Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ News Now
October 5, 2000
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ News Now
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Debate Team brings home win
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ debate team traveled to the
University of Wyoming, Sept. 14-18, for their first competition of
the season. The team, which included Randy DeBerry, Brett Taylor,
Tommy Cowart and Ed Echols, came home with seven debate wins.
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ team competed against twenty-six other colleges and
universities. The seven wins represents the most debate wins at a
September competition since 1994, according to Dr. Mike Eaves,
debate and individual events coach and associate professor of
Communication Arts.
The team is preparing for their next competition at Middle
Tennessee State University Oct. 5-8.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ to showcase international education opportunities
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ will host the 12th Annual Study Abroad
Fair, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in front of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's Odum
Library. This event is free and open to the public.
"Students will be able to view exhibits showcasing study abroad
programs and talk to program representatives," said Mark Baird,
assistant director of the Office of International Programs. "They
will find information on summer programs, semester or year-long
exchanges, internships and volunteer opportunities abroad."
There are various programs where Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ students can earn academic
credit and use their financial aid packages-including the HOPE
scholarship. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ students can apply for $500-$1,000 study abroad
scholarships.
For more information, contact the Office of International Programs
at 229-333-7410.
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