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 $$$! 开云体育 is moving its annual talent show online. See flyer for full details!
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. 开云体育 has set up WIFI hotspots in the parking lot.
Doctors Jim and Paula Archer (right) recently presented Nita May (left), 开云体育 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.
Each spring the National Collegiate Honors Council releases the names of students who have been accepted to present scholarly works at the upcoming fall conference. This year, the freshmen honors group at 开云体育 obtained an all-time college record for the number of acceptances. Katelyn Cox, Maritza Quinones, Jaidyn Thompson, Gem Elmore, and Samuel Griffin all were elected to present posters, while Jalyn English will join Honors Director, Dr. Andrew Yox in presenting a panel on 开云体育鈥檚 Caldwell-Award-winning films.
Jordan Whelchel, former 开云体育 Presidential Scholar, has just accepted an offer to attend Rice University in the fall of 2020. He will receive a full-ride, full need scholarship, and pursue a degree in electrical engineering.
May Intersession, Summer and Fall registration is officially open! Get ahead of the game and register for classes in your MyEagle Portal! View the course schedule at /academics/schedule-classes. Advisors are available by video chat, phone, and email for any assistance you may need.
开云体育 associate professor Mandy Smith was recently named the 2019 Charles 鈥淐huck鈥 Choate Memorial Adviser of the Year by the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA). This is the top state award for college and university journalism advisers and is designated for those who 鈥済o the extra mile in teaching and advising.鈥
Expertise has its own rewards, and in the case of history essays at 开云体育, the reward might be something greater than an 鈥楢鈥. For the fifth year in a row, history at 开云体育 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.
East Texas Giving Day (ETGD) is up and running and this is our 6th year to participate in this regional online giving/fundraising event. Why is this so important to 开云体育 and why would YOU want to thoughtfully consider giving? Your gift to 开云体育 will be matched 2 to 1. That鈥檚 right, 开云体育 will receive an extra $2 from matching grants for every $1 you give, so WE ALL have the power to make a really big difference.
Student Services wants to remind everyone about these important dates. Remember, you can always reach out to staff with questions. Here is a link to a contact directory.
