Dr. Lindsay Anderson, assistant professor of Sociology, was recently appointed the director of the annual UTM Civil Rights Conference, which is held each February. Dr. David Barber, associate professor of History and Philosophy, has been director of the UTM Civil Rights Conference. He has served the Civil Rights Conference since 2005. Barber announced his decision… Continue reading Anderson appointed director of UTM Civil Rights Conference
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It takes two: Classical duos in opera and musical theater
The UTM Lyric Opera Theater presented a mix of classical operas and well-known musicals at their program on Saturday, March 23 in Blankenship Recital Hall. The program consisted of a variety of operas from famous composers such as W. A. Mozart and Jacques Offenbach and well-known musicals like Fiddler on the Roof. The program was… Continue reading It takes two: Classical duos in opera and musical theater
Wildlife Society competes at Southeastern Wildlife Student Conclave
The UTM Wildlife Society competed at the annual Southeastern Wildlife Student Conclave March 21-23 in Tifton, Georgia. They won first place in the obstacle course, second place in the quiz bowl and third place in both field photography and air rifle. During the event, the 19 students of the UTM team took part in a… Continue reading Wildlife Society competes at Southeastern Wildlife Student Conclave
SGA hosts first annual charity basketball game
The UTM Student Government Association (SGA) hosted its first annual Student vs Faculty/Staff charity basketball game in the Elam center on March 19 at 7 p.m. Attendees had the option of paying $2 admission at the door or donating 3 canned goods benefiting the Martin Teen Center and the Captain’s Food Pantry. The faculty/staff team,… Continue reading SGA hosts first annual charity basketball game
Mechatronics latest addition to Engineering
UTM is adding a mechatronics concentration to its Engineering program in the fall of 2019. Dr. Robert LeMaster, professor and department chair for UTM’s Engineering program, defines mechatronics as “a multi-disciplined field that is concerned with systems consisting of both mechanical and electrical components controlled using computer-based technology.” Mechatronics unites techniques from mechanical, electrical and… Continue reading Mechatronics latest addition to Engineering
Women’s Center hosts Dr. Angie MacKewn as Lunchtime Speaker
The UTM Women’s Center continued their Lunchtime Speaker series on Tuesday, March 12 by hosting Psychology Professor Dr. Angie MacKewn. This was the first in this series to be hosted in their newly renovated center in the Paul Meek Library. MacKewn led an in-depth discussion on yoga and the benefits it can have on a… Continue reading Women’s Center hosts Dr. Angie MacKewn as Lunchtime Speaker
Women’s Center hosts Margaret Taylor as lunch time speaker
On Feb. 26, the UTM Women’s Center hosted speaker Margaret Taylor from the A Step Ahead Foundation (ASAF). The ASAF in West Tennessee provides free services to women regarding contraceptive counseling, STI and pregnancy testing, wellness checkups and long acting reversible contraceptives (LARC). Taylor was on campus to discuss the usefulness of LARC’s and the… Continue reading Women’s Center hosts Margaret Taylor as lunch time speaker
Night of Dance presents African Spirit of Dance
UTM’s Department of Visual and Theatre Arts presented “Night of Dance: Reflections of African Culture” on Feb. 20 in Watkins Auditorium as part of the 19th annual Civil Rights Conference. People from UTM and the Martin community gathered to see a medley of African-inspired music and dance. The event featured many different genres of dance… Continue reading Night of Dance presents African Spirit of Dance
UTM students bring home conference honors
Several students from UTM Department of Communications earned awards during the Southeast Journalism Conference held Feb. 14-16 at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. Competition was divided into previously submitted work and on-site competitions. For work submitted from the previous semester, Olivia Johnston, a fall 2018 graduate from Hohenwald, won second place in the category… Continue reading UTM students bring home conference honors
Old to fall so new can rise
Communications Building to be torn down for Latimer Building Construction in preparation for the new Latimer Engineering and Science Building will soon commence, beginning with the removal of the Communications Building on the southeast side of the quad within the upcoming weeks. The three-story, 120,000 square foot Latimer Building will be built where the Communications Building is… Continue reading Old to fall so new can rise