March 18, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University and its surrounding community is invited to “come and experience the world” at the International Spring Festival on March 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Thompson Student Center ballrooms.

The International Student Organization, along with International Academic Programs, will sponsor the free program, titled “Together We Bloom.” Tarleton and the surrounding communities are invited to enjoy a variety of food, music, art, dance and fashion from 21 different countries.

The Thompson Student Center is located at the intersection of Lillian and Vanderbilt streets in Stephenville. For more information about the event, contact the international program’s office at (254) 968-9632 or visit www.tarleton.edu/~iap.

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March 17, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—A Tarleton State University music student recently was the featured soloist in a national choir.

Erin “Rin” Standifer, a junior music performance major from Bedford, was selected as the soprano soloist for the American Choral Directors Association National Collegiate Honor Choir on March 4-7 in Oklahoma City. She was selected by the ensemble’s conductor, Gary Graden, to sing two solos with the choir through a series of competitive auditions.

“Her performance in the concert was exceptional—one that made all of us at Tarleton State University very proud,” said Dr. Charles Rives, director of choirs at Tarleton. “To be singled out of such a prestigious choir to sing solos at a national event speaks very highly of her hard work and of the preparation she has received as a music major at Tarleton.”

Standifer was one of three Tarleton singers chosen for the 50-member choir. Tarleton singers represented 30 percent of the total number of singers (nine) selected from Texas. Sophomore music education major Allison Kelley of Stephenville and LaKrecia Bean, an English major from Garland, also performed in the choir.

The National Collegiate Honor Choir rehearsals culminated in a performance before more than 3,000 choral directors from across the country and around the world.

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March 2, 2009

By Felicia Austin

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Suzy Batiz, national speaker and founder of PooPourri, will speak at the Women’s Leadership Program in Tarleton State University’s Thompson Student Center ballrooms. Her speech, titled “Eyes Wide Open to Opportunity,” will be on March 31 at 6 p.m.

Batiz is the owner of the million-dollar business and believes in empowering women.

She is a devoted consumer of natural products and well researched in aromatherapy. Batiz invented PooPourri in 2007 after being approached by her brother-in-law to find a solution to the stinky bathrooms in the clinic for which he worked. PooPourri is now sold in more than 600 stores.

PooPourri is made of all-natural essential oils and virtually eliminates bathroom odors. The PooPourri traps offending odors under a layer of film and after flushing all that lingers is a pleasant citrus scent.

The program is a new concept for the Stephenville area. The idea was formed by several groups around town: American Association of University Women, Cross Timbers Business and Professional Women’s Club, Stephenville Chamber of Commerce, and Tarleton’s Career Services Center, Center for Diversity Initiatives, Delta Epsilon Iota and Student Leadership programs.

The program will be a motivational and entertaining time of networking and learning for women of all ages. It will also serve all women interested in doing more to ensure success in their career, community and future.

Drinks and food will be provided and door prizes will be given out. It is free for students and $15 for adults. Tickets may be purchased in Stephenville at Pack-n-Mail, Scott’s Flowers or at the door prior to the event.

Sponsors for the event include Lovell Counseling Services, Scott’s Flowers, Pack-n-Mail, AAUW, The Zonta Club and Fraser, Wilson & Bryan, PC.

For more information about the program or Batiz, visit www.texasfunclub.com/Women.htm. Tickets can also be purchased online at the site.

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