A mobile Veterans Affairs (VA) clinic will be in Martin, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Martin Church of Christ Youth Activities Building for all veterans on campus and in the community to visit. The VA mobile clinic is a free event sponsored by Veterans Services. The mobile clinic can perform… Continue reading Veterans Affairs Clinic set for April 5
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SGA election 2018 set April 3
It’s once again SGA election season on campus and the campaign season is in full swing for the two parties running this year. Students are typically given two public opportunities to interact with the candidates. One of these opportunities is the “Meet the Candidates Forum” that was held March 19 and the other is… Continue reading SGA election 2018 set April 3
Carolyn Cocca Speaks at UTM
On Thursday, March 15, Watkins Auditorium boasted a packed house to welcome Carolyn Cocca as she presented “Underrepresented and Underdressed: Female Superheroes and Popular Culture.” Cocca is an associate professor in the Department of Politics, Economics and Law at the State University of New York at Old Westbury and spoke to UTM as part of… Continue reading Carolyn Cocca Speaks at UTM
UTM first to install drug take-back box
UTM is the first university in Tennessee to install a drug take back box located at the Department of Public Safety in Crisp Hall. The box was donated by the Weakley County Prevention Coalition and allows students, faculty, staff and community members to safely dispose of expired or unnecessary medication. The take back box accepts all… Continue reading UTM first to install drug take-back box
Black Panther Party co-founder speaks at UTM
Bobby Seale, co-founder and national chairman of the Black Panther Party, served as the keynote speaker for the 18th annual UTM Civil Rights Conference on Feb. 22, 7 p.m., in Watkins Auditorium of the Boling University Center. Seale’s keynote address titled, “From Dream to Woke,” transported listeners back in time to the 1960s. The large… Continue reading Black Panther Party co-founder speaks at UTM
TCUE students and Japanese Club bring Japanese culture to Martin
The UTM Japanese Language and Culture Club teamed up with Takasaki City University of Economics students to host the annual “Japan Day” from 2:30-4:30 on Feb. 21 at the C.E. Wheldon Public Library. The Japanese club members and TCUE hosted activities for kids and young teenagers such as a challenge involving moving different objects with… Continue reading TCUE students and Japanese Club bring Japanese culture to Martin
Tennessee trapper training for teens
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and the Tennessee Fur Harvesters are partnering together to host a free trapper training camp Feb. 23-25 at the TWRA Buffalo Ridge Refuge in Humphreys County. The second annual training camp will give positive exposure to trapping and show people of all ages the benefits of trapping animals themselves for… Continue reading Tennessee trapper training for teens
House soon to hear UT board reduction bill
UPDATED ON FEB. 23: The Pacer reached out to Chancellor Keith Carver regarding his stance on the legislation. While he supports the reduction of the board, he also says there are too many moving pieces at this time to truly gain a sense of what would change. “A size-reduction is a good move because governing boards nationally… Continue reading House soon to hear UT board reduction bill
Former congressman to speak on current politics
Former U.S. Rep. John Tanner, D-Tenn., will speak to Dr. Malcolm Koch’s U.S. Foreign Policy class at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, in 36 Business Administration Building. Although Tanner is speaking to a class on the topic of current issues in politics, Koch said the public is invited to attend the lecture. Tanner represented Tennessee’s… Continue reading Former congressman to speak on current politics
Bill to ban greek groups at colleges now in committee
A proposal to the Tennessee General Assembly to ban fraternities and sororities at universities statewide to deter hazing could affect UTM Greek Life. According to the Tennessean, the bill, HB 2042, would only allow honor societies and professional fraternities to “promote the interests of a particular profession.” Other fraternities and sororities not associated with professionalism… Continue reading Bill to ban greek groups at colleges now in committee