The premise that American wheat changed the balance of world power is the subject of a panel discussion being hosted by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of History on Friday, Oct. 21. The event, titled “What’s Grain Got To Do With It?” will begin at 7 p.m. in the Guerry Center Reading Room.
Aim of UTC initiative is for everyone to ‘Be Well’
Katherine Hewitt, assistant director of health education and wellness promotion in the Center for Wellbeing, is chairperson for Be Well—a coalition working to support the UTC community’s personal, academic and social wellbeing.
UTC Theatre Co. presents ‘Feathers and Teeth’ October 11-15
Charise Castro Smith’s “Feathers and Teeth” will be presented Oct. 11-15 in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Fine Arts Center’s Dorothy Hackett Ward Theatre.
Tool time: Students create artifacts for paleo skills workshop
The paleo skills workshop, which takes place Oct. 8, allows students to experiment with archaic weaponry and tools to better understand the evolution of human technology around the world.
Mocs Give Day 2022: UTC aims to raise $500,000 from 750 donors in one day
In its third year, Mocs Give Day, a 24-hour digital fundraising campaign for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, is happening on Tuesday, Oct. 4, with the goal of raising $500,000 from 750 donors in 24 hours.
UTC thanks community leader and Hamilton County legislator who secured funding for Moreland minority engineering scholarships
Forty-six minority engineering scholarships have been awarded thus far through a program at UTC, where a Sept. 29 celebration was held to thank Tennessee Sen. Todd Gardenhire for securing funding and former Chattanooga City Councilman James Moreland for recruiting prospective scholarship recipients.
High speed progress: UTC hails EPB’s 25 gig internet upgrade
In August, EPB announced it is taking its fiber-optic network from the 10-gig capacity it established in 2015 up to 25 gigs. The goal is expansion across the EPB coverage area with good results all over the city, and what’s good for Chattanooga is expected to be very good for UTC and its urban-environment campus.
Goal of new UTC ROTC commander: Recruit, train and inspire future leaders
Capt. Stuart Allgood recently began a two-year stint as head of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Military Science. As part of his position, he oversees the UTC Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Stories of history, culture and contributions
From Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, Hispanic Heritage Month is about recognizing and appreciating the harmony of a culture that has historically had a profound impact on America—and to discover the people who have contributed to this legacy.
Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley to speak at UTC
Jason Riley will visit UTC on Thursday, Sept. 22, for a discussion titled “Why Thomas Sowell Matters.” The event, which will also include a book signing and reception, begins at 5 p.m. in the University Center Tennessee Room.