Jazz flautist Althea René will be in concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Cowan Center.

The concert, sponsored by the UT Tyler Office of Student Activities, also will feature Tyler’s own George Faber & Friends.

General admission will be $5 for adults and $3 for non-UT Tyler students. Admission will be $1 for band students with current identification. UT Tyler students, faculty and staff will be admitted free with current ID. More>>>

Students Reside at Camp Tyler to Assist With Programs

Four students at The University of Texas at Tyler have chosen an unconventional dwelling place while pursuing graduate studies in biology.

Camp Tyler is home to David Bolanowski, Casey Wieczorek, Paul Hampton and Melissa Nicholson as part of UT Tyler’s involvement in the Camp Tyler Foundation’s Outdoor Learning Center for fifth grade. More >>>

Feb. 16 Deadline for Excellence in Teaching Nominations

Nominations are invited from members of the student body and the university faculty for 2004 excellence in teaching awards.

Each year, UT Tyler recognizes two full-time faculty members for their excellence in teaching. One receives the Chancellor's Council Teaching Award and the other is nominated for an award from the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation. More>>>

Showcase of Organizations

Members of the Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Association participate in the Student Organization Showcase Feb. 5 in the University Center. Pictured (from left) are Queenie Williams, a junior biology major; Katie Pierce, senior biology major; and Michele Reeves, junior health and kinesiology major. More>>>

Krier to Serve as Board of Regents Vice Chairman

BROWNSVILLE -- The Honorable Cyndi Taylor Krier of San Antonio was elected vice chairman of the UT System Board of Regents at meetings in Brownsville Feb. 3.

Krier, chair of the board's Academic Affairs Committee, was elected unanimously. More>>>

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Smita Mehta

Staff Development Workshop Feb. 19-20

Guest speaker John Turchon will present “Who Stole My Cheese?” during this year’s UT Tyler staff development workshop Feb. 19-20.

The University Staff Advisory Council and President Rodney Mabry are sponsoring the workshop to be held 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at Friendly Baptist Church, 1903 E. Front St. The workshop is free of charge, and lunch will be provided by UT Tyler.More>>>

Korean Teachers Visit UT Tyler

Dr. Jim Tarter (left), interim provost and vice president for academic affairs, and Dr. Mil Clark (right), associate vice president for academic affairs, visit with teachers from Korea during a reception for the teachers Friday at UT Tyler. More>>>

Tailored for Success

Dillard’s manager Daniel Gill and assistant manager Tim Knight describe appropriate men’s professional dress and the benefits of purchasing a tailored suit during the Dress for Success seminar Feb. 4 in the UC. The event was part of UT Tyler’s Career Success Seminar series. More>>>

Regents Authorize Planning for Los Alamos Bid

BROWNSVILLE – The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System on Feb. 4 authorized planning for a potential bid to operate the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico.

The regents authorized Chancellor Mark G. Yudof to initiate planning for a potential bid, including seeking industrial partners, using consultants, and contracting for services and supplies. More>>>

Amy Chadick

Apartments – Construction has begun to create 200 beds in four buildings. 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 – Construction has begun. Completion expected in May.

Longview University Center monument signs – Project underway. Anticipated completion date is March 30.

Other Projects: Request for qualifications out now for the design of two more parking lots and a small renovation project in PHE. The architect's qualifications are due on Jan. 27.

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>>>