Science writer Sam Kean spoke to students and professors Feb. 8, as the keynote speaker of the Southeastern Undergraduate Research Conference. His talk revolved around his book The Disappearing Spoon, a novel about the periodic table that captures the history and stories behind many of the elements on it. “I wanted to give them a… Continue reading Speaker shows the personality of the periodic table
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Black History Month events at UTM
This month the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Black Student Association (BSA) will be hosting several events designed to commemorate Black History Month. UTM’s 19th annual Civil Rights Conference, “Toward a Radical Revolution of Values” will be held in the University Center between Feb. 18-22. A brief schedule of events for the conference has… Continue reading Black History Month events at UTM
UTM professor brings art to life
The Phi Kappa Phi honor society hosted Jason Stout, associate professor of art, for its annual Muriel Tomlinson Memorial Lecture on Tuesday, Feb. 5. Stout presented his lecture, “Painting and Picture Making in a Postmodern Age” for a group of UTM students, faculty and guests associated with the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. In his… Continue reading UTM professor brings art to life
Working Women’s Conference hosts 21st annual event
WestStar will host the 21st annual Working Women’s Conference on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. Each year a committee of West Tennessee women who are involved in the WestStar leadership program get together and plan the annual Working Women’s Conference. This conference serves as a time for working women to come together to hear guest lecturers… Continue reading Working Women’s Conference hosts 21st annual event
Sam Kean to speak at UTM
Best-selling science author Sam Kean will speak at 7 p.m., Feb. 8, in the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Watkins Auditorium as part of the 51st-annual Southeastern Undergraduate Research Conference. UT Martin will host the conference Feb. 8-9, and Kean will be the keynote speaker. His presentation is free and open to the public. Kean… Continue reading Sam Kean to speak at UTM
Computer Science gains new programs
The Computer Science department has approved the addition of two new areas of concentration to their curriculum, data science as well as digital hardware and embedded systems, in order to create an effective industry-driven degree path. The new additions will be implemented during the fall 2019 semester, allowing new and current students to redirect their… Continue reading Computer Science gains new programs
Captain’s Pantry food donation day
The UTM Office of Housing, the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Division of Student Affairs are hosting a collaborative food drive, called Donation Day, in the UC Feb. 15. The mission is to combat food insecurities for UTM students. Along with the donations to Captain’s Pantry, students will be able to donate meals and… Continue reading Captain’s Pantry food donation day
Kate Fagan speaks on mental health awareness
Kate Fagan spoke to UTM athletes and other students about the importance of mental health awareness on Monday, Feb. 4. The UTM Student-Athlete Association sponsored a presentation hosted by Kate Fagan, a New York Times best-selling author and sports journalist, who spoke to UTM students about the stresses of being a student athlete. … Continue reading Kate Fagan speaks on mental health awareness
Martin ranked no. 8 safest city in Tennessee
Alarms.org has ranked the City of Martin as the eighth safest city in Tennessee for 2019. Using statistics such as the number of violent crimes, property crimes, violent crime rate and property crime rate, Martin came in eighth place. Germantown and Collierville are the only other cities in West Tennessee to crack the top 10,… Continue reading Martin ranked no. 8 safest city in Tennessee
LifeLine Blood Drive
UTM will be hosting a LifeLine Blood Drive in the University Center from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5, through Wednesday, Feb. 6. UTM has been the host of such blood drives for over 20 years. Each year, students and faculty donate over 800 units and save over 1,600 lives. Each donor can… Continue reading LifeLine Blood Drive