The NSM Alumni Association will host a farewell celebration on Aug. 14 for Dean John Bear, who is stepping down after leading the college for 18 years.

All NSM alumni, faculty, staff and friends are welcome to the bash at Saint Arnold Brewery. The event will also serve as the alumni association’s annual dinner. The celebration will be catered with barbecue chicken, brisket and sausage.

Tickets are $25 per person, which includes dinner and beer, and dress is casual. 

For more information and to register on-line, visit www.nsmaa.org.

Please RSVP by Aug. 11.

The barbecue begins at 6:30pm at Saint Arnold's new facility located at 2000 Lyons Avenue in Houston.