UT Tyler Impact Week Nov. 3-9
October 31, 2014
UT Tyler Office of Marketing and Communications
UT Tyler Impact Week Set for Nov. 3 – 9
October 31, 2014
Media Contact: Hannah Buchanan
Editor/Writer–Strategic Communications & Media Relations
Marketing and Communications
The University of Texas at Tyler
903.539.7196 (cell)
October 31, 2014
The University of Texas Tyler continues to enhance its community service and cultural awareness efforts with a new annual initiative for the campus community.
This initiative is co-sponsored by the UT Tyler Office of Leadership and Service and Global Awareness through Education Program.
UT Tyler Impact Week begins with a kick-off breakfast at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3 in the University Center Ballroom. Activities continue through Sunday, Nov. 9.
“The purpose of the event is to get our students involved in service, helping them to make an impact on our community. Come join us to engage in service and cultural awareness as we present this new tradition,” said Chase Ragland, UT Tyler student development specialist and event coordinator.
Donations also will be collected during the week.
“Items we will be collecting include school supplies, travel size toiletries and household items, such as lamps, dishes, etc. Bring the donations to the information tables on the second floor of the University Center from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Donation boxes will also be placed around campus,” Ragland added.
All Impact Week attendees will be automatically entered into a prize drawing. Scheduled events include:
Monday, Nov. 3
- 9 a.m. Kickoff Breakfast, UC Ballroom.
- 6 p.m. Oxfam Hunger Banquet, UC Ballroom.
Tuesday, Nov. 4
- 3 p.m. “The Eliminate Project,” UC Theater. Snacks will be provided.
- 6 p.m. Authors of “Half the Sky” Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn to speak via live broadcast, UC Theater.
Wednesday, Nov. 5
- 11 a.m. “Be the Change,” UC second floor. The first 25 attendees will receive lunch. A $50 gift card drawing also will be held.
- 3 p.m. “Hansel and Gretel” Screening: A UT Tyler student musical production screening, UC theater.
- 3:30 p.m. Community Service Art Mural on Valentine Bridge with Boulter Middle School students, 301 E. Valentine St. in Tyler.
Thursday, Nov. 6
- 12:30 p.m. Emerging Leader and Faculty Service Learning Workshops, UC Ballroom. Lunch will be provided.
- 6 p.m. Malala Documentary and Dinner, UC Theater.
Friday, Nov. 7
- 11:30 a.m. Refuge of Light speaker, UC Ballroom.
- 3 – 4 p.m. Grounds for Justice tours available for UT Tyler community – on your own.
Saturday, Nov. 8
- 9 a.m. – noon Service Saturday at PATH community home. Meet at 8:30 a.m. in front of University Center for ride.
Sunday, Nov. 9
- 10 a.m. Homelessness Awareness at Church Under a Bridge, 301 E. Valentine St. in Tyler.
For more information, contact Ragland, 903.566.7050 or jragland@uttyler.edu.
One of the 15 campuses of the UT System, UT Tyler features excellence in teaching, research, artistic performance and community service. More than 80 undergraduate and graduate degrees are available at UT Tyler, which has an enrollment of more than 8,000 high-ability students. UT Tyler offers courses at its campuses in Tyler, Longview and Palestine as well as a location in Houston.