Jacob Lambie named International Vice-President for Phi Theta Kappa

Jacob Lambie successfully campaigned for and won the position of International Vice-President for Division II for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Lambie will be the first student from ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº to hold that highly respected position. Division II includes 326 chapters in 7 Regional Organizations, comprising Alabama, Florida, British Virgin Islands, Peru, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee and Texas.

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ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº talent show goes virtual

Just because the spring talent show was cancelled due to COVID-19 doesn't mean you can't still show off your skills and even win some $$$! ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº is moving its annual talent show online. See flyer for full details. Don't forget to upload your video to Facebook and use #ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°ÔºVTS, tag Rico Willis and tag three friends you want to challenge to enter!

 

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WiFi hotspots available in ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº parking lot

We realize going to an all online format for classes can be a struggle for some of you.  Especially if you do not have good internet access.

If you are struggling with internet issues maybe we can help.  ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº has set up WIFI hotspots in the campus parking lot.  You are welcome to come to the campus and sit in your cars in the parking lot and use the WIFI anytime throughout the week (until 10pm).  See above for areas where you will get the best WiFi connection (yellow highlighted area behind SUB and yellow highlighted area in West Housing parking lot).

Jim and Paula Archer support ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº for East Texas Giving Day

Doctors Jim and Paula Archer (right) recently presented Nita May (left), ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº Director of Development, with a check for $2,000 for East Texas Giving Day (ETGD). The amount will be matched at 50% by the IBM employer giving program to bring their total contribution to $3,000. Additional matching opportunities through ETGD and grants will bring the total impact of the donation to $6,000. The Archer’s gift will support ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº Honors, the Jim and Paula Archer Science Scholarship and the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts.

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Bonnie Spencer essay contest announced

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

Expertise has its own rewards, and in the case of history essays at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº, the reward might be something greater than an ‘A’.  For the fifth year in a row, history at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº will feature the Bonnie Spencer Awards for the best three research papers in non-honors classes.  This year, the awards will be doubled to $200 for first place, $100 for second place, and to $25 for third place. 

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