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ETSU College of Arts & Sciences, Johnson City, TN (2026)

09/10/2026

A Nation Remembered

On September 11, we gather not only to remember, but to reflect on the history, resilience and enduring spirit of our nation.

The ETSU Faculty & Friends Chamber Series presents A Nation Remembered, an evening of music that honors the American experience through works both familiar and newly created.

The program opens with the National Anthem, performed by soprano Karen Hoss, followed by the ETSU Chorale’s performances of America the Beautiful and Alice Parker’s arrangement of God Is Seen. The evening continues with Florence Price’s String Quartet No. 2 “Juba” and Samuel Barber’s Adagio from his String Quartet in B minor, Op. 11, performed in remembrance of the victims of September 11th.

From there, Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring offers a reflection on the beauty and optimism of the American landscape, before the evening concludes with the world premiere of Alex Zhang’s Blessed Be the Beautiful, a new work commissioned especially for this concert.

🕊️ Friday, September 11, 2026
🕢 7:30 PM- 9:00 PM
📍 Martin Center for the Arts - ETSU Foundation Grand Hall
🎟️ $6–$12

Join us for an evening of music, remembrance and reflection as we honor those we remember and celebrate the enduring beauty of the American spirit.

ETSU Department of Music

09/09/2026

💙💛 Staff Spotlight: Meet the Assistant Dean of Recruitment and Retention!

Meet Whitney Dibb, Assistant Dean of Recruitment and Retention for the College of Arts & Sciences!

Her ETSU journey began in August 2019 in the Undergraduate Admissions Office as an Admissions Counselor. But her path to higher education started somewhat unexpectedly.

“Higher Education fell into my lap.”

After earning her bachelor’s degree, she discovered she could have her master’s degree paid for by working for a college. She began working at her alma mater while pursuing her master’s in Criminal Justice and quickly discovered a passion for helping students navigate the college search.

That passion continues today.

“I enjoy talking to students. I love seeing their excitement for college and watching them grow into adulthood.”

As Assistant Dean of Recruitment and Retention, she especially wants students and families to understand the value of an education in the College of Arts & Sciences:

“The College of Arts and Sciences, not only prepares you for your discipline but it also makes you are more well-rounded human. These programs teach you how to critically think, public speak, and problem-solve.”

For her, helping students also means helping them make informed financial decisions. After graduating with more debt than she anticipated, she made it a goal to help students better understand their bills and financial aid and find ways to make college more affordable.

Since moving to Tennessee to begin her ETSU career, she has also built a community of her own. “I am proud of myself for moving to TN to start working at ETSU. I knew no one in TN and now I have built such a great community.” 💙

When she’s not helping students, you might find her cheering on the Bucs at an ETSU athletic event with her dad, playing Disney Dreamlight Valley or Hogwarts Legacy, watching Friends or preparing for what she calls “HoaHoa season.”

And when it comes to food? “Mexican- all day, every day.”

But perhaps her favorite part of the job is seeing students find their place:

“I love seeing students thrive on campus-for them to find their community and choose who they want to be.”

We’re so grateful for the people who help our students find that community and for the passion they bring to the College of Arts & Sciences every day.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day, Bucs! 💙💛

ETSU offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day.

We hope our Buccaneer community enjoys the long weekend and takes some time to relax, recharge and enjoy the holiday!

Regular office hours will resume Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Have a safe and happy Labor Day!

09/05/2026

A New View for the ETSU Marching Band!

The ETSU Marching Band has a brand-new home-field advantage and it’s giving directors, instructors and students a whole new perspective.

Construction on the new marching band tower began in September 2025, and just in time for the Fall 2026 band season, the tower is officially in use!

From the ground, you can see the incredible scale of the marching band. But from the top of the new tower? The entire field and the full picture of the ensemble comes into view.

And getting there was a project of its own! From construction to the final placement of the tower, this new structure represents a collaboration across ETSU.

The project was funded through the ETSU Foundation, College of Arts and Sciences, ETSU Marching Band and ETSU President’s Office.

🏗️ Project Designer: CainRashWest Architects
🔨 Project Contractor: BurWil Construction Company
📋 Project Manager: ETSU Capital Projects

Now, as the Marching Band takes the field for the 2026 season, the new tower is ready to help the band see, hear and perform from a whole new perspective.

Here’s to a new season and a whole new view! 🎺💙💛

ETSU Marching Bucs

09/04/2026

Student Spotlight: Meet David Iyiola!

What happens when you combine engineering, technology, data and a desire to solve real-world problems? For David Iyiola, it means reimagining how we understand and manage the buildings around us.

David earned his master’s degree from ETSU in May 2026 in Engineering Technology, with a concentration in Digital Construction and Data Analytics. Originally from Nigeria, David came to ETSU because of its distinctive engineering programs and community-focused values and found the perfect place to bring his interests together.

His graduate research focused on digital twin technology: creating interactive digital representations of buildings by combining 3D models, IoT sensors, occupancy and environmental data, and analytics.

The goal? To make buildings easier to understand, monitor and manage. 🏢📊

David is especially proud that his research became more than a thesis. He developed a functioning system that involved 3D modeling, software development, building IoT sensors, collecting real-world data and deploying the system in actual university spaces.

“Seeing something I spent so much time researching and building move beyond a thesis and have the potential for real-world use has been extremely rewarding.”

That hands-on approach is exactly what David values about Engineering Technology:

“It is not only about understanding how something works theoretically, but also about figuring out how to design, build, implement, test, and improve it in the real world.”

During his time at ETSU, David worked with faculty including Dr. Moin Uddin, Dr. Biju Bajracharya, Dr. Fenfen Wang and Dr. Joseph Shrestha, as well as the Facilities Management team, taking his research beyond the classroom and into campus spaces.

And he’s not stopping there.

David hopes to continue working at the intersection of engineering and technology, exploring digital twins, smart buildings, IoT, building automation and data-driven facility management.

When he’s not working on the future of smart buildings, you might find David watching movies, swimming, spending time with friends or enjoying a plate of rice and beans. 🍚🏊‍♂️

David is exactly the kind of student we love to spotlight: curious enough to ask what’s possible, skilled enough to build it and determined enough to take it into the real world. 💙💛

09/02/2026

🧠 Faculty Spotlight: Meet Evan O’Donnell!

Please join us in welcoming Evan O’Donnell, ETSU’s new Assistant Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies!

A Princeton, New Jersey native, Evan joined ETSU in Fall 2026. His research focuses on Pyrrhonian skepticism: the philosophical idea that instead of settling on one particular answer, we should “suspend judgment” and continue asking questions.

And apparently, the habit of asking questions started early.

“In elementary school I discovered that if you kept asking adults ‘why’ questions they would eventually give up on trying to explain things and yell at you, which I found delightful, so I would say philosophy was in the cards for a long time.”

Today, Evan’s favorite part of teaching is watching students discover their own philosophical voices. “I love getting to see students find their voice and articulate their own philosophical positions in conversation with philosophers from across history.”

He also wants students to know that philosophy is about more than ancient texts and abstract ideas. The department helps students develop critical thinking skills, offers courses that fulfill Compass Core Curriculum requirements and includes a Justice, Ethics, and Law concentration for students interested in law school. There’s even an active philosophy club!

Outside the classroom, Evan enjoys drawing comics and playing video games, specifically Boson X, which he says he has spent over 2,000 hours playing. He also has a strong opinion on lunch: “I don’t think you can go wrong with a Chicago Dog.”

A few more Evan facts:
💙 Favorite color: Blue
🎬 Favorite movie: Branded to Kill
🧩 His mom writes puzzles for a living
🍻 He spent the past few years working full time at bars while earning his PhD
📧 And, in his words: “Also I hate emails.”

But perhaps the best description of why Evan loves what he does comes from Evan himself:

“The most rewarding part of this job is getting to think and talk about philosophy for a living, which is such an enormous privilege and something that I will never take for granted.”

We’re excited to have Evan bringing his curiosity, questions and perspective to ETSU.

Welcome to ETSU, Evan! 💙💛

ETSU Department of Psychology

09/01/2026

Experience the vibrant legacy of Gee’s Bend at ETSU!

The ETSU Department of Art & Design and Slocumb Galleries, in partnership with campus and community organizations, proudly present Gee’s Bend Now at the Tipton-Ashe Galleries from September 2–25, 2026.

For generations, the Gee’s Bend community in Alabama has created an extraordinary quilting tradition known for its bold colors, innovative designs and deeply personal expressions of creativity, heritage and spirit. Today, new generations of Gee’s Bend quilters continue that legacy while creating distinctive artistic voices of their own.

We are especially honored to welcome Emma Mooney Pettway and her daughter, Lakarian Pettway, to Johnson City for the opening reception!

📅 Opening Reception: Friday, September 4
⏰ 6-8 p.m.
📍 Tipton-Ashe Galleries
🎉 Held jointly with Through the Eye of the Needle by artist and co-curator Aundra McCoy

The exhibition features work by Gee’s Bend Quilters Emma Mooney Pettway, Caster Pettway, LaShan Lewis, Polly Middleton, Lakarian Pettway and Sharon Williams.

And the celebration continues!

🧵 Gee’s Bend Quilt Demo/Workshop
📅 Saturday, September 5
⏰ 2-5 p.m.
📍 Tipton-Ashe Galleries & Atrium

The workshop is free and open to the public, but registration is required due to limited seating.

Join us for this incredible opportunity to experience a living artistic tradition, celebrate generations of creativity and welcome these remarkable artists to our community.

ETSU Department of Art & Design

08/29/2026

🎶 Honoring a legend of Appalachian music

The Reece Museum is honored to host the reception for *Rising Sun: The Musical Legacy of Clarence “Tom” Ashley, celebrating the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in the history of Bluegrass and Old-Time music.

📅 Thursday, September 3
⏰ 1–3 p.m.
📍 Carroll Reece Classroom
🎟️ Free and open to the public

A Mountain City, Tennessee native, Clarence “Tom” Ashley (1895–1967) left an enduring mark on American music. Among his many contributions, Ashley recorded the original version of “House of the Rising Sun” (the song that The Animals would later popularize for a new generation).

The Rising Sun exhibition offers a look at Ashley’s remarkable life and musical legacy, featuring instruments and ephemera used during his resurgence in the 1960s, along with recordings of his performances collected by his grandson, Joe Ashley. The exhibition is curated by Reece Museum staff in collaboration with Joe Ashley as part of the Tennessee Music Pathways program.

The reception will include remarks from Dr. Ted Olson, Professor of Appalachian Studies, an Old-Time musical performance, and an Old-Time jam session.

Bring your instrument and join the jam or simply come celebrate the legacy of a true Appalachian music legend.

We are proud to honor Clarence “Tom” Ashley and share his story with our community.

08/28/2026

🌎 Student Spotlight: Meet Noah Winslow!

What happens when you combine a love of the outdoors, a passion for science and a desire to make a difference? You get students like Noah Winslow.

A senior pursuing a B.S. in Geosciences with a concentration in Geology and Environment, Noah chose ETSU in part because of its location. Johnson City gives him the best of both worlds: the amenities of a small city with incredible access to nature and the Southern Appalachians as a living laboratory for geology.

His focus is hydrology and hydrogeology, with a goal of studying and managing groundwater resources after graduation.

And his studies have a very real-world impact.

“Geology impacts everything that we do.”

From determining where cities can be built and crops can be grown to providing the minerals needed for computers and smartphones, geology is connected to the world around us in ways we often don't realize.

Noah found his path through conversations with professors, a fundamentals of hydrology class and an internship that confirmed he was headed in the right direction. Along the way, he’s stayed busy with the Geoscience Club and the Appalachian Self-Reliance Coalition, while spending his free time hiking and camping.

But Noah’s story also shows that there’s no single timeline for getting a degree.

He came to ETSU as an adult learner, after getting married, traveling and working full time for five years between earning his associate degree and beginning at ETSU. That life experience, he says, has benefited him immensely.

When asked what he loves about ETSU, Noah points to the balance:

“There is a nice balance between opportunities related to my major and things that are just for fun like sports and trips.”

That’s the kind of student we’re proud to have at ETSU: curious, engaged, adventurous and ready to take what they learn and use it to make a difference.

And for future Bucs considering their own path: you don't have to have it all figured out yet. Your journey can take you somewhere amazing.

We can’t wait to see where Noah’s takes himself. 💙💛

ETSU Department of Geosciences

08/27/2026

🐶🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾🐶

We’re celebrating with some of the goodest boys and girls from across the College of Arts & Sciences! 💙💛

From loyal study buddies to enthusiastic hiking companions, these pups may not have a degree, but they certainly know how to make their humans’ days better. 🥰

Swipe through to meet some of the four-legged members of our College family!

Give your favorite pup an extra treat today. They deserve it! 🦴🐕

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