Engineering Programs Receive ABET Accreditation

A reception was held Friday to celebrate the recent accreditation of The University of Texas at Tyler’s engineering programs.

“The ABET accreditation is another outstanding development for the university. The engineering faculty have put a great deal of work into this, and they are to be congratulated,” President Rodney H. Mabry said. More>>>

University Pines Receives Management Awards

UT Tyler’s University Pines apartments received two awards at Century Campus Housing Management’s annual awards banquet in Houston Sept. 24. More>>>

USAC Announces Officers, Representatives

The University Staff Advisory Council has announced officers and representatives for 2003-04.

Elected during USAC’s monthly meeting in September, officers are Dorothy Hanes, chair; Cheryl Riley, vice chair; and Donna Beddingfield, secretary. More>>>

UT Tyler Cookie

VIPatriots sold cookies and cupcakes during a bake sale in the UC last week. Photos>>>

U.T. System Launches Academic Assessment Pilot Project

AUSTIN -- Campuses in the University of Texas System are gearing up for a new method of assessing how well they are teaching the basics to their undergraduates.

Five of the system's academic institutions will take part in a pilot project in October to assess student learning and to identify areas for improvement at the institutions. Student volunteers who have completed the first two years of general education requirements will be tested to measure their improvement in reading and critical thinking, college-level mathematics, and college-level writing. More>>>

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Student Success Seminar: “I Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues-Depression Screening Day,” 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, UC 118. Details>>>

Ceramic Workshop conducted by Lisa Orr, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, in the ceramic studio.

Town hall meeting on flexible tuition, 11:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, UT Tyler Palestine campus. The meeting is for students, faculty and staff.

UT Tyler Wind Ensemble concert, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, Cowan Center’s Vaughn Auditorium.Details>>>

New Student Short and 10-Minute Plays Workshop, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, October 10-11, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at The Theatre.Details>>>

Freshmen Leadership Retreat, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11, Pineywoods Camp in Woodlake.

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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>>>

Students Share Stories About Summer Internships

“Boot camp’’ is Robert Boggs’ term for describing the intensive training he received during the summer.

The UT Tyler senior from Gilmer was one of 100 college students selected nationwide to participate in the Dow Jones Newspaper Fund’s 2003 Newspaper Editing Intern Program, based on recommendations, a student essay and a written exam. More>>>

'Student Learning Community' Tour

The Nursing Student Learning Community toured the David G. and Jacqueline M. Braithwaite Building, the new home of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, on Sept. 29. More>>>

Lot 6 Closings Announced

The Cowan Center in collaboration with the university police department will close Parking Lot 6 on Thursday, Oct. 16, to accommodate parking needs for a major Rose Festival event. More>>>

Surveying Harvey Lake

Ecology (Biology 3336) student Melissa Vogt holds a Secki disk to measure light penetration at Harvey Lake. Also pictured are students Justin Rogers (front) and Queenie Williams. Photos>>>

Murphy Earns ASC Honors

Junior right side/defensive specialist Morgan Murphy (Mesquite, Texas/Richland College) has been named American Southwest Conference East Division Defensive Specialist of the Week. More>>>

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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 – Request for proposals was issued on Aug. 25. Details>>>

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

Palestine Signs – A contract has been awarded. Work to begin this fall.