ABC News Correspondent Ann Compton to Speak at UT Tyler

Ann Compton will be the speaker at the Vernon and Amy Faulconer Lecture, which is a part of the UT Tyler 2003-04 Distinguished Lecture Series.

Compton replaces retired Gen. Wesley Clark who withdrew from the series in an effort to avoid any problems with presidential campaign finance regulations.

The Vernon and Amy Faulconer Lecture featuring Compton will begin at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 at the Cowan Center. Compton also will be featured in a student seminar for university students at 4 p.m. that day in the Braithwaite Recital Hall of the Cowan Center. More>>>

First Official Basketball Practice

Freshman player Cerisse Tettey concentrates on her shooting form during the women’s basketball team’s first practice Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Herrington Patriot Center. Tettey is from Houston (Kempner High School).Photos>>>

Danny Byram to Lead Singer/Songwriter Workshop

A Singer/songwriter workshop featuring internationally acclaimed artist Danny Byram will be 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, in the Braithwaite Recital Hall.

The free workshop will cover all aspects of songwriting, from Bach to rock. It will be open to all students, faculty and staff. More>>>

Students Present at LSAMP Conference

UT Tyler was represented at the Southwest Regional Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Student Research Conference recently held at South Padre Island.

A group of UT Tyler science and engineering students attended, accompanied by Dr. Stephen Rainwater, associate professor of computer science and Dr. Jeffrey R. Mountain, associate professor of mechanical engineering. More>>>

Trying Out New Equipment

Scott Brown, junior chemistry major, manipulates data using the Shimadzu UV-2101PC UV-VIS Scanning Spectrophotometer, which was donated to the chemistry department by the DPS Crime Lab in Tyler, while Danjela Stojanovic, junior chemistry major, prepares a new sample for analysis. More>>>

‘Virtual Classroom’ Conference Oct. 23-24

The UT Tyler College of Nursing and Health Sciences will sponsor a professional conference on the fundamentals of Internet courses.

“Creating the Virtual Classroom” will be offered Oct. 23 and 24 at the UT Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center. The conference is open to educators, students, health care professionals and the general public. More>>>

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>>>

Chemistry Lecture to Feature Michael Doyle

Dr. Michael P. Doyle, professor and chair of chemistry/biochemistry at the University of Maryland, will be featured in a Welch Foundation Lecture in Chemistry at UT Tyler on Monday, Oct. 20.

“The Excitement of Research in the Undergraduate Environment” will be the topic of the lecture, which will begin at 1 p.m. at the UT Tyler Robert R. Muntz Library, Room 401. More>>>

Braithwaite Building Dedication Wednesday

A dedication ceremony will be held Wednesday, Oct. 22, for the UT Tyler David G. and Jacqueline M. Braithwaite Building, which houses the College of Nursing.

The ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. in BRB 1025. A reception will follow in the entrance lobby and skills lab. More>>>

Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week Begins Oct. 27

A fall festival and magic show, Monster Mash Costume Party and poster contest are among activities planned at UT Tyler for Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week, Oct. 27-31. More>>>

Art Program Announces Exhibits

The UT Tyler art program and The Meadows Gallery will present “Wallpaper,’’ an installation by Patrick Schmidt, Oct. 20-Nov. 20 at the gallery.

A reception/gallery talk with the artist will be 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14. All gallery events are free and open to the public. More>>>

Flu Shots to be Offered on Campus

Flu shots will be given 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, and Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the nursing skills lab (BRB 2440). More>>>

Student Life Seeks Orientation Leaders

The UT Tyler Office of Student Life is accepting applications for orientation leaders for 2004. More>>>

Special Presentation

Dr. Mil Clark, associate vice president for academic affairs, presents a plaque to Dr. Jolene Lampton in appreciation for her outstanding service as director of the UT Tyler Longview University Center. More>>>

Apartments – The design/build team has been selected. Details>>>

Baseball/Softballs Fields – An architect has been selected, and the design is underway.

Dormitory – An architect has been selected to design the building. Details>>>

Engineering, Science and Technology Building – Project in design phase.

Premier Soccer Field – Proposals have been received; evaluations being completed.

Longview University Center monument signs – Project re-bid with some alterations to the design.

Palestine Signs – Project expected to be completed by the end of October.