March 2007
New
Orleans Events and Local Watch Parties Set
Celebrating
50 Years of Soul at the Distinguished Alumni Awards
Calling
All Tiger Fans in Mississippi
Alumni
News and Events
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 A number of activities are
scheduled for Tiger fans headed to New Orleans for the NCAA
tournament, as well as those staying behind to cheer on the
Tigers. All events are sponsored by the University of Memphis
Alumni Association. All New Orleans events will be held at the
team hotel, the Wyndham New Orleans at 100 Iberville St., New
Orleans, LA 70130.
From 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March
15, Tiger fans should come by the Welcome Table in the
lobby of the Wyndham to pick up their pom-poms, Mardi Gras
beads and U of M temporary tattoos.
On Friday, March
16, a pre-game Pep Rally will be held from 9:30 to 11
a.m. in the 12th floor ballroom at the Wyndham. Complimentary
pastries and coffee will be served. The Tigers tip off against
North Texas at 11:30 a.m.
Two hours before Sunday's
tip off (game time not set yet), there will be another Pep
Rally in the 12th floor ballroom at the Wyndham with
complimentary snacks and coffee provided.
For those
Tiger fans who can't make the trip, a number of local Watch
Parties are being sponsored by the U of M Alumni
Association. During game times, food and drink specials are
available at most locations. Arrive early, pick your spot and
cheer the Tigers to victory!
Bartlett
East
End Grill, 7457 Highway 64
Collierville
Johnny Brusco's, 225 New
Byhalia Road
Cordova
T.J. Mulligan's, 8071
Trinity Road
Germantown/East Memphis
The
Cockeyed Camel, 6080 Primacy Parkway
Olive
Branch
Buffalo Wild Wings, 7995 Craft-Goodman Frontage
Road
Midtown Memphis
Newby's Bar and Grill,
539 S. Highland Street
Watch Party site hosted by the
Young Alumni
Committee.
Millington
Chili's, 8526
Highway 51
For those out-of-town alumni who
want to gather with fellow Tiger fans, the following Watch
Parties are being sponsored by the U of M Alumni
Association:
Atlanta
Barnacles, 6365
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in
Doraville
Chicago
Home of Memphis Alum,
Michael La Haie, 175 N. Harbor Dr., Apt. 1815, Chicago, IL
60601 (Parking garage available in the building).
Please
RSVP to Jeniene Wiseman at jwiseman21@yahoo.com
Houston
SRO
Sports Bar & Café at Northwest Mall, 444 Northwest Mall
(West 18th Street at West Loop
610)
Nashville
The Athletic Club, 820
Crescent Centre Drive in Franklin
And, if you still
want to make the trip to New Orleans, transportation is
available on the Bank of Bartlett Charter hosted by the
U of M Alumni Association through Bartlett Travel. The
chartered flight leaves on the evening of Thursday, March 15.
For more information, contact Bartlett Travel at
901/373-5400.
 Join us for the 2007
Distinguished Alumni Awards, Saturday, April 14, at the Gibson
Guitar Factory. The music will be hot, the drinks cold and the
parking absolutely free. The event begins at 7:30 p.m.
Get ready to party with music from four bands and a
variety of food and drinks throughout the venue. Dress is
black tie with soul. Fun and funky.
James W.
Ayers (B.B.A. '65), Marguerite B. Cooper (M.S. '68,
Ph.D. '74), Barbara K. Lipman (B.S.Ed. '83) and H.
Frank Ricks Jr. (B.S.E.T. '77) will receive the
Distinguished Alumni Award. Isaac Hayes and David
Porter will be recognized as Distinguished University
Friends. David Kustoff (B.B.A. '89, J.D. '92) will be
named Outstanding Young Alumnus, and Louis J. Strasberg
(B.B.A. '68) will receive the J. Millard Smith Illustrious
Service to the Association Award.
Below are sponsorship
levels and ticket information:
Platinum Record VIP
Table for 8 ($5,000), which includes invitation only VIP
reception with the recipients from 6:30-7:30 p.m., platform
lounge seating, parking, individual gifts for each VIP,
program recognition and premium champagne in lounge
area.
Gold Record VIP Table for 8 ($2,575) or
Gold Record VIP Individual ($275), which includes
invitation only VIP reception with the recipients from
6:30-7:30 p.m., choice table placement and
parking.
Chart Topper Table for 8 ($1,575) or
Chart Topper Individual ($175), which includes
parking.
Please make your reservations by April 6,
2007. Call 901/678-4373. For more information, visit www.memphis.edu/alumni/daa.html
 Have you always wanted to show
your Tiger spirit in Mississippi with a specialty license
plate? Now's your chance! Orders are now being accepted for a
University of Memphis special tag in Mississippi.
To
order yours, fill out the application and mail a check for $51
to the address on the form by May 1, 2007. Once 200
Mississippians submit applications and the fee, the
Mississippi State Tax Commission will approve the tag and it
will be put into production. You will be contacted when the
tags are available for pickup.
Go to www.memphis.edu/alumni/miss_license_plates.pdf
to download the application.
For more information,
contact Harold Alexander at 662/781-1108 or hba1943@aol.com
Music Society Reception
Monday,
March 19, the University of Memphis Music Society and the Rudi
E. Scheidt School of Music will host a wine and cheese
reception prior to a performance by the U of M Symphony
Orchestra. Graduates and friends of the School of Music are
invited to join Music Society members and U of M faculty and
staff at 6:30 p.m. in the Music Building, room 113 prior to
the performance in Harris Concert Hall. For more information,
please contact Kelly Davis at 901/678-4299 or kdavis9@memphis.edu
Herff
College of Engineering Awards Dinner
Tuesday, March 20,
the Herff College of Engineering will honor Laura Whitsitt,
vice president of research and development at Smith &
Nephew's Orthopedic Reconstruction Division, as the
Outstanding Alumna at their annual alumni awards dinner. The
event begins at 6 p.m. at the University Holiday Inn. For
reservations or more information, call
901/678-3119.
Journalism Alumni Mentorship
Mixer
Enjoy an evening of mixing, mingling and
networking with journalism alumni, faculty and students on
Monday, March 26, at 6 p.m. at the Alumni Center. Meet all the
mentors and students who are participating in the Alumni
Club's Mentorship Program and meet our special guest, Bob
Levey, award-winning columnist for The Washington Post
for over 25 years and the Journalism Department's current
Hardin Chair of Excellence. To register, call 901/678-3119 or
e-mail alumnievents@memphis.edu
Indoor
Percussion and Color Guard Competition
The Band Alumni
Chapter is proud to be the host of The 2007 Mid-South Indoor
Percussion and Color Guard Competition at the Elma Roane Field
House on Saturday, March 24, 2007. For more information,
visit http://www.tigerbandalumni.com/
Education
Alumni Chapter
Join the Education Alumni Chapter for
"Celebrating the Class of 2007" on Wed., April 18, from 5 – 7
p.m. at the Alumni Center. This reception will commemorate the
achievements of the senior class and alumni of the College of
Education. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served. For more
information or to RSVP, contact Gwen Cook at 901/678-3119 or
e-mail alumnievents@memphis.edu
FCBE
Alumni Chapter
Thursday, April 26, at 4 p.m., join the
Fogelman College & Business Economics Chapter for a Global
Etiquette Lesson. Learn from Dr. Lillian H. Chaney on
"Practical Lessons for Effective Business Relationships,"
based on the book Global Business Etiquette by Drs.
Jeanette S. Martin and Lillian H. Chaney. Dr. Chaney will be
available to sign books after the seminar. Books may be
purchased online at Amazon.com or at Davis-Kidd, Borders or
Bookstar. The event will be held at the Memphis Area Home
Builders Association (776 North Germantown Parkway). The cost is $20 per
person which includes a dessert reception. To RSVP, call
901/678-3119 or e-mail alumnievents@memphis.edu
Thurs.,
April 19, at 6 p.m., in the Fogelman Executive Center, come
hear Kathleen Finch, senior vice president of Scripps Network
and general manager of the DIY, as she discusses "Networking
Your Life: Managing Your Personal & Professional
Priorities." Finch was recently named one of the "100 Industry
Innovators to Watch" by Time magazine and was featured
in Broadcasting & Cable magazine as part of "The
Next Wave," B & C's Annual Salute to Women Who Make a
Difference. Call 901/678-2586 (ALUM) to register. The cost to
attend is $20 per person/$10 per student.
Arts and
Sciences Seeking Nominations for Outstanding Alumnus
Award
The Arts and Sciences Alumni Chapter needs your
nomination for the 2007 Outstanding Alumnus Award. Each year
the chapter presents this award to a deserving Arts and
Sciences graduate at its fall alumni awards dinner. We
encourage you to nominate any graduate who demonstrates
outstanding achievement in academic pursuits, research
activities or community involvement.
Please provide a
nomination letter that addresses the nominee's professional
accomplishments and the impact and influence on his or her
business profession, a letter of support from one other
individual unrelated to the candidate that addresses
professional and/or community contribution criteria, and any
additional information that would reflect on the nominee's
achievements, character or contributions to the larger
community. Members of the Arts and Sciences Alumni Chapter
board of directors are not eligible. The deadline for
nominations is March 31. Download
the nomination form.
Travel China
Whether
you're going to China for business or pleasure, this course is
a must. Learn about different customs, what to expect on a
menu, how to ask for basic services, and more. Taught by an
experienced traveler, this course will meet prior to the trip
sponsored by the Alumni Association to Shanghai and Beijing.
Course #: RTR00201, Fee: $45
Sat., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., April
7, one session
Registration: http://umce.memphis.edu/register.htm
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