Campus Goings-On Department of Religion and
Philosophy Seeks to Advance Global Christianity Understanding
Bishop Anba Suriel, Ph.D., visits
Abilene. McMurry hosted three lectures on “Coptic-Muslim
Interactions Across the Centuries” in
February. The lectures were presented
L to R: Dr. Mark Water, Dr. Bryan Stewart, Dr. Phillip LeMasters, Bishop Suriel , Dr. Jeffrey Kinlaw, Dr. John Miller
by Bishop Suriel, who serves in the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los
Angeles and participates regularly in interfaith dialogues to promote understanding between different religious communities.
Women’s Leadership Luncheon Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The annual luncheon showcases
women’s leadership and announces two Sandra S. Harper Scholarship Awards
for traditional and nontraditional
students. Vianei Lopez Braun, who serves as chair of the Fort Worth Region Board of Directors for
L to R: Featured Speaker Vianei Lopez Braun, Scholarship Recipients Michelle Valentine and Corrine Monje
First Financial Bank and heads the labor and
employment law group for Decker Jones, P.C., in
Fort Worth, was the featured speaker to a full room. 2022 Garrison Lecture Welcomes Rocket Scientist Turned Girl Scout CEO to McMurry
Sylvia Acevedo returned to Texas to share and inspire students and guests at the 2022 Garrison Lectures.
Ms. Acevedo served as the chief executive officer of Girl
Scouts of the USA, chairman of President Obama’s White L to R: Bruce Walker, Sharon Walker, Sylvia Acevedo, Bill Carrothers, Pam Carrothers, Johnson School of Business Dean Paul Mason
House Initiative for Educational Excellence for Hispanics, director of Qualcomm and Credo corporate boards, and founder of CommuniCard LLC. Her inspirational
words encouraged students to pursue dreams and not be afraid to fail. She shared her acronym for fail – “first attempt in learning.”
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