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News Briefs
Free Food for Freshmen
The Academic Resource
Center (ARC) is hosting a
free luncheon for all freshmen
on Thursday, Nov. 1, in the
East Room of the EJW
library.
In addition to food, pro-
vided by Olive Garden, stu-
dents will be signing up for
spring schedule advising
times.
One representative from
each campus organization is
also invited to attend, but
must make reservations.
For more information,
contact Amy Bretthauer at
ext. 4219.
Fall Festival
All students and their
guests are invited to partici-
pate in the Fall Festival cele-
bration on Monday, Oct. 29,
from 9 p.m.-midnight.
The event, which will
include a disc jockey, movies,
food, games and prizes, will
be held on the terraces and in
the lobby of Stella Russell
Hall.
Halloween Shindig
Student life requests fac-
ulty to serve as judges for the
costume and pumpkin carv-
ing contests and other con-
tests, which will be held from
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Tues-
day, Oct. 30 in the Quad.
For information, contact
student life at ext. 4870.
2001 Brief Run
Wesleyan's school of law
is a presenting sponsor for the
annual Brief Run, a 5K
run/walk benefitting the West
Texas Legal Services.
The run will be held in
downtown Fort Worth on Sat-
urday, Oct. 27, beginning at
8:30 a.m. Registration cost is
$20.
For information call (817)
551-6580 or go online at
www.active.com.
Fright Night
The Ladies Interested in
Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority
will sponsor a scary movie
night on Friday, Oct. 26,
beginning at 7 p.m. in the sci-
ence lecture theater.
The first installments of
the following movies will be
shown back to back:
"Nightmare on Elm Street,"
"Candyman" and "Friday the
13th."
There is no charge to
Wesleyan students and their
guests.
Red Ribbon Week
Melinda Cantu, campus
counselor, would like to
announce Red Ribbon Week.
The pssion is to bring
awareness of substance abuse
i,
to the campus.
Ribbons are available at
the counseling center. For
information, call ext. 4859.
Wesleyan establishes its roots in China
Photo courtesy of Quentin McCiown
Representatives announce the creation of a new
joint educational venture in China. Shown
(from left) Mr. Li, representative from
Shenyang Dong Dong Scientific Resources,
Ltd., Gary W. Cumbie, chair of Wesleyan
board of directors, and Peter Zhang, president
of AsiaLink Enterprise Group, Ltd.
Donna Haney
NEWS EDITOR
Gary W. Cumbie, chair of the uni-
versity's board of trustees, and other rep-
resentatives from Wesleyan participated
in a ceremony in Shenyang, People's
Republic of China, on Oct. 18, announc-
ing the creation of a new joint education-
al partnership establishing a school in
Shenyang.
The new school will provide inten-
sive English instruction as well as gener-
al education and business courses to stu-
dents working toward a bachelor's
degree from Wesleyan. Once the stu-
dents complete this initial work, they
will come to Fort Worth and complete
the bulk of their requirements for gradu-
ation.
Finally, they will return to China for
a "capstone" course and then be awarded
their degree.
President Harold G. Jeffcoat said,
"This is the first step in offering world-
wide opportunities to our students, both
American students who will travel and
study in China, and international stu-
dents who will come to the Wesleyan
campus for a cultural and educational
exchange on the undergraduate level, as
well as for our emerging international
MBA program."
Members of the joint venture are
Shenyang Dong Dong Scientific
Resources Ltd., a division of China's
Northeastern University; the Key Lan-
guage Institute LLC; Wesleyan; and
AsiaLink Enterprise Group, Ltd., of
Shenyang and Dallas.
Peter Zhang, a Shenyang resident
and president of AsiaLink said, "The
program provides the students of China a
wonderful opportunity to develop lan-
guage skills and study in the United
States. Education is critical to the grow-
ing relationships between China and
America, and I am pleased we have cre-
ated a new connection between our
countries."
The new venture, called the
Shenyang Global Learning Ventures,
Ltd,, will operate a school in Shenyang
that will provide students with English
language instruction as well as general
education and business courses.
According to Quentin McGown.
chief legal counsel and one representa-
tive at the ceremony, Wesleyan is not
providing any financial support to the
venture.
Northeast University will manage
the cost of the renovation of the existing
building. "We are the academic compo-
nent," he said.
"This program is in keeping with the
Wesleyan mission to bring education to
people who want it," McGown said.
"Right now, it is the people of China who
are desperate to learn English and the
American system of business."
A second phase of the joint venture
is expected to be implemented in late
2002, developing an international MBA
program, which will be tailored to stu-
dents wishing to specialize in business
primarily in Asian and Pacific Rim coun-
tries.
Martinez named interim STUDENTS GIVE TILL IT HURTS!
dean of school of education
Carlos Martinez
Donna Haney
NEWS EDITOR
Dr. Allen Henderson, interim
provost, announced the appoint-
ment of Dr. Carlos Martinez as
interim dean of the school of edu-
cation, due to the recent restructur-
ing of Wesleyan.
"It was
officially
announced
by Dr. Hen-
derson last
week, but I
have been
acting [in
that capaci-
ty] for over a
month," said
Martinez.
During his 10 years at Wes-
leyan, Martinez has been assistant
professor of education as well as
the director of the ESL and bilin-
gual education programs.
Martinez said he will continue
to serve in those roles and will
assume the additional responsibili-
ties of department chair.
"The school of education has
always worked very well together
as a group. As the interim dean, I
will just facilitate that work and
keep the group moving in a for-
ward direction," said Martinez.
His additional duties as inter-
im dean will include the adminis-
tration of budget as well as person-
nel and overseeing tasks relating to
the accreditation process.
According to Martinez, there
are several faculty members who
understand the various elements of
the accreditation procedure.
"There are people like Ann
Reed | assistant professor of educa-
tion and elementary field experi-
ence coordinator] and Dr. Joy
Edwards [director of distant learn-
ing graduate studies] who under-
stand the process really well and
will continue to be vital to meeting
the goals of this department." said
Martinez.
"'Right now, we are in the mid-
dle of several initiatives," said
Martinez. "We have to come up
with the plan to meet new state
requirements for pre-kindergarten-
4th grade and grades 4-8 math and
science programs."
In addition, members of the
school of education are designing
technical programs for education,
establishing new standards for sec-
ondary education and revising stu-
dent teaching requirements.
Martinez said there is a search
committee in place to determine a
permanent dean.
"I haven't decided yet [if 1 am
interested in this as a permanent
position.]," he said.
"It has been so long since we
have had to change. Dr. Henderson
held this position for 12 years. This
is a new experience for many of
us."
Elhajj McClelland, a
junior sports manage-
ment major, gets prepped
to donate blood Oct. 22.
The Carter Blood Bank
Mobile L'nit (pictured
below) collected more
than 50 units of blood
during the drive, spon-
sored by the nurse anes-
thesia program.
Photo h\ Jose Value/
$50,000 endowed scholarship
established for school of business
Dance puts 'spice' in your life
Photo by Melanie Manning
Ron Gentolizo and several other students join in the
fun during the salsa dance demonstration given Oct. 24,
in the Law Sone building.
Donna Haney
NEWS EDITOR
The AmeriCredit Corp. president and chief execu-
tive officer, Michael R. Barrington announced the estab-
lishment of the $50,000 Clifton H. Morris Jr. Endowed
Scholarship for undergraduate business students attend-
ing Wesleyan.
It was created with contributions from AmeriCred-
it Corp.. as well as donations by several members of the
board of directors.
The announcement came at the 31st annual Fort
Worth Business Hall of Fame dinner Oct. 18, where
Morris was honored as the Outstanding Business Exec-
utive of 2001.
According to Louis "Mac"
McLain, dean of the school of
business, this gift is unique in the
history of the Hall of Fame.
"In the past, corporations
have contributed in different ways,
such as purchasing tables. [The
cost for a table of 10 for this year
was $2,500.] This is the first time
a corporation like AmeriCredit
decided to do something in honor
of the Hall of Fame honoree," he
said.
Morris has served as execu-
tive chairman of AmeriCredit
Corp., a national consumer
finance company, since 1988 and
as chief executive officer from
1988 to 2001.
According to McLain, the
establishment of the endowed
scholarship was a surprise to
Photo b> Glen I Ellman
A $50,000 endowed scholarship
was established honoring 2001
Business Hall of Fame inductee
Clifton H. Morris Jr.
Morris.
"I am honored that AmeriCredit and the board of
directors have established the fund, and for me to be
part of such a good cause—that of private enterprise and
higher education working together," Morris said.
McLain said. "The Fort Worth Business Hall of
Fame was started 31 years ago by Texas Wesleyan and
the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce."
Most recently, The Fort Worth Business Press has
also become a sponsor.
The board, which includes McLain, Wesleyan Pres-
ident Harold G. Jeffcoat, several past inductees and rep-
resentatives from the Chamber of Commerce, meet each
January or February to discuss nominees for recogni-
tion.
"We are looking for an out-
standing business man or woman
who is not only successful in busi-
ness, but who is also a civic and
community leader," said McLain.
Proceeds from the annual
dinner go to scholarships for stu-
dents in the school of business.
McLain said a committee is
currently working to establish cri-
teria for scholarship recipients.
He said. "There is no better
investment than an investment in
the lives of young people.
Through the establishment of the
Clifton H. Morris Jr. Endowed
Scholarship fund, the directors of
AmeriCredit Corp.. have made a
significant investment that will
yield substantial returns for this
citv and state in vears to come."
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