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UT Tyler Experiences Largest Enrollment to Date

The University of Texas at Tyler lists the fall 2002 semester credit hour enrollment as its largest since the university began over 30 years ago.

Official fall enrollment figures after the twelfth class day are 41,610 semester credit hours, a 13.5 percent increase over fall 2001 figures, and 4,235 headcount, a 12.8 percent increase over 2001.

“We are very excited about this record increase. UT Tyler is one of the top universities in Texas and we have a lot to offer, especially our top-notch faculty, first-rate academic programs and beautiful campus. More >>>



University Schedules Sept. 11 Memorial Ceremony

The University of Texas at Tyler will hold a memorial ceremony on the first anniversary of the Sept. 11 tragedy, President Rodney H. Mabry announced.

“This event changed the course of American history and touched lives worldwide in a matter of hours. We want to remember those lives lost and those injured, and we also want to celebrate the strong spirit of unity that has risen from those ashes and circled the country. Our Student Government Association has done an excellent job arranging this ceremony,” President Mabry said. More>>>

University’s Wind Ensemble Plans First Concert

Ensemble students rehearsing

UT Tyler has formed its own student wind ensemble and is also serving as host to the Tyler Community Band.

The UT Tyler Wind Ensemble, consisting of UT Tyler students, will perform its first concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10. The ensemble will perform again at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. Both concerts will be held at the Cowan Center’s Vaughn Auditorium.

The Tyler Community Band, formerly known as the UT Tyler/Tyler Junior College Community Wind Symphony, also will perform two concerts in Vaughn Auditorium this fall. The band, a group of musicians from the Tyler community, will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3. More>>>

Upcoming Events
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"September 11 Memorial Ceremony, 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, Riter Carillon Tower.

9/11 Special Program, noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, UC 118.

Alumni Banquet, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, Cowan Center White Lobby. Cost: $10 at the door. RSVP to 566-7225. Evening attire.

Homecoming Soccer Game, 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, UT Tyler soccer field. The men’s team will play McMurry College.

The Principal’s Institute – Restructuring Early Childhood, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, University Center Room 118.

More 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>>>

 

 

Suzane SomersActress, singer, comedienne and diet and fitness leader, Suzanne Somers will bring her Vegas-style act to The University of Texas at Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center.

The performance, which is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Riter Jr., will begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 in the Vaughn Auditorium.

Tickets are available at the Cowan Center box office. Box office hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. More>>>

2002 State Employee Charitable Campaign Begins

The 2002 State Employee Charitable Campaign will begin Monday, Sept. 16, and continue through Friday, Oct. 4.

A result of 1994 legislation establishing a statewide campaign, SECC is a combined workplace fund-raising campaign that provides state employees with a convenient and efficient way to make voluntary, tax-deductible contributions to charities through payroll deduction, cash, check or money order. Participation in this campaign is strictly voluntary. More>>>

Men’s Tennis Team Wins Matches

The UT Tyler men’s tennis team competed in the Collin Collegiate Tournament in this past weekend. The tournament included schools from Oklahoma and Texas.

Winning singles or doubles for the Patriots were: Greg Jones, Dallas Long, Steven Brouer, Blake Ericsson, Matt Haugen, Justin Duke, Kevin Cook and Andy White. More>>>

in the spotlight

Roger Conaway

Construction Projects
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Health and Kinesiology Physical Education Building – Construction began in December 2001 and is expected to be completed in late 2003...

David G. and Jacqueline M. Braithwaite Building, College of Nursing and Health Sciences – Construction work began in May 2002 on a two-story facility that will contain about 37,000 gross square feet and house classrooms...

Residence Hall – Project is in the conceptual design phase for construction of an 11,000-square-foot facility on Lake Drive...

Longview University Center parking lot – Work is ongoing and should be completed in early September on 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
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Emily Battle, Editor
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Robin Kelly, Publisher
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