Week of March 3, 2025

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There will be no Scrappy Newsletter for the week of March 10 – 14 due to Spring Break. The next newsletter will be distributed on Monday, March 17. Have a fun and safe break and Go Mocs!

CAMPUS EVENTS

MONDAY, MARCH 3

• Open Hang & Study Space – 9 a.m., Christian Student Center (INFO)
• Free Coffee ‘N Such – 9 a.m., The Wesley Center (INFO)
• Open Process Group – 9:30 a.m., UC 338 (INFO)
• Gary W. Rollins College of Business Groundbreaking – 10:30 a.m., Gary W. Rollins College of Business Courtyard (INFO)
• RHA Bidding – 10:30 a.m., Various Resident Halls (INFO)
• Free Workshop: What is an Annotated Bibliography?^ – 11:15 a.m., Online (INFO)
• $2 Lunch: First Time is Free – 11:30 a.m., Christian Student Center (INFO)
• Notez of Courage – 12 p.m., Lupton Hall (INFO)
• Free Workshop: Microsoft Word for Undergraduates^ – 12:30 p.m., Library 201 (INFO)
• Tai Chi Chaun with Veterans – 2 p.m., ARC (INFO)
• Open Process Group – 3 p.m., UC 338 (INFO)
• Global Spotlight: Ramadan^ – 3:30 p.m., Lupton Hall First Floor (INFO)
• LGBTQ+ All Recovery Group – 4 p.m., Prism Center Lupton Hall 106 (INFO)
• Geology Club Guest Speaker: Mining and Exploration^ – 4:30 p.m., Grote 208 (INFO)
• Flavors of Mardis Gras – 5 p.m., Crossroads (INFO)
• Burgers and Budget Cut^ – 6 p.m., Lupton Hall 242 (INFO)
• Sing and Split – 7 p.m., Christian Student Center (INFO)

TUESDAY, MARCH 4

• Open Hang & Study Space – 9 a.m., Christian Student Center (INFO)
• Free Coffee ‘N Such – 9 a.m., The Wesley Center (INFO)
• Free Workshop: What is an Annotated Bibliography?^ – 11 a.m., Online (INFO)
• Creating a Supportive Campus: Your Voice Matters – 11 a.m., Lupton Lobby (INFO)
• Free Workshop: Overcoming Writer’s Block^ – 12:30 p.m., Library 202 (INFO)
• Scrappy’s Market – 2 p.m., UC Lobby (INFO)
• John Wesley Life Coach – 2 p.m., UC Commons (INFO)
• International Tea Time^ – 3 p.m., Lupton Hall First Floor (INFO)
• All Recovery: A Peer Support Meeting – 4 p.m., Mocs Recovery Lounge (INFO)
• Business Analytics Club March 2025 Meeting^ – 4:25 p.m., Fletcher 125 (INFO)
• Free Workshop: Manual Photography^ – 5 p.m., Library 205 (INFO)
• SGA General Body Meeting – 5 p.m., Raccoon Mountain Room (INFO)
• Pizza with the Chancellor – 5 p.m., The Aviary (INFO)
• Quizkrieg: History Club and German Society – 5 p.m., Lupton Language Lab 239 (INFO)
• Blossomz, Bubbles, and Beadz – 6 p.m., Lupton 392 (INFO)
• COSO Town Hall – 6:30 p.m., Lupton Hall First Floor (INFO)
• Free Dinner and Devo – 6:30 p.m., Christian Student Center (INFO)
• International Students Club Meeting – 7 p.m., Rm 111 (INFO)
• Call of Duty: UTC vs Newberry College – 7:30 p.m., Maclellan Gym (INFO)
• The House Worship Service – 8 p.m., The Hub (INFO)
• Call of Duty: UTC vs University of South Carolina Sumter – 9 p.m., Maclellan Gym (INFO)
• 2025 Scrappy’s Showcase Registration Deadline – 11:59 p.m., Online (INFO)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5

• Open Hang & Study Space – 9 a.m., Christian Student Center (INFO)
• Free Coffee ‘N Such – 9 a.m., The Wesley Center (INFO)
• John Wesley Life Coach – 9 a.m., Einstein’s West Campus (INFO)
• Study Abroad 102 – 11 a.m., UC Signal Mountain Room (INFO)
• $2 Lunch: First Time is Free – 11:30 a.m., Christian Student Center (INFO)
• Professional Development Workshop: Connecting Experiences to Job Opportunities^ – 12 p.m., Online (INFO)
• Safer Spring Break: Wellbeing Grab Bags – 12 p.m., UC 350 (INFO)
• Free Workshop: What is an Annotated Bibliography?^ – 1:25 p.m., Online (INFO)
• Skills Training and Education Session – 1:30 p.m., UC 338 (INFO)
• International Women’s Day Trivia*^ – 3:30 p.m., Lupton Hall First Floor (INFO)
• SMART Recovery: A Peer Support Meeting – 4 p.m., Mocs Recovery Lounge (INFO)
• Shrove Tuesday: Free Pancakes – 5 p.m., Christ Church Episcopal (INFO)
• Recovery Community Dinner – 5 p.m., Mocs Recovery at Stacy Town Center (INFO)
• Worship Night Wednesday – 5:30 p.m., FCUMC (INFO)
• Amazing New World: Movie Night – 5:45 p.m., AMC Majestic 12 (INFO)
• Free Workshop: Microsoft Word for Undergraduates^ – 6 p.m., Online (INFO)
• Free Pizza and Bible Class – 6 p.m., Christian Student Center (INFO)
• Wednesday Mass – 6:30 p.m., Catholic Center at UTC (INFO)
• FBLA General Body Meeting – 6:30 p.m., Fletcher Hall 125 (INFO)
• Overwatch: UTC vs Cornell – 7 p.m., Maclellan Gym (INFO)

THURSDAY, MARCH 6

• Open Hang & Study Space – 9 a.m., Christian Student Center (INFO)
• Free Coffee ‘N Such – 9 a.m., The Wesley Center (INFO)
• Creating a Supportive Campus: Your Voice Matters – 11 a.m., Lobby Table 2 (INFO)
• Free Workshop: Introduction to Zotero^ – 1 p.m., Library 205 (INFO)
• Tai Chi Chaun with Veterans – 1 p.m., ARC (INFO)
• Free Workshop: What is an Annotated Bibliography?^ – 2 p.m., Online (INFO)
• Free Workshop: Cross Stitch a Power C^ – 3:30 p.m., Library 305 (INFO)
• Healing Through Harmony: A Peer Support Meeting – 4 p.m., Mocs Recovery Lounge (INFO)
• Freshman Senate General Body Meeting – 5:15 p.m., UC Signal Mountain Room (INFO)
• Dinner and Devo – 6 p.m., The Wesley Center (INFO)
• Cru Weekly Meeting – 7 p.m., EMCS Benwood Auditorium (INFO)
• UTC Film Club Weekly Meeting^ – 7:30 p.m., Grote Hall 129 (INFO)

FRIDAY, MARCH 7

• Free Coffee ‘N Such – 9 a.m., The Wesley Center (INFO)
• Crafternoon in the Hatch-it Lab – 2 p.m., Hatch-it Lab (INFO)
• YDSA General Meeting – 3:15 p.m., Library 118 (INFO)
• Study Programs Survey Closes – 5 p.m., Online (INFO)

SATURDAY, MARCH 8

• Sisterhood of the Stars^ – 7 p.m., Clarence T. Jones Observatory (INFO)

^ Indicates an event with Beyond the Classroom
* Indicates an event for Women’s History Month

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SGA APPLICATIONS – NOW OPEN!

Applications for SGA are open through March 8, 11:59 p.m. The Student Government Association (SGA) is the primary student advocacy and governance body at UTC. SGA advocates for the students to the UTC and UT system administration, as well as to local, state, and federal government officials. SGA strives to make UTC a welcoming and supportive environment for all students through regular meetings, planning events for students, and collaborating with UTC and Chattanooga. Click HERE for more information.

CREATING A SUPPORTIVE CAMPUS – TAKE OUR SURVEY HERE

All students will receive an email on February 26th inviting them to participate in the survey, which is completely anonymous. Each email contains a unique URL, so students must check their email for their link to participate. Students have from February 26, 2025, until midnight on March 18, 2025, to complete the survey. The survey is an opportunity for students to tell university leaders what their experience of our campus has been like. The first 20 students to respond will win a $25 gift card. Each week, two individuals will be randomly selected to choose their preferred prize: Apple Air Pods Pro, Sony WF-1000XM5 or ENO Hammock.

SPRING 2025 STUDENT PROGRAMS SURVEY – CLICK HERE!

🎉 Attention all UTC students! 🎉 What events do you want to see on campus!? Help shape our student programs and events by completing this quick survey! Your feedback will help us in providing the best experiences for 2025-2026 academic year. Don’t miss out – The survey will close on March 7 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Click the link HERE to begin!

The first 1000 students to participate will receive ONE of the following UTC branded giveaway items! 1) 40 oz Cup w/ straw, 2) Mini Umbrella, 3) UTC Croc Charms (2 per student), or 4) UTC Blanket. Giveaway items will be limited and for the first 1000 enrolled students to complete the survey. Check your student email after the survey closes on March 7 for confirmation and giveaway pickup details.

2025 SCRAPPY’S SHOWCASE – SIGN UP HERE!

Scrappy’s Showcase is back and we want to see YOU on stage! UTC students are invited to participate in Scrappy’s Showcase 2025 on April 3, 2025 which consists of group-based performances each featuring a skit to highlight and celebrate why we love UTC. Open to all registered student organizations or any group of enrolled UTC students! Signs up are now live and open through March 4 at 11:59 p.m. Click HERE to sign up yourself or student organization. Questions? Email Kidron Bullock at kidron-bullock@utc.edu