University Science Center Donors Visit Physics Lab

Physics Labs in the new University Science Center are filled with the latest in equipment thanks to the support of our generous donors. Recently Ray Uhrich and Mike Epley of the Amfuel Founders group and Dr. Rudy Eichenberger, former physics professor at SAU, visited the campus to observe students utilizing some of the items purchased with funds they helped to provide. Shown above are (left to right) Dr. Scott White, Chairman of the Department of Physics and Chemistry, Epley, Uhrich, Abdel Bachri, Physics Professor, and Eichenberger.

In  1984 a group of local businessmen associated with Amfuel [American Fuel Cell and Coated Fabrics Company] established an endowment to benefit the College of Science and Technology. Through the years, the endowment has provided a series of lectures as well as scholarships for students. Recently earnings from the endowment were used to purchase new computerized equipment to bring the physics labs up to date.

It was a special occasion for Dr. Eichenberger, accompanied by his wife Sharon, to visit with students working in the Dr. Rudolph Eichenberger Physics Laboratory.  Through the generous philanthropy of Dr. and Mrs. Eichenberger, two labs and a faculty office are named in his honor.

Rip Powell Invitational raises over $11,000

The first Rip Powell Invitational Golf Tournament netted more than $11,000.  Approximately 60 golfers participated in the tournament held on March 17th at the Magnolia Country Club.  The funds raised from the event will benefit the Rip Powell Society, which is an effort to name the current Mulerider Football Field in honor of Coach Powell.  Over 90 players and guests at the luncheon enjoyed a video presentation portraying highlights of Coach Powell’s career.

Shown above are tournament committee members presenting a check to Jay Adcox, SAU Athletic Director.

The Gold Flight was won by the team of Tom Hall, John Unger, David Heid, and Jason Eppinette with a score of 62.

The Blue Flight winners were Rex Burks, Victor Bishop, Steve White, and Johnny Vickers with a 65.

The Red-shirt Flight was won by Steve Miller, Shane Mayfield, Buddy Kyle, and Randy Franks.

The coveted Gold Ball award went to the team of Steve Dingman, Leonard Biddle, Jeff Jester,  and Jim Thomas.

Seattle Seahawks defensive back, Jordan Babineaux joined other SAU alumni and friends for this event.

We look forward to seeing everyone again next year at the 2nd Annual Rip Powell Invitational

Enrichment Endowments Provide Resources for Research

The following students presented posters and papers on April 1, 2011 at the 18th annual Arkansas Undergraduate Research Conference held at Henderson State University:

Conditioned for Miscommunication

Jill M. Fennell, Elizabeth Davis, Ed.D., and Lynne Belcher, D.A.

Unveiling the Truth:  Hawthorne’s The Minister’s Black Veil

Tabitha Lowery and Elizabeth Davis, Ed.D.

The Coming Water Crisis and Limnology of Lake Columbia During a Drought and Drawdown (Columbia County, Arkansas, USA)

Corbin Harlon, Colton Roberts and Claude Baker, Ph.D.

A Pigmented Northern Blindfish (Amblyopsis spelaea) and Notes on Pigmentation in Amblyopsis Cavefishes

Rianne, Herron, Shelby Gillaspy and Claude Baker, Ph.D.

Microbial Life of Logoly Park

Ryan Mahelona, Jessica Zigler and Viktoriya Black, M.D.

Microbial Growth on Nanosilver

Ryan Mahelona, Jessica Zigler and Viktoriya Black, M.D.

The work on Lake Columbia was supported by a generous endowment from Mr. Selwyn Whitehead.

The work on cavefishes was supported by a Perkins Grant orchestrated by Ms. Robbye Taylor.

Muleriders on Tour – Springdale

Muleriders on Tour – Springdale, AR

Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the AQ Chicken House located on Highway 71B [Original Location, 1207 N. Thompson]

6:00 p.m.

Dutch Treat

Special Guests:
Dr. David Rankin, SAU President
Dr. Lisa Toms, Dean, SAU College of Business
Doug Ramsey, VP Food Services Operations, Tyson Food