ETSU Elevates is a new $90,000 program to fund service projects across the region. It was announced by ETSU President Brian Noland Thursday during a tree and plaque dedication ceremony held on campus as part of Johnson City’s Sesquicentennial celebration.
The ceremony took place on the same date that East Tennessee State Normal School was officially dedicated in 1911. The trees and plaque are located at 1744 Go Bucs Trail near William B. Greene Jr. Stadium and Summers-Taylor Stadium
“ETSU Elevates is going to do more than transform our region,” Noland said. “We will learn from one another and be inspired by the ideas that are brought forth, maybe even from those who may not have felt they had a voice previously.”
Noland also stressed the continuing strong relationship among ETSU, the City of Johnson City and other cities across the region.
“Together, we have improved access to education, brought more health care services, strengthened businesses, influenced the arts and created many new opportunities for the people who call the Appalachian Highlands home,” he said. “ETSU Elevates service grants will help bring new ideas to life and enhance existing projects. We are more successful if we work together to elevate our region.”
Johnson City Mayor Jenny Brock and ETSU SGA President Aamir Shaikh also took part in the ceremony.
More details about ETSU Elevates, including application information, is available online at www.etsu.edu/ETSUelevates. For more information, email ETSUelevates@etsu.edu or call 439-4317.
