Magician Returns With Comedy Hypnotist

Nationally touring magician Brian Brushwood, who brought his Truly Bizarre Magic Show to UT Tyler last year, will return on Monday, Oct. 27, with more magic and an additional act. Comedy hypnotist C.J. Johnson will join Brushwood for the show, scheduled for 7 p.m. in the University Center. Tickets are $2 for students and $3 for adults. UT Tyler students will be admitted free with current UT Tyler ID. More>>>

Braithwaite Building Dedication

UT System Chancellor Mark G. Yudof (second from right) performs the ribbon cutting during the Oct. 22 dedication ceremony for the UT Tyler David G. and Jacqueline M. Braithwaite Building, which houses the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. More>>>

Tickets on Sale for Bowfire, The Music Man

Tickets are on sale at the Cowan Center for performances of Bowfire and The Music Man. More>>>

Gold Medalist in Table Tennis

Dr. Herb Epstein, UT Tyler lecturer in business and technology, displays the gold medals he won in table tennis at the 17th World Senior Games held recently in St. George, Utah. Epstein won the gold in his skill category and another in his age category during the Olympics-style international events sponsored by Huntsman World Senior Games. More>>>

A Lesson in the Basics

Instructor Adam Canion (left) offers guidance to a UT Tyler student during a recent Kung Fu class session at the Herrington Patriot Center. Intro Kun Fu is one of several fitness classes offered at the HPC. More>>>

‘Virtual Classroom’ Conference

Dr. Lorne Parker, an expert in the field of teleconferencing, and Gerald McClain, a developer of visual tools in the virtual classroom, were guest speakers at the “Creating the Virtual Classroom’’ conference sponsored by the UT Tyler College of Nursing and Health Sciences. More>>>

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Student Seminar to Feature Ann Compton

ABC news correspondent Ann Compton, who will be the speaker in the UT Tyler Distinguished Lecture Series on Thursday evening, also will be featured in a student seminar that afternoon.

The seminar for university students will begin at 4 p.m. in the Braithwaite Recital Hall of the Cowan Center. It will include a question-and-answer session. More>>>

Information Technology Offers ‘Get Smart’ Training

UT Tyler’s information technology departments will begin offering monthly training sessions in a new small group interactive format.

The series is “Get Smart or Smarter With Information Technology.’’ The first training session is scheduled for 1 - 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, in LIB 401. More>>>

Alpha Omega Presentation

Dr. Ann Guilbert presents a Waterford clock to Dr. Shirley Jones during the Alpha Omega Luncheon Oct. 21 at the Cowan Center. Jones was presented the clock in recognition of her recent retirement from the College of Education and Psychology. More>>>

Shine Named Executive VC for Health Affairs

AUSTIN - Kenneth I. Shine, M.D., currently a senior fellow and director of the Center for Domestic and International Health Security at the RAND Corporation, has been appointed executive vice chancellor for health affairs at the University of Texas System, Chancellor Mark G. Yudof announced.More>>>

Flu Shots Offered on Campus

Krista Richardson, coordinator of career services, is given the flu vaccine by nursing student Rayne Hutyra in the UT Tyler College of Nursing and Health Sciences Oct. 23. Flu shots will be given again from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, in BRB 2440. The shots are free to benefits eligible faculty and staff, courtesy of the Office of Environmental Health and Safety. 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.

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>>>