Library officals pose with longtime friend of Magale Library, Archie Monroe

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

Magale Foundation Trustees visit SAU

Magale Foundation Trustees from left, Homer Greer, Doug Thomas, Timothy Quinn and Robin Branim in the Magale Room at Southern Arkansas University. The Magale Foundation Trustees have long been friends of Magale Library and the SAU Band.

Magale Foundation Trustees—friends of the library and the Southern Arkansas University Band program visit campus

MAGNOLIA—Students in the Southern Arkansas University band could be using instruments older than they were, but generous donations from the Magale Foundation Trustees have allowed for the purchase of more modern equipment.

On Wednesday, several trustees of the Magale Foundation visited Magale Library on campus—named in honor of John F. and Joanna G. Magale —and heard what an everyday impact their donations have made. University Director of Bands J.P. Wilson said they have helped replace some equipment that was at least 40 years old.
“We performed a concert last spring that we would not have been able to perform other wise,” Wilson said.
Wilson, who begins his 10th year as director of bands this fall, said the improved equipment provides a recruiting tool to attract students to SAU. In the past five years, the band has grown about 35 percent to its current roster of about 120 students, and Wilson credits the Magale Foundation for much of that.

“There is no way we could be where we are without them, period,” Wilson said. “What they have done has certainly benefited our band department.”

SAU Foundation Director Jeanie Bismark, and Associate Director of Development, Josh Kee, hosted the Magale Foundation trustees, Archie Monroe, former trustee, and Doug Thomas of J. P. Morgan for a tour around campus. The highlight of their visit was the Magale Room in the library which features books from the original Magale residence on North Jefferson Street. The volumes are kept in this room because it provides the most humidity control available said Daniel Page, who took over the post of the Magale Library director this July.

The relationship between the Magale family and the University has a history of its own. John F. and Joanna G. Magale were friends and benefactors of SAU for many years during their lives and through their estates. In 1975 they established the “John F. and Joanna G. Magale Trust Library Fund for Southern State College,” which promoted naming the library in their honor. Over the years, they established endowments that continue to provide scholarships for current students, as well as academic enrichment funds for the University in the Colleges of Liberal and Performing Art and Education. Most recently, the Magale Foundation has provided grants to the band program, helping to develop the band into one of the finest marching bands in the Gulf State Conference.

Muleriders on Tour – Little Rock

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.

Muleriders on Tour – Hot Springs Village

On April 21st Muleriders on Tour made a stop at Hot Springs Village where Laverne White graciously hosted alumni and friends of SAU in her home. “The gatheing offers SAU Alumni the opportunity to network and build additional support for the University,” said SAU President Dr. David Rankin. “Muleriders on tour’ is a wonderful opportunity for alumni and friends of the University to enjoy a great evening of fellowship and get the latest updates on SAU.”

Graphic Arts Department Receives Gift

Mark Taylor, president and CEO of Southern Aluminum Manufacturing, Inc. in Magnolia, recently made a $5,000 donation to the graphic arts department at Southern Arkansas University. In the photo from left to right, SAU Foundation Director Jeanie Bismark, art professor Doug Waterfield, Taylor and Associate Director of Development at SAU, Josh Kee.

Muleriders on Tour – Texarkana

Southern Arkansas University hosted alumni and friends of the University on Tuesday, March 17, at the Texarkana Country Club in Texarkana, Ark. The event, dubbed “Muleriders on Tour,” was sponsored by the Office of the President, the SAU Foundation, SAU Alumni Association, and the Mulerider Club.
Local hosts included Dan and Judy Carmeli, Eddie and Emmie Gamble, Allen and Shelby Brown, Amy Jo Freedman, and Buddy and Sherry Hawkins.

Created by Act 100 of the Arkansas General Assembly in 1909, Southern Arkansas University is holding events like the one in Texarkana as part of its Centennial celebration. Attendees heard an update on the University from Dr. David Rankin, president of SAU. Bill Keopple, head football coach at SAU, gave a preview of the 2009 Mulerider football season and the annual spring scrimmage game scheduled for March 19. Keopple was formerly the head coach for the Arkansas High School Razorbacks in Texarkana.

Southern Arkansas University honors those who have made gifts for the past 25 years

MAGNOLIA—Southern Arkansas University Foundation honored individuals, companies, and foundations that have contributed to scholarship, academic and athletic programs, and campus projects at the University during the past year at the annual Honors Societies Dinner on October 9, 2008, in the Grand Hall of the Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center.

New this year was an award for those who had made an annual gift to the University during each of the past 25 years. Honorees present were (left to right) Mr. Louis Blanchard, Mrs. Martha Blanchard, Mrs. Mickey Ketchum, Mrs. Bobbie Taylor, Dr. Gayle White, Mr. Richard White, Mrs. Mona Harrington, Dr. Jack Harrington, Mrs. Dorothy Fincher, Mrs. Helen Samuel, Mr. Harold Fincher, Mr. Archie Monroe, Dr. Corbet Lamkin, and Mrs. Verna Lamkin.

Also honored, but not pictured were Mrs. Amy Ambler, Dr. Richard Ambler, Mrs. Gene Brinson, Dr. Harold Brinson, Dr. David Crouse, Mrs. Margaret Crouse, Dr. L. Carson Davis, Dr. Elizabeth Davis, Mrs. Ann Reeves Eddy, Dr. Rudy Eichenberger, Mrs. Sharon Eichenberger, Mrs. Dorothy Longino, Mrs. Judy McNeal, Dr. Larry McNeal, Mrs. Billie Ross, Dr. Delwyn Ross, Mr. Glenn Vasser, Mrs. Judy Vasser, and Miss Patsy Weaver.

SAU honors those who have completed endowments

Southern Arkansas University Foundation honored individuals, companies, and foundations that have contributed to scholarship, academic and athletic programs, and campus projects at the University during the past year at the annual Honors Societies Dinner on October 9, 2008, in the Grand Hall of the Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center.

Among those honored were individuals and groups which had completed endowments during the 2007-2008 fiscal year. Endowments provide a continual source of funds for scholarships, academic enrichment, athletic programs, and campus needs. Endowments are often given in honor or in memory of a family member, a favorite teacher, or special person. Each endowment is commemorated with a plaque on the Endowment Honor Wall in the Reynolds Center.

The endowments completed last year were the following:

• Dr. Ralph and Leila Boulware Endowment to benefit SAU Animal Science Studies
• Emogene “Jean” Winn Burns, Ray Burns, and John G. Winn Endowment provides a Scholarship in the School of Nursing, given by Ray Burns of Denver, Colorado,
• Donald and Dorinda Hale Crews Endowment to benefit the athletic program
• Edwin H. Hawkes Endowment to benefit the athletic program
• Lowrance and Marilyn Hodge Endowment providing a Scholarship Award for a Pre-engineering student
• Fred Hugh Longino Endowment to benefit the Magale Library
• Magnolia Lion’s Club Scholarship Endowment, Preference to a Student with Vision Impairment
• Mary Nelle Horn Mattox Endowment which provides a School of Business Scholarship Award
  Given by Arkansas Entergy Retirees Club
• James Robert and Charlotte Jordan Miller Endowment to benefit the Magale Library
• Dale H. and Gail Reveley Robbins Endowment providing a
  scholarship award for a Non-Traditional Elementary or Secondary Education Major
• Dr. and Mrs. Bill Scurlock Endowment to benefit the athletic program
• Norma and Wayne Taylor Endowment to benefit the athletic program
• Fred and Faye Trexler School of Business Endowment given by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bailey
• Mr. and Mrs. Ray Uhrich School of Business Scholarship Endowment
• Dr. Ben Whitfield Scholarship Endowment

Pictured in front of the Endowment Honor Wall are these donors who were present Thursday evening:

Seated (left to right): Mrs. Darla Williams, Magnolia Lions Club; Mrs. Dorinda Crews, and Mr. Donald Crews;

Second row left to right: Mrs. Peggy Trexler Bailey, Mrs. Marilyn Hodge, Mrs. Norma Taylor, Mrs. Daisy Uhrich, Mrs. Adelle Whitfield, and Mrs. Barbara Scurlock;

Back row (left to right) Mrs. Lu Waters, Arkansas Entergy Retirees Club; Mr. Jim Bailey; Mr. Lowrance Hodge; Mr. Wayne Taylor; Mr. Ray Uhrich, and Dr. Bill Scurlock.

New & completed endowments for the 07-08 fiscal year

Endowments are permanent funds which provide annual revenue to SAU for student scholarships, professorships, lectures, academic and athletic enrichment programs, and other student and faculty projects. Because endowments are such a valuable stable revenue stream to any university, the size of an institution’s endowment is one standard measure of excellence.

The following endowments were completed during the July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 fiscal year. Donors may contribute to all endowments, whether complete or incomplete: additional gifts increase the benefit of the endowment.

These donors will be honored at the annual SAU Foundation dinner on October 9, 2008.

1 Emogene “Jean” Winn Burns, Ray Burns, and John G. Winn Scholarship Award for a Nursing Student, Ray Burns of Denver, Colorado

2 Dr. Ralph and Leila Boulware Animal Science Endowment, Dr. Ralph Boulware of Stamps, Arkansas

3 Donald and Dorinda Hayle Crews Athletic Endowment, Donald & Dorinda Crews of Hamburg, Arkansas

4 Edwin H. Hawkes Athletic Endowment, Edwin H. Hawkes of Wellsburg, New York

5 Lowrance and Marilyn Hodge Scholarship Award for a Pre-engineering Student, Lowrance & Marilyn Hodge of Dallas, Texas

6 Fred Hugh Longino Library Endowment, Anonymous

7 Magnolia Lion’s Club Scholarship with Preference to a Student with Vision Impairment

8 Mary Nell Horn Mattox Scholarship Award for a Business Student from Southwest Arkansas, Southwest Arkansas Entergy Retirees

9 James Robert & Charlotte Jordan Miller Magale Library Endowment, Sharon Eichenberger of Magnolia, Arkansas

10 Dale H. and Gail Reveley Robbins Scholarship Award for a Non-traditional Student majoring in Elementary or Secondary Education, Dale & Gail Robbins of Magnolia, Arkansas

11 Dr. and Mrs. Bill Scurlock Athletic Endowment, Bill & Barbara Scurlock of El Dorado, Arkansas

12 Norma and Wayne Taylor Athletic Endowment, Norma & Wayne Taylor of Camden, Arkansas

13 Fred H. and Faye Trexler School of Business Endowment, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bailey of Little Rock, Arkansas

14 Mr. and Mrs. Ray Uhrich Scholarship Award for a Business Student with B Average or Better, Ray and Daisy Uhrich of Magnolia, Arkansas

15 Dr. Ben Whitfield Scholarship Endowment, estate gift

The following endowments were started during the July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 fiscal year.

1 Don and Nada Cearley Transfer Scholarship for a Business Major, Lisa Toms of Magnolia, Arkansas

2 Entergy Employees Retired and Active Scholarship Fund, Southwest Arkansas Entergy Retiree Club

3 Embree Professorship, Dr. and Mrs. Larry J. Embree of Shreveport, Louisiana

4 Governor Sidney Sanders McMath Scholarship for Pre-Law Student, Mike Kinard of Magnolia, Arkansas

5 Calvin Neal Athletic Endowment, Phil Brooks of Plano, Texas

6 James Harold Reeves Music Scholarship, Charleane Reeves of Magnolia, Arkansas

7 Paul and Bernidene Sorrels School of Business Endowment, anonymous

8 Gayle Webb White College of Business Student Travel Endowment, Dr. Gayle White of Magnolia, Arkansas

2008 Phonathon a Success!

This year’s phone campaign raised more than $50,000 of unrestricted money for Southern Arkansas University. The phone campaign is staffed by student volunteers from various student organizations. Organizations that participated in this year phone campaign were President’s Ambassadors, SAU Band, Phi Mu Fraternity, Phi Lamb, Sigma, Sigma, Sigma, Upward Bound, Students in Free Enterprise, and AGR.

President’s Ambassadors from left to right include Pate Bauldree, Brandon Renfro, Zach Fowler, Clayton Norman, Kandice Smith and Gary Herron. The President’s Ambassadors were awarded $500 from the SAU Foundation for raising the largest amount of donations in four nights of phone campaign. The President’s Ambassadors raised more than $10,200 of unrestricted money for the University.

The SAU Band members include Heather Townson, Rachel Karger, David Hernandez and Duane Torres. The SAU Band was awarded $200 from the SAU Foundation for raising more than $6,000 in four night of phone campaign.

Members of the Phi Mu Fraternity include, front row left, Megan Black, Cari Strickland, and on the back row Sarah Gatliff, Candice Morgan, Kayla Pipkins and Chelsea Roach. Phi Mu Fraternity was awarded $200 from the SAU Foundation for raising more than $6,000 in four night of phone campaign.

Phi Lamb members include Zach Fowler, Zach Flanagan and Corey Davis. Phi Lamb was awarded $200 from the SAU Foundation for raising more than $6,000 in four night of phone campaign.

Sigma Sigma Sigma members include Beth Hugh, Haley Burrow, Angie Dennington, Megan Holliday, Amber Johnson and Miranda Burris. Sigma, Sigma, Sigma was awarded $200 from the SAU Foundation for raising more than $6,000 in four night of phone campaign.

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