National Student Exchange Program (NSE)

International Programs/Study Abroad

EXCHANGE NEWS

PROGRAM DEADLINES

UTC 2008-2009 CULTURAL EXCHANGE AMBASSADORS TO BE SELECTED!

Soon UTC's International Programs Office will select its second class of UTC Cultural Exchange Ambassadors! These UTC students have special duties on campus and will represent UTC at on and off campus cultural events. Watch for more details about these students and the ambassador program!

UTC IS SPONSOR OF CHATTANOOGA'S CULTUREFEST

For the third consecutive year, UTC is a sponsor of this year's Culture Fest, an annual day-long festival that is being held at Coolidge Park on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. The festivities will include music & dance performances, food, arts & crafts, storytelling, and cultural booths. UTC will have a tent featuring the international and multicultural offerings at UTC. Several UTC student groups will be performing. Those interested in volunteering or those who have event questions should contact Elizabeth Bell at Elizabeth-Bell@utc.edu.

UTC & CHATTANOOGA'S JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION CO-HOSTING ISRAELI PERCUSSIONIST PERFORMANCE

DATE & TIME: Friday, September 26 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

LOCATION: UTC Roland Hayes Concert Hall

PRESENTED BY: UTC's International Programs & the Chattanooga Jewish Community Federation

COST: FREE

DESCRIPTION: “A virtual one-man band, Chen Zimbalista uses his hands, feet and even his voice as he works the marimba, vibraphone drums, cymbals, and numerous other percussion instruments. His music -- a euphonious blend of pulses and beats -- defies classification. A true feast for the senses, his programs are taken from classical, blues, jazz -- and occasionally from the rock repertoire. A winner of international competitions, Zimbalista has appeared throughout the United States and around the world.  He has performed as soloist with orchestras in Israel, Turkey, Germany, Brazil, and with the Detroit Symphony. His appearances have earned reviews such as, "a brilliant performance by a towering virtuoso" (Frankfurter Allgemeine), while another critic wrote: "A master of percussion the audience went wild with enthusiasm."  For more information: http://www.zimbalista.com/.  

Chen Zimbalista is the headline act for Culture Fest and will perform again at 6:00 p.m. at Coolidge Park on Saturday, 9/27.

NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE

UTC STUDENTS:

There are still opportunities to exchange during Spring 2009. Contact UTC's NSE Office as soon as possible to meet with someone about the program & to pick up application materials! UTC students interested in participating in NSE anytime during the 2009-2010 academic year (Summer 2009, Fall 2009, & Spring 2010) must submit applications to UTC's NSE Office by Friday, February 13, 2009. Set up an appointment as soon as possible to find out about the program and get an application!

STUDENTS FROM NSE SCHOOLS:

We encourage you to consider UTC as a possible exchange school! Explore this site to find out more about UTC and Chattanooga. Contact your home university's NSE Office if you are interested in applying!

Friday, Sept. 26 from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. (UTC Roland Hayes Concert Hall)

Israeli percussionist Chen Zimbalista performs on the UTC campus. “A virtual one-man band, Chen Zimbalista uses his hands, feet and even his voice as he works the marimba, vibraphone drums, cymbals, and numerous other percussion instruments. His music -- a euphonious blend of pulses and beats -- defies classification." The performance is free and open to the public. UTC's International Programs & Chattanooga's Jewish Community Federation are co-sponsoring the event.

Saturday, Sept. 27 from 11:00 a.m .-7:00 p.m. (Coolidge Park)- Culture Fest

This annual Arts & Education Council event is a day-long celebration of the many cultures represented in Chattanooga.  The festival features international & multicultural music & dance performances, food, arts & crafts, and information booths.  In addition, there will be a storytelling booth as well as an arts & crafts booth for kids. Admission is free.  

Every Friday during Fall 2008 & Spring 2009 from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. (University Center Dining Area)- UTC International Student Organization Lunch

Join ISO for lunch! ISO has weekly lunches for members and for any other interested students, faculty, or staff member. Bring your lunch and look for the vase of miniature flags on a table in the main eating area (An ISO member or officer will be beside the flags)!

To Be Announced- UTC International Student Organization Meeting

All members and interested members are invited to attend the weekly ISO meeting to find out what activities the group is planning, to make suggestions, and to get more involved. ISO membership is open to all UTC students, both international and U.S. students. For more information about ISO contact ISO at iso@utc.edu.