SHERMAN, TEXAS — Austin College students and faculty have held several campus events in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Kim Snipes, biology lab coordinator and safety officer, has been a principal organizer for these events.
“Someone is diagnosed with breast cancer every two minutes,” said Snipes, herself a breast cancer survivor. “Austin College is turning pink in October, joining the fight against this disease and in the efforts to find a cure.” Funds from the various efforts will benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Those seeking additional information about the Austin College events may contact Snipes at (903) 813-2545.
Beginning October 27, the women of Theta Sigma Chi sorority will sell raffle tickets, $1 each, for a drawing to be held in conjunction with the group’s annual Mr. AC contest October 30 at 7 p.m. in Sid Richardson Center of the Robert T. Mason Athletic-Recreation Complex. The raffle grand prize package is a ukulele, songbook, and CD autographed by singer/songwriter and musician Jack Johnson. An Asleep At The Wheel CD, autographed by all members of the group, will be among the prizes. Members of the community interested in participating in the raffle can send a check, payable to Austin College, to Cancer Raffle/Kim Snipes, 900 N. Grand Avenue Suite 61541, Sherman, Texas 75090. Cancer raffle should be included on the memo line. Snipes will fill out the appropriate tickets based upon the donation, then notify winners and mail any prizes to non-campus individuals. Snipes can be reached at (903) 813-2545 for more information.
A reception and book signing for 56 local authors who contributed stories to the latest "Telling Our Stories" book, Contemplating Cancer: Stories of Life, Love, Laughter and Loss, will be held Sunday, November 2, in the College’s Hoxie Thompson Auditorium of Sherman Hall. The event will mark the official publication date for the book, co-sponsored by ’Roos Fighting Cancer, Austin College's Relay for Life Team, and “Telling our Stories,” an autobiographical writing program offered by Austin College professors Jerry Lincecum and Peggy Redshaw. Individuals who have previously ordered the book, including those ordered through the Herald Democrat, may pick up their copies during the reception and have them signed if desired. Books may be purchased at the reception for $15, including tax. All profits from the book sale go to the American Cancer Society. After the reception, books will be available at the Herald Democrat offices in Sherman and Denison. Only 750 copies of the book were printed.
Austin College is a leading national independent liberal arts college located just north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas. Founded in 1849, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original charter and name, the college is related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA). Recognized nationally for academic excellence in the areas of international education, pre-professional training, and leadership studies, Austin College is one of 40 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book Colleges that Change Lives.
