Category: Campus & Local

When students walked through the Boling University Center on Wednesday, August 24, they were met with an up-close look at reptiles from Tom Kessenich and his organization, Snakes Alive. Snakes Alive is dedicated to giving the general public a hands-on experience with reptiles, ranging from large snakes to spiders to alligators. Kessenich’s work brings him all… Continue reading Snakes snatch students’ attention

Small garden plots have been popping up across the UTM campus. The students and faculty responsible for this are in Growing Gardens.Growing Gardens is the result of a University of Tennessee Women’s Philanthropy Alliance Grant awarded in Spring 2010 that provided funds to create community herb and vegetable gardens on the UTM campus that would… Continue reading Student Organization adds beauty to campus

The 2010 midterm election resulted in a massive shift in political party power, from Democratic to Republican. Many of those public officials elected were “new faces” in the legislature.With these new faces in the state and national offices, what can UTM students expect to see in 2011? To begin with, Republican candidate Bill Haslam won… Continue reading Midterm election brings new faces

Whether you speak to a Democrat, Republican, or independent about the 2010 midterm election on Nov. 2, they will likely all agree on one thing: Registered voters should exercise their right to vote.Like other elections, many see this election as an important vote, and at the national and state levels, both major political parties are… Continue reading Election 2010: Exercise your right to vote

The Student Organization President’s Roundtable Meeting was on Tuesday, March 2 in the University Center. The President’s Roundtable offers a chance for any of the organizations on campus to provide input, as well as find out what activities are happening on campus. David Taylor welcomed the representatives from the organizations. Many activities were planned for… Continue reading President’s roundtable meeting provides input

Dr. Anne Meek spoke Feb. 28 at the Annual Women’s History Month Luncheon, sponsored by the UTM Faculty Women’s Club. Dr. Meek reflected on her early years in Martin, “Playing Second Fiddle: Martha Meek’s Legacy of Love.” Georgia Baskett, the Faculty Women’s Club president, gave the welcome. After lunch, Dr. Tom Rakes introduced Meek. “Today… Continue reading Dr. Meek speaker for Annual Women’s History Month luncheon

Pi Kappa Alpha and Chi Omega took the top spots in the Step Show competition for Greekfest 2010.The Pikes won first place and Best of Show in the fraternity division and Chi Omega won first place and Best of Show in the sorority division. Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and Alpha Omicron Pi sorority placed second.… Continue reading Greek Week 2010

The UTM Physical Plant Operations is working on the library to increase safety for the students and faculty.According to the Physical Plant Operations Administration, the soffit on the library has had many issues from the wind within the past few years. The soffit is the underside of the Library’s overhang. Especially with all of the… Continue reading Work on soffit continues on Paul Meek Library to increase safety for all