A publication for alumni and friends of The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Summer 2012

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Chattanooga Today 1 Chattanooga August 2012 to Today Calendar December 2012 Features...... 2-23 As of this printing, dates are tentative and subject to change. Please confirm dates with the UTC Alumni Office at (423) 425-4785 or (800) 728-4882. 4 We have achieved Chattanooga and UTC make august a great team, and the world is 16 Legacy Reception, 3:30 p.m., Patten House taking note. 16 UTC Night at the Lookouts 18 Meet the Mocs, Finley Stadium 8 They shall take up serpents 20 Classes Begin UTC professor takes the lid off a religious mystery. september 11 Patten Performance, Secret Sisters, 7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Center 10 Read all about it 13 University Convocation, 12:15 p.m., Fine Arts Center Alumnus delivers news to the world as Los Angeles 13 First home football game, 7 p.m., Mocs vs. Glenville State Times editor. 14 Founders Day Activities, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Heritage Plaza 16-22 Homecoming Week 16 You gotta have friends 18 Campus Pep Rally, 11:50 a.m., Heritage Plaza Time to Achieve campaign utc homecoming 2012 sets up students for success. 20 Homecoming Tap Party, 5:30 p.m., Big River Grille 21 Homecoming Golf Tournament, 11 a.m., Valleybrook Golf Club Campus News...... 24-35 22 Homecoming Tailgate Party, 3 p.m., First Tennessee Pavilion 22 Mocs vs. Appalachian State, 6 p.m., Finley Stadium 21-22 Fifty Plus Weekend Athletic News...... 36-37 21 Class of 1962 Dinner, 6:30 p.m. 22 50 Plus Induction, 10 a.m., Patten Chapel Scrapbook...... 38-41 50 Plus Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., UC, Chattanooga Rooms

october Alumni News...... 42-48 14-16 Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities Conference 16 Patten Performance, Second City, 7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Center 20 Mocs vs. Samford, 6 p.m., Finley Stadium 22-27 College of Business (COB) MBA 50th Anniversary Activities 22 COB Alumni Golf Tournament, Chattanooga Golf & Country Club Editors 26 MBA 50th Anniversary Celebration, Decades Reunion & Networking Reception Chuck Cantrell ’83, ’90 Jayne Holder ’74 27 MBA Alumni Tailgate, UTC vs. Georgia Southern Art Director 27 Mocs vs. Georgia Southern, 6 p.m., Finley Stadium April Cox ’06 Associate Editor November Cindy Carroll 12 Patten Performance, Arnie Zane Dance Company, 7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Center Staff Contributing Writers Cindy Carroll 14 Campus Bonfire, Time and Location TBA Adrienne Teague ’06, ’11 Laura Bond ’07, ’10 17 Mocs vs. Elon, 2 p.m., Finley Stadium Photography Jaimie Davis December Jackie Jones 14 Senior Ring Ceremony, 3 p.m., Patten House The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ 15 Commencement, 10 a.m., McKenzie Arena ADA/ADEA institution. E040405-001-13 For all UTC athletics events, visit GoMocs.com 2 Chattanooga Today ore of your In our last issue of Chattanooga Today, we listed M 125 favorite things that students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the campus told us. favorite We knew we’d miss someone’s favorite and invited readers to let us know what we left off UTC the list. Here are a few more of our favorite about things about our Chattanooga campus. 125 things 1977 Division II Championship

Head Coach Ron Shumate took the Men’s Basketball Mocs all the way, defeating Randolph-Macon in the NCAA Division II National Tournament. Mocs forward Wayne Golden was named the tournament’s Most Out- standing Player. “Thousands of students and well-wishers were at the airport to welcome the team home from the National Championship Game! There was also a parade through town and the campus,” wrote Susan Galbraith ’83. Susan, thanks for that memory.

Live Action Role Players AKA: Larpers. New to the campus scene, this combination of Knights of the Roundtable, ninjas, samurai, Jedi, and Middle Earth warriors have become a common and popular sight along Cardiac Hill. Cemetery There’s just something about an old cemetery that piques our interest. That’s why we love Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, and Scooby Doo. Actually, the space next to campus on 5th Street contains two cemeteries: Citizens Cemetery and Confederate Cemetery.

Interlibrary Loan If you just have to have a rare book on aboriginal poetry that’s out of print, not available on Amazon.com, and sitting in a library in Alaska, interlibrary loan can get it for you.

Chattanooga Today 1 A last look back 125th anniversary comes to a close

For more than 125 years, The We laughed as we shared memories, and mission and the Holmberg Chair in University of Tennessee at we cried remembering those who are no American Music. Originally composed in longer with us. 1910, Treemonisha was forgotten during Chattanooga has shone like a Joplin’s lifetime and was not staged until “light upon a hill” for this re- In January, the Music and Theatre 1972, and UTC’s production marked the Departments, in conjunction with the work’s 40th anniversary. gion. For the past 18 months, Chattanooga Choral Society for the the campus and community Preservation of African American Song, “Reaching the Light: The Story of the celebrated the achievements of presented Scott Joplin’s American Desegregation of the University of this campus. opera, Treemonisha. The production was Chattanooga” debuted in February, dur- supported by the Tennessee Arts Com- ing Black History Month. Produced by

2 Chattanooga Today the Communication Department, the documentary records an important part of UTC history through interviews with As we close our 125th anniversary, we invite you to alumni, faculty, and community leaders share your ideas on what should go in a time capsule involved with integrating the campus. to capture the spirit of 2012. Is it a political bumper The 2012 Blue and Gold Football Game sticker? A particular headline from The University brought fans to Finley Stadium for a pre- Echo or USA Today? An iPad? Give us your idea at view of the 2012 football season. Then www.facebook.com/UTC125. We’ll collect ideas in May, commencement served as the throughout the summer and install the time capsule official close of the 125th anniversary.F at our 2012 Convocation.

Chattanooga Today 3 We have achieved Town and gown gain from working together

“You can’t be a great city without a great university, and for Chattanooga, UTC is that great university.” That’s how Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield describes the relationship between the campus and the community. “Having the university in this community plays so well to many of the areas we promote: the renaissance of the city, the intel- ligence of the city, the central features of the city and our multi- state region,” continues Littlefield. TOP “From 45 years in planning and development, I know that the Named by U.S. News resources UTC focuses in this • Carnegie Foundation for the and World Report as one community and the attention it Advancement of Teaching awarded brings to this community make the the campus the Community Engage- of the top tier Master’s University a priceless commodity.” ment Classification designation in Universities in the South. both Curricular Engagement and For most of its 125 year history, the Outreach and Partnerships. campus has bore proudly the name • Designated an urban arboretum of the city it supports. As the city • Named to President’s Higher by Tennessee Urban Forestry has accumulated accolades, UTC Education Community Service Honor Association. has done its part not only to help Roll, the highest federal recognition the city in its initiatives but also to a campus can receive for civic • Selected to host 2012 Coalition of bring distinction and recognition engagement. Urban and Metropolitan Universities to Chattanooga. national conference. • BusinessWeek magazine ranked Here are just a very few ways UTC College of Business among top • Chattanooga Mocs earned 14 regular helps make Chattanooga THE city business schools in the country, season and 18 Southern Conference in which to Work, Live, and Play. and Princeton Review named UTC championships in past five years. Business one of the Best 294 Business Schools in 2012.

4 Chattanooga Today • “One of six cities worldwide that work at creating great urban experiences.” U.S. News “One of America’s best and World Report mid-sized cities.” • Named a city “benefitting from the expansion of arts and The Washington Post cultural venues” by The Wall BEST Street Journal. • Earned Gold Service Award by Meetings and Conventions magazine

• Earned Readers’ Choice Award by Convention South magazine

• Received Planners’ Choice Award by Meeting News magazine

• Earned Top Destination Award by Facilities and Destinations magazine

• Received Pinnacle Awards by Meeting News magazine Work Recent success stories such as students, the UTC “Revitalization projects have “UTC is an essential Volkswagen, Amazon.com, and Wacker College of Business made the city a model eco partner in our commu- show that Chattanooga had the eco- plays a vital role in town and tourist hotspot.” nity’s comprehensive nomic stamina to weather the financial career force develop- job creation strategy,” downturn. Many factors play into the ment in the region. CBS The Early Show said J.Ed. Marston, Vice region’s economic strength, and UTC’s Partnerships with President of Marketing quality educational programs are part local businesses give students opportuni- and Communications for the Chatta- of the picture. ties to ply their skills. nooga Area Chamber of Commerce. “In addition to UTC’s critical role in prepar- “Hamilton County has experienced low- Recently students worked with the ing students to work in Chattanooga’s er unemployment rates than the other Company Lab to solicit participants growing economy, which has a strong metropolitan areas in the state,” said Jim in “Will It Float?” and the 48-Hour demand for technical and professional Coppinger, Hamilton County Mayor. “To Launch. UTC students are also answer- skill sets, the University is a primary maintain that level of employment, it is ing the call for ideas for the Gig Tank partner in a range of initiatives including incumbent that we have a well-trained, initiative, a 100-day business accelerator the Principal Leadership Academy, the educated workforce, and UTC helps designed to foster the development of Gig Tank, and U.S. Ignite.” fulfill that need and is an important part gig applications and then launch busi- of the future of this community.” nesses. Creative thinkers from around the world are competing in the student With its mission to graduate “academi- and entrepreneurial tracks for a share of cally prepared and business world ready” the $300,000 in seed capital.

Chattanooga Today 5 • Named one of 45 cities worldwide to visit in 2012 by The New York Times

Named one of the “Top 10 • Named one of “8 Terrific Towns Liveable Downtowns” by for History Lovers” by Retire magazine Livability.com. TOP • Named one of the “Best Adven- ture Towns in the U.S. to Live and Play” by National Geo- graphic Adventure magazine

• Ranked 22 out of 50 of the Most Bike Friendly Cities in the U.S. by Bicycling magazine

• Ranked second as mid-sized arts destination by American Style magazine

• Ranked third in “Top 100 Places to Live in America” by Live RelocateAmerica.com Beyond economic issues, other factors Thousands of Chattanoogans visit UTC make a city livable: education, health each year for concerts, theatre and care, and culture. UTC plays a major dance performances, and art exhibits, role in the areas that make Chattanooga and many more benefit from UTC’s a great place to live. contributions to the region’s cultural environment. One example of UTC’s Through partnerships with local schools, influence on the arts comes through a such as the Professional Development partnership between the UTC Art Schools Program, UTC students are Department and the Hunter Museum in the classrooms learning to be great of American Art. teachers and helping Nandini Makrandi educators prepare “Chattanooga has a strong sense of community, handsome natural holds a dual appoint- the next generation ment as a professor landscapes, civic pride, and the of citizens. at UTC and as the ability to solve problems that are contemporary curator “We hear from cation UTC offers in the health care often daunting to bigger cities.” at the Hunter. people all of the time professions, including nursing, physical who ask ‘How are NPR Morning Edition “This is a win-win therapy, athletic training, exercise you able to do that in relationship,” said science, and nutrition. Chattanooga? Are there things we can Matt Greenwell, former head of art at “It important for us to partner with UTC take back and replicate in our communi- UTC. “She develops courses that relate so that students can get a good clinical ties?’ And they aren’t just talking about to her curatorial interest, and she takes experience,” said James Hobson, Presi- the university, but about how the uni- ideas from her students to her work at dent and CEO of Memorial Health Care versity reaches out and partners with the the Hunter.” community to make a difference,” says System, “But ultimately, it’s good for the Dr. Valerie Rutledge ’74, ’79, Director of Anyone who has received medical treat- community because these graduates go the UTC School of Education. ment in the Tennessee valley probably out and provide quality healthcare to benefited from the outstanding edu- the citizens of our region.”

6 Chattanooga Today • Named “Best City on the Water” by Life on the Water magazine • Winner of Top “Weekend Named “Best Town Getaway with the Kids!” by Ever” by readers of Southern Living Readers’ Choice Awards BEST Outside magazine. • Ranked #4 of Top 10 Affordable Vacations by Livability.com

• Named one of the five “Next Great Escapes” by Travel + Leisure magazine

• Cloudland Canyon designated one of the Top 30 Destination Hiking Spots in the U.S. by Backpacker magazine

• Designated a Bicycle Friendly Community by League of American Cyclists

• Named one of the “Top 10 Overlooked and Underrated Family Destinations” by Fodor’s Choice Destinations • Named one of the Top 10 Playy Family Vacation Destinations in the U.S. by Disney Family Surrounded by mountains, rivers, lakes, UTC students can use equipment from Fun magazine and caves, it’s no wonder the Scenic the campus outdoor recreation office City has accumulated so many accolades for camping, hiking, climbing, and other for its outdoor recreation, and UTC is in activities, and they are major consumers the thick of it all. at local outdoor gear retailers.

UTC is a partner in Chattanoo- “Not too small and not “College students ga’s first bike share program, with too big, Chattanooga is come with an energy four bike stations on campus. really the undiscovered and sense of purpose gem of Tennessee.” that you don’t find “The impact of 12,000 young in the general popu- people, many of whom are here The New York Times lation,” said Ruth because of Chattanooga’s great Thompson, Events access to nature, cannot be overstated,” and Marketing Coordinator for Outdoor said Robert Phillips with Bike Chat- Chattanooga. “They ask more questions, tanooga. “For many years leaders have take more risks, invest more thought sought to connect the UTC campus to into how we can preserve and protect the central business district. Bike sharing the environment that we play in. They is a convenient, affordable, healthy and are a driving factor in Chattanooga’s fun way to connect two of the region’s outdoor lifestyle.” F greatest assets.”

Chattanooga Today 7 They shall take up serpents

It only took one moment for Dr. Ralph Hood, Professor of Psychology, to decide to spend the next 25 years documenting serpent handling. After listening to some friends and colleagues comment on the deaths of two high-profile serpent handlers in 1973, he realized how little the public knew about this secret world.

What has been most confirmed in my research is the great faith and sincerity of these people.

8 Chattanooga Today In his campaign to educate the public, student of Hood’s. Together, they’ve Hood recently appeared on the televi- Hood has been to hundreds of church filmed nearly 200 DVDs of church sion show, Snake Man of Appalachia. services that involve serpent handling, services, which have been catalogued in The program, shown on Animal Planet, the tradition of using serpents as part of the archives of the Lupton Library. follows the lives of Verlin Short, a religious ritual. second-generation serpent handler, and With the exception of the serpent his family in Kentucky. “Everyone seemed so woefully unin- handling, the church services appear formed, so I began documenting this tra- remarkably commonplace with music, “The show is not just about serpent dition with intensive video, interviews, sermons, and prayer. handlers, but about a family in Appala- and participatory research. My goal was chia. Both Verlin and his wife, Reba, are to help others understand a powerful “Handlers believe serpents should be intriguing people and well represent the tradition that is one of America’s most present in church, and bring them in harsh, yet meaningful life many have unique forms of religious expression.” homemade boxes. Believers, if moved in Appalachia.” by God, take them up. Any willing adult According to Hood, believers handle believer may handle. Those Hood is also quick to serpents based upon a literal reading of who do not simply watch and “The show is not just defend handlers from Mark 16:17-18, “And these signs shall pray for those who do.” about serpent handlers, the misunderstandings follow them that believe; In my name but about a family in the general public has shall they cast out devils; they shall Due to the laws against serpent Appalachia.” about their faith. speak with new tongues; They shall take handling, those who practice it up serpents; and if they drink any deadly are notoriously private, but be- “There are many thing, it shall not hurt them; they cause of the respect Hood has for them stereotypes about handlers, that they are shall lay hands on the sick, and they and their faith, he has been allowed to ignorant, suffer from cultural depriva- shall recover.” document services and interview believ- tion, or simply crazy. None of these is ers for many years. true. Many handlers are educated and Hood has been to multiple churches have rich cultural lives.” in the South to document serpent “I’ve spent years worshipping with handling, including ones in Alabama, these people, gradually being allowed “What has been most confirmed in my Tennessee, Kentucky, and West Virginia. extensive rights to film and document research is the great faith and sincerity He is often accompanied by W. Paul their worship. The archive material is of these people.” F Williamson ’92, ’95, Professor of Psy- copyrighted and cannot be edited chology at Henderson State University and sensationalized.” in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and former What has been most confirmed in my research is the great faith and sincerity of these people.

Chattanooga Today 9 Read all about it Editor of the Los Angeles Times is UTC alumnus

Davan Maharaj’s colleagues say he never sleeps. It could be true, considering he reads five newspapers cover to cover each day. The 49-year old Editor of the Los An- geles Times feels compelled to remain plugged in. “It’s not just about the war in Afghanistan, it’s also about knowing who’s on American Idol,” he explained.

Maharaj ’89 earned his journalism chops as an investigative reporter, mostly at the Times. The former managing editor of the UTC University Echo and political science major won the 2005 Ernie Pyle Award for Human Interest Writing with the six-part series “Living on Pennies.” His work provided inspiration for readers “to donate tens of thousands of dollars to aid agencies working in Africa.”

If you Google the Times you’ll see “It’s not just about the war the newspaper covers L.A., the in Afghanistan, it’s also nation, and the world. Maharaj about knowing who’s on says he works strategically with his American Idol.” top editors to plan coverage for the year, in a way that makes sense for a modern newsroom. His role as editor allows him to more effectively en- courage and promote the work of others.

Maharaj wants newspapers to prove they are indispensable. As editor of the largest daily newsgathering organiza- tion in the West, he believes there is a great need for reporters to “root out the information the public needs but is not readily available.”

10 Chattanooga Today Calling it “the best of times” for print Sculpting the writer Newspapers still deliver journalists who are able to reach millions As a Trinidad native, Maharaj feels With the proliferation of social media, more voracious consumers online, he is Americans are inquisitive and curious online blogs, and cell phones capable optimistic about the longevity of news- about their country’s role in the world. of capturing images and video, it seems papers and predicts a bigger digital push “But it’s a big country, and you can take everyone has jumped into the frenzy of to keep the business profitable. what I just said and find the opposite is communicating the news. At the Times, Maharaj believes two also true,” he laughed. “A lot of people collecting and dissemi- audiences are served, newspaper and Finding stories that appeal to a broad nating information makes newsrooms digital readers. range of readers isn’t easy. Maharaj better,” Maharaj said. “It requires report- “Sometimes they want different things,” acknowledges there were “a lot of great ers to provide more depth and clarity, to he observed. “What is required for both professors” who helped him hone the tell the story in a way that sophisticated is high quality journalism. If we produce skills he has brought to his readers’ readers want.” high quality journalism, people will breakfast table. Dr. read it.” F David Brodsky in “I learned to the Department of be skeptical of Political Science written history.” “helped me a heck of a lot with critical thinking,” he said. “I learned to be skeptical of written history.”

Dr. Deborah Arfken, then Associate Professor of Human Services Manage- ment, took “a huge interest” in making sure Maharaj had the tools and opportu- nities he needed to succeed. His brother-in-law Dr. Fouad Moughrabi and the late Dr. Bob Swansbrough also provided insights.

Dr. Jim Ward was “a tough professor” who taught him “a lot about writing.” None of them could have foreseen how technology has changed the way we Maharaj and his wife met when they “UTC is close to our hearts,” he said all communicate. were both students at UTC. Abby warmly. “We have fond memories Harris ’89 of Jasper, Tennessee, of many college friends who are like married Maharaj at Patten Chapel. family. Our hearts always leap when They have two children. we come to campus.”

Chattanooga Today 11 Teacher recognition Warren earns international mentoring award

Dr. Veronica S. Tetterton ’02 emerged from her undergradu- ate education with good grades and poor Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) scores, a tough spot for the future psychologist facing statistical analysis courses. Though Dr. Amye Warren had concerns, she decided to do what no one else had done at any other university, accept Tetterton into the UTC graduate program.

12 Chattanooga Today Warren, Research Master’s Program petitive international honor bestowed at Coordinator and Patricia Obear a meeting in Puerto Rico in March 2012. Distinguished Teaching Professor, took Warren was “honored and humbled” an additional supportive step—she that her colleagues Dr. David Ross and selected Tetterton to work with her. Dr. Rich Metzger nominated her.

“Part of what makes Amye an amazing Warren compares her teaching phi- mentor is her ability to identify areas of losophy to a parenting style, offering weakness and then create opportunities freedom with limits, treating students to strengthen these areas while under respectfully and equitably, and allowing her supervision. students to own their success.

“For instance, I was “I have learned from terribly anxious “I keep revising my classes, trying many students over ogy at all – it would only detract from when required to new activities or assignments or the years, but I have learning; others use technology to great speak in public. So grading policies each semester. It probably learned the effect. What has changed is the number Amye encouraged is always a work in progress.” most from parenting of options from which to choose; what me and coordinated a child with special has stayed the same is the need to reflect activities that painstakingly, but success- needs. I hope that I have developed and make conscious choices, and revisit fully, removed my insecurities.” more empathy and patience. I certainly those choices if they are not working! have learned that I cannot control Teaching is still a great deal of fun for Warren helped Tetterton become an everything!” Warren acknowledged. me, but it is also hard work. I keep adjunct teacher, putting her in front of a revising my classes, trying new activities large group of students weekly, and she In a career spanning more than 25 years, or assignments or grading policies each encouraged her to take leadership roles Warren has written weighty grants to semester. It is always a work in progress.” in the Graduate Student Association. improve early childhood education. Her extensive research in children’s testimo- Warren was thesis committee chair in When she observed a deficit in Tetter- ny in legal cases, children’s eyewitness the UTC master’s program for Dr. Julie ton’s writing, she coordinated with the abilities and legal reforms to accommo- Buck ’98, ’00, Assistant Professor at English Department to arrange tutoring. date child witnesses can be read in 50 Weber State University, Criminal Justice Department. The two continue to col- “Every area of weakness she strength- publications. She has presented at 120 laborate on research. ened and every area of strength she conferences. Amazingly, students were emboldened,” explained Tetterton, listed as co-authors on nearly all those publications and presentations. “Much of Amye’s career has been dedi- Coordinator of the Resolve Program cated to conducting and disseminating at the Federal Medical Center, a treat- Technology has changed and provides research with real world implications,” ment program for female inmates in the tools for Warren to teach and conduct said Buck. “She continually uses her Bureau of Prisons in Fort Worth, Texas. research, but she explains these are sim- knowledge and research to educate community members about the value of That’s why Tetterton is thrilled Warren ply tools. Good teaching means choosing research in informing their practices.” F received the American Psychology and the best tool for a particular objective. Law Society Award for Outstanding “Some of the best teachers I know are Teaching and Mentoring, a highly com- pure storytellers and need no technol-

Chattanooga Today 13 Celebrating a life Campus remembers Dr. Carolyn Thompson

Dr. Carolyn Thompson, wife and partner of UTC Chancellor Roger Brown, died on March 2, 2012, following an extended illness. She was diagnosed in 2011 with myelofibrosis, a cancer of the bone marrow. At UTC, Carolyn maintained a close relationship with a variety of student groups, including the Chancellor’s Am- bassadors—a group which she helped form—University Honors, the Student Government Association, and varsity athletes. Students, alumni, faculty and staff groups were welcomed into the Chancellor’s Lookout Mountain home on many occasions. She was actively involved with the board of the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure, hosted annu- ally on the UTC campus, and this past year, she served as co-chair of the UTC 125th Anniversary Celebration.

Carolyn’s greatest pride came in the accomplishments of her children. She is survived by husband, Dr. Roger Brown; a daughter, Caroline Thompson of Los Angeles, California; a son and daughter- in-law, Dr. Austin Thompson and Mash Hes, both of Greenville, North Carolina. Carolyn and Roger were also loving caregivers of “Madeleine Albright” of the Lookout Mountain canine patrol, a 13-year-old rescued Husky mix who enjoys diplomatic immunity.

A native of Worcester, Massachusetts, Carolyn earned the B.A. from Em- C ontributed by: ansler P hotography manuel College, Boston, Massachusetts; she received the M.S.W. from St. Louis

14 Chattanooga Today Friends remember Carolyn Thompson Dr. Joseph DiPietro President, University of Tennessee system “The entire University of Tennessee family is deeply saddened by the death of Carolyn Thompson. As UT Chattanooga’s First Lady, she has played a vital role in every aspect of campus life. She was wonderfully engaged and brought energy and great ideas to her support for the UTC mission.”

James Hobson President and CEO, Memorial Health Care System “During Carolyn’s four-year tenure on Memorial’s Board of Directors, she provided exceptional leadership, insight and knowledge during a time of transformational change in the delivery of health care in our community. She was pivotal in ensuring the patient was at the center of all our decisions, and deeply committed to advancing medicine to the highest quality in the Chattanooga region.”

Ruth Holmberg, Publisher Emerita, The Chattanooga Times, and Philanthropist “Carolyn was a breath of fresh air. She spoke her mind, sometimes so forcefully that she made you catch your breath. Often she spoke what others only thought but sat in silence. She was an ideal board member; she did her homework, paid her dues. Carolyn made you laugh out loud. With her active mind in her energetic body, she was a welcome presence in any gathering.”

Susan Elliot Rich ’92, President of the Board, University and the Ph.D. from Johns first generation college students, many Chattanooga Symphony and Opera Association Hopkins University. of them female students who had never “Carolyn Thompson epitomized vim, vigor and been beyond the county line of their vivaciousness. She helped move the CSO for- During her career, she served as Medical rural North Carolina homes. ward with her leadership and strategic vision. Social Worker, UCLA Medical Center; She was never shy about adding her two cents Director of Social Work Training, Kenne- Carolyn was delighted to learn she would and never shy about meeting a new person, who inevitably became Carolyn’s friend.” dy Kreiger Institute, Johns Hopkins Chil- receive the 2012 “Unbossed and Un- dren’s Hospital; and Chair of the Depart- bought” award from Girls Incorporated BettyLynn Smith ment of Social Work, Mars Hill College, of Chattanooga, honoring “women in the Executive Director, Community Impact “Carolyn Thompson embraced the Chattanooga North Carolina. Carolyn established the greater Chattanooga area who through community upon her arrival and showered Master of Health Administration degree their career achievements or community it with her wit, intellect and civic service. program at University of North Carolina leadership have had significant impact in Through her many valuable contributions as at Charlotte, where she was professor of improving the lives of girls and women.” F a board member of several organizations, health administration. she left an indelible mark on Chattanooga’s For the complete story and information non-profit landscape. She could light up a on memorial contributions, visit room with her presence and her sense of Carolyn was later named Professor and humor. Her joie de vivre has been a special Founding Dean of the Honors College at www.UTC.edu/Thompson. gift to her friends.” University of North Carolina at Pem- broke, where she recruited and mentored

Chattanooga Today 15 You gotta have friends Time to Achieve campaign raises funds for students

When Chattanooga University opened its doors on September 15, 1886, it did so only because of private financial gifts from Chattanooga and beyond. The generosity of donors continues to be an essen- tial element of funding for the campus. As part of the University of Tennessee $1 billion campaign, UTC embarked upon its own Time to Achieve campaign—and with the help of many thoughtful and caring donors, UTC surpassed its original goal and raised more than $81 million to support scholarships, professorships, academic programs, equipment, Post Secondary Awareness with Success and athletics. Supported by gifts from Unum, the Community Foundation, and other government grants

“I want to thank all of our gener- Inspiration can come from a lot of “My most meaningful memory was work- ous donors for their support of our sources. Jonathan Brocco, a secondary ing with my first mentee. He was strug- campus,” said Chancellor Roger history education major, found his in a gling with a lot when he was assigned to Brown. “Everything we do is for campus wide email on the SCRAPPY me and after a year of being part of the our students, and their gifts truly listserve. Post Secondary Awareness with program, he had a total transformation make a difference in the overall Success (PAWS), a mentoring program of his behavior, his grades and his overall student experience we are able to aimed at increasing college awareness attitude,” said Brocco. “I hope these offer here at UTC.” for elementary school participants, was kids carry the lessons they have learned looking for student volunteers. Brocco from PAWS with them for the rest of Following are a few ways students learned compassion, patience and peda- their lives. I want them to know there benefit from private support. gogy, all skills that will serve him well in are many opportunities out there and to his dream of becoming a principal. pursue their passion with all their heart.”

16 Chattanooga Today Gifts of You gotta have friends $1 million 10+or more

Honors College Partial establishment funding from a $1 million gift commitment from the Guerry family

A self-described “army brat,” Raquel “This experience provided me with Barlow ’12 has always been a student of hands-on training with research, data the human race. In fact, she chose a ca- analysis, and conference presentation,” reer in psychology in seventh grade after said Barlow. “It was evidence of my reading about Stanley Milgram’s studies potential and dedication to my field, on connectedness and the smallness which helped me earn an internship at of today’s world. A University Honors Tufts University as well as give me an Program scholarship lured her to UTC edge for graduate school. There are few from Waynesboro, Mississippi. Work- investments, whether of time, money or ing with her psychology adviser, Barlow attention, as sound as the pursuit studied the affects of race and perceived of knowledge.” attractiveness on judicial sentencing and found that those considered more attractive received more leniency.

Chattanooga Today 17 Diane Marek Visiting Artist Program Established in her memory by husband John Marek and son Tim.

Some of Matt Dutton’s ’12 earliest mem- ories are of building his own toys from found items. These early experiences led him to pursue sculpture, which he calls three-dimensional painting. When the Okay Mountain Collective artist group exhibited in the Cress Gallery, Dutton was invited to help set up the show.

“Getting to know the artists on a more personal level has allowed me to pursue showing my work in their gallery in Aus- tin, Texas,” said Dutton. “I am lacking art experiences outside Tennessee, and this could help me build relationships on a national level. This could take my ca- reer as an artist to new levels. I do feel I have not reached my total potential yet. I envision large scale outdoor sculptural works, movie special effects, incorporat- ing music and other sensory devices to accompany my work. To me the sky is the limit… or is it?”

title: Uncanny Inhabitants date: 2012 materials: resin, paint, bone, foam, yarn, artificial flowers, couch, found objects

18 Chattanooga Today Student Athlete Success Center The Brenda Lawson Student Athlete Success Center features the Chattem Basketball Practice Facility and the Wofford Family Strength Center

Adrian Thomas was born to be a “I got into community service when wrestler. His father wrestled in high I was in high school, and I saw that school and college, and Adrian had I helped change the lives of several his first match when he was only young people and learned how to 6 years old. The wresting Moc is a be a better mentor,” said Thomas. scholarship athlete and plans to “I enjoy helping people, and service pursue a career as a professional to others has helped me become a wrestler when he graduates. Until better person. It’s different when then, he keeps busy with classes, I’m wrestling. It is the purest sport competition, conditioning, and because it’s just you versus another community service. When he’s not guy. No teams, no help, no excuses.” reading for class, you might find him reading to elementary school students or helping on work day at a local charter school.

Total raised in Time to Achieve $81,253,277 campaign Chattanooga Today 19 ETAP-TVA Power Lab Alumni giving State-of-the-art lab established with support from TVA and Operation each of past Technology, Inc., which donated three years ETAP software worth $250,000 Increase 1%

Electrical engineering major David Nordy, Jr., operates on the grid, so much so that the U.S. Department Mary B. Jackson Founders Chair in Nursing of Energy awarded him one of Established by a multi-million dollar planned bequest from seven Smart Grid Scholarships. In Professor Mary and Dr. Joseph Jackson fall 2013, Nordy will take his skills and interest in renewable energies Media reports tell of a shortage of health incredible feeling to use your particular and apply them in the new ETAP- care professionals in this country, but the skills to have such a profound impact TVA Power Lab, with widely used need is even greater in other parts of the on another human’s life. While there electrical engineering software in world. That’s why the UTC School of was no financial compensation for the the power industry. Nursing sponsors international service services we provided, there could have learning experiences. Taking the skills been no monetary value placed on the “Using the ETAP software will he learned in class and through is clini- smiles and thanks that we received from provide me the experience I need cal experiences, Jason Clark provided those whose lives we affected.” in the software used in the renew- much needed care to indigent patients able energies field,” said Nordy. in Ecuador, including a small child who “With this, I feel like I will have required surgery for a severe cleft palate. been given the tools necessary to learn and perform at an “This trip provided not only a chance exceptional level. Professors have to join a mission team, but also an the ability to convey their real opportunity to advance my anesthesia world experiences to students, but knowledge by practicing in an unfamiliar education with real world equip- environment,” said Clark. “It was an ment is a valuable experience to exciting, terrifying, fulfilling, and educa- prospective employers.” tional experience all at once, but it is an

20 Chattanooga Today Volkswagen Fund for Excellence Created by a $1 million gift from the automotive company

Emily Stark is engineering quite a bright of summer 2011 testing properties of a research first hand. My eyes were opened future for herself. A scholarship student newly developed carbon fiber at Oak to just how wide the possibilities of en- majoring in engineering, she has already Ridge National Laboratory. Stark earned gineering are,” said Stark. “Through the served as co-captain of UTC’s mini baja that opportunity as part of the Volkswa- baja program, I’ve been able to see the racing team—the team placed in the top gen Distinguished Scholars Program. scope of engineering that has to go into 25 from a field of more than 100 teams producing a successful product.” in its latest bout—and she spent part “My experience in the Volkswagen Scholars Program allowed me to see

The need continues There are many more examples of private support benefiting outstanding students. Scholar- ship winner Maggie McNulty was named one of Nashville’s most promising upcoming ac- tors. UTeaChattanooga student Lisa Berry was one of only four students chosen nationwide as a Galtere Institute Noyce Scholar. Matt Kenwright was hired to write for USA Today’s Established with a $1.5 million gift from Reneé Haugerud and John Murphy ’82 College Edition. to support a global finance educational initiative. The Time to Achieve campaign When Simona Vitali ’11 left Italy and was able to apply knowledge acquired in was a great success, but the needs came to the United States in 2007, school and broaden my analytical skills, do not stop. UTC continues to she could not even speak English. She allowing me to expand my understand- seek support for scholarships, gained invaluable experience in the ing of the financial world dynamics,” especially for the Honors College; Galtere Institute’s new Bloomberg lab said Vitali. “When I made the decision equipment and furnishings for the and seminars. Now, she has earned a to specialize in finance, I knew it would new library; completion of the golf financial analyst internship with a Chat- open many doors for me in the future, Player Development Complex, tanooga firm and competed on UTC’s but I also knew it would require a great and other pressing needs. team at the prestigious Rotman Interna- deal of concentration, patience, and tional Trading Competition in Toronto. cleverness. It has not been easy, but I am Contact the UTC Development determined to succeed.” Office to help ensure bright “Competing in the Rotman competi- futures for deserving students. F tion was a great experience because I

Chattanooga Today 21 From UTC to

Los Angeles Times “I’m thrilled to be back in Chattanooga. “It’s been great to see the growth of the Overall, everyone at Amazon is very company, especially in the associates, as pleased with the local community and we continue to hire new people.” all the support they’ve given us,” he said.

cKoy, C ontributed photo: Kirk M cKoy, Calling his experience at UTC “a great After working for other big companies, journey that taught me a lot,” Shah has Though Sanjay Shah ’96 liked Shah was drawn to Amazon’s customer applied what he learned in school to his service focus. role at Amazon. the warmth and friendliness of the people when he moved to “Amazon is the earth’s most customer- “My professors taught me how to be a centric company. The company truly better leader. After college, it stuck in Chattanooga to attend UTC, believes in putting the customer first. my mind that it’s better to teach people he initially had trouble with one It’s very different from other companies than to try to manage them,” he said. aspect of Southern life. I’ve worked for that focus solely on the bottom line.” Shah advises “One of my professors had such a thick “I’m thrilled to be back in Chattanooga. students to supple- Southern accent, I couldn’t understand As part of his Overall, everyone at Amazon is very ment their edu- a single word he was saying. Luckily he job duties, Shah pleased with the local community and cation with real spent a great deal of time helping me,” oversees all of all the support they’ve given us.” world experience. Shah said. Amazon’s sites in Tennessee, “Work part-time Shah, who graduated with a mechanical including the new locations currently and take on internships. It helps you engineering degree, returned to Chat- under construction in Wilson and Ruth- learn to apply what you’re learning in tanooga last year to work for Amazon. erford counties. He is in charge of hiring, school to the real world.” F Originally hired to manage the local quality control, safety, productivity, and fulfillment center, Shah is now regional building a culture of engagement. director of Tennessee for Amazon.

22 Chattanooga Today Carter’s work achieves historic honors

MusicalComposer-arranger and con- uccessCarter was also honored at the fourth ductor Dr. Roland Carter, the “105 Voices of History.” This choir is annual Black History Month Concert, held at the Sarah and Ernest Butler Ruth S. Holmberg Professor the first collaboration initiative to bring 105 selected students from the nation’s School of Music at the University of of American Music, has been HBCUS to “train as leaders to achieve Texas at Austin. Carter’s music was recognized for his achieve- performance excellence on and off world performed by the combined choirs of the ments in the choral arts by the stages,” said Renata Roy, event chair. Butler School of Music, Huston-Tillot- son University, and Prairie View A&M Historically Black Colleges and The event was also a first for Carter, as University earlier this year. Universities (HBCUS) and he had never performed at the Grand Ole Opry. “At this stage in my career, all of this is Sarah and Ernest Butler School a culmination and crowning glory of my of Music at the University of “The history of such a venue is so valu- work and achievements,” Carter said. Texas at Austin. able to any musician. To walk on stage “I’ve been very blessed to be able to and perform where so many legends share my music with the world.” F On the stage of the Nashville Grand Ole have performed is such an honor,” Opry, Carter was invited to conduct the Carter said. 1st National Concert Choir for HBCUS,

Chattanooga Today 23 aBlue andgreen Gold = campus

Here’s a phrase you don’t often Campus USA®. The national program hear: “We’ve achieved millions “honors higher education institutions and their leaders for promoting healthy of dollars in savings.” trees and engaging students and staff in UTC proudly uses those words to de- the spirit of conservation.” 100 Number of tons of material scribe steady, significant improvements UTC earned this recycled in 2010-11 to infrastructure while “[UTC] contributes to a recognition by achiev- quietly reducing the carbon ing five core standards footprint of the campus. healthier, more sustainable world for us all.” for sustainable campus Since 2007, the campus forestry required by has achieved a 25 percent reduction in Tree Campus USA, utility usage by implementing a vari- including establishment of a tree advi- 70 sory committee, evidence of a campus Percent of natural gas, electric, ety of sustainability upgrades, such as and water usage reduction retrofitting interior and exterior lighting, tree-care plan, dedicated annual expen- Central Energy Plant improvements, ditures for its campus tree program, an in last decade and installation of low-water use toilets Arbor Day observance and the sponsor- and faucets. ship of student service-learning projects.

The efforts are earn- “Your diligence in ing recognition. The improving the environ- Arbor Day Founda- ment and quality of life at The University of 17 tion and Toyota Motor Number of gas-powered North America, Inc., Tennessee at Chatta- utility vehicles replaced with recently designated nooga contributes to a electric vehicles. healthier, more UTC as a 2011 Tree arborday.org

24 Chattanooga Today Lisa Darger encouraged UTC’s participation in 2012 Recycle Mania, a friendly competition among 605 colleges and universities. UTC collected 81 metric tons of CO2 equivalent or the energy consumed by seven households. sustainable world for us all,” said Mary Faculty, staff and students are invited to To conserve electricity, the new library Widhelm, Program Manager, Arbor get more involved and make our blue will take advantage of daylight oppor- Day Foundation. and gold campus a little more green. Lisa tunities. Low-flow toilets and faucets R. Darger, Sustainability Coordinator in will be used, and water collection tanks Additionally, UTC’s “longstanding Facilities Planning and Management, is will store rainwater and will also hold commitment to green power” led to working to enhance energy efficiency, condensation from mechanical systems. its selection to receive the University build the recycling program and promote This water will irrigate lawn and land- Green Power Leadership Award. By conservation of resources campus-wide. scaping areas, thereby reducing runoff purchasing green power with the student from the site. green fee the campus “is In addition to seeking supporting the development “It’s a lifestyle and a LEED certification of the “UTC has one of the most critical of clean renewable energy way of doing business new $48 million library, the components to be successful, top- in Tennessee,” according to that gives back and renovation down support,” Darger said. Reagan Richmond, Campus saves money.” of Bretske “Sustainability can be seen as Programs Director for the Hall is being expensive. Our administration Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. designed with sustainable does not see it that way. It’s energy efficiency in mind. a lifestyle and a way of doing Since 2010, the Southern Alliance for Leadership in Energy business that gives back and Clean Energy has “recognized individu- and Environment Design saves money.” F als and institutions actively supporting a (LEED) promotes a holistic clean and efficient energy future through approach to construc- campus initiatives.” UTC was recognized tion, celebrating buildings at the Green Power Switch Leadership designed to achieve high Awards dinner held in Memphis as part performance in human and of the 2012 Tennessee Valley Solar environmental health. Solutions Conference.

Chattanooga Today 25 Heard on campus Speakers weigh in on a variety of topics

“I believe that as a nation, we have gone soft. We are “I always too busy trying to make kids feel good about themselves. At the end of the described my day, we’re not going to regain our global family as a position in the marketplace until cross between we recapture the competitive spirit in America.” the McLaughlin Group —Michelle Rhee, advocate of education reform and the Brady Bunch.” —Clay Bennett, editorial cartoonist for the Chattanooga “There’s a tremendous sense of solidarity that develops Times Free Press between journalists and the politicians they’re covering in large part because of the proximity we all share. The campaign trail’s really like a flying prison.” —Matt Taibbi, contributing editor, Rolling Stone “Think about what it looked like in 1960 and what it looks like now in the administration and the student “My conclusion is art and poetry are not at body. We are not there yet, but we are on our way; this University is , the fringes of human intelligence and society on its way.” but at the center of the evolution of our intelligence.” —Dr. Horace Traylor —Dr. Robert Pinsky, former U.S. Poet Laureate ’65, the first African- American graduate of the University. “The infrastructure that fueled a century of American Traylor’s convocation innovation is not just aging, it is lagging behind a wave of modernization address covered the sweeping across the globe.” University’s history. —Deborah Wince-Smith, President and CEO of the U.S. Council on Competitiveness

“One of the things desegregation did for me is make me wonder ‘Why are “The ocean is worth exploring. Around 72 white folks better than I am?’ It gave percent of the world is underwater, and NASA’s budget to you this feeling of inferiority.”

explore outer space is 1,000 times larger than the one to —Christine Simmons Hicks ’73, inter- explore our own oceans, our own real estate.” viewed for the documentary, Reaching the Light: The Story of the Desegregation of the —Dr. Bob Ballard, oceanic researcher, University of Chattanooga. who discovered the wreckage of the Titanic in 1985

26 Chattanooga Today Hard hat zone

The campus landscape contin- and handrails will be added in an effort suites with accessible restrooms and ues to change as the University to soften the walk up the hill from Vine doorways. The building is also getting Street to Oak Street. new windows, lighting, and air condi- proceeds with the construction tioning in an effort to become more and renovation of several key A pavilion to honor the legacy of energy efficient. Chamberlain Field will be located at the campus buildings. east end of the field, behind Brock Hall. The Metro Building, the southwest Large cranes still loom over the site for gateway to campus, will get an exterior Stagmaier Hall will be home to approxi- the new UTC Library, but the building facelift with new signage, brick, and mately 140 students come fall semester. is rising skyward, forming “information windows. By spring semester 2013, According to Janet Spraker, UTC commons” on the third floor, the circula- new labs and classrooms for Health and Director of Engineering Services, the tion desk and new books on the main Human Performance and an athletic residence hall will feature suite-style floor, and the stacks and collections training lab will be available. living, including several renovated ADA below. The building is scheduled to open Changes are also occurring to Bretske in fall of 2013. Hall. The former home of the Geology Construction on the second phase of Department will now house painting the pedestrian mall began this summer. studios, drawing classrooms, and offices The first phase brought Heritage Plaza for the Art Department. F to campus, and the next phase will bring changes to one of the campus’s most famous landmarks, Cardiac Hill. Steps

Chattanooga Today 27 First to respond SimCenter part of White House high speed internet initiative

Officials from UTC’s SimCen- project. “The U.S. Ignite philosophy is to ter: National Center for generate applications that drive the next generation Internet.” Computational Engineering, SimCenter Enterprises, Inc., U.S. Ignite leverages contributions from researchers who participate in the and Chattanooga’s Gig City NSF-funded Global Environment for initiative were in Washing- Networking Innovation (GENI) and ton when the White House funds projects requiring very high-speed launched U.S. Ignite, a national networks and supercomputing. initiative to develop applica- The system developed by the SimCenter tions and services on ultra-fast uses resources from NSF, Chattanooga’s EPB gigabit network, and the City of networks. Chattanooga to advise Dr. Harry McDonald addresses reporters and SimCenter Enterprises, other guests at the U.S. Ignite launch in emergency first responders SimCenter Enterprises, Inc., received one of Washington D.C. during a toxic release (such Inc., which received one only three National of only three National as a dirty bomb, chlorine Science Foundation Science Foundation Early spill, gas leak, etc.). The happened in a city, there will be a need Concept Grants for Early concept Grants system uses sensors to to deploy emergency services to the area, Network Innovation for Network Innovation detect and analyze the to divert the population away from the (EAGER) awards, is devel- (EAGER) awards. spread of a contaminant. scene, and to bring necessary resources oping a disaster mitigation in to deal with the situation. Our “If you are sitting in an system using research completed at the software system does all that.” F emergency control room, you can see SimCenter. the traffic management software sys- “The community and country that lead tems,” said McDonald. “If something has in the next generation of the Internet will dominate a lot of economic activ- ity,” said Dr. Harry McDonald, UTC Chair of Excellence in Computational Engineering and lead researcher on the

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28 Chattanooga Today Fast track: Degree in Three

Select academic programs at The Uni- requirements, the versity of Tennessee at Chattanooga are result will be sig- offering a guaranteed “Degree in Three” nificant cost savings,” years to students who meet eligibility said Dr. Mary Tanner and continuation requirements. Degree ’64, ’70, Interim Provost. in Three allows priority registration and guarantees courses for Degree in Three new freshmen who Degree in Three can save a full- students must remain have a 3.0 cumula- time, undergraduate, in-state continuously enrolled tive high school grade student approximately $10,000. and must follow the cellor for Enrollment Services. point average and a prescribed guidelines “Motivated, focused students who 21 ACT score. for course registration. embrace Degree in Three will graduate Eligible students must also remain in sooner, so they’ll be prepared to enter “Degree in Three can save a full-time, good academic and disciplinary standing the workforce sooner.” F undergraduate, in-state student approxi- at UTC. mately $10,000. If a student is willing to To see the entire listing of majors available attend school in summer sessions and “This program addresses a UTC goal: and to sign up, please visit www.utc.edu/ meet the eligibility and continuation to see all our students graduate,” said Admissions/DegreeThreeForm.php. Yancy Freeman, Assistant Vice Chan-

High speed technology degrees

In an effort to keep up with the rapid “We started offering the program Yi Jiang enrolled in the program this past changes in technology, the UTC because we saw an increased number fall. “My experience in this program is Department of Computer Science and of students who were interested in great. The faculty is friendly and will- Electrical Engineering is offering a new computer science but didn’t have the ing to help. They care a lot about the program to accelerate admission of non- time or the resources to complete the students, helping them not only on their computer science majors into the M.S. traditional program,” said Dr. Li Yang, study, but also their career preparation.” F in Computer Science, focused on career Associate Professor and Graduate Pro- preparation and industry needs. gram Coordinator.

With three prerequisite courses, the new program allows students whose first degrees are not in computer science to pursue a master’s degree in computer science. After completing the prereq- uisite courses, the student receives full graduate student standing and usually completes the program in an additional four semesters.

29 Chattanooga Today Chattanooga Today 29 Physical Therapy scores high

The University’s Doctorate of Physical “Our program has earned a regional Therapy program (DPT) continues to reputation for being a very strong pro- gain recognition as graduating students gram. Employers are quick to hire our earned a 100 percent pass rate on graduates, and they consistently tell us the 2011 National Physical Therapy that our graduates are very strong, Examination (NPTE). competent professionals,” Walker said.

“Our faculty and students work very The DPT program also hosted Con- diligently to achieve a first-time pass rate gressman Chuck Fleischmann last fall. on the NPTE that is higher than the After listening to students, Fleischmann national average,” Dr. Randy Walker, decided to co-sponsor a bill to include “I enjoyed my visit with the students. Department Head of Physical Therapy physical therapists in the National The passion about their area of study and UC Foundation Professor, said. Health Service Corps (NHSC) team, was inspiring and helped educate me. which provides comprehensive health We need more passion like theirs in this The NPTE measures the knowledge and care. Under the current law, doctors and country as we work to solve the prob- skills required for safe and effective prac- nurses can get two years of their college lems in front of us,” Fleischmann said. F tice as an entry-level physical therapist loan debt erased if they pledge to work or physical therapist assistant. in rural or underserved urban communi- ties under NHSC.

Sutton honored for professional service

Dr. Will Sutton, The college partners on a number of Dean of the UTC initiatives with the city of Chattanooga College of Engineer- and area companies, including Alstom, ing and Computer Volkswagen, EPB, and TVA. Science, received the Professional “Our college has a strategy of relevance Nursing kudos Engineer in Govern- and engagement. We want to know what ment Award at the the community and companies need, 2011 Annual Meet- so we can better prepare our students,” The UTC School of Nursing can add Sutton said. another accomplishment to its growing ing of the Tennessee Society of Profes- list of achievements. Students in the sional Engineers. Engineering students have also vol- Master’s in Science of Nursing: Nurse The award recognizes a professional unteered their time this year, building Anesthesia program had a 100 percent engineer employed by a local, state, or houses for Habitat for Humanity or first time pass rate on the 2011 Certified federal governmental agency for out- hosting ACT-preparation workshops. Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) standing engineering achievements. Certification Exam. “We believe in servant leadership and “Whenever you get an award like this, giving back to the community, and we “Our pass rate is due to the constant so many others deserve the recognition try to instill that in our students.” F attention from our nursing faculty,” too. Ultimately, this award is honoring Dr. Kay Lindgren, UTC Director of the all that our faculty and students are do- School of Nursing said. “Our faculty ing,” Sutton said. work tirelessly to assure student learning and engagement in excellence occurs.” F

30 Chattanooga Today UTC offers MBA classes at International Volkswagen Academy colleagues honor Campa The relationship between UTC and Volkswagen Chatta- nooga dates back to the courting stage, when city leaders Leave it to the Internet to leak Now, this were recruiting the automaker to the Scenic City. a secret. Though educational partnership has produced a new opportunity: for the first it was supposed time, incoming and current UTC students are invited to pursue classes to be a sur- toward a Master of Business Administration degree at the Volkswagen prise, Dr. Pedro Academy. Classes begin in fall 2012. Campa, UTC “Our partnership with Volkswagen Chattanooga will deliver an MBA Professor of program designed especially for all working professionals based in east Romance Lan- Hamilton and Bradley counties, allowing them to attend classes closer to guages, found where they live and work,” said UTC Chancellor Roger Brown. out about the book of articles Four MBA classes will be offered in each fall, spring and summer to be published in his honor after doing semester—a total of 12 classes each year of this satellite degree program. a simple Google search. Students will be able to complete any required background courses and the eight core MBA classes at Volkswagen. Students may take electives “One day I was searching Google and on the main UTC campus. clicked on a link where I read that one of my colleagues was writing an article “Students typically can complete their MBA in two calendar years, for a book to be published in my honor. I attending year-round. The program is very flexible, allowing students to was very surprised,” Campa said. take fewer classes or more, depending on their schedules,” according to Dr. Michael Owens, Assistant Dean, UTC College of Business. The book, In Nocte Consilium: Studies in Emblematics in Honor of Pedro F. Campa, UTC professors will teach these classes in real time by video-broadcast, is a festschrift honoring Campa’s con- allowing students at the Volkswagen Academy site to actively participate. tributions to the field of emblem litera- Access to EPB fiber technology will create a seamless delivery. ture. A festschrift is a book honoring a respected person, especially an academic “Students may attend classes at either the main UTC campus or at scholar, and presented during his or her Volkswagen. It’s another way to create a more accessible program for lifetime. The 516-page book, edited by F professionals,” Owens said. John T. Cull and Peter M. Daly, features For information or instructions to apply for the UTC MBA, visit essays and articles from Campa’s friends www.utc.edu/BusinessGraduatePrograms/MBA or contact Owens at and colleagues. The book was published (423) 425-4210 or [email protected]. and presented to Campa earlier this year. Though many call Campa the world’s most known scholar of Hispanic emblems, he remains humble about his accomplishments.

“As they say, pride comes before the fall, but I am very honored,” he said. F

Chattanooga Today 31 Paying the piper Assistance offered for student loan repayment

The facts are simple and it is imperative that we stress the im- “So much so it can affect whether or not startling. College students are portance of properly managing personal you get hired for a job; your wages can finances so students do not borrow more be garnished. It can stop you from buy- graduating with more and more than they need. Recent alumni are deal- ing a home or car and prevents you from debt. Add to that the recent ing with the reality of balancing income receiving Title IV financial aid.” and living expenses.” recession and high unemploy- Loan defaults not only harm the individ- ment rate, and it’s not surpris- Once the time comes for graduates to ual with the loan, but schools with high ing that student loan default begin repaying loans, they have 120 default rates among its graduates face rates are also increasing. days to begin making payments before sanctions that can make it more difficult becoming delinquent. If a payment is for current students to access Students and parents know that finan- not made within 270 days, that loan financial aid. Schools with extremely cial aid offices help secure funds to earn is considered in default. The default is a college degree, and increasingly over reported to credit bureaus, the years, that support has come in the and individuals face seri- form of loans. In the fall of 2010, 57.7 ous consequences. 2010-11 Average percent of UTC undergraduates quali- Cumulative Debt for fied to receive need-based financial aid, According to U.S. Depart- Undergraduates at and 50 percent took out student loans. ment of Education figures, Time of Graduation the national loan default With this high number of students rate in 2010 was 8.8 taking out loans, the UTC Office of percent. UTC’s was 8.4 Financial Aid works to stem the tide percent, up from just 6.5 of student debt and loan default for percent in 2008. National Average UTC alumni. “Once the lending agency UT Chattanooga Dianne Cox, director of the UTC Finan- reports a default to the UT Knoxville cial Aid Office, explains that outreach of crediting agencies, this 8 services to alumni is critical. “With our can have an extremely $19,04 UT Martin $19,987 current national student loan deficit negative effect on one’s $13,845 being the highest debt our country has, credit score,” said Cox. $25,000

32 Chattanooga Today high default rates can even be excluded Financial Aid Office from participation in federal assistance programs. This is why the UTC Financial offers Budget Advice Aid Office places a high emphasis on en- Know why you budget couraging students to keep their loan debts Before you start, answer the impor- low and then helping alumni repay loans. tant question: “Why?” The answer Navigating the rough terrain of financial could be to pay off debt, save for aid for college is complicated business, retirement, or simply get control but Cox finds the work rewarding and over your money. she enjoys steering students and parents Use budgeting software toward a plan they can afford. If you use an online program, you are more likely to follow a budget “I will sit down with parents during the that is computer based. summer and I’ll show them the financial aid package we can assemble for their Budget realistically child and the portion they will pay. Some If you have never budgeted, don’t are pleasantly surprised. It’s wonderful UTC Financial Aid Office places a set yourself up for failure by starting to be able to help a family secure the with unreasonable goals. financial help they need to send a child high emphasis on encouraging to college.” F students to keep their loan debts Understand wants vs. needs low and then helping alumni Before you buy anything, ask “Do repay loans. I need or do I just want this?” If you can delay buying, substitute something less expensive, or use something you already own, it’s Help! Having trouble repaying your student loans? Here are two options: probably a “want.”

Deferment: Deferments may be possible Graduates within the past two years can Watch the little things when a student does not have the ability access SALT, an online tool provided A candy bar here. A coffee there, to repay the loan due to job loss, unem- by the American Student Assistance and you could be faced with a ployment, or other financial hardships. Program that offers participants a budget collapse. Beware of little ex- comprehensive overview of their penses not included in your budget. Forbearance: A forbearance may be financial status. SALT gives a real-time available to suspend payment for one snapshot of an individual’s loan status, Budget 90 percent of income year due to a sudden change in including possible monthly payment That way, you can save the other income. Interest continues to accrue and repayment options. SALT also 10 percent for big items. on the principal. has money management modules on Watch out for cash leakage For information on these options and topics including credit scores, identity If you are returning to the ATM other financial assistance, alumni may theft, and budgeting. Access SALT more than once a week, keep contact the UTC Office of Financial at www.saltmoney.org or www.UTC.edu/ better records to see where that F Aid at (423) 425-4677 or online at FinancialAid. cash is going. www.UTC.edu/FinancialAid.

Chattanooga Today 33 Sand, sun and service Vigorous volunteers celebrate spring break By Iris Mahan, University Relations Intern

had college plans; this time, every hand went up. Closer to home In Chattanooga, a group of UTC The UTC students’ good works didn’t students, faculty and staff rolled stop there. In between tropical fun, like up their sleeves to complete snorkeling and a memorable afternoon another Alternative Spring Break when McGhee kissed a 27 year-old project, improving and cleaning dolphin named Cheri, they stayed busy the Gardner Boys’ Home, a resi- with beach clean-ups and visits to the dential home for youth who have Ranfurly Home for Children. been removed from troubled The International Spring Break Project homes and placed in the custody provides UTC students with the op- of the state. portunity to broaden the scope of their Jaimie Davis, ASB volunteer Spring break in the Bahamas understanding as they enter the world and UTC photographer, painted outside of the university setting. For really appealed to Derrick bathrooms and bedrooms and McGhee, it provided him not only with McGhee ’12. But this week-long dug into extensive yard work. beach trip to Nassau wasn’t all palm She was most impressed by the trees and sunshine. McGhee went to residents’ willingness and work, joining other students and staff for enthusiasm to work alongside UTC’s International Spring Break Proj- the volunteers. ect in their mission of college advocacy and community service. “They were happy to participate and were really appreciative of “There aren’t many options for kids the work we were doing. It was graduating high school in the Bahamas,” eye-opening to see first-hand the McGhee explained. importance of taking time to give back. You get instant gratification When the UTC group asked the Nassau knowing how much simple kind- students how many of them planned to ness really means to someone.” F attend college, only twelve of the forty students raised their hands. The major- memorable new experiences, but also ity of students that did intend to go only with a fresh perspective on his entire imagined going to Florida schools. college experience.

“It was great to have the opportunity to “I think that being able to encourage open their eyes to the variety of options others to further their own education they have in furthering their educa- and goals has really reinforced the deci- tions,” said McGhee. After the Nassau sions I’ve made to further my own.” F students heard about the Chattanooga university experience and received logo- emblazoned paraphernalia, they were asked again to raise their hands if they

34 Chattanooga Today While you are in the UTC Bookstore to pick up your copy of Outcasts United, add a few more good Fun with FYRE reads to your stack from the UTC Read the book the campus is buzzing about collection: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga: A 125 Year Outcasts United by Warren St. John was selected Tradition from more than 50 entries for the 2012 First Year Full-color photography Reading Experience (FYRE). This book is not just and essays commemorate for students—it’s one the entire UTC family can the campus’ 125th anni- read and experience the true story of a soccer team versary. Photos by Robin Hood ’66. of refugee teenage boys coached by a Jordanian- Text by James Crutchfield. born woman in Clarkston, a small town outside Atlanta, Georgia.

“I love this book! I’m really enthusiastic about GEORGE CRESS it and I hope you will be too,” said Dr. Sara Jor- Paintings & Drawings gensen, Assistant Professor of African and World 1953-2005 History and chair of the 2012 FYRE committee. “This is not a feel good book, but it is an inspir- With an introduction ing book. It will make people think about a lot of by Barry Moser ’62. important issues.” A beautiful collection of work by long-time professor of art The FYRE committee considered whether the book would appeal to a wide range George Cress. of interests, experiences, and disciplinary perspectives—a read many could enjoy. The UTC community can play with it, learn from it, and brainstorm over it.

“We introduce the book at orientation and ask our new Light Upon a Hill students to discuss it as a way of starting to build com- Warren St. John will The University of mon ground. The program will get better with increased be keynote speaker at Chattanooga, participation from across the campus because each time UTC Convocation. 1886-1996 it’s used in a class, each time there’s a social, academic, or community-service undertaking related to the book, September 13 The ups and downs the message of common ground and common focus is 12:15 p.m. and ins and outs of reinforced,” Jorgensen explained. Roland Hayes Concert Hall our campus history. Fine Arts Center By John Longwith. Like last year, there are plans to bring the author to campus for a series of events. In fall 2011, the campus read The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope, Cooking by Degrees and author William Kamkwamba visited Chattanooga. Featuring nearly 1,000 Jorgensen says the First Year Reading Experience can help define a student’s mouth-watering recipes entire college career with a powerful message. contributed by faculty, “If new students see, hear and experience the book and the issues it raises being staff and alumni. addressed from many different perspectives, that’s a very strong indicator of how a university at its best can work,” said Jorgensen. “As an interdisciplinary place where people with many kinds of expertise can engage with one another, challenge one another, and collaborate on tackling big questions.” F

Chattanooga Today 35 Envelope please… Chattanooga Mocs honor achievement

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The Chattanooga Mocs Athletics tonight exceeded my expectations,” 1. Softball’s Michelle Fuzzard ’11, Vivian Department held the inaugural Scrappy said UTC Director of Athletics Rick Morimoto ’12 and Stephanie Rieck. Awards in April to celebrate the com- Hart. “This was a special event for our 2. Mocs wrestlers accept the Victory of the Year. 3. Director of Athletics Rick Hart and members prehensive excellence displayed by the student-athletes, and I think everyone of the Lady Mocs Volleyball team Paula entire Mocs athletics program over the had a great time.” Passmore, Michelle Green and Christina Teter. past year. The Scrappys were presented 4. Michell Fuzzard - Female Athlete of the Year. by Chattanooga Coca-Cola and spon- Alumna Pam Henry ’99 was named 5. Professor of the Year Dr. Steve Underwood sored by Brenda Lawson and Associates. Fan of the Year. Coach of the Year went and wife Karen ’81. to Frank Reed, Mocs softball, and the 6. Emcee Jim Reynolds did an outstanding job. Throughout the evening, a wide variety Mocs Women’s Golf Team was named 7. Terrell Robinson won the Individual of Mocs accomplishments—academic, Team of the Year. F Performance of the Year. athletic and social—were recognized. 8. Pam Henry accepts the Fan of the Year Award For a complete list of winners, visit from Associate AD Andrew Horton ’02, ’09. “I knew this would be a fun evening tinyurl.com/TheScrappys. 9. Team of the Year - Women’s Golf. celebrating our student-athletes, but

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Athletics Hall Inductees recognized of Fame for service and success

Six standouts were inducted into the UTC Athletics Hall of Fame: Michael Hunt ’83 (football), Brenton H. Johnson ’85 (football), Wes Moore, ’99, ’09 (basketball), Shannon Womack Robbins ’07 (cross country/track), Jon Sioredas ’05 (wrestling), and Alice Tym (women’s tennis, head coach).

The Gordon Davenport Award, given Michael Hunt ’83 Brenton H. Johnson ’85 annually by the UTC Athletics Hall of Fame to recipients who have shown outstanding commitment to the Chattanooga Mocs athletics program, was given to the Guerry Family.

John Murphy ’82 received the Joe Morrison Award. Honored for notable accomplishments and life experiences, Wes Moore ’99, ’09 Shannon Wommack Murphy is a businessman and former Robbins ’07 Mocs football player.

Men’s golf senior Stephan Jaeger ’12 received the A.C. “Scrappy” Moore Award, presented to a current UTC student-athlete who best personifies the athletic department’s mission of comprehensive excellence— academically, athletically and socially. Jon Sioredas ’05 Alice Tym Chattanooga Today 37 Jillian Teder ‘ll, and alumni director Jayne Holder ‘74. Chancellor Roger Brown with May 2012 commencement speaker Max Fuller ’75.

Charles Pierce ‘62, Rickie Pierce ‘62, Dennis Haskins ‘75, Ruth Obear, Dr. UTC graduates and former UTAA Presidents Debbie Ingram ‘84, Dave Hopkins Fred Obear, and Matthew Wilson ‘02 were special guests at the annual ‘58, and Betty Whaley ‘54 at the annual Alumni Board Appreciation Picnic. Legends & Leaders Dinner.

Alumni Board President Scott LeRoy ‘79, Distinguished Alumna Mary Anne UC Alumnus Robin Hood ’66, presents Chancellor Roger Brown with a signed Grant ‘71, Jane Greene, daughter of Outstanding Service Award recipient copy of the 125th commemorative book. James Kennedy, and Chancellor Roger Brown.

38 Chattanooga Today Don ‘94 and Dusty Adkins with sons Noah and Griffin at aU TC Alumni Event. Nate Pinkard ‘76 , out-going alumni board member, with Board President Scott LeRoy ’79.

2011 Athletics Hall of Fame members Alice Tym, Wes Moore ‘99, Jon Chancellor Roger Brown, “Chancellor for the Day” Emily Coleman, and former Sioredas ‘05, Brenton Johnson ’84, 87, Shannon Wommack Robbins ’05, ‘07, Provost Phil Oldham at annual Trading Places Breakfast. and Michael Hunt ‘82.

Alumni board members Lori Hairrell ‘92, Emily Forrest ‘09, Mike Griffin ‘85, Doug Swafford ‘82 , Julie Barringer ‘84, Scott LeRoy ‘79, Doug Brown ‘85 , Steve Ziegler ‘81, Jim Coleman ‘87, Susie Thompson ‘93, Michael Ingram ‘92 , and Bo Hixson ’83.

Chattanooga Today 39 Gordon Davenport Award recipient John Guerry, Harold Wilkes Award winner May 2012 graduates receive their class ring at a special alumni ceremony Coach Harold Wilkes ‘59, Davenport Award recipient Zan Guerry, and Joe held in Patten House. Morrison Award winner John Murphy ‘82 with Athletics Director Rick Hart.

Andrew Clark, ’11, with Student Foundation member Jennifer Waldrope at Don Warrington ’97, Jeffery Archie II ’08, Tenai Harden ’09, Sharon Thomas the first Blue and Gold Memorial service. ’81, and Anne Wehunt ’96, are pictured at a reception for UTC alumni who work at their alma mater.

Fellowship at Alumni Night reception. Gold Council Board members Drew Holland ‘08, Suzanne Bidek ‘05, Brandon Abney ’02, ’07, David Martin ‘04, Emily Martin Forrest ‘09, Tyler Spry ‘09, and Evan Bissonette ‘10.

40 Chattanooga Today New Student Alumni Council members pose at their annual retreat. Adrienne Teague ’06, ‘11, 2nd from left, and Ciara Nelson ’12 with students BayLee Long and Arafath Buvvaji at Student Alumni Association conference held at Auburn.

Members of the Class of 2011 show off their new senior rings. Proud members of the Class of 2011 and former football players Sloan Allison, Joel Bradford, and B. J. Coleman.

Alumni who work at Volkswagen gather for a Breakfast with Chancellor Kimberly Wilson and other students and friends of the University added 130 Roger Brown. names to Be The Match registry to help patients with blood cancers.

Chattanooga Today 41 Sharon Stratton ’96 was named David Roberts ’07 has joined the President/CEO of MedicProduc- HHM’s tax division. tions and has published articles in TRAUMA journal, ARC, EBofC Timothy Starkey ’07 coaches foot- Indians, Catholic Health Initiatives, and ball at South Pittsburg High School, NATO: Emergency Management/Ap- 2010 state champions. plied Anthropology. Lauren Elizabeth Jeffries ’08 Rebecca Balch ’97 was elected graduated from Kansas City University 2012 President of the Chattanooga of Medicine and Biosciences—College Engineers’ Club. of Osteopathic Medicine in May 2012. Ezekiel Umo Ette ’84 Todd Schoonover ’97 has been Julie Paxton ’08 Senior Accountant Achievements & appointed Assistant General Agent of in the Audit Department at Coulter Ezekiel Umo Ette ’84 published a Capital Financial Group. & Justus, P.C., has recently passed the Acknowledgements new book: Nigerians in America: Race, Uniform Certified Public Accountant Identity and Acculturation. He is a 00s (CPA) Examination. 50s professor of social work at Northwest Nazzarene University in Nampa, Idaho. Captain Greg Lewis ’00 was named Eugene Erickson ’54 and wife, Commanding Officer of Naval Sea Mark Przybysz ’08 has been ap- Martha Erickson ’54 received Systems Command Region Midwest. pointed the Tax Accountant for small Ralph Potter ’85 has been appointed the Historical Society of Rockland businesses under the company January head football coach for McCallie County’s Lifetime Service Award for Power. School. Brandon A. Lewis ’03 published his their contributions to life in Rock- book, How to Raise Money for Political land County, New York, and for their Office: The Original Guide to Winning Stephen Coats ’87 earned his Ph.D. 10s services to The Historical Society of Elections Through Aggressive, Organized in genetics and is now doing research Sarah Roach ’10 was named Direc- Rockland County. Fundraising. at the University of Washington. tor of Operations for East Tennessee by CWC Office Furnishings. 70s Michael Mason Thomas ’03 has Paula Dohoney ’88 has been named Mark Longley ’71 and Susan been appointed Attorney at the Chat- Jasmine Banks ’11 was hired as Interim Dean of the College of Educa- Longmire ’78, ’85 announced the tanooga-based law firm of Duncan, Student Activities Office Manager at tion at Augusta State University. merger of their local accounting firms Hatcher, Hixson & Fleenor, P.C. Nova Southeastern University. into Mark S. Longley, CPA. Becky Murphy ’88 has been ap- Robert Rogers ’05 joined Corner- Karen S. McGinley ’73 has been pointed the Tax Manager for small stone Bank as Senior Vice President Births recognized as New Hampshire’s Top businesses under the company January and Relationship Manager at the East 90s Real Estate Attorney. Power. Ridge branch.

Albert Woodard ’74 was named 90s Linsey McKinney ’06 completed Chairman of the Board of Directors for Roger Gibbens ’91 was appointed as exams to be a Certified Public Accoun- Business Computer Applications, Inc. Vice Chair of the Tennessee Council tant and is celebrating her fifth anni- on Developmental Disabilities. versary with Unum in Chattanooga. Agnes Fogo, M.D. ’76 received the 2011 Robert G. Narins Award from William J. Curtis ’93 recently pub- the American Society of Nephrology lished his book Engaging Exposition, an (ASN). award-winning “Book of the Year” by Preaching Today. Lyla Rose Miles 80s Spencer Chinery ’94, ’98 joined the Jenni Bouslog Miles ’97, and Pamela M. Fleenor ’82 has been ap- Hutton Company as Vice President of Patrick Miles, announce the birth of pointed Attorney at the Chattanooga- Financial Services. their daughter, Lyla Rose Miles, on based law firm of Duncan, Hatcher, March 17, 2012 in Puerto Plata, Hixson & Fleenor, P.C. Dominican Republic where they are Harold Pearson ’94 graduated from serving as missionaries. Ward Petty ’84 and former President the Georgia Law Enforcement Com- mand Staff College and received a of the UTC Alumni Board was Paige Evatt ’07 00s presented with the McCallie School Master of Public Administration from Daniel Scott Robertson ’06 and Distinguished Alumnus Award. Columbus State University. Paige Evatt ’07 received a Juris his wife, Theresa, announce the birth Doctorate from the Thomas Goode Stacy Gray ’96, ’00 was named Assis- of their son, Isaac Sheldon, on August Jones School of Law at Faulkner tant Vice President of Unum’s Broker 22, 2011. University in Montgomery, Alabama. Compensation Services.

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Avrin L. Ross ’08 and his wife, Joseph Pietrantone ’08 and Lydia George Knox, Sr. ’37, December Christy Grogins Ross, announce the Moon were married on November 12, 25, 2011. birth of their son, Alexander Che Ross, 2011, in Greensboro, Georgia. on February 1, 2011. 40s Mallory Slaughter ’08 and Jeffrey Walter Frederic Hetzler ’41, Octo- 10s Geismar ’06 were married on Novem- ber 17, 2011. ber 12, 2011, in Patten Chapel. Jessie Walker Ayers ’43, November 6, 2011. Stephen Henderson ’09 and Ashley Doyal were married on October 1, Edna Gill ’47, November 8, 2011. 2011, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Kathryne St. Clair Bartlett ’48, Christina Baumann Linn ‘04 February 23, 2012. M. Brooks Long ’49. Christina Baumann ’04 and Kevin Steven Short ’49, May 2011. Linn were married on September 17, Ansley Nina Davis 2011, in Sedona, Arizona. 50s Ellesee Kidd ’10 and Scottie Davis Jonathan Clark ’06, ’09 and Elaine Henry Leo Brown, Sr. ’50, Novem- announce the birth of their daughter, Merriman married on May 19, 2012. ber 13, 2011. Ansley Nina Davis. Dr. William Eakin ’50, January 27, 2011. Marriages Mildred Fox ’50, September 2, 2004. 90s James Wilson ’50, January 22, 2012. Johnnie Anderson ’96 and Betsy Chalenburg were married on March Patsy Barker Beene ’51, January 11, 2011, in Gallatin, Tennessee. Kelly Knapp ’09 7, 2012. Dr. Frank Graham III ’51, Novem- 00s Kelly Knapp ’09 and Joshua Rose ber 27, 2011. John Russell Lea ’02, ’08 and Joan- were married on October 21, 2011, in Betty B. Vaughn ’52, August 3, na Kimbler announce their marriage. Knoxville, Tennessee. 2011. Jennifer Sparrow Hunt ’06 and Autumn Steele ’09 and Justin Sigler Robert Collins ’53, January 17, John Stefan Hunt ’06 were married on October 8, 2011. 2012. Neil Miller ’53, January 12, 2012. Jennifer Sparrow ’06 and John 10s Chamberlain McAllester ’54, Stefan Hunt ’06, ’10 were married on Laura Nicole Dyer ’10 and John October 27, 2011. July 23, 2011, in Chattanooga. Whitley were married on December 17, 2011, in Chattanooga. Thomas H. McMillian, Jr., M.D. Paige Ivey ’07 and Tyler Evatt ’12 ’54, November 6, 2011. were married October 1, 2011, in Pat- Chelsea Burroughs ’11 and Brady ten Chapel. Dan A. Stroud ’54, February 14, Wood were married on June 18, 201, in 2012. Chattanooga. Jennifer Nicole Scanlan ‘03, ‘08 Julie Scarbrough ’07 and Joseph Ruth Heston ’55, November 2, 2011. Hanna II were married on October 15, Virginia McKenzie ’11 and Beau James Rogers ’55, February 6, 2012. Jennifer Nicole Scanlan ’03, ’08 2011, in Chattanooga. Wells were married on November 19, and Carolos Octavio Salmerón Young, Richard A. (Dick) ’55, 2011, in Signal Mountain, Tennessee. Ramírez were married on September March 31, 2012. Hilary Bissonette ’08 and Justin 17, 2011, in Trenton, Georgia. Evans were married on December 17, Jack Matkowsky ’57, February 8, 2011, in Fall River, Massachusetts. 2011. Lindsay Capehart ’04, ’07 and In Memoriam Dr. Jack H, McEwen ’57, Decem- Zachary Hagermaker were married Brianne Landis ’08 and Joshua 30s on November 11, 2011, on Lookout ber 6, 2011. Dr. McEwen was a former O’Dell were married on November 5, Dr. William Stem ’36, November Mountain. professor at UTC. 2011. 29, 2011. Garland E. Reichle ’58, July 15, Eric Swanson ’36. 2010. Continued on page 43

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Chattanooga Today 43 Connect to the world Distinguished Alumni winner encourages international study

Two years later, she became an au pair in France. An excellent ISEP Her early explorations inspired the Soddy Daisy native’s career. She led experience the International Student Exchange Ever since she read My Neighbor Programs (ISEP) Network through a Tortoro as a little girl, Kitt McAuliffe multi-year transition from a program of was smitten with Japanese cul- Georgetown University to become a ture. The UTC University Honors fully independent nonprofit organization student got her wish to live in Japan in 1997. when she studied there last year as As President and CEO of ISEP, she an ISEP student. ISEP guaranteed oversees opportunities for students at her a place to live, a visa, meal plan 325 post-secondary institutions in 50 and transportation. countries who have access to affordable “With ISEP, scholarships transfer international education experiences. and there are plenty of special When she speaks with students, Grant scholarships and grants available No one was talking about study so that almost anyone can do it,” abroad academic opportunities encourages them to step out of their comfort zone as they decide where they said McAuliffe. when Mary Anne Grant ’71 was want to study. Her “sense of fulfillment” wasn’t an undergraduate. “We live in a world where travel, dampened by experiencing the The French major attended the Uni- economics, social issues, politics—ev- earthquake in Tokyo. After a brief versity of Chattanooga for two years erything is global,” Grant said. “Study trip home, she returned to Japan. and UTC her last two years. After the abroad opportunities not only allow Now back in Chattanooga, McAu- merger with UT and Chattanooga City students to learn about other cultures, liffe is a UTC Cultural Ambassador College, Grant said the campus doubled, they also learn about their own coun- and she encourages others to study students experienced social change, and try and its strengths and positioning in outside the US. she made new friends in a the world. As diverse environment. We live in a world where travel, a result, they “I recommend an ISEP experience become better to any student, especially for coun- Her appetite for travel was economics, social issues, politics—everything is global. citizens.” tries that are out of the ordinary whetted by outstanding like Japan. It sounds like a cliché, French professors Elizabeth Grant adds but it is a great feeling to have lived Massey and Georgia Shurr as well as Dr. that as students gain independence, there—I’m much more well-round- Jane Harbaugh, who taught “Religions of confidence, and become better critical ed. I realize how small the world is, the World.” thinkers, they recognize that different how similar people are.” F values are not necessarily better or worse Grant’s first foray across the Atlantic than theirs. F took her to the Netherlands, where she worked for a tulip bulb exporter.

44 Chattanooga Today Class Notes In Memoriam Continued from page 41 60s 90s James Lloyd Bailey, Jr. ’62, February 24, 2010. Dana Hull ’91, ’99, November 4, 2011. Carolyn Stewart ’62, November 30, 2010. Stephanie Jones ’99, December 12, 2011. Jefferson H. Bradley ’63, November 29, 2011. Ronald Cole ’63, November 1, 2011. 00s Timothy Neal ’01, December 28, 2011. Jerry Merriman ’64, September 30, 2011. Visa Stewart ’65, October 31, 2011. Faculty and Staff Joe Morgan ’67, September 17, 2011. Don Cassell retiree passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2011 70s Sybol Genella ’71, January 5, 2012. Johnnie Jackson, who served 21 years in the athletic department as head secretary for all the coaches and Terry Cooper ’73, November 20, 2011. ticket sales manager for sporting events, passed away on Robert Moon, Jr. ’73, January 26, 2012. Thursday, October 27, 2011. Kennedy honored James V. Baker, Jr. ’74, December 2, 2011. James G. Harrison ’77, November 21, 1993. Shirley Scott, who retired from UTC with over 20 years of service, passed away on Monday, October 17, James D. Kennedy, Jr., President John Ryans ’77, December 26, 2011. 2011. of Kenco Group, is the recipient Ida West ’78, October 31, 2011. of the 2012 Outstanding Dr. James Stroud, a former professor of music at 80s UTC, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2011. Service Award. Houston White ’82, October 27, 2011. Dr. David Wiley, a professor emeritus of Theatre and Janet Walker ’86, June 6, 2010. Kennedy has been actively Speech at UTC, passed away. Parnell Spradley ’89, December 29, 2011. involved in civic organizations and as the director and member of many community boards, in- cluding Chairman of the Board, Crowning advocacy Emeritus, of the United Way of Greater Chattanooga. Alumna targets transportation barriers She’s won the that even cities with strong public transit At UTC, he was inducted into state crown and systems offer limited services for those the College of Business Entrepre- she’s looking with disabilities. Lawrence wants to press neurship Hall of Fame. forward to a for expanded services and improvements “The number one thing to national com- at bus stops. remember when you start a busi- petition—meet “I also want to work toward a tax break ness is not to get discouraged,” Jean-Marie incentive for taxi companies so that they Kennedy said. “And you’ve got Lawrence ’11, can purchase vans that are wheelchair to have a big, bad case of the UTC alumna, accessible,” Lawrence explained. ‘want-to’s.’ You’ve got to want graduate stu- your business to succeed more dent, and now Lawrence was diagnosed with Limb- than anything else.” the 2012 Ms. Wheelchair Tennessee. Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD) at Lawrence is pursuing a master’s degree age seven. At 13-years-old she began to Kennedy remains the longest in public administration. use a wheelchair outside of the home, serving chairman of the Univer- and at age 19, she began to use her sity of Chattanooga Foundation, Ms. Wheelchair Tennessee is an advo- wheelchair all the time, including most presiding from 1983-1987. He cacy competition open to women who of her undergraduate education at UTC. has been a generous donor to use wheelchairs more than 90 percent of the University for many years, their time outside the home. In August, Lawrence will compete for supporting the renovation of Lawrence’s platform speech addressed the Miss Wheelchair America crown in Cadek Hall, the College of F transportation challenges. She explained Providence, Rhode Island. Business, and athletics. F

Chattanooga Today 45 Staging memories The Winter’s Tale production reunites alumni

“Jog on, jog on, the foot-path way, And merrily hent the stile-a: A merry heart goes all the day, Your sad tires in a mile-a.” —Shakespeare, The Winter’s Tale 2 When the UTC Theater Company performed Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale in spring 2012, the production told more than a tale of a jealous king and his long lost daughter. It became a story of reunion.

The production drew a group of UTC alumni to campus to honor a long-time 1 teacher and mentor. Dr. Jim Lewis, Professor Emeritus, directed the show in 1971, and many of his former students and cast members returned to campus 3 4 for the new production.

Mac Smotherman ’73, one of those alumni and current head of the UTC Department of Theatre and Speech, had no idea when he chose to audition for the play on a whim that he would be cast in the roles of Time and Camillo, and in the process, gain lifelong friends and colleagues. 5 6 “Though we all haven’t been in the same place in a long time, we’ve kept in touch for his role as Mr. Belding in the TV 1. A production photo of Stephanie Hirsh ’12 over the years. A theatre group works so show Saved by the Bell; Martha Robinson from the 2012 production. closely with each other night after night Goodman ’71, a drama teacher at Har- 2. Dennis Haskins with actors from the 2012 cast. doing a show. The experience creates peth Hall in Nashville; and Bill Landry 3. Production shot from the 2012 production. tight bonds and lifelong friendships.” ’72, an actor, director and producer 4. Production shot from the 2012 production. best known for “The Heartland Series,” 5. A production photo with Ms. Goodman from Along with Smotherman, returning which ran for 25 years. F the 1971 production. alumni from the 1971 production in- 6. The actors who played Hermione in both pro- cluded Dennis Haskins ’75, best known ductions meet after the show. Stephanie Hirsh ’12 and Martha Robinson Goodman ’71.

46 Chattanooga Today Save the Date We’ll be expecting you!

UC Class of 1962 and Chattanooga Fifty Plus Members

You won’t want to miss your 50th reunion on September 21-22. Here’s what we’ve heard from those who have attended in recent years: The UC Class of 1962 is invited to celebrate its 50th reunion with current “What a fun time!” Chattanooga 50-Plus members. “Such great memories…”

A dinner will be held on Friday, “It was great to see people I haven’t September 21, at the Chattanooga Golf seen in fifty years.” and Country Club. “The campus has changed so much!”

On Saturday, a Fifty Plus induction “The revitalization of downtown Chattanooga is ceremony will be held in Patten Chapel, amazing. What a great city!” followed by a luncheon on campus for all 50 Plus members. Then join classmates www.MocsConnect.com/2012FiftyPlus for tailgating and cheer for the Mocs at the UTC Homecoming football game. F

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utc homecoming 2012

A full week of activities is planned to On Friday, September 21, the annual Make plans to tailgate at First Tennessee celebrate Homecoming 2012. Plan Homecoming Golf Tournament will Pavilion before the UTC Mocs play the to gather with former classmates and be held at Valleybrook Golf Club. Join Appalachian State Mountaineers in the friends. Pep rallies, tap parties, a golf us for the day on this fun, refurbished homecoming football game. F tournament, constituency reunions course. Reservations are required. and tailgating will be some of the The UTC Alumni website, highlighted events. www.mocsconnect.com/homecoming 2012, will keep you updated on the week’s events.

Chattanooga Today 47 Alumni Services The UTC Office of Alumni Affairs provides valuable Update your alumni profile online at programming and services for all alumni. www.MocsConnect.com.

Need a new alumni card? Call or stop by the Office of Alumni Affairs, Patten House, 801 Oak Street, (423)425-4785.

Fitness and Exercise Alumni may play on tennis courts and racquetball courts and also use fitness equip- ment available within Maclellan Gym.

Alumni may purchase alumni memberships to the new Aquatic and Recreation Center.

Fine Arts Events Alumni receive discount tickets for several events at the UTC Fine Arts Center. Liberty Mutual Insurance Online Directory UTC alumni qualify for special group dis- Register online to look up fellow alumni and Stay connected with counts on auto, home and renter’s insurance. friends on the UTAA online community your University Mention The University of Tennessee Alumni available at www.UTAAConnect.com. through Association discount, client #114131. online networks. Publications UTAA Services The FAM Chattanooga Today- UTC magazine distributed www.utcfam.com The University of Tennessee Alumni Associa- to alumni and friends of the University. GOLD tion offers a myriad of programs and services www.MocsConnect.com/Gold for all UT alumni, including chapter events Chattanooga Today Online- alumni e-newsletter SAC www.utcsac.com and alumni travel programs. distributed to Chattanooga alumni. Campus Facility Discounts Facebook Tennessee Alumnus- UT System magazine www.facebook.com/ Several facilities on campus, including Patten distributed to selected UTC donors and chattanoogaalumni and Danforth Chapels and the Patten House includes information on each campus. are rented to UTC alumni at a discounted rate Flickr for weddings, receptions, and meetings. Special Services www.flickr.com/ Alumni may purchase an Official University chattanoogaalumni GradMed short term medical insurance Class Ring. LinkedIn An economical, comprehensive major tinyurl.com/LinkedIn medical insurance plan for new graduates. Alumni may work with UTC Development ChattanoogaAlumni representatives for assistance with planned UTC Bookstore and UTC Dining giving, wills and estate planning. Twitter Alumni receive a 10% discount. www.twitter.com/ For more information on all chattanoogaalum Athletics these benefits go to the UTC YouTube For athletics discounts for Mocs alumni visit www.youtube.com/ MocsConnect.com, and select “Athletics Dis- Alumni website located at chattanoogaalumni counts” under the “Services” tab. www.MocsConnect.com. Library and Technology Services Click on Services. Alumni may use the computers in labs www.MocsConnect.com on-campus (some charges may apply) and use Lupton Library services.

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