Centennial Events
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Centennial Celebration and Schreiner OpusSeptember 18thJoin us on September 18th, 2023, on the front lawn of campus for a very special concert with the Symphony of the Hills, which will feature the world premiere of Schreiner University’s Centennial Opus. The opus, written by celebrated composer, Dr. Donald Grantham, is an homage to Schreiner University’s 100-year history and reflects our hope and mission as we move into our next century of service as an institution of higher education. Mr. Jerry Junkin, world renowned conductor, UT Austin distinguished professor, and nephew to Schreiner University’s own former president, Dr. Sam Junkin, will conduct the Symphony of the Hills for the world premiere performance. Dr. Gene Dowdy, Schreiner University’s Director of Music and Conductor & Artistic Director of the symphony will also conduct on the program. The program and concert will begin promptly at 7:25pm and run until 9:00pm, however attendees are heavily encouraged to arrive by 7:00pm to be seated. Admission is FREE and ALL are invited to attend | September | september |
The World’s Largest Book Written by Students September 4th – October 2ndThe World’s Largest Book Written by Students is coming to Schreiner University! September 4-October 2, 2023 Location: Logan Library, Grand Hall In 2021, the Bryan Museum of Galveston, TX and its partner organization, iWrite.org, came up with a bold idea– they would publish the world’s largest book written by… school kids. It would be more than seven feet tall and the pages would be filled with stories, art, prose, and poetry that all addressed this simple prompt: « I am Texas. » The team decided to make this into a contest that involved every school age kid in the state, and even some beyond, who had an affection and an affinity for the Lone Star State. The Bryan Museum and iWrite needed an education partner for this endeavor so, they approached The Texas Center at Schreiner University. We got to work! Soon, dozens of Schreiner students, faculty, staff, and volunteers stepped forward, eager to read thousands of entries to determine which warranted inclusion in « I Am Texas » and which among them were the best in their region, age group, and genre. Of course, there would also be prizes awarded to the very best. The winners each received a $20,000 scholarship to Schreiner University and the best earned a Texas Center branded laptop computer. Organizers unveiled the final project at a gala event in Houston last fall which saw a crowd of happy students (and their beaming parents) enjoying the thrill of being published authors. « I Am Texas » broke the Guinness World Record for “the largest published book in the world.” It is coming to campus for the entire month of September as Schreiner celebrates its centennial. POINT OF CONTACT: | October, September | october september |
The Women of Schreiner Institute, College, and UniversityOctober 25thJOIN US! As society’s expectations of leaders evolve, young people need the opportunity to be exposed to professional, ethical, and thoughtful leadership qualities. This year’s conference will center around the Women of Schreiner Institute, College, and University. The purpose of the Schreiner University Women’s Leadership Conference is to bring noted women leaders to campus to share their knowledge and wisdom about the challenges women face and the strategies used to overcome them. This is a FREE, one-day conference. Check-in begins at 9:30am in the lobby of the CCAC. The conference will begin promptly at 10:00am and will end at 1:30pm on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Lunch is provided. A volunteer opportunity will immediately follow the conference on the 2nd floor of the CCAC lobby area from 1:30pm – 2pm. For more information, contact: | October | october |
Schreiner Institute BallNovember 11thSchreiner Institute will host the Schreiner Institute Ball in honor of our 100-year celebration. This event will allow the current Schreiner Institute students an opportunity to demonstrate the illustrious heritage of our university and its remarkable foundation rooted in military practices. Date: November 11th, 2023 Point of Contact for Event: Shannon Deville, Director of Schreiner Institute | November | november |
Kerrville Holiday ParadeNovember 18thThe Holiday Lighted Parade will officially welcome the holiday season, and most importantly the arrival of Santa Claus riding in his signature fire truck. Grab your hot cocoa and join us for this annual downtown community tradition. Also, join us at Tranquility Island after the parade as Tranquility Island will be well lit for the holiday season. For more information contact the Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department at 830-257-7300. Date: November 18, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Kerrville
Fee: Free admission
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100 Years of Schreiner University Treasures – Exhibition at Museum of Western ArtNovember 4th – December 16thStanding tall and proud within the Texas Hill Country, Schreiner University has provided educational and personal growth to thousands of students throughout the past 100 years. The University’s 2022-2023 centennial year brings celebration of both the grit and resilience that lies at the heart of the University’s past, and also the boundless possibilities that lie ahead as they embark on the next 100 years. The Museum of Western Art is proud to partner with the University for an exhibition of University Treasures from the past 100 years. Point of Contact: Sarah Sides | December, November | december november |
Family Weekend / Founder’s Day / Texas Heritage DaysPast Event – September 16th – 18th, 2022This celebration of all things Texas continues the legacy of stories and songs as “another way of learning” started by the legendary Dr. Kathleen Hudson more than 30 years ago. The Texas Center at Schreiner University renews this tradition through showcasing Texas culture, heritage, and history. The next generation of Texas leaders will come from these hills and valleys—and this event is our gift to the region and the state as natives and newcomers alike find their place in the story and song of Texas. | Past Events | past-events |
NetVUE Regional GatheringPast Event – October 5-7, 2022Institutional Saga: A Tool for Aligning Mission, Vocation, and Innovation | Past Events | past-events |
Hill Country College FundPast Event – October 23rd – 29th, 2022Schreiner has been recognized for its commitment to affordability. From our fixed price inclusive tuition to our commitment to covering a high percentage of financial need for our Pell-eligible students, and providing scholarships and aid to over 95% of our students, Schreiner does everything possible to make college affordable. Endowed Scholarships underpin our ability to make a Schreiner education affordable. | Past Events | past-events |
Kerrville Holiday ParadePast Event – November 19th, 2022The Holiday Lighted Parade will officially welcome the holiday season, and most importantly the arrival of Santa Claus riding in his signature fire truck. Grab your hot cocoa and join us for this annual downtown community tradition. Also, join us at Tranquility Island after the parade as Tranquility Island will be well lit for the holiday season. For more information contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (830) 257-7300. | Past Events | past-events |
Christmas TeaPast Event – December 6th, 2022Tuesday, Dember 6th, 2022 | Past Events | past-events |
December CommencementPast Event – December 9th, 2022CELEBRATING OUR GRADUATES Please direct questions regarding graduation to the Office of the Registrar | Past Events | past-events |
Habitat for HumanityPast Event – January 1st, 2023Schreiner University has partnered with First Presbyterian Church of Kerrville and Habitat for Humanity Kerr County to build a home in honor of Schreiner’s 100th anniversary. | Past Events | past-events |
Me and JulietPast Event – February 3rd – 19th, 2023Playhouse 2000 presents A Classic Musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II
Directed by Jeffrey Brown with Heather Cunningham Performances: February 3 through 19, The Cailloux Theater, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays, February 12 and 19 at 2:30 pm We’re excited to bring our audiences a hidden gem from the Golden Age of Broadway, a feel-good classic musical that offers a chance to discover a new favorite from the acknowledged masters of the American musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein. This seldom-performed musical is a back-stage romantic comedy featuring songs like “No Other Love Have I” and “The Big Black Giant;” songs in the style audiences have loved in shows like the Sound of Music, The King and I, and South Pacific. Presented in Partnership with the Schreiner University Department of Theater and The Kathleen C. Cailloux City Center for the Performing Arts | Past Events | past-events |
TexS – Drought Driven Water StewardshipPast Event – February 22nd, 2023TexS and Texas Water Symposium, in partnership with Texas Public Radio, Schreiner University and Hill Country Alliance Moderator: Speakers: CCAC Ballrooms This event is FREE and open to the public. | Past Events | past-events |
Book Talk with Gail KittlesonPast Event – March 1st, 2023Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 In celebration of Schreiner University’s Centennial, please join us at the library for conversation and light snacks as we fall in love again with the Texas Hill Country. Gail Kittleson, historical fiction writer, will talk about her journey as an author, why she loves the Texas Hill Country, and how she was inspired to use Schreiner Institute and other historical places in Kerrville in her most recent book, a Hill Country Christmas: Hope for Hardscrabble Times. Seating is limited, so please register soon at Author Visit – Gail Kittleson. For more information on the author, go to www.gailkittleson.com. Her books are available through Amazon. | Past Events | past-events |
100th RecallPast Event – April 21st – 23rdMark your calendars for the upcoming Recall 2023, Alumni Homecoming Celebration. | Past Events | past-events |
Spring ConcertPast Event – April 22ndReady your calendars for April 22nd, 2023! We will have one jam-packed day from Noon to 11 pm featuring a wide variety of artists ranging from a Cumbia-Fusion Band Los Lost Boyz to Texas Country artist Kolby Cooper! This event is FREE and family-friendly, this is the one spring event you won’t want to miss! | Past Events | past-events |
Student-Athlete/Centennial Team BanquetPast Event – April 29thDate: Saturday April 29 Time: 7-9pm Location: Event Center, Schreiner University This is a banquet celebrating current student-athletes along with honoring the Centennial Team from Schreiner’s history. The banquet will include a full dinner and program. This is FREE for current Student-Athletes and Centennial team honorees (+1 guest). A limited number of seats are available for all others who would like to attend, $30 per person. Point of Contact: Athletic Director, Bill Raleigh, Wraleigh@schreiner.edu | April, Past Events | april past-events |
Library ExhibitionsPast Event – December 5th, 2022 – May 15th, 2023
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Pilgrimage to AlsacePast Event – May 29th – June 11thMeet our tour leader, Dr. Don Frazier of The Texas Center at Schreiner University in Paris on May 30, 2023 (so fly from the US on May 29) and begin a journey of discovery in France.
We will start out in Paris, and see the places you have often heard of, and a few you may not have known about—like the location of the embassy for the Republic of Texas! From there, we head to Normandy, where Texans like Earl Rudder helped win the beachheads and Schreiner’s own Frank Denius helped achieve the breakthrough at St. Lo. Then, we will go to the Palace of Versailles and see where modern Europe was made. We continue to Champagne, where we will learn about (and sample) the famous local products and learn about the region in World War I and the fate of Kerrville boys Sydney Baker, Earl Garrett, and Francisco Lemos. We will push on to Trier, Germany, see some Roman landmarks, and visit scenes of the Battle of the Bulge. From there, we head to Alsace, the Vosges Mountains, and Riquewihr, the hometown of our very own Charles Schreiner. His family’s move to Texas set into motion a chain of events that helped shape our world today. Throughout the journey, we will eat at carefully curated and selected restaurants, drink well, and see breathtaking scenery. There may even be a surprise or two on the way back to Paris, where we will end the journey on June 10 and fly home on June 11 from Charles de Gaulle airport. The cost of this adventure is $5,500, not including airfare. Ground transportation is by luxury bus. Includes all breakfasts, five lunches, and eight dinners including a Michelin 3-star dining experience. You will see some important places from the history of France, the United States, Texas, and Kerrville! There will be wine. There will be champagne. There will be remarkable food (French, German, and Alsatian). There will be castles and palaces. There is even an Alsatian cooking class. All the while there will be convivial company. Deposits ($1,000) are due on November 1, 2022. Contact Info: | Past Events | past-events |
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Unveiling of the World’s Largest Published Book & Painting of Captain SchreinerPast Event – September 17thDate: Sunday, September 17, 2023 Time: 4-6pm Location: Schreiner University Logan Library, Grand Hall Please join us for the unveiling of the world’s largest published book entitled I Am Texas and the unveiling of the painting entitled Young Charlie Schreiner. Don Frazier, director of The Texas Center, will speak about the book and the painting at this event.
The book: I am Texas broke the Guinness World Record for “the largest published book in the world.” It measures 7 feet tall and is filled with stories, art, prose, and poetry all written by school age children who love Texas. The painting: Young Charlie Schreiner is a collaborative creation led by artist Vickie Hayes. Over the summer the students from the Western Art Academy worked on the painting and then Schreiner students, faculty and staff were invited to add their paint stroke to the artwork. This is a come and go event that is open to the community. Light refreshments provided. Point of contact: | September | september |
Family Weekend / Texas Heritage Days / Founder’s DayPast Event – September 14th – 17thFamily Weekend Parents, Grandparents, and Extended Family Members; Schreiner University invites you to attend Family Weekend 2023, a campus-wide celebration in honor of YOU, taking place September 15 – 17, 2023. We encourage you to take part in this unique weekend experience which will provide your family the opportunity to explore the University and everything it has to offer. You will discover more about your student’s life here Schreiner as you participate in various events and programs. We hope that you will visit us to take a look at the progress we are making on campus, as well as the academic and student life, resources, research and opportunities that shape your student’s University experience. Texas Heritage Days This celebration of all things Texas continues the legacy of stories and songs as “another way of learning” started by the legendary Dr. Kathleen Hudson more than 30 years ago. The Texas Center at Schreiner University renews this tradition through showcasing Texas culture, heritage, and history. The next generation of Texas leaders will come from these hills and valleys—and this event is our gift to the region and the state as natives and newcomers alike find their place in the story and song of Texas. | September | september |
