The UTC Department of Philosophy and Religion presents the LeRoy Martin Distinguished Lecturer Series on Christian History and Thought, “Religion in Early America: From the Great Awakening to the Revolution” from Tuesday-Thursday, February 14-16. All lectures begin at 7 p.m. They are all free and open to the public.
The Next Step– Students attend UTC Career Day
By Iris Mahan, University Relations Intern The University Center was filled with students for Career Day, an annual event for all majors sponsored by the Placement and Student Employment Center and the Cooperative Education Office.
University presents “Reaching the Light: The Story of Desegregation of the University of Chattanooga”
Join us for the premiere of Reaching the Light: The Story of Desegregation of the University of Chattanooga on February 28 at 7 p.m. in the University Center Auditorium. The documentary was produced by the UTC Communication Department. View the preview of the documentary below.
Robert Pinsky urges more arts education and appreciation
Dr. Robert Pinsky, Former U.S. Poet Laureate, advocated for more arts education and appreciation in American culture during his talk for the Hunter Lecture Series. Pinsky was the third speaker of the 2011-12 series co-sponsored by The Benwood Foundation and the University.
The Vagina Monologues, February 9-11
For the fourth consecutive year, UTC will present a benefit production of The Vagina Monologues at the University Center Auditorium on Thursday and Friday, February 9 and 10, 7 p.m. and on Saturday, February 11, 1 p.m., on behalf of the V-Day 2012 Campaign.
Update: Perspectives speaker urges more fairness, diversity in political campaigns
Matt Taibbi may be a contributing editor for Rolling Stone, but he knows what it’s like to struggle as a young journalist. Taibbi began his career in Russia, scraping by writing stories for tabloids and holding odd jobs. After taking the job at Rolling Stone, writing several books, and winning a National Magazine award, Taibbi…
University to host Asia conference
UTC will host the fourth annual “Introduction to Asia Conference” on Thursday, February 16 in the University Center Auditorium. The conference includes presentations on the economies of China and India, Taoist mediation, and Tai Chi. The events are free and open to the public.
Cress Gallery announces new exhibit
The Cress Gallery of Art is hosting “Okay Mountain” from Wednesday, February 8 to Tuesday, March 20. Blending humor with irony, Okay Mountain creates work that weaves an engaging yet dead serious commentary about our contemporary existence. In conjunction with this exhibition, Okay Mountain will visit the campus and the Chattanooga community as part of the…
Black History Month Calendar of Events
Date Name Time Location February 1 Kick off Celebration/Unity Quilt (students/alumni will have an opportunity to decorate a quilt panel piece for the Unity Quilt. The quilt will be displayed in the Multicultural Center) 11a.m.-4 p.m. Multicultural Center February 2 Soul Poetry Night Featuring J. Whaley 8 p.m. Multicultural Center February 13 Littleton H. Mason Singers “Outburst”…
Hunter Lecture Series: Former US Poet Laureate to speak
Former US Poet Laureate, Dr. Robert Pinsky, will be the third speaker in the 2011-2012 George T. Hunter Lecture Series at UTC. During his three terms as US Poet Laureate, Robert Pinsky founded the Favorite Poem Project, which aimed to identify and invigorate poetry’s place in American culture. Pinksy currently serves as the poetry editor…