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.
- It's Summer; Time for Golf!Lettermen Golf Tournament, Faculty/Staff Golf Tournament, and the upcoming Joe Black Tournament are keeping HSU golfers busy.
- Lil' Wranglers to Stampede HSUStudents hurrying to classes will be amazed at the transformation on campus, Thursday, April 10, as HSU presents its 26th annual Western Heritage Day.
- ‘Religion and Politics' Theme of T.B. Maston Christian Ethics Lectures at HSUMelissa Rogers, J.D,. looks at First Amendment, faith and politics.
- Presidents Club Dinner Celebrates Presidential HeritageThe 2008 Hardin-Simmons University Presidents Club Dinner was poignant in many ways.
- Skiles Family Announces EndowmentsTwo endowments have been established by the Skiles family.
Grandparents Once Again
Herb (professor of biology) and Linda (director of institutional research) Grover welcomed new granddaughter, Amity Kay Grover on April 7. She weighed in at 8 lbs., 12 oz. and was 21-1/2 inches long. Parents are Dennis '99/'03 and Candis Grover.
Welcome to the Forty Acres
Jay Niemann is the new co-defensive coordinator and secondary coach. Jay has been coaching since 1985, and was most recently head football coach for Simpson College. He and his wife of 22 years, Lou Anne, have two sons, Ben (12) and Nick (10). Jay enjoys jogging, fishing, participating in FCA, and watching his children's activities and events.New Arrival
Seth (dorm director, Anderson Hall) and Jessica Pietsek welcomed son, Hudson, on April 8. He weighed in at 7.9 lbs. and was 19 inches long.Larry Wolz, Guest Lecturer in Belgium
Dr. Larry Wolz was guest lecturer at a symposium in Antwerp, Belgium on March 18, 2008. The symposium was sponsored by the Flemish Music Research Center, part of the Flemish Royal Conservatory of Antwerp University. The research center was celebrating its 10th anniversary as well as launching a research project on Frank van der Stucken (1858-1929), one of the conservatory's distinguished graduates who was born in Fredericksburg, Texas. Wolz, the only American to speak at the symposium, was invited because of his extensive research on van der Stucken over the years.The topic of his lecture was "The Songs of Frank van der Stucken: Music of two continents and two traditions." He also sang two of the composer's songs during the course of the lecture. Wolz gave a lecture for one of the music classes at the conservatory as well as coaching two students who were to sing a short recital of van der Stucken's songs during the symposium.
Also while in Antwerp, he was able to study the archive of materials on Frank van der Stucken in the library at the Flemish Conservatory, gathering more material for a future book on the composer. Participation in this symposium was funded with grants from the Flemish Music Research Center and the Cullen Fund for Faculty Enrichment at HSU.
HSU's Theatre Receives Award at Theatre Festival
Hardin-Simmons University Department of Theatre production the Pulitzer Prize Winner Doubt, A Parable by John Patrick Shanley received six awards at the 13 Annual Christian University Theatre Festival (CUTF) March 10-12 held at HSU's Van Ellis Theatre.
Senior Jordan Janota of Rockport, Texas, won the Critic's Choice for Outstanding Actor for the entire festival and junior Ashley Crute of Yokota AFB, Japan, won an Excellence in Acting award.
Senior Randal Ramirez of Sundown, Texas, was named the Critic's Choice for Outstanding Director for the entire festival, and freshman Charles Neff of Grandview, Texas, was given an Excellence in Stage Management award.
Senior Jordan Janota and junior Hope Hayes were honored with Festival Excellence awards for their hard work during the three-day event. HSU Theatre faculty F. Larry Wheeler and Melissa Green were honored with the Critic's Choice for Outstanding Festival Coordination.
HSU hosted the festival this year, which featured participation from Wayland Baptist University, Howard Payne University, and Lubbock Christian University. The Department of Theatre is chaired by Larry Wheeler, under the artistic direction of Melissa Green, and is part of the School of Music and Fine Arts, dean Lawson Hager.
Thank You
The beautiful floral spray honoring the life of Doris O. Brazzil presented a fitting testimony of her love for education at HSU. She was very proud to leave a small endowment that may benefit a few students in achieving their life goals. Thank you for continuing to set high standards of Christian values and principles along with quality education. ~ Sincerely, John & Marylyn WombleThank You
Thank you for the beautiful plant that you sent to me. I am recuperating well. ~ Barb GriffittsThank You
Thank you for the beautiful flowers you sent in honor of our mother, Evelyn Zesch. Your kindness and compassion has comforted us at a time that is very tough. ~ Ann, Kathy, Susan, and Jimmie
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Rebekah Redeker, wife of Board of Development member Dr. Milton Redeker '61
Ellen Turner, Emeritus Asst. Professor of English
Cliff Volbrecht, son of Caroline Volbrecht, Social Work Department Secretary