Events Calendar

2007 Willson Lecture Series: Dr. Stacey Floyd-Thomas

Dr. Stacey Floyd-Thomas, co-founder of the nationally acclaimed Black Religious Scholars Group and director of Black Church Studies at Brite Divinity School, will be the featured speaker during the 2007 Willson Lecture Series at Texas Wesleyan University. She will talk about the permanence of racism, the erasure of eduation, and the relevance of religion.

     The lecture will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, in Martin Hall, with a reception immediately following. Admission is free. The event is sponsored by the chaplain’s office.

     Floyd-Thomas is the associate professor of ethics and director of Black Church Studies at Brite Divinity School of Texas Christian University. She holds degrees from Vassar College, Candler School of Theology and Temple University. As a theologian, scholar, professor, and pastoral counselor, her scholarly research and social activism has been dedicated to examining the effects that institutions such as the church, higher education, family, and government have had on defining marginalized groups and these groups’ undertaken tasks to define their own identities. She is a sought-after lecturer and scholar who has taught and lectured throughout the United States as well as in Egypt, England, France, Italy, Japan, and West Africa. She has also written three books: Mining the Motherlode: Methods in Womanist Ethics, Deeper Shades of Purple: Womanism in Religion and Society and Black Church Studies: An Introduction.

     For more information, contact Dr. Gladys Childs, Chaplain, at (817) 531-4461 or gchilds@txwes.edu.

Chapel Speakers in October

Chapel is held every Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. in the Chapel of Polytechnic United Methodist Church, followed by a free lunch. Everyone is invited to participate and hear the following speakers during the month of October: Oct. 2 - Glynn Mathis, director of the ARC; Oct. 9 - Vaughn Baker, pastor; Oct. 16 - Brian Young, pastor; Oct. 23 -Bryan Bellamy, college/youth pastor.

Job Links Forum

President of the Alumni Board of Directors and Former Mayor Pro Tem Hon. Daphne Brookins will be the special guest speaker at the Job Links forum Wednesday, Oct. 3. The monthly forum will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Louella Baker Martin Pavilion, with check-in beginning at 8 a.m. Job Links is a monthly forum for area employers to present immediate job opportunities to interested candidates.

Open Swim Hours

Open Swim hours for the fall semester are: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 12 - 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Arlington Heights UMC Chancel Choir Fall Pops Concert

The Chancel Choir of Arlington Heights United Methodist Church wil perform in "The Lord's Acre Fall Pops Concert" at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, in the sanctuary of the church. The concert is free and open to the public, and will feature the music of Paul Simon and Cole Porter. The Chancel Choir is conducted by Stephen Simons, professor of music at Texas Wesleyan, and accompanied by Alice Walker '84, and Stan Graner. A reception in the atrium will follow the performance. Arlington Heights UMC is located at 4200 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth.

Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contest

Need a good laugh? All faculty and staff are invited to the 2007 Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contest for the Texas Wesleyan Spellbinders, part of Toastmasters International. The Contest will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, in Room 105A of the Armstrong-Mabee Business Center. For more information or to RSVP, call Judy Pérez at 817-531-6500.

In the News

Alex Vorse, BA '04, and Brad Jackson, who attended Wesleyan, were featured in Sunday's edition of The Fort Worth Star-Telegram for their work with Casa Mañana. Jackson has written nine shows for Casa Mañana Children’s Playhouse. Jackson and Vorse have collaborated on several recent productions, including Jack and the Beanstalk. The newest show, Treasure Island, opens Friday, Sept. 28. Click here to read the full story.

Volleyball Raffle: Spa Package

The Texas Wesleyan volleyball team is selling $20 raffle tickets for a spa treatment at Coldwater Creek Spa valued at more than $200. All proceeds go to support the Wesleyan Volleyball Program. The raffle wil be held between games two and three on Tuesday, Oct. 23, during the home match versus Southern Nazarene University. You must be present to win. Tickets are available from any volleyball player, or you may contact coach Christy Clawson at cclawson@txwes.edu or 817-531-4850 with any questions.

Tutoring Center Looking for Students, Volunteers

HOPE Tutoring Center, Inc, is a Methodist, faith-based, non-profit organization that offers free tutoring to students in the fourth through eighth grades. Free tutoring is offered at Arlington-area churches from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. or from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

     HOPE is looking for both students and volunteer tutors. Parents of interested students must bring their payroll check stubs or a copy of the free and reduced lunch letter from Arlington Independent School District. The student must also bring their last grade report.

     One hour of required training for volunteers will be provided from 3 to 4 p.m. or from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays OR Thursdays throughout the months of September and October at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 2020 S. Collins in Arlington. Volunteers are asked to pay $8 for a required criminal background check. Please call HOPE Tutoring at 817-860-7757 for further information.

$3 Thursday Menu: Summer Barbecue

Fall has started, but it doesn't mean you can't have Summer Style Barbecue! Thursday's menu includes: barbecue chicken quarters, barbecue rope sausage, pinto beans, cabbage, white rice, au gratin potatoes, and squash medley. Sneak Peak for Friday: Ms. Ethel's famous turkey and dressing with cranberry sauce.