Sep02Thu
Join Us in Celebrating the Constitution
In conjunction with Constitution Day, the Office of Student Affairs will sponsor a slide show presentation on the Constitution in front of the Student Information Center on Friday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Also, any student or staff member who has not registered to vote may complete a voter registration form from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Please take a moment to view the presentation and register to vote.
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Fitness Hours Set for Fall Semester
Students, faculty and staff may use the Fitness Center during the following times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 7:30-11 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday – 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Monday, Thursday and Friday – 4:30-6 p.m.
Wednesday – 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Everyone will be asked to log-in. The morning sessions will be supervised by Coach Whitley Campbell. The afternoon sessions will be supervised by Dr. Alpha Alexander.
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Sep01Wed
STEA Plans Praxis I Workshop
STEA plans a Praxis I workshop from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sept. 23 in the Duggins Foundation Room of the Dr. Jack E. Campbell College Center. This workshop is vital for education majors. Satisfactory Praxis I scores are required for admission as education majors to virtually every college or university. The Associate of Science in Teaching also requires satisfactory scores. Anyone with an ACT composite score of 21 or less should attend this workshop. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Forms are available from all education teachers and advisors. The workshop requires a $10 registration fee that will be refunded at the end of the workshop.
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Adding a Class This Week?
If so, be sure to pay your fees by 4 p.m. Friday or drop the course. If fees are not paid, students run the chance that all classes may be purged. If you have questions, contact the Bursar's Office at (423) 585-2616.
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Join in the Fun at Free BCM Cookout Today!
The BCM (Baptist Collegiate Mission) is sponsoring a free cookout today from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Enjoy burgers, hot dogs, chips, drinks and more! The BCM building is located behind the baseball field. Turn at the Tennis Courts. All students are welcome and no, you do not have to be a Baptist. For more info, visit www.ws.edu or call (423) 587-1980.
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Aug31Tue
Add a Class or Registering Late?
If you add a class or register late this week, fees must be paid by 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30. This will carry a late registration fee of $25. For more information, contact the Bursar's Office at (423) 585-2616. Students still have time to sign up under the payment plan.
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Financial Aid Check Distribution Info
Financial aid checks will be distributed Sept. 8-9 from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. in the Duggins Foundation Room of the Dr. Jack E. Campbell College Center. Attendance will be checked electronically before checks are distributed.
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Science Club Meets Sept. 2
The Science Club will hold its first meeting at 1 p.m. Sept. 2 in NSCI-205. If you cannot make the meeting but still want to be part of the club, or if you want more information, contact Kristen Rich at Kristen.Rich@ws.edu.
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Aug30Mon
Welcome to Fall Semester!
Fall semester has arrived! Welcome back sophomores and welcome to our new students. If you see someone who looks a little lost today, offer to help. And, if you find this weekend a little overwhelming, take comfort in the fact that next Monday, Sept. 6, is Labor Day - a holiday for the college.
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Interested in Student Government?
The Student Government Association will elect a president, vice president, secretary/treasurer, sophomore and freshman representatives and representatives for campuses in New Tazewell, Greeneville and Sevierville. The president receives a full-time tuition scholarship for fall and spring semesters. Other officers receive a half-time tuition scholarship. (Scholarships are based on the completion of office hours, duties and financial aid.) Petitions for SGA elections may be picked up from the Student Affairs Office, CC-100, or in the administrative offices at other campuses from Sept. 1-15. Completed petitions with 35 signatures must be returned to the student affairs office by 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 15. No late applications will be accepted. To qualify, students must be full-time students both semesters, maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, complete a minimum of 40 hours per semester and cannot be president of any other college organization. (Hours cannot count toward Academic Performance Scholarships.) Candidates may campaign during the week of Sept. 20-24. All materials must be approved by the Student Affairs Office. SGA elections will be held online Sept. 27-Oct. 1.
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Welcome Back Cookouts Planned
Walters State will welcome back students with four "Welcome Back" cookouts. On the Morristown campus, plan to join us from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 8 in the Humanities Quad. In Tazewell, it will be Sept. 13 from 3-5 p.m. In Sevierville, it's Sept. 14 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and in Greeneville, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sept. 16. Stop by and enjoy a free lunch and a chance to meet other students!
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Fall Semester Court Dates Set
Any student receiving a traffic citation during the fall term and wishing to appeal must first complete a Student Traffic Court Appointment form in the Student Affairs Office, CC-100. Court dates for fall are:
Sept. 30, 5-6 p.m. Lon Price Room
Oct. 27, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Lon Price Room
Dec. 6, 2-3 p.m., Lon Price Room
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Become a Facebook Fan and Share Your News!
Are you on FaceBook? If so, join the Walters State's page as a fan and stay up-to-date on all the latest happenings. Just visit the Walters State Web site and click the FaceBook icon. If you have news that you want to share (on FaceBook, twitter, MySpace or The Daily Bulletin), e-mail it to Debra.Williams@ws.edu.
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Cheerleading Tryouts Set for Sept. 11
Cheerleading tryouts will be from 1-6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, in the "Z" Buda Assembly Hall and Gymnasium. Please wear cheerleading attire and shoes. For questions or more information, contact Stephanie Gorghis at (423) 231-8291.
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Aug29Sun
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