Can you be a good person in a bad world? Playwright Bertolt Brecht’s explores this question: protagonist Shen Te struggles to live harmoniously with her troublesome neighbors.
B.B. Bell, General, United States Army (Retired), honored by DAR
Bell ’69 was presented the DAR Medal of Honor for his service to the United States and his community.
UT President Joe DiPietro takes the plunge at the ARC
DiPietro came to celebrate the progress of UT-Chattanooga’s fall sports teams with a pep rally themed luncheon for faculty and staff. Wearing a blue and gold bow tie, DiPietro expressed his love of the UTC campus.
Chattanooga Mocs post historic victory
Mocs are in the FCS Playoffs for the first time since 1984 after a 31-13 win over Wofford. Mocs clinch an automatic Southern Conference bid as well as the third outright league championship in school history.
Chemistry students, faculty, participate in SERMACS meeting
Heir Jordan was not sure he wanted to attend an American Chemical Society meeting during fall break, but after meeting a Nobel Prize winner, he’s glad he did.
UTC begins new Occupational Therapy program
Occupational therapy trains students to help patients perform day-to-day tasks, whether they’re recovering from injuries or have developmental or cognitive disabilities affecting their motor skills, emotions or behavior.
University community honors Luther Masingill
Dr. Betsy Alderman, Head of the UTC Department of Communication, remembers local broadcasting legend Luther Masingill. Known simply as “Luther,” Masingill began his decades-long career at Engel Stadium and was on air during both the attacks on Pearl Harbor and on September 11. He passed away at the age of 92 on October 20, 2014.…
Cultures from around the world showcased at campus event
Students from 27 different countries were represented at a successful International Festival held recently on campus. Approximately 600 UTC students attended and participated. “This event gave students a platform to showcase their cultures,” said Rosite George, Assistant Dean of Students, Office of Multicultural Affairs. “Students who leave home and leave their countries behind had the…
Cress features Greg Smith’s “Breakdown Lane Orrery”
Cress Gallery of Art at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga presents Greg Smith’s “Breakdown Lane Orrery” through December 9. Smith is the fall semester 2014 Diane Marek Series Visiting Artist. This exhibition and all Diane Marek Series events are open to the public. Admission is free. An orrery is a mechanical model of a…
WUTC-FM 88.1 completes pledge drive, offers students radio experience
Chattanooga’s source for National Public Radio, WUTC-FM 88.1, concluded its fall 2014 Membership Campaign on a high note. After setting and reaching an ambitious goal, the station reported $146,000 in pledges from its supportive audience. “Once again our listeners have come through and once again we have the pledges needed to make sure our programming…