2021-October-15-William Turner Lecture, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2021) – Noted scholar, educator and civil rights leader Dr. William H. “Bill” Turner will speak about his new book, “The Harlan Renaissance,” at East Tennessee State University on Thursday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. in The Cave on the first floor of the D.P. Culp Student Center. 

A book signing will follow, with copies available for sale. “The Harlan Renaissance” is an intimate remembrance of kinship and community from the treasured son of one of the most successful and diverse coal camps in Appalachia's history. The event is co-sponsored by the ETSU Department of …

2021-October-14-Etsu Health Collecting Hats, Scarves For Chemo Patients During October, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 14, 2021) – ETSU Health has several initiatives underway to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month and honor those who are battling cancer.

“Approximately one in eight women will face breast cancer in their lifetime. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has affected routine screenings and reconstruction opportunities for many patients,” said Dr. Alicia Billington, an ETSU Health plastic and reconstructive surgeon who has helped lead the awareness efforts. “We are hoping our efforts to promote awareness encourage patients to get their screening imaging and exams.”

ETSU Health’s Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery team is accepting donations of hats and scarves for …

2021-October-13-Curtis Wilkie Lecture, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2021) – “When Evil Lived in Laurel: The ‘White Knights’ and the Murder of Vernon Dahmer” is the focus of a virtual talk to be given by Curtis Wilkie on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m.

This lecture and reading from Wilkie’s book by the same title will be held via Zoom and is part of the Black American Studies Lecture Series at East Tennessee State University.

Wilkie is a journalist and retired journalism professor from the University of Mississippi.

Wilkie graduated from Ole Miss in 1963 and began his journalism career with the Clarksdale …

2021-October-12-Alumni Golf Classic, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 12, 2021) – The 54^th annual ETSU Alumni Golf Classic will be held at Cattails at MeadowView in Kingsport on Friday, Oct. 22.

The two-person select shot tournament, held by the East Tennessee State University National Alumni Association, is open to the community, as well as alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of the university.

The day will begin with check-in and practice time at 11 a.m.  Mini-massages and warm-up stretches will be offered courtesy of Jones Chiropractic. A luncheon, which is included in the registration fee, will be served at noon, followed by a …

2021-October-11-Calling The Games, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY –  (October 11, 2021) They predict match-ups, hype up the crowd, and call the game as they see it.

They share information about player stats and also help newcomers – and veteran audience members too – understand what is happening during the game, as well as behind the scenes (…or screens).

And the four students at East Tennessee State University who are casters for esports during the upcoming year will tell you they also get to have an amazing amount of fun.

Introducing Levi Everroad, Spencer Jedrzejek, Chris Moser and Colleen Sharkey.  They are all students at ETSU …

2021-October-08-Local Scientist S.D. Dean Honored, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 8, 2021) – In September, local scientist and educator S.D. Dean was honored with a Service Award from East Tennessee State University to commemorate a lifetime of contributions to scientific discovery and public outreach.

The award was presented at the Gray Fossil Site and Museum by Dr. Blaine Schubert, executive director of the ETSU Center of Excellence in Paleontology and by Dr. William Duncan, chair of the ETSU Department of Sociology and Anthropology. The event was also attended, in person and virtually, by other ETSU staff, faculty, students and colleagues.

'Engaging the public in history didn't …

2021-October-08-Etsu Hosts 'Out Of The Darkness' Walk, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – (Oct. 8, 2021) East Tennessee State University will host the Out of the Darkness/ETSU Community Walk on Sunday, Oct. 17.  Registration begins at 2 p.m. and the walk will take place 2:30-5 p.m.

The event will be held at the ETSU Intramural Field, 1244 Jack Vest Drive.

An initiative of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the Out of the Darkness Walk raises awareness of the ways in which suicide and mental illnesses have affected the lives of others.

“We all have friends and loved ones who have struggled with mental illness,” said Christy Oaks, a lecturer …

2021-October-07-Guest Artist Recital: Pianist Hsiang Tu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Oct. 7, 2021) — Accomplished pianist Hsiang Tu will make his first touring stop at East Tennessee State University on Saturday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Powell Recital Hall of the Martin Center for the Arts as he embarks on a series of piano recitals featuring the complete solo works of French composer Maurice Ravel.

“The ETSU and Johnson City audience will be witness to its first recital featuring beloved works such as ‘Jeux d’eau,’ ‘Gaspard de la nuit’ and ‘Miroirs,’” said Dr. Esther Park, associate professor of piano with the ETSU Department of Music. “Dr. …

2021-October-06-Biomedical Science Graduate Program Presents Awards, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(Oct. 6, 2021) The Quillen College of Medicine Biomedical Science Graduate Program held their awards ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 28.  

Dr. Gregory Ordway, associate dean for Research and Graduate Education, provided an update on recent changes to the program including revision of the concentrations, core curriculum and qualifying exam procedures.  He also announced a new relationship with Crown Laboratories in Johnson City, Tenn.  

Through the efforts of Dr. Thomas Hitchcock, chief scientific officer at Crown Labs, a jointly funded Crown Skin Science Fellowship has been developed.  First-year Biomedical Science Graduate Program Ph.D. student Morgan Callaghan was selected as the …

2021-October-06-Pharmacy Medicine Going On Admissions Tour Across Tennessee, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Admissions representatives from East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy and Quillen College of Medicine are going on the road across the state of Tennessee to visit college students who are interested in a career in pharmacy or medicine.

The tour includes stops at:

• Monday, Sept. 27, 1-3 p.m. CT: Tennessee Tech University, Lab Science Commons Building
• Tuesday, Sept. 28, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. CT: Union University, White Hall room 322  (Quillen College of Medicine only)
• Tuesday, Sept. 28, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Jackson State Community College, Science Building Atrium (Gatton College …

2021-October-06-Latino Life In The South, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 6, 2021) – “Al Norte al Sur: Latino Life in the South,” a traveling photography exhibition by José Galvez, is on display through Nov. 26 at the Reece Museum on the campus of East Tennessee State University.

This exhibition is in conjunction with the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at ETSU and is sponsored by the Reece Museum in partnership with the Mary B. Martin School of the Arts, Language and Culture Resource Center, Office of Equity and Inclusion, Department of Literature and Language and Department of Art and Design.

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2021-October-05-Etsu Dental Hygiene Clinic Welcomes Dr. Jason S. Cade, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 5, 2021)  – As the dental community observes October as National Dental Hygiene Month, East Tennessee State University’s Dental Hygiene Clinic is celebrating more than 50 years of care and education and the recent appointment of Dr. Jason S. Cade as an assistant professor and supervising dentist at the clinic.

Cade joins ETSU after working for 28 years in private practice dentistry, including 22 years in Kingsport. He earned his B.S. degree in chemistry from ETSU and his D.D.S. degree from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, where he also completed an advanced education in …

2021-October-05-Depelteau Named Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellow, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY –  (Oct. 5, 2021) The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) recently named Audrey Depelteau, director of the East Tennessee State University Innovation Lab, to participate in the 2021-22 class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI).

As an Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellow, Depelteau will participate in an extensive, nine-month series of skill-building seminars featuring regional experts, peer-to-peer learning and case study analysis. The program begins virtually in October and culminates with the Class of 2021-22's graduation in July 2022.

“I am honored and grateful to the ARC for accepting me into the Appalachian Leadership Institute and to ETSU and the …

2021-October-04-Dr. Suman Dalal Studying Mutations In Atm Gene, Heart Function, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2021) – A researcher in the East Tennessee State University College of Public Health is studying how mutations in the Ataxia telangiectasia mutated kinase (ATM) gene affect heart function.

“Approximately 3 million Americans have a heterozygous mutation of ATM,” said Dr. Suman Dalal, assistant professor in the Department of Health Sciences. “Individuals with ATM mutations show enhanced vulnerability to ischemic heart disease and die 11 years earlier than the non-carriers.” 

Ataxia telangiectasia mutated kinase (ATM) is an enzyme residing in the nucleus of the cell. Its main function is to repair the DNA. Mutations …

2021-October-04-Etsu Choirs Will Offer 'Choral Collage' Of Musical Variety At Martin Center, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2021) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Music will present its 2021 Choral Collage on Friday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Grand Hall of the Martin Center for the Arts.

The annual Choral Collage concert is the season opener for the ETSU Choirs, including the ETSU Chorale, Greyscale, BucsWorth and the East Tennessee Belles. The ensembles will perform a variety of music, from Renaissance to contemporary pop.

“It is truly a collage of musical styles and genres that offers a little something for every type of music lover,” said Dr. Alan …

2021-December-Alumna Helps Save A Life Through Blood Stem Cell Donation, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Alumna helps save a life through blood stem cell donation

As a pharmacist, alumna Dr. Brooke Stayer’s (’10) passion is to help patients, but when she recently served as a blood stem cell donor, she felt she was able to help a patient in a completely new way. Stayer serves as the Assistant Director of Pharmacy Services and PGY1 Residency Program Director at Holston Valley Medical Center. 

What led you to make the donation?

BS: I registered with Be The Match in 2009 during a drive at GCOP and received a call in December 2021 that I was a match …

2021-October-01-Going Places, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Dr. Stephanie Layne is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics. Before coming to ETSU, she was a general pediatrician in Asheville, North Carolina. She holds a D.O. degree from the University of Pikeville, Kentucky.

Dr. Kelsey Lee Lloyd is an assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine. She holds an M.D. degree from ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine.

Dr. Jennifer Locander is an assistant professor in the Department of Management and Marketing after earning her Ph.D. in marketing at the University of Mississippi.

Madison Lowe is a secretary in Learning Services, Center for Academic Achievement. She holds …

2021-October-01-Enjoy Retirement, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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

Stephen Geraci – Professor, Internal Medicine, 8 years of service

Carol Maupin – Patient Care Representative, Office of Practice, College of Nursing, 12 years of service

John Schweitzer – Chair/Professor, Department of Pathology, 36 years of service

Mary Angela Wright – Director of Operations, Human Resources, 7 years of service

Published October 1, 2021, as part of the Accent email newsletter for faculty and staff.

2021-October-01-Location Change For Sga Fall Concert, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – East Tennessee State University announces that the location of its Student Government Association Fall Concert on Monday, Oct. 25, has been changed to Freedom Hall Civic Center due to the potential for rainy weather.

This concert featuring melodic punk-pop band All Time Low and rapper Swae Lee will begin at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Because the concert is now indoors, masks will be required.

ETSU students receive one free ticket and may purchase up to four guest tickets for $10 each with valid ID. ETSU staff and faculty may purchase up to five …

2021-October-01-Noland Announces Four New Members Of The Etsu Research Corporation Board, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Dr. Brian Noland, East Tennessee State University president and chair of the ETSU Research Corporation Board of Directors, announced today the addition of four new members to the Research Corporation’s board: Carol Anne Clayson, Ph.D.; Bryan Daniels; Denise Grant, J.D.; and Scott Niswonger.

“I am pleased to share these appointments to our board as we continue to grow the Research Corporation’s impact,” Noland said. “The Research Corporation’s mission is to enrich the region and change the world through innovation. Our new board members, in addition to being strong supporters of the university, share in the Research …

2021-October-01-October Heritage Day, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Regardless of the weather outside, the George L. Carter Railroad Museum on the campus of East Tennessee State University will celebrate the great railroads of the South on Saturday, Oct. 30. As the seasons change, this Heritage Day program will recall the classic streamliners and fast freights that once brought vacationers to the beach and goods to the nation.

Scheduled on the final Saturday of each month at the Carter Railroad Museum, each Heritage Day is an opportunity for visitors to come and witness historical representations of American railroading. The museum is located in the Campus …

2021-October-01-Respiratory Therapy Program Helping To Meet Workforce Needs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Donna Lilly looks no farther than her email inbox for a daily reminder of the impact of COVID-19 on the respiratory therapy profession.

As the director of East Tennessee State University’s Respiratory Therapy Program, Lilly has received an unprecedented number of recruitment emails from health care systems and hospitals from many different states.

“Respiratory therapy is a very rewarding career, but right now there just aren’t enough of us due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” Lilly said. “I get emails all the time looking to recruit our graduates. Now that the pandemic has hit, hospitals are …

2021-October-01-Winter Session Allows Students To Excel Toward Graduation, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Registration for Winter Session classes will soon begin at East Tennessee State University. All of the courses offered in Winter Session are 100% online to allow for the convenience of taking a class from home or while traveling during winter break. This option allows students to stay on track or complete goals ahead of schedule during their academic journey to graduation. 

Current ETSU students can register through Goldlink for the course they want to take. Registration for Winter Session begins Nov. 1, 2021. The final day to add a course is Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. Winter …

2021-October-01-Etsu Names New Cmco, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – (October 1, 2021) Jessica Vodden has been named Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for East Tennessee State University. Vodden comes to ETSU with more than a decade of experience in higher education marketing and public relations.

“Jessica brings an impressive record in creating and leading successful strategic integrative marking initiatives in higher education and other settings,” said ETSU President Brian Noland. “She will be instrumental in helping to promote the ETSU story and lifting our brand to new audiences across the region and beyond.”

Vodden is a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. She received …

2021-October-01-Mtsu's Waldecker And Clark To Perform At Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2021) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Music will present a guest artist recital featuring Dr. Todd Waldecker, clarinet, and Dr. Adam Clark, piano, on Thursday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Powell Recital Hall of the Martin Center for the Arts.

An evening of clarinet and piano

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Waldecker and Dr. Clark, …

2021-October-01-Etsu Health's Baby Steps Clinic Recognized As 'Promising Practice', University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recognized ETSU Health’s Baby Steps clinic as a “Promising Practice” for enhancing primary care services for children and families affected by prenatal opioid exposure. 

The Baby Steps Clinic is an interdisciplinary clinic at ETSU Health Pediatrics that cares for the complex needs of children from birth to 5 years who have been affected by prenatal substance exposure. 

“The purpose of the clinic is to partner with families in recovery and ensure the best possible outcomes for children exposed to substances before birth,” said Dr. Dianna Puhr, Baby Steps medical director.

The …

2021-October-01-Nursing Recognized As A Top School In Online Health Care Education, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – East Tennessee State University’s College of Nursing has been named one of 2021’s best schools for online programs and courses in health care education by EduMed.org. 

ETSU earned top honors for distance education in the following subject areas:

• #17 among the Best Online MSN Programs 
• #23 among the Best Online DNP Programs 
• #23 among the Best Online Nurse Practitioner Programs
• #24 among the Best Online Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Programs

“We are extremely proud of all of our undergraduate and graduate programs, including these recently ranked online programs,” said Dr. Leann Horsley, …

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2021-September-30-Etsu Health Surgery Welcomes Plastic Surgeon, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Dr. Jeremy Powers

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 30, 2021) – As both a reconstructive and cosmetic surgeon and a native of Marion, Virginia, Dr. Jeremy Powers appreciates the opportunity to contribute his skills and abilities to improve the lives and health of the people in this area.

He is accepting new patients of all ages, pediatric or adult, at ETSU Health Surgery.

Powers joining ETSU Health not only …

2021-September-29-The Edge Hosting Grand Opening Of New Studios, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 29, 2021) – The Edge 89.5 HD4, the student-run radio station of East Tennessee State University, will host its grand opening celebration in its new D.P. Culp Student Center studios on Friday, Oct. 1, at noon, as part of World College Radio Day.

A state-of-the-art space for students

The Edge Station Manager Erika McCluskey (left) and Candy Bryant, Edge Adviser, test the new equipment.

At top: The lights on the DJ console table have the capability of syncing to the beat of the music.

The day’s programming will begin with a ceremony at the studio, located …