TWUevents

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

Mark your calendars for the CWG’s Blind Date with a Book! Stop by the TWU library on October 29, 2026, between 11 AM and 1 PM and pick up your next read. Book giveaways will be first come, first served.

10/16/2026

Shout out to everyone who helped make Boo at the U happen!

10/16/2026

A bewitching Boo at the U bash!

10/15/2026

Carrying a grudge or constantly replaying a past hurt is like letting someone rent space in your head for free. If you are ready to evict that stress, this group is for you. This group is for faculty and staff and will meet for 1.5 hours a week on October 23 & 30 and November 6 from 11:30 am - 1pm on the Denton TWU campus.

Register online at bit.ly/TWU-forgiveness

10/15/2026

Celebrating TWU’s 125th Anniversary & its evolution from a teacher's college to the nation’s largest woman-focused university system, the Division of Visual Arts is pleased announce a Juried Alumni Exhibition, Sept. 30 – Oct. 24, 2026. A closing reception will be held Friday, Oct. 23, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. All are invited!

The exhibition highlights TWU’s rich history of ongoing creativity & fostering meaningful, diverse dialogue among current students, alumni, & the broader community. Showcasing creative voices from emerging, mid-career, & established artists spanning various mediums, underscoring the dynamic breadth of artistic inquiry & empowered expression that continues to shape & define the legacy of TWU's Visual Arts.

Juror: Judy Tedford Deaton, Chief Curator, Director of Exhibitions and Collections at The Grace Museum.

FEATURING:
• Lauren Allen, BFA 2014
• Ellie Alonzo, BFA 2013
• Deedra Baker, MFA 2016
• Ali Barnett, MFA 2024
• April Beall, BFA 2011
• Ashley Boydston, BFA 2017
• Maureen Cole, MFA 1990
• Brittany Cooper, BFA 2015
• Cory Cryer, MFA 2004
• Randall Day, MFA 2022
• Donna Durbin, MFA 1991
• Ross Faircloth, MFA 2012
• Carol Fairlie, BFA 1990
• Jordan Funk, BFA 2019
• Amy Gantt, MFA 2004
• Christen Humphries, MFA 2009
• Kate Hilburn, MFA 1995
• Robert Hold, BFA 2019
• Nitashia Johnson, BFA 2008
• Ashley Kauschinger, MFA 2014
• Ester Kibby, MFA 2005
• Lori Maclean, MFA 2015
• Ruth Monjaras, BFA 2021
• Michael Mulvey, MFA 2021
• Cher Musico, MFA 2022
• Abigail Rainey, MFA 2025
• Humna Raza, BFA 2019
• Gebbar Sandoval, BFA 2024
• Shawn Saumell, BFA 2008
• Susan Seaborn, MFA 2026
• Kelly Waller, MFA 2024
• Leighann Williams-Hickey, MFA 2010
• James Zamora, MFA 2015

We hope you will join us in celebrating this important milestone in TWU’s history & the accomplishments of its alumni community.

10/15/2026

Join us in the TWU Fine Arts Annex, for our fall grad open studios event! Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 11:30am–2:30pm.

We invite prospective students and members of the creative community to explore our graduate programming, meet our graduate students, and learn more about their latest creative research! Light refreshments will be provided, and all are welcome!

Participating artists include:
• Janice Alvarez
• Neil J. Brandon .studio
• Emma Camp
• Lauren Doorish
• Jeff Felderhoff
• Fariha Islam
• Kaye Kypuros .kypuros
• Sarah Bales Losey .art.studio
• Nadia Menchaca
• Vanessa Meshack
• Janice Montes
• Megan Parman
• Julianna Rangel
• María Vázquez

The TWU Fine Arts Annex (FAA) is located at 1112 Old Main Circle, in Denton, TX, between Woodcock Hall and the Scientific Research Commons (SRC). Entrances are available from Old Main Circle & Bell Ave.

10/15/2026

In celebration of Texas Woman’s University’s 125th Anniversary and its remarkable evolution from a teachers’ college to the nation’s largest woman-focused university system, dedicated to cultivating engaged leaders and global citizens, the Division of Visual Arts is pleased announce a distinguished alumni invitational exhibition, September 30 – October 24, 2026. A closing reception will be held Friday, October 23, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. All are invited!

These TWU alumni's artistic practice and professional accomplishments exemplify the creativity, excellence, and impact that define our university community. We are honored to showcase their work as a source of inspiration for our students, alumni, and the broader public while celebrating the enduring legacy of the TWU Visual Arts program.

As you can imagine, the selection process was both thoughtful and challenging. We have ultimately identified a group of distinguished alumni whose contributions reflect the breadth and vitality of our program. In conjunction with the invitational exhibition, we will also present a juried exhibition featuring additional TWU alumni in an adjacent gallery space.

Featuring:
• Arista Alanis, BFA 1990
• Sheryl Anaya, BFA 2013
• Kalee Appleton, MFA 2014
• Alisa Banks, MFA 2006
• Kelli Connell, MFA 2003
• Lindsay Dunnagan, MFA 2013
• Arthur Fields, MFA 2011
• Earline Green, MFA 1996
• Janis Hefley, MA 1997
• Esther Hyunh, BFA 2011
• Setria James, MA 2010
• Elizabeth Mellot, BFA 2000
• Bernardo Vallarino, MFA 2016
• Ashley Whitt, MFA 2012
• Morgan Ford-Willingham, MFA 2008

We sincerely hope you will join us in celebrating this important milestone in the university’s history and the accomplishments of its alumni community.

10/14/2026

Dive into a fast, energizing career exploration experience that helps you discover your strengths, explore real options, and walk out with a plan you’re actually excited about. Your future’s waiting - let’s move.

Register now at bit.ly/twu-career-exploration
Date: October 15
Time: 3-4pm
Location: Parliament Village, Mary’s Hall Multi-Purpose Room

For more information or accommodation, contact Mariana Royer at [email protected].