Updates and news for the week of July 30-August 5, 2024

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The UTC Campus Weekly newsletter is distributed every Tuesday morning. If you have news, events or announcements you would like shared with campus, please submit your information to peyton-l-schultz@utc.edu or chuck-wasserstrom@utc.edu in the Division of Communications and Marketing by 3 p.m. on Friday for placement in the following Tuesday’s newsletter. Highlights | Outstanding People of UTC | Mark Your Calendar | Campus Updates | UTC Newsroom | WUTC   Highlights   Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 31, the UTC Department of Public Safety will be hosting an armed intruder emergency training exercise from approximately 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The exercise will involve emergency responders and volunteers from UTC, the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County. 
  
No action is required by members of the UTC or Chattanooga community. This message is to advise the community that this exercise will be taking place. 
 
Please note that this will be a full-scale exercise. Portions of campus from Mocs Alumni Drive to Oak Street may be inaccessible to vehicular and pedestrian traffic during the exercise. Additionally, only exercise participants will be allowed in or around Lupton Hall and Derthick Hall until the exercise is completed. If you have any questions, please contact Peyton Schultz in UTC Communications at (423) 425-5119 or peyton-l-schultz@utc.edu.    ______ UTC DIVISION OF ADVANCEMENT WINS CASE AWARD     Congratulations to UTC’s Division of Advancement for winning a 2024 Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Circle of Excellence Award. The global nonprofit association dedicated to educational advancement, the CASE Circle of Excellence Awards is the premier recognition program for educational advancement. These peer-selected and adjudicated awards selected UTC Advancement’s submission, Day of Giving Reimagined: Mocs Give Day, as a bronze winner and was selected out of a pool of 4,228 total entries from 28 countries.   ______ UTC EVENT ALCOHOL SERVICE AND USE POLICY   UTC, in compliance with all state and local laws, regulations, rules and ordinances, allows lawful and responsible alcohol consumption at UTC-sponsored events, subject to the restrictions of this policy.  Effectively immediately, at least ten (10) days prior to any UTC-sponsored event at which alcoholic beverages will be served, the event organizer should submit a Request for Use of Alcohol Dynamic Form to the Chancellor’s Office—and the Chancellor’s Office must approve and authorize the event.   Click here to learn more about the University’s event alcohol service and use policy.   ______ SUBMIT YOUR EVENTS AND VOLUNTEER FOR WELCOME WEEK     Our goal for Welcome Week 2024 is to offer a calendar full of fun and engaging events that welcome our students to the start of a new semester, and we need your help. If you are hosting an event or program during the first week of classes (Aug. 18-24), please submit your event to the official calendar found on the Welcome Week webpage. Click here to access the event submission form. The final deadline to submit events for the Welcome Week calendar is Thursday, Aug. 8. More information about submitting an event for the Welcome Week calendar can be found here.  We’re seeking UTC faculty and staff volunteers for the following Welcome Week initiatives:  Oak Street Roast is our annual Welcome Week kickoff event, and we need help from UTC faculty and staff to make it a success. Oak Street Roast 2024 is from 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, on Chamberlain Field. This event typically sees between 1,300-1,600 students. UTC faculty and staff volunteers are needed to assist with various parts of this event. Multiple volunteer activity options and time shifts are available. Click here to learn more about the event, what help is needed and to sign up. We are seeking UTC faculty and staff to welcome our new and returning students to campus for the start of the semester by volunteering at a Welcome Table. Our volunteers will greet students as they make their way on campus and distribute snacks, water and Welcome Week information. Multiple locations and time shifts are available for both days. Time shifts are one hour long, and shifts overlap to ensure continued coverage. Click here to learn more about the initiative, what help is needed and to sign up. Contact Director of Student and Family Engagement Laura Petrus (laura-petrus@utc.edu) with Welcome Week questions.   ______ OPERATION MOVE IN     Operation Move In takes place Thursday, Aug. 15, for freshmen and transfer students. Upperclassmen move in takes place Friday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 17Click here for more information and tips.  Housing and Residence Life could use as many hands as possible to make this day go as smoothly as possible for our newest residents. If you are interested in volunteering for OMI, please fill out the OMI volunteer signup form and share the link with others. Those who volunteer will receive a meal voucher for UTC Dining and a signature OMI T-shirt as a special thank you.  Departments can also get involved by providing flyers/goodies for on-campus residents or hanging banners on the fence at the UTC Sports Complex. Learn more by clicking here.    ______ HOUSE CALLS 2024     House Calls 2024 will be Tuesday, Sept. 10. This is the department initiative for campus partners to help us check in on our students after living on campus within those crucial first six weeks of school. We will provide resources but also engage in meaningful conversations right at the resident’s door. We would love many different offices across campus to participate so our residents can have a versatile experience.
The training will be from 5-6 p.m. with dinner provided in the West Campus Multipurpose Room. We will be going to all resident spaces from 6-8 p.m. to check in with residents. Please fill out the form before Monday, Sept. 9 and communicate with Sabrina Sims if your plans have changed or if you have questions.   Outstanding People of UTC   Dr. Erkan Kaplanoglu, left, and Juan Pena work on the hand rehabilitation system.   During his time in the mechatronics program, Juan Pena, a recent UTC graduate, helped develop an innovative hand rehabilitation system. With the help of Dr. Erkan Kaplanoglu, Pena designed a sensor glove that translates movements from a healthy hand to a motorized glove on an injured hand, aiding stroke patients and those with motor function loss.   ______   Dr. Nancy Fell with APTA President Roger Herr   Dr. Nancy Fell, head of the Department of Physical Therapy, has been named a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association (FAPTA). The FAPTA designation, APTA’s highest honor, is named after Catherine Worthingham, a visionary leader who made significant contributions to advocacy, education, practice and research in physical therapy. This award recognizes individuals whose efforts have had a lasting impact on the advancement of the physical therapy profession.   ______   Stephan Jaeger   Stephan Jaeger, a 2012 UTC alum and professional golfer, will represent Team Germany in the Paris 2024 Olympic Men’s Golf Tournament. Jaeger, who has called Chattanooga home for 18 years, earned his spot following a successful season on the PGA TOUR, including a win at the Texas Children’s Houston Open.   ______   Check out these Mocs making news: Katie Coker, a competitive bronc rider and 2017 UTC alum, was recently featured in a Sports Illustrated story about her achievement in sharing the 2024 Women’s Ranch Bronc Championship (WRBC) world title with fellow competitor Allysa Spierings. Dr. Christina Policastro, a UC Foundation associate professor of criminal justice, was featured on Let’s Chatt (WDEF-TV), The Daily Refresh (NewsChannel 9), This N That (NewsChannel 9) and 3 Plus You (Local 3 News) to discuss graduate programs at UTC. Sergeant Kenneth Lloyd talked to NewsChannel 9 about a cell phone drive hosted by the UTC Police Department to help domestic violence victims. Department of Political Science and Public Service assistant professor Sarah Heise was interviewed by Local 3 News about potential outcomes after President Joe Biden’s exit from the 2024 race.   Mark Your Calendar     Save the date for the 23rd Annual Hamilton County Minority Health Fair, which takes place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, at McKenzie Arena. Sponsored by the UTC Division of Access and Engagement and the Southeast Tennessee Health Consortium, the Minority Health Fair was created to address an essential need: Providing free health services for the benefit of underserved communities in Chattanooga.   ______   It’s time for the annual Mocs Resource Fair and School Supply Give-A-Way, which takes place from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, in Lupton Hall. Departments can sign up to table and sponsor a school supply here. If you have questions, contact Crystal Edenfield at crystal-edenfield@utc.edu.   ______   The College of Arts and Sciences is hosting a Welcome Week bash for incoming freshmen from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, in Lupton 120. There will be free Clumpies ice cream for CAS majors, and students will have the chance to speak to representatives from their new departments.   ______     UTC is excited to participate in the United Way of Greater Chattanooga’s city-wide “Day of Caring” volunteer service initiative on Friday, Sept. 20. Make your plans to join your fellow Mocs, the United Way and 500-plus volunteers from around Chattanooga. Your servant leadership hands are needed for efforts such as cleaning, sorting, painting, mowing, mulching, moving debris and writing cards. UTC volunteers have an opportunity to address community needs at project sites across the city. Interested volunteers need to be available from 7:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  A grab-and-go breakfast, transportation and lunch will be available. Click here to register and for additional details.  Email Daniel-Grzesik@utc.edu, the director of Leadership Development and Programs, if you have any questions about getting involved with this volunteer service initiative.   ______     New Student and Family Programs will be hosting orientation sessions throughout the summer for all new students entering UTC in the fall, including the following date: Transfer session: Aug. 1  On average, the University sees over 6,000 new students and their guests throughout the summer program. All in-person orientations will have an information desk located in the University Center’s first floor gallery. Please direct anyone with orientation-related questions to the information desk. Please contact carrie-sherbesman@utc.edu if you have any questions.   ______     Power C Tour- Undergraduate Admissions announced its Power C Tour dates for the fall semester: Oct. 3: Memphis Oct. 23: Knoxville Oct. 28: Nashville/Franklin Nov. 13: Chattanooga Nov. 2: Blue and Gold Preview Day on UTC’s campus   Campus Updates     Preparations for the University Center renovation are well underway. The Chattanooga Rooms have been converted into surge space; the Foundation Room has been emptied and is offline permanently; and the Game Room has been moved to its temporary location in the Blue and Gold section of the Commons. There have also been some temporary departmental moves that you should be aware of: Mocs One Center – Chattanooga A Career Connections – Chattanooga C Mocs Recovery Program – UC 350 (Center for Wellbeing) Veteran and Military Affairs – Hooper 102 Office of the University Registrar – Library 4th Floor Construction is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Aug. 6, on the west side of the building (1st floor and Upper Gallery areas).
As always, we encourage everyone to reserve their space for the fall semester early. Reservations for spring 2025 events and meetings will open on Monday, Sept. 30.   ______   Two-thirds of Tennessee students are now eligible for free tuition and mandatory fees at the UT campus of their choice, thanks to the expansion of the UT Promise scholarship program. As part of the scholarship, students are matched with a mentor that provides crucial support and guidance, helping them thrive at UT. And that’s where we need your help. To support the growing number of students, we need more mentors than ever. The time commitment is minimal—just two to three hours per semester—but the impact is immeasurable. UT Promise mentors come from all backgrounds. Anyone who meets the requirements can make a difference. Sign up by Aug. 15 to shape the lives of Tennessee students.   UTC Newsroom     Dr. Ken Grubbs (’97, ’20), Roger Smith (’73) and Lily Sanchez (’16) have been recognized by UTC as the 2024 Distinguished Alumni, Outstanding Service and GOLD Excellence Award recipients, respectively.  Presented by the Division of Advancement, the Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest annual commendation presented to an alumnus or alumna and recognizes someone who demonstrates extraordinary service to their alma mater, field and community. The Outstanding Service Award recognizes community leaders who demonstrate exemplary personal service to UTC and the community. The GOLD Excellence Award recognizes an alumnus or alumna who graduated within the last decade and has exemplified early success and contributions within their profession or community.  Grubbs, Smith and Sanchez will be recognized at various campus events over the next year to celebrate their honors and commitment to UTC.   WUTC     Fiddle player and American songwriter Emerald Butler performed on an episode of “Live in the Library” with Richard Winham, recorded live downtown at The Chattanooga Public Library. FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedIn
 

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