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November 29, 2004

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Zambien Vocal Group Performing

Zambian Vocal Group:
Simple Men Making a Not So Simple Difference


In Kalingalinga, Africa, the average combined family income is $50 a month and most jobs are a sweltering hour-and-a-half walk away. Mandatory fees add to the burden. These are some of the educational roadblocks children in the community are faced with. Underprivileged kids and orphans alike are not blessed with a free education system as we are in the United States. More>>>

Community Service Project

class members inspect cans

Dana Welch (center), academic adviser, and Freshman Year Experience class members inspect cans of salmon at the East Texas Food Bank. More>>>

For Our Troops

Sean Le contributing itemsSean Le contributes items for the men and women serving in Iraq during a UT Tyler Student Nurses’ Association luncheon Nov. 17 in the Braithwaite Buildng. SNA luncheons were held on all three UT Tyler campuses to wrap up Operation S.N.A.G. (Student Nurses Actively Giving), an effort to collect items for the troops serving in Iraq. More>>>


Faculty to Present Midday Concert Dec. 2

Music faculty will perform “Mary Songs: A Musical Portrait of Mary, Mother of Jesus’’ at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, in the Cowan Center’s Braithwaite Recital Hall.

The 30-minute concert is open to the public. There will be no admission charge. More>>>

UT Tyler Group Presents International Patriots Day

students at international day tableInaugural International Patriots Day was celebrated on Nov. 10 in The University of Texas Tyler’s University Center. The International Patriots at UT Tyler student organization sponsored the event.

The purpose of the celebration was to share world culture with others, as well as to educate about various cultures, according to senior Julien Bataillard of France, the historian of the International Patriots organization. More>>>

In the Spotlight

Arun Kulkarni
Thomas Holly

star employee

Cheryl Martin

Cheryl Martin

Upcoming Events
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Groundbreaking for UT Tyler residence hall, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, residence hall construction site.

Student Success Seminar: “Managing Holiday Stress,’’ 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, University Pines clubhouse.

Student Activities presents “Clearly You Crystals,”
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, University Center.

Music faculty presents “Mary Songs’’ concert, 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, Braithwaite Recital Hall. Details>>>

“A Tuna Christmas,’’
7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, and 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, Cowan Center. Details>>>

UT Tyler Wind Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, Vaughn Auditorium.
Details>>>

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>>>

 

Possible Tuition Increases to be Discussed at Town Hall Meetings

UT Tyler will hold town hall meetings to discuss possible tuition and fee increases for the 2005 fall semester. Members of the university community are encouraged to attend and let their perspectives/opinions be known. More>>>

Scholastic Book Fair Dec. 1-2

The Department of Early Childhood, Reading and Special Education will sponsor a scholastic book fair Wednesday-Thursday, Dec. 1-2. Books will range from preschool through adult.

The event is scheduled for 8 a.m.-5:30 pm in the open area of the University Center. More>>>


HUB Celebration Reception

Wendy Minix and Dr. Mabry

UT Tyler President Rodney Mabry expresses his appreciation to Wendy Minix, purchasing development coordinator, during a Historically Underutilized Business celebration reception Nov. 18. The offices of the President and Vice President for Business Affairs sponsored the reception to recognize the hard work and commitment of those who support the HUB program. More>>>

Germ Detector

Ashlie Bodeler and Paul Bear

Ashlie Bodeler uses the “Glow Bar’’ UV disclosing lamp to check for germs while visiting a booth staffed by Level II nursing student Paul Bear, during the recent health fair in the University Center. More>>>

Standing Tall

UT Tyler cheerleaders performing

UT Tyler cheerleaders show school spirit during a recent Preview Day program at the Herrington Patriot Center. Prospective students and their families toured the campus and attended informational sessions to learn about the university.

Construction Projects

Engineering Construction

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Baseball/softballs fields - Phase INearing completion. Phase I includes the earthwork, drainage, grading, retaining walls, irrigation and sod.

Baseball/softball fields - Phase II –Contract has been issued. Scope of Work includes the grandstands for both fields and some lighting.

Dormitory Construction estimated to begin this fall. Details>>>

Engineering, Sciences and Technology Building Project underway. Details>>>

Library parking lot expansion – Design completed.

From The Office of News and Information

The IntercomOnline is published twice monthly by the UT Tyler Office of News and Information.

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The deadline for submissions is the Tuesday prior to the next issue.

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