TWU Announces Charles W. Carpenter and Dr. Bettye B. Myers as the 2014 Founders’ Award Recipients
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Charles W. "Chuck" Carpenter, president of the
Seats for the event are
Proceeds from the luncheon benefit the TWU Chancellor's Endowed Scholarships, the most prestigious scholarships awarded by the university. Established by Chancellor
Dr.
Charles W. "Chuck" Carpenter As the president of the
He also initiated the development and implementation of the Leadership Denton program, which helps interested area citizens become better aware of opportunities for community service and leadership. Several TWU faculty, staff and alumni are among the more than 500 graduates of this program.
He has received several recognitions and honors for his community service and leadership, including the Distinguished Citizen Award from the
TWU holds a special place with
"The chamber profession is all about promoting and supporting a specific city or market area, and the more autonomous and unique the community, the easier it is to do the job,"
Dr.
A noted education advocate and community leader, TWU alumna Dr. Myers has devoted her time, talent and resources to many organizations in
In
Her service to the city and the school district was recognized in 2012 when Denton ISD named a new school in her honor -
Dr. Myers has been a part of the TWU community for more than 60 years, starting as a student through today as a professor of kinesiology. She received both her bachelor's and master's degrees from the university in health, physical education and recreation. She later earned a Ph.D. in counseling from the
Following teaching positions at the
She has received more than 30 community service awards, including the TWU Cornaro Award for outstanding senior faculty. The many organizations that have honored her for her service include
"For a little 16-year-old high school dropout who came to
Keynote Speaker Dr.
Dr.
<p>He leads TWU's Project INVEST, sponsored by Heritage Health Solutions, offers opportunities for injured veterans to play Paralympic sports and have their families join them in other recreational activities at TWU throughout the year.
Founders' Awards
The first Founders' Awards were presented in 1998 to honor organizations and individuals who have supported TWU and exhibited leadership in the community. TWU celebrates Founders' Day to commemorate the date the university was established by the state of
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