Celebration Events
Many events will coincide with the 125th Anniversary Celebration. You are invited to join us at lectures, athletic events, commencements and much more to help us commemorate our history, our present and our future.
Please check back often because we will be continually adding to our list.
February 15, 2011
George T. Hunter Lecture Series
Featuring Geoffrey Canada
March 1, 2011
125th Anniversary Celebration Kickoff *
12:15-1:30 p.m. Chattanooga Room at the University Center
2:00 p.m. Arboretum Celebration outside Patten Chapel
Join us on March 1 at 12:15 in the Chattanooga Room of the University Center for the first big event in the 18th month celebration. Following brief remarks by Chancellor Roger Brown, we'll be serving up lots of food and fun until 1:30 p.m. And of course, you can't have a birthday party without presents.
Then at 2 p.m., the campus is invited to gather between Fletcher and Founders halls to commemorate our official designation as an arboretum.
Come out and learn more about how UTC is celebrating 125 years of achievement.
March 13, 2011
2nd Annual Howard Invitational Debate *
5 p.m.
Roland Hayes Concert Hall
March 22, 2011
The George Conner Society Presents The Three Chancellors
Featuring Fred Obear, Bill Stacy and Roger Brown in a conversation.
7 p.m. University Auditorium, University Center
(423) 425-4627 for more information
UTC’s last three chancellors will gather on one stage to look at the past and future of university life in the Scenic City. Spanning 30 years, Chancellors Obear, Stacy and Brown have seen consistent growth in enrollment, the campus infrastructure, academic excellence and the strides taken in becoming a metropolitan campus. The evening is sure to be entertaining and informative with a chance for everyone to visit and reflect on what this institution means to all of us as we celebrate 125 years at UTC.
April 5
Embracing and Valuing Diversity *
7 p.m., Benwood Auditorium; Engineering Building
Dr. Earl Suttle, national motivational speaker, discusses the impact and importance of social relations on a person’s health. Dr. Suttle analyzes racial, ethnic and other human relations to show a wide range of health outcomes that result from how we interact with each other. He says, “Your village goes beyond race and gender, so start building today.”
April 10, 2011
Littleton H. Mason Concert *
First Baptist Church/8th Street
4 p.m.
An evening of gospel music from the UTC Gospel Choir named in honor of Dr. Littleton Mason, the first black assistant Dean of Students. Dr. Mason life was dedicated to helping students, the administration of the University and the community fulfill the "dream of equality."
April 13, 2011
UTC: Celebrating Variety Show
6 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Student Park
Celebrating Variety showcases the diverse student talents at UTC. Students will be connecting to the global community by raising funds and awareness about the disaster in Japan.
Hosted by: UTC Residence Life
Contact: Brian Peters, Resident Director at (423) 425-5905 for more information.
April 17 & 18, 2011
UTC Unity Conference *
UTC University Center
The UTC Unity Conference will host Tennessee high school students to increase college awareness for students of color and other under-represented populations. It stresses the importance of degree completion and provides essential information about UTC's programs.
May 7, 2011
236th Commencement
Featuring Zach Wamp, former U.S. Congressman
August 13, 2011
237th Commencement
Featuring Senator Bo Watson
September 11, 2011
9/11 Candlelight Vigil
Gather in lobby of Founders Hall, 8 p.m.
Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and honoring all who work to keep America safe.
September 15, 2011
Convocation *
12:15 p.m., Hayes Concert Hall, Fine Arts Center
Dr. Horace Traylor will deliver the keynote address. Dr. Traylor holds an important place in our campus history as the first African-American graduate. He served as president of Chattanooga City College at the time of the merger with University of Chattanooga and University of Tennessee and served as assistant to the chancellor following the merger. Dr. Traylor retired as president of the Miami Dade Community College Foundation and district vice president for institutional advancement at Miami Dade Community College.
UTC Birthday Party
1:15 p.m., Heritage Plaza
Come celebrate UTC’s 125th birthday with hotdogs and cake.
Founders Day Celebration Gala
6 p.m. Cocktails/7 p.m. Dinner, The Chattanoogan Ballroom
Faculty/Staff tickets are $25 per person
Watch for your invitation to the Celebration Gala. More food and fun as we celebrate 125 years of achievement.
September 16, 2011
The Great Grown Up Spelling Bee
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sponsored by Re:Start
The Center for Adult Education
Miller Plaza's Waterhouse Pavilion
The Spelling Bee started in 1991 as a way to both broaden awareness about adult illiteracy in our area and raise funds for adult education programs. Come cheer UTC’s team of spellers on to v-i-c-t-o-r-y.
Football Mocs vs. The Citadal
Finley Stadium, 6 p.m. Visit GoMocs.com for ticket info.
October 15, 2011
Homecoming 2011 *
October 15, 2011
UTC Homecoming "Legends of Change" *
11 a.m.-2 p.m., Bessie Smith Cultural Center (Off Campus)
UTC students will pay tribute to founders
of various UTC African American student organizations such as the Black Student Association, NAACP, Littleton H. Mason Singers and the NPHC Greek organizations, as well as students who were the first to participate in student government, intercollegiate athletes,
homecoming court and band.
Football Mocs vs. Western Carolina
Finley Stadium, 6 p.m. Visit GoMocs.com for ticket info.
October 17, 2011
The Modern History of Women's Athletics at UTC
3:00 p.m., University Center Ocoee Room
The Department of Women's Studies invites you to our 2011-2012 Speakers Series—Explore, Connect, Empower. This semester our theme is Women and the University to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of UTC. These lectures are free and open to the public.
November 11, 2011
Student and Recent Alumnae Discuss Women's Studies and Life After College
2:00 p.m., University Center Lookout Mountain Room
The Department of Women's Studies invites you to our 2011-2012 Speakers Series—Explore, Connect, Empower. This semester our theme is Women and the University to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of UTC. These lectures are free and open to the public.
November 16, 2011
Emma Bell Miles: Struggles of an Early 20th Century Appalachian Woman
3:00 p.m., Grote Hall Room 131
The Department of Women's Studies invites you to our 2011-2012 Speakers Series—Explore, Connect, Empower. This semester our theme is Women and the University to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of UTC. These lectures are free and open to the public.
November 16, 2011
125th Celebration Bonfire
6:45 p.m. Location: Chamberlain Field
Join this annual tradition as the campus prepares to roast our last football opponent and prepare for basketball and other athletic seasons.
November 19, 2011
Football Mocs vs. Wofford
Military Appreciation Day
Finley Stadium, 6 p.m. Visit GoMocs.com for ticket info.
UTC African American Alumni
Achievement Dinner *
6:30 p.m. Location: Bessie Smith Hall
Recognition of African American Alumni who have made significant contributions to the community and society in: Athletics, Business, Community/Civic, Education, Engineering & Technology, Entertainment/Arts, Entrepreneurship, Health Care and Sciences.
December 17, 2011
238th Commencement
January 27-29, 2012
Treemonisha
Roland Hayes Concert Hall
Jan 27 & 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Jan 29 at 3:00 p.m.
An opera by Scott Joplin, performed by The Chattanooga Choral Society in collaboration with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Music and UTC Theatre. General admission: $20. Seniors: $17.
Students: $ 14.
February 28
"Reaching the Light: The Story of the Desegregation of the University of Chattanooga" *
A documentary screening
UC Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.
March 31, 2012
Blue and Gold Football Game
Finley Stadium, Time TBD
May 5, 2012
239th Commencement
125th Anniversary Celebration Conclusion
McKenzie Arena, 10 a.m.
* In addition to being a part of UTC's 125th Anniversary,
these events also commemorate the University of
Tennessee's 50 Years of Diversity.
