Based on “The Shed” community clothing project in Henry County, five students at UTM will sponsor the “Skyhawk Shed” community clothing donation event this month in the Boling University Center on the UTM main campus. The project seeks to collect new and gently used clothing and distribute items to those in need in the local… Continue reading Students sponsor Skyhawk Shed
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Rho Lambda women’s honor society to return to UTM
Rho Lambda, a women’s honor society that strives to recognize those in chapter and campus leadership, is returning to UTM this semester after seven years of absence. The College Panhellenic Council’s Vice President of Scholarship, Hanna Hopper, has worked the past two semesters to reinstate the Rho Lambda chapter at UTM. “I think it’s important… Continue reading Rho Lambda women’s honor society to return to UTM
SGA sponsors inclusive Diversity Week
The UTM Student Government Association (SGA) will host Diversity Week Monday, Nov. 11 – Friday, Nov. 15. As the event gets closer, SGA is preparing for one of their largest events of the year. The Multicultural Affairs Committee has put together events and activities that reflect how SGA values diversity. “Diversity in the university community… Continue reading SGA sponsors inclusive Diversity Week
Dr. Teresa Smallwood speaks at UTM
The Rev. Dr. Teresa Smallwood, associate director of the Public Theology and Racial Justice Collaborative at Vanderbilt Divinity School, spoke to a group of students and community members concerning issues within the church in today’s society in Watkins Auditorium Nov. 7. Her presentation, “Race, Gender, & Sexuality: Justice & The Church,” focused on a variety… Continue reading Dr. Teresa Smallwood speaks at UTM
Carmichael returns to UTM to speak at namesake Career Day
Warren Carmichael, retired CEO of Three Rivers Health, spoke Nov. 6 at the annual College of Business and Global Affairs (CBGA) Career Day luncheon held in the UC Ballroom. Dr. Katherine High, interim dean of the CBGA, welcomed the faculty and students and introduced Carmichael, who urged students in his speech to start looking for… Continue reading Carmichael returns to UTM to speak at namesake Career Day
UTM College Republicans engage the times
The UTM College Republicans led the discussion concerning President Donald Trump’s affect on the Republican party since his inauguration during the Engage Civic Initiative’s Engage the Times session Friday, Nov. 1. As with every ENGAGE session, a panel of specific individuals were present to answer questions pertaining to the topic, including the College Republicans adviser and… Continue reading UTM College Republicans engage the times
Longtime activist to be keynote speaker at 20th annual UTM Civil Rights Conference in 2020
UTM’s 20thannual Civil Rights conference will be held Feb. 17-20, 2020. The Civil Rights Conference planning committee met Oct. 22 to discuss what the upcoming conference will entail. The conference is a week where students, faculty and guests participate in a wide variety of events to raise awareness for Civil Rights issues, both past and… Continue reading Longtime activist to be keynote speaker at 20th annual UTM Civil Rights Conference in 2020
Parsons Center aiding in recovery from storms
After a severe storm tore through Decatur County Oct. 26, the UTM Parsons Center has closed its doors to students to function as a Red Cross Command Center for Administration for those in need throughout the week. The county endured 70-mile-an-hour straight line winds, causing damage to houses, businesses and landscaping. More storms are forecast… Continue reading Parsons Center aiding in recovery from storms
Some advice on advising: do your research, be prepared
With the semester winding to an end and finals just around the corner, students are growing eager to head home for the holidays. Before heading home for Thanksgiving, make sure you have contacted your advisor to schedule an appointment. The majority of us are all too familiar with the process by now, but if you’re… Continue reading Some advice on advising: do your research, be prepared
WCRP pushes to bring monument home
The Weakley County Reconciliation Project (WCRP), formerly known as the “Montgomery 9,” is working to claim the Weakley County lynching memorial monument from the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama, and relocate it to Weakley County. The National Memorial for Peace and Justice is home to 800 memorials with the names of… Continue reading WCRP pushes to bring monument home