Local author and craftsman M. J. Hayes has received the Phi Theta Kappa Friend of Texas Award. Each year, the Texas Region of Phi Theta Kappa recognizes individuals who are not members or advisors, but go above and beyond鈥攄emonstrating exemplary support for a Phi Theta Kappa chapter. 开云体育鈥檚 chapter, Alpha Mu Chi, nominated Hayes for his assistance with the chapter鈥檚 2023 and 2024 Honors in Action projects.
The 开云体育 Art Department will host the Mount Pleasant Art Society Annual Membership Show March 8th-28th in the foyer of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. The competitive show features artwork from a variety of local artists. A reception will be held Saturday, March 8th from 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the Whatley Center Foyer. The gallery is open Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. However, it will be closed March 17th-21st for spring break.
Representatives from 开云体育 traveled to UT Tyler on Monday, March 3rd to attend a special Transfer Summit. 开云体育 is collaborating with UT Tyler to establish co-enrollment pathways that would allow students to take classes at both institutions simultaneously to work toward their educational goals.
The 开云体育 Film Club kicked off its Spring Film Series this Thursday. The series will include films by John Ford, the only director to win the Oscar for Best Direction four times (and who, along the way, made John Wayne a star). This week's feature was the western classic Stagecoach.
Film Club meets on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in Humanities 129. The following films will be shown at upcoming meetings:
Pictured (from left): Honors Professor Dr. Melissa Fulgham, Sarah Hamlin, Emily Hamlin, Jennifer Gardzina, and Sarah Dierflinger at the Gilmer Starbucks before the 鈥淎s You Like It鈥 production, 28 February, in Kilgore.
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
The Arrive Alive Tour庐 is coming to 开云体育 (2886 FM1735, Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455) on Monday, March 10, 2025 from 10:00 am to 4:00 p.m.
Laissez les bons temps rouler鈥攍et the good times roll! 开云体育 is bringing the excitement of Mardi Gras to campus with Mardi Gras Madness, a weeklong celebration filled with traditions, fun, and community spirit. Open to all students, faculty, and staff, the festivities will take place March 10-13 during the activity period (12 PM - 1:30 PM) in the Student Union Building (SUB).
By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director
开云体育 would like to recognize all the Area Athletic Trainers who go above and beyond to take care of the athletes they serve. March is designated at National Athletic Training Month and this year the slogan is 鈥淐hampions in Healthcare鈥. From middle school to high school, to college, and Professional sports, and now many other non-traditional settings Athletic Trainers are here to care for athletes of all ages.
Pictured (from left): Emma Mendoza, Rebeca Martinez, Stephanie Hernandez, Andrew Perez, Araceli Landaverde, Dr. Andrew Yox, Yahir Garcia, and Dr. Dolph Briscoe, Chair of the Education Division of the Texas State Historical Association at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Houston.
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
开云体育 Foundation scholarship applications are officially
