Welcome Week 2024 — 8/19 to 8/23

Fall Assembly 2024: Open Doors

The faculty and staff are invited to kick-off the 2024-25 academic year in community with a morning reception followed by the annual tradition of remarks from university leaders.

• There will be an opportunity to win one of three prizes for all faculty and staff in attendance:
  • 10 Meals at the Dining Hall
  • $100 Gift Certificate to stock up on Texas Woman’s gear from the bookstore
  • A personal iPad
  • Must be present during the Fall Assembly 2024: Open Doors session on August 19 from 10:00am-11:45am to win

• Free parking is available in the Oakland Complex parking garage on levels 2 to 4 (anywhere above the reserved spaced on level 1)
• ASL interpreters will stand at house left (stage right) with reserved seating nearby for those who desire the ASL option
• Spanish interpreters will provide translation from English to Spanish with a headset available to pick up near the entrance to Margo Jones Performance Hall
• Streaming of the remarks will be available, but the best experience is in person
• Those coming from Houston or Dallas can ride the bus to Denton (and back). Speak to campus leadership for more information.
• For those who will stay in Houston or Dallas but want to gather in community on each campus, we will stream the remarks in Houston - Auditorium 2120 and Dallas - Room 2504
• Campus leaders will host the traditional morning reception on Pioneer Circle in Denton and outside the streaming rooms in Houston and Dallas.

Welcome Week Schedule

Find more detailed descriptions of the activities below the schedule or for more activities this week—and throughout the year—see the Calendar of Events.

Monday, August 19, 2024

Tuesday, August 20

Wednesday, August 21

Thursday, August 22

Friday, August 23

Faculty and staff are invited to drop in to room 1200 in the Student Union at Hubbard Hall to have a university headshot made. Please allow 4 weeks for editing and visit to download your preferred digital image for free from the university’s photo storage website. If you have any issues with downloading, please email Leo Gonzalez.

August 19, 2024 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

August 20, 2024 9:00 am –12 pm and 1–4:30 pm

August 21, 2024 9:00 am –12 pm and 1–4:30 pm

Faculty Ice Cream Social 

The Faculty Senate is thrilled to invite you to our annual Ice Cream Social at the Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership in Old Main. This event is open to all faculty members, and we encourage everyone to join us! Even if ice cream isn't your favorite, we'd still love to see you there. This is a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues across different departments and schools, fostering a strong professional network. Mark your calendars for a delightful time with ice cream and engaging conversations.

We look forward to seeing you at our Ice Cream Social! Don't miss this chance to connect with your colleagues and kick off the academic year in a sweet way.

New Faculty Orientation 

New faculty will receive personalized invitations via email. If you need more information or you did not receive an invitation, please contact Dr. Lynda Murphy at 940.898.3405 or call the Center for Faculty Success at 940.898.3500.

First-Year Convocation 

This event kicks off the academic year for incoming students new to a four-year university with some inspiration for success and insights into our particular traditions. Faculty and staff are invited to join the audience and meet a new student. Such interactions can make an impactful difference in success outcomes for new students.

For more information, please contact the Center for Student Development at 940.898.3626.

Teaching and Learning Symposium 

The Center for Faculty Success  invites the TWU Community to the annual Teaching and Learning Symposium. This half-day event will be held in the Southwest Ballroom of Hubbard Hall on Thursday, August 24th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The symposium will feature in-person digital poster presentations. Check-in will begin at 9 am outside of the Southwest Ballroom. The symposium will begin at 9:30 am and end with lunch and conversation time at noon. All are welcome to attend.

Block Party | August 23rd | 6 – 8 PM | TWU Gardens  

Student Life invites faculty and staff to meet new students in a fun, student-focused annual tradition aimed at easing the on-campus transition and building participants' identity as a TWU Pioneer. Enjoy food and music, connect with students, and be a part of their connection to each other and Denton community resources.

For $10.11 each, departments have the opportunity to purchase wristbands for their staff members. If your department would like to purchase food wristbands for your staff members, please complete this form by 5 pm on Friday, August 16th. Participants will receive a wristband that can be used at all food stations. Wristbands will be available for pick up from the Student Union at Hubbard Hall Information Desk starting Wednesday, August 21st.

Block Party 2024 – Staff Food Wristband Order Form 

Block Party Volunteers Needed

We need your help to make this event a success! All volunteers will receive a food wristband to use at the event as well as a Block Party themed shirt.

Block Party Volunteer Sign Up

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