Screenings of documentaries, panel discussions, and performances, are some of the events the Women’s Center has planned for the spring semester.
UTC faculty, alumni, students construct public art installation
Nestled near the Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge and Hunter Museum for American Art is a structure that looks very similar to a large Chinese lantern. That lantern is actually a public arts installation created by members of the UTC community and a local arts organization to honor Chattanooga’s history.
Special Collections: Women and the Cultural Record
The history of all times, and of today especially, teaches that…women will be forgotten if they forget to think about themselves. —Louise Otto, German feminist, 1849 A new Lupton Library Special Collections spring exhibit Women and the Cultural Record: An Exploration and Celebration is on display until May 5.
University remembers the life of Dr. Robert Swansbrough
Dr. Robert (Bob) Swansbrough, longtime professor of political science and administrator at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, has died. Swansbrough has served as the Associate Dean of The College of Arts and Sciences since 1992 and earlier served as assistant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences from 1990-92. He was named head…
Geoffrey Canada to speak at UTC
Geoffrey Canada, known for his pioneering work helping children and families in Harlem, will be the next speaker in the third annual George T. Hunter Lecture Series on Tuesday, February 15, 7 p.m., in the Roland Hayes Concert Hall of the UTC Fine Arts Center. This event is free and open to the public. Seating…
Jones Observatory introduces spring schedule
Plan a starry night at the Jones Observatory this semester! The observatory is open every Sunday from January 23 to April 17, excluding March 13 and 20. Admittance is free and open to the public. Through February 27, programs begin at 5:30 p.m. and end around 8 p.m. Beginning March 6, programs start at 6:30…
UTC ‘takes a look back’ to celebrate Black History Month
This February, UTC will celebrate Black History Month with a variety of events including a poetry reading, panel discussion, and fellowship dinner.
Son of UTC instructor goes to Hollywood for American Idol
By Desiree Garza, University Relations Intern Paul McDonald, son of UTC instructor Susan McDonald, won a golden ticket to Hollywood—he’ll be competing in American Idol after participating in the Nashville auditions January 27.
SCEA to give collaborative arts education conference
The Southeast Center for Education in the Arts (SCEA) will host its fourth national Arts and Education Forum on May 11-13. The forum, titled “Aesthetic Learningscapes – Exploring Elegant Environments,” will bring together educators, artists, and professionals from diverse disciplines to explore the changing environments in which students learn.
Golden Key to host graduate school success series
The UTC chapter of the Golden Key International Honors Society will host the Graduate School Success Series, which will include presentations by a national graduate education expert, UTC faculty, and staff. The series is open to UTC students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Attendance is free. To sign up for the series: use a Google e-mail…