Miss Tennessee 2015, Hannah Robison, joined a team of Middle School students from Nashville’s Harding Academy as they launched their mission to Mars during her visit to UTC’s Challenger STEM Learning Center.
Legally Blind Artist, Carmen Papalia, Featured in Marek Series
Carmen Papalia’s “How to Close Your Eyes” is currently on exhibit at the Cress Gallery in the Fine Arts Center, and is free and open to the public. The exhibit will last until December 8, with a lecture presented by the artists on Tuesday, October 27 at 5:30 p.m. in room 101 of Derthick Hall.
Sequoya Review, Open Call for Students’ Works
UTC’s Sequoya Review is seeking student talent in the forms of art and literature to feature in their annual literary journal. Submissions are accepted until September 30.
Lee’s Go Set a Watchman provides a teaching tool
Harper Lee’s long-anticipated second novel, Go Set a Watchman continues to top best-seller lists weeks after its release. Critics and fans have loudly voiced their opinions on the controversy surrounding the publication of what appears to be an earlier draft of Lee’s beloved To Kill a Mockingbird. Dr. Christopher Stuart, head of UTC’s English Department…
Exciting new courses and opportunities offered to students this fall
There’s still time to add or change a class. Check out these interesting new courses being offered this fall.
Carter arrangement brings peace to Charleston mourners
Arrangement by renowned musician and arranger and retired UTC Professor of Music Roland Carter was featured during the funeral service of the Rev. Clementa Pinckney.
Asia teaching journal celebrates 20th anniversary
Education About Asia (EAA), the teaching journal of The Association for Asian Studies (AAS), is celebrating 20 years of providing assistance to professors and teachers to integrate the study of Asia into the courses they teach.
Faculty honored at annual awards banquet
The following faculty members were honored with awards at this year’s Faculty Awards Dinner. UTAA Outstanding Teacher Awards Elizabeth Gailey, Communication Augusta Toppins, Art UTAA Public Service Award June Hanks, Physical Therapy SGA Outstanding Professor Awards Elizabeth Norell, Political Science Mbakisya Onyango, Engineering Outstanding Faculty Advising Award Cheryl Robinson, Education …
Dr. Valerie Rutledge among 2015 Women of Distinction
Dr. Valerie Copeland Rutledge, Dean of the College of Health, Education and Professional Studies, was honored by the American Lung Association as a Woman of Distinction.
Ruth S. Holmberg Grant for Faculty Excellence awards announced
The Ruth S. Holmberg Grant for Faculty Excellence awards funds to deserving faculty for professional development.
Of the 20 proposals received in 2015, six faculty members earned awards—selected tenured or tenure track faculty who are promoting “innovative or creative research and engagement or advancement of an academic discipline.”