Yasuo Saito has learned many things during his recent tour of the southern United States, but none more interesting than the meaning and pronunciation of the word, “y’all.” Saito, Former Ambassador of Japan, and a group of panelists were on campus for the Seventh Annual Introduction to Asia Conference. Sponsored by The Freeman Foundation, the…
New student geology group established
To better prepare students for work in the professional field, the UTC Department of Geology has established a student chapter of the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG). The University’s chapter is only one of two in the state of Tennessee and one of 24 nationwide.
COMM WEEK 2015
The UTC Department of Communication has events planned for March 2-6:
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.
Stories of Sherman’s March to be presented at UTC
Dr. Anne Sarah Rubin of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, will deliver the UTC History Department’s Second Annual Civil War Era Lecture “Stories of Sherman’s March” on Wednesday, January 21, at 6 p.m. in the Raccoon Mountain Room of the UTC University Center.
Journalist challenges UTC audiences with new insight of Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy
Jeff Johnson challenged a group of students, faculty, staff, and community members to celebrate the real legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. “The King that did work that was worthy of being honored didn’t make people feel comfortable,” he said. Johnson is an awarding-winning journalist, communications specialist, partner and Chief of Strategy for the Baltimore…
TAKE FIVE 2015 at UTC to focus on literature of World War I
UTC’s popular literary series TAKE FIVE will return in January with a focus on World War I literature, presented by the English Department, Connor Professorship of American Literature, and the Connor Society.
Alumna Kim White speaks to hundreds of business students at entrepreneurial forum
Kim White ’82 was the featured speaker at the 19th Annual Clarence E. Harris Entrepreneurial Forum, presented by the UTC College of Business. The President and CEO of River City Company and proud alumna of UTC told the students she left Chattanooga for more than 20 years, but she is glad to be back. “One…
Symposium on the 19th Century Press, the Civil War, and Free Expression
UTC’s twenty-second annual Symposium on 19th Century Press, the Civil War, and Free Expression will be held Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 6-8. The purpose of the conference is to share current research and to develop a series of monographs on the 19th century press, the Civil War and the press, and 19th century concepts…