NEWS RELEASE ARCHIVE, 2001
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Tusculum
College confers degrees on 397 graduates
GREENEVILLE — Beautiful weather and a graduating class
of nearly 400 brought a large crowd to Alpine Arena at Tusculum
College on Saturday morning, Dec. 15. for commencement ceremonies.
Three-hundred ninety-seven degrees were awarded before an audience
that filled the arena and even spilled out in the large foyer area
beyond it. [12/15/01]
'Lessons and Carols' presented by TC Choir, Religion Department GREENEVILLE — The sounds of Christmas could be heard on the Tusculum campus on Dec. 9th and 10th when the College Choir and Department of Religion presented "Lessons and Carols." [12/11/01]
Tusculum
sites featured on local Holiday Tour
GREENEVILLE — Three Tusculum College sites were part of
the Nathanael Greene Museum's recent Holiday Tour, an annual fundraising
effort of the museum featuring Greene County history. [12/10/01]
Children's
Christmas party held Dec. 8
GREENEVILLE — Santa Claus made an early appearance Saturday
afternoon, Dec. 8, during a Christmas party hosted by the college
for children of faculty and staff. [12/10/01]
Forum
addresses use of Indian names for mascots
GREENEVILLE — Raising awareness of why many Native Americans
object to the use of Indian names for athletic teams and team mascots
is a first step toward having those names changed, a crowd gathered
at Tusculum College was told Tuesday night (Nov. 6). [11/07/01]
Tusculum
campus mourns loss of senior Jill Lucas
GREENEVILLE — On the evening of Oct. 24, scores of
Tusculum College students conducted an impromptu candlelight vigil
on the campus, honoring the memory of one of their own who had died
that evening in the Johnson City Medical Center. Jill Lucas, a senior
business management major and member of the women's volleyball team
at Tusculum, died of injuries suffered in a 3 p.m. traffic accident
that same day on U.S. Highway 11E in Washington County. She was
returning to the Greeneville campus from an internship with the
United Way of Johnson City-Washington County when the accident occurred.
[10/26/01]
Williams
joins Tusculum College Board of Trustees
GREENEVILLE — Well known Greeneville real estate agent
Mark Williams has joined the Tusculum College Board of Trustees.
[10/15/01]
Tusculum
breaks ground for new Knoxville Professional Studies Center
KNOXVILLE — Ground was broken on Tuesday,
Oct. 9, for a new Knoxville center for Tusculum College's Professional
Studies division, which provides higher education opportunities
for working adults. [10/10/01]
Tusculum
to host O. Winston Link Photography Exhibition
GREENEVILLE — The acclaimed railroad photography
of O. Winston Link is the exhibition in the Allison Gallery at the
Annie Hogan Byrd Fine Arts through Dec. 15. This exhibition is one
of the last personally approved Link before his sudden death in
January. [10/03/01]
Lawrence
Kudlow shares opinions about the economy and government with Tusculum
students
GREENEVILLE — Nationally known economist Lawrence Kudlow, fresh
from a Sept. 26 visit with Vice President Dick Cheney, came to Tusculum
College that same afternoon and presented his views about the financial
condition of the country since recent terrorist attacks and how
economic recovery can be achieved. [09/27/01]
Terrorist
attacks discussed in community forum hosted by Tusculum Social Sciences
Division
The roots of anti-American sentiment of certain groups in the Middle
East and how terrorism can be combated were among the topics discussed
the evening of Sept. 25 at Tusculum College in a panel discussion
and community forum about the recent terrorist attacks. [09/26/01]
Tusculum
College breaks ground for four new residence halls
GREENEVILLE — Ground was broken for four new residence
halls at Tusculum College in a ceremony Sept. 21 in the area of
the construction site on campus. [09/24/01]
Tusculum
College reacts, responds to national tragedies
GREENEVILLE — Tragic
national events on Sept. 11 have prompted a variety of responses
at Tusculum College. On the night of the coordinated terrorists
attacks that brought down buildings in the World Trade Center complex
in New York City and destroyed a portion of the Pentagon, several
students gathered at 11 o'clock in the evening outside the Niswonger
Commons building for a time of reflection, discussion, and prayer.
[09/14/01]
Tusculum
College students, staff spend day in community service
GREENEVILLE —
Tusculum College students and faculty clad in white T-shirts could
be found throughout the area on Aug. 29 as they spent the day in
volunteer service. [08/29/01]
College
recognizes long-term employees at Convocation
GREENEVILLE —
Charles H. Tunstall and R. Stephen Weisz were recognized Aug. 22
for their 20 years of service at Tusculum College. Faculty and staff
with 20, 15, and 10 years of service were honored during the Opening
Convocation marking the beginning of the college's 208th year. [08/23/01]
Tusculum
College becomes 'College of Promise'
GREENEVILLE — Tusculum College has become
the first "College of Promise" in Greeneville and Greene County.
The college is the first locally to commit to the "Community of
Promise" program, which focuses on building the character and competence
of people through efforts by all sectors of the community. Greene
County has been a "Community of Promise" for a year. [08/22/01]
Franz
Named Residential College Vice President
GREENEVILLE — At Tusculum Dr. Jonathan R.
Franz, who has over 15 years of administrative experience in academic
and student affairs in higher education, has accepted the position
of vice president for the Residential College at Tusculum College.
[08/02/01]
Tusculum
College anticipates large Fall 2001 class
GREENEVILLE -- Tusculum College has announced that one
of the largest entering residential college classes in the history
of the college is expected for the Fall 2001 semester. [05/24/01]
Tusculum
College hosts Spring 2001 Commencement
GREENEVILLE -- Tusculum College conferred degrees on
about 250 graduates in commencement ceremonies at the College on
Saturday. [05/05/01
Tusculum
College students, faculty members, honored at Convocation
GREENEVILLE -- Several honors and awards were presented
to Tusculum College students and faculty members in the March 26
Honors Convocation held in the Alpine Arena of Niswonger Commons....
[04/27/01]
J.
Wiley Prugh honored with Tusculum College Distinguished Service
Award
GREENEVILLE -- A well-known and highly respected member of
the Greeneville-Greene County ministerial community was honored
with Tusculum College’s Distinguished Service Award for the
year 2001 on Saturday night at the college’s annual President’s
Dinner.... [04/23/01]
Tusculum
Alumni Chapter of Northeast Tennessee Holds First Meeting
GREENEVILLE -- The Tusculum Alumni Chapter of Northeast Tennessee
(TACNET) held its first meeting at 6 :30 p.m. April 10, 2001, on
the campus of Tusculum College.... [04/12/01]
Tusculum
College’s First Annual ‘Earth Day Celebration’ To
Be Held April 23
GREENEVILLE -- Tusculum College will hold its first annual
"Earth Day Celebration" Monday, April 23. Activities will
begin promptly at noon with lunch on the lawn in front of McCormick
Hall on the Tusculum College campus.... [04/11/01]
Annual
Tusculum College Student Art Exhibition To Be Held Through May 5
GREENEVILLE -- The 34th Annual Tusculum College Student
Art Exhibition will be held through May 5 in the Allison Gallery,
located in the Annie Hogan Byrd Building on the college campus....
[04/10/01]
Open
House at Tusculum College draws more than 50 prospective students
GREENEVILLE -- More than 50 prospective Tusculum College
students, along with their families, visited the campus during Spring
Open House on Saturday, March 31.... [04/03/01]
COOL
Conference Sheds New Light on Service for Four Tusculum College
Students
CAMBRIDGE, MA -- On March 16, four students from Tusculum College's
Service Leader Scholars program attended the Campus Outreach Opportunity
League (COOL) Conference that was held on the Harvard University
campus.... [04/02/01]
March 30, 2001: The Inauguration of Dr. Dolphus
E. Henry
[03/31/01]
Dr.
Dolphus E. Henry Inaugurated As Tusculum College's 26th President
GREENEVILLE --- Dr. Dolphus E. Henry was inaugurated Friday as the
26th president of historic Tusculum College.... Courtesy of The
Greeneville Sun [03/31/01]
Lamar
Alexander recounts Alex Haley’s legacy, philosophy, at Tusculum
Institute dinner for Dr. Dolph Henry
GREENEVILLE -- Former Gov. Lamar Alexander spoke here Thursday evening
to about 150 invited guests attending a dinner at the General Morgan
Inn honoring Dr. Dolphus Henry.... [03/30/01]
Tusculum
College to inaugurate 26th President, Dr. Dolphus Henry, on Friday
GREENEVILLE -- Dr. Dolphus E. Henry will be inaugurated as the 26th
president of historic Tusculum College on Friday in ceremonies beginning
at 2 p.m. in the Alpine Arena, located on the campus in the Niswonger
Commons building. The public is invited to attend both the ceremony
and a reception that will be held for Dr. Henry and his wife, Judith,
immediately afterward.... [03/26/01]
Tennessee's
Commissioner of Tourism is keynoter for Tusculum-hosted Tennessee
Association of Museums annual meeting
GREENEVILLE -- Tennessee's Commissioner of Tourism, John Wade,
will be the keynote speaker on Thursday for the 2001 annual meeting
of the Tennessee Association of Museums (TAM), which is meeting
in Greeneville March 21 through 23.... [03/21/01]
Dr.
David Hendricksen to present lecture on music and technology
GREENEVILLE -- Dr. David Hendricksen will present a lecture
called Sound and Silence at 4:00 pm on Sunday, March 25,
in Room 46 of the Annie Hogan Byrd Fine Arts Center on the campus
of Tusculum College.... [03/16/01]
'Home
School Happenings' at Doak House Museum to be held April 2nd through
6th
"Home School Happenings," an enrichment day camp
for home-schooled children, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m,
April 2 through 6, at Tusculum College's Doak House Museum.... [03/16/01]
Donation
given to President Andrew Johnson Museum and Library
GREENEVILLE -- The President Andrew Johnson Museum and Library at
Tusculum College has received a $1,000 donation to be applied toward
undertaking an inventory of the President Andrew Johnson Collection....
[03/12/01]
Tusculum's
first scholarship competition draws crowd
GREENEVILLE -- Eighty-five students were on the Tusculum
College campus on Saturday, Feb. 24, taking part in Tusculum's first-ever
academic scholarship competition.... [02/26/01]
Tusculum
College Trustees issue two honorary resolutions
GREENEVILLE -- Two special resolutions were passed by
the Tusculum College Board of Trustees during its winter meeting
on Feb. 9 and 10 on the Tusculum campus.... [02/15/01]
'Of
Ebony Embers' to bring 1920s Harlem to Tusculum stage
GREENEVILLE -- The Core Ensemble, along with actor/playwright
Akin Babatunde, will perform “Of Ebony Embers,” subtitled
“Vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance,” on Monday, Feb.
19, at the Annie Hogan Byrd Auditorium on the Tusculum College Campus....
[02/08/01]
From
the Holiness Movement to 'Snake-Handling,' themes of Appalachian
Religion to be explored throughout February at Tusculum College
GREENEVILLE -- Aspects of religious life in Appalachia ranging from
the Holiness Movement to serpent-handling will be examined as Tusculum
College's Theologian in Residence lecture and presentation series
continues this month.... [02/07/01]
Doak
House Museum 'Tea and Treats' Scheduled for February 14-17
GREENEVILLE, TN -- Mrs. Samuel (Sarah) Witherspoon
Doak, portrayed by Doak House interpreter Anna Jane Taylor, will
serve afternoon tea in the dining room of the Doak House Museum
from 2-3:30 p.m. daily Feb. 14-17.... [01/30/01]
Frank
Wheeler Appointed Vice President for Institutional Advancement
at Tusculum College
GREENEVILLE, TN -- Tusculum College President Dr. Dolphus
E. Henry, after a nationwide search, has announced the appointment
of Frank Wheeler as vice president for institutional advancement
at Tusculum College.... [01/17/01]
Tibetan
Monks To Present Unique Jan. 25 Musical Program At Tusculum College
GREENEVILLE, TN -- A unique presentation by the multiphonic
singers of Tibet's Drepung Loseling Monastery, who have given acclaimed
performances in Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, will take place
at Tusculum College's Annie Hogan Byrd Fine Arts Center auditorium
at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25.... [01/17/01]
Lecture
About East Tennessee Birds Draws Crowd To Tusculum
GREENEVILLE, TN -- More than 50 people attended a Tuesday evening
lecture and visual presentation about the bird life of East Tennessee,
presented at Tusculum College as another installment in the Acts,
Arts, Academia, and All that Stuff lecture and performance series....
[01/17/01]
John
A. Lamb Joins Tusculum As Director of Information Systems
GREENEVILLE, TN -- Mark Stokes, vice president for administration
and college relations at Tusculum College, has announced that John
A. Lamb Jr. has joined the college as director of information systems....
[01/17/01]
The
'Pioneer Perk' Coffee House Now Open In Commons
GREENEVILLE, TN -- The Pioneer Perk, a coffee house located
in the Niswonger Commons, has been opened.... [01/17/01]
Various
exhibitions, receptions set at Allison Gallery
GREENEVILLE, TN -- Exhibitions at the Allison Gallery in the
Annie Hogan Byrd Fine Arts Building at Tusculum College are scheduled
through April.... [01/11/01]
Community
Chorus to Begin Rehearsing for World Premiere
GREENEVILLE, TN -- The Tusculum College Community Chorus will
begin its rehearsals for the spring season at 7:30, Monday, Jan.
15, in the choir room on the lower level of the Annie Hogan Byrd
Fine Arts Center on the Tusculum College campus.... [01/11/01]
Cooperative
effort helps Tusculum College Wonder of Words program put free books
in hands of some 1,000 area children
GREENEVILLE, TN -- The books reached Tusculum College's Arts
Outreach early in November 2000 -- boxes and boxes of them, filling
first a hallway, then a back storage room normally reserved for
props used in various stage productions.... [01/11/01]
Tusculum's
Lauren Abramson Wins TATS Scholarship
NASHVILLE, TN -- Lauren A. Abramson, a junior within the Athletic
Training major at Tusculum College, has been selected as the 2000-2001
undergraduate scholarship recipient by the Tennessee Athletic Trainers'
Society (TATS).... [01/09/01]
Earning
a degree ... in secret?
MARYVILLE, TN -- Is it really possible to earn
a graduate degree while keeping the whole thing almost entirely
secret?.... [01/08/01]
Jack
Hennessen treasures influence of Tusculum
In the fall of 1941 John A. "Jack" Hennessen knew little of
what life had in store for him. He was a freshman arriving at Tusculum
College from Long Island, N.Y., after graduating from Sewanhaka
High School, and the United States was just a few short months from
entering World War II.... [01/08/01]