MOC Forward
Moving Forward Together to Dismantle Racism
MOC—Moving Our Campus—Forward is a series of events and talks designed to spur conversations and actions for embracing equity and inclusion at UTC.
UTC is people of different regions, nationalities, cultures, races, abilities, ethnicities, generations, interests and viewpoints. And yet, we are one—a University committed to the success of our students and excellence in all we do.
Previous speakers including guests, faculty, staff and students have addressed subjects spanning ways to interact with students from other countries, dealing with different ethnicities, women’s issues, cultural differences and more.
Events
September 2022
Theme: National Hispanic Heritage Month
Activity: OUR STORIES: NUESTRAS HISTORIAS
Date: September 22nd
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: UTC Lupton Hall, 1st Floor
Sponsor: Latina Professionals of Chattanooga, HOLA, UTC Office of Multicultural Affairs, UTC College of Arts and Sciences, UTC Division of Access and Engagement
October 2022
MOC Forward Week - October 10-17, 2022
Theme: Opportunities, Wellness, and Success
Monday, October 10th:
Cornbread Consortium: Student Success Strategies feat. Dr. Ed Garnes
When: Monday, October 10th
Time: 11:30 am - 1 pm
Where: Tennessee Room, UC
Sponsor: UTC Student Success Programs
What you can expect: Learn from this moderated conversation with Dr. Garnes as he discusses navigating the rigor and challenge of higher education while keeping your integrity and authentic self.
Ballin' Power, Purpose, and Sport feat. Dr. Ed Garnes
When: Monday, October 10th
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Where: UC Auditorium
Sponsor: UTC Athletics and UTC Counseling Center
What you can expect: Learn from this moderated conversation with Dr. Garnes as he shares strategies for athletes to develop holistic, personal identities, and career identities.
Tuesday, October 11th:
Coming Out Day Cookout
When: Tuesday, October 11th
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Where: Chamberlain Field
Sponsor: UTC Center for Women and Gender Equity
Trending Towards Triumph: Mental Health and Wellbeing feat. Dr. Ed Garnes
When: Tuesday, October 11th
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Where: UC Auditorium
Sponsor: UTC Counseling Center and the UTC Center for Wellbeing
What to expect: Learn from this moderated conversation with Dr. Garnes as he discusses the value of cultivating and learning about the skills, values, and practices that foster resiliency, positive mental health outcomes, and identity congruence.
Wednesday, October 12th:
Hispanic Heritage Networking Event and Artist Showcase, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, Multicultural Center
When: Wednesday, October 12th
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Where: Multicultural Center
Sponsor: UTC Office of Multicultural Affairs and UTC Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literature
What can you expect: A networking event for students, faculty/staff, and community partners, with a featured artist Kristina Sanchez, from Costa Rica showcasing her signature artwork.
Thursday, October 13th:
Chattanooga Hip-Hop Summit Concert
When: Thursday, October 13th
Time: 7:00 - 11:00 pm
Where: Roland Hayes Auditorium (Fine Arts Center)
Sponsor: Chattanooga Hip-Hop Summit, UTC Office of Multicultural Affairs, and the UTC Music Department
Friday, October 14th:
Fiesta Fridays
When: Friday, October 14th
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Multicultural Center
Sponsor: UTC Office of Multicultural Affairs
Saturday, October 15th:
Access and Engagement "Community Engagement Tailgate"
When: Saturday, October 15th
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: First Horizon Pavilion
Sponsor: UTC Center for Global Education
Monday, October 17th:
LeadHERship "Building your Brand" Panel Discussion feat. Renee Haugerud.
When: Monday, October 17th
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm.
Where: Tennessee Room
Faculty registration in k@te: TBA