A Texas Wesleyan University - Office of Communications Publication

November 14, 2007

Wesleyan Chorale Presents Mozart's Grand Mass in C Minor Tonight

clip art of g clefThe Wesleyan Chorale will present Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Grand Mass in C Minor, K. 427, with 60-voice chorus and orchestra, at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 13, in Martin Hall. The Mass in C Minor, perhaps one of the best known of Mozart's Mass settings, will feature soprano Julie McCoy, associate professor of music, as a soloist. The chorale and accompanying orchestra will be conducted by Stephen Simons, professor of music. The 60-voice chorale is made up of Wesleyan students, faculty and staff members, Wesleyan music alumni and other friends of the University.  Admission is free. The concert is being underwritten through a generous gift from President & Mrs. Harold Jeffcoat.

Retirement Education Seminar

Wesleyan flame logoA representative with Rogers & Associates, Texas Wesleyan's retirement plan administrator, will be on campus to discuss recent modifications to the retirement plan portfolios, as well as to answer general questions regarding the University’s 403(b) & 401(a) retirement plans. 

Eligible employees are encouraged to attend one of two sessions:

Law School:  Tuesday, Nov. 13, 12 p.m., room 107
Main Campus:  Tuesday, Nov. 13, 3 p.m., West Library Orientation Room

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

Holiday Craft Sale Nov. 13

Bag of toys The Texas Wesleyan University Third Annual Holiday Craft Sale will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, in the Brown Lupton Student Center. Private vendors will display crafts such as jewelry, purses, quilts, and various embroidered items. For more information, contact Joslyn Neblett at (817) 531-4872.

Glick House Dedication Nov. 16

Logo of Glick HouseMarie Glick - a longtime supporter of Texas Wesleyan and a mentor to international students - will be celebrating her 100th birthday on Friday, Nov. 16. She has been part of the campus community since 1938, when she married Dr. Walter Glick, dean of the college. She still lives on campus today - in an apartment on Rosedale. At 99, she remains active, handling her own finances, exercising daily, and gardening.

     Over the years, she has given generously to the university (often anonymously) and that includes donating the home she shared with her husband - now known as the Glick House. On Friday, it will be dedicated as the Glick House Community Counseling Center, which will provide counseling for mental health, addiction, marriage and family concerns, and more.

     The dedication will be at 1:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at the Glick House Community Counseling Center, 3001 Avenue D.

United Way Campaign

United Way logo During last year's United Way campaign, the Texas Wesleyan community went beyond the expectations of a set goal of $5,000 to a startling record of $8,100 in just one week. Our goal this year is to reach $10,000. You should already have received your application to donate to the United Way through campus mail; the President’s Office has extra applications on hand if you did not. Return the completed application to the President’s Office at anytime before the deadline of Tuesday, Nov. 13. For more information, contact Lynette Morones (817-531-4401) or Norma Vallejo (817-531-5820). To learn more about United Way, visit their web site.

Accounts Payable Holiday Notice

Wesleyan flame logoSince University offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23, in observance of Thanksgiving Day, all check requests must be in by noon on Wednesday, Nov. 14. Checks will be available for pick-up Friday, Nov. 16. Accounts Payable checks will not be printed the week of Nov. 19-21. If you have any questions, please call Maria Romero (817-531-4417) or Marian Crossley (817-531-7536).

Events Calendar
Nov. 16

Guitar Fort Worth: P. Sainz-Villegas

Martin Hall / 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 16-17

VB NAIA Region VI Tournament

Place TBA / Time TBA

Nov. 19

JVB v. Southwest Adventist

Sid Richardson / 7 p.m.

Nov. 21

WB v. Loyola University

Sid Richardson / 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 21

University Closed at 2 p.m.

Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov. 22

University Closed

Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov. 23

University Closed

Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov. 24

Table Tennis Open

Sid Richardson / 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

Nov. 30

Lessons & Carols

Poly UMC / 7 p.m.

Purple Cow Day

Logo of the Purple Cow DinerTexas Wesleyan University's Graduate Business Programs (MBA, MSHA, M.i.M.) is having a Purple Cow Day from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20. 15% of your check at the Purple Cow Diner will be given to Texas Wesleyan University Graduate Business Programs for scholarship funds. Please inform your server you are there to support Texas Wesleyan! The Purple Cow is located in the Chapel Hill Shopping Center, 4601 W. Freeway, Fort Worth.

Texas Wesleyan Christmas Party

Clip art of Christmas bells President Harold and Marie Jeffcoat cordially invite you and your family to the Texas Wesleyan Christmas Party, to be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Louella Baker Martin Pavilion on the historic campus, 1112 Wesleyan. Santa Claus will be there with a bag full of goodies! Casual dress; parking is available. Please RSVP by Dec. 11 to (817) 531-4401.

Wesleyan Sunday at First United Methodist Church in Burleson

Methodist flame The Texas Wesleyan community is invited to Wesleyan Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, at First United Methodist Church in Burleson. Rev. Mike Marshall, senior pastor, will present the message. FUMC in Burleson is located at 590 NE McAlister Road, Burleson. Visit www.fumcburleson.org or call 817-295-1166 to learn more.

Book Signing and Reception for First Texas Wesleyan University Press Manuscript

Photo of Jeffrey DeLottoTexas Wesleyan University Press, established earlier this year, has published its inaugural book: Days of a Chameleon: Collected Poems. The collection of poems by Jeffrey DeLotto, professor of English at Texas Wesleyan, features several previously published works as well as new ones. DeLotto will sign copies of the book at a reception from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, in the Louella Baker Martin Pavilion. Texas Wesleyan University Press, in conjunction with Xlibris, a print-on-demand publishing house, will publish all types of manuscripts, including scholarly, creative, or community interest works. Click here for ordering information. Copies of the book will also be available for sale at the reception. For more information about the book signing, call 817-531-4401.

Tyler and Dryden Present at Association for Constructivist Teaching Conference

Photo of Kim TylerPhoto of Lisa DrydenKim Tyler, assistant professor of education, and Lisa Dryden, associate professor of education, recently made two presentations at the Association for Constructivist Teaching Conference. The presentations were titled “Creating a Love for Books in Your Struggling Readers: A Balanced Approach to Literacy is the Key” and “Using Problem-Based Learning to Enhance the Construction of Scientific Knowledge for Students of All Ability Levels.” Tyler also presented “You Say My Child is Gifted…Now What?” at the National Association for Gifted Children on Friday, Nov. 9.

Galloway to Publish Two Papers

Photo of Jerry GallowayJerry Galloway, Title III Project Learning Specialist, will publish two papers: “Contemporary issues in teaching and learning with instructional technology” will appear in the Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, 2nd ed., Hershey, PA: IGI Global (formerly, Idea Group Inc.) and “Evolving notions of knowledge and learning for today’s students” will appear in the i-manager's International Journal on Educational Psychology.

Law School Students Receive Bid to National Negotiations Competition

Wesleyan flame logoThird-year law students Justin Tervooren and Jessica Krizek, coordinator of the Graduate Counseling Programs, participated in the American Bar Association Regional Negotiations Competition Nov. 3-4, hosted by the University of Tulsa School of Law. Tervooren and Krizek placed second out of 24 teams and received a bid to the national competition. The two will represent Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in the national competition in Los Angeles in February. The team was trained by Chris Watts and Kay Elliott. Teammates Brian Kirkpatrick, Clarissa Lavalais, Renee' Budden, and Julie Glover also assisted with training and competed in the competition. If they win in LA, the team will compete overseas.

Batheja Honored with Silver Quill Award from IABC
Photo of Amy BathejaAmy (Houle) Batheja, communications specialist, was awarded a Silver Quill award from IABC (International Association of Business Communicators). Batheja received an Award of Excellence for Writing for an article that appeared in the Fall 2006 edition of Wesleyan magazine, "UCAIR: Bringing Chemical Literature to Undergraduates." Hundreds of entries were received from the 14 states and the Caribbean that comprise the IABC Southern Region. Read the article here.

Fourth Annual Thanksgiving Basket Program

CornucopiaYour help is needed to provide needy families with a Thanksgiving dinner. Each bag will contain the following items; please collect and donate any or all of the items per basket:

 

2 cans of corn

1 box of tea

2 cans green beans

2 bags or boxes stuffing mix

1 large can of yams

1 box of cornbread mix

1 can cranberry sauce

 1 box of instant mashed potatoes

2 cans fruit

*2 lbs flour

1 can pie filling & 1 box of pie crust

*2 lbs sugar

   or 1 cake mix & jar of frosting

*oil

2 cans chicken broth

$15 per bag for turkey

 

*(place flour, sugar & oil in plastic bags)

Please bring to the Student Life Office no later than Friday, Nov. 16.  For more information, call Jenny Houze at (817) 531-4870. Sponsored by Student Life.

Donations Needed for The Salvation Army

Shield of The Salvation Army Now that fall is here, have you been clearing out winter clothes from your closet? Donate gently used items to the Salvation Army. Donations of clothes, blankets and other items are being collected in boxes throughout campus.

      Items being collected include: blankets, pillows, coats, hats, gloves, socks, toilet paper, deodorant, soap, shampoo, towels and spiral notebooks. The drive is being sponsored by Texas Wesleyan College Republicans to benefit the Salvation Army on Lancaster Avenue. Contact Stefanie Taylor, vice president of the College Republicans, at sandthumper22@yahoo.com with any questions.

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