By Megan Davis, UTC University Relations Intern Hydrocephalus, seen mostly in children and infants, is a medical condition that occurs when there is an excess of cerebrospinal fluid in the cavities of the brain. Some infants are diagnosed while they are still in the womb, which was the case for the daughter of Chara Crowley…
Campus Sustainability Days, October 24-26
UTC is joining a national movement to observe Campus Sustainability Days. Make plans to attend these events:
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.
Mocs spell their way to victory!
By Chatrice Barnes, University Relations Intern When most people think of a spelling bee they think about those Friday afternoons in their 3rd grade English class or more commonly the Scripps National Spelling Bee. But members of the UTC faculty and staff proved that you’re never too old to participate in a spelling bee and…
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.
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.
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.
University celebrates Homecoming
The University went back to the ’90s for this year’s Homecoming theme, “Noogalodeon!” Students enjoyed classic events such as Field Games, Lip Sync, and Step Show. The week led up to the football game against SoCon rivals Appalachian State. The Mocs fell to
Hunter Lecture series opener focuses on education
Diane Ravitch, research professor of education at New York University and a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC, will discuss her most recent book, The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education, as she kicks off the George T. Hunter Lecture Series…