International and National Media Highlights
El Financiero | October 20, 2015
Andrea Keith ’08 has been awarded the 2015 Yo Creo award for entrepreneurship in the community (article is in Spanish).
Dallas and Regional News
Athens Daily Review | October 7, 2015
Myranda Baumgartner and other Austin College soccer players are likely to be in the upper half of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) standings.
Hill Country Community Journal | October 11, 2015
George Cates ’06 spoke about environmental restoration at the Riverside Nature Center.
Dallas Morning News | October 27, 2015
Judge David Peeples ’67 has been appointed to preside over the pending lawsuit regarding Dallas County District Attorney Susan Hawk.
Texas Tribune | October 27, 2015
Austin College President Marjorie Hass participated in a panel hosted by the Texas Tribune entitled “What the Publics Can Learn from the Privates.”
Local Media Highlights
Austin College | October 5, 2015
The Austin College community is saddened by the death of Virginia “Ginny” Hall, wife of professor emeritus Clyde L. Hall.
Austin College | October 19, 2015
The Religious Studies Department hosted a panel entitled “Why Study Religion?” with Southern Methodist University guest Dr. Mark Chancey.
Austin College | October 21, 2015
Junior Gigi Privitera gave a presentation about her summer internship at Bamberger Ranch.
Austin College | October 22, 2015
Carol Greenhouse of Princeton University will present a lecture entitled “Citizens United/Citizens Divided: A Case Study in the Anthropology of Law.”
Austin College | October 27, 2015
Dr. David Whelan, physics faculty, will present a lecture about the Adams Observatory.
Austin College | October 27, 2015
Five Austin College students attended the Texas Undergraduate Mathematics Conference earlier this month.
Austin College | October 29, 2015
The Austin College community is saddened to learn of the death of former faculty member Dr. Nelson DeVega.
Herald Democrat | October 5, 2015
Dr. Steven Goldsmith, biology faculty, gave a presentation about insect biology at the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge.
Herald Democrat | October 10, 2015
Dr. Terry Hoops, anthropology faculty, presented a lecture entitled “Fieldmaking and Fieldworking: Crafting Culture (and Nature) through Cultivation in a Mountain Hamlet in Argentina.”
Herald Democrat | October 14, 2015
Austin College planned a public Star Party to view stars thousands of light years away through the Adams Observatory.
Herald Democrat | October 14, 2015
Austin College volleyball player Rachel Fusselman has been named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the week.
Herald Democrat | October 17, 2015
Local children were excited by the “spooky science” theme of the Service Station’s ’Roo Bound program.
Herald Democrat | October 22, 2015
Austin College faculty Dr. Martin Wells, along with students Jade Ross and Jodie Stautner, shared experiences of a summer archeological dig in Greece.
Herald Democrat | October 25, 2015
Austin College Theatre to present Hedda Gabler October 29 – 31 at 7:30 p.m. (no link available)
Herald Democrat | October 28, 2015
Austin College football player Madison Ross has been named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week.
KXII – CBS, FOX Television News | October 13, 2015
Austin College volleyball player Rachel Fusselman has been named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the week.
KXII – CBS, FOX Television News | October 27, 2015
Austin College football player Madison Ross has been named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week.
KXII – CBS, FOX Television News | October 28, 2015
The Austin College ’Roo Boo program is one of many Halloween-themed events in the community.
North Texas e-News | October 6, 2015
Russian pianist Vadym Kholodenko, Van Cliburn gold medalist, performed in Wynne Chapel at Austin College.
North Texas e-News | October 7, 2015
The ACtivator youth ministry program has received a $250,000 gift from Grace Presbytery of North Texas.
North Texas e-News | October 8, 2015
The Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge hosted Dr. Steven Goldsmith, biology faculty, for his presentation about insect biology.
North Texas e-News | October 9, 2015
’Roo Bound, organized by the Service Station, invited area children to learn about “spooky science.”
North Texas e-News | October 12, 2015
Junior Mohammed Allawala spoke about his summer internship at the Land Institute in Salinas, Kansas during the Environmental Studies Lunch Talk.
North Texas e-News | October 18, 2015
Dr. Henry Bucher, Austin College Professor Emeritus, wrote about relations between the United States and Iran.
North Texas e-News | October 21, 2015
Dr. Terry Hoops, anthropology faculty, presented a lecture entitled “Fieldmaking and Fieldworking: Crafting Culture (and Nature) through Cultivation in a Mountain Hamlet in Argentina.”
North Texas e-News | October 21, 2015
Austin College planned a public Star Party to view stars thousands of light years away through the Adams Observatory.
North Texas e-News | October 26, 2015
The Austin College Theatre program will present Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler.
North Texas e-News | October 28, 2015
Local children will attend the annual ’Roo Boo program at Austin College, a festive event that provides a safe trick-or-treating environment.
North Texas e-News | October 28, 2015
Austin College faculty Dr. Martin Wells, along with students Jade Ross and Jodie Stautner, shared experiences of a summer archeological dig in Greece.
North Texas e-News | October 29, 2015
Area children are invited to participate in November’s tennis-themed ’Roo Bound program.
News ‘Roos Can Use
Links to articles about current issues in higher education and topics that are relevant to the #Roonation.
National Public Radio | October 9, 2015
Older, tenured faculty members are delaying retirement in institutions across the nation, which may have unintended consequences for colleges and universities.
The Hechinger Report | October 9, 2015
A recent analysis suggests that data released by the U.S. Department of Education about low-income graduation rates could be incorrect.
The Chronicle of Higher Education | October 8, 2015
FAFSA’s change in tax data requirements could affect both colleges and students.