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Attendance for speech an uplifting sight

Published Sep 21, 2010

It was often the case that any speakers who came to campus were received in high anticipation by the community but with very poor attendance. Tonight's speaker, best-selling author Amy Tan, spoke to a full audience tonight at Ed Landreth Auditorium.

It's good that a speaker as well known as Amy Tan, author of "The Joy Luck Club" and "The Bonesetter's Daughter," received such a large welcome from the university community. Amy Tan gave a provocative and insightful speech about her inspirations and her writing. It was a speech deserving a large audience.

Digital archives are an excellent backup solution

Published Sep 21, 2010

By opening its digital archives on Friday, the Mary Couts Burnett Library introduced a priceless resource for anyone interested in the university's history.

The digital archives were compiled from the library's Special Collections Department and, according to June Koelker, dean of the library, it took months for staff members to scan each of the collection's 3,000 pictures onto computers.

Preservation, however, is an ongoing matter, as Koelker said the library was continually adding to the digital collection.

University to hold National Hazing Prevention Week

University to hold National Hazing Prevention Week

Published Sep 21, 2010

The display of green flags on the Campus Commons lawn is one way the university is increasing hazing awareness around campus every year during National Hazing Prevention Week, Fraternity and Sorority Life Coordinator Gaius George said.

George said the university will actively participate in prevention this week by placing hazing awareness tables outside of Market Square, bringing a guest speaker, showing the HAZE movie and holding a Crossing The Line webinar, an online seminar that explores the negative impacts of hazing in a school community.

Award-winning author granted a warm welcome

Published Sep 21, 2010

Amy Tan was met with both laughter and applause Tuesday evening when she told her audience how she became an author, though she wasn't sure why"I have no complete answers when someone asks me why I became a writer," Tan said. "I give them a different answer each time."

Dr. Peggy Watson, Dean of the John V. Roach Honors College, welcomed the audience and said that Tan was brought to campus as part of the Fogelson Honors Forum.

Dr. Victor Boschini, Chancellor of the university, introduced Tan by giving a brief overview of her life and works.

Renovated stadium will attract concerts and high school football games

Renovated stadium will attract concerts and high school football games

Published Sep 20, 2010

The renovation of Amon G. Carter Stadium, scheduled to begin when the football season ends in November, will represent a rare accomplishment in college athletics.

Athletic Director Chris Del Conte said TCU's stadium would be the first in the country to be renovated or built using money that was raised before the project began.

With the stadium funding already completed, revenue from ticket and suite sales to go straight to the bank. Del Conte said all the added features, such as a club level and luxury suites, were a necessity in building a stadium in this generation.

Institution holds LEGO camp for elementary students

Published Sep 20, 2010

The Andrews Institute of Mathematics & Science Education will continue its community outreach efforts with a science workshop for children Saturday, director of the institute, Molly Weinburgh, said.

Workshop facilitator Susan Harris said Saturday's workshop, entitled "Exploring Physical Science with Hands-on Experiments," will be the first of four planned for this fall and is geared towards helping university students gain experience in teaching.

TCU Volleyball sweeps Nike Invitational

TCU Volleyball sweeps Nike Invitational

Published Sep 20, 2010

The Horned Frog volleyball team swept the Nike Invitational this past weekend and took home the championship.

The Frogs had a doubleheader on Friday, opening up the tournament with a three-game sweep over the University of Texas at San Antonio. TCU finished off Friday's portion of the tournament by taking down the University of Alabama at Birmingham in another sweep.

In Saturday's championship match, TCU came out on top with 3-1 victory in four games over Ohio University. It was the Horned Frogs' sixth consecutive win.

BCS conference incapable of recognizing worthy schools

BCS conference incapable of recognizing worthy schools

Published Sep 20, 2010

The NCAA is a flawed organization, and the fruits of its spineless labor were on full display Saturday afternoon as TCU, the powerhouse of the seemingly powerless Mountain West Conference, embarrassed...

?The Joy Luck Club? author to visit campus

?The Joy Luck Club? author to visit campus

Published Sep 20, 2010

Every seat in Ed Landreth Auditorium is reserved for tonight's John V. Roach Honors College Fogelson Honors Forum, featuring best-selling author Amy Tan. Tickets were free to students, faculty and community...

Counseling center experiences increase in patients

Counseling center experiences increase in patients

Published Sep 20, 2010

Use of the university's counseling center is on the rise but not just for mental health issues, a university psychologist said. Eric Wood, a licensed psychologist, provided individual and group counseling...

Library archives go digital

Library archives go digital

Published Sep 20, 2010

More than 3,000 images relating to TCU history are now available online from the Mary Couts Burnett Library, which announced the opening of its digital archives on Friday.

The images, which feature TCU athletics, performing arts, campus, students and faculty, are from the library's Special Collections Department.

Dean of Mary Couts Burnett Library June Koelker said the creation of the digital archives has been a group effort for months. She said there were many people that contributed to the new archive, including staff who scanned in every picture.

Resume fraud hinders a job applicant?s perspectives

Published Sep 20, 2010

The possibility of being caught lying on a resume is enough of an incentive to be truthful on applications and resumes, a university professor said.

According to technology website spectrum.ieee.org, grim economic times mean an increase in resume fraud.

John Thompson, executive director of career services, said that he has not encountered students embellishing resumes because of the current economic times and has not heard of employers catching students falsifying their educational or work experience.