Tusculum College, Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union strengthening partnership with installation of virtual teller machine on campus

Tusculum College and Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union continue to strengthen their partnership with the installation of a virtual teller machine on the Greeneville campus.

The virtual teller machine was unveiled during a ceremony Tuesday by officials from Tusculum and ACFCU. The partnership between the college and ACFCU began last fall and initially focused on the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. ACFCU helped fund Tusculum’s adoption of the program, overseen by longtime VITA expert Dr. Harold Branstrator, associate professor of management at the college

By April, that partnership had resulted in more than 600 taxpayers receiving free, high-quality tax return preparation. Additionally, more than 20 Tusculum students had gained valuable experience and been exposed to ACFCU and its mission to serve low and moderate-income people and communities. One of those students, Craig Cutler, who graduated in May, now works full-time in the credit union’s accounting department.

“The Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union has provided valuable real-world experience for Tusculum students who participated in the VITA program as well as giving them an opportunity to give back,” said Dr. Nancy B. Moody, president of the college. “We share a common mission with the credit union to strengthen the communities we serve and improve the quality of life for the people of this region. The partnership is a natural progression of this shared mission, and we appreciate the willingness of ACFCU to continue to work with us to provide both educational and service opportunities to Tusculum students.”

Recognizing these similarities in their missions, ACFCU and Tusculum leaders met in the spring and summer to discuss deepening the partnership. Dr. Michael Dillon, dean of the School of Business and Technology at Tusculum, proposed expanding the relationship by adding a minor in tax, while ACFCU CEO Ron Scott suggested adding courses that would train Tusculum students to teach financial literacy.

ACFCU also provided an additional financial pledge to Tusculum to help offset costs of the deepening partnership. The first physical symbol of the partnership, the new Virtual Teller Machine, anchors what could become a full-fledged financial learning laboratory at the college.

“While it’s just one part of a much deeper partnership with Tusculum, we believe the VTM will be a tremendous asset for students, faculty and staff of Tusculum,” said ACFCU CEO Ron Scott. “It provides a convenient, full array of financial services from a trustworthy partner that is dedicated to financial literacy and reaching underserved communities, something we believe dovetails well with Tusculum’s mission.”

The VTM, located in the new Ronald H. and Verna June Meen Center for Science and Math on campus, is the third that Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union has installed this year. The VTM provides ACFCU members (membership is open to the entire Tusculum family and their family members) can do virtually anything at the VTM that they can accomplish in a brick and mortar financial center. This includes deposits, loan applications, withdrawals and much more.

Dr. Nancy B. Moody, president of Tusculum College and Ron Scott, CEO of Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union, were on hand to celebrate the expansion of their partnership with the installation of a virtual teller machine in the new Ronald H. and Verna June Meen Center for Science and Math.

Scott said ACFCU is also looking forward to the tremendous learning opportunities the VTM and other elements of the partnership will provide to Tusculum’s business programs, service learning component and other college departments.  “We’re thrilled that Dr. Moody and Dr. Dillon with his strong leadership of the business department have embraced ACFCU and this innovative aspect of our partnership,” Scott said.

Dr. Moody concurred. “We are excited to see how our partnership with ACFCU can grow and provide our students with valuable learning experiences in the ever-changing world of finance as well as help them grow to be good citizens through service in such projects as VITA,” she said.

ACFCU leaders hope the credit union can provide resources for Tusculum to grow its business and service learning opportunities in ways that reflect its focus on social responsibility. “Individuals and families in our region face many financial challenges,” Scott said. “ACFCU specializes in helping people make wise financial decisions, build their credit and gain access to fair, non-predatory lending options. We’ve been pleased to discover Tusculum’s similar commitment to social justice and thrilled at the college’s receptivity to working together in ways that can advance both our missions and uplift the region.”

 

Dr. James Hurley named 28th president of Tusculum College

Dr. James Hurley

Dr. James Hurley has been named the 28th president of Tusculum College. He will begin his tenure on Oct. 1. Dr. Hurley was selected after a nationwide search that was initiated following the retirement announcement by current president Dr. Nancy B. Moody earlier this year.

The announcement came after a called meeting of the Tusculum College Board of Trustees on Saturday, Aug. 26, on the main campus in Greeneville.

Dr. Hurley comes to Tusculum from Lincoln Memorial University where he served as executive vice president, dean of the School of Business and professor of leadership and education. Under his guidance, LMU enrolled its largest class, added many new academic programs and the School of Business grew by more than 60 percent.

Dr. Hurley previously served as president of his alma mater, the University of Pikeville. During his tenure, UPIKE achieved its largest enrollment in history, experienced unprecedented programmatic growth and was named the 20th fastest-growing college in the U.S. by “The Chronicle of Higher Education.” Dr. Hurley’s vision and leadership resulted in three new colleges during his presidency including the Coleman College of Business, the Patton College of Education and the Kentucky College of Optometry. A successful fundraiser, Dr. Hurley launched an ambitious capital campaign, raising and securing more than $62 million.

“We are excited to announce that Dr.  Hurley has been named president of the college and will lead us into the next phase of Tusculum College history,” said Dr. Kenneth A. Bowman, chair of the Board of Trustees. “We are extremely confident in his ability and excited by his enthusiasm to become part of the Tusculum legacy.”

Throughout his 20-year career in education, Dr. Hurley has served as instructor, professor, dean, vice president and president. He has had extensive and varied experience at private, liberal arts, faith-based institutions and has shown an understanding of the challenges facing higher education, such as the increasingly competitive environment in which these institutions must simultaneously attract, retain and graduate students, as well as stabilize their fiscal health, grow their academic portfolio, and raise additional external funds.

“Dr. Hurley’s outstanding track record of executive leadership and administration has led to significant enrollment growth, faculty excellence, new programs and financial stability in the institutions he has served in his career,” said Dr. Greg Nelson, chairman of the Search Committee and member of the Tusculum College Board of Trustees. “His strong demonstrated capability to connect with students, faculty, staff and the greater community was evident to our entire Tusculum community during his campus visit. Not only does James bring a high energy level, knowledge, and passion for higher education in the Appalachian region, he also brings a strong network of regional and national leaders which will greatly benefit Tusculum College.”

Dr. Hurley holds a doctoral degree from Morehead State University in education leadership and finance; a Rank 1 Certification from the University of Kentucky in educational supervision; a Master of Science in education degree from Indiana University, and a bachelor’s degree in business education and management from Pikeville College. He has also completed the Institute for Presidential Leadership at Harvard University and received a certificate in higher education management from Vanderbilt University.

“I am honored and humbled to have the opportunity to lead Tennessee’s oldest college with its rich history, heritage and commitment to higher education in Appalachia. I was drawn to Tusculum because of its intentional mission of educating first-generation college students, the deliberate focus on the Civic Arts and deeply committed trustees, faculty and staff. Tusculum is a special place with a prolific history and a bright future,” Dr. Hurley said. “My family and I are eager to join the Greeneville community and will pour our hearts and souls into strengthening Pioneer Nation.”

Dr. Hurley is committed to the community and region through service on nonprofit boards and community participation, which will continue throughout the Tri-Cities region. Dr. Hurley has extensive experience in globalization and diversity efforts. He has expanded international student opportunities and international campus partnerships on every campus he has served.

“Throughout his tenure at LMU, Dr. Hurley was integral in growing the university, strengthening our high-quality curriculum and recruiting excellent faculty and staff to improve our academic community. On behalf of LMU, I wish him well and offer him any support we can give,” said LMU Chairman Autry O.V. “Pete” DeBusk.

Dr. Hurley and his wife, Kindall, are expecting a child in the New Year, joining sons, Drew and Carter.

 

It’s not too early to make reservations for Homecoming 2017!

It’s not too early to make plans to attend Homecoming 2017 festivities in October.

Tusculum will be celebrating the College “Pioneering the Future,” through such events as the dedication of the new Ronald H. and Verna June Meen Center for Science and Math as well as the class get-togethers, tailgate, annual awards presentations, parade, alumni games and of course, the football game and its half-time festivities.
Registering is as simple as clicking this link and filling out the online form. The registration deadline is Monday, Oct. 9.  Questions?  Contact the Alumni Office at 423-636-7303 or alumni@tusculum.edu. 

Below is the schedule of the daily activities during Homecoming 2017:

Thursday, October 19

8 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Registration, lobby of Annie Hogan Byrd

 

The dedication of the Ronald H. and Verna June Meen Center for Science and Math will be Thursday, Oct. 19.

11:30 a.m. – Ronald H. and Verna June Meen Center Center for Science and Mathematics Building Dedication

 

12 p.m. – Meen Center Dedication Luncheon. The Board of Trustees invite you to join us as we celebrate the Meen Center.

 

Tours of the Meen Center to follow luncheon

 

6  p.m. – 1960’s Alumni Party, hosted by Ann ‘Butch’ Van Buskirk ’61 at her home.  For address and directions, please contact the Alumni Office at 423-636-7303.

Friday, October 20

8 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Registration, lobby of Annie Hogan Byrd

Tours of the Meen Center throughout the day.

 

11:30 a.m.  – Lunch with students, terrace of the Thomas J. Garland Library

 

1 p.m. – Campus Tours, tours will depart from Garland Library Lobby

Golf Tournament – Link Hills Golf Course.  Registration begins at 12 p.m.

 

2 p.m. – Ice Cream. Social and Tusculum College Alumni Travel Preview

 

6 p.m. – Dinner at Link Hills Country Club

 

7 p.m. – Volleyball vs Lenoir-Rhyne, Pioneer Arena

7:30 p.m. Class of 1997 and Alumni Reunion, Walnut Ridge Llama Farm (1345 Chuckey Hwy.) Catered by Barbaritos

Bonfire and Pep Rally, Welty Craig/Haynes Lawn/Quad Area

Saturday, October  21

8 a.m. – 10 a.m. – Registration, Living Room of Niswonger Commons

8 a.m. – Memorial Service, Garland Library Lobby

 

8:30 a.m. – Alumni Breakfast, Chalmers Conference Center

 

9:00 a.m. –Sports Hall of Fame Induction,  Chalmers

9:30 a.m. Alumni Softball Game

 

 

10 a.m. – Alumni Awards and Alumni Meeting, Chalmers

Alumni Band – Join the current Tusculum College Marching Band for rehearsal and event performances

 

 

10:30 a.m. – Alumni Tennis Match,  Roger M. Nichols Tennis Complex

 

11 a.m. –   5th Annual Civil War Scrimmage (Lacrosse Alumni Game), Indoor Practice Facility

 

11:30 a.m. – Student Support Services Luncheon, the Patton House

 

The Tusculum College Pioneer Marching Band performs during a Homecoming Parade.

Noon – Homecoming Parade, route between the Charles Oliver Gray Complex and Pioneer Park.

 

12:30 p.m. – Volleyball vs Catawba,  Pioneer Arena

Tailgate, enjoy a Tusculum College Pioneer Tailgate Party.

 

2:30 p.m. – Tusculum Pioneer Football vs. Catawba. Cheer on the Pioneers as they take on Catawba at Pioneer Field.

 

6 p.m. – Alumni and Friends Social Hour, General Morgan Inn

“Orange and Black” women’s basketball Inter-squad scrimmage, Pioneer Arena

 

7 p.m. – Alumni and Friends Dinner, General Morgan Inn. A cash bar will be available throughout the evening.

Alumni Baseball Game, Pioneer Park

 

7:30 p.m. – “Orange and Black” inter-squad men’s basketball scrimmage, Pioneer Arena

 

8 p.m. – Alumni and Friends Music and Fellowship, General Morgan Inn.  DJ Donnie Bunch will provide music.

Sunday, October 22

Attend the church of your choice.  First Presbyterian Church of Greeneville (110 N. Main Street) is the mother church of the College.  Early service at 8:30 a.m., Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., the traditional service at 10:45 a.m. Learn more at www.firstpresgreeneville.org.

 

Dr. Nancy Moody honored with President Emerita distinction

Dr. Nancy B. Moody

Dr. Nancy B. Moody, president of Tusculum College since April of 2009, was recognized by the College’s Board of Trustees by with the distinction of President Emerita on Saturday, Aug. 26.

Dr. Moody was presented a framed copy of a resolution honoring her with the distinction of President Emerita during a special meeting of the Trustees, in which her successor was also named. The Board named Dr. James Hurley as the 28 president of Tusculum. (Learn more about Dr. Hurley)

“Through her tenure, Dr. Moody has provided strong and capable leadership to the institution and her students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends as the first female president,” said Dr. Ken Bowman, chair of the Board of Trustees and a 1970 graduate of Tusculum. “Under her guidance, the college has served its students to a greater and unequaled sense of accomplishment than ever before, and she has embraced the opportunity to encourage faculty, staff, students and volunteers to push Tusculum College forward through creative teaching and learning, responsible stewardship and a renewed commitment to service and civic engagement.

“Dr. Moody has led Tusculum College into a new era of growth and expansion, in terms of bricks and mortar, academic programs and opportunities, and fiscal responsibility. During Dr. Moody’s tenure the college has completed the most successful fund raising campaign in its history, raising more than $26 million, has constructed two new apartment-style residence halls, a 100,000 square foot, state-of-the art science building, and has increased the endowment by more than $6 million. The Ronald H. and Verna June Meen Center for Science and Math will impact math, science, computer science, biology, chemistry, environmental science and nursing students for generations to come. Dr. Moody’s warm relationship with Verna June Meen has led to the naming of the building, the development of an endowed scholarship and an endowed professorship.”

Dr. Bowman added that he and the Board of Trustees fully expect Dr. Moody will continue to advocate for the growth and development of Tusculum College and her students long into the future.

 

Claridy, Gunn and Moore to be inducted into Sports Hall of Fame

The 2017 Tusculum College Sports Hall of Fame class has been announced and three new members will be inducted during the College’s Homecoming festivities on Saturday, October 21st.  This year’s inductee class includes two-time All-American running back Eric Claridy, three-time All-American basketball guard Jasmine Gunn and two-time All-American guard Kyle Moore.

 

The induction ceremonies will take place at the Alumni Breakfast during homecoming weekend, which will be held at the Chalmers Conference Center in the Niswonger Student Commons on the Greeneville campus.

 

Eric Claridy (Football)

Eric Claridy

Eric Claridy accounted for the greatest playing career by a Tusculum tailback and holds the program’s all-time rushing and scoring records for more than 20 years since his time on the collegiate gridiron concluded.

 

From 1992-1995, Claridy rushed for 3,737 yards and 44 touchdowns, both school records which still stand today.  He churned out 6.9 yards per carry during his Tusculum career as he and his teammates helped usher in the reinstatement of the sport after a 41-year absence.

 

The Jasper, FL native rushed for over 1,000 yards in two of his four seasons, including a personal-best 1,319 yards in 1994 which is the second highest rushing yardage tally in a single-season in Tusculum history.  He garnered NAIA Division II All-America honors while leading the Pioneers to a 6-3 record which included victories over two nationally-ranked teams.  He scored a school record 18 rushing touchdowns, including a Pioneer single-game best five in Tusculum’s 63-22 win over Maryville.

 

Claridy, a four-time All-Mid-South Conference selection, owns three of the top-four rushing seasons in program history, running for 544 yards in 1992, 853 yards in 1993, 1,319 yards in 1994 and 1,021 yards in 1995.  He posted double-digit touchdown totals in his final three campaigns, including 18 in 1994 and 11 rushing scores each in both the 1993 and 1995 seasons.

 

He eclipsed 100 rushing yards in a school record 18 games during his Tusculum career, including two times with 200-yard performances.  His 229-yard effort against Maryville in 1994 is the third-best rushing outing in school history while his 201 yards in 1994 against Clinch Valley (now UVa-Wise) are eighth in the TC record book.

 

Claridy still holds seven career, season and single-game school records.  His 278 career points scored are still the most ever by a Pioneer, which included his 110 points in 1994, the most by a non-kicker and second-best overall in a TC season.

 

Jasmine Gunn (Women’s Basketball)

Jasmine Gunn

From 2007-2011, Jasmine Gunn produced one of the finest playing careers in the history of Tusculum women’s basketball.  The 4-11 point guard from Nashville, TN, led the Pioneers to one of the best four-year runs in the program’s storied history.

 

She helped Tusculum to four consecutive 20-win campaigns, which included three South Atlantic Conference Championships, two SAC Tournament titles and four trips to the NCAA Division II Tournament.

 

During her career, she earned WBCA Division II All-America honors three times (2009, 2010, 2011) and was a finalist for the 2010 NCAA II National Player of the Year Award.  She was named the Daktronics Southeast Region Player of the Year and SAC Player of the Year in 2010 and 2011.  She garnered Daktronics All-Southeast Region accolades three times (2019, 2010, 2011) and was a four-time All-SAC first team choice.

 

She is the holder of eight Tusculum school records as well as seven South Atlantic Conference marks.  Her 2,180 career points are the second-most in school history and fourth-best in the SAC record book.  She averaged 17.4 points per game (second in Tusculum history/seventh in SAC history) in her 125 career games (Tusculum and SAC record).  She also holds Tusculum records in career free throws made (660) and attempted (838), single-season free throws made (223 in 2009-10) and attempted (284 in 2009-10), single-game field goal percentage (1.000, 10-10 vs Virginia Intermont), single-game free throws made (23 vs Francis Marion, 3/13/2010 – most in a NCAA Tournament game) and single-game free throws attempted (29 vs Francis Marion, 3/13/2010).

 

In her first season, she averaged 13.7 points per game and led the team with her 6.1 assists per contest as the Pioneers posted a 26-5 record including a nine-game winning streak to end the regular season to capture the program’s inaugural SAC championship with a sterling 13-1 conference worksheet.  The Pioneers advanced to the SAC Tournament championship game and earned their first berth to the NCAA II Tournament.  Gunn was named the 2008 South Atlantic Conference Freshman of the Year.

 

During her sophomore campaign, Tusculum accounted for its second straight 26-win season (26-6) as the Pioneers repeated as SAC Champions and once again moved onto the SAC Tournament final.  Gunn averaged 15.5 points per game and finished the season ranked 10th in the country with her 5.8 assists per game average.  She earned WBCA All-America honorable mention honors and was a consensus All-Region pick.

 

Her best season in the Black and Orange came in the 2009-2010 campaign where she was a consensus All-American while averaging 21.6 points per game (third in Tusculum history/ninth in SAC history).  The Pioneers finished fourth in the league with a 10-6 SAC mark, but bounced back with wins over Catawba and top-seeded and 24th-ranked Lenoir-Rhyne to advance to the SAC Tournament final for a third straight year.  The Pioneers knocked off Newberry to claim its inaugural SAC Tournament crown and earn the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.  Tusculum was seeded seventh in the Southeast Regional and knocked off No. 2 seed and 19th-ranked Clayton State and defeated No. 20 Francis Marion 103-96 in the semifinal round behind Gunn’s SAC-record 45-point performance where she set a pair of NCAA Tournament marks with 23 free throws made and 29 attempts at the foul line.  The Pioneers advanced to the regional final where they upset host and No. 11 Lander 70-63 to move onto the NCAA Elite Eight.  During Tusculum’s magical postseason run, Gunn averaged 26.7 points, 3.6 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per contest in the seven-game span.

 

Following the 2010 season in which the Pioneers went 23-10, Gunn was honored when her jersey was selected for display at the National Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Ring of Honor. She was also the first Tusculum student-athlete to be named the South Atlantic Conference Female Athlete of the Year.

 

Gunn led Tusculum to a sweep of both the SAC regular-season and tournament titles in 2011 as she averaged 18.7 points per game that season as the Pioneers went 21-9 overall.  Tusculum knocked off Anderson, Newberry and Wingate in the SAC final to capture its second league postseason crown in as many years.  Tusculum was eliminated in the NCAA Regional by eighth-ranked USC Aiken.

 

During her career, she recorded 56 games with 20 or more points, including 10 outings with 30 points or better.  She finished with 629 career assists (second in Tusculum history/fifth in SAC history) and 272 career steals (third in Tusculum history/fifth in SAC history).  She accounted for 10 games with 10 or more assists, four games with 10 or more rebounds, 11 career double-doubles and the only triple-double in school history when she tallied 22 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds against the District of Columbia on Jan. 12, 2010.

 

Gunn was also named the Tusculum Female Athlete of the Year for both the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 academic seasons.

 

Kyle Moore (Men’s Basketball)

Kyle Moore

In just three seasons with the Pioneers, guard Kyle Moore accounted for the greatest scoring career during the NCAA Division II era (1998-present) of the Tusculum men’s basketball program.

 

From 2007-2010, Moore poured in 1,813 points, which are fourth in the Tusculum record book and eighth most in South Atlantic Conference history.  He was also one of the most prolific three-point shooters in both school and league history and one of the best free throw shooters to wear a Pioneer uniform.

 

He earned NCAA Division II All-America honors in 2009 as a junior and was a consensus All-America in 2010 as a senior, including being named to the Daktronics DII All-America second team.  He was tabbed the SAC Player of the Year in back-to-back seasons in 2009 and 2010 as he led the conference in scoring in both campaigns, averaging 21.1 and 24.8 points per game, respectively.

 

The Pioneers posted a 49-38 overall record during his tenure at Tusculum, including back-to-back winning seasons in his final two years in Greeneville.

 

He made 306 three-point field goals at Tusculum, which are the second most in school and conference history. He averaged 3.52 three-pointers made per contest for his 87-game career with the Pioneers which is the 23rd best career average by a NCAA Division II player.

 

The Gainesville, FL product earned All-SAC second team honors in the 2007-2008 season averaging 16.6 points and four assists per game as the Pioneers went 13-15, winning five of their last six regular season contests to advance to the SAC Quarterfinals.

 

In his second Tusculum campaign, he averaged 21.1 points per game to earn All-SAC first team distinction as the Pioneers posted a 20-11 record for the program’s first 20-win season since 1992-1993. Moore paced the Pioneers to an eight-game winning streak as the Pioneers made a late season surge to capture runner-up honors in the league with a 10-6 SAC record.  Tusculum knocked off Wingate and Newberry to advance to the SAC Tournament final.  Moore garnered SAC All-Tournament honors as he averaged 20.3 points per game and went 25-of-27 at the free throw line (92.6%) during his three postseason outings.

 

The Pioneers earned an at-large berth to the NCAA II Tournament where they faced top-seed and No. 4 nationally-ranked Augusta State. Moore scored 23 points in the Southeast Regional opener as the Pioneers trailed by as many as 17 points in the second half, but an upset bid by the Pioneers fell short in a 62-60 loss.

 

Moore enjoyed his best season in a Pioneer uniform in 2009-2010 as he accounted for 693 points, while leading Tusculum to a 16-12 overall record and a 10-6 in league mark to finish second in the conference standings for a second straight season.  His point tally was the second most in recorded school history and third in the league record book.  His 24.8 points per game average was third in NCAA Division II and fifth nationally for all NCAA divisions.  His scoring average was the second highest in league history and fifth in Tusculum history.

 

He was named to two All-Region first teams in 2009-2010 and earned All-SAC first team recognition for a second straight year.  He established a new school and SAC record with his 117 three-point field goals.  His 4.18 treys per game average were second in the country, while shooting 45.3 percent from beyond the arc (second d in SAC/ninth in NCAA II).  For his efforts, he was also named the 2009-2010 South Atlantic Conference Male Athlete of the Year and Tusculum College Male Athlete of the Year.

 

In his three seasons at Tusculum, Moore averaged 20.8 points per game, which is the third highest scoring average ever by a South Atlantic Conference player.  Including his rookie campaign at NCAA Division I Winthrop University, Moore scored 1,863 points as a collegiate player.

 

Moore was the model of consistency during his career, scoring 20 or more points an amazing 45 times, including 19 times in his senior campaign.  He also poured in 30 or more points on 15 occasions, including twice with 40 or more points, including his career-best 42 markers against Columbus State in 2008, the most points in a single-game during the NCAA Division II era and sixth most in school history.

 

Moore still holds the school record with his 447 made free throws.  While at Tusculum, Moore shot 85 percent from the foul line (447-of-526), which is the second highest career percentage in school history and third in SAC history.  He finished his career at Tusculum similarly to how he started it at the charity stripe.  He opened his Tusculum career making his first 24 free throws.  Moore finished the same way, connecting on his final 24 trips to the foul line.  In his last 11 contests, Moore went 64-of-68 from the free throw line (94.1%), including a string of 33 in a row.

 

Moore played in the 2010 NCAA II All-Star Game, where he garnered Co-Most Valuable Player honors while leading the West All Stars to victory at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. In the game, Moore poured in 21 points, shooting 8-for-11 from the floor, including 5-for-8 from three-point territory and also dished out five assists.

 

Following his career at Tusculum, Moore signed a contract to play professionally in Germany for the SOBA Dragons in the Pro A League.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘60s

Capt. Dewey Holley ’65 (USN – Retired) of Greeneville, TN, and his wife, Wilma, celebrated their 50th anniversary on August 26.

 

’70s

Paul Sikora ’73 of Middletown, NJ, has taken a new position as regional account manager at PrimeSource GPO in New York City, NY.

 

’90s

Christina Naylor ’91 of Myrtle Beach, SC, has been promoted to the position of senior vice president of operations at Carolina Trust. Naylor joined the company in 2011 and has worked as director of sales and service and as vice president of branch operations. As senior vice president of operations, she will be in charge of member services, collections and card services and will oversee the branches. She has more than 20 years of experience in the banking field and held leadership roles with First Century Bank and TD Bank.

Dallas Gardner ’93 of Martinez, GA, has opened his own business, a franchise of Pillar To Post, a home inspection company. Gardner has previously spent 16 years in the nuclear construction business and also worked for Minco, Inc. in Greeneville, the Americas Collectible Network shopping channel, Nuclear Fuel Services, Honeywell Metropolis and United States Enrichment Corporation. He began moving toward his current career path as a health and safety inspector for Triangle Pacific, a cabinet and flooring manufacturer.  Gardner’s new business will provide home inspection services to individuals in the process of either selling or buying a house.

 

’00s

Timothy Elrod ’00 of Clinton, TN, is participating in Local 8 LawCall, a live-thirty minute call-in program on the CBS-television affiliate in Knoxville that addresses a different legal topic each week. Elrod is a partner at Ogle, Elrod & Baril, PLLC.

 

David and Sarah (McGar) Prichard ’01 ’02 are currently living in Crossville, TN, where David teaches physical education and is the head baseball coach at Cumberland County High School. Sarah is working in an orthodontist’s office in Crossville, and the couple have three sons.

 

Dr. Paula Davis ’04 of Morristown, TN, started the 2017-18 school year in a new position – principal of Hillcrest Elementary School in the Hamblen County School System. She has served as a fifth grade teacher, district-level professional academic coach, assistant principal and adjunct college professor. She taught fifth grade at Whitesburg Elementary School for 17 years. With the new position, Paula is returning to the school she attended during her first five years of school. She is an active member of Fernwood Baptist Church as the youth choir leader and an officer in the Women’s Missionary Union. She enjoys participating in foreign mission trips.

 

Denise Fliesser Fortin ’06 is a central midfielder on the FC London team, a member of League 1 Ontario, a pro-am, standards-based senior soccer league. Fortin, who is a full-time teacher, college assistant coach and married mother of three young children, is a leader of the team, and ranks third in minutes played for the league’s defending champion. Fortin is a physical education teacher at Monseigner-Bruyere high school and she and her husband have two daughters and a son.

 

Rustin Jones ’06 of Greeneville, TN, began the 2017-18 in a new position, as a teacher at Greeneville Middle School. Jones has been teaching at West Greene High School for the last 10 years, where he started both the girls’ and boys’ soccer teams at the school during the 2012-13 school year. Under his leadership, both teams became competitive and the boys’ team reached the district championship game and qualified for the regional tournament last year. Jones also coached the school’s first All-State player, Cheyenne Upton, who is now a student at Tusculum and a member of the Pioneer women’s soccer team.

 

Aubrey Fortson ’08 of Milledgeville, GA, is a first-year assistant football coach at Morgan County (GA) High school and is the in-school suspension coordinator for the high school this academic year. Fortson is coaching the defensive line for Morgan County and is also in charge of community outreach for the football team. This past summer, he organized three trips/tours for the team’s players, geared toward helping the players see the inside workings of important parts of the Morgan County and Madison (GA) communities.  They visited Madison Health and Rehab, Morgan County Memorial Hospital, and the Morgan County Detention Center. Aubrey’s coaching career includes his high school alma mater, Elbert County, Monticello High School and Putnam County.

 

’10s

Kenneth Hill ’12 of White Pine, TN, has accepted a full-time teaching position in the English department at Walters State Community College.

 

Brittany Connolly Purchase ’12 has earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing from the University of Tampa.

 

David Nunez ’15 of Greeneville, TN, is now at the helm of the soccer program at West Greene High School. Nunez had served as assistant for both the girl’s and boy’s soccer teams for the past two seasons. Nunez is in his third year of teaching at West Greene.

 

 

 

 

Virginia Shelton Miller ’43 of Surgoinsville, TN, passed away on August 5, 2017, after a brief illness. Mrs. Miller was a teacher for more than 30 years, beginning her career as a home economics teacher in her native Rogersville followed by several years teaching English in the Surgoinsville middle and high schools. After retiring, she loved traveling with family and visited numerous places around the country and Europe. She treasured her grandchildren’s long summer visits to the family farm as well as regular visits to Florida and later New York to see them. In recent years, she also enjoyed attending a variety of theater performances and classical music concerts with family and friends. She was a long-time member of New Providence Presbyterian Church.

 

 

 

 

Dr. James Hurley named 28th president of Tusculum College

Dr. James Hurley has been named the 28th president of Tusculum College. He will begin his tenure on Oct. 1. Dr. Hurley was selected after a nationwide search that was initiated following the retirement announcement by current president Dr. Nancy B. Moody earlier this year.

The announcement came after a called meeting of the Tusculum College Board of Trustees on Saturday, Aug. 26, on the main campus in Greeneville.

Dr. Hurley comes to Tusculum from Lincoln Memorial University where he served as executive vice president, dean of the School of Business and professor of leadership and education. Under his guidance, LMU enrolled its largest class, added many new academic programs and the School of Business grew by more than 60 percent.

Dr. Hurley previously served as president of his alma mater, the University of Pikeville. During his tenure, UPIKE achieved its largest enrollment in history, experienced unprecedented programmatic growth and was named the 20th fastest-growing college in the U.S. by “The Chronicle of Higher Education.” Dr. Hurley’s vision and leadership resulted in three new colleges during his presidency including the Coleman College of Business, the Patton College of Education and the Kentucky College of Optometry. A successful fundraiser, Dr. Hurley launched an ambitious capital campaign, raising and securing more than $62 million.

Dr. James Hurley

“We are excited to announce that Dr.  Hurley has been named president of the college and will lead us into the next phase of Tusculum College history,” said Dr. Kenneth A. Bowman, chair of the Board of Trustees. “We are extremely confident in his ability and excited by his enthusiasm to become part of the Tusculum legacy.”

Throughout his 20-year career in education, Dr. Hurley has served as instructor, professor, dean, vice president and president. He has had extensive and varied experience at private, liberal arts, faith-based institutions and has shown an understanding of the challenges facing higher education, such as the increasingly competitive environment in which these institutions must simultaneously attract, retain and graduate students, as well as stabilize their fiscal health, grow their academic portfolio, and raise additional external funds.

“Dr. Hurley’s outstanding track record of executive leadership and administration has led to significant enrollment growth, faculty excellence, new programs and financial stability in the institutions he has served in his career,” said Dr. Greg Nelson, chairman of the Search Committee and member of the Tusculum College Board of Trustees. “His strong demonstrated capability to connect with students, faculty, staff and the greater community was evident to our entire Tusculum community during his campus visit. Not only does James bring a high energy level, knowledge, and passion for higher education in the Appalachian region, he also brings a strong network of regional and national leaders which will greatly benefit Tusculum College.”

Dr. Hurley holds a doctoral degree from Morehead State University in education leadership and finance; a Rank 1 Certification from the University of Kentucky in educational supervision; a Master of Science in education degree from Indiana University, and a bachelor’s degree in business education and management from Pikeville College. He has also completed the Institute for Presidential Leadership at Harvard University and received a certificate in higher education management from Vanderbilt University.

“I am honored and humbled to have the opportunity to lead Tennessee’s oldest college with its rich history, heritage and commitment to higher education in Appalachia. I was drawn to Tusculum because of its intentional mission of educating first-generation college students, the deliberate focus on the Civic Arts and deeply committed trustees, faculty and staff. Tusculum is a special place with a prolific history and a bright future,” Dr. Hurley said. “My family and I are eager to join the Greeneville community and will pour our hearts and souls into strengthening Pioneer Nation.”

Dr. Hurley is committed to the community and region through service on nonprofit boards and community participation, which will continue throughout the Tri-Cities region. Dr. Hurley has extensive experience in globalization and diversity efforts. He has expanded international student opportunities and international campus partnerships on every campus he has served.

“Throughout his tenure at LMU, Dr. Hurley was integral in growing the university, strengthening our high-quality curriculum and recruiting excellent faculty and staff to improve our academic community. On behalf of LMU, I wish him well and offer him any support we can give,” said LMU Chairman Autry O.V. “Pete” DeBusk.

Dr. Hurley and his wife, Kindall, are expecting a child in the New Year, joining sons, Drew and Carter.

Also at the meeting on Saturday, Dr. Moody was recognized by the Board of Trustees by with the distinction of President Emerita.

“Through her tenure, Dr. Moody has provided strong and capable leadership to the institution and her students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends as the first female president,” said Dr. Bowman. “Under her guidance, the college has served its students to a greater and unequaled sense of accomplishment than ever before, and she has embraced the opportunity to encourage faculty, staff, students and volunteers to push Tusculum College forward through creative teaching and learning, responsible stewardship and a renewed commitment to service and civic engagement.

“Dr. Moody has led Tusculum College into a new era of growth and expansion, in terms of bricks and mortar, academic programs and opportunities, and fiscal responsibility. During Dr. Moody’s tenure the college has completed the most successful fund raising campaign in its history, raising more than $26 million, has constructed two new apartment-style residence halls, a 100,000 square foot, state-of-the art science building, and has increased the endowment by more than $6 million. The Ronald H. and Verna June Meen Center for Science and Math will impact math, science, computer science, biology, chemistry, environmental science and nursing students for generations to come. Dr. Moody’s warm relationship with Verna June Meen has led to the naming of the building, the development of an endowed scholarship and an endowed professorship.”

Dr. Bowman added that he and the Board of Trustees fully expect Dr. Moody will continue to advocate for the growth and development of Tusculum College and her students long into the future.

 

Two new department chairs named

Two new department chairs have been named in the Tusculum College School of Arts and Sciences beginning with the 2017-2018 academic year. Dr. Debra McGinn has been appointed Chair of the Department of Natural Sciences, and Professor Shannon Brewer has been appointed chair of the Department of Mathematics.

Dr. McGinn has taught biology at Tusculum since 2004. She practiced medicine as an anatomic and clinical pathologist in hospitals in the Tri-Cities and Knoxville for 15 years. Prior to moving to East Tennessee, she completed pathology residencies at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Washington University Medical Center (Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri).

“Dr. McGinn is known to spend hours upon hours with her students outside of class,” said Wayne Thomas, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. “I’ve a list of recent Tusculum biology alumni as long as my arm that includes the graduate schools they’re attending and the careers they’ve begun.” Dr. McGinn’s academic regalia is adorned with Golden Lantern after Golden Lantern, pins graduating students present to the one professor they believe has made the most significant impact during their years at Tusculum.

“She is, put simply, one of the best teachers we have, and I’m excited to get to work with her in her new leadership role,” said Thomas

Dr. McGinn earned her bachelor’s degree in medical lab sciences at the University of Illinois, a master’s degree in microbiology at the University of Michigan, and M.D. degree at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Master of Arts degree in secondary education biology and mathematics at ETSU.

Dr. McGinn resides in Kingsport with her husband, Michael, who works as an industrial hygienist at Eastman Chemical Company.  They have two sons, Andrew and Christopher, and a daughter, Elizabeth.  Together they enjoy the adventures of six grandchildren.  Dr. McGinn has taught Sunday School classes for over 25 years, plays alto saxophone in the Kingsport Community Band, and currently parents three foster children.

Professor Brewer has been with Tusculum since 2009. She earned her Bachelor of Science and master’s Degree in mathematics at East Tennessee State University. Her research specialized in Graph Theory. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in curriculum, instruction, and the science of learning with a concentration in math education from the University of Buffalo.

“Professor Brewer has a reputation of wanting to help her students,” said Thomas. “In their end-of-course surveys, students often comment on her willingness to be there for them. Professor Brewer is student-centered and a team player. I am incredibly eager to see mathematics move forward under her leadership.”

In addition to her work at Tusculum, Professor Brewer also volunteers her time to work with students and teachers in surrounding area high schools. She has been the site coordinator for the Tennessee Mathematics Teachers Association for more than 10 years, which includes a yearly mathematics contest in six different subject areas. She has personally created tests that are used by thousands of students for this contest statewide. This annual contest brings around 200 of the area’s best math students to Tusculum’s campus.

Professor Brewer is a proud wife and mother of three daughters that she home-schools with her husband. She is passionately involved in Christian ministries throughout Northeast Tennessee, including being a camp director for Camp Greene. Being born and raised in Greene County, she has dedicated her career towards bettering the education and lives of those she serves.

 

Tusculum to be host site for interfaith storytelling program

Tusculum College will be a host site for Appalachian Storybridge to Peace’s Interfaith Conference and Workshop on Friday, Sept. 15.

The Tusculum event will feature Muslim storyteller Arif Choudhury and Jewish storyteller Noa Baum and will be held in the Behan Arena Theatre in the Annie Hogan Fine Arts Building on the Greeneville campus from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

“We live in a world where we are no longer isolated from one another,” said Dr. Ronda Gentry, director of the Center for Civic Advancement at Tusculum College. “It’s important that we take time to learn from one another. When we do this, we may discover we have more in common than we thought.”

She added that the intent of the event is to promote understanding and an atmosphere of learning between persons of differing faiths. The idea for this conference came from the United Religious Initiative, which aims to bring people together and learn from one another.

Choudhury is a storyteller, filmmaker, theater artist and standup comic. He performs “More in Common than You Think,” his one-person program of stories for schools, libraries, conferences and festivals around the country and abroad. He tells humorous stories of growing up in one of the few Bangladeshi-Muslim immigrant families in Chicago.

Baum is an award-winning storyteller, educator and public speaker performing internationally with diverse audiences ranging from the World Bank and universities and congregations, to festivals, government agencies, schools, and detention centers.

Born and raised in Jerusalem, Noa offers a unique combination of performance art and practical workshops that focus on the power of stories to heal across the divides of identity and build bridges for peace.

The event is free and open to the public; however, reservations are strongly encouraged as seating space is limited. Reservations may be made at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N7XFYQD.

In addition to Tusculum College, three other locations will participate in the event, including the Holston Valley Unitarian Church in Johnson City, the Jonesborough International Storytelling Center and East Tennessee State University.

 

Auditions set Aug. 28-30 for Theatre-at-Tusculum’s production of Lionel Bart’s musical ‘Oliver!’

Theatre-at-Tusculum will have auditions Aug. 28-30 for its annual fall musical directed by Marilyn duBrisk. This year duBrisk and her creative team will be bringing the classic musical “Oliver!” to the stage.

Auditions will be held Monday, Aug. 28 and Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. for the senior cast (ninth grade through adult) and Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 4 p.m. for the junior cast (third through eighth grade). Registration for auditions will begin 30 minutes prior to the listed audition times for each date.

All auditions will take place in the auditorium of the Annie Hogan Byrd Fine Arts Building on the Tusculum College campus. Auditions will consist of singing, choreography, and readings from the show’s script. No prepared audition pieces are required. Callbacks will take place as needed on Thursday, Aug. 31 at 6 p.m.

Performances are scheduled for Nov. 10-12 and 16-19. Rehearsals will take place during the fall on Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, and Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. with some Sunday afternoons scheduled. Rehearsals begin with a cast call on Sunday, Sept. 3 at 2 p.m. and a tentative rehearsal schedule will be posted during auditions.

The production team is looking to compile a cast of approximately 60 men, women and children for the production. Those wishing to audition should be prepared to list any scheduling conflicts between Sept. 3 and the performance dates during registration.

The musical, which is based on the Charles Dickens classic novel Oliver Twist, centers on the poor, orphan boy Oliver as he becomes entangled in a group of pickpockets and villains in 19th century London. The show was an instant hit after it premiered on the West End in London in 1960. It ran for over 2,500 performances, and featured Ron Moody as Fagin who later reprised the role for the 1968 motion picture adaptation, which won six Academy Awards including Best Picture.

“Oliver!” premiered on Broadway in 1963 and was a critical success and received ten Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical, Best Actor in a Musical, Best Actress in a Musical and Best Featured Actor in a Musical. It won the awards for Best Scenic Design, Best Original Score and Best Music Direction. Memorable songs from the show include: “Food, Glorious Food,” “Where is Love?,” “Consider Yourself,” “I’d Do Anything” and “As Long As He Needs Me.”

Roles include Oliver Twist, a lonely orphan boy; Fagin, a conniving career criminal who takes in homeless boys and teaches them to pick pockets for him; Nancy, a tragic heroine who takes a liking to Oliver and helps look after Fagin’s Pickpockets; Mr. Brownlow, Oliver’s grandfather; Bill Sikes, Nancy’s brutal and abusive lover and burglar; Mr. Bumble, the pompous beadle of the orphanage workhouse; The Artful Dodger, the cleverest of Fagin’s pickpockets; Mr. and Mrs. Sowerberry, the insensitive couple who take in Oliver and use him in their funeral business; Mrs. Corney, the matron of the orphanage workhouse, and several others.

For “Oliver!”, duBrisk has assembled a production staff, including Brian Ricker as assistant director, Angie Clendenon as musical director, Kim Berry as choreographer and Kasie Shelnutt as accompanist.

For more information regarding auditions or to see a full character breakdown, please visit the Arts Outreach website at http://arts.tusculum.edu, Tusculum College Arts Outreach on Facebook or call 423-798-1620.

Costume Director Erin Schultz; Assistant Director Brian Ricker and Director Marilyn duBrisk, from left, discuss costuming for Theatre-at-Tusculum's production of “Oliver!” Auditions begin on Aug. 28 with the show opening on Nov. 10.

 

 

Upcoming Art Workshops set at Tusculum College’s Doak House Museum

The Doak House Museum at Tusculum College will be offering a week day art class series in September.

Beginning on Sept. 19, a workshop will be held on the techniques for drawing from nature.  On Sept. 20, the workshop will focus on tips and techniques for drawing still life. The final workshop on Sept. 21 will teach participants how to mix colors to get the desired pigment for art projects.  During this workshop, participants will also learn why certain colors influence our moods and temperament and how to match colors in the home.

“All of these classes are geared to beginners and intermediate skill level artists,” said Dollie Boyd, director of museums at Tusculum College. “No experience is necessary to come, participate, learn and have fun.”

All classes are open to ages 12 and up and will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Academy building behind the Doak House Museum. Space is limited. There is a $15 class fee per class.

Please contact the museum to reserve a spot at 423-636-8554 or email dboyd@tusculum.edu.

 

A variety of art workshops are planned for September at Tusculum’s Doak House Museum

 

Tusculum Community Chorus performs tour in Scotland and Ireland

The Tusculum College Community Chorus, along with members of the Greeneville High School Chorus recently returned from a performance tour in Scotland and Ireland that included five performances and stops in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

The trip was coordinated by Tusculum Community Chorus Director Kathy May, and included members, past and present, of the Greeneville High School Chorus for which May was director for 32 years prior to her recent retirement. Nearly 50 people participated in the trip, with 31 performing as part of the choral group.

The group performed at five locations in Scotland and Ireland in places that May called “some of the most beautiful and acoustically perfect places in the world.”

On this tour, the combined group sang a primarily sacred repertoire based on the locations of their performances, but on a few occasions some secular music that including U.S. and Irish folk music.

As part of the tour, May said that the group participated in a choral workshop with the group Anuna, an Irish-Celtic group, and then performed with Anuna at a Presbyterian Church in Glasgow. It was during this performance that the group was surprised to find familiar faces among the congregation as Tusculum Arts Outreach Director Marilyn duBrisk and former Tusculum professor Wes DuBrisk, both of Greeneville, had worked into their travel schedule the opportunity to attend the performance.

“Many of our group had Irish-Scottish roots and it was especially exciting to explore this part of the world,” said May. She added that the tour and five performances gave the singers the opportunity to become a collective chorus by the end of the trip. “Each performance got better and by the last performance, we really were a choir.”

This was May’s second time coordinating a choral performance tour, having taken the Greeneville High School Chorus two years ago.  Her current plan is to schedule a third touring trip in 2019.

Members of the Tusculum Community Chorus who participated in the tour include Matthew Brickey, Kathy Hoard, Tricia Chesnut, Thomas Ervin, Dr. Phil Thwing, Max Amoss, Ellen Shuck, Lauren Edwards, Beth Brimer, Christine Dinwiddie, Amy Thomas, Bobbie Clarkston, Courteney McCray, Emalee Gross, Sam McNeese and Madison Waddell.

It was a memorable experience for all involved, according to Hoard. “We had a variety of venues for our performances, although they were all churches. From a small church in Dublin to a huge cathedral in Edinburgh, we always felt welcome and warmly received – very much at home.”

She added that the most thrilling part of the trip for her was the performance in St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh because it was so old – built in 1160. “To think we had added our voices to all those before us. And, then add to that the breathtaking stained glass windows and huge vaulted ceilings – wow! I was honored to sing with such a talented group and to be led by Kathy May. I’m ready to do it again.”

The Tusculum Community Chorus was established in 1996 to promote the traditions of choral singing in the Greeneville community and to provide an enriching ensemble experience for the students of Tusculum College. The chorus sings new and classic choral repertoire, travels together and supports choral music events in East Tennessee.

 

Members of the Tusculum College Community Chorus and the Greeneville High School Chorus performed in both Edinburgh and Glasgow on a recent performance tour.

 

2017-18 Acts, Arts, Academia series to feature a variety of stage and musical performances

Everything from Shakespeare with a twist to the musical Oliver to a nationally known a cappella vocal group will be featured in the 2017-18 Acts, Arts, Academia performance and lecture series at Tusculum College.

The Acts, Arts, Academia performance and lecture series is a program of Tusculum College Arts Outreach and supported by the late Dr. Sam Miller in memory of Agnes Ault Miller, Hearts for the Arts, the Tennessee Arts Commission, Arts Outreach and generous donors and volunteers.

The series begins with a performance on Wednesday, Aug. 16, by MO5AIC, an a cappella vocal group, which has appeared on “America’s Got Talent” and won the “Top Pop Group” talent competition on MTV and also won the CBS News’ The Early Show’s nationwide search for the next great a cappella group.

MO5AIC, who will be appearing in the auditorium of the Annie Hogan Byrd Fine Arts Building on campus, performs a unique blend of R&B, pop, rock, jazz, big band and Top 40 songs with a twist. Offering a different face of a cappella music, the five-man group performs with no instruments, using just their voices and microphones to create a full sound that has audiences frequently puzzled about where the band is.

The Acts, Arts, Academia series will continue on Tuesday, Sept. 19, with “Breakneck Hamlet,” a whirlwind of a performance by Tim Mooney of the popular Shakespeare stage classic. The performance will be in the Behan Arena Theatre, located in the lower level of the Annie Hogan Byrd building.

The 2017-18 Acts, Arts, Academia series at Tusculum College will begin with a performance by MO5AIC a cappella vocal group on Wednesday, Aug. 16, left, and Tim Mooney’s “Breakneck Hamlet” on Tuesday, Sept. 19.

On Oct. 11, the stage in the Behan Arena Theatre will come again to life with an evening of improvisation. Blue Plate Special’s “Improv Night in the BAT!” brings the popular group, who perform regularly in downtown Greeneville, to campus for an evening of fun and the unexpected.

Theatre-at-Tusculum will bring Lionel Bart’s musical, “Oliver” to the stage in November. Performances are scheduled for Nov. 10-12 and 16-19 in the Annie Hogan Byrd auditorium.

Christmas will be celebrated in performances by the Tusculum College Band Program and Tusculum College Community Chorus. The band program’s annual holiday concert will be on

Thursday, Nov. 30, in the Annie Hogan Byrd auditorium. The Community Chorus’ Christmas concert will follow on Monday, Dec. 4, also in the auditorium.

The first performance in 2018 will be Central Ballet Theatre’s presentation of “The Twelve Dancing Princesses.”  Performances are scheduled for Jan. 26-28 in the Annie Hogan Byrd auditorium.

“The Legacy of the Late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia” will be the topic of a lecture Tuesday, Feb. 6, by Dr. David Scott, an instructor in political science at Tusculum.

Tennessee Williams’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” will be Theatre-at-Tusculum’s spring production. Performances are scheduled for Feb. 23-25 and March 2-4 in the Behan Arena Theatre.

The Tusculum Band’s winter concert is scheduled Tuesday, Feb. 27, in the Annie Hogan Byrd auditorium.

Acts, Arts, Academia’s series continues on Tuesday, March 20, with the lecture, “Upstream Approaches to Preventing Human Trafficking.” Featured speaker will be Dr. Hannah Britton, director of the Center for the Study of Injustice, and of the Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Initiative at the University of Kansas.

Special youth performances will be the highlight of the GLAWPIGT (Great Literature Alive, Well, Playing in Greeneville, Tennessee) Showcase during the Old Oak Festival. Performances will be April 20-22 in the Behan Arena Theatre.

The series will conclude with the spring concerts by the Tusculum Community Chorus and the Band Program. The Community Chorus will perform on Monday, April 23, and the band program’s presentation will be Thursday, April 26.

Admission to the events is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors above the age of 60 and $5 for children 12 years of age and under except for the Central Ballet Theatre performance, the lectures, the GLAWPIGT Showcase and the Tusculum Community Chorus and Band Program concerts. Admission to the Central Ballet performances will be $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. For the GLAWPIGT Showcase, as well as the Supreme Court and human trafficking lectures, admission will be $7. Admission is free for the Tusculum Band Program and the Tusculum Community Chorus concerts.

For more information on any of these events, call Tusculum College Arts Outreach at 423-798-1620 or email jhollowell@tusculum.edu.