The Black Student Association (BSA) held a panel on Feb. 11 to discuss how the university will respond to potential threats of white supremacist recruitment on campus. The Panel included Chancellor Keith Carver, Dr. Andy Lewter, vice chancellor for Student Affairs; Dr. Henry Parker, professor of Philosophy; Dr. David Barber, professor of History; Kaylyn Bailey,… Continue reading Panel meets to discuss threats of white supremacy
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UTM museum brings WWII propaganda to Martin
A new exhibit featuring WWII propaganda has come to UTM’s J. Houston Gordon Museum in the Paul Meek Library. “Work, Fight, Give: American Relief Posters of WWII” challenges preconceived notions about the war relief efforts of WWII through honoring artists instead of soldiers. The exhibit consists of posters, donation boxes and various propaganda items used… Continue reading UTM museum brings WWII propaganda to Martin
UT System Interim President calls for UT Promise mentors
University of Tennessee System Interim President Randy Boyd delivered his second State of the University address Feb. 14 at the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy on the UTK campus. During his address, he reflected upon his first year in office, laid out his goals for 2020 and announced a new aspect of… Continue reading UT System Interim President calls for UT Promise mentors
Greek Week events bring service to campus
20 UTM fraternities and sororities participated in this year’s Greek Week, a week of service, revelries, friendly competition and chapter pride. Greek Week lasted from Feb. 10-14 and contained a wide variety of events such as Line Dance, Step Show, a Battle of the Sexes Trivia Night, a service night and a karaoke night. Greek… Continue reading Greek Week events bring service to campus
Social justice presentation kicks off Black History Month
UTM kicked off Black History Month on Wednesday, Feb. 5 with a speech from Rasheed Ali Cromwell, JD. Cromwell’s speech, “Protest for Peace: Social Justice and Change,” focused on the ways college students can create and inspire change through peaceful protest. Cromwell is the founder and president of the Harbor Institute, an educational consulting firm… Continue reading Social justice presentation kicks off Black History Month
WestTeach education summit
The WestTeach Program, sponsored by the UTM WestStar Leadership Program, will host the West Tennessee Education Summit from 8:30-11:30 a.m., Feb. 28, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. All conference activities will take place in the hospital’s Walter Barnes Conference Center. The summit will focus on facilitating change and curriculum to enhance workforce… Continue reading WestTeach education summit
Professor is taking “healthy steps” with new program
UTM will be holding the free Healthy Steps program through May 12 in an attempt to create healthier lifestyles for participants. Diane Austin, an assistant professor in the Nursing department, will be heading the Healthy Steps program alongside her daughter, Allicia Austin. Allicia is recognized by the Center for Disease Control as a diabetes prevention… Continue reading Professor is taking “healthy steps” with new program
Are all politics still local?
Are all politics still local? That is the question that a four-man panel attempted to answer at last week’s Engage the Times event which occurred at 12 noon in room 125 in the Skyhawk Dining Hall. Does local politics still have the most direct impact on people’s lives and civic outlook, or has national politics… Continue reading Are all politics still local?
The Defamation Experience
The Defamation Experience was held in the University Center Ballroom on Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. The Defamation Experience is a play by Todd Logan in which the audience becomes the jury in a civil case. In the play, Regina Wade is suing Arthur Golden for defamation. Wade has to prove that Golden made a… Continue reading The Defamation Experience
Annual showcase and awards dinner to be held in Martin
The University of Tennessee President’s Council will hold its sixth annual showcase and awards dinner on Friday, Jan. 31, in Martin. President’s Council members will have the opportunity to tour the UTM campus as part of the showcase and awards event. Members will visit the award-winning UTM broadcast studios and hear from communications professors Rodney… Continue reading Annual showcase and awards dinner to be held in Martin