On Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., SGA hosted the first-ever food insecurity forum on the UTM campus. In collaboration with Sodexo, UTM is planning on instilling a “meal bank” that will allow students who do not have a meal plan or have run out of meals to receive meal swipes in the cafeteria… Continue reading Food Insecurity Forum: Skyhawks Share
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Chancellor’s wife, Hollianne Carver, speaks at ‘What Women Want’ fundraiser
The “What Women Want” fundraiser took place yesterday, March 21, 2017, at the Boling University Center of UT Martin. This fundraiser was hosted by the WLJT public television station. According to Katrina Cobb, the Events Coordinator, this fundraiser was created to raise money to fund local and national programming outreach services. “When we decided to have… Continue reading Chancellor’s wife, Hollianne Carver, speaks at ‘What Women Want’ fundraiser
Shooting investigation continues; student charged
The Martin Police Department and UTM Office of Public Safety are investigating shots fired near the UTM campus Tuesday afternoon. The campus was locked down and an alert went out at 1:03 p.m. One person, a UTM student, has been arrested. Other suspects, none of whom are enrolled at UTM, are being sought. No injuries… Continue reading Shooting investigation continues; student charged
Meeting the Candidates for SGA Elections
With SGA elections coming up on April 4, students’ choices for campus leaders primarily represent one group, the Tri-Star Party. At a required “Meet the Candidates” forum on Monday, March 20, potential SGA senators and executive council members gathered to introduce themselves and to state why they want to run for a position. Not everyone… Continue reading Meeting the Candidates for SGA Elections
Advising changes add to an already stressful time of year
UTM students and faculty are preparing for various changes to the summer and fall registration schedules. The changes are intended to improve students’ ability to complete their education in a timely manner and have a smooth experience while on campus. Among the changes is a new advising process that sets aside a week specifically for registration for… Continue reading Advising changes add to an already stressful time of year
Sigma Chi Derby Days raise money for philanthrophy
The Kappa Psi Chapter of the Sigma Chi Fraternity at the UTM hosted their annual Derby Days this past week. Derby Days consists of multiple events held throughout the week to help raise awareness and money for their philanthropy, the Huntsman Cancer Institute. “Derby Days is basically a week long competition between the sororities to… Continue reading Sigma Chi Derby Days raise money for philanthrophy
Facebook helps spread word of local Little Free Pantry
A Little Free Pantry located on Clearwater St. in Martin, Tennessee, has continued to assist community members in need since it was advertised on Facebook and opened on Feb. 26, by Lisa, 53, and Tony Griffin, 51. The two red structures, located behind Martin Elementary School, are filled with free items for the community. One… Continue reading Facebook helps spread word of local Little Free Pantry
Holiday break-ins cause concern
Students not in the habit of locking their car doors might want to begin doing so. Since the beginning of March, the Department of Public Safety has received four reports of car burglaries. Three of these have occurred since the end of Spring Break, according to Lt. Jerry Garcia of the Department of Public Safety.… Continue reading Holiday break-ins cause concern
RecycleMania encourages campus recycling
UTM is currently participating in a recycling event involving universities across North America as well as overseas in an attempt to promote better recycling habits. UTM RecycleMania Tournament facilitators and organizers, Dr. Heidi Huse, associate professor of English, and Dr. Angelina MacKewn, associate professor of Psychology, hope to place among the top 25 universities this… Continue reading RecycleMania encourages campus recycling
SGA meeting highlights: March 16, 2017
The Student Government Association held its fourth senate meeting of the semester on Thurday, March 16 at 9 p.m. Chancellor Keith Carver was in attendance for the meeting and took questions from the chambers about anything they may have concerns about. Q: What is your overall goal for the University while you’re here? A: Student… Continue reading SGA meeting highlights: March 16, 2017