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Where else to get money for tuition (Financial Aid)............................................................................................5 Academic Success Center services...........................................................................................................................6 Useful/entertaining websites....................................................................................................................................7 Texas Wesleyan Organizations........................................................................................................................ 8 , 9 Where to eat around Wesleyan............................................................................................................................10 How to stay fit...........................................................................................................................................................11 Fall 2012 Ram sports schedule..............................................................................................................................12 Where to hang out downtown................................................................................................................................13 Organization Spotlight - Psi Chi............................................................................................................................15

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91st SGA president welcomes new Rams Fellow students, Hello and welcome to Texas Wesleyan! We are glad and excited that you are here to share in the experiences that will make you a Texas Wesleyan student.

As you begin your time here I hope that you will feel at home and welcomed into the Ram family.

If your experience is anything like mine as a student here, you will love this campus and love the unique challenges and opportunities that being a student here will bring.

As you begin to create your own Texas Wesleyan experiences, I hope your pride in being a Ram will grow as you go to classes, attend student life events, and participate in campus organizations.

I look forward to meeting you and seeing you around campus. We’re proud to have you as a Ram! Laura Alexander 91st President of SGA Michael Davila | Courtesy

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New Student What can the Academic Success Center offer me?

The Academic Success Center, which is located on the first floor of the Eunice & James L. West Library, offers a variety of resources to help all the students of Texas Wesleyan reach their academic goals. In addition to a computer lab, that is open for writing and research purposes, the Academic Success Center offers a variety of other things for the students.

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• Tutoring — Students can get tutoring help in the subjects of math, writing, logic, psychology and history. Various professors and student workers are always ready and willing to assist students in need. While it is best for students to call and make an appointment to meet with a tutor, the center will not turn away any walk-ins. Tutor-

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ing sessions for study groups are also available upon request.

• Skype Tutoring — A recent addition, added for the convenience of students, in the Skype tutoring program. With a webcam, students can chat with their tutor over their computers.

• Workshops — The Academic Success Center also holds a variety of learning workshops that cover topics such as note taking, how to study for a test and how to prepare one’s self for finals week. There are also the TransFormation workshops, which are aimed primarily at helping transfer students at the university to adjust to their new environment. There is also the Lunch Box series of workshops in

which students can enjoy a nice meal while they learn skills that will help them succeed academically.

• Mentorship Program — The Academic Success Center also helps new students find a mentor. An upperclassmen will take students under their wings, and offer helpful advice and guidance whenever they can.

For more information about the Academic Success Center, contact Director of Student Support Services, Melody Bell Fowler or Assistant Director and Learning Specialist, Michael Anne Greer. mbellfowler@txwes.edu mgreer@txwes.edu

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Academic Organizations: ▶ Accounting Society ▶ Alpha Chi College Honor Society ▶ Alpha Lambda Delta (Freshman) ▶ Alpha Psi Omega (Theater) ▶ American Chemical Society ▶ B.E.S.O. (Bilingual Education Student Organization) ▶ Beta Beta Beta (Biology) ▶ Delta Mu Delta (Business Honor Society) ▶ International Association of Business Communicators ▶ Mortar Board (Seniors) ▶ Pi Gamma Mu (Social Sciences) ▶ Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science) ▶ Psi Chi (Psychology) ▶ Psychology Club ▶ Student Education Association ▶ Sigma Tau Delta (English) ▶ Sociology Club

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Greek Organizations: ▶ Order of Omega ▶ Kappa Alpha Order ▶ Lambda Kappa Kappa ▶ Lambda Theta Phi ▶ Phi Beta Sigma ▶ Gamma Phi Beta ▶ Lambda Theta Alpha Religious Organizations: ▶ Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) ▶ Omega Chi ▶ Common Meal ▶ Hillel / Jewish Law Student Association ▶ Methodist Student Movement (MSM) Special Interest or Social Organizations: ▶ Social RAMS ▶ Student Goverment Association (SGA) ▶ Campus Activity Board (CAB) ▶ Guardians of the Golden Shears

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▶ Alpha Xi Delta ▶ Circle K ▶ Sigma Alpha Iota (Music) ▶ College Republicans ▶ Alpha Tau Kappa ▶ College Democrats ▶ Veteran’s Club ▶ Philosopher’s Lounge ▶ International Club ▶ Black Student Association (BSA) ▶ League of United Latin American Citizens (LU LAC) - Young Adult Council #4906) ▶ Gay Straight Alliance ▶ Kappa Kappa Psi (Band) ▶ Blu Cru Rally Group ▶ Ram Mascots ▶ Wesleyan Cheerleading Squad ▶ Wesleyan Dance Team ▶ World of Wesleyan Leadership Certificate Program ▶ Student Transfer Advisory Board

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Where can I eat on a college budget?

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Poly Grill 1417 Vaughn Blvd.

Fort Worth, TX 76105

Subway 3012 East Rosedale St. Fort Worth, Texas 76105

Griff 's Hamburgers 4224 E. Lancaster Ave. Ft. Worth, TX 76103

Salsa Limon 4200 S. Freeway #1099 Fort Worth, TX 76115

Whataburger 6469 Brentwood Stair Rd. Fort Worth, TX 76112

Braum's 6770 Bridge St. Fort Worth, TX 76112

No Frills Grill 1550 Eastchase Pkwy.

Fort Worth, TX 76120

Mexican Inn Cafe 2700 E Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76103

Tacos Cantu 1401 Cooks Ln. Photo by Eliana Mijangos | The Rambler Fort Worth, TX 76120

H&J Hamburgers 4502 Miller Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76119

Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits 5324 East Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76112

Smokey's BBQ 5300 East Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76112

China Express Dixie House Cafe 5512 East Lancaster Ave. 6200 East Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76112 Fort Worth, TX 76112

Taco Bueno 1608 Handley Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76112

5 Burger 2 Fish 3633 East Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76103

John Carter's Place 5309 East Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76112

Los Pastores 3812 E Rosedale St. Fort Worth, TX 76105

Picante Sports Cantina 2108 East Rosedale St. Fort Worth, TX 76104

Seafood City 5625 Meadowbrook Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76112

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NEW STUDENT I LOVE FALL

SPORTS.

Religious Life at Texas Wesleyan University Chapel: Live music with brief time of worship Tuesdays at 12:15 in PUMC Chapel Free lunch after on PUMC 3rd Floor – Room 312

Common Meal:

Free lunch and discussion/dialogue Thursdays at 12:15 in PUMC Chapel PUMC 3rd Floor – Room 312 “Faith seeking understanding” – ALL are welcome!

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Welcome new Congratulations students!

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For info: http://www.txwes.edu/religiouslife/index.htm

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WELCOME, New Students!

Please join us for our many concerts and recitals each semester. Most are free of charge! Music doth indeed have power to soothe the savage beast—and you may need it!

Come visit us in Martin Hall.

Sincerely, THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT Texas Wesleyan University

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Barnes & Noble 401 Commerce St. Fort Worth, TX 76102

Rose Marine Theater 1440 North Main St. Fort Worth, TX 76164

Jamba Juice 400 Main St. Fort Worth, TX 76102

The Flying Saucer 111 E 4th St Fort Worth, TX 76102

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Dora's is proud to welcome all new Rams to campus, and hope that you will stop by often for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

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Organization Spotlight Psi Chi

Psi Chi is a national organization which was founded in 1929. The Texas Wesleyan Chapter was founded in 1979.

Current officers: The current president is Jennifer Gonzales, the current vice-president is Felipe Alvarado, the secretary is Melissa Woods and the faculty adviser is Dr. Jay Brown.

Officers serve: Generally, one year.

Who can join: Psi Chi is open to psychology majors or minors that have completed

9 hours of psychology classes with at least a 3.0 GPA in those courses.

Additionally, students must have an overall GPA that puts them into the top 35% of their class.

How to join: Every semester six to eight students in the psychology department get inducted into Psi Chi. How much to join: There is a one-time $75 fee to join (most of that goes to the national office) with lifetime membership.

Rambler tip: Visit the IT department in the basement of the Eunice & James L. West Library.

They also offer free PC and Mac problem diagnosis and repairs for students.

Call 817-532-4428 for more details!

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They offer software, ranging from Microsoft Office to operating systems for both Mac and PC, for as little as $10 for students and student workers.

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