The UTC Alumni Office has created several ways for alumni to stay connected to their alma mater (and to each other) through online communication.  With the rising interest in social networking, especially by those who have graduated in the last ten years, the University has joined in on the new way to stay connected. 

The most popular site for today’s students and recent alums is the social site Facebook. UTC has created a UTC Alumni page, which allows the office to send updates to those who join the page as “fans.” In addition, we have also created a profile on MySpace and on the professional networking site LinkedIn.  Keep in mind though that if you wish to view some of the social network sites, you will need to create a profile or register for site membership. 

But the most recent addition to the online services is the new social networking interface on the UTAA Online Community. Not only can you update your alumni information, add a class note and search for old college friends, now you can socialize with your old class mates and register for UTC Alumni and UTAA events online. One of the most useful tools on the community is a tool that allows alumni to create approved online affinity groups (i.e. SGA students of the 1990s or UTC Business School alumni). This will allow alumni to stay connected but also allow them to interact within their areas of interest.

In addition to the social networking sites, UTC has also created several blogs (Moc Blog, GOLD Alumni Blog, The FAMily News) that help to share important information on UTC news, events and happenings. Make sure to subscribe to the blog posts and stay up-to-date on current UTC news.

 UTC Alumni Director Jayne Holder with UTC graduate (and former Alumni Office
sutdent worker) Kenny Allen at the May Graduation.

On behalf of the UTC Office of Alumni Affairs, we would like to say CONGRATULATIONS and WELCOME to our 2008 graduates of UTC. Those of you who have graduated are now officially a part of the UTC Alumni Association, the GOLD Alumni Program (GOLD=Grads Of the Last Decade) and the University of Tennessee Alumni Association (UTAA is the UT system alumni association).

The UTC Alumni Office is putting together a photo slide show to post on our UTC GOLD Alumni facebook, MySpace account (www.myspace.com/utcmocs) and UTC alumni website (www.utcalumni.com). If you have any photos that you would like to include in this slide show, please e-mail them to alumni@utc.edu. 

Also, as you enter into the “real world” of life after college, make sure you do the following:
1. Tell us about any changes in your life: new job, new e-mail (your @utc.edu will go away soon), new address and phone number (relocation), and any marriage or birth announcements.
2. Register for the UTAA On-line Community
3. Attend UTC Homecoming and other great alumni events
4. Bookmark the UTC Alumni website on your “favorites” list on your computer, and visit it often for news and information. And also make sure to subscribe to the UTC Alumni Moc Blog to receive the latest news.
5. Serve and give back to your alma mater - volunteering time to serve on committees or boards, using your skills to advance the University and making financial contributions to help future UTC students.
6. Wear your UTC apparel and colors with pride.

Congratulations again!
And don’t forget to send us your graduation photos!!!

Forever Mocs!

The UTC Office of Alumni Affairs has initiated a new program for recent graduates titled UTC GOLD, or Graduates Of the Last Decade. UTC GOLD encompases all alumni of UTC who have graduated or passed at least 24 semester hours from the University in the last ten years.  The goal of the program is to help recent graduates stay connected through targeted social and career networking events and also to give them opportunities to learn important skills to help them get established in life after school.

The program will be led and organized by the UTC Alumi Office and a new UTC GOLD Council, comprised of recent alumni. The commitment to the council, will consist of attending two meetings a year in Chattanooga (spring/summer and fall), periodic conference calls, and periodic committee meetings as needed. In addition, this council will be asked to support various special events throughout the year in Chattanooga and in your specific regions throughout the United States. Those interested in applying do not have to live in the greater Chattanooga area. Applications for the new UTC GOLD Council are due by Friday, May 2, 2008.

Learn more about the UTC GOLD program here.

Grab your UTC friends and head over to the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX for U2-3D!

DATE: Friday, February 29, 2008
Time: 9:00 p.m. show
Special Discount Admission: $8.95 + 10% off of concessions
Must show UTC ID or UTC alumni card at admission of the show

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You have the best seat in the house—and, even better, you are right there with Bono, The Edge, Larry, Adam and all of your UTC friends as you experience the music of U2.

U23D is a groundbreaking film that brings the world’s most popular band to theaters in a totally new and engaging way. The first ever live-action 3D concert film, it immerses the audience in an all-enveloping and thrilling cinematic experience. Advanced 3D imagery and cutting-edge surround sound technology are coupled for the first time, to bring a concert to life.

For more information, contact the UTC Alumni Office at 423/425-4785.