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TSU mourns the loss of employee (December 2006) Tri-State University is saddened by the sudden death of head volleyball coach Sarah Steele. Steele has been an employee at TSU for two years and passed away on the morning of December 11, 2006. MORE>> TSU students sweep American Foundry Society scholarships (December 2006) Tri-State University is pleased to announce that three students from the Wade Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering received scholarships from the Northeast Indiana American Foundry Society. MORE>> Global company makes equipment donation to Tri-State University (December 2006) Tri-State University is one step closer to a state-of-the-art training laboratory for the FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus program at its TSU North campus. Emerson Process Management, based in St. Louis, Mo., recently donated a DeltaV™ control system to the University. MORE>> TSU Holiday Frenzy Open House scheduled for December (November 2006) Tri-State University will host their Holiday Frenzy Campus-Wide Open House for prospective students and their families on Saturday, Dec. 9. MORE>> TSU Dean takes a new role in study abroad program (November 2006) Dr. Dolores Tichenor, currently Dean of the Jannen School of Arts and Sciences, will serve as Assistant Vice President for Study Abroad, Director of Institutional Planning and Analysis, and Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science effective December 11. MORE>> TSU hosts used book sale in December (November 2006) Tri-State University will host a used book sale at Ford Library. The event will take place from Monday, Dec. 4 to Sunday, Dec. 10 at the library, located on the corner of Darling and West Park streets in Angola. MORE>>TSU celebrates holidays with a special event (November 2006) Tri-State University will host a special holiday evening for the Angola community on Sunday, Dec. 3. The event will feature holiday story time, a tree lighting ceremony, and a music concert by members of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, which is all free and open to the public. MORE>> TSU women honored in Angola’s 100 year anniversary (Novemeber2006) Several women with Tri-State University ties, including Dr. Dolores Tichenor, Dean of the Jannen School of Arts and Sciences, were recently recognized in A Tribute to Women of Angola, Ind. The recognition was in celebration of Angola’s 100th anniversary of its foundation and was sponsored by the Women’s Fund of Steuben County Community Foundation. MORE>> TSU brings nationally known percussion group to campus (November 2006) Tri-State University will play host to one of the nation’s most versatile percussion acts. “The Rock Your Junk” tour, featuring Recycled Percussion, will perform live at Hershey Hall on Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. MORE>> TSU South Bend under new leadership (October 2006) Tri-State University’s South Bend campus will now be under new leadership. Dr. James Fischer of Granger, Ind. was recently appointed as the campus director. MORE>> TSU student receives Lilly Scholarship (October 2006) A story of how one teacher can make a difference in a student’s life is unfolding on the Tri-State University campus. MORE>> Tri-State University presents Run for Your Wife (October 2006) TSU’s Drama Club is presenting Run for Your Wife, a play by Ray Cooney on October 26, 27, & 28, 2006. Performances begin at 7:30 pm in Wells Theater in Taylor Hall. MORE>> TSU continues fall speaker series (October 2006) Nationally known appraiser tells TSU “What it is worth?" Tri-State University continues its Distinguished Speaker Series for fall 2006 by featuring Dr. Lori on Monday, Nov. 13 with "What is it worth?" MORE>> Tri-State University students take on double duty at regional conference (October 2006) Tau Alpha Omicron, the Tri-State Chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association (ACJA), took on dual roles this past weekend, Oct. 13 to Oct. 15, while hosting and participating in the 2006 ACJA Regional Conference for Region 6. MORE>> Award-winning dog visits TSU campus (October 2006) Allie, a professionally trained therapy dog and winner of the Ohio Outstanding Animals award for 2006, recently visited Franks School of Education faculty and students. MORE>> TSU pays tribute to Halloween radio thriller (October 2006) Tri-State University will bring back a Halloween classic when it broadcasts Orson Welles’s adaptation of the thriller War of the Worlds Halloween night. Originally broadcasted in October 1938, TSU’s radio station WEAX 88.3 FM will pay tribute to the masterpiece on Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. MORE>> Council on Aging partners with TSU to offer free classes (October 2006) The Steuben County Council on Aging is pleased to announce that senior citizens will benefit from a new partnership with Tri-State University. Those wanting to continue the goal of life-long learning can do so at no cost. MORE>> The Trines are named as Pillars of Success (October 2006) Tri-State University has awarded Drs. Ralph and Sheri Trine with the highest honor at the University. The couple was awarded the Pillar of Success at TSU’s Homecoming Touchstone Dinner. Engineering Open House slated at Tri-State University (October 2006) Tri-State University will host an Engineering Open House. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 20 at the Trine Welcome Center for prospective students and their families. Tri-State University hosts college fair with 67 colleges (October 2006) Tri-State University will host the Northeast Regional College Fair, which features more than 60 colleges. The event will take place at 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 25 at the Ketner Sports Center/Hershey Hall and is open to all prospective students. MORE>> Tri-State University’s Vision for the Future capital campaign receives over $2 million (October 2006) Tri-State University is pleased to announce the receipt of three contributions and a grant to their capital campaign, Vision for the Future. MORE>> Porter appointed to Tri-State University’s Board of Trustees (September 2006)Tri-State University is pleased to announce that Dr. J. Winston Porter has been named to the institution’s Board of Trustees. TSU presents Why You Should Read X series (September 2006) The Humanities Institute and Department of English and Communications at Tri-State University will present the “Why You Should Read X” series this fall, which is open to student, faculty, and the general public. MORE>> TSU host regional CSI conference (September 2006) Tri-State University will host the Region 6 American Criminal Justice Association (ACJA) Regional Conference in 2006 at its South Bend campus on Oct. 14 and 15. MORE>> Tri-State University receives second grant from the National Science Foundation (September 2006) Tri-State University has received a grant for $500,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF). MORE>> Graduate School Seminar sponsored by Tri-State University (September 2006) Tri-State University will host a graduate school seminar at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11 in the Witmer Clubhouse at Zollner Golf Club. At the event, several TSU alumni will speak about their graduate school experiences. MORE>> TSU launches fall speaker series (September 2006) Air Force veteran and corporate president discusses globalization Tri-State University continues its Distinguished Speaker Series for fall 2006 by hosting two successful speakers. The series begins on Wednesday, Oct. 4, with “Education and Globalization.” MORE>> Tri-State University celebrates dramatic growth in enrollment (September 2006) Tri-State University is experiencing the highest enrollment numbers in recent history. MORE>>TSU accounting students to volunteer during CPA Day of Service (September 2006) Tri-State University accounting students put their books aside to volunteer during the fourth annual CPA Day of Service. MORE>> TSU hosts Japanese guests to discuss exchange opportunities (September 2006) Tri-State University will host a delegation of thirty dignitaries from Tochigi, Japan on their way to the 2006 Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference in Indianapolis, Ind. MORE>> Movie series
to highlight “family” Cinema Sampler, Tri-State University’s free movie series, begins its fall 2006 schedule at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 14 in Wells Theatre in Taylor Hall. The theme of the fall series is “Family.” MORE>> TSU ranks at the top of the list in U.S. News and World Report (August 2006) For the third consecutive year, Tri-State University has been ranked among the top 50 comprehensive colleges in the Midwest by the U.S. News and World Report. MORE>> Tri-State University introduces Master of Engineering degree (August 2006) Tri-State University is now offering a second graduate program for their current and future students. The Master of Engineering degree in mechanical engineering will be available the fall of 2006. TSU will hold an upcoming open house to introduce the new program. MORE>> TSU students receive multiple scholarships (August 2006) Tri-State University is pleased to announce that several students have received scholarships for their academic achievements. These unrestricted scholarships may be used to cover any reasonable expenses (tuition, room and board, books, etc) in the student’s current year of study at TSU. MORE>> TSU boasts another record breaking year (August 2006) Tri-State University is celebrating its third consecutive year of financial and academic success. In fact, in recent remarks, TSU President Dr. Earl Brooks II noted that this is the University’s best financial year in the history of the institution. MORE>> 16th Annual TSU Alumni & Friends Golf Outing touted as a success (August 2006) Nearly 200 alumni and friends joined in Tri-State University’s 16th Annual Alumni and Friends Golf Outing to raise over $42,000. The funds will be used to benefit the University’s scholarship endeavors. MORE>> Franklin Electric gives gift to TSU (August 2006) Tri-State University is pleased to announce that Franklin Electric, headquartered in Bluffton, Ind., recently made a gift to the Vision for the Future campaign. The gift will be used to fund improvements in the electrical engineering laboratories. MORE>> TSU’s Tutor Training Program receives recertification (August 2006) Tri-State University is pleased to announce that their Tutor Training Program has been recertified for five years by the College Reading and Learning Association International Tutor Program (CRLA). TSU receives $50,000 gift from Rieke Corporation (August 2006) Tri-State University is pleased to announce that the Rieke Corporation, headquartered in Auburn, Ind., recently made a $50,000 gift to the Vision for the Future campaign. The gift will be used to fund the campus-wide wireless initiative program. MORE>> Tri-State University names ‘key’ professor (July 2006) Tri-State University is pleased to announce that Darryl Webber has been appointed to serve as the Foundry Education Foundation (FEF) Key Professor in the University’s cast metals program. TSU launches first auctioneering degree in the United States (July 2006) Tri-State University is offering the first auctioneering degree in the United States. The four- year program has been established through a partnership with the National Auctioneers Association (NAA). The Bachelor of Science in business administration with a major in auctioneering can be earned at the TSU North (Angola) campus both online and on campus. MORE>> State Rep pledges support of new TSU and Ivy Tech program (June 2006) With the support of State Representative B. Patrick Bauer, Tri-State University has collaborated with Ivy Tech Community College, and together they have created a new program specifically for Ivy Tech graduates. Earl D. Brooks II, Ph.D., president of TSU, and Virginia Calvin, Ed.D., chancellor of Ivy Tech in Elkhart, South Bend, and Warsaw signed a proclamation of partnership recently at Ivy Tech’s campus in South Bend. MORE>> Leadership named for TSU Howe and TSU Kendallville (June 2006) Tri-State University has announced that Marjorie Reinsch will support both the TSU Howe and TSU Kendallville locations. Reinsch, who has been an employee at TSU since 2002, was recently appointed the Assistant Director of Admission at both new locations. MORE>>
TSU North Director named (June 2006) Tri-State University has announced the new director of the TSU North campus in Angola. David E. Wagner, a longtime TSU faculty member, was selected for the position. MORE>> TSU Board signs Brooks to ten year contract (June 2006) Thus far, Earl D. Brooks’s II, Ph.D., president of Tri-State University, tenure has been amassed with announcements of new programs, new campuses, and new expansions. The announcement by the TSU Board of Trustees that they have signed a new ten year contract with Brooks as President exemplifies the University’s commitment to the future under Brooks’s leadership. MORE>> Accelerate “U” Tri-State University and Ivy Tech Community College pair to offer new programming (May 2006) Tri-State University has collaborated with Ivy Tech Community College, and together they have created a new program specifically for Ivy Tech graduates. MORE>> Tri-State University opens location at Howe Military School (May 2006) Tri-State University is pleased to announce the opening of an seventh off-campus location in partnership with Howe Military School, located in Howe, Ind. MORE>> TSU launches new information literacy initiative (May 2006) Tri-State University will launch a campus-wide information literacy initiative set to begin in the fall of 2006. MORE>> Tri-State University selects 2006-2007 Teacher-In-Residence (May 2006) Bryan Middle School teacher Helene Moog has been selected as the 2006-2007 Teacher-In-Residence for Tri-State University. The purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity for a different classroom teacher each of four years to participate as a full-time faculty member in the Franks School of Education. MORE>> Trustees honored during Commencement activities (May 2006) As anticipation was mounting for Commencement, TSU took time out to honor the men and women whose contributions are helping to shape the future of TSU. MORE>> Tri-State University professor named president of statewide organization (May 2006) Kathie L. Wentworth, M.Ed., has been elected to serve a two-year term as president of the Indiana Academic Advising Network (IAAN). She was inaugurated at the 9th annual conference in Fort Wayne over the weekend. The IAAN organization focuses on the academic advising needs of students in colleges across the state of Indiana. MORE>> Fund-raising in the Vision for the Future campaign recognized by national organization (May 2006) The Tri-State University Advancement Department has been awarded a bronze medal for their fund-raising abilities in the capital campaign, Vision for the Future. The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) chose TSU out of 48 entries to place among the top fund-raising colleges in the country. CASE is based in Washington, DC and Europe and provides professionals in alumni relations, fund-raising, and communications with support to advance educational institutions. TSU intends to invest millions in campus improvements (May 2006) In addition to the Tri-State University’s new University Center and Center for Online Resources, slated to be open in fall of 2007, TSU is also announcing additional projects that will forever change the face of the University. MORE>> Tri-State University shows support of veterans through ten new scholarships (May 2006) Tri-State University is demonstrating its support for U.S. troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan through a new veteran scholarship. The TSU Iraqi/Afghanistan Veteran Scholarship will provide 10 eligible veterans with a one year, tuition free education to TSU’s School of Professional Studies. MORE>> Tri-State University receives Cameron Hospital Foundation grant for lab updates (May 2006) Tri-State University’s Department of Science received a $10,000 grant from the Cameron Hospital Foundation for use in updating the anatomy and physiology laboratory. MORE>> TSU’s honors program to woo the best and brightest (May 2006) Tri-State University has unveiled a new program aimed at giving high achieving students the means to stand out among their classmates. TSU’s first-ever Honors Program will begin in the fall semester of 2006, giving students the opportunity to pursue a more in-depth understanding of topics in their major as well as in other areas of interest. MORE>> Seven chosen to serve on TSU’s Graduate and School of Professional Studies Council (May 2006) Tri-State University has announced the formation of a new Graduate and School of Professional Studies (SPS) Council within Academic Affairs. The committee will be responsible for oversight, program development, assessment, and resources necessary to support programs specifically within these areas of the institution. MORE>> Tri-State University joins Project Lead the Way (May 2006) Tri-State University will join institutions in 45 states and the District of Columbia in promoting Project Lead the Way (PLTW). This not-for-profit organization, developed in the 1980’s, encourages middle and high school students to participate in pre-engineering courses before entering college. PLTW forms partnerships with public schools, higher education institutions, and the private sector to increase the quantity and quality of engineers and engineering technologist graduating from universities. MORE>> Global citizenship addressed at workshop and retreat with FACET (May 2006) Tri-State University will be collaborating with Indiana University in a unique way this next month. The opportunity to conference via interactive video with faculty and students from the United Kingdom, Uganda, and Macedonia will be available for those who participate in the IU Faculty Colloquium on Excellence in Teaching (FACET) Leadership Summer Institute hosted by Tri-State University. The event, based on global citizenship, will take place at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 19 in Best Hall 229. MORE >> TSU schedules upcoming Commencement events (May 2006) Founded in 1884, Tri-State University has held well over 100 Commencement ceremonies. The 2006 Commencement promises to be every bit as special, complete with historical events and distinctive guests. MORE>> AM General president to deliver Tri-State University’s Commencement speech (April 2006) Over 300 Tri-State University graduates will have the opportunity to hear from the president of the AM General. MORE>> Tri-State University recognizes Who’s Who at Commencement (April 2006) The 2006 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges will feature the names of 46 students from Tri-State University who have been selected as national outstanding campus leaders. MORE>> Tri-State University slates Spring Frenzy Open House and 4th Annual Engineering Expo (April 2006) Tri-State University’s Spring Frenzy Open House and 4th Annual Engineering Expo will take place on Friday, April 28 on the Angola campus. The Jannen School of Arts and Sciences, Allen School of Engineering and Technology, Franks School of Education, and Ketner School of Business will be presented for all those interested in attending Tri-State University. MORE>> TSU to host college and community Japanese cultural exchange (April 2006) Tri-State University will host a day of Japanese cultural exchange on Tuesday, April 18 that will feature a seminar by Yutakawa Yoshizawa, Consul General from the Japanese consulate’s Midwest Region office, and a piano performance by Japanese artist Yashuko Furukawa. MORE>> TSU receives $1 million gift from
Trustee Emeritus (March 2006) TSU hosts Regional Science Fair (March
2006) Bryce Heller wins officiating award
(March 2006) TSU Honors Dr. Robert L. Jannen '50
(February 2006) TSU participates in National Engineers
Week (February 2006) TSU scholarship gala sets another
record (February 2006) TSU receives major gift (February
2006) University elects Colorado alum to
Board of Trustees (February 2006) TSU partners with local nonprofit
for class project (February 2006) TSU alum begins dream job as local
puppeteer (February 2006) TSU seeks second teacher-in-residence
(February 2006) Movie series to highlight
"Really Reel Life"; Spring Cinema Sampler begins (February
2006) TSU's Habitat for
Humanity schedules fundraiser dinner for spring build (January
2006) TSU to celebrate Martin Luther King, Black History Month (January 2006) Tri-State University’s 16th annual Martin Luther King, Jr.-Black History Celebration will take place on Thursday, February 2, at 7 p.m. in Best Hall 229. The night will include free refreshments, entertainment, and a keynote address, “Difficult Days Ahead: From Protest in Montgomery to Peace in America.” The public is welcome to attend. MORE >>
Jana Moak, President & CEO, CMI, appointed to TSU's Board of Trustees (January 2006) Control Module Inc. (CMI), the leading biometric workforce management provider, and Tri-State University, one of US News & World Report’s Top 50 Midwestern colleges in 2006, today announced the appointment of Jana Moak to the institution’s Board of Trustees. MORE >> Luau in January at TSU; Open house on January 21 (January 2006) Tri-State University continues its prospective student open houses on Saturday, January 21 with a Luau in January. High school students interested in various majors by our Allen School of Engineering and Technology, 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 and admission to a TSU Thunder men’s basketball game. MORE >>
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