2017-University School Alumni Featured In Niswonger Scholars Directory, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Three of our University School Alumni were recently featured in the 2017 Niswonger Scholars Directory:

So very proud of our Bucs, past, present, and future! Go, Bucs, Go!

2017-January-01-Erica Colen, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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2017-Cida.Pdf, Department Of Interior Architecture, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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We are proud to announce that the ETSU Interior Architecture program has be awarded accreditation from CIDA (Council of Interior Design Accreditation) for a six-year term. The Accreditation Commissions decision was based on the interior architecture programs demonstrated achievement of sixteen accreditation standards. The evaluators noted the program had strengths in 9 of the 16 standards. The next re-accreditation visit is in 2023.

2017-Interior Architecture Alumni Calvin Clawson.Pdf, Department Of Interior Architecture, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Interior Architecture Alumni Calvin Clawson has been the lead Interior Designer at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center for 3 years.  He has transformed the look and feel of the Mountain Home facility with each project.  His talent, work ethic, and heart for the veterans make him the perfect choice for Interior Designer of the Year.

“The Mountain Home VA Health Care System provides quality healthcare which supports the core values of the Department of Veterans Affairs.  Mr. Clawson has been successful at creating an environment at this facility which represents the quality, compassion and excellence we strive for …

2017-Gatton Faculty Receive A $50,000 Interdisciplinary Grant From Etsu's Research Development-Council, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Drs. Walls, Panus, Odle, Covert, and Karpen from Gatton College of Pharmacy and Dr. Courtney Hall who has positions at ETSU’s Physical Therapy department and the Mountain Home VA have received a $50,000 Interdisciplinary Grant from ETSU’s Research Development Council to study fall risk in older adults.  Dr. Hall is the Principal Investigator on the award.

Each year, 2.5 million people 65 and older are treated in emergency departments for falls, resulting in over 700,000 hospitalizations. Falls are among the 20 most expensive medical conditions, with an average hospital cost for a fall-related injury of $35,000, leading to an estimated …

2017-2017 Hands On Construction Experience.Pdf, Department Of Interior Architecture, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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What better way to learn about construction than by doing it yourself?  Freshman Hanna Huntley volunteered with Appalachia Service Project over the past couple of weeks, to experience construction firsthand.  Hannah is shown removing a corner of a wall to prepare it to be replaced it with a bullnose corner.  Great job Hannah!

2017-Designing For Acoustics.Pdf, Department Of Interior Architecture, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Sophomore Interior Architecture students discussed the importance of accounting for acoustics in the design phase of their projects. They discussed how acoustics affects health, safety, comfort and human factors and productivity and what solutions can help alleviate sound issues. Students worked in teams to explore methods of using this valuable design tool.

2017-January-Faculty Member Travis Graves Receives Tennessee Arts Commission Grant.Pdf, College Of Arts And Sciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Sculpture professor Travis Graves has been awarded an individual artists fellowship from the Tennessee Arts Commission for 2017. The fellowship provides a monetary award of $5000 to outstanding professional artists in a particular art form or discipline. 

Graves has taught sculpture in the Department of Art & Design since 2005 and was the receipent of the ETSU Distinguished Faculty Award in Teaching in 2013.

For more information on the the artist please follow this link:
http://www.travisgraves.com/

2017-Manlalakbay (Voyager)- Filipina-O Diaspora And The Hybrid Identity.Pdf, College Of Arts And Sciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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The exhibit features Filipina/o (pronounced Filipin Now) and Fil-American contemporary artists whose works explore the complex issues of migration and the nuanced hybrid identity. Filipino cuisine, Filipiniana attire and traditional ‘tinikling’ bamboo dance performance will be presented during the November 3rd, First Friday reception with the gallery talk. Johnson City Mayor David Tomita, Hon. Patrick Chuasoto from Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C., and Jeremy Ross, Acting Chief Operating officer at ETSU are Guests of Honor.

The collaborative painting and jewelry demo will be conducted by New York based artists Jeho Bitancor, Jojo Austria and Art Zamora on November 3rd, Friday …

2017-Sophomore Studio.Pdf, Department Of Interior Architecture, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Sophomore Studio this semester explored various issues in residential design.  Their final project was to design a home for a family of middle-eastern decent. This is to be a custom home that meets the needs of a handicapped grandmother and include a prayer room.  One of the great learning experiences is that ETSU middle-eastern students were invited to help the design students understand their culture so the home can perfectly meet their needs.  Design students learned to be sensitive to cultural needs and the guests learned that design can make their homes a better place to live, care for their …

Gatton Alum Receives Prestigious Award From Cvs Health, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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An alumnus of the Gatton College of Pharmacy at East Tennessee State University has received a prestigious award from CVSHealth after going above and beyond to help a patient earlier this year.

Brock Leisge, a member of the GCOP Class of 2016, works as a pharmacist at the CVS in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Earlier this year, a patient came in to have a prescription filled, but Leisge did much more than that he may very well have saved her life.

In a letter written to Leisges employer, the patients daughter explains that her mom had been battling thyroid cancer for …

2017-2017 Cradle To Cradle Specification.Pdf, Department Of Interior Architecture, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Seniors in Sustainable Seminar explained the differences of cradle to cradle versus cradle to grave and then provided justification to each other for their senior studio cradle to cradle specification selections. 

2017-2017 Presentations.Pdf, Department Of Interior Architecture, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Students in interior architecture give many presentations every semester explaining their design intentions to peers, faculty, outside professionals and professional mentors.  In these presentations, students explain their reasons why their designs meet the expectations of the assignment.  Explanations go way past, “I like it”, by using design terminology and design precedence research to give the reasons the design impacts the health, safety and welfare of their clients.  You will leave the program knowing how to very clearly orally express your designs in front of varied audiences.

Seniors use technology to present research to professional mentors in cities outside of The …

2017-May-Melissa Magno Receives Scholarship From Aeg Foundation, Department Of Geosciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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May 2017: Geosciences student, Melissa Magno, receives scholarship from the Stout Fund at the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geoscientists (AEG) Foundation.

Instilling Positive Beliefs About Organ Donation: An Information Processing Approach, Gerardo Jose Moreira

Open Access Theses & Dissertations

The number of those seeking a kidney donation in the United States continues to increase while the number of donors is not growing at the same rate (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services USDHHS, 2010). The lack of donations is more prevalent in low health literate communities which suffer from misinformation and ultimately negative beliefs toward organ donation. Thus, it is important to understand how marketing efforts can effectively change individuals' beliefs about organ donation.

Drawing on the Self-Determination Theory and Schema Theory, I proposed that the effectiveness of health education programs, which is to motivate individuals to be …

2017 January, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Press releases for January of 2017.

2016-December-22-Tolliver Joins Pediatrics, University Marketing And Commucications, East Tennessee State Univeristy

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2016-December-22-Interfaith Concert, University Marketing And Commucications, East Tennessee State Univeristy

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2016-December-21-Travis Graves, University Marketing And Commucications, East Tennessee State Univeristy

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2016-December-20-Health Departments, University Marketing And Commucications, East Tennessee State Univeristy

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2016-December-19-Heritage Day, University Marketing And Commucications, East Tennessee State Univeristy

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2016-December-15-Socon Faculty Staff Team, University Marketing And Commucications, East Tennessee State Univeristy

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2016-December-15-Readers Choice, University Marketing And Commucications, East Tennessee State Univeristy

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2016-December-14-Effectiveness Of Diabetes Dogs, University Marketing And Commucications, East Tennessee State Univeristy

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2016-December-12-M.S.W. Info: Abingdon, University Marketing And Commucications, East Tennessee State Univeristy

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2016-December-09-Reunion Agents, University Marketing And Commucications, East Tennessee State Univeristy

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2016-December-08-Grammy Nominations, University Marketing And Commucications, East Tennessee State Univeristy

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2016-December-07-Parker Puts Out Book, University Marketing And Commucications, East Tennessee State Univeristy

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2016-December-07-Hannah Greene, University Marketing And Commucications, East Tennessee State Univeristy

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2016-December-07-Fast Food In China, University Marketing And Commucications, East Tennessee State Univeristy

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