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2022 February, Morehead State University. Office Of Communications & Marketing.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Press releases for February of 2022.

2022-02-00 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress newsletter from February of 2022.

2022-02-01 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes from February 1, 2022.

2022-January-31-Acclaimed Storyteller Will Present At Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2022) – The East Tennessee State University Storytelling Program is proud to present internationally-acclaimed storyteller Charlotte Blake Alston for two evenings of solo performance on Feb. 8 and 10 at 8 p.m. in the Mathes Recital Hall in Mathes Hall on the ETSU main campus. Each evening will feature a talkback – a time for the audience to engage with Alston. Both events are free and open to the public.

 “Six-Triple-Eight” is the story of the African American 6888th Battalion of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps in World War II – the first female battalion …

2022-January-31-Etsu Offers Free Services To Help With Financial Aid, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2022) – February is Financial Aid Awareness Month, and the East Tennessee State University community wants current and potential students to know about the resources available to them.

“The financial aid process may seem intimidating,” said Catherine Morgan, director of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at ETSU. “Here at ETSU, we have dedicated experts, as well as online tools, to help you succeed.” 

Filing the 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as the FAFSA, is the critical first step, officials said. The FAFSA is a student’s gateway to all …

2022-January-31-Nursing Receives Grant For Etsu Health Community Health Centers, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 31, 2022) – East Tennessee State University’s College of Nursing recently received a $569,025 grant that will allow the ETSU Health Community Health Centers to increase and improve services at clinics in Hancock County and Johnson City.

The Health Resources & Services Administration grant is part of the American Rescue Plan funding.  

“These funds will help our health centers accomplish our mission by providing much-needed upgrades and repairs to some of our facilities,” said Silas Tolan, executive director, Office of Practice. “In particular, these funds will allow us to expand our reach to the community in Hancock …

2022-January-28-Social Justice Concepts Focus Of Etsu Scholars Talk, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 28, 2022) – Dr. Brittany Wilkins of the Social Work Department at East Tennessee State University will open a discussion about using popular culture to encourage student participation in the classroom in “Teaching Social Justice Concepts Using Popular Culture as a Metaphor: Harry Potter” at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 2, via Zoom. The live stream can be viewed here: etsu.zoom.us/j/93629427984.

This free virtual talk is part of the “WGS on Wednesdays” series sponsored by the ETSU Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program.  

Drawing from Dr. Brent Satterly’s work on “the pedagogy of fandom,” Wilkins …

2022-January-27-Etsu Music's 'Reed Day' Is Feb 19, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 27, 2022) – One of the Mid-Atlantic’s most celebrated chamber music groups is coming to East Tennessee State University. 

The Atlantic Reed Consort will be featured during the ETSU Department of Music’s Reed Day, an event that goes from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19, at the D.P. Culp Student Center. 

“We are proud to welcome students, amateurs of all levels, parents and band directors,” said Dr. Lisa Perry, an assistant professor in the department. “This will be a fun and instructive day of master classes, clinics and more.” 

The Atlantic …

2022-January-27-Welcome To Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University welcomes the following faculty and staff members who recently joined the university:

Granger H. Butler is a library assistant in the Medical Library at the Quillen College of Medicine. Before coming to ETSU, he was a finance manager in the Ohio State University Department of Pathology. He holds an MBA degree from the University of Tennessee.

Dr. Richard M. Hough Sr. is a professor of practice in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology. He comes to ETSU from the University of West Florida, where he was a faculty member and earned his Ed.D. degree in …

2022-January-27-Enjoy Retirement, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Congratulations to the following members of the East Tennessee State University family who retired in December and January.  Thank you for your service!

Gordon Bailes – Professor, Department of Computing, 49 years of service

Mary Dave Blackman – Professor, Department of Music, 24 years of service

Jerrilyn S. Brehm – Instructor, College of Nursing Undergraduate Programs, 25 years of service

Polly Crowder – Advisor, University Advisement Center, 12 years of service

Angela J. Dixon – Information Research Technician, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 5 years of service

Gloria K. Hurt – Custodian, Facilities Management, 15 years of service

James …

2022-01-27 Message From Human Resources, Morehead State University. Office Of Human Resources.

Staff Congress Records

A message sent by the Office of Human Resources sent to the campus community regarding Covid-19 testing and treatment from January 27, 2022.

2022-January-26-Alumna Named Tn Board Of Pharmacy Executive Director, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy alumna Lucy A. Shell ('14), PharmD, has been named the next Tennessee Board of Pharmacy Executive Director. Dr. Shell has served at the Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA) for the past seven years. Her husband, Eric, is a 2013 Gatton College of Pharmacy alum.

TPA Executive Director Dr. Anthony Pudlo states, “I could not be more excited to work alongside Lucy in her new leadership role for the profession. The wealth of experience and expertise she has gained while working for the members of TPA will benefit the Board of Pharmacy and …

2022-January-24-Miranda Lambert, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 24, 2022) – East Tennessee State University will host Miranda Lambert during the Student Government Association’s (SGA) Spring 2022 Concert on Friday, April 29, at the William B. Greene Jr. Stadium.

 The award-winning performer is one of the most well-known country music artists of the 21st century. She received the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for her 2010 song titled, “The House That Built Me.” Lambert received a second Grammy Award for Best Country Album thanks to her 2014 album titled “Platinum,” and a third …

2022-01-24 Message From The Provost, Morehead State University. Office Of The Provost.

Staff Congress Records

An announcement sent by the Provost of Morehead State University to faculty and staff regarding upcoming events, activities and news from January 24, 2022.

Staff Council Minutes, Georgia Southern University

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

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2022-January-21-Pepper And Pullon, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – (Jan. 21, 2022) Sgt. Dreama Pullon from East Tennessee State University Public Safety has a new partner. You will see her riding around campus in Sgt. Pullon’s patrol car and also assisting at major events.

And she needs no introduction.

Pepper joined the ETSU Public Safety team in February 2020 as the department’s first therapy dog. She journeyed to ETSU from Florida via the Paws & Stripes Comfort Dog Program. 

Overnight, she became a rock star.

“The students love her, and she loves them,” said Sgt. Pullon, who earlier this week took Pepper to the Dining …

2022-January-20-The Games Begin, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (Jan. 20, 2022) East Tennessee State University’s League of Legends team will begin its second season this Saturday, January 22 against Florida Polytechnic University.

The game begins at 4 p.m. and can be viewed at twitch.tv/etsuesports or on the 32-foot video wall in the esports arena inside the D.P. Culp Student Center. Livestreaming will start at 3:45 p.m.

ETSU announced the formation of its League of Legends varsity team in December 2019 which competed in its first season last winter. The team finished the Collegiate League of Legends with a 4-2 season record. They also placed second …

2022-01-20 Follow-Up On Athletic Costs, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

A presentation delivered to the Faculty Senate on January 20, 2022 following up on an earlier explanation on the budget of the Athletics Department.

2022-01-20 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from January 20, 2022.

2022-01-20 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate newsletter from January 22, 2021.

2022-January-19-Job Secured With Disney, Etsu Student Reflects On What Hes Learned, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 19, 2022) – Anthony Salas happened to notice an email that arrived late one evening announcing a partnership between the United Negro College Fund, also known as UNCF, and the Walt Disney Company.

The Kingsport, Tennessee, native went to work. He connected with professionals on LinkedIn, applied for an internship, interviewed for a post and ultimately learned that he would be a member of the inaugural class of 2021 UNCF Disney Corporate Scholars.  

The East Tennessee State University student, set to graduate this spring, has gotten experience that even seasoned film producers could envy. 

He has …

2022-January-19-University Launches New Etsu Heroes Program, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY — (January 28, 2022) East Tennessee State University has launched a new program, known as ETSU Heroes, to recognize and reward outstanding members of the university community. Up to six members of the ETSU community will be acknowledged each year in an annual ceremony. The inaugural ETSU Heroes Recognition Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, March 30.

The ETSU Heroes program is intended to recognize role models within the ETSU community who embody excellence and have contributed significant and innovative accomplishments to the university and the region. ETSU Heroes may be nominated by any peer in the ETSU …

2022-January-19-Etsu Program Will Guarantee Admission At Quillen College Of Medicine, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 19, 2022) – When the fall 2022 semester begins, a handful of East Tennessee State University freshmen will be part of a new early assurance program that guarantees their eventual admission to the ETSU Quillen College of Medicine. 

“This is an unbelievably exciting opportunity to partner on the creation of a premiere program at ETSU,” said Dr. Christopher Keller, dean of the Honors College and senior international officer.

Program will accept eight freshmen

A collaboration between Quillen and the Honors College, the program will accept eight freshmen for the fall. Of those students, five will …

2022-January-18-Isspf Partnership, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 18, 2022) – A collaboration between the Center of Excellence for Sports Science and Coach Education (CESSCE) at East Tennessee State University and the globally acclaimed International Soccer Science and Performance Federation (ISSPF) has resulted in multiple new shared learning opportunities for students at ETSU.

The news comes as a part of an official announcement on behalf of the ISSPF.

 “We are delighted to partner with ETSU. We are extremely excited to play a fundamental part in the development of online sport and soccer science and coaching related individuals in a region known for its love …

2022-01-18 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 volunteer proof of Covid testing of staff and faculty from January 18, 2022.

2022-January-13-Wilhoit Named Director Of Appalachian Highlands Center For Nursing Advancement, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 13, 2022) – East Tennessee State University and Ballad Health announced that Dr. Kathryn Wilhoit has been named the inaugural director of the Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement. She began her new role on Jan. 1, 2022.

Wilhoit brings more than 40 years of experience in clinical and research-based nursing, administration and leadership experience to this role. Most recently, she served as interim dean of the ETSU College of Nursing from January through August 2021, and then as special assistant to the dean of Nursing from August  through December 2021.

“Dr. Wilhoit is a proven leader …

2022-January-12-Etsu Professor Produces New Work On Tennessee Ernie Ford, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2022) – Born in Bristol, Tennessee, just after World War I ended, Ernest Jennings Ford – known best as Tennessee Ernie Ford – reached tremendous levels of fame.

A radio and television host and singer who crossed many genres, Ford became especially well known for his 1955 recording of “Sixteen Tons,” one of the biggest country and pop hits of the 1950s.

Dr. Ted Olson

Thanks to the work of East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Ted Olson, fans can learn even more about this performer from Appalachia. 
Olson produced and curated “Tennessee Ernie Ford: Classic …

2022-01-11 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes from January 11, 2022.

Pilgering Researchers Or Researching Pilgrims: Experiences From Four Student Projects On The Camino De Santiago 2016-2019, Andreas Braun

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

Between 2016 and 2019, I accompanied four student groups on the Camino de Santiago - however the planned 2020 project was cancelled due to the coronavirus epidemic. In this article, I describe the project, its planning, its implementation, and its conclusion, as well as some experiences and impressions of the participating students on the basis of an ethnographical approach. The projects presented have two objectives: on the one hand, to teach the students qualitative and quantitative research methods in a delimited, protected environment, and on the other hand, to introduce the students to the fascination of pilgrimage and the Camino …

2022-January-10-Etsu Geosciences Professors, Students Earn Recognitions, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2022) – Students and professors in the Department of Geosciences at East Tennessee State University are earning prestigious awards and generating important research.

Students in Geosciences on a field trip

“These honors and accolades reflect the phenomenal work happening in Geosciences at ETSU,” said Dr. Arpita Nandi, department chair. “Our faculty are engaged in exceptional mentoring, and our students are producing important contributions to the field.”

A look at some of the work happening in Geosciences:

Dr. Ingrid Luffman, an associate professor in the department, won the Excellence in Undergraduate Mentoring Award from the …