Tiger Pride August 2021

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ALUMNI | GIVE | ARCHIVES

New and returning Tigers unite on the Hill for the Fall 2021 semester East Texas Baptist University’s 2021-2022 academic year of cially began with ETBU students returning to campus for August Mini-Term classes, Tiger Camp, and Move-In Day for new students. This year, over 400 students enrolled in the August Mini-Terms, which allow completion of the equivalent semester-long courses in one-week and twoweek class offerings. Fall semester classes began on Monday, August 16.

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East Texas Baptist University focuses on a call to prayer during Fall Summit and Great Commission Center Blessing East Texas Baptist University faculty and staff gathered on Monday, August 9, for Fall Summit to spend time in prayer over the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year.

Following the special Summit chapel service, the University prayed blessings over the ground of the building site of the Great Commission Center.

“Over the last year and a half, we have faced many highs and many lows in life together as a University Family,” ETBU President J. Blair Blackburn said. “We faced separation and sickness with a longing to be together again, we rejoiced in our reuni cation, we acclaimed record-breaking enrollment, we overcame a historic winter storm and the challenging loss of water service, we mourned the losses of cherished ETBU Family members, and we celebrated sending off the largest class of Tiger graduates. And through it all, we prayed! To lead and in uence people, to effectively serve and minister to our students, we must connect with God—the Lord moves people in response to the prayers of His saints. Prayer moves others through God’s in uence on them. It is not our prayer that moves people, but the God to whom we pray.”

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Claim your lanyard!

We love it when ETBU Alumni show their love for their alma mater in the of ce or classroom. To receive a FREE ETBU lanyard visit www.etbu.edu/info. After receiving your ETBU lanyard, make sure to post a pic and use #ETBUAlumni. Go Tigers!

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Together Again | Homecoming 2021 Reunions, reworks, Late Night Breakfast, tailgating at the Grove, and Tiger Football can only mean one thing: East Texas Baptist Homecoming 2021! Join us October 29-30 here on the Hill and reconnect with your fellow Tiger Alumni. Registration is now open at www.ETBU.edu/homecoming and we look forward to seeing you and your family this October.

Join us for Homecoming at your Home on the Hill as we celebrate being Together Again!

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Great East Texas Hymn Sing

ETBU is excited to host the Great East Texas Hymn Sing! Join us Friday, September 17 at 1:30 p.m. in Baker Chapel of the Rogers Spiritual Life Center as we sing the great hymns of our faith. This annual tradition is always a special time of worship and fellowship. Special guests, The Foto Sisters, will be participating as well. Church choirs and church groups are welcome to join us.

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Looking to enhance your Tiger education? East Texas Baptist offers a variety of advanced degrees at a reasonable price. For a list of programs offered, visit www.etbu.edu/graduate or request information here.

ETBU in the News Tigers making headlines

Four ETBU Faculty Members Receive Promotions East Texas Baptist University is pleased to announce the promotion of four faculty members, including Dr. Allen Appiah-Boateng (Associate Professor of Counseling Education), Dr. Laci McRee (Associate Professor of Kinesiology), Dr. Jenny Hoover (Associate Professor of History), and Dr. Colleen Halupa (Professor of

Clinical Lab Science and Dean of Online Education). Read more.

East Texas Baptist University to build $7.5M Great Commission Center Thanks to the generosity of Alumni and donors, East Texas Baptist University will build The Great Commission Center, a 23,500 square foot academic building that will be the new home of its Fred Hale School of Business. Read more.

East Texas Baptist University makes a significant impact on the regional economy In servicing their Christ-centric mission East Texas Baptist University announced that an Economic Impact Report has concluded that ETBU has a profound economic impact on the region’s economy. Read more.

Stay in touch and share your news with your ETBU Family. Send your career accomplishments and family updates to alumni@ETBU.edu or click here to update your information.

For more information Dr. Scott Bryant Vice President for Advancement 903.923.2069 | sbryant@ETBU.edu Debbie Stevens Gifts Of cer 903.923.2071 | dstevens@ETBU.edu