{"id":39220,"date":"2022-01-02T23:45:57","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T04:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/?p=39220"},"modified":"2022-05-08T07:39:01","modified_gmt":"2022-05-08T11:39:01","slug":"forward-thinking-hopes-and-dreams-for-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2022\/01\/forward-thinking-hopes-and-dreams-for-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Forward thinking: UTC community&#8217;s hopes for 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Staff from the Office of Communications and Marketing asked members of the campus community what they\u2019re looking forward to in 2022. Whether it\u2019s a personal goal, professional endeavor or an academic pursuit, aspirations for 2022 abound among UTC students, staff and faculty members.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"1200\" data-attachment-id=\"39232\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2022\/01\/forward-thinking-hopes-and-dreams-for-2022\/mitchell-ricketts-21\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Mitchell-Ricketts-21.jpg?fit=842%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"842,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Mitchell Ricketts -21\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Mitchell-Ricketts-21.jpg?fit=719%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-39232\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Mitchell-Ricketts-21.jpg?resize=842%2C1200\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Mitchell-Ricketts-21.jpg?w=842&amp;ssl=1 842w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Mitchell-Ricketts-21.jpg?resize=211%2C300&amp;ssl=1 211w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Mitchell-Ricketts-21.jpg?resize=719%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 719w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Mitchell-Ricketts-21.jpg?resize=768%2C1095&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Mitchell-Ricketts-21.jpg?resize=580%2C827&amp;ssl=1 580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Mitchell-Ricketts-21.jpg?resize=610%2C869&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Mitchell-Ricketts-21.jpg?resize=140%2C200&amp;ssl=1 140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Mitchell-Ricketts-21.jpg?resize=281%2C400&amp;ssl=1 281w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/>Mitchell Ricketts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Junior, computer science<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Oh man, just getting on with my classes; and maybe attending some more events.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" data-attachment-id=\"39225\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2022\/01\/forward-thinking-hopes-and-dreams-for-2022\/benkert-stuart-2013-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/benkert-stuart-2013.jpg?fit=800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"benkert-stuart-2013\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/benkert-stuart-2013.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-39225\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/benkert-stuart-2013.jpg?resize=800%2C1200\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/benkert-stuart-2013.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/benkert-stuart-2013.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/benkert-stuart-2013.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/benkert-stuart-2013.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/benkert-stuart-2013.jpg?resize=580%2C870&amp;ssl=1 580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/benkert-stuart-2013.jpg?resize=610%2C915&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/benkert-stuart-2013.jpg?resize=133%2C200&amp;ssl=1 133w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/benkert-stuart-2013.jpg?resize=267%2C400&amp;ssl=1 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>Stuart Benkert<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Head of the Department of Music<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;That we can work to build off our similarities and shared values instead of focusing on the differences. That when we have differences we can learn to embrace them instead of forcing change. I hope for a year that brings more accessibility and engagement for those with intellectual, emotional and social challenges.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Olivia Morris, junior<\/strong><strong><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"861\" height=\"1200\" data-attachment-id=\"39233\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2022\/01\/forward-thinking-hopes-and-dreams-for-2022\/olivia-morris-21\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Olivia-Morris-21.jpg?fit=861%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"861,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Olivia Morris-21\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Olivia-Morris-21.jpg?fit=735%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-39233\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Olivia-Morris-21.jpg?resize=861%2C1200\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Olivia-Morris-21.jpg?w=861&amp;ssl=1 861w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Olivia-Morris-21.jpg?resize=215%2C300&amp;ssl=1 215w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Olivia-Morris-21.jpg?resize=735%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 735w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Olivia-Morris-21.jpg?resize=768%2C1070&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Olivia-Morris-21.jpg?resize=580%2C808&amp;ssl=1 580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Olivia-Morris-21.jpg?resize=610%2C850&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Olivia-Morris-21.jpg?resize=144%2C200&amp;ssl=1 144w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Olivia-Morris-21.jpg?resize=287%2C400&amp;ssl=1 287w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 861px) 100vw, 861px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Junior, computer science<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;A break from my major classes and working on my minor. Hopefully, there will be more events next semester. I need to get out of my dorm.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Amber Roache<\/strong><strong><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"379\" height=\"482\" data-attachment-id=\"39238\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2022\/01\/forward-thinking-hopes-and-dreams-for-2022\/roache-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/roache.jpg?fit=379%2C482&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"379,482\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"roache\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/roache.jpg?fit=379%2C482&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-39238\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/roache.jpg?resize=379%2C482\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/roache.jpg?w=379&amp;ssl=1 379w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/roache.jpg?resize=236%2C300&amp;ssl=1 236w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/roache.jpg?resize=157%2C200&amp;ssl=1 157w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/roache.jpg?resize=315%2C400&amp;ssl=1 315w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 379px) 100vw, 379px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Coordinator of the Nurse Practitioner program in the School of Nursing<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Hopefully less of Covid! To be able to travel more and to continue to share holidays\/birthdays with friends and family together.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kushi Zaver<\/strong><strong><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"1200\" data-attachment-id=\"39231\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2022\/01\/forward-thinking-hopes-and-dreams-for-2022\/kushi-zaver-21\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Kushi-Zaver-21.jpg?fit=875%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"875,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Kushi Zaver-21\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Kushi-Zaver-21.jpg?fit=747%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-39231\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Kushi-Zaver-21.jpg?resize=875%2C1200\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Kushi-Zaver-21.jpg?w=875&amp;ssl=1 875w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Kushi-Zaver-21.jpg?resize=219%2C300&amp;ssl=1 219w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Kushi-Zaver-21.jpg?resize=747%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 747w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Kushi-Zaver-21.jpg?resize=768%2C1053&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Kushi-Zaver-21.jpg?resize=580%2C795&amp;ssl=1 580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Kushi-Zaver-21.jpg?resize=610%2C837&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Kushi-Zaver-21.jpg?resize=146%2C200&amp;ssl=1 146w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Kushi-Zaver-21.jpg?resize=292%2C400&amp;ssl=1 292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sophomore, finance<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;I\u2019m starting my internship (at Mutual of Omaha), so fulfilling my career goals<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"835\" height=\"1200\" data-attachment-id=\"39236\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2022\/01\/forward-thinking-hopes-and-dreams-for-2022\/zhaykirae-starks-21\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Zhaykirae-Starks-21.jpg?fit=835%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"835,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Zhaykirae Starks-21\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Zhaykirae-Starks-21.jpg?fit=713%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-39236\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Zhaykirae-Starks-21.jpg?resize=835%2C1200\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Zhaykirae-Starks-21.jpg?w=835&amp;ssl=1 835w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Zhaykirae-Starks-21.jpg?resize=209%2C300&amp;ssl=1 209w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Zhaykirae-Starks-21.jpg?resize=713%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 713w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Zhaykirae-Starks-21.jpg?resize=768%2C1104&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Zhaykirae-Starks-21.jpg?resize=580%2C834&amp;ssl=1 580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Zhaykirae-Starks-21.jpg?resize=610%2C877&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Zhaykirae-Starks-21.jpg?resize=139%2C200&amp;ssl=1 139w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Zhaykirae-Starks-21.jpg?resize=278%2C400&amp;ssl=1 278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 835px) 100vw, 835px\" \/>Zhaykirae Stark<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sophomore, middle school English<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Being more involved on campus in general. I have problems connecting, so I&#8217;m really going to try to do that next semester<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"216\" height=\"341\" data-attachment-id=\"39246\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2022\/01\/forward-thinking-hopes-and-dreams-for-2022\/chris-smith-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/chris-smith.jpg?fit=216%2C341&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"216,341\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"chris smith\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/chris-smith.jpg?fit=216%2C341&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-39246\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/chris-smith.jpg?resize=216%2C341\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/chris-smith.jpg?w=216&amp;ssl=1 216w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/chris-smith.jpg?resize=190%2C300&amp;ssl=1 190w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/chris-smith.jpg?resize=127%2C200&amp;ssl=1 127w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/>Chris Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Director of the School of Nursing<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;For next year, I would really like to have a campus without restrictions so we could get back to the way things were. Will that happen? Probably not. I do hope that whatever restrictions we do have will be minimal and that COVID will not be the focus of our efforts&#8211;educating students will be.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"809\" height=\"1200\" data-attachment-id=\"39235\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2022\/01\/forward-thinking-hopes-and-dreams-for-2022\/trey-coats-21\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Trey-Coats-21.jpg?fit=809%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"809,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Trey Coats-21\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Trey-Coats-21.jpg?fit=690%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-39235\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Trey-Coats-21.jpg?resize=809%2C1200\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Trey-Coats-21.jpg?w=809&amp;ssl=1 809w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Trey-Coats-21.jpg?resize=202%2C300&amp;ssl=1 202w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Trey-Coats-21.jpg?resize=690%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 690w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Trey-Coats-21.jpg?resize=768%2C1139&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Trey-Coats-21.jpg?resize=580%2C860&amp;ssl=1 580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Trey-Coats-21.jpg?resize=610%2C905&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Trey-Coats-21.jpg?resize=135%2C200&amp;ssl=1 135w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Trey-Coats-21.jpg?resize=270%2C400&amp;ssl=1 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/>Trey Coats<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Freshman, finance<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;I am looking forward to starting my first major class.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"809\" height=\"1200\" data-attachment-id=\"39229\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2022\/01\/forward-thinking-hopes-and-dreams-for-2022\/irina-khmelko-21\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Irina-Khmelko-21-116.jpg?fit=809%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"809,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Irina Khmelko-21\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Irina Khmelko stands Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 outside of the library on campus.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Irina-Khmelko-21-116.jpg?fit=690%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-39229 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Irina-Khmelko-21-116.jpg?resize=809%2C1200\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Irina-Khmelko-21-116.jpg?w=809&amp;ssl=1 809w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Irina-Khmelko-21-116.jpg?resize=202%2C300&amp;ssl=1 202w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Irina-Khmelko-21-116.jpg?resize=690%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 690w, 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\u00a0All classes have different dynamics, and I cannot wait to start exploring international issues with my students next year.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"855\" height=\"1200\" data-attachment-id=\"39228\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2022\/01\/forward-thinking-hopes-and-dreams-for-2022\/hunter-stonebreaker-21\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Hunter-Stonebreaker-21.jpg?fit=855%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"855,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Hunter Stonebreaker-21\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Hunter-Stonebreaker-21.jpg?fit=730%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-39228\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Hunter-Stonebreaker-21.jpg?resize=855%2C1200\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Hunter-Stonebreaker-21.jpg?w=855&amp;ssl=1 855w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Hunter-Stonebreaker-21.jpg?resize=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1 214w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Hunter-Stonebreaker-21.jpg?resize=730%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 730w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Hunter-Stonebreaker-21.jpg?resize=768%2C1078&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Hunter-Stonebreaker-21.jpg?resize=580%2C814&amp;ssl=1 580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Hunter-Stonebreaker-21.jpg?resize=610%2C856&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Hunter-Stonebreaker-21.jpg?resize=143%2C200&amp;ssl=1 143w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Hunter-Stonebreaker-21.jpg?resize=285%2C400&amp;ssl=1 285w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" \/>Hunter Stonebreaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Senior, business management graduate, fall 2021<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;I look forward to working. Not taking classes will be nice for a change.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"877\" height=\"1200\" data-attachment-id=\"39230\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2022\/01\/forward-thinking-hopes-and-dreams-for-2022\/jaden-frazier-21\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Jaden-Frazier-21.jpg?fit=877%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"877,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Jaden Frazier-21\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Jaden-Frazier-21.jpg?fit=748%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-39230\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Jaden-Frazier-21.jpg?resize=877%2C1200\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Jaden-Frazier-21.jpg?w=877&amp;ssl=1 877w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Jaden-Frazier-21.jpg?resize=219%2C300&amp;ssl=1 219w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Jaden-Frazier-21.jpg?resize=748%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 748w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Jaden-Frazier-21.jpg?resize=768%2C1051&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Jaden-Frazier-21.jpg?resize=580%2C794&amp;ssl=1 580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Jaden-Frazier-21.jpg?resize=610%2C835&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Jaden-Frazier-21.jpg?resize=146%2C200&amp;ssl=1 146w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Jaden-Frazier-21.jpg?resize=292%2C400&amp;ssl=1 292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 877px) 100vw, 877px\" \/>Jaden Frazier<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Junior, communication<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;I\u2019m looking forward to new classes and new experiences, and conference play with basketball.&#8221; <\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"1200\" data-attachment-id=\"39234\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2022\/01\/forward-thinking-hopes-and-dreams-for-2022\/library-interns-21\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Runyon-Carolyn-21-03_pp.jpg?fit=794%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"794,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Library Interns-21\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Chelsey Paige, maroon mask, red hair, and Mallory Crook, gold mask and sweater, work Friday, Feb. 20, 2021 in the special collections room of the library.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Runyon-Carolyn-21-03_pp.jpg?fit=678%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-39234 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Runyon-Carolyn-21-03_pp.jpg?resize=794%2C1200\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Runyon-Carolyn-21-03_pp.jpg?w=794&amp;ssl=1 794w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Runyon-Carolyn-21-03_pp.jpg?resize=199%2C300&amp;ssl=1 199w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Runyon-Carolyn-21-03_pp.jpg?resize=678%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 678w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Runyon-Carolyn-21-03_pp.jpg?resize=768%2C1161&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Runyon-Carolyn-21-03_pp.jpg?resize=580%2C877&amp;ssl=1 580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Runyon-Carolyn-21-03_pp.jpg?resize=610%2C922&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Runyon-Carolyn-21-03_pp.jpg?resize=132%2C200&amp;ssl=1 132w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Runyon-Carolyn-21-03_pp.jpg?resize=265%2C400&amp;ssl=1 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Carolyn Runyon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Assistant head of Collection Services and director of Special Collections, UTC Library<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI\u2019m looking forward to a new semester, new projects and new travels.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"1164\" data-attachment-id=\"39226\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2022\/01\/forward-thinking-hopes-and-dreams-for-2022\/dakorbian-bellefant-21\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dakorbian-Bellefant-21.jpg?fit=907%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"907,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Dakorbian Bellefant-21\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dakorbian-Bellefant-21.jpg?fit=774%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-39226\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dakorbian-Bellefant-21.jpg?resize=880%2C1164\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dakorbian-Bellefant-21.jpg?w=907&amp;ssl=1 907w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dakorbian-Bellefant-21.jpg?resize=227%2C300&amp;ssl=1 227w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dakorbian-Bellefant-21.jpg?resize=774%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 774w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dakorbian-Bellefant-21.jpg?resize=768%2C1016&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dakorbian-Bellefant-21.jpg?resize=580%2C767&amp;ssl=1 580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dakorbian-Bellefant-21.jpg?resize=610%2C807&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dakorbian-Bellefant-21.jpg?resize=151%2C200&amp;ssl=1 151w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dakorbian-Bellefant-21.jpg?resize=302%2C400&amp;ssl=1 302w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/>Dakorbian Bellefant<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sophomore, psychology<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;I want to get around Chattanooga a little more and explore.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"847\" height=\"1200\" data-attachment-id=\"39227\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2022\/01\/forward-thinking-hopes-and-dreams-for-2022\/ezza-zahid-21\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Ezza-Zahid-21.jpg?fit=847%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"847,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Ezza Zahid-21\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Ezza-Zahid-21.jpg?fit=723%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-39227\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Ezza-Zahid-21.jpg?resize=847%2C1200\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Ezza-Zahid-21.jpg?w=847&amp;ssl=1 847w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Ezza-Zahid-21.jpg?resize=212%2C300&amp;ssl=1 212w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Ezza-Zahid-21.jpg?resize=723%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 723w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Ezza-Zahid-21.jpg?resize=768%2C1088&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Ezza-Zahid-21.jpg?resize=580%2C822&amp;ssl=1 580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Ezza-Zahid-21.jpg?resize=610%2C864&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Ezza-Zahid-21.jpg?resize=141%2C200&amp;ssl=1 141w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Ezza-Zahid-21.jpg?resize=282%2C400&amp;ssl=1 282w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 847px) 100vw, 847px\" \/>Ezza Zahid<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Junior, biology<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;I\u2019m going to be a supplemental instructor in the spring semester, which means I\u2019ll have a little less of a course load, so I\u2019m looking forward to that.&#8221; <\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-attachment-id=\"39243\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2022\/01\/forward-thinking-hopes-and-dreams-for-2022\/chris-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/chris.jpg?fit=600%2C900&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,900\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"chris\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/chris.jpg?fit=600%2C900&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-39243\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/chris.jpg?resize=600%2C900\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" 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