The first annual Fright Fest offers UTC students three nights of Halloween fun and a chance to win cool prizes! The Association of Campus Entertainment (ACE), Student Government Association (SGA) and UTC Counseling and Career Planning Center are hosting these free events: October 28–A Ghost Hunter will be speaking in the EMCS Benwood Auditorium beginning…
Freshman Friday—October 24
Prospective students and their parents who are pre-registered are welcome to campus for Freshman Friday, October 24. This event was created exclusively for seniors who want to get the scoop on Chattanooga’s university firsthand from its students. This program begins at 8 a.m. outside the Lookout Mountain Room of the UTC University Center. Freshman Friday…
Board of Trustees, committees to meet Oct. 23-24
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees and six of its committees will meet Oct. 23-24 in Knoxville. Read more…
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 these special events: Wednesday, October 22 The Core Ensemble will present Legendary Latinas: Tres Vidas at 7:30 p.m. in the Roland Hayes Auditorium of the UTC Fine Arts Center. This musical show features actress/singer Karina Barros portraying Mexican…
Three artists exhibit at the Cress Gallery
Through their ability to elicit contemplative beauty and thought, each of three artists exhibiting at the Cress Gallery turn simple base material into works of innate value. Through November 26, the Cress Gallery will exhibit the work of these artists: Jade Townsend, of Brooklyn, New York, presents “Born Between,” a sculptural installation. Townsend’s work at…
Campus mock election puts McCain over the top
In a tiny snapshot of collegiate opinion, students participated in a mock election at the Johnson Obear Apartments and decided, by one vote, that John McCain should be president. This mock election was held recently in the courtyard of Johnson Obear apartments, with 61 students participating. The results were announced at a mock election party.…
Early Bird deadline November 17
Incoming freshmen are encouraged to participate in the Early Bird program and apply for UTC admission by November 17. These students receive early notification of their admission and scholarship decisions, and they may decide early on an orientation session and on-campus housing for fall 2009. “While many of you have already decided on a certain…
Meet the Composer: Jonathan Bailey Holland
On October 28, the UTC Music Department, in association with the Access and Diversity Committee and Speakers and Special Events, present an opportunity to “Meet the Composer”- Jonathan Bailey Holland, in a concert of Holland’s music at 7:30 p.m. in the Roland Hayes Concert Hall of the UTC Fine Arts Center. The program will feature…
Newberry Sets All-Time Digs Record
Senior Lara Newberry of Lady Mocs Volleyball made history by breaking the NCAA record for digs in a career. Read more…
Music events: Octubafest II and Jeff Coffin of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones
The UTC Music Department presents Octubafest II, a Tuba/Euphonium Studio Recital with guest artist – Kelly Thomas will be held Tuesday, October 14, 7:30 pm, Roland Hayes Concert Hall, UTC Fine Arts Center (corner of Vine and Palmetto Streets), UTC Music Department. Thomas is the tuba/euphonium instructor and director of pep bands at the University…