TSU Middle College prepares for spring; Orientation January 4 (December 2005)
Student orientation for Tri-State University Middle College will take place on Wednesday, January 4, 2006. The program will begin at 7 p.m. in Best Hall 229. All students registered to take classes for spring semester or those who are interested in registering are invited to attend. MORE >>
Third annual Scholarship Gala to take place on February 11 (December 2005)
Tri-State University’s third annual Scholarship Gala will take place on Saturday, February 11, 2006. The gala, hosted by President and Mrs. Earl D. Brooks II and Drs. Ralph and Sheri Trine, raises money for the TSU Annual Scholarship Fund. Mark your calendar as all are invited to attend. MORE >>
TSU Ketner School of Business begins accreditation process (December 2005)
Tri-State University’s Ketner School of Business has achieved “candidate for accreditation” status with the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), one of three national accrediting organizations. Jeff Sherlock, Ed.D., dean of the Ketner School of Business, was notified a couple of weeks ago. MORE >>
TSU engineering students lead FEF conference with three scholarships (November 2005)
TSU engineering students walked away with three competitive scholarships during the Foundry Education Foundation’s (FEF) annual College Industry Conference held in November. It was the most scholarships earned by any school. MORE >>
TSU breaks ground on third phase of villas (November 2005)
For the third time in three years, Tri-State University has broke ground on student housing. To recognize the outstanding achievement of its most talented freshmen, TSU is building a special, upscale housing complex – the Ingledue Honor Villas. MORE >>
Celebrate the holidays at TSU (November 2005)
Tri-State University will be celebrating the holidays with an evening full of activities. On Sunday, December 4, adults and children are welcome to visit with Santa, participate in the tree lighting ceremony, and listen to the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Holiday Concert. All events are open to the public and free of charge. MORE >>
TSU students to hold public debate (November 2005)
Tri-State University students will hold a public debate on the Patriot Act on Tuesday, November 29, at 7:00 p.m. in Taylor Hall’s Wells Theater. The public is invited to attend and will be given the opportunity to participate in the debate. MORE >>
Winter Frenzy scheduled at TSU (November 2005)
Tri-State University continues its prospective student open houses on Friday, December 9 with the Winter Frenzy Open House. High school students interested in various majors by our Allen School of Engineering, School of Arts and Sciences, Ketner School of Business, or Franks School of Education are encouraged to visit campus along with their families and attend the day’s events. A complimentary lunch is included. MORE >>
TSU’s Bon Appétit supports local businesses (November 2005) Tri-State University’s food service, Bon Appétit, is supporting Steuben County’s local businesses in their “Farm to Fork” program. The national program, with local flexibility, supports all natural, fresh, and healthy products. MORE >>
TSU receives $500,000 towards University Center (October 2005)
Tri-State University has received a gift to help fund the University Center. Mrs. Virginia Fabiani, of Southbury, Conn., widow of 1938 alum and former board chair, Dr. Dante Fabiani, gifted $500,000 towards “The Virginia P. Fabiani Theater” which will be located in the University Center. MORE >>
TSU honors seven alumni with outstanding achievement, service awards (October 2005)
Tri-State University recognized seven alumni at its annual Homecoming banquet this month. The awards were given for their achievements since graduation and their service to TSU and to their communities. MORE >>
TSU student receives "Realizing the Dream" scholarship (October 2005)
Tri-State University sophomore Benjamin Hooley was among Indiana first-generation college students to receive a “Realizing the Dream” scholarship. Sponsored by the Lilly Foundation, the scholarship honors outstanding students that are the first in their family to attend college. MORE >>
TSU proudly welcomes Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels (October 2005)
Tri-State University was proud and honored to welcome the Indiana Governor to campus yesterday for his first formal visit. During his visit, Governor Mitch Daniels spoke openly with students and discussed what was on their minds during a student question and answer session. MORE >>
TSU's Gettig Fitness Center receives new look (October 2005)
TSU students and community members have the opportunity to “get fit” on new cardio and strength equipment. Tri-State University’s Gettig Fitness Center, located in Hershey Hall, received an updated look this fall. The fitness center received $40,000 worth of new Matrix equipment to replace the existing equipment. MORE >>
TSU professor named Health Educator of the Year (October 2005)
The American Alliance for Health Education (AAHE) has named Dr. David Anspaugh as the 2006 Midwest College/University Health Educator of the Year. Anspaugh, professor and chair of the TSU Department of Health, Physical Education and Sport Science, will accept this award in December at the AAHE State Conference in Indianapolis. MORE >>
TSU names new Athletic Director (October 2005)
Tri-State University has named Dr. David Anspaugh as Acting Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Anspaugh, professor and chair of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Sport Science, assumes the position immediately. MORE >>
TSU students win record number of awards at regional competition (October 2005)
TSU’s criminal justice students won a record number of awards at this year’s American Criminal Justice Association (ACJA) regional competition. On October 7-8, TSU’s ACJA students competed against 20 teams at the Region 6 Conference in Duluth, Minn. and walked away with a school record 17 individual and team awards, besting all other schools. MORE >>
TSU forms training alliance (September 2005)
An alliance to develop the Certified Great Lakes Foundation™ Fieldbus training center at TSU North Campus was announced today by Tri-State University and ICE-Pros Inc. In March 2005, the Fieldbus Foundation established the Great Lakes Regional Foundation™ Fieldbus training center at TSU. MORE >>
TSU North Campus to serve adult learner(September 2005)
In a reorganization aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for Northeast Indiana residents and businesses, Tri-State University announced today that its School of Professional Studies will assume responsibilities for the TSU Technology Center and move its adult education program from the main campus to the new North Campus. MORE >>
New construction at TSU (September 2005)
Four visible areas of change occurred on campus this summer. Tri-State University worked throughout the summer to complete the construction projects prior to the start of the school year. The projects included housing, athletic facilities, parking, and TSU’s main entrance. MORE >>
TSU presents Chalk it up! (September 2005)
As a part of Angola's Fall Fest, TSU presents Chalk it up!, a public event designed to bring the community and campus together for a day of fun. The event will take place on TSU's boulevard, which will become an area for artists to create their own design. Chalk it up!, a free event, will take place on Saturday, September 24, beginning at 9 a.m. and continue throughout the day. MORE >>
TSU launches fall speaker series (September 2005)
Tri-State University continues its Distinguished Speaker Series for fall 2005 with three successful speakers. The series begins on Wednesday, September 21, with “Artifacts from the Travels of a Chemical Historian.” Herb Pratt, Tri-State College ’45, will begin his presentation at 7 p.m. in Best Hall 229. The event is free and open to the public. MORE >>
TSU responds to effects of Hurricane Katrina (August 2005)
In the wake of a national disaster, Tri-State University is responding to the plight of Southern college and university students by opening its doors to them. All college students enrolled in Southern schools affected by Hurricane Katrina are welcome to attend fall classes at TSU. Admission cut-off will be September 16. Tuition will be waived for the fall term. MORE >>
Former Pokagon State Park Manager New Dean of Student Life (August 2005)
Long-time area resident Randy White has been named Dean of Student Life at TSU. Previously, he served one year at Indiana University and 26 years at Pokagon State Park. MORE >>
Potential of $4.5 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. (July 2005)
TSU is among a select group of Indiana colleges
invited by the Lilly Endowment Inc. to participate in its second
phase of a fundraising initiative, which could total $96.5 million.
The Endowment’s first phase raised more than $140 million. MORE >>
Former TSC first lady’s bequest is largest individual gift in school history (July 2005)
Former Tri-State College first lady Maxine Bateman Kolb, widow
of former TSC President Richard M. Bateman, died unexpectedly
in April leaving her estate—worth more than $3 million—to
the institution she left 30 years ago. She and her husband served
as president and first lady from 1960 to 1974. MORE >>
University Elects Indiana Business, Education Leaders to Board of Trustees (June 2005)
TSU has named Tobias Buck and Dennis Trinkle
to its Board of Trustees. Buck is Chairman and CEO of Paragon
Medical Inc., based in Pierceton, Ind. Trinkle is Associate Vice
President for Academic Affairs and Chief Information Officer at
DePauw University, in Greencastle, Ind. MORE >>
TSU adds options for working adults and high school students (June 2005)
New dean plans significant growth in Angola, Fort Wayne, South
Bend and Merrillville MORE >>
TSU Fondly Remembers Alumnus, Trustee (May 2005)
Robert E. Turner '41 is survived by his wife, Mary, four children, ten grandchildren
and seven great-grandchildren. Turner was born June 26, 1921,
in Cambridge, Ohio. He studied aeronautical engineering at Tri-State
College in 1940-1941, shortly before entering World War II as
a test pilot and Army Air Corps pilot trainer. MORE >>
Baseball players receive MIAA All-Conference honors (May 2005)
TSU seniors Mark Urbanski (Rochester Hills, Mich./Notre Dame Prep)
and Jon Lies (Granger, Ind./Penn) were honored by the MIAA for
their accomplishments on the diamond this season. Urbanski was
named a first-team selection and Lies was named to the second-team.
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Zollner Golf Course Invites You to Stay & Play
Our new Stay & Play golf package, starting at $99, includes
lodging at our campus villas and unlimited golf with cart. MORE >>
TSU moves Fort Wayne branch to Dupont
TSU will move its Fort Wayne campus in July from Ley Road to 9910 Dupont Circle Drive East. A TSU sign is already
in place on the site, which faces Interstate 69. At 10,000 square feet, the new space is more than 15 percent larger than the present
site and will accommodate a five-classroom facility, computer lab, conference/library space and several offices.
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Humanities course includes trip to Vienna for course credit
From the rising spires of centuries-old cathedrals to narrow streets
that afford barely the space for a single car to travel alongside
pedestrian traffic, Vienna, Austria,
is an epicenter of history, architecture and culture. And, during
spring break 2005 for 17 University students, it also was their
classroom.
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TSU education students team with Hamilton Elementary
Fifteen students from Hamilton Elementary School, Hamilton, Indiana
collaborated with TSU education students in April to give their
insight on how they are motivated to do their personal best at
school and in life. The visit coincides with the TSU students’
class, EDU 222 Educational Psychology—Studying the Importance
of Motivation for Teachers and Learners.
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First Graduate Degree Recipients Among Class of 2005 (May 2005)
TSU’s 121st commencement ceremonies,
set for Saturday, May 7, at 10 a.m. in Hershey Hall, will have 275 participants representing
the Class of 2005. Two are making history. For the first time
in university history, TSU will confer the Master of Science in
Engineering Technology degree.
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2005 Commencement Honors Mark, McBride; Bids Farewell to Five (May 2005)
TSU’s 121st commencement ceremonies, set for Saturday, May 7, at 10 a.m. in Hershey Hall, will honor two men with honorary degrees, Dr. Hans Mark and Mr. John McBride,
and bid farewell to five retiring faculty.
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