January 2007

Happy New Year!

In this issue:

  • Forward Forward Centenary: Online Homecoming Registration
  • Centenary Gear ONLINE!
  • Alumni Blog: Angie White ’93's Alumni Connections
  • January Events
  • 2007 Fitness Center Memberships
  • Frost School of Business Podcasts
  • Dr. Will K. Andress to Receive Local Award
  • Event Photos Online

Forward Forward Centenary: Online Homecoming Registration

Homecoming is January 25 - 28th!

Reservation deadline extended to Monday, January 22nd!
View the complete schedule and make your online reservations now.

Weekend Highlights Include:

  • THURSDAY NIGHT Alumni Awards Dinner This is going to be an exciting night, filled with fellowship, live entertainment, good food, and an inspiring program! Join fellow alumni as we honor the 2007 award recipients:
    • Will K. Andress '61, Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee
    • Peggy Burkenroad Selber, Honorary Alumna
    • Wayne Hanson, Ph.D. '51, Alumni Loyalty Award Recipient
    • Angie White, '93, Young Alumni Leadership Award Recipient
  • Tickets available for $30 each. For more information, email: dheningt@centenary.edu
  • FRIDAY NIGHT Pre-Bonfire Alumni Tailgate Party Kick off Homecoming Weekend at this first-time event near the Gold Dome (behind Pie Works) from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Come visit with fellow alumni and enjoy gumbo & beverages. Presented by the National Alumni Association. Meet Alumni Board Members (included will be the annual elections of officers). Then join faculty, students, and staff for the Annual Homecoming Bonfire at 8:00 p.m. No charge for this event (cash bar at Pie Works). In case of inclement weather, join us INSIDE Pie Works.
  • SATURDAY NIGHT 10th, 25th, 40th, and 50th cluster reunions from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
  • SATURDAY NIGHT Homecoming Party at Kon Tiki from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. This is going to be good! Join the fun as we celebrate Homecoming 2007 at this popular and nostalgic "hangout." $5.00 cover charge for snacks and DJ. Cash bar.

Centenary Gear ONLINE!

The Centenary College Store is pleased to offer logo items for purchase in time for Homecoming via this new online store. Use your 10% alumni discount on Centenary gear.

Alumni Blog: Angie White ’93's Alumni Connections

Read Angie’s January blog entry.

January Events

  • January 16: Shreveport-Bossier Lunch Bunch at Ming Garden at 11:45 a.m.
  • January 17: Lafayette Alumni and Admissions Reception at Lafayette High School (3000 West Congress Street) 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
  • January 18: Lake Charles Alumni and Admissions Reception at St. Louis Catholic High School (1620 Bank Street) 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
  • January 18: Plano Lunch Bunch at Pei Wei (near Willow Bend Mall off Park)
  • January 18: Dallas Lunch Bunch at Café Express (3230 McKinney Avenue)
  • January 28: South Florida Alumni Dinner in Delray Beach. An evening of socializing and reminiscing. Meet at the home of Maria Moores
    (200 NE 2nd Avenue Apartment 404, Delray Beach, FL) at 6:45 p.m. to walk to Atlantic Avenue for dinner (approximately 2 blocks away). Dinner is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Sazio's Restaurant. Spouses or significant others are welcome to attend. View the evite.

For more information about any of these events, e-mail alumni@centenary.edu.

2007 Fitness Center Memberships

Join now and make that New Year's resolution a reality. Memberships are available for you and your family at the Centenary Fitness Center. For information on corporate, individual, and family memberships, contact Fitness Center Director Mike Thomas at (318) 841 - 7245 or wthomas@centenary.edu.

Frost School of Business Podcasts

The Frost Executive MBA program regularly brings in high-profile speakers from the business world. Stephen Brown, The Federal Reserve's Director of Energy Economics, discussed the recent fluctuation in oil and natural gas pricing and its impact on our regional economy at the fall MBA breakfast. Listen to an audio podcast of his talk.

Dr. Will Andress to Receive Local Award

The Shreveport Bossier Advertising Federation will present its 2006 Image Award to Dr. Will K. Andress during its monthly lunch meeting at the Petroleum Club on Tuesday, January 23. Everyone is invited.

Event Photos Online

View snapshots from recent alumni events in the new alumni photo gallery.

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