WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017 | VOL 104, NO. 1
Campus Involvement pg 4
Dining in Denton pg 5
Pioneer Volleyball pg 6
Welcome back Pioneers Photo courtesy of TWU’s Chancellor Office
Letter from Dr. Feyten Dear Texas Woman’s Students, Welcome to a new academic year. I am very proud that you have chosen Texas Woman’s if you are a first-time student and especially happy to welcome you back if you are a returning student. For those of you who are beginning your fourth year here, as I am, perhaps I will see some of you on the graduation stage this December or next spring. Nothing would please me more. At this time of the year, an issue very much on the minds of faculty, staff, and the administration is how will we continually strengthen the university’s ability to meet the needs of all of our students.To make that a reality, this year on the Denton campus you will see the start of a wonderful new student housing complex, a new and greatly expanded student center, a new science building and a parking garage. There are also plans in the works for reimagined spaces on the Dallas and Houston campuses as well. When the university completes these facilities, we know that our students will be better served and supported. But of course, the flip side of all these enhancements is that there are always challenges with this much change; so the increased building activity will cause some disruptions and require all of us to be more mindful of the construction traffic. Another new initiative I want to mention is that this year the Texas legislature and governor provided resources to make Texas Woman’s the home for a new Center for Women’s Leadership in Business, Politics, and Public Policy. While we are just beginning the planning for this center, it will soon become an important opportunity for students interested in business and public sector career opportunities and research. We envision new academic offerings coming from the center along with many community-based internships. These could become very important enhancements to your education here. The TWU administration, faculty, and staff work hard to anticipate the challenges that inevitably come your way as you start or continue your college life. If you confront a challenge and need some assistance, it is here—all you have to do is engage it. We want you to succeed and to love your time here at Texas Woman’s! Lastly, at Texas Woman’s we don’t want to tell you what to do or what to think. We want to equip you with the tools and give you the support you need to ‘think’ and ‘do’ for yourself. So here is one last reminder: as you plan out your schedule, I hope you will commit time for self-care, healthy eating, exercising, socializing, and resting. Moving these up on your priorities list can make a real difference in your ability to achieve your goals— and thrive—not only at TWU but in your life overall. I send my very best wishes for a productive and successful semester! Sincerely, Carine M. Feyten, Ph.D. Chancellor and President
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