Sluggish start turns to blowout Nov 13, 2009
The Lady Mocs start the regular season Friday at East Tennessee State University. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m.. (The University Echo, TN)
Highly Decorated U.S. Army Major General to Serve as Honorary Starter for Able Body Labor 200 Nov 7, 2009
In 1973, he was originally commissioned a 2nd Lt. upon graduation from East Tennessee State University. His initial assignment was to the 2nd Battalion, 508th Infantry, 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, where he served as a Rifle Platoon Leader. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Human Dectin-1 Deficiency and Mucocutaneous Fungal Infections Oct 29, 2009
From the Department of Internal Medicine and the Nijmegen Institute for Infection, Inflammation, and Immunity (B.F., G.F., T.S.P., L.J., T.J., K.V., L.M., L.A.B.J., J.W.M.M., B.J.K., M.G.N.); the Department of Tumor Immunology and the Nijmegen Center for Molecular Life Sciences (A.B.S., A.C., G.J.A.); and the Center for Molecular and Biomolecular Informatics, Nijmegen Center for Molecular Life Sciences (H.V., G.V.) all at Radboud University Nijmegen, Nijmegen; the Complex Genetics Section,... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Januskova begins Penn State career Oct 11, 2009
Senior Sarah Lotto also picked up a victory for the Nittany Lions in the opening round of Flight C singles by defeating Andrea Voinea of East Tennessee State University in a tough three set match by a score of 6-4, 2-6, 6-1. Also in Flight C was Sarah Henderson who dropped a 6-3, 6-1 decision to Diana Navrotska (ETSU). (Daily Collegian, PA)
Carter Railroad Museum announces logo contest Oct 9, 2009
A design contest is under way for a new logo for the George L. Carter Railroad Museum at East Tennessee State University. This contest, sponsored by the Tennessee Credit Union and coordinated by the museum, ETSU and the Mountain Empire Model Railroaders (MEMRR), is intended to encourage regional citizens "to display their creativity, and to introduce them to the fascinating tradition of railroading in the Tri-Cities area," according to Dr. Fred Alsop, director of the museum and professor of... (East Tennessean, TN)
Queen of the Cabbage Roll Oct 1, 2009
A version of this story originally appeared in Now & Then, The Appalachian Magazine, published by the Center for Appalachian Studies and Services at East Tennessee State University, for the 25th anniversary foodways issue, Spring/Summer 2009. Looking for more from the Post-Gazette. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Volleyball splits four over the weekend Sep 17, 2009
Tuesday the Lady Mocs traveled to East Tennessee State University, where they got back on the right track, winning 3-1. The game was a rematch of the season opener, when the Lady Mocs defeated ETSU by the same margin. (The University Echo, TN)
Women's Soccer Set to Host Two Southeastern Conference Teams this Weekend Sep 17, 2009
After losing the season opener at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, the team has defeated Morehead State University, Jackson State University, the University of Memphis, East Tennessee State University and Arkansas-Little Rock. The game with Mississippi will mark the second ranked team that FAU has faced this season. (Fausports.com)
State Museum presents glass art Sep 15, 2009
A teaching career that was to span 33 years began immediately after he received his master of arts in sculpture and ceramics from East Tennessee State University in 1969. The following year, he attended the Toledo Museum School s Glass Workshop, where he met Dominick Labino, Harvey Littleton and other seminal figures in the studio glass movement who exerted a powerful influence on his developing aesthetic. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Fuquay-Varina's Mayoral Race Aug 19, 2009
Education: Undergraduate degree in management and marketing; graduate degree in public administration from East Tennessee State University. Occupation: Self-employed handyman and umpire, between positions. (News & Observer)
DeBary delays choosing manager Aug 12, 2009
He holds a master's degree in business administration from East Tennessee State University, as well as a bachelor's in management from the same university. Ed Sadler: He is city manager at Webster City, Iowa, a city of about 8,000 residents. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Piedmont Medical partners with ETSU Jul 21, 2009
under a new partnership with East Tennessee State University, according to an announcement. The Winston-Salem-based Piedmont Medical Group is a network of clinical research facilities that works with pharmaceutical companies and others to test new drug treatments. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
For a weekend, the grass was blue Jul 20, 2009
Now, he's studying bluegrass at East Tennessee State University. His mother came to the festival when he was still in utero. (Albany Times Union)
Kallie Noble Named Assistant Volleyball Coach Jul 18, 2009
She has run several summer camps and leagues for high schools, as well as worked numerous college camps including the University of Tennessee, Indiana University and East Tennessee State University. Noble also served as a coach for the Peru (Ind. (Tulanegreenwave.com)
6 finalists vie for DeBary city manager Jul 12, 2009
He holds a master's degree in business administration from East Tennessee State University, as well as a bachelor's in management from the same university. ED SADLER He is city manager at Webster City, Iowa, a city of about 8,000 residents, a position he has held since 2006. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Politics)
Bredesen to talk trade in Far East Jun 30, 2009
On June 8, experts from East Tennessee State University, the University of Memphis and the Vanderbilt Institute for Better Health visited Xian, China to attend a conference on rural health care. Applications to participate in the trade mission are available on the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development s Web site at tnecd. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Prep notebook Jun 26, 2009
O'DELL HEADED TO ETSU: Flagler Palm Coast graduating senior Timothy O'Dell has accepted a track and field scholarship to East Tennessee State University. O'Dell, an integral member of FPC's state title team last season, will compete this fall for the Bucs, the defending Atlantic Sun Conference champions. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
UNC To Receive Women's Basketball Grant Jun 19, 2009
Joining the University of North Carolina as 2009-10 grant recipients are Auburn University; Big South Conference; Cornell University; East Tennessee State University; Eastern Michigan University; Iowa State University; Patriot League; San Diego State University, University of California, Los Angeles; University of California, Riverside; University of California, Santa Barbara; University of Hartford; University of Kansas; University of Miami (Florida); University of South Carolina, Columbia;... (Tarheelblue.com)
U of M tuition going up in the fall Jun 19, 2009
The Tennessee Board of Regents has recommended a full-board tuition increase for the six universities it oversees, including Austin Peay State University, East Tennessee State University, Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Tech University and the U of M.. Tuition for students taking 18 hours at U of M will increase just over 9 percent to $2,718 a semester, compared to $2,489 per semester for the 2008-09 school year. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Piedmont Community College Trustees name six finalists in presidential search Jun 3, 2009
He earned a Master's Degree in Technology and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Ben P. Dillard has served as Senior Vice President at Greenville Technical College in Greenville, South Carolina since 2004. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Don E. Barham (4) May 14, 2009
He was a graduate of Haw River High School and attended Elon College, the University of Richmond, the University of Michigan and East Tennessee State University. He was employed at Burlington Industries from 1948 to 1973 and came to Washington in 1974 to work for National Spinning, retiring in 1991 as Executive Vice President. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Student-athletes aim for careers in sports Apr 16, 2009
Olivares and Power are international student-athletes who have distinguished themselves in their sport at East Tennessee State University. Enrique Olivares, from Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, reached the highest preseason ranking in the history of the school by becoming the 31st collegiate tennis player in the nation in fall 2008. (East Tennessean, TN)
Kemp cuts 4 from 2008 team Apr 10, 2009
East Tennessee State University women's basketball coach Karen Kemp and her staff announced Tuesday that they have released four Lady Buccaneer players from their 2008-09 roster. Junior forward Devin Thompson and sophomores Brittany Daniels, Kami Phillips and Sabrina Treakle have been released from the team. (East Tennessean, TN)
Counsel for Gitmo detainees to speak Apr 10, 2009
Will Gunn, the United States counsel for Guantanamo Bay detainees, will speak on Wednesday, April 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the D.P. Culp University Center at East Tennessee State University. During his free public presentation in the Martha Street Culp Auditorium, Gunn will discuss the treatment of detainees and the government's decision to relocate them. (East Tennessean, TN)
Journal Chest: April news briefs Apr 8, 2009
In a retrospective study, researchers from East Tennessee State University found that blastomycosis was still prevalent in the northeastern Tennessee area (n=67), increasing slightly from the research team's previous findings from 1980 to 1995 (n=55). Researchers speculate that, as the region continues to experience a population growth, additional cases of the disease are to be expected. (EurekAlert!)
Maury Regional Women’s Center offers free luncheon seminar April 8 Apr 2, 2009
Dr. Fulks received his medical degree from East Tennessee State University School of Medicine in Johnson City and completed a residency at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. He completed a fellowship in plastic surgery at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga and is board certified in plastic surgery. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
ETSU softball sets summer schedule Apr 1, 2009
Head East Tennessee State University softball coach Andrea Mangrum and her staff announced its summer camp information on Thursday afternoon. Mangrum and the Lady Bucs will conduct four separate sessions (all-skills, pitching, catching and hitting) and these camps are broken up into two age groups - 12 and under and 13 and up. (East Tennessean, TN)
Meet East Tennessee State University Mar 20, 2009
While East Tennessee State University doesn't have a ranked men's basketball program or even one that's well-known, the Buccaneers certainly have an interesting NCAA Tournament history. ETSU (23-10) has several first-round wins and some near misses, and it gets another chance to make history against No. 2-ranked Pitt (28-4) in an opening NCAA Tournament matchup Friday at approximately 3 p.m. at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio. (PittInsiders.com)
Famed moonshiner kills self to avoid jail Mar 19, 2009
You might say he embodied a kind of Appalachian archetype, a character trait of fearlessness and fierce loyalty to regional identity even in the face of personal persecution and stereotyping, said Ted Olson, a regional writer and faculty member in East Tennessee State University s Department of Appalachian Studies. Sutton conceded he was part of a dying breed in an interview last year with actor Johnny Knoxville for a video posted on Knoxville s Jackass Web site. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Evans voted in as All-America finalist Mar 19, 2009
The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), in cooperation with State Farm, announced the 52 regional finalists for the 2009 State Farm Coaches' All-America Basketball Team for the NCAA Division I on Tuesday and East Tennessee State University Lady Buccaneer standout Siarre Evans was named a finalist from region three. Evans helped guide the Lady Bucs to their second straight NCAA Tournament appearance after averaging 16. (East Tennessean, TN)
'Take Back the Night' 5K road race to be held at ETSU Mar 19, 2009
The annual "Take Back the Night" 5K Road Race and Walk will be held at East Tennessee State University Saturday, March 28, at 8:30 a.m. Last year, 214 runners participated, and organizers estimate 250 runners and walkers for this year. This race winds through the ETSU campus and the historic "Tree Streets" neighborhood and is designed to promote awareness of sexual and domestic violence against women and children. (East Tennessean, TN)
VU Women headed to Albuquerque Mar 17, 2009
The other first round game matches #4-seed Iowa State and #13-seed East Tennessee State University. Georgia is the #11 seed in the Trenton region and as the host school will play the first two round in Duluth, Georgia. (VandyMania.com)
Pitt Gets No. 1 Seed Mar 16, 2009
The Panthers face East Tennessee State University (23-10), champion from the Atlantic Sun Conference. The Johnson City, Tenn. (PittInsiders.com)
Tracing anthrax's American roots Mar 16, 2009
"The pattern just jumped out for anthrax coinciding with the peopling of the New World," says geologist James Mead of East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, a study co-author, after the molecular clock roughly traced the oldest, northernmost, samples to around 13,000 years ago. The team speculates that anthrax arrived in North America over the now-vanished Bering Land Bridge that connected Asia and Alaska during a past Ice Age. (USA Today -- Tech)
Fund established for two former ETSU professors who died in car accident Mar 5, 2009
A fund has been established at the University of Wyoming in memory of two former East Tennessee State University College of Nursing professors. Dr. Carol Macnee and Dr. Susan McCabe lost their lives in a car accident on Dec. 18, 2008. (East Tennessean, TN)
Behind the Rankings Mar 4, 2009
A further 17 were cut for low response rates in the recruiter survey: Butler University, Clarkson University, Creighton University, East Tennessee State University, Illinois State University, Ohio Northern University, Seattle University, Seton Hall University, SUNY Geneseo, St. Louis University, The College of New Jersey, Tulane University, University of Denver, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, University of Vermont, and West Virginia University. An additional six schools were... (BusinessWeek)
ETSU, museum present lectures on Mongolian deer stones Mar 2, 2009
The East Tennessee State University and General Shale Brick Natural History Museum at the Gray Fossil Site will host free back-to-back 20-minute lectures on Tuesday, March 3, from 6-7 p.m. in the Eastman Credit Union Multimedia Classroom. Question-answer sessions will follow each talk. (East Tennessean, TN)
UGA grad school assistant dean dies Feb 28, 2009
He held a master's degree in public heath administration from East Tennessee State University and a bachelor's of science degree in human relations from Milligan College. UGA will hold a memorial service for Johnson sometime after spring break, which runs March 9 through 13, Graduate School Dean Maureen Grasso said in a news release. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Antiwar.com's Justin Raimondo to speak at ETSU Feb 26, 2009
com, in a free public lecture at East Tennessee State University next Wednesday, March 4, at 6 p.m. in the D.P. Culp University Center's Martha Street Culp Auditorium. Antiwar. (East Tennessean, TN)
ETSU honored in competition for film Feb 24, 2009
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) recently honored East Tennessee State University with CASE District III recognition in the 2008 competition. Competing in the category of "Films and Videotapes," ETSU was named the Grand Award winner, chosen from a field that included entries submitted by Duke University's Duke Medicine, Emory University, North Carolina State University, and the University of Central Florida. (East Tennessean, TN)
Spring Dance Concert to feature aerial dance, more Feb 24, 2009
Aerial dance will be one of the highlights in the second annual Spring Dance Concert presented by the East Tennessee State University Division of Theatre and Dance. Performances will be held Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 26-28, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 1, at 2 p.m. in the Bud Frank Theatre on the ground level of Gilbreath Hall. (East Tennessean, TN)
'The N-Word and Post Racism in Hip Hop' coming to ETSU Feb 24, 2009
The East Tennessee State University Diversity Events Committee, along with several student organizations and academic departments, is bringing the national Rap Sessions Tour to campus Monday (Feb. 23) at 7 p.m. in the D.P. Culp University Center's Martha Street Culp Auditorium. (East Tennessean, TN)
Research study promotes child weight-loss program in primary care setting Feb 24, 2009
While the childhood obesity epidemic remains one of the nation's top public health concerns, a new intervention program has been developed by researchers at East Tennessee State University that is designed to take place in the primary care setting where providers can facilitate parental involvement in promoting healthy eating habits and physical activity at home. "We believe this partnership between parents and health care providers can be very effective in reducing the overweight status of... (East Tennessean, TN)
Understanding Feb 24, 2009
On June 22, 1970 the case Norton vs. the Discipline Committee of East Tennessee State University was seen by the Supreme Court, in an attempt to overturn their suspension for the distribution of leaflets that were critical of the campus administration. The leaflets contained the viewpoints of several students in regards to what they believed were improper policies when it came to the dress code, social regulations, campus police behavior and the regulation of the campus newspaper. (East Tennessean, TN)
'Schema' at Slocumb Feb 24, 2009
The ETSU Department of Art and Design is pleased to announce the opening of David Mazure's Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition, "Schema." The exhibition will be held from Feb. 23-27 at the Slocumb Galleries in Earnest C. Ball Hall on the East Tennessee State University campus ... He recently moved to Mars Hill, N.C., to complete his Master of Fine Arts degree at East Tennessee State University. (East Tennessean, TN)
Guest to speak on differences in Western, Middle Eastern thought Feb 16, 2009
"Differences in Ways of Thinking in the Middle East from the West" is the topic of a free public lecture by guest professor Dr. Graham Leonard at East Tennessee State University next Thursday (Feb. 19) at 7 p.m. in the D.P. Culp University Center's Martha Street Culp Auditorium. (East Tennessean, TN)
ETSU environmental group to travel to nation's capitol Feb 12, 2009
The East Tennessee State University campus environmental group, Initiative for Clean Energy (ICE), will soon travel to Washington, D.C., where they will join young leaders from across the country for Power Shift '09. The Power Shift '09 summit begins Friday, Feb. 27, with a press conference and will culminate on Monday, March 2, with a day of action, when thousands of youth will converge on the halls of Congress to lobby their representatives. (East Tennessean, TN)
African folktale teller comes to ETSU on Valentine's Day Feb 12, 2009
Obakunle Akinlana, a teller of traditional African folktales, will be the special Valentine's Day featured performer for this Saturday's 10th annual Black Faculty and Staff Association Banquet and Awards Ceremony at East Tennessee State University. Using drums, shekeres and other African musical instruments to convey his stories, the taleteller, musician and lecturer has performed throughout the U.S. and West Africa. (East Tennessean, TN)
Al Gore to deliver free public lecture at ETSUAl Gore to deliver free public lecture at ETSU Feb 12, 2009
The Honorable Al Gore, 2007 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and 45th Vice President of the United States, will be the keynote speaker for the annual Lamb Lecture at East Tennessee State University on Thursday, March 26, at 7 p.m. in the D.P. Culp University Center's Martha Street Culp Auditorium. The event is hosted by ETSU's College of Public Health as part of its Leading Voices in Public Health Lecture Series. (East Tennessean, TN)
Brooks Gym to play host to Valentine's Day boxing Feb 12, 2009
Hugs and kisses will be replaced by hooks and jabs this Valentine's Day at East Tennessee State University, as the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will team up with the Johnson City Athletic Club to host the St. Valentine's Day Boxing Championships inside Brooks Gym. Gates will open at 6 p.m. on Feb. 14, and the opening bell is set for 6:30. (East Tennessean, TN)
SGA officials to request decrease in printing costs Feb 12, 2009
According to the SGA resolution, this printing fee is double what students at University of Tennessee at Knoxville and East Tennessee State University are charged for printing. To remedy this, the SGA resolution requests the cost of printing be reduced to five cents per page, with a semesterly allocation of $5 for printing per semester. (The University Echo, TN)
ETSU student receives award for research Feb 10, 2009
East Tennessee State University senior and University Honors Scholar Michelle Hammett has conducted research that gives a clearer understanding of such a scene. The anthropology major was awarded an ETSU Honors College Student-Faculty Collaborative Grant with her mentor Dr. Jay Franklin of the ETSU Department of Sociology and Anthropology to examine pottery shards and animal bone fragments at the Nelson Site on the Nolichucky. (East Tennessean, TN)
Track & Field Feb 9, 2009
The Wake Forest men's and women's track team completed a busy weekend with some nice showings on day 2 of the Niswonger Invite on the campus of East Tennessee State University. 01/31/2009 Tom Morrison finishes fifth in the men's 800-meter run 01/24/2009 Laura Rapp finished fourth in the women's mile run 01/17/2009 Nicole Castronuova sets a personal-best in the 400-meter dash 01/16/2009 Senior Phillip Warsaw finishes third in the 600-meter dash. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Reece Museum looks for volunteers Feb 8, 2009
The Carroll Reece Museum at East Tennessee State University is looking for volunteers to serve in various aspects of clerical support and educational programming, as well as those willing to work with the museum's 20,000 artifacts. Individuals may volunteer from five to 20 hours each week. (East Tennessean, TN)
