Given that many find themselves in a charitable mood in this festive time of the year, the Operation Christmas Child packaging party, held on Tuesday, Nov. 13 in the UC Ballroom, offered an opportunity for students and faculty to log community service hours or merely offer a helping hand to a good cause. The annual… Continue reading Operation Christmas Child has packing party success
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Lewter Chosen as VCSA
UTM has a new Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs after the resignation of Dr. Margaret Toston from the position in June. Starting Jan. 1, 2019, Dr. Andy Lewter will be taking over the position from John Abel, who is the current interim vice chancellor. He will be leaving behind his previous position as Dean of… Continue reading Lewter Chosen as VCSA
UTM senior dies in wreck on icy road
Megan Cox, a 24 year-old senior Psychology major at UTM and a commuter from Camden, was killed in a car wreck the morning of Thursday, Nov. 15. While driving on Highway 70 near Bruceton, Cox’s car began to slide on the ice, causing the rear-end to turn into oncoming traffic. Her car was then hit… Continue reading UTM senior dies in wreck on icy road
Thank you for your service
The Skyhawk Veterans Association (SVA) hosted their Veterans Day Exposition Friday, Nov. 9 in Watkins Auditorium, honoring all veterans in the Martin community. A tribute to each branch’s hymn was played at the opening of the ceremony, before the introduction of Alice-Catherine Carls, professor of history and philosophy who gave a presentation on the beginning… Continue reading Thank you for your service
Business administration classroom dedicated to late professor Ted Mosch
Room 203 of the Business Administration Building was dedicated to the late Dr. Ted Mosch, Professor Emeritus of Political Science Nov. 8, 2018, by the university. Mosch, who passed on July 3, 2018, held careers in the military and higher education. He began working at UTM in 1970 and served the university until 1981 when… Continue reading Business administration classroom dedicated to late professor Ted Mosch
Andy Lewter named vice chancellor for Student Affairs
Chancellor Dr. Keith Carver announced the selection of Andy Lewter as the vice chancellor of Student Affairs Nov. 6, 2018. “He emerged as the top person from an excellent candidate pool,” said Carver. “Dr. Lewter has the experience and vision needed to lead our Division of Student Affairs.” Lewter is succeeding former Vice Chancellor of… Continue reading Andy Lewter named vice chancellor for Student Affairs
No shaving for men’s wellness
No-Shave November kicked off on Nov. 1 at UTM with a clean-shaven start. Throughout the month of November, the Office of Student Life and Multicultural Affairs is hosting a series of events confronting stigmas and stereotypes surrounding men and mental health. So far, 16 male students have signed up for the month-long challenge of growing… Continue reading No shaving for men’s wellness
UTM Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter placed on interim suspension
The Tennessee Tau chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon at the University of Tennessee at Martin was placed on interim suspension Nov. 1 by the university’s Office of Student Conduct. The university’s investigation continues into possible hazing and other violations. The Sigma Alpha Epsilon national fraternity earlier ordered the immediate suspension of chapter operations until its… Continue reading UTM Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter placed on interim suspension
Meet the candidates
With mid-term elections coming up Nov. 6, here are things you need to know about Tennessee candidates for governor and U.S. Senate. Information about all of the candidates was pulled from www.tennessean.com. Governor Karl Dean- Democratic candidate Education: “We need to pay our teachers more by making education a priority in the budget every year. I’ve… Continue reading Meet the candidates
Campus construction conundrum continues
Ask any student at UTM if they have noticed construction on campus and they will give you a resounding “yes”, followed by some grumbling. Like most growing universities, UTM is constantly upgrading and improving the facilities on campus. To get to the root of the issue and answer questions for students, The Pacer sat down with Chancellor… Continue reading Campus construction conundrum continues