Instead of bringing in the new year working out at the gym or organizing their homes, a group of students and faculty members from UTM volunteered their time and effort in Guatemala for a service-learning travel study. Dr. Sandy Mehlhorn, Assistant Professor of Agriculture Engineering at UTM, organized the Guatemala travel study in cooperation with… Continue reading Students begin new year in a foreign country volunteering
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Greek Fest ready to roll with song and dance
Line dance, lip-sync and step show are just a few of the events that will be held Feb. 12-15, during UTM’s Greek Fest. The Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council will participate in their annual event, Greek Fest. This is a week dedicated to celebrating the many fraternities and sororities on the UTM campus as well as raising awareness about several issues through philanthropies.… Continue reading Greek Fest ready to roll with song and dance
UTM softball player named 2013 Miss UTM
The 2013 Miss University of Tennessee at Martin and Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival pageants were held in conjunction on Jan. 26 at UTM’s Student Life Center. Thirteen young women competed in the pageant for the two titles. Six of the 13 women are current students enrolled at UTM. Women from across the state also came to Martin, Tenn. to… Continue reading UTM softball player named 2013 Miss UTM
UTM graduate and author to speak to students
UTM will host David G. Cartwright, author of “Achiever Fever: How You Can Climb The Mountain Of Achievement ‘One Step At A Time.’” Cartwright will be conducting a lecture series including discussions, question/answer sessions and book signings in Watkins Auditorium. “Achiever Fever” contains over 200 pages of information covering topics such as: how to get… Continue reading UTM graduate and author to speak to students
SGA approves Athletic Liaison legislation
The SGA senate unanimously approved legislation on Jan. 17 that would create an Athletic Liaison position between the UTM athletes and the student body. The legislation was originally presented during the last senate meeting of the fall semester. The bill had to be “laid on the table” for two weeks since it was a constitutional revision.… Continue reading SGA approves Athletic Liaison legislation
UTM alum and author of ‘Achiever Fever’ gives lecture
Writing down goals, learning to communicate effectively and going beyond the call of duty are all themes from author David G. Cartwright’s lecture series held Jan. 17 in Watkins Auditorium. Cartwright is the author of “Achiever Fever: How You Can Climb The Mountain of Achievement One Step at a Time.” He is also a 1983… Continue reading UTM alum and author of ‘Achiever Fever’ gives lecture
UTM Fine Arts building nears finishing stages
With the beginning of the spring 2013 semester here, many of the fine arts students are left anticipating the arrival of the new fine arts building, giving them a nicer venue to call their own. Even though the opening ceremony is not scheduled until Mar. 21, many of the departments will slowly begin moving their… Continue reading UTM Fine Arts building nears finishing stages
The UTM community pulls together in times of need
On Wednesday, Nov. 28, Greek organizations on the campus of UTM hosted a Chili Benefit and Chinese auction in the Boling University Center Ballroom for Bethany Scott. Scott is a senior education major at UTM and a member of Alpha Omicron Pi. Scott was recently diagnosed with stage three Ovarian Cancer and has received two… Continue reading The UTM community pulls together in times of need
Pi Kappa Alpha gives back to children
The brothers of Pi Kappa Alpha are teaming with the Weakley County Reading Railroad to offer children a holiday celebration. The event will be held Tuesday Dec. 4 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Student Life Center. The holiday celebration will offer children age five and under the opportunity to meet Santa, play games and win prizes. “The… Continue reading Pi Kappa Alpha gives back to children
Puerto Rico explores becoming US state
Amongst all of this year’s political excitement, one of the issues that has arisen is the possibility of Puerto Rico statehood. According to US News, on Nov. 6, by a vote of 54-46 percent, Puerto Ricans said in a non-binding referendum that they would like to change their Commonwealth status. Within this percentage, 61 percent… Continue reading Puerto Rico explores becoming US state