Dr. Kenyon Wilson, former Fulbright Scholar and Associate Professor of Low Brass and Music Theory, has won first place in one international and two national composer composition contests. Wilson has been with the UTC Department of Music faculty for more than a decade.
A real find: UTC scientist names beetle in honor of Darwin
Charles Darwin is not only known as the father of evolution, he also has a reputation as an excellent field biologist. On his voyage aboard the HMS Beagle from 1831-1836, he stopped along the coast of Argentina at Bahía Blanca, approximately 400 miles south of Buenos Aires. Among the many specimens he collected was a beetle that’s been lost for a long time, but was recently found by UTC Associate Professor Dr. Stylianos Chatzimanolis, who works in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences
Chancellor delivers State of the University address 2014
Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger called UTC “a vital part of Hamilton County for more than 125 years” and he thanked Chancellor Steve Angle for his leadership.
Update: Asia Conference covers economics, tea ceremony
Considering Japan is the largest foreign investor in Tennessee, it’s only fitting Consul-General Motohiko Kato kicked off the Sixth Annual Introduction to Asia Conference at UTC on Tuesday, February 25. Kato works to assist Japanese companies in the Volunteer state.
UTC student interns with Volkswagen in Germany
UTC’s first-ever intern for Volkswagen in Germany is preparing to leave for Wolfsberg. The University is hopeful Adrianna Eder, a Brock Scholar, is the first of many UTC students who will participate in the UTC-Osfalia University of Applied Sciences bilateral exchange relationship.
Richard Jackson publishes two new poetry books
Dr Richard Jackson, UTNAA Professor of English, is publishing his eleventh book of poetry, Out of Place.
UTC TV Studio renovated
Renovation in the Metro Annex features a new UTC TV Studio with a teaching lab and video editing bays. It’s where students produce “Mocs News.” Watch the video below to hear UTC student Bria Craig describe the new space.
Introduction to Asia Conference: February 18 at the University Center
The Sixth Annual Introduction to Asia Conference will be held Tuesday, February 18, 12 noon until 5 p.m. at the UTC University Center Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public.
National Geographic Education’s Afghanistan web page has UTC connection
Founded 19 years ago and edited by Dr. Lucien Ellington, Director of the Asia Program and UC Foundation Professor of Education, Education About Asia puts the University at the forefront of international studies.
UTC Theatre Department Presents “No Exit”
Here’s a challenge from the Department of Theatre and Speech: find a date for Valentine’s Day and go to the Ward Theatre in the UTC Fine Arts Center to discover the origin of the phrase, “Hell is other people.”