According to the Tennessee Department of Health, one of three adults age 65 or older falls each year. For older adults, a fall can cause severe injuries, such as fractures or concussions. Falling and the fear of falling can hamper individuals’ ability to lead healthy, independent lives. UTC students from various fields did their part to help prevent falls at Fall Prevention Awareness Day.
PAWS provides elementary students with the knowledge of college
In the last six years more than more than 500 student mentors from UTC have volunteered to help fourth and fifth graders at Brown Academy get excited about going to college. Postsecondary Awareness With Success (PAWS) is making a difference.
“Like” this: UTC engages campus and community through social media
With over half of America on Facebook and 10% on Twitter, likely most students at UTC are involved in social media. As engagement increases, demand for social media content and connectivity grows. University administration and faculty keep pace via heightened online presence.
This year’s Homecoming theme: “Made in Chattanooga”
Taking a cue from Chattanooga’s storied manufacturing history, this year’s homecoming theme is “Made in Chattanooga.” Plenty of fun events for students, alumni, and the community are planned to lead up to the big game on Saturday, October 12, when the football Mocs take on the Furman Paladins at 6 p.m. at Finley Stadium. For…
UTC students reflected in sculpture
UTC students may find themselves reflected in one of campus’s new works of art. “Three Shades of Green” is an eighteen foot tall sculpture placed across from Race Hooper Hall. It was decided to position the piece so that it overlooks green space and the new library. Jim Collins, former art professor at UTC, has created this sculpture with three powder-coated aluminum figures sitting 15 feet high, perched atop recycled fiberglass turbine blades.
WUTC host announces national roller derby championships
Rabbit Zielke, feature news producer with WUTC, spends many of her weekends with ladies like Bipolar Bear, Shank Williams Jr., and Jenny Hate. These skaters are with the Chattanooga Roller Girls, and Zeilke is their announcer, as well as the announcer for four other local leagues. This year alone, Zeilke has called the action on forty-one roller derby games, known as bouts.
Galtere interns spend the summer in Empire City
Following a lengthy application and interview process, four UTC Finance students were selected to participate in a four-week summer internship with Galtere, Ltd., a commodities-focused hedge fund, in New York City.
UTC to celebrate its 127th anniversary
Birthday cake is on the menu as the University celebrates its Founder’s Day on September 13. The Student Alumni Council and alumni will be serving cake in Heritage Plaza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in honor of UTC’s 127th anniversary.
UTC “paints the town blue & gold”
Local downtown businesses have decked out their stores in UTC colors to help “Paint the Town Blue & Gold” to promote upcoming Mocs Athletics events. In coordination with the RiverCity Company, the UTC Student Government Association and Athletic Department outfitted the 50 businesses with streamers, balloons, and UTC decorations.
Patten Series performers ready to impress
The 2013-14 Patten Performance Series will once again bring nationally and internationally recognized artists to the UTC community and Chattanooga Area. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. at the UTC Fine Arts Center on the corner of Vine and Palmetto Streets.