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Weekly Event List

IN-PERSON EVENTS

Remember to reflect within one week of attending an Event: Reflection link: Beyond the Classroom Challenge Reflection Form

Monday, March 25 

Mishpachah-Family Exhibit at the J 
9:00 am – 4:00 pm 
The Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace rd 

This art Exhibit is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm so take a friend and check it out sometime this week! This exhibit features 22 artists living in Israel, one from Canada, and the twenty-one from the United States. Twelve of the artists are from Chattanooga. The exhibit includes people from all walks of life, regardless of religion or level of observance. 
 
MCLL Game Day PETANQUE 
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm 
Chamberlain Field 

Join us on Chamberlain Field Pavillion to learn how to play the French game of pétanque! Free food! Fun for all! Let's play boule! RSVP here
 
Rock, Mineral and Fossil identification in Spanish 
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm 
Grote 

Join the Geology club for a fun night in Spanish! Enter through back double doors of Grote (we know this is a little ominous but it should be obvious when you get there). 
Bring your own rocks, fossils or minerals that you would like help identifying with experts from the Department of Geology.  We will also show you our own rock lab with typical rocks and fossils found in our area.  Spanish interpreters will also be present to ensure it is a bilingual event and experience! 
 
Reproductive Realities: Dialogues on Choice and Change 
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm 
UC Signal Mountain Room 

Come join UTC Political Science Club for a Women's History Month discussion about Reproductive rights! This event will include guest speakers from Planned Parent Hood, Step up, and the UTC PSPS department. RSVP here.  

Tuesday, March 26 

Global Spotlight: Ramadan 
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm 
Lupton 1st floor lobby 

Global Spotlight is a platform through which UTC international students can share their culture and traditions with the UTC community. This program is very casual and may include presentations, dance performances, music, and Q&A. Global Spotlight allows for cultural exchange and learning between attendees and is open to the whole UTC community. RSVP here. 
 
Spanish Club Scavenger Hunt 
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm 
Multicultural Center, Lupton 119 

Come join the Spanish Club for a scavenger hunt and discuss Pascua. 
 
Jagged Little Pill 
6:15 pm – 10:00 pm 
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium 

This Tony and Grammy Award Winning Musical presents a messy, tumultuous and honest image of a modern family and their struggles. Joy, strength, love, courage, catharsis can be found in this Jukebox Musical. It will make you jump out of your seat. You will hopefully learn and connect too. Do note that this musical highlight's themes of addiction, trauma (including sexual trauma), depression, strong language and the slow but necessary path to healing. You must be available from 6:15pm to 10:15pm on Tuesday, March 26th! To read more about this event and to sign up for a ticket click here. PS don’t be discouraged if you have to join the waitlist; you probably still have a good chance of getting a ticket! 
 Let Danny Grzesik know if you have any questions at [email protected] or (423)425-4252. 

Wednesday, March 27 

Sweet Research: student edition 
12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. 
540 McCallie Building Room 462D 

The Department of Political Science and Public Service invites the UTC community to our spring Sweet Research series, where we share our research along with dessert. Sophia Chrisco will present, “How Misinformation Regarding Covid-19 Caused a Decline in Childhood Vaccination Rates in the United States,” and Kristina Thompson will present, “Asian American Women: Political Prowess and Effective Participation.” 
 
Building Rome in a Day 
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm 
Lupton 239 

Join Classics’ Club in constructing the Lego Colosseum witness the building of Rome in a day! 
 
Human Rights Conversation with Sari Bashi 
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
UC Signal Mountain Room 

Bashi, who will participate via Zoom, is the program director at Human Rights Watch—leading the organization’s research, supervising a staff of 270 people in 50 countries, and working on 18 regional and thematic human rights areas. Prior to joining Human Rights Watch, she co-founded and ran Gisha, the leading Israeli human rights group promoting the right to freedom of movement for Palestinians in Gaza. She has taught international humanitarian law at Yale Law School and Tel Aviv University and supervised research at Democracy for the Arab World Now. 

Thursday, March 28 

Spring Workshop: Native Plants and Communities 
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm 
Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center 

At its simplest, native plant communities are assemblages of plants that tend to grow together in a specific habitat and are the building blocks of local ecosystems. These communities are defined by growing conditions — terrain, soil, climate, sun exposure, wind and so on. Rather than creating gardens based on personal preferences alone, successful native plant gardeners and landscapers work with existing growing conditions to build healthy and hardy plant communities that support local wildlife. Native plant communities are by design more sustainable and resilient. Learn more and RSVP here.  
 
Exhibition Opening of VIVID: a Fresh Take 
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm 
The Hunter Art Museum 

Celebrate with us as we unveil several stunning recent acquisitions of contemporary art! Works include paintings, sculptures, and more by a diverse range of internationally acclaimed artists such as Toyin Ojih Odutola, Sanford Biggers and Rose B. Simpson. A painting recently acquired by the museum by Kehinde Wiley, international art star and the first Black artist to paint an official presidential portrait (of Barack Obama in 2018), anchors the show. The evening will feature performances by Sarah Yvonne of Ballet Esprit and saxophonist Joshua T. Allen, docent tours of our modern galleries, and art activities for all ages. See more information here.  

Saturday, March 30 

Ceramic Demo 
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm 
River Gallery, 400 East 2nd street 

Join Susan Lawless as she presents a demo of how she creates ceramic pieces. “Most of my pieces are Raku fired. The sculptures are taken from the kiln while they are still glowing red hot and then placed in a combustible material such as sawdust or newspaper. This starves them of oxygen, which gives the glaze an amazing variety of colors. It's a thrilling technique because there’s always the anticipation of how each piece will turn out with so many different variables” https://river-gallery.com/current-events 

LIBRARY EVENTS

Remember to reflect within one week of attending an Event: Reflection link: Beyond the Classroom Challenge Reflection Form

Monday, March 25 

Free Workshop: Create and Manage Your Tables in Excel 
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm 
Library room 201 

This workshop is here to help you keep your Excel tables under control! Learn how to clean up your data, create your table, sort and filter columns, apply conditional formatting, more! RSVP here.  

Tuesday, March 26 

Free Workshop: Premiere Basics 
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm 
Library room 204 

Learn basic editing workflow including how to set up projects, arrange content chronologically, manipulate clips, transfer projects, and export files. RSVP here.  
 
Free Workshop: Excel Charts 
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm 
Online 

This workshop is here to help you keep your Excel tables under control! Learn how to clean up your data, create your table, sort and filter columns, apply conditional formatting, more! RSVP here.  

Wednesday, March 27 

Free Workshop: Understanding Media Manipulation 
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm 
Library room 205 

Understand how misinformation moves from social media to traditional media, and the impact it has on our lives. Topics include analyzing images and captions posted by influencers, breaking down hashtags, and spotting deep fakes. RSVP here.  

Thursday, March 28 

Free Workshop: How to Cite Sources in Chicago 
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm 
Library room 204 

Struggling with Chicago formatting? Staff from the Writing & Communication Center will help demystify the basics of Chicago and share some quick tips and resources for citing your sources. RSVP here

MOCs Get Out And Go! A “Choose-Your-Own” Beyond the Classroom Challenge

Instructions​

This extension of the Beyond the Classroom Challenge was created in hopes of encouraging students to get out and explore Chattanooga and surrounding areas. Whenever you have a chance, grab your friends or roommates, and pick one of these local adventures to get a feel for the amazing city you live in! ​

​Each event counts just like any other event, two points toward the 20 points/10 event total for the semester award. In addition to submitting a reflection on what you learned within a week of the date you get out and go!, please email [email protected] a picture of you on your “Choose Your Own BTC Adventure.” Students can receive credit for up to 4 “Get Out and Go” events a semester.   ​

​We always want to encourage students to follow safety guidelines. This includes but is not limited to wearing a mask, social distancing when needed or possible, washing hands/using hand sanitizer regularly, traveling with others when possible, and being aware of surroundings, especially at night.​


Adventures​

1) Learn about Chattanooga’s jazz and blues “Big 9 Legends” ​

Listen to these podcast episodes about the Big 9 (about 30 minutes) while taking ​ a walk from campus to the Big 9 Legends Mural. (763 E. MLK Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37403).  ​

2) Take a stroll with Chattanooga’s baseball history ​

Located adjacent to Engel Stadium and UTC’s intramural sports complex is a paved walking path with 5 permanent markers detailing Chattanooga’s rich baseball history. The path is accessible via the sports complex’s O’Neal Street entrance (499 O Neal St, Chattanooga, TN 37404).  ​

 3) Walk the Walnut Street Walking Bridge and Explore Coolidge Park ​

The Walnut Street Bridge, built in 1891, is one of the world’s longest pedestrian bridge, and connects downtown Chattanooga to the north shore. Take in some of the prettiest views of Chattanooga and the river. On the downtown side is a memorial dedicated to the tragic but heroic story of Ed Johnson. This new Memorial is meant to be a welcoming, contemplative space where people of all background's cultures can learn, reflect, mourn and find inspiration. Below the iconic Walnut Street bridge on the Northshore is Coolidge Park where there are fountains, statues, cool attractions, and fun paths. From there, you can meander on the pathways by the river toward Renaissance Park. Its grassy knolls make it an artistic installment in and of itself. (1 Walnut Street) ​

​Learn more about the bridge and memorial here. ​

Bonus: Follow the numbered steps on Frazier Avenue and learn a new dance! ​

4)  Check out different sections of the Chattanooga Riverwalk ​

Pick a stretch of Chattanooga’s 16.1-mile Riverwalk to walk or bike. There are dozens of places to hop onto the Riverwalk throughout Chattanooga and each stretch of path will let you immerse yourself in nature, culture, and people watching. Learn more about getting to the riverwalk here.  ​

​Bonus: On the stretch of riverwalk close to campus is the UTC barge and waterfront, where you can rent water equipment (very cheaply) for time on the river. Another section of the riverwalk leads to the Chickamauga dam!  ​

​5)   Step into another world at the Bluff View Arts District and immerse yourself at Ross’s Landing​

Just a short walk from UTC’s campus, is Bluff View Arts District. Explore the many nooks and crannies of this family-owned historic neighborhood. Check out the gardens, plazas, views, and courtyards, including the “River Gallery Sculpture Garden” and art installments outside of the Hunter Museum of  ​

Art. From there, take a 10-minute walk to Ross’s Landing. Tucked between the Tennessee Aquarium and the Tennessee River, Ross’s Landing marks the starting point of the Trail of Tears. In 1838 over 1000 Cherokee were forced to march or be shipped west of their homeland due to the Indian Removal Act. The Passage, connecting downtown to Ross’s Landing, is a memorial walkway featuring a weeping wall and ceramic discs that tell stories of the displaced Cherokee.  ​

Bluff View Arts District: (411 E 2nd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403) ​

Ross’s Landing: (201 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN 37402) ​

Bonus: The Hunter Museum of Art offers local college students $18 year-long ​memberships (less than the price of a normal day ticket) OR free admission to their permanent collection on the first Thursday of every month from 4 – 8 pm (“Throwback Thursday”). Learn more here. ​

​ 6) Feel tiny in the Sculpture Fields at Montague Park ​

This 100% outdoor, free art museum is a park that showcases over 40 large-format sculptures. With a stunning view of Lookout Mountain, this park is a great place to spend time hanging out and checking out art. ​

View a park map and learn more here. (1800 Polk St, Chattanooga, TN 37408) ​

7) Reflect on breathtaking views and Civil War history at Craven’s House​

Located on Lookout Mountain as part of the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, Craven’s house was a major focal point in the Civil War  ​

“Battle Above the Clouds,” and the house’s history tells an interesting story. Check out the views from the house, explore the monuments and surrounding buildings, and even consider taking one of the hikes accessible from this area.​

Bonus: ​

Craven’s House and Point Park Loop Hike: https://www.hikethesouth.com/hikes/cravens-house-and-point-park-loop

Craven’s House to Sunset Rock Hike: https://www.hikethesouth.com/hikes/sunset-rock-via-cravens-house

(Cravens House, Point Park Visitor Ctr, Lookout Mountain, TN 37350). ​

8) Take a hike around Stringer’s Ridge​

This 92 acre park is located just minutes from downtown Chattanooga. With plenty of trails for bikers, hikers, and pets, this is a great way to quickly enjoy nature. Start at the Spear’s Avenue entrance and take a short hike to the beautiful overlook of Chattanooga. Make sure to check the weather, pack water, wear good shoes, take a friend or tell them where you are going, and have a fully charged phone with you. Follow the trail signs and enjoy the outdoors! ​
Bonus: Try to find the lookout! It's one of the best views in town!​

Learn more about stringer’s ridge and getting to the overlook here

(1312 Spears Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37405)​

9) Attend any UTC Athletics event-especially one you have never attended before!  (only one per student can count) https://gomocs.com

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