Chamberlain Pavilion was dedicated on Saturday, October 12, with former athletes, cheerleaders, and the Chamberlain family in attendance. Reflecting the architecture of the former stadium, Chamberlain Pavilion stands as a beautiful new gateway to the new library.
Student team headed to national chemical car competition
For the second year in a row, the UTC student Chem-E Car team will compete on the national level. The team will travel to San Francisco, California for the competition sponsored by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).
UTC voted “Best of the Best”
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga was voted the Best Local University in the 2013 Chattanooga Times Free Press Best of the Best, Chattanooga’s Official People’s Choice Awards. This accolade joins several honors bestowed upon the campus recently.
Fall membership drive success for WUTC
Chattanooga’s source for National Public Radio is grateful to its listeners. WUTC-FM-88.1 completed its fall membership drive on Friday, October 11, with more than 125,000 pledged.
Children are not the only ones who enjoy Challenger STEM Learning Center
Young students who enjoy the fun of a mission at the UTC Challenger STEM Learning Center will always remember their responsibilities in space or as a member of mission control. The new director of the facility says the fun isn’t just for children; businesses can explore a new level of trust among coworkers with teambuilding exercises.
Bonfire 2013 planned for November 6
As the temperature begins to drop, plan to warm up at the 5th Annual UTC Bonfire on Wednesday, November 6 at the former Chamberlain Field. This year’s event will be sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA). Students with a valid Mocs card can come at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy free refreshments and giveaways. The bonfire and pep rally will begin shortly after 7 p.m.
Former Prime Minister of Slovakia to speak
When foreign economies show signs of distress, US investors take note and the stock market becomes more volatile. During last year’s Greek financial crisis, Iveta Radicova’s voice was heard. Radicova, the former Prime Minister of Slovakia, will speak at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga as part of the Decosimo Lecture Series on Global Business on Tuesday, November 5, from 9:25 – 10:40 a.m. in the Raccoon Mountain Room of the UTC University Center. Her presentation to economics students is free and open to the UTC community and to the public.
SouthEast Bank awards scholarships to UTC students
SouthEast Bank and The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga announce that five students have been selected to receive the SouthEast Bank Scholar award for the 2013-2014 academic year. This scholarship will provide Olivia Simmons, Jennifer Lopez, Kelsey Stansell, Danielle Ducheny, and Joshua Seaton with $5,000 annually to offset the cost of tuition and assist in accomplishing academic and personal goals.
Alumnus and editor of the Los Angeles Times speaks on campus
Beyond bearing the responsibility of writing an ethical story, journalists must “make our readers care,” said Davan Maharaj, editor of the Los Angeles Times and UTC alumnus.
UTC and IBM help students develop job skills for the future
A new collaboration between The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and IBM will give students an array of marketable skills in data analytics, one of the fastest growing sectors in the national and regional economy. Smart technologies, cloud computing, mobile platforms, social media and other new generation technologies are fueling the revolution of big data.