By Megan Davis, UTC University Relations Intern Current university students and recent graduates who aspire to become sustainability leaders in politics and business are encouraged to attend the C2C Fellows Sustainability Leadership Workshop for the Southeast, a regional weekend training workshop to be held at UTC on October 26-28.
Update: Former BB&T CEO addresses financial crisis
We are in an economic recovery, but not a healthy recovery, according to John A. Allison, the former Chairman of BB&T Corporation, who spoke on campus for the 2012 Burkett Miller Distinguished Lecture Series. The Scott L. Probasco, Jr. Chair of Free Enterprise hosted the event.
Chemistry Club shares learning experience at Brown Academy
The UTC Chemistry Club showed students from Brown Academy just how fun science can be thanks to a recent grant from the American Chemical Society-Community Interaction Grant (ACS-CIG).
Researchers address adolescent intimate partner abuse
Fifty-two percent of all crimes against persons in Tennessee were classified as domestic violence last year.
Pre-service teachers learn at NASA workshop
A group of pre-service teachers recently gathered to attend the NASA Education, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Workshop, where they engaged in a hands-on activity designed to monitor the progress of an eclipse. It was one way the students learned to effectively teach elementary and middle school students.
Sunday, October 7: “Songs and Dances” faculty recital
The UTC Music Department presents the faculty recital “Songs and Dances,” which will feature Doctors Jonathan McNair, Mario Abril, and Kenyon Wilson on Sunday, October 7, at 4 p.m. in the UTC Fine Arts Center, Roland Hayes Concert Hall, 752 Vine Street. This event is free and open to the public.
Former BB&T Corporation chair to address financial crisis
As millions of people in the U.S. slowly recover from the recent financial crisis, some are left wondering how this economic downturn came about. John A. Allison IV, former Chairman of BB&T Corporation, will present the 2012 Burkett Miller Distinguished Lecture Series with the topic “The Financial Crisis: Causes and Consequences.” This event is sponsored…
Engineering and Computer Science celebrates “Get on Board” Day
By Megan Davis, University Relations Intern As a fresh wave of engineering and computer science students began to dive into their studies, the College of Engineering and Computer Science held its third annual “Get On Board” Day to introduce the engineering and computer science organizations.
Political memorabilia on display at Lupton Library
As this year’s election race heats up, voters see politicians plugging in everywhere, including social media sites. This has some wondering what the political scene was like before the explosion of campaign ads and political Twitter updates.
Update: Convocation speakers addressed large crowd at Roland Hayes
Chancellor Roger Brown told a large crowd gathered for UTC’s Convocation 2012 he feels fortunate that more students and their families than ever continue to see the value in a UTC education.