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September 2, 2003

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UT Tyler Louise Herrington Patriot Center Opens

The Louise Herrington Patriot Center is now open. Fitness center and gym operating hours are:

6 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday
6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday
Noon to midnight Sunday

The HPC is named for the family of Louise H. Ornelas, who has been an avid supporter of UT Tyler for many years. The center also includes the Jean Lancaster Academic Wing, Maytee Fisch Convocation Center, Jim and Bonna Bess Vaughn Recreation and Therapy Pool and the Meadows Student Lounge.

2 students using new equipment in the UT Tyler HPC

Other features of the facility include classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, a gymnasium/convocation area with basketball and volleyball courts and seating for over 2,000, indoor walking/jogging track, aerobics and free weights areas. More>>>


UT Tyler Soccer Opens Second Season

UT Tyler Soccer Team on field during game

The UT Tyler men’s soccer team opened its season in dramatic fashion on Friday, downing NCAA Division III rival UT Dallas 3-2 in overtime before 350 fans at the UT Tyler Soccer Field.

Forward Daniel Browning scored the game-winning goal just over two minutes into the overtime period on an assist by Richard White. Browning and White led the Patriots offensively as both scored in the first period to give UT Tyler a 2-0 lead at the half. Jamie Parson assisted on Browning’s first goal. More>>>

Expression of Gratitude

College of Nursing and Health Sciences faculty hold a reception on Aug. 22 in appreciation of everyone who assisted in completing the move to the new David G. and Jacqueline M. Braithwaite Building. Pictured, from left, are Leanne Davis, Judy Beam, Joan Elliott, Wayne Spier with OFPC and Eloy Salinas with C Construction. View Large Photo >>>

State Employee Charitable Campaign Begins Sept. 15

The 2002 State Employee Charitable Campaign will begin Monday, Sept. 15, and continue through Oct. 13.

SECC is a combined workplace fund-raising campaign that provides state employees a convenient and efficient way to make voluntary, tax-deductible contributions to charities through payroll deduction, cash or check or money order. Participation in the campaign is voluntary. More>>>

Pedestrians Should Avoid Parking Lot Construction Area

As a safety measure, the parking lot construction area by the Cowan Center is closed to pedestrians, Barbara O’Keeffe, director of environmental health and safety, has announced.

Students, faculty and staff should avoid using the construction area as a short cut to other parts of the campus, O’Keeffe advised. More>>>

Dr. Klotz Appointed to System-Wide Commission on Tuition

AUSTIN – Chancellor Mark G. Yudof has announced the appointment of members to a University of Texas System Commission on Tuition whose primary responsibility will be to review campus plans for setting tuition policies and to advise the chancellor on recommendations that he will make to the Board of Regents.

Dr. Linda Klotz, dean of the UT Tyler College of Nursing and Health Sciences, is among the 18 members appointed to the commission, which includes students and administrators from across the system. More>>>


Upcoming Events
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Student Success Seminar: “On the Safe Side,’’ 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, University Pines Clubhouse. Food will be provided.

Campus community meets to hear details on the revised campus master plan, 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, Muntz Library Room 401.

Tennis: UT Tyler Invitational, Friday-Saturday, Sept. 5-6, at UT Tyler.

Volleyball: Austin College Classic Tournament, Friday-Saturday, Sept. 5-6, in Sherman.

Soccer: UT Tyler vs. Hendrix College, Sunday, Sept. 7, at Hendrix (women, 1 p.m.; men, 3 p.m.).

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>>>

 


Patriot Volleyball Plays First-Ever Game in Abilene

UT Tyler Head Coach Rachel Short and her 12-member volleyball squad made local sports history this weekend as they played their first-ever volleyball games. The Patriots (2-1) participated in the Big Country Classic in Abilene hosted by McMurry and Hardin-Simmons Universities
. More>>>

Campus Community to Meet About Revised Master Plan

Members of the UT Tyler community are invited to hear details on the revised campus master plan at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, in Room 401 at the library.

Vice President for Business Affairs Jim Ferguson is hosting the discussion. Also in attendance will be Vice President for Student Affairs and External Relations Dale Lunsford and Physical Plant Director Chip Clark. More>>>

Broadway Series Season Tickets Available

Fame posterSeason tickets go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 2 for the 2003-04 Broadway Series at The University of Texas at Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center, Susan Thomae-Morphew, director of the Cowan Center, announced.

“The series offers another year of some of Broadway’s best productions, and we are very grateful to our sponsors who have helped make this season possible. More>>>

Student Success Seminars to be Held Weekly

Choosing a major, overcoming test anxiety, tips for making good grades and campus safety are some of the topics that will be addressed during Student Success Seminars sponsored by the UT Tyler Academic Enrichment Center.

Designed to help students succeed academically, the weekly seminars are open to all UT Tyler students as well as faculty and staff. More>>>

Star Employee of the Month

Melissa Hill
Donna Beddingfield

Construction Projects
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Pool at HPC
Vaughn Recreation and Therapy Pool

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

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

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

Louise Herrington Patriot Center – Opens Sept. 2. The 127,500 square-foot complex includes classrooms, faculty offices, indoor jogging/walking track, exercise equipment, free weight area, gymnasium/convocation area with volleyball and basketball courts, racquetball courts and an outdoor pool. www.uttyler.edu/hpc

Parking Lot – A contract has been awarded to C Construction to construct a 245-space parking lot in front of the Cowan Center (facing Varsity Drive). Details>

Premier Soccer Field – Request for proposals was issued on Aug. 25. Proposals will be opened on Sept. 22.

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

Palestine Signs – A contract has been awarded; work to begin in September.

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.

Emily Battle, Editor
(903) 565-5604
Robin Kelly, Publisher
(903) 566-7061
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