Back in 1982, James Perry arrived on campus as a 25-year-old patrolman looking to strengthen his resume then move on to a municipal police force somewhere. “Instead of moving on, I found ways to move up internally over the years,” he says “I’ve stayed energized with new responsibilities and able to fulfill new expectations.” Now,… [Read More]
Students Design Japanese Greeting Cards
Dr. Mindy Landeck, assistant professor of East Asian Studies, challenged her Japanese language students to design greeting cards for the Lunar New Year as part of their culture study. The cards, called nengajo, were designed with the zodiac animal for the Year of the Rat. “It is an important Japanese custom to send these… [Read More]
Students Direct One-Act Plays
The Theatre Department will present an evening of Student-Directed One-Act Plays December 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Ida Green Theatre of Ida Green Communication Center. The presentation is free to the campus community. The directors are students from the directing class, and the productions are their first forays into directing as well as… [Read More]
College Hosts Women’s Health and Cancer Forum
Jian Hu, Ph.D., assistant professor of cancer biology at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center will present “Will Brain Tumors Ever Be Cured?” at the 6th annual Austin College Women’s Health and Cancer Forum on Thursday, December 5. Hu will deliver the keynote at 4:30 p.m. in IDEA Center 127; the forum is free and open to the… [Read More]
East Asian Studies Partners with Library
Students from Austin College’s East Asian Studies Program traveled to the Roy and Helen Hall Memorial McKinney in mid-November to present the “Passport to East Asia” program to area schoolchildren. The event was co-sponsored by the McKinney Public Libraries and Austin College East Asian Studies program to provide a kid-friendly community outreach for children ages… [Read More]
Language Students to Brew and Serve Tea
The students of Dr. Mindy Landeck, assistant professor of East Asian Studies, are finishing the “Tea in East Asia” course with a cup of tea. The college community is invited to join them for the come-and-go, open house tea on Thursday, December 12, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Wright Campus Center, Room 254.… [Read More]
Electric Vehicle Charging Station New to Campus
Austin College has installed an electric vehicle charging station, the latest move in a series of strides toward a more sustainable campus. The charging station originated with a proposal from Elizabeth Adams, Class of 2019 and a current graduate student in the College’s Austin Teacher Program. The EV charging station was approved by Student Assembly… [Read More]
Service of Lessons and Carols Celebrates Season
The Austin College community opens the holiday season with the annual Service of Lessons and Carols on December 6 at Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church, 901 N. Grand Avenue. The event is free and open to the public. The event will be held at Grand Avenue Presbyterian this year due to continuing renovation work on Wynne… [Read More]
11 ‘Roos Named to All-SAA List of Honors
The Austin College football team was well represented in All-Southern Athletic Association voting, with 11 ‘Roos earning All-Conference recognition in voting conducted by the league’s head coaches. Colt Collins, Keegan Nichols, and Tyler James earned first team All-SAA honors and Evan Powell was a second team All-Conference pick. Jake Lacey, Conner Kramer, Maika Brinkerhoff, Drake… [Read More]
In Memoriam: Paul Leslie Thomas
The Austin College community is saddened to learn quite belatedly of the death of Dr. Paul L. Thomas, professor emeritus of psychology. He died September 16, 2019, in Fredericksburg, Texas. He was 90 years old. Dr. Thomas joined the Austin College faculty in fall 1963. He also served as registrar of the College, retiring from… [Read More]
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