The 2012-13 Hunter Lecture Series continues with Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and columnist for The New York Times Thomas Friedman’s presentation “America: Ready for a Comeback?” on Tuesday, November 13 at 7 p.m. in the Tivoli Theater. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Sigma Xi lecture: “Insightful Problem Solving in Asian Elephants”
Dr. Preston Foerder, visiting assistant professor in The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Psychology, will present his research on “Insightful Problem Solving in Asian Elephants” on Tuesday, November 13, from 2-3 p.m. in the Signal Mountain Room of the UTC University Center.
UTC Fans + Winter Sports + Fire = UTC’s Hottest Tradition!
By Chatrice Barnes, University Relations Intern Cold weather will not stop UTC students from getting fired up about winter sports at the 4th Annual UTC Bonfire scheduled for Wednesday, November 14 at the Historic Engel Stadium.
Music Department offers many performances in November
Enjoy a variety of performances by The UTC Department of Music during the month of November.
Inaugural race to honor veterans
When Jared Dickerson and Justin McDonald formed the campus Student Veteran Organization (SVO) in 2011, they wanted to recognize UTC students who have served their country.
C2C Fellows Sustainability Workshop seeks student leaders
By Megan Davis, UTC University Relations Intern Current university students and recent graduates who aspire to become sustainability leaders in politics and business are encouraged to attend the C2C Fellows Sustainability Leadership Workshop for the Southeast, a regional weekend training workshop to be held at UTC on October 26-28.
UTC alumna raises awareness through Hydrocephalus WALK
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…