A lot of times people go somewhere and end up staying much longer than they had originally intended. For Dr. Gary Steinke, what was supposed to be a two-year stint in 1977 has turned into more than 36 years serving as a professor at UTM. In the spring of 1977, on the University of Michigan… Continue reading Professor gave up network career to teach
Voice It!: UTM Spring 2014 graduates’ senior farewells
It’s hard to believe that graduation is only a few days away for so many of us. When we think about the time that we have spent at UTM it naturally sparks different memories for each of us. Of course we think about the major events, but we can’t forget about the friends that… Continue reading Voice It!: UTM Spring 2014 graduates’ senior farewells
DC vs. Marvel: The fight everyone wins
There is always a trend with what’s being made in the movies, and recently it’s superhero movies. The main ones being made are the famous heroes from the DC and Marvel universes. These heroes have been around for decades and are still very popular among the masses. Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the rest of… Continue reading DC vs. Marvel: The fight everyone wins
Review: Les Miserables novel leads readers on emotional journey
Many people have heard of or seen the broadway production Les Miserables, know the songs and the surface of what the French classic is about. However, most have not read the novel, which, in depth, goes beyond the stage production and the 100+ adaptations. Victor Hugo, the author of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, published… Continue reading Review: Les Miserables novel leads readers on emotional journey
UTM Dance Ensemble’s spring concert moves fans
The spring Dance concert “Escape” was a sensation, as audience members ranging from college students to proud parents to dance enthusiasts came from all over on April 10 and 11 to take in this visual masterpiece. Director Sarah McCormick arranged for the UTM dancers to perform in group work along with solo and duet pieces. When… Continue reading UTM Dance Ensemble’s spring concert moves fans
Review: ‘Captain America: Winter Soldier’
The Cap is back, making his presence known in the long-anticipated sequel that hit theaters last week. Captain America: Winter Soldier is a superhero film from Marvel Studios and is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. The film is the sequel to 2011’s Captain America: The First Avenger and serves as the ninth installment in… Continue reading Review: ‘Captain America: Winter Soldier’
‘Crossfire’ co-host devotes life to the fight
UTM, CNN, the Obama Administration, Yale Law School and the New York Times best seller list while all very different, have a common denominator: Van Jones. He was born Anthony Kapel Jones, but chooses to go by Van. Jones, a Jackson, Tenn. native and son of Willie and Loretta Jones, graduated from UTM in the… Continue reading ‘Crossfire’ co-host devotes life to the fight
Column: The journey from book series to silver screen
Everyone likes to read a good book. Recently, everyone has enjoyed watching those books in the form of a film on the silver screen rather than reading the paper form. We’ve all had that time when our favorite book was turned into a movie. Whether it turned out great or not as compared to the… Continue reading Column: The journey from book series to silver screen
Van Jones: ‘The guy that showed up for the fight’
‘Crossfire’ cohost Van Jones says what he would most like people to remember about him is that he’s “the guy that showed up for the fight …. [in order] to make a difference.”
UTM offers unique electives
For students who want to take a class for more than the grade, UTM offers several classes that will not only give beneficial information for a career, but will also open students’ minds to new subjects. Popular classes offered at UTM cover a wide range of topics that vary depending on students’ individual interests, some… Continue reading UTM offers unique electives