Events Calendar

Vaidya Participates in Leadership Development Conference

Sameer Vaidya, associate dean of the School of Business, moderated part of the Fourth Annual Hispanic Leadership Development Conference, "Building Your Capital," on Saturday, Oct. 20. Vaidya will host Lee Alviar, public affairs specialist for the Social Security Administration, and Eddie Burns, Dallas Fire Chief, in a session titled, "A Look Inside Your 'Capital'".

Ballenger Named Information Systems Specialist

Chad Ballenger has been named the Information Systems Specialist for the Title III project. Chad started with Texas Wesleyan in February 2007 as a User Support Specialist in ICT after working for Dell as a trainer for new hires and new products and Nokia as a network engineer. In his new position, Chad will be coordinating the technology components of the project, including new instructional technologies and the wireless campus initiatives.

Gonzales Rejoins Texas Wesleyan

John M. Gonzales has rejoined Texas Wesleyan University as Community Outreach Coordinator. Gonzales will represent the University in the community areas of post-secondary institutions, government entities, businesses, churches, and other organizations, presenting the University's viewpoints and encouragement of goals and objectives. Gonzales previously worked in Office of the Provost and the Office of Communications at Texas Wesleyan. He is a Wesleyan alumnus, graduating in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in mass communications. He can be reached at 817-531-7591 or at jgonzales@txwes.edu.

Texas Wesleyan University Campus Security in Partnership with Fort Worth Police

Texas Wesleyan has created a great partnership with the Fort Worth Police on our campus. The Neighborhood Police Office (NPO) for Texas Wesleyan is Officer Steve Jackson, who cares very much about the safety of our campus community. If any faculty or staff have any prevention concerns, please contact Officer Jackson at (817) 994-5729, or email him at steve.jackson@fortworthgov.org.

Fourth Annual Thanksgiving Basket Program

Your 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:

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.

Lecture: "Evolution vs. Creation"

Ron Carlson, founder and president of Christian Ministries International, will lecture on "Evolution vs. Creation" at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, in Martin Hall. Carlson is recognized worldwide as one of the foremost authorities and lecturers in the areas of cults, world religions, evolution vs. creation and Christian biblical apologetics. He has traveled and lectured in 79 countries on six continents. Carlson is a graduate of Bethel University and Theological Seminary with additional studies at Jerusalem University College, Israel; University of California; and California State University, Hayward. He received his Doctor of Divinity from Northwest Graduate School of Ministry in Redmond, Washington. He is the author of two books: Fast Facts on False Teachings and Transcendental Meditation: Relaxation or Religion? The lecture, sponsored by the Chaplain's Office, is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Gladys Childs, chaplain, at 817-531-4461 or gchilds@txwes.edu.

Last Chance to See The Radio Show: It's a Wonderful Life

This weekend is your last chance to see Theatre Wesleyan in The Radio Show: It's a Wonderful Life. 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 Radio Show: It's a Wonderful Life is adapted by Connie Whitt-Lambert, professor of theatre, from the film by Frank Capra and the story by Phillip Van Doren Stern. The show, featuring Theatre Wesleyan students and directed by Joe Brown, professor of theatre, runs through Nov. 10 at the Artisan Center Theater in Hurst (418 E. Pipeline Road, Hurst, TX 76053). Special ticket price of $8 for all Wesleyan students, faculty, and staff. For tickets and reservations, call the Box Office at 817-284-1200 or visit www.artisanct.com.

Quesadillas Available in the Sub - Limited Time Only

Quesadillas are now available in the SUB, for a limited time only! Flour tortillas pan-grilled to perfection topped with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and freshly-grilled fillings with a side of sour cream.