University Science Center Dedication
March 3, 2010
University Science Center Dedication
Monday, April 5, 2010 at 12:00p.m.
Location – University Science Center Lobby
Governor Mike Beebe is expected to attend
Naming opportunities still exist in this state-of-art facility that will greatly impact the students of SAU for many years to come.
For more information on this dedication ceremony or naming opportunities please contact the SAU Foundation at 1-877-235-7409.
Upcoming Muleriders on Tour
January 6, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010 Nashville, AR at Fisherman’s Cove Restaurant located at 1433 Mine Street, Nashville, AR – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Informal Visiting – Lunch at 1:00 p.m. - Presentations by Dr. David Rankin, SAU President and Dr. Jeff Miller, Chair, SAU Agri Department
For more information call
Drew Tollett Day – (870) 845-7333 Night – (870) 983-2776
Floyd Morris (870) 584-8155
James Cannon Cell – (870) 244-2998 Home – (870) 887-3978
Doss Walker Day – (870) 722-2734 Night – (870) 285-5488
Live auction proceeds and contributions will benefit the Lewis and Maxine Porterfield Scholarship Endowment at SAU.
All SAU alumni and friends invited
2009 President’s Gala
January 6, 2010
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Southern Arkansas University Foundation and President and Mrs. David Rankin entertained donors to the University at the annual President’s Gala on Saturday, December 12, at the Magnolia Country Club. This festive evening
was the final event of the University’s year-long centennial celebration. The tables and tree were decorated with turn-of-the century postcards and traditional ornaments. Approximately 150 friends of SAU enjoyed hors d’ouerves of fresh shrimp, bacon-wrapped filet bites, spanakopita, fresh fruit, cheeses and cupcakes.
Guests enjoyed dancing to a live band led by Zane Glasscock and featuring vocalist
David Price. Beth Anne Rankin and Josh Kee entertained with special music, and Ray and Kay Stephens of Little Rock presented ballroom dance exhibitions of the waltz, the fox trot, and the Argentine tango.
Holiday photographs by Aaron Street were given as mementos of the evening.
Muleriders on Tour – Porterfield Day
November 20, 2009
Lewis T. and Maxine Porterfield were honored for their service to the University at Porterfield Day on October 31, 2009. Approximately 250 people attended the event, organized by the Agri Department and agri alumni as part of the Centennial Muleriders on Tour series. Dr. David Rankin presented the Porterfields with a plaque recognizing their contribution to SAU. Ed McCrary of Nashville and Billy Moore of Hartford spoke in tribute to Lewis Porterfield and the SAU Agri program. Proceeds from an auction conducted by Representative Bruce Maloch established a scholarship endowment honoring the Porterfields. Gifts to the Porterfield Agri Scholarship may be sent to SAU Foundation, P. O. Box 9174, Magnolia, AR 71754-9174, or you may click the Make a Gift button on this page.
AG Day 2010 is scheduled for September 25, 2010.
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2009 SAU Foundation Honor Societies Dinner
November 20, 2009
On Tuesday, November 17, 2009, the contributors to Southern Arkansas University were recognized at the 2009 SAU Foundation Honor Societies Dinner. This annual event acknowledged those who have give $1,000 or more annually, $10,000 or more lifetime, given twenty-five consecutive years, the Top Five Donors, and members of the Legacy Society.
Top Five Award
Special recognition is given to the Top Five, those five individuals who, in a given July 1 – June 30 year, are the most generous to Southern Arkansas University.
Members of the 2009 Top Five are (Left to Right) Dr. and Mrs. David Rankin, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fincher, Mrs. Mary Harsh, and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Franks.
Other Pictures from the event
2009 SAU Foundation Christmas Gala
November 20, 2009
The SAU Foundation Christmas Gala will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2009.
This annual event will take place at the Magnolia Country beginning at 7:00 p.m. This year’s event will feature live music and a professional photographer for those who wish to have a memento from this wonderful, festive event.
Dress is black tie, holiday, or centennial attire.
For centennial attire please check the following websites:
Gentleman’s Emporium
www.gentlemansemporium.com
(offering both ladies’ and gentlemen’s clothing)
Recollections
www.recollections.biz
(ladies’ Edwardian styles)
These two resources offer items for sale, but many costume rental options are also available.
Invitations for this event will be sent.
Please RSVP by calling the SAU Presidents office at 870-235-4001.
2009 SAU Foundation Honor Societies Dinner
November 4, 2009
The SAU Foundation Honor Societies Dinner will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2009.
Social and Informal Clarinet Concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Grand Hall of the Donald W. Reynolds Center.
Dinner will follow at 7:15 p.m.
Featured speaker for this event will be Ms. Debbie Walker, Executive Director of the Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation.
Invitations for this event have been sent.
Please RSVP by November 10, 2009 by calling 870-235-4078 or emailing mjbismark@saumag.edu.
Muleriders on Tour – Porterfield Day
October 22, 2009
Porterfield Day
Saturday, October 31, 2009 – 2 p.m.
National Guard Armory
Smoked chicken lunch will be served
An afternoon of informal fellowship honoring Lewis and Maxine Porterfield for their service to Southern Arkansas University.
For more information call:
SAU Foundation Office at 870-235-4078 or toll free 877-235-7409
You may register for this event or update your contact information for SAU by going to http://web.saumag.edu/blog/featured/porterfield and completing the RSVP form or call the Foundation Office
Muleriders on Tour – Mena
October 22, 2009
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More than 150 people attended a Muleriders on Tour in Mena, Arkansas on September 8, 2009, at the Mena Historic Armory. Featured speaker at the event was Dr. Jeff Miller, new Chairman of the Agriculture Department at SAU and formerly of Mena. This was the fourth in a series of Muleriders on Tour events scheduled as part of the University’s Centennial Celebration.
In addition to visiting with friends and networking, guests enjoyed a chicken dinner prepared by Chuck Bell of Tyson’s and his helpers, and a performance by the Mena High School Jazz Band.
Lee Smith (’96), Career & Technical Education Coordinator of the DeQueen-Mena Educational Cooperative emceed the event. Dr. Diann Gathright (’70), Superintendent of Mena Public Schools, welcomed the group, and Duane Webb (’96), President, Polk County Cattlemen, gave the invocation.
Dr. David Rankin, President, Southern Arkansas University, described the school’s progress on fulfilling the Blue and Gold Vision and introduced Miller, chair of the SAU Agriculture Department. Miller expressed his dedication to providing a quality agriculture program at SAU for the young people of southwest Arkansas. Carla Vaught (’84) gave a presentation on the variety of hats that Miller has worn in his life.
Others who spoke on the importance of SAU, agriculture, and education to the region were Donald Westerman (’87), Southern Regional Education Board, Dr. Keith Lusby (‘68), Animal Science Department Head, University of Arkansas and Representative Bill Abernathy. Jim Baker (‘68), Vice President of Business Development, National Bank of Arkansas, closed the evening with some personal memories of SAU and his experiences in agriculture to emphasize the importance of a university education.
The evening was organized by a local committee of Ronnie Duckett (’75), Al Gathright (’69), Dr. Diann Gathright (’70), Scott Sullivan (’83), Lee Smith (’96), Dr. Steve Rook, Beverly Morton Bell (’78), Carla Vaught (’84), Dotsy Webb (’97), Jason Sullivan (’94), and Kyle Risley (’08) in coordination with the SAU President’s Office, Foundation, Alumni Association, and Mulerider Club.
Library officals pose with longtime friend of Magale Library, Archie Monroe
September 21, 2009
Magale Library Director Daniel Page, left, longtime friend of the library, Archie Monroe, center, and Donna McCloy, right, a reference librarian share a moment during a reception at the library this past Thursday. Page took the post of director in July. Photo by Becky Bell/SAU Communications
