Most college students just use social media to stay in contact with their friends, but for one enterprising UTC student, social media helped her land a scholarship.
University to celebrate National Letter Writing Day
In the age of e-mail, text messages, and social media, handwritten letters are quickly becoming a dying art. In celebration of letter writing, the UTC Department of English and the Chattanooga Council of Teachers of English will host the Second Annual UTC Day on Letter Writing on Thursday, October 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 1…
Magazine editor Gary Belsky gives career advice to students
When Gary Belsky took a job at a business journal, he didn’t know the difference between a stock and a bond. Now, Belsky is an editor of a major publication and authored several books on behavioral finance.
Women’s Studies series looks at women’s athletics
The UTC Department of Women’s Studies continues the 2011-2012 Speakers Series—Explore, Connect, Empower, with a presentation about University athletics. “The Modern History of Women’s Athletics” is the third lecture in the series to be presented on Monday, October 17, 3 p.m., in the Ocoee Room of the UTC University Center. The theme of the series,…
Homecoming week ends with football win
Homecoming week ended with a bang as the football Mocs beat the Western Carolina Catamounts with a final score of 51-7. The University continued to celebrate its 125th anniversary with week-long Homecoming festivities. Pep rallies and friendly competition at Lip Sync, Field Games, and the Step Down were highlights for students. During half-time of the…
Cress Gallery welcomes works of Wendy White
The UTC Cress Gallery of Art will present the works of Wendy White from October 11 to December 2. All events and the exhibition are open to the public and free of charge. The gallery hours are 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Monday – Friday and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The…
Nobel Laureate Peter Diamond to speak on campus
Nobel Laureate Peter A. Diamond, recent nominee for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, will speak on Monday, October 17 at noon in the University Center Auditorium, addressing the topic “Markets and Government.” This event, part of the Burkett Miller Distinguished Lecture Series, is free and open to the public. Seating is limited to a…
Department of Psychology to host conference
The UTC Department of Psychology will be hosting the 7th Annual River Cities Industrial-Organizational Psychology Conference (RCIO) on October 14 – 15 in the University Center. This conference is open to the public. Advanced registration is required for the October 15th sessions.
UT President DiPietro says future bright at UTC
UT President Joe DiPietro discussed a new strategic plan for the University of Tennessee during his visit to UTC, meeting with community and campus groups throughout the day Monday, October 3rd. “Defining the Future, the UT Strategic Planning Process” is described as an overarching plan for the system.
Student wins contest with innovative charity idea
Don’t throw away those baggies of dental hygiene products! Thanks to one enterprising UTC student, the toothbrushes and toothpaste typically given out at the end of dental appointments can soon be donated to people who need them.