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UT Tyler Unveils New Patriot Athletics Logo

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The University of Texas at Tyler has developed a logo for its athletics program, Dr. Howard Patterson, interim dean of student affairs and director of athletics, has announced.

The UT Tyler team name is the Patriots. The athletics logo features the UT Tyler logo, the team name and an eagle, which is the UT Tyler mascot.

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UT Tyler to Sponsor Major/Minor Expo

The University of Texas at Tyler Office of Student Services will sponsor a Major/Minor Expo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at the University Center, Krista Richardson, coordinator of career services, has announced.

Currently enrolled students will have an opportunity to meet with representatives from academic departments in a central location to discuss courses of study and ultimately declare a major or minor. More>>>

'Asleep at the Wheel' to Headline UT Tyler Texas Shootout Barbecue

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Nine time Grammy-award winning artists Asleep at the Wheel will be the featured entertainment at The University of Texas at Tyler's 2002 Texas "Shootout" Barbecue and Auction, Merle Mabry, UT Tyler Ambassadors project chairman, has announced.

The annual event will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 18 on the UT Tyler campus. Linda Myers and Bonnie Barbarisi are co-chairs of the UT Tyler Ambassadors. More>>>

NASA Astronaut to Speak at UT Tyler Engineering Banquet

James F. ReillyNASA astronaut James F. Reilly will be the featured speaker at The University of Texas at Tyler 3rd Annual Engineering Students Association banquet, Dr. Troy Henson, dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has announced.

The banquet will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 11 in the UT Tyler Robert R. Muntz Library, room 401.

Tickets are available through April 9 and are $5 for all students and $10 for non-students. Call Edith Harris on 566-7040 to make reservations. More>>>

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Student Services Major/Minor Expo, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, University Center.

Ping Pong Tournament, Tuesday-Thursday, April 9-11, University Center. Sign up in UC 101.

Sexual Assault Awareness Seminar, 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, University Pines clubhouse.

Irving Berlin's "Annie Get Your Gun,'' 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, Cowan Center.

University Preview Day, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13.

Patriot Days Student Appreciation Week, Monday-Saturday, April 15-20.

Education Career Fair 2002, 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, April 16, Cowan Center.

An East Texas Crisis Center representative will be on campus noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, in UC 102.

Complete List of Upcoming Events

News and Information Services Guide

The following guide details services available to the campus community through the UT Tyler Office of News and Information. More>>

 

The University of Texas at Tyler's second annual Patriot Days Student Appreciation Week will be April 15-20, Ernest McAllister, coordinator of student activities and intramurals, has announced.

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Patriot Days Activities>>>

UT Tyler's Student Newspaper Staff Wins Contest Awards

Staff members of The University of Texas at Tyler student newspaper, The Patriot, won awards at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association Annual Conference in Fort Worth March 28-30.

Sophomore Robert Boggs placed first in copy editing during a live contest that, in most cases, challenged participants to complete an assignment in one hour. Senior Melissa Tresner placed second in headline writing as well as in print news writing in the live contest. All universities and colleges competed in one group. More>>>

Men's Tennis Team Beats Le Tourneau

The UT Tyler men's tennis team scored a 7-0 win and the women's team won three matches during the Patriots' home opener against Le Tourneau University March 28.

Tennis Results>>>

UT Tyler Takes Part in Judging Regional Science Fair

Members of the UT Tyler community served as judges in the East Texas Regional Science Fair March 28 at Kilgore College.

Faculty and staff members serving as judges were: Lesa Beverly, assistant professor of mathematics; Neil Gray, assistant professor of chemistry; Ron Gutberlet, assistant professor of biology; Ladona Nall, senior laboratory technician (chemistry); Darrell Pogue, assistant professor of biology; Nathan Smith, assistant professor of mathematics; Brian Taylor, assistant professor of chemistry; Sam Weaver, senior lecturer of physics; and Ben Wehrung, assistant professor of mathematics. More>>>

UT Tyler to Honor High School Students for Academic Achievement

As Texas academic standards become more rigorous for public schools, Texas students are rising to the challenge.

The eighth annual Texas Celebrations of Educational Excellence, sponsored by the State Board of Education, will honor more than 14,000 high school students for meeting high academic standards April 8-12. Twenty-four Texas colleges and universities will host about 6,800 of these students in ceremonies on their campuses. Another 7,900 students will be honored later in local awards ceremonies. More>>>

construction updates

Health and Kinesiology Physical Education Building - Concrete piers poured during month of March. Construction projected to be completed by late 2003.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences Building - Bids have been received and are being reviewed.

Longview University Center parking lot - Bids were opened March 3 for construction of an 85-space, lighted parking lot.

Longview University Center monument signs - There will be two monument signs, one on each side of the entrance to the Longview campus.

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From The Office of News and Information

The IntercomOnline is published each Monday by the UT Tyler Office of News and Information.

To announce an upcoming event in the IntercomOnline, submit the information by filling out the submission form. The event will be published in the IntercomOnline as well as the Online Campus Calendar and UT Tyler Home Page.

To submit other news items for publication in the IntercomOnline, e-mail Emily Battle at ebattle@mail.uttyl.edu.

The deadline for submissions is the Tuesday prior to the next issue.

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Emily Battle, Editor
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