Public Safety says there is no reason to be concerned about recent reports of masked persons at UTM. On Thursday, The Pacer spoke with Jerry Garcia, Police Lieutenant for the Department of Public Safety and gained information regarding recent masked person sightings at UTM. After being asked about reports of a person wearing all black… Continue reading Masked persons at UTM are not a threat
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Gov. Haslam proposes $30 million school safety bill
On Tuesday, March 20, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam recommended spending $30 million to help improve school safety. Haslam stated that Tennessee children “deserve to learn in a safe and secure environment,” according to a news release from Haslam’s office. The $30 million proposal to amend the 2018-2019 budget, which is to be considered by the… Continue reading Gov. Haslam proposes $30 million school safety bill
Veterans Affairs Clinic set for April 5
A mobile Veterans Affairs (VA) clinic will be in Martin, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Martin Church of Christ Youth Activities Building for all veterans on campus and in the community to visit. The VA mobile clinic is a free event sponsored by Veterans Services. The mobile clinic can perform… Continue reading Veterans Affairs Clinic set for April 5
DiPietro vows UT will continue self-limiting tuition increases
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee’s commitment to self-limiting tuition increases means 2018 will mark a fourth straight year and a new record for holding increases at or below 3 percent, President Joe DiPietro said March 23 at the spring meeting of the UT Board of Trustees. The board met on the UT Health… Continue reading DiPietro vows UT will continue self-limiting tuition increases
SGA election 2018 set April 3
It’s once again SGA election season on campus and the campaign season is in full swing for the two parties running this year. Students are typically given two public opportunities to interact with the candidates. One of these opportunities is the “Meet the Candidates Forum” that was held March 19 and the other is… Continue reading SGA election 2018 set April 3
Carolyn Cocca Speaks at UTM
On Thursday, March 15, Watkins Auditorium boasted a packed house to welcome Carolyn Cocca as she presented “Underrepresented and Underdressed: Female Superheroes and Popular Culture.” Cocca is an associate professor in the Department of Politics, Economics and Law at the State University of New York at Old Westbury and spoke to UTM as part of… Continue reading Carolyn Cocca Speaks at UTM
UTM first to install drug take-back box
UTM is the first university in Tennessee to install a drug take back box located at the Department of Public Safety in Crisp Hall. The box was donated by the Weakley County Prevention Coalition and allows students, faculty, staff and community members to safely dispose of expired or unnecessary medication. The take back box accepts all… Continue reading UTM first to install drug take-back box
Black Panther Party co-founder speaks at UTM
Bobby Seale, co-founder and national chairman of the Black Panther Party, served as the keynote speaker for the 18th annual UTM Civil Rights Conference on Feb. 22, 7 p.m., in Watkins Auditorium of the Boling University Center. Seale’s keynote address titled, “From Dream to Woke,” transported listeners back in time to the 1960s. The large… Continue reading Black Panther Party co-founder speaks at UTM
TCUE students and Japanese Club bring Japanese culture to Martin
The UTM Japanese Language and Culture Club teamed up with Takasaki City University of Economics students to host the annual “Japan Day” from 2:30-4:30 on Feb. 21 at the C.E. Wheldon Public Library. The Japanese club members and TCUE hosted activities for kids and young teenagers such as a challenge involving moving different objects with… Continue reading TCUE students and Japanese Club bring Japanese culture to Martin
Tennessee trapper training for teens
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and the Tennessee Fur Harvesters are partnering together to host a free trapper training camp Feb. 23-25 at the TWRA Buffalo Ridge Refuge in Humphreys County. The second annual training camp will give positive exposure to trapping and show people of all ages the benefits of trapping animals themselves for… Continue reading Tennessee trapper training for teens