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

Reception Honoring Authors, Celebrating University Scholars: Proceedings of University College Day

All members of the University community are invited to a reception from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, honoring student and faculty authors and celebrating University Scholars: Proceedings of University College Day, published by the Texas Wesleyan University Press. The reception will be held in Lou's Pavilion. Copies of the proceedings will be on sale in both paperback ($20) and hardcover ($30). Refreshments will be provided by President Harold G. Jeffcoat. The 2008 contributors will be honored, and contributing authors for 2009 will be announced.

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. 

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.

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Kay Van Toorn has been elected to serve as the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) Registrar which is a new conference position. At last year’s NAIA national convention, it became a requirement that conferences had to elect a conference registrar. RRAC Council Presidents recently approved the nomination, and Van Toorn will serve two years in this capacity.

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

The Mentorship Program for the freshman and transfer students will begin this fall. Recent changes made to the program:

Provost's Professional Development Workshops: Fall 2009

The CETL offers a lot of technology-based training, but sometimes they focus solely on teaching and learning, no technology required. That’s why the CETL offers PPD (Provost’s Professional Development) workshops. View the first part of the fall lineup below and don’t forget to RSVP for sessions you want to attend. Click here to see the full calendar!

Alumnus Stars in Israel Horovitz's Sins of the Mother

A former Texas Wesleyan student portrays an out-of-work fisherman in Sins of the Mother, currently in production with the Gloucester Stage Company in Gloucester, Mass. Alumnus David Nail, BFA '03, is Dubbah Morrison, one of four unemployed fishermen living in Gloucester, whose life becomes intertwined with the others in his closely knit community.

     "The truth is that for all five characters in this engrossing drama by Israel Horovitz, the past is always present. It traps them, struggle as they might to forget it, in a cycle of guilt and retribution. The past can’t be swept away with a glib one-liner. It is always circling, waiting to move in for the kill." --Don Aucoin, The Boston Globe

     "And as Dubbah Morrison, David Nail brings sweetness to a bittersweet role; he provides several of the play’s few moments of humor through well-timed bumbling antics." --Robert Israel, EDGEboston.com

In the News: Alumna Quoted in Article on Oprah.com

Melinda Massie Events was featured in a recent Oprah.com article, “Bride on a Budget,” about the best money-saving secrets for weddings. “Staying in budget is always important, but you should never have to sacrifice style because of it,” said Melinda Massie, BS '01, president. In addition to the Oprah.com article, Melinda Massie’s budgeting expertise has been featured on The Learning Channel web site and PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com. Click to read the full Oprah.com article.

"Ways to Work" Helps Neighborhood with Transportation

A program for students, faculty, staff, neighbors and friends may have the answer for someone you know. The program, Ways to Work, which is grant funded and provided by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce and CapitalOne, helps people find dependable transportation at an affordable price with a very low interest rate. A person does not have to live or work in Arlington or be a student to qualify.

     Ways to Work offers a financial wellness program that can help qualified participants build their credit, learn how to manage personal finances, and learn how to repair their credit score while saving.  The program offers low interest rate loans for purchasing a used vehicle that has been thoroughly repaired.  The dealer that the chamber is working with purchases vehicles such as Toyotas and Hondas from the auction. Since these cars last through 200,000 miles, they are a more reliable form of transportation for the student.  The car is completely repaired, so there are no worries about buying a used car that will not last or that will break down in a few months. 

     Over the past two years, students were able to get a better job, improve financial literacy, obtain a better credit rating, experience higher self-esteem, and experience a higher quality of life. 

Net income increased by 41%, 75% of participants reported a higher income after receiving the loan, and 82% of borrowers who received public cash assistance sustained themselves without it after receiving their car loan, 65% cited reduced tardiness/missed days at school and work, and 50% link their ability to complete their education to their car ownership.

     To learn more about the program, or see if you qualify, contact Sherri Mata at careerservices@txwes.edu or 817-531-6552 for a referral. You may also learn more about the Ways to Work program at www.waystowork.org or www.arlingtontx.com/waystowork.

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