TWU Denton Student Life Update - Oct 24

Table Of Contents

• Dining Feedback Survey
• Join TWU STUNT, Scholarships Available
• Long Story Short Award Writing Contest
• MAK College of Business Survey
• National First-Generation Week, Nov. 3-7
• New Relaxation Spaces
• PTE's Second Annual Turkey TrOT
• Student Regent Application
• Zombie Prom
• Upcoming Events (check out the Ghost Tours happening all week!)

Zombie Prom, Oct. 30-Nov. 1

The TWU Musical Theatre program embarks on its first full season of productions when Zombie Prom takes the stage at Margo Jones Performance Hall Oct. 30-Nov. 1.

Musical Theatre, the Division of Music’s newest undergraduate degree, took its first steps last fall when it debuted with Out of the Blue. But in 2025-26, the program will do a full slate of shows under the guidance of first-year artistic manager Julio Agustin Matos Jr.

Zombie Prom is set at a high school near a nuclear power plant. Rebel bad boy Jonny and good girl Toffee fall in love, but Toffee's parents forbid her from seeing Jonny. She breaks up with him, and Jonny hurls himself into the nuclear power plant, causing an explosion. Jonny returns from the dead as a zombie.

Musical Theatre will follow Zombie Prom with a 20-minute production at the Circle of Light holiday festival Dec. 4. In the spring, Musical Theatre will collaborate with the Theatre Division in a devised musical called Love and Loss. The musical season will conclude with a showcase called What's Up Broadway?

Performances
Oct. 30-31, 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 1, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Tickets
$10 for adults, including TWU faculty and staff
$5 for students and senior citizens
Free for children under 12

National First-Generation Week, Nov. 3-7

Join the Center for First-Generation Students for a week full of inspirational programs and celebrations designed to connect and empower first-generation Pioneers. Highlights include:

• The Power of Storytelling – Featuring Dr. Brandi Scott, TWU Alumna, Monday, Nov. 3 | Noon–1 p.m. | SUHH Southeast Ballroom
• Mindful Moments: The Recharge Series–Sound Bath, Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 11:45 a.m.–12:20 p.m. | Blagg-Huey Library, 3rd Floor
• Peer Connection Group: Thriving on a Budget, Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 3–4 p.m. | Brackenridge Hall G39
• First-Gen Professionals Panel–Career tips and insights for first-gen students, Wednesday, Nov. 5 | Noon–1 p.m. | Brackenridge Hall Suite 115
• TRiO First-Gen Panel & Celebration–Stories from TWU alumni, Thursday, Nov. 6 | 6:30 p.m. | SUHH Southeast Ballroom
• National First-Gen Celebration Day!–Music, giveaways, and snacks, Friday, Nov. 7 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | TWU Amphitheater

PTE's Second Annual Turkey TrOT 5K

Lace up your shoes and join TWU’s Denton Pi Theta Epsilon chapter for the Second Annual Turkey TrOT 5K, on Saturday, Nov. 8, a community-driven event dedicated to raising funds in support of occupational therapy research. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, casual jogger, or walking with friends and family, this 5K and 1.5-mile course offers an inclusive and inspiring way to get moving for a great cause.

The course will take participants through TWU Denton’s campus, a scenic, family-friendly route, with water and cheering sections along the way. After crossing the finish line, stick around to enjoy a vibrant vendor fair featuring local businesses, health and wellness resources, and sponsor booths offering giveaways, refreshments, and activities.

All proceeds from the event directly benefit the St. Catherine’s Challenge, a nationwide initiative supporting the future of occupational therapy by funding innovative research, advancing evidence-based practice, and empowering the next generation of therapists.

Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps strengthen the impact of occupational therapy across communities.

Event Highlights:

• 5K run/walk through a scenic route
• Vendor and sponsor marketplace with food, activities, and giveaways
• Family-friendly atmosphere with community fun
• Proceeds supporting occupational therapy research through the St. Catherine’s Challenge

Open Call for STUNT Team

Do you have any former cheerleading, gymnastics, acrobatics, or tumbling experience? TWU STUNT wants you! They are actively recruiting FLYERS for THIS 2025-2026 season.

If you have any applicable experience and are interested, please reach out to LJones61@twu.edu and fill out the questionnaire below. This could be your chance to take your skills to the next level — and even earn an athletic scholarship!

"Long Story Short Award" Writing Contest

Short Édition invites all students, staff, and faculty members to participate in the Long Story Short Award 2025! This contest celebrates the art of concise storytelling, challenging writers to create powerful narratives that captivate readers in just a few words. Whether you're an experienced author or exploring creative writing for the first time, this is your opportunity to demonstrate that brevity and brilliance go hand in hand.
 

Prizes:

• Jury's Winner: $550 USD
• Jury's Coup de cœur: $400 USD
• Public Winner: $550 USD

The competition is open to everyone in our community. Submit your short story and compete for the Long Story Short Award before the deadline on November 2.

Don't wait—start crafting your tale today! Details and submission link are here: Guidelines - Long Story Short Award - 2025 - Short Édition.
 

Dining Wants Your Feedback

Your voice matters—and now’s your chance to share it and win awesome prizes! Our Voice to Vision dining survey is open Oct. 1–31, and it’s quick, easy, and rewarding.

✨ Prizes include:

• $100 Dining Dollars (awarded Oct. 13)
• $100 Dining Dollars (awarded Oct. 22)
• A Nintendo Switch (grand prize awarded Oct. 31!)

⬇️ Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Take the survey → Click here to start!
2️⃣ Follow @PioneerKitchen on Instagram
3️⃣ Comment “DONE” on the contest post

Your feedback helps shape the future of dining at TWU—so let your voice be heard and score some great prizes along the way! 🙌

College of Business Survey

TWU's COB Marketing students are conducting a short survey for their marketing research class to learn how business students feel about student organizations within the college. If you're interested, please take 3-5 minutes to tcomplete their short survey using the link below. 

Student Regent Application Open

TWU is currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027 student regent. The deadline to apply is December 2025.

Applicants must complete two applications, starting with the TWU application found in myTWU. Qualified applicants who are selected to advance will then complete and the Governor’s application. 

After applications have been reviewed, campus interviews will begin in  mid-January. Then in late-January SGA will send recommendations to the Chancellor. By mid-February, two or more recommended applicants will be selected by the Chancellor and sent to the Governor. On or before June 1, the Governor appoints the TWU student regent for a one-year term that expires the following May

Applicants can be from any campus and at any stage of their educational journey. At the time of application and throughout the term of appointment, the student regent must:

• Be and remain enrolled at the institution throughout the term as student regent 
• Be in "good standing"
• Be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student
• Maintain a 2.5 GPA
• Commit to fulfill minimum time commitments
• Have a strong desire to represent all university students

Student regents have a unique opportunity to influence university policy, advocate for student needs, and contribute to the future of TWU. Students interested in making a lasting impact at Texas Woman’s should consider applying. See the Student Regent website for additional details.

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