Most of our contact regarding chapter events takes place via e-mail. If you receive the electronic newsletter, but not announcements about local chapter events, please call or email the Alumni Relations Office (800-264-5969 / 901-843-3845 / alumni@rhodes.edu)

Atlanta

The Rhodes Chapter of Atlanta hosted a reception September 15 at the Michael C. Carlos Museum. Political Science Professor Dan Cullen introduced a student/alumni project for Atlanta alumni. The group toured the “Cradle of Christianity” exhibit following the program. Everyone enjoyed the program and exhibit. Thanks to Bobbo Jetmundsen ’77 for his leadership in arranging this successful event.

Volunteers from the Rhodes community gathered for a service project at the Atlanta Community Food Bank October 6, sponsored by the Atlanta Chapter. The group, joined other volunteers in sorting, inspecting and packaging more than four tons of food donations for distribution in Atlanta and the North Georgia area. Participants included: Peter Baumgarten ’85, Laura Henderson Bodwell ’01, Elizabeth Timmons Brown ’93, Karianne Solomon Cowart ’86 and family, Jon Douglass ’10 and parents Stephen and Sharleen, Claire Chambers Hegarty ’01, Johanna Ogden ’06, and Charlie Richardson ’78.

Special thanks to Claire Hegarty ’01 for organizing the activity, and to all the volunteers for donating their time and energy.

Leaders of the Atlanta Chapter, Ben Chastain ’03 and Shelley Fulghum ’03 are co-hosting a Young Alumni Holiday Party at Ben’s home (557 Hascall Road NW, Atlanta) on Friday, November 30 at 7:30 pm More than 150 young alumni (class years 1998-2007) living in the Atlanta area are invited to attend. Ben and Shelley hope to make this an annual event, so please support it with your attendance! For more information please contact Ben Chastain at Benjamin.Chastain@troutmansanders.com.

Bobbo Jetmundsen ’77 will host a panel discussion and reception for prospective students in his home. Details are pending, but the event is tentatively scheduled for the afternoon of January 5. Current students and their parents and area alumni are invited to attend and share their Rhodes experiences with Atlanta’s best and brightest high school students.

Arkansas

The Arkansas Chapter hosted a Happy Hour Gathering at Bosco’s in Downtown Little Rock on November 14. Members of the Rhodes community enjoyed after-work appetizers and libations. Thanks to Brian Clary ’01 for organizing this event.

Birmingham

The Birmingham Chapter hosted a tailgate party at the inaugural Rhodes vs. Birmingham-Southern football game September 15. This is the first year BSC has had a football program since 1939. Alumni and parents gathered before the game to enjoy snacks and beverages. Parents of the football players greatly appreciated the alumni support. The Lynx handed the Panthers their first defeat since 1939! Thanks to Maggie McDonald ’98 for organizing this festive event.

The Birmingham Chapter is hosting a Holiday Party at the Birmingham Museum of Art on Wednesday, December 12, 6-7:30 pm Join fellow alumni in sampling Italian beer, wine and cheeses. Stick around after the reception and tour the landmark exhibition Pompeii: Tales from an Eruption. Admission for the reception is $10, and you may register for this event online. Group rate tickets for the exhibition are available at the door for $14.

Chicago

The Chicago Chapter invites local members of the Rhodes family to attend a fun fall/winter event, “A Night at the Theater.” Support local alumna Heather Tyler ’97 and enjoy her new play “Dirty Diamonds,” which is getting rave reviews and is a definite must-see! We will meet Saturday, December 1, at 6:30 pm for dinner and drinks at Chief O′Neill′s Pub. Following dinner, the group will walk across the street to The Factory Theater for the play. This will be a great time to catch up with your Rhodes friends and check out the wonderful Chicago theater scene.

The performance is expected to sell out, so please get your tickets  in advance by ordering online. Tickets are $20.

If you plan to join the group for dinner, please RSVP to Elizabeth Hood ’98 at Elizabeth.Hood@ellwoodassociates.com. Friends and family are all welcome. We hope to see you there!

Houston

The Houston Chapter hosted its last Happy Hour Gathering of the year November 1 at RA Sushi Bar. Stay tuned for the spring Happy Hour schedule!

The Rhodes Chapter of Houston also sponsored a team for the 2007 Komen Houston Race for the Cure held October 6. Alumni raised awareness and $125 to fight breast cancer! Thank you to Julie Auwarter Javarone ’01 for organizing this wonderful service event.

Memphis

The Memphis Chapter co-sponsored a Cajun-fest Tailgate Party prior to the Sewanee game November10. Head Chef and Louisiana native Bud Richey lead his all-star cooking crew of alumni, faculty and staff in serving up a plethora of Cajun delicacies including gumbo, sautéed shrimp, jambalaya, red beans and rice, and burgers (for those with tamer palates). It was a wonderful gathering of Rhodes family members with great food, perfect weather and another win for the Lynx!

The Memphis Chapter is sponsoring an aid station for the upcoming St. Jude’s Marathon on Saturday, December 1. Volunteers will distribute water and PowerAid to runners at the 21-mile mark, located at the Rhodes North Parkway entrance.  Volunteers are needed between 9 a.m. and 1 pm If you are interested in helping, please contact Service Co-Chairs Jonathan ’03 and Megan Pollock Hugan ’04 at hulgan@yahoo.com.

Mobile/Gulf Coast

The Mobile Chapter is restructuring its leadership. Amanda (Haggerty) ’04 and John Wade Therrell ’04 are the new Co-Chairs of the Chapter. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact the Alumni Office at alumni@rhodes.edu.

Nashville

The Nashville Chapter hosted a Wine and Cheese Reception at the Center for Non-Profit Management September 20. The event featured a presentation by recent graduates Emily Deichmann ’07 and Rebecca Smith ’07. Emily and Rebecca conducted a comprehensive alumni survey as part of their studies and presented the results of that survey to the group. Many of the attendees extended their fellowship by enjoying a late supper together after the presentation.

The Rhodes Chapter of Nashville also organized a very special tour of the Nashville Parthenon by Parthenon Director Wesley Paine. Approximately 20 alumni took the behind-the-scenes tour and learned about the art, the building, the history, upcoming lectures and exhibits and Athena′s gold dress. Concurrent with the tour was a temporary exhibit by Rhodes Assistant Professor of Art Erin Harmon in the Parthenon′s West Gallery. Thanks to President Trish Puryear Crist ’90 for putting together this special event.

New Orleans

A reception for prospective students was held at the home of Lyn and Bob Fabacher, parents of Lawton ’02 and Caroline ’06, on October 9. Chapter leaders, current parents and young alumni welcomed an eager group of prospective students anxious to learn more about Rhodes. Thank you to the Fabacher family for hosting, and to all those who supported this event with you attendance!

New York City

The New York City Chapter will once again host a group of students at a reception in the Forbes Building on Thursday, January 3, as part of their Career Tour. Professor Deborah Pittman ’71 is escorting a group of approximately 25 students interested in working in financial, business, marketing, and banking fields in New York. Last year’s tour was a tremendous success. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend this reception. Details will follow shortly.

Washington, DC

President Viktoria Ziebarth ’97 resigned her post as she began studies at Chicago-Kent College of Law. Viktoria, though busy as a first year law student, has already begun assisting the Chicago Chapter with activities. We wish Viktoria well, and laud her efforts in the many successes the Chapter achieved under her leadership.  She will be missed by her friends in DC.