A new initiative at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga created to prepare students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM education) for secondary teaching careers will receive nearly $1.8 million from the State of Tennessee.
Volkswagen selects UTC interns, featured in video
A UTC alumna and two current UTC student were selected for the Volkswagen Distinguished Scholars Program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the three can now be seen in a new video. Jennifer Lewis, Joshua Solomon and Carolyn Hoagland were among 11 students selected by Volkswagen for the program, which began last summer. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03qaO_tJzDY…
Department of Music offers vocal, clarinet events
Three music department events include vocal and clarinet performances.
Music department presents two guest concerts
The UTC Department of Music presents “Tryin’ to Get Home,” a concert of spirituals arranged for soprano and piano by UTC Professor Roland Carter with guest soprano, Gail Robinson-Oturu on Thursday, October 7, 7:30 p.m., Roland Hayes Concert Hall, UTC Fine Arts Center. On Friday evening, October 8, also at 7:30 p.m., the music of…
UTC Mortar Board chapter receives national award
The Quadrangle chapter of Mortar Board was honored for its excellence at the 2010 Mortar Board National Conference, held in Chicago. “The honor means a great deal to our chapter, as it recognizes the chapter’s growing influence on campus. The Golden Torch Award reflects a surpassing dedication to scholarship, leadership, and service, which are the…
UTC’s Challenger Center receives a new name
UTC’s Challenger Learning and Teaching Center has a new name. Dr. Richard G. Rhoda, Executive Director of Tennessee’s Higher Education Commission (THEC) recently approved a name change from the Challenger Learning and Teaching Center to the Challenger STEM Learning Center. Dr. Phil Oldham, UTC provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, requested the name change…
Rare books on display at Lupton Library
The Special Collections of Lupton Library is exhibiting a collection of antiquarian to modern books in an exhibit titled, “In Rare Form: Seven Centuries of the Printed Word.” This exhibit showcases some of the Lupton Library Special Collections rarest books and printed materials, covering a period from 1479 to present day. “With the recent addition…
Dead Man’s Cell Phone opens October 1
The UTC Department of Theatre and Speech offers Dead Man’s Cell Phone, written by Sara Ruhl and directed by Theatre Professor Gaye Jeffers (read about Jeffers’ new play). Dead Man’s Cell Phone runs Oct. 1, 2, and 6, 7, 8, and 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Dorothy Hackett Ward Theatre. Lighting design is by…
Speaker encourages physical therapy students
Scott Chesney, who suffered paralysis as a teen, shared his experiences with physical therapy students through his presentation, “Maximize the Connection with Your Patients.” Chesney, who has been a speaking ambassador on behalf of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation for the past year, said he forged a strong bond with physical therapists after he…
UTC Music Department welcomes guest pianist on September 25
The UTC Department of Music welcomes guest artist and pianist Scott Carrell on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the Roland Hayes Concert Hall, UTC Fine Arts Center. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.