2005
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2004
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Wells Fargo Presents Check to Hill Country College Fund
December 12, 2005

by Jennifer Farhoudi, Associate Director of Development for Annual Giving

KERRVILLE, Texas – Wells Fargo Bank president Roy Thompson recently presented Schreiner University’s Hill Country College Fund with a check for $3,000 to help fund need-based tuition assistance grants for area Schreiner students.  “Wells Fargo is a wonderful company that is invested in the future of our community’s vitality and success.   They believe in the importance of educating tomorrow’s leaders and we are very fortunate to have them as a partner in education.  Their generous gift will ensure that local students, who might not be able to attend college for financial reasons, will have the opportunity to pursue their dreams of a college education,” said Jennifer Farhoudi, the associate director of development for annual giving at Schreiner University.

 

Since the Hill Country College Fund began in 1977, it has provided more than $7.5 million in need-based tuition assistance to students from Kimble, Kerr, Gillespie, Kendall, Bandera, Real, and Edwards counties and helps more than 270 Hill Country Students annually. Hill Country College Fund grants provide an average of over $2,000 a year per recipient and one hundred percent of funds raised goes directly to student scholarships.

If you would like more information on how the Hill Country College Fund is making a difference for area Schreiner University students, or if you would like to make a contribution, visit Schreiner’s web site at www.schreiner.edu or call (830)792-7201.

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Ten Schreiner Student Athletes Announced as
ASC Academic All-Conference Winners
December 12, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, Assistant Director of University Relations

The American Southwest Conference announced its Academic All-Conference winners (fall sports teams only) and 10 Schreiner University student-athletes made the list. To be eligible for the All-ASC academic award, you must be a sophomore, junior or senior with an excellent overall GPA (entering Fall 2005).
 

Our outstanding student-athlete academic winners are:

Ashley Avalos (Women’s Soccer)

Kassie Barlow (Volleyball)

Whitney Barron (Volleyball)

Gillian Friedel (Women’s Soccer)

Meagan Goodson (Women’s Soccer)

Aaron Mayes (Men’s Soccer)

Megan McDonald (Women’s Soccer)

Michael Moore (Men’s Soccer)

Cova Wells (Volleyball)

Whitney Yates (Women’s Soccer)

Not to be outdone, SU junior David Ramos (Men’s Soccer) was named to the prestigious NSCAA/Adidas All-Region team for his outstanding play during the 2005 season.  He was one of only four American Southwest Conference players to make either the first or second team. The region stretches as fear east as Florida, Georgia and Ohio, as far north as Illinois and Missouri and as far west as New Mexico. Last month, David was named first team All-ASC as well.

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Exploring Yourself in the World: A Woman’s Retreat
December 12, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, Assistant Director of University Relations

Dr. Kathleen Hudson, professor of English at Schreiner University, will lead a workshop for women in San Miguel De Allende January 4-8.
 

 

The cost of the workshop is $550 plus travel expenses and meals. Travel arrangements can be made with Continental and American airlines or there are several bus lines that go to San Miguel, from San Antonio and Laredo/Nuevo Laredo.  The community is invited to participate in this unique and enriching experience.  The participants will stay together at a hotel and share meals, excursions, experiences and lectures.

San Miguel De Allende is an arts community that provides the perfect location to inquire within as you explore the world.  Dr. Hudson, who has led student and adult groups to San Miguel for the past twenty years, brings her knowledge of the community to the experience.

The workshop begins at 4 p.m. January 4 and ends at noon on January 8.  For more information contact Dr. Hudson at 830-792-1945; 830-285-1245; 830-866-3508 or Kathleenhudson123@hotmail.com.

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Schreiner University Staff & Faculty
Show Support of Hill Country College Fund
December 11, 2005

 

KERRVILLE, Texas – When it comes to education, Schreiner University staff and faculty members don’t just talk the talk, they also walk the walk. Ninety-six Schreiner University employees contributed to the Hill Country College Fund this year, ensuring that local students, who might not be able to attend college due to financial reasons, are able to pursue their dreams of a college education. 

“Hill Country College Fund is a community effort and I am happy to see the university community doing its part.  Our students appreciate the outpouring of generosity not just from the university community, but also from local community members and businesses.  It means so much to them to know that so many people believe in them and want to see them succeed,” said Jennifer Farhoudi, the associate director of development for annual giving at Schreiner University.

Since the Hill Country College Fund began in 1977, it has provided more than $7.5 million in need-based tuition assistance to students from Kimble, Kerr, Gillespie, Kendall, Bandera, Real, and Edwards counties and helps more than 270 Hill Country Students annually. Hill Country College Fund grants provide an average of over $2,000 a year per recipient and one hundred percent of funds raised goes directly to student scholarships. For many Hill Country College Fund students, it means the difference between being able to go to college or not. 

If you would like more information on how the Hill Country College Fund is making a difference for area Schreiner University students, or if you would like to make a contribution, visit Schreiner’s web site at www.schreiner.edu or call (830)792-7201.

 

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Schreiner Students Perform Well in Capstone Competition
December 7, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, Assistant Director of University Relations

A group of Schreiner University business students captured 12th place out of 1,694 teams in a global competition.  Team members who competed in the CAPSTONE global corporate simulation competition as team “Baldwin” are Mark Lenzo and Channan Cardella and Amanda Brown of Kerrville, Bradley McDonald of San Antonio.

Brown said the competition was an amazing opportunity to integrate all of the skills and knowledge she has accumulated in the past four years of professional studies.  “In this simulation we were able to see how decisions in each area of a business affects other areas and impacts the success of the company as a whole,” Brown said. “We experienced conflicts in ideas and priorities within a management team and found solutions. We were able to see the importance of an overall company strategy and defined objectives for all members to be working towards. We formed a hard working, dynamic leadership team with many talents. We are very pleased with the achievements of our company and hope we can use all that we learned through this experience to be successful in the business world.”

Mark D. Woodhull, instructor of business administration and the team’s faculty sponsor, said the competition is a business student’s culminating experience after four long years of business studies.

“The corporate CAPSTONE simulation offered by Management Simulations Incorporated (MSI) provides our students with a challenging venue for exercising their business knowledge and skills and a global arena in which they can compete with over 1,600 other university academic and corporate executive teams,” Woodhull said.

This is the third year Schreiner had competed in the competition.

For more information contact Mark D. Woodhull, instructor of business administration, at 830-792-7479 or mdwoodhull@schreiner.edu.

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Schreiner University Christmas Lighting
December 5, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, Assistant Director of University Relations

The Floyd & Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center building on the Schreiner University campus is all lit up for the Christmas Holidays!

The building was illuminated during the third annual Christmas Lighting and Bonfire celebration held December 2 on the Schreiner Campus. The celebration also included caroling, pictures with Santa Claus and performances by the Schreiner University Choir and Pep Band.

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Schreiner University Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta
Inducts Four New Members
December 2, 2005

 by Amy Armstrong, Assistant Director of University Relations

Inductees pictured from left to right are Melissa Romweber, Stephanie Gaines, Kevin Croft and Crystal Brummett

The Schreiner University Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta inducted four new members in a ceremony on campus Thursday.  New inductees are Melissa Romweber, of Bandera, Kevin Croft, of Junction, Stephanie Gaines of Hondo, and Crystal Brummett of Kerrville.  With more than 600 active chapters, Sigma Tau Delta is one of the largest members of the Association of College Honor Societies.   Its central purpose is to confer distinction upon students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate and professional studies.  Members have the opportunity to be recognized for their outstanding achievements, enrich their education, help them make career choices and advance their careers.

For more information contact Dr. Kathleen Hudson, professor of English and faculty sponsor for Sigma Tau at 830-792-7409 or kmhudson@schreiner.edu.

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Schreiner University
Christmas Lighting and Bonfire Celebration Dec. 2
November 30, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, Assistant Director of University Relations

Schreiner University plans to kick-off the holiday season Friday, December 2 with its third annual Christmas Lighting and Bonfire celebration from 5-7 p.m. on campus.

The lighting of the Floyd & Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center building and the entrance to the campus will take place around 6:30 p.m. The bonfire will be in front of the activity center.

The public is encouraged to attend this fun holiday celebration. There is no charge.  “We invite the community to help us celebrate the Christmas season and share in our holiday spirit,” said Tammi Clanton, director of the Callioux Center and events manager at Schreiner. “Good old fashioned Christmas carols, some hot chocolate, and an appearance by Santa Claus should make for a great party.”

There is also a beautifully decorated tree inside the Callioux Center, where children can have their picture taken with Santa. There will also be performances by the Schreiner University Choir and the SU Pep Band.

The university will also be accepting donations for soldiers serving in Iraq. Suggested items to bring include stamps, stationary, hard candy, cards, dominoes and other games, toothbrushes and toothpaste, dental floss and baby wipes.  There will also be an opportunity to write holiday greetings to the soldiers in Iraq and the people of the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama, who need to know we remember them this holiday season.

For more information contact Tammi Clanton at 830-792-7456 or tkclanton@schreiner.edu.

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Schreiner University Choir presents
Christmas in the Hills Dec. 4
November 28, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, Assistant Director of University Relations

The Schreiner University Choir in conjunction with First Presbyterian Church and Memorial Presbyterian Church choirs will present Christmas in the Hills December 4 at 7 p.m.  The concert will be held at the First Presbyterian Church sanctuary, 800 Jefferson St. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The public is encouraged to attend this free night of holiday music.  The combined choirs along with an orchestra will perform Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria in D” along with other Christmas selections.

For more information contact Michael Kahl, assistant professor of music at Schreiner, 830-792-7417 or mgkahl@schreiner.edu.

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Schreiner University Presents
Next Chautauqua Lecture Series Nov. 28
November 22, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, Assistant Director of University Relations

Dr. Robert Holloway will present the fourth in Schreiner University’s Robert P. Hallman Chautauqua lecture series entitled, “Better Living Through Chemistry” on November 28.  The lecture will be held at the Floyd & Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center Theater on campus at 7 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend this free event.

The lecture series showcases faculty of Schreiner University, who are writing, researching and publishing in a variety of academic fields.

For more information contact Dr. Holloway, assistant professor of chemistry, at 830-792-7250 or bholloway@schreiner.edu.

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Schreiner University
Harry Crate Lecture Series November 22
November 11, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, Assistant Director of University Relations

The next in Schreiner University’s Harry Crate lecture series will be presented by Dr. Kiley Preston-Halfmann Miller on Tuesday, November 22, at 7 p.m. in the Floyd & Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center Ballroom.  This event is free and open to the public.

Dr. Miller’s lecture titled, “From Academia to Industry: The Steps Taken by a Humble Texan” will be followed by a question and answer question.  Dr. Miller is a 2000 graduate of Schreiner University. He is a research scientist at the globally renowned Colgate-Palmolive Co. After graduating from Schreiner he went on to The University of Texas at Austin where he received his master’s in analytical chemistry. He received his doctorate of philosophy in bioengineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Dr. Miller’s experiences from a small liberal arts school to one of the most prestigious technological schools in the world have provided him with great insight as to what it takes to succeed. His multi-disciplinary graduate research on tissue regeneration has been presented at numerous national association meetings, and was published in Nature Materials, which resulted in a patent application covering the topic.  He is the recipient of the Elmore Whitehurst Award for Excellence in Learning.

For more information contact Dr. Bob Holloway, assistant professor of chemistry, at 830-792-7250 or bholloway@schreiner.edu.

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Schreiner University presents PINCH November 18-19
November 11, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, Assistant Director of University Relations

The Schreiner University theatre department is presenting the play “PINCH” November 18-19 at 8 p.m. at the Alice Hanszen Fine Arts Building on campus.  There is no admission charge and refreshments will be served. The public is encouraged to attend this fun night of theatre.

This original play is drawn from the works of William Shakespeare. It is a fun and lively musical with original songs using Shakespeare’s work as the lyrics.  The play is about Pinch, a baldolatrist-someone who worships Shakespeare, who serves as the minister and spiritual leader of the rock and roll Church of William Shakespeare, where naughtiness is a virtue.

For more information contact Schreiner theatre professor Derek Horton at 830-792-7401 or dbhorton@schreiner.edu.

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Schreiner University
Chapter of Colleges Against Cancer Wins National Award
November 11, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, Assistant Director of University Relations

Schreiner University’s chapter of the American Cancer Society’s Colleges Against Cancer recently received the Survivorship Program of the Year Award for 2004-2005 at the Colleges Against Cancer national meeting in Orlando, Fla. Qualification for the award was determined by the originality and quality of events each chapter organized. Accepting the award on behalf of the Schreiner chapter were Schreiner seniors Kristen Morton, a cancer survivor and Kelly Uhlenhaker.

Morton, chapter president, whose cancer has been in remission for four years, began the Colleges Against Cancer chapter at Schreiner to promote awareness and education, raise funds for the fight against cancer and improve quality of life for cancer survivors. She feels that educating students now about early detection and prevention can reduce incidents of cancer in their future.  “Participating in Colleges Against Cancer has really been one of the highlights of my student life,” said Morton. “Being able to spend time with other chapter members from across the country and with staff members of the American Cancer Society really helps affirm the important role that students can play in the fight against cancer. It is also important to me to know that Colleges Against Cancer will continue at Schreiner University after Kelly and I graduate; it is a meaningful legacy that we can leave behind.”

Uhlenhaker, vice president of the chapter, lost someone close to her to cancer.  “Colleges Against Cancer has given me a chance to keep my friend’s memory alive and help raise money and awareness for cancer. CAC has given me the opportunity to make a difference in my community and the nation. I was very excited and honored to accept the award with Kristen. We worked very hard last year to provide meaningful and original activities for our chapter and community to participate in, and were honored to be recognized for our work.”

Morton and Uhlenhaker were two of approximately 350 students and American Cancer Society staff partners from 32 states and the District of Columbia to attend the two-day meeting. This annual meeting is an opportunity for the 143 Colleges Against Cancer chapters across the country to network and discuss the program’s nationwide initiatives and goals for the upcoming year, as well as well as take part in educational and training sessions with American Cancer Society staff members. The American Cancer Society Colleges Against Cancer is a nationwide collaboration of college students, faculty and staff dedicated to eliminating cancer by initiating and supporting programs of the American Cancer Society in college communities.

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UPS Delivers Scholarships to Schreiner University Students
November 11, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, Assistant Director of University Relations

Two Schreiner University students received 2005-2006 United Parcel Service Scholarships for academic excellence and significant personal accomplishment.  Elsa Cepeda, of Kerrville, received a scholarship for $1,750. She is a junior at Schreiner currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in business administration. Elsa is active in the Schreiner honors program and a member of Alpha Lambda Delta honor society.  Jamie Green, of Ingram, received a $1,000 scholarship. She is also a junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in teacher education. She volunteer’s extensively with youth-oriented organizations and plans to teach on the elementary level.

The UPS Foundation of Atlanta, Georgia, and the Foundation for Independent Higher Education of Washington, D.C., jointly announced that more than $2 million in grants is being awarded to benefit private colleges and universities across the nation. A grant of $68,750 was awarded to the Texas Independent College Fund, which will distribute funds to its 22 member colleges for UPS scholarships. Throughout the nation, 644 private institutions will receive a UPS Scholarship, which is then dispersed to students who are selected as UPS Scholars.

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Greystone Now a USNA Affiliated Program
November 11, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, Assistant Director of University Relations



Greystone at Schreiner University, a new preparatory program for students who intend to re-apply to one of this nation’s elite military academies, has been accepted by the United States Naval Academy Foundation as a foundation-affiliated school.

Commander David Bailey USN (Ret) said, “This means a great deal to Greystone and to Schreiner. The amount of exposure we are going to get from this is huge.”

The U.S. Naval Academy Foundation is an independent, non-profit corporation. Its purpose is to raise private gifts to support all activities of the Naval Academy Alumni Association. One of those activities is to provide scholarships to students attending affiliated schools.  Bailey said Greystone at Schreiner will now be included in an elite group of 20 other schools that are mentioned in every mailing that goes out to prospective academy students.

“This means a great deal to us in terms of legitimacy. A year ago we were unknown. Now we will be directly presented to the very students we are trying to reach,” Bailey said.

Greystone came to Schreiner in 2004 in order to give qualified young people who were being turned away from military academies an alternative to repeating a year of high school prep. Greystone provides these men and women with the right combination of rigorous academics, physical and mental preparation and moral guidance to give them a competitive edge when they re-apply to a military academy. It also gives them high quality college credit that will transfer to the U.S. Naval Academy, the U. S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

In its first year at Schreiner, Greystone had an 80 percent acceptance rate, sending students on to the U. S. Naval Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

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Schreiner University presents next
Speak Truth to Power Lecture November 16
November 8, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, University Relations Writer

Dr. Ronald Hatchett, Director of Schreiner University’s Center for Global Studies, will be the featured speaker at the next “Speak Truth to Power” lecture series Wednesday, November 16, at 7 p.m. at the Floyd & Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center Theatre on campus.

The event is free and open to the public.

Following Dr. Hatchett’s lecture titled, “The Roots of Terrorism” there will be a question and answer session.

Dr. Hatchett's academic specialties are foreign policy, European studies and Middle Eastern affairs. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Air Force Academy; a Master of Arts degree from California State University, San Diego; a certificate of Balkan studies from the University of Zagreb in Croatia; and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

During the administration of President Ronald Reagan, Dr. Hatchett was a senior civilian official in the Department of Defense working arms control and international security issues. He served as the Secretary of Defense Representative to the Mutual and Balanced Force Reductions Talks (MBFR) negotiating NATO and Warsaw Pact conventional force levels in central Europe.  In 1986 he became the Secretary of Defense Representative to three other multi-national security organizations in Europe: the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) concerning security, economic, and human rights issues; the mandate talks for NATO-Warsaw Pact negotiations on Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE); and the NATO High Level Task Force on conventional arms control.

For more information contact Dr. Tom Wells, Schreiner professor of exercise science, at 830-792-7429 or tomwells@schreiner.edu.

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Schreiner University
Pre Law Society Film Series November 15
November 7, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, University Relations Writer

Schreiner University’s Pre Law Society Film Series presents the movie “Gideon’s Trumpet” Tuesday, November 15, at 7 p.m. in the Floyd and Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center Theatre.  The public is encouraged to attend this event.

“Gideon’s Trumpet” recounts the true story of indigent Southern convict Clarence Gideon's fight to obtain a lawyer to defend him at state expense. Gideon’s eloquent insistence for years that he needed a lawyer and that he had a right to an informed defense gave us this foundation of our modern criminal justice system. Henry Fonda stars as Gideon, Jose Ferrer as lawyer Abe Fortas, and John Houseman as narrator and Chief Justice Hugo Black.  There will be a discussion following the movie.

For more information contact Schreiner professor Anne Berre at 830-792-7478 or aberre@schreiner.edu.

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Schreiner University
Monday Night Fiction Series November 14
November 7, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, University Relations Writer

Schreiner University professor of biology, Dr. Fred Stevens is the next speaker in Schreiner’s Monday Night Fiction series November 14 with a discussion of the book “Montana” by Larry Watson.

Monday Night Fiction, sponsored by the Center for Innovative Learning, meets in the Scarle-Philips room at William Logan Library on the Schreiner campus, beginning at 7 p.m. and lasts a couple of hours. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to read the book that is the evening’s topic for discussion. Each session if facilitated by a Schreiner professor who knows the book intimately. The lecture is open to the public and there is no charge. Light refreshments will be offered.  The featured book may be obtained in the Schreiner University Book Store or at your local book store or library.

For more information contact Dr. Lydia Kualapai, coordinator of the event, at 830-792-7413 or lkkualapai@schreiner.edu.

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Schreiner University Popular Culture Symposium November 11
November 9, 2005

Schreiner University will host the seventh annual Popular Culture Symposium Friday, November 11, at noon in the Floyd and Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center Theatre.  The public is encouraged to attend this free event.

"The study of popular culture is one of the newest and most exciting fields of study in academics,” said Dr. William Woods, Schreiner associate professor of English and communication and coordinator of the event. “Many scholars feel the study of the contemporary, the films and music and fashion and television that affect us so very much each day, is as valid a field of study as the classics." 

Schreiner graduate Shauna Dodds will present the keynote address entitled, “Popular Culture in Graphic Design.”

This year’s other presentations include: Schreiner professor Dr. Lydia Kualapai, “Not My Soul, Thank You: No More Chicken Soup!,” Bradley McDonald, “Skateboarding and the Postmodern Contemporary Dance,” Brandon Schmelz, “Eastern Influence and Moral Absolutism in Elric of Melnibone’” Amy Habeeb, “Representations of Legalizing Marijuana in Contemporary Culture,” Kelsey Tom, “Character Relationships in the Shadow of Colossus,” Schreiner professor Dr. Tom Wells, “The Simpson’s as Social Commentary.”

Following the presentations there will be a viewing of the film “Sin City.”

For more information contact Dr. Woods at 830.792-7425 or at wwoods@schreiner.edu.

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Alpha Chi Inductions
November 8, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, University Relations Writer

The Schreiner University chapter of Alpha Chi inducted 14 new members during a ceremony on campus.

New inductees are, Wesley Blankman, Hunt, Amanda Brown, Jennifer King and Molly Pruitt of Kerrville, Niki Castaneda, Converse, Holly Clark, Winnsboro, Sean Collins, Castroville, Melissa Dunlap, Floydada, Greg Kirkham, League City, Cody Lannom, Katy, Bradley McDonald, San Antonio, Elizabeth Williams, Fredericksburg, Mary Wingo, Odessa and Allison Wood, Bloomington.

Alpha Chi is an honor society which admits students from all academic disciplines. To be inducted students must be in the top 10 percent of their junior/senior class. This semester the minimum grade point average required to be inducted was 3.78.

Alpha Chi was founded in 1922 when five Texas Colleges gathered on the campus of Southwestern University, and it has blossomed to a large organization that has around 300 chapters. It is a service organization that works on projects within the community.

For more information contact Schreiner University assistant professor of mathematics and Alpha Chi faculty sponsor, Dr. Stefan Mecay at 830-792-7396 or stmecay@schreiner.edu.

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Schreiner University Choir Fall Concert October 30
October 25, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, University Relations Writer

The Schreiner University Choir will present its Fall Choir Concert Sunday, October 30 at
3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Kerrville. Admission is free and the public is encouraged to attend this exciting artistic event. The choir will be presenting selections from the Mass Ordinary from various composers such as, Vivaldi, Haydn, and Faure. There will also be selections from the musicals, Wicked, Big River, and The Civil War. For more information please contact Michael Kahl, assistant professor of music at Schreiner University, at (830) 792-7417 or at mgkahl@schreiner.edu

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Schreiner University To Host Annual Fright Night October 29
October 25, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, University Relations Writer

Calling all vampires, ghosts and goblins. Schreiner University hosts its annual Fright Night October 29 on campus at the Robbins Lewis Pavilion. The fun lasts from 7 to 9 p.m. and admission is free. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes to the event. Fright Night, created by Schreiner University as a fun, safe and free alternative to trick-or-treating, will feature carnival-like booths, candy and lots of fun. Children up to the age of 12 are welcome at the event. Participants are also invited to a haunted house hosted by Schreiner students at Pecan Grove Student Residence Complex.

For more information contact Jennifer Hudson at (830) 792-7283 or jmhudson@schreiner.edu .


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Schreiner University Chooses a New Mascot at Annual Midnight Madness
October 21, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, University Relations Writer


The vote is in; and it's a tie. Schreiner University will be represented by two mascots, the Mountain Man and the Mountain Lion.

The voting results-announced Thursday night in Edington Center gymnasium on the Schreiner campus during the annual Midnight Madness- revealed a tie between the two mascots. Students, alumni, faculty and staff placed votes earlier this year on a mascot to represent the university, the Mountain Man, Mountain Lion or Mountain Dog. “I have already had students come up to me and ask me when they can try out to be the Mountain Lion mascot.

The overall mood of the whole night was just pure excitement,” said student co-coordinator of the event Katie Van Dyke. The night's other big event-the prospect of winning a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer, donated by Ken Stoepel Ford Lincoln-Mercury- was a nail-biting bit of entertainment for everyone in attendance. Schreiner student Josh Horn's name was drawn put up a valiant effort in his attempt to land the required four basketball shots within a time limit, but unfortunately came up a little short in the competition to win the Mountaineer. “Josh was a strong competitor, and I really thought he would be driving our Mountaineer out of that gym. Congratulations to Josh on a hard fought try,” Gerry Stoepel, of Stoepel Ford Lincoln-Mercury.

Midnight Madness is held each year as a way to introduce Schreiner's athletic teams to the community.

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Public Invited to Schreiner Coffeehouse November 2
October 21, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, University Relations Writer

Schreiner University in association with the Texas Heritage Music Foundation presents poet Raul Salinas in a Coffeehouse Concert Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. This free event is open to the public, and will be held at the Corner Pocket in the Floyd & Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center on the Schreiner Campus. The night will kick off with a one-hour open mike poetry slam contest at 7 p.m. Salinas will take the stage at 8 p.m. There will be prizes for the poetry slam contest winners, and refreshments will be provided.

Salinas, known as “The Pinto Poet,” is a San Antonio native, who currently resides in Austin, where he composes and presents his poetry advocating human rights and compassionate ideals. By blending poetry and politics, intellect and enthusiasm, cultures and customs, Salinas creates a compelling performance in the proud spirit of Chicano and Native American convention. His works include “A Trip Through the Mind Jail,” East of the Freeway , and two CD's, Beyond the Beaten Path and Los Many Mundos of raulrsalinas: us poetic jazz viaje con friends. In 2002 he was the recipient of the Louis Reyes Rivera Lifetime Achievement Award and he owns the Resistencia Bookstore in Austin. You do not want to miss this evening of enlightenment, education, and entertainment.

For more information contact Dr. Kathleen Hudson at Schreiner University at (830) 792-7409 or khudson@schreiner.edu .

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Schreiner Students to Compete in 'Ethics Match 2005' on October 28
October 21, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, University Relations Writer

Five Schreiner University students will participate in Ethics Match 2005 October 28 in Fort Worth, Texas. Debaters Amanda Brown, of Estes Park, Colorado, Channan Cardella, of Kerrville, Claire Lynn, of Lisburn, Ireland, Melissa Vela, of Houston, and alternate Mark Lenzo, of Kerrville, will compete along with 18 other teams from private colleges across the state of Texas. Dr. Charles Torti, assistant professor of Business Administration at Schreiner, will serve as the team's faculty sponsor.

“The purpose of the match is to enrich educational opportunities for students by providing a forum for discussion of applied business ethics,” said Torti. “In addition, the event is expected to raise awareness of the value of independent higher education, and of the thoughtful discussion and reasoned argument that are the cornerstones of a liberal arts education.” The competition will be held at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Texas Independent College Fund will host the competition for the 68 students in teams of three to four representing various private universities from around the state.

Ethics Match 2005 is an opportunity for students to display their reasoning skills while debating current hot issues in business ethics with other students. The debaters will focus on 12 case studies about ethics in business with eight of those to be provided to the students beforehand. Topics will include: drug marketing, insider trading, truth in advertising, accepting gifts, competitive bids, employee theft, human resources practices, and sales practices.

For more information contact Dr. Charles Torti at (830) 792-7255 or by e-mail at cwtorti@schreiner.edu.

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Car Giveaway at Schreiner University Midnight Madness
October 17, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, University Relations Writer

Schreiner University's Midnight Madness basketball season kick-off event on Thursday, Oct. 20, will give one lucky person a chance to win a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer donated by Ken Stoepel Ford Lincoln-Mercury. Midnight Madness is held each year as a way to introduce Schreiner's athletic teams to the community. The fun begins at 10:30 p.m. in Edington Center gymnasium on the Schreiner campus. There is no admission charge and the public is encouraged to attend.

< on right, Ron Macosko, director of Athletics at Schreiner University and Gerry Stoepel of Stoepel Ford Lincoln-Mercury.

Midnight Madness also will mark the unveiling of Schreiner University's mascot that students and alumni voted on earlier this year. “We are thrilled that our Student Activities Board and our students have again chosen to have one of their big events around the beginning of our women's and men's basketball seasons,” said Ron Macosko, director of Athletics at Schreiner University. Having our mascot unveiled as well and giving one student or fan a chance to win a Mercury Mountaineer is the kind of exciting event that pumps up our programs and hopefully propels us on to a successful season.” Jennifer M. Hudson, director of student activities at Schreiner, said, “One of the goals of Midnight Madness is to get students excited about our athletic teams and to show their Mountaineer pride.”

For more information contact Jennifer M. Hudson at (830) 792-7283 or jmhudson@schreiner.edu .

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University of Hawai'i at Hilo to Give Poetry Reading at Schreiner University
October 13, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, University Relations Writer

Schreiner University will host Dr. Kenith Simmons from the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo for a poetry reading Thursday October 20 at 7 p.m. in the Scarle-Philips Room in the William Logan Library.

Dr. Simmons, professor of English and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, will be reading from her own work, which she says is inspired by her connection to the Hawaiian Islands and by the spiritual practices of Judaism and Buddhism. Her work has been seen in such publications as: Paper Street, Poet's Edge, Along the Path, Poetica and Bridges.

For more information contact Dr. Lydia Kualapai, assistant professor of English, at (830)792-7413 or by e-mail at lkkualapai@schreiner.edu.

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Monday Night Fiction
October 14, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, University Relations Writer

Schreiner professor of Theatre and Communication Claudia Sullivan is the next speaker in Schreiner's Monday Night Fiction series on October 24 with a discussion of “The Secret Life of Bees” by Sue Monk Kidd.

The book is told through the eyes of 14-year-old Lily Owens, who has a blurred memory of the day her mother was killed. Lily's only real friend is a fierce-hearted black woman named Rosaleen who acts as a stand-in for her mother. When Lily runs away from her abusive father with Rosaleen they set out on a journey that changes both their lives. They are ultimately taken in by an eccentric trio of black beekeeping sisters named, May, June and August.

Sullivan said, “We hope to have a free and lively discussion on the best seller and to look at some of the underlying themes, especially forgiveness, feminine ritual, and the wisdom passed down from mother to daughter and the other women in our lives.”

Monday Night Fiction meets in the Scarle-Philips room at William Logan Library on Schreiner campus, beginning at 7 p.m. and usually breaking up around 9 p.m. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to read the book that is the evening's topic for discussion. Each session is facilitated by a Schreiner professor who knows the book intimately.

The lecture is open to the public and there is no charge. Light refreshments will be offered.

For more information contact Schreiner's Center for Innovative Learning at (830) 792-7324.

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Dr. Fred B. Stevens Presents Next Chautauqua Lecture Series
October 13, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, University Relations Writer

Dr. Fred B. Stevens, will present the third in Schreiner University's Chautauqua lecture series entitled, “Evolution: Status of a Scientific Theory” Monday October 17. The lecture will be held in the Floyd & Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center Theater at 7 p.m. The public is welcome at this free event. Stevens, professor of Biology, said he plans to try to explain what a scientific theory is, how evolution qualifies as a scientific theory, why some ideas are not scientific theories, and why evolution is an important theory.

For more information contact the Schreiner University Center for Innovative Learning at (830) 792-7324.

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Schreiner's Inaugural Syers Lecture to Feature Shakespeare Scholar, Dr. Dennis Huston
October 6, 2005

by Amy Armstrong, University Relations Writer

Schreiner University's Inaugural Margaret Syers Lecture on Thursday, October 13, will feature noted Shakespeare scholar Dr. Dennis Huston. It will be at 7 p.m. at Schreiner University in the Floyd & Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center Ballroom. The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend.

In his lecture, Dr. Huston will be discussing the film “Shakespeare in Love”, the movie's historical accuracy, its comic undertones and its relation to “Romeo and Juliet.”

“I will be focusing somewhat on the historical accuracy of the film, but also on its creativeness-the way it ties a fictional account of Shakespeare's relationship with Viola de Lessups to the creation of the “Romeo and Juliet” play,” said Huston.

Dr. Huston has taught a wide range of subjects at Rice since joining the staff in 1969 including, Shakespeare, Shakespeare on Film, Elizabethan and Jacobean drama among others. He was named Professor of the Year by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education and the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation prize. Dr. Huston has also acted in about 15 Shakespearean and modern plays at Rice, including “Measure for Measure,” “The Tempest,” Twelfth Night” and “Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf.” He is the first lecturer in the new Syers Lecture series.

The program was endowed by Susan Stark and William Syers, children of the longtime Kerrville educator, Margaret Syers. Mrs. Syers, who passed away in February, was an English teacher and a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church of Kerrville. Joe Benham, a long time friend of Mrs. Syers, who came up with the idea of an endowment in her name, said she had a great love of the English language and great literature, especially Shakespeare. “She was a person of unshakeable convictions, but she loved debating people, myself included, who dared to question those beliefs,” Benham said.  “We never won, but we had some great discussions.” Her children said they hope the endowment will bring to Schreiner outstanding speakers on topics of literary interest for the benefit of the campus and the community.

“What better way to honor Margaret Syers, a teacher and lover of language and literature, than through an endowment to bring outstanding speakers to our city to share their own knowledge and enthusiastic love of these same things?” said university president Tim Summerlin.

Former student of Mrs. Syers Joe Herring Jr. remembers her as a strict taskmaster, who would not let her students get away with giving second-rate efforts. “She was one of my favorite teachers a Tivy High School , and I know she had a direct influence on me, on my love of writing and literature,” he said.

Summerlin added that the lecture series was another way for Schreiner University to bring an even larger array of events to the community. “One mark of a first-class institution of higher learning is the program of enrichment and learning that it offers its students and community beyond the formal academic program. Adding the Margaret Syers Lecture to a growing array of events shaping our intellectual and cultural atmosphere at Schreiner and in Kerrville helps us make just such a mark. This is one way we can reach our expectation that ‘all learn, all the time'.”

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On-campus Concert for Hurricane Relief Victims!
September 6, 2005

Hurricane Victims' Relief Concert
sponsored by the Texas Heritage Music Foundation
and Schreiner University

Sunday, September 25, beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the Robbins Lewis Pavilion Featuring local musicians (representing varied styles of music):

Sol Patch
Midway
Mr. Clark

Soft drinks, beer and barbeque for sale by Sodexho

Admission fee:  Donations of money, clothing, diapers, or other supplies for hurricane victims.

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SCHREINER UNIVERSITY OFFERS HELPING HAND TO HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS
September 2, 2005

by Lane Tait, Asst. Vice President of Marketing


KERRVILLE—Recognizing the massive scope of the disaster that Hurricane Katrina has visited upon the people of the Gulf Coast, Schreiner University administration, faculty, staff and students are implementing a series of institutional and individual relief efforts to help its victims.

University president Tim Summerlin points to the American Council on Education estimate that 75,000 to 100,000 college students just in the New Orleans area have been affected by the storm, and close to three dozen universities in the region have been seriously damaged.

“Clearly, there is a need for institutions of higher education to go the extra mile to accommodate these students,” Summerlin says. “Schreiner is making space in our academic programs for undergraduates who are in good standing with their college and would like to study here this fall semester.” Click for more info >

Schreiner administrators anticipate there will be no incremental cost to students accepted under this emergency program, but will evaluate each case individually. If they have already paid their fall semester tuition at their Gulf Coast home school, Schreiner expects to provide available space in classes at no out-of-pocket expense to the students and will work with the students to assure they remain eligible for federal financial aid. Currently there is some campus residence space available, too. Summerlin urges that those interested must enroll by the end of next week. Contact the Office of Admission for more information at 800/343-4919 or 830/792-7217 or click for their web site >

Schreiner is working with the Texas Heritage Music Foundation to co-sponsor a fund raising concert to benefit Katrina’s victims. Several additional fund raising events planned by Schreiner’s Campus Ministry and other student groups will direct proceeds to the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and other recognized aid organizations. Schreiner students also will be selling Mountaineer Spirit bracelets to raise money for the relief effort.

Schreiner students regularly participate in service trips to areas across the continent and are currently contemplating one to the Katrina disaster area next month. On September 11 the university will gather for a worship service to remember those lost to the recent disasters. Area community members are invited to join with Schreiner in these projects.

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Living History Weekend Sept. 23–25 at Schreiner University
August 22, 2005

by Lane Tait, Asst. Vice President of Marketing

The Texas Heritage Music Foundation is proclaiming September 23–25 as Texas Heritage Living History Weekend. Highlight of the weekend is the ninth edition the Texas Heritage Living History Day on Friday; this year's theme is “Another Way of Learning: Using Stories and Songs.” The Texas Heritage Seminar is scheduled Saturday and the Literacy in Learning Benefit Concert will be Sunday. Thanks to generous local support, all events are free and open to the public.  

Dr. Kathleen Hudson, Schreiner University English professor and executive director of the Texas Heritage Music Foundation (THMF), says, “Each year, we find new ways to bring stories and songs to the community, to the educational system, and to children and young adults who are deemed ‘at risk.' THMF is motivated by the belief that telling stories and singing songs does make a difference in the lives of everyone, especially our youth.”

Thousands are expected for the September 23 main event at the Robbins-Lewis Pavilion on the Schreiner University campus, featuring more than 50 performers, presenters and educators. Running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the line-up will include Old West and Native American demonstrators; Texas history re-enactment groups; chuck wagons and teepees; noted cowboy storytellers and poets; Texas heritage demonstrators and educational exhibits; trick roping and horse shoeing demonstrations; the Texas Camel Corps; Native American Education exhibits and demonstrations. A special noon tribute to the songs and stories of music legend Jimmie Rodgers will be presented by local actor Tony Navarra and guest performers.

On Saturday, September 24, the Texas Heritage Seminar will take place at the Cailloux Campus Activity Center from 1 to 3 p.m. The discussion panel will include members of the Texas Folklore Society and will focus on Texas Folklore: The Power of Stories in Education. Dr. Hudson encourages seminar attendees to RSVP. All reservations received by September 16 will be given a complimentary lunch prior to the seminar.

Texas Heritage Living History Weekend will wrap up with a Literacy and Learning Benefit Concert on Sunday, September 25, at Schreiner University's Robbins-Lewis Pavilion beginning at 3 p.m. It will be a showcase of local music: “Locally made, Locally played.” Food and drink will be available. Some seating is to be provided, but Hudson advises attendees to consider bringing chairs. Donations from the concert will benefit both the Wayne Kennemer Scholarship Fund and Families and Literacy.

Schools are encouraged to bring groups, and educational packages will be available to teachers. Transportation grants for rural schools and schools with predominantly at-risk enrollments will be available, on a limited basis, upon request.

The event's website is www.texasheritagemusic.org.

For reservations or more information e-mail kat@maverickbbs.com.

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Slide Show: Moutaineers Move Into SU Residence Halls
August 20, 2005

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New Athletic Director at SU Makes History
July 25, 2005

by Jeanette McKinney
Head Women's Basketball Coach

Schreiner University announced on Wednesday, June 29 th, that Ron Macosko will serve as the new Athletic Director for the Mountaineers. Macosko enters Schreiner history books as the first full-time athletic director since the inception of SU Sports.

Macosko brings a strong athletic management background to Schreiner University , after spending four years as the Athletic Director at Concord University (NCAA Division II) in Athens , West Virginia , where he bolstered a struggling athletic department into a viable, healthy program. Prior to Concord , Macosko served as an assistant athletic director at the University of South Florida for six years. The University of South Florida also benefited from Macosko's services as a sales and marketing coordinator for several years as did Eastern Michigan University .

Macosko is an alumnus of Ohio University where he earned a bachelors degree in marketing. He holds a masters degree in sports management from St. Thomas University . Ron and his wife Anna, who recently retired from the LPGA tour, will arrive in Kerrville with their four-year-old son, Ben, in August. Although Macosko has never worked in an NCAA Division III environment before, he states that he has always hoped to work at a private, DIII institution. “I have always liked the academic emphasis of NCAA Division III athletics and I respect the philosophy of competing for the love of the game and the purity of the sport,” states Macosko. “This is where I have always wanted to be and am most anxious to get to work.”

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SU Chi Phi Fraternity Granted Charter
July 25, 2005

by Andrew Trevino, Student

The National Director of the Chi Phi Fraternity and the Grand Council of Chi Phi Fraternity at the 140th Congress presented the Schreiner Univerity Chi Phi Fraternity with its official Charter at a ceremony on June 24, 2005 held at the St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio, TX. The national governing council granted Schreiner students use with an official Charter to officially become the new Chapter of the Chi Phi Fraternity, Iota Theta Chapter.

Photo by SU student Whitney Yates.

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Celebrity Coach Ken Carter Will Speak at Schreiner on September 13th
July 23, 2005

Mark your calendars! An amazing opportunity awaits you on September 13, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. when motivational speaker and celebrity Coach Ken Carter will be on the Schreiner University campus as our guest speaker. If you are not already aware, MTV recently released a movie about Coach Carter starring Samuel Jackson.

More information will be coming soon, but for now, here is a short biography about Coach Carter from his website www.coachcarter.com:



Ken Carter, Rumble Head Coach
Slam Ball (2002 - Present)
[Go to our Slam Ball Section for more info]

Ken Carter, Head Coach
Richmond High School - Richmond , CA
(1997 - 2002)

Mr. Carter had oversignt of Richmond High School's basketball program from 1997 - 2002. Coach Carter made news when he locked out his undefeated Varsity basketball team in order to push them to improve their grades. Carter not only closed the Richmond High School gym, but he banned all basketball-related activities and was prepared to cancel the entire season program, because 15 of the 45 players were not living up to the classroom achievements they agreed to meet in contracts they signed earlier in the semester.

Coach Carter is an advocate for Richmond's youth and is active in his community. He is diligent in providing them with opportunities to build meaningful relationships with their peers and caring adults, and recognizes the advantages inherent in a sound sports program. In October, 2000 he announced his plans to travel from Richmond High School to the steps of the California State Capitol in Sacramento. Using only a kick scooter, Carter traveled for 3 days to Sacramento hoping to draw awareness to the deteriorating state of our schools and the need for students, parents, teachers, and school board officials to commit to making a difference. His efforts proved successful, and subsequently Richmond High received building enhancements and computers from the Office of the Secretary of Education.

Under the direction and guidance of Coach Carter, in December of 2000, 11 students from Australia arrived in the U.S. to promote peace and to learn first hand what it takes to be an American high school basketball player. Coach Carter found a way to bring something positive to the lives of Richmond High students, where heroes and positive role models are few and far between.

Using basketball as the common bond, the intention of the visit was to offer these students an opportunity to meet each other, gain awareness about each others' culture and communities, and to learn hands-on about what it takes to be a top-notch American athletic. Carter feels that exchanges such as these are needed to promote a more just and peaceful place for us all to live in.

In addition to coaching, he is owner/operator of Prime Time Publications, Prime Time Sports, and is a promising Author.

Mr. Carter attended George Fox University, Oregon and has to his credit the following awards: Harvard Club's Distinguished Secondary Educator Award, NAACP's Impact Citizen of the Year Award, California State Lottery/Governor Gray Davis' Heroes in Education Award, San Francisco Mayor, Willie Brown's Leadership Award, California's Unsung Heroes Award, the A.N.G. California Boy's Coach of the Year Award, and has been presented with a Proclamation from the City of Richmond. He was recently honored as a recipient of CityFlight Newsmagazine's the "Ten Most Influential African Americans in the Bay Area" for 2000 in the Sports category.

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Schreiner's 'Past is Prologue' Event Always Proves to Be Very Enlightening

In the Shadow of the Atomic Bomb: 60 Years of US/Japan Relations

Schreiner University Labatt Speech, July 17, 2005

Jun Hoshikawa

Sixty years ago yesterday, July 16 th , the world's first nuclear explosion took place at White Sands, New Mexico. This first nuclear test, called ‘Trinity' by Dr. Robert Oppenheimer, known as ‘the father of the atomic bomb', was the culmination of a race between the U.S. and Nazi Germany to develop this ultimate weapon. As we now know, America won the race

Sixty years ago today, July 17 th , President Harry Truman met with Josef Stalin and Winston Churchill at Potsdam in the now-defeated Germany to discuss post-war plans for Germany and Japan – which had not yet surrendered. History notes that Truman scheduled the conference for July 17 th so that the United States would be in a position to dictate post-war policy to Stalin – who wasn't much trusted in the West.

The Potsdam Declaration issued by the three allied leaders on July 26 th outlined the terms on which Japan was to surrender but, significantly, it did not discuss the post-war status of the Japanese Emperor. Because of this, the Japanese government ignored the Potsdam Declaration and, as a result, the U.S. dropped its first nuclear weapon, a uranium-type bomb named ‘Little Boy' on the city of Hiroshima on August 6 th , 1945. And when Japan still didn't surrender, the U.S. dropped a second nuclear bomb, this time a plutonium-type weapon named ‘Fat Man' on the city of Nagasaki on August 9 th .

Roughly 210,000 people died immediately or soon after these two nuclear explosions from blast, heat, and the severest radiation syndromes of the earliest phase. Approximately the same number were affected by the delayed radiation syndromes. These became known as Hibakusha , which means ‘surviving victims of the atomic bomb' often with emphasis on radiation symptoms. While many Hibakusha died long ago a number of them still live today, and they and their families quietly suffer varying degree of genetic disorders.

With these two mushroom clouds the world entered the age of nuclear war and, for the first time in history, the human race was capable of exterminating itself together with its civilization, and poisoning the planet forever and a day. Some of the radioactive elements keep active for thousands, millions, even billions of years.

I was born in Tokyo in 1952, seven years after the war ended. Fortunately nobody in my family died or was injured in either of the atomic explosion. So, unlike many Japanese alive today, I am not qualified to speak to you about Hiroshima or Nagasaki as the result of direct experience. However, as a first generation post war Japanese who has lived all my life in a society that has never forgotten these experiences, and as a person who has visited both Ground Zeros and pondered about them, the experience has taken on a reality of its own: Hiroshima has become part of my blood, and Nagasaki has become part of my flesh, to an extent.

I would like to mention one other reason why I believe that I may qualify to share my thoughts with you this evening. As a young, sensitive boy growing up early in the period we now call the ‘Cold War', I used to be terrified by the shrieking sound of an airplane passing high overhead, certain that it was a Soviet missile attacking Tokyo and that I was to be vaporized the next instant. I call it an ‘Instant War.' For me as a child the simple sound of a jet plane was a threat that felt as real and as final as anything could be.

This age of fearful anticipation of death by the nuclear attack lasted well into my adolescence, and for most of my early life I was certain that I would never see the 21 st century. I dared not imagine myself having children because I could not bear to think of them suffering nuclear holocaust.

Eventually as I grew older my fear turned to a search for a better world, one where there is no fear of the ‘Great Death'. Does this sound familiar to some of you here tonight? I think that many young people since the 1960s have undertaken this same search – they have been called hippies, flower children, peaceniks, and sometimes much more angry names. None of us alive today can escape knowing that we are the children of the nuclear age and if you don't think of yourself that way, well, I would say that you may be a wishful thinker. We call ourselves Homo Sapiens , Wise Man, but I don't think we are wise enough yet for anyone to be too optimistic when the world is still laden with 30,000 nuclear warheads. In some ways, in fact, we may be becoming less wise, increasingly oblivious of the threat of nuclear war now that the ‘Cold War' has been declared to be over.

Beginning in my 20s, after some study, reflection and meditation, I began to grow a little more relaxed about my prospects for the future. I got married and had a child, and as evidence that my new optimism may be justified – look! Here we all are, alive, together in amazing 2005, and still on this earthly realm, in spite