In 1964, when the late Erik J. Jonsson was sworn in as Dallas major, Ashlee Hunt and Chris Kleinert were just toddlers. It would be years later that Ashlee and Chris would meet on a blind date and magic happened ... not just for their family, but for “doing good for Dallas.” So, the overwhelming requests to attend the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon honoring Ashlee and … [Read more...] about J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon Move To A Bigger Venue Due To Honorees Ashlee And Chris Kleinert Draw
Kern Wildenthal
Wings Of Spring Was Heads And Tails As Literacy Achieves Assesses Future Priorities
Change has been afoot at Literacy Achieves, whose mission is teaching English and life skills to non-English-speaking adults and their young children. The 27-year-old non-profit quietly shuttered its West Dallas campus, for example, saying residents have been leaving the area due to a housing crunch. A new executive director, Vicki Keifer, took over in January after the … [Read more...] about Wings Of Spring Was Heads And Tails As Literacy Achieves Assesses Future Priorities
TWU Dallas Campus Celebrated President Monica Christopher’s Installation With New And Old Friends
Texas Woman's University Dallas Campus was brimming with activity on the morning of Wednesday, March 27. As three women stood talking on the second floor of the T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences-Dallas Center, it was the lull before the long-awaited official installation of the Dallas campus' first president. From all appearances, the trio were students talking … [Read more...] about TWU Dallas Campus Celebrated President Monica Christopher’s Installation With New And Old Friends
Virginia Chandler Dykes Scholarships And Recent TWU Developments Highlighted Dallas Leadership Lunch
In addition to the presentation of Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award to Abby and Todd Williams and Virginia Chandler Dykes Scholarships to Gladys Elena Roa Albert, Alondra Ammon, Kelsie Barta, Jennifer Conner and Ruth George on Thursday, March 21, at Dallas Arts District Mansion for the Dallas Leadership Luncheon, TWU Chancellor Carine Feyton reported on new developments … [Read more...] about Virginia Chandler Dykes Scholarships And Recent TWU Developments Highlighted Dallas Leadership Lunch
MySweetWishList: Bullock Museum
According to Texas State History Museum Foundation Trustee Lisa Cooley, “On Thursday, February 29, the Texas State History Museum Foundation will honor Texas legends The Honorable Alberto R. Gonzales and Kern Wildenthal, M.D., Ph.D. with the History-Making Texan Award. The award will be presented at the Foundation's annual Texas Independence Day Dinner at the Bullock … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Bullock Museum
Southwestern Medical Foundation Luncheon Honors Kern Wildenthal, Whom Even ChatGPT Calls “A Beacon Of Wisdom And Grace”
When the Southwestern Medical Foundation and the UT Southwestern Medical Center join forces for a luncheon honoring Dr. Kern Wildenthal, a former president of both organizations, you can be sure the turnout will be an impressive one. It was that and still more on Wednesday, June 7, when a noontime event at Dallas's T. Boone Pickens Biomedical Building feted Kern and … [Read more...] about Southwestern Medical Foundation Luncheon Honors Kern Wildenthal, Whom Even ChatGPT Calls “A Beacon Of Wisdom And Grace”
JUST IN: SW Medical Foundation’s Heritage Society Officially Rebranded To Honor Dr. Kern Wildenthal
The name change of Southwestern Medical Foundation's Heritage Society to The Wildenthal Society was just celebrated with a luncheon hosted by the Foundation to honor one of the Society’s earliest members and longtime philanthropist Dr. Kern Wildenthal. The name change is fitting since the Society’s purpose is to “recognize those who make planned gifts to benefit UT … [Read more...] about JUST IN: SW Medical Foundation’s Heritage Society Officially Rebranded To Honor Dr. Kern Wildenthal
Each Moment Matters Patrons Partied Among The Harlan Crow Library Treasures
Each Moment Matters Luncheon mom/daughter Co-Chairs Julie Ford and Tucker Enthoven greeted guests like Marnie and Kern Wildenthal, Carol Smith, Pam Busbee and Brenda Snitzer at Harlan Crow’s library on Wednesday, September 14, and during the reception someone asked Tucker how they had connected with the benefit luncheon for Forefront Living. Without hesitation, Tucker … [Read more...] about Each Moment Matters Patrons Partied Among The Harlan Crow Library Treasures
2022 Nobel Peace Prize Nominees Drs. Peter Hotez And Maria Elena Bottazzi To Keynote Beyond Duty: A Gift To The World Fundraiser
Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS) and Dallas County Medical Society Alliance Foundation (DCMSAF) had originally planned on hosting a dinner — Beyond Duty: A Gift To The World — for Celebrate Doctors Day on Friday, April 1, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The evening’s program was to be simply stellar and timely featuring 2022 Nobel Peace Prize nominees Dr. Peter Hotez and his … [Read more...] about 2022 Nobel Peace Prize Nominees Drs. Peter Hotez And Maria Elena Bottazzi To Keynote Beyond Duty: A Gift To The World Fundraiser
‘Gestalt Of Love’ Was In The Air At Literacy Achieves’ Wings Of Spring Gala
It was only fitting that a musical group called Brasuka entertained at the annual Wings of Spring gala benefiting Literacy Achieves at Dallas' AT&T Performing Arts Center on Monday, April 25. After all, the "world music ensemble" boasts everything from reggae, samba and jazz to classical, funk and Brazilian rhythms in its repertoire. And a similar eclectic spirit powers … [Read more...] about ‘Gestalt Of Love’ Was In The Air At Literacy Achieves’ Wings Of Spring Gala
Postponed Garden Concert Turned Out To Be A TX-OU Respite For Longhorn Fans
Following Oklahoma’s football win over Texas at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, October 9, some Longhorn fans found a way to recover from the heartbreaking loss by attending a late-afternoon Garden Concert at Dan Patterson’s bucolic home in East Dallas. Along with co-hosts Mary McDermott Cook, Diane and Hal Brierley and Marena and Roger Gault, Dan commiserated with guests as they … [Read more...] about Postponed Garden Concert Turned Out To Be A TX-OU Respite For Longhorn Fans