Thomas Wennerstrom, a junior majoring in political science, is getting a first hand look at the political process as he ends his first month in the Tennessee State Senate. Wennerstrom is a legislative intern for State Senator Bo Watson, UTC ‘83 (R-Hixson) and a participant in the University’s Legislative Intern Program.“Although I had state and…
UTC Opera Workshop to be presented April 1
UTC Opera Workshop will present a series of famous operatic ensembles as well as a demonstration of stage combat techniques under the artistic direction of Assistant Professor Ronald Ulen, UTC Director of Opera, on April 1, 7:30 p.m. in the Roland Hayes Concert Hall, UTC Fine Arts Center. The program is presented free of charge…
New library plans move forward
Imagine visiting the UTC Library and instead of having 12 group study rooms, there will be a choice of 40 different sized, soundproofed rooms where two to 15 people can work together. Wouldn’t it be great to use one of two rooms designed to practice a group presentation and then record it? With CD in…
Anderson recognized for service to United Way of Greater Chattanooga
When United Way of Greater Chattanooga hosted more than 200 supporters at its annual meeting in February, Dr. Ralph Anderson, professor in the Department of Political Science, Public Administration and Nonprofit Management, was recognized for his 18 years of dedicated service to United Way and its Allocations Committee. As a member of the Allocations Committee,…
George T. Hunter Lecture Series continues April 8 with Fred Kent
The George T. Hunter Lecture Series continues Tuesday, April 8, with a presentation by Fred Kent, a leading authority on revitalizing city spaces and one of the foremost thinkers in livability, smart growth and the future of the city. This event is free and open to the public. It will begin at 7 p.m.…
College of Business accepting Executive MBA applications
The UTC College of Business is now accepting applications for the Executive MBA (EMBA) class, which begins August 2008. UTC’s EMBA program is offered to a cohort group of 15 to 20 students who will complete their work in 16 months over four semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer, Fall). Cohort members meet on alternative weekends, providing…
Dr. David M. Abshire, former Ambassador to NATO, Special Counselor in Reagan administration, prolific author to speak on campus
A fireside chat with Dr. David M. Abshire, former Ambassador to NATO, President of the Center for the Study of the Presidency (CSP) in Washington, D.C. and President of the Richard Lounsbery Foundation of New York will be held on campus Wednesday, April 2 at noon in the University Center Auditorium. Tom Griscom, Publisher and…
Dr. Charles Lippy to present C.S. Lewis Lecture
The C. S. Lewis Lecture Committee wishes to announce that the lecture on Monday, March 31, at 7:30 pm in the Benwood Auditorium will not be given by Dr. Timothy George. Dr. George has become quite ill and is forced to cancel all speaking engagements for the next several weeks. Our own Dr. Charles Lippy,…
Normal operations resume after bomb scare
On Thursday afternoon, parts of the UTC campus were evacuated because of a threat of explosion. The UTC Alert text messaging system was activated and email messages were sent to enrolled students, faculty and staff. UTC Campus Police in cooperation with the Chattanooga Fire Department and Chattanooga Police Department used bomb- sniffing dogs to search…
Duo Pegasus to perform in Roland Hayes March 27
On Thursday, March 27, the UTC Music Department presents a concert by Duo Pegasus, (Clarinetist Scott Wright and pianist Linda Halloin) at 8:00 PM in the Roland Hayes Concert Hall, UTC Fine Arts Center (corner of Vine and Palmetto St.). The performance will include the music for clarinet and piano by various composers of the…