The former dean of UTC\u2019s College of Arts and Sciences, the chairman and professor of chemistry joined with more than 95 attendees in the University Center on Monday, Oct. 15, for the second annual UTC Retirees Association Banquet.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have lots of friends on this campus, particularly in the chemistry department, so I always enjoy coming back, meeting old friends and using the library,\u201d McNeely said.<\/p>\n
Created in 2014, the Retirees Association meets regularly throughout the year, providing opportunities for retired faculty and staff to mingle with long-time friends and stay connected with the university.<\/p>\n
Tommie Brown, who taught social work at UTC for more than 30 years, said \u201cUTC is like a second home.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe [campus] expansion is beyond anything I could have imagined.. It is beautiful \u2026 to see the beauty of all of the students and all of the new resources, the technology. That\u2019s why I enjoy staying connected,\u201d said Brown, the first African-American woman to represent Chattanooga\u2019s 28th<\/sup> Legislative District, a title she held for 20 years.<\/p>\n Even in retirement, this group of faculty and staff is still impacting students. Starting next fall, their association will sponsor an annual scholarship.<\/p>\n Learn more about the association by visiting their website. All retirees, faculty and staff, are welcome to join. Contact Meghan Phillips<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n