Dear TWU Health Studies Community,
If you live here in Texas you might have seen this bumper
sticker: I wasn’t born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could. Well, I didn’t get my degree at TWU, but I
got here as fast as I could. TWU first got my attention almost 15 years ago.
Although I applied to several positions over the years and even took a few
courses here, it wasn’t until 2009 that I finally landed a spot in Health
Studies as a part-time graduate advisor. Little did I know when I started that
Health Studies would become my home rather than just a job. From the moment I
arrived, I was welcomed into the friendly, informal atmosphere of the
department.
Dr. Douglas Coyle was the graduate program coordinator at
the time and he began teaching me about Health Studies since this was not one
of my academic disciplines. Not only was he passionate about being a health
educator and teaching new health educators, but he was always available to
answer any questions I had about our graduate programs or concerns that arose.
His wife - Dr. Anita Coyle (1947-2012) who was also a Health Studies doctoral alum and one
of our adjuncts - also generously welcomed me into the fold. Whenever I called
their house with questions or needed help, Anita would always ask me how I was
doing. And, she was always sure to ask about my writing projects as she knew of
my love of poetry. I was impressed by the devotion to both TWU and Health
Studies that she and Dr. Coyle always expressed.
Earlier this year, after I was promoted to program director,
I sent out a letter to our team to express how excited I was to be taking on
the new role. That letter turned into a conversation with Dr. Douglas Coyle and I wanted to share a bit of what
he said:
Our work is most important and I applaud your decision.
Like both Drs. Coyle, I too, believe in the mission of TWU. I believe in the mission of
Health Studies. And, I believe in the passion and dedication of our students. That’s why today I am donating to the Dr.
Anita Jill Coyle Scholarship Endowment. We need $6,950.00 for it to be endowed. I
am asking you to join me in helping to reach that total. Every dollar counts
whether it’s $100, $20, or $5. With your
assistance, we can “educate today for a healthier tomorrow.”
To give online specifically to the Dr. Anita Jill Coyle Scholarship Endowment follow these steps:
- Click this link - https://pof.twu.edu/
- Under Donation Information Designation select Other
- Type in Dr. Anita Jill Coyle Scholarship
Additionally, you can print and mail in a donation form if you prefer. Please be sure to list Dr. Anita Jill Scholarship in the top line.
Sincerely,
Morgan O’Donnell
Program Director
Program Director
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