FALL 2025 11 The Dallas Baptist University Women’s Auxiliary Board gathered in early September for the annual Yellow Ribbon Luncheon, a cherished fall tradition celebrating the start of a new academic year. The luncheon provides a space to reflect on God’s faithfulness, highlight new programs and goals, and renew a shared commitment to DBU’s mission. This year’s event was chaired by Dr. Andrea Ramirez ‘04, ‘06, who reflected on its significance. She noted the yellow ribbons tied around campus trees, a visible reminder of DBU’s welcome to students and its prayerful support. Sharing from her own time as a student, Dr. Ramirez recalled how DBU taught her to integrate faith into all areas of life, reminding guests that God is shaping students today to serve as ambassadors for Christ. Women’s Auxiliary Board President Beth Grace and her husband, Kevin, also spoke, expressing their joy in giving and excitement for the new Carter School of Business building. They highlighted the many ways God is at work on University Hill and shared how deeply they love being part of the DBU family. Cora Moncibaiz ‘23, ‘25, recipient of the 2025 Future Texas Business Legend Scholar Award from the Texas Business Hall of Fame, shared how DBU and the Carter School of Business shaped her journey, particularly through professors like Dr. Sandra Reid. She expressed, “I am just one of many thousands of DBU graduates who are leaving transformed. If you are looking for a way to invest in students who will impact the marketplace and the Kingdom of God, DBU is that place.” DBU President Dr. Adam C. Wright welcomed attendees with gratitude, emphasizing that their presence and prayers are vital to the University’s mission. He shared a vision for the year, introducing new academic initiatives while reaffirming DBU’s calling to equip Christ-centered servant leaders, noting each attendee is “a gift from God to these students” and that “God is moving and working in the simple gift of relationships” on University Hill. Through the Yellow Ribbon Luncheon and the Women’s Auxiliary Board’s leadership, DBU celebrates new beginnings while investing in students who will stand firm in faith and serve as leaders for Christ. DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S AUXILIARY BOARD Yellow Ribbon Luncheon CELEBRATING NEW BEGINNINGS AT THE YELLOW RIBBON LUNCHEON Women’s Auxiliary Board President Beth Grace, DBU First Lady Candice Wright, Women’s Auxiliary Board Executive Director Leslie Moulton, and Yellow Ribbon Luncheon Committee Chair Dr. Andrea Ramirez Kat Ateek, Stefanie Roberts, DBU First Lady Candice Wright, Sarah Hefton, and Gail Hefton Judy Lee, Sunni Brookshire, Stacey Lake Gould, and Kristi Novak
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