UTC Theatre’s costume designer, Sydney Roberts, received a nomination for a 2007-2008 Suzi Bass Award for her costume design in Georgia Shakespeare’s production of Richard III. Atlanta’s version of Broadway’s Tony Awards, The Suzis, are named in honor of an Atlanta actress who died in 2002. Twenty Suzis for excellence in professional theater will be…
Nobel Laureate to speak on campus
The Burkett Miller Distinguished Guest Lecturer for 2008 is Dr. Thomas Schelling, winner of the 2005 Nobel Prize in Economics. He will speak on Monday, October 6, at noon in the University Center Auditorium at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Schelling will present “Managing the World’s Greenhouse Problem.”
Promote safety on campus—go with the Green Dot
The “Green Dot” Campaign is a social norms program that UTC has adopted to demonstrate commitment to making campus safe for all students, faculty and staff. Green dots are a visual reminder that violence is not tolerated on campus. It is a way to remind everyone to be active participants working to create a safe…
Exploring Gender: new Women’s Studies major offers events in October
The new Women’s Studies major at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is kicking off October with special events that will explore the dimensions of gender. On Thursday, October 2, Dr. Stephanie Dykes will lecture on “What Becomes a Woman? Transsexual Perspectives,” 7:30 p.m., Holt Hall, room 308. This event is free and open to…
Presidential DebateWatch event on campus Oct. 7
UTC students, faculty, staff and the community are invited to watch the October 7 presidential debate and then join in a live videoconference discussion with viewers from five other Tennessee universities. The Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is hosting the event. DebateWatch is sponsored by the…
Young Mocs fans invited to Scrappy’s Kids Club
Scrappy’s Kids Club offers children a new way for those in 8th grade or younger to become involved in Mocs Athletics. For the low price of $20 for the first child, and $10 for each additional child, Scrappy’s Kids Club Members will receive: Kids Club T-Shirt Official Membership Card Sling ‘n String Book Bag Mocs…
Wheetley appointed to College Board National Task Force
Kim Wheetley, executive director of UTC’s Southeast Center for Education in the Arts, has been invited to serve on the College Board’s new National Task Force on the Arts in Education. According to Lester Monts, chair of the College Board’s Board of Trustees, the U.S. education system should promote the arts from preschool through college…
UT Board of Trustees special committee to meet Sept. 29
The Cost Project Committee, a special committee of the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees, is scheduled to meet September 29 in Knoxville. Read more…
Lewis, Stuart reign
Reilly Lewis was crowned Homecoming Queen and Scott Stuart was named Top Moc during the football game at Finley Stadium Saturday night. Members of the court were announced earlier.
Volkswagen experience offered to marketing, business students
A day of partnerships between UTC, Chattanooga State, and Volkswagen gave 24 students a rare opportunity to drive or ride the 2009 CC sedan. Following a media event to celebrate the new vehicle, students and faculty from both campuses joined Volkswagen officials and local leaders for lunch. Steve Keyes, Director of Press and Public Relations…