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Tarleton State University
Press Releases from the past six months
- Community invited to help “Fill the Van”
Tarleton State University—
Nov. 9, 2009
STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University’s Dining Services is working this holiday season to make sure area families have everything they need to put warm, healthy meals on the table.
Tarleton’s dining provider, Sodexo, has teamed with Helping Hands of America to facilitate a food drive to benefit local individuals and families. Tarleton’s catering van will be parked in front of the dining hall the week of Nov. 9-13, with the goal to “Fill the Van” with canned and other non-perishable food items to help those in need.
“The food collected will be sent to H.O.P.E, Inc. of Stephenville,” said Kimberly Miller, operations manager of Tarleton’s dining services. “The drive is part of a nationwide effort to stop hunger on the local level.”
Community members, Tarleton students and employees interested in contributing food items are asked to stop by the dining hall located directly behind the Barry B. Thompson Student Center on the corner of Lillian and Vanderbilt streets. The van is parked in front of the facility and open for donations.
Participants who donate five items on the night of Nov. 10 will receive a free rib eye steak with the cost of a regular meal. Items must be non-perishable and within their expiration date.
The dining hall is open daily to members of Tarleton and the surrounding communities. For more information about hours of operation, pricing information and the food drive, call (254) 968-9445 or visit www.tarleton.edu/~diningservices.
More information on Sodexo’s initiative to end hunger is available online at www.helpstophunger.org.
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Tarleton State University
A member of The Texas A&M University System
Office of Media Relations
Coby Kestner, Communications Specialist
Phone: 254-968-9171 E-mail: kestner@tarleton.edu
- Lively and lyrical Celtic song and dance comes to Tarleton
Tarleton State University—
Nov. 9, 2009
STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—The music of Appalachia, Ireland and the Balkans will take center stage on Nov. 16 at Tarleton State University.
The Texas Tech University Celtic Ensemble will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center Theater.
The program, which is suitable for all ages, spans the Celtic world, including Breton and English dances, the choral and solo song of the Anglo-Appalachian Sacred Harp and ballad traditions and instrumental dance tunes.
Under the direction of Dr. Christopher Smith, the Celtic ensemble consists of 15 to 19 musicians (winds, strings, percussion and voice) that perform dance, music and song of seven Celtic nations. Celtic musicians typically learn and play by ear.
Ensemble members will give a master class to Tarleton students, who will be invited to sit in with the ensemble to learn and sample tunes and create arrangements.
Admission to the performance is free. For more information, call the box office at 968-9634.
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Tarleton State University
A member of The Texas A&M University System since 1917
Office of Media Relations
Alyson Chapman, Communications Specialist
Phone: 254-968-9404 E-mail: achapman@tarleton.edu
Address: Box T-0840, Stephenville, Texas 76402
- Tarleton offers condolences to those affected by Fort Hood tragedy
Nov. 6, 2009
Tarleton State University extends its sympathy to those affected by the Nov. 5 tragedy at Fort Hood.
“The entire Tarleton family is saddened by the loss of life at Fort Hood,” said Tarleton President F. Dominic Dottavio. “Our hearts go out to the family and friends of those lost, as well as to all of the brave men and women who serve our country faithfully, each and every day.”
“The University remains committed to its students and former students in the Fort Hood area,” Dottavio said. “We are thankful that all of Tarleton’s ROTC cadets are safe and accounted for, including those stationed near the base.”
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- AM - Central Texas Moment of Silence
Texas A&M University-Central Texas
Department of Marketing & Public Relations
Alison Rex, Communications Specialist
254-519-5102
rex@tarleton.edu
November 6, 2009
We will observe a minute of silence today, Friday, November 6 at 1:35pm in honor of those affected by yesterday’s horrific events on Fort Hood.
### - AM System hosts online series
The Texas A&M University System announced the debut of the online video series, “Legally Speaking,” on Nov. 4. The series is an important new informational tool for A&M System employees from the Office of General Counsel.
“Legally Speaking,” hosted by General Counsel Andrew Strong, will provide explanations, insights and practical tips on legal issues that may arise throughout the system. The first topic features Strong and Brooks Moore, the system’s Public Information Officer, discussing the best ways to process open records request.
Subsequent topics will include constitutional interpretation, case law developments, federal and state compliance obligations, employment law, FERPA developments, and intellectual and real property issues.
New installments of “Legally Speaking” will be presented every other month on the OGC Web site, http://www.tamus.edu/offices/legal/, scroll to “Legally Speaking.” Or click http://www.tamus.edu/video/legal/publicinformationact/ to go directly to the video page.
Employees are encouraged to use the information, which will assist them in their jobs.
- SPA gives Tarleton students venue to shine
Nov. 4, 2009
By Caleb Hooper
STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Low lights will be cast and snaps of applause with be heard at THE Student Programming Association’s (SPA) annual “Night at the Coffeehouse” on Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Tarleton State University’s Thompson Student Center Ballrooms.
In the past, the event showcased slam poets, singer/songwriters and other outsourced entertainers. This year SPA is offering the stage to Tarleton students who wish to display their talents in a professional venue.
“The Student Programming Association is conscious of the fact that there are a number of gifted artists at Tarleton, and many of those students are actively pursuing a career path in those passions,” said Michael Butler, graduate assistant for Tarleton Student Activities. “We would like to give the opportunity to Tarleton students to showcase their skills at a professional-style venue free of charge and give them free publicity out of the event.”
SPA plans to have five to eight acts, each with a 15-20 minute performance. A short intermission will be held between performers to allow for set-up time.
Open to the public and with free admission, this event will have various types of coffee, hot chocolate and an assortment of pastries and cookies to create a true coffeehouse vibe.
For more information on this event contact SPA at 968-9490 or visit at www.tarleton.edu/~spa.
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- Tarleton plans holiday arts and crafts showcase
Nov. 4, 2009
STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Eliminate your holiday stress this season by doing all your shopping in one place.
Preparations for Tarleton State University’s 16th Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Showcase are underway. The showcase is set for Dec. 4 in the Thompson Student Center ballrooms from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This is your chance to shop in the comfort of Tarleton’s ballrooms and support local artisans. All the tables have been sold and vendors are preparing a wide array of items for sale. This year’s offerings include yard birds made out of recycled metal parts, jewelry, Avon, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, Scentsy candles, wall crosses, homemade candy, custom sewing, fudge, western art, clothing, hand-carved wooden Santas, holiday decorations, local history books and much, much more.
Proceeds from the sale of tables supports Tarleton’s Staff Council Employee Scholarship program.
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- Bass fishing duo heads to regional tournament
Nov. 2, 2009
STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University bass fishing club members John Anderson and Tanner Morgan are headed to the great state of Louisiana to compete in the National Guard FLW College Fishing Regional Championship for the Texas Division.