As an outspoken advocate of education reform, Michelle Rhee, former Chancellor of Washington, DC public schools, wasted no time outlining her proposed changes to the public education system during her talk to a large crowd at the Tivoli Theatre. Rhee was the inaugural speaker of the George T. Hunter Lecture Series, co-sponsored by The Benwood…
University remembers heroes, victims of September 11
To honor the memory of those lost in September 11,, 2011 and to honor all military and first responders who serve at home and abroad, the University held a candlelight vigil outside Patten Chapel. U.S. Army General (Retired) B.B. Bell, a Distinguished Alumnus of the University, spoke of America’s strength and dignity.
Education advocate Michelle Rhee to open Hunter Lecture Series
Michelle Rhee, former Chancellor of Washington, DC public schools and education advocate, will deliver her lecture Putting Students First in Education Reform as part of the Hunter Lecture Series on September 20 at the Tivoli Theatre. This event is open to the public. Seating is limited. Free parking is available at the garage at 7th and…
Lt. Gen. Josiah Bunting III to give Constitution Day lecture
In honor of Constitution Day, Lt. Gen. Josiah Bunting will be giving a lecture on political leadership on September 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the University Center Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public.
University to remember 9/11 with candlelight vigil
The campus is invited to participate in a 9/11 Candlelight Vigil remembering those lost and honoring those who serve, on September 11, 2011, at 8 p.m.
Update: UTC community book club author visits campus
Author William Kamkwamba delivered a message straight from the heart of a 24 year-old-man who has lived a life that has inspired many readers. He told groups of UTC students when they are discouraged or overwhelmed by classes and life “don’t give up; everything is possible.”
Ribbon-cutting event officially opens Crossroads
As campus enrollment continues to grow at record levels, dining needs of students are being met by a new concept—the first all-you-can-eat dining facility resides alongside a new dual-line Subway in Crossroads, located on the hill between the Lupton Library and Oak Street. Dining options include brick oven pizza, home-style cooking, burgers and hotdogs, ice…
Hunter Lecture Series presents variety of speakers
The 2011-2012 Hunter Lecture Series kicks off with Michelle Rhee, an education reform advocate, on September 20 at the Tivoli Theatre. All lectures are free and open to the public. Additional speakers will discuss the environment, culture, and community.
Patten Series ‘engages’ audiences with new performances
The Patten Series continues its tradition of showcasing the world’s incredible talent on the Chattanooga stage with the upcoming 2011-2012 season. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. at the UTC Fine Arts Center at the corner of Vine and Palmetto Streets.
UTC to host community book club event
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope, the inspirational story of William Kamkwamba, a boy in Malawi, Africa who built his own windmill from found materials at age 14 has been selected as the inaugural book for the University’s First Year Reading Experience (FYRE) program. As part of the University’s…