Dr. Ralph Wood will present “Rum, Romanism, and the Sacramental Imagination: G.K. Chesterton as Defender of the Faith” for the Thirtieth Annual C. S. Lewis Lecture to be held Thursday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Benwood Auditorium of the UTC Engineering, Math and Computer Science Building, located at Vine and Palmetto Streets. This event is…
Lecture: “Desegregating College Football in the Jim Crow South, 1945-1975”
The desegregation of college football affected more than just the players on the field. In his lecture, titled “Desegregating College Football in the Jim Crow South, 1945-1975,” Dr. Zeb Baker, Visiting Professor of History at Georgia Southern University, tells the story of how it affected all of campus life. His lecture takes place on Thursday, March…
Professor to discuss controversy of the Big Bang Theory
Dr. Ling Jun Wang, UTC Professor of Physics, will discuss the controversy surrounding the Big Bang Theory in his lecture titled “The Other Side of The Big Bang Theory” on Wednesday March 7 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Raccoon Mountain Room of the UTC University Center. The lecture is free and open…
Luther Masingill headlines UTC Communication Week
Legendary Chattanooga radio broadcaster Luther Masingill will share his story with UTC students as the keynote address of the University’s Communication Week. Hosted by his Sunny 92.3 morning show partner, James Howard, “A Conversation with Luther” will take place on March 9, Luther’s 90th birthday, at 10 a.m. in the University Center Auditorium. This event…
Music Department presents faculty chamber recital
UTC Department of Music is hosting a Faculty Chamber Recital on Thursday, February 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Roland Hayes Concert Hall in the UTC Fine Arts Center. This event is free of charge and is open to the public.
Researcher who found the wreckage of the Titanic speaks to students
When Dr. Bob Ballard saw the movie 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea as a child, he was amazed by the idea of exploring the world’s oceans. The former Naval officer is now among one of the most accomplished oceanic researchers, most notably for his discovery of the wreckage of the Titanic in 1985. Ballard spoke…
Journalist to present human trafficking lecture February 29
“Slavery in the 21st Century, Human Trafficking: A Global Shame” will be presented by Christine Dolan on Wednesday, February 29, 12 noon-2 p.m. at the UTC Fine Arts Center, Roland Hayes Concert Hall, located at the corner of Vine and Palmetto Streets. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend this UTC Diversity…
Lectures: “Religion in Early America: From the Great Awakening to the Revolution
The UTC Department of Philosophy and Religion presents the LeRoy Martin Distinguished Lecturer Series on Christian History and Thought, “Religion in Early America: From the Great Awakening to the Revolution” from Tuesday-Thursday, February 14-16. All lectures begin at 7 p.m. They are all free and open to the public.
The Next Step– Students attend UTC Career Day
By Iris Mahan, University Relations Intern The University Center was filled with students for Career Day, an annual event for all majors sponsored by the Placement and Student Employment Center and the Cooperative Education Office.
University presents “Reaching the Light: The Story of Desegregation of the University of Chattanooga”
Join us for the premiere of Reaching the Light: The Story of Desegregation of the University of Chattanooga on February 28 at 7 p.m. in the University Center Auditorium. The documentary was produced by the UTC Communication Department. View the preview of the documentary below.