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June 25, 2008

In the News: Alumnus Mike Skipper on Good Morning Texas

poster for musical In the HeightsTexas Wesleyan alumnus Michael Skipper, BA '78, appeared on WFAA's Good Morning Texas on Monday, June 23, to talk about his recent Tony Award wins for In the Heights. The musical, co-produced by Skipper, won four awards at the 2008 Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Choreography, and Best Orchestrations. Skipper and his wife Anne, chairman of the Texas Wesleyan Board of Trustees, live in Graham and New York City. Click here to watch the interview; here to read a short article on WFAA's web site. Click here to see photos of the Skippers and alumna Claudia Stepp at the Tony Awards.

In the News: Kalpana Pai Helps Ring NYSE Closing Bell

Photo of Kalpana PaiKalpana Pai, assistant professor of economics and finance, helped ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, June 23. Pai participated as part of the Teachers Workshop Program, which helps professors bring the stock market into their classrooms.

Sowell Receives Bishop's Award

Photo of Jesse SowellDr. Jesse Sowell, professor of religion, received the Bishop's Award for exemplary service in the field of ecumenism. The award was presented by the Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns during the annual conference of the Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church, held June 2-4 in Fort Worth.

Area Valedictorians and Salutatorians to Attend Texas Wesleyan

clip art of graduation cap and diploma Several area valedictorians and salutatorians will be attending Texas Wesleyan this fall. Click on each high school's name to read about the graduation in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

High School
Name
Anticipated Major
Ferris High School
Lauren Michelle Biffle, valedictorian
math and education
Luis Gerardo Aguirre, valedictorian
mathematics
Ivone Menchaca, valedictorian
biology
Iris Valenzuela, salutatorian
bilingual education
Yesenia G. Pozos, salutatorian
business administration

Katie Wheeler Joins Human Resources

Photo of Katie WheelerThe Office of Human Resources is pleased to welcome Katie Wheeler, administrative assistant, who joined the office June 9. In May 2008, Katie received her BBA in human resources management and a minor in economics from the University of Oklahoma. In her role as administrative assistant, Katie will answer general employment questions, assist new hires in establishing employment at the University, and maintain personnel records while providing general support for the department. Employees can contact Katie by phone, (817) 531-4403 or by e-mail, kwheeler@txwes.edu.

Carpool to Work

clip art of happy carpoolers With gas prices rising, are you looking to carpool to work with a fellow Texas Wesleyan staff member? If you're interested, send an email with your home address or area of town to Laura Hanna and she'll put you in touch with other interested colleagues. So far, those interested in finding a carpool match live in west Fort Worth, far north Fort Worth, Allen, Mansfield, and Watauga.

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