2018-October-15-Be Well Bucs, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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2018-October-15-Beam Signing, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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2018-October-15-English Ba Online Ranking, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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2018-October-15-Military-Affiliated Student Resource Center Dedication, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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2018-October-15-Naturalization Ceremony, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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2018-October-15-Retirees, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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2018-October-15-Upstate Exhibit, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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UPSTATE exhibit

JOHNSON CITY (Oct. 15, 2018)  – White curtains frame a ’50s-style diner table with red vinyl bench seats and a cup of coffee. Leafless trees, patchy snow, empty warehouses and unmanned equipment dot the Hudson River’s edge. Dark clouds loom over a weathered yellow house rimmed with weeds, featuring an unwelcoming “Private Property” sign in the yard.

Tema Stauffer’s lens sees barns collapsing, weeds encroaching, structures deteriorating, cars rusting and world-worn eyes staring, long after history has been made and nature often has reclaimed the landscape. There are both a haunted quality and an eerie sense of peace. …

Environmental Governance And The Global South, Jeffrey J. Minneti

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

Over the last several decades, efforts to regulate the environment through traditional public law at national and international levels have stalled. In contrast, private environmental governance has flourished as nongovernmental entities have engaged in standard setting and assessment practices traditionally left to public government. This Article observes that while private governance of producers’ environmental product claims has grown tremendously in recent years, the vast majority of the governance originates in the global North and thrusts the global North’s economic and environmental agenda into the global South. In light of recent empirical studies of the effectiveness of such governance, the Article …

2018-October-15-Entrepreneurs Club, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Entrepreneurs' Club

JOHNSON CITY (Oct. 15, 2018) — Guest speaker Mary Ellen Miller will present “Using the R-PIE process in school, work and life” at East Tennessee State University’s Entrepreneurs’ Club meeting on Monday, Oct. 22, at 5 p.m. in Sam Wilson Hall, room 322.

Miller, known as “Mel” to her colleagues, is a full time public relations contractor for Tennessee Valley Authority, working on communications strategy and tactics for the Boone Dam project. She recently attained accreditation in public relations or APR, a credential held by only two percent of all public relations professionals. She is the only APR-accredited …

2018-October-15-Homecoming, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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2018-October-15-New Employees, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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2018-October-15-Ibma Awards, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

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2018-October-12-Etsu Response Michael, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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ETSU Response: Michael

JOHNSON CITY (Oct. 12, 2018) – East Tennessee State University has activated its ETSU Response website to provide information on how to support those affected by Hurricane Michael. 

This storm made landfall as a category 4 hurricane on Wednesday (Oct. 10) on the Florida Panhandle.  Heavy rains and winds continued through Georgia and the Carolinas as Michael was downgraded to a tropical storm and moved northeast.

The website, www.etsu.edu/response, gives the university and surrounding community ways to support those affected by Hurricane Michael. 

It provides a link to Charity Navigator, a website listing highly rated organizations …

2018-October-12-Run For The Dogs 5k, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Run for the Dogs 5K

JOHNSON CITY (Oct. 12, 2018) — The Student Veterans Association at East Tennessee State University and Mountain Empire Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MECMOAA) will co-host the annual Maj. Stephen T. Sharar Run for the Dogs 5K on Saturday, Oct. 20.

The 5K race will be held on ETSU’s campus and will begin adjacent to Jack Vest Drive, behind Knight’s Pizza. Check-in starts at 9 a.m. followed by the race at 10 a.m. Runners are encouraged to bring their dogs.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the “Puppies Behind Bars” program, …

2018-October-11-Rotc Hall Of Fame, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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ROTC Hall of Fame

JOHNSON CITY (Oct. 11, 2018) – The U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at East Tennessee State University inducted four individuals into the ROTC Hall of Fame during a special ceremony held earlier this month.

The ETSU ROTC Hall of Fame recognizes alumni, former cadre members and others who have distinguished themselves professionally and have made significant contributions to the ROTC program.

Those inducted to the ROTC Hall of Fame include:

• Col. Dan Bishop – Bishop graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara and received his commission as an Armor Officer in 1996. …

2018-October-11-Art And Arias, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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'Art and Arias'

JOHNSON CITY (Oct. 11, 2018) — “Art and Arias” will be presented by the East Tennessee State University Opera Theatre next week.

The Opera Theatre Ensemble from ETSU’s Department of Music will perform musical numbers from an assortment of operas, including “Don Giovanni” by W.A. Mozart and “Les contes d’Hoffmann” by Jacques Offenbach.

“Deh, vieni alla finestra” is the aria that will be performed from “Don Giovanni,” an opera about a gentleman who has a relentless passion for women and portrays the best and worst of human nature.

“Barcarolle,” from “Les contes d’Hoffmann” is another aria that …

2018-October-10-Fl3tch3r Exhibit, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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'FL3TCH3R Exhibit'

JOHNSON CITY (Oct. 10, 2018) – “Basically, if news headlines were above-the-fold in the past year, there is a chance an artist submitted work for the ‘FL3TCH3R Exhibit’referencing those events,” says Randy Sanders, director of the Reece Museum at East Tennessee State University.

The sixth annual “FL3TCH3R Exhibit: Social & Politically Engaged Art,” now open at the Reece Museum, features works in varied media that “explore current trends” and may “serve as an avenue or agent for societal transformation and exposure of social and political points of view,” the exhibit website says.

The “FL3TCH3R Exhibit: Socially and Politically …

2018-October-9-Cardiology Guidelines, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Cardiology Guidelines

JOHNSON CITY (Oct. 9, 2018) – The work of an East Tennessee State University faculty member has resulted in changes to specific cardiology procedure guidelines.

Dr. Timir Paul, director of cardiovascular research and associate professor in ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine, helped create the new guidelines on myocardial revascularization – a procedure to open blocked heart arteries for patients with ischemic heart disease – after researching various outcomes of the intervention.

It has long been believed that the use of a specific device, known as an embolic protection device, during such cardiac procedures reduces complications. Through his research, …

2018-October-9-Carter Railroad Excursion, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Carter Railroad excursion

JOHNSON CITY (Oct. 9, 2018) – The George L. Carter Railroad Museum at East Tennessee State University and the George L. Carter Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society will co-host a train excursion on the Big South Fork Railway on Saturday, Oct. 27.

Passengers will ride the former Kentucky and Tennessee Railway 14 miles roundtrip into the Daniel Boone National Forest and the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, which offers spectacular fall scenic vistas, lush vegetation and mountain streams as it descends 600 feet into the gorge. The train will stop at …

2018-October-8-Hall Of Fame, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Hall of Fame

JOHNSON CITY (Oct. 8, 2018) – East Tennessee State University’s College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences (CCRHS) recently handed out three Distinguished Alumni awards and inducted three other individuals into the college’s Alumni Hall of Fame. A special ceremony was held earlier this month to recognize the honorees.

The three individuals who received the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award from the CCRHS are:

• David Davis – Davis received a degree in respiratory therapy from ETSU in 1979. He later received a bachelor’s degree in organizational management from Milligan College and a master’s degree in health care leadership …

2018-October-8-Millennium Center, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Oct. 8, 2018) – East Tennessee State University is pleased to announce that the purchase of The James and Nellie Brinkley Center is complete and the facility will continue to be available for community events.

ETSU officially acquired The James and Nellie Brinkley Center from the City of Johnson City, specifically, the Johnson City Building Authority, on Oct. 1. The previous spelling of “Centre” was changed in order to maintain consistency with other buildings on campus such as the Culp Center and the forthcoming Martin Center for the Arts.

“The purchase of The James and Nellie Brinkley Center …

Eagle Aero Sport: Student-Built Aircraft, Rachael Bradshaw, Nick Bartholet

Undergraduate Research Symposium - Prescott

Eagle Aero Sport (EAS) is the first student operated aircraft build team at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Our team allows students to gain hands-on experience in all aspects of aircraft production including: aircraft assembly, design engineering, management of production operations, finance, marketing, and team building skills. Through research, and consulting with the Experimental Aircraft Association, our airplane of choice is the Van’s RV-12. EAS is modifying the airplane to add real time flight test instrumentation for research. These instruments will gather data for aerodynamic, structural, as well as aircraft performance experiments. Presently, EAS is progressing with Build Team 60% complete and …

2018-October-5-Medicare Assistance, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Medicare Assistance

JOHNSON CITY (Oct. 5, 2018) – For anyone interested in enrolling in Medicare Part D, student groups from East Tennessee State University’s Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy are hosting several Saturday events in Johnson City.

 At the events, which are free and open to the public, pharmacy students will guide participants on how to use the online registration tool, explore individual plan options and answer questions. Participants will need to bring their red, white and blue Medicare card as well as a full list of current medications.

 Students will be at the following locations on the dates listed: …

2018-October-4-Crypto Facts And Future, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Crypto Facts and Future

JOHNSON CITY (Oct. 4, 2018) – Symply Data Centers, an affiliate member of the Innovation Lab (iLab) at East Tennessee State University, is hosting a first of its kind event on Saturday, Oct. 13.

Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies along with the foundation Blockchain technology have been described as the next generation of internet technology. “Crypto – Facts and Future” is a one-day conference bringing the best and brightest minds from across the region, state, nation and international community together to discuss the projected future of this technology.

 John Cannon, president of Symply Data Centers, stated, “last year …

2018-October-3-Trio Workshops, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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TRIO workshops

KINGSPORT (Oct. 3, 2018) – Anyone thinking about returning to college or taking classes for the first time is invited to attend one of three free Financial Aid and College Admissions/Transfer Workshops being offered.

The workshops are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 9 or Nov. 8 at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education, 300 W. Market St., from 4:30-7:30 p.m., and Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Kingsport Public Library, 400 Broad St., in the auditorium, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Sponsored by East Tennessee State University TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), the workshops are open to the public. No matter which …

What Male Allies Can Do To Strengthen The Impact Of Utah Women In Workplace Settings, Susan R. Madsen

Marketing and Strategy Faculty Publications

This idea sheet is based on a 2018 gathering of 25 professional men at various stages in their careers, all of whom have committed to supporting and advancing women professionally. Understanding that male engagement is critical in reducing workplace gender imbalances, these suggestions focus on what men can do in professional settings to create awareness, rethink systems, build capacity (in both women and men), foster developmental relationships, and advocate for necessary cultural change.

Congruence Between Course Modality And Professor Communication: A Study Of Pedagogical Impact Using Sales Techniques, Cindy B. Rippé, Suri Weisfeld-Spolter, Shannon Cummins, Yuliya Yurova

Marketing & Entrepreneurship Faculty Publications

Purpose of the Study: Given the similarities between influencing others when teaching and when selling, this work explores student perceptions of selling techniques used by professors. This work investigates faculty instructional methods informed by the prospecting and follow-up sales process’s steps to positively affect student perceptions, and to attract and retain students in online and traditional formats. Selling efforts are developed, described, and examined to see how prospecting and follow-up can be used to increase course learning, retention, and subsequent course enrollment.

Method/Design and Sample: The study used a 2 (Professor Communication Type: Face-to-face vs. Virtual) by 2 …

Imsa360: Fall 2018, Imsa Fund

IMSA Fund Reports

Buoyed from the energy and success of hosting the 14th Annual International Student Science Fair (ISSF) this past summer and outside recognition by niche.com as the #1 Public High School, the 2018-2019 Academic year is moving at a robust pace.

Excerpt: From the President

2018-October-1-Alumni Awards, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Alumni Awards

JOHNSON CITY – Following the July 28 annual meeting of the Quillen Alumni Society Board of Directors, Dr. Tim Powers, Class of 1988, was elected to serve a two-year term as President of the Board. Powers succeeds, Dr. Kyle Colvett, Class of 1992, who will now serve as Immediate Past-President.  Other Officers and Directors include:

President-Elect, Dr. Wes Pectol, Class of 1994; and

Secretary/Treasurer, Dr. Landon Combs, Class of 1994.

The Directors-at-Large are:

Dr. Yolanda Chatman, ’89

Dr. Bob Elder, ’84

Dr. Matt Goldman, ’09

Dr. Shasta Helsel, ’04

Dr. Theresa Lura, ’84 …

2018-October-1-Choral Collage, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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'Choral Collage'

JOHNSON CITY – The choral ensembles of East Tennessee State University’s Department of Music will open their fall concert season with a “Choral Collage” on Friday, Oct. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church.

The concert will feature a wide range of styles, from Renaissance to contemporary.  Composers include Antonio Lotti, Johannes Brahms, Franz Schubert, Halsey Stevens, Dale Trumbore and “more that no one will know,” says Dr. Matthew Potterton, an associate professor who serves as chair of the department and director of choral and vocal activities.

Ensembles performing during the program are the ETSU …