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December 13, 2006

Last Check Run for 2006

Wesleyan flame logoDue to the holiday break, all check requests must be received in the Business Office by 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13. Checks will be mailed or available for distribution on Friday, Dec. 15. This is the last check run for the year 2006.  Please call Maria Romero at (817) 531-4417 or Marian Crossley at (817) 531-4416 with any questions.

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. 16, at the Texas Wesleyan School of Law. Santa Claus will be there with a bag full of goodies! The School of Law is located at 1515 Commerce St.; the Christmas Party will be in the Conference Center on the upper level. Casual dress; parking is available in Lots A-C on Calhoun St. Please RSVP by Dec. 12 to (817) 531-4401.

Commencement: December 2006
Wesleyan flame logoTexas Wesleyan will host graduation exercises at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at the Will Rogers Auditorium, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave. The precommencement robing ceremony will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Polytechic United Methodist Church.
     Chris Combest, BA '00, will deliver the commencement address. Combest wrote about his military in service in Iraq for the Spring 2006 edition of Wesleyan magazine; click here to read the article.

Construction Update

Construction hard hat and gloves Please click here to find out the latest on the Louella Baker Martin Pavilion and the Ed & Rae Schollmaier Science and Technology Center.

2006 United Way Campaign Thank You

United Way logoThe President's Office would like to thank those who contributed to the United Way. The campaign was a tremendous success and the University raised $7,800 for this wonderful cause. We are proud to announce that this year's givings surpassed contributions from 2003, 2004 and 2005. Thank you again for those who contributed!

     If you missed the deadline, but are still interested in donating to the United Way, please contact Lynette in the President's Office at (817) 531-4401 for information.

Events Calendar
Dec. 15

Robing

11 a.m. / Poly UMC

Dec. 15

Commencement

7 p.m. / Will Rogers Aud.

Dec. 15

Law School Commencement

2 p.m. / FUMC

Dec. 20

WS v. Assemblies of God

1 p.m. / Martin Field

Dec. 20-Jan. 1

Winter Break

University Closed
Dec. 29

WB v. Oklahoma Christian

5:30 p.m. / Sid Richardson

Dec. 29

MB v. Oklahoma Christian

7:30 p.m. / Sid Richardson

Dec. 30

WB v. Hardin-Simmons

2 p.m. / Sid Richardson

Holiday Message from Campus Security

Wesleyan flame logoAs we move closer to the holidays, crimes, specifically theft, increases. Please be aware of your surroundings and personal items on campus. If you see any suspicious activity or persons on campus, please contact campus security at (817) 531-4911.  As always, if you feel threatened or observe a crime in progress, call 911 immediately. Have a happy and safe holiday season.
Lady Rams Basketball T-Shirts for Sale

Rams logoLooking for a stocking stuffer? The women's basketball team is selling basketball T-shirts for only $6 in sizes med.-2x. Contact Coach Stacy Francis at ext. (817) 531-6599 or email her here.

Texas Wesleyan in Burleson Receives Award

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The Burleson Chamber of Commerce honored Texas Wesleyan in Burleson with the Commercial Business Dynamic Award for outstanding contributions to the community. Each quarter, the Chamber spotlights local business, and Texas Wesleyan and Hill College were honored for the fourth quarter of 2006. Judy Arnold, site coordinator for Texas Wesleyan in Burleson, accepted the award on behalf of Texas Wesleyan. Nancy Holland, executive director of Hill College @ Burleson, accepted on behalf of Hill College.

Teddy Bear Drive a Success

Teddy bearsA teddy bear drive sponsored by the Dean's Office of the Texas Wesleyan School of Arts and Sciences was a big success - 249 bears and other cuddly toys were collected. The Fort Worth Police Department uses the stuffed animals with children in crisis situations. Thank you to all Texas Wesleyan students, faculty, staff, administrators, and members of Polytechnic United Methodist Church who donated new teddy bears and other stuffed toys. If you would like more information, please contact Patricia Ersland at (817) 531-4247.

Final Issue of the Semester for the Flame

Wesleyan flame logoThis edition of The Wesleyan Flame will be the last for the fall semester. We will resume publication on Jan. 10. We wish everyone a wonderful holiday and a happy new year!

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