State Senator Wendy Davis Visits Campus

Dr. Harold Jeffcoat, Board of Trustees Chair Anne Skipper and several Board of Trustees members recently hosted Texas State Senator Wendy Davis and her staff for a campus tour and visit. As the first member of her family to graduate from college, Sen. Davis has a unique understanding of the opportunities provided by a higher education.

Trustees Jan Fersing, Gary Terry, Anne Skipper, Sen. Wendy Davis, and President Harold Jeffcoat.

Davis was most impressed by the true concern she saw exhibited by Wesleyan's faculty and staff for the success of each student on campus and the diversity across the student body in terms of age, ethnicity, and religious affiliation. Davis recognizes the role the University plays in the development of southeast Fort Worth and commended Wesleyan for serving as the catalyst of the revitalization of the Polytechnic/Wesleyan area. Although she had been on campus years ago, this was Davis’ first visit in her new role as State Senator for District 10. In addition to the student-centered focus in the classroom, Davis was also quite impressed by the accomplishments of Wesleyan's athletic teams. Senator Davis graduated first in her class from Texas Christian University, and graduated with honors from Harvard Law School. Elected as the State Senator for District 10 in November 2008, Davis started serving in this post in January 2009. Texas Monthly named freshman Senator Wendy Davis "Rookie of the Year" and most recently, she was named a "Legislative Star" by the Texas Classroom Teachers Association. She previously served nearly nine years on the Fort Worth City Council. 

Garage Sale - Fundraiser for International Programs

International Programs will host a garage sale fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, in the Louella Baker Martin Pavilion. You'll find decorations from around the world, stereos and cassette tapes, stationery supplies, world maps, clothing, and office and school supplies. You'll even be able to buy a hot dog and soda, so stop by during lunch to pick up that perfect knickknack for your home or office, and support International Programs!

Seasonal Flu Shots Available at Poly UMC Sept. 22

The seasonal flu shot will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, in Bragan Fellowship Hall at Polytechnic UMC. The shot will cost $20; Medicare and insurance are also accepted. Please note that this is for the regular seasonal flu; N1H1 vaccines (for swine flu) will be available later in the year.

Willson Lecture Series – Sept. 14
Josh McDowell will be the speaker for the Willson Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, in the sanctuary of Polytechnic UMC. The event is free and open to all. During his 47 years of ministry, McDowell has authored or co-authored 108 books, including More Than a Carpenter, which has been translated into more than 85 languages, and New Evidence That Demands a Verdict, which has been recognized by World Magazine as one of the century’s most influential books. He has been chosen for the Gold Medallion Book Award four times.

    If you have any questions, please contact Gladys Childs at 817-531-4461 or gchilds@txwes.edu. 

Tickets on Sale for A Tribute to Elvis, with Bryan English Conducting

Tickets are on sale now for A Tribute to Elvis, which will be conducted by Bryan English, assistant professor of music. The concert, featuring Kraig Parker as the King and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, is at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at Bass Performance Hall. English also composed the orchestration for the music, which will include favorites such as "Let Me Be Your Teddy Bear," "What Now My Love," and "Kentucky Rain."

Transfer Students, Faculty, and Staff – Join the Mentorship Program

The Mentorship Program for transfer students will begin this fall. Texas Wesleyan University would like to serve our students as efficiently as possible. In order to ensure that our mentorship program is effective, the University would like to introduce new Wesleyan students to mentors with similar interests. In an effort to attain compatible matches, please complete this form at http://www.txwes.edu/freshmentor/index.htm and submit. For more information, call Blair Ensign at (817) 531-4923 or email bensign@txwes.edu.

Latest and Greatest University Calendar

Have you noticed some changes in the University calendar? Some of the calendars have been separated according to the specific needs of students and faculty, prospective students, and the entire Wesleyan community (see drop-down menu under CALENDAR on the home page). There’s even an option to customize your calendar view and an option to view the law school calendar!

     A link to the calendar can be found in the following three places on the University homepage: 1) just to the right of the gold Wesleyan flame at the top of the page under CALENDAR; 2) under Information Resources/Calendar; and 3) under Department Directory/Calendar at the bottom left-hand corner. 

     The calendar is a great way to stay informed of campus events and the perfect place to post your own University events!  Everyone is strongly encouraged to not only check the calendar before scheduling anything to prevent conflicts, but also to check it frequently to stay informed of what's going on around campus.  Go to: http://www.txwes.edu/alumni/UniversityCalendar.htm for a list of individuals to contact in your area if you would like to add an event to the calendar. If you have any questions, contact DeAwna Wood, assistant director of alumni relations, at dwood@txwes.edu or 817-531-6548.

Feed Your Appetite for Knowledge

The CETL will offer Lunch & Learn sessions in Fall 2009. Lunch & Learns provide opportunities for faculty and staff to learn about new technology tools and then discuss their uses with others. Lunch & Learns are BYOL…Bring Your Own Lunch. The CETL will provide coffee and cookies for attendees.

For the full calendar of CETL events, visit: http://www.txwes.edu/cetl/calendar.html

Also, don’t miss the new CETL blog: http://learningobsessed.edublogs.org/blog

Alumnus Walter Wykes Places First in Stage West's Texas Playwriting Competition

Texas Wesleyan theatre alumnus Walter Wykes, BA '92, won first place in Stage West's third annual Texas Playwriting Competition. Wykes' script, Certificate of Death, shares first place honors with Binge by Thomas Ward.

     Certificate of Death was also the winner of the 2009 Wesleyan Playmarket and was presented last May by the Theatre Department at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater in New York City. The original reading was directed by theatre professor Connie Whitt-Lambert and featured the talents of current students and alumni Joy Millard, Chase Burnett, Michael Kreitzinger, Erica Maroney, Cari Watson, Dillon Maroney, Ben Phillips, Alfredo Martinez, Johnny Gonzales, Christopher Hatcher, Robert Carroll and Ashley Moseley. Click here for photos from that event.

     Another Wesleyan alumnus, Darrell Bartell, BA '00, was named an additional finalist in the Stage West competition for his script When the Echos Whisper My Name. Bartell's script was a runner-up for last year's Wesleyan Playmarket.

     Stage West will present a staged reading of Certificate of Death, Binge, and first runner up Hopelessly Puccini by Steve Lovett in May 2010. 

Back to School Special at Campesino's for Wesleyan Students, Faculty and Staff

Members of the Wesleyan community are invited to take advantage of a back-to-school special Campesino's Cafe - purchase one daily special and get the second half-price. Dine-in only. Offer expires Wednesday, Sept. 30. Campesino's is located at near campus at 2400 Vaughn Blvd. Visit them on Facebook or call them at 817-413-0222.

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