Brandan Carnes has highlights and reaction from Mobile, Alabama as the Rocket Football Team takes on Arkansas State in the GoDaddy Bowl.
University of Toledo students, faculty, and staff honor a family member who lost his battle with cancer; Lydia Sims reports on the memorial service held for graduate student and campus leader Greg Smith. The University is bringing back a service that allows students & staff to report maintenance issues on campus by texting UTFix. Chris Dyer looks into UT's advertising partnerships with regional professional sports teams. A 25-year old time capsule is opened on the Health Science Campus as a part of the 50-year anniversary of the founding of the former Medical College of Ohio. Nadine Armoush checks out the Toledo Zoo's festive holiday light display. Darrien McCoy has Rocket sports; highlights of the men's basketball team's big comeback win over Arkansas State, and a recap of the women's basketball team's weekend performance in the Glass City Classic. For information on donating to the Greg Smith memorial fund, click here.
A rare and expensive growth hormone used in biology research is stolen from UT's Bowman-Oddy Laboratories. Fayth Atkins reports on UT's creation of an institute to fight human trafficking. Senior offensive lineman Greg Mancz is on the short list for a national award that recognizes student athletes for their contributions off of the field. Lydia Sims attends the 5th annual AIDS gala in the Student Union Auditorium. Darrien McCoy reports from the student Rec Center as UT's annual Relay For Life raises money to fight cancer. Chris Dyer has Rocket Sports; a recap of the UT Club Hockey team's match against the University of Dayton, highlights of the Rocket Men's Basketball team's home game against Chicago State, and a look at the Rocket Football team's postseason bowl game opportunity. Following the Ferguson grand jury decision not to file charges against a police officer who shot and killed an unarmed youth, students on campus stage a march to protest police violence in Missouri. A complaint has been filed against UTMC for the use of animals in physician training; Fayth Atkins more information and a reaction from UT administrators. The UT police department adds a K-9 unit to the force to help detect explosives at events on campus. A student in the College of Business and Innovation has started a business to help people achieve a healthier lifestyle. Chris Dyer reports from the Great American Smokeout where students and staff get help to quit smoking. Cody Smith attends an event sponsored by the Catherine S. Eberly Center to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Guyton Mathews has highlights of the Rocket women's basketball team's regular season home opener against St. Bonaventure. For more information about the Black Swamp Inter-Tribal Foundation featured in the Native American Heritage Month feature, click here.
A new campaign at the University of Toledo Medical Center has been started to help reduce patient infection rates; find out what doctors and nurses are doing. A UT sorority served up nachos to raise money for victims of domestic abuse while students in a business course were raising money for families of cancer patients. UT's chapters of the National Society of Black Engineers and the Student African American Brotherhood host a spaghetti dinner. Chris Dyer checks out a new full-dome holiday show at the Ritter Planetarium. Plus, David Duffey has Rocket Sports; a recap of the women's volleyball team's final match of the season against Buffalo and highlights of the men's basketball team's regular season home opener agains Northern Arizona University. Plus a preview of the Rocket football team's do-or-die matchup against Bowling Green in the Battle of I-75 tomorrow. For more information about programs at the Ritter Planetarium & Brooks Observatory, click here.
On October 25, a person committed suicide inside their in a parking lot at the UT Medical Center; we have more information on the ongoing investigation. Interim President, Dr. Nagi Naganathan gives the annual State of the University Address; find out what he has to say about his role in this pivotal year at UT. Construction is underway to add a 6-pump gas station to the Stop and Go at the corner of Dorr and Byrne next to campus; we talk to the owner of the convenience store. With the arrival of colder weather, the UT grounds crew is already well-prepared for the coming winter weather; Cody Smith finds out what they're doing to be ready to battle the snow. A national program to fight sexual assault makes its way to campus; we talk to Student Government President Clayton Notestine about UT's role in the "It's On Us" campaign. A prominent sorority holds a formal ball to raise money for scholarships. For the second year, Campus Activities and Programming pulled out all the stops to build a haunted house in the Student Union for Halloween; David Duffey has an inside look. And Nadine Armoush has Rocket sports; highlights of the Rocket women's soccer team's final regular season match against Central Michigan, a recap of the women's volleyball team's home game against Northern Illinois, and a preview of the Rocket men's basketball team as they gear up for their first exhibition game this coming Saturday. For more information about the It's On Us campaign, click here.
Former Rocket Softball coach, Tarrah Beyster, who resigned last year has filed a Title IX complaint against the UT Athletic Department that alleges numerous shortcomings in resources allocated to the softball program; we have the details. After a midterm-week test-run, efforts are underway to extend the operating hours at Carlson Library back to 24-7; hear from Student Government President, Clayton Notestine on what is being done. UT employees are donating money to local charities; find out how the UT Community Charitable Campaign is going. A program started by the Center for International Studies & Programs is set to make bicycle rentals available to international students beginning next spring. A Toledo City Councilman is recognized as the UT College of Communication & the Arts as their distinguished alumnus for 2014; hear his advice to students. The homecoming parade takes to the streets near campus and Darrien McCoy has highlights of the long-running tradition. Plus, Fayth Atkins has Rocket sports; highlights of the swimming & diving team's match against Eastern Michigan, a trip to Scott Park as the softball team wraps up their offseason play with a game against Findlay, and of course a full recap of the Rocket football team's big homecoming game against U-Mass. Doctors and nurses at the University of Toledo Medical Center are training for the possibility of treating patients infected with the Ebola virus; Lydia Sims takes a look at the preparations underway at the Health Science Campus. Nadine Armoush looks into claims that student employees are being shortchanged in their paychecks by the campus dining contractor, Aramark. UT's Student Legal Services extends benefits to cover students during the summer months; find out how to opt-in to the added coverage. The University's regionally-recognized College of Law is decreasing tuition for new and current students. A food pantry opens near campus to help students who are struggling to pay for meals. The Rocket Marching Band performs "Sounds of the Stadium" downtown in the prestigious Valentine Theatre. Cody Smith has Rocket sports: highlights of the women's soccer team's win over MAC foe Akron; a look at the softball team's off-season schedule, including this weekend's match against Owens; and a recap of the volleyball team's match against Ohio University. For more information on the student food pantry near campus, click here for the University of Toledo web site article.
Doctors and nurses at the University of Toledo Medical Center are training for the possibility of treating patients infected with the Ebola virus; Lydia Sims takes a look at the preparations underway at the Health Science Campus. Nadine Armoush looks into claims that student employees are being shortchanged in their paychecks by the campus dining contractor, Aramark. UT's Student Legal Services extends benefits to cover students during the summer months; find out how to opt-in to the added coverage. The University's regionally-recognized College of Law is decreasing tuition for new and current students. A food pantry opens near campus to help students who are struggling to pay for meals. The Rocket Marching Band performs "Sounds of the Stadium" downtown in the prestigious Valentine Theatre. Cody Smith has Rocket sports: highlights of the women's soccer team's win over MAC foe Akron; a look at the softball team's off-season schedule, including this weekend's match against Owens; and a recap of the volleyball team's match against Ohio University. Watch LIVE at 10:30 AM EST right here: For more information on the student food pantry near campus, click here for the University of Toledo web site article.
Organizations on campus are making sure students are able to vote next month; find out where you can get an absentee ballot to cast your vote in your home precinct. UT receives national recognition for the diversity of its campus population. A team of Engineering students took first place in a competition to design an unmanned aerial vehicle. Chris Dyer reports as community members walk on campus to bring attention to ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Students are encouraged to "Walk with the President" to share their opinions and give feedback to interim president Dr. Nagi Naganathan. A Cold War recreation on Centennial Mall commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall. Desmond Smith has Rocket Sports; highlights of the Rocket Invitational women's tennis tournament, a recap of the football team's overtime win at Western Michigan, and highlights of the women's volleyball team's match against Eastern Michigan. For more information on the ALS Walk or to donate to the ALS Association, click here.
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