Order a 2011 Commencement DVD...

You spent four, five and some of you even six years working hard to earn your opportunity to walk across the stage to receive your degree from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.  The university will be video recording the commencement ceremonies and will be creating a special DVD that will be for purchase at the UTC Bookstore.

Cost: $15 + tax
Pre-order one at the UTC Bookstore (in-store or phone order at 423-425-4107).

The proceeds from the sale of the DVDs will benefit the UTC GOLD Alumni Gift Fund, which the UTC GOLD Council uses to offer various programs for alumni who have graduated in the last ten years.

What is planned to be included on the video, which will be available for pickup later this summer:

• Play All – will play the entire commencement ceremony in full
• Scene Selection – to include these sub-chapters
  • ProcessionWelcoming Remarks & Recognition of Special Guests (Chancellor, Provost)
  • Special Guest Speaker Remarks & Presentation (former Congressman Zach Wamp this year)
  • Class Response (SGA President)
  • Announcements of Graduates (segmented by college)
  • Alumni Congratulatory Remarks (Alumni Board President, Tom Losh ’71)
  • Credits
• Bonus Features –
  • Special 125th Anniversary Video
  • GOLD Alumni  Promo Video
  • MocsConnect Promo Video

If you have any questions regarding the DVD, please call the UTC Alumni Office at 423-425-4785 or 800/728-4882.

2011 Graduation Celebration...

Join us at the 2011 GRADUATION CELEBRATION.

When?

Tuesday, March 22nd 11:00-5:00 and Wednesday, March 23rd 11:00-3:00.

Where?

UTC Bookstore

Details:

- Pickup your pre-ordered graduation regalia.
- Order your invitations, Official Class Ring and meet with many of your campus departments.
- Learn how to connect with the alumni community
- Grab some food to celebrate
- Enter to win great door prizes

Sponsored by the UTC Barnes & Noble Bookstore and the UTC Alumni Office.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. How long does it take to walk through the Graduation Celebration?
A. It takes between 25 minutes to visit all the tables.

Q. Do I have to come to Graduation Celebration both days?
A. No, you should be able to walk through and visit everyone in one day.

Q. Are credit cards accepted as a form of payment?
A. Visa and Master Card are accepted at the UTC Bookstore, along with cash and personal checks.

Q. What should I wear for my portrait session?
A. Be clean and presentable. Nice attire is advised, but not required as your photos will only be from the torso up. Caps and gowns will be available for graduation portraits.

Q. Are parents allowed to come to Graduation Celebration?
A. Yes, parents are allowed to attend along with you.

Q. What if I cannot attend Graduation Celebration?
A. If you cannot attend the Graduation Celebration on either day you will need to obtain graduation items on your own from the bookstore. Information from other vendors/departments (alumni, graduate school, Balfour etc.) will need to be obtained individually as well. To check for stops and holds on your graduation you will need to visit the Registrar’s Office. To order your cap and gown you will need to visit the UTC bookstore (at regular price).  To purchase a UTC Official Class Ring click here.

Q. How do I become a member of the UTC Alumni Association?
A. All graduates of UTC are automatic participants in the University of Tennessee Alumni Association (system-wide) and receive the general UTC alumni benefits. In order to receive these benefits, graduates must have their UTC Alumni ID card. To get your card, please fill out the online alumni update form here.

Some of the most popular UTC alumni benefits include:

• Discount to the UTC Bookstore (apparel and merchandise – excludes food and books)
• Discounts to Mocs and Lady Mocs athletics events
• Discounts to UTC Arts & Culture events
• Access to UTC Alumni events
• Library access
• Choice Hotel Discounts
• Liberty Mutual Insurance Discount
• ARC Membership (special fee applies)

Q. How can I stay involved with the University after I graduate?
A. The best way as a recent alumnus/a to stay involved is to be a part of the UTC GOLD Alumni community. GOLD = Grads Of the Last Decade.  The UTC GOLD Council, a group of other grads from the last decade, help the Alumni Office organize services and programs to meet the interests of our most recent alumni. Learn more about UTC GOLD at www.utcgold.com. Be sure to join the UTC GOLD Alumni group on Facebook.

Stay Connected

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For more information call the UTC Bookstore at 425-4107 or email them at bkstennchat@bncollege.com

New Facebook Group...

Be sure to become a new member of our GOLD Alumni group on Facebook.  We will be using this group as another method to stay connected and to relate upcoming news and events.

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Mocs Mania Week...

Join us for MOCS MANIA WEEK (Aug. 30 – Sept. 4) as we host/co-host a series of events leading up to the season opening Mocs football game on September 4th at Finley Stadium.  Here are some of the exciting events to attend to get your blood flowing and ready to cheer on our Mocs.

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Independence on the Pitch – UTC Tailgate at ...

The UTC Community (especially the alumni) are invited to attend a special July 4th tailgating event at 5:30 p.m. prior to the Chattanooga FC vs. FC Tulsa soccer game at Finley Stadium.

It’s the home field of our Chattanooga Mocs and the Chattanooga FC. Last year’s July 4th CFC game brought in their largest crowd. Let’s break that record with a huge UTC contingent.  Plus it’s a great venue to catch the fireworks from the river after the game.

Some food and beverages will be provided, but feel free to bring your grill and own food as well. We’ll have some soft drinks, door prizes and special activities.

View the event invitation on Facebook.

NEW – The first 25 people who come to the tailgate will receive one of our new Chattanooga Alumni t-shirts.

Mocs Tailgate at Chattanooga FC Matches...

While Finley Stadium is a special place for all Mocs fans when we cheer on Coach Huesman and our football team, especially during Homecoming (which by the way is October 16th this fall), but Finley has also become the home of another great Chattanooga team during the summer months – the Chattanooga Football Club (or Chattanooga FC).  In their inaugural season in the National Premiere Soccer League (NPSL), the blues’ fan base took off…and for good reason. Chattanooga has always been richly blessed with great soccer talent.  It’s good to see a semi-pro team utilizing a lot of our hometown guys. But it’s also fun to see great talent from outside the area on CFC as well.  During 2009, that talent helped the club break records in attendance and put up a great record in the league. And many took notice, as this year’s squad has even greater talent and are poised to put up a great fight against some of the more established NPSL teams.

Well, we at UTC and our GOLD Council feel it’s important to support this great addition to our community. Not only is the soccer top notch, but the games are entertaining (with typical soccer match cheers from the Chattahooligans and great beverage and food provided during the games). Plus it helps to support the use of Finley stadium, which is our home field. With more use of the facility, the more amount of people will help to keep it nice.

Therefore, the UTC GOLD Alumni will be hosting a pre-game tailgate gathering for TWO of this season’s home matches.  Each tailgate will take place one hour prior to kickoff most likely in the north side parking lot (closest to downtown).  Most likely our tailgates will occur on the June 19 and July 4 games (we will post confirmation of these dates later). Look for our blue and gold UTC tent.  All tailgates will be “bring your own beverages and food” but we may have a few items to munch on.  Be sure to bring your alumni card as well for a chance at door prizes. (Need an alumni card, click here) All games are slated to start at 7 p.m. but for official times, be sure to check out the Chattanooga FC website.

Don your light and dark blue clothes (or purchase your very own CFC traditional soccer scarf) and cheer on Chattanooga!

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DID YOU KNOW?

• Ryan Peck, Director of Marketing and Promotions for the UTC Mocs Athletic Department is one of the CFC goalkeepers?
• The unofficial fan base of the Chattanooga FC is called The Chattahooligans. Check out their blog, learn their chants and join them as they travel to the away CFC games.
• The Lady Mocs Soccer program pulls in players from all over the country and even has one international player this past year.

May Grads & ARC Memberships...

May 2010 graduates, you are now eligible to process your Recent Alumni ARC Membership.

*UTC Alumni who graduated from December 2002 – May 2010 are eligible to receive a FREE membership through December 2013 as you have paid for the facility through student fees during your time at UTC.

Membership Information

• A one time $20 + tax ($21.85 total) access fee charge will also be applied to all alumni to process a new Alumni Mocs ID card. A $15 fee + tax ($16.39 total) will be charged for any lost or replacement card to be issued. Payments may be made at the UTC Alumni Office with check or cash (no debit or credit cards).
• Membership fees only cover access to the facility and regularly scheduled fitness classes during hours of operation.
• The membership fee does NOT cover parking or the cost of specialized UTC recreation classes, trips or programs. We recommend parking on the streets. You can park in the general parking lots close to the ARC after 5:00 p.m. as long as there is not an event scheduled for McKenzie Arena. Of course, you are free to purchase a general parking permit from the University at the Administrative Building on Palmetto as well.
• Memberships are only given to graduates (degree holders) who are in good standing with the University.
• There are no family membership plans for The ARC. Family members of alumni who are non-grads are not granted membership (including children of alumni). From time to time throughout the year special family days will be available that will be open to family members of alumni.
• Guest policy: alumni members are permitted to bring ONE guest at a rate of $5 + tax ($5.46 total) per day. This payment must be made by placing or loading money on your Alumni Mocs Card (at the Bursar’s Office located in the University Center) and making a transaction with your card at the ARC.
• For further questions regarding alumni membership to The ARC, please call the UTC Alumni Office at 423-425-4785.

How to Register for The ARC Membership

1. Visit the UTC Alumni Office on the second floor of the Patten House at 801 Oak Street (corner of Oak & Palmetto). Office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
   Phone #: 423/425-4785
   Make sure to bring photo ID and your general UTC Alumni Card (paper version – need one? visit our update form).
2. You will fill out the registration paperwork and make payments at the UTC Alumni Office. Payments must be made with check or exact cash. No credit card payments.
3. Once payment is made, you will be issued a statement and receipt. Your statement will be your “temporary pass” into the ARC until your UTC ID alumni card is reactivated. Once  your ID is reactivated, the Alumni Office will contact you and inform you to bring your statement to the Mocs Card office so a new Alumni Mocs Card can be created for you.
   All alumni must be issued a new alumni access card, even if you have a previous Mocs ID student card. Be prepared to take a photo.
4. Take your statement to The ARC and take a tour of the facility.
5. Have fun and get a great workout!
6. Re-new your membership at the Alumni Office prior to the end date listed on your statement.

May Mocs Connection – Good Dog...

The May GOLD Alumni Mocs Connection will be held on Tuesday, May 25th and will be located at Good Dog, located at 34 Frazier Avenue. We’ll have some free appetizers and it is also “Top Shelf Tuesdays” (8 of their top shelf beers will be on sale for $2 each). Check out Good Dog’s menu at their official website – www.eatatgooddog.com.

Mocs Connections are a great way to get together with some of your favorite college friends and a way for you to make great connections with people who share something great in common – being a graduate of UTC. It’s also an opportunity to network with alumni who work in your career field. Connections occur on the last Tuesday of the month and are held at various locations throughout town.

Welcome May ’10 Grads!...

We want to officially welcome the 2010 May Graduates into the UTC Alumni and GOLD family. Please take a look around the blog and stay up to date and active on UTC GOLD activities.

Want to see more graduation photos? Click here.

Homecoming 2010...

Don’t forget to mark your calendars today for the 2010 Homecoming activities to occur on October 15-16.

The theme for the 2010 Homecoming is “Moc ‘n Down Memory Lane.”

If you are facilitating a reunion activity for an official alumni group (student organization, sorority/fraternity, departmental etc.), please be sure to send in the following information so we can add it to our list of activities for the Homecoming brochure. Deadline to turn in this information for the brochure is June 15, 2010.

• Name of Activity
• Sponsoring Group (Ex. Sigma Chi Fraternity Alumni Chapter)
• Time & Date of Activity
• Location
• Cost (if any)
• Main Contact Person & Contact Info (phone & e-mail)
• Brief description of activity.

The UTC GOLD Council is hoping to have a general GOLD alumni tailgate available during Homecoming as well. More information to come soon.