Category: Campus & Local

‘Educate, Agitate, Organize’: Peace rally allows students to voice concerns

The Black Student Association at UTM held its first peace rally as part of the 17th annual Civil Rights Conference at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The peace rally originally began as an opportunity for supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement to gather in accordance with the theme of this year’s Civil Rights Conference, “Social Justice in… Continue reading ‘Educate, Agitate, Organize’: Peace rally allows students to voice concerns

“The Black Lives Matter” Experience

On Feb. 20, Florence Roach and the Ettaro Theater Company of Memphis, Tenn., presented their original play, “Black Lives Matter,” as a part of the 17th annual Civil Rights Conference. The play was an account of historical men and women who made an impact on the progression of African-American lives and how they helped build America.… Continue reading “The Black Lives Matter” Experience

Nonprofit leader speaks to Communications students and faculty

Valencia Breckenridge, CEO and President of Nashville based nonprofit organization GraceWorks Ministries, Inc. spoke to UTM communications faculty and students on Tuesday, Feb. 21 as part of a PRSSA sponsored event. GraceWorks Ministries is a nonprofit organization located in Franklin, Tennessee, that provides long-term and short-term assistance to those in need in the form of… Continue reading Nonprofit leader speaks to Communications students and faculty

Athletes get involved with Letters in Motion

Student athletes came together Wednesday night for a community service event. Over 300 UT Martin athletes from all sports met in the University Center to write for Letters in Motion. Letters in Motion is a faith-based nonprofit organization that delivers handwritten letters to children in Nepal and Kenya. The organization focuses on raising awareness about literacy… Continue reading Athletes get involved with Letters in Motion

Chancellor shares impressions from first month on job

With only three stops left on his “Cruisin’ with Carver” tour, and having completed a bit more than a month on the job, UTM Chancellor Keith Carver summed it up quickly: “It’s all been great.” The tour of West Tennessee has been “energizing, great fun and very informative. We’ve met with prospective high school students,… Continue reading Chancellor shares impressions from first month on job

Vanguard Theatre director gives Phi Kappa Phi lecture

Phi Kappa Phi hosted its annual Muriel D. Tomlinson Memorial Lecture on Tuesday evening, Feb. 7. Kevin Shell, assistant professor of theatre and director of UTM’s Vanguard Theatre, was the evening’s main speaker. His speech, titled “Improvisation: On and Off the Stage,” discussed the importance of improvisational skills both in theatre and in the work… Continue reading Vanguard Theatre director gives Phi Kappa Phi lecture

Polar Plunge participants are “Freezin’ For A Reason”

While the weather outside is not too frightful, it is still not swimming weather. That is not stopping Aloha Pools and Spas in Union City and Special Olympics Tennessee from challenging those in the community to take the Polar Plunge. Aloha Pools and Spas in Union City is hosting the 6th Annual Polar Plunge, Feb.… Continue reading Polar Plunge participants are “Freezin’ For A Reason”

Women gather to march in solidarity

Millions of women gathered in Washington and in other cities across the country on Saturday to show their anger and express solidarity. One such demonstration was held in Nashville. This event was attended by several members of the UTM faculty, including Dr. Michelle Merwin, Dr. Renee LaFleur, Dr. Chara Van Horn, Dr. Liz Aleksander and… Continue reading Women gather to march in solidarity