Calling himself an eternal optimist despite the current state of world affairs, U.S. Army four-star General B.B. Bell spoke directly to University students about their role in security and the global economy. “It is not necessarily true the United States will go the way of Rome,” Bell said. “How it turns out is our responsibility.…
Professor to present evidence of how and why continents break
Dr. John Hopper, Assistant Professor of Geology and Geophysics at Texas A&M University, will present “Massive Volcanism During Earth’s History From Breaking Continents Apart” on Thursday, October 25, 7 p.m. in Fletcher 311. The event is free and open to the public. “Anyone interested in Earth’s history and the way volcanoes occur when continents break…
UTC cookbook for sale
“Cooking by Degrees,” is the newly published UTC cookbook featuring nearly 1,000 mouth-watering recipes contributed by faculty, staff and alumni. Great ideas for everything from appetizers to desserts are featured. A great holiday gift or treasure to keep, the cookbook can be purchased for $15, tax included, at the UTC Bookstore. The cookbook was a…
Unique website features Japan teaching module
Asian Studies teachers from across the country who recently met at Columbia University were the first to hear of a unique website created by four UTC faculty members. Dr. Lucien Ellington, Co-Director of the Asia Program at UTC, explained the components of a new Japan teaching module, an online public service tool to assist future…
Enjoy two free musical performances October 11 and 12
Two performances on campus this week will feature the music of Robert Nathaniel Dett. The performances are part of the 125th Anniversary and Celebration of the distinguished American composer. Today,Thursday afternoon, October 11, Charles Pettaway, Jr., will present a lecture/performance on American piano music. In addition to the In the Bottoms Suite for Piano by…
Bell speaks on security and global economic issues
U.S. Army four-star General B.B. Bell will give a public lecture on Thursday, October 11, at 9:30 a.m. in the UTC University Center auditorium. His topic will be “Security, the Global Economy and You.” General Bell is very familiar with his subject matter as he currently commands U.S. Forces in Korea, along with the U.S.-Republic…
Students offered Midterm Study Marathon
All students are welcome to come to the Midterm Study Marathon, which will provide a quiet study area and refreshments at the Lupton Library.
ROTC activation ceremony for Mocs Battalion
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga invites the community to attend the ROTC activation ceremony for the Mocs Battalion on Saturday, October 13, 1:30 p.m. The event will be held at the UTC Quadrangle (outside Patten Chapel). In case of rain, the ceremony will be held in the University Center auditorium. “Those who attend the…
UTC Symphony Concert
The UTC Symphony Concert Season begins Thursday, October 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Roland Hayes Concert Hall, UTC Fine Arts Center, located at Palmetto and Vine Streets. The music of Beethoven, Saint-Saens, Mozart and Sarasate will be presented. Sara Vendsel, Covenant College Violin Instructor, will be featured. There is no admission charge, and the…
Andes Manta Concert
Arts and Entertainment Council’s Culture Fest was celebrated last weekend, beginning with a performance by Andes Marta on the UTC campus. The group, from Ecuador, performed traditional folk music at the UTC University Center Auditorium. Four brothers, Fernando, Luis, Bolivar and Jorge brought this unique art form to Chattanooga and played 35 traditional instruments. They…