“I Heart UTM” week is the annual spirit week sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations and the Undergraduate Alumni Council (UAC). The Office of Alumni Relations hosts events everyday to help raise student pride at UTM. The first event of “I Heart UTM” week occurs the week before festivities begin. The annual “Captain’s Challenge”… Continue reading ‘I Heart UTM’ week builds school spirit
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Silent day for SPECTRUM
On Friday, April 27, UTM students and SPECTRUM (Sexuality, Pride, Education, Trust, Respect and Unity at Martin) are joining together with communities all across the country in a day of silence to honor lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people whose voices are silenced because of harassment and violence. Beginning at 8 a.m., students… Continue reading Silent day for SPECTRUM
Tennessee grocery stores to sell wine on Sundays
On Jan. 1, 2019, local grocery stores will begin selling wine on Sundays. According to The Tennessean, the Tennessee House passed legislation legalizing the sale of alcohol on Sundays. Governor Bill Haslam said he would sign off on the legislation once it hit his desk. The bill was met with opposition from the Tennessee Pastors… Continue reading Tennessee grocery stores to sell wine on Sundays
SGA Senate Highlights April 10, 2018
The SGA senate met on Tuesday, April 10 at 9 p.m. and it was one several students felt the need to record and video. Breaking from their typical bi-weekly meeting day of Thursday, SGA Senate was held on a Tuesday night to support senate members attending the 50th Annual UTM Rodeo. A proposed bill, S.B. 1711… Continue reading SGA Senate Highlights April 10, 2018
Career Peer Educator applications due soon
UTM students can now apply to become a Career Peer Educator. This paid opportunity will allow students to strengthen their communication and leadership skills while assisting other students in the process. Career Peer Educators have the responsibilities of helping students prepare resumés, cover letters and applications, as well as locating job-related information and resources. Educators… Continue reading Career Peer Educator applications due soon
‘Phun with Physics’ dazzles students with demonstrations
The UTM Department of Chemistry and Physics hosted the spring 2018 edition of “Phun with Physics” on April 10, at 6 p.m. in Gooch Hall, room 117. The event, which was open to the public free of charge, is intended to give people of all ages an up-close look at scientific experiments displaying different laws… Continue reading ‘Phun with Physics’ dazzles students with demonstrations
McPhearson named vice chancellor
Dr. Keith Carver, chancellor of UTM, has announced the selection of Petra Rencher McPhearson as the university’s vice chancellor for finance and administration, effective April 9. “Petra has been doing a wonderful job as interim vice chancellor, and I am confident she will continue to keep the division of finance and administration running smoothly for… Continue reading McPhearson named vice chancellor
Looking at the future of UTM: Strategic Plan
Chancellor Carver and the SGA sponsored a forum on March 19, in Watkins Auditorium to discuss the five-year Strategic Plan for UTM. The Strategic Plan focuses on “Where we are, who we are and what can we do,” said Carver. These three aspects were the guiding points in creating the new plan for UTM. Carver addressed… Continue reading Looking at the future of UTM: Strategic Plan
Death Cafe brings life to the discussion of death
Professor William Dooley’s Gerontology 314 class hosted a Death Cafe on Thursday, April 5, in room 343 of Gooch Hall. The Death Cafe is a discussion group with the objective of increasing awareness of death to help people make the most of their lives. The Death Cafe is an open discussion about death with no… Continue reading Death Cafe brings life to the discussion of death
Suicide prevention bill to be heard by Tennessee senate
Tennessee Legislators are taking a stand to encourage more mental health education and suicide prevention tactics for post-secondary students in the state. Senate Joint Resolution 726 by Senator Rusty Crowe (R-Johnson City) encourages the Tennessee Higher Education Suicide Prevention Task Force and the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to develop and implement… Continue reading Suicide prevention bill to be heard by Tennessee senate