Bradford pear trees bloom Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 on campus.
Join us for these events in March.
What: Gendered Helping: Exploring the Causes and Consequences of Stereotype-Restricted Prosocial Behavior and The Impact of Negative Emotions on Juror Decisions
Details: Two guest lectures hosted by the Department of Psychology.
Gendered Helping: Exploring the Causes and Consequences of Stereotype-Restricted Prosocial Behavior
Dr. Alyssa Croft (University of Arizona) will highlight a new theory of gendered helping behavior – addressing the antecedents and consequences, as well as potential ways to interrupt the stereotypical cycle of helping. Data from preliminary studies will also be presented.
The Impact of Negative Emotions on Juror Decisions
Drs. Narina Nunez and Kimberly Schweitzer (University of Wyoming) will discuss their research on how negative emotions such as anger, sadness, and disgust affect mock jurors’ decisions.
When: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Monday, March 5
Where: Raccoon Mountain Room, University Center
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: events.utc.edu/MasterCalendar
What: Danielle Hurd presents Sweet Home: Growing Up Femme, Queer and Angry in the South
Details: Keynote speaker for the Women’s History Month events, Hurd offers a unique perspective of living in the Southeast as a queer woman of color.
When: 8-10 p.m., Monday, March 5
Where: Multicultural Center, UC
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: Visit Women’s History Month events online for details.
What: Net Neutrality: What is it and why should I care?
Details: Join us as we explore the issue of Internet Neutrality with panelists from across the spectrum of the issue. Together, we will attempt to look at inner workings of the issue concerning how the internet works with or without the protections, the impact to the ISP and consumer, and how it affects e-commerce and the network of ideas.
When: 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, March 7
Where: University Center Auditorium
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: events.utc.edu/MasterCalendar
What: International Women’s Day Documentary Screening
Details: Popcorn and drinks are provided for a day of documentaries celebrating International Women’s Day.
When: 1-6 p.m., Thursday, March 8
1-2:30 p.m.: Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority
3–4:30 p.m.: Chisholm ’72 – Unbought & Unbossed
6-7:30 p.m.: Althea Gibson, the Wimbledon winner you’ve never heard of
Where: Center for Women and Gender Equity, UC
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: Visit Women’s History Month events online for details.
What: Patten Performances: The Malpass Brothers
Details: Inspired by the country music played on their grandad’s phonograph, the brothers’ concert becomes a magnetic time-traveling journey to when a calmer rhythm reigned supreme.
When: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 8
Where: Roland Hayes Concert Hall, UTC Fine Arts Center
Admission: Purchase tickets here.
Information: Visit Patten Performances online for more information about the Malpass Brothers.
What: Open Mic Night: Women’s Empowerment
Details: Creativity takes the stage as poets, singers/songwriters, rappers and karaoke enthusiasts share their talents.
When: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 8
Where: Tennessee Room, UC
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: Visit Women’s History Month events online for details.
What: Battle of the Sexes Screening and Discussion
Details: A showing and discussion of the true story of the 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs. Popcorn and drinks provided.
When: 8–10 p.m., Thursday, March 8
Where: Multicultural Center, UC
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: Visit Women’s History Month events online for details.
What: CECS Seminar: Oak Rdige National Lab Capabilities”
Details: Manager of Industrial and Economic Development, Dr. Jeffrey B. Cornett, discusses the Oak Ridge National Lab’s capabilities and their endeavors for scientific discovery, clean energy and security. This lecture is presented by the College of Engineering and Computer Science’s Seminar Series.
When: 10 a.m., Friday, March 9
Where: Sim Center Auditorium
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: More details available on the CECS Seminar Series website.
What: Feminist Friday Discussion: Pop Culture Feminism
Details: A discussion around main stream feminism that is often overwhelmed with privilege.
When: 12–1 p.m., Friday, March 9
Where: Center for Women and Gender Equity, UC
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: Visit Women’s History Month events online for details.
What: Jason Houck presents “Florida Ecology: Experiences and Opportunities”
Details: The Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science present a weekly seminar where professors from UTC and beyond present their research.
When: 3 p.m., Friday, March 9
Where: Benwood Auditorium, Engineering, Math and Computer Science Building (EMCS) 230
Admission: Free and open to the public.
What: CECS Seminar: Petal Rejuvenation of MPI Applications/Ariadne: Static Analysis Meets Model Checking
Details: Dr. Peter Pirkelbauer, assistant professor of computer science at the of Alabama at Birmingham, discusses Petal, a prototype tool that transforms point-to-point and collective MPI operations to their nonblocking and counterparts.
When: 2 p.m., Monday, March 19
Where: Sim Center Auditorium
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: More details available on the CECS Seminar Series website.
What: Step Screening and Discussion
Details: The Center for Women and Gender Equity in collaboration with the Multicultural Center will be screening the documentary Step. Popcorn and drinks provided.
When: 8 p.m., Monday, March 19
Where: Multicultural Center, UC
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: Visit Women’s History Month events online for details.
What: Diversity Dialogue: Beauty Shop
Details: Diversity discussion on hair.
When: 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 20
Where: Multicultural Center, UC
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: Visit Women’s History Month events online for details.
What: Crimes Against Nature: A Solo Comedy Theater Performance
by Chris Kilmartin
Details: A solo comedy theatre performance by Chris Kilmartin sponsored by the Women’s Studies Department at UTC.
When: 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 21
Where: Raccoon Mountain Room, UC
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: Visit Women’s History Month events online for details.
What: Run the World Luncheon
Details: Come out and learn from some of the most powerful and influential women in Chattanooga. RSVP via Org Sync. Business casual attire is strongly suggested
When: 1 p.m., Thursday, March 22
Where: Multicultural Center, UC
Admission: RSVP required. Free and open to the public.
Information: Visit the Center for Women and Gender Equity online for details and how to RSVP.
What: Feminist Friday Discussion: Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminism #TURFS
When: 12–1 p.m. Friday, March 23
Where: Gender Equity, UC
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: Visit Women’s History Month events online for details.
What: Uncensored: Erased Women’s Art Expo
Details: A discussion on a feminist movement that does not accept all women.
When: 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 27
Where: Chickamauga Room, UC
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: Visit Women’s History Month events online for details.
