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UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE
Editor Susan Wolf Art Director Ben Chomiak Assistant Editor Stacia Potter
C A M P U S B E AT 2 Groundbreaking for a new academic/business building
Graphic Designer Lori Najvar Interns Stephenie Corn, ’02, Danielle Cuff, ’01, Bhadri Verduzco, ’02
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Hilltop Voices Why I dyed my hair blue for SEU
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Student Service Freshmen give back to the community during orientation week
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St. Edward’s University Magazine is published three-times yearly by the St. Edward’s University Office of University Relations for alumni and friends. Send comments, story ideas or letters to: St. Edward’s University Magazine University Relations St. Edward’s University 3001 South Congress Ave. Austin, Texas 78704 phone: 512-416-5814 fax: 512-416-5845 email: susanew@admin.stedwards.edu ©2001, St. Edward’s University
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Making Marketing a Priority A closer look at the university’s new integrated marketing campaign
ALUMNI NEWS 21 Alumni Notes 23
From the Archives
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Alumni honored at 2001 Reunion
The Fiscal Report
CONTACT US!
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Honor Role of Donors
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FY 2001 ANNUAL REPORT TO DONORS 28 Alumni Association and Advisory Boards 29
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A Moment to Reflect Campus reacts to Sept. 11
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The university president reflects on his first two years and the institution’s future
President George E. Martin, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President of Marketing Paige Booth
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SPECIAL SECTION: LOOKING FORWARD 12 A Conversation with George E. Martin
ST. EDWARD’S UNIVERSITY
Vice President of University Relations Patty S. Huffines
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F E AT U R E S 6 Philanthropy Update
Director of Communications Stephanie Elsea Alumni Notes Editor Mia M. Allen
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This issue of St. Edward’s University Magazine features a one-on-one conversation with our 23rd president, George Martin. To learn more about Martin and the university’s future, turn to page 12.
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COVER PHOTO BY BILL KENNEDY
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