Compiled by Oyindamola Olufosoye ’20, Public Affairs Intern
International and National Media Highlights
WNYC | March 1, 2018
Dr. Felix Harcourt, a professor of history at Austin College and author of Ku Klux Kulture, on the history of the Ku Klux Klan in the press in the 1920s, was mentioned in an article discussing various individuals who are challenging social injustices.
Dallas and Regional News
Longview News-Journal, Longview, Texas | February 20, 2018
The Austin College Spring Term is now underway, and nearly 100 students said good-bye to site hosts where they had completed career exploration experiences during the College’s month-long January Term.
Dallas Observer | February 26, 2018
George Cone ’83, Austin College Alumni opened the Lest We Forget WWII Museum on the second floor of Music City Mall Lewisville, formerly called Vista Ridge Mall. It had been in Dallas’ Valley View Mall.
Local Media Highlights
Herald Democrat | February 3, 2018
The Sherman Chamber of Commerce held its annual Awards Luncheon at Austin College to honor businesses and community leaders. Austin College President Steven O’Day was the keynote speaker, celebrating the growth already occurring and continuing to build within the community.
Herald Democrat | February 6, 2018
The Community Series at Austin College is celebrating its 50th anniversary by paying homage to individuals who had an impact on art appreciation in Texoma. The artist that will be honored is former Austin College senior trustee Bill Collins II who helped found the Sherman High School Band in 1939.
Herald Democrat | February 6, 2018
Patrick Duffey, professor of Spanish at Austin College, will present a lecture on “Recovering Latin American Women’s Writing: The Case of Rosa Arciniega, Peruvian Journalist, Novelist, and Mystical Anarchist in Madrid, 1929-1936.”
Herald Democrat | February 10, 2018
The Black Expo returned to Austin College for a day of community for many of Sherman’s African American business owners and community members.
KTEN NEWS | February 12, 2018
After a two-year hiatus, the Texoma Black Expo returned to Sherman over the weekend. Sierra Salser ’20, the student who organized the event at Austin College, said she was excited to bring the Expo back.
KTEN NEWS | February 18, 2018
Dr. Steve Goldsmith, a professor at Austin College, gave an interview on the implications of the return of spring in relation to the snake population in Texoma.
KXII News | February 26, 2018
Bryce Frank ’19 was named the league’s Co-Player of the Year, while Meghan Lewis ’18 was named the SCAC Defensive Player of the Year, and head coach Michelle Filander was tabbed as the conference’s Coach of the Year.
Blogs and Online Media
Austin College | February 1, 2018
Austin College Adams Observatory opens its doors to the community for a star party, where visitors can explore the universe through the largest research grade telescope in North Texas.
Austin College | February 1, 2018
Austin College’s free ’Roo Bound program for area children in kindergarten through 5th grade continues for the spring term. This month’s session is “All’s Fair in Love and War,” where Austin College’s Improv Troupe and Delta Omicron international music society will provide programming for the session.
Austin College | February 6, 2018
Austin College Hosts the Texas 5th District Court of Appeal. The Texas Fifth District Court of Appeals convened at Austin College, in the Ida Green Communication Center to hear oral arguments for the ERCOT vs. Panda Power Case No. 05-17-00872-CV.
Austin College | February 6, 2018
The Austin College Medieval and Renaissance Week includes talks by faculty from the History, English, East Asian Studies, French, and Spanish departments, covering issues that are relevant to research and teaching at the College.
Austin College | February 7, 2018
Student Assembly president Clarissa Caballero Pinedo ’19 and vice president Laurel Hagge ’19 are settling into their new leadership roles as Spring Term 2018 gets underway.
Austin College February 13, 2018
A Celebration of Active Citizenship Austin College Humanities Week, February 19-23, 2018, focuses on the benefits of humanities in education, and on topics of interest to students and educators studying humanities.
Austin College | February 14, 2018
Austin College’s free ’Roo Bound program for area children in kindergarten through 5th grade continues for the spring term.
Austin College | February 27, 2018
Austin College President Steven P. O’Day announced new gifts to the College totaling $12.5 million at the dinner of the Board of Trustees. Two couples and a Texas foundation made the significant gifts that will provide scholarships, science equipment, an endowed faculty position, programmatic support, and facility updates.
North Texas e-News | February 16, 2017
Austin College’s free ’Roo Bound program for area children in kindergarten through 5th grade continues for the spring term.
Herald Democrat | February 12, 2018
Three of the justices from the Texas Fifth District Court of Appeals convened in the Ida Green Communication Center at Austin College to hear oral arguments in ERCOT vs. Panda Power, a case out of the 15th state district court in Grayson County.
News ’Roos Can Use
Links to articles about current issues in higher education and topics that are relevant to the #Roonation.
The Chronicle of Higher Education | March 4, 2018
At a time when colleges, like much of the nation, are experiencing deep political and social upheaval, it’s easy to become distracted — and reactive. The 2018 Trends Report outlines 10 key shifts in higher education, and offers case studies, analysis, and ideas to help college leaders stay informed.
The Atlantic | March 2, 2018
As high-school students around the country organize in support of stronger gun-control legislation in the wake of the Parkland shooting, many are finding that, at the very least, one thing they don’t have to worry about is the possibility of disciplinary action hurting their chances of getting into college someday.
Inside Higher Ed | March 5, 2018
Injunctions mean DACA will largely remain in place beyond today’s deadline, but colleges will be called upon to help students who face possible lapses in work authorizations and continuing stress and uncertainty about their prospects in U.S.