The United States Chess Federation - Texas Woman's University to host Chess Workshop

Texas Woman's University to host Chess Workshop - Aug. 17

Press
By Joan DuBois/Jerry Nash
August 7, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Karen Garcia - 940-898-3456 [email protected] July 31, 2007 - DENTON — Jerry Nash, scholastic chess director for the U.S. Chess Federation, will present a workshop on the use of chess as an instructional tool Friday, Aug. 17 at Texas Woman’s University. The workshop will take place from 9 a.m. to noon in Hubbard Hall, located on Administration Drive on TWU’s Denton campus. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. To register, call (940) 898-2211 or email [email protected]. For more information, call (940) 898-2186 or email [email protected]. Workshop topics include “Coordinating the Five Communities: Implementing Chess as a Teaching Tool” and “The University’s Role in Implementing Chess as a Teaching Tool.” A demo board demonstration of the relationship of chess to math skills, critical thinking skills and character development also is scheduled.