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What: CECS Seminar Series: \u201cInformation Security Careers: Pathfinding on the Digital Battlefield”<\/strong><\/p>\n Details: <\/strong>Cyber Security Professional, Shayne Champion, discusses the education, career path and skills one practitioner has undertaken in their path from the early 1990s; and the public flourishing of the internet to the modern digital battlefield we all work, study and live within.<\/p>\n When: <\/strong>2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 5<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>Maytag Conference Room in the Engineering, Math and Computer Science Building<\/p>\n Admission:<\/strong> Free and open to the public.<\/p>\n Information: <\/strong>Visit the CECS Seminar Series website<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n What: Take Five Reading Series: Dr. Michelle White presents on Dissolution<\/strong><\/p>\n Details: <\/strong>The Department of English and the George C. Connor Professorship of American Literature are pleased to showcase five different UTC faculty members who will offer a lecture on a book of his or her choosing. Dr. Michelle White presents on C. J. Sansom\u2019s Dissolution, a gripping murder mystery set during the confiscation and dissolution of the monasteries by King Henry VIII in the early days of the English Reformation.<\/p>\n When: <\/strong>6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>University Center\u2019s Chattanooga Room<\/p>\n Admission: <\/strong>Free and open to the public.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What: The Diane Marek Visiting Artists Series: Michi Meko\u2019s KAZUKO Exhibition<\/strong><\/p>\n Details: <\/strong>Michi Meko\u2019s multidisciplinary approach combines common materials with an iconography of humble objects to create stunning visual metaphors of African-American heritage and experience building upon themes of resilience and purpose, remembrance and spirituality.<\/strong><\/p>\n When: <\/strong>Feb. 6-March 22<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>Cress Gallery in the Fine Arts Center<\/p>\n Admission:<\/strong> Free and open to the public.<\/p>\n Information: <\/strong>For more information, including gallery times and parking, visit Cress Gallery\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n What: MLK:\u00a0 A Personal Portrait Film and Lecture with George Silano<\/strong><\/p>\n Details: <\/strong>As the only director to be invited into Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s home, George Silano recorded King’s most private thoughts and premonitions. Join Silano for a presentation and discussion of the film that has been rediscovered after being buried in the archives for forty years. This event is part of the Black History Month events taking place on campus.<\/p>\n When: <\/strong>6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>University Center Auditorium<\/p>\n Admission: <\/strong>Free and open to the public.<\/p>\n Information: <\/strong>Click here for more information about this event and other Black History Month events on campus<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>What: The Legacy Show<\/strong><\/p>\n Details: <\/strong>A celebration of African-American artists through music, poetry and visual images is coming to UTC. Violinist Tami Lee Hughes conceived, created and performs the innovative program, featuring African-American composers and arrangers spanning decades.<\/p>\n When: <\/strong>7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>Roland Hayes Concert Hall in the Fine Arts Center<\/p>\n Admission: <\/strong>Free and open to the public.<\/p>\n Information: <\/strong>For more information, visit the artist\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>What: Tim Gaudin presents \u201cTwo decades of research on armadillos, sloths, and anteaters\u2014a bizzare affinity for xenarthran affinities\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Details: <\/strong>The Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science present a weekly seminar where professors from UTC and beyond present their research.<\/p>\n When: <\/strong>3 p.m., Friday, Feb. 9<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>Benwood Auditorium in the Engineering, Math and Computer Science Building<\/p>\n Admission: <\/strong>Free and open to the public.<\/p>\n Information: <\/strong>For more information, visit their website.<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n What: Injustice in the Prison Industrial Complex: The Criminalization of Ramona Brant<\/strong><\/p>\n Details: <\/strong>Ramona Brant was granted clemency by President Barack Obama after serving 21 years in prison. Brant will share her story, speak to minimum sentencing policies, as well as injustices within the prison system. Brant\u2019s story is one of perseverance, strength and hope. This event is part of the Black History Month events taking place on campus.<\/p>\n When: <\/strong>5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 9<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>Derthick Hall Room 101<\/p>\n Admission: <\/strong>Free and open to the public.<\/p>\n Information: <\/strong>Click here for more information about this event and other Black History Month events on campus<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>What: EnVaGe: Celebrating Diveristy<\/strong><\/p>\n Details: <\/strong>The Ensemble of Variable Geometry (EnVaGe) offers a listening experience that’s different than going to an orchestral concert or an opera. The group enhances their musical experience with\u00a0additions of video, dancers or lighting to bring the audience closer to the musicians and the music itself.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n When: <\/strong>7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>Roland Hayes Concert Hall, Fine Arts Center<\/p>\n Admission: <\/strong>Adults, $15; Faculty, staff and seniors, $12. Purchase tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Information: <\/strong>Read more about EnVaGe<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n What: UTC Symphony Orchestra<\/strong><\/p>\n Details: <\/strong>Concert featuring the UTC Symphony Concerto Competition winners. Soloists include Mikaela Parker, piccolo, Diego DeCordova, clarinet, and Xinwen Zhang, piano.<\/p>\n When: <\/strong>3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 11<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>Roland Hayes Concert Hall, Fine Arts Center<\/p>\n Admission:<\/strong> Free and open to the public.<\/p>\n Information: <\/strong>For more information and details about the program, visit their website.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n What: UTC Theatre Co. presents Elemeno Pea<\/strong><\/p>\n Details: <\/strong>Molly Smith Metzler\u2019s\u00a0Elemeno Pea\u00a0<\/em>is a story of two sisters enjoying the lavish beach estate owned by the youngest sister\u2019s boss. The comedy explores themes of ambition, regret and how choices can alter a person beyond recognition. This show does contain adult language and content.<\/p>\n When: <\/strong>7:30 p.m., Feb. 13-17; 2 p.m., Feb. 17<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>Dorothy Hackett Ward Theater, Fine Arts Center<\/p>\n Admission: <\/strong>$12 General Admission; $10 students and seniors. Purchase tickets online.<\/a><\/p>\n Information: <\/strong>Visit UTC Theatre Co<\/a>. online for more information.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What: Justin Miller presents \u201cPangolins, understanding a wildlife trafficking crisis and a roadmap to hope\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Details: <\/strong>The Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science present a weekly seminar where professors from UTC and beyond present their research.<\/p>\n When: <\/strong>3 p.m., Friday, Feb. 16<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>Benwood Audotrium in the Engineering, Math and Computer Science Building<\/p>\n Admission: <\/strong>Free and open to the public.<\/p>\n Information: <\/strong>For more information, visit their website.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n What: UTC Faculty Chamber Trio<\/strong><\/p>\n Details: <\/strong>Ronda Ford, flute, Erika Schafer, trumpet and Jenny Parker, piano,\u00a0present an evening of chamber music. The program will include the premiere of a work by Michael Broder, Divertimento for Flute, Trumpet, and Piano. The program will also include works by James Stephenson, Astor Piazzolla and W. A. Mozart.<\/p>\n When: <\/strong>7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> Roland Hayes Concert Hall, Fine Arts Center<\/p>\n Admission: <\/strong>Free and open to the public.<\/p>\n Information: <\/strong>Visit music\u2019s website for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n What: CECS Seminar Series: \u201cSecurity of Additive Manufacturing: Threats and Research Opportunities”<\/strong><\/p>\n Details: <\/strong>Assistant Professor in the School of Computing University of South Alabama, Mark Yampolskiy, presents an introduction to the field of additive manufacturing, covering research performed by his field and other teams.<\/p>\n When: <\/strong>2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 22<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>SimCenter Auditorium<\/p>\n Admission:<\/strong> Free and open to the public.<\/p>\n Information: <\/strong>Visit the CECS Seminar Series website<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What: Sarah Zohdy presents \u201cWhat\u2019s the Buzz? Vector-borne Disease Ecology in Madagascar and Beyond\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Details: <\/strong>The Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science present a weekly seminar where professors from UTC and beyond present their research.<\/p>\n When: <\/strong>3 p.m., Friday, Feb. 23<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>Benwood Auditorium in the Engineering, Math and Computer Science Building<\/p>\n Admission:<\/strong> Free and open to the public.<\/p>\n Information: <\/strong>For more information, visit their website.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n What: CECS Open House<\/strong><\/p>\n Details:\u00a0<\/strong>As part of National Engineers Week, the College Engineering and Computer Science opens its doors to the community with an open house. Tour the CECS spaces, enjoy free lunch, learn more about the college’s programs and see what our students are doing with: robotics, drones, Chem-E Car, energy, concrete canoe, Baja Car and more.<\/p>\n When:\u00a0<\/strong>9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24<\/p>\n Where:\u00a0<\/strong>Engineering, Math and Computer Science Building<\/p>\n Admission:\u00a0<\/strong>Free and open to area high school students and teachers, but registration is required. Click here to register.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Information:\u00a0<\/strong>visiting their website<\/a>Learn more about CECS by .<\/p>\n <\/p>\n