An unusually high number of mononucleosis cases have been documented by the UTC Student Health Center, according to Dr. Chris Smith, director of the center. There have been twenty cases reported on campus this fall. Smith has issued the following advisory for students, faculty and staff: Infectious Mononucleosis (“mono”) is caused by a virus, the…
Donate blood—be a life saver
Blood Assurance will hold blood drives on campus Tuesday, October 2, and Wednesday, October 3, in the University Center, room 350 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3:30 -5:30 p.m. Students, faculty and staff are invited to donate blood, enjoy a snack and get a tee shirt. Student groups that participate in the blood drive are…
UTC Theatre season begins
The Department of Theatre and Speech will begin the 2007-08 season with Six One-Act Plays by Theresa Rebeck, award winning theatre, film and television writer. These sassy, provocative comedies explore American culture, society, gender, and relationships. Performance dates and times for Six One-Act Plays by Theresa Rebeck: September 28, 29 at 8 p.m. October 3,…
RNs can attain BSN through Gateway Program
The critical shortage of baccalaureate prepared nurses in southeast Tennessee and northeast Georgia is being addressed through a federal grant valued at more than $800,000, which has been secured by the UTC School of Nursing. The Gateway Program, geared toward the working RN (two year degree) to earn a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (four…
Convocation covers retention, student success
Provost Phil Oldham and Vice Chancellor John Delaney addressed retention and student success at the 2007 convocation, held in the University Center Auditorium. See Oldham’s PowerPoint presentation. See Delaney’s presentation talking points.
Celebrate Constitution Day
On Sept. 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by thirty-nine brave men who changed the course of history. Now Constitution Day is a time for us to celebrate their achievement. Learn how you can celebrate Constitution Day here. Read the U.S. Constitution and learn more about Constitution Day online at the National Archives website.…
Culture Fest; Andes Manta Concert on campus
Arts and Entertainment Council’s Culture Fest will be held 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, September 29, in Coolidge Park. The University is a title sponsor of this day-long celebration of the many cultures represented in Chattanooga. The festival features international & multicultural music & dance performances, food, arts & crafts, and information booths. In addition, there…
University costumer’s work recognized
University costumer Sydney Roberts has been nominated in Atlanta for two Suzi Bass awards, an achievement that is compared to New York’s Tony Awards. The nominations are in the costume design category for the Georgia Shakespeare performances of Othello and Pericles. Roberts has been with the University Department of Theatre and Speech for 23 years,…
Bill Staley named inaugural chairman of UT system student council
UTC Student Government Association President Bill Staley has been elected chairman of the University Student Council. Staley, a business major with a minor in Spanish, is a native of Hendersonville, Tennessee. Staley is the first chairman of the council, which is in its inaugural year. Five SGA presidents from UT system campuses have met with…
Record enrollment
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has achieved record enrollment for fall 2007. The total number of students enrolling at UTC this fall is 9,558, which represents a 7.12 percent increase from fall 2006. The campus also saw a significant growth in freshman enrollment with approximately 1,950 first-time students. Enrollment growth at The University of…