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2023-September-28-Etsu Inducting New Rotc Hall Of Fame Members.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-28-Etsu Inducting New Rotc Hall Of Fame Members.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University’s ROTC Program is inducting new members into its Hall of Fame. The storied ROTC program, a unit assigned to ETSU for more than half a century, has commissioned over 1,500 second lieutenants.

The Hall of Fame class of 2023 will be honored in a ceremony scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 5, at 2 p.m. in the Grand Soldiers Ballroom at the Carnegie Hotel in Johnson City. The event is free and open to the public and corresponds with ETSU Homecoming.

The inductees include:

Gary McAllister

a retired colonel. He graduated from ETSU in 1983, serving in …


2023-September-27-Appreciate The Beauty Of Appalachia This Fall.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-27-Appreciate The Beauty Of Appalachia This Fall.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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With a symphony of colors emerging in the highest elevations of the Appalachian Highlands, East Tennessee State University’s Travis Watson hopes regional leaf peepers appreciate the raw beauty of the area.

“The botanical diversity of the Southern Appalachian forests, consisting of over 100 species of deciduous hardwoods, provides a broad color palette and can provide a slightly longer display than the maple-dominated forests of the Northeast,” said Watson, the university’s campus arborist.

For Watson, a few trees are especially striking:

Maples are “the star of the show, and sugar maple is my favorite because I love the orange-to-yellow gradient …


2023-September-27-Revitalized Bud Frank Theatre Coming To Life.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-27-Revitalized Bud Frank Theatre Coming To Life.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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For years, the Bud Frank Theatre was the site of many performances and productions at East Tennessee State University, and it will continue to be a hub for the arts with the new “Cinema at the Bud Frank Theatre.”

The theater will serve the community as a site of entertainment and enrichment – and the only art cinema in the region outside of Asheville, North Carolina.

“This is important, because half of the films released – indeed, half the Oscar contenders – do not play in Northeast Tennessee on initial release,” said Dr. Matthew Holtmeier, an associate professor in the …


2023-September-27-Etsu Planning Founders Week, Oct 9-13.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-27-Etsu Planning Founders Week, Oct 9-13.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

The inaugural East Tennessee State University Founders Week, Oct. 9-13, is a celebration that is more than a century in the making.

Founders Week commemorates ETSU’s founding in October of 1911, and will include a variety of events that underscore the university’s ongoing commitment to improve the lives of the people of this region.

“Since it was founded as East Tennessee Normal School in 1911, this institution has served the region as a beacon of knowledge, innovation and service,” said ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland. “Founders Week is a recognition of the longstanding community support that has allowed this …


2023-September-26-Etsu Announces Summer 2023 Dean's List.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-26-Etsu Announces Summer 2023 Dean's List.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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East Tennessee State University has announced the names of students who attained a grade point average qualifying them for inclusion in the dean’s list for summer 2023.

To receive this honor, undergraduate students must pass a minimum of 12 credits (excluding audits, incompletes, repeats, and pass/fail) with no grade below B- in any course taken, and a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.


2023-September-26-Helping Youth Grow Into Financially Literate Adults, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-26-Helping Youth Grow Into Financially Literate Adults, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(Sept. 26, 2023) An East Tennessee State University faculty member has been named to a new state council dedicated to educating young people throughout Tennessee about financial literacy.

Dr. Stacey Fisher is one of six teachers making up the inaugural Distinguished Educator Council of the Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission (TNFLC). Fisher, who teaches at ETSU at Sevierville, is a professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in ETSU’s Clemmer College of Education and Human Development.

Members of the TNFLC Distinguished Educator Council believe strongly in the importance of financial literacy and will help fill the critical need for …


2023-September-26-Etsu Hosting 'These Shining Lives' Oct 5-8.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-26-Etsu Hosting 'These Shining Lives' Oct 5-8.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

The Department of Theatre and Dance at East Tennessee State University will open its 2023-24 season early next month with “These Shining Lives” by Melanie Marnich.

Shows are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5-7, with a 2 p.m. performance on Oct. 8.

Each of the performances happen at the Bert C. Bach Theatre in the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts.

“When the Radium Dial Company opened in Ottawa, Illinois in the 1920s, the owners of the company already knew that the radium paint used to illuminate its watches was toxic, yet they offered good pay to young women in …


2023-September-25-Etsu Elevates Pitch Competition, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-25-Etsu Elevates Pitch Competition, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

September 25, 2023


From an immersive art exhibit to amplify the voices of the community’s population experiencing homelessness to a program linking college students with older adults in rural communities to reduce social isolation, students at East Tennessee State University  have many ideas to improve the quality of life for the people of this region.

Those ideas and seven others will take center stage at ETSU Elevates, a pitch competition on Monday, Oct. 9, at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the competition begins at 5:30 p.m. The event is free and open …


2023-September-22-Etsu Highly Ranked In Prestigious Princeton Review, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-22-Etsu Highly Ranked In Prestigious Princeton Review, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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The university prizes hands-on learning for all students.

East Tennessee State University was ranked by the prestigious Princeton Review as one of the best regional colleges in the South. 


This ranking in the 2024 Best Colleges edition puts ETSU well ahead of hundreds of colleges and universities. 


“I am not at all surprised by this ranking,” said Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle, provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs. “Our dedicated faculty and staff have worked hard to offer an outstanding education at a compelling price, and our students, armed with grit and determination, are simply incredible.”  


As for the …


2023-September-19-Celebrated Cartoonist Speaking At Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-19-Celebrated Cartoonist Speaking At Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(September 19, 2023) Gene Yang, a celebrated and internationally respected cartoonist, is coming to East Tennessee State University for the fifth annual Equity and Inclusion Conference. 

Yang will speak at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, in the D.P. Culp Student Center ballroom. His talk is free and open to the public.

As the Library of Congress’ fifth National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Yang advocated for the importance of reading, especially reading diversely.  

Yang’s work has touched thousands over the last decade.  

“American Born Chinese,” Yang’s first graphic novel, was a National Book Award finalist, as well as the …


2023-September-15-Etsu Hosting Supply Chain Digital Tech Summit, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-15-Etsu Hosting Supply Chain Digital Tech Summit, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

September 15, 2023

East Tennessee State University’s Department of Management, Marketing and Supply Chain invites business and IT professionals and managers, recruiters, educators and government representatives to join the Appalachian Highlands Supply Chain and Digital Technology Summit in October. 

The event is scheduled for October 20 at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts. It runs from 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., with an optional networking lunch with ETSU supply chain and computing students from 12:15-1:30 p.m. 

The summit aims to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the industry. 

The agenda will cover a broad spectrum of topics, including regional …


2023-September-15-Etsu Issues Call To Action On Mental Health, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-15-Etsu Issues Call To Action On Mental Health, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(September 15, 2023)

East Tennessee State University devotes considerable resources into uplifting the mental health not only of faculty, staff and students, but the Appalachian Highlands region, as well. 

 

And earlier this month, ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland signed a proclamation designating September as “Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.”  

 

“Nationally, campuses are witnessing a mental health crisis,” said Noland. “The recognition is not just an acknowledgment of the seriousness of the issue but a call to action for each one of us.” 

 

The university promotes a range of activities and steps to achieve better mental health. That includes physical activity, …


2023-September-15-Etsu Theatre And Dance Announce Upcoming Performances, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-15-Etsu Theatre And Dance Announce Upcoming Performances, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

For years, East Tennessee State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance has provided students with exceptional opportunities that boost social awareness, self-confidence, communication skills and more. 



Another important role of the department: enriching the university and the Appalachian Highlands with regular performances in the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts. 



That tradition continues in the 2023-24 academic year. 



“We are thrilled to announce our lineup, and I am so proud of the work our faculty, staff and students have already put in,” said Karen Brewster, chair of the department. “We truly believe that the arts help us make sense of …


2023-September-14-Etsu To Host Symposium On Aging With Tenncare, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-14-Etsu To Host Symposium On Aging With Tenncare, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(September 14, 2023) – East Tennessee State University’s Center for Rural Health Research and TennCare are teaming up to host the East Tennessee Aging Symposium on Friday, Sept. 29.  

The event will give community-based organizations the opportunity to shape the development of Tennessee’s Multisector Plan for Aging (MPA). Participants will have the opportunity to hear from Tennessee Health Commissioner Dr. Ralph Alvarado, as well as representatives from TennCare, AARP Tennessee and faculty from the ETSU’s Center for Rural Health Research.

"Collaborating with communities and organizations across the state that are dedicated to the well-being of our aging population is an …


2023-September-14-Etsu Celebrates The Newly Renovated Lamb Hall, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-14-Etsu Celebrates The Newly Renovated Lamb Hall, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University celebrated the grand reopening of Lamb Hall with an afternoon of special events and a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 14.

Named for Dr. John P. Lamb Jr., the building serves as a hub for the university’s health-related programs, including the College of Public Health and the College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences.

The first request for state funding to renovate the building was made in 1994, and now, nearly 30 years later, that dream is a reality with the completion of the $26 million renovation. The work that began in 2017 has …


2023-September-14-Etsu- Incredible Colors Likely This Fall, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-14-Etsu- Incredible Colors Likely This Fall, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(September 14, 2023)

Fall color has the potential to be incredible in the Appalachian Highlands this year. 



That’s according to Travis Watson, East Tennessee State University’s campus arborist.   



“Having those bright sunny days during the fall is really a bonus,” said Watson. “We will get a really nice display of those reds if we can keep sunny days and cool nights.”  



Some of the tallest peaks in the Appalachian Mountains are beginning to display hints of what will become a thrilling display of crimson, gold and orange. 



The mountains of East Tennessee, Western North Carolina and Southwest Virginia will likely …


2023-September-13-Pharmacy Professor Part Of Team Testing Medication Adherence Interventions In Vulnerable, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-13-Pharmacy Professor Part Of Team Testing Medication Adherence Interventions In Vulnerable, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(September 13, 2023) – Two East Tennessee State University researchers are part of an interprofessional statewide team that will study ways to improve medication adherence in vulnerable and disadvantaged populations in Memphis, Knoxville and Johnson City.
 
Dr. KariLynn Dowling-McClay, an assistant professor of pharmacy practice and director of the Academic Pharmacy Fellowship at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, and Dr. Hadii Mamudu, director of the Center for Cardiovascular Risk Research with the College of Public Health, are both collaborators on the project, dubbed the Medication Affordability, Accessibility and Availability in Care Transitions (Med AAAction) Study.
 
“The days following a …


2023-September-13-Color Guard, Majorettes To Perform At Radio City Music Hall, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-13-Color Guard, Majorettes To Perform At Radio City Music Hall, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(September 13, 2023)

The East Tennessee State University Marching Bucs received another surprise announcement from New York City: The ETSU Majorettes and Color Guard have been invited to perform in the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular on  Nov. 27, 2024, the day before the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

This announcement comes just months after the marching band learned that it was only one of 10 bands in the country invited to perform in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It also will be the first collegiate band from Tennessee in more than 50 years to perform in the …


2023-September-13-Etsu Researchers Part Of Team Testing Medication Adherence Interventions In Vulnerable Populations, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-13-Etsu Researchers Part Of Team Testing Medication Adherence Interventions In Vulnerable Populations, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(September 13, 2023) -- Two East Tennessee State University researchers are part of an interprofessional statewide team that will study ways to improve medication adherence in vulnerable and disadvantaged populations in Memphis, Knoxville and Johnson City.  

Dr. KariLynn Dowling-McClay, an assistant professor of pharmacy practice and director of the Academic Pharmacy Fellowship at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, and Dr. Hadii Mamudu, director of the Center for Cardiovascular Risk Research with the College of Public Health, are both collaborators on the project, dubbed the Medication Affordability, Accessibility and Availability in Care Transitions (Med AAAction) Study. 

“The days following …


2023-September-13-Pharmacy Ahec Scholars For 2022, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-13-Pharmacy Ahec Scholars For 2022, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 13, 2022) – Two student pharmacists from East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy have been accepted into the prestigious Tennessee Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Scholars Program, an interprofessional training opportunity designed to develop a diverse, culturally sensitive health care workforce that is well equipped to offer quality care, particularly to rural and underserved populations.  

The honorees, both in the Class of 2024, are Autumn Locke (pictured above, left) Bluff City, and Sam Morris, Fairfield, Pennsylvania. They were selected out of 50 students across the state and 15 in East Tennessee.

"The AHEC Scholar's …


2023-September-12-Alumna On Tn State Board Of Pharmacy, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-12-Alumna On Tn State Board Of Pharmacy, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News




Rebecca Leinart, PharmD, has always had a passion for helping patients. 

Even as a 17-year-old high school student working in a CVS Pharmacy in rural Clinton, Tennessee, she knew very quickly that she loved teaching and helping the community in ways to improve their health and medication management.
 
That led her to pursue her PharmD at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. She graduated in 2013 and went on to become a career pharmacist at CVS Pharmacy serving in every position one can do in the career, including Pharmacy Tech; Intern; Staff Pharmacist; Pharmacy Manager; District Leader; …


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

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 Sep 2023

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

ETSU News

(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 Sep 2023

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 Sep 2023

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 Sep 2023

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 Sep 2023

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 Sep 2023

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

ETSU News

(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 Sep 2023

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 …


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

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 …