William Carey University Alumni

March E-NEWS

Theme Verse

“Achieving the Impossible”
 
The 2009-2010 theme verse is based on Matthew 17:20 and Matthew 19:26.

Leadership Lecture

Jonathan Hamilton, law partner in White and Case, Washington, D.C., will speak at the March 8 Christian Leadership Lecture. White and Case LLP is the fourth largest U.S. firm and has 37 offices in 25 countries. The firm employs 2300 lawyers with about 250 partners.

Jonathan practices in international dispute resolution and cross-border investment and has had considerable success in his profession. He received his BA degree from Brandeis University in history (Language: Russian). He studied in Oxford, England, his junior year. He received his MA degree from the University of North Carolina and his law degree from the University of Virginia. Much of his legal work is done in Spanish or other foreign languages.

March Calendar of Events

Through March 12
“Celebrating the African American Experience” art exhibit
In recognition of Black History Month
Sarah E. Gillespie Museum of Art
Regular museum hours: M-F, 1-4:00 p.m.
Call 601-318-6148 for more information

March 2
Faculty Piano Recital
Dr. Ellen Elder, Assistant Professor of Music at WCU
7:30 p.m.
Smith Auditorium, Thomas Fine Arts Center
Call 601-318-6175 for more information

March 7
William Carey Chorale Concert
6:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church, Columbia
(WCU will host a reception immediately following the concert)
Call 601-318-6175 for more information

March 8
WCU Christian Leadership Lecture
Guest speaker:  Jonathan Hamilton, international lawyer
9:30 a.m. Chapel
Smith Auditorium, Thomas Fine Arts Center
Call 601-318-6192 for more information

March 8
Paintings by Steve Strickland exhibit
2 p.m. Artist Talk
5-6:00 p.m. Opening Reception
Exhibit will hang through April 8
Lucile Parker Gallery, Thomas Fine Arts Center
Regular gallery hours are M-F, 1-4:00 p.m.
Call 601-318-6528 or 601-318-6192 for more information

March 27
Preview Day for prospective students
9:00 a.m.
Smith Auditorium, Thomas Fine Arts Center
Call 601-318-6103 for more information

March 30
Faculty Voice Recital
Dr. Rudy Gatlin, Instructor of Voice and Music Education
7:30 p.m.
Smith Auditorium, Thomas Fine Arts Center
Call 601-318-6175 for more information

March Home Games

March 5  @ 6:00 p.m. Baseball vs. University of Mobile

March 6  @ 10:00 a.m. Men’s Tennis vs. Tougaloo College
         10:00 a.m. Women’s Tennis vs. Tougaloo College
            1:00 p.m. Baseball vs. University of Mobile (DBL Header)

March 12  @  6:00 p.m. Baseball vs. Union University

March 13  @ 10:00 a.m. Women’s Tennis vs. Loyola University 
           12:00 p.m. Baseball vs. Union University (DBL Header)

March 17  @ 1:00 p.m. Softball vs. Grand View College (DBL Header)*

March 18  @ 3:00 p.m. Softball vs. Grace College (DBL Header)*

March 19  @ 6:00 p.m. Baseball vs. Loyola University
           7:00 p.m. Softball vs. William Woods University*

March 20  @ 1:00 p.m. Baseball vs. Loyola University (DBL Header)
           2:00 p.m. Softball vs. Southern Nazarene University*
           5:00 p.m. Softball vs. Dillard (DBL Header)*

March 24  @ 3:00 p.m. Softball vs. Spring Hill College (DBL Header)

March 30  @ 2:00 p.m. Baseball vs. Faulkner University

March 31  @ 3:00 p.m. Softball vs. Columbia College (DBL Header)
 
*Denotes William Carey Invitational Softball Tournament
 
For more athletic news, visit www.careyathletics.com

WCU Alumni Insurance Program

As alumni of William Carey University, you qualify for a special group discount* on your auto, home, and renters insurance through Group Savings Plus® from Liberty Mutual.  With Group Savings Plus, you can enjoy the ease and convenience of paying your premiums through checking account deductions with no down payment or finance charges. You’ll also enjoy fast, easy round-the-clock claims service and a variety of discounts including multi-car, multi-policy, safe-driver, passive restraints and anti-theft device discounts*. 

See for yourself how much money you could save with Liberty Mutual compared to your current insurance provider. For a free, no-obligation quote, call 1-800-524-9400. Mention group #114148, or request a free quote on-line!  To learn more about Liberty Mutual visit their web site.

Group discounts, other discounts, and credits are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state.  Certain discounts apply to specific coverage policies only.  To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten; not all applicants may qualify. Coverage provided and underwritten by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and its affiliates, 175 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA. 

Friends of Carey Discount Card

Be among the growing list of alumni who receive a Friends of Carey discount card when you give towards the “Pressing Forward” annual fund campaign. Participating businesses in the Hattiesburg area and on-campus organizations have established a percentage off their products to support the discount card program. Contact the Office for Advancement at 601-318-6542 to make your pledge to your alma mater and to receive your card.