Changes to a teaching certification program in the College of Education will give students more flexibility as they enter the workforce, an associate professor in the program said. With the new EC-6 program, certified students will be qualified to teach grade levels from early childhood to sixth grade, rather than through only the fourth grade with the former EC-4 program. (0) comments
By Alexandria Bruton Staff Reporter As the university continues working toward becoming a more eco-friendly campus, it will face some challenges, university officials said. Last spring the university signed the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment. (0) comments
The Bank of America Foundation donated a $20,000 grant that will benefit the Miller Speech and Hearing Clinic, the chairman of the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department said. Christopher Watts, chair of the department of communication sciences and disorders, said the money will be used to offset costs in providing speech and hearing therapy. (0) comments
A feminist sociologist will be speaking about the extent of her research as well as the misconceptions and stereotypes of feminism Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the Kelly Alumni and Visitors Center . Karen Steele, the women's studies program director , said speaker Monica Casper will intertwine the responsibilities, obstacles and experiences of being a woman, mother and feminist in her speech, "Body Politics: Private Talks of a Public Feminist. (0) comments
The Fraternity and Sorority Life program has invited a Christian sorority and fraternity to join. Eta Iota Sigma decided to join, while Beta Upsilon Chi is still considering. The two organizations will not join Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council or the Multicultural Greek Council, but just the program, said Sarah Williamson, assistant director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs. (0) comments
The university will increase academic scholarships at the same percentage rate as tuition next year, the director of scholarships and financial aid said. Tuition will increase 8.4 percent to $26,900, and each academic scholarship will increase 8.4 percent also, said Mike Scott, director of scholarships and financial aid. (0) comments
TCU News Now is a daily newscast this semester with the help of new professional equipment, technology and a CNN news feed, said a News Now staff member. Rebekah Hood, junior broadcast journalism major and executive producer of News Now, said News Now is now a CNN affiliate, enabling them to receive raw footage and news packages from CNN and use it on News Now. (0) comments
More than 500 scholarships canceled by the administration at Mexican sister school Universidad de Las Americas-Puebla are being reinstated, ending three days of student protests, a student representative at UDLA said. Susana Riestra, a fourth-year international relations major and member of the UDLA student council, said UDLA interim leader Arturo Langdon signed a document Monday restoring 571 scholarships following a two-hour negotiation meeting with a group of three UDLA student council members, two student protesters and two parents. (15) comments
The Student Government Association's House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday calling for the installation of an ATM in the Worth Hills area of campus. Student body vice president Brett Major, who co-authored the resolution, said the ideal location would be outside of Pond Street Grill. (0) comments
Twelve Student Government Association candidates were elected to vacant house seats Monday. Addran: Amanda Edmiston Stephen Davis Business: Justin LaPoten Tony Harrell-MacNeil Ben Witten Ryan McCrory Ben Frederick Communications: Anna Waugh Ja (0) comments
Although the honor code task force has lobbied for an official academic honor code document since 2006, their efforts may have run their course. "I don't know if we will ever have an actual document, but more of a commitment," said Justin Brown, integrity task force chair. (0) comments
The communication studies honor society is getting ready to undergo a face-lift of sorts as the chapter prepares to join a national organization. Sigma Pi Chi is in the process of merging with the National Communication Association honor society Lambda Pi Eta, said Jennifer Salim, a senior communication studies major and SPX president. (0) comments
A student organization is celebrating African culture and raising support for an HIV-affected Kenyan girl today. The African Heritage Organization is sponsoring the girl in association with Teenage Mothers and Girls Association of Kenya. Safari to Africa: A Journey from the Nile to Zambezi, is a fundraising event giving guests and students a taste of Africa, said Maria Muya, a senior nursing major and coordinator of the event. (0) comments
The namesake of the Schieffer School of Journalism said Tuesday that he plans to step down as moderator of CBS's "Face the Nation" next year and spend more time working with TCU students. Bob Schieffer, a TCU alumnus, said in a phone interview from his Washington office that he still plans to have a connection with CBS News, but will no longer moderate the Sunday public affairs broadcast - a role he's filled since May 1991. (0) comments
Students may be able to pay with their student ID cards at off-campus restaurants beginning next semester, a university official said. Emily Burgwyn, director of Student Affairs and Information Services, said the university is outsourcing the project to Off-Campus Advantage, a company which, according to its Web site, is based in Ithaca, N. (0) comments
This summer, TCU dancers will pack their bags and travel to London to participate in the department's inaugural session of its study abroad program. The session, titled "Physical Theatre in the U.K.," is different from typical TCU dance classes, said Elizabeth Gillaspy, associate professor of ballet. (0) comments
After years of asking, students will have 24-hour library access on weekdays next semester, a library administrator said. June Koelker, dean of the library, said the new hours for the library will benefit students, especially because more of the student body is living on campus. (7) comments
A nationwide group helping to educate people about the effects of global warming is facilitating a discussion about the isssue Thursday, said a co-organizer of the event. The event, hosted by Focus the Nation, will be a brown bag lunch open to anyone who is concerned about global warming. (0) comments
State and national Democratic candidates campaigned and met TCU students and Tarrant County voters Saturday, encouraging participation in this year's election process. State Rep. Rick Noriega, candidate for U.S. Senate and keynote speaker at the rally, focused on making health care more available for families and soldiers returning home from Iraq, making a college education affordable and attainable for all families, bringing home the troops in Iraq safely and lowering national debt. (2) comments
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