Dr. Katharine Rehyansky wants anyone, anywhere to be able to read and study “Piers Plowman,” a 14th century poem written in Northwest Midlands Middle English. She continues to transcribe this work to make it accessible on CD-ROM. Rehyansky said when it’s done correctly, the computer-accessible version of the poem on CDROM is actually easier and…
Cress Gallery of Art Exhibition Receives Distinction
The spring 2010 UTC Cress Gallery of Art exhibition Kahn & Selesnick: Work from the “Apollo Prophesies” and “Eisbergfreistadt” Projects has received a review in a major arts periodical. This is the fifth review Cress exhibitions have received since 2008.
EMBA students study international businesses
A group of Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) candidates recently visited Berlin and Prague as part of a 16-month program covering four semesters. To gain a better understanding of international business operations this cohort, a group of 16 students who meet on alternate weekends at UTC (Fridays, 1-5 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m.- 5…
Haitian child inspires student artwork displayed in UC
A portion of a painting created by two graphic design students has been mounted on the wall outside the Chattanooga Room of the University Center. As part of an assignment, Lindsey Higgins and Dustin Hysinger worked together to create a piece of art for their Drawing IV midterm.
Physical activity benefits community
How can communities offer physical activity programs to best benefit the public’s health? Dr. Greg Heath, professor and head of health and human performance, has examined interventions representing several strategies, including: community-wide campaigns, individually adapted health behavior change, community social-support, and the creation of enhanced access to physical activity information and opportunities. “We tend to be more inactive and less active…
Sustainability by the numbers
Mark Kilgore, lecturer in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and doctoral candidate, plans to develop a new measure to evaluate sustainability. He is developing a numerical system as part of his doctoral research. Currently, environmentally sound design earns LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification in Platinum, Gold, and Silver awards, but…
Welcome Back
Fall semester is right around the corner. Freshman move in day is Thursday, August 19 and classes begin Monday, August 23. “It’s the kick off to a great year. During Welcome Week, there’s an event for everyone, from the ACE Welcome Back Comedy Show and Fraternity and Sorority Recruitment to organization cookouts and more,” said…
Author Malcolm Gladwell kicks off George T. Hunter Lecture Series
New York Times bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell will be the debut speaker of the 2010 – 2011 George T. Hunter Lecture Series on October 5. This year marks the third annual George T. Hunter Lecture Series, which is sponsored by the Benwood Foundation in partnership with The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, The Ochs Center,…
Summer 2010 commencement
Click here for full coverage of commencement. Dr. Jan Simek, interim president of the University of Tennessee, will deliver the commencement address to approximately 386 graduates on Saturday, August 7, at 11 a.m. in McKenzie Arena. Simek, who came to UT in 1984, is an archaeologist and assistant professor of anthropology. He is now a…
Nursing program earns 10 year accreditation
The School of Nursing has received a full 10-year accreditation with no recommendations for changes in its baccalaureate and master’s degree programs. The program was accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), an autonomous accrediting agency officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency ensuring the quality and…