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SUMMARY:2026 Women's Leadership Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 13th Annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon featuring guest speaker Wendy Rodrigue Magnus on Thursday\, March 19\, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Mabee Room\, located in the Garrison United Methodist Campus Center\, as we celebrate McMurry’s tradition of women leaders and award three scholarships to deserving female students. \nCost: $50 – $2\,500 \nRegistration ends Friday\, 03/06/2026 11:59 pm CST
URL:https://mcm.edu/event/2026-womens-leadership-luncheon/
LOCATION:Mabee Room
CATEGORIES:Advancement,Campus Event
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SUMMARY:2026 February Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Rising Together: Overcoming Adversity Through Resilience and Unity\n\nDeOri Jemar Newman Sr. was born September 13\, 1984\, and was raised in Abilene\, Texas\, where he attended AISD schools and graduated from Abilene High School. Shortly after graduation\, DeOri met the love of his life\, Leslie. They married in 2007 and have four beautiful children: two boys and two girls. DeOri accepted his call to the ministry and preached his first sermon in March 2008 at New Light Baptist Church\, under the leadership of Pastor Eddy Jordan. Shortly after\, he was called to serve as Pastor at Ash Street Baptist Church. He presided as the Pastor for 12 years. During his time at Ash Street\, DeOri started a small business\, “Newman’s Power Clean”\, and he obtained a certification as an Emergency Medical Technician Basic. He also received an Associate’s Degree from Tyler Junior College and a Bachelor’s in Religious Studies from McMurry University (Go War Hawks). During his time at McMurry\, he served as the Black Student Union President in his junior year. He also served as the President of the Greater Abilene Ministers Alliance for two terms. Shortly after graduation\, DeOri became the Pastor of his home church\, New Light Baptist Church. DeOri is very excited to see what the Lord has in store for his future. He is currently between studies at ACU for a Master’s degree. \nCost: $35 individual tickets & $350 for a table of 8
URL:https://mcm.edu/event/2026-february-luncheon/
LOCATION:Mabee Room
CATEGORIES:Advancement
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SUMMARY:1st Pitch Banquet 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join McMurry University Athletics for an evening dedicated to celebrating and supporting War Hawks Baseball. The First Pitch Dinner brings together alums\, current players\, parents\, coaches\, and supporters to reflect on the program’s success and build momentum for an exciting 2026 season. \nThe evening will feature a hosted dinner\, a panel discussion with the Baseball Coaching Staff\, a ring ceremony honoring the 2025 Regional Championship Team\, and keynote remarks from alums\, current players\, and staff. Attendees will also hear an update on the program’s current status and future priorities. \nThis event serves as a significant fundraising opportunity for McMurry Baseball. Sponsorship opportunities are available. \nKeynote Speakers: Alumni\, Current Players\, and Staff \nFor additional information or sponsorship inquiries\, please get in touch with Head Coach Josh Lee at lee.josh@mcm.edu.
URL:https://mcm.edu/event/1st-pitch-banquet-2026/
LOCATION:Mabee Room
CATEGORIES:Athletics
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SUMMARY:Women‘s Leadership Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:McMurry University’s annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon will host Shannon Sedgwick Davis ’96 as the keynote speaker. Join us in celebration of women’s achievements! \nShannon Sedgwick Davis ’96 is the CEO of Bridgeway Foundation and the author of To Stop a Warlord. The Bridgeway Foundation is a philanthropic organization dedicated to ending and preventing mass atrocities around the world. Established in 2000 as the charitable giving arm of Bridgeway Capital Management\, the organization serves as a catalyst for peace and reconciliation in international communities suffering from oppression\, genocide\, and other human rights violations. An attorney\, activist\, and passionate advocate for social justice\, Ms. Sedgwick Davis has guided the Bridgeway Foundation in pioneering solutions to seemingly intractable issues around the world. The organization has supported the work of groups like Aegis Trust\, Resolve Uganda\, Human Rights Watch\, Invisible Children\, and dozens of community-based organizations. Ms. Sedgwick Davis and the Bridgeway Foundation have been credited for their pivotal role in mobilizing awareness\, civilian protection\, and recovery efforts to counter the violence of the Lord’s Resistance Army and its leader\, Joseph Kony\, the first-ever indictee of the International Criminal Court. Ms. Sedgwick Davis and the Foundation’s work have been featured on NBC’s TODAY\, TEDxSanAntonio\, PBS NewsHour\, and in Forbes. \nBefore joining Bridgeway Foundation in 2007\, Ms. Sedgwick Davis served as Vice President of Geneva Global\, a leading philanthropic consulting firm that advises individuals\, foundations\, non-profit organizations\, and corporations on international development\, global health\, and poverty solutions. Previously\, Ms. Sedgwick Davis was the Director of Public Affairs at the International Justice Mission (IJM)\, a human rights agency that focuses on ending slavery\, forced prostitution\, and illegal land seizures in the developing world. Her work in helping rescue children from sex trafficking in the Svay Pak village of Cambodia was featured in the 2005 Emmy award-winning piece\, “Children for Sale\,” on Dateline. \nMs. Sedgwick Davis is an honors graduate of McMurry University and Baylor Law School\, from which she received the institution’s Young Lawyer of the Year Award in 2011. Her other recognitions include the Nomi Network’s 2014 Abolitionist Award; a Global Human Rights Hero award from Saving Innocence; the Navy SEAL “Fire in the Gut” Award; and the 2022 International Citizen of the Year Award from the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. Ms. Sedgwick Davis serves on the advisory council of The Elders and is a board member of several organizations including Humanity United\, charity: water\, Verdant Frontiers\, and\, formerly\, TOMS. \nAll proceeds from this event benefit the Dr. Sandra S. Harper Women’s Leadership Scholarship at McMurry.
URL:https://mcm.edu/event/womens-leadership-luncheon-3/
LOCATION:Mabee Room
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Campus Event
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SUMMARY:Before\, During and After the Badge: A Journey from South Beaumont to a Career in U.S. Probation
DESCRIPTION:Join Ms. Kirkwood Montique as she shares her experiences in law enforcement\, offering insights into her remarkable career and the lessons she has learned along the way. \nThis session is open to the public. \nMYRA KIRKWOOD MONIQUE\nMyra Kirkwood Montique is a native Texan and retired Chief U.S. Probation Officer in the Eastern District of Texas. She was the first African American and female to hold this position. Myra is a graduate of North Texas State University with a BA in Political Science\, and Prairie View A&M University with a MA in Sociology\, both with honors. \nMyra was a 3rd grade teacher for two years in the Beaumont Independent School District\, a Texas State Parole Officer for 5 years as the 1st location monitoring officer\, and in 1994 began employment with the United States Probation Office in the Eastern District of Texas\, Beaumont Division. In 2002\, she was promoted to Supervising U.S. Probation Officer and transferred to the Plano office\, where she was also promoted to Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer in 2014-2018\, as the 1st African American and female to hold this position.
URL:https://mcm.edu/event/before-during-and-after-the-badge-a-journey-from-south-beaumont-to-a-career-in-u-s-probation/
LOCATION:Mabee Room
CATEGORIES:Academics,Campus Event
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