Development Council Formed for Palestine Campus

Thirteen Palestine area community leaders have been named to the development council for The University of Texas at Tyler Palestine Campus, announced UT Tyler President Rodney H. Mabry. The development council is responsible for assisting in the fundraising and promotional efforts of the campus. More>>>

Dance Theatre of Harlem to Perform Tuesday

The renowned Dance Theatre of Harlem will be featured Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Cowan Center, announced Susan Thomae-Morphew, Cowan Center director.

The dance company will perform at 8 p.m. in the Vaughn Auditorium. The performance is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Z. Ornelas. NBC 56 is the media sponsor. More>>>

Oliver North Lecture, Student Seminar Jan. 22

The UT Tyler Distinguished Lecture Series will present Col. Oliver North, combat-decorated Marine, best-selling author and former U.S. counter-terrorism coordinator, at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Cowan Center.

North also will be featured at a student seminar for university students from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. in the Braithwaite Recital Hall. The seminar will include a question-and-answer session. More>>>

Library to Feature Black Art Exhibit

Black Art – Ancestral Legacy will be a featured exhibit at The University of Texas at Tyler Robert R. Muntz Library Jan. 12 – 26, 2004, announced Jeanne Pyle, Muntz Library director.

“Through a grant supplied by the UT Tyler Friends of the Arts, we are proud to house this exhibit which is organized by the Texas Council for the Humanities Resource Center. The community should make plans to visit this fascinating exhibit. More>>>

Regents Order Review of UTIMCO
(Austin American-Statesman)

University of Texas System regents are targeting the management and structure of the system's outside investment company, ordering a second review of its operations.

Some regents are raising concerns about how much the University of Texas Investment Management Co. spends on compensation and outside fees. Chairman Charles Miller said the regents' oversight of the investment company, known as UTIMCO, is inadequate. More>>>

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Kathy Morrison

Grads Express Appreciation for Palestine Campus

Bessie Brown did not wait until her senior year of high school to select a university to attend. She made her decision back in elementary school.

“I visited The University of Texas at Tyler on a field trip when I was in the third grade and, ever since then, I was sure I wanted to would go to school there,’’ she said. More>>>

Reed Named First UT Tyler Softball Coach

Michael Reed of Tyler has been named the first head softball coach at The University of Texas at Tyler.

UT Tyler athletics director Dr. Howard Patterson made the announcement during a press conference Friday at the Herrington Patriot Center. More>>>

Guests From Qujing

Ding ZhongLan, wife of the vice mayor of Qujing, China, and Guiqiong Yin (fourth and second from left, respectively) spent time at UT Tyler Thursday during their visit to Tyler. More>>>

Jill Cohn Concert Jan. 20 in UC

Seattle-based singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist Jill Cohn will perform at UT Tyler on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

The concert will be from 6 to 8 p.m. in the University Center. Admission will be free. More>>>

Subsidized Childcare Available to Students

Subsidized childcare is available to qualifying students at UT Tyler, as part of a collaboration between UT Tyler and the East Texas Workforce Board.

The university’s early childhood program was certified as qualifying for matching funds for Child Development Block Grants. More>>>

Trauma Team Visit Reinforces Lecture Material

The trauma team from Mother Frances Trauma Services recently visited the UT Tyler Palestine Campus to reinforce lecture material on trauma and neuro-trauma for third-semester nursing students (NURS 4632). Most of the team arrived via the Flight For Life Emergency Helicopter, which landed in the rear parking lot at the campus. More>>>

Next Issue of IntercomOnline Jan. 26

The next issue of the IntercomOnline will be published
on Monday, Jan. 26.

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.

Longview University Center monument signs – Proposals were due in November.

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>>>