Steven Cox began to appreciate the value of the journals of Emma Bell Miles shortly after he joined the UTC Library in 2001. One year before, the work of this “gifted writer, poet, naturalist, and artist with a keen perspective on Appalachian life and culture” had been donated to UTC, and researchers began to ask if they could have a look.
Department of Biological Sciences receives anteater specimen from Nashville Zoo
The UTC Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences has a new specimen to add to its collection in the UTC Natural History Museum. A six-foot-long, nearly 100-pound one. The department recently received a specimen of a giant anteater from the Nashville Zoo. The animal died of natural causes.
Concert raises funds for UTC Veterans Entrepreneurship Program
Nashville-based band Here Come the Mummies brought their own special brand of funk to historic Engel Stadium for the second annual American Dream Concert. The event raised more than $6,000 for the Engel Foundation and the Veterans Entrepreneurship Program (VEP) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s College of Business.
Pollinators and Pesticides info session set for June 9
As the push for local, organic produce grows, the humble bee is being recognized as an important participant in farming rather than a pesky stinger.
Engineering students help special education class
For many teachers, finding time to prepare the day’s lessons can be a challenge. Five UTC Engineering students have created a solution to this problem for one special education teacher.
UTC observes Arbor Day, earns Tree Campus USA recognition
As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, UTC observed Arbor Day with the planting of three new trees grown from seeds by a UTC student.
Educational Opportunity Center hosts information meetings
For individuals who want to go back to school but don’t know where to turn for advice, we can help, and it’s free! The Southern Appalachian Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is a grant program funded by the U.S. Department of Education and does exactly what its name says—help bring educational opportunities to those who need assistance.
Model ship dedication honors Dr. Gavin Townsend
Dr. Gavin Townsend, UTC Professor of Art History, was recently honored with the dedication of a model Viking ship. With a special research interest of American architectural history, Townsend has received the SGA Outstanding Professor Award, has served as Faculty Senate President, and also been on the Tennessee Historical Commission.
Alumna selected in top teacher search
Athena Davis (’00 and ’01) was recently named a top five finalist in “Live’s Top Teacher Search” contest on the nationally syndicated “Live with Kelly and Michael” hosted by Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan.
UTC Selected to Attend AAC&U Summer Institute
The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) has announced The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is among the colleges, community colleges, universities, and state systems sending teams to one of three regularly scheduled 2014 summer institutes. The UTC team will attend the Institute on High-Impact Practices and Student Success at Vanderbilt University in Nashville,…