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Drury Alumni: October e-newsletter
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October 4, 2011
Alumni News: October 2011
The President is "Going Green."
This year's 2011 President's Report won't be sent to your snail mail box but rather to your email inbox.
In keeping with our commitment to sustainability, be on the look out for an email from President Parnell
in mid-November that will contain a clickable link to the online report. Thank you for your patience as
we continue to improve our sustainability practices.
Dessert and Drury SIFE make for a tasty combo
The Drury SIFE team would like to invite you to Sugar Rush on Thursday, November 3, 2011 from
6:00p.m. -8:30p.m. The Drury SIFE team and The Cake Pop Company are hosting this event. It will be
held at the O'Reilly Family Event Center on the campus of Drury University. Sugar Rush is a dessert
tasting event where local restaurants and bakeries serve up the most delicious desserts the Ozarks has
to offer. All proceeds from this event benefit Care to Learn, a non-profit organization providing
immediate funding to children in the Ozarks affected by poverty so they can get back in the classroom.
Last year 350 people attended this event raising a total of $8,034 in the span of two hours. This year
we want to double those numbers in hopes of making a difference in the lives of children in the Ozarks.
Please join us on November 3! Visit www.sgfsugarrush.com for more information.
Drury's Kelsey Ward Among Nine Finalists For NCAA
Woman of the Year Award!
Former Drury swimming standout Kelsey Ward was notified on Tuesday that she is one of nine
remaining finalists for the NCAA's prestigious Woman of the Year Award. Ward, who graduated last
May after a stellar career with the Panthers and now is attending medical school in Colorado, survived
the latest cut from the top 30 WOTY nominees representing all NCAA division levels (I, II and III). To
read entire article, click here.
Alumni Spotlight
From Blocks to Buildings: An Alumni Profile of Bob Emery '96
Early this year, Corgan Associates, one of the largest U.S. based architectural and interior design firms,
named Bob Emery '96 as their new vice president.
Emery found his passion in architecture as a result of his grandfather’s guidance. Using lumber and
boxes, Emery and his grandfather, a carpenter, built small cities and toys together. This family bonding
sparked an interest in architecture that would not leave Emery throughout his education.
Now a successful architect, Emery has moved on from building tiny toys to designing massive aviation
facilities. His resume' includes terminals at DFW Airport as well as the Abu Dhabi International Airport.
But his work has not always consisted of creating his own designs. After the tragedy of Hurricane
Katrina, Emery spent two months in New Orleans aiding in the relief efforts at the airport. His team was
responsible for identifying key buildings necessary for the relief efforts as well as documenting the
damage of the airport for insurance purposes. To read entire article, click here.
Donor/Recipient Profile
Donor
William "Dabbs" Greer '39
William Greer, nicknamed Dabbs, graduated from Drury University in 1939. He taught high school
drama before heading west. After settling in California, he joined the Pasadena Playhouse and then
went into the film business. Dabbs was in more than 95 films including "The Green Mile" as the
character of Tom Hanks as an old man. He was also in hundreds of television shows, his most famous
being the "Little House on the Prairie" series as Reverend Alden.
While at Drury, Dabbs was active with the Drury Troupers and in the Springfield Little Theatre. Dabbs
became the president of the Drury Lane Troupers as well as a member of the staff of the Mirror. He
was also a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.
Despite all his success, Dabbs never forgot Drury. He was an active volunteer for Drury and chaired
many campaigns to raise funds for the school in his role as class agent. To read entire article, click
here.
Recipient
Drury Theatre Now
Drury Theatre started in 1897 and initially was known as the Drury Players. They were renamed the
Drury Lane Troupers in 1935. This is the oldest continuing student organization at Drury, and every
participating student in Drury Theatre becomes a member of the Troupers.
The department reaches out to the local high schools through the Shakespeare in the Schools and
Broadway Cabaret programs and has been rapidly growing, as evidenced by the recent addition of a
full-time costume designer, allowing the theatre department to more vigorously explore a wider variety
of genres both classical and contemporary. To read entire article, click here.
Campus News
The Springfield-Drury Civic Orchestra announces its 2011-12 season
Drury is back in the top 10 of the U.S. News and World Report rankings
Overcoming disabilities to earn a college degree
Upcoming Alumni Events
Drury to Drury Springfield
Reed Auditorium, Trustee Science Center, Drury University
October 12, 2011
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
900 N. Benton Ave.
Springfield, MO 65802
Contact: Meleah Spencer at 417.873.7444 or mspencer02@drury.edu
Washington D.C. Alumni Reception
Chef Geoff's Downtown
October 13, 2011
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
13th Street, Between E & F St.
NW, Washington, DC 20004
Complimentary
Contact: Brigitte Marrs 417.873.6857 or bmarrs@drury.edu
West Plains Alumni & Friends Reception
Cafe' 37
October 13, 2011
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
37 Court Square
West Plains, MO 65775
Complimentary
Contact: Meleah Spencer 417.873.7444 or mspencer02@drury.edu
Boston Alumni Reception
Harvard Club
October 17, 2011
5:30 - 7:30 PM
374 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Complimentary
Contact: Brigitte Marrs 417.873.6857 or bmarrs@drury.edu
Dallas Alumni Event
Victor Tango's
October 19, 2011
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
3001 N. Henderson
Dallas, TX 75206
Complimentary
Contact: Meleah Spencer 417-873-7444 or mspencer02@drury.edu
Austin Alumni and Friends Happy Hour
Eddie V's
October 20, 2011
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
301 E 5th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Complimentary
Contact: Meleah Spencer 417-873-7444 or mspencer02@drury.edu
Drury to Drury St. Louis
Rosalita's Cantina
October 20, 2011
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
1235 Washington Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63103
Complimentary
Contact: Meleah Spencer 417.873.7444 or mspencer02@drury.edu
San Antonio Alumni & Friends Luncheon
Paesanos
October 21, 2011
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
555 East Basse
San Antonio, Texas 78209
Complimentary
Contact: Meleah Spencer 417.873.7444 or mspencer02@drury.edu
Drury to Drury Arkansas
Tavola Trattoria (upstairs)
November 3, 2011
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
108 SE 8th Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
Complimentary
Contact: Meleah Spencer 417.873.7444 or mspencer02@drury.edu
Boulder Alumni and Family Luncheon
Zolo Southwestern Grill
November 6, 2011
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
2525 Arapahoe Ave
Boulder CO 80302
Complimentary
Contact: Meleah Spencer 417-873-7444 or mspencer02@drury.edu
Denver Alumni Happy Hour
The Wine Loft
November 7, 2011
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
1527 Wazee Street
Denver, CO 80202
Complimentary
Contact: Meleah Spencer 417-873-7444 or mspencer02@drury.edu
Houston Alumni Event
COVA Hand-Selected Wines
November 10, 2011
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
5555 Washington Avenue
Houston, Texas 77007
Complimentary
Contact: Brigitte Marrs: 417-873-6857 or bmarrs@drury.edu
Drury Tailgating Gathering!
Location TBD
Southwest Baptist University
November 14, 2011
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Boliver, MO
Join your fellow alumni to support Drury basketball
The women's basketball game at 5:30 p.m. & men's basketball game at 7 p.m.
Contact: Chris Ijames 417-873-7352 or cijames@drury.edu
Drury to Drury Tulsa Luncheon
Polo Grill
November 16, 2011
11:30 - 1:00 p.m.
2038 Utica Square
Tulsa, OK 74114
Complimentary
Contact: Brigitte Marrs 417-873-6857 or bmarrs@drury.edu
Drury to Drury Oklahoma City Kick-off
Deep Fork Grill
November 16, 2011
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
5418 N. Western
OKC, OK 73118
Complimentary
Contact: Brigitte Marrs 417-873-6857 or bmarrs@drury.edu
Drury to Drury Kansas City
Blanc Burgers & Bottles
November 17, 2011
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
4710 Jefferson Street
Kansas City, MO 64112
Complimentary
Contact: Meleah Spencer 417-873-7444 or mspencer02@drury.edu
For info on more events please click here.
Concerts and Events:
Ozark Mountain Daredevils 40th Birthday Bash, featuring Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Big Smith
O'Reilly Family Event Center
November 11, 2011
Concert Starts at 7p.m., doors open at 6 p.m.
Tickets: Prices range from $29 to $49 (Plus Fees)
This event, hosted on Veteran's Day, will benefit the Ozarks Honor Flight program, a local cause
benefiting veterans of WWII.
The Charlie Daniels Band
O'Reilly Family Event Center
November 17, 2011
Tickets can be purchased at the O’Reilly Family Event Center box office, by calling
(417) 873-6389 or at www.drurytickets.com.
Tickets cost $29.50, $39.50 and $59.50 plus handling fees.
For information on events or to purchase tickets, click here.
Give Back:
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reach their potential. Your gift - no matter what the size - has an immediate impact on our students and
the liberal arts education they receive.
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