In 1967, 46 years ago, the chair of the Quinnipiac College’s English Department gave Mary Ellen Duffley away to Robert “Bob” Cowser in New Haven, Conn. Today, Duffley is better known on campus as English and Modern Foreign Language Instructor, Dr. Mary Cowser. Of course, her husband is English and Modern Foreign Language Adjunct Instructor,… Continue reading Couple spends lifetime together doing what they love
Review: ‘Gravity’ film shows that silence is indeed everything
Space Cowboys and Apollo 13, watch out; Alfonso Cuaron’s Gravity takes audiences for a ride to hell and back. Imagine sitting in the theater and watching the majestic view of Earth from space. It is so quiet that nobody can hear anything except for the sound of people eating popcorn. Gradually, the audience starts to hear… Continue reading Review: ‘Gravity’ film shows that silence is indeed everything
Bookstore unveils plans for new UC location
Barnes and Noble hosted four focus groups Monday night in the UC to ask for student input on their new location. Emily Conley, of Barnes and Noble corporate, and Mara Burton, manager of the UTM Barnes and Noble, facilitated the meetings. Students were shown a booklet with designs for two potential floor plans for the… Continue reading Bookstore unveils plans for new UC location
Students reduce, reuse, recycle through UTM Recycling Center
UTM is trying to do its part to keep the campus and surrounding community clean and environmentally friendly. The easiest way to support these efforts is to recycle, and there are numerous ways to help. Recycled goods can be dropped off in many areas on campus, and the UTM Recycling Center will take care of… Continue reading Students reduce, reuse, recycle through UTM Recycling Center
Couple Tirelessly Give Back to UTM community
When it comes to loyalty, education and community improvement, Bud and Virginia Grimes stand out, both holding prestigious positions here at UTM. Bud Grimes, the current director of University Relations, pursued a career in communications with a clear sense of passion. After earning his Bachelors in Communications with a concentration in Broadcasting, the pursuit of… Continue reading Couple Tirelessly Give Back to UTM community
Phone apps can help with dangerous weather
The tornadoes that came across Northwest Tennessee on Oct. 5 served as a brief reminder that severe weather can surprise people at any moment. While there appeared to be issues with the campus emergency text messaging system that night, ultimately the responsibility of staying prepared for severe weather falls on the individual. There are many… Continue reading Phone apps can help with dangerous weather
UT Junior College grad honored in Hall of Fame
Friends and former staff members of 8th District U.S. Rep. Ed Jones gathered Oct. 4 to pay tribute to the late congressman and honor his induction into the Tennessee Agricultural Hall of Fame. Jones became only the 13th hall of fame member when he was elected in 2011. A dinner was held in the UC… Continue reading UT Junior College grad honored in Hall of Fame
Discovery Park opening set for Nov. 1
Nov. 1 is going to be the beginning of something big for not just Union City, but West Tennessee as well. One of the largest projects this area has seen will finally be accomplished. Discovery Park of America began with two friends who had an idea back in 2007. The friendship became a partnership when… Continue reading Discovery Park opening set for Nov. 1
Wildlife Society helps community preserve land
The UTM student chapter of the Wildlife Society is a professional organization that knows the importance of preserving the land. The chapter does a variety of things within the community including habitat work. They also have an ongoing project in correlation with Tyson Factory in Union City, Tenn. The group is responsible for the upkeep… Continue reading Wildlife Society helps community preserve land
Alerting Students: The Importance of UTM’s emergency text messaging system
It’s that time of year again. The seasons are shifting and the air is cooling as students are strapping in for final leg of the semester. With the change in seasons, some students and faculty alike are concerned with how to get their information when severe weather strikes. UTM has an emergency text messaging system… Continue reading Alerting Students: The Importance of UTM’s emergency text messaging system