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2020-August-07-Etsu Health Experts Assist With Plans To Protect Safety And Health Of Campus Clinics, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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p xmlns:ouc="https://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">JOHNSON CITY (August 7, 2020) – A team of experts from East Tennessee State University’s health sciences colleges is helping the university navigate important decisions and policies to protect the health and safety of the campus community and ETSU Health clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Created in response to the pandemic, the Medical Response Team meets regularly to analyze disease trends, craft medical suggestions and aid in decisions and considerations regarding the safe return to campus.

“In addition to following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and local and state health officials, ETSU is fortunate to have …

2020-August-05-Welcome Class Of 2024, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (August 5, 2020)— East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy welcomed the Class of 2024 during a new two-week orientation program called Gatton Ready. 

Held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program is designed to help students connect through orientation activities and ultimately succeed in the classroom through learning strategies, time management skills, and some introductory coursework. In addition, the program features a focus on health and wellbeing, along with a friendly, year-long competition to inspire students.

“Gatton Ready is exciting because it not only gives our students a head start in the classroom, but …

2020-August-05-Etsu Pharmacy School Welcomes Class Of 2024, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (August 5, 2020)— East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy welcomed the Class of 2024 during a new two-week orientation program called Gatton Ready.  

Held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program is designed to help students connect through orientation activities and ultimately succeed in the classroom through learning strategies, time management skills, and some introductory coursework.  In addition, the program features a focus on health and well-being, along with a friendly,  year-long competition to inspire students. 

“Gatton Ready is exciting because it not only gives our students a head start in the classroom, but …

2020-August-04-A Life With Flavor, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 4, 2020) – When Dr. Cecilia McIntosh retires from East Tennessee State University one day, she hopes to leave “a whole chapter in the book” on plant biochemistry.

That goal is important to the researcher, but equally important is the legacy she leaves with her students – undergraduate and graduate – a legacy of critical thinking skills, hands-on and high-tech laboratory practices and a drive to keep asking, seeking, discovering and sharing.

Exhibiting a mathematical mind at an early age, McIntosh was encouraged and challenged by her grandfather, who gave her math problems to work in her …

2020-August-04-College Of Nursing Offering Info Sessions For Graduate Programs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (August 4, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s College of Nursing is offering four online information sessions throughout August for nurses who are interested in pursuing a nursing graduate degree. 

The sessions will be offered via Zoom on: 

• Wednesday, Aug. 5, 11 a.m.-noon 
• Thursday, Aug. 13, noon to 1 p.m. 
• Monday, Aug. 17, 4-5 p.m. 
• Tuesday, Aug. 25, 8-9 a.m. 

“These sessions will be useful for nurses who are considering continuing their education, advancing their careers or focusing their interests,” said Karen Hirst, assistant dean of student services in the College of Nursing. “We will have staff and …

2020-August-04-Dr Daryl A Carter, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 4, 2020) – The Africana Studies Program at East Tennessee State University is under new leadership. Dr. Daryl A. Carter, professor of history, has been named interim director of the program effective Aug. 1 by Interim Provost Dr. Wilsie Bishop and Dr. Gordon Anderson, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. 

Dr. Daryl A. Carter

“I am humbled by this opportunity and I look forward to working with students, faculty and …

2020-August-03-Data Analytics Graduate Certificate, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 3, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s College of College of Business and Technology is now offering a data analytics graduate certificate that is geared toward professionals across a multitude of industries who are interested in learning how to use data to develop business strategies and improve decision-making skills.

The program is designed to be completed in a four-course, 12-credit-hour sequence that builds a strong foundation for becoming a data analyst. The certificate can be completed on campus, online, or a combination of the two. Evening classes will be offered to allow maximum flexibility for program participants. …

2020-Health Care Innovation Flourishes At Etsu Pharmacy School Shark Tank Presentation, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Budding pharmacy entrepreneurs at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy displayed their business savvy during the annual Shark Tank event, the colleges version of the popular reality show.

The students were challenged to develop business plans which addressed health care gaps in the community, region or nation with viable interventions spanning clinical and technological mediums. Each student group presented to live "sharks, business owners, health care administrators, or related experts who serve as volunteer judges seeking to encourage highly engaged, business-ready professionals to make an impact on a community. The competition was led by Drs. Jeff Gray …

2020-August-High School Golf Tryouts, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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2020-August-Fall 2020 Sports Covid Announcement, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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2020-August-Hs Cross Country Welcomes New Coach - Parent Meeting, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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2020-August-01-New Chairs And Interim Chairs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Even amidst a pandemic, a flurry of academic activity continues at East Tennessee State University as several departments across campus have welcomed new chair or interim chair positions:

College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Daniel Westover, Chair, Department of Literature and Language

College of Business and Technology

Dr. Joel Faidley, Interim Chair, Department of Accountancy

Maj. Ken Monas, Chair, Department of Military Science

Dr. Taylor Stevenson, Interim Chair, Department of Economics and Finance

Clemmer College

Dr. Jill Channing, Interim Chair, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis

College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences

Dr. Bess Sirmon-Taylor, Chair, Department of …

2020-August-01-Wellbeing Initiative Inspires Competition At Gatton College Of Pharmacy, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – While there won’t be any flying Quidditch tournaments anytime soon, a new student wellbeing program at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is inspired by the competitive house model from Harry Potter and designed to help students soar to new heights throughout their pharmacy career.

The Gatton Wellbeing Program was created to foster mentorship, student leadership and personal growth through a friendly year-long tournament and is one of the first—if not the first—college of pharmacy program of its kind in the world, modeled on the highly successful “learning community” model pioneered by the Vanderbilt …

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2020-July-31-Enjoy Retirement.Pdf, 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 July.  Thank you for your service! 

Mason Gene Bailey – Professor, Department of Computing

Andrew Czuchry – Professor and Chairholder, AFG Industries Chair of Excellence in Business and Technology

Shawn Dodge – Professor and Chair, Department of Military Science

Douglas P. Dotterweich – Professor, Department of Economics and Finance

Richard Allan Feit – Professor, Academic Affairs, Quillen College of Medicine

Deborah Harley-McClaskey – Associate Professor, Department of Counseling and Human Services

Deborah Susan Hosler – Senior Lecturer, Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Gregory Ray Love …

2020-July-31-Michael Meit Featured On American Journal Of Public Health Podcast.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (July 31, 2020) – Michael Meit, director of research and programs at the East Tennessee State University Center for Rural Health Research, will be featured on a national podcast focusing on rural public health.

The podcast is hosted by Dr. Alfredo Morabia, editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Public Health (AJPH). It will be available beginning Aug. 5 at ajph.aphapublications.org.

“In this podcast, we discussed the implications of framing rural America as ‘older, poorer, sicker’ and ways that we could instead leverage rural strengths and assets to improve rural health and well-being,” Meit said. “The podcast will …

2020-July-31-Overmountain Animation Festival.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (July 31, 2020) – The Department of Digital Media at East Tennessee State University will host the 2020 Overmountain Animation Festival Aug. 5-7. All shows will be livestreamed and will begin at 7 p.m. each night.

The festival’s six shows feature more than 60 animations, with two shows each with different themes to be presented nightly.  ETSU has hosted this event since 2005. Faculty and students from the Digital Media program select entries from around the world for the event that display the talent of student, independent and professional animators.  The lineup includes:

            Wednesday, Aug. 5

            7 p.m. …

2020-July-31-Going Places.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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ETSU welcomes the following new faculty and staff to the university family:

Turner Battle is an assistant coach in the athletic training room in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Cheyenne Beeler is an information research technician in the Office of Financial Services.

Haley Bell is a laboratory assistant in the Department of Chemistry. She holds a B.S. in chemistry from Tennessee Wesleyan University.

Dr. Priyamvada Chaudary is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics.  

Jordan De Jong is a manager in Health Services Management and Policy. Before coming to ETSU, she was director of communication at the Charleston (South …

2020-July-30-Etsu College Of Nursing Presents Daisy Award To Nicholas Shortridge.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (July 30, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s College of Nursing presented a DAISY Award to Nicholas Shortridge, a 2020 alumnus of ETSU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

Dr. Wendy Nehring, dean of the College of Nursing, presented the award to Shortridge in the presence of nursing faculty and staff, who joined the ceremony via zoom due to social distancing guidelines.

DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune SYstem. The DAISY Foundation was formed in January 2000 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at age 33 of complications of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura …

2020-July-29-Meet Dr. Sara Brandon ('17), Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(July 29, 2020)—Meet Dr. Sara Brandon (’17), from Tullahoma, TN, who serves as director of clinical pharmacy services at Community Health Systems. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Maury Regional Medical Center/Lipscomb College of Pharmacy in Columbia, Tennessee, and her PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration Residency at Community Health Systems in Franklin. 

Describe your typical day:

SB: The best part about my job is that I don't have a typical day! My day is driven by the needs of the facilities and current projects. My general responsibilities involve development and update of clinical protocols and guidance based …

2020-July-29-Etsu Votes League Of Women Voters To Host Voting Info Session.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (July 29, 2020) – The Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement and ETSU Votes are partnering with the League of Women Voters of Northeast Tennessee to host a virtual meeting and interactive workshop titled Your Vote is Your Voice on Sunday, Aug. 2 at 2 p.m. to inform the public on the voting process in Tennessee. Attendees will learn about voting options and the tools available to Tennessee voters this year.

This is the first installment in a series of anticipated joint workshops that will take place this fall.

All citizens are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend …

2020-July-29-Etsu Librarian Publishes Book On Trauma-Informed Approach To Library Services.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (July 29, 2020) – An East Tennessee State University librarian has published a new book that focuses on applying the principles of trauma-informed care to the library setting.

“A Trauma-Informed Approach to Library Services” by Rebecca Tolley was published this month by American Library Association (ALA) Editions. Tolley is a professor and librarian in ETSU’s Charles C. Sherrod Library.

Trauma-informed care, which originated in the fields of health and social services, can provide empathetic service, positive patron encounters and a more trusting workplace to the library setting, according to Tolley.

“The idea for this book cropped up as …

2020-July-28-Positive Eating Program Pioneers New Ways To Help Children Via Telehealth.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (July 28, 2020) – As the health care community began transitioning to telehealth services for many types of appointments during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Teresa Boggs was uncertain how well telehealth would work for the Positive Eating Program at East Tennessee State University.

ETSU’s Positive Eating Program is designed for children with behavioral and sensory-based feeding challenges. It is housed at The Language Center at Nave, located in Elizabethton and managed by ETSU’s Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.

Prior to COVID-19, parents or guardians brought their children (typically ages 1-7) to the clinic setting, where supervised graduate …

2020-July-28-Face Covering Policy.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – (July 28, 2020) A new policy at East Tennessee State University requires all students, faculty and staff as well as visitors to campus to wear a face covering.

The policy is effective immediately and requires that face coverings be worn in classrooms and other public spaces as well as in outdoor areas where a physical distance of six feet cannot be maintained between persons.

ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland announced today that he has approved the policy and that it will remain in effect until further notice.  “The health and safety of all members of the ETSU …

2020-July-27-Important Observations.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – (July 27, 2020) Dr. Jane Broderick, a professor in the Department of Early Childhood Education in East Tennessee State University’s Clemmer College, is co-author of From Children’s Interests to Children’s Thinking: Using a Cycle of Inquiry to Plan Curriculum, recently published by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Broderick co-authored the book with Dr. Seong Bock Hong, a faculty member at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

Written primarily for preschool and early childhood teachers as well as preschool directors, From Children’s Interests to Children’s Thinking: Using a Cycle of Inquiry to Plan Curriculum …

2020-July-27-Reece Museum Announces Results For Pandemic Initiative.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (July 27, 2020) – The results are in for a competitive effort to build a collection of artwork focused on the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Reece Museum and Mary B. Martin School of the Arts at East Tennessee State University, community supporters Bravissima! Women Sponsoring the Arts!, and others joined in an initiative to purchase artwork created in 2019 or 2020 for a “Local Art in the Age of the 2020 Global Pandemic” special collection which will be housed in the Reece Museum’s Permanent Collection.

The idea for the initiative began when Reece Museum staff discussed how to capture …

2020-July-24-August 3 Opening.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – (July 24, 2020) University School will begin its 2020-21 academic year on Monday, Aug. 3 and will be on full-remote status.  The school will continue with remote operations through Sept. 18, which is the end of the first quarter.

“In recent weeks we have witnessed the trajectory of the COVID-19 virus rise both locally and across the nation,” said Dr. Brian Partin, director of University School.  “Our school year launches in just over 10 days, and we do not see this situation drastically improving by that time.

“This has been a very difficult decision but the safety …

2020-July-23-Pop-N-Doc Discussion To Focus On Documentary John Lewis Good Trouble.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (July 23, 2020) – The East Tennessee State University Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement and Center for Teaching Excellence will host a special event in the “Pop-n-Doc” virtual film discussion series to focus on a film documenting the life of the late Civil Rights legend and Congressman John Lewis.

Participants will watch the film “John Lewis: Good Trouble” on their own and then take part in a discussion to take place on Thursday, July 30, at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom.

This film chronicles Lewis’ 60-plus years of social activism and legislative action on civil and voting rights, …