Mary Sue DeLaughter Shinn Endowment to benefit the Theatre Department
May 27, 2009
In honor of her 80th birthday, the family of Mrs. Mary Sue DeLaughter Shinn recently gave $20,000 for an endowment to benefit the Theatre Department. Mrs. Shinn received her Associate of Arts degree in Home Economics from SAU in 1939. Mrs. Shinn and her family are long-time benefactors of the University. In 1980 she and her husband endowed the Gresham J. and Sue DeLaughter Shinn Scholarship. In 1987, Jay Shinn endowed a scholarship in honor of his sister, Bobo.
Mrs. Shinn’s children who gave the endowment are (left to right) Wayne and Sarah Shinn Newton BBA 1966 of Dallas, Jay Shinn of Dallas former student, Linda Shinn Grace BSE 1967 and Happy Grace BBA 1968 of Texarkana, seated Becky Shinn BBA 1969 of Texarkana and Mary Sue Shinn.
Muleriders on Tour – Little Rock
May 7, 2009
Muleriders on Tour will be making the next stop in Little Rock, AR on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at the Governor’s Mansion. For more information on this event please call 877-235-7409.
Your time is now – Join with your former teammates, friends, and family to support Mulerider Baseball
May 7, 2009
You can help move SAU Baseball to the next level of excellence by joining the Goodheart Society.
Southern Arkansas University is pleased to announce a unique opportunity for players and fans to recognize the commitment and accomplishments of Coach Steve Goodheart’s tenure at SAU by joining the Goodheart Society. Your gift of $1,000 or more to the Mulerider Baseball Complex will secure your membership in this prestigious organization. Members of the Goodheart Society will be listed on a permanent plaque at the new stadium facility. The goal of the Goodheart Society is to raise $200,000 to transform Mulerider Field into Goodheart Field.
Current Members of the Goodheart Society are:
Dr. and Mrs. David Rankin
George and Jerra Baylis
Dr. Mark Dixon
Friends and Family of Ralph Ross
Paul and Jeanie Bismark
Josh and Bekah Kee
Dr. and Mrs. Willis Beene
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Gum
Mr. Scott Rowland – Neill Forestry Consultants
Bill and Betty Stringfellow
Jay and Bonnie Adcox
Chris, Clarice, and John Long
Mike and Angie Waters
Renee Eads
Hollis and Ceceile Eads
Wayne Calloway
Bill Elmore
Ray and Daisy Helen Uhrich
Russ Mattes
Dr. John Coppett
Judge Kelvin Wyrick
Julia Laney Machen
Darrell and Kelli Morrison
Phil and Jean Brooks
SAU Alumni Association
John and Jayna Callender
Beth Anne Rankin in honor of Dr. David and Mrs. Toni Rankin
Ann Reeves Eddy
Mr. and Mrs. Nate Evers
Mr. and Mrs. Travis Buchanan
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tripp
Louis and Martha Blanchard
Mary Harsh
Bill O’Brien – Entegra
Lane and Judi Jean
Craig and Shelley Cheatham
Patsy Maddox
Larry and Jennifer Lundeen
Bob and Molly Burns
Steve and Brandy Browning
Jimmie and Mary Solomon
Cheryl, Matt, Katy Goodheart and Doris Warren
Sammie and Jennifer Mathis
Claude and Skeet Baker
Houston Taylor
Joe and Angela Pieratt
Click on the make a gift button on the right of this page to become a member of the Goodheart Society today.
Muleriders on Tour – Hot Springs Village
May 7, 2009
On April 21st Muleriders on Tour made a stop at Hot Springs Village where Laverne White graciously hosted alumni and friends of SAU in her home. “The gatheing offers SAU Alumni the opportunity to network and build additional support for the University,” said SAU President Dr. David Rankin. “Muleriders on tour’ is a wonderful opportunity for alumni and friends of the University to enjoy a great evening of fellowship and get the latest updates on SAU.”
