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2021-September-24-Subsidiary Opens At Innovation Lab, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – (Sept. 24, 2021) Machine vision system company senswork GmbH has officially opened its subsidiary at the East Tennessee State University Innovation Lab. The German-based company will use the subsidiary, senswork Inc., to enter the U.S. market.

senswork has been an affiliate member of the Innovation Lab since August 2020 and a residential member since May 2021. The company is also an International Soft Landings designee with the Innovation Lab, which assists foreign clients transitioning to the U.S. business world.

“We are excited to continue our relationship with senswork as they are now fully operational,” said Dr. …

2021-September-24-Michael Knight Creative Writing Residency, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 24, 2021) – Novelist Michael Knight is the featured speaker in the Fall Residency in Creative Writing at East Tennessee State University, with virtual events planned for Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 27-28.

Knight will give a reading from his work on Monday at 4 p.m., followed by an interview and Q&A session on Tuesday at 2:15. Both are free to the ETSU community and the public.

Knight is the author of three novels, “Divining Rod,” “The Typist” and “At Briarwood School for Girls,” as well as three collections of short stories and a book of novellas. …

2021-September-23-Etsu Health Welcomes New Pediatrician, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Welcome Dr. Sukhvir Singh

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (Sept. 23, 2021) – ETSU Health welcomes Dr. Sukhvir Singh, a pediatrician committed to providing comprehensive care for his patients and going above and beyond for their families.

Dr. Singh is accepting patients at ETSU Health’s newest clinic, Pediatrics Elizabethton.

The clinic, which opened Sept. 20, will offer families general pediatric care, including preventative and acute care and immunizations. It also grants patients access to behavioral health care and ETSU Health’s extensive network of pediatric specialists.

“I feel that if families are …

2021-September-23-Carter Railroad Museum September Heritage Day, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 23, 2021) – The valuable natural resources of the southern Appalachians were a big part of the growth experienced by America in the past, and the railroads built to serve it will be the highlight of the ninth event in the 2021 Heritage Day series at the Carter Railroad Museum on the campus of East Tennessee State University on Sept. 25.

The museum covers historical railroading from around the nation during these special events, but this one will be of interest to local residents, some whose families were once employed by the like of the old …

2021-September-21-Etsu Health Ob/Gyn Accepting New Patients, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Dr. Tara Vick

JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 21, 2021) – Combining her natural curiosity, love for science and desire to help people led Dr. Tara Vick, OB/GYN, to pursue a medical degree and a career focused on carrying out the tradition of medical education.

She is accepting new patients at ETSU Health OB/GYN.

“My goal is to take the time to get to know each patient individually and to listen to her health goals and preferences,” Vick said. “I prefer for a patient to be actively involved and to …

2021-September-21-Etsu Sponsors South Arts Documentaries This Fall, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 21, 2021) – For more than a decade, East Tennessee State University’s Mary B. Martin School of the Arts has brought to the region the South Arts Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers.

This year, because of its streaming format, rather than in-person, the series is featuring five films this fall and five in spring 2022 – an increase from three films a semester in past seasons – for all 24 screening venues, including ETSU.

The long-running South Arts program connects U.S.-based documentary filmmakers with communities throughout the South to share their work, discuss the art …

2021-September-21-Google Flutter Class, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – (Sept. 21, 2021) In 2023, mobile apps are projected to generate more than 935 billion U.S. dollars in revenues via paid downloads and in-app advertising, according to Statista. To address this growing trend, Cloud Wise Academy, an East Tennessee State University Innovation Lab affiliate member, is hosting an “Introduction to Mobile Development using Google Flutter” course this fall.

The workshop begins Nov. 1 and runs through Dec. 8, with classes on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6-8 p.m. In-person participants meet at the ETSU Innovation Lab, located at 2109 W. Market St. in Johnson City. The …

Ua42 Division Of Extended Learning & Outreach, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about the Division of Extended Learning & Outreach.

2021-September-20-Tri-Cities Financial Aid Night, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 20, 2021) – Current and potential college students are invited to East Tennessee State University’s Tri-Cities Financial Aid Night, an evening aimed at helping students file their 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid and learn more about potential funding opportunities. 

The event is from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7, on the third floor of the newly renovated D.P. Culp Student Center.

“We certainly understand that the financial aid process can seem daunting,” said Catherine Morgan, director of ETSU’s Financial Aid and Scholarships. “That is why we are thrilled to provide you with assistance in a …

2021-September-20-Etsu Program Helping To Provide Safe Bars Training To Prevent Sexual Assault, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 20, 2021)  – A new bystander intervention education program aimed at training bar and restaurant staff to help prevent sexual assault is being offered free to local establishments in partnership with the HELP SARA program at East Tennessee State University’s College of Nursing.

“Safe Bars is a national and state program that we have adapted locally to help train bartenders, servers, and anyone in the restaurant industry, particularly those that serve alcohol. This training helps them to spot the warning signs of sexual harassment that could potentially lead to sexual assault and then how to …

2021-September-20-Fall Train Excursion, River Cruise Planned In October, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 20, 2021) —The George L. Carter Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society (NRHS) and East Tennessee State University’s George L. Carter Railroad Museum will sponsor a scenic train excursion and riverboat cruise to Knoxville on Saturday, Oct. 30.

The Star of Knoxville

Tickets must be purchased no later than Oct. 15. The cost is $95 for adults, …

2021-September-17-Dr. Heather Killmeyer, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 17, 2021) — Dr. Heather Killmeyer, associate professor of double reeds in the East Tennessee State University Department of Music, will present a faculty recital, described as a musical celebration of renewal and joy, on Friday, Sept. 24, at 7:30 p.m., in the Martin Center for the Arts Powell Recital Hall.

Dr. Heather Killmeyer

The free program will feature the …

2021-September-17-Kingsport Acl Fall Classes, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

KINGSPORT (Sept. 17, 2021) –The Kingsport Alliance for Continued Learning (KACL), in partnership with East Tennessee State University at Kingsport, will offer a series of informal in-person and virtual class options beginning Tuesday, Oct. 12, focusing on a variety of subjects from science, local history and government to world travel and healthy living.

This six-week series of non-credit courses is open to anyone. There are no homework assignments, grades or tests. Classes will continue through Thursday, Nov. 18, and will be held at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education (KCHE), 300 W. Market Street. The cost to participate is $30 …

Staff Council Agenda, Georgia Southern University

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

• Call to Order
• Consent Agenda
• Presidential Updates and Comments | Dr. Kyle Marrero
• Information Sharing and Gossip
• Human Resources Updates | Carissa Hendricks
• Treasurer Report | Matthew Pulliam
• Committee Reports
• Old Business
• New Business
• Important Dates and Announcements
• Adjournment

Staff Council Agenda, Georgia Southern University

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

• Call to Order
• Consent Agenda
• Presidential Updates and Comments | Dr. Kyle Marrero
• Information Sharing and Gossip
• Human Resources Updates | Carissa Hendricks
• Treasurer Report | Matthew Pulliam
• Committee Reports
• Old Business
• New Business
• Important Dates and Announcements
• Adjournment

2021-September-16-Asl Program Planning Events For Deaf Awareness Week, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 16, 2021) – East Tennessee State University’s American Sign Language (ASL) program is planning a week-long slate of activities in recognition of September as Deaf Awareness Month.

“We have activities planned for everyone who wants to learn more about our language, culture, and ETSU’s ASL minor program itself,” said Stephanie Horvath, assistant professor.

Deaf Awareness Week at ETSU will launch on Saturday, Sept. 18 with ASL Night at ETSU’s home football game against Delaware State University. Football game attendees are invited to come to sign, socialize and watch the game together.

“We have deaf, deafblind and hard …

Risk Management Of Covid-19 In The Residential Educational Setting: Lessons Learned And Implications For Moving Forward, Anna L. Cass, Meghan M. Slining, Connie Carson, Jason Cassidy, M Carmela Epright, Ann E. Gilchrist, Kenneth Peterson, John F. Wheeler, Natalie S. The

Open Access Fund Publications

With limited COVID-19-guidelines for institutions of higher education (IHEs), colleges and universities began the 2020–2021 academic year with varying approaches. We present a comprehensive COVID-19 prevention and mitigation approach at a residential university during the 2020–2021 academic year, along with campus SARS-CoV-2 transmission during this time. Risk management of COVID-19 was facilitated through (1) a layered approach of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention measures; (2) a robust committee structure leveraging institutional public health expertise; (3) partnerships with external health entities; and (4) an operations system providing both structure and flexibility to adapt to changes in disease activity, scientific evidence, and …

2021-09-16 Resolution On Covid-19 Vaccine Requirment, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

A resolution submitted to the Faculty Senate on requiring vaccinations on campus for all students and employees on September 16, 2021.

2021-09-16 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from September 16, 2021.

2021-09-16 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate newsletter from September 16, 2021.

2021-September-15-Guest Artist Recital Dr. Chih-Long Hu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 15, 2021) – Pianist Dr. Chih-Long Hu will provide an evening of classical music on Friday, Sept. 17, in a Guest Artist Recital at East Tennessee State University.

The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Powell Recital Hall of ETSU’s new Martin Center for the Arts. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for seniors and free for students.

Hu, a former faculty member of the ETSU Department of Music, is currently the Sandra G. Powell Endowed Professor of Piano at the University of Tennessee School of Music. He is a recipient of the UT …

Do Water Safety Lessons Improve Water Safety Knowledge?, Michael J. Tipton, Joseph Muller, Cristian Abelairas Gomez, Jo Corbett

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

A person, usually a child or young adult, dies by drowning every 90 seconds around the planet. Most drowning prevention initiatives do not assess the efficacy of the intervention. In this study, thirteen- to fourteen-year-olds had their level of water safety knowledge (covering cold shock, rips and tides) assessed before, just after, and 3-6 months after one, 25-minute water safety lesson on these topics. We evaluated the knowledge gained and retained on water safety “awareness” (i.e., knowledge of risks) and “confidence” in terms of knowing what to do in an emergency. The results demonstrated that the lesson significantly increased water …

2021-09-14 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

Staff Congress Records

A message sent by the President of Morehead State University to the campus community regarding the vaccination of faculty and staff from September 14, 2021.

2021-September-13-City As Text, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (Sept. 13, 2021) For a group of students at East Tennessee State University, the Big Apple was more than just a weeklong summer destination this past July.

It was, in fact, their textbook.  And also their classroom.

The students were enrolled in the summer course, “City as Text,” offered by the ETSU Honors College.  Students enrolled in “City as Text” included many Honors College students as well as leaders from the BUCS Academy Living-Learning Community. 

Participants spent a week in New York City.  For some of the students, it was their first time getting on a plane, …

2021-September-11-Two Decades Later, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Nearly 20 years ago, our world was turned upside down. Many of you may remember the moment. Perhaps you heard the news while in your classroom, the grocery store, or right here on the campus of ETSU. 

Others may know of the events of September 11, 2001, only because of their infamy. Some, who are too young to remember, may even wonder why two decades later we still pause to commemorate one of the darkest hours in our nation’s history. 

We do so because it touched all of us — even those among us who were not yet born. 

I’d …

2021-September-10-Meet Carson Frizzell, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(Sept. 10, 2021) Monday through Friday, ETSU student Carson Frizzell begins his day before sunrise – 5:45 a.m. to be exact.

By 6:30 a.m., he’s literally on the run.  The ROTC cadet spends Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at PT, or physical training.  On Tuesdays and Thursdays, he is part of the Joe Callahan Running Club.

Some weeks bring new adventures, such as this past week when he had the opportunity to ride in the UH-60 Black Hawk, which landed on the ETSU campus September 9.  Frizzell and the other cadets were given a ride above Johnson City and Buffalo Mountain. …

2021-September-09-Dr. Arceo-Gomez Co-Authors Study Published In Nature, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 9, 2021) – East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Gerardo Arceo-Gomez is a co-author of a study published Sept. 8 in the journal Nature examining the role of pollinators in the maintenance of diversity among flowering plants.

Arceo-Gomez was part of a team led by Dr. Na Wei of the Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, Ohio, and Dr. Tia-Lynn Ashman of the University of Pittsburgh that conducted a National Science Foundation-funded study of a plant-pollinator system in the serpentine seep communities in northern California, which is a global biodiversity hotspot.

“How rare species are able to persist in any …

2021-September-09-Hayden Coffman, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 9, 2021) – Country music artist Hayden Coffman will perform live during tailgating festivities before East Tennessee State University’s football home opener this Saturday, Sept. 11, from 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Hayden Coffman

Sponsored by Pepsi and Buctainment, Coffman’s performance will take place at parking lot 21 adjacent to the ETSU parking garage and Warf-Pickel Hall.

At age 24, Coffman is enjoying sold-out shows with a touring schedule of more than 100 dates …

2021-September-07-Appalachian Teaching Project 20th Anniversary, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 7, 2021) – East Tennessee State University’s Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services recently completed 20 years of coordinating the Appalachian Teaching Project (ATP), an annual program in which students work with a local community to address a critical need that affects the community's long-term economic development.

The ATP is supported by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), which annually provides both a grant to support the student work and a forum in which students present their research in Washington, D.C. The program offers a unique opportunity for students to get out of the classroom and …

2021-September-07-Esports Season Two, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (September 7, 2021) Two of East Tennessee State University’s Esports teams begin their fall competition seasons today.

“Last year was a year of firsts,” ETSU Head Coach Jeff Shell reported during today’s Media Day.  “Our first media day, our first recruitment season, our first games, our first jerseys, our first tournament, our first team captains…it was an incredible first year!” 

The school’s Overwatch® team begins its second season after finishing in the top 16 of the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) playoffs.  This past spring, the Overwatch® varsity and junior varsity teams competed in the NECC …