Denton Details, 10-9-19

10/08/19
  • The TWU Community offers its condolences to the family and friends of Katy Holland (Disability Support Services), who passed away Monday, Oct. 7. Holland earned both a bachelor’s degree in government and a master’s in family science at TWU. A reflection ceremony will be held 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 11 (Holland’s birthday) in the Little Chapel-in-the-Woods. A reception will follow in a location to be announced.
  • It’s Puppy Yoga! It’s like goat yoga, only with puppies! The event takes place 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, in the garden area near the TWU Greenhouse. All timeslots are filled, but it’ll still be fun to watch — plus, outdoor games will be set up for those who are watching or waiting for their turn with the canine cuties. Stick around afterward for the Pink Promises Breast Cancer Awareness Walk 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the gardens in front of the fitness center. It’s a half-mile walk around the north end of campus in honor of those who have been impacted by breast cancer.
  • The second annual TWU Rainbow Reception in recognition of National Coming Out Day is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10, on the lawn in front of Hubbard Hall (or in the Student Union Purple Lobby if it’s raining). The day is dedicated to the celebration of coming out as LGBTQIA+ or as an Ally.
  • Take advantage of cooler weather and our beautiful campus while benefiting the university’s SECC fundraising efforts — join in the SECC 1K/5K Fun Run/Walk Friday, Oct. 11. You’ll also help TWU keep its spot as the current Campus Challenge leader, and you can even get an extra 30 minutes during your lunch break as University-Sponsored Wellbeing time (with approval from your supervisor). Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. in front of the Fitness & Recreation Center. See the SECC Fun Run/Walk web page for more information.
  • Texas Woman’s University will serve as an early voting site in Denton County for the upcoming November election. Registered voters may cast their ballot in Student Union room 113 during the early voting period, which runs Oct. 21-Nov. 1.
  • You’re invited to participate in a Faith Zone multifaith ally training 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, Oct. 25, in MCL 502. One of the workshop’s goals is developing a greater sense of inclusion and belongingness on our campus. Space is limited, so register by Oct. 18 in the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach (Jones Hall room 200) or by calling x3679.
  • The Department of Visual Arts will host its MFA Open Studios 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, in the Fine Arts Annex (formerly the Undergraduate Laboratory Building). Guests are invited to explore the new studios, meet the artists and view their projects. Refreshments will be provided.
  • Mark your calendars for the spooktacular Staff Halloween Costume Contest Thursday, Oct. 31, in the Stoddard Hall Lobby. Refreshments and registration begin at 9:30 a.m., with the contest starting at 10 a.m. Contestants must be permanent full- or part-time TWU staff members. Prizes will be awarded for first- and second-place individual costume and first-place best group/department costumes.
  • Congratulations to Jennifer Rodriguez (emergency management), who graduated from FEMA’s National Emergency Management Advanced Academy at the Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The academy, which is designed for emerging leaders and mid-level managers, required completion of four courses in Emmitsburg as well as three distance learning sessions. The curriculum provides strategic-level training and education in the essential skills and tools for emergency management professionals.
  • Celia Lo (sociology) has co-written two articles: “Explaining Chronic Illness and Self-Rated Health among Immigrants of Five Hispanic Ethnicities,” forthcoming in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities; and “Telling Medical Professionals about Victimization by Intimate Partner Analysis of Women Surviving Intimate Partner Violence,” forthcoming in the International Journal of Health Services.