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2023-September-12-Office Of Professional Development Expands Offerings To Campus And Community, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(September 12, 2023)

The East Tennessee State University Office of Professional Development has announced updates to the office and its offerings in order to continue its mission of supporting life-long learning through workforce development workshops and certificates, youth programs, skill-enhancing courses and more. The office has launched two new certificate programs and has welcomed Ruth Taylor-Read as program manager.  

“Taylor-Read is a dedicated advocate for community development and a certified Mental Health First Aid instructor,” said Darla Dye, director of ETSU’s Office of Professional Development. “In her role, she collaborates with ETSU departments, faculty, staff and community members to develop …

2023-September-08-Etsu's Ciidi, Ut Health Sciences Center Partner To Study Genetic Markers In Blood, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(September 8, 2023) – How big of an impact do your genes play in overall health and response to treatment?

That’s the question East Tennessee State University’s Center of Excellence in Inflammation, Infectious Disease and Immunity (CIIDI) and the University of Tennessee’s Health Science Center (UTHSC) set out to answer with their Biorepository and Integrative Genomics (BIG) Initiative.  

The BIG Initiative aims to address some of the most critical health care needs in Tennessee by investigating the impact a person’s genes have on their overall health and response to treatment. Researchers are looking to discover new associations between a person’s …

2023-September-07-Etsu Hosting 'Poetry As Conversation' Event, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(September 7, 2023)

The goal is straightforward: offer appealing ways for students and the community to engage with more poetry.  

East Tennessee State University’s “Poetry as Conversation: An Interactive Series” aims to do just that. 

On Monday, Sept. 11, at 3 p.m., the university will host a handful of poets at the Reece Museum. 

“These award-winning writers create a unique environment by taking away the usual separation of the writer and the audience, and will read a poem at a time each in response to each other and to the audience’s questions and contributions,” ETSU officials said.  “The intended …

2023-September-07-Etsu Will Again Offer Fall Color Predictions, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

September 7, 2023

The Appalachian Highlands, home to thriving mountain towns, as well as lakes, rivers and scores of hiking and biking trails, is an outdoor lover’s paradise.

And in a matter of weeks, the vibrant shades of autumn will dot the regional landscape.

As you plan your fall excursions, searching for orange and yellow hues hugging meandering roads and mountaintops alive with red and purple, East Tennessee State University plans to make the process easier. 

For the second straight year, ETSU will offer a weekly prediction about fall color.

“We live in a stunning area, with beautiful …

2023-September-05-Pharmacy Career Exploration Day On Oct, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 5, 2023) – East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is offering a free Pharmacy Career Exploration Day on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. 
 
Students can learn more about the wide variety of pharmacy careers available, as well as more about ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy, a nationally recognized college of pharmacy in Johnson City, Tennessee. The event will include a welcome from Dean Debbie Byrd, hands-on experiences, a chance to talk with student pharmacists and faculty, personalized admissions pathway information and campus tours. A free lunch will be provided. Parents are invited to attend …

2023-September-05-2023-Etsu's Prestigious Digital Media Program Aiding Area Schools.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

For schools within a day’s drive of East Tennessee State University, the university’s elite Digital Media Program – ranked No. 1 in the state for both animation and game design – provides creative opportunities. The program is offering STEM demos, taught by professionals associated with the department, to grades four through 12. And if the school is located in East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia or Western North Carolina, someone from ETSU will travel there to teach the demo. “What we are offering these students and schools is truly incredible,” said Dr. Tod Emma, department chair. “Perhaps this will spark a …

2023-September-05-Public Health Lecture To Feature Career Naval Intelligence Officer, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(September 5, 2023) – Dr. Erik Dahl, associate professor at the Naval Postgraduate School’s National Security Affairs Department, will present a lecture titled “Using the Intelligence Community to Prevent the Next Pandemic” on Thursday, Sept. 14, at East Tennessee State University.  

Dahl’s talk, which is free and open to the public, is part of ETSU College of Public Health’s Leading Voices in Public Health lecture series.  

The event will be held in ETSU’s newly renovated Lamb Hall, room 131, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Those interested can attend in-person or by Zoom. It will also be recorded and available for …

2023-September-05-Etsu Names New Education Abroad Director, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(Sept. 5, 2023)

From a historic partnership with Tennessee State University to a renewed commitment to international excellence, it has been a banner year for the East Tennessee State University Honors College and the Center for Global Engagement.   

Dr. Danielle Walters wants to keep the momentum going.  

Named the director of Education Abroad earlier this summer, Walters hopes to generate “a space on campus that fosters global citizenship and creates opportunities for students to explore and grow in their identity as a global citizen.”   

“Study abroad is a life-changing opportunity for students, allowing them to step outside of …

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2023-September-01-Caring For Ourselves While Caring For Others, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Professional caregivers, including health care providers, social workers and others, seem to have deep wells of strength and compassion for others. What happens when they experience burnout and fatigue?

“Caring for Ourselves While Caring for Others: Minimizing Burnout and Replenishing Empathy” is the topic of an upcoming virtual talk in the Resilience Presentation Series of the East Tennessee State University/Ballad Health Strong BRAIN Institute. The talk will be held Thursday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m. via Zoom.

In this session, educator and resilience coach Nikita Gupta will help caregivers, service providers, educators and helpers reflect on burnout and compassion …

2023-September-01-Accomplished Poet Coming To Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

A Vanderbilt University professor and accomplished poet is coming to East Tennessee State University. 

The public will have two chances to interact with Major Jackson on Monday, Sept. 18.  

At 2 p.m. in the D.P. Culp Student Center, room 311, Jackson will take part in a roundtable discussion about poetry and writing. An audience question-and-answer session will follow. At 7 p.m., Jackson will read from his poetry in the Brown Hall Auditorium, with books for sale and book signing opportunities after both events.  

Jackson’s visit is part of the Black American Writer’s Series at ETSU. 

Major Jackson is one of …

2023-September-01-Appalachian Highlands Center For Nursing Advancement Holds Summit, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(September 1, 2023) – The Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement wrapped up a two-day summit on Friday that brought together key state and regional stakeholders to discuss and plan ways to strengthen the nursing pipeline across the region and the state.  

“The summit was a wonderful opportunity for us to share our vision and hear from key stakeholders as we refine our plan for the future,” said Dr. Holly Wei, interim director for the Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement and interim executive associate dean and chief nursing administrator with the ETSU College of Nursing.  

“I hope everyone left …

2023-September-01-Peak Fall Color Coming Soon In Highest Elevations, According To Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

From Roan Mountain and Mount Mitchell to Clingmans Dome and Mount LeConte, fall color is quickly increasing in the region’s most extreme elevations.  

“Colors move down in elevation as we progress through October,” said Travis Watson, East Tennessee State University’s campus arborist. “As for a drive through the mountains, the second and third weeks of October should be an excellent time.”   

Weather over the last six months has been mostly ideal for those who look forward to the parade of red, orange and yellow.    

“The consistent rainfall over summer combined with cool nights and sunny days as we move into …

2023-September-01-Find Etsu Swag At New Retail Spot At Greene Stadium, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

When fans enter William B. Greene Jr. Stadium tomorrow for the Buccaneer football home opener against Carson-Newman, they’ll have an exciting new place to snag some cool blue and gold gear. 

Bucky’s Treasure Chest will make its debut as the place where fans can purchase officially licensed T-shirts, ballcaps, key rings, ponchos, seat cushions and other items to show their ETSU pride .

Operated by the ETSU Bookstore and located just inside the main entrance to the stadium, Bucky’s Treasure Chest was created to increase the space for retail items and provide easy access to new gear for fans, …

2023-September-01-Neat Places On Campus, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Maybe you’re a first-year or new grad student at East Tennessee State University, or you just began your career as a professional here, and you’d like a nice place to read and reflect. Perhaps you live in the area and want a new place to take an evening walk. Maybe you’ve been around a while, but want to find a spot to learn something new. ETSU has you covered!

The ETSU campus has a wealth of neat spots that are a little out of the ordinary. Here are a few great places you might not have discovered yet:

Conifer Garden …

2023-September-01-Tackling Tb Both Medically And Socially, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Well before Handaa Enkh-Amgalan arrived on the campus of East Tennessee State University, her life had been marked by grave illness and skeptics – as well as profound triumph.

Author of “Stigmatized: A Mongolian Girl’s Journey from Stigma and Illness to Empowerment,” she has spent recent years leading projects and coordinating programs around the world aimed at a variety of topics, including for the International Rescue Committee, an international organization that responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises.

And this week, her expertise will be recognized on the world’s main policymaking stage: she will deliver opening remarks at the second …

2023-September-01-The Importance Of Getting Your Zzzs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

The fall semester is in full swing at high schools and colleges throughout the region, with students focusing their attention on classes, assignments, work and activities with friends and organizations. But in all the excitement and busyness, there might be one important thing to which students give short shrift: a good night’s sleep.

The high school and college years can be a time when teens and young adults develop poor sleep habits which sometimes continue for years to come.

“The excitement around getting the most out of the school experience often leads to higher engagement in social activities, as well …

2023-September-01-The Language And Culture Resource Center- Unite, Learn, Grow, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Take a closer look at East Tennessee State University’s Language and Culture Resource Center in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. 

The center, located in the D.P. Culp Student Center, offers opportunities for people within the ETSU and regional communities to share cultural experiences, celebrate diverse backgrounds and build connections between native English and multilingual speakers. 

Stephanie Roman De La Sancha says the center is a place where people “can come and unite and be together, and learn from one another, and grow together as a community.” 

Learn more about the Language and Culture Resource Center here.

2023-September-01-Etsu Trustees Approve New Women's Athletics Program, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

During its regular quarterly meeting held earlier today, the East Tennessee State University Board of Trustees set a new direction for the university's future in athletics and commemorated significant milestones in student enrollment.

New athletics program

To provide additional athletics opportunities for women, the board approved the establishment of a new women's Acrobatics and Tumbling athletics program. It is currently recognized as an emerging sport by the NCAA and is expected to achieve NCAA Championship Sport status by 2024.

Fifty-three other colleges currently offer the sport. The university has marked out a strategic roadmap for the program, with plans to …

2023-September-01-A Conversation With Etsu Faculty Patrick Brown, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

After more than a decade of teaching at East Tennessee State University, Dr. Patrick Brown does not "stand still” in his instructional design.

Brown, an associate professor in the ETSU College of Public Health’s Department of Health Sciences, chaired the committee that helped to lay the groundwork for ETSU’s Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE), and he continues to champion teaching excellence at ETSU and nationally as an expert in the POGIL (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning) method of instruction.

Throughout his 13 years of teaching at ETSU, Brown has seen tremendous changes in the classroom.

“The normalization of online learning …

2023-September-01-Etsu Board Of Trustees To Hold Quarterly Meeting September 15, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting and several committee meetings on Friday, September 15.

All meetings will be conducted in person at the D.P. Culp Student Center, East Tennessee Room.

Meetings are scheduled as follows:

• Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee – 8 a.m.
• Finance and Administration Committee – 9:45 a.m.
• Audit Committee – 11:30 a.m.
• Board of Trustees Meeting – 1:30 p.m.

Committee meeting times are approximate and will begin following the conclusion of the previous meeting. When they become available, the agenda and accompanying materials for the meeting will be posted at …

2023-September-01-Etsu Launches $3.4 Million Project Through Biomade, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

In recent years, government, business and education leaders across the United States have started working collaboratively to make clear to high school students and others that bioindustrial manufacturing is a reliable and growing career path.

East Tennessee State University is playing a leading role.

BioMADE, a national institute with a mission of helping secure America’s future through bioindustrial manufacturing innovation, education and collaboration, has awarded the university $1.3 million in project funding. The grant total exceeds $3.3 million when including costs shared by ETSU and partners.

“East Tennessee State University is proud to take a proactive role in advancing educational …

2023-September-01-Bucs Go Beyond Slam Dunk Season, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

This seven months has been probably the most remarkable of my professional career.

It was one of the joys of my life - really the greatest joys of my life; I've never been part of something like this as a coach.

I just haven’t.

A moment, when you realized, “This is it. This is something really, really special.”

Vandy! [laughter] [cheering]

We held them to 31 points, first of all, which is pretty impressive. That just showed that we can play defense for sure.

Yeah, I think it was just like a big statement.

Even when Coach Mock with this …

2023-September-01-Go Beyond The Classroom Mini-Grants, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Creating simulations that train nurses to perform medical procedures, teaching gardening and nutrition to local elementary school students and preparing tax returns for community members are just a few examples of opportunities that are available for East Tennessee State University students to get hands-on experience while making a positive impact on the region.

These experiences are among five initiatives that will receive ETSU’s inaugural “Go Beyond the Classroom” mini-grants, designed to enhance and expand community-engaged learning in courses, programs and co-curricular experiences.

“Community-engaged learning provides the opportunity for our students to make connections between their academic course content and …

2023-September-01-Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Fall is a magical time on campus. The start of the academic year brings with it a plethora of opportunities, experiences, and possibilities. However, amidst the buzz of our vibrant campus life, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, juggling academic pursuits with personal responsibilities and the many extracurricular experiences ETSU has to offer.

Nationally, campuses are witnessing a mental health crisis. Recognizing the gravity of this situation, earlier this month, I signed a proclamation designating September as "Suicide Prevention Awareness Month" at ETSU. The recognition is not just an acknowledgment of the seriousness of the issue but a call to …

2023-September-01-Etsu Names New Director Of Institute For Appalachian Music And Culture, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University’s Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services has appointed Dr. Lee Bidgood as director of the Institute for Appalachian Music and Culture. 

“We are excited by the prospect of this new Institute, which will greatly enhance our ability to serve our communities and celebrate the cultural traditions of our region. Dr. Bidgood’s proven track record as a musician and scholar makes him the ideal person to lead this effort,” said Dr. Ron Roach, chair of the Department of Appalachian Studies and Center director.

An accomplished musician, Bidgood performed with the Steep Canyon Rangers and …

2023-August-30-Etsu Alumni Golf Classic Set For Sept. 22, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

The 56^th annual East Tennessee State University Alumni Golf Classic will be held at Cattails at MeadowView in Kingsport on Friday, Sept. 22.

The two-person select shot tournament, hosted by the ETSU National Alumni Association, is open to the community, including alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of the university. The day will begin with check-in and practice time at 11 a.m. A buffet luncheon, which is included in the registration fee, will be served at noon, followed by a 1 p.m. shotgun start.

Golfers will compete in 10 divisions:

• Gold flight (handicaps of 10 and lower)
• Blue …

2023-August-29-Etsu Hosting Benefit Comedy Show For Ukraine, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(August 29, 2023)

East Tennessee State University alumnus Yaroslav (Yaro) Hnatusko has worked tirelessly since February 2022 to provide support for his home country of Ukraine through the nonprofit organization, Restore Ukraine, he founded with his brother. 

Though he has already allocated more than $2 million worth of humanitarian aid to vulnerable Ukrainian communities, his efforts to provide support haven’t stopped.  

He is continuing to provide assistance to a cause that means so much to him by organizing a benefit comedy show, where every purchased ticket will bring remote and abandoned communities much closer to critical aid. 

The NINE …

2023-August-28-Etsu Undergraduate Admissions To Host Tri-Cities College Fair, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

College-bound students and their families are invited to attend this year’s Tri-Cities College Fair, an annual event hosted by East Tennessee State University’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The event draws participation from over 60 colleges and universities across the Southeast, and is scheduled to take place on Thursday, Aug. 31, from 6-8 p.m. at Freedom Hall Civic Center, located at 1320 Pactolas Road in Johnson City. 

It is open to all area high school students, prospective transfer students and their families, and is free and open to the public. Representatives from regional two- and four-year institutions will be …

2023-August-28-Second Season Of Broadway Coming To Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(August 28, 2023)

Six shows will headline the 2024 Spring Broadway Season at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts.

“Our inaugural Broadway season earlier this year was a landmark success,” said Jennifer Clements, executive director of the Martin Center at East Tennessee State University. “The season included four shows – all performed to sold-out audiences.  Because of this overwhelming response, and with the tremendous generosity of our sponsors, we are expanding our season to include six shows.

 “We are thrilled to bring Broadway to the Appalachian Highlands again this year and look forward to experiencing the magic of live …