“LET'S TALK!” A Night of Conversation...
Proceeds from Let's Talk! benefit The Elliott T. Bowers Honors College student scholarships and operating expenses. More than 250 alumni, friends and community leaders each year have gathered for good food and stimulating discussion on the campus of Sam Houston State University. Since 2008, more than $250,000 in total funds have been generated from this event.
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Thursday, March 22, 20126:00 p.m. VIP Reception
(Sponsors and Conversation Leaders)
6:30 p.m. Cocktails
7:00 p.m. Dinner and Conversation8:30 p.m. Dessert and Book Signing
Lowman Student Center BallroomSam Houston State University
LET'S TALK! is an annual event for Sam Houston State University's Elliott T. Bowers Honors College. Renowned experts covering engaging topics come together for a rare evening filled with lively, entertaining and challenging dinner conversation. This is an exclusive opportunity to share ideas within a small group facilitated by a notable host whose passion and in-depth knowledge of the discussion topic will inspire and provide ideas long after the evening is concluded. Guests at previous LET'S TALK! events were enthralled by the unique opportunity to actively participate in discussions lead by knowledgable and inspiring leaders covering a wide range of engaging topics.
Be among those who participate in this unique and exclusive event. Choice of conversation topics is based on level of sponsorship and early registration. Seating is limited.
LET’S TALK! A Night of Conversation - Event Advisory Board
Jane Monday, Event Co-ChairGene Young, Director, Honors College
Donna Koska
Keri Rogers, Academic Affairs
James Bexley, Smith-Hutson Chair of Banking
Carol Smith, School of Music
Mac Woodward, Curator of Collections, Sam Houston Museum
Cecelia Marquart, College of Criminal Justice
Mike Yawn, College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Council of Academic Deans
Jaimie Hebert, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Richard Eglsaer, Associate Provost
Mitchell Muehsam, Dean of the College of Business Administration
Vincent Webb, Dean of the College of Criminal Justice
Genevieve Brown-Event Chair, Dean of the College of Education
Mary Robbins, Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Mass Communication
John de Castro, Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Jerry Cook, Acting Dean of the College of Sciences
Kandi Tayebi, Dean of Graduate Studies & Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Ex-officio Members:
Maggie Collum, Kris Kaskel-Ruiz, Thelma Mooney, Maria Holmes, Lorri Vickers Stewart
Sponsorship commitment is needed by January 31, 2012 for inclusion in the invitations and promotional materials. Sponsorships are available at the following levels:
| Gold | $10,000 |
| Silver | $5,000 |
| Bronze | $2,500 |
Honors Student Sponsorship Tickets $125
Individual Event Tickets $125All proceeds fund scholarships, instructional support, and operating expenses for the students in The Elliott T. Bowers Honors College. All contributions over the value of this event ($50.00 per person) are tax deductible.
For information about the event, contact Maggie Collum, Office of the President, (936) 294-3415 or mcollum@shsu.edu. And for more information about purchasing tickets or sponsorships, please contact Lorri Vickers Stewart, University Advancement Office, (936) 294-2402 or letstalk@shsu.edu.
“Wisdom begins in Wonder.” - Socrates
Honors College
Sam Houston State University
Box 2479
Huntsville, TX 77341-2479
(936) 294-1477
honors@shsu.edu
