Tiger Pride November 9, 2023

ALUMNI | GIVE | ARCHIVES

Homecoming 2023 ETBU's Homecoming 2023 was a remarkable weekend, extending a warm welcome to alumni and friends on campus Friday, October 27, through Saturday, October 28. The festivities commenced with a special Homecoming Chapel service, which included the recognition of the Class of 1973, the 2023 Golden Blazers, and Homecoming Award recipients. Throughout the two-day celebration, the Tiger Family enjoyed activities such as a Jazz Band concert, Tiger Pep Rally and Fireworks, Late Night Breakfast, Decade Reunions,

Tiger Family Carnival and Tailgate, and several Tiger athletic events. The weekend ended with the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen and an ETBU Tiger Football victory.

Homecoming 2023 Video Recap

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ETBU Celebrates Dedication of Billy and Winky Foote Hall at Tiger Yard East Texas Baptist University welcomed generous donors and friends in celebration of the opening of the newly constructed Billy and Winky Foote Hall at Tiger Yard and the ETBU Tiger Ballpark on Friday, October 13. Billy and Winky Foote Hall at Tiger Yard is a multipurpose facility that houses loft-style student residences, the ETBU Baseball Clubhouse, and

the Blue Bengal Grocery Company, ETBU's branded on-campus, micro-market grocery store.

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2023 Riley Servant Leaders Recognized East Texas Baptist University recognized senior students Avery Abshier and Abraham Contreras with the Bob and Gayle Riley Servant Leadership Award in a special chapel service on October 4. ETBU President Emeritus Dr. Bob Riley and his wife Gayle were on campus to celebrate the award

recipients. The Bob and Gayle Riley Servant Leadership Award is a yearly recognition bestowed upon two upperclassman students who embody the principles of the servant leadership of Jesus Christ.

These exceptional individuals are nominated by their peers, faculty, and staff in honor of their commitment to the Christ-centered model of servanthood.

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Pursue Your Calling at ETBU East Texas Baptist University Graduate Programs are designed to be completed in under a year, with the added convenience of flexible course schedules. Programs are offered in a fully online format.

For more information and a list of degree options, visit www.ETBU.edu/Graduate

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Alumni Spotlight Keri Wilson ('92) initially chose ETBU because her mother worked as an Administrative Assistant in the Alumni Office. However, her journey at the University quickly transformed it into a second home, thanks to the meaningful friendships she cultivated during her time on the Hill.

In May of 1992, Keri had the privilege of graduating in the same year as her mother, Jeannie (Nethery) Pinkston ('92), and she acknowledges that her successful college years were greatly influenced by both her mother and the guidance of Dr. James Hamby, her favorite professor in the Fred Hale School of Business.

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ETBU in the News Tigers Making Headlines

ETBU Calling Conference Inspires Tomorrow's Ministry Leaders

East Texas Baptist University hosted its annual Calling Conference on Wednesday, October 18 for students called to vocational ministry. The Calling Conference offers students the opportunity to gain practical insights from ministry professionals. Read more.

ETBU School of Christian Studies and Humanities Hosts Inaugural Lyceum Forum

East Texas Baptist University hosted the inaugural Lyceum: Forum for Christian Thinkers, Writers, and Scholars on Monday, October 9. Poet, author, and National Endowment for the Arts Fellow Tania Runyan was the special guest lecturer for the event. Read more.

ETBU Volleyball Perfect at Home, Claims ASC Regular Season CoChampionship

East Texas Baptist University Tiger Volleyball ended the regular season 13-0 at home and tallied a 3-0 victory over McMurry on Senior Day in Ornelas Gymnasium to claim a share of the

2023 American Southwest Conference regular season championship. Read more

ETBU Office of Advancement Dr. Scott Bryant Vice President for Advancement and Administration 903.923.2069 | sbryant@ETBU.edu Scott McCurdy Assistant Vice President of Advancement and Administration 903.923.2830 | smccurdy@ETBU.edu Cari (Walker) Johnson (`94) Director of Alumni Relations 903.923.2043 | cjohnson@ETBU.edu Keli Sparks Gifts Coordinator 903.923.2071 | ksparks@ETBU.edu