanchard Christopher reside in Richmond, Sarah-Elise Mitchell Dunklin Baptist Church. He, his wife Texas. Noelle Ferrada BM ’02 is a BBA ’03 is a project coordinator Danyelle BS ’04 and their registered pharmacy technician II III in the Department of daughter Sierra Grace reside in Stephanie Janecka Adams BA ’01 in the Pharmacy Department at Coordinated Business Organization Livingston, Texas. is a human resources Methodist Hospital. at Baylor College of Medicine. representative for JP Morgan Jincy M. Kunnacherry BBA ’04 is Chase in Houston. She, her Miranda Erkkila Peacock BA ’02 Nicholas Paul Jones BA ’03 is the the marketing manager for The husband William and their and her husband Dale Peacock youth pastor at Spring Cypress Salvation Army in Houston. children Jairn, Jeffrey, Jaime and BA ’02 reside in Mesa, Ariz. Presbyterian Church in Spring. He William reside in Houston. and his wife Amanda reside in Teresa LaBonte MEd ’04 has been James Patrick Sullivan BA ’02 is a Houston. appointed as chief financial officer Jennifer Layhee Figueredo BS ’01 realtor for Coldwell Banker of The Awty International School is a sixth grade biology teacher at United-Memorial Office in Libby Liu (Yih-Shin) BS ’03 is a in Houston. Fort Settlement Middle School in Houston. research technician II in the Fort Bend ISD. She and her Department of Human Genome Joseph Say BS ’04 is a field husband Abel reside in Missouri Pablo Vasquez BS ’02 is a Sequencing Center at Baylor support analyst II in the City. registered nurse-clinical colleague College of Medicine. Department of Information in the Fondren Intensive Care Technology Operations and Unit at Methodist Hospital. Charity B. Riley MEd ’03 is a Technical Support at Baylor science teacher and assistant girls’ College of Medicine.

hbu 30 news December 2004 Homecoming 2005 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4 6:00 p.m. Homecoming Registration That Was Then ... This Is Now! — M.D. Anderson Student Center

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hbu 31 news December 2004 Dr. Robert Towery

“I enjoy working on research projects with students. They learn the Associate Professor techniques and skills to Chemistry work in the lab and how to Member interact with other International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry scientists.” Opal Goolsby Award for Outstanding Teaching

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