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A Texas Wesleyan University - Office of Communications Publication |
October 17, 2007 |
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International Fair Thursday, Oct. 18 |
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Domestic Violence Awareness Week at the School of Law
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Trombone Recital
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Texas Wesleyan School of Law is hosting several speakers for Domestic Violence Awareness Week. Lunch or dinner will be provided for the first 30 people. The events are sponsored by Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, Chris Long – Sovereign Mortgage, The Family Law Association, Hispanic Law Students Association and the Women's Law Student Association.
Bryan English will be presenting a trombone recital at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, in Martin Hall. There will be several guest performers and a wide variety of music, including classical, jazz, and film score. Two of the selections were commissioned by English and this performance will be their premiere. English will be accompanied by Jessica Koebbe on piano. Both performers serve on the instrumental faculty at Texas Wesleyan University. Admission is free. Reception to follow at the Baker Martin Pavilion.Theatre Wesleyan Presents The Radio Show: It's a Wonderful Life
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SGA Spirit Day
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Wear Jeans to Work Day - Friday, Oct. 19 |
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Flu Shots at the Health Center |
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Luke Nichols Promoted to Maintenance Supervisor
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Study Abroad Photo Contest |
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Book Signing and Roundtable Discussion: Grace & Gumption: Stories of Fort Worth Women
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Alumna Wins Third Emmy Award
Wright received an Emmy in 2005 for her work on the 47th Annual Grammy Awards, and in 2003 for work on the 75th Academy Awards. Wright is a freelance art director and production designer in Hollywood. She has designed the look and feel of many high-profile productions, including such live programs as the Oscars, the MTV Movie Awards, and the 2004 Democratic National Convention. |
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Chapel Speaker in October
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Dining Services Conducting Survey |
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Dryden and Reed Present at European Conference on Reading
Reed and Dryden have been presentation partners for more than eight years. As Dryden says, "We began presenting at the state level and found that we work extremely well together. We branched out to the national level, then internationally." They have presented on literacy topics in Denmark, Switzerland, Ireland, Guatemala, Germany, and coast to coast in the U.S. |
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Set in 1946, The Radio Show presents life behind the scenes at the TXWS Radio Station. The on-air talent and behind the scenes technicians are all characters in this period recreation of the reading of It's a Wonderful Life. 
The Financial Management Association (FMA) at Texas Wesleyan is sponsoring "Wear Jeans to Work Day" on Friday, Oct. 19 for $5. FMA, a student organization for students majoring in finance or similar majors, will use the proceeds for organizational events, including a trip to the Federal Reserve Bank in downtown Dallas. FMA brings speakers to campus and takes field trips in order to apply the knowledge they learn in the classroom to real world jobs. Cash or checks made out to the Financial Management Association will be accepted; contact Leyla Mohamed at 
Student Life is sponsoring two activities for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Call Jenny Houze at 817-531-4870 with any questions. 
The Health Center now has flu shots available for Texas Wesleyan students, staff, and faculty for $20. Flu shots will be given from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, in the Health Center. Cash (exact change) or check (made out to Texas Wesleyan) will be accepted. For more information, call the Health Center at 817-531-4948. 
Luke Nichols has been promoted to Maintenance Supervisor. His experience makes him well suited to this position. Nichols has been with Texas Wesleyan University for five and a half years as a maintenance technician.
Participants from last year's study abroad programs were invited to submit three pictures each to the Study Abroad Photo Contest. At least one picture from each of the trips to Scotland, Paris, Croatia, Brazil, Mexico and Croatia were chosen as finalists. The 12 final photographs in the Photo Contest will be on display during International Week in the Brown-Lupton Student Center Lobby for the entire week. All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to view the photos and vote for their favorite. Voting will take place until Thursday at 5 p.m. The winner will receive $100 so don't forget to vote for your favorite today!
Brenda Taylor Matthews, associate professor of history at Texas Wesleyan, has been published as a contributing author for Grace & Gumption: Stories of Fort Worth Women. Matthews has contributed a chapter about Our Lady of Victory for the book, which is a history anthology including 
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 Bryan Bellamy, college/youth pastor, on Oct. 23.
Dining Services is conducting a survey to better understand your campus lifestyle and preferences. By sharing your thoughts, they will gain valuable insight to help improve your overall campus dining experience. The survey will be available through Oct. 19. This online survey will take 8 to 10 minutes and your responses are confidential. Click on this link to begin the survey:
Lisa Dryden, professor of education, and Ann Reed, associate professor of education, recently presented at the European Conference on Reading in Berlin, Germany. Their topic was"Setting the Stage for Success through Communication, Expression, Articulation and Minifestation: Practices for the Enhancement of Oral Language Development." The conference was attended by thousands of educators from all around the world and 50 participants were in their session.
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