Students Go to Czech Republic for Model UN

Diplomacy and compromise are foundational skills for students participating in a Model United Nations conference. Austin College students' long record of success at those conferences indicates they have those skills down. During the Thanksgiving holidays, 16 students put their skills to the test at the International Model United Nations conference in the Czech Republic--and came home winners.


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Posey Leadership Award - Tickets on Sale Now
Tickets are now available for this year's lecture at 7:30 p.m. February 17, where honoree Zainab Salbi will speak. Proceeds from the event support study abroad scholarships.

Holiday Message from Jenny King '92, Alumni Board President
As we celebrate our blessings this holiday season, I encourage you to reflect upon that for which you are thankful--family, friends, good health, career and civic opportunities, and all other good things, including your association with Austin College. Full message here.

Love and Magic
See three world-class magicians perform their up-close magic February 11 at the Park City Club in Dallas. Proceeds support scholarships in the arts.


Austin College Needs Your Support
Make a gift to the NOW Scholarship Fund to provide AC students the resources they need in preparation for what lies ahead.
With best wishes for the holiday season,
Bob Albritton
, Annual Fund Committee Chair and Alumni Board Member
Paula Jonse, Director of Leadership Giving

Law Symposium 2011
The 2011 Dr. Kenneth Street Law Symposium, sponsored by the Austin College "L" Association and the Austin College Pre-Law Society, will be held on Friday, February 25, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.


Alumni Board Now Accepting Nominations
The Austin College Alumni Board is accepting nominations for:
Alumni Board members (Deadline January 15)
2011 Distinguished Alumni and First Decade Awards (Deadline February 28)
Awards will be presented October 28, 2011, during Homecoming.

Alumna Nominated for Texan of the Year
Each year, The Dallas Morning News Editorial Board selects a Texan of the Year, "who has had uncommon impact; exemplifies Texas traits of trailblazing and independence; and has affected or influenced lives." Rebecca Russell Sykes '67, executive director of Dallas Women's Foundation, is among this year's nominees.


Reunion Campaign for 0s and 5s Ends December 31
If you have not yet made your gift, your class needs your help to reach 40 percent participation or higher. Please make a gift online today! A big thank you to all who supported their Reunion Class Gift this year.


10 Alumni Named "Best Doctors"
Ten Austin College alumni grace D Magazine's "Best Doctors" list. This year's list includes 705 doctors, selected by their peers within 40 specialties.



"Peacemaking: The Believers' Call"
The Presbyterian Church's 2010 Advent devotional celebrates the 30th anniversary of the creation of the official statement that launched the church's peacemaking program. Henry Bucher, chaplain emeritus, is one of the authors of the devotional and the 1975 statement.

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Athletics


Basketball Alumni Game Set
The alumni game is set for 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 8. The 'Roo men's and women's basketball teams will play SCAC foe Colorado College at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. We invite our alumni to join us for the alumni game and a reception from 2 to 4 p.m., and then join us as we host the Tigers!


Soccer Coach's Career Highlighted
Women's soccer coach Paul Burns has been featured for his outstanding 15th winning season. Burns joined the college in 1996 and founded the women's soccer program. He remains passionate about the team because of the quality of his players.

Athletic Awards and Honors
Saunders Named SCAC Player of the Week
SCAC Senior Classic Rosters
'Roo Football Has 10 Named All-SCAC
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vs. Carthage College

12/28
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12/31
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12/31

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Place: Old Monk
City: Dallas, Texas
Date: December 16
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