If you go What: Meacham Writers’ Workshop When: Thursday, Oct. 25-Saturday, Oct. 27 Where: Thursday at Chattanooga State Community College; Friday and Saturday at UTC University Center Admission: Free Information: https://www.meachamwriters.org/index.htm Talking at the Table Josh Mensch also will be part of the Honors College Alumni Table Talks. A reception is set for 4-7 p.m.…
The Power of Community: Willis assumes Chamber of Commerce post
Alexis Willis ’11 isn’t someone who backs down from a challenge. She told her mentor that, if an Ironman competition was ever held in Chattanooga, she would sign up. The former high school track athlete was drawn to the idea of testing her limits. She wanted to know if she had what it takes to…
This poet writes children’s books
Laurel Snyder thought she had her future mapped out before she started at UTC. She was going to be a poet. She had always been a poet. But she also harbored a secret love for children’s books. After graduating from UTC with a degree in humanities, Snyder decided to turn her secret passion into her job. She’s now a published author of more than a dozen books, many written for children.
Psychologist on campus to discuss issues of gender bias
Psychologist, author and stand-up comedian Chris Kilmartin is at UTC this week, discussing implicit prejudice and how to fight against it.
Professor reflects on teaching and learning in Zimbabwe
An interesting conversation with a local man, a visit to a national park and thoughts on Black History Month are a few of the things on the mind of UTC English professor James Arnett during his time in Zimbabwe.
Magazine of Southern perspectives, ‘Catalpa,’ calls for pitches and submissions
Unexpected, unconventional, unorthodox are some of the words used to describe a new publication from the graduate program of UTC’s English department. Titled Catalpa the publication was inspired by online and print magazines like Bitter Southerner, Oxford American and Orion.
Celebration of African-American Artists, The Legacy Show comes to UTC
Violinist Tami Lee Hughes conceived, created and performs the innovative program featuring African-American artists through music, poetry and visual images.
Heretics, Hiking, Helping the Environment: Spring courses veer off beaten path
Courses set for Spring Semester take on female heretics, backpacking, cleaning the environment and ecofeminism
Noted author delivers keynote address at SouthWord Lit Festival
Novelist, poet and environmental activist Wendell Berry was the keynote speaker at the SouthWord Lit Festival.
Renowned Southern writers return to campus for SouthWord Literary Festival
Kentucky native Wendell Berry will deliver the keynote address for SouthWord, a two-day literary feast. Southern writers and connoisseurs will converge on campus for the conference’s first day, including the keynote.