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Murphey to Entertain at UT Tyler Barbecue

Michael Martin Murphey wearing  cowboy hat

Best-selling singer of cowboy music, Michael Martin Murphey, will perform at the Texas “Shootout” Barbecue and Auction at UT Tyler.

The evening’s activities will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 16 at the UT Tyler Herrington Patriot Center.

The Michael Martin Murphey concert is sponsored by Bill and Glenda Barrett.

Tickets to the barbecue are $75 each and can be purchased in advance or at the door. More>>>

The Tradition Continues

Dr. Lunsford and Vanessa Chisler
Dr. Dale Lunsford presents the official UT Tyler ring to Vanessa Chisler, one of 34 students participating in the university’s second annual ring ceremony April 29 in Muntz Library. More>>>

UT Tyler Cox Communications Patriot Hole-in-One to be Held in Tyler, Longview

The UT Tyler Cox Communications Patriot Million Dollar Hole-in-One Contest will be held May 8 – 15 at contest sites in Tyler and Longview.

The contests offer amateur golfers age 18 and older the opportunity to compete, at $1 per shot, in preliminary daily rounds. More>>>

Children’s Theatre

cast membersCast members of “Chrysanthemum,’’ which was performed April 30 for the spring 2004 Children’s Play Workshop are UT Tyler students (from left) Rebel Ramirez of Tyler, Andi Chandler of Fort Worth, Myra Murray of Tyler, Kelly Richardson of Lindale and Deanna Scott of Windthorst. More>>


‘Shirley’s Pig’ Visits Campus

pig with Deith McCoyFour-year-old "Shirley's Pig," a wild hog, visits students in a stress management class taught by Dr. Keith McCoy, professor of health and kinesiology. The April 27 pig-calling contest served as a final exams stress reliever, Dr. McCoy said. More>>>

2004-05 Cheerleaders Announced

The UT Tyler athletics department has announced the names of Patriot cheerleaders for 2004-05.

Cheerleaders will include:

Women

Liz Clark, Tamara Evans, Jennifer Inman, Whitney Rekieta, Kristen Riley and Cassie Stinson

Men
Devin Carroll, Chase McClanahan, John Robertson, Curtis Scudder and Jerod Smith.

Engineering Students Visit Sabine High School

UT Tyler engineering classes presented their projects in senior design and mechanical systems design to students at Sabine High School in Liberty City Friday.

Accompanied by Dr. Donald Goddard, associate professor of mechanical engineering,
five senior design and three mechanical systems design teams spent the afternoon presenting posters and computer displays to junior and senior high school students.
More>>>

In the Spotlight

Susan Yarbrough
Danita Alfred
Pamela Martin
Linda Southerland

Susan Harris

Upcoming Events
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Music Graduate Lecture Recital featuring Angela Smith, 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 3, Braithwaite Recital Hall.

Tyler Community Band concert, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, Vaughn Auditorium.

The Ahn Trio, 7:30 p.m. May 6, Cowan Center. A Braithwaite Music Series event. Details>>

2004 UT Tyler Patriot Classic events begin May 7 and continue through May 17.

UT Tyler spring commencement, Saturday, May 8, Cowan Center.

HPC Family Day, 1-6 p.m. Saturday, May 8. Open to all UT Tyler students, faculty, retirees, alumni association members and their families. Admission will be free.

 

 

Tickets Available for New Ford Vehicle

Tickets are still available for chance to win one of four new 2004 Ford vehicles.

The drawing is sponsored by Patriot Ambassadors, a volunteer auxiliary organization, and benefits UT Tyler scholarship program for students at the Tyler, Longview and Palestine campuses.

This year’s drawing will allow the winning ticket holder to choose between a Mustang GT convertible, Escape Ltd. SUV, Freestar SES minivan or F150 XLT Super Crew truck. More>>>

Poster Day’

students with poste
(From left) Heidi Payton, D.I. Smith, Kara Bratton and Charles Heung were among nursing students participating in Poster Day presentations April 20 at the library. Adult Health I (NURS 3611) students from Tyler, Longview and Palestine campuses took part in the event. . More>>>

 

HPC to Offer Family Day May 8

The Herrington Patriot Center will offer events for the entire family from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 8, Bob Hepler, director of recreation facilities, announced.

HPC Family Day is open to all UT Tyler students, faculty, retirees, alumni association members and their families. Admission will be free.

All children under 16 must be directly supervised by a parent or legal guardian. No children under 16 are allowed in the weight and cardio area. More>>>

IntercomOnline to be Published
Monthly This Summer

This is the final issue of the IntercomOnline for the spring semester. The IntercomOnline will be published monthly this summer, on the first Monday of each month. The online newsletter will return to its weekly publication schedule at the beginning of the fall semester.

Construction Projects

Patriot Village Apartments-under construction

Select links below for more information

Patriot Village student apartment complex– Construction is in progress to create 200 beds in four buildings and a meeting/game/office entrance building. Completion expected by fall 2004.

Baseball/softballs fields – First phase under way for construction of two fields, a small area for spectator seating and a small facility for concessions, locker rooms, change room for officials and restrooms.

Dirt berms, landscaping and sidewalks along Campus Drive – Project has begun.

Dormitory – An architect has been selected to design a 200-bed facility. Details>>>

Engineering, Science and Technology Building – Construction scheduled to begin this month, with Phase I expected to be completed for fall 2005.

Performance soccer field – Project under way to provide a venue for men’s and women’s NCAA soccer games and more. Details>>>

Other projects: Two architects have been selected and design is underway for two new parking lots and HPE building renovations. Details>>>

 

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>>>

 

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@uttyler.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