The first round of interviews for five candidates for the UTC Chancellor is complete. The search committee will meet on Monday, January 28, to determine the finalists and recommend them to University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro.
Tennessee College Goal Sunday is January 27
For the first time, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will host Tennessee College Goal Sunday, a College Goal Tennessee event, on January 27, 1-4 p.m. in the first floor lobby of the UTC University Center.
University honors Martin Luther King Day with speaker, service
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, the University will hold a commemorative breakfast and coat drive to benefit the area’s homeless population.
Free performance: Backstage with Louis Armstrong
In collaboration with the Bessie Smith Cultural Center, the Ruth S. Holmberg Chair of American Music at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga presents Backstage with Louis Armstrong, written and performed by Danny Mullen. This free event will be held Friday, January 18, 7:30 p.m., Roland Hayes Concert Hall, UTC Fine Arts Center.
Student work on display at the Cress Gallery of Art
The Cress Gallery of Art celebrates a new semester with a display of student artwork for the the 2013 UTC Department of Art Annual Juried Student Exhibition. The exhibition runs through January 31. The gallery is open to the public and admission is free.
Students place in national chemical car competition
An improved chemical car design from the UTC chemical engineering student team secured a ninth-place finish and the award for “Best Inherent Design for Safety” at the national American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) competition.
University partners with community for science programs
A degu, a small mammal found only in Chile, is bringing together the Chattanooga community. In partnership with the Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy (CGLA), the Chattanooga Zoo, and local TV station WTCI, the University is creating a collaborative educational outreach program to inform students and the community about this little known animal.
UTC Chancellor’s candidates announced
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga chancellor search committee has selected five finalists to bring to campus for open forums. Here is the schedule of open forums: Jan. 9: Diane Allen Jan. 10: Jim Moran Jan. 15: Harold Jones Jan. 16: Jorge Haddock Jan. 17: Steve Angle Each forum will be held from 2:45 p.m.…
Cress Gallery featured in international arts publication
The UTC Cress Gallery of Art’s current exhibition, Matthew Deleget’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” has received a review in ArtForum magazine, long respected and widely known as the decisive voice in the field of contemporary art.
Entrepreneurial ideas presented in competitions
UTC students and local veterans showcased their entrepreneurial spirit with two competitions to test their business ideas.