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 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
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.
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.
Tom Ulrich coming to SAU
February 11, 2009
Famed nature photographer Tom Ulrich will present a lecture featuring his photographic transparencies at Southern Arkansas University on April 15-16, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Reynolds Center. The event is being sponsored by donations to the Southern Arkansas University Foundation.
Ulrich’s collection of over 600,000 transparencies has been used by many prestigious national publications including National Geographic, the Audubon Society, National Wildlife, Ranger Rick, and Life. He has published seven nature books: Mammals of the Canadian Rockies, Birds of the Canadian Rockies, Mammals of the Northern Rockies, Birds of the Northern Rockies, Once Upon a Frame, Photo Pantanal, and Mt. Reynolds: The Story.
For more information on Tom Ulrich, visit his website at www.tomulrichphotos.com[we would probably have to charge].
7th Annual Foundation Christmas Gala
October 24, 2008
Southern Arkansas University Foundation with President and Mrs. David F. Rankin will host the 7th Annual Foundation Christmas Gala at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008 at the Magnolia Country Club.
The evening will feature live dance music and heavy hors d’oeuvres.
Donors to Southern Arkansas University through the SAU Foundation will receive invitations to the event.
Honor Societies Dinner
June 16, 2008
Save the Date: 6:30 p.m. October 9, 2008 – The dinner recognizes members of the President’s Club, Founders’ Club, 1909 Club, Lifetime Giving Societies, Legacy Society, Hall of Honor, and those who have completed endowments during the past fiscal year.
On October 18th, 2007 we honored 2006-2007 fiscal year donors. We heard Whitney Black describe how her scholarship is enriching her university life and enabling her to participate in programs that she could not experience without this assistance. We were touched by Billy Wallace who spoke of the joy that his sister Bettie Clark has brought to their family through giving.![]()
Shown at right are Steve and Kerry Keith accepting the bronze Mulerider award for Farmer’s Bank & Trust of Magnolia, AR. FB&T joins the Fincher, Laney, and Rhea Families in receiving this prestigious award.





