Events Calendar

Well Woman Exposition Tuesday, March 4

Texas Wesleyan will host the first annual Well Woman Exposition from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, in the Sid Richardson gymnasium. Texas Wesleyan is co-sponsoring the event with Mental Health Mental Retardation of Tarrant County and the Fort Worth Public Health Departments. This social service event will bring 750-1,000 women from all the Metroplex community college campuses as well as women from the surrounding community to our campus for women’s health awareness, free medical service screens, and assistance with an application for free medical benefits. More than 20 organizations will offer attendees free literature and services (HIV screening/contraception, depression screening, mini-manicures, self-defense, blood pressure, heart health, etc). All members of the Wesleyan community are invited to participate and encouraged to share the flyer with your faith community and with anyone who might benefit. If you have any questions, contact Marcel Kerr at mskerr@txwes.edu or (817) 531-5840.

     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.
      Donations may be handed in to Paige Cook (817-531-4948), Krista Hughes in the Provost's Office (817-531-4472, or Judy Pérez in the School of Business (817-531-6500). All donations collected will go toward Texas Wesleyans Heart Walk fundraising goal ($15,000). This year, the Heart Walk is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13. For more information about heart disease, visit the American Heart Association's website.

Relay for Life

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is the largest cancer fighting event in the nation. The relay inspires leadership and teamwork and while bringing together the community to raise funds for cancer research, prevention, patient support programs and to further advocacy efforts.
      The event will be held at Farrington Field in Fort Worth on April 4-5. Relay For Life is a 12-hour overnight event in which teams of 8-15 people take turns walking around the track. The event is held overnight to symbolize the fact that cancer never sleeps. At this year's "Carnival Against Cancer," there will be radio stations on-site, raffles, food, games, live entertainment and music throughout the evening and into the night to keep the energy flowing. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday, April 4.

     If you're interested in joining the Wesleyan Team Rams for Life, click here. You can also donate money to the Wesleyan team. By donating, you can help us reach our goal. You may donate online, directly to a team member or Student Life. Contact Jenny Houze at 817-531-4870 or jlhouze@txwes.edu with any questions.

53rd Annual American Music Concert Features Wesleyan Alumni, Professors, Students

The Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter and the Beta Kappa Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity will present the 53rd Annual American Music Concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, in the sanctuary of Arlington Heights United Methodist Church, 4200 Camp Bowie Blvd. The concert features music from American composers performed by Texas Wesleyan alumni, professors and 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.

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.

     The deadline for submitting proposals via mail or email to Bruce McDonald is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29. McDonald’s office is PUMC 305, and he will have an envelope on his door for submissions. 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.