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Forty Acres Facts, the faculty and staff newsletter for Hardin-Simmons University, is published on Mondays semi-monthly during the summer months and weekly during the remainder of the year. Submissions may be e-mailed to bharris@hsutx.edu by the Wednesday prior to publication date.
Office of University Communications, Brenda Harris, editor. |
HSU Hall of Leaders Inducts Five |
Graduates and individuals associated with Hardin-Simmons University make up a significant part of its identity... |
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| Orlando Magic Founder Pat Williams Featured at HSU’s 2007 McIntyre Distinguished Speaker Series |
Sports Great Discusses “Finding the Will to Win” |
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HSU Names 2007 Outstanding Young Alumni |
Hardin-Simmons University has named two recipients of its Outstanding Young Alumni Award... |
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HSU Campus to be Over-Run with Junior Cowpokes |
Students leaving their dormitories may be amazed at the transformation on campus... |
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A study performed by Dr. Dennis O’Connell, professor of physical therapy and Shelton-Lacewell endowed chair, and Mary Lou Garrett, assistant professor of physical therapy and director of clinical education, was mentioned in the February 19, 2007, issue of Today in PT. The article, “A Weighty Matter,” discusses the efforts of physical therapists nationwide to confront the pediatric obesity epidemic. It includes information from the study performed by Dennis and Mary Lou that explored the role of parents in the pediatric obesity epidemic.  Dennis says the study found that “childhood obesity is under the control of the parent.” He also points out that physical therapists have a critical role in teaching parents to provide a healthier lifestyle for their children and suggests reminding parents that some activity is better than no activity. He also recommends that physical therapists set up clinics with a fitness component added to the patient’s rehab. |
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Joanne Roberts Chosen for Post on the National Council of Family Relations Dr. Joanne Roberts, associate professor of sociology and head of the department, was recently elected as secretary/treasurer of the Religion and Family Life Section of the National Council of Family Relations. She will begin her term at the end of the 2007 Annual Conference in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. NCFR is the oldest, multi-disciplinary non-partisan professional organization focused solely on family research, practice, and education. Its mission is to provide an educational forum for family researchers, educators, and practitioners to share in the development and dissemination of knowledge about families and family relationships, establish professional standards, and work to promote family well-being. |
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Welcome to the Forty Acres
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 Sabrina Bingham is HSU’s new volleyball coach. She earned a B.A. in history from the University of Alaska, Anchorage, and an M.A. in psychology/counseling from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She has worked as a substance abuse counselor at Abilene Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. Sabrina attends Beltway Park Baptist Church and enjoys hiking, kayaking, biking, camping, and, of course, volleyball. |
Eric Coleman Presents Paper
HSU Physical Therapy Study Mentioned in National Publication
Melynda Olivares has joined the Office of University Communications’ Creative Services area as project coordinator. She is a 1992 HSU graduate with a B.B.S. in speech communication, and graduated from Abilene High School in 1987. She has spent time in Austin working in the insurance adjusting and air conditioning industries. She, her husband Jesse, and five-year-old daughter Courtney attend Abilene Bible Church. Melynda enjoys cooking, gardening, and outdoor activities. |
SIFE Team to Give Presentation Come be impressed by the HSU SIFE team’s activities this past year. They will have a presentation on Monday, April 9, at 12:15 p.m., in Johnson Building, Room 200. You will be done in time to get back to your business by 1 p.m. The SIFE team conducts business-related community service projects. Dr. Coleman Patterson, associate professor of management & leadership and director of the leadership program, says this year’s presentation and project agenda is the best they’ve put together in eight years. The projects and presentation represent hundreds hours of work from our students. |
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An Evening of Organ Music You’re invited to an organ recital Tuesday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m., to be held in Logsdon Chapel. HSU organ students and faculty will be featured including Laura Holleman, Jeremy Mims, Chris Pillsbury, Chesna Riley and Hye-Jean Choi. The recital honors Mrs. Gladys Best and family of Abilene who established an endowed organ scholarship in memory of Carl J. Best. For more information, contact Hye-Jean Choi (ext. 1423). |
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Help Out at the 25th Annual Western Heritage Day It’s that time again! Break out your western duds for Western Heritage Day on Thursday, April 12. Be sure to contact Leianne McMillan (ext. 5775) to volunteer your time serving biscuits and beans or corralling little Cowboy ropers, ring-tossers, and water-pumpers. You won’t regret the experience! |
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1st Annual HSU Chili Bowl New this year at Western Heritage Day is the 1st Annual HSU Chili Bowl. The chili cook-off, open to faculty, staff, and students, will take place Thursday, April 12, during Western Heritage Day from about 3:30 to 5:30 a.m. First place prize is a grill. Teams may contact Lindsey Snodgrass (ext. 1527, Moody Center Room 219) for more information and to enter. The deadline to enter is Wednesday, April 11. |
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Aaron Watson in Concert Aaron Watson, a local country music artist billed as one of Texas’s hottest young touring acts, will perform in Van Ellis Theatre Thursday, April 12, at 9 p.m. as a special event for Western Heritage Day. Admission is free. |
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Baptist Student Missions Sponsors Survivor Weekend BSM students are participating in a “Survivor” camping weekend, April 13-14, 2007. The survival competition will be between the genders, with each group losing items they can take with them based on donations made to their group. The more money each gender raises, the more items they can remove from the other gender’s camping list. Your contributions to the fundraiser will help support six HSU student missionaries who will travel internationally this summer. Donations will be accepted through April 13. Contact the BSM Office at 325.670.1255 or e-mail rsnyder@hsutx.edu. |
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HSU DPT Class of 2008 Needs Your Help The HSU Department of Physical Therapy Class of 2008 is participating as two teams in the American Cancer Society’s annual fundraiser, Relay for Life, on April 20 and 21, 2007. In the relay, teams run/walk overnight (usually at ACU’s track) to raise money for cancer research. To donate to this worthy cause, contact the PT Office in Mabee Hall or mail a check to them at HSU Box 16065. |
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Thank You I thank you so much for the beautiful plant. I’m appreciative of your thoughtfulness in the passing of my mom, Cordelia White. ~ Sue Ann Biggs |
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Dee Hightower, sister of Mary Frances Mihalakos, secretary to the chaplain |
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Bobbie Watson, sister of Dorothy Kiser, associate vice president for student records and registration |
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Glen Cassleberry, former director of physical properties |
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Family of Cameron Moore, systems administrator/manager, Technology Services |
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Myrna Grant, grandmother of Bridget Moore, associate director of financial aid |
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Will Rogers, Board of Development member |
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Sympathy to the family of Horis Lee Davis, former HSU electrician, who died April 2, 2007. |
