DBU REPORT 24 Each year, as a small act of gratitude that can only begin to express our thankfulness, Dallas Baptist University’s Veteran and Military Services Center hosts an on-campus Veterans Day luncheon in honor of DBU HONORS LOCAL VETERANS DURING ANNUAL VETERANS DAY LUNCH those who have served our country in years past. This year’s luncheon welcomed 48 Veterans and their guests to share a meal and enjoy this year’s program. Jonathan Teat, DBU’s Vice President for Administration and Enrollment, welcomed all those in attendance and opened the program with prayer. This was followed by the singing of the National Anthem and reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Samuel Jones, Veteran and DBU’s VA Certifying Official. Chris Deckard, United States Air Force Veteran and DBU’s Director of Military and Veteran Services, recognized each Veteran represented, thanking them for the sacrifices they had made. DBU welcomed Charles Crouch as this year’s Veterans Day Lunch speaker. Crouch is a former Navy Seal who strives to “live with intention, passion, and purpose.” Following Crouch’s message, Jason Williams, DBU’s Associate Vice President for Enrollment, brought the luncheon to a close with final remarks and prayer. Director of Military Veteran Services Chris Deckard, guest speaker and author of “A Leader After God’s Own Heart” Charles Crouch, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Jason Williams DR. MICHAEL TORRES SERVES AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR ANNUAL DR. HERBERT ROBBINS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM Keynote speaker Dr. Michael Torres delivers an address to a room of DBU students and faculty Each year, the Dr. Herbert Robbins Research Symposium aims to provide students with the opportunity to hear from renowned keynote speakers, alumni, and research organizations, and also a platform to share their personal research. Dr. Herbert Robbins faithfully taught on campus from 1979 until his retirement in 1997 and remained a friend of the University until his passing in 2000. This year’s symposium was comprised of a two day, on-campus event. On Friday evening, students were able to hear from two current DBU students, one DBU partner organization, and two alumni members including Dr. Michael Torres who served as the event’s keynote speaker. After graduating from DBU in 2006, Dr. Torres went on to complete extensive studies in the field of cancer research and currently serves as Entrepreneurin-Residence at the Texas Medical Center Innovation. On Saturday, symposium members heard presentations from DBU Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Jonathan Cooper and three current students and concluded the event by hearing from Dr. Torres once again.
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