Lela Ivins was shocked to learn that Chancellor Roger Brown does not have his own parking space reserved specifically for him. “He circles around like everyone else when he cannot find a space,” Ivins said.
Taste of Diversity Celebration planned for October 1
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of signing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will hold a Taste of Diversity event on Friday, October 1, from 11-2 p.m. in the Student Park on the UTC campus.
Author Malcolm Gladwell kicks off 2010 – 2011 Hunter lecture series October 5
Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point: How Little Things Make a Big Difference, (2000), Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking (2005), and Outliers: The Story of Success (2008) all number one New York Times bestsellers, will be the debut speaker of the 2010 – 2011 George T. Hunter Lecture Series on October 5,…
Students and faculty to take part in Project Homeless Connect
Students and faculty members are participating in Project Homeless Connect on Thursday, September 30, to improve access to services, employment, and housing for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. “This effort exemplifies the concept of experiential learning by taking students out of the classroom and having them work side by side with…
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…
Convocation 2010 focused on sustainability
Sustainability was the focus of UTC’s 2010 Convocation, with alumnus Brad McAllister encouraging students to find common ground between business objectives and protecting the environment.
Commemorate Constitution Day September 17
Constitution Day was established by Congress in 2004 in an attempt to increase students’ knowledge about the constitution. Constitution Day is observed on September 17 because the delegates of the Constitutional Convention met for the last time on September 17, 1787 to sign the United States Constitution and present it to the American Public. Click…
Sustainability highlights Convocation presentation on September 15
The campus is invited to celebrate Convocation 2010 on September 15 at noon in the Hayes Concert Hall of the UTC Fine Arts Center.
UTC students, faculty dance at Tennessee Aquarium
Several students and one faculty member broke out in dance that seemed to spontaneously occur outside the Tennessee Aquarium on Sunday, September 5th.
New partnership helps transfer students
A new Dual Admission Partnership Agreement (DAP) between The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Chattanooga State Community College will allow students to transfer and earn their four year baccalaureate degree at UTC. “This is a great opportunity to acclimate Chattanooga State’s future graduates to UTC. We are excited to introduce these students to UTC…