HBU to "Embrace Tradition" in celebration of annual Homecoming

10/23/2009

Houston Baptist University will celebrate “Homecoming 2009: Embrace Tradition” with a full schedule of events planned for Nov. 4-8. Highlights include the annual Brown Distinguished Lecture, featuring National Oilwell Varco CEO Merril A. “Pete” Miller Jr., on Thursday, Nov. 5; the Spirit of HBU Alumni Awards Dinner on Friday, Nov. 6; and the traditional barbecue dinner followed by the Husky basketball game against the University of the Ozarks on Saturday, Nov. 7.

During the Spirit of HBU Alumni Awards Dinner, the HBU Alumni Association will recognize two University alumni and one HBU faculty member with special awards. Randall Sorrels ’84, a Houston attorney and partner at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend, will be named the 2009 Distinguished Alumnus for his distinctive contributions to the legal profession. Terry Lewis ’88 will be named the 2009 Meritorious Service Alumnus in recognition of his significant, sustained contributions of time, energy and creativity toward the advancement of the University, and specifically its Husky Athletics program. Dr. Shari Wescott, professor in accounting, will receive the 2009 Hallmark Award, which is presented to a faculty or staff member who has provided significant support to the Alumni Association. All three awards include induction into the HBU Walk of Honor.

A complete list of 2009 Homecoming events, including related costs and registration requirements, is available online at www.hbu.edu/HomecomingSchedule.

Houston Baptist University is a Christian liberal arts university dedicated to the development of the intellect, the moral character, and the spiritual lives of its students. HBU offers what few other faith-based colleges or universities can - a dynamic learning environment on a diverse, real-world campus located in one of the nation's largest and most international cities.