October 2010
Archived Issues
The Kelly family of Folly Beach, S.C. - freshman Sam, from left, Dean `85, Sydney and Parker - sang "Love Roller Coaster" at the DiGiorgio Campus Center.

Karaoke was a new activity during Family Weekend, held Oct. 1-2. More than 650 family members and students participated in in such offerings as disc golf, Family Olympics, a picnic and music trivia game. President Anthony DiGiorgio spoke during a session on "The Shift Age." Click here to see a video describing society's shift.

University News
Common Book Author Bill Strickland Challenges Students to Get Involved
People are born as assets, not as liabilities, according to Bill Strickland, author of Winthrop’s common book, “Make the Impossible Possible.” He has witnessed first hand the transformation of young people's negative attitudes and habits when they are given a chance to thrive in a light-filled setting.
Winthrop Poll Shows Haley Ahead, Plus Other Opinions by S.C. Voters
Estate Gift Announced at DiGiorgio Campus Center Dedication

Upcoming Events
York County CROP Walk Set for Oct. 24 at Dinkins Hall
 Winthrop students participating in this year’s York County CROP Walk on Oct. 24 hope to collect more than 11,000 cans of food to help local needy families. They will join hundreds of others supporting this 33rd anniversary of South Carolina’s oldest CROP Walk.
Owner of Agapé Senior Will Deliver M.B.A. Lecture on Oct. 27

My Winthrop Experience
Professor Gary Stone Given National Award for Economics Education
 Gary Stone, professor of economics and director of Winthrop’s Center for Economic Education, received the Bessie B. Moore Service Award for his work in delivering and enhancing economic education at the state, national and international levels.
Amy Deng, junior chemistry major

Photo Gallery
Arts Happenings
2010 Arts Ball to Raise Funds for Schools Affected by Hurricane Katrina
This Halloween, Winthrop will face the "Curse of the Creole." The Arts Ball 2010: "Curse of the Creole" begins Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Byrnes Auditorium. All proceeds will benefit Louisiana schools, which lost art supplies, musical instruments, dance floors and more during Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Art Instructor, Conservator to Teach Three-Day Art Workshop Oct. 22-24
"Two Rooms" Tells Love Story Through Political Drama

Alumni Activities
Help Name the Alumni Online Community
 Voting runs through noon on Oct. 22 for a new name of the alumni online community. The new name will be announced during Homecoming weekend, and the person who suggested the winning entry will be given a special Homecoming prize pack.
Matching Gift Opportunity for Young Alumni
It's Easy to Update Your Records Online
Recent Alumni and Development Event Photos

Athletics
ESPN Jay Bilas Will Be Keynote Speaker for 2010 Tip-Off Dinner
 Jay Bilas, the well-known basketball television analyst for ESPN, will be the keynote speaker for the 2010 Winthrop Tip-Off Dinner which will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the new DiGiorgio Campus Center Banquet Hall.
Men's Basketball Team Picked Second in 2010-11 Big South Poll

2010 Family Weekend

Preview Day
125th Eddie Lee audio speech
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