Downs-Jones Library is undergoing a complete renovation to include an all new interior with open spaces and study areas. The new facility will house HT’s RAM café with coffee and snack selections in addition to the books, publications, videos, and artwork. The central circulation desk will be surrounded by a central master staircase with glass handrails and innovative interior architectural walls. Downs-Jones Library, built in 1960, was named for Dr. Karl Everett Downs, President of Samuel Huston College from 1943-1948; and Dr. William H. Jones, President of Tillotson College from 1944-1952. Follow the work in progress.

The event features some of the world’s most popular and outstanding musicians who donate their time and talent to benefit HT. This annual fundraiser supports educational programs and scholarships for students attending Huston-Tillotson University.

Homecoming Wrap Up
By Sharnia Rowlett, Communication Major

HT’s 2013 Homecoming “All In” began with Sunday worship service at Gethsemane Lutheran Church where students learned its historic honor as the oldest Lutheran church in Austin. Student Government Association officers, University Ambassadors, and other student leaders, including “Mr. and Miss HT,” unified to recognize the important distinguished religious feature that makes up Huston-Tillotson University.

Homecoming week was filled with interactive events that allowed students to be all in during this year’s celebration. Monday was the official start to campus homecoming events starting with students’ creative juices flowing for the school wide Door Decorating Contest and Paint the Town to highlight their organizations on campus. Students “Rammed the Run-way” in the fashion show held Tuesday, showcasing HT’s style.

HT Turns Up 2013 Homecoming
with Elle Varner and Kirko Bangz

HT students were surprised when they learned that the Grammy-nominated songstress Elle Varner and Houston born rapper Kirko Bangz would be performing in their very own Mary E. Branch Gymnasium. The concert took place Thursday, February 7, 2013, where nearly 200 supporters including students, faculty, and East Austin friends enjoyed the show. Fans filed into the campus’s gym that was transformed into a concert venue.

HT Names the 2013 Homecoming King and Queens

HT announced its 2013-2014 Homecoming King and Queen during the traditional pep rally. The final ballot count showed Chris Edwards and Allisiana Davis as the winners. Edwards, a sophomore, is a member of HT’s basketball team and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Davis, a junior, is a resident assistant, University Ambassador, and a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Congratulations to both of these outstanding HT student leaders. 

 2013 Ram the Runway 

Click the image above to see the video. 

Be the group to Re-Discover the largest crew of RAMbunctious alumni during Homecoming 2013. 

Alumni Affairs wants to know where you are.
To win let us know where your friends are.
Send in the most names and email addresses by completing the website form before
February 8, 2013. Competition updates will be announced Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the Homecoming women’s basketball half-time.

3 group categories are:

Class Year
Student Organization
City

 (i.e., Class of 1989, Class of 1965, SGA, Concert Choir, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Dallas, Houston) 

WE RUN THE YARD
 winners receive:

• Group promo on the University’s Social Sites and Homecoming website page.
• A “We Run the Yard ” t-shirt
• “We Run the Yard” special section at the 2014 Homecoming game (tickets not included)
• 2013 prime tailgating location
• “We Run the Yard” banner
• “We Run the Yard” plaque

For more information:                                                           
LaJuana R. Napier
Director of Alumni Affairs
lrnapier@htu.edu
512.505.3074
www.htu.edu/alumni

Alumni Worship Service
Thursday, Feb 7
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
King-Seabrook Chapel
HT alumni will be in attendance to share some words of encouragement to the current matriculating classes and visitors. Come hear the word.

Comedy Show/Concert
Thursday, Feb 7
Doors Open at 6 p.m. 
Mary E. Branch Gymnasium
Comedians Lav Love and Ronnie Jordan and music sensations Kirko Bangz and Elle Varner are set to premier on the campus.  Get ready for a night you won’t forget and don’t want to forget.  Student tickets will be $10 and $25 for Non-Students.  Tickets can be purchased by clicking here. 

Alumni Career Presentation
Friday, Feb 8
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Agard-Lovinggood Auditorium
HT alumni will be hosting career presentations to current matriculating students based on their field of study!  Witness the success of those past graduates of this illustrious University!

Homecoming Pep Rally
Friday, Feb. 8
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Mary E. Branch Gymnasium
We can’t wait to see you. Join the cheerleaders, members of the men’s and women’s basketball team, and alumni during this “all the way live” pep rally in the gymnasium. Don’t forget to stop by the cafeteria for all-you-care-to-eat catfish for $6.25. Start texting your friends now.

Note the Extended Time
Alumni Meet and Greet
Friday, Feb. 8
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Davage-Durden Student Union Canteen
Friday from 6-8, alumni here’s your chance to come back and meet up with other past students and faculty. Come to the Student Union Canteen as we expect 200+ alumni to be in the building!

Tailgate/Barbecue
Saturday, Feb. 9
10 a.m. – 10:10 p.m.
Huston-Tillotson University Campus
Homecoming just is not homecoming without tailgating. Get ready to show off your culinary skills at the annual tailgating party. Plan to set up early to select your desired spot on campus. First come, first served basis only. Free admission. Contact Miss Ashley Smith, Media Specialist and Special Events Coordinator, 512.505.6417, for more information and your tailgating permit. Remember, HT is a tobacco-free campus.

 Game Day
Saturday, Feb. 9
Women start at 5:30 p.m.
Men start at 7:30 p.m.
Mary E. Branch Gymnasium
What time is it GAME TIME! Now, the greatest sports event on HT’s campus is finally here!  Get there early and get a seat to enjoy the Rams as they welcome LSU-Shreveport to the yard.  Go Lady Rams and Rams!

We Run the Yard
Saturday, Feb 9, 2013
Mary E. Branch Gymnasium 
Be the group to Re-Discover the largest crew of RAMbunctious alumni during Homecoming 2013. For more information click here.

Reminisce Room
Saturday, Feb. 9
10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Davage-Durden Student Union
All day game day the Student Union will be the home for the Reminisce room.  Pictures of former HT faculty, staff and students will be on display.  Share the memories.

Campus Clean -Up
Sunday, Feb. 10
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Campus Wide
Time to clean up after such a festive weekend weekend.  Let’s make sure our campus is beautified once again!

Sweet Home Baptist Church
Dante D. Wright I, Senior Pastor
3200 Sunrise Road, Round Rock, TX 78665
512.823.2888 office * 512.823.2890 fax

St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church
Pastor Richard Coaxum
1202 Russell St.
Pflugerville, TX 78660

Grand Hyatt
600 E. Market Street
San Antonio, TX  78205

Governor Rick Perry and Mayor Julian Castro will be in attendance.

Should you have any questions, please contact the office at 713.942.8623 or 210.224.1674.

Homecoming 2013 Worship Service
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
Sunday, Feb. 3
10:15 a.m.
200 West Anderson Lane
Pastor Karl Gronberg and members invite the community to take part in this homecoming tradition by joining the HT family for morning worship.

Homecoming Pep Rally
Friday, Feb. 8
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Mary E. Branch Gymnasium
We can’t wait to see you. Join the cheerleaders, members of the men’s and women’s basketball team, and alumni during this “all the way live” pep rally in the gymnasium. Don’t forget to stop by the cafeteria for all-you-care-to-eat catfish for $6.25. Start texting your friends now.

Tailgate/Barbecue
Saturday, Feb. 9
10 a.m. – 10:10 p.m.
Huston-Tillotson University Campus
Homecoming just is not homecoming without tailgating. Get ready to show off your culinary skills at the annual tailgating party. Plan to set up early to select your desired spot on campus. First come, first served basis only. Free admission. Contact Miss Ashley Smith, Media Specialist and Special Events Coordinator, 512.505.6417, for more information and your tailgating permit. Remember, HT is a tobacco-free campus.

Homecoming Tickets Available Jan. 14

Tickets for the Feb. 9th basketball game are $20 for general admission; $5 for children 6-12. To order tickets by telephone, call 512.505.3068 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. You may leave a message at 512.505.3065 with your name, address, and telephone number for a call back. Individuals placing telephone orders must make arrangements to pick up tickets prior to the game. Tickets will not be mailed, sold the day of the game, or placed on hold or reserve.

Join the Discovery Lab for Understanding the Science of Tomorrow from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Science Fridays at the Willie Mae Kirk Branch (formerly the Oak Springs Branch,) 3101 Oak Springs Dr. The program features video presentations and a group discussion about the science of the future designed to engage and inspire youth ages 10 to 18. 

Friday, June 29 Computers: Trillions of Bits per Second

Friday, July 6 Artificial Intelligence: Thinking Machines

Friday, July 13 Robotics: Living with Machines

Friday, July 20 Nanotechnology: The Science of Small

Friday, July 27 Communication: Transcending Time and Space 

Discovery Lab programs are made possible by the Austin Public Library Friends Foundation and the Dell Powering the Possible grant. Science Fridays are free and open to the public. For more information please call 512- 974-9926 or visit library.austintexas.gov.

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