Homecomingnovember 16–21, 2015

October 2015

Dear Alumni and Friends,

DBU invites you to Homecoming 2015: Celebrating 50 Years in Dallas! The weekend of November 20–21 will be a wonderful time of celebration on our campus. This year, we will be honoring the classes of 1975, 1985, 1995, and 2005.

The weekend will kick off on Friday evening, November 20, at 5:00 p.m., with the Chancellor’s Reception as Dr. and Mrs. Gary Cook welcome all DBU alumni to join them in the new Jim and Sally Nation Hall. The reception will be followed by the Alumni Homecoming Banquet, held at 6:00 p.m. in the Hillcrest Great Hall of the John G. Mahler Student Center, with special seating for the classes of 1975 and 1985. During the banquet, the 2015 Distinguished Alumnus Award will be presented to Mr. J. Miles Arnold (’05), CEO and founder of Mining Consultants, LLC, located in Dallas. While studying at DBU, Miles met his future wife, Allison (Brown) Arnold (’03). Shortly after graduation, Miles and Allison were married, and Miles began working in mining and production of natural stone and aggregates for construction, eventually opening his consulting firm in 2007. Miles and Allison have two children, Brooklyn and Hudson, and they attend Wedgwood Baptist Church in Fort Worth, where Miles serves as a deacon. We will also be recognizing Dr. Denny Dowd with the 2015 Honorary Alumnus Award. Dr. Dowd currently serves as provost and chief academic officer at Dallas Baptist University. In 1999, Dr. Dowd came to DBU following his retirement from a 28-year career as a teacher, coach, principal, and central administrator in the Arlington I.S.D. Dr. Dowd’s commitment to education is a family tradition, with his wife, Candy, daughter, Kelli (’98, ’05), and son, Trent (’09) all serving the students of Arlington I.S.D. Denny and Candy attend Fielder Road Baptist Church, where they have been members for 46 years. Dr. Dowd serves as a deacon at Fielder and a board member for Mission Arlington and Trinity Kids.

Immediately following the banquet, DBU will host a 50th Anniversary Worship Service, which will take place at 8:00 p.m. in the Patty and Bo Pilgrim Chapel. This special service will be an encouraging time of worship for the entire DBU Family. Many alumni, current students, and faculty and staff will participate in the program, as we reflect on all that God has done and pray together for what God is currently doing and will do in the future.

Homecoming Registration will take place on Saturday, November 21, from 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. in the Constitution Foyer in the Mahler Student Center. We will also have tours leaving from the Mahler at 2:00 p.m. If you are available to attend a tour, or are able to visit the campus any time during Homecoming week, the Alumni Art Showcase (located on the third floor of the Collins Learning Center) will be on display during all operating hours of the Learning Center. We hope you will take the opportunity to enjoy a guided tour of the DBU campus to see the Lord’s provision of our newest additions and renovations.

DBU will host the Patriot Tailgate Party in the parking lot in front of the Chapel at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, where alumni and students will enjoy food, games, and music as we prepare for the Homecoming Basketball Game. The class of 2005 will celebrate their “10th at the Tent,” and the class of 1995 will celebrate their “20th at the Tent” as part of the Tailgate Party festivities. You may purchase tickets for the 7:00 p.m. basketball game, where the Patriots will take on the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Crusaders, by calling the DBU Athletic Department at 214.333.5324, or by purchasing them online at www.dbutickets.com. During halftime, we will crown the 2015 Homecoming King and Queen, and after the game celebrations, continue with the Alumni After-Party and Student Life Bonfire Bash at the DBU Southwest Ponds. Please see the attached schedule for a more detailed listing of events.

I hope that you are able to join us for this exciting weekend! If you would like to receive more information or have any questions, please visit the DBU Alumni website at www.dbu.edu/alumni or call the Alumni Office at 214.333.5735. If you are planning to attend, please complete and return the response form included in this envelope.

Sincerely,

Andrew BriscoeDirector of Alumni Relations

Enclosure

Name: ______________________________________________________________ Graduation Year: _________________________

Street Address: _______________________________________________________________ E-mail: _________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City State ZIP Phone

Name(s) of others attending with you: ______________________________________________________________________________

____ Yes, I/(we) plan to attend the 50th Anniversary Worship Service on Friday, November 20. (No cost)

____ Yes, I/(we) plan to attend the Patriot Basketball Game on Saturday, November 21.

For Patriot Basketball Homecoming Game tickets, please visit dbutickets.com or contact DBU Athletic Director Connor Smith at connors@dbu.edu or 214.333.5324.

Please make ____ reservations @ $15.00 per person for the Alumni Homecoming Banquet on Friday, November 20. $ __________

Please make ____ reservations @ $10.00 per person for the Tailgate Party on Saturday, November 21. $ __________

_____1995 Graduate _____2005 Graduate

(Please make check payable to Dallas Baptist University) TOTAL $ __________

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Register NOW for ’s Homecoming 2015 festivities!

Years in Dallas

november 16–21, 2015

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PLEASE RETURN TO: DBU ALUMNI OFFICE3000 Mountain Creek Parkway • Dallas, Texas 75211-9299Phone: 214.333.5735 • FAX: 214.333.5550

For other Homecoming 2015 reservations and details, please see enclosed program or DBU web site: www.dbu.edu/alumni.