Of Many Colors: A Singular Expression of Spirit
If it's been too long since you've left a performance feeling good about the world we live in...feeling refreshed and rejuvenated...please bring friends and family to the campus of Texas Wesleyan University on Friday, Oct. 2, for an evening that brings together diverse ethnicities in a singular expression of spirit.

     The ensemble Of Many Colors will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, in Martin Hall for the Fall President's Council and Music Scholarship Benefit Concert. The concert is free and open to the public; complimentary valet parking is provided.

     The ensemble includes an attorney, a professor, high school choral directors, a couple of recent high school grads, and professional musicians. Learn more about the ensemble by visiting their web site.

     The concert, valet parking, and After-Party are all free of charge. Please RSVP to 817-531-4404.

     Texas Wesleyan is grateful to Trustee Jan Fersing for sponsoring this outstanding event. The concert also serves as an outlet for Texas Wesleyan's music department to raise money for student scholarships. We welcome gifts from those who feel compelled to further the advancement and secure the future of the University's music programs. If you wish to make an online gift, click here.

Rams Host 12th Annual O.D. Bounds Golf Classic

The 6th ranked Texas Wesleyan University men’s golf team hosted the 12th annual O.D. Bounds Golf Classic on Monday.  The event was held at Diamond Oaks Country Club, and all proceeds benefited the O.D. Bounds Endowment, which supports the golf program at Texas Wesleyan.

     The event was attended by numerous alumni, friends, and family.  The tournament is named for Orrin Davis Bounds Jr. who served as head coach for the Rams for 40 years.  Bounds was a legend at Texas Wesleyan and the NAIA and was one of the most respected men in the golfing world.  He was the first coach to ever be inducted in the NAIA Hall of Fame and was the inaugural member of the Texas Wesleyan Athletic Hall of Fame.  Bounds, who passed away in 2004, led the Rams to 109 tournament victories including three national championships.

     Under Bounds’ guidance, Texas Wesleyan Men’s Golf became the most storied golf program in the NAIA.  In 55 years of membership they have made 48 National Tournament appearances and have tallied a record six National Championships and nine runner-up finishes.

    Bounds’ successor, Bobby Cornett, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work as a “student, player, coach, and friend”.  Cornett has returned this season as Texas Wesleyan’s head coach after serving the last ten seasons as an assistant coach.  Cornett served as head coach from 1985-99 during which time the Rams won 63 tournaments including three National Championships.  Cornett was named NAIA National Coach of the Year in all three National Title seasons and is also a member of the Texas Wesleyan Athletic Hall of Fame.

     The tournament, which featured 35 teams and 139 individuals raised approximately $20,000, raising the O.D. Bounds Endowment to approximately $200,000.

    The Blue division was won by the foursome of Reed Petrie, Kyle Finkler, Stuart Martin, and Billy Privette with a score of 119.  The Gold division was won by the foursome of Mashall Barton, Benny Hamilton, Jack Kell, and Johnny Pilcher after a scorecard playoff with a score of 136.

    The Rams, who fell in a playoff in their seasons opener at Diamondback Golf Course, will return to action at next week’s Rattler Invitational, Sept. 28-29, in San Antonio.

Retirement Plan Information Sessions Sept. 28 and 30  

A representative with Rogers & Associates, Texas Wesleyan's retirement plan administrator, will be on campus to discuss the recently modified investments, as well as, provide an overview of the website and to answer general questions regarding the University’s 403(b) & 401(a) retirement plans.   

Employees are encouraged to attend one of two sessions:

Please contact the Office of Human Resources, (817) 531-4403, for retirement-related questions.

Coming Soon: Health Fair Week

Please join the Human Resources Office in a Health Fair scheduled for Oct. 26-29. Participating vendors will include Carter Blood Center, United Healthcare, Quality Care Dental. Additionally, Paige Cook, University Nurse, will provide flu shots for a nominal fee. In the next few weeks, employees participating in the United Healthcare medical plan will be able to schedule an appointment for a complimentary, 20-minute health screening (blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI, and blood sugar). This screening will be privately assessed and reviewed with a health-care professional. Participants will also learn how to receive gift cards valued up to $175, which can be redeemed at a variety of national retail, food and entertainment merchants.  If you have already submitted your interest in participating, human resources will be contacting you directly to confirm your scheduled time.

Reminder Notice: Vision Carrier Cange

Members of the Quality Care Dental (QCD) plan are eligible for a vision discount program along with their dental discount benefits. As of September 1, 2009, the vision carrier changed to the Clear Vision Discount program through the Davis Vision network. For provider information and significant discounts on eye exams, lenses, frames and additional eyewear options, please visit www.davisvision.com, access code: 7619 or call 1-877-923-2847. There is no additional premium cost associated with using this discount program. Click here to open a PDF with the new vision program for your reference. Please be advised you can only access provider information via the website using the access code and will not be able to register as a member since our affiliation is indirectly through our dental discount program QCD and not directly through the Davis Insurance Group Plan. If you have any questions about your dental or vision benefits, please call human resources, 817-531-4443.

Retirement Reception for JoAnn Moore Tuesday, Sept. 29

JoAnn Moore, administrative assistant for the School of Business, will retire from Texas Wesleyan University next week - please mark your calendar for a farewell reception from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, in the foyer of the Armstrong-Mabee Business Center. Light refreshments will be served. 

    Moore was hired in 1994 by the School of Business dean at the time, Sandra Hart. Over the years, she has been a valuable, loving, and dedicated employee for the School of Business Administration, its faculty and administrative staff. Moore's hobby on her Wednesday lunch breaks has been to attend a campus knitting group, and she has made many friendships through that group. She will be missed by many!  Stop by on Tuesday, to express your appreciation to JoAnn!

Wesleyan Fun(d) Day Sept. 30

Donate $5 to the Wesleyan Fund and join the Office of Advancement for lunch (hot dogs and all the fixin's, including veggie by request) at the Louella Baker Martin Pavilion from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30. Don't forget to wear your denim and Wesleyan blue and gold! Foundations and corporations consider the percentage of faculty and staff that donate to the University, so every penny counts. Make a donation, make an impact, and join in the fun!

2009 Wesleyan Sunday
All members of the Wesleyan community are invited to the Annual Wesleyan Sunday celebration at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, in the Polytechnic UMC Sanctuary. This is an annual celebration and worship service of campus and church. The Wesleyan Singers, under the direction of Jerome Bierschenk, assistant professor of music, will be leading in worship through song. John Fisher, professor of music, will offer a piano piece for the offertory. President Harold Jeffcoat will offer greetings from the University and read scripture. Jesse Sowell, professor of religion, will be delivering the morning sermon. Come and join us for this great time of celebrating our partnership in education and faith. A reception will follow the service in Bragan Fellowship Hall. For more information or questions, please call the Poly UMC office at 817-534-0278.

Theatre Wesleyan Presents La Ronde

Set in early 20th century Vienna, La Ronde is a provocative piece dealing with sex and the social classes. Written by Arthur Schnitzler, an Austrian playwright who was a contemporary of Sigmund Freud and adapted by John Barton for the Royal Shakespeare Company, La Ronde concerns 10 characters who are all connected through a series of rendezvous, some scandalous. The characters, five men and five women, are from various walks of life, such as the military, domestic service and the bourgeoisie. Characters enchant, cajole, exploit and maneuver one another in a series of surprising encounters.

La Ronde runs from Thursday, Oct. 1, through Saturday, Oct. 3, and again from Thursday, Oct. 8, through Sunday, Oct. 11 in the Thad Smotherman Theatre, located in the Law Sone Fine Arts Center at 1205 Binkley St., Fort Worth. Thursday through Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. with one matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 11.

     La Ronde is directed by Jeanne Everton, associate professor of theatre, assisted by Johnny Gonzales, senior theatre major. The show features the onstage talents of Wesleyan theatre majors Sarahi Salazar, Tommy Fogle, Gloria Mendoza, Jovan Rodriguez, Joy Millard, Jeremy Jackson, Jordana Abrenica, Chase Burnett, Suzanne Fordering and Christopher Hatcher. Nick Mims and Charles Fain serve as the stage management team.  

     Tickets are $8 for general admission, $6 for all Wesleyan faculty and staff, $4 for all students with ID and seniors 65 and up. The box office will open for ticket sales Tuesday, Sept. 29. The box office is open from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays the week of production and one hour before curtain on show days. For reservations, please contact the box office at (817) 531-4211.  Due to subject matter, La Ronde is recommended for mature audiences.

     Take a peek behind closed doors and experience the class ideology of 1900s Vienna. La Ronde is a rousing experience, reminding us that no matter our status, we all share something in common.

For more information, contact Erica Maroney at 817-531-5867 or emaroney@txwes.edu, or visit Theatre Wesleyan.         

Alumnus, Retired Faculty Perform in Fall Pops Concert

Stan Graner, BM '81, will be performing with the Arlington Heights UMC Chancel Choir at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27. The fall pops concert, "Come Fly With Us" will be conducted by Steven Simons, retired Wesleyan faculty. Graner has arranged the music of Burt Bacharach, which will be featured in this outstanding concert. There is no charge for admission. For more information, contact the church at (817) 737-3161.

Principals' Center at Texas Wesleyan to Hold Inaugural Event

The inaugural event for the newly established Principals' Center at Texas Wesleyan University will occur Sept. 24 and 25 with a panel discussion comprised of area superintendents and administrators, dialogue sessions, as well as a keynote address and workshop by Mike Schmoker, author of the book Results Now: How We Can Achieve Unprecedented Improvements in Teaching and Learning. The Principals' Center is a joint effort of Texas Wesleyan and leaders from the Fort Worth ISD. The Center, with the tagline of "Building leadership capacity for tomorrow - and today," plans to offer professional development for school leaders through networks, retreats, a wiki newsletter, and research agendas. School leaders may become involved by contacting Twyla Miranda at Texas Wesleyan or Marcia Formby with the Fort Worth ISD.

Celebrating 20 Years at the School of Law
Mark your calendar to celebrate this milestone with the Texas Wesleyan School of Law.

Wednesday Menu at Dora's Cafe

The Wednesday menu for Dora's cafe includes shrimp creole over rice, rotisserie chicken, greens, black-eyed peas, sweet potatoes, and corn on the cob.

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