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September, 1984 Range Rider
The International Connection
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Dr. Jesse C. Fletcher
HSU President
Hardin-Simmons University has long had an in-
ternational connection. That connection has been
provided by a long line of promising students who
have come from other countries to secure their
education at Hardin-Simmons. Many are now
distinguishing themselves in those countries. An in-
ternational flavor has also been provided by a conti-
nuing stream of M.K.'s (the children of Southern
Baptist missionaries) who come to Hardin-
Simmons with their cosmopolitan view and their
deep commitment to the University's Christian
foundation.
International awareness has also come from the
world-famous Cowboy Band, and they in turn have
introduced the University to other parts of the world
in dramatic fashion.But the international connection, while still all of
the above, is assuming new dimensions. It is all of
the above in that we continue to have an impressive
group of international students, a growing group of
missionary kids, the Cowboy Band has just con-
cluded another trip to Europe, and the Concert
Choir is planning one this coming year. But it is
assuming new dimensions in that the School of
Business now conducts classes in London each
January with the help of such companies as Rolls
Royce, UniLever, and InterFirst. These classes
have introduced scores of students to international
finance and marketing from the vantage point of a
strategic location.
In addition, classes have been held for several
years in Mexico related both to sociological and
language goals.
Most recently, an international summer term
began in London with nearly 30 students and three
professors.
In another international venture, seven students
accompanied Dr. George Knight, Cook-Derrick
Professor in New Testament and Greek in HSU's
School of Theology, to the Holy Lands on an ar-
chaeological excavation at Capernaum. Hardin-
Simmons was one of four universities invited to
participate in the six-week "dig" under the auspices
of the Israeli Department of Antiquities. In addition
to the field work, students had the opportunity for
further study in Jerusalem.
Mrs. Fletcher and I had the privilege of being in
London in July enroute to a Baptist World Alliance
General Council meeting in Berlin. A visit with
some of our students in that program and one of
our professors convinced me the program can be a
vital part of the international connection at Hardin-
Simmons University.
An international connection is uniquelydemonstrated in another form as one of our
students, Stan Parks, actively serves a State
convention-sponsored semester missions program
in Senegambia in Africa. Stan will not only be serv-
ing as a missionary, but will be in special study
courses related to his program at Hardin-Simmons
University. As a national merit finalist, he
represents the University well both academically
and in terms of his Christian commitment.
The University's location in West Texas and its
unique regional, i.e., western flavor, have often
obscured the sophistication that is built into its
academic programs, its international awareness,
and its missionary thrust.
Current plans call for the international studies
program in London to continue in the summers
ahead as well as the January programs sponsored
by the School of Business. The Concert Choir is
hoping to go to Europe in the summer of '85 and
additional study programs are planned in Latin
America.
The goal is to do more than simply provide
students an opportunity to say, "I have been
there," but to put their educational experience and
their Christian commitment into a cosmopolitan
context which can significantly help bring it to full
fruition.
Such efforts are part of being a first-class Univer-
sity and realizing our goal of becoming the finest
University of our size to be found. Such efforts are
inherent in the Christian fondations that have guid-
ed our development and constrained our actions
through the years.
If you are interested in learning rrore'about The
International Connection at Hardin-Simmons,
please feel free to contact the office of academic af-
fairs.Forging the Future
Campaign Update
The Forging the Future Campaign at Hardin-
Simmons University continues to produce highly
encouraging results as we enter the final year of the
three-year fund raising effort. At the end of June.
$8.2 million had been pledged or given plus several
million dollars in deferred gifts.
The $15 million base goal was broken down with
$9.2 million anticipated for cash and pledges and
$5.8 million in deferred gifts. The deferred gift total
has been exceeded and we are within $1 million of
the cash and pledges goal. We are now shooting for
the $25 million challenge goal before the end of the
campaign.
All the completed phases of the campaign have
exceeded established goals with the
Trustee/Former Trustee group leading with more
than $3 million committed. Others exceeding goals
include Faculty/Staff and the city campaigns in
Abilene and Lubbock.
The Alumni Campaign is in the leadership selec-
tion phase with October 6 projected as the date for
completion of leadership selection and kickoff for
the campaign. More than 300 alumni will be involv-
ed in this campaign which has a goal of $1.5
million. (cont. on p. 16)HSU GRADS IN LEADERSHIP ROLES - Dr. Phil Briggs, coordinator for the Baptist Sunday School Board,
(right), BA '55, professor of youth education and chair- Nashville; and Wesley O. Black, BM '68, who is an in-
man of the department as well as chairman of the structor. Richard taught at Southwestern as an adjunct.
Human Growth and Development Division of the School All three have wives with HSU ties. Ross is married to
of Religious Education at Soughwestern Baptist the former LaJuana D. Hamilton, ex '73; Black to the
Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, is shown with two former Sandra Lee Taylor, BS '64; and Briggs to the
colleagues, both HSU graduates. At left is Richard Ross, former Jeannette C. Crouch, ex '55.
BA '72, who has recently been selected as youth ministryPresidential privilege
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