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.
Music professor receives award; honored with concert
Composer-arranger and conductor Roland Carter, the Ruth S. Holmerg UC Foundation Professor of Music at UTC, has earned an award for his contributions and accomplishments in support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUS) and minorities and rising leaders in the arts. He is also being honored Friday, February 3, by the Sarah and Ernest…
Professor’s essay selected as one of the best of 2011
The president of The Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) Alan Luxenberg, has highlighted Dr. Lucien Ellington’s essay, “Economics in History: What Every High School Student and Teacher Needs to Know,” as one of the best of 2011.
University to host Asia conference
UTC will host the fourth annual “Introduction to Asia Conference” on Thursday, February 16 in the University Center Auditorium. The conference includes presentations on the economies of China and India, Taoist mediation, and Tai Chi. The events are free and open to the public.
Professor recognized as ‘Educator of the Year’
UC Foundation Professor of Health and Human Performance Dr. Marisa Colston was honored by The Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society (TATS) with the Jerry Robertson Educator of the Year Award. The award was presented to her this month at the TATS Annual Awards Banquet at Baptist Hospital in Nashville.
Art professor awarded national grant
Phillip Lewis, UC Foundation Assistant Professor of Art, has been awarded a Creative Capital Project Grant in Visual Arts. This prestigious national award will support his new project entitled SYNONYM. SYNONYM is a multi-disciplined project, which includes photographs, video, performance, installation, and the dissemination of information about experiences from inside the war on drugs and extremist treatment…
Music professor premieres new work in South Korea
UTC music professor Jooyong Ahn will go to great lengths to honor a late friend. Ahn went all the way to South Korea to premiere a new piece composed in remembrance of Vakhtang Jordania, a former conductor of Chattanooga Symphony.
Professors study effects of helicopter parenting
As college students leave fall semester in the rear view mirror, spring semester sparkles with the excitement of new classes and experiences. But students whose parents have a difficult time cutting ties may face an unexpected burden.
Professor chairs presidential committee on health and fitness
In an effort to help Americans improve their physical activity and nutrition habits, President Barack Obama initiated The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition (PCFSN). To assist with the task of promoting good health and fitness, Dr. Gregory Heath, UTC Guerry Professor of Health and Human Performance and Assistant Provost for Research and Engagement,…
Professor receives book published in his honor
Leave it to the Internet to leak a secret. Though it was supposed to be a surprise, Dr. Pedro Campa, UTC Professor of Romance Languages, found out about the book of articles to be published in his honor after doing a simple Google search.