The first frost for the UTM /Northwest Tennessee area is expected this Sunday, November 1. According to accuweather.com, the expected low for Martin will be 27 degrees fahrenheit Sunday night, the coldest so far this fall. Everyone is encouraged to take simple precautions during these dangerous temperatures, such as making sure your pets stay warm and… Continue reading First Frost Expected Sunday
Category: Campus & Local
Public Safety Walk With Carver
The UTM Department of Public Safety invites you to join Public Safety Officers and Chancellor Keith Carver for a walk around campus to discuss any safety concerns of students. Small groups will walk with officers around campus and discuss areas of concern. The walk is scheduled for 3 p.m. on November 4, students will meet… Continue reading Public Safety Walk With Carver
SOAR Leader Applications
The UTM Office of Admissions would like to invite you to apply to be a Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) Orientation Leader. The deadline to apply is November 6, at 5 p.m. SOAR Staff consists of a group of mature and dedicated undergraduate leaders that assist in the implementation of UTM orientation programs throughout the spring… Continue reading SOAR Leader Applications
UTM student argues for the virtue of physical fitness
In these trying times, there is nothing more important to many people than their physical health. The COVID-19 pandemic, for example, has made many people hyper-aware of what they can do to keep themselves healthy, and especially to mitigate their risk of disease. For one UTM student, this renewed focus on health created the perfect… Continue reading UTM student argues for the virtue of physical fitness
Chancellor Carver signs domestic violence awareness proclamation
Chancellor Keith Carver signed a proclamation into effect Oct. 1 that recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month at the university. The proclamation was created in order to bring awareness to the ever-growing domestic violence rates in Tennessee and to encourage safe, stable and nurturing relationships. Tennessee has remained in the top 10 states for… Continue reading Chancellor Carver signs domestic violence awareness proclamation
Latimer STEM Building groundbreaking ceremony
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Latimer Science and Engineering Building was held on September 18, 2020 in the UTM quad. Although the event was closed to the public in accordance with the university’s reopening plan, media presence was welcomed, so we at The Pacer decided to attend and summarize the groundbreaking ceremony for the… Continue reading Latimer STEM Building groundbreaking ceremony
UTM Music Department Creatively Modifies Performances During the Covid Era
As UTM adjusts to the new way of learning on campus, UTM Music is hard at work preparing performances for the fall semester while figuring out how to make them accessible, safely. Students may have noticed a large, white tent located near Pacer Pond. This tent will be utilized for select “Live from the Tent”… Continue reading UTM Music Department Creatively Modifies Performances During the Covid Era
New library promised to bring positive change
The City of Martin is building a new library in town square, one that officials with the Martin Public Library Foundation promise will be an innovative win-win for both campus and community. According to the Martin Public Library Foundation, the new library, located at the corner of Lindell and University streets, will contain many important… Continue reading New library promised to bring positive change
Longtime Henry County Sheriff Joins UTM In “Dream Job”
“When I heard that the opportunity was coming open to be a part of public safety, I thought it would be a dream job, to be part of UTM and hang out with the student body and be a part of the campus.” These are the words of Monte Belew, the new director of public… Continue reading Longtime Henry County Sheriff Joins UTM In “Dream Job”