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2019-Faculty Member Andrew Scott Ross To Exhibit Work In Asheville.Pdf, College Of Arts And Sciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jan 2019

2019-Faculty Member Andrew Scott Ross To Exhibit Work In Asheville.Pdf, College Of Arts And Sciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Andrew Scott Ross, Assistant Professor of Drawing and Foundations Coordinator has been chosen to be part of the "Appalachia Now!" exhibition in Asheville, North Carolina. The exhibit situates artists within a regional and national dialogue that spans time and socio-economic status. Whether works are bio-bibliographical, or address larger, universal themes, this cross-disciplinary exhibition invites visitors to participate in the individual experiences that make this part of the world so unique.The work explores the amalgamation of tradition and present-day perspectives extant in contemporary artistic representations of life in this region.

The exhibit will take place Summer 2019. For more information …


2019-January-Bfa Alum Jonathan Adams Presenter At Conference In Memphis Tennessee.Pdf, College Of Arts And Sciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jan 2019

2019-January-Bfa Alum Jonathan Adams Presenter At Conference In Memphis Tennessee.Pdf, College Of Arts And Sciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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BFA alum Jonathan Adams has been chosen as one of the Young Arts Patrons for the 2019 Young Collectors Contemporary Talks, Masterclasses, and Forums. The group consists of some of the top up and coming changemakers in the arts community. Presenters include artists, curators, community activists, entrepreneurs, and arts writers that are leading the way in how we conceptualize, and interact with the arts around us.

Adams graduated with his BFA in studio art in 2016. He is currently attending Rutgers University pursuing his MFA degree.  

For mor einformation on the Young Arts Patrons for this year, please follow this …


2019-2019 Appalachian Student Research Forum, Department Of Geosciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jan 2019

2019-2019 Appalachian Student Research Forum, Department Of Geosciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Call for abstracts - The Appalachian Student Research Forum is a regional competition in which participants from universities and colleges across the Appalachian region present their research in a formal, juried setting. Oral and poster presentations of original research from all disciplines are accepted. Deadline: March 12, 2019
For registration details and to submit your abstract, visit: 


2019-Alumni Reunion For Uh Class Of 2009, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jan 2019

2019-Alumni Reunion For Uh Class Of 2009, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Upcoming Reunion

Class of 2009 Reunion!!!! The Class of 2009 will be having their 10-year reunion at Yee-Haw Brewing, on Saturday, May 18th, at 2:00 p.m.  Please go to the registration link below for 2009 grads and sign up for the reunion!

https://forms.gle/wwd7zHEVDkHDh9Xk8 

If you have any questions, please contact Liz Russo, [email protected] 

















2019-January-Alum Jill Childress Chosen As Windgate Fellow.Pdf, College Of Arts And Sciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jan 2019

2019-January-Alum Jill Childress Chosen As Windgate Fellow.Pdf, College Of Arts And Sciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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BFA alum, Jill Childress, has been awarded the Windgate Fellowship from the Center for Craft Creativity and Design. This fellowship is one of the most prestigious awards in the nation for undergraduate students focusing in craft-based media. With only 10 fellowships awarded per year, each recipient receives $15,000 in funding. Childress will be using the Windgate Fellowship award to continue her undergraduate exploration of bread/dough, baking, and its overlap with clay & ceramics. 

For more information on the artist and the fellowship please follow this link: https://www.centerforcraft.org/grants-and-fellowships/windgate-fellowship#recent-fellows


2019-August-Global Experiences, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jan 2019

2019-August-Global Experiences, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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On a trip this summer to Uganda, Gatton’s student group, led by Dr. Susie Crowe, learned very quickly that the resource-limited country didn’t have access to the same healthcare resources that they were used to having.

“The hospitals were frequently out of medications,” said Crowe, director of experiential education. “As pharmacists, we had to make other recommendations, like changing an antibiotic to something that was available, or reallocate resources or medications.” 

While working with limited resources was a major challenge, the students soon understood how much they were learning from the experience. 

“We hold a lot of knowledge that can …


2019-Student Posters At Ashp Midyear Clinical Meeting 2019, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jan 2019

2019-Student Posters At Ashp Midyear Clinical Meeting 2019, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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The following East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy students had posters accepted at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting 2019:

  • Danielle Casaus ('20), "Residency driven value beliefs among student pharmacists"
  • Danielle Eskens ('20), "The Legionella quandary: is empiric coverage for hospital and healthcare-associated pneumonia warranted?"
  • Austin Gardner ('20), "Possible drug-induced pancreatitis in a patient receiving cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and prednisone chemotherapy"
  • Taylor Gregory ('20), "Pharmacogenomics guided dosing of tyrosine kinase inhibitors in a patient with renal cell carcinoma"
  • Mariah Huskey ('21), "Stability of ampicillin in normal saline following refrigerated storage and 24-hour pump recirculation"
  • Remonica Jackson ('21), "Comparative stability of …


2019-Notes From The Field- Emily Perez Does Appe Rotation In Infection Diseases At Jcmc, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jan 2019

2019-Notes From The Field- Emily Perez Does Appe Rotation In Infection Diseases At Jcmc, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Meet Emily Perez, who did a May 2019 APPE Rotation in Infectious Diseases with Dr. Paul Lewis at Johnson City Medical Center.

Looking back, what made you decide to pursue the rotation?

EP: Honestly, I love everything infectious disease related! I see myself working as an ID clinical pharmacist in the future, so I wanted to give myself every opportunity to learn from a specialist in a clinical setting. 

What was your favorite part of the rotation?

EP: My favorite part of the rotation was seeing all of the different activities that an ID clinical pharmacist is involved in and …


2019-Pharmacy Honor Society Announces New Members, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jan 2019

2019-Pharmacy Honor Society Announces New Members, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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The Delta Epsilon chapter of the Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society has announced its new members.  To be asked to join the Society, students must perform in the top 20% of their class academically.  This year’s initiates are:

From the Class of 2020: Dickerson, Lauren E. 
Koh, Doug K. 
Wallen, Christopher C. 

From the Class of 2021:
  Barnes, Bridgett A. 
Bradley, Jennifer R. 
Brumit, Jessica C. 
Huskey, Mariah A. 
Johnson, Amber J. 
Lamb, Maxwell L. 
Maloney, Rebecca M. 
Maxfield, Harley R. 
Ombasa, Juddy M. 
Wade, Parker R. 
Weaver, April M. 
Zysk, Stacey N.  

This year’s initiation ceremony is on Tuesday, …


2018-December-21-Accreditation With Commendation, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Dec 2018

2018-December-21-Accreditation With Commendation, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – (December 21, 2018) The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) has awarded its highest accreditation level to the continuing medical education (CME) program at East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine.

As the accrediting body for continuing medical education, ACCME affirms that the Quillen College of Medicine has demonstrated a high-quality program, defined by the strength of its organizational resources and exceptional staff, in offering learning activities that enhance health care provider knowledge, skills and performance in the context of lifelong learning.

This honor, “Accreditation with Commendation,” is awarded to CME programs that adhere to …


2018-December-20-Prehistoric Peccaries, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Dec 2018

2018-December-20-Prehistoric Peccaries, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Dec. 20, 2018) – East Tennessee was once home to a stunning diversity of remarkable animals, including rhinos, tapirs, mastodons, alligators and more.  Scientists know all of this thanks to the fossil-rich clays of the Gray Fossil Site, which preserve an ancient ecosystem that dates back around 5 million years.  At that time, the site was a large pond surrounded by a lush forest.  Now, East Tennessee State University scientists have found another animal to add to the picture of this ancient ecosystem: peccaries.

Peccaries may look like pigs, but they are not.  True pigs, members of the …


2018-December-20-Carter Railroad Heritage Day, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Dec 2018

2018-December-20-Carter Railroad Heritage Day, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Dec. 20, 2018) — Models of America’s former signature railroads will be on display during Heritage Day on Saturday, Dec. 29 at the George L. Carter Railroad Museum located on the campus of East Tennessee State University.

Today’s super railroads were spawned by the consolidation of numerous smaller firms and had signature identities such as unique logos, memorable slogans and colorful paint schemes. This was particularly evident in the 1940-60 era as diesel power rapidly gained acceptance. These rails remain iconic and instantly identifiable to most enthusiast. “Santa Fe – All the Way,” “Southern Serves the South,” “Louisville …


2018-December-19-Rotc Commissioning, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Dec 2018

2018-December-19-Rotc Commissioning, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY  (Dec. 19, 2018) – East Tennessee State University’s ROTC program has commissioned four cadets from the Buccaneer Battalion as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.

Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Kathleen Gainey provided remarks at the commissioning ceremony held Friday. She served in the U.S. Army for 35 years and led a major strategic review and period of increasing forces in Afghanistan and decreasing forces in Iraq as deputy commander, U.S. Transportation Command. As director of logistics for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gainey steered a review of the dependency of contractors on the battlefield and established …


2018-December-19-Presidential Fellows, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Dec 2018

2018-December-19-Presidential Fellows, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Dec. 19, 2018) – East Tennessee State University President Brian Noland has named Dr. Joe Bidwell and Dr. Janna L. Scarborough as Presidential Fellows for the spring 2019 semester.

As fellows, the two faculty members will develop and execute a project that is aligned with one of the university’s major initiatives in teaching, learning and service. The fellows will work closely with President Noland, his leadership team and ETSU Center for Teaching Excellence staff.

Bidwell joined ETSU in 2014 and is a professor and chair of Biological Sciences. During this time, he has also served as interim chair …


2018-December-17-Bartleby Partnership Announcement, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Dec 2018

2018-December-17-Bartleby Partnership Announcement, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Dec. 17, 2018) – New opportunities are available to students working toward a coveted diploma seal upon graduation from Elizabethton High School as officials at East Tennessee State University signed an agreement Monday guaranteeing admission for Bartleby program participants and setting plans in motion to hold a high school leadership summit in 2019.

The partnership between Elizabethton High School, ETSU’s Office of Admissions in the Division of Enrollment Services and the Division of Student Affairs, will begin fall 2019 when Bartleby students can participate in dual enrollment and leadership development opportunities. The university will also offer additional dual …


2018-December-15-Sally Berry, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Dec 2018

2018-December-15-Sally Berry, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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2018-December-15-Commencement, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Dec 2018

2018-December-15-Commencement, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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2018-December-15-Flora Resolution, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Dec 2018

2018-December-15-Flora Resolution, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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2018-December-15-Dr. Brian Noland, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Dec 2018

2018-December-15-Dr. Brian Noland, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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2018-December-15-Physical Therapy Open House, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Dec 2018

2018-December-15-Physical Therapy Open House, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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2018-December-15-New Employees, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Dec 2018

2018-December-15-New Employees, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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2018-December-15-Percipio, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Dec 2018

2018-December-15-Percipio, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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2018-December-15-Veterans Day, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Dec 2018

2018-December-15-Veterans Day, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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2018-December-05-Upward Bound, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Dec 2018

2018-December-05-Upward Bound, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Dec. 5, 2018) — Area high school students participating in the Upward Bound program at East Tennessee State University will experience an enhanced science, technology, engineering and math curriculum thanks to a supplemental award from the U.S. Department of Education.

Upward Bound, a federally funded TRIO program aimed at increasing opportunities for high school students to attend college, submitted four STEM project proposals ranging from field trips to robotics courses. Each proposal received a one-time supplemental award of $40,000.

More than 270 students from 14 area high schools are currently enrolled in ETSU Upward Bound.  Students typically start …


2018-December-01-2018 Recap, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Dec 2018

2018-December-01-2018 Recap, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

As we enjoy the excitement of a new year, let’s take a moment to look back at 2018. In case you missed it, or want to remember the milestones and achievements celebrated by the ETSU community this year, take a look at the headlines below.

Be sure to share your favorite stories with friends and family, and on social media.  New audiology clinic opens in Elizabethton 

Seven athletes with ties to ETSU selected to compete in Winter Olympics

Open textbook network established

Dr. Brian Cross named a Fulbright Scholar

Gatton’s GenRx committee named best in nation for the third time …


2018-December-01-Archives Anniversary, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Dec 2018

2018-December-01-Archives Anniversary, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University’s Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services (CASS) is marking the 40th anniversary of the founding of its Archives of Appalachia.

During the past four decades, the Archives of Appalachia has acquired a world-class repository of more than 800 collections, 84,000 sound recordings and nearly 8,000 moving images, making it one of the world’s leading regional archives.

The Archives began in 1978 to promote an awareness of and appreciation for Appalachian culture and history.  Among its earliest collections was the Burton-Manning collection, an oral history archive of Appalachian folklore, manners and …


2018-December-01-Dr Beth Anne Fox Appointed Associate Dean Of The Quillen College Of Medicine, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Dec 2018

2018-December-01-Dr Beth Anne Fox Appointed Associate Dean Of The Quillen College Of Medicine, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Dr. Beth Anne Fox has been appointed Associate Dean of the Quillen College of Medicine and Chief of Staff for the Office of the Dean.  She was named to the current role by Interim Dean of Medicine Dr. William A. Block.

Dr. Fox is a 1998 graduate of Quillen and she completed her family medicine residency at ETSU in 2000.  She has served as a faculty member in the Department of Family Medicine for the past 15 years and currently holds the rank of Professor.  Her leadership roles in the department have included serving as Vice Chair and as Program …


2018-December-01-Renaissance Child Winter Enrichment, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Dec 2018

2018-December-01-Renaissance Child Winter Enrichment, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – Children in grades K-6 are invited to attend the Renaissance Child Winter Enrichment for a festival of winter fun from Wednesday-Friday, Jan. 2-4, 2019.

This three-day camp is sponsored by the Office of Professional Development in East Tennessee State University’s School of Continuing Studies and Academic Outreach.

Campers will participate in a variety of holiday arts and crafts, games and winter fun enrichment activities.  The camp includes a trip to Ober Gatlinburg on Thursday to see the holiday lights and to ice skate.

Campers may be dropped off at ETSU’s Sam Wilson Hall at 8 a.m. and …


2018-December-01-Seven Habits, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Dec 2018

2018-December-01-Seven Habits, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – This past summer, East Tennessee State University faculty member Dr. Deborah Harley-McClaskey got an unexpected phone call.

“It was from Sean Covey, the author of ‘Seven Habits of Highly Effective College Students’ and President of FranklinCovey Education,” recalls Harley-McClaskey, an associate professor in the Clemmer College. “He and his staff wanted to know if I would consider interviewing to be the co-author of the next edition of his book – I was completely blown away.”

“The Seven Habits of Highly Effective College Students” is a widely-taught textbook derived from Stephen R. Covey’s global bestseller “The Seven Habits …


2018-December-01-2019 Grammy Nominees, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Dec 2018

2018-December-01-2019 Grammy Nominees, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – Two individuals with ties to East Tennessee State University are among the nominees for the 2019 Grammy Awards.

Dr. Ted Olson, a professor in the Department of Appalachian Studies, and co-producer Richard Martin received a nomination for Best Album Notes for “4 Banjo Songs, 1891-1897: Foundational Recordings of America’s Iconic Instrument” by the late Charles A. Asbury.  This album features the first-ever release of minstrel-era banjo recordings, played by an African American veteran of the minstrel stage, and Olson says some of the recordings in this release are probably the oldest extant recordings of banjo music. …