Gounty Students Compete in Quiz Bowl The Academic Teams from Tennessee outside of Memphis. Hopkins, Eden Pafford, James and Camden Cennal Guided by teacher Kevin McCampbell, ffid Victoria The Camden Chronicle Big Sandy High Schools participated in the Brewer, six students comprised Redland. Teacher Adam Academic Quiz Bowl on FridaY, the Big Sandy team, including Blackburn mentored the CHS Feb. 23, at the UTM Parsons Taylor Forist, Maggie Heathcott, team. Center. Jailen Johnson, Cody Mayberry, Congratulations to all of the' , This is the sixth year that Courtney Steinbuck, and Shelby Benton County team members fhe Quiz Bowl was held in Stolz. who made the effort to compete Thursday, March 1,2018 farsons. It is the largest high Competing for the CHS at the annual Academic Quiz school academic contest in West team Were Matt Blow, Davis Bowl.
CnS OUIZ TEAM: From left: Davis Hopkins, Eden Pafford, Matt Blow, James McCampbell, and Victoria Redland. Not shown: Adam Blackburn.
BIG SANDY QUIZ TEAM.- Flom left: Sh_elby Stolz, Taylor Foust, Cody Mayberry, teacher Kevin Brewer, Jaden Johnson, Maggie Heathcott, and Courtney Steinbuck. JACKSONSUN.COM A THURSDAY, MARCH 1,2O1A
UTM hosting UTM offers Students will use "The precollege piano ACT prep course Official ACT Prep Guide, competition 2O18: Official Practice ACT scores are ex- Tests + 4OO Bonus Ques- The University of Ten- tions Online 1st Edition." tremely irnportant when nessee at Martin Depart- The registration fee for it comes to applying for ment of Music will host this course is $95 per per- its Pre-College Piano college and scholarships. son plus the cost of the High school students Competition on March 17 textbook, which can be their in the Blankenship Recit- looking to improve purchased on Amazon- for an al Hall, located inside the scores can register .com. For information or course of- Fine Arts building. The ACT review to register, contact the UT deadline for entries is fered from 8 a.m.-noon, Martin Office of Educa- Saturdays, until March 17, March 7. tional Outreach at 731- on the University of Ten- Performances are 881,-7IO4 or visit utm.edu/ nessee at Martins main scheduled to begin at 9 departments /nondegree/ a,m. and will include solo campus. courses/children/ and ensemble competi- Ron Ramage, course act.php. tions. The solo competi- instructor, has taught tion includes three cate- ACT prep classes for gories: grade six and be- more than 20 years and low; grades sevento nine; will conduct four ses- and grades 1O-12. The pi- sions focusing on Eng- ano ensemble competi- lish, math, reading and tion is for any combina- science. tion of players for one or two pianos. Each entrant or ensemble Will perform two contrasting pieces. The judge for the com- petition will be Dr. Terry THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS McRoberts, professor of THURSDAY, MI\RCH 1, 2018 piano at Union Univer- sity. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners. The participation fee is $3o for each solo entrant and each ensemble entry. Directions for payment are available at utm.edu/ departments /piano/ competition.php. For more information, contact Dr. Elaine Har- riss, competition coordi- nator and professor ofpi- errg at Zq! 98-7-7417 :t! [email protected].
FEST TO BE HELD UT Martin Chamber ensembles will rehearse, be Department of Music's -TheAnnual Chamber coached by world-class UT Martin fac- Fest will be held lnarch 22-24.The event ulty, and showcase their work in a pub- will cultivate skills inherent in chamber lic perforrnance. Deadline to apply and music such as collaboration, indepen- videq auditions ar
UTM hosting concerts UTM band Performing UTM offers with Henry CountY ACT prep course The University of Tennessee at Mar- tin Department of Music will host guest composer Jenni Brandon in-residency The UniversitY of Ten- ACT scores are ex- March13-15. Brandonwill present nessee at Martin s Big tremely important when sever- joint al master classes and practical sessions Band will perform a it comes to applying for for music students during her stay. A concert with the HenrY college and scholarshiPs. County High School Jazz public concert featuring her work will students Band at 6:3O P.m., March High school 13, at the Krider Perform- looking to improve their Paris' Briefs ing Arts Center in scores can register for an performance will in- The ACT review course of- Continued from Page 3B clude the music of Duke fered from 8 a.m.-noon, Good- Ellington, BennY Saturdays, until March 17, begin at 7:3O p.m., March 15, in the UT and man, Dizzy GillesPie on the UniversitY of Ten- Martjn Fine Arts Building's Blankenship The Charles Mingus. nessee at Martin s main Recital Hall. and oPen to event is free campus. Charles Lewis and Drs. Elizabeth the public. The Krider Aleksander and Douglas Owens will Ron Ramage, course Performing Arts Center is perform Brandon's compositions. Lew- Volunteer instructor, has taught located at 650 is, Aleksander and Owens make up the more ACT prep classes for Drive in Paris. For LCD Trio on flute, clarinet and bassoon, the more than 2O and information, contact Years respectively. Dr. Amy Yeung will join the of will conduct four ses- UT Martin DePartment ensemble a vocal soprano. sions focusing on Eng- as Music aI737-881-74O2. Concert selections include "Starry lish, math, reading and Night" for solo clarinet, "Goldfish science. Songs" for solo flute and "In the City at Students will use "The Night" for solo English horn. The perfor- Official ACT PreP Guide, mance will end with the world premiere 2018: Official Practice of Brandon s newest composition for Tests + 4OO Bonus Ques- soprano and oboe, "Multitudinous Stars tions Online 1st Edition." and Spring Waters" - a set of songs on Chinese poems commissioned by The registration fee for Yeung. this course is $95 Per Per- Brandon will lead a pre-concert talk son plus the cost of the about her work at 6:30 p.m., also in the textbook, which can be Blankenship Recital Hall. This in-depth purchased on Amazon- look at her pieces will give the audience .com. For information or a chance to connect more closely with to register, contact the UT the musical selections and the perform- Martin Office of Educa- EIS. tional Outreach at 731- Both events are free and open to the or visit utm.edu/ 881-ZO4 pubiic. departments/nondegree/ For more information, contact the UT courses/children/ Martin Department of Music at 731-881- act.php. 7402.
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The University of Tennessee at Mar- tin s Big Band will perforrn a joint con- cert with the Henry County High School JazzBand at 6:3O p.mr, March 13, at the Krider Performirig Arts Center in Paris. The performance willlnclude the music of Duke Ellirrgton, Bet'rny Goodman; Dizzy Gillespie and Charles Mingus. The event is free and open to the public. The Krider PerformingArts Center is located at 65O Volunteet Drive in Paris. For more information, contactthe I-PI Martin De- partment of Music atTgl-887-7402. JACKSONSUN.COM V SATURDAY, MARCII 3, 20.18 TM's Deal receives 20lS UT President's Award
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From Staff Reports higher education more accessible to all Jackson Sun Dr. Samuel groups. He and his family annually fund or USA TODAY NETWORK - TENNESSEE of medicine an a group of students from their home in of endocrinology, diabetes and Hickman Countyto visit UT Martin for a metabo_ lism at the UT Health Science Dr. Charley Deal, associate vice campus experience. Center, day-long claimed the award "discover', chancellor for alumni relations and an- "Charley wants these students in in the cat- egory. He is internationally known nual giving at the University of Tennes- higher education because of what it will for diabetes education, treatment see at Martin, received one of four 2018 mean to them, their families and their and re- president's search, and has discovered University of Tennessee shared community," wrote Dr. Jamie and devel_ ycemia-as- Awards from Dr. Joe DiPietro, UT Sys- Mantooth, executive director of UT tem President, following Dipietro's Martin enrollment services and student and leptin "State ofUT" address Feb. 28. l'-tt9..vg1u*+ gis sornr This series of aw.ards was created in Srlgryglnelf ryh Dr. Elizabeth Strand, director ofvet_ 2016 to honor the role of UT employees that he is willing to introduce them to erinary social work and clinical asso_ in fulfilling the university's mission and the opportunity using his own money." celebrate those whose academic and Deal also works with the UT Martin groups professional achievements serve as a Black Alumni Council and with model for their system colleagues state- of alumni and donors in other areas to wide. make sure students from minoritY Nominations for the 2O18 awards groups have equal opportunities to visit were accepted in four categories: Edu- campus and succeed at UT Martin as students cate, which honors accomplishments undergraduate " that enhance educational offerings and "Dr. Deal (either) succeeds *g_rlq. She recently launched a program diverse learning environments; Discov- plishing his goals and tasks called SAVE - Suicide Awarenesi in-Vet_ er, which honors discoveries and appli- - s-Eg{queJb'Jballenggand cations of knowledge; Connect, which refusing to give up," wrote AndyWilson, honors engagement and service efforts UT Martin vice chancellor for university programs; availa!.,Ie resources., and and Support, which hon- advancement. "His accomplishments ors efforts in support ofeducational ex- are manybut are tiedto improving lives cellence, discoveries and applications through advancing education. His most of knowledge, outreach, engagement significant achievements will be felt by and service. Tennesseans for generations." Deal was honored "Support" in the Deal holds both bachelor's and mas- category and is the fourth UT Martin ter's degrees in business administration representative in three years to receive a from UT Martin and a doctoral degree in UT Presidentfs Award. He currently learning and leadership from UT Chat- serves as executive director ofthe West- tanooga. He has worked for UT Martin Star Leadership Program, which is the in some capacity for the past 25 years. state's oldest and largest regional lead- UT Martin nominees have been cho- ership program and boasts 798 gradu- sen for at least one UT President's ates to date. Deal is also a primary fund- Award each year since the award's in- raiser for UT Martin and its associated ceptioh. Dr. Julie Hill, professor of mu- programs and has helped solicit funds sic, and David McBeth, professor of art, for a number of scholarships, endow- received two of the three inaugural ments, activities, facilities and pro- awards in 2076 in the "educate" and grams for the UT Martin main campus "connect" categories, respectively. Dr. and all flve of its educational outreach Jason Roberts, associate professor of centers. animal science, received the 2O17 award "One example was.his work to help in the "educate" category. make the regional educational center in UT Martin s other nominees for the Fayette County a possibility," wrote Dr. 2018 awards were Dr. Richard Robert Smith, Robinson, UT Martin chancellor associate professor of communications, emeritus, when recommending Deal for in the "educate" category, and Dr. John the award. "(The UT Martin Somerville Oelrich, director of UT Martin bands, in Center) is substantially funded from the "connect" category. private contributions solicited by Dr. Dr. Trevor Sweatman, professor of Deal. His approach was to articulate to pharmacology and medical education at donors the possibilities forbetter educa- the UT Health Science Center, received tion and jobs for youth as well as adults the 2O18 award in the "educate" catego- in this econornically-depressed region. ry for his redesign of the professional He connected the donors with real out- and graduate curricula for medical stu- comes just for their neighbors, not a dents at the institution. brick-and-mortar facility." Deal shows a commitment to making JACKSONSUN.COM E SUNDAY, MARCH 4,2019 JACKSONSUN.COM C TUESDAY, MARCH 6,2O,18
UTM hosting concerts UTM hosting precollege piano UTM band performing with Henry competition County The University of Tennessee at Mar- tin Department of Music will host guest The University of Tennessee at Mar- The University of Tennessee at Mar- composer Jenni Brandon in-residency tin Department of Music will host its tin s Big Band will perform a joint con- March 13-15. Brandon will present sever- Pre-College Piano Competition on cert with the Henry County High School al master classes and practical sessions March 17 in the Blankenship Recital Jazz Band at 6:30 p.m., March 13, at the for music students during her stay. A Hall, located inside the Fine Arts build- Krider Performing Arts Center in Paris. public concert featuring her work will ing. The deadline for entries is March 7. The performance will include the music begin at 7:3O p.m., March 15, in the UT Performances are scheduled to begin of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Martin Fine Arts Building's Blankenship at 9 a.m. and will include solo and en- Dizzy Gillespie and Charles Mingus. The Recital Hall. semble competitions. The solo competi- event is free and open to the public. The Charles Lewis and Drs. Elizabeth tion includes three categories: grade six Krider Performing Arts Center is located Aleksander and Douglas Owens will and below; grades seven to nine; and at 65O Volunteer Drive in Paris. For more perform Brandon s compositions. Lew- grades 1O-12. The piano ensemble com- information, contact the UT Martin De- is, Aleksander and Owens make up the petition is for any combination of play- partment of Music at73f-88\-74O2. LCD Trio on flute, clarinet and bassoon, ers for one or two pianos. Each entrant respectively. Dr. Amy Yeung will join the or ensemble will perform two contrast- ensemble as a vocal soprano. ing pieces. Concert selections include "Starry judge The for the competition will be Cocca to speak at UTM Night" for solo clarinet, "Goldfish Dr. Terry McRoberts, professor of piano Songs" for solo flute and "In the City at at Union prizes University. Cash will be Dr. Carolyn Cocca, associate profes- Night" for solo English horn. The perfor- awarded to the winners. sor in the department of politics, eco- mance will end with the world premiere The participation fee is $3O for each nomics and law at the State University of Brandon s newest composition for solo entrant and each ensemble entry. of New York at Old Westbury, soprano and oboe, "Multitudinous Stars will pre- Directions for payment are available at sent a seminar titled "Underrepresent- and Spring Waters" - a set of songs on utm. edu/departments/piano/competi- ed and Underdressed: Female Super- Chinese poems commissioned by tion.php. heroes in Popular Culture" at 6 p.m., Yeung. For more information, contact Dr. March 15, in Watkins Auditorium, locat- Brandon will lead a pre-concert talk Elaine Harriss, competition coordinator ed inside the Boling University Center. about her work at 6:30 p.m., also in the and professor ofpiano, at 731-881-7411or Cocca is the author of 'Tailbait: The Blankenship Recital HaIl. This in-depth elainehputm.edu. Politics of Statutory Rape look at her pieces will give the audience Laws in the United States" and various a chance to connect more closely with articles and book chapters about gender a4d the musical selections and the perform- UTM offers super- heroes. She recently published "Super- ers. ACT prep course women: Gehder, Power,,and Represen- Both events are free and open to the tation," which public. ACT scores are exttemely important won the 2017 Eisner Award in the "Best Academic/Scholarly For more information, contact the UT when it comes to applying for college Work" category and a 2017 Prose Martin Department of Music at 731-881- and scholarships. Awards Honorable Mention 7402. High school students looking to im- for media and cul- tural studies. prove their scores can register for an This presentation is part of ACT review course offered from 8 a'm.- UT Mar- tin Academic Speakers program, noon, Saturdays, until March 17, on the s which annually features University of Tennessee at Martin s top speakers who meet with students main campus. from UT Martin Honors Programs presenta- Ron Ramage, course instructor, has and offer tions to the public. taught ACT prep classes for more than For more information contact 20 years and will conduct four sessions Dr. Li- onel Crews, co-director, focusing on English, math, reading and UT Martin Hon- ors Programs, at 731-881-7436 science. or by email [email protected]. Students will use "The Official ACT at The com- plete list of 2OlT-2Ola speakers Prep Guide, 2018: Official Practice Tests is avail- able online at utm.edu/departments/ + 4OO Bonus Online lst Edi- Questions honors/events.php. tion." The registration fee for this course is $95 per person plus the cost ofthe text- book, which can be purchased on Ama- zon.com. For information or to register, contact the UT Martin Office of Educa- tional Outreach at 73I-8a7-TLO4 or visit utm. edu/departments /nondegree/ cours es/children/act.PhP. JACKSONSUN.COM H TUESDAY, MARCH 6,2018
UTM hosting precollege piano Brandon will lead a pre-concert competition UTM hosting concerts talk about her work at 6:30 p.m., also in the Blankenship Recital Hall. This in-depth The University of Tennessee at Mar- The University of Tennessee at Mar- look at her pieces will give the audience tin Department of Music will host its tin Department of Music will host guest a chance to connect more closely with Pre-College Piano Competition on composer Jenni Brandon in-residency March 13-15. Brandon will present sever- the musical selections and the perform- March 17 in the Blankenship Recital ers. Hall, located inside the Fine Arts build- al master classes and practical sessions for music students during her stay. A Both events are free and open to the ing. The deadline for entries is March 7. public. Performances are scheduled to begin public concert featuring her work will For more information, contact the UT at 9 a.m. and will include solo and en- begin at 7:3O p.m., March 15, in the UT Martin Fine Arts Building's Blankenship Martin Department of Music at 731-881- semble competitions. The solo competi- 7402. tion includgs three categories: grade six Recital Hall. and below; grades seven to nine; and Charles Lewis and Drs. Elizabeth grades 10-12. The piano ensemble com- Aleksander and Douglas Owens will petition is for any combination of play- perform Brandon s compositions. Lew- ers for one or two pianos. Each entrant is, Aleksander and Owens make up the or ensemble will perform two contrast- LCD Trio on flute, clarinet and bassoon, ing pieces. respectively. Dr. Amy Yeung will join the The judge for the competition will be ensemble as a vocal soprano. Dr. Terry McRoberts, professor of piano Concert selections include "starqy at Union University. Cash prizes will be Night" for solo clarinet, "Goldfish "In awarded to the winners. Songs" for solo flute and the City at The participation fee is $3o for each Night" for solo English horn. The perfor- solo entrant and each ensemble entry. mance will end with the world premiere Directions for payment are available at of Brandon s newest composition for "Multitudinous utm. edu/departments/piano/competi- soprano and oboe, Stars tion.php. and Spring Waters" - a set of songs on For more information, contact Dr. Chinese poems commissioned by Elaine Harriss, competition coordinator Yeung. and profes s or of piano, at 7 37- 881-7 41I or [email protected].
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and scholarships. High school students looking to im- prove their scores can register for an ACT review course offered from 8 a.m.- noon, Saturdays, until March 1Z on the University of Tennessee at Martin s main campus. Ron Ramage, course instructor, has taught ACT prep classes for more than 20 years and will conduct four sessions focusing on English, math, reading and science. Students will use "The Official ACT Prep Guide, 2018: Official Practice Tests + 4OO Bonus Questions Online 1st Edi- tion." The registration fee for this course is $95 per person plus the cost ofthe text- book, which can be purchased on Ama- RETIREMENT RECEPTTON (front) is pictured with current zon.com. For information or to register, College -The and former of Business and Global Affairs left) Drs. Ross Dickens, contact the UT Martin Office of Educa- hosted a ion for Dr. Ron Noble, Ed Knight and tional Outreach at 731-aalTIO4 or visit (.!lgorg, unting, on Feb. utm. edu/departments/nondegree/ 28 in the Cent6r. Kilgore courses/children/act.php. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, MARCH 6,2018
Soybean Festival garners l2 awards in regional competition The Tennessee Soybean the world. Even last year, Festival won12 awards atthe we had people attend our recent Kaleidoscope Awards festival from l0 different Ceremony in Murfreesboro states and three different at the Southeast Festivals countries." and Events Association An- "I am so glad that the nual Conference. Festivals Tennessee Soybean Fes- represented were from Ten- tival found the Southeast nessee, Kentucky, South Festivals and Events As- Carolina, Georgia, Florida, sociation," said David Be- ARMFUL OF Texas, North Carolina, Ar- lote in the 2018 festival AWARDS - The Tennessee Soybean kansas and Mississippi. program. "At the end the Festival won l2 awards from the Southeast Festivals and of 'Events City officials submitted in day all of our efforls are Association at its annual conference. No other fes- l6 out ol the l8 categories. directed toward improving No other festival received the quality of lile. Being more than four awards. around like-minded people Awards won by the TSF for a few days was and is were: uplifting. [t makes our ef- GOLD forls even more worthy Best Festival or Event knowing there are others Website (Twin Oaks Tech- out there working to bring nology) joy to others in some very Best Print Ad creative ways." Best Children's Program- "Not only is the Tennes- ming (unanimous) (third see Soybean Festival about year in a row) creating 'wow ' moments for Best Social Media Mar- all to celebrate, but also the keting festival has a tremendous Best Vendor: Coca Cola of economic impact locally," Union City said Brad Thompson, direc- Best TV Ad tor of economic and com- Best Marketing Campaign munity development. "In SILVER fact, local options sales tax Best Festival or Event collections for the month of Program September is second only Best Creative Idea... The to December [Christmas Minecraft Challenge (Twin shoppersl, which is a direc- Oaks Technology) tion reflection on the Ten- Best Event within an nessee Soybean Festival." Event: The Homegrown Camille Noe, market- Supper ing manager for the City Best Volunteer: Dr. John of Martin, said, "The chil- Oelrich. The Martin Com- dren's events are my favor- munity Band ite part of the festival to be BRONZE involved. It is very reward- Best Festival in the South ing to see our efforts recog- "The Tennessee Soybean nized as a model for others Festival is an example of in the southeast region for how an event can help give Best Children's Festival your community recogni- Programming. However, PLANTING TREES The Univer- ley County. Local tree-planting efforts tion," Martin Mayor Randy that recognition is miniscule sity of Tennessee at Martin- participated were coordinated by the NorthwestTen- Brundige said. "Festivals when you see the children's in 250K.Tree Day on Feb. 27.This event nessee Local Food Network. Pictured bring community together faces light up at our events, is theTennessee Environmental Council's are (from left) Chris Virgin, head of UT and also atlract others to visit creating memories that will fourth-annual statewide tree-planting Martin greenhouse and grounds serviceS; part and check out our of last them a lifetime." event and has grown from 50,000 trees Jake Bynum, mayor of Weakley County; in 20 l5 to become the largest tree-plant- Carver; Ashley Kite-Rowland, North- ing event in the nation. Dr. Keith Carven west Tennessee Local Food Network; university chancellor, helped plant one Dr. Joaquin Goyret, associate professor of 100 new trees designated for the UT of biology; and Dr. Todd Winters, dean Martin campus. More than 1,000 trees of the UT Martin College of Agriculture have been distributed throughout Weak- and Applied Sciences. Obion Co. Students Receive UTM Scholarships m MARCH 7,2018AT3:07PM g POSTEDBYSHANNoN MCFARLIN http : //www.wenkwtpr. com
MARTIN, Tenn. - Several Obion County students have been awarded scholarships to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin for the 2Ot8-2019 academic year, according to Dr. James Mantooth, executive director, Office of Enrollment Services and Student Engagement.
. Gray T. Batey, son of James and Tracey Batey, of Rives, will be a freshman. He received the Chancel lor Scholarship.
. Benjamin Harris Beard, son of Bentley and Celene Beard, of Union City, will be a freshman. He i'eceived the Chancellor Scholarship.
. Gage Bailey Kimmons, of South Fulton, son of Amanda Kimmons and Danny Joyner and Donna Joyner, will be a freshman. He received the Achieve Scholarship.
. Thomas Paul Mathis, son of Tommy and Sandra Mathis, of Union City, will be a freshman. He received the Chancellor Scholarship.
. Keenan B. Miller, son of Dr. Johnny and Tonna Miller, of Union City, will be a freshman. He received the Chancel lor Scholarship. http : //www. wenkwtpr. com
. Lillian Rosa Moore, of Rives, daughter of Michael and Melissa France, will be a freshman. She received the Achieve Scholarship.
. Daniel A. Slove, son of Thomas and Jennifer Slove, of Union City, will be a freshman. He received the Excel lence Scholarship.
. Rebecca L. Strickland, of Rives, daughter of Ted and Ruth Barnett, will be a freshman. She received the Achieve Scholarship.
ln addition, the following student has ties to Obion County and has requested that your paper receive notification that she received a scholarship award from the University of Tennessee at Martin:
. Annalise Hope Bing, of Martin, daughter of Tracie Bing and Chuck Bing, will be a freshman. She received the Dean Scholarship.
Additional information on scholarships and other types of financial assistance is available by contacting the UT Martin Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, 205 Administration Building, UT Martin, Martin, TN, 38238, or by calling (731) 881,-7O4O (tel:(73t)%2O881-704O). i**<#@ UTM Radio Station Wins 8th Platinum Award m MAR.HT'2018AT8:53AM g PosTEDBY'HANN.NM.FARLIN http://www.wenkwtpr.com/
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MARTIN, Tenn. - The student-run radio station on the campus of the University of Tennessee at Martin-WUTM 90.3 FM "The Hawk" - claimed its eighth consecutive Platinum Award from the lntercollegiate Broadcasting System during the organization's annual conference March 2-4in peer- New york City, New York. This is the lntercollegiate Broadcasting System's highest reviewed distinction for college radio stations"
a senior Several students f rom the local area also received awards, including Shane Wofford, from Trenton, a winner for best event promotion. http : //www. wenkwtpr. com/
The station was also recognized as a nationalfinalist in four categories: best college radio station for schools with under 10,000 student enroilment, best station facilities, best documentary and best use of video in the radio studio.
Station staff members also performed well in the "best of" competitions across a variety of categories. Students enrolled during the 2Ot6-t7 academic year were eligible to submit material for consideration.
Natalie King, a 2OI7 graduate from Paducah, and Shane Wofford, a senior from Trenton, both received national awards for best program director and best event promotion, respectively. King and Wofford were chosen from a national pool of competitors and recognized as the "best of the best" in their chosen categories.
Several students were recognized as nationalfinalists in their respective competitions, which means they placed in the top-five nationally.
King was a finalist in the competitions for best newscast, best community news coverage and best on-air personality. John Thornton, a sophomore from Atoka, was a finalist for best overall sports coverage and best sports interview. Kait Scott, a junior from Martin, was a finalist in both the best press release and best promotions director categories.
Two staff teams placed in the competition for best sports play-by-play. WUTM alumni Kayla Harmon, of Lewisburg, and Jared Peckenpaugh, of Finley, both 2016 UT Martin graduates, were finalists for coverage of a Skyhawk women's basketball game; and Olivia Johnston, a senior from Hampshire, and Tanna Norman, a senior from Williamsport, were recognized for UT Martin rodeo coverage.
Martin residents Emma Bruner, a junior, and Ashley Shores, a senior, were also finalists in the best business director and best celebrity interview categories, respectively. http : //www.wenkwtpr. com/
For more information, contact Dr. Richard Robinson, associate professor of communications and WUTM faculty adviser, at73I-BBI-7555 or [email protected].
Photo: WTJTM staff members Olivia Johnston (left), news director;Ashley Shores (center, left), program director; and Kait Scott (right), support and development director, are pictured with Dr. Richard Robinson (center, right), associate professor of communications and WUTM faculty adviser. (UTM photo).
Piaio iompetition set at UT Martin
Performances are sched- uled to begin at 9 a-m. and will include solo and ensemble comPetitions' The solo comPelition includes three categorres: Submissions being accepted erade 6 and belowl grades i -9; and grades I 0- I 2. The oiano ensemble comPeti- for Weakley County Filmfest iion is for anY combina- three to five min- The submission fee is $ l0 tion of players for one or The University of Ten- time of nessee at Martin chapter of utes. Winners will be noti- per entry, and any funds not two pianos. Each entrant or Alpha Psi Omega National fied by April 16, and the used to finance cash prizes Theatre Honors Society director of the first-place will be donated to the UT will host Weakley County film will receive $100 and Martin Alpha Psi Omega Filmfest at 7 p.m. April 28 a commemorative plaque. chapter. in the Little Theatre, locat- Second- and third-place All submissiohs should ed inside the UT Martin winners will receive $50 be entered online at film- Fine Arts Building. and $25, respectively. freeway.com/WeakleyCoun The event will feature Films can be shot in any tyFilmFestival. live screenings of submitted genre, but there are some There is no charge to films from local producers. restrictions on content attend the screening. The submission deadline and copyrighted material. For more information, for short film entries is Complete rules and sub- contact Kevin Shell, festi- March 16. mission guidelines can be val director and UT Martin Submitted films should found at filmfreeway.com/ assistant professor of the- be shot entirely in Weakley Weakl eyCountyFi lmFest i atre, at (731) 881-7487 or County with a total run val. kshelll @utm.edu. John Tanner records made availqble to public The University of Ten- nessee at Martin hosted a reception recently to honor John Tanner for- mer U.S. representa-- tive for Tennessee's 8th District - and thank him for the donation of his Congressional papers to the university's Alliene and Jimmie S. Corbitt Special Collections. Tanner's documents have been digitized and are now available online for research use around the world. Tanner hopes this record of his work with the U.S. House of Representatives and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization will help future generations learn from the past. "I hope this collection of papers and so forth will benefit young people in the future," Tanner said. "We live in a different time, per- haps, than some of the work that I did through NAIO, Corbitt Special Collections. continued, addressing the but if people can look back "We here at the Corbitt Tanner family. "We here at and see what happened Special Collections con- UT Martin appreciate your then, it might give them a sider ourselves the caretak- generous donation, and we better perspective what of ers of the 8th District and appreciate happens now." that you have the 8th District's historical trusted us to bring that to Tanner filled the seat record. We, today, are mak- the public." vacated by Rep. Ed Jones ing public a large parl of The Tanner documents in 1989 and represented the that history." can be accessed online district until 2010. "This collection will through the Paul Meek "It is our mission to con- bring great interest to Library website. serve, preserve and make researchers who are inter- For more information, available the historical ested in Tennessee and Sth contact Karen Elmore, record of this university District politics, as well as senior library assistant with and West Tennessee," said national and foreign affairs special collections, at (731) Sam Richardson, university in the late 20th and early 881-7094 or kelmore@utm. archivist and head of th'e 2lst centuries," Richardson edu.
Sign language course offered at UTM Community members This beginners' course son. interested in learning sign includes an introduction to For more informa- language are encouraged deaf culture. tion or to register, contact to register for the begin- Participants will also the UT Martin Office of ning sign language course leam more than 200 signs Educational Outreach at offered from 6-8 p.m. and will have time in class (731) 881-7104 or visit the Mondays, March 12-26, at to practice. course website at utm.edu/ the University of Tennessee The registration fee for departments/nonde gree/ at Martin's main campus. this course is $45 per per- martin.php. UT Martin's Dr. Charley Deal receives tlT President's Award
Deal was honoredln the Dr. Charley Deal, asso- region. He connected the ing and leadership from "Support" category and is ciate vice chancellor for donors with real outcomes UT Chattanooga. He has the fourth Martin rep- alumni relations and annual UT lor their neighbors. not jusl worked for UT Martin in resentative years giving at the University of in three a brick-and-mortar facil- some capacity for the past to receive a UT President's Tennessee at Martin, recent- ity;' 25 years. Award. He currently serves ly received one of four 20 I 8 Deal shows a commit- UT Martin nominees as executive director of University of Tennessee ment to making higher edu- have been chosen for at Awards from the WestStar Leadership cation more accessible to President's President's Program, least one UT DiPietro, UT which is the all groups. He and his lam- Award each year since the Dr. Joe state's System President, follow- oldest and largest ily annually fund a group award's inception. Dr. Julie regional leadership pro- ing DiPietro's "State of of students from their home Hill, professor of music, gram and boasts 798 gradu- UT" address. in Hickman County to visit and David McBeth, profes- ates to date. Deal also a This series of awards was is UT Mafiin for a day-long sor of art, received two of primary fundraiser created in 2016 to honor for UT campus experrence. the three inaugural awards Martin and associated the role of UT employees its "Charley wants these in 2016 in the "educate" programs and has helped in fulfilling the universi- students in higher educa- and "connect" categories. solicit funds a number ty's mission and celebrate for tion because of what it will respectively. Dr. Jason those whose academic and of scholarships, endow- mean to them, their lami- Roberts, associate professor ments, professional achievements activities, facilities Iies and their shared com- of animal science, received and programs serve as a model for their fbr the UT munity." wrote Dr. Jamie the 2011 award in the "edu- Martin campus and system colleagues state- main Mantooth, executive direc- cate" category. wide. all five of its educational tor of UT Martin enroll- UT Martin's other nomi- outreach centers. ment services Nominations' for the "One and student nees for the 2018 awards 2018 awards were accepted example was his engagement. "He values were Dr. Richard Robinson, the in four categories: Educate, work to help make this so much that he is will- associate professor of com- regional which honors accomplish- educational center ing to introduce them to the munications, in the "edu- Fayette County pos- ments that enhance educa- in a opportunity using his own cate" category, and Dr. sibility," wrote tional offerings and diverse Dr. Roberl money." John Oelrich, director of Smith, Martin chan- learning environments; UT Deal also works with the UT Martin bands, in the cellor emeritus, when rec- Discover, which honors dis- UT Mar-tin Black Alumni "connect" category. ommending coveries and applications Deal for the Council and with groups of Dr. Trevor Sweatman, award. "(The Martin knowledge; Connect, UT alumni and donors in other professor of pharmacol- of Somerville Center) which honors engagement is sub- areas to make sure students ogy and medical education stantially funded pri- and service efforts and pro- lrom from minority groups have at the UT Health Science vate contributions grams; and Supporl, which solicited equal opportunities to visit Center, received the 2018 by Dr. Deal. honors efforls in supporl of His approach campus and succeed at UT award in the "educate" cat- was to articulate to donors educational excellence, dis- Martin as undergraduate egory for his redesign of the possibilities coveries and applications for better students. the professional and gradu- education andjobs youth of knowledge, outreach, for ate curricula for medical as well adults this "Dr. Deal (either) suc- engagement and service. as in students at the institution. economically-depres sed ceeds at accomplishing his goals and tasks or is Dr. Samuel Dagogo- still continuing to pursue Jack. prolessor of medicine the challenge and refusing and chief of the division to give up," wrote Andy of endocrinology, diabe- Wilson, UT Martin vice tes and metabolism at the chancellor for universily UT Health Science Center, advancement. "His accom- claimed the award in the plishments are many but "discover" category are tied to improving lives He is internationally through advancing educa- known for diabetes edu- tion. His most signilicant cation, treatment and achievements will be felt research, and has discov- by Tennesseans for genera- ered and developed treat- tions." ments for hypoglycemia- Deal holds both bache- associated autonomic fail- lor's and master's degrees ure and leptin regulation in in business administra- humans. tion from UT Martin and a doctoral degree in learn- j-r. EliAbeth-Jtrand, director of veterinary social work and clinical associ- ate and UT in the "connect" category. Strand cept o work" director of the UT College of VeterinarY Medicine's veterinary social work Pro- sram. which is the first of it* kind in the world. She recentlY launched a program called SAVE Suicide Awareness rn VeterinarY- Education to educate veterinary Profes- sionals and students about CHARLEYDEAL mental health issues and raise awareness of avail- able resources. INDEPENDENT APPEAL
UT Martin Center offers medical courses For the lndependent APPeal inventory control, and billing and cedures. reimbursement. The course will pre- The course covers tueas such as Community members wishing pare students to take the PharmacY current procedural terminology, in- Technician Bo ard's exam. ternational classification of disease, The registration fee for the course tenth edition and basic claims pro- is $1,199 and includes textbooks and cess for medical insurance and third supplies. An optional 8O-hour clinical party reimbursement, and specialty is also available. helds such as surgery radiologY and McNairy County Center/Selmer. The 80-hour medical billing and I for the course The pharmary technician Pro- coding program will be held from textbooks and gram will be held from 6-9:30 P.rn., 6-9:30p.m., TuesdaYs and ThursdaYs, i Thursdays, March l5-Iune 21. This March 13-May31. supplies. becoming is a comprehensive 50-hour course This course is designed to Pre- Those interested in pursuing nation- designed to prepare students to enter medical coders or have a high the pharmacyfield. al certification should or a GED equivalent. Students will learn dosage calcu- school diploma lations, I.V flow rates, dose conver- pro- sions, dispensing of prescriptions, neric forms to streamline billing See COURSES,6A F
exam or being recognized couRsEs as a certified medical cod- FROM PAGE 4A ing professional. (For Certain national medi- specific qufrentents or confAct the UT fice of Educational Out- reach at 731-881-7082 or uisit utm. edul departments I nande gree / s elemer. PhP. )
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studenti wilfuie "rhE performing UTM offers UTM band Official ACT PreP Guide, with Henry County ACT prep course information, contact the 2O18: Official Practice Tests + 4OO Bonus Ques- of Ten- UT Martin DePartment of ACT scores are ex- The University tions Online 1st Edition." Big Music at73l-88l-74O2. tremely important when nessee at Martin s The registration fee for Band will perform a joint it comes to applying for this course is $95 Henry college and scholarships. Per Per- concert with the son plus the cost of the High school students County High School Jazz which can be looking to improve their texlbook, Band at 6:30 p.m., March purchased on Amazon- 13, the Krider Perform- scores can register for an at .com. For information or Paris. ACT review course of- ing Arts Center in register, contactthe UT fered from 8 a.m.-noon, to The performance will in- Martin Office of Educa- of Duke Saturdays, until March 17, clude the music tional Outreach at 731- Benny Good- on the University of Ten- Ellington, 881-71O4 or visit utm.edu/ Gillespie and nessee at Martin s main man, Dizzy departments/nondegree/ campus. Charles Mingus. The courses/children/ is free and open to Ron Ramage, course event act.php. the public. The Krider instructor, has taught Performing Arts Center is ACT prep classes for located at 650 Volunteer more than 20 years and Drive in Paris. For more will conduct four ses- sions focusing on Eng- lish, math, reading and science. JACKSONSUN.COM 8 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7,2018
Cocca to speak at UTM hosting concerts UTM the public. The University of Ten- Stars and SPring Waters" information songs on Chi- Dr. Carolyn Cocca, as- For more nessee at Martin DePart- - a set of Lionel Crews, commis- sociate professor in the contact Dr. ment of Music will host nese poems Martin Yeung' department of politics, co-director, UT guest composer Jenni sioned by Programs, at 731- lead a economics and law at the Honors Brandon in-residencY Brandon will bY email at about State University of New 887-7436 or March 13-15. Brandon will pre-concert talk The at 6:3O York at Old Westbury, will [email protected]. present several master her work P'rn., 2O17-2018 BlankenshiP present a seminar titled complete list of classes and practical ses- also in the on- in- "Underrepresented and speakers is available sions for music students Recital Hall. This at her Underdressed: Female line at utm.edu/dePart- during her stay. A public depth look Pieces give the audience a Superheroes in Popular ments/honors/ concert featuring her wiil to connect more Culture" at 6 p.m., March events.php. work wili begin at 7:3O chance the rnusical 15, in Watkins Auditori- p.m., March 15, in the UT closely with and the um, located inside the Martin Fine Arts Build- selections Per- Boling University Center. ing's Blankenship Recital formers. events are free Cocca is thb author of Hall. Both "Jailbait: The Politics of Charles Lewis andDrs. and open to the Public. in Elizabeth Aleksander and For more information, Statutory Rape Laws UT Martin United States" and Douglas Owens will Per- contact the the of Music at various articles and book form Brandon s comPosi- Department chapters about gender tions. Lewis, Aleksander 731-881-7402. and superheroes. She re- and Owens make uP the cently published "Super- LCD Trio onflute, clarinet women: Gender, Power, and bassoon, respective- and Representation," ly. Dr. Amy Yeung will join which won the 2Ot7 the ensemble as a vocal Eisner Award in the "Best soprano. Academic/Scholarly Concert selections in- WorK category and a clude "starry Night" for 2017 Prose Awards Hon- solo clarinet, "Goldfish orable Mention for media Songs" for solo flute and and cultural studies. "In the City at Night" for This presentation is solo English horn. The part of UT Martin s Aca- performance will end demic Speakers Program, with the world premiere which annually features of Brandon s newest top speakers who meet composition for soPrano with students from UT and oboe, "Multitudinous Martin Honors Programs and offer presentations to Henry County Students Receive UTM Scholarships m MARCH 8,2018AT8:24AM g posrEDBy5HANNoN MCFARL|N http ://www. wenkwtpr. com
MARTIN, Tenn. - Several Henry County students have been awarded scholarships to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin for the 2Ot8-2019 academic year, according to Dr. James Mantooth, executive director, Office of Enrollment Services and Student Engagement.
Falicia N. ' Anderson, daughter of Lawrence and Marcy AnCerson, of paris, will be a freshman. She received the Excellence Scholarship.
Larissa ' Michelle Houlie, of Paris, daughter of Brianna Houlle and Jeremy pugh, will be a freshman. She received the Advance Scholarship.
Savannah ' Rhiann Houston, of Paris, daughter of Libby Ford and Richard Houston, will be a sophomore. she received the Elam Transfer Achieve scholarship.
' Kyla Dawn Parker, daughter of Craig and Christie Parker, of Mansfieid, will be a freshman. She received the Elam Transfer Scholarship.
Brayden ' K. Wilson, son of Chris and Sherry Wilson, of Big Sandy, will be a freshman. l-le received the Advance Scholarship.
Additional information on scholarships and other types of financial assistance is available by contactingthe UT Martin Office of FinancialAid and Scholarships,205 Administration Building, UT Martin, Martin, TN, 38238, or by calling (731) Bgt-7o4o (tel:(731)%2og1r-7o4o). THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, MARCH 8,2018 Open letter to UT Alumni and citizens of our great state idents of Holt, Edward Boling, and ter in Memphis, (4) Uni- those with no real Power of Ten- Joe Johnson. Although versity of Tennessee at which are less efficient Associa- the Act began as an effort Martin, (5) University of and increase operational tion and its over 345,000 to reduce the size of the alumni, for many years Board of Trustees (which we have observed that the is acceptable), it includes University of Tennessee's changes that strength is the unity by ly impact our whicfi the University sys- University- of Tennessee campus is the first step tem in seiv- We are extremely con- Instituteof Agriculture. to changing Tennessee's ing tudents, cerned about at least 2 UTalumniwanttospeak higher education,system. bui in our significantchanges. First, with one voice through Soonthehighereducation one Board Trustees system will.be changed.to great state. This letter is a ttre ,qct removes repre- . of 6all to action to UT alumni sentation of each of the that is committed to mak- one governing board with and other Tennessee citi- 4 major campuses from ing decisions based upon all college- campuses re- -Board. to that board. The zens. Please contact your the Although what is in the best interest P_o+ing legislators and request current law requires that of the entire_University University of Tennessee thit they reject the Ut po- UT's Board hai a repre- and.our state. hrtroducing changes forever, losing its cus Acfin ils current form sentative that resides in advisory boards on each Board of Trustees, its uni- which drastically changes Knox County, Hamilton campus will cause incon- ty of purpose of serving the structure oi th" Ut County, Weakley County, sistencies and disharmony its students and our great Board of Trustees. and Shelby County, the intheUniversity. Adviso-- state, and each of the in- UT's Board of Trustees Act eliminates each cam- ry boards were not part of dividual campuses (UTK? makes decisions based pus having a voice on the the initial bill proposed by UTC, UTM, UTHSC) w-ill upon what is best for the bnly voting, governing Governor ]Iaslam. There be forced to compete for entire University of Ten- Board. Second, the Act is no evidence any cam- support. nesseeinservingourstate. destroys the unity of the pus requested or needs Administrators,.-gover- The UT Focus.,{ct ("Act") Univeisity by establishing advisory boards. The ad- nors, and others will come - ditional layer of bureau- and go, and students will cracy undermines the in- become alumni, but alum- tent of reducing the size ni are forever. We respect- of the Board of Trustees fully ask that all citizens to make it more efficient. of our state, including UT Although the so-called alumni, contact your leg- "reconstituted" Board of islators and request two Trustees will be reduced improvements to the UT from 2J members to 12 Focus Act: (l) at least one members, it establishes 4 dedicated seat for each of new 7-member advisory the 4 campuses on the U'[' boards, thereby adding 28 Board of Trustees, and new board members. UT (2) eliminate the advisory many years under out- (3) University of Tennes- campuses do not need ad- boards on each campus. stanain!leaderslikeAndy see Health Science Cen- visory boards, especially Sincerely, Past Presidents of the University of Tennessee Alumni Association C. Thomas Barnes('83-'84), C. Daniel Erown('09-'10), Alan L. Cates('85-'86), Kimberly !V._Cross('!1-'12).Deb- orah L. Didctte('06-'07), James H. Duke, Jr.('03-'04), Dianne V. Duncan('01:'02), Lynne G. Fain('00-'01), Betl M. ( 99-' e9('70: '7 i 15), David w. '05- 2'' 13), 69-' '99)
GREENWOOD SPEAKS AT KIWANIS Dr.Jen- eft), interim dean - l- and Natural Scie d exciting Projects n on Feb.28 as the e shared details about the new $65M Latimer Science Build- ing, which will be a ding with some in- teiior glass walls a ve sPace. She also shared details abou d Product Realiza- THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, MARCH 8,2019
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Dr. Charley Deal, asso- "One example was his ciate vice chancellor for work to help make the alumni relations and annu. regional educational center al giving at the University in Fayette County a pos- of Tennessee at Martin, sibility," wrote Dr. Robert received one of four 2018 Smith, UT Martin chan- University of Tennessee cellor emeritus, when rec- Presiilentls Awards from, ommending Deal for the Dr. Joe DiPietro, UT award. "(The UT Marlin System President, follow- Somerville Center) is sub- ing DiPietro's "State of UT" stantially lunded lrom pri- address Feb. 28. vate contributions solicited This series of awards was by Dr. Deal. His approach created in 2O16 to honor was to articulate to donors the role of UT employees the possibilities for better in fulfilling the university's eduoation andjobs for youth AWARD WINNER Dr. Charley Jack both with the UT Health Science mission and celebrate those as well as adults in this eco- Deal (right) is pictured with- UT President Center, and Dr. Elizabeth Strand, with UT whose academic and profes- nomically-depressed region. Joe DiPietro (center) and fellow 2018 Knoxville, following DiPietro's "State of sional achievements serve He connected the donors President's Award winners (from left) Dr. UT" address Feb.28. as a model for their system with real outcomes for their Trevor Sweatman and Dr. Samuel Dagogo- colleagues statewide. neighbors, not just a brick- Nominations for the 2018 "Dr. Deal (either) suc- ut vart-intotner nomi- Elizabeth Strand, and-mortar facility." Dr. awards were accepted in ceeds at accomPlishing his nees for the 2018 awards Deal shows a commit- director of veterinary social four categories: Educate, were Dr. Richard Robinson, and clinical associ- ment to making higher edu- work which honors accomplish- associate professor of com- ate professor biomedical more accessible to all of ments that enhance educa- cation munications, in the "edu- and family and diagnostic sciences at tional offerings and diverse groups. He his cate" category, and Dr. John annually fund a group of -dir-ector UT Knoxville, was honored learning environments; Oelrich. of UT "connect" their home in the category. Discover, which honors dis- students from for university advancement. Martin bands, in the "con- County to visit Strand developed the con- coveries and applications in Hickman "His accomplishments are nect" category. "veterinary UT Martin for a day-long cept of social of knowledge; Connect, to improv- Dr. Trevor Sweatman, work" and is the founding campus experience. which honors engagement advancing prolessor of PharmacologY director of the UT College of "Charley wants these the and service efforts and pro- ost signifi- and medical education at Medi cine's veter- students in higher educa- Veterinary grams; and Support, which cant achievements will be UT Health Science Center, inary social work program, tion because of what it will honors efforts in suppofi felt by Tennesseans for gen- received the 2018 award in which is the its mean them, their fami- first of kind of educational excellence, to erations." the "educate" category for lies and their shared com- in the world. She recently discoveries and applications Deal holds both bache- his redesign of the Profes- launched program called wrote Dr. Jamie a of knowledge, outreach, munity," lor's and master's degrees sional and graduate curri- executive direc- SAVE - Suicide Awareness engagement and service. Mantooth, in business administra- cula for medical students at tor of UT Martin enroll- in Veterinary Education to Deal was honored in the tion from UT Martin and the institution. educate veterinary profes- ment services and student "Support" category and is a doctoral degree in leam- Dr. Samuel Dagogo- and students about engagement. "He values sionals the fourth UT Martin rep- ing and leadershiP from Jack. oroflessor oi medicine mental health issues and this so much that he is will- resentative in three years UT Chattanooga. He has and ihiei of the division raise awareness of available ing to introduce them to the to receive a UT President's worked for UT Martin in of endocrinologY, diabe- resources. ' opportunity using his own Award. He currently serves some capacifY for the Past information. money." tJ and mEabolism ut tt.t. For more as executive director of contact the UT Marlin Office Deal also works with the 25 years. UT Health Science Center, the WestStar Leadership of University Advancement UT Martin Black Alumni nominees claimed the award in the Program, which is the UT Martin at73l-881-1620. with groups of at "discover" category. He is state's oldest' and largest Council and have been chosen for donors other internationallY known for regional leadership program alumni and in least one UT President's areas to make sure sfudents Award each year since the diabetes education, treat- and boasts 798 graduates ment and research, and has to dale. Deal is also a pri- from minority groups have award's incePtion. Dr. Julie equal opportunities to visit Hill, professor of music, and discovered and develoPed mary fundraiser for UT hYPoglYce- campus and succeed at UT David McBeth, Professor of treatments for Martin and its associated mia-associated autonomic programs and has helped Marlin as undergraduate art, received two of the three students. in 2016 in failure and leptin regulation solicit funds for a number inaugural awards of in humans. scholarships, endowments, the "educate" and "connect" activities, facilities and pro- categories, resPectivelY. Dr. grams for the UT Martin Jason Roberts, associate main campus and all five nrofessor of animal science. in of its educational outreach ieceived the 20 l7 award centers- the "educate" category. UI president to address Kiwanis Glub of Columbia on Friday By Specialto The Daily Herald http://www.columbiadailyherald.com Posted Mar 8, 20'18 at 2:41 PM Updated Mar 8, 2018 at 7:53 PM Joe DiPietro, who became the 25th president of the University of Tennessee onJan. l,2OlI, will speak at the Kiwanis Club of Columbia on Friday.
DiPietro is the chief executive officer of a statewide university system that includes the flagship campus in Knoxville, campuses in Chattanooga and Martin, the Health Science Center in Memphis, the Space Institute in Tullahoma, and statewide institutes of agriculture and public service.
DiPietro serves as a member of the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees, and he and the president of Battelle Memorial Institute rotate two-year terms as chairman of the Board of Governors of UT-Battelle, which has managed Oak Ridge National Laboratory for the Department of Energy since 2000.
Before becoming president, DiPietro served as chancellor of the UT Institute of Agriculture from 2006 to 2010.
In that role, DiPietro oversaw UT Extension, AgResearch, the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and the College of Veterinary Medicine. During his tenure, the institute began interdisciplinary programs such as the Center for Renewable Carbon, the Tennessee Biofuels Initiative and the master's degree in landscape architecture. Between 2006 and 2010, external grant support for the Institute of Agriculture increased 30 percent from $26.6 million to $34.8 million annually.
A veterinarian by training, DiPietro's research emphasis was veterinary parasitology. He earned his bachelor's, doctor of veterinary medicine and master's degrees at the University of Illinois, Urbana.
Before coming to UT, DiPietro served as dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida from 1997 to 2006. Prior to that, he rose to renured professor of veterinary clinical medicine and veterinary pathobiology at the University of Illinois, Urbana, and held administrative positions there including assistant director of the Agriculture Experiment Station and associate dean for research of the College of Veterinary Medicine.
DiPietro and his wife, Deb, live in Knoxville and have three children and eight grandchildren. g JACKSONSUN.COM THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 201 I JACKSONSUN.COM € FRIDAY, MARCH 9,2018
UTM offers UTM hosting concerts ACT prep course The University of Tennessee ACT scores are ex- at Martin Department tremely important when of Music will host guest composer Jenni it comes to applying for Brandon in-residency March 13-15. UTM hosting precollege piano college and scholarshiPs. Brandon will present several master competition High school students classes and practical sessions for music their looking to improve students during her stay. A public con- The University of Tennessee at Mar- scores can register for an cert featuring her work will begin at 7:3O tin Department of Music will host its of- ACT review course p.m., March 15, in the UT Martin Fine Pre-College Piano Competition on fered from 8 a.m.-noon, Arts Building's Blankenship Recital Maich 17 in the Blankenship Recital 1Z Saturdays, until March Hall. Hall, located inside the Fine Arts build- on the University of Ten- , Charles Lewis and Drs. Elizabeth ing. The deadline for entries is March 7. nessee at Martin s main Aleksander and Douglas Owens will Performances are scheduled to begin campus. perform Brandon s compositions. Lew- at 9 a.m. and will include solo and en- course Ron Ramage, is, Aleksander and Owens make up the semble competitions. The solo competi- instructor, has taught tCD Trio on flute, clarinet and bassoon, tion includes three categories: grade six for ACT prep classes respectively. Dr. Amy Yeung will j oin the and below; grades seven to nine; and and more than'20 Years ensemble as a vocal soprano. grades 1O-12. The piano ensemble com- will conduct four ses- Concert selections include "starry petition is for any combination of play- sions focusing on Eng- Night" for solo clarinet, "Goldfish ers for one or two pianos. Each entrant lish, math, reading and Songs" for solo flute and "In the City at or ensemble will perform two contrast- science. Night" for solo English horn. The perfor- ing pieces. "The Students will use mance will end with the world premiere The judge for the competition will be Guide, Official ACT PreP of Brandon s newest composition for Dr. Terry McRoberts, professor of piano Practice 2018: OfEcial soprano and oboe, "Multitudinous Stars at Union University. Cash prizes will be + Tests 4OO Bonus Ques- and Spring Waters" - a set of songs on awarded to the winners. tions Online 1st Edition." Chinese poems commissioned by The registration fee for Yeung. this course is $95 per Per- Brandon will lead a pre-concert talk Cocca to speak at UTM son plus the cost of the about her work at 6:30 p.m., also in the textbook, which can be Blankenship Recital Hall. This in-depth Dr. Carolyn Cocc4 associate profes- purchased on Amazon- look at her pieces will give the audience sor in the department of politics, eco- .com. For information or a chance to connect more closely with nomics and law at the State University to register, contact the UT the musical selections and the perform- of New York at Old Westbury, will pre- Martin Office of Educa- ers. tional Outreach at 731- Both events are free and open to the 8fl-no4 or visit utm.edu/ public. departments /nonde gree/ For more information, contact the UT courses/children/ Martin Department of Music at 731-881- act.php. 7402.
UTM band perforrning with !4enry County UTM offers ACT prep course The University of Tennessee at Martin s Big Band jo CountY will perform a ACT scores are extremely important when it comes at the Higtr- School Jazz , to applying for college and scholarships. xricier Performin Perfor- High school students looking to improve their Duke Ellington, Benny mancewillincludethe music of scores can register for an ACT review course offered Gillespie and Charles Mingus. The Goodman, Dizzy from 8 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, until Match 12, on the the public. The Krider Per- event is free and open to University of Tennessee at Martin s main campus. at 650 Volunteer Drive forming Arts Center is located Ron Ramage, cours taught ACT contact the UT Nlartin in PariJ. For more informatioh, prep classes for more t will conduct 4O2. Department of Music aI 731-88I-7 four sessions focusing reading and science. Students will use "The Official ACT prep Guide, 2018: Official Practice Tests + 4OO Bonus euestions Online lst Edition." The _ registration fee for this course is $95 per person plus the cost ofthe textbook, which can be purehased on Amazon.com. For information or to regist-er, contact the Ll'I Martin Office of Educational Outreach at TJ7- 881-AO4 or visit utm.edu/departments/nondegree/ cours es/children/act.php. JACKSONSUN.COM ffi SATURDAY' MARCH 10,2018
UTM offers UTM hosting concerts UTM band performing with Henry County ACT prep course The University of Tennessee at Mar- ACT scores are extremely important tin Department of Music will host guest The University of Tennessee at Mar- when it comes to applying for college composer Jenni Brandon in-residency tin s Big Band will perform a joint con- and scholarships. March 13-15. Brandon will present sever- cert with the Henry County High School High school students looking to im- al master classes and practical sessions Jazz Band at 6:3O p.m., March13, at the prove their scores can register for an for music students during her stay. A Krider Performing Arts Center in Paris. ACT review course offered from 8 a.m.- public concert featuring her work will The performance will include the music noon, Saturdays, until March 17, on the begin at 7:3O p.m., March 15, in the UT of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, University of Tennessee at Martin s Martin Fine Arts Building's Blankenship Dizzy Gillespie and Charles Mingus. The main campus. Recital Hall. event is free and open to the public. The Ron Ramage, course instructor, has Charles Lewis and Drs. Elizabeth Krider Performing Arts Center is located taught ACT prep classes for more than Aleksander and Douglas rowens will at 650 Volunteer Drive in Paris. 20 years and will conduct four sessions perform Brandon s compoqitions. Lew- For more information, contact the UT Martin focusing on English, math, reading and is, Aleksander and Owens make up the De- partment of Music at73I-88L-74O2. sclence. LCD Trio on flute, clarinet and bassoon, Students will use "The Official ACT respectively. Dr. AmyYeun$ will join the Prep Guide, 2018: Official Practice Tests ensemble as a vocal soprano. + 4oo Bonus Online lst Edi- Concert selections include "Starry Questions Night" for solo clarinet, "Goldfish Cocca to sPeak at UTlvl tion." Songs" for solo flute and "In the City at for this course is Dr. Carolyn Cocca, associate profes- The registration fee Night" for solo English horn. The perfor- plus the cost ofthe text- sor in the department of politics, eco- $95 per person mance will end with the world premiere on Ama- nomics and law at the State University book, which can be Purchased of Brandon s newest coniposition for or to register, of New York at Old Westbury, will pre- zon.com. For information soprano and oboe, "Multitudinous Stars Office of Educa- sent a seminat titled "Underrepresent- contact the UT Martin and Spring Waters" - a set of songs on tional Outreach at 731-881-TlO4 or visit Chinese poems commissioned by ed and Underdressed: Female SuPer- 6 utm. edu/departments/nondegree/ Yeung. heroes in PoPular Culture" at P.m', Auditorium, locat- cours e s/children/act. PhP. Brandon will lead a pre-concert talk March15, in Watkins University Center. about her work at 6:30 p.m., also in the ed inside the Boling Blankenship Recital Hall. This in-depth look at her pieces will give the audience a chance to connect more closely with the musical selections and the perform- CIS. Both events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact the UT Martin Department of Music at 731-881- 7402.
McDonald receives scholarship to attend University of Tennessee at Martin
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Makara Lee McDonald, of \A'alland, has received the Chancellor Scholarship to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin for the 2o1B-19 academic year. McDonald is the daughter of John and Michelle McDonald. JACKSONSUN.COM g SUNDAY, MARCH 11' 2O18
precollege UTM hosting concerts UTM hosting piano. competition Cocca to speak at UTM The University of Tennessee at Mar- Dr. Carolyn Cocca, associate profes- tin Department of Music will host guest The University of Tennessee at Mar- in-residency composer Jenni Brandon tin Department of Music will host its sor in the department of politics, eco- present sever- March13-15. Brandon will Pre-College Piano Competition on nomics and law at the State University practical sessions al master classes and Ma(ch 17 in the Blankenship Recital of New York at Old rrA'estbury, will pre- her stay. A for music students during Hall, located inside the Fine Arts build- sent a seminar titled "Underrepresent- her work will public concert featuring ing. The deadline for entries is March 7. ed and Underdressed: Female Super- p.m., 15, in the UT begin at 7:3O March Performances are scheduled to begin heroes in Popular Culture" at 6 p.m., Fine Arts Building's Blankenship Martin at 9 a.m.-and will inelude solo and en- March 15, in Watkins Auditorium, locat- Recital Hall. semble competitions, The solo competi- ed inside the Boling University Center. Charles Lewis and Drs. Elizabeth tion includes three categories: grade six Aleksander and Douglas owens will and below; grades seven to nine; and perform Brandon s compositions. Lew- grades 1O-12. The piano ensemble com- is, Aleksander and Owens make uP the petition is for any combination of play- LCD Trio on flute, clarinet and bassoon, ers for one or two pianos. Each entrant respectively. Dr. Amy Yeung will join the or ensemble will perform two contrast- ensemble as a vocal soprano. ing pieces. . Concert selections include "Starry The judge for the competition will be Night" for solo clarinet, "Goldfish Dr. Terry McRoberts, professor of piano Songs" for solo flute and "In the City at at Union University. Cash prizes will be Night" for solo English horn. The perfor- awarded to the winners. mance will end with the world premiere of Brandon s newest composition for soprano and oboe, "Multitudinous Stars UTM offers and Spring Waters" - a set of songs on ACT prep course Chinese poems commissioned bY Yeung. ACT scores are extremely important Brandon will lead a pre-concert talk when it comes to applying for college about her work at 6:3O p.m., also in the and scholarships. Blankenship Recital Hall. This in-depth High school students looking to im- look at her pieces will give the audience prove their scores can register for an a chance to connect more closely with ACT review course offered from 8 a.m.- the musical selections and the perform- noon, Saturdays, until March 17, on the ers. University of Tennessee at Martin s Both events are free and oPen to the maln campus. public. Ron Ramage, course instructor, has For more information, contact the UT taught ACT prep classes for more than Martin Department of Music at 731-881- 20 years and will conduct four sessions 7402. focusing on English, math, reading and
sclence. UTM band performing with Students will use "The Official ACT Henry Countyjazz band Prep Guide, ZOfg: Official Practice Tests + 4OO Bonus Questions Online 1st Edi- The University of Tennessee at Mar- tion." The registration fee tin s Big Band will perform a joint con- for this course is per person plus cert with the Henry County High School $95 the cost ofthe text- JazzBand at 6:30 p.m., March13, at the book, which can be purchased on Ama- Krider Performing Arts Center in Paris. zon.com. For inforrnation or to register, The performance will include the music contact the UT Martin Office of Educa- of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, tional Outreach at 737-887-TIO4 or visit Dizzy Gillespie and Charles Mingus. utm. edu/departments/nondegree,/ The event is free and open to the public. courses/children/act.php. The Krider Performing Arts Center is lo- cated at 650 Volunteer Drive in Paris. For more information, contact the UT MartinDepartment of Music at 731-881- 7402. JACKSONSUN.COM E SUNDAY, MARCH'I .I ,2O18 UTM host for chief btrsiness cer candidates
From Staff Reports Florida in Tampa, Florida, and a bache- Jackson Sun lor's degree in finance from Liberty Uni- . USA TODAY NETWORK TENNESSEE versity. He has also earned a master's degree in accounting from the Univer- MARTIN - Candidates for a Perma- sity of South Florida and a master of nent vice chancellor for finance and ad- business administration degree from ministration at the University of Ten- Marilee al positions with the UT Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. nessee at Martin will be interviewed the Montanaro Health Science Center in Marilee Montanaro is the final candi- week of March 12 at the main camPus. Memphis andBethelUni- date and will present her open forum The candidate chosen in the national versity in McKenzie. Friday, March 16. Montanaro is the di- search will serve as the university's McPhearson holds a rector for finance and administration for chief business officer. Four candidates bachelor's degree in ac- Golisano Children s Hospital at the Uni- are scheduled to visit campus and par- counting from Alcorn versity of Rochester in Rochester, New ticipate in open forums March12-16. All State University in Lor- York. She has held this position since forums will be held from 3-4 P.m. in man, Mississippi, and a 2013 after serving as director of finan- room229 of the Boling University Cen- Paul master's degree in opera- cial reporting and projects at the Roch- ter. Edwards tions management from ester Institute of Technology and hold- Matthew Bierman will sPeak during the University of Arkan- ing several previous positions at the the first forumMarch12. Bierman is cur- sas in Fayetteville, Ar- University of Rochester. rently vice president for administrative kansas. Montanaro holds both a bachelor's services at Western Illinois University Paul Edwards is the degree in health and society and a mas- in Macomb, Illinois. He has been with third finalist and will ter of business administration degree Western Illinois University since 1999 speak during an open fo- from the University of Rochester, as well when he started as complex director rum Wednesday. as a doctoral degree in education from and has since held the posts ofboth as- Matt Edwards is currently St. John Fisher College in Rochester. sistant director and director of residen- Bierman assistant dean of finance The vice chancellor for finance and tial facilities, director of university bud- and administration in the administration is a member of the chan- get, and interim director ofbusiness and College of Health Profes- cellor's leadership team. This position financial services before beginning his sionals at the UT Health oversees the areas ofbudget and man- current position in 2016. Science Center in Mem- agement reporting, business services, Bierman holds a bachelor's degree in phis, a post he has held the bursar's office, human resources, information management from Western since 2016. Before ac- physical plant administration, public Illinois University; a master's degree in cepting this position, he safety, contracts, the university book- student affairs administration from Ball Petra served as both adjunct store, environmental health and safety, State University in Muncie, Indiana; McPhearson professor of accounting and emergency management, and a master of business administra- and manager ofaccount- "The vice chancellor for finance and tion in finance and supply change man- ing at Liberty University in Lynchburg, administration plays a vital role in help- agement, also from Western Illinois Virginia; assistant vice president for ing UT Martin remain a top-choice re- University. business affairs at Kentucky State Uni- gional institution," said Carver. "I am Petra McPhearson will participate in versity in Frankfort, Kentucky; and sen- confident we will flnd a candidate who a forum March13. She has served as in- ior accountant at Longwood University can help us reach our goals and make fu- terimvice chancellor for finance and ad- in Farmville, Virginia. ture Skyhawks proud to call UT Martin ministration at UT Martin since Janu- Edwards holds a bachelor's degree in home." ary 2076. She began working for UT accounting from the University of South The search committee includes both VOL 133 I NO 5'j I i!4onday, il4arch 12, 2018 JACKSONSUN.COM E SUNDAY, MARCH 11,2O18 Daily Digest
faculty and staff mernbers as well as https : //www. memphisdailynews. com student representation. Dr. Lynn Alex- ander, dean of the College of Human- Arlington High, UT-Martin Partner on Nursing ities and Fine Arts, is serving as com- Program mittee chairperson. Other committee Arlington High School, in partnership u'jth the University members are: ofTennessee at l'{aftin, is expanding its Health Science Career Cluster to norv include S Amy Belew, interim chief informa- pre-nursrng. tion officer, Office of Information Tech-
nology Beginning in the coming :ot8-zotg schcol year, students can enroll in * Bill Brundige, human resources the Special Topics: Pre-Nursing class as a dual enrollment course worth specialist, Office of Human Resources three college-level credits. ffi Phyllis Hammer, administrative support assistant, Department of Public "We are thrilled to team with I-IT-Martin to provide what we believe will Safety, representing the Employee Rela- be a very popular program at Arlington High," said superintendent tions Council Tammy Mason. "So many of our students want to pursue nursing in M Dr. Renee LaFleur, associate pro- college, and this class will help provide a critical founriation for our fessor, Department of History and Phi- students interested in this field." losophy, representing the Faculty Sen- ate Brian Donavant, interim executi\,e director at the Office of Educational Outreach at UT-Martin, called the partnership is a win-win for both ffi Dr. Jamie Mantooth, executive di- rector, Office of Enrollment Services institutions. Engagement and Student "We are excited to partner witb Arlington Schools to facilitate student ffi Gina McClure, assistant vice chan- success and belp ease the transition from bigh school to college," cellor for student and residential life, Donavant said. Office of Student Life K Dr. Desiree McCullough, director, The new course joins the existing Emergency Services Program in Office of Institutional Research partnership with the Town ofArlington. W Kurt McGuffin, director, Office of Intercollegiate Athletics Students will begin with ler-els r-3, which include Health Science K Tim Nipp, director, UT Martin Education, Anatomy and Physiolog,, and Medical Therapeutics. Once Physical Plant mmpieted, students in their senior year can choose one of two paths: Nursing ffi Dr. Simpfronia Taylor, director, UT Senices or Emergency Services. Martin Ripley Center The conrse, which will be taught in person by a I_IT-Martin professor, is N Holly Seng, a junior communica- designed to introd[ce students to the world of nursing, including tions major from Union City and repre- professional nuise practices, pbarmacologr, how to monitor blood sentative of the Student Government pressure and heart rates and much more. Association Ashlie Czyz, director of human re- UT-Martin said it is the first time the university has offered the course on- sources programs and executive re- location inside a high school. cruiter for the University of Tennessee System, is serving as executive recruiter Mason said the district is excited about the change fiom an online only to for this position. For more information rn-person program. or to view full finalist resumes, visit Daily News staff utm.edu/cbosearch. -
UT Martin campus has drug take-back box r www.kfvs 1 2.coml Written byJames Long, Digital Content Executive producer www.wmcactionnews5.com/
[/4ART|N, TN (KFVS) - There is a drug-take-back box located at the University ofTennessee at lv]artin. lt's now located in Crisp Hall, according to the U niversity
The sealed container is provided by the Weakley County Prevention Coalition. lt can be used by students, employees and community members to safely dispose of prescription drugs.
Items not accepted include illegal drugs, neeclles, blood sugar equipment, thermometers, iV bags, infectious waste or shampoo products. This is the fifth take back box in Weakley County. THE PAR]S POSI-INTELI-IGENCER MONDAY, MARft I2,2018 Side-by-side jazzat I(PAC Tuesd
The HenryCotnIy Jazz Middle School Jazz Ensemble, tecar" "CJam Blues" and "Sing, composed of students from Sing, Sing." :30 Lakewood, Harrelson, Henry According to Kurt Gorman, r and Inman Schools, will also UTM professor of music, their Performing Arts Center. perform. bigbandwill be playing music Special guests will include The Henry County High of Duke Ellington, Benny the Big Bandfromthe Univer- School Jazz Ensemble will Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie and sity ofTennessee at Martin. perform as well with musi- Charles Mingus. Admission is free and open cal selections to include: TWo of the charts will be to the public. "Here's That Rainy Day," "Just played with the Henry County The Paris-HenryCounty Friends," "Jelly Roll," "Man- High School JazzBand.
Troy native takes advantage of learning opportunities College is often a time UT Martin team's brief (information), and then I to discover personal talents placed second in the state- have another group read the and professional interests. wide competition. same paragraph where I tell There is no better time to "I learned a lot. and it them to look for specific test the waters than while helped with my fear of pub- things (and compare their earning an undergraduate lic speaking," she said. "I'm recall)." degree, and Rebecca Robb looking forward to attend- A similar type of test has of Troy is doing just that. ing the general assembly already been studied by Ms. Robb, a junior at the again this fall." professors at Harvard, and University of Tennessee at Although participation in Ms. Robb hopes to build Martin, is testing a little TISL is outside her major on this foundation to see bit of everything to find field area, Ms. Robb decid- how such findings can be where she may fit in the ed to branch out and decide related back to the public professioual world. She if the legal field might be, 'education syqtem. started her collegb Career her calling. Regardless She recently.took advan- with a major in education, of how her post-graduate tage of an opportunity to but has since decided to career plays out, she knows present her research idea study psychology instead, she wants to work with during the Mid-South with minors in both French children in some capacity. Psychology Conference at and German. As a member of UT Christian Brothers Univer- Psychology is a major Mafiin's prestigious Uni- sity in Memphis, an accom- that can lead to a wide vari- versity Scholars program, plishment that will add one ety of professional options, she has begun work on a more undergraduate note to and Ms. Robb is involved two-year faculty-assisted her academic resume. in many campus activities research project that serves Sometimes it takes more to help find her greatest as an undergraduate thesis. than one try to find a per- passlon. She hopes her topic - the son's true calling, and Ms. ln addition to organiza- idea of mindfulness in Robb is taking advantage tions related to her psychol- learning - will help future of all the opportunities life ogy major and language educators bring students to at UT Martin has to offer. minors, she was also part their full learning potential. While she may not know of UT Martin's Tennessee "Being mindful of some- her final career path yet, one Intercollegiate State Legis- thing is bringing special thing is certain - when she lature delegation for the attention to a certain thing," leaves UT Marlin, she will 2017 session. she said. "I thought about have a wealth of knowl- She and a fellow UT doing a project where I have edge and experience from Mafiin student tried a case people read a paragraph, many areas, something that in the Appellate Mock and I don't say anything can only help her in the Court challenge, and the and have them try to recall long run. SEIZING OPPORTUNITIES - Rebecca develops her personal talents and profes- Robb of Troy is taking full advantage of sional interests. She started her college the learning opportunities available at the career with a major in education, but has University of Tennessee at Martin, where since decided to study psychology instead, she is a junior, while she discovers and with minors in both French and German.
UT Martin becomes first college in Tennessee to offer a drug
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The University of Tennessee at Martin has become the first campus in Tennessee to have a permanent drug drop box for students, faculty and staff, and the community which is located in Crisp Hall
According to the Weakley County Prevention Coalition, in 20'16, enough painkiller prescriptions were written in Weakley County alone for each county resident to have 1 3 prescriptions in their name The sealed container is provided by ihe Weakiey County Prevention Coalition lt can be used by students, employees and community members to safely dispose of prescription drugs
Items not accepted include illegal drugs, needles, blood sugar equipment, thermometers, lV bags, infectious waste or shampoo products This is the fifth take back box in Weakley County lf you are not comfortable bringing your unr,vanted or expired medications to a take-back bcx, UT Martin will host a Drug Take Back Day on April 27 atlhe campus Department of Public Safety where you are welcome to drop off your items UTM lnstalls Drug Take-Back Box On Campus m MARCH 13, 2018 AT 8:31AM t POSTED BY SHANNON MCFARLTN http : //www. wenkwtpr. com/
PHOTO: Pictured with the county's newest drug take-back box, located inside the UT Martin Department of Public Safety in Crisp Hall, are (l-r) Lt. Charles Jahr; Suzanne Harper, director of the Weakley County Prevention Coalition; Dr. Deborah Gibson, UT Martin professor of health and performance human and a member of the Weakley County Prevention Coalition; and Scott Robbins, director of the Department of public Safety.
Martin, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee at Martin now has a drug take-back box installed at the Department of Public Safety in Crisp Hall. This sealed container is provided by the Weakley County Prevention Coalition and allows students, employees and community members to safely dispose of prescription drugs and other unwanted or expired pharmaceuticals.
The coalition has also trained UT Martin campus police officers in the use of nasal Naloxone, a drug used in the event of an opioid overdose, whether intentional or unintentional. Gov. Bill Haslam recently stated that three Tennesseans die each day from various kinds of opioid overdose, and local law enforcement is partnering with the Weakley County prevention Coalition to keep area citizens and students from experiencing fatal overdoses.
These steps come on the heels of University of Tennessee System President Joe DiPietro's third annual State of the University address Feb.28,which focused largely on the state's opioid epidemic. DiPietro promised to put the "might of the UT System" behind combating the crisis statewide. http : //www. wenkwtpr. com/
According to the Weakley County Prevention Coalition, enough painkiller prescriptions were written in Weakley County alone for each county resident to have 1-.3 prescriptions in their name in2Ot6. Statistics from2OIT have not yet been made available.
The drug take-back boxes accept all prescription and over-the-counter medications; veterinary medications; medicated ointments, lotions or drops; liquid medications in leak-proof containers; inhalers; and pills in any packages, including glass, plastic, Ziploc baggies or foil packs.
Items not accepted include illegal drugs or narcotics; needles or syringes with needles; blood sugar equipment; thermometers; lV bags; bloody or infectious waste; or personal-care products such as shampoo and non-medicated lotions.
The UT Martin drug take-back box is the fifth permanent location in Weakley County. The others are located at the Martin Police Department, the Greenfield Police Department, Sharon City Hall and the Weakley County Sheriff's Office in Dresden.
Other local boxes can be found at the Henry County Sheriff's Department in Paris, and at the police departments in Union City, Troy, South Fulton and Paris.
To find a drug take-back box near you, visit tdeconline.tn.govlrxtakeback.
Those who are not comfortable bringing their unwanted or expired medications to a take-back box are encouraged to drop off their items during a Drug Take Back Day, which are held twice each year. The UT Martin campus will host a Drug Take Back Day on April2T at the campus Department of Public Safety.
The Weakley County Prevention Coalition also distributes lock boxes for parents to use when keeping medications away from children and teenagers. For more information, contact the coalition at [email protected]. UT Martin adds drug take-back box to campus
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"So people can bring their unwanted rrnaceuticals or other prescription medications no longer need," Lt. Jerry Garcia with UTM blic Safety said.
his is the fifth drug take-back box in Weakley County. The school partnered with the \tVeakley County Prevention Coalition to get the box on their campus.
"We're also one of the first universities in the state to get a drug take-back box, we're very proud of that," Lt. Garcia said.
The box is in the public safety office on campus. Some students have mixed reactions on how they feel about that location.
1"1 like it being in the public safety office. lt's public so there won't be any shady business," Zaire Hicks, a freshman, said.
"l think it should be with the clinic hospital. Public safety, l'm not really afan of that," David Attih, a freshman, said.
Gov. Bill Haslam announced recently that three Tennesseans die every day from an opioid overdose.
UT l/lartin hopes this will be the first step in bringing that number down to zero. ln case there is an opioid overdose on UT Martin's campus, all of their public safety officers have been trained to use the Naloxone nasal spray to counteract the overdose. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, MARCH 13,2018
Four to be interviewed for vice chancellor for finance and administration at UTM
Candidates for a perma- administrative services at and served as both interim aent foi busfness afffi-ar nent vice chancellor for Western Illinois Univer- director and director of Kentucky State University finance and administration sity in Macomb, Ill. He budget and management in Frankfort; and senior at the University of Ten- has been with Western Illi- reporling. Before coming accountant at Longwood nessee at Martin will be nois University since 1999 to Martin, she held sev- University in Farmville, interviewed this week at when he starled as com- eral positions with the UT Va. the main campus. The can- plex director and has since Health Science Center in Edwards holds a bach- didate chosen in the na- held the posts of both as- Memphis and Bethel Uni- elor's degree in account- tional search will serve as sistant director and direc- versity in McKenzie. ing from the University the university's chief busi- tor of residential facilities, McPhearson holds a of South Florida in Tampa ness officer. Four candi- director of university bud- bachelor's degree in ac- and a bachelor's degree in dates are scheduled to visit get, and interim director of counting from Alcorn finance from Liberty Uni- campus and paricipate in business and financial ser- State University in Lor- versity. He has also earned open forums this week. All vices before beginning his man, Miss., and a master's a master's degree in ac- forums will be 3-4 p.m. in current position in 2O16. de ns man- counting from the Univer- Room 229 of the Boling Bierman holds a bache- Ae Univer- sity of South Florida and a University Center. lor's degree in information sit in FaY- master of business admin- The vice chancellor for management from West- etteville. istration degree from Vir- fi nance and administral.ion ern Illinois University; a Paul Edwards is the ginia Tech in Blacksburg. is a member of the chan- master's degree in student third finalist and will Marilee Montanaro is cellor's leadership team. affairs administration from speak during an open fo- the final candidate and will This position oversees the Ball State University in rum Wednesday. present her open forum areas of budget and man- Muncie, Ind.; and a mas- Edwards is currentlY as- Friday. Montanaro is the agement reporting. busi- ter of business administra- sistant dean of finance and director for finance and ad- ness services, the bursar's tion in finance and supply administration in the Col- ministration for Golisano office, human resources. change management, also lege ol Health Profession- Children's Hospital at the physical plant administra- from Western Illinois Uni- als at the UT Health Sci- University of Rochester tion, public safety, con- versrty. ence Center in MemPhis, in Rochester. She has held tracts, the university book- Petra McPhearson will a post he has held since this position since 2013 store, environmental health parlicipate in a forum to- 2016. Belore accePting after serving as director and safety, and emergency day. She has served as in- this position, he served as of financial reporting and management. terim vice chancellor for both adjunct professor of projects at the Roches- Matthew Bierman spoke finance and administration accounting and manager ter Institute of Technol- during the first forum at UT Martin since Janu- of accounting at LibertY ogy and holding several Monday. Bierman is cur- ary 2016. She began work- University in Lynchburg, previous positions at the rently vice president for ing for UT Manin in 2011, Va.; assistant vice Presi- University of Rochester. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, MARCH 13,2018
MonUnaro holds betl: + bachelor's degree in health and society and a master of business administration degree from the University of Rochester, as well as a doctoral degree in educa- tion from St. John Fisher College in Rochester. "The vice chancellor for fi nance and administration plays a vital role in help- ing UT Martin remain a top=eloice regional insti- tution," said Carver. "l am confident we will find a candidate who can help us reach our goals and make future Skyhawks proud to call UT Martin home." The search committee includes both faculty and staff members as well as student representation. Dr. Lynn Alexander, dean of the College of Humanities MARILEE MONTANARO PETRA MCPHEARSON
PAUL EDWARDS MATT BIERMAN THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, MARCH 13.2018
Artist's view ARTIST, Fnou Pecn r of Martin to inspired the work, the complete set of illustra- be displayed tions. and a series of cur- rent photographs ol Marrin. Created over the last two The books will also feature years, "Est 1873: An Il- information about histori- lustrated History of Mar- cal Martin locations. Cop- tin, Tenn." is a Universitv ies will be available at $15 Scholars Project by RachJl each. Melton, a senior graphic The Martin Business As- design major at UT Manin. sociation is proud to see UT The project includes re- Marlin students showcasing search and creation of a se- the City of Martin and its ries of graphic design post- history," said Camille Noe ers and illustrations focused of the city's coinmunity on various aspects of Marlin development department. history, including business- "Rachel Melton approached es, events and locations. the Martin Business Asso- The project will be on dis- consider sPonsor- play at an open house event ciation to printing of the books Saturday from to 5:30 ing the 4 HistorY p.m. at Martin Coffeehouse, for her Illustrated project. We were located at 407 S. Lindell St. of Martin that she thought to in Downtown Martin. The honored the Martin Busi- event is liee and open to the seek out public. ness Association, and we more than willing to The entire project will be were HISTORY BUFFS Members of the Martin Busi- show- available in book form, fea- help. Rachel's book ness Association gather- to examine Rachel Melton's new commu- turing historical photos that cases many local bool< on Martin. Pictured are (back row, from left) Suzanne nity businesses and proper- SEn ARTISI Harper and Brad Thompson; (front row) Camille Noe and tres. Pacn Bz Rachel Melton. "Her pride in our com- munity shines through with this project, and we aPPreci- ate all the work Rachel has done." Noe said. "We are thankful for her talents, and the Town and Gown Partner- ship this project exudes."
DRUMMING UP FUNDS The UT Martin Percussion Ensemble is -one of five
and And re Espinoza,of Mur-freesboro. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, MARCH 13,2018
-UfM receives grants for Programs The Alliance of Women navigate environmental musical traditions to the Philanthropists has award- hazards to perform appro- rest of the world via the ed five Giving Circle priate clinical tasks. Atlantic Slave Trade. Grants to programs at the Dr. Julie Floyd. associ- The Roots of RhYthm University of Tennessee at ate professor of nursing. performance tours West Martin this year, including received two grants to fund Tennessee each semester the departments of nursing two simulations for the use and performs at various and music as well as the of a crash carl and the university and local events Hortense Parrish Writing administration of medica- throughout the year. The Center. trons. ensemble is directed bY Dr. The Alliance of Women The automated crash cart Julie Hill and Dr. Shane Philanthropists is a grouP simulation will be located Jones, professor and assis- of women with connec- at the UT Martin Parsons tant professor of music. tions to the University of Center and allow students respectively. Tennessee System who there to practice using an The Hortense Parrish seek to "educate, empower up-to-date crash cart sYs- Writing Center, under and inspire women to be tem in a non-life-threaten- the direction of Dr. Kelle philanthropic leaders. " ing simulation. Alden, assistant professor The Giving Circle Grant The medication admin- of English, received the Program was created in istration simulation will be final award to convert its 2001 and aspires to fund located on the university's paper attendance sYstem to innovative projects with main campus and help stu- an electronic format. compelling needs. More dents overcome anxietY This process willimprove than 20 UT programs and uncertainty regarding communication between have received more than the usage ol client medica- center staff and university accurate $200,000 through the grant trons. faculty and allow program since its incep- The use of a simulation reporting of student needs tron. is intended to decrease and progress. The UT Martin possible medication errors For more information, Department of Nursing during clinical rotations contact the UT Martin received three of the five and develop student com- Office of Research. Grants grants given for the 2017- petencies using an auto- and Contracts at 731-881- 18 academic year. mated medication disPens- 70t6. Dr. Cloria Browning. ing system. associate professor of The UT Martin I nursing, received funds to Department of Music and support the department's the UT Martin Percussion home-visit simulation Studio also received funds room, which will allow to purchase traditional nursing students to exPeri- Trinidadian steel drums ence in-home medical cri- and cases for use in the sis situations before theY Roots of Rhythm commu- occur in clinical setlings. nity performance series. The simulation will reflect This entertaining pro- a typical home setting for a gram educates local client with chronic illness- schoolchildren and com- es and limited mobility and munity members about the require nursing students to migration of West African Gibson co. students receive urM scholarships Several Gibson County Trenton, daughter of Todd man. She received the Ad_ students have been award- and Penny Pool and Bob vance Scholarship. Trenton Gazette ed scholarships to attend Pybas, wilt be a fresh- the University of Ten- nessee at Martin for the 2018-2019 academic year, according to Dr. James Mantooth, executive direc- tor. Office of Enrollment Tuesday, March l3,20lg Services and Student En- gagement. Aubrie Elizabeth Croom, of Dyer, daughter of David and Kelly Croom and Bran- don and Valerie Burris. is a dual enrollment student from Gibson County High School. She received the Dean Scholarship. Madison B. Croom, of Dyer, daughter of Da- vid and Kelly Croom and Brandon and Valerie Bur- ris, will be a freshman. She received the Dean Scholar- ship. Brian C. Perritt, of Brad- ford, son of Joshua and Me- lissa Kirschbaum, will be a freshman. He received the TRMS TUTORING SUPER Chancellor Scholarship. STUDENTS - Jennifer Walls presented certificates to sixth grader Leah Breann Pybas, of Kylie Doss (left) and eighth grader Aerik Hollingsrrorth.
Area students receive IJTM scholarships Several Gibson County Cates, will be a freshman. students have been awarded She received the scholarships to attend the Chancel lor Scholarship. Humboldt Chronicle, Tuesday, March 13, 2018 University of Tennessee at Michael D. McFarland, Martin for the 2018-2019 son of Dalton and Amy academic year. according McFarland, of Medina, to Dr. James Mantooth, will be a freshman. He executive director, Office received the Advance of Enrollment Services and Scholarship. Student Engagement. Additional information Austin Lee Workman, on scholarships and son of Rodney and Tammy other types of financial Workman, of Humboldt, assistance is available by will be a freshman. contacling the UT Manin He received the Dean Office of Financial Aid Scholarship. and Scholarships, 205 Chloe G. Cates, of Administration Building. Medina, daughter of UT Martin, Marlin, TN, Michelle and Mike Scott 38238, or by calling (731) and Michael and Sally 8 8 I -7040. JACKSONSUN.COM ffi TUESDAY, MARCH 13' 2O1B
UTM hosting concerts
- -Bilan bT Brad- The University of Tennessee at Mar- Gibson County students e-erritt, ford, son of Joshua and Melissa tin Department of Music will host guest receive LI'IM scholarships Kirschbaum, will be a freshman. composer Jenni Brandon in-residency He received the Chancellor March 13-15. Brandon will present sever- Scholarship. al master classes and practical sessions Several Gibson County stu- Aubrie Elizabeth Croom, of for music students during her stay. A dents have been awarded Dyer, daughter of David and public concert featuring her work will scholarships to Kelly Croom and Brandon and 4ttend the Uni- begin at 7:3O p.m., March 15, in the UT versity of Tennessee at Martin Valerie Burris, is a dual enroll- ment student from Gibson Martin Fine Arts Building's Blankenship for the 2018-2019 academic Recital Hall. year, County HiCh School. She according to Dr. James received the Dean Scholarship. Charles Lewis and Drs. Elizabeth Mantooth, executive director, 'Madison B. Croom, of Dyer, Aleksander and Douglas Owens will Offrce of Enrollment Services daughter of David and Kelly perform Brandon s compositions. Lew- and Student Engagement. Croom and Brandon and Valerie is, Aleksander and Owens make up the Burris, will be a freshman. She Nicole Grace Ayers, daughter LCD Trio on flute, clarinet and bassoon, received the Dean Scholarship. respectively. Dr. Amy Yeung will join the of Greg and Jennifer Ayers, of ' Leah Breann Pybas, of Tren- Milan, ensemble as a vocal soprano. will be a freshman. She ton, daughter ofTodd and Penny "Starry received the Achieve Concert selections include Scholar- Pool and Bob Pybas, will be Night" solo clarinet, "Goldfish ship. a freshman. She received the for ' Songs" for solo flute and "In the City at - Chloe G. Cates, of Medina, Advance Scholarship. daughter of Michelie and Mike ' Austin Lee Workrnan, son Night" for solo English horn. The perfor- Scott and Michael and Sally of Rodney and Tammy Work- mance will end with the world premiere Cates, will be a freshman. She man, of Humboldt, will be a of Brandon s newest composition for received the Chancellor Scholar- freshman. He received the Dean soprano and oboe, "Multitudinous Stars ship. Scholarship. and Spring Waters" - a set of songs on ' Will Austin Fis Additional information on Chinese poems commissioned by son of Kevin and Yeung. will be a freshman scholarships and other fypes of financial assistance is avail- Brandon will lead a pre-concert talk able by contacting the UT about her work at 6:30 p.m., also in the Martin Office of Financial Aid Blankenship Recital Hall. This in-depth and Scholarships, 205 Admin- look at her pieces will give the audience a chance to connect more received the Achieve Scholar- istration Building, UT Martin, closely with ship. the musical selections and the perform- Martin, TN, 38238, or by calling ers. of (731) 881-7040. Both events are free and open to the of public. He received the Advance Schol- For more information, contact the UT arship. Martin Department of Music at 731-881- 7402.
Cocca to speak at UfM
Dr. Carolyn Cocca, associate profes- sor in the department of politics, eco- nomics and law at the State University of New York at Old Westburf, will pre-
ed inside the Boling University Center. MARCH '13, 2018 JACKSONSUN:COM * TUESDAY,
UTM hosting precollege Piano UTM offers competition ACT prep course UTM band performing with Henry Gountyjazz band The University of Tennessee at Mar- ACT scores are extremely important tin Department of Music will host its when it comes to applying for college The University of Tennessee at Mar- Pre-College Piano ComPetition on and scholarships. tin s Big Band will perform a joint con- March 17 in the Blankenship Recital High school students looking to im- cert with the Henry County High School Hall, located inside the Fine Arts build- prove their scores can register for an Jazz Band at 6:30 p.m., March 13, at the ing. The deadline for entries is March 7. ACT review course offered from 8 a.m.- Krider Performing Arts Center in Paris. Performances are scheduled to begin noon, Saturdays, until March 17, on the The performance will include the music at 9 a.m. and will include solo and en- University of Tennessee at Martin s of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, s€mble competitions. The solo competi- marn campus. Dizzy Gillespie and Charles Mingus. The tion includes three categories: grade six Ron Ramage, course instructor, has event is free and open to the public. The and below; grades seven to nine; and taught ACT prep classes for more than Krider Performing Arts Center is located grades 1O-12. The piano ensemble com- 20 years and will conduct four sessions at 650 Volunteer Drive in Paris. For more petition is for any combination of play- focusing on English, math, reading and information, contact the UT Martin De- ers for one or two pianos. Each entrant science. partment of Music at737-881-7402. or ensemble will perform two contrast- Students will use "The Official ACT ing pieces. Prep Guide, 2018: Official Practice Tests The judge for the competition will be + 4OO Bonus Questions Online 1st Edi- Dr. Terry McRoberts, professor of piano tion." at Union University. Cash prizes will be The registration fee for this course is awarded to the winners. $95 per person plus the cost ofthe text- book, which can be purchased on Ama- zon.com. For information or to register, contact the UT Martin Office of Educa- tional Outreach at 731-881-7104 or visit utm. edu/departments/nondegree/ courses/children/act.php.
Tylon Terrell Rouser, son Two get of Latasha Rouser, of Ripley, will be a fresh- man. He received the Harold awards Conner Scholarship and the Achieve Scholarship. from UTM Additional information on scholarships and other types Tlvo Lauderdale County of financial assistance is students have been awarded available by contacting the The Lauderdale Voice, Wednesday, March 14,2018 scholarships to attend the UT Martin Office of University of Tennessee at Financial Aid and Martin for the 2OI8-2O19 Scholarships, 205 academic year, according to Administration Building, Dr. James Mantooth, execu- UT Martin, Martin, Tenn., tive director, Office of 38238, or by calling (731) Enrollment Services and 881-7040. Student Engagement. Afton Renee Binkley of Ripley, daughter of Amy and Timmy Medford and William Binkley, will be a freshman. She received the Excellence Scholarship. Obion County students e arn c olle ge s cholarships Several Obion County . Thomas Paul Mathis, be a freshman. She received students, or those with ties son of Tommy and Sandra the Achieve Scholarship. to the county, have been Mathis of Union City, . Annalise Hope Bing of awarded scholarships to who will be a freshman. Manin. daughter of Tracie attend the University of He received the Chancellor Bing and Chuck Bing. Tennessee at Martin for Scholarship. who will be a freshman. the 2018-19 academic year. . Keenan B. Miller, son She received the Dean The recipients include: of Dr. Johnny and Tonna Scholarship. . Gray T. Batey, son of Miller of Union City, who James and Tracey Batey will be a freshman. He of Rives, who will be a received the Chancellor freshman. He received the Scholarship. Chancellor Scholarship. . Lillian Rosa Moore of . Benjamin Harris Beard, Rives, daughter of Michael son of Bentley and Celene and Melissa France, who Beard of Union City, who will be a freshman. She will be a freshman. He received the Achieve received the Chancellor Scholarship. Scholarship. . Daniel A. Slove, son of . Gage Bailey Kimmons Thomas and Jennifer Slove of South Fulton, son of of Union City, who will be Amanda Kimmons and a freshman. He received the Danny Joyner and Donna Excel lence Scholarship. Joyner, who will be a . Rebecca L. Strickland freshman. He received the of Rives, daughter of Ted Achieve Scholarship. and Ruth Barnett, who will
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pictured he UT Martin Department of Public Safety in Grisp Hall, are County Prevention Coalition; Dr. Deborah Gibson' Goalition; and UT Marti of the Weakley County Prevention Scott Ro lltug Take Back llow locateil 0n UTM Gamffi The University of Tennes- area citizens and students from cated ointments, lotions or police departments in Union and see at Martin now has a drug experiencing fatal overdoses. drops; liquid medications in City, Troy, South Fulton take-back box installed at the These steps come on the leak-proof containers; inhal- Paris. of Public Safe- heels of University of Ten- ers; and pills in any packages, To find a drug take-back Hall. This sealed nessee System President Joe including glass, plastic, Ziploc box near you, visit tdeconline. provided by the DiPietro's third annual State baggies or foil packs. tn.gov/rxtakeback. Weakley County Prevention of the University address Feb' Items not accepted include Those who are not comfort- Coalition and allows students' illegal drugs or narcotics; nee- able bringing their unwanted employees and community dles or syringes with needles; or expired medications to a members to safely dispose of blood sugar equipment; ther- take-back box are encouraged prescription drugs and other mometers; IV bags; bloodY or to drop off their items during unwanted or expired pharma- infectious waste; or personal- a Drug Take Back Day, which ceuticals. statewide. care products such as shampoo are held twice each year. The lotions. The coalition has also trained and non-medicated UT Martin campus will host a drug take- UT Martin campus police of- The UT Martin Drug Take Back Day on APril back box is the frfth permanent ficers in the use of nasal Nal- 27 at the campus Department oxone, a drug used in the event location in Weakley CountY. The others are located at the of Public Safety. ofan opioid overdose, whether County alone for each countY The Weakley County Pre- 1.3 Martin Police Department, intentional or unintentional. resident to have PrescriP- vention Coalition also distrib- recentlY stat- tions in their name in 2016. the Greenfreld Police DePad- Gov. Bill Haslam utes lock boxes for parents to Tennesseans die Statistics from 2017 have not ment, Sharon City Hall and ed that three use when keeping medications various kinds vet bee lable. the Weakley County Sheriff's each day from - from children and teen- local The ack boxes Office in Dresden. Other lo- away of opioid overdose, and For more information, enforcernent is partner- accept and cal boxes can be found at the agers. law Ption the coalition at weak- ing with the Weakley CountY over-th edications; Henry County Sheriff's De- contact Prevention Coalition to keeP veterinary medications; medi- partment in Paris, and at the leyprevention@gmai1. com. JACKSONSUN.COM A WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14,2O1A UTM takes back drugs
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MARTIN - The University of Temes- see at Martin now has a drug take-back box installed at the Department of Pub- lic Safety in Crisp Hall. This sealed con- tainer, provided by the Weakley County Prevention Coalition, allows students, employees and community members to safely dispose ofprescription drugs and other unwanted or expired pharmaceu- ticals. The coalition has also trained UT Martin carnpus police officers in the use of nasal Naloxone, a drug used in the Pictured with the county's newest drug take-back box, located inside the UT event of an opioid o.,'erCose, whether in- Martin Department of Public Safety in Crisp Hall, are, from left: Lt. Charles Jahr; tentional or \rninteutional. Gov. Bill Suzanne Harper, director of the Weakley County Prevention Coalition; Dr. Haslam recently stated that three Ten- Deborah Gibson, UT Martin professor of health and human performance and a nesseans die each day from various member of the Weakley County Prevention Coalition; and Scott Robbins, kinds ofopioid overdose, and local law director of the Department of Public Safety. suBMlrrED enforcement is partnering with the Weakley County Prevention Coalition to keep area citizens and students from cated lotions experiencing fatal overdoses. Drugs The UT Martin drug take-backboxis These steps cclme on the heels of Uni- the fifth permanent location in Weak- versity of Tennessee System President Continued from Page 34 ley County. The others are located at the Martin Police Department, the See DRUGS, Page 6A Joe DiPietro's third annual State of the Greenfield Police Department, Sharon University address Feb. 28, which fo- City Hall and the Weakley County cused largely on the state's opioid epi- Sheriff's Office in Dresden. Other local demic. DiPietro promised to put the boxes can be found at the Henry Coun- "might of the UT System" behind com- ty Sheriff's Department in Paris, and at bating the crisis statewide. the police departments in Union City, According to the Weakley County Troy, South Fulton and Paris. Prevention Coalition, enough painkiller To find a drug take-back box near prescriptions were written in Weakley you, visit tdeconline.tn.gov/rxtake- County alone for each county resident back. to have 1.3 prescriptions in their name Those who are not comfortable in 2O16. Statistics from 2017 have not bringing their unwanted or expired yet been made available. medications to a take-back box are en- The drug take-back boxes accept all couraged to drop offtheir items during prescription and over-the-counter a Drug Take Back Day, which are held medications; veterinary medications; twice each year. The UT Martin campus medicated ointments, lotions or drops; will host a Drug Take Back Day on April liquid medications in leak-proof con- 27 atthe campus Department of Public tainers; inhalers; and pills in any pack- Safety. ages, including glass, plastic, Ziploc The Weakley County Prevention Co- baggies or foil packs. alition also distributes lock boxes for Items not accepted include illegal parents to use when keeping medica- drugs or narcotics; needles or syringes tions away from children and teen- with needles; blood sugar equipment; agers. thermometers; IV bags; bloody or in- For more information, contact the fectious waste; or personal-care prod- coalition at weakleypreven- ucts such as shampoo and non-medi- [email protected]. JACKSONSUN.COM M WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14,2018
UTM hosting concerts
The University of Tennessee at Mar-
al master classes and practical sessions for music students during her stay. A public concert featuring her work will
begin at 7:3O P.m., March 15, in the UT UJrtin Fine.g'r1s Building's Blankenship Recital Hall. Challes Lewis and Drs' Elizabeth Aleksander and Douglas Owens will''
Concert selections include "Starry Night" Songs" Night" mance
Yeung. Brindon will lead a pre-concert talk about her work at 6:30 p.m., also in the in.depth audience sely with the musical selections andthe perform- ers. Both events are free and oPen to the public. For more information, goniact tn" Uf Martin Department of Music at 737-881-7402. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018
Yale Percussion Collective to perform The Department of Music at the University of Tennessee at Maltin will host the Yale Percussion Collective, directed by Robert Van Sice, on Saturday for a free Percus- sion concert at 7:30 P.m. in tbe Fine Arts Building. The Percussion Collec- tive is a group of world renowned musicians who have studied under the direction of Van Sice at Yale University over the past decade and are nclw teaclting and per{orming all over the globe. The group will be presenting a masterclass olt percttssion solo and charnber literatr-rre as well as giving a perfor- lrance of both canonic and cutting edge. chamber Per- cusslQn muslc. CONCERT AT UTM TheYale Per- In its inaugural sea- cussion Collective's artistic- director Rob- scln. the Yale Percussicln at Collective brings its star ,a lineup of percussioniqs .'hotr rce into the world with 4n energetic Program featur* ing two masterPieces for piece clirnaxes with a final the visual celebration of two extl'aordinarY Yotlllg Emmy Alvard- six players. Steve Reich's ascent towards the toP r:eg- endangered oceans. Just as talents - cclrnerstone ister of each instrument in rhythm and the percussivc Winning composer Garth Sextet is a water of the repertoire, com- a moment as euPhoric as voice are the heartbeat of Neustadter and prised of five continu- music has to offer. Reich's music, the precious oceans photographer/videog- movements ranging iconic sextet is with are the lifeblood of the iapher Kjell van Sice. ous Paired masterY of from lush, to jarring, to a new work written sPecif- planet and thus its verY Neustadter's groovy and everything in ically for The Percussion existence. Tlris Piece aims cinematic conrposition van Sice's between. Synthesizers and Collective. to awaken sensibilities in and Kjell Poetic to bowed vibrapbones helP This new commission of the audience to both the aquatic images Proved create truly unique tex- a 3O-minute work for six nce and beautY that be a polverful collabora- tures, along with a darker, ists and video possess. For this tion. more chromatic harmonic Seaborne, is at the Collective's Adrrrission to this Per- is free and oPen approach than manY of of the Perctls- Director Robert formance Reich's other works. The sive art soundscaPe and van Sice brought together to the public. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 Students participate in competition at UTM The Department Christian Academy, Unron students is "If I believe it, of Engineering at the City High School, Henry I can achieve it!" She then University of Tennessee at County High School, asks the students, "What Martin celebrated En gineers Obion County Central High is it?" The students reply, Day on March 1. School, Westview High "excellence." Eight area schools com- School and Marlin Middle These students trulY peted in the Egg Drop School. achieved excellence. This Competition portion of the Eighth-grade students in year marks the third con- celebration. Angela Farlow's science secutive year for Farlow's Schools competing were class at Martin Middle students earning first, sec- Bruceton High School, School were the winners. ond and third place in the Grove High School, Trinity Farlow's motto for her Egg Drop Competition.
la Farlow's science class at Martin Middle WINNING TEAM -The DePartment
Brian Hicks THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS
THURSDAY, MARCH 15. 2018
STUDENTS PLACE SECOND second in the competition were eighth- The Department of Engineering at the grade students in Angela Farlow's science -University ofTennessee at Martin celebrat- class at Martin Middle School.Winning stu- ed Engineers Day on March l. Eight area dents were (from left) Enrique Gray and schools competed in the Egg Drop Com- Dylan Totty. petition portion of the celebration. Placing
STUDENTS COMPETE The De- students (from left) Bailey Judge, Jack- partment of Engineering ar the- University son Abel, and Ty Simpson were the third- of Tennessee at Martin celebrated Engi- place winners.They are students in Angela neers Day on March l. Eight area schools Farlow's science class at Martin Middle competed in the Egg Drop Competition School. portion of the celebration. Eighth-grade THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 Melton t autogaaphSooks, posters on history of Martin
Created over the last two years, "Est 1873: An Illustrated History of Mar- tin, Tenn." is a University Scholars Project by Rachel Melton, a graphic design student at UT Martin. The p-trjc'i includes research and creation of a series of graphic design posters and illustrations focused on var- ious aspects of Martin his- tory, including businesses, events and locations. The project will be on display at an open house event Saturday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at 407 S. Lindell St. in Downtown Martin. The event is free and open to the public. The entire project will be available in book form, featuring historical photos that inspired the work, the complete set of illustra- tions, and a series of cur- UTM art rent photographs of Martin. DEBUTING SATURDAY - Rachel Melton,a historic buildings in The books will also feature major,will autograph her book about information about histori- Martin this weekend. cal Martin locations. Cop- ies will be available at $15 formation from local ar- events. The project serves each. chives. The purpose of the as a way to connect with The pieces in the exhibi- project is to preserve local community members in tion are based on original history through creating SEE MELTON, documentary photography visual pieces centered on Plcn r5 of Martin as well as in- landmarks. businesses and
MELTON, Martin and its history," ing to help. UT Martin. She is also the Fnonr PacB r said Camille Noe of the "Rachel's book show- president of The League various avenues and build economic development cases many local commu- of Striving Artists, and an appreciation for the use department with the City nity businesses and prop- was named the20l6-2011 of design in preserving lo- of Martin. erties," Noe said. "Her Registered Student Orga- cal history and for its im- "Rachel Melton ap- pride in our community nization Student Leader portance in the future. proached the Martin shines through with this of the Year. Melton's work has been Business Association to project, and we appreciate Her work has been fea- featured in the Weakley consider sponsoring the all the work Rachel has tured in local and regional publica- County Press as each piece printing of the books for done. We are thankful for exhibitions and of art was completed. her Illustrated History of her talents, and the Town tions. and this project is "The Martin Business Marlin project. We were and Gown partnership this scheduled to be presented Association is proud to honored that she thought project exudes." in April at the Southern see UT Martin students to seek out the Martin Rachel Melton is a se- Regional Honors Confer- showcasing the City of Business Association, and nior graphic design major ence in Washington, D.C. we were more than will- and University Scholar at THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018
DRUG BOX, Fnovr Pacn r tions to a take-back box are encouraged items durin Back DaY, twice each Martin campus will host
partment of Public SafetY. The Weakley CountY Prevention Coalition also distributes lock boxes for parents to use when keeP- ing medications away from children and teenagers. For more information, contact the coalition at weakleypre- NE\/V DRUG TAKE-BACK BOX the coun ke- [email protected]. back box, located inside the UT Martin- D Public Sa are (from left) Lt. Charles Jahr; Suzanne Harpe he Weakl ion Coalition; Dr. Deborah Gibson, UT Martin professor of health and human per{ormance and a member of theWeakley County Prevention Coalition; and Scott Robbins,director of the Department of Public Safety. New drug take-back box installed on UTM campus The University of Ien- heels of University of Ten- clude illegal drugs or nar- nessee at Mafiin now has nessee System President cotics; needles or syringes a drug take-back box in- Joe DiPietro's third annual with needles; blood sugar stalled at the Department State of the University ad- equipment; thermometers; of Public Saiety in Crisp dress Feb. 28, which fo- IV bags; bloody or infec- Hall. This sealed container cused largely on the state's tious waste; or personal- is provided by the Weakley opioid epidemic. DiPietro care products such as sham- County Prevention Coali- promised to put the "might poo and non-medicated tion and allows students, of the UT System" behind lotions. employees and community combating the crisis state- The UTMartin drug take- members to safely dispose wide. back box is the fifth perma- of prescription drugs and According to the Weak- nent location in Weakley other unwanted or expired ley County Prevention Co- County. The others are lo- pharmaceuticals. alition, enough painkiller cated at the Marlin Police The coalition has also prescriptions were written Deparlment, the Greenfield trained UT Martin campus in Weakley County alone Police Deparlment, Sharon police officers in the use for each county resident to City Hall and the Weakley of nasal Naloxone, a drug have I .3 prescriptions in County Sheriff's Office in used in the event of an opi- their name in 2016. Statis- Dresden. Other local boxes oid overdose. whether in- tics from 2017 have not yet can be found at the Henry tentional or unintentional. been made available. County Sheriff 's Depart- Gov. Bill Haslam recently The drug take-back box- ment in Paris, and at the po- stated that three Tennes- es accept all prescription lice deparrments in Union seans die each day from and over-the-counter medi- City, Troy, South Fulton various kinds of opioid cations: veterinary medica- and Paris. overdose, and local law tions ; medicated ointments, To find a drug take-back enforcement is partnering lotions or drops; liquid box near you, visit tdecon- with the WeakJey County medications in leak-proof line.tn.gov/rxtakeback. Prevention Coalition to containers; inhalers; and Those who are not com- keep area citizens and stu- pills in any packages. in- forlable bringing their un- dents from experiencing fa- cluding glass, plastic, Zip- wanted or expired medica- tal overdoses. loc baggies or foil packs. SnE DRUG BOX, These steps come on the Items not accepted in- PLcE 15 JACKSONSUN.COM S THURSDAY, MARCH 15' 2018
UTM hosting concerts UTM offers UTM hosting Precollege Piano ACT prep course competition The University of Tennessee at Mar- tin Department of Music will host ACT scores are extremely important The University of Tennessee at Mar- guest composer Jenni Brandon in- when it comes to applying for college tin Department of Music will host its residency March l3-15. Brandon will and scholarshiPs. Pre-College Piano ComPetition on present several master classes and, High sch to im- March 17 in the Blankenship Recital practical sessions for music stLrdents prove for an Hall during her stay. A public concert their ACT 8 a.m.- ing. featuring her work will begin at 7:30 review noon, Saturdays, until March 17, on the P p.m., March 15, in the UT Martin Fine University of Tennessee at Martin s at 9 a.m. and will include solo and en- Arts Building's Blankenship Recital marn campus. semble competitions. The solo competi- Hall. Ron Ramage, course instructor, has tion includes three categories: grade six Brandon will lead a pre-concert talk taught ACT PreP and below; grades seven to nine; and about her work at 6:3Q p.m., also in 2O years and will grades le com- the Blankenship Recital Hall. This focusing on Engli petitio of PlaY- in-depth look at her pieces will give science. ers for entrant the audience a chance to connect Students will use "The Official ACT or ensemble will perform two contrast- more closely with the musical selec- Prep Guide, 2018; Official Practice Tests tions and the performers. + 4-OO Bonus Questions Online 1st Edi- willbe tion." f piano Both events are free and open to the The registration fee for this course is willbe public. $95 per person plus the cost ofthe text- awarded to the winners. For more information, contact the UT book, which can be Purchased on Ama- Martin Department of Music at 731- zon.com. For information or to register, 881-7402. contact the UT Martin Office of Educa- tional Outreach at 73I-887-TIO4 or visit utm. edu/departments/nondegree/ courses/children/act.PhP'
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Area students reoeiue UTM scholarchips
Three students from the Benton County area recently have been awarded scholarships to attend the University of Tennessee at Mar- tin for the 2018-19 academic year, according to Dr. James Mantooth, executive director of the Office of Enrollment Seirrices and Student Engagement. Sophomore Tanner David Johnson, son of David Johnson and Brandi Johnson of Holladay, received the Elam Transfer Scholar- ship. Johnson is a 2016 graduate of Camden Cenffal High School. Two incoming freshmen also received scholarships. Brayden K. Wilson, son of Chris and Sherry Wilson of Big Sandy, was awarded the Advance Scholarship. Nathan L. Robison, son of David and To- nya Robison of Bruceton, received the Dean Scholarship. Tanner Johnson http ://www.newportplaintalk. com/
Sarah Hawk awarded UTM scholarship
Mar 16,2018
MARTIN, TN-Cocke County High School senior, Sarah Elizabeth Hawk, of Dandridge, has been awarded a Chancellor Scholarship to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin for the 2018-2019 academic year, according to Dr. James Mantooth, executive director, Office of Enrollment Services and Student Engagement.
Hawk is the daughter of Mark and Renee Hawk and will be a freshman.
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UTM offers UTM hosting performances next UTM hosting precollege piano ACT prep course weekend competition
ACT scores are extremely important The University of Tennessee at Mar- The University of Tennessee at Mar- when it comes to applying for college tin Department of Music will continue tin Department of Music will host its and scholarships. its spring concert season with perfor- Pre-College Piano Competition on High school students looking to im- mances byvisiting artists So Percussion March 17 in the Blankenship Recital prove their scores can register for an and UT Martin vocal students. Hall, located inside the Fine Arts build- ACT review course offered from 8 a.m.- So Percussion, a percussion-based ing. The deadline for entries is March 7. noon, Saturdays, until March 1Z on the music organization that creates and Performances are scheduled to begin University of Tennessee at Martin s presents new collaborative works, will at 9 a.m. and will include solo and en- main campus. host a masterclass and concert March semble competitions. The solo competi- Ron Ramage, course instructor, has 22. The masterclass is scheduled for 1 tion includes three categories: grade six taught ACT prep classes for more than p.m. in the Percussion Rehearsat Hall. and below; grades seven to nine; and 20 years and will conduct four sessions Their kick-off concert for the 2O1B UT grades 10-12. The piano ensemble com- focusing on English, math, reading and Martin ChamberFest and Honor Percus- petition is for any combination of play- science. sion Festival will begin at 5:3O p.m. in ers for one or two pianos. Each entrant Students will use "The Official ACT the Fulton Theatre. Both venues are lo- or ensemble will perform two contrast- Prep Guide, 2018: Official Practice Tests cated inside the UT Martin Fine Arts ing pieces. Building. The judge for the competition will be + 4OO Bonus Questions Online lst Edi- The Vocal Studio Recital will begin at Dr. Terry McRoberts, professor of piano tion." 3 p.m., March 25, in UT Martin Fine Arts at Union University. Cash prizes will be The registration fee for this course is Building's Blankenship Recital Hall. The awarded to the winners. $95 per person plus the cost ofthe text- recital will feature university vocal stu- book, which canbe purchased onAma- dents performing one song each. Pia- zon.com. For information or to register, nists Delana Easley UT Martin lecturer contact the UT Martin Office of Educa- of music; Rita Winter, of Union CitY; tional Outreach at 731-887-TIO4 or visit Grant Larcom, of Union City; Gian Gar- utm. edu/departments/nondegree/ ma, of Martin; and Abigale Plunk, of courses/children/act.php. Martin, will accompany the performers' All events are free and oPen to the public. For more information, contact the UT Martin Department of Music at 731-881- 7402. UTM Arts to host events The University of Tennessee at Marlin Fine Arts depart- ment is announeing two upcoming community eveRts. . The UTM Percussion Studio will hold a World Bizure event March 23 at Soliel Garden Center, located at 2317 Nailling Drive in Union City, from 6:30-9 p.m. Tickets are $10 and includes dinner and a beverage. The event will feature live music, $1 door prize tickets and a silent auction of items from local businesses and more. Funds raised by the event will go towards the better- ment of the percussion studio and advancement in musical education in the area. . The Fine Ans Spring Fling will be held ftom 2-4:30 p.m. April 7 at the UTM Fine Arts Building, located on Mount Pelia Road on the UTM campus. The event will include interactive events and activities in music, theater, art and dance for the entire family.
Advance tickets on sale for the 50th annual UTM Spri ng College Rodeo
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MARTIN, Tenn. - Advance tickets for the 50th annual University of Tennessee at Martin Spring College Rodeo, at the Ned McWherter Agricultural Pavilion on April 12-14, are now on sale at select locations around the West Tennessee and KentuckY area.
.tAdvance tickets are available for Friday and Saturday sessions only. Friday night's advance adult ticket is on sale for $8 while children ages 6-12 and UT Martin students with a valid Skyhawk Card are http : i/www. wbbj tv. com/l
on sale early for $6. Saturday's admission is $10 in advance for adults and $6 for children ages 6-12 as well as UT Martin students with a valid Skyhawk lD.
General admission adult tickets at the door are $10 for the Friday night session and $7 for children ages 6-12 and UT Martin students with a valid identification. Saturdav's general admission tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for children ages 6-121 UT Martin students with a valid lD card.
All Thursday night tickets are $6 apiece. Children ages 5 and under get in free all three nights at the UT Martin Rodeo. A weekend pass, which is good for all three performances, is also availabie for $20.
Fans can purchase advance tickets until April 8 at the following locations. UT Martin University Center and Weakley Farmers Co-Op in Martin, AloZ Vet Supply in Dresden, Brawner's Boots in Greenfield, Wood Communication Cellular Source in Union City and Verizon Wireless in Fulton, Ky.
Rodeo fans can also buy the tickets by calling the Skyhawk Ticket Office at
(731) 881-7207 .
UTM hosting precollege piano competition
The University of Tennessee at Mar- tin Department of Music will host its Pre-College Piano Competition on JACKSONSUN.COM S SATURDAY, MARCH 17,2A1A March 17 in the Blankenship Recital Hall, located inside the Fine Arts build- ing. The deadline for entries is March 7. Performances are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. and will include solo and en- semble competitions. The solo competi- tion includes three categories: grade six and below; grades seven to nine; and grades 10-12. petition is fo ers for one o or ensemble will perform two contrast- ing pieces. The judge for the competition will be Dr. Terry McRoberts, professor of piano at Union University. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners' JACKSONSUN.COM A SATURDAY, MARCH 17,2O1A
UTM rodeo tickets on sale UTM hosting performances next UTM offers weekend ACT prep course Advance tickets for the SOs annual University of Tennessee at Martin The University of Tennessee at Mar- ACT scores are extremely important Spring College Rodeo, scheduled for tin Department of Music will continue when it comes to applying for college AprilT2-74 at the Ned McWherter Agri- its spring concert season with perfor- and scholarships. cultural Pavilion, are now on sale at se- mances byvisiting artists So Percussion High school students looking to im- lect locations in West Tennessee and and UT Martin vocal students. percussion-based Kentucky. So Percussion, a prove their scores can register for an the organization creates Advance tickets are available for music that and ACT review course offered from 8 a.m.- All presents new collaborative works, Friday and Saturday sessions only. will noon, Saturdays, until March 1l on the night tickets are $6 apiece. host a masterclass and concert March Thursday University of Tennessee at Martin s 22. The masterclass is scheduled for 1 Child and student tickets apply to chil- main campus. p.m. in the Percussion Rehearsal Hall. dren ages 6-12 and UT Martin students Ron Ramage, course instructor, has Their kick-off concert for the 2018 UT with valid Skyhawk ID cards. Children taught ACT prep classes for more than admitted free of Martin ChamberFest and Honor Percus- under six are always 2O years and will conduct four sessions sion Festival will begin at 5;3O p.m. in charge. focusing on English, math, reading and is the Fulton Theatre. Both venues are lo- Friday night's advance adult ticket science. student cated inside the UT Martin Fine Arts on sale for $8, while child and Students will use "The Official ACT are is Building. tickets $6. Saturday's admission Prep Guide, 2018: Official Practice Tests in advance for adults and for chil- The Vocal Studio Recital will begin at $1O $6 + 4OO Bonus Online lst Edi- 3 p.m., March 25, in UT Martin Fine Arts Questions dren and students. General admission tion." adult Building's Blankenship Recital Hall. The tickets at the door are $1o for the The registration fee for this course is Friday night performance and $12 for recital will feature university vocal stu- $95 per person plus the cost ofthe text- Saturday student dents performing one song each. Pia- night. Child and book, which can be purchased on Ama- tickets are for either night's competi- nists,Delana Easley, UT Martin lecturer $7 zon.com. For information or to register, tion. of music; Rita Winter, of Union City; contact the UT Martin Office of Educa- A weekend pass which is good for Grant Larcom, of Union City; Gian Gar- - tional Outreach at 737-887-7104 or visit all three performances is also avail- ma, of Martin; and Abigale Plunk, of - utm. edu/departments/nondegree/ able for Martin, will accompany the performers. $2O. courses/children/act.php. Fans can purchase advance tickets All events are free and open to the until April S at the following locations: public. UT Martin Boling University Center and For more information, contact the UT Weakley Farmers Co-Op in Martin; A to Martin Department of Music at 731-881- Z Vet Supply in Dresden; Brawner's 7402. Boots in Greenfield; Wood Communica- - Staff reports tion Cellular Source in Union City; and Verizon Wireless in Fulton, Kentucky. Rodeo fans can also purchase tickets by calling the Skyhawk Ticket Office at (73L) BB7-72O7.
JACKSONSUN.COM tr SUNDAY, MARCH 18,2O18 goth UTM hosting performances next in Fulton fheatre. Venues arein- weekend side the UT Martin Fine Arts Building. The Vocal Studio Recital will begin The University of Tennessee at at 3 p.m., March 25, inUT Martin Fine Martin Department of Music will con- Arts Building's Blankenship Recital tinue its spring concert season with Hall. The recital will feature university vocal performances by visiting artists So students performing one song Percussion and UT Martin vocal stu- each. Pianists Delana Easley, UT Mar- dents. tin lecturer of music; Rita Winter, of So Percussion, a percussion-based Union City; Grant Larcom, of Union music organization that creates and City; Gian Garma, of Martin; and Abi- presents new collaborative works, will gale Plunk, of Martin, will accompany performers. host a masterclass and concert March the All events are free and 22. The masterclass is scheduled for 1 open to the public. p.m. in the Percussion Rehearsal Hall. Their kick-off concert for the 2018 UT For more information, contact the Martin ChamberFest and Honor Per- UT Martin Department of Music at 73\-887-7402. cussion Festival will begin at 5:3O p.m. Jackson Symphony hosts'Love in Spri ngtime'concert
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CKSON, Tenn - The Jackson ymphony presented the chamber usic series 'Love in Springtime'.
The program was held at St. Luke's Episcopal church Sunday afternoon, with guest performances from the University of Tennessee at Martin chamber wind ensemble, 'Death by Voice', and the New Pacer Singers. During the program award winners were presented with plaques. Organizers say the symphony allows musicians to display their talent on a large platform.
"There's a lot of music that is certainly uplifting and then of course the choir is singing some music kind of specifically about love partly because the seasons are changing," Assoc. Conductor of the Jackson Symphony orchestra, Mark Simmons said. "And as we enter in to spring we are really looking for that kind of uplifting happy kind of joyous feellng," Simmons said.
All recipients pedormed their award-winning piece during the concert. http : I I clarksvi lleno w. c om/ https ://www.theleafchronicle. com/r
APSU music grad student wins state-wide research competition
Contributed, Charles Booth Published J:49 p rr CT Mrcb 20,2018
\A/hile an undergraduate at Bowling Green State University, Hayden Giesseman often heard his clarinet professor complain about audition music Specifically, he didn't like the outdated pieces musicians are often required to play when auditioning for a spot in an orchestra
"someone needs to update these excerpts," the professor said "No one plays these pieces anymore "
Over the years, Giesseman has thought more about this topic, and as a graduate music siudent at Austin Peay
(Photo: Taylor Slifko) StateUniversity,hebeganlookingintothematter WhentheUniversityofTennesseeatfulartin(UTM) announced its Woodwind Day College Research Competition, Giesseman decided to enter his research
Last month, he received an email from UTM, which read, "Congratulations! You have been chosen as the winner of the 2018 UTM Woodwind Day College Reseai'ch Competitionl We found your submission original, relevant, and interesting "
On Feb 24, Giesseman traveled to Martin, Tennessee, for Woociwind Day, where he delivered his lecture, "The Pops Clarinet: lnvestigating the Discrepancy ln Audition Materials & Pops Music "
"l was so excited and proud," Giesseman said "l was so happy that I now had a platform to really discuss my topic and begin to have a conversation that had not happened yet This helped make me feel like others were listening and felt that this issue was as important as I felt it was "
Giesseman arrived at Austin Peay last year as a talented clarinetist, not an academic, but then Dr Spencer Prewitt, APSU assistant professor of clarinet, encouraged him to delve deeper into this topic
"Before this project and presentation, I had very little experience in this part of academia," Giesseman said "Now, I feel much more confident in my skills as a researcher and presenter Dr Prewitt was enthusiastic about my work too and wanted me to share it somewhere, telling me, 'lt'll be great regardless of what the outcome is ' I see myself coming back to this in years to come and trying to do even more with this research I plan to keep this conversation going and influencing others to have it too "
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The Vocal Studio Recitalwill begin at UTM hosting performances next 3 p.m., March 25, in UT Martin Fine Arts weekend Building's Blankenship Recital Hall. The recital will feature university vocal stu- q The University of Tennessee at Mar- JACKSONSUN.COM dents performing one song each. Pia- tin Department of Music will continue nists Delana Easley, UT Martin lecturer its spring concert season with perfor- of music; Rita Winter, of Union City; mances byvisiting artists So Percussion Grant Larcom, of Union City; Gian Gar- and UT Martin vocal students. ma, of Martin; and Abigale Plunk, of So Percussion, a percussion-based Martin, will accompany the performers. music organization that creates and All events are free and open to the MARCH 20'2014 TUESDAY, presents new collaborative works, will public. host a masterclass and concert March For more information, contact the UT 22. The masterclass is scheduled for 1 Martin Department of Music at 731-881- p.m. in the Percussion Rehearsal Hall. 7402. Their kick-off concert for the 2018 UT Martin ChamberFest and Honor Percus- sion Festival will begin at 5:3O p.m. in Fulton Theatre. Both venues are inside the UT Martin Fine Arts Building. http : //www.thunderboltradio. com Changes Coming for UT-Martin Band
Frlsr'Ll or ioa : I z| /, id ity Charles Choate ', Local News
officials with the University of rennessee at Martin have announced changes for the band
Starting in the Fall of this year, athletic bands will be restructured, with the ensemble functioning as it has in the past, with the exception of marching drill during pregame and halftime of football games
Non{raditional attire will also replace formal marching band uniforms, while the students will focus on high-quality, energetic musical performances that support the team and fans
Other marching band activities will continue, such as the Soybean Festival Parade and the annual West Tennessee Marching Championships for high school bands held each fall in Hardy M Graham Stadium
Music Department Chair Dr Julie Hill said the announcement is an exciting change that re-imagines the ways athletic bands can serve the university and community
Dr Hill said the decision was made after discussions with faculty, current students and alumni, as well as the consideration of oiher factors including curriculum, finances and philosophy
Dr Lynn Alexander, the College of Humanities and Fine Arts dean, said the restructured university bands program will be a better fit for a untversity of its size, adding that athletic bands are not funded through intercollegiate athletics at the university
The restructuring did add that prospective music students will not be affected by the change
THE PARIS POST-INTELLIGENCER TUESDAY, MARCH 20,2O1S
UT Martin to restructure athletic band program
The University of Tennessee music education," she said. "We want to emphasize that FineArts at UTM, said. at Martin announced that it The changes to the program we value the athletic bands 'Athleticbands are not willbe res include: and their vital role to the cam- specifically funded through leticband g . Nontraditional attire will pus and community," Hill said. intercollegiate athletics at UT to a press release Monday. replace the traditional march- "The athletic band program Martin, but instead supported "This is an exciti'ng change ing band uniforms. is alive and well, and we feel through the academic music that re-imagines the ways . No marching drill during that this change will be a posi- operating budget, so this new athletic bands can serve the pregame orhalftime of football tive step for growth. direction better serves our mu- university and communi$," 8ames. "The band will continue to sic students while also provid- Julie Hill, chairof UTMt de- . Color guard will par- be an integral part of home ing a sustainable model." partment of music, said. ticipate in the stands and at football games, homecomings Prospective music students Hill said the decision was parades. area parades and other tradi- will not be affected by the made after discussions with . The name of the ensemble tional events. changes. faculty, current students and will be "The Flock." "Our goal is to deliver a Non-music majors are alumni, as well as the consid- . One rehearsal per week. product ofwhich our current encouraged to participate, eration ofother factors, includ- Other marching band activi- students, fans and alumni may and current full-time rnusic ing curriculum, finances and ties will continue, such as the be proud." faculty positions u,ill not be philosophy. Tennessee Soybean Festival "The restructured university affected. "This innovative and stream- Parade and the annual West bands program will be a better Questions about the univer- lined approach is aimed at a Tennessee Marching Champi- fit for a university of our size," sity's music program can be di- balanced and comprehensive onships'for high school bands Lynn Alexander, dean of the rectedto Hill at 7gr-88r-74t8 experience with ensemble held eaeh fall. College of Humanities and or by email at [email protected]. THE PARIS POsT-INTETTIGENCER TUTSDAY, MARCH 20,2018
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THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, MARCH 20,2018 AlphaGammaRho is more than just a fraternity By KAREN CAMPBELL tries, the acknowledgement AGR's philanthropy of Greek life by what you Special to The Press is among the evidence that choice, Ag in the Class- hear on the news." AGR doesn't include "par- room, which, with the help Rowlett followed in the The "Marlin Beautiful tying lrat" in their defini- of sponsor Farm Bureau, steps of two uncles when Award Winner" sign is the tion of "fraternity." promotes agriculture pro- he arrived on UTM's cam- flrst clue that Alpha Gam- So said Garrett Vander- fessions in Tennessee pub- pus and joined AGR. Hav- ma Rho (AGR) is break- ford, a sophomore from lic schools. ing completed an intern- ing down stereotypes and Mechie, who plans on be- Such leadership oppor- ship with Spragg Farms challenging assumptions of coming a veterinarian and tunities and the chance to in Springfield, Mo., he "frat life." is the current AGR Com- make a small difference in said he already feels the The well-tended lawn munity Service chair. In the community are among promise ol networking of the columned two-story his role. Vanderford is co- the reasons Vanderford opportunities have been residence for the majority ordinating a several-week counts joining AGR as fulfilled. of the current 42 members outreach to the elderly and "the best decision I've ever He also lists various of the social and profes- persons with disabilities made." AGR-sponsored confer- sional fraternity boasts at in Weakley County who Aware that lraternities ences and seminars as least one such recogni- may need help around their frequently appear in head- part of the appeal to any tion each year. And for homes. Donations received lines due to consequences emerging leader. the yourrg men pursuing as part of their community from negative behavior, UT Eighteen-year-old Will careers related to the agri- service from now through Martin junior Chas Rowlett Sinclair of Waynesboro, culture, food or fiber indus- April 30 will be routed to pleaded, "Don't judge who also followed the THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, MARCH 20,2018 model set bY his father responsibility and take care of each other," Ed- d maiston said. u Sometimes "taking a care" means investing in oartv. AGR makes You a careers that while eco- i-retter man." Sinclair said. nomically-challengin g' Ag business major Mat- are job securitY. thew Edmaiston of Union "Ttre whole world City sums up his involve- will always need food," menl and, from the agree- Rowlett said. ins nods and subtle smiles And sometimes, care of"his fraternity brothers. simply means making reflects the communal sure ihe lawn is mowed. spirit promised on AGR Vanderford seemed to be website and promotional summing uP more than materials. celebrated Yardwork "AGR stands for some- when he concluded, "Just thing. From the work You like anvone else, if some- do in the classroom and one hai the energY and the the communitY, You take wi1l, it gets done'"
Ch air of Waynesboro; Ga tthew Edmaiston of Un ently recognized by Ma Photo by Karen Campbell THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, MARCH 20,2018
"any- SERVICE TO OTHERS Alpha Gamma Rho, a so- Chair GarrettVander{ord said the proiect is open to nity- at UT or disable with yard I April 30. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, MARCH
PLANNTNG AHEAD ChristopherAbles plans to pursue a career at the USDA after his 20 l9 graduation from- UTM. Ables takes internship with USDA Growing up in WestTen- as the system rotates. ship is an academic re- nessee ultimately prepared Using advances in GPS quirement for Ables' ma- Christopher Ables. a ju- technology, variable-rate jor; however, he advises nior from Martin, to study planting would program other students to complete agricultural business at the the planter to skip those ar- internships as well. University of Tennessee at eas, saving both seed and "lt's definitely worth it. Martin. fertllizer. You get to see what day- "(Agricultural) busi- In Jan. 2011, Ables to-day work is actually ness is not just about un- began working with the like, giving you hands-on derstanding how a farm United States Department experience to understand works, but how rural of Agriculture through an the work," he said. America works," he said. internship program at their While at UT Martin, As part of UT Martin's Union City service center. Ables has served as a Peer University Scholars Pro- He has handled everything Enabling Program leader gram, Ables is responsible from loan and grant pro- for the university's First- for completing a two-year cessing to bringing people Year Initiative that accli- academic research proj- from diverse backgrounds mates freshmen to college ect. His research analyz- together to complete a life; president for Rotoract, es whether variable-rate proJect. a Rotary-sponsored com- planting is a cost-effective "A lot of what we do munity service organiza- solution to rollover dam- is partnerships, and I re- tion; and both treasurer and age caused by certain irri- ally like seeing how you secretary of the University gation systems. Common- can pull groups of people Scholars Organization. ly used irrigation systems together to give back to Ables plans to graduate have wheels that are 20-30 a community I love so in May of 2OI9 and hopes
irlches wide and run over a r4uch," he said. to . corrtipgg-:yg,"r,FtqC ryiq] certain portion of the crop Completion of an intern- the USDA. WUTM WINS - WUTM staff mem- of communications and WUTM faculty bers Olivia Johnston (left), news director; adviser, after accepting the station's eighth Ashley Shores (second from left), program Platinum Award from the Intercollegiate director; and Kait Scott (right), support and Broadcasting System during the organiza- development director, were recently joined tion's annual conference earlier this month by Dr. Richard Robinson, University of in New York City. I Tennessee at Martin associate professor WUTM claims 9th Platinum Award and numerous individual honors WUTM 90.3 FM "The across a variety of catego- ist for Best Overall Sporls Hawk" the student- ries. Students enrolled dur- Coverage and Best Sporls run radio station on the ing the 2016-17 academic Interview. Kait Scott, a campus of the University year were eligible to submit junior from Martin, was of Tennessee at Martin material for consideration. a finalist in both the Best - claimed its eighth con- Natalie King, a 2017 Press Release and Best sequtive- Platlnum Award graduate,. from Paducah, Promot_iqns .Dilector c4t- from the Intercollegiate Ky., and Shane Wofford, a egories. Broadcasting System dur- senior from Trenton, both Two staff teams placed ing the organization's received national awards in the competition for annual conference earlier for Best Program Director Best Sports Play-by-Play. this month in New York and Best Event Promotion, WUTM alumni Kayla City. respectively. King and Harmon of Lewisburg This is the Intercollegiate Wofford were chosen from and Jared Peckenpaugh of Broadcasting System's a national pool of competi- Finley both 2016 UT Martin highest peer-reviewed dis- tors and recognized as the graduates, were finalists tinction for college radio "best of the best" in their for coverage of a Skyhawk stations. chosen categories. women's basketball game; The station was also rec- Several students were and Olivia Johnston, a ognized as a national final- recognized as national senior from Hampshire, ist in four categories: Best finalists in their respective and Tanna Norman, a senior College Radio Station for competitions, which means from Williamsport, were schools with under 10,000 they placed in the top five recognized for UT Manin student enrollment, Best nationally. rodeo coverage. Station Facilities, Best King was a finalist in Martin residents Emma Documentary and Best the competitions for Best Bruner, a junior, and Use of Video in the Radio Newscast, Best Community Ashley Shores. a senior, Studio. News Coverage and Best were also finalists in the Station staff members On-air Personality. John Best Business Director and also performed well in Thornton, a sophomore Best Celebrity lnterview the "best ofl' competitions from Atoka, was a final- categories, respectively. 5 Giving Circle Grants awarded to UT Martin The Alliance of Women Dr. Julie Floyd, associ- and cases for use in the Philanthropists has award- ate professor of nursing. Roots of Rhythm commu- ed five Giving Circle received two grants to fund nity performance series. Grants to programs at the two simulations for the This entertaining program University of Tennessee at use of a crash cart and the educates local schoolchil- Martin this year, including administration of medica- dren and community mem- the deparlments of nursing tions. The automated crash bers about the migration and music as well as the cart simulation will be of West African musical Hortense Parrish Writing located at the UT Marlin traditions to the rest of Center. Parsons Center and allow the world via the Atlantic The Alliance of Women students there to practice Slave Trade. The Roots Philanthropists is a group of using an up-to-date crash of Rhythm performance women with connections to cafi system in a non-life- tours West Tennessee each the University of Tennessee threatening sim ul ation. semester and performs at System who seek to "edu- The medication admin- various university and local cate, empower and inspire istration simulation will be events throughout the year. women to be philanthropic located on the university's The ensemble is directed leaders.'l main campus and help stu- by Dr. Julie Hill and Dr. The Giving Circle Grant dents overcome anxiety Shane Jones, professor Program was created in and uncerlainty regarding and assistant professor of 2OO1 and aspires to fund the usage ol client medica- music, respectively. innovative projects with tions. The use of a simula- The Hortense Parrish compelling needs. More tion is intended to decrease Writing Center, under than 20 UT programs possible medication errors the direction of Dr. Kelle have received more than during clinical rotations Alden, assistant professor $200,000 through the grant and develop student com- of English, received the program since its incep- petencles uslng an automat- final award to convert its tion. ed medication dispensing paper attendance system to The UT Martin Depart- system. an electronic format. This ment of Nursing received The UT Marlin Depart- process will improve com- three of the five grants ment of Music and the munication between center given for the 20Il-18 aca- UT Martin Percussion staff and university faculty demic year. Studio also received funds and allow accurate report- Dr. GIoria Browning. to purchase traditional ing of student needs and associate professor of Trinidadian steel drums progress. nursing, received funds to support the department's home-visit simulation room, which will allow nursing students to experi- ence in-home medical cri- sis situations before they occur in clinical settings. The simulation will reflect a typical home setting for a client with chronic illnesses and limited mobility and require nursing students to navigate environmental hazards to perform appro- priate clinical tasks. UT Martin students excel at j ournalism conference The University of Ten- . Best Radio News ond place; nessee at Martin's stu- Feature Reporter: AshleY . Public Relations: Brook dent-run radio station and Shores, a senior from Boshers, a sophomore from campus newspaper suc- Lebanon, second place; Mt. Pleasant; Emma Bruner, cessfully competed at the . Best Special Events a junior from Martin; and 2018 Southeast Journalism Reporter: Sarah Knapp, a Kait Scott, a junior from Wednesday. March 21. 2018 Conference held last month junior from Moscow, first Marlin, first place. on Harding University's place; "As always, I'm incred- campus in Searcy, Ark. . Best Opinion-Editorial ibly thrilled with the per- WUTM 90.3 FM "The Writer: Ashton Priest, a formance of our students Hawk," UT Martin's stu- senior from Union City, at SEJC," said Tomi dent-run radio station, second place; McCutchen, instructor of was named Best College . Best Feature Writer: communications and fac- Radio Station in the South Kristina Shaw, a 2011 ulty adviser to The Pacer. for the foutlh consecutive graduate from Cottontown, "They work hard and year. WUTM is the first to third place. bring home knowledge and accomplish this feat in the In on-site competitions, experience that we can use history of the conference students choose from a in student media every day and has won this category variety of categories to at UT Martin." eight ofthe last 1l years. complete practical exer- The UT Marlin Deparl- WUTM also received cises and written exams. ment of Communications is first place in the Best Audio UT Martin students won housed within the College News Program category for the following individual of Humanities and Fine Arts the third consecutive year. awards for on-site competi- and includes concentrations The radio station has placed trons: in broadcasting, news edi- in this category every year . Media Ethics, History torial, media design and since its creation in 20 1 1 . and Law: Holly Seng, a public relations. "This was a tremen- junior from Union City, dous showing by our stu- first place; dents and student media at . Current Events: Priest, the conference," said Dr. third place; Richard Robinson, associ- . Radio News Reporting: ate professor of communi- Shane Wofford, a senior cations and WUTM faculty from Trenton, second adviser. place; "Our students won . Television News Report- awards in almost every area ing: Shores and Jillianne of communications. They Moncrief , a sophomore did a great job." from Mclemoresville. sec- The Southeast Joumal ism Conference has two types of competitions in which students parliciPate: Best of the South and on-site challenges. Staff members for The Pacer and WUTM won awards in both com- petitions. In the Best of the South competition, students sub- mit material in a varietY of categories prior to the conference for third-parry review. A total of 30 col- leges and universities from seven states particiPated in this porlion of the confer- ence. UT Martin students won the following individual awards in the 2017 Best of the South competitions: . Best Radio Hard News Reporter: Natalie King. a 2017 graduate from Paducah, Ky., first place; . Best Radio Journalist: John Thomton, a sopho- more from Atoka, second place; UTM REPRESENTED - Representing (back row) John Thornton of Atoka, Kait the University of Tennessee at Martin Scott and Emma Bruner, both of Marlin, during the 2018 Southeast Journalism Sarah Knapp of Moscow, Rachel Moore Conference recently were (from left, front of Ashland City, Brooke Boshers of Mt. row) Jillianne Moncrief of Mclemoresville, Pleasant, Jason Repath of White House, Ashley Shores of Lebanon, Ashton Priest Matt Herod of Humboldt and Shane and Holly Seng, both of Union City, Wofford of Trenton.
Spring Preview Day set for Saturday High school students registration from 9-9:30 Visit utm.edu/springpre- and their families can a.m. An official welcome view to register. There is no find out what it's like to will start at 9:30, followed fee to attend. be a Skyhawk on SaturdaY by a student panel discus- For more informa- during the UniversitY sion at 10. DePartmental tion, contact the Office of of Tennessee at Martin's visits will begin at 10:45 Undergraduate Admissions Spring Preview Day. and campus tours will start at (73I) 881-7020 or email The day will begin with at 11:30. [email protected].
Martin gallery to host UTM exhibit One Wall Gallery on will begin at 5:30 p.m. of Dover, Olivia Gibson of Lindell Street in Martin Friday. It is free and open Trenton, Josiah Phelps of will host an exhibition of to the public. Memphis and Melisha Polk work by students from the This group exhibition, of Ripley. Artwork will be University of Tennessee titled "Universal," features displayed in a variety of at Martin from Saturday work by UT Martin art stu- media and represent Per- through Apnl27. dents McKayla Cunning- sonal interpretations of the An opening reception ham of Martin, Kelsey Faith exhibit's theme. JACKSONSUN.COM M WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 ,2018
UTM hosting performances next weekend UTM rodeo tickets on sale
The University of Tennessee at Martin Depart- Advance tickets for the Soth annual University of ment of Music will continue its spring concert season Tennessee at Martin Spring College Rodeo, sched- with performances by visiting artists So Percussion uled for AprilT2-14 at the Ned McWherter Agricultur- and UT'Martin vocal students. al Pavilion, are now on sale at select locations in West So Percussion, a percussion-based music organi- Tennessee and Kentucky. zation that creates and presents new collaborative Advance tickets are available for the Friday and works, will host a masterclass and concert March 22. Saturday sessions only. All Thursday night tickets The masterclass is scheduledforlp.m. inthe Percus- are $6 apiece. Child and student tickets apply to chil- sion Rehearsal Hall. Their kick-off concert for the dren ages 6-12 and UT Martin students with valid 2018 UT Martin ChamberFest and Honor Percussion Skyhawk ID cards. Children under six are always ad- Festival will begin at 5:3O p.m. in Fulton Theatre. mitted free of charge. Both venues are inside the UT Martin Fine Arts Friday night's advance adult ticket is on sale for Building. $8, while child and student tickets are $6. Saturday's The Vocal Studio Recital will begin at 3 p.m., admission is $1O in advance for adults and $O for chil- March 25, in UT Martin Fine Arts Building's Blanken- dren and students. General admission adult tickets performance _ slrip &ecile! Sal!. Thg recilqlrylll ature university at the door are $1O for the Friday night and $12 for Saturday night. Child and student tickets are $7 for either night's competition. good all three per- vocal students performing one song each. Pianists A weekend pass - which is for Delana Easley, UT Martin lecturer of music; Rita formances - is also available for $2o. 8 at Winter, of Union City; Grant Larcom, of Union City; Fans can purchase advance tickets until April UT Martin Boling University Gian Garma, of Martin; and Abigale Plunk, of Martin, the following locations: in Martin; A to Z will accompany the performers. Center and Weakley Farmers Co-Op Brawner's Boots in Green- All events are free and open to the public. Vet Supply in Dresden; Cellular Source in Union For more information, contact the UT Martin De- field; Wood Communication partment of Music at73l-88I-74O2. City; and Verizon Wireless in Fulton, Kentucky. Rodeo fans can also purchase tickets by calling the Skyhawk Ticket Office at (73I) 881-7207.
McNairy County student receives scholarshlp to INDEPENDENT APPEAL attend UT Martin By Nathan Morgan Clint Henry Isbell, son UTM University Relations of Amanda Isbell, of Bethel Springs, will be a freshman. MARTIN,Tenn-AMc- He received the Advance WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 Nairy County student has Scholarship. been awarded a scholar- Additional informa- ship to attend the Univer- tion on scholarships and sity of Tennessee at Martin other tylres of flnancial for the 2018-2019 academ- assistance is available by ic year, according to Dr. contacting the UT Martin James Mantooth, executive Office of Financial Aid and director, Office of Enroll- Scholarships, 205 Adminis- ment Services and Student tration Building, UI Mar- Engagement. tin, Martin, TN, 38238, or by calling (731) 881-7040. DRESDEN ENTERPRISE o MARCH 21,2018
e&B $$sseeffiffi K ffitrffi&He ffiffi S {BfrEBgs eESesB lduance UIftl H0dG0 lioftets AuailaHe llour Advance tickets for the always admitted free of charge. Fans can purchase advance 50th annual University bf t"n- Friday night's advance adult tickets until April 8 at the fol- nessee at Martin Spring College ticket is on sale for $8, while lowing locations: UT Martin Rodeo, scheduled forApril 12- child and student tickets are $6. Boling University Center and 14 at the Ned Mc\Vherter Ag- Saturday's admission is $10 in .Farmers ricultural Pavilion, ure now on advance for adults and $6 for Weakley Co-Op in sale at select locations in West children and students. General Martin; A to Z Vet Supply in Tennessee and Kentucky. admission adult tickets at the Dresden; Brawner's Boots in Advance tickets are available docir are $10 tbr the Friday Greenfi eld; Wood Communica- for the Friday and Saturday ses- night performance and $12 for tion Cellular Source in Union sions only. All Thursday night Saturday night. Child and stu- City; and Verizon Wireless in tickets are $6 apiege. Child and dent tickets are $7 for either Kentuclcy. student tickets apply to children night's competition. Fulton, ages:6-12 and UT Martin stu- A weekend pass - which is Rodeo fans can also purchase dents with valid Skyhawk ID good for all three performances tickets by calling the Skyhawk cards. Children under six are - is also availabTe for $20. Ticket Office at(731) 881-V207, local $tudenls BeceiuG $Gholarsltiffi Io Attend ull[ MARTIN, Tenn. - Several She received the Dean Scholar- ner Scholarship and the Dean of Dresden, will be a freshman. Weakley Corurty students have ship. Scholarship. He received the Achieve Schol- been awarded scholarships to Alexis Raven Cartwright, Mary K-athryn Jones, daughter arship. attend the University of Tennes- daughter of Denisea Cartwright, of Robert and Victoria Jones, of Madison Elizabeth Vincent, see at Martin for the 2018-2019 of Dresden, will be a freshman. Martin, will be a fleshman. She daughter of Jeff and Michelle academic year, according to Dr. She received the Elam Transfer received the Dean Scholarship. Vincent, of Martin, will be a James Mantooth, executive di- Advance Scholarship. Blake Alston McCollum, son freshman. She received the Ad- rector, Office of Enrollment Ser- Jared Conor Freeman, of of Tim and Stacey McCollum, of vance Scholarship. vices and Student Engagement. Sharon, son of JeffFreeman and Martin, will be a freshman. He Additional information on Madison D. Anderson, of Wendy Freeman, will be a fresh- received the Chancellor Scholar- scholarships and other types of Dukedom, daughter of Andrea man. He received the Achieve ship. financial assistance is available Dolin, will be a freshman. She Scholarship. Kyle Warren Rolland, of by contacting the UT Martin received the Advance Scholar- Brianna Raikel Hampton, Martin, will be a freshman. He Office of Financial Aid and ship. of Martin, daughter of Brandy received the Chancellor Scholar- Scholarships, 205 Administration Annalise Hope Bing, of Mar- Hudson and Jermi Harnpton ship. Building, UT Martin, Martin, tin, daughter of Tracie Bing and McFarland, will be a freshman. Noah Thomas Tackett, son TN, 38238, or by calling (731) Chuck Bing, will be a freshman. She received the Harold Con- of William and Amy Tackett, 881-7040.
llrug lalrc Bacfi Box llow lo University of Tennessee board of trustees to weigh tenure proposal www.knoxnews.com/
Rachel Ohm, USA TODAY NETWORK - Tenness€e Published 7:00 a rn ET Mrch 22. 20 t8
The University of Tennessee board of trustees will weigh controversial changes to the university's tenure policy Friday that opponents say would amount to "de{enuring "
The proposal calls for "comprehensive reviews" of all tenured faculty at least every six years and allows for performance reviews of both tenured and non-tenured faculty based on the findings of academic program
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(photo: Bianna paciotua/News The changes represent an increase in the amount of posttenure review faculty would be required to undergo sentnet) and some, particularly at the Knoxville campus, have pushed back at the idea
"We want the same things (as the administration)," said UT Knoxville Faculty Senate President Beauvais Lyons following prot".t .o"i*tG oropor"l " "We want a rigorous tenure process We want to hold faculty accountable, but we don't want to undermine tenure and create a lot of busywork for everyone That's the key message and takeaway "
The tenure proposal is among several items that will be considered Friday by the board of trustees at its spring meeting in Memphis QqmFulls Also on the agenda are a new in-state tuition model for UT Chattanooga; restructuring of the fees for online courses at UT Knoxville and some "potential litigation" that will be reviewed by the board's audit and compliance committee Whot does tenure proposql cqll tor? Currently, tenured faculty already undergo "performance and planning" reviews that look at their academic activity and plans forthe coming year UT President Joe DiPietro has said the proposal and would go a long way in approving accountability in the UT system He's also said if the new policy is approved, the system would work with campus leaders and faculty to develop the procedures by which to implement it Some faculty, however, have taken issue with the way the proposal was developed and say it would jeopardize the university's ability to recruit and retain talented faculty, burden administrators and faculty with paperwork and endanger academic freedom The state's higher education union, United Campus Workers, and some faculty have called it "de-tenuring " findings program ln addition to reviews at least -every six years, the proposal allows for performance reviews of all faculty based on the of academic revtews The American Association of University Professors, an organization dedicated to academic freedom and the rights of faculty, has said it is unusual to tie academic program reviews, which are typically based on quantitative data, to post-tenure review UT Knoxville plons to reduce online fees The board also will be taking up two tuitton-related items Friday, a restructuring of fees for online courses at UT Knoxville and a nevr in-state tuition model at UT Chattanooga ln a push to make its online course offerings more competitive, UT Knoxville is looking to put in place a reduced out-of-state tuition rate for online courses Thechange,ifapproved,woulddropthetuitioncostof onlineundergraduatecoursesfornon-residentsfromthecurrent$1,'l30percredithour to $446 www.knoxnews.com/ While the change would also come with a slight increase in online class fees for all students, it is expected to increase enrollment in online courses and help UTK provide more ofierings online AtUTChattanooga,theboardwill considerimplementinga"'l5in4"tuitionmodel Themodel,whichisalreadyinplaceatUTKnoxvilleandUTMartin, would increase in-state tuition rates for full-time students while allowing them to take an unlimited course load with the aim of improving graduation rates 'Potentiql litigotion' on committee ogendo The board's audit and compliance committee will also meet Thursday afternoon to discuss the settlement of a claim and "potential litigation " Gina Stafford, a spokeswoman for the UT system, said details of the issue were not available Wednesday but would be made public after the committee meets in a non-public executive session. JACKSONSUN.COM $ THURSDAY, MARCH 22,2018 UTM hosting performances this weekend The University of Tennessee at Mar- tin Department of Music will con- Thrrr.dav, Of-22-2OI8 tinue its spring concert season with performances by visiting artists So Percussion and UT Martin vocal stu- dents. SOUTHERN LITERARY FESTIVAL COMES TO UT MARTIN percussion-based So Percussion, a APRIL 4-7 music organization that creates and MARTIN, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee at Martin will host the l0 l8 presents new collaborative works, Southern literary Festival on the main campus April 4.7. Bobbie Ann Mason, will host a masterclass and concert author of "Shiloh and Other Stories," "The Girl in the Blue Beret" and a collection March 22. The masterclass is sched- of additional titles, will serve as keynote speal€r at 6:30 p.m., April 5, in the Boling uled for 1 p.m. in the Percussion lJniversity Center's Watkins Auditorium. All {estival events are free and open to the Rehearsal Hall. Their kick-off concert public. This is the first time [.lT Martin will host the festival. which also serves as an 2O18 ChamberFest for the UT Martin tundergraduate writing conference and competition for students across the region and Honor Percussion Festival will Events begin with an opening reception at 6 p.m , April 4, at the Martin CoJfee begin at 5:30 p.m. in Fulton Theatre. House on Lindell Street in downtown Martin Activities on April 5.6 include a Both venues are inside the UT Martin selection of workshops, listed belor,v. All workshops will be held in the Boling Fine Arts Building. Llniversity Center. Festival events also include lunchtime readings by authors The Vocal Studio Recital will begin at Dixon Bynum at I ):3O p.m., April 5, and Ann Fisher- 3 p.m., March 25, in UT Martin Fine Wirth at noon, April 6. Bcth will take place in the Paul Meek Arts Building's Blankenship Recital Library. A special community concert will begin at 5 p m , April 6, in Weldon Park in downtown Martin The festival The recital will feature univer- Hall. concludes with a break(ast reception and readings from performing sity vocal students one student award.winners April 7 song each. Pianists Delana Easley, UT The Southern Literary Festival was founded in I 937 by Martin lecturer of music; Rita Winter, Bynum representatives lrom I 0 Southern colleges, including such of Union City; Grant Larcom, of Union writers as Robert Penn Warren, to celebrate Southern literature City; Gian Garma, of Martin; and and culture. The festival has been held by a different member school, now numbering more than 30, each year since, with of Martin, will accom- Abigale Plunk, the exception ol 1942-,15 at the end of World War ll. pany the performers. Mason loins the rank of Southern authors such as Eudora Welty. Shelby Foote, John Gould Fletcher and Flannery All events are free and open to the O'Connor who have been associated with the festival in years public. past. ln addition to Mason's keynote address, other speakers, including poet Jeff Hardin. from Savannah, Tennessee; Dr Wirth leslie LaChance, freelance editor and former LIT Martin faculty member; and Louisiana songwriter Jeff Gordon will conduct worlshops on a variety of subfects For more information, contact Dr John Glass, associate professor of English and conference facilitator, at 7 3 l-88 1.7288 or [email protected]. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY MARCH 2\2018 MARCHING TO HALT The UTM Athletic Band has been restructured for the fall semester and will no longer per{orm pre-game and halftime- marching drills. Photo by Nathan Morgan Marchingband to leave the field By LINDA THLIRSTON 85 members, but Hill said will be gradually tapered than half of that going for Press Editor that is primarily due to the down beginning with the scholarships, pep band uni- existing requirement that Fatl 2018 semester, which forms and travel. A decision to restruc- all instrumental music ma- will reduce the size of the "This is very unforlunate. ture the athletic band at the jors participate in the band band, and the school will It is a shame that funding is University of Tennessee at for four years. This includes make more effort to recruit not available to continue the Martin has raised concerns students majoring in music non-music majors. traditional marching band," and confusion among stu- education as well as those Other schools that field said one visitor to the UTM dents, leading to the sched- seeking a bachelor of music a much larger band rely on Music page on Facebook. uling of an open forum on in performance. a majority of its recruits "Extremely disappointed Wednesday. For attending rehearsals, from other fields of study, as an alum of the music de- "The program is evolving drill practices and special Hill said. These schools partment," said Janice Tyee. to balance both curriculum events, the equivalent of lure students with hous- "Can't believe they are get- and university resources," about 120 hours service per ing waivers and substantial ting rid of actual marching said a news release from year, the band members re- scholarships, Hill said. band." the University Relations ceive a one-hour academic In addition, most colleg- Robert Elam wrote, Office on Friday. credit each semester and a es and universities fund the "Marching band is huge The band, what most peo- $250 scholarship per year. marching band through the in the West TN area and ple call the marching band, Rather than demanding athletic department, rather the marching band was the has been in existence for this sacrifice from students than the music department, most viewed ensemble in decades, according to Julie who a1e a.!5eady canying as is done at UTM. Hill said the music department. It Hill, chairman of the music a full load. Hill said. the the current band budget is Snn BAND, department. It currently has nurnber of years required $18,000 a year, with more Pl.cn r5 THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2OT8 to BAND, eoal, while continuing the curriculum, Soleil to host UTM Fnott. Plcn r Examine to create "a successful was also one of the biggest was for the mu- ensemble curriculum." Percussion Studio at mY The band will still Per- . During at there were form from the stands to motivate World Bizarre Friduy drastic changes made to athletic events and entertain spectators The music continues with the University of Tennessee the ensemble as the Years and athletes. at Martin Percussion Studio's annual World Bizarre fund- Non-traditional attire raiser beginning at 6:30 p.m., Friday, at the Soleil Garden Center in Union City. A $10 tickel includes live music, food and drinks throughout the night. UT Martin music students and fac- I can't see how this change members perform from around the world, can help with recruiting on ulty will music and I certainlY and international students currently attending UT Martin a local level Tennes- is not a sign to host the West will perform their native musical works alongside the en- h ChamPion- o mg." see Marching semble. dePartment's ships. The event will also include a silent auction featuring gift certificates, arlwork, instruments and other items. Door prizes will also be available throughout the evening, and entry tickets are $l each. Proceeds from this event support student study-abroad opportunities. community outreach projects, guest educators, and the purchase and repair of percussion instruments and sheet music. The Soleil Garden Center is located at 2317 Nailling Drive in Union City. For more information, contact Dr. Julie Hill, director of percussion studies, at'731-881-7418 or by email at jhill@ utm.edu. Spring Fling to showcase music, of! dance and theatre The University of Ten- will perform throughout the nessee at Martin dePatl- afternoon, and fine arts stu- ments of music and visual dents and faculty will host and theatre arts will host a workshops and demonstra- spring fling event from 2- tions in Pottery. weaving. 4:30 p.m., April 7, in the painting and graPhic de- Fine Arts Building on the slgn. UT Martin main campus. Children are welcome All spring fling activities and can participate in sPe- are free of charge and open cially-designed children's to the public. theatre activities. The UT Community members of Martin Vanguard Theatre all ages are invited to view will sponsor a children's a sampling of UT Martin's theatre this summer, and visual and musical arts area residenls can Preview through a rotating schedule related activities during the of performances. spring fling event. The day's activities in- For more information, clude musical selections contact Doug Cook, Profes- variety student sor of theatre, at dcook@ from a of professor of arg ensembles, art exhibits, utm.edu or contact the UT ART FORMED David McBeth, campus- studio. Pottery will be one and both dance and theatri- Martin Department of Visu- working in the Poftery during the dePartment's cal performances. The UT al and Theatre Arts at 731- of seve-ral art forms oir aisphy Spring Fling eventApril 7. Martin Improv Alliance 88 1 -7400. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TH U RSDAY, MARCH 22, 2OI8 Southern Literory Festival comes to UT Martin April 4-7 The University of Ten- thonic"; room 230; 9 a.m. including such writers as UT Martin faculty member; songwriter nessee at Martin will host "Learning to see and PlaY Roberl Penn Warren, to cel- and Louisiana the 2018 Southern Literary as a writer"; room 231;9 ebrate Southern literature Jeff Gordon will conduct Festival on the main campus a.m. and culture. The festival workshops on a variety of Apnl4-7. Bobbie Ann Ma- Festival events also in- has been held by a different subjects. son, author of "Shiloh and clude lunchtime readings member school, now num- For more information, Other Stories," "The Girl in by authors Dixon Bynum bering more than 30, each contact Dr. John Glass, as- the Blue Beret" and a collec- at 12:30 p.m., April 5, and year since, with the excep- sociate professor of English tion of additional titles, will Ann Fisher-Wirth at noon, tion of 1942-46 at the end of and conference facilitator, j serve as keynote speaker at April 6. Both will take place World War II. at 7 3 I -88 I -1 288 or glass @ 6:30 p.m., April 5, in the in the Paul Meek Library. A Mason joins the ranks of utm.edu. Boling University Center's special community concert Southern authors such as NOTE : Autochthonic ( ah- to Watkins Auditorium. A11 will begin at 5 p.m., APril Eudora Welty, Shelby Foote, TOCK' thon-ick) : Native festival events are free and 6, in Weldon Park in down- John Gould Fletcher and the place inhabited; indig- open to the public. town Martin. The festival Flannery O'Connor who enous. Originating in the This is the first time UT concludes with a breakfast have been associated with place where found. Martin will host the festival. reception and readings from the festival in years past. In which also serves as an un- student award-winners APril addition to Mason's keynote dergraduate writing confer- 7. address. other speakers. in- ence and competition for The Southern Literary cluding poet Jeff Hardin, students across the region. Festival was founded in from Savannah, Tennes- Events begin with an 1937 by representatives see; Dr. Leslie LaChance, opening reception at 6 p.m., from 10 Southem colleges, freelance editor and former April 4, at the Martin Cof- fee House on Lindell Street in downtown Martin. Ac- tivities on April 5-6 include a selection of workshops, listed below. All workshops will be held in the Boling UTM ranks l2thin nation University Center. April5 "Lyrics not poetry"; room for program quality and value 206;2p.m. "Writing tiny poems"; room 111;2p.m. The University of Ten- college programs in 2018 (fourth), and undergradu- "If a picture's worth a nessee at Marlin has re- and 23rd among the most ates receiving financial aid thousand words, how ceived a variety of national affbrdable online programs (sixth). much can I get for a book and state rankings for pro- for the same year. CollegeFactual.com also with both?"; room 206; gram quality and value in In addition to these two focuses on individual pro- 3:30 p.m. recent weeks. programs, UT Marlin's grams, and UT Martin's Aprit 6 The UT Martin MBApro- overall online program Department of Agriculture, "How to think like a poet: gram is ranked 12th nation- offerings gained the uni- Geosciences and Natural A reading and discus- ally by BestValueSchools. versity a place among the Resources fared especially sion"; room 111; 9 a.m. org. The university's Col- "best online colleges in well. The agricultural pro- "Authenticity and autoch- Iege of Business and Global Tennessee in 2018," as gram is listed first among Affairs, which houses the listed by AffordableColleg- the "rnost focused" pro- online MBA program, was esOnline.org. UT Martin is grams, second among the also recognized fbr offer- number I I on this list, with "most popular" choices and ing one of the "top-50 best UT Knoxville following at fifth among "best value" online bachelor's degrees number 12. schools. The natural re- in business economics for UT Martin also received sources management ma- 2018," as ranked by Best- recognition in several cat- jor is ranked ninth among CollegeReviews.org. The egories on CollegeFactual. "most focused" programs. UT Martin degree program com's annual college rank- UT Martin also made the is 23rd on this list. ing scorecard. The uni- list of the "best schools for SR Education Group has versity is listed as a "best veterans studying general ranked the university's on- college for the money" for agriculture" with a fourth- line master's degree pro- all undergraduates (fifth in place finish nationally and a gram in school counseling Tennessee), undergraduates number-one ranking state- 20th among the best online not receiving financial aid wide. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2OI8 Advance tickets for UTM Spring Rodeo available Advance tickets for the Saturday night. Child and 50th annual University of student tickets are $7 for Tennessee at Martin Spring either night's competition. College Rodeo, scheduled A weekend pass - which for April l2-I4 at the Ned is good for all three perfor- McWherter Agricultural mances - is also available Pavilion, are now on sale for $20. at select locations in West Fans can purchase ad- Tennessee and Kentucky. vance tickets until April Advance tickets are 8 at the following loca- available for the Friday tions: UT Martin Boling and Saturday sessions University Center and only. All Thursday night Weakley Farmers Co-Op tickets are $0 apiece. in Martin; Ato Z Vet Sup- Child and student tick- ply in Dresden; Brawner's ets apply to children ages Boots in Greenfield; Wood 6-12 and UT Martin stu- EXCITING ACTION Molly Hill, a junior from Car- Communication Cellular dents with valid Skyhawk bondale, lll., competes in barrel- racing during the 20 l7 UT Source in Union City; and ID cards. Children under 6 Martin Spring College Rodeo. Verizon Wireless in Ful- are always admitted free ton. of charge. dent tickets are $6. Satur- General admission adult Rodeo fans can also Friday night's advance day's admission is $10 in tickets at the door are purchase tickets by calling adult ticket is on sale for advance for adults and $6 $10 for the Friday night the Skyhawk Ticket Office $8, while child and stu- for children and students. performance and $12 for at73l-881-1207. The Camden Chronicle Thursday, March 22, 2018 Saddle up for the annual UTM Spring Rodeo Advance tickets for the the gate. Children under six are tickets by calling the Skyhawk 50th annual UTM Spring always admitted free of charge. Ticket Office at ('731) 88I-7207 . College Rodeo, scheduled All Thursday night adult Advance tickets also can be for April 12-14 at the Ned tickets are $6 each, with no ad- purchased until April 8 at the McWherter Agricultural Pavil- vance available. Friday night's following locations: UTM Bol- ion in Martin, are now on sale. adult tickets are $8 in advance ing University Center or Weak- Child and student tickets are or $10 at the gate, while Satur- ley Farmers Co-Op in Martin; available for children ages 6-12 day's adult admission is $10 in A to Z Vet Supply in Dresden; and UTM students with val- advance or $12 at the door. An Brawner's Boots in Greenfield; id Skyhawk ID cards. For any eYent pass' good for all perfor- Wood Communication Cellular competition, child and student mances, is available for $20. Source in Union City; and Veri- tickets are $6 in advance or $7 at Rodeo fans can purchase zon Wireless in Fulton, Ky. Healthy Hawks UT Marlin Ripley Cen- Health ter, located at 315 South Fair Set Washington Street. THE LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE The UTMartin Ripley This event, which is Center, in collaboration scheduled to have ven- with The Lauderdale dors. food. and games. is County Health Depart- open to the public to build ment, is scheduled to host awareness for "Kick Butts MARCH 22,2018 a Healthy Hawks Health Day", in an effort to assist Fair and Spring Festival the community with quit- Thursday, March 22nd,4 ting smoking p.m through 6 p.m., at the Wayne County Students Bailey Burcham and Abigail Webb Receive Scholarships to UT Martin Mar 23,2018 'www. waynecountYnews. netl Two Wayne County students have been ar'varded scholarships to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin for the zor8-zor9 academic year, according to Dr. James Mantooth, Executive Director, Office of Enrollment Services and -Student Engagement. Bailey Nicole Burcham of Waynesboro, daughter of Jennifer Burcham and Bryant Burcham, will be a sophomore. She received the Elam Transfer Advance Scholarship. Abigail E. Webb of Walmesboro, daughter of JeffWebb and Carol Anne Webb, will be a freshman. She received the Dean Scholarship. Additional information on scholarships and other Vpes of financial assistance is available by contacting the UT Martin Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at (Zgt) 8Br-7o4o. JACKSONSUN.COM & FRIDAY, MARCH 23,2018 UTM hosting perforrnances this weekend The UniversitY of Ten- nessee at Martin DePart- ment of Music will con- tinue its sPring concett season with Perfor- mances bY visiting artists So Percussion and UT Martin vocal students' UTM Meets State Expectations ln All Areas m MARCH23,2018AT10:02AM t PoSTEDBYSHANNoNMCFARLIN www.wenkwtPr.com/ MARTIN, Tenn. - The Tennessee Department of Education released its 2016 annual reports March 20 evaluating education preparation programs across the state. The University of Tennessee at Martin's program passed assessment with "meets expectations" in each of four evaluation areas. "l am very pleased with this data that shows continuous improvement within our Educator preparation Program," said Donna Neblett, director of the educator preparation program and its accreditation. "Our administration, faculty, staff and students work tirelessly to ensure we are connected with the most recent standards, best practices and our school district partners." Data was compiled to assess candidate recruitment and selection; employment and retention; candidate assessment; and completer effectiveness and impact. ln the area of candidate recruitment and selection, the UT Martin program reported that99 '7 percent of undergraduate students held a grade point avera ge of 2J5 of greater upon admission to the program, and admitted students maintained a class average of 3.41' GPA while in the program' The state threshold only requires a 3.0 average GPA. The program also improved in this category as compared to previous reports by increasing students in high-need endorsement areas from 12.9 percent to 76.2 percent. With regard to employment and retention, UT Martin program graduates were employed and retained in the education field for at least two years 95 percent of the time, exceeding the state threshold of 85 percent. When it cqmes to candidate assessment, UT Martin program completers passed the required pedagogical assessments 95.5 percent of the time, passed the required literary assessment9T '5 percent of the time, and specialty area exams 93.2 percent of the time. The required expectation is 90 percent statewide. The final area, completer effectiveness and impact, describes the level of performance of UT Martin program graduates as teachers in their own classrooms. Teachers who are UT Martin alurnni scoreC 92 percentin overall effectiveness, exceeding the state threshold of 85 percent. ln brief: SUU brings universities together with experiential leadersh ip retreat Statf and wire reports published 4:33 p m MT Mrch 24, 2018 www'thespectfum'com ln today's higher education there is traditional education, then there is experiential learning. "There is a big difference between a studentgaining experience and experiential learning," said Patrick Clarke, Dean of the School of lntegrative and Engaged Learning at SUU "Experiential learning is being able to demonstrate the intentionality in the way a student approaches the experience, how they learn by meeting objectives, document, describe what they would do different next time, and formally work through all the processes they are presented - this is what employers and others are looking for " (Photo: Southern Utah Univercity) Southern Utah University experts recently hosted experiential education leaders from several universities to share ideas on helping students through hands-on learning The Experiential Learning Leadership lnstitute (ELLI) at SUU held its first Leader's Retreat in February with 40 eCucators from nine institutions meeting among the scenic landscapes surrounding Moab Foundedin20l5,ELLl hasheldthreenational conferencesforexperieniial educationleaders,withtheirfourthannual conferencecominginJune But the Moab leadership retreat was different, Clarke said "At our ELLI conferences, experiential education leaders from institutions across the country come and hear from experts in the field about strategies they can use to implement experiential education in their schools," he said "We thought it would be a good idea to have a retreat where these institutions could work on actual plans, implement programs and get advice from other experts in the field " The first SUU ELLI Retreat at Moab was not all work. Erperiential educators also took hikes near scenic Moab (Photo: Southern Utah University) Representatives from New York, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, ldaho and Utah, came to the ELLI retreat with an idea they wanted to implement and left Moab with deliverable plans they could take to their supervisors www.thesPectrum' com/r Stephanie Thomason, Associate Director of the TECO Energy Centerfor Leadership at Tampa University, said her university's mission centers on experientiai learning and is continually looking for ways to enhance teaching effectiveness "My teaching philosophy is focused on continuous impiovement, so l've aiways tried to find ways to improve my delivery and assure student learning," shesaid "l wasdelightedtobeofferedtheopportunitytojoinagreatteamofeducatorsattheELL| retreatandlookforwardtoattendingmanymoreELL; conferences and retreats in the future." TheUniversityofTennesseeatMartinsentarepresentativefromfourof theirfivecollegestotheELLl retreat CharlesBradshaw,anassociateprofessor of Engiish, said UTM is working on a campus-wide initiative where every student engages in experiential learning before graduating "The SUU staff at the Moab ELLI retreat were top-notch l've been to other conferences that just scratch the surface of what is possible with learning objectives and assessment, but this one was really well done," he said "lt was just what we needed - a really great couple of days with some really sharp and pragmatic people " Proposals and registrations are now being accepted for the 201 8 ELLI Annual Conference taking place June 25-28 in Flagstaff, with an experiential excursion to the overuvhelming colors and erosional forms that make up the Grand Canyon For information, visit suu edu/siel/etli, email e1i@suu edu, or call 435-586-7808 JACKSONSUN.COM N SATURDAY, MARCH 24,2018 JACKSONSUN.COM H SUNDAY, MARCH 25,2018 UTM rodeo tickets on sale UTM rodeo tickets on sale Advance tickets for the SOs annual Advance tickets for the SOtr annual University of Tennessee at Martin Spring College Rodeo, scheduled for April 12-14 at the Ned McWherter Agri- and lect locations .in West Tennessee cultural Pavilion, are now on sale at se- Kentucky. lect locations in West Tennessee and for the Advance tickets are avaiiable Kentucky. nlY. All Friday Advance tickets are available for the aPiece' Thursd Friday and Saturday sessions only. All to chil- Child a Thursday night tickets are $6 apiece. students dren ages artin Child and student tickets apply to chil- ards. Children with vilid dren ages 6-72 and UT Martin students free of under six mitted with valid Skyhawk ID cards. Children charge. under six are always admitted free of charge. this UTM hosting Performances UTM hosting performances weekend this weekend of Tennessee at Mar- The University The University of Tennessee at Mar- of Music will continue tin Department tin Department of Music will continue concert season with perfor- its sprlng its spring concert season with perfor- mances byvisiting artists So Percussion mances byvisiting artists So Percussion Martin vocal students. and UT and UT Martin vocal students. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, MARCH 27,2018 UTM rodeo to celebrate 50 years in April Courtney Schackleford is one of the more recent heroines of the UTM rodeo. Women forged new paths in risking and riding in the rodeo By KAREN 1968, activities for wom- of the first women's team ment, etc., she said the CAMPBELL en were limited to barrel to qualify for the College women had to speak up. Press Reporter racing and "most of those National Finals in 1976, Since the men's program were some of the guys' came from Trenton with was a couple years ahead, In the days closing out girlfriends," said David a background in showing she noted, "We had to Women's History Month Vowell,'who was on the quarter horses. While an- make sure we weren't an 4nd approaching the UTM first Martin rodeo team other university offered afterthought." Spring Rodeo April 12-14 to go to the college finals the opponunity to con- As Baxter was closing celebrating 50 years of in 1974 and later became tinue to focus on showing out her college career, the sport on carnpus, the part of his family's lumber horses, Baxter, motivated the first scholarships for Weakley County Press business, Vowell and Sons by the chance to compete, women went to Annette collected a few of the sto- Inc. in Manin. As the pro- chose UTM and the fledg- Michaels and Cynthia ries of the women of the gram grew, goat roping ling program. Cook. But even in the late rodeo. Though each tale is was soon added as an op- Baxter also recognized 1990s when Jamie Mc- unique, they share some tion for women. Now ro- and appreciated the'team Peake Hall of Lexington common themes around deos offer six events for atmosphere of the rodeo came to UTM, money motivation, money and men and four events for and the camaraderie be- was always an issue. role models. women -- barrel racing, tween the men and wom- Like Baxter's experi- ' Initially a Rodeo Club team roprng, goat tymg en's team. Still, when it ence, "Getting to the rode- that was parl of the larger and breakaway roping. came to time for competi- SBB WOMEN, Ag Club when it began in Terri Tucker B axter, part tion. scholarsh ips. recruit- Pacn rz THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, MARCH 27,2018 WOMEN, given to rodeo east of the on the importance of goals. Fnopr PacE r Mississippi River, role "We teach that attitude os was one of the biggest models were hard to come makes a huge difference," challenges," acknowledged by for several decades. The he said. "We wdnt them to Hall. "Scholarships pay women interviewed for this understand that God is con- for the school but there is special section of the Weak- trol. Their job is to do the no bus, no shared tmcks ley County Press all identi- best they ean and leave the or trailers. We got a bit of fied fathers as their primary results to the Good Lord. If travel money but it takes a mentors and guides. they do that. they are win- lot of money to rodeo." Courtney Shackleford ners. Not everyone will win And, noting the differ- was with the UTM Rodeo first place, but you can do a ence between rodeo and from 2002-2005 and was lot with what you've got." other sports, Hall conclud- part of women's profes- Luthi, who competed ed. "You don't have to feed sional barrel racing during professionally in the late a [baseball] bat. You don't that time and through 201 3 . 70s and 80s in bareback and have to feed a lootball." She said Martha Josey, who bull riding, said that due to Today's rodeo . competi- was inducted into the Cow- the long days on the road, tors are still out the ex- girl HaIl of Fame in 1985, and the toll rodeo events penses oftheir horses, trail- was one of her first heroes. take on the physical body, ers and feed. When UTM But as she grew older, she long-term careers are not joined the National Inter- realized her inspiration the norm, "But we've had collegiate Rodeo Associa- came from a bit closer to some who have gone on and tion in 19'73, it allowed for home, "I more looked up to made it to Las Vegas and the students to compete both at my father who taught me -- PRCA [Professional Rodeo the college level and pro- if given the tools, put in the Cowboys Associationl," he lessionally. Some can win time and dedication, good said, remembering to add, money, but earnings are things will happen." "You need to go to college not guaranteed, said Coach Role models weren't the for a backup plan." John Luthi, who is in his only rarities in the early As somewhat of a bridge 2lstyear at UTM. days of women's rodeo. between past and present Since UTM is in the Coaching was a peer-to- and another sign of the vi- Ozark Region - one of ll peer experience. Author tal role women continue to rodeo regions in the U.S. John W. Lacey wrote in the play for the team. Diane - travel is primarily within Tennessee Alumnus maga- Luthi, wife of John, serves Tennessee and to Missouri. zine that the Marlin rodeo as the administrator for the Arkansas, Kentucky, and team from the beginning UTM Rodeo's social media, Alabama - quite a distance was in large part a student- she produces a quarterly when hauling animals. built program. With the help newsletter and maintains a Luthi points out that the of advisor "Doc" Robinson Facebook page followed by travel funds - which are the team staged and won the more than 7,000, as well as determined based on points university's flrst rodeo at a Twitter and Instagram ac- eamed during competitions nearby horse ranch in 1969. counts. and has initiated a -- are usually not sufficient The first fulltime coach was presence on Snapchat which to cover an individual's ex- Tony Coleman. George Me- last year netted 240,000 penses but, when combined simer was interim for a year views in three days. with other teammates', the and then Luthi assumed To see photos from the money "can put a dent" in coaching responsibilities. past and present, check out the travel costs. All coaches served both the www.facebook.com/utm. UTM's budget now in- women and the men. rodeo/, where information cludes funds for buying and Shackleford refers to the is also provided on upcorn- feeding practice stock, car- teachings of Luthi as she ing events offering former ing for injured animals, and went on to pursue a profes- rodeo teammates a chance upkeep of the facilities. sional career. Luthi says his to reunite and mingle with With so little attention emphasis has always been the current roster. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, MARCH 27,20L8 famie McPeake Hall For the McPeake/Hall family, the rodeo is an in- herited passion. Tim and Diane McPeake of Lexington helPed stalt the.Tennessee Junior Rodeo Association when daughter Jamie was 5 years old and then ran the Tennessee High School Rodeo Association when she entered her teens. When Jamie graduated from the rodeo Program at the University of Tennessee at Martin in2002, her grad- uation present from her Par- ents was Little Bit, a horse from Oklahoma, which Jamie trained to roPe. She rode that horse until Janu- ary 2018, when she gave the horse to her son Braxton, now a two-Year rodeo vet- years of age, could eran at 6 FAMILY STICKS TOGETHER Jamie Hall rides the ring with her husband Zach begin his roping career on a and their son Braxton. - beloved champion. Add the fact that Jamie met husband ZachHall in her rodeo daYs following UTM; and saYing that rodeo is '1all in the fam- ily" is certainly aproPos. HALL, deo to her children (baby be passed along to her chil- While at UTM. Jamie Fnou PRcn r Rance is exempt from the dren is the resourcefulness counts having won Reserve now mother, pharmaceu- spofi at the moment), Hall of the rodeo competitor. In her All Around as one of tical sales rep, wife, and lists lessons learned among college, "when a horse got greatest accomPlishments. weekend rodeo competitor. the greatest gifts, especially hurt, "friends would share," The title comes by excelling Husband Zach joins her responsibility. Braxton al- she explained. And now in multiple events includ- for the IPRA and PCA ready helps with feeding, that her entire family is in- ty- in at events as a calf roper. Son saddling, and cleaning out volved in rodeo activities. g and in Braxton even followed in stalls. But, says his mother, she finds a way to make it r such te her bootsteps and toqk the he also "loves the sports- work. quite multi-tasking was Pos- Reserve All Around title in manship. He's a competi- "We are just really good the sibly foreshadowing for his age bracket last year. tor. A lot like his mom-he with our money. We just Snn IIALL' When asked about pass- likes to win." want to support our habits," Pl.cn rz ing albng the legacy of ro- Another lesson sure to she laughed and said. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, MARCH 27,2018 Terri Tucker BAXTER, the help of their male team character in today's teams. Fnom PLcn r members in locating prac- "l'm excited to see what ter, even as a teen, was an tice animals, they were not he's taught them about life established horsewoman, always'just right." Practic- and rodeo," she noted. rng goat roprng on a ram, Diane Luthi, wife of Pioneers of women's col- having shown quarter hors- instance, was vivid Coach Luthi and manager lege rodeo may not have es. So, when it came time for a memory for Baxter. Facebook and social driven covered wagons and to select a university, her for With few women the media, also got a shout-out slept under the stars, but choices were Murray for in sport at the time, Baxter's for increasing the expo- thev came verY close. its quarter horse program then sure and providing Baxter Thoush stre hetd the ti- and UTM for its fledgling father, Gerral Tucker, secretary the Tennes- the opportunity to share a tles ass5ciated with roYaltY rodeo. of see Livestock Association, memory whenever a throw- 1914 UTMRodeo The rodeo came out the Queen served Baxter's role back photo asks "Can you and- Miss Rodeo Tennessee wlnner. as model both working name...?" 19'76 Teni Baxter (then While racking up suc- for - horses raising "I can always be counted Tucker) didn't quite travel cesses inside the arena, life with and outside had its challenges. money and attention for the on for a snarky comment Part-time jobs at d far:row- rodeo. He also ensured she when a photo is shared. I ing barn, a campus wait- and that Dodge made it to say, 'I can name the boys major events like the finals ... AND the girls tool" at Martin from 1974-78. In ressing job (teammate Ray that were held in Bozeman, Advancements such as those early daYs, all costs worked at the Marlin Tea "Mont. the increase in the num- of traveling to rodeo events Room), training horses, and Baxter also credits Bev- ber of team members, the were the particiPants' re- giving iiding lessons con- erly Bennett Ofenheusle of growth a scholarship sponsibility to cover. She tributed to the gas required of Martin for "taking us under program, the addition of credits her father's green for the two-horse trailer and her wing and showing us coaches are all noteworthy, Dodge truck and camper as truck to get them to events. according to Baxter. But to primary accommoda- Accommodations were the ropes." the involvement have "a woman in a leader- tions for her and teamffate limited to a mattress in the Baxter's in the rodeo these days is ship position intern or Wanda Dunn Ray. back of the camper-cov- - servmg as an encourager staff is huge," she said. "We helped the ered truck and meals they'd - Pioneer and somewhat historian Even receiving a feature women's team," she said packed. a for the UTM rodeo page on in the county newspaper of being the first women's "Our determination was Facebook. got kudos from Baxter, team to qualify for the Col- bigger than our pocket- "I always try to encourage "Any recognition that the lege National Finals in 1976. books, so we'd just go," the women on Facebook," women can get is always a "At that time, cowboYs and Baxter noted of their nights she said. "Since overall the plus. Anytime we can bring cowgirls didn't come from camped near various rodeo spotlight is still on rodeo as the women to the spotlight the southeast, so crossing arenis waiting for the next a man's sport." ' not to take over but to the Mississippi and being day's rodeo. - However, she praises complement is great." recognized was a huge ac- That dogged determina- - Coach John Luthi for not And that's high praise ... complishment. tion was essential as they only providing the coaching from a queen. "Tennessee is still burn- faced further challenges Baxter directs a na- she such as locating places to that she and her teammates now ing and b recovery ing. keep the horses and getting had to provide for each oth- tionwide aborton explained er but also for shaping the and abuse hotline. added, "I big practice stock. Even with deal when we can,beat those Westerners." A native of Trenton, Bax- Snn BAXTER' Plcn rz - -Festival events also Literary include lunchtime readings by authors Dixon Bynum at Musical performances 12:30 p.m. April 5 and Ann festival Fisher-Wirth at noon April set next week at UTM 6. Both will take place in for the Paul Meek Library. A The University of Ten- proJect. slated for special community concert nessee at Martin Department The University Trio will of Music will continue its present a concefi at 7:30 '' spring concert season with p.m. Tuesday. The trio con- next week sfudent and faculty perfor- sists of pianist Dr. Elaine The University of Ten- concludes with a break- mances Monday through Harriss, UT Martin profes- nessee at Martin will host fast reception and readings April6. sor of music; clarinetist the 2018 Southern Literary from student award-winners All events will take place Dr. Crista Frye, UT Martin Festival on the main cam- April T. in the Blankenship Recital and Murray (Ky.) State pus April 4-7. The Southern Literary Hall,located inside the UT University adjunct pro- Bobbie Ann Mason, Festival was founded in Martin Fine Arts Building. fessor: and flutist Charles author of "Shiloh and Other 1937 by representatives Dr. Roberro Mancusi, Lewis, UT Martin lecturer. Stories," "The Girl in the frpm 10 Southern colleges, UT Martin associate pro- The program will include Blue Beret" and a collec- including such writers as fessor of music, will per- Grammy winner Michael tion of additional titles, will Robert Penn Warren, to cel- form "The Triumph of the Colina's "Habanera," serve as keynote speaker at ebrate Southern literature Human Spirit" as part of his Stephen Halleran's ."Trio" 6:30 p.m. April 5, in the and culture. The festival "The Big Sing Theory" tour and Irish composer Roma Boling University Center's has been held by a different atl:30 p.m. Monday. Cafolla's "Cantilena." The Watkins Auditorium. member school, now num- Mancusi will later per- premiere of Dr. Michael All festival events are free bering more than 30, each form this concert in England Mathenia's "Mathenia's and open to the public. year since, with the excep- as part of his sabbatical Pastorale" will be per- This is the first time UT tion of 1942-46 at the end proJect. formed. Mathenia is an Martin will host the festi- of World War II. The concert includes adjunct instructor at UT val, which also seryes as an Mason joins the ranks music by Tchaikovsky, Marlin. undergraduate writing con- of Southern authors such Brahms and Mahler, as well The Studio D Chamber ference and competition for as Eudora Welty, Shelby as two pieces by contempo- Recital will begin at l:30 students across the region. Foote, John Gould Fletcher rary British composer F.L. p.m. April 6. Studio D is Events begin with an and Flannery O'Connor Dunkin Wedd that were comprised of UT Martin eption at 6 who have beetr associated written specifically for Department of Music's at the Martin with the festival in years Mancusi. The last set of saxophone and double reed e on Lindell past. In addition to Mason's songs, including the world students. Street in downtown Martin. keynote' address, other premiere of Mancusi's "The All of the musical events Activities April 5-6 include speakers - including poet Tales of Paul Bunyan," are are free and open to the a selection of workshops, Jeff Hardin from Savannah; a product of his sabbatical public. listed below. All workshoPs Dr.,Leslie LaChance, free- will be held in the Boling lance editor and former UT University Center. Martin faculty member; and The schedule includes: Louisiana songwriter Jeff April5 Gordon will conduct . "Lyrics not poetry"; workshops on a variety of room2O6;2 p.rn. subjects. . "Writing tiny poems"; For more information, room 111; 2 p.m. contact Dr. John Glass, asso- . "If a picture's worth a ciate professor of English thousand words, how much and conference facilita- can I get for a book with tor,:.pt (731) 881-7288 or both?"; room 206; 3:30 [email protected]. p.m. Aprit 6 . "How to think like a poet: A reading and discus- sion";roomlll;9a.m. . "Authenticity and autochthonic"; room 230; 9 a.m. . "Learning to see and play as a writer"; room23l; 9 a.m. University meets expectations in annual report The Tennessee Depart- held a grade point aver- Marlin program graduates The required expectation rs ment of Education released age of 2.75 of greater upon were employed and retained 90 percent statewide. its 2016 annual reports admission to the program, in the education field for at The final area, completer March 20 evaluating educa- and admitted students least two years 95 percent effectiveness and impact, tion preparation programs maintained a class average of the time, exceeding the describes the level of per- across the state - and the of 3.41 GPA while in the state threshold of 85 per- formance of UT Martin pro- University of Tennessee at program. The state thresh- cent. gram graduates as teachers Martin's program passed old only requires a 3.0 aver- When it comes to candi- in their own classrooms. assessment with "meets age GPA. The program also date assessment, UT Martin Teachers who are UT expectations" in each of improved in this category program completers passed Martin alumni scored 92 four evaluation areas. as compared to previous the required pedagogical percent in overall effective- "I am very pleased with reports by increasing stu- assessments 95.5 percent ness, exceeding the state this data that shows contin- dents in high-need endorse- of the time, passed the threshold of 85 percent. uous improvement within ment areas from 12.9 per- required literary assessment For more informa- our Educator Preparation cent to 16.2 percent. 97 .5 percent of the time, tion, contact Mrs. Neblett Program," said Donna With regard to employ- and specialty area exams at (131) 881-7686 or Neblett, director of the ment and retention, UT 93.2 percenl of the time. dnebletl @utm.edu. educator preparation pro- gram and its accreditation. "Our administration, facul- In addition to these two ty, staff and students work programs, UT Martin's tirelessly to ensure we are UTM overall online program connected with the most offerings gained the univer- recent standards, best prac- sity a place among the "best tices and our school district praised online colleges in Tennessee partners." in 2018," as listed by Data was compiled to value, AffordableColle gesOnline. assess candidate recruit- for org. UT Martin is number ment and selection; em- l1 on this list, with UT ployment and retention; quality Knoxville following at candidate assessment; and number 12. completer effectiveness The UniversitY of Ten- UT Marlin also received and impact. nessee at Martin has recognition in several cat- In the area of candidate received a varietY ofnation- egories on CollegeFactual. recruitment and selection, al and state rankings for com's annual college rank- the UT Martin program program qualitY and value ing scorecard. The uni- reported that 99.'7 percent in recent weeks. versity is listed as a "best of undergraduate students The UT Martin MBA Pro- college for the money" for sram is ranked l2th nation- all undergraduates (fifth in itty Uy BestValueSchools. TenneSsee), undergraduates ors. not receiving financial aid ihe university's College (fourth), and undergradu- of Business and Global ateS'receiving financial aid Affairs, which houses the (sixth). online MBA program, was CollegeFactual.com also also recognized for offer- focuses on individual pro- ing one of the "toP-50 best grams, and UT Martin's online bachelor's degrees Deparlment of Agriculture, in business economics Geosciences and Natural for 2018," as ranked bY Resources fared especially BestCollegeReviews.org. well. The agricultural pro- The UT Martin degree Pro- gram is listed first among "sram is 23rd on this list' the "most focused" pro- SR Education GrouP grams, second among the has ranked the universitY's "most popular" choices and online master's degree Pro- fifth among "best value" I elinc schools. The natural resourc- ) nline es management major is c 2018 ranked ninth among "most a most focused" programs. affordable online Programs UT Martin also made the for the same Year. list of the "best schools for veterans studying general agriculture" with a fourth- place finish nationally and a number-one ranking state- wide. The Lauderdale Voice, Wednesday, March 28, 2018 ts'a a-u PAL speaks fp youth at Kick Butts Day Xavier Lawrence Andrews, Director of the Anti- Drug Coalition of Lauderdale Countyy gave out information to youth and parents at the university of Tennessee at Martin Ripley Center's.Kick Butts UTM-Ripley, Health Department Healthy hlawks Day on March 22. Pictured with Andrews are youth receiving backpacks saying, promote Kick Butts Day "You Won't See Me Using Tobacco!" Youth are The University of Tennessee at Martin Ripley Center, along with i encouraged take a stand against tobaceo on any Lauderdale County Health Department, hosted the Healthy Hawks KFck day of the year. The next coalition meeting will be Butts Day last Thursday at the UTM-Ripley Center. The event promoted helel at the UIM Ripley Center on April 2S at 6 p.rn. efforts to stop smoking. For more information, contact Andrews at 612- 6337 or email v.acnslraws q*k**.*s*r,a. Ildhllfrr*irlrntp*i r;13;$fl$lijlld:rs:rlflll,#pmf ffif P'flff,t6'rfn,:ii "ffenrilrumt,ltre f,!'nc* ft,llrnixl*ns:.ity arfi at [/]artill Ripley f,)enter, aiorr-ln q:nlflrrrl !\ftermplnls Vet fiei1ltffr host*r"l m Veteralrs carmmunity o,utrelmrr':il Vqrt*rcnns l\ffmirs fi:linic" on fVlnrch 22. tie t-auaerOale Voice, Wednesday, March 28, 2018 frmmmf sfu nfs speak to sf$far groarp $tmdents (starrding front, center) from hlalls High School and Ripley High School arldressed the WestStar Leadership class at f,Jlrivensity of Tennessee at Marin Ripley Center on March 22. The students delivered powerful messages as they explained the ilnEract of Froject AWARE programming on their lives, on their fellow students and on their schools'environments. The students' stelries drew multiple standing ovations from the adult audience. Project AWARE promotes mental health awareness and serv- iees in Laudendale County Schools to increase health and wellness for students, families, and community. Under Project Rffi's staff guidance, student groups at both high schools have taken leaderstrip roles in their respective schools and across ttl* state ms they encourage peers anel adults to make positive eonnections in cnaily interactions. Students are pictured with the Weststar Leadership class and members of Lauderdale County $chools staf{" $tudents from Halls High School are Brandon ,Jo!les, ffinyson futcKee and Katena Sapien, and, from Ripley High School, Juwon fu$ack, Ray Washington and Braylon Williams. DRESDEN ENTERPRISE. MARCH 28 2018 Uiltl lleRanment 0l ttlusic Io llost PefionnanGes Altil 2-0 The University of Tennes- es by contemporary British Stephen Halleran's "Trio" and see at Martin Department of composer F.L. Dunkin Wedd Irish composer Roma Cafol- Music will continue its spring that were written specifically la's "Cantilena." The premiere concert season with student for Mancusi. The last set of of Dr. Michael Mathenia's and faculty performances songs, including the world "Mathenia's Pastorale" will be events take premiere of Mancusi's "The Aprll2-6. All will performed. Mathenia is an ad- place in the Blankenship Re- Tales of Paul Bunyan," are junct UT Martin. cital Hall, located inside the a product of his sabbatical instructor at UT Martin Fine Arts Building. project. The Studio D Chamber Re- Dr. Roberto Mancusi, UT The University Trio will cital will begin at 7:30 p.m., Martin associate professor of present a concert at 7:30 p.m., April 6. Studio D is com- music, will perform "The Tri- April 3. The trio consists of prised of UT Martin Depart- umph of the Human Spirit" as pianist Dr. Elaine Harriss, UT ment of Music's saxophone part of his "The Big Sing The- Martin professor of music, and double reed students. Frye, ory" tour at 7:30 p.m., April clarinetist Dr. Crista All events are free and open later perform Martin and Murray State 2. Mancusi will UT to the public. this concert in England as University adjunct professor, information, con- part of his sabbatical project. and flutist Charles Lewis, UT For more The concert includes music Martin lecturer. The program tact the UT Martin Depart- by Tchaikovsky, Brahms and will include Grammy winner ment of Music at 731-881- Mahler, as well as two piec- Michael Colina's "Habanera," 7402. UTM To Host 2O1B Southern Literary Festival Next Week www.wenkwtpr.com/ m MARCH 29,2ot9AT 9:o9AM g poSTEDBySHANNoNMCFARLIN MARTIN, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee at Martin will host the 2Ot8 Southern Literary Festival on the main campus April 4-7.Bobbie Ann Mason, author of "Shiloh and Other Stories," "The Girl in the Blue Beret" and a collection of additionaltitles, will serve as keynote speaker at 6:30 p.m., April 5, in the Boling University Center's Watkins Auditorium. Allfestival events are free and open to the public. This is the first time UT Martin will host the festival, which also serves as an undergraduate writing conference and competition for students across the region. Events begin with an opening reception at 6 p.m., April4, at the Martin Coffee House on Lindell Street in downtown Martin. Activities on April 5-6 include a selection of workshops, listed below. Allworkshops will be held in the Boling University Center. www.wenkwtpr.com April 5 . "Lyrics not poetry"; room 206;2p.m. . "Writingtiny poems"; room I7t; 2p.m. . "lf a picture's worth a thousand words, how much can I get for a book with both?"; room 206;3:30 p.m. April 6 . "How to think like a poet: A reading and discussion"; room I7I;9 a.m. . "Authenticity and autochthonic"; room 23O;9 a.m. . "Learning to see and play as a rr;riter"; room 23t;9 a.m. Festival events also include lunchtime readings by authors Dixon Bynum att2:3O p.m., April 5, and Ann Fisher-Wirth at noon, April 6. Both will take place in the Paul Meek Library. A special p.m., The community concert ',vill begin at 5 April 6, in $/eldon Park in downtown Martin. festival concludes with a breakfast reception and readings from student award-winners April 7. The Southern Literary Festival was found edin 1937 by representatives from 10 Southern colleges, including such writers as Robert Penn Warren, to celebrate Southern literature and culture. The festival has been held by a different member school, now numbering more than 30, each year since, with the exception of 1942-46 at the end of World War ll. Mason joins the ranks of Southern authors such as Eudora Welty, Shelby Foote, John Gould Fletcher and Flannery O'Connor who have been associated with the festival in years past. ln addition to Mason's keynote address, other speakers, including poet Jeff Hardin, from Savannah, Tennessee; Dr. Leslie LaChance, freelance editor and former UT Martin faculty member; and Louisiana songwriter Jeff Gordon will conduct workshops on a variety of subjects. For more information, contact Dr. John Glass, associate professor of English and conference j faci I itator, at 73 1-88 t-7 288 or [email protected]. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, MARCH 29 2018 UTM BAND, nouncement of the changes Town hall Fnovr PecE r last week, many students Hill told the Press last and alumni expressed dis- meeting week that the existing appointment on Facebook. marching band drew nearly Later, others expressed sup- all of its membership from poft. helping music majors, who were "As a professional musi- required to participate for cian and music educator, to resolve four years. The university I applaud UTM Music for plans to reduce this require- progressing music educa- issues ment each year. tion in West Tennessee," band The .music department said Richard Henson Jr., will make a concerted effort a former UTM music stu- By LINDA THURSTON to draw more non-majors dent and now a professional Press Editor into the band, Hill said, but musician. "This is the kind until membership reaches of change we need to see town meeting A hall sufficient nurnbers, the band in music academia. I can't concerning changes the in will not march but will play wail to see the positive im- marching band at the Uni- and choreograph from the pact this will have on the versity Tennessee at of stands during games. She quality of music and musi- Martin had positive results, said the band will take the cians that come from this says Julie chair Hill, of the field during football games institution." department of music. at halftime but will not per- The final vote on the "We had a very cathartic form a marching drill. change was 48 for and 26 dialogue and students were Upon the original an- against, Hill said. encouraged to voice their opinions on both sides," Hill said. "Everyone had the oppor- tunity to speak their minds and this was very healing for our music family and much needed after all the press on the lopic over thb past two weeks." Hill said Chaircellor Keith Carver, Humanities Dean Lynn Alexander and rhany non-major band par- ticipants attended the town hall meeting, and a vote on the changes showed "an overwhelming majority of support for the change." Hill said that the meeting. which drew about 130 mu- sic majors, non-majors and faculty, lasted for an hour and a half, and started with an open opportunity for stu- dents to express their views on the change. Then they had 48 hours to record their Yote on the issue. "I wanted to make sure MISS UTM RODEO Darla Mallory tiest smile and best model, Caleigh Jo that whatever.the decision, (third from left), l7 year-old- daughter Erwin, daughter of Rachel and Joe Erwin that we make it as a group, of Donna and Claude Mallory of D;'es- of Dyerburg; and second maid, Marisa as a family," Hill said. den, was recently crowned Miss UTM Rubio, daughter of Debra and Ben Rubio She said that as the situa- Rodeo. She will reside over rodeo-weel< of' Martin. The pageant is sponsored by tion was elplained, students activities. Her court included (from left) 'the UTM Rodeo Booster Club and was learned "that the sky really prettiest hair and prettiest eyes, Madison held recently in Watl LITTLE BEAUTIES UTM Rodeo Booster Club recently -held the annual UTM Rodeo Pageant in Watkins Auditori- um on the campus of UT Martin.Winners inthe 4-6 year-old age division were (from left) queen and best model, Emma Cate Carri daughter of Leigh and Terry Carr of f R. MISS UTM RODEO UTM Ro- deo Booster Club recently held- the annual UTM Rodeo Pageant in Watkins Audito- rium on the campus of UT Martin. Taking honors in the Jr. Miss UTM Rodeo division were (from e ley Canada, b Martin; first e McConnell, n THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 20lg LITTLE MISS UTM RODEO Hays of Martin; pretciest eyes,Tenlev Winners in Lewis. the Little Miss UTM Rodeo daughter of Mark and Tini Lewis of Dres- TEEN MISS UTM RODEO Win- and Cindy Cruse of Martin; second maid, ners of theTeen Miss UTM Rodeo -Pageant, best model and prettiest hair;Wren Adkins, sponsored by the UTM Rodeo Booster Club and held recently in Watkins Audi- torium on the campus of UT Martin, in- cluded (from left) prettiest eyes and.pret- tiest smile,Amber Cruse, daughter of John Advance UTM Rodeo Tickets Available MARCH 29,2018 AT 9:25 AM posrED By SHANNoN MCFARLTN m t www.wenkMpr.com MARTIN, Tenn. - Advance tickets for the 5Oth annual University of Tennessee at Martin Spring College Rodeo, scheduled for April 12-74 at the Ned McWherter Agricultural Pavilion, are now on sale at select locations in West Tennessee and Kentucky. Advance tickets are available for the Friday and Saturday sessions only. All Thursday night tickets are $6 apiece. Child and student tickets apply to children ages 6-t2and UT Martin students with valid Skyhawk lD cards. Children under six are always admitted free of charge. Friday night's advance adult ticket is on sale for $8, while child and student tickets are $6.Saturday's admission is $10 in advance for adults and $6 for children and students. General admission adult tickets at the door are $10 for the Friday night performance and $12 for Saturday night. Child and student tickets are $7 for either night's competition. A weekend pass - which is good for all three performances - is also available for $20. www.wenkwtpr.com Fans can purchase advance tickets until April B at the following locations: UT Martin Boling University Center and Weakley Farmers Co-Op in Martin; AloZVet Supply in Dresden; Brawner's Boots in Greenfield;Wood Communication Cellular Source in Union City;and Verizon Wireless in Fulton, Kentucky. Rodeo fans can also purchase tickets by calling the Skyhawk Ticket Office at(737) BB1-72O7. Photo-Molly Hill of carbondale competes at the 2017 Rodeo. (UTM photo). Crime on CampuS com-- TBI report: piles crime data submitted Campus crime... to the TBI by the state's (Continued from Page l) colleges, universities and cotic violations; one weap- Campus law enforcement agEn- on law violation; one dis- cies through the Tennessee orderly conduct; eight DUI crime down Incident Based Reporting offenses; 34 liquor law vio- System. lations; and three trespass- across state Across Tennessee, rob- ing offenses reported for sed sig- 2017. By CHRIS MENEES percent The report listed total Senior Staff Reporter in2Ot6 campus population of 6,809 Campus crime decreased to 13 reportedln20Ll. at UT Marlin for the 2017 last year at colleges and uni- Assault offenses dropped fall term. Campus popula- versities in Tennessee. by 13.7 percent from one tion on the report includes The Tennessee Bureau year to the next, while there both undergraduate and of Investigation recently was a27 percent decrease in graduate enrollment, as released its 2017 Crime on reported rape offenses, from well as staff, faculty and Campus report - an annual 63 in 2O16 to 46 in 2017. security personnel. crime study detailing the Reported DUI (driving Last year at Dyersburg volume and nature of crime under the influence) offens-- State, where the total cam- on the state's college and es increased by 60.9 percent pus population was 2,397 unrversrty cirrrlpuses. over the course of the year. for the fall term, the report Statewide, overall cam- Overall. the report found listed two assault offenses, pus crime reported by that26.8 percent of all2OlT one larceny/theft and one Tennessee colleges and uni- offenses reported statewide destruction/damage/van- versities decreased by 2.8 were categorized as larceny/ dalism offense. percent from 2016 to 2OI'7, theft. No offenses of any kind according to the report. Local look were reported at TCAT- Among the local insti- Locally, at UT Martin, Newbern, which had a total tutions included in the there were nine assault campus population listed at report are the University of offenses: four burglaries: 332 for the 2017 fall term. Tennessee at Martin, Dyers- 53 larceny/theft offenses; Bethel University had burg State Community Col- es; eight I I assault offenses; nine lege, the Tennessee College elvandal- burglaries; 13 larceny/theft of Applied Technology drug/nar- offenses; three destruc- at Newbern and Bethel tion/damage/vandalism (See Page 8, Col. 5) University in McKenzie. offenses ; three drug/narcot- ic violations; one weapon law violation; 11 liquor law violations; and one tres- passing offense last year. The McKenzie college's total campus population was listed as 4,055 for the fall term of 2017. There were no sex offens- s. either forcible or non- 'rrcible, reported at any of re tbur local campuses. AGT prep course Southern Literary Festival offered at UTM Farsons Genter comes to TM April 4-7 The Camden Chronicle Preparing for the ACT on UTM will host the 1018 school each year since, with the your own can be challenging Southern Literary Iiestival on exception ol 1942-46 at the end and overwhelming. High school the main campus April 4-7. of Wbrld Whr II. students interested in assistance Bobbie Ann Mason, author of Events begin with an opening rvith ACT preparation are Shiloh and Other Stories, The reception at 6 p.m. on April 4 encouraged to register fbr a one- Girl in the Blue Berct, 'and a at the Martin Coffee House on day ACT prep course oft'ered collection of additional titles, Lindell Street. Activities on Thursday, March 29, 2018 from 8 a.n"-noon. ,A.pril 7, at the lvill serve as keynote speaker at April 5-6 inclucle a selection tJ-fM Parsiins Center. 6:30 p.m. on April 5 in UTM's of workshops to be held in , instructor Alex"Beene Watkins Auditorium. the Boling, University Center. serves as a lead Mason joins the ranks of Workshops will include topics inshrrctor for Tennessee Adult Southern authors such as Eudora such as "lyrics not poetry", Education in three counties. W-elty, Sheiby Foote, John "q,riting tiny poems", "holv to Beene will prepare students Goulcl Fletcher, and Flannerv think like a poet", "authenticity for the test by working through O'Connclr who have and indigenous", and each section and teaching time been associated "leaming to see and play management. He will also wirh the as a writer". address the most commoniy festival in Festival missed questions and give years events also advice on how to answer them past. In include correctly. addition lunchtirne Since 2013, Beene has readings mentored'more than 1,000 I\.4ason's stuclents who have been awiu'ded keynote authors a cornbined total in excess of address, other Dixon $4.2 million in scholarships. spe;kers will inclucle Bynurn at Those who pafiicipate in his poet Jeff Hardin frorn 12:30 p.m" on courses increase their test scores Savamah: Dr. Leslie April 5. and Am by an average of 3"4 points. LaChance, freelance editor Fisher-Wirth at noon on April 'Ihe registration fee for this and f experience chil- dance ensemble, directing the Ne oming out of the The possibilities man said. There is no charge and all are invited to learn about the arts by doing. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information, contact Doug Cook, chair- man of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, at ('731) 881-1400; or Dr. Julie Hill, chairman of Department of Music, at88I-7402.