Dr. Drew Morton to open lecture series for Red River Innovation Lab for the Humanities

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Dr. Yells University Honors colloquium is tonight at 6 in University Center 217! November 15, 2017 Calendar of Events Nov. 14-Dec. 15 - Four States Regional Art Club Exhibition John F.

1 Dr. Yells University Honors colloquium is tonight at 6 in University Center 217! November 15, 2017 Calendar of Events Nov. 14-Dec Four States Regional Art Club Exhibition John F. Moss Library Nov University Honors Colloquium - The Opidemic: National and Local Issues featuring Dr. David Yells, 6 p.m., University Center 217 Nov. 16 Program for Learning and Community Engagement (PLACE) - Dr. Drew Morton, Open Lecture, Bolter & Grusin s Remediation: Understanding New Media, 12:15 p.m., University Center 217 Nov. 16 Global Etiquette Dinner, 5:30-7 p.m., Tri-State Iron & Metal Atrium, University Center Nov. 16 FYE End-of-Semester Celebration, 12 p.m., Eagle Lounge, University Center Nov Program for Learning and Community Engagement, Dr. Del Doughty, Open Lecture, Comic Improv: The Migration of an Idea, 11 a.m., University Center 326 Nov TEEX and EECD OSHA Training Medic First Aid and CPR Instructor, 9 a.m. Nov. 20 Program for Learning and Community Engagement (PLACE) Dr. Lindsay Kennedy, Open Lecture, Can You Carry Social Support in Your Back Pocket? The Relationship Between Cell Phones and Pain Experiences, 12 p.m., University Center 217 Nov TEEX and EECD OSHA Training Bloodbourne Pathogens Exposure Control for Healthcare Facilities (OSHA #7200) Nov Faculty Parking Spot Drawing, 2 p.m., Nov Thanksgiving Holiday Continued on page 2 News and Information for A&M-Texarkana Faculty and Staff Dr. Drew Morton to open lecture series for Red River Innovation Lab for the Humanities Dr. Drew Morton will present a program on new media and the humanities in the first lecture sponsored by the new Red River Innovation Lab for the Humanities at Texas A&M University-Texarkana on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 12:15 p.m. in University Center 210. Co-sponsored by the Program for Learning and Community Engagement, Dr. Morton s lecture, titled Bolter and Grusin s Remediation: Understanding New Media, will focus on Jay David Bolter and Richard Grusin s theory of mediation for the digital age that argues that new media achieve their cultural significance by paying homage to, rivaling and refashioning such earlier media as perspective painting, photography, film and television. They call this process of refashioning remediation. The beauty of the Bolter and Grusin s conceptualization of remediation is that it helps us realize that all media are new at some point and that digital media is drawing upon many other forms of analog media for its vocabulary, Dr. Morton said. In short, it demystifies the relationship between the old and the new. Located in Science and Technology 120 on the A&M-Texarkana campus, the Red River Innovation Lab for the Humanities offers an engaging space to foster collaboration among faculty scholars, students, librarians and practitioners for the exploration and advancement of innovative research in the humanities. In addition to the lecture series, the lab has established a book club and is hosting book club discussions. Part of the challenge of starting the Red River Innovation Lab for the Human- Dr. Drew Morton ities is prompting the community to start thinking about humanities work in digital or new media terms, speaking the same language so to speak, Dr. Morton said. While the term digital humanities, which is tossed around a lot, gets nods of abstract recognition or acknowledgment, I still find that my fellow scholars do not really know what that means in a tangible sense. I can say, humanities research realized through digital applications, but that s still vague and ambiguous. In my experience, the newness of new media scares people. Studying Shakespeare with the help of a computer may sound slightly sexy, but it s also foreign and alien. So in order to broach those philosophical obstacles, I want to make sure we re all on the same page. For more information, visit the Red River Innovation Lab for the Humanities on Facebook at RRILH/ or contact Dr. Morton at Drew. Morton@tamut.edu.

Dr. Yells University Honors colloquium is tonight at 6 in University Center 217! Calendar (Continued from front) Nov. 28-30 - TEEX and EECD OSHA Training Principles of Ergonomics, 9 a.m. Nov. 29 - EECD Lunch and Learn - Creating a Holiday Theme Inside and Out, 12-1 p.

Rebecca Leighton s IS1100 Students Showcase, Pechakucha 20x20 Style Presentations on Demon-Haunted World, 1 p.m., University Center 217 Dec. 2 Eagle Wonderland, 12-3 p.m., Eagle Hall, University Center Dec.

2 Dr. Yells University Honors colloquium is tonight at 6 in University Center 217! Calendar (Continued from front) Nov TEEX and EECD OSHA Training Principles of Ergonomics, 9 a.m. Nov EECD Lunch and Learn - Creating a Holiday Theme Inside and Out, 12-1 p.m., TEXAR Room, University Center 116 Dec. 1 - TEEX and EECD OSHA Training Recordkeeping Rule Seminar (OSHA 7845) Dec. 1 - Program for Learning and Community Engagement (PLACE) - Dr. Rebecca Leighton s IS1100 Students Showcase, Pechakucha 20x20 Style Presentations on Demon-Haunted World, 1 p.m., University Center 217 Dec. 2 Eagle Wonderland, 12-3 p.m., Eagle Hall, University Center Dec. 4 Program for Learning and Community Engagement (PLACE) - Dr. Walter Casey, Open Lecture, Technology and Terrorism, 1:30-2:45 p.m., University Center 217 Dec. 5 - Program for Learning and Community Engagement (PLACE) - Dr. Ben Neuman, Open Lecture, Scientific Evidence for Climate Change and Its Effect on Animals, 1 p.m., University Center 217 Dec. 7 De-stress Day and Fuel for Finals Dec EECD Free Fall Gardening Workshop - Landscape Trees for the Local Area, 6-8 p.m., Science and Technology 306 Dec. 14 Ring Ceremony, 6 p.m., Eagle Hall, University Center Dec. 15 Commencement, 6:30 p.m., Perot Theatre, Texarkana, Texas EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH - Congratulations to university graphic designer Lindsey Clark, Employee of the Month for October Lindsey is a one-person creative design firm for the university, and the students, faculty, staff and university community are her clients. Her creative works range from ad campaigns, brochures, viewbooks, magazines, newsletters, fundraising materials, posters and fliers to banners, website content, photography, campaigns, signs, displays and branded swag. Lindsey researches best practices, is a thoughtful designer, and always finds ways to connect the A&M-Texarkana brand with our students and university community in a meaningful way, wrote Carol Langston in nominating her for the award. During the month of October, Lindsey designed materials for 2017 Homecoming, Eagle Roundup, PLACE, Grad Fair, International Studies, Eagles athletics, recruitment, university advertising, academic promotions, a publication for the Young Writers Workshop, and a multitude of other campus projects and activities. Having worked in marketing, communications and fundraising for 30 years, I can truly say that Lindsey does the work of two graphic design professionals. A&M-Texarkana is blessed to have an individual who designs so well -- so quickly, and completes complex projects on time and on budget. Lindsey is also one of the kindest young professionals with whom I have worked. She is a witty and lighthearted colleague, which makes working with her enjoyable and recommending her all the easier. She is most deserving of this honor. Nov Salvation Army Auxiliary Style Show & Luncheon, 11 a.m., Cabe Fellowship Hall, First United Methodist Church, Texarkana, Arkansas Nov Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce Business2Business Breakfast, 8 a.m., Eagle Hall, University Center, Texas A&M University-Texarkana Nov Mistletoe Fair, Four States Fairgrounds, Texarkana, Arkansas Nov Ace Event: Christmas Cards, 2:30 p.m., Ace of Clubs House, Texarkana, Arkansas Nov Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, 7:30 p.m., Perot Theatre, Texarkana, Texas Nov. 24-Dec Greater Texarkana Young Professionals Christmas Shopping Village in Central Mall (Each weekend) Nov Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce Customer Service Breakfast, 8:30 a.m, Patman Room, Truman Arnold Center, Texarkana College Dec. 4 - Main Street Texarkana s 33rd Annual Christmas Parade - Gingerbread Village, 7 p.m., Downtown Texarkana USA

Sponsors for the event are the City of Texarkana, Texas, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System, Farmer s Bank and Trust, Schimming Company and Texarkana Emergency Center.

3 Dr. Rauf to speak at chamber breakfast The Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce will have a Business2Business Breakfast from 8-9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 17, in Eagle Hall on the Texas A&M University-Texarkana campus. Dr. Fawad Rauf, Visiting Professor of Electrical Engineering, will be the guest speaker. Sponsors for the event are the City of Texarkana, Texas, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System, Farmer s Bank and Trust, Schimming Company and Texarkana Emergency Center. For reservations, click here. Dr. Yells University Honors colloquium is tonight at 6 in University Center 217! Accessibility Coordinator Open until filled. Catalog and Curriculum Coordinator - Open until filled. Enrollment Services Specialist Open until filled. Manager, Program-PATH (Personal Achievement Through Help) - Open until filled. Accessibility Coordinator Open until filled. Catalog and Curriculum Coordinator - Open until filled. Enrollment Services Specialist Open until filled.

7 Dr. Yells University Honors colloquium is tonight at 6 in University Center 217!

12 Deadline to register and pay is Nov. 13.

What s happening on campus and in town (and elsewhere)? Click on Eagle Eye Texas A&M Texarkana s Digital Newspaper Or type eagleeyemedia.org into a Web browser on any computer or smartphone anywhere.

14 What s happening on campus and in town (and elsewhere)? Click on Eagle Eye Texas A&M Texarkana s Digital Newspaper Or type eagleeyemedia.org into a Web browser on any computer or smartphone anywhere. Over 40 new stories posted this already semester; new stories every few days. Link to it soon! Bookmark it today! Link to it often! From the Mass Communication program in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education.

Halloween PLACE lecture to focus on The Science of Witchcraft

Halloween PLACE lecture to focus on The Science of Witchcraft PLACE lecture Mad featuring Science on Dr. Demand Angie is Sikorski Saturday is at tonight 8 p.m. in at Eagle 6 p.m. Hall! in UC 217! October 27, 2017 Calendar of Events Oct. 28 Eagle Excursion Texarkana