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Akintayo Akintobi started exploring art at the age of seven. Now, he’s a trailblazer in the art world. See how he explores his identity and creativity. 🎨

Akintayo Akintobi: Exploring Identity and Creativity Akintayo Akintobi started exploring art at the age of seven. Years later, art is what he knows best.

Calling all ETSU Choir alumni! An alumni reunion happens Saturday, November 2, at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts.

Get the details: https://www.facebook.com/share/Z3mx5MdVuRchxSK5/.

From East Tennessee to Europe, ETSU grad T.J. Wiley is making an impact in the U.S. Foreign Service. Discover how ETSU’s online MPA program helped shape his career. 🌍

His work abroad is vast. He credits ETSU. ETSU alumnus T.J. Wiley, a U.S. Foreign Service diplomat in Europe, credits the university's online Master of Public Administration Program with providing him the essential skills for his diverse and impactful career in public service.

Last chance to get your tickets for ETSU’s Equity & Inclusion Conference! 🎟️

Discounted rates end today, so grab your tickets while you can. If you can’t make the whole conference, check out our keynote speaker Dr. Keisha Blain, whose session is free and open to the public on Sept. 26! Register now: https://www.etsu.edu/equity/conference/

Despite a hot and dry summer, the mountains of Southern Appalachia may still provide a dazzling display! 🌳🍂

Follow ETSU’s weekly fall color reports for the latest updates.

https://www.etsu.edu/etsu-news/2024/09-september/etsu-great-color-in-the-mountains-despite-dry-hot-summer.php

ETSU: Great color in the mountains despite dry, hot summer ETSU’s fall color report predicts vibrant hues in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, even after a hot and dry summer, thanks to the region’s diverse hardwood forests.

Don't forget that September is Free Application Month at ETSU!

For the remainder of the month, prospective first year and transfer students from Tennessee can submit their application for FREE using the code TNFreeApp25. 🎉

To start an application or to learn more, visit:

Free Application Month ETSU goes beyond the ordinary by providing an innovative, hands-on approach to learning filled with new opportunities.

A brand-new radio tower marks the perfect milestone for 89.5 WETS-FM's golden anniversary. 📻

We’re celebrating their 50th at their Fall Fundraiser starting Oct. 19. Learn more:

WETS-FM celebrates new tower, anticipates fall fundraiser 89.5 WETS-FM continues to celebrate its golden anniversary with the ribbon-cutting of a brand-new radio tower and its annual Fall Fundraiser on the way.

Politics naturally features a lot of partisan bickering. But government affects us daily.

Explore how it all impacts our everyday experiences in the latest “Politically Speaking.”

Politically Speaking: Government in our daily lives Beyond partisan bickering, politics affects our daily lives, as Ballad Health’s John Goetz and East Tennessee State University graduate student Tricia Korade discuss in “Politically Speaking.”

Join us in supporting local students through our “Bucs Stuff the Bus” school supply drive! 🚌

The ETSU community is invited to participate by donating a variety of supplies, including paper products, organizational tools, technology materials and more to foster student success. Get involved:

ETSU launches local school supply drive ETSU is launching the “Bucs Stuff the Bus” school supply drive as part of their annual Founders Week, an opportunity for faculty, staff and students to give back to local schools.

ETSU’s Dr. Chuanfu Li and Dr. Xiaohui Wang, both faculty in the Quillen College of Medicine, have separately secured more than $5 million in funding to research sepsis, a life-threatening blood infection.

Renowned for its commitment and dedication to training physicians to practice in rural and underserved areas, the Quillen College of Medicine has also made its mark as a research institution – regularly pulling in significant grant funding to investigate health issues affecting those in our region and well beyond.

Learn more about their research: https://www.etsu.edu/etsu-news/2024/09-september/qcom-sepsis-nih-research.php

ETSU researchers seeking to better understand sepsis infection Researchers with East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine have secured more than $5 million in federal funding this year to research sepsis, a life-threatening blood infection that arises when the body’s immune response causes injury to tissue and organs.

Don’t miss the opening ETSU Choirs concert happening Sept. 27!

Get your tickets today. 🎫 🎤

ETSU Choirs launch new season with exciting concert Experience the vibrant opening of East Tennessee State University’s 2024-25 choral season with “Choral Collage,” featuring over 150 singers performing a diverse mix of musical styles at the Martin Center for the Arts.

The Johnson City Community Health Center’s annual Community Health Fair returns this month! Come out to 2151 Century Lane on Saturday, Sept. 21, for a day of family fun, food, and learning.

Attendees will be able to receive health screenings, meet with providers and schedule appointments at this free public event.

Get the details:

Johnson City Community Health Center to host health fair Sept. 21 The Johnson City Community Health Center, one of the ETSU College of Nursing’s nurse-managed health centers, is hosting its annual community health fair on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Join us for the ETSU Great Lecture Series on Friday, September 20, at 2 p.m. in the Culp Center's East Tennessee Room. We will hear from Dr. Jill Stinson (Department of Psychology) and Dr. Renee M.R. Moran (Department of Curriculum and Instruction).

2024-25 Great Lecture Series begins Sept. 20 Drs. Renee M.R. Moran and Jill Stinson will be the first two featured lecturers in East Tennessee State University’s 2024-25 Great Lecture Series.

Congratulations to Dr. Cuihong Jia, an associate professor with the Quillen College of Medicine, for earning the university’s Distinguished Faculty Award for Research.

Jia has been with ETSU since 2014 and has established herself as one of ETSU’s premier researchers with nearly three dozen publications under her belt. Much of Jia’s research is on neurological issues like the sense of smell, post-traumatic stress disorder and multiple sclerosis.

Distinguished Faculty Award in Research: Dr. Cuihong Jia Dr. Cuihong Jia, an associate professor in the East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine’s Department of Biomedical Sciences, earned the Distinguished Faculty Award in Research.

ETSU is excited to announce the Metro-to-Mountains project! In collaboration with Kennesaw State University, this immersive exchange offers students and staff a life-changing opportunity to engage and learn.

https://www.etsu.edu/etsu-news/2024/09-september/etsu-program-bridging-communities.php

ETSU program bridging communities East Tennessee State University’s Metro-to-Mountains Project, in partnership with Kennesaw State University, brings together top students and staff for a unique cultural exchange experience focused on community, diversity and collaboration.

ETSU's “Three Emerging Writers” series returns! Join us on Sept. 18 to hear from award-winning authors at the D.P. Culp Student Center. 📚

Talent showcased in ETSU’s ‘Three Emerging Writers’ series Join East Tennessee State University’s “Three Emerging Writers” event this fall for a roundtable discussion and reading, featuring award-winning authors in poetry, nonfiction and fiction.

Looking to take better care of yourself this semester?

Check out these tips from Campus Rec on staying active in college. 👟✨

Ways to stay active in college Struggling to stay active in college? Don’t stress! Here are some tips from Campus Recreation.

ETSU is proud to support the next generation of nurse leaders through the Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement. This week, we celebrated the first graduates of the Nurse Leadership Program, designed to strengthen nurse leadership skills and nurture future leaders across Tennessee.

Our work to support and train nurses doesn’t stop in the classroom—we're constantly finding new ways to uplift nurses across the state.

ETSU celebrates Nurse Leadership Program graduates The Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement held a celebratory luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 12, to mark the inaugural graduates of the center’s Nurse Leadership Program – a weeks-long online course designed to hone the skills of nurse leaders across the state.

Politics is often a dirty word, but it doesn’t have to be.

The latest episode of “Politically Speaking” casts a spotlight on the role of politics in our daily lives.

Politically Speaking: What role does politics play? Politics is often a dirty word, but it doesn’t have to be. Dr. Daryl Carter asks his guests to consider the role politics plays in our region and daily lives.

Today is National Video Game Day, and in commemoration, ETSU shares info on careers in the gaming industry and introduces an alumnus who is forging his way in the field. bit.ly/3Zhufry 🎮

We’re proud to receive the Highly Established Action Plan Seal from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge! 🎖️

This recognition is awarded to campuses nationwide that are leading the way with innovative strategies to increase nonpartisan democratic engagement on their campus.

Our weekly fall foliage predictions are back! Stay updated on the best times to experience the autumn colors in Appalachia. 🍂

https://www.etsu.edu/etsu-news/2024/09-september/your-guide-to-fall-foliage-in-appalachia.php

Your guide to fall foliage in Appalachia Discover the best times to experience Appalachian fall foliage with East Tennessee State University’s weekly color predictions, featuring expert insights on peak autumn colors and weather trends.

Check out all the ETSU organizations at the 27th annual Umoja Festival this weekend! 🎭 From live music and local food vendors to arts and crafts, explore diverse cultures in King Commons Park this Saturday at noon.

Catch our mascot Bucky at the parade from Carver’s Park to King Commons at 11 a.m. Learn more:

UMOJA JOHNSON CITY, TN For the past 26 years, the Umoja Arts and Cultural Inc. which is comprised of approximately 12 board members, has provided Northeast Tennessee with a variety of entertaining and education opportunities.  Our mission is:  To

Have you heard of Lucille Klement? Not the residence hall Lucille Clement, but the band? This ETSU-inspired group of musicians is taking the campus community by storm.

https://www.etsu.edu/etsu-news/2024/09-september/lucille-klement-an-etsu-inspired-band.php

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Introducing Lucille Klement A new band on campus, Lucille Klement, traces its origins to ETSU and the university’s ability to create an environment for musical talent.

ETSU has appointed Dr. Dena Evans as the new Dean of the ETSU College of Nursing. She currently serves as Vice Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs at the University of South Florida College of Nursing. She will begin her new role at ETSU in January 2025.

“I am deeply honored to lead the ETSU College of Nursing,” Evans said. “Having grown up in rural North Carolina, I have a profound appreciation for nursing’s role in addressing the unique needs of rural communities. I am eager to collaborate with our dedicated faculty, staff, students and community members to build upon the college’s outstanding reputation.”

Read more: https://bit.ly/3MBHGLs

It's a showdown for the ages: Bucky vs. Pepper. Two of ETSU's most beloved Bucs have launched a campaign to encourage voter registration and turnout — and settle the question once and for all: "Who is the BEST Buccaneer?"

https://www.etsu.edu/etsu-news/2024/09-september/bucky-vs-pepper-the-battle-for-best-buccaneer.php

The ETSU College of Public Health is excited to welcome Dr. Tommy Rock to the Brinkley Center this week as part of its Leading Voices in Public Health lecture series.

Rock, an assistant research professor at Northern Arizona University and member of the Navajo Nation, will present his lecture titled “Environmental Sustainability of Native American Lands: The Navajo Experience” on Sept. 12.

Learn more:

ETSU to host Dr. Tommy Rock for lecture The East Tennessee State University College of Public Health’s Leading Voices in Public Health series is back for the 2024-25 academic year, hosting Dr. Tommy Rock who will speak on “Environmental Sustainability of Native American Lands: The Navajo Experience.”

Purchase your tickets for a special concert fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 13, to support the Marching Bucs on their journey to the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Tickets available for $50 at www.etsumartincenter.org -- all proceeds benefit the marching band!

ETSU Marching Bucs to host “Bucs on Parade” fundraiser Director of ETSU Athletic Bands Dr. Joe Moore dropped by the Daytime studio to get us ready for the upcoming “Bucs on Parade” fundraiser concert at the ETSU Martin Center this Friday ev…