YES! Go Travel Announces 2024 International Tours News Release: 5/27/2023
Yes! Go Travel is excited to announce its lineup for its 2024 international tours. Each package deal can save hundreds off the list price, including airport shuttle, flights, and the land tour with a professional step-on tour guide. Group travel can save travelers 40% off the retail price if booked individually. Greece Island Hopper featuring Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini April 12 — April 22, 2024 • 11 Days • 13 Meals View Detailed Itineraryhttps://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1153946 Shades of
MEDIC Regional Blood Center Competes Against Blood Assurance
WHO: MEDIC Regional Blood Center WHAT: MEDIC and the TN Smokies versus Blood Assurance and the Chattanooga Lookouts WHEN: May 29 – June 4 WHERE: All mobile drives and donation centers WHY: MEDIC and Blood Assurance will be competing from May 29 – June 4 to see which blood center can collect the most red blood cells. Donors at MEDIC locations will receive a ticket for redemption at a future TN
ORS Third Grade ELA Proficiency Improves Six Percentage Points
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Fifty-nine percent of third grade students in Oak Ridge Schools scored proficient on the spring 2023 English Language Arts (ELA) Tennessee Comprehensive Academic Program (TCAP), nearly 19 percentage points higher than the statewide proficiency level of 40 percent. This represents a six percent increase from the district’s 2022 spring scores.“We are thrilled with the growth we saw at the third grade level and know it is a direct reflection of the hard work and dedication of not only our
Roane State’s highest honor goes to Middle College student for first time in college history
For the first time in more than 50 years, a Roane State Middle College student has received the President’s Award, the college’s highest honor for students. Leah Cobble, 18, was announced as the winner during Roane State’s annual Awards Night held in late April on the flagship campus in Harriman. “I was beyond shocked when my name was called,” Cobble said. “Being so young, and the only Middle College student up on stage, I felt as if I didn’t have a chance. It’s an honor to be presented this award
Y-12 Federal Credit Union Awards $30,000 in Scholarships to Local East Tennessee Seniors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2023 Contact: Alicia Strange 865-985-3540astrange@y12fcu.org Y-12 Federal Credit Union Awards $30,000 in Scholarships to Local East Tennessee Seniors Recipients were honored at an awards dinner at Zoo Knoxville with a special address from Hallerin Hilton Hill KNOXVILLE, Tenn, (May 24, 2023) – Recently, Y-12 Federal Credit Union (Y-12 FCU) honored six seniors by presenting each of them with a $5000 scholarship at an awards dinner held at Zoo Knoxville. With
Roane State welcomes new director of recruiting
Roane State has a new director of recruiting based at the college’s Oak Ridge campus. Stequita (Quita) Zerr started in the role this past March. She has been a community outreach professional for more than eight years with a rich background in career development. Her professional experience has spanned governmental organizations, post-secondary institutions, and multifamily housing management opportunities. But it was her desire to reconnect with students that ultimately led her to Roane State. “I
The Christman Company adds Katherin Zekendorf as project manager
Katherin Zekendorf has joined The Christman Company as a project manager in the construction management and real estate development firm’s office in Knoxville, Tennessee.“Katherin brings a wealth of experience in construction project management, budget analysis, strategic planning and team communications to her new role,” said Marty Gibbs, senior vice president and general manager for The Christman Company’s operations in Knoxville. “She will be a great addition to our team and an asset for our
The 23rd Lavender Festival - Saturday, June 17
Oak Ridge - The 23rd Jackson Square Lavender Festival returns Jackson Square in just a few weeks. The Main Event is free to the public on Saturday, June 17, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lavender Festival was named "Best Festival" last year by the Middle East Tennessee Tourism Council. It is presented this year by the City of Oak Ridge, which will have a booth for information about living, working and playing in Oak Ridge. Since 1999, Lavender Festival has been held the third week of June, which is when the lavender
Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool to reopen May 26
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (May 11, 2023) – The Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool opens for the season beginning Memorial Day weekend.The pool will be open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, May 26 through Monday, May 30.Beginning May 31, summer hours will be in effect. Public swim is Monday through Friday from noon to 7 p.m., Wednesday nights from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The pool will also be open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to noon for 100M lap swim.As a reminder, areas of the
Roane State Foundation’s annual student scholarship application open through May 31
The deadline to apply for student scholarships through Roane State Foundation is fast approaching. Students must have all information submitted by May 31 in order to qualify for awards that will apply to the 2023-2024 academic year. By applying for a scholarship through the Foundation, students have the opportunity to compete for hundreds of scholarships available to students each year. Any part-time or full-time RSCC student with a minimum 2.5 GPA is eligible to apply. The application is available at
Roane State program director honored with Outstanding PTA Educator Award
Roane State Community College’s physical therapist assistant program director was recently recognized by the Tennessee chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) as an outstanding educator. Dr. Maribeth Vowell, PT, MPH, Ed.D, received the Outstanding PTA Educator Award at the spring meeting of the APTA Tennessee in Nashville on March 25, 2023. The award is given to a member of the organization who has demonstrated “outstanding contributions to the education of PTA students,” according
RSCC dental hygiene student is first in U.S. to win prestigious scholarship
A Roane State student in the college’s dental hygiene program became the first in the nation to receive a prestigious new scholarship this spring. Lindsey Evans, a second-year dental hygiene student, was awarded the Dr. Richard Weems Dental Hygiene Seminars Scholarship earlier this year at the Dental Hygiene Board Seminar in Atlanta. The scholarship is provided by Dental Hygiene Seminars (DHS). “I am thrilled that out of the entire United States, our very own Lindsey Evans was selected,” said Melinda
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DOE’s 2023 Small Business Forum & Expo Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for DOE’s 2023 Small Business Forum & Expo, taking place July 11-12, in New Orleans, Louisiana! Hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, DOE's 2023 Small Business Forum & Expo is designed specifically to connect small businesses with the Department’s national laboratories and program offices as well as the prime contractors all of whom help advance the Agency’s missions. THIS YEAR'S FORUM & EXPO OFFERS EXCLUSIVE ACCESS
