Wesleyan Flame 1-31-07

A Texas Wesleyan University - Office of Communications Publication	January 31, 2007
President’s Honors Concert Puts Spotlight on Top Music Students The musical talents of Texas Wesleyan’s top music students will be showcased during the President’s Honors Concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, in Martin Hall, 1309 Wesleyan St.. The concert will be emceed by Dr. Lamar Smith, ’50, HON ’65, and will feature nine performances in a variety of classical vocal and instrumental pieces. Three seniors are among the honored students: Eric Medlock, baritone, will perform "Warm as the Autumn Light" from The Ballad of Baby Doe; Mark Appling will perform Mauro Giuliani's "Grand Overture" on guitar; and soprano Stephanie Kelly will perform "Où va, la jeune Indoue" from Lakmé. A reception will follow the concert. For more information, call (817) 531-4401.
Texas Wesleyan in Burleson Site Wins "Business of the Year" Award Judy Arnold, site coordinator for Texas Wesleyan in Burleson, accepted the "Business of the Year" award presented by the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce (Annual Award Banquet) for "outstanding contributions to the community 2006" on Saturday, Jan. 27. Texas Wesleyan shares the honor with our partner at the Burleson site, Hill College. With more than 1,000 members from Burleson, Joshua, Crowley and surrounding area, BACC has been recognized as the National Chamber of the Year 1998-99 and 2002-2003.
Meeting for Faculty: Creating a Study Abroad Class or Trip Any faculty taking or wanting to take a class abroad, please come to the Faculty Study Abroad Session from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, in the Library Orientation Room. International Programs will clarify and simplify the process for taking students abroad. It will be a quick overview of our policies and also a participants’ sharing of ideas for making the trip easier and successful. For more information, contact Betsy Johnson at ejohnson@txwes.edu
Wesleyan Weight Loss Challenge Keep your New Year's resolution and win cash prizes with the Wesleyan Weight Loss Challenge. The Challenge will run from Feb. 1 to May 3; prizes include a $300 team prize and an individual prize $500 gift certificate. To participate, fill out the registration form available here. Register by 3 p.m. Jan. 31 with Student Life. The contest is hosted by Student Life and Health Services. For more information, contact Jenny Houze at (817) 531-4872 or jlhouze@txwes.edu.

Blood Drive: Feb. 1

Clip art of IV bag with blood for transfusion Carter BloodCare will be on campus from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, for a blood drive to help a Texas Wesleyan student who is hospitalized and needs numerous transfusions. In addition, blood supplies in the area are critically low, according to a recent Fort Worth Star-Telegram article (read it here). All members of the Wesleyan community who are able to donate are encouraged to do so. For Carter BloodCare's eligibility guidelines, click here.

Events Calendar
Feb. 2	Men's Baseball v. Wayland Baptist LaGrave Field / 1 p.m.
Feb. 2	Men's Baseball v. Wayland Baptist LaGrave Field / 12 p.m.
Feb. 3	WB v. Texas College Sid Richardson / 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 3	MB v. Texas College Sid Richardson / 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 8	Graduate School of Education Open House Burleson Site / 4-6 p.m.
Feb. 9	President's Honors Concert Martin Hall / 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 10	WB v. Southwestern Assemblies Sid Richardson / 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 10	MB v. Southwestern Assemblies Sid Richardson / 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 13	Faculty Voice Recital: Julie McCoy Martin Hall / 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 14	WB v. Huston-Tillotson Sid Richardson / 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 14	MB v. Huston-Tillotson Sid Richardson / 7:30 p.m.

The 52nd Annual American Music Concert Features Wesleyan Alumni, Professors, Students

The Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter and the Beta Kappa Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity will present the 52nd Annual American Music Concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, in the sanctuary of Arlington Heights United Methodist Church, 4200 Camp Bowie Blvd. The concert features music from American Composers performed by Texas Wesleyan alumni, professors and students.

Sue Burrato and Julie McCoy will sing. Alice Walker ’84, the Minister of Music at Arlington Heights, will perform. Two other organists – Elaine Garvin ’70 and Fran Kerlin ’58 – and soprano Carla White ’87 will also perform. Admission is free and a reception will follow in the atrium of the church. For more information, call the church office at 817-737-3161.

Elevators Out of Service

Clip art of closed elevator Beginning at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, until 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, the elevators in the Oneal-Sells Administration Building and Brown Lupton Campus Center will be out of service. The Facilities department will be painting the elevator doors on each floor of both buildings.

February Chapel Speakers

Chapel rose window Chapel is held every Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. in the Chapel of Polytechnic Unitd Methodist Church. Everyone is invited to participate and hear the following speakers during the month of February: Feb. 6 - Dr. Gladys Childs; Feb. 13 - Katie Meeks, Hispanic Ministries; Feb. 20 - Jason Valendy; Feb. 27 - Dr. Jesse Sowell.

Graduate School of Education Open Houses

Wesleyan flame logo The School of Education will host two open houses where potential students can learn more about the graduate program offerings. At the Burleson site from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, students can find out information about classes towards a principalship certificate or a master of science in school counseling. On the main campus in Dan Waggoner Hall from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, information will be available on all graduate programs offered in education and counseling at Texas Wesleyan. For more information, contact David Merrill at (817) 531-4458 or dmerrill@txwes.edu.

News From Burleson

Photo of Parade of Lights Enrollment at the Burleson site increased has over 10 percent from last semester and is now at 103. There are seven new EC-4 School of Education students and two new Liberal Studies students enrolled this spring. This semester Texas Wesleyan in Burleson is offering eleven classes: 2 Business, 1 Arts & science and 8 School of Education. Additionally, the Burleson site won second prize out of 67 entries in Burleson's Annual Parade of Lights. Click here to view pictures from the event.

Office of Admission Open House

Wesleyan flame logo Texas Wesleyan University's Office of Admission is hosting an Open House beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, in the Nurse Anesthesia Building, 1000 Wesleyan St. Information will be available regarding the admission process, financial aid, housing, and academic programs. A free continental breakfast and campus tours will also be provided. All prospective freshman and transfer students interested in Texas Wesleyan are encouraged to attend the Open House! For more information or to RSVP, please call the Office of Admission at 817-531-4422, email admission@txwes.edu, or visit the website at: www.txwes.edu/admission.

Alumni News

Alumna Teresa Nelson, BBA '93, was named a Great Woman of Texas in Business by the Fort Worth Business Press. Nelson is owner and CEO of Teresa's Treasures, which sells decorative gift packages. Read a bio of Nelson in the Jan. 22-28 edition of the Fort Worth Business Press.

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