City of Chattanooga MLK Day of Service Kickoff
Date: Monday, Jan. 21
When: 8 a.m.
Where: McClellan Gym
Sponsors: UTC Office of Multicultural Affairs and City of Chattanooga Office of Multicultural Affairs
Description: Service projects throughout Chattanooga with community volunteers to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
UTC MLK Day 2019
Date: Friday, Jan. 25
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: University Center Auditorium
Sponsor: UTC Office of Multicultural Affairs
Description: Keynote Speaker Symone D. Sanders is a communications consultant, CNN political commentator and former national press secretary for Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign.
Black History Month Kickoff Event: ThinkFast Gameshow
Date: Thursday, Jan. 31
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: University Center Tennessee Room
Sponsor: UTC Office of Multicultural Affairs
Description: High-energy game show setting with trivia focused on African-American history. UTC African-American history also will be included.
Walking History: The Civil Rights Movement and the Atlanta Beltline
Date: Monday, Feb. 4
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Derthick Hall Room 101
Sponsors: UTC Honors College and the UTC History Department
Description: Karcheik Sims-Alvarado, the CEO of Preserve Black Atlanta, will discuss her work developing her series, “Atlanta and the Civil Rights Movement 1944-1968” for the Atlanta Beltline project. The discussion focuses on the preservation and presentation of black history and how to move forward with a similar project in Chattanooga.
It Takes a Village
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 5
When: 7-8 p.m.
Where: University Center Signal Mountain Room
Sponsor: Intervarsity
Description: Representatives from Orchard Knob Middle School discusses the challenges of inner-city middle schools. The event also includes a discussion to focus on how to promote positive change in the Chattanooga community, starting with the youth.
The Power of We: An Externship Experience at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 6,
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee headquarters on Cameron Hill
Sponsors: The Gary W. Rollins College of Business, BlueCross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Description: Half-day event in which BlueCross leaders will discuss topics including career preparation, lessons for succeeding in the workplace and career paths available at BlueCross. Students from all majors will benefit from the information, hands-on experiences and networking opportunities. The event is free, and transportation and lunch will be provided, but registration is required. To register and learn more: www.utc.edu/power-of-we-externship.
Hired Like Me Series
Date: Wednesdays, Feb. 6-27
When: Noon-1 p.m.
Where: Multicultural Center/The Perch in the University Center
Sponsors: UTC Office of Multicultural Affairs, Career Services, Communications Department and The Perch
Description: Interactive approach to help students understand a strategic plan to manage the challenges of gaining employment in their desired area.
Once in A Generation: Voices That Have Changed History
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 6
When: 8-10:30 p.m.
Where: Derthick Hall Room 101
Sponsors: Campus Activities Board and Black Student Alliance
Description: Showing of the movie Confirmation, which showcases the story of Anita Hill, followed by a panel discussion. The goal is to discuss how her story mirrors current events; how she has affected history; how others may be following in her footsteps.
Activism Within and In the Community
Date: Thursday, Feb. 7
When: 8-9 p.m.
Where: Multicultural Center in the University Center
Sponsors: Theta Rho chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. with Urban League, Chattanooga Women’s Leadership Institute, Chambliss Center for Children and Jazzanooga
Description: Panel discussion on what activism is and has been in the past. What has worked for activists and what hasn’t will be highlighted. Community members will discuss activism as it pertains to their positions.
Black History Game Show
Date: Friday, Feb. 8
When: 7-10 p.m.
Where: Multicultural Center in the University Center
Sponsor: Brother 2 Brother
Description: Merging a game show and a talent showcase, the event will focus on development of African-American people throughout time. During each round, someone will sing or display atalent and explain its relevance to that part of black history.
Networking; A Conversation for Your Future
Date: Monday, Feb. 11
When: 6:30 -8 p.m.
Sponsors: UTC Student Government Association and Office of Multicultural Affairs
Description: Networking event highlights prominent positions in the campus and Chattanooga communities. Professionals will serve as mock interviewers and give feedback to students on their self-pitches and possibly their resumes. Students will learn networking techniques.
Black Money Matters
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 12
Where: Multicultural Center in the University Center
When: 5:30-7 p.m.
Sponsors: Division of Student Affairs, Enrollment Services and Department of University Career Services
Description: African-American professionals from financial institutions in Chattanooga show career opportunities in the financial sector. Representatives from Commercial Banking, Marketing, Investments, Diversity and other departments will be attending.
NAACP Live Museum
Divine 9: Myths, Truths, and Falsehoods
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 19
When: 7-8 p.m.
Where: University Center Signal Mountain Room Sponsor: Intervarsity
Description: A panel discussion with a representative of each Historically Black Greek letter sorority and fraternity represented on campus to discuss the myths and share insights to the campus community.
Generational Issues Within Black America
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 19
When: 8-10 p.m.
Where: Multicultural Center in the University Center
Sponsors: Zeta Kappa Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., with Department of African-American Studies and Department of Psychology
Description: An interactive panel discussion with experts on mental health and social issues.
Finer FinanceZ
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 20
When: 7:20-9:20 p.m.
Where: Multicultural Center in the University Center
Sponsor: Lambda Delta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Description: Workshop on awareness, establishing and repairing credit as a way to improve financial impact among economically disadvantaged students.
Fresh Ideas with a Freshman Senate: Diversity Dialogue
Date: Monday, Feb. 21
When: 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: University Center Raccoon Mountain Room
Sponsors: Freshman Senate
Description: Small groups will discuss diversity on campus and among the freshman class, giving students new knowledge about themselves, others and diversity.
Etiquette for the Soul ll
Date: Feb. 21
When: 7:13 pm-9:13 p.m.
Where: University Center Tennessee Room
Sponsors: Theta Rho chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Eta Phi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Description: Focus on etiquette in business conversations, learning what exactly “soul” means today versus what it was a few decades ago.
S.T.R.I.D.E. Student Leadership Conference
Dates: Friday-Saturday, Feb. 22-23
When: All Day
Where: University Center
Sponsors: Black Student Alliance, Office of Multicultural Affairs and Office of Equity and Inclusion
Description: Through workshops, speakers and interactive activities, the student-led conference helps student groups find comradery and support throughout their college experience.
Soul Food Sunday
Date: Sunday, Feb. 24
When: 2-5 p.m.
Where: University of Chattanooga Foundation (UCF) Residence Hall Activity Room
Sponsor: Black Student Alliance
Description: A way to get different organizations on campus to know each other. Different organizations will provide food in a potluck-style setting. There also will be games, and each organization will submit photos and videos to create a fun slideshow.
The Plight of the African-American Woman: Juggling Various Roles
Date: Monday, Feb. 25
When: 5-7 p.m.
Where: Multicultural Center in the University Center
Sponsor: Black Student Alliance
Description: Panel-driven discussion about the plight of African-American women who are professionals on this campus. A live Q&A and Socratic seminar will examine the struggles of each panelist.
BLOC Awards
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 26
When: 8-1 p.m.
Where: University Center Tennessee Room
Sponsors: Black Student Alliance and Office of Multicultural Affairs
Description: Awards ceremony to celebrate unsung heroes on our campus. There will be song selections, poetry performances, a keynote speaker and a ceremony one student is given a scholarship.
What Makes a Degree?
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 27
When: 8-10 p.m.
Where: Multicultural Center in the University Center
Sponsor: Black Student Alliance
Description: Program teaches students about the full range of their degree potential and their resumes. Speakers from different departments discuss requirements for specific graduate programs and what makes you stand out, followed by a resume building workshop.
Juvenile Policing Forum
Date: Friday, March 1
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Derthick Hall Room 101
Sponsor: Black Student Alliance
Description: High school students, college students and law enforcement come together to discuss the intricacies regarding African-Americans and juvenile policing.
BSA’s Day of Service
Date: Saturday, March 2
When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Chattanooga Community Kitchen, 727 E. 11th St.
Sponsors: Black Student Alliance & Circle K
Description: Volunteering at the Community Kitchen and helping other community partners throughout the day.
Just FYI, the Hope House has been doing a monthly gathering on campus called Courageous Conversations throughout the year that teaches group norms as a way to provide vulnerable space for students to discuss various issues. (In other words, exact same concept). It might not be clear to students that someone else is hosting this event this time. Is there a possibility the name could be changed because Hope will continue to host this conversation in February?