Texas Women’s Foundation Empowers Women & Girls at #BESTSELF and the Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration

As part of its ongoing investment in lifecycle leadership development for women and girls, Texas Women’s Foundation hosted a powerful day of leadership, learning and inspiration on May 8th at the Omni Dallas Hotel. From thought-provoking conversations to unforgettable moments honoring trailblazing women and rising young leaders, the day helped support the Foundation’s mission of building #StrongWomenBetterTexas

The day began with #BESTSELF, where nearly 200 students who came together for engaging workshops focused on making smart, informed decisions, navigating the physical and emotional changes of adolescence, and harnessing the power of their voices to create meaningful change.

Karen Hughes White, Cris Zertuche Wong, Carrie Freeman Parsons

In the afternoon, TXWF hosted its annual Leadership Forum – a dynamic masterclass featuring microlearning sessions with the recipients of the 2025 Maura and Young Leader Awards. Author, speaker and 2025 Maura Award recipient Anne Chow kicked things off with a Ted Talk-style “ANNE Talk,” sharing insights from her book Lead Bigger. TXWF Board Director Deborah Hunter Johnson led a ”POWER Panel” discussion on advancing women and girls in STEM with 2025 Maura awardees Dr. Carine Feyten, Dr. Nuripama “Rupa” DeSilva, and Jennifer Bartkowski. Afterward, the crowd was treated to exciting “5 in 5” interviews in which two young students from Irma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, a Young Women’s Preparatory Network School, asked five “rapid-fire questions in five minutes of TXWF’s 2025 Young Leader awardees Haleigh Jones and Cristal Retana Lule. The Forum wrapped up with some “REAL Talk” between Anne Chow and NBC5 Anchor Deborah Ferguson. 

Theresa Flores, Liz Cedillo-Pereira, Linda Valdez Thompson

At the Celebration Dinner following the Forum, event co-chairs Debbie Dennis, Chief Customer Officer and SVP Human Resources and Corporate Affairs at Oncor Electric Delivery, and Brooke Hopkins, Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal, welcomed attendees and thanked key partners.

Debbie Dennis, Brooke Hopkins (event co-chairs)

Texas Women’s Foundation Board Chair Carrie Freeman Parsons greeted event guests, sharing, “With clarity of purpose and your support, we’ve continued to fulfill our mission and grow our impact year over year for the past 39 years.” Carrie also introduced the individuals who nominated the 2025 Young Leader awardees:   

·      Trey Crawford introduced Haleigh Jones,  Crawford, Wishnew & Lang Attorney. 

·      Maria Mendez introduced Cristal Retana Lule, Children’s Health Vice President of Community Relations.

Dr. Carine Feyten, Haleigh Jones, Dr. Rupa DeSilva, Anne Chow, Jennifer Bartkowski, Cristal Retana Lule

Awards Selection Committee Co-chair and previous Maura Award recipient Brenda Jackson introduced the 2025 Maura honorees and their presenters. 

·      Kim Lyle introduced Jennifer Bartkowski, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas CEO.

·      Mylinh Luong introduced Anne Chow, The Rewired CEO Founder. 

·      Samantha Barakat introduced Dr. Rupa DeSilva, Parkland Health, UT Southwestern Medical Center Professor. 

·      Christopher Johnson introduced Dr. Carine Feyten, Texas Woman’s University Chancellor and President. 

·      Former TXWF Board Chairs Caren Lock and Shonn Brown introduced Cynt Marshall, Marshalling Resources Founder and The Dallas Mavericks (retired CEO), who was unable to attend the event. 

Dianne Chipps Bailey, Dodee Frost Crockett, Jennifer Chandler, Alesia Coffman, Crissie Fortmeyer

Dia Wall, WFAA anchor and reporter, hosted a conversation with the 2025 Maura Award recipients who shared their insight on everything from healthcare, to education, the wage gap and increased representation of women and Women of Color in leadership.

Karen Hughes White, Effie Dennison, Kimberly Bizor Tolbert, Caren Lock

Incoming TXWF Board Chair, Cris Zertuche Wong closed out the program by thanking all in attendance and invited guests to attend TXWF’s upcoming 40th Annual Luncheon at the Omni Hotel on November 14.

For additional partners and patrons, visit https://txwf.org/join-us/events/lfac-event/

Photo credit: Kim Leeson and Guy Rogers/TXWF

TWU Leaders and Students Gather to Recognize Donors

On April 8, Texas Woman’s University (TWU) held a reception at Catherine and Sam Susser’s Preston Hollow home to introduce 100 Dallas community and business leaders to the university. TWU faculty, representatives and supporters also attended. 

Brooke Bailey, Stephanie Wilcox, Vickie Yakunin, Neena Newberry
Photo Credit: Andy Palos / Texas Woman's University

TWU Dallas President Monica Christopher thanked everyone for coming and recognized the 35 generous donors of the Dallas President’s Leadership Council (DPLC) and the nine founding members—all of whom are women. “If you remember two things tonight, TWU’s unique mission and commitment to student access and its excellence in our current health science programs. Our Occupational Therapy program is ranked #1 in Texas,* and our Physical Therapy program is ranked #2 in the state.” The TWU Dallas campus is located in the heart of the Southwestern Medical District and contributes to the workforce of North Texas. (*U.S. News & World Report)

Laura Estrada, Lily Weiss, Gayle Halperin, Lynn McBee

TWU Chancellor Carine Feyten discussed how her predecessor, Dr. Ann Stuart, first promoted the idea of TWU being its own university system and the need for Dallas to stand on its own. TWU is now the seventh public university system. Feyten told how she met and hired Christopher as the inaugural president. “President Christopher is helping TWU open doors in Dallas to businesses, community organizations and supporters.”  

Catherine Susser, host, TWU Campaign Cabinet and DPLC Founding Member, said, “Two passions of mine drew me to TWU’s mission: education and healthcare.” I’ve been impressed to learn about the important health research that is taking place at TWU, especially at its Mike A. Myers Stroke Center.”

Dr. Carine Feyten, Michael Preciado, Avery Ellis-Byerly, Catherine Susser, Monica Christopher

TWU Nursing undergraduate student Michael Preciado told about being a research intern at UT Southwestern and giving a presentation on his research at the American Heart Association’s Stroke Conference in February 2025—all because of his learning experiences at TWU. “I want to be a part of the TWU history.”

TWU Physical therapy doctoral student Avery Ellis-Byerly said that she selected TWU’s program because of its reputation, 100% pass rate and 100% employment rate. “I’m so grateful I said yes to TWU.” She will receive her doctorate in May 2025.

For more information about TWU and giving, visit https://twu.edu/advancement/. 

Texas Woman’s University Honors Nicole Small and Virginia Chandler Dykes

Texas Woman’s University (TWU) hosted another successful Dallas Leadership Luncheon on March 6 at The Arts District Mansion, where the university recognized Nicole Small as the 2025 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award recipient. A signature fundraiser for TWU, the event supports scholarships for graduate students while celebrating leaders who have made a significant impact on education and the quality of life in the Dallas community. The presenting event sponsor was Luther King Capital Management. 

Nicole Small and Dr. Carine Feyten

The highlight of the luncheon was a moderated conversation with Small, who is the CEO of LH Capital, Inc. and Lyda Hill Philanthropies, and education philanthropist Abby Williams, who with her husband Todd Williams received the 2024 TWU Leadership Award. The event also featured the announcement of $77,000 in scholarship awards presented to the 32 graduate students selected for the 2025 class of Virginia Chandler Dykes Scholars. Six of those were recognized: Abi Rainey (College of Arts and Sciences), Bradaisea Ridge-Law (Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business and Entrepreneurship), Dr. Savitha Sundar (College of Health Sciences/Occupational Therapy), Jenny Reynolds (College of Health Sciences), Kiara Whitney (Houston J. and Florence A. Doswell College of Nursing), and Christiana Parra (College of Professional Education). 

Carol Glendenning, Barbara Glendenning, Don Glendenning, Leigh Glendenning Roberts (TWU alumna)

Luncheon speakers were the program emcee, Lisa Rampy, Vice President of University Advancement and Alumni Engagement; Shannon Mantaro, Executive Director of the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership, the luncheon sponsor; Ralph Hawkins, event chair and a past Leadership Award recipient; and TWU Chancellor and President Dr. Carine M. Feyten. 

Chuck Chandler, Patricia Crocker, Dr. Ron Chandler

The TWU Dallas Leadership Award is named in honor of the late Virginia Chandler Dykes, a TWU alumna and TWU Board of Regents member who was a noted healthcare leader and champion for education. Dykes’ sons Dr. Ron Chandler and Chuck Chandler attended, as was Virginia’s longtime friend, Patricia Crocker. 

Since 2002, the event has raised $2.42 million for graduate student scholarships.  Returning as the event’s presenting sponsor was Luther King Capital Management. 

Dr. Monica Williams, Dr. Carine Feyten, Abby Williams, Nicole Small, Monica Christopher

Additional thanks to these sponsors

Luncheon Sponsor: Texas Woman’s University's Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership

VIP Reception Sponsor: Billingsley Company

Pioneer Platinum Sponsor: Lyda Hill Philanthropies

Pioneer Investors: Sue S. Bancroft, Carol & Don Glendenning & Leigh Glendenning Roberts 

Pioneer Premier Partners: Children’s Health, Haynes Boone, The Hersh Foundation, The Hirsch Family Foundation, Nicole and Justin Small/Justin and Nicole Small Fund, Valeo Partners  

Learn more about the Dallas Leadership Luncheon at twu.edu/DallasLeadership

Nicole Small Selected as 2025 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award Honoree

Texas Woman’s University will present the 2025 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award to Nicole Small at the Dallas Leadership Luncheon, set for Thurs., Mar. 6, 2025, at noon at The Arts District Mansion in Dallas.

In addition to the Leadership Award presentation, the luncheon will also recognize the 2025 Virginia Chandler Dykes Scholars: 
Christiana Parra (College of Professional Education)
Kiara Whitney (College of Nursing)
Jenny Reynolds (College of Health Sciences)
Savitha Sundar (College of Health Sciences)
Bradaisea Ridge-Law (College of Business)
and Sarah “Abi” Rainey (College of Arts & Science)

“Nicole’s vision and leadership have enhanced the lives of thousands of North Texas residents, and what I love the most is her efforts to highlight the magnitude of women’s contributions to STEM fields,” said Texas Woman’s Chancellor Carine Feyten. “We are delighted to have the opportunity to honor someone whose life and work so perfectly embodies the spirit of the Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award and aligns with our strategic imperative at Texas Woman’s University to double the number of STEM opportunities for our students.”

About Nicole Small:

Small is the CEO of LH Capital, Inc. and Lyda Hill Philanthropies, where she leads efforts to fund groundbreaking innovations in science and nature, empower non-profits, and uplift local communities. Since 2014, she has overseen both organizations’ strategic direction, investments, and philanthropic initiatives. Her work spans a wide range, from advancing cancer-fighting biotech to supporting conservation efforts.

One of the spotlight achievements in Small’s current role is her co-founding of IF/THEN®, an initiative to inspire girls and women to pursue STEM careers through hands-on learning experiences and the promotion of positive portrayals of women in STEM fields.

From 2001-2013, Small played a critical role in the creation of the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, merging several museums into a single institution and raising more than $200 million in support of the museum’s formation. She also served as the museum’s inaugural Eugene McDermott Chief Executive Officer.

Small holds a degree from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management. She is a member of The Dallas Assembly, YPO, Charter 100, and the International Women’s Forum.  She also serves on the boards of Southwestern Medical Foundation, The Hockaday School, UTSW President's Advisory Board, and Texas 2036. She resides in Dallas with her husband, two daughters, and two dogs.

Proceeds from the luncheon benefit Texas Woman’s graduate student scholarships.

Tables, tickets and sponsorships: Individual tickets and couple tickets for the Dallas Leadership Luncheon are $175 and $300 respectively; table sponsorships begin at $1,500. To purchase, visit https://giving.twu.edu/DallasLuncheon

TWU Virginia Chandler Dykes Announces Honoree Francie Moody-Dahlberg

Francie Moody-Dahlberg, executive director and a trustee of The Moody Foundation as well as a director of the Moody Endowment, has been named the recipient of the 14^th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award, presented by Bank of Texas and Texas Woman’s University and the Texas Woman’s University Foundation.

Dr. Ann Staton, Erin Ellis, Melody Neely, Robert Neely

The announcement was made at the home of last year’s award recipient Ralph Hawkins on October 6.  Texas Woman’s University Chancellor and President Dr. Carine M. Feyten will present the award at the Virginia Chandler Dykes luncheon event Feb. 10, 2016, 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at the Belo Mansion and Pavilion.

Dr. Carine Feyten, TWU president and chancellor; Virginia Chandler Dykes, Francie Moody-Dahlberg, 14^th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award Recipient (2016); and Bob White Senior Vice President, Dallas Market Executive, The Private Bank, Bank of Texas, presenting sponsor

Established in 2002, the Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award is given annually to Dallas leaders with a lifelong commitment to improving the quality of life in the community and to furthering the importance of education.

Wade Lewis, Ralph Hawkins, Corbin Dotson, Eric Gaona

Francie Moody-Dahlberg serves on the board of AT&T Performing Arts Center and the executive board of Southern Methodist University’s Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development as well as the advisory board of the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.

Corbin Dotson, Africa Hernandez, Ronni Boyer, Eric Gaono, Neftali Gomez, TWU Student Regent

The following graduate students from all four colleges will be honored at the luncheon as recipients of scholarship funds: Veronica Rowe, College of Health Sciences (Occupational Therapy), sponsored by Edgemere – Dallas/SQLC Charitable Foundation; Mary Roberts, College of Nursing, sponsored by Luther King Capital Management; Tara L. Roush, College of Professional Education (COPE), sponsored by Geraldine “Tincy” Miller; and Erin Ellis, College of Arts and Sciences, sponsored by Sis Carr.

 

Tickets for the February 10 luncheon are $175 for silver patron; $250 for gold patron.  For more information, call 940-898-3872, visit www.twu.edu/vcd, or email SVenable@mail.twu.edu.

 

TWU Virginia Chandler Dykes Recipient Announcement

Ralph Hawkins, chairman of the board of HKS, Inc., and 2015 chair of the Dallas Regional Chamber, has been named the recipient of the 13th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award, presented by Bank of Texas and Texas Woman’s University and the Texas Woman’s University Foundation. The announcement was made at the Dallas Arboretum on September 23. Texas Woman’s University’s new Chancellor and President Dr. Carine M. Feyten will present the award at the Virginia Chandler Dykes luncheon event on Feb. 19, 2015, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Belo Mansion and Pavilion.

The Hawkins Family: Ryan and Alison Parker; Susan and Ralph Hawkins; Sarah and Ryan Martin

Established in 2002, the Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award is given annually to Dallas leaders with a lifelong commitment to improving the quality of life in the community and to furthering the importance of education. The award recognizes the life work of Virginia Chandler Dykes as an outstanding health care provider, whose professional and civic achievements represent a lifetime committed to helping others.

Virginia Chandler Dykes; Regina Bruce

Prior to becoming chairman of the board of HKS, Inc., Ralph Hawkins served as its CEO for 12 years. In the Dallas area alone, HKS' designs include Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas Hamon Tower, AT&T Stadium for the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Woman's University T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences-Dallas Center, as well as expansion of both DFW Airport's Terminal D and the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center.

Hawkins has been active in: AIA College of Fellows; William Ward Watkin Society at Rice University; AIA Academy for Health; Design Futures Council; Council of Fellows of American College of Healthcare Architects; United Way; AIA Large Firm Round Table; Construction Industry Round Table; University of Texas at Arlington Development Board Chair; University of Texas Chancellor's Executive Committee; and The Arts Community Alliance of Dallas.

TWU Regents: Nancy P. Paup; Candace Henslee, student regent; Mary Wilson, vice chair; Lola Chriss; Anna Maria Farias; Dr. Carine Feyten, chancellor and president, TWU; Sharon Venable, former regent; and Sue Bancroft, chair.

The 2014 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award Luncheon Advisory Committee members are: Joel Allison, Norm Bagwell, Barbara Bradfield, April Box Chamberlain, John Falldine, Ebby Halliday, Sharon McCullough, Bill Patterson, and Dee Collins Torbert.

TWU Students: Ronni Boyer, Katie Kellett, Kofi Cheremateng, and Katherine Carr

The following graduate students from all four colleges will be honored at the luncheon as recipients of scholarship funds: Lenin Grajo, Ed.M., OTR, College of Health Sciences (Occupational Therapy), sponsored by Edgemere – Dallas/SQLC Charitable Foundation; Heidi Gilroy, MSN, RN, APHN-BC, College of Nursing, sponsored by Luther King Capital Management; Lena Jackson-Lynch, Ed.M, MHR, College of Professional Education (COPE), sponsored by Geraldine “Tincy” Miller; and Tawny LeBouef Tullia, MA (English), College of Arts and Sciences, sponsored by Sis Carr.

Tickets for the February 19 luncheon are $175 for silver patron; $250 for gold patron. For more information, call 940-898-3872, visit www.twu.edu/vcd, or email SVenable@mail.twu.edu

2014 TWU Virginia Chandler Dykes Luncheon Honored Mary Brinegar

In its 12th year of recognizing a Dallas leader with a lifelong commitment to bettering society, improving quality of life, and furthering the importance of education, Texas Woman’s University honored Mary Brinegar with the 2014 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award, sponsored by Bank of Texas, on Feb. 20. The Belo Mansion was packed with a record crowd of 450 for this luncheon including friends, colleagues, philanthropists, leaders, and supporters of Brinegar, President and CEO of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society.

Bob White, Bank of Texas; Mary Brinegar, Virginia Chandler Dykes, Norm Bagwell, Bank of Texas; Dr. Ann Stuart

“Past luncheons have raised over $350,000 for scholarships for TWU students, most of whom have become leaders in their professions and communities,” according to Virginia Chandler Dykes, a distinguished alumna in the field of occupational therapy whose vision and leadership gave TWU this signature event in Dallas.

TWU Virginia Chandler Dykes Scholarship Recipients: Angela Boisselle; Sheila Bustillos-Reynolds, Virginia Chandler Dykes, Dr. Ann Stuart, Amy Johnson, Laura Thomas

In highlighting this year’s recipient, Virginia recalled her first memory of the Dallas area when the city bought the DeGolyer Estate, and she took her two young sons to the opening. “It was a vast acreage of rough land and the primary entertainment was a snake charmer and two dancers from India,” added Virginia. “And now, thanks to Mary’s leadership, the gardens have become an unbelievable creation of beauty with extensivelearning opportunities for children and adults.”

 

Patricia Meadows, last year’s award recipient along with her husband Curtis, introduced Mary, detailing her many accomplishments throughout her career, including the past 20 years “that Mary has led the Arboretum and Botanical Society from a nice garden by the lake to internationally acclaimed greatness – one of the 14 most beautiful gardens in the world!” As she wrapped up her remarks, she welcomed “superwoman Mary Brinegar” to the podium.

Carol Hoey, Cindi Swanson, Rosemary Brinegar, Vin Hoey, Jean Marie Wesson

As Mary began, noting she was in the presence of so many distinguished guests and past award recipients, she utilized a phrase her grandfather used to say, “I’ve just landed in high cotton!” But she immediately gave all the credit for every nonprofit for whom she has ever worked to all the people she has worked with including outstanding staff members, volunteers, board members and donors.

 

Guests, including Mary’s proud mom Rosemary Brinegar; Mayor and Mrs. Mike Rawlings; Lynn and Allan McBee;  Sharon and Mike McCullough, Carol and Don Glendenning; April Box Chamberlain;  Paula Lambert; Sue and Chris Bancroft, Chair, TWU Board of Regents, Tincy Miller, past recipient and sponsor of the College of Professional Education scholarship; and Caroline Rose Hunt, past award recipient.

 

The luncheon also honored four graduate students from all four TWU colleges as recipients of scholarship funds. They were Angela Boisselle, College of Health Sciences; Laura Thomas, College of Nursing; Amy Johnson, College of Professional Education; and Sheila Bustillos-Reynolds, College of Arts and Sciences.

Chuck Chandler, Micki Rawlings, Virginia Chandler Dykes, Mayor Mike Rawlings

Last but not least Virginia made “a sad announcement” of the retirement later this spring of TWU Chancellor and President Dr. Ann Stuart, presenting her with a special gift. “A stalwart supporter of this program and what it has accomplished, whose extraordinary career as chancellor and president at TWU first began in 1999, Ann, you will be greatly missed.”

 

Under Stuart’s leadership, enrollment has grown by 80 percent, TWU has produced more than 20,000 graduates in critical fields and the university has received national recognition for its quality, value and diversity. She has raised more than $220 million for facilities, scholarships, and faculty development and led the implementation of advanced technology and teaching tools that mirror the workplace and improve learning.

12th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award

Mary Brinegar, president and CEO of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society, Inc., has been named the recipient of the 12th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award, presented by Bank of Texas and Texas Woman’s University and the Texas Woman’s University Foundation. The announcement was made at a private reception in the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Hunt on September 25.

Texas Woman’s University Chancellor and President Dr. Ann Stuart will present the award at the Virginia Chandler Dykes luncheon event Feb. 20, 2014, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Belo Mansion and Pavilion, 2101 Ross Ave.  

Tickets for the February 20 luncheon are $175 for silver patron; $250 for gold patron.  For more information, call 940-898-3851, visit www.twu.edu/vcd, or email SVenable@mail.twu.edu

TWU Announces Mary Brinegar for 12th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award

Dr. Ann Stuart, Chancellor and President, TWU; Mary Brinegar, recipient of the 12th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award and president and CEO of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society, Inc.; Norm Bagwell, CEO, Bank of Texas (presenting sponsor); Virginia Chandler Dykes; Mayor Mike Rawlings; Libby and David Hunt (hosts of announcement reception)

Mary Brinegar, president and CEO of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society, Inc., has been named the recipient of the 12th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award, presented by Bank of Texas and Texas Woman’s University and the Texas Woman’s University Foundation. The announcement was made at a private reception in the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Hunt on September 25. Texas Woman’s University Chancellor and President Dr. Ann Stuart will present the award at the Virginia Chandler Dykes luncheon event Feb. 20, 2014, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Belo Mansion and Pavilion.  

Traci Connell, Bank of Texas; Jacquie Donovan, Bank of Texas; Norm Bagwell, Bank of Texas; Nancy Rutchik

“Texas Woman’s University is so pleased to honor this passionate Dallas leader, fundraiser, and volunteer, whose love of education, business and the arts has improved the lives of others in this community and beyond,” said TWU Chancellor and President Dr. Ann Stuart. “Her vision continues to enhance educational experiences at the world-class Dallas Arboretum, where the new seven-acre Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure has just begun to engage children in earth and life science exploration. We are grateful for her many contributions to the Dallas area and the legacy she has created.” 

Virginia Chandler Dykes and Patricia Crocker

“I am so very honored to be chosen as the recipient of the Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award and humbled to be in the company of the past winners of this prestigious recognition,” said Mary Brinegar. “ I have the greatest respect for Virginia Dykes and Dr. Ann Stuart and have long appreciated the dynamic growth and impact of Texas Woman’s University. Therefore I am so grateful to have been chosen and to be able to attach my name to these wonderful civic leaders and outstanding university.”

Tickets for the February 20 luncheon are $175 for silver patron; $250 for gold patron.  For more information, call 940-898-3851, visit www.twu.edu/vcd, or email SVenable@mail.twu.edu.