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A Texas Wesleyan University - Office of Communications Publication |
January 30, 2008 |
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Luncheon and Open House Wednesday, Jan. 30 Their presentation will provide information on ways Kiwanis can assist Texas Wesleyan in fulfilling our mission to serve our community in a more effective way. Please keep these few points in mind for the open house:
If you have further questions about Kiwanis and Texas Wesleyan, call Jesse Sowell at 817-531-4914. |
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President’s Honors Concert  The musical talents of Texas Wesleyan’s top music students will be showcased during the annual President’s Honors Concert at 7:30 pm Friday, Feb. 8, in Martin Hall, 1309 Wesleyan St. The Master of Ceremonies will be Bill Bleibdrey, senior vice president of finance and administration, and Janie Faris, BMEd '77 MA '83 and Evan Faris, BA '76, will serve as co-hosts of the event, along with President Harold and Marie Jeffcoat. This year's concert features ten students who will perform a variety of classical vocal and instrumental pieces. A reception will follow in the Louella Baker Martin Pavilion. For more information, call (817) 531-4401. |
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National Experts to Host Texas Wesleyan Learning Communities Conference
As we organize and initiate our Learning Communities for the freshman class of 2008, we will be providing a significant level of professional development for faculty and staff. We will learn more about the developmental and managerial issues associated with this initiative and related effects as well as curricular and pedagogical issues. Bringing faculty and students together into cohesive learning groups sharing academic goals and experiences, integrated closely with curriculum and support services, can then impact improved socialization and retention. With a focus on learning outcomes, Learning Communities will foster a highly integrated teaching and learning experience for both at-risk and mainstream students. Additionally, there will be a major focus on the use of technology professionally and pedagogically. Look for workshops and more already being announced. To learn more about Learning Communities, visit http://www.txwes.edu/titleiii/. For more information about the conference, contact Jerry Galloway at jgalloway@txwes.edu or 817-531-6564. |
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Faculty Study Abroad Share Session
 Many of the faculty have requested a session of faculty brainstorming and sharing of study abroad trip tips and ideas, and International Programs is happy to host this for you. Please come for an early High Tea at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, in the University Club to discuss with each other helpful ideas you use or want to know about in developing your study abroad programs. You are welcome whether you have sponsored several trips or none. Betsy Johnson will have information on good travel agencies, but the hour session is primarily for the faculty to share their thoughts, questions and expertise. Please RSVP to Betsy at ejohnson@txwes.edu or 817-531-4965 by Feb. 1. |
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Improving Student Learning and Measuring Success: Friday, Feb. 8
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Members of area Kiwanis Clubs will host an open house from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, in Lou's Pavilion about the possibility of forming a Kiwanis Club on our campus. 
All faculty and staff are invited to attend one of two workshops on the development of Learning Communities (LC), presented by guest speakers Dr. Carlos Huerta and Dr. Susan Murphy.Receptions for Law School Dean Candidates
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Ash Wednesday Services
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Denim Friday: Feb. 1  Student Life is hosting a donation drive to benefit SafeHaven of Tarrant County. SafeHaven's mission is to end family violence through safety, support, prevention and social change. Please help support this organization by donating $5, which grants you the privilege of wearing jeans on Friday, Feb. 1. Just a reminder: tight, lowrise, and holey jeans are not permitted. For more information, contact Jenny Houze at 817-531-4870 or jlhouze@txwes.edu. |
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| Wednesday Night SCUBA Classes This is a great opportunity to become open water certified before the summer vacation starts. There may even have a few spots left for the annual SCUBA club trip this year to Curacao May 24-31. The group will be staying and diving at the Breezes Resort & Spa. Contact Pam Rast at (817) 531-4876 or prast@txwes.edu to make reservations for the SCUBA classes or for more information. |
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Call for Submissions for University College Day
 The University College Day Committee encourages you to mark your calendars for the upcoming University College Day, Tuesday, April 1. Professors, please encourage your students to attend by placing this event on your spring syllabi and by releasing class on this special day of campus-wide scholarly activity. The keynote address will be at 9:30 a.m., and sessions will run from 10:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. Begin planning now by 1) encouraging students who have completed interesting projects in your fall classes to submit proposals, 2) fostering UCD projects in your spring courses, and 3) arranging student/faculty collaborations. This year’s theme is “Celebration of Scholarship.” Faculty, students and staff are encouraged to submit proposals individually or in groups (e.g. panels or roundtable discussions). Be creative! Presentation styles include but are not limited to individual scholarly papers based on completed research, Powerpoint graphics, theme-based panels, ethical debates, and class forums from current courses. The deadline for submitting proposals via mail or email to Stan Rummel is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29. Rummel’s office is on the third floor of the church, and his mailbox is in the dean’s office on the second floor of the church. Please use the proposal form and remember to designate a 20-minute or 40-minute time for your presentation. Questions? Please contact members of the UCD Committee: Bruce McDonald, chair; Laura Hanna, Tom Klaasen, Linda Metcalf, Stacia Neeley, Stan Rummel, Tom Tolleson, and Kim Tyler.
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Hatton W. Sumners Scholarship Applications Now Accepted
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Go Red for Women
Texas Wesleyan's Go Red for Women Day is Thursday, Feb. 28. Everyone is encouraged to to raise awareness by wearing red to work on Wear Red Day. Your show of support advances the American Heart Association’s vital outreach and education efforts. For a $5 donation, you get to wear jeans with your red on the 28th, and receive a heart displayed with your name, and a red dress pin, or bracelet. We would like to get a photo of all of our Go Red participants on the steps of the Eunice & James L. Library at 12:15 p.m. on Feb. 28 - if you're wearing red, please stop by! To help the health of our own Texas Wesleyan community, Paige Cook in the nurse's office will offer free blood pressure screenings every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. during the month of February (Feb. 5-28). |
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53rd Annual American Music Concert Features Wesleyan Alumni, Professors, Students
The Wesleyan Chamber Singers, directed by Jerry Bierschenk, visiting assistant professor of music, will perform, and Julie McCoy, associate professor of music, will sing a traditional American spiritual arranged by James Miller. Organist Dong-ill Shin, adjunct professor at Texas Wesleyan and winner of the 2006 Gran Prix d'Interpretation de Chartres, the world's premier award for organ performance, will also perform. Admission is free and a reception will follow in the atrium of the church. For more information, call the church office at 817-737-3161. |
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Music Department Awarded Grant from Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County
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Getting a Job in Accounting: Everything You Always Wanted to Know (but were too afraid to ask) |
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Floorball at Texas Wesleyan
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An Ash Wednesday Service will be held at 12 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, in the Chapel of Polytechnic United Methodist Church. Another service will be held at 6 p.m. with a pancake supper preceding it at 5 p.m. in the Betty and Bobby Bragan Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend either service or the supper. For more information, please call the Chaplain's Office at 817-531-4461. 
It's time once again for Wednesday night SCUBA classes. Classes will begin Wednesday, Feb. 13 and go through March 26, with no class on March 12. Class meets from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. each Wednesday in the Sid Richardson Center pool. One weekend of final open water check is required, dates TBD. The
cost for Texas Wesleyan faculty/staff and one family member/significant other is $40 each; each additional family member is $100. Non-Wesleyan employees are $225 each.
Applications are now available for students to apply for the Hatton W.
Sumners Scholarship. Generally, preference is given to students who are majoring in political science, pre-law, history, or those who plan to teach in the field of social studies. Students from other program areas who have high academic achievement (cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater), have completed 60 academic hours by the beginning of the fall semester, are involved in activities, and exhibit leadership and a strong sense of community responsibility will also be considered. Additional eligibility criteria are stated in the application. Forms can be obtained from the Financial Aid Office. The deadline for submission is Monday, Feb. 25. Please share this information with your students or other students who may be eligible to submit an application; students transferring into Texas Wesleyan are also eligible to apply.
Texas Wesleyan is proud to support the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women campaign to fight against the No. 1 killer of women and all Americans – heart disease. What can you do to help? Join the fight by participating in Texas Wesleyan's 
Congratulations to Bryan English, assistant professor of music, and the Music Department on their recent Mini Grant award from the Arts Council of Fort Worth & Tarrant County.
English's proposal received a grant in the amount of $2,000 to provide partial funding in support of the Highlander/Wesleyan Jazz Festival. This program brings talented musicians, performers and renowned artists to students and faculty within the Fort Worth ISD and other surrounding districts, as well as providing outstanding performances for the neighboring communities and the general public. Not only does the event expose the
surrounding communities to our outstanding fine arts program, it also provides opportunities for the participating students in various musical clinics, activities, and performances. 
Texas Wesleyan University is hosting the third "Getting a Job in Accounting: Everything You Always Wanted to Know (but were too afraid to ask)" on Friday, Feb. 1, at the Louella Baker Martin Pavilion at Texas Wesleyan
University. This event is sponsored by the Fort Worth Chapter, Texas Society of CPAs. Students and faculty from Texas Wesleyan University, Texas Christian University, and the University of Texas at Arlington will meet with CPAs to discuss careers in accounting. Approximately 90 students are expected to be in attendance. For more information, visit 
A young sport with roots in Sweden, floorball will now be available at Texas Wesleyan. Try to imagine a more gentle version of field hockey, played in a gymnasium. The game is quick, easy to learn, and started out as a social game in the backyards of Sweden. Now it has grown to become the second most popular sport in Sweden (after soccer), and is spreading all over the world. Two students, Joakim Soederbaum and Ryan Authier, decided to bring the game to Texas Wesleyan, with a start on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 6:30 p.m., when an introductory session will be held in the Sid Richardson gym. All equipment will be provided - all you need to bring is indoor shoes and plenty of energy. Don’t miss the chance to check out the fastest growing sport on earth! For more information, visit
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