PTK Alumni Association Hosts Fall Festival

The Texas Wesleyan PTK Alumni Association is having a Community Fall Festival from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 on the quad. Our Phi Theta Kappa Alumni are honor roll transfer students from junior colleges in the United States who attend Texas Wesleyan. These students have dedicated themselves to community wellness and improvement. Since they are a new organization on campus, they need your support to help make a difference in the community.

     You can help by donating candy or purchasing raffle tickets for $2 each. PTK alumni will be selling raffle tickets or you can purchase them on at the event Saturday. Please help by dropping off bagged candy at one of the following locations by this Thursday, Oct. 26:

                West Library

                Office of Admission

                Office of the Dean, School of Education
                Office of the Dean, School of Business
                Office of the Dean of Students

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Chemistry Seminar, "Rediscovery of the Elements"

Please join the chemistry department for a special seminar. Dr. Jim Marshall, professor of Chemistry at the University of North Texas, will give a talk titled “Rediscovery of the elements” from 12 to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, in McFadden 306.

Student Ambassadors Visit from Yonok University

Texas Wesleyan hosted two student ambassadors from Yonok University in Thailand Oct. 16-20. The students were Saowanit Pongkawong, whose nickname is Rainy, and Tisana Trahathai, whose nickname is Paeng. After being greeted by President Harold G. Jeffcoat, Provost Allen Henderson and Associate Provost Helena Bussell, they attended classes, met with student groups, faculty and staff, and saw Fort Worth sights. In several classes, the visitors gave PowerPoint presentations on Thai culture, history, food, dance, music, dress, architecture, and general customs. Paeng and Rainy's visit was part a three-university trip which also included Dallas Baptist University and Texas A&M. All three universities have a special connection to Yonok Univeristy and welcomed the students as they exchange cultural ideas and customs. The trip was arranged by Professor Peter Colley, who is currently in Thailand. Betsy Johnson, coordinator of International Programs, organized their schedule at Texas Wesleyan. 

Texas Wesleyan University School of Law MPRE Review

Professor James McGrath will hold a substantive review for the November MPRE exam, teaching how to study for the exam and pass it with one week of diligent study. The review will be f rom 10 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, in Room 201. Attendees must pick up a packet of materials from Christina Rodriquez, faculty secretary, across from Room 125 on the North Wing. You must review this material before the lecture. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by BALSA & TUSOL Academic Support. Please RSVP to echambers@law.txwes.edu.

Women Exes Fundraiser

Texas Wesleyan Women Exes will hold a fundraiser book review at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, in Bragan Fellowship Hall. The event will feature Dr. Elizabeth Alexander, assistant professor of history, and her book Notorious Woman: The Celebrated Case of Myra Clark Gaines. Tickets are $10 per person; proceeds benefit student scholarships at Texas Wesleyan. For more information, contact Gina Phillips at (817) 531-4220 or email her here.

Holiday Craft Sale Nov. 14

The Texas Wesleyan University Second Annual Holiday Craft Sale will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, in the Brown Lupton Student Center. Private vendors will display crafts such as jewelry, purses, quilts, and various embroidered items. For more information, contact Jenny Houze at (817) 531-4872 or email her here.

Ayala Named RRAC and Region VI Player of the Week

Texas Wesleyan University’s Sandra Ayala has been named Red River Athletic Conference and Region VI Volleyball Player of the Week for the period of Oct. 16-22, and for the second consecutive week, Jennifer Irwin was named RRAC Setter of the Week.

     With 32 kills and 18 digs in three conference wins last week, Ayala continued to average a double-double per match this season. With just four matches remaining in the regular season, her season average now stands at 13.5 kills and 10.4 digs per match.  Ayala recorded 14 kills and 8 digs in a 3-0 win over Jarvis Christian, 14 kills and 7 digs in a 3-0 win over Wiley, and 4 kills and 3 digs in a 3-0 win over Texas College.

     For Irwin, a freshman from Grapevine, it was her second consecutive Setter of the Week Award.  Irwin has settled in and brought consistency to the Rams offense. She contributed 66 asssists (22 per match) and 17 digs in three 3-0 conference wins last week, and she has been a key component to the Rams winning eight of their last ten matches.

     The Lady Rams improved to 17-7 overall and 7-2 in conference play with the three wins.  They will return to the Sid Richardson Center for Parents' Night at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, when they host Austin College. The last home game of the season, Senior Night, will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, against Houston Baptist.