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Technology Department Affiliates with NAIT
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The UT Tyler department of technology has become one of only 40 members of the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT) Foundation, Dr. Clayton Allen, chair of the department of technology, announced.

NAIT has been the crediting body for all undergraduate degrees in the program since 2002. More>>>

UT Tyler President to Honor Patriots of the Year

Patriots of the YearPresident and Mrs. Rodney H. Mabry will host a reception honoring the UT Tyler 2005 Patriots of the Year, Neal and Peggy Garland and Drs. Lee Roy and Lucy Mathis on Wednesday, March 9 at Willow Brook Country Club.

Neal and Peggy Garland were the driving force behind the creation of The University of Texas at Tyler’s Longview University Center, according to President Mabry. More >>>

“Miss Saigon” to Perform at UT Tyler Cowan Center

Miss Saigon coupleThe award-winning classic love story of “Miss Saigon” will perform at the UT Tyler Cowan Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 11.

Ticket prices are $56, $46 and $36, and can be purchased at the UT Tyler Cowan Center box office. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. More>>>

Former UT Tyler Faculty Member to Speak at Sonya Kovalevsky Day

Dr. Evelyn GranvilleThe keynote speaker will be Dr. Evelyn Granville, a former UT Tyler faculty member who was one of the first African-American women to receive a Ph.D. in mathematics.

This day celebrates the life and influential work of Sonya Kovalevsky, the first woman to receive a Ph.D. in mathematics. The event will take place Thursday, March 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the UT Tyler Library.
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Student Groups to be Honored for Adopt-a-Highway Involvement

UT Tyler will participate in the March 2005 Don’t Mess with Texas Campus Cleanup campaign by recognizing UT Tyler student organizations that participate in the state Adopt-a-Highway program.

The recognition ceremony will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, in the UT Tyler Administration Building, Room 301, Dr. Lou Ann Berman, executive director of community relations, announced. More>>>

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Upcoming Events
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Engineering & Computer Science career fair, 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 8 in the Cowan Center lobby.

Men’s baseball vs. Southwest Assemblies at home, 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 8.

Women’s basketball vs. Rockford at home, 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 9.

Student Organization Showcase, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 10 in the UC Open Area

Miss Saigon, a popular love musical will perform 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 11 at the Cowan Center.

Student Recital, 2 p.m. Friday, March 11. Details>>>

Spring Break, Monday, March 14 through Friday, March18.

Men’s Baseball vs. Hillsdale Baptist at home, 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 16.

Men’s Baseball vs. Mississippi College at home, 6 p.m. Friday, March 18.

Men’s Baseball vs. Mississippi College at home , 1 p.m. Saturday, March 19.

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>>>

 

Hawks are Back

HawkWith the arrival of spring, the hawks have once again set up residency behind the Administration building and the University Center.

Last week a hawk swooped down and scratched a student as she walked behind the University Center. This is similar to the incidents that were reported at about the same time last year when hawks were nesting near the inner campus sidewalk. More>>>

UT Tyler and UTHCT Seeking Women to Participate in Study

The Center for Excellence in Women’s Health Research and Outreach of the UT Tyler College of Nursing and Health Sciences and UTHCT are seeking participants for a research study called C.H.O.I.I.C.E that involves bioidentical hormones in women.

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of bioidentical hormone therapy cream on improving the overall quality of life and reducing the risks of cardiovascular disease in women between 30 and 65 years of age. More>>>

Meadows Gallery Features International Exhibition

artworkAn exhibition of 32 works by 25 national and international artists juried by Michelle Grabner is on exhibit through April 1 at the Meadows Gallery, located in UT Tyler Cowan Center, gallery director Matthew Rich announced.

The Meadows Gallery is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday or by special appointment (call 903-566-7250). More>>>

UT Tyler Hosts TCEA High School Programming Contest

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The department of computer science hosted the annual Texas Computer Education Association Area 7 High School Programming Contest February 19 where eight teams from schools in the region competed for trophies, medals and an invitation to the state contest held in April. More>>>

UT Tyler Tennis in Action

Kristin ThomasThe UT Tyler men’s tennis team beat Mississippi College 6-1 and Austin College 7-0 at home Saturday. The women lost to Mississippi 1-8, but redeemed themselves against Austin College 6-3. The next home game is Tuesday, March 8 at 4:30 p.m. against Central College from Iowa. Larger Photo>>>

“Vincent in Brixton” Receives Regional Awards

“Vincent in Brixton” received five more awards at the Regional Festival for the region VI Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival at The University of Arkansas February 26. "Vincent in Brixton" was selected to perform by the sixteen member KCACTF Regional Committee as one of the most outstanding productions produced in the five state region, which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

Dr. James Hatfield, professor and director of the theatre was presented excellence in set design, excellence in direction and excellence in set dressing. More>>>

Construction Projects

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Baseball/softballs fields - Phase I – Nearing completion. Details>>>

Baseball/softball fields - Phase II – Project underway. Details>>>

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

Health Clinic
-- Project is out to bid. Details>>>

Library parking lot expansion – Design completed.

Residence Hall – Project underway. Details>>>

From The Office of News and Information

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

To announce an upcoming event in the Intercom Online, 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 Intercom Online, e-mail Lisa Buchanan at lbuchanan@uttyler.edu. The deadline for submissions is the Tuesday prior to the next issue.

Lisa Buchanan, Editor
(903) 565-5769
Robin Kelly, Publisher
(903) 566-7061