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F201 TU is proud to have fourministry teams representingthe university on campusand in our local churches. UnionAvenue, our most seasoned worshipteam traveled to numerous camps,eam traveled to numerous camps,churches and conferences over thesummer receiving rave reviews.They even performed at one of the

regions largest events, Riverbend,where thousands gathered for aweek long music festival. In additionto Union Avenue, the universityo Union Avenue, the universityformed two new w orship teams thisyear. The Campus Worship Bandand Mission Eternal, which has alatin flair, are are both going strongand already ministering in churchesthroughout the region. Above andBeyond is our university dunk teameyond is our university dunk teamand they have been invited to several schools in our area encouraging students tomake wise choices. We are excited about what God is doing on our campus throughour ministry teams. Opp ortunities still exist for students to particpate. Students canstop by theStudentDevelopmentOffice to checkOffice to checkaudition datesand times.

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The 7-foot-1, 250-poundcenter averaged 1.2points and 1.3 reboundsin 14 games for theBulldogs as a sophomore.Riek was rated asthe best center in 2008he best center in 2008by Rivals.com

JOHN REIeik has gone from the Sudan to the United States, from Cincinnati signee toMississippi State, and from NBA draft prospect to bench player in Starkvil leand has now arrived at Tennessee Temple University. As a matter of fact,TTU seems to be the home of what may be the tallest team in our division withseveral guys averaging heights over six feet five inches.

Riek was bornin war-tornn war-tornSudan anddidn't startplayingbasketball until2001 when hewas living inEthiopia. Hethiopia. Hecame to theUnited Statesin 2006 andspent timeat prep schoolsin New York,Massachusettsassachusettsand Florida.He drew the a ttention of NBA scouts witha 7-foot-8 wingspan and even declared forthe 2008 draft before withdrawing anddeciding to go to college. Cincinnatiannounced it had signed Riek, but heeventually went to Mississippi State.The 7-foot-1, 250-pound center averaged 1.2he 7-foot-1, 250-pound center averaged 1.2points and 1.3 rebounds in 14 games for theBulldogs as a sophomore. Riek was rated asthe best center in 2008 by Rivals.com but thatwas before he w as forced to sit out anNCAA-mandated nine games of the 2009-10CAA-mandated nine games of the 2009-10schedule and being forced to rehab a kneeinjury that required surgery in July 2008. TTUHead basketball coach, Randy Lee says,Having Reik a part of the Crusader rostercould be an advantage for the team. We arevery glad to have him here in our programand look forward his performance on thend look forward his performance on thecourt.

John is also no stranger to the social justice movement happening in his country.He is very involved politically and is actually considered a national hero in hiscountrys humanitarian efforts. So whats next for this once NBAprospect you ask? Well, the answer is clear accordingto John, Im going to play basketball and leave thatup to the Lord!

RIf you have not noticed the tallest guy on campus, then you shouldprobably pull your head out the ostrich hole! Were talking aboutnewly signed TTU center John Reik the Big Man on campus.

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ew Student Welcome Week was filled with activities and events thatengaged students with each other and downtow n Chattanooga. Studentswere treated to a private dining experience at Tazikis Mediterranean Cafand a cruise down the TennesseeRiver on the Southern Belle Riverboat.Weekly chapel services began onTuesday night with enthusiasm asuesday night with enthusiasm asstudents experienced Temples ownAbove and Beyond Dunk Team andour campus worship band. Classesare now well underway and studentswill soon headhome for theirfirst official breakirst official breakof the year. Wethank God forthe opportunityto invest in thelives of the youngmen and womenHe has entrustede has entrustedus with and lookto the remainderof the year with anticipation as we trust His leading.

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Students weretreated to aprivate diningexperienceat TazikisMediterraneanCafe

After much excitement andpreparation, families andstudents arrived on campusAugust 21st, marking our65th year of preparing menand women for lives ofservice.

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he Office of Student Development knows thiswell and has made this their top priority. Asand pit volley ball court was installed in Septemberand plans for October include re-opening the Student Centerabove the Dining Hall. The Student Center will feature gaming areas, television viewing acoffee kiosk! Plans for October also include a launch of the Campus Apparel store in parte-Campus where students will be able to purchase hoodies, short and long sleeve t-shirts,-Campus where students will be able to purchase hoodies, short and long sleeve t-shirts,sweatshirts, sweatpants and much more!Be sure to check out all of the changeswhen you are back on campus and staytuned for more to come!

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A sand pit volley ball courinstalled in September. It opto a night of BBQ and volleyb

Everyone knows that campus life isone of the most important parts ofthe college experience.

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ver 40 people arrived at 7am inwork clothes with gardening tools inhand. For four hours, we workedtogether to beautify our campus. It wasgreat to see everyone working side by sideexhibiting pride for the university we callhome.The workday was such a success; theome.The workday was such a success; thenext one has already been planned for October.

OFaculty, staff and studentsparticipated in our firstFamily Work Day

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Campus-based student businesses provideactive learning opportunities for the studententrepreneur and other business studentsand faculty

Tennessee Temple University is the new home of student ingenuity by encourstudents to be their own bo sses and start their own businesses! According to Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship, there has been a m arkein the interest in entrepreneurship education o ver the last twenty-five years band universities in the United States.

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