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The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Art Department will hold its annual student art show from Thursday, April 4th through Tuesday, April 30th in the foyer gallery of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. The exhibit will feature student artworks in design, drawing, ceramics, photography, and digital media.  A reception will be held Wednesday, April 10th in the Whatley Center foyer at 12:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come, meet our amazing students, and enjoy the exhibit.  

Do you like science, enjoy working independently and want to help people? If so, the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program might be a good fit for you.  

Medical laboratory technicians (MLT) are vital healthcare detectives who perform a wide variety of tests to analyze blood and other body fluids, providing information to physicians that assists in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Pictured: 2021 winners with history faculty: Front Row: Fatima Fuentes, Erika Alvarado, and Davin Whatley:  Back Row: ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ history professors--Dr. Andrew P. Yox, Dr. Melissa Fulgham and James McGregor

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

We are less than one month away from East Texas Giving Day and the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation is asking for your support! While East Texas Giving Day isn’t until April 30th, you can give early online at starting Monday, April 8th.

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

Luke McCraw, the winner of the 2023 Dr. Charles Florio Award for leadership, recently completed his fifth public presentation on his film research this semester, in Naples. He is booked for two more presentations.

Skylar Fondren, shown here in 2022 was one of three students in ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ History to win both a Britt Award for a poster presentation at the Great Plains Honors Council, and a $400 Award for ranking first in an ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ McGraw Hill Poster Contest. Fondren leveraged attainments like these for a Coca Cola Gold Award on the national level in 2023.

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Board of Trustees met for its regular March meeting on Tuesday, March 26th. The meeting started off with a special presentation as the board approved naming Dr. Paula Wilhite as Distinguished Professor Emeritus. Board Chairman Chuck Johns read the proclamation and Dr. Ron Clinton, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ President, presented Wilhite with a special medallion to commemorate the honor. 

Who says Easter egg hunts are just for kids? Students, faculty and staff gathered on the plaza this Thursday to enjoy the third-annual EatBetter4Less egg hunt. The event was sponsored by the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ CARE Center, Peers Against Tobacco, Cox Logistics and the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Social Work Club. More than 3,000 eggs were hidden, including golden eggs that were redeemable for special prizes ranging from gift cards to a free TV. 

The event also included free pizza and cupcakes and a live DJ (DJ Co...AKA Rico Willis). Many thanks to everyone who worked hard to put on this fun, interactive event!

Pictured: Mark Ellermann held an eclipse lunch and learn for students and employees on Thursday, March 28th.

Members of ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ's PSI Beta Honor Society recently completed Basic Life Support (CPR) training. Russell VanBibber, Interim EMS Program Director at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ, provided the instruction. Participants included Skylar Hodson, Neida Perez, and Scott Polanosky. They successfully completed the cognitive and skills evaluations in accordance with the curriculum of the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program. This is a great example of ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ programs working together for a good cause! These students are now more prepared to help save a life.