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.
University to host industrial-organizational psychology conference
Now in its eighth year, the River Cities Industrial Organizational Conference (RCIO), hosted by the UTC Department of Psychology, will center on the theme of “Selecting for High Performance.” With a focus on identifying, developing, and selecting high performing employees, the conference will take place October 26 and 27 at the University Center.
Former SunTrust Executive leads Galtere Institute at UTC
Sue Culpepper, former Chattanooga City President and Managing Director of the Wealth Management Group for SunTrust in Chattanooga, joins The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Business as the new Director of the Galtere Institute: Finance for the Future Initiative.
Author Warren St. John to speak at Convocation 2012
Warren St. John, author of Outcasts United, will be the guest speaker at Convocation 2012 on September 13, at 12:15 p.m. in the Roland Hayes Concert Hall.
Nurse Anesthesia program earns ten-year accreditation
The School of Nursing has another achievement to add to their growing list of accomplishments. The UTC Master’s of Science in Nursing: Nurse Anesthesia Concentration (CRNA) has received a ten-year accreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs (COA).