In Memoriam

Message from President Lunsford:

One of the university's beloved first ladies has left us for her eternal home.

You will want to join me in mourning the loss of former first lady Edith Hardwick, 91, who died peacefully in her sleep early Friday morning, May 2. She was the widow of LETU's first chancellor, Dr. Harry Hardwick, who served as president of the university from 1968 to 1975. During the Hardwicks' service, the university first gained SACS accreditation (1970) and built the B.A. Skipper Dining Hall (1970), Margaret Estes Learning Resource Center (1974) and Memorial Student Center (1975). Mrs. Hardwick had moved from her home in Longview to Coon Rapids, MN, in 2004.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial gifts be made to LeTourneau University student scholarships.

Dale Lunsford
President

Its quiet...

The student body has packed up, cleaned up and moved on out. It is quiet. Too quiet. And I can't wait for August until they all come back - en masse, to delight and challenge us once more!

For those of you left here in Longview, I would like to pass on a few of my favorite places to dine and shop - kudos to these vendors who get an A from me for customer service and quality. (These are the opinions of the writer, and do not necessarily reflect anyone elses.)

That Girl Boutique (Downtown Longview)
- cute and reasonably priced clothes for gals; awesome sales

Deb's Diner (Downtown Longview)
- fast and reasonably priced lunch

Mario's Mexican Bistro (Judson and the Loop)
- fresh Mexican fare

Have a great Monday everyone!