UTC’s new library houses a number of useful support services, including the Walker Center for Teaching and Learning, which provides faculty with information, learning sessions, and consultation in the areas of teaching, learning, and technology integration.
College of Business faculty member interviewed by CHINADAILY USA
A manufacturer of automotive interiors in China expects to open a plant in Chattanooga, and interest is growing. CHINADAILY USA interviewed Dr. Frank Butler, UTC College of Business Assistant Professor of Management, to get his input about the latest Volkswagen connection. Read the article.
Social network WalletHub interviews professor about telework
WalletHub recently looked at each state in the U.S. to determine gas and car costs associated with the commute to work. In an interview with Dr. Bart Weathington, UC Foundation Professor of Psychology, he explained the pros and cons and gave some tips to teleworkers.
Kim Wheetley honored by Southeastern Theatre Conference
Professor emeritus Kim Wheetley was honored by the Southeastern Theatre Conference at the group’s 2015 convention in Chattanooga. He received the Sarah Spencer Child Drama Award, which recognizes an individual or organization for dynamic and engaging work for young people.
Music professor’s work performed at National Gallery of Art
Dr. Jonathan McNair’s Follow the Drinking Gourd was performed by the Marian Anderson String Quartet at the National Gallery of Art in a concert presented in honor of African American History Month. McNair was commissioned to compose the work for Chattanooga Symphony for its resident quintets. He was asked to revise and adapt the work…
Dr. Helen Eigenberg to present last Women’s Studies lecture of the semester
Dr. Helen Eigenberg presents “Who Is Creating the Knowledge in Your Textbook?” in the last Spring Women’s Studies lecture of the semester on Monday, March 30. Refreshments will be served at 5 p.m. and the lecture begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Raccoon Mountain Room of the UTC University Center.
Experienced international economist Eric Kruger joins UTC Faculty
Eric Kruger speaks five languages, has worked in forty-two states and eleven countries, and he’s UTC’s new adjunct economics professor as of January 2015. “A dream of mine was to be able to bring all of the experience that I have and be able to teach economics at UTC. That has now come true and…
Dr. Neslihan Alp featured in Groundbreakers Storytelling: Women in STEM
In celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, Dr. Neslihan Alp will participate in “Groundbreaking Stories: Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)” on Tuesday, March 10, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Chattanooga Downtown Public Library Auditorium, located at 1001 Broad Street in Chattanooga.
Seventh Annual Introduction to Asia Conference set for March 5
The UTC Asia Program is hosting the Seventh Annual Introduction to Asia Conference on March 5, from noon-5 p.m. at the UTC University Center. Students, professors, teachers, administrators and the public are welcome.
Women’s Studies Spring 2015 Speaker Series begins February 23
The Women’s Studies Spring 2015 Speaker Series presents its first lecture, “Pregnant Chicks Get Fat and Other Legal Discoveries” by Dr. Michelle Deardorff.