Splendors of the Nile
May 27, 2010
Southern Arkansas University presents Splendors of the Nile with optional Jordan Post Tour Extension.
March 9 – 20, 2011
For more information click on the link below.
2010 Distinguished Alumni Dinner
April 14, 2010
The 2010 Distinguished Alumni Dinner will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Donald W. Reynolds Center – Grand Hall. Tickets for this event are $17 and may be purchased from the SAU Alumni Office by calling 870-235-4079.
During this year’s ceremony the following will be recognized:
Distinguished Young Alumni
Dr. Jason Ellen
Class of 1995, BS in Biological Science
Opthalmologic Surgeon – 2005 Outstanding Young Optometric Physician in Oklahoma
Amy Freedman
Class of 1995, BBA in Accounting
Attorney and Political Campaign Manager
Joe Pieratt
Class of 1992, BBA in Management
Chief Network and PC Support for Murphy Oil Corporation, Developer of Deer Creek Subdivision
Lifetime Achievement
Dr. Norman Huneycutt
Class of 1958, BSB in Industrial Management
Ordained minister, former Trustee of the Presbyterian Foundation, former Trustee of University of the Ozarks, present Trustee of Austin Theological Seminary, founder and former CEO of Employee Support Systems Company, former Director of Program and Fiscal Development of National Council on Alcoholism, and presently retired to ranching in Terrell, TX
Distinguished Alumni
Joan Avalyn Dempsey
Class of 1981, BA in Political Science
Vice President of US Geospacial Intelligence Foundation, Vice President Booz-Allen-Hamilton, former Chief of Staff for CIA Director George Tennet
Dr. Samuel Smith
Class of 1977, left SAU for medical school
Chief of Pediatric Surgery at Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Distinguished Golden Rider
Dr. James Tollett
Class of 1957
Retired Chairman of SAU Agriculture Department, honored with the dedication of the 81st Arkansas FFA State Convention in his name, National Association of Agricultural Educators Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Charles Beeson – Deceased
Class of 1941
Cardiologist, Retried Professor of Medicine at University of New Mexico and UCLA
Muleriders on Tour – Springdale, AR
April 8, 2010
To RSVP for this event please click on the link below
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.
