Magazine Fall/Winter 2012 - Austin College Magazine

▲Snap Shot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I N T H I S I S S U EF E AT U R E SMission Around the Globe 14Henry Bucher, chaplain emeritus, has dedicated his life to service andmission—and has had some phenomenal experiences along the way.My Summer of Learning 18Elizabeth Kubacki ’13 shares thoughts about her life-changing summer inNairobi, Kenya, as an Austin College GO Fellow.Views of the Outback 22Steven Phillips ’13 combined a love of Australia with a love of photographyin a summer study abroad program—with stunning results.Our Identity 24Austin College has a mission of engagement and service in its hometown,thinking globally and acting locally to leave its mark upon the community.IDEA Center Challenge 32Austin College is seeking gifts to fund equipment needs in the soon-to-becompletedIDEA Center. A challenge grant makes every gift worth more.D E PA R T M E N T SSnap Shot 2Roots 4Along Grand Avenue 6Home Team 34’Roo Notes 36Austin College Magazine is published by Austin College,Office of Institutional Advancement, Suite 6GAustin College900 North Grand AvenueSherman, TX 75090-4400Editor: 903.813.2414Website: www.austincollege.eduEmail: editor@austincollege.eduPostmaster: Send address changes to Austin College Magazine,Suite 6G, 900 N. Grand Ave., Sherman, TX 75090.Austin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, nationalorigin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran in theadministration of its educational policies and programs, employment policies andpractices, enrollment policies and practices, and athletics program, as well as anyother College-administered policy, procedure, practice, or program. Reasonableaccommodations are made for individuals with disabilities.2 | Austin College MAGAZINE