Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. adds to scholarship endowment
July 30, 2009
Members of the Magnolia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. present the Southern Arkansas University Foundation with a check for $5,000 to rejuvenate their endowment and add benefits to the current students. The Delta Sigma Theta endowment began in 1977 and was completed at $8,000 in 1987. Pictured are, from left, Irs Harris, Cheryl Felder Stuart, Mary Porchia-Wilborn, Dr. Kathleen Mallory and Virginia Todd of Delta Sigma Theta; Josh Kee and Jeanie Bismark of the SAU Foundation.
Muleriders on Tour – Little Rock
July 21, 2009
More than 100 people attended the Muleriders on Tour event at the Arkansas
Governors Mansion in Little Rock on June 30. The gathering allowed
alumni from Little Rock and surrounding areas to have the opportunity
to catch up on what is going on at Southern Arkansas University during its Centennial year. SAU President Dr. David Rankin spoke about developments around campus and SAU Historian Dr. James Willis delivered a historical account of the University’s past 100 years.
Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe joined Rankin and his wife Toni to greet guests as they arrived at the Governors Mansion. Steak cookers led by Randy Lann endured stormy weather to prepare steaks just like those enjoyed at the World Championship
Steak Cook-off each May in Magnolia. Those who arrived early to the event might have seen Beebe, his wife Ginger, and their German Shepherd,
Viper, milling around with the steak cookers and enjoying visiting before the brief storm.
The rain didn’t dampen spirits as the group enjoyed their steaks with traditional sides of baked potatoes, rolls, salad, corn and green beans. The evening also included entertainment
by Miss SAU Kristen Mosely who sang, “Stuff Like That There,” and Dr. Rankin’s daughter Beth Anne Rankin who played “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” on the piano. Mosley will be competing in the upcoming
Miss Arkansas pageant July 15-18 in Hot Springs and Rankin, who was Miss Arkansas in 1994 and a Miss America talent winner, will co-emcee on the Friday evening of the event.
The next Muleriders on Tour event will be November 7 and will be in conjunction with the Boomtown Classic in El Dorado. For more information,
go to www.saumag.edu.
Farmers Bank and Trust Distinguished Speaker Series 2009
July 15, 2009
The 2009 Farmers Bank and Trust Distinguished Speaker Series will be featuring Ehud Olmert, Former Prime Minister of the State of Israel. This event will be held on Monday, October 19, 2009 at the Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center in the Grand Hall on the campus of Southern Arkansas University. There will be a private reception held at Farmers Bank and Trust at 6:00 p.m. Guests at the private reception will have the opportunity for a professional photo with Ehud Olmert. The dinner will begin at 7:00 with the lecture to follow.
Proceeds from this event benefit the SAU Foundation Scholarship Fund.
Tickets for the event are $200 for private VIP reception, dinner and lecture or $100 for dinner and lecture.
To reserve your tickets please call the SAU Foundation at 870-235-4078 or toll free at 877-235-7409.
