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…
Obear family honored for University service
The many years of service of the Frederick W. Obear family will be remembered with a permanent plaque on the site of the Johnson/Obear Apartments. Family, friends and colleagues gathered for the dedication of a portion of the apartments on September 16. Dr. Fred Obear, Chancellor Emeritus, has served UTC in many capacities since his…
Homecoming Court announced
Members of the Homecoming Court were announced Monday after the dedication of Heritage Plaza. During the UTC vs. Jacksonville State homecoming football game on Saturday, September 20, the Homecoming Queen and Top Moc will be announced. Evan Kelley, T.J. Goonan, Karenski Nolan, Chris Pollard, and Scott Stuart Cassie Brooks, Reilly Lewis, Marlita Lucas, Jestine Mayberry,…
Pep rally, dedication of Heritage Plaza
A campus pep rally and the dedication of Heritage Plaza kicked off Homecoming 2008 with music and performances by the UTC Cheerleaders and Sugar Mocs, the UTC Marching Band. This Founder’s Day celebration also honored the date the University was established, September 15, 1886, exactly 122 years earlier. When Old Main opened its doors, one…