Dr. David Baker, Austin College professor of physics, will speak on Tuesday, November 29, at 12:30 p.m. in Wright Campus Center, Room 231, about his experiences as an official observer at the United Nations Climate Summit in Egypt earlier this month. The presentation is free and open to the public. At the conference, nations come… [Read More]
Lessons and Carols Opens Holiday Season
The Austin College Service of Lessons and Carols opens the 2022 holiday season as one of the first special events in the area. The community is invited to join students, faculty, and staff in the Clifford J. Grum Sanctuary of Wynne Chapel on Thursday, December 1, at 5 p.m. The service will be streamed live… [Read More]
In Memoriam: Kim Snipes
The Austin College community celebrates the life and contributions of Kim Victoria Snipes—and mourns her death on November 12, 2022, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 17, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Denison (located at 314 N Rusk Ave, Denison, TX 75020.)… [Read More]
In Memoriam: James F. Johnson
The Austin College community mourns the October 31 death of Dr. James Franklin Johnson, professor emeritus of classics, and remembers fondly the life and career of the longtime colleague and friend. As word of Jim’s death spread on Facebook, posts were made about how much students had enjoyed his lectures or how he made his… [Read More]
Rushing Named CMO, Womble to Retire
Austin College President Steven P. O’Day has announced that Heidi Rushing will be the college’s new chief marketing and communications officer (CMO) effective January 1, 2023. The current CMO, Dr. Lynn Z. Womble, will retire at the end of the calendar year. Rushing currently serves as an associate director in the Institutional Marketing and Communications Division,… [Read More]
Baker in Egypt for UN Climate Conference
The 2022 United Nations Climate Conference (COP27) is drawing delegates from around the world this week and next, and Austin College will soon have its own representative there. Physics professor Dr. David Baker flies to Egypt on November 11 to attend the second week of the annual event as an official observer. At the conference,… [Read More]
An Evening of Chamber Music and Jazz
The Austin College Music Department will present “An Evening of Chamber Music and Jazz” on Monday, November 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Clifford Grum Sanctuary of Wynne Chapel on campus. The event is free and open to the public. For additional information, contact the Music Department at Austin College: 903.813.2251. The instrumental ensembles, under… [Read More]
In Memoriam: Dr. Howard Starr
The Austin College community celebrates the life and contributions of Dr. Howard A. Starr, 84, professor emeritus of psychology and education, who died on October 28, 2022. He joined the Austin College faculty in 1964 and retired in 2013, making him one of the longest-tenured faculty in the College’s history. No visitation is planned. A… [Read More]
Sylvia Acevedo Is College’s Posey Leadership Awardee
Austin College President Steven P. O’Day announces the 2023 Austin College Posey Leadership Award recipient is Sylvia Acevedo, a former NASA engineer, an executive with tech giants, and an advocate for educational equality. She will receive her award after her presentation to students, faculty, and community guests on April 13 at 11 a.m. in the Clifford J.… [Read More]
IN MEMORIAM: Jessielea Patrick
The Austin College community celebrates the life and contributions of retiree Jessielea Patrick, who died Sunday, October 23, 2022, in Denison, Texas. She worked at Austin College for more than 30 years, joining the College staff in September 1968 and remaining until her retirement in March 1999. She saw much change in her work at… [Read More]
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