Soybean Festi- If I Get to Sing 'I Want to Know What Val on Friday

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,2018 ffi THE JACKSON SUN

Cassandra Stephenson er's Martin stop on their current tour The Jackson Sun celebrating their 4Oth anniversary. "I was freaking out for sure," three- The University of Tennessee at Mar- year choir member and UTM vocal per- tin chamber choir will be singing at the formance major ShelbyJohnston said of top of their lungs to what might be their hearing about the opportunity. "I think largest crowd ever at the Soybean Festi- if I get to sing 'I Want to Know What val on Friday. But they wont be per- Love Is' with them, my dreams will have forming alone. The New Pacer Singers come true." will be backing rock band Foreigner, Foreigner invited the New Pacer performing their hit song, "I Want to Singers to jointhem on stage as part of a KnowWhat Love Is," as part of Foreign- near decadeJong effort by the band to

draw attention to music programs in say, 'What can we do to not have these schools, Foreigner multi-instrumental- programs taken away,"' Gimbel said. ist Tom Gimbel said. Foreigner is part- Foreigner will also donate $5OO to the nered with The Grammy Foundation, a choir in return for their performance. charity that aims to bring national at- "It's like giving them their first paying tention to preserving music and arts job, and they get to play in front of a education, according to the founda- crowd, which is such a wonderful expe- tion s website. rience that we hope they can draw from "We're trying to do anything we can if they continue with a life of perform- to talk to people, raise awareness and ing," Gimbel said. say 'contact your Board of Education, your superintendent, your PTA,' and See SOYBEAN, Page 3A

Soybean Continued from Page 1A --stgeiiai-ane nopes the performance will help draw attention to the UTM UTM Director of Choral Activities choir and encourage people to join, as Mark Simmons said the donation will be the group is open to the comrnunity. Be- used to purchase music and equipment ing part of the choir has allowed him to for future choir perforrnances. Members speak and bond with members of all of the choir will also sell Foreigner CDs ages and generations in addition to ap- before the event, with all profits going to preciating music, he said. The Grammy Foundation. "There's a lot that people are missing, Gimbel said the collaboration with so they dont see that, theY dont hear the choir will be a high point for him in about it, therefore they don t fund it and the upcoming concert. He said he espe- it dies," Sliger said. cially likes the 'gothic tone" that a choir Gimbel said this cause is especially adds to the band's music. near and dear to his heart, as he started Four-year member of the New Pacer drum lessons at his elementary school Singers Wesley Sliger shares this affin- in fifth grade. He continued lessons ity for mixing the two genres of music. through high school and now PlaYs "It's going to be awesome," Sliger rhythm guitar, keyboards, saxophone said. "When you hear a choir in rock mu- and flute for the band. He has also sic ... it's like your mind immediately taught private music lessons' just pictures angels or something - at "I just think [music] keeps a lot of least mine does ... with the rock music, kids out of trouble, it gives thern some- it's just so different that it works super thing to do, it makes them interact with well together." other people," Gimbel said. "TheY're Sliger, a senior at UTM, started sing- playing together with other musicians. ing when he was around 2 or 3 years old, Nowadays, anything that gets people he said. Both his parents have degrees away from being separate is like, worth in music education, and his mother its weight in gold." teaches music at three schools in Weak- Johnston, who attended middle and ley County. SUNDAY,,SEPTEMBER 2, 2O1A B THE JACKSON SUN

high school in Nashville, said she had forms in the South. performs an acoustic version of "Say the luxury of growing up with well- "We want everyone to get involved, You Wiil] in concert, but whether the funded music and arts programs. She sing along, dance around, stomp your song will make the set list for the Soy- said she sees a "stark difference" in the feet, clap your hands - all those good bean Festival show will depend on how sometimes scarce music offerings in things that happen at a rock concert," much tirne they have to perform. West Tennessee schools. Johnston said Gimbel said. "The word concert actually "People seem to like it, so it's fun," she supports the funding of music pro- means, I think, 'join together,' so we love Gimbel said about the song. "It's a nice grams because she sees how they influ- it when people get involved and become little gear Shift, and the ears get a little ence what people view as acceptable in part of the energy." extra seasoning. It's like a sauce, extra a culture. Since coming back from a three-year flavor." "I think music plays a huge role in break in 2OO5, Foreigner has worked Whatever the set list may be, Sliger whether or not people are as open- hard to continue growing as a band, said he hopes the concert will encour- minded, or lackthereof," Johnston said. Gimbel said. age the celebration of music in West "So, I think it's awesome." The band's 2018 release "Foreigner Tennessee. Gimbel said encouraging audience With the 21st Century SYmphony Or- "sports is king, and I just kind of hope involvement in their music is always chestra & Chorus" debuted at No. 1 on that music people kind of balance the something the band strives for, and he is the Classical Albums and Classical scalesi Sliger said. "Care about one as- looking forward to experiencing that in Crossover Albums charts, according to pect of life as much as the other. Compe- Martin. Billboard. Foreigner will perform live tition s one thing - but so is just sitting 'Any time you're in the states and with an orchestra in Australia later in down and enjoying a super dense piece you're playing rock music and people their tour. of music. Or super simple, like choir and are there rocking with you, and espe- The group's latest aibum, "Feels Like rock bands." cially if it's a kind of festival like this, it's the First Time," includes new digital re- Find the Saybean Festiual schedule just a good time," Gimbel said. "Every- cordings ofthe band s greatest hits, fea- online at : tn s oyb e anfe stiu aL or g body's in a good mood., There's good turing current band members in addi- Reach Cassandra Stephenson at food." tion to a CD with acoustic studio ver- [email protected] or at (731) He noted that catfish is one of his fa- sions of some of their songs. 694-7261. vorite things to eat when Foreigner per- Gimbel said the band occasionally

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New tool available at University of Tennessee at Martin for transfer students knoris 20hFago

ransfer students from any institution can now use the University of Tennessee at Martin's transfer equivalency self-service feature to determine how earned college T credits will apply toward any UT Martin degree program. r(We lmow the first question transfer students ask when looking at colleges and universities is related to how their coursework will transfer into a new degree program. TESS makes that process quick and easy, and the system can be accessed at any time," said Destin Tucker, director of the UT Martin office of Undergraduate Admissions.

This online tool provides an unofficial transcript evaluation for potential transfer students and allows them to see how transfer credits may be used toward a new degree program. Official transcript and degree evaluations will be completed after UT Martin admission. The credits to be evaluated must have been earned in 1995 or later.

Users can access the self-service program at utm.edu/tess. Online instructions are available through the UT Martin Registrar's website at utm.edu/tessinfo.

Students must complete a minimum of z5 percent of degree coursework through UT Martin to receive a UT Martin degree.

For nore information or assistance, contact the office of Undergraduate Admissions at 881- 7o2o or [email protected]. https : //www.wpsdlocal6. com/

Telethon of Stars 2018: Jayce September 3,2018 Jennifer Horbelt, Michael Bradford,

Jayce gives a high five

UNION CITY, TN The 62nd Telethon of Stars Celebration Concert is just weeks away. When you buy a ticket, you're heli:ing- some very special people in our community.

One of them is 1-year-old Jayce He was born with Down syndrome His mom said UTM lnfant Stimulation, a program that serves children with developmental delays in six northwest Tennessee counties, has helped them in ways they never could have imagined

Jayce is like most 1-year-olds.

"He's so sweet. He's got a ton of personality," Mallory West, with UTM lnfant Stimulation, said

He's a little stubborn, too And when he gets mad?

Jasmine Davis holds her baby boy Jayce in the hospital. hups : //www. wpsdlocal6. com

"He will blow raspberries at you," West laughed

With West's help, he's made big strides in his young life

"Yay! Look at you!" West said, watching Jayce "He wasn't doing that last time. That's awesome."

"l don't know what I'd do without them I don't," Jayce's mom, Jasmine Davis, told Local 6

Davis didn't expect West to come into her life. She also didn't expect to find out she was having a child with Down syndrome

"lt's something you don't think about when you get pregnant You don't think about anything being mentally wrong with your child," Jasmine said "lt was hard at first, you know, to absorb, but we weren't gonna' love him no different "

Jayce was in the NICU for about a week after he was born.

Davis knew she would love her son before he ever arrived. Then, she held Jayce for the first time.

"l didn't get to hold him 'til he was 3 days old," Davis said, explaining that Jayce was rushed to a hospital in Jackson, Tennessee, with a neonatal intensive care unit "See it on movies, you know, like, she crying No, I cried I don't know, it was a different type of love Different feeling "

Davrs is the type of mom to take things in stride, but she was still scared.

"lt's certain things that you don't think about with babies with Down syndrome. lt's certain stuff you don't think about Simple as, like I said, him lifting his arm up," Davis explained.

Jayce gives a big smile for the camera https : //www. wpsdlocal6. com

ln those ways, West has been an enormous support She's seen a lot of progress in six months. "Even something as simple as kneeling on his knees and tolerating that," west said.

"Everything we do is in the home, which actually is really the cornerstone of our program," program Director Lori Wilson said. "We want children to be successful in their natural environment."

Lori said paying for travel is the biggest challenge right now, and UTM lnfant Stimulation can't turn away a child in need. So, they get creative.

"Here lately we've been saying can we, OK, we can't really fit y'all in for once a week every week or for an hour, but we might could do like maybe every other week," Lori said.

"l love to see the puzzle pieces falling together, and working out, and see him be successful," West said about working with Jayce.

Success for kids like Jayce takes consistency, though That's where you come in when you give to the Telethon of Stars.

"There's a child every day that you could help, and my child is one of them, and he's special," said Davis.

Lower photo-Dylan Thomas (cenrer). a graduate otMilan High School.Thomas plans to study computer science. He is picturid with his stepfather, Shane Paschall, and mother, Monica paschall.

LOCAL FAMILIES ATTEIIDS LEGACY LUNCHEON - Chandler Carey (center, upper photo), a graduale of South Gibson County High School, attended the University of Tennessee at Martin's annual Legacy Luncheon onAug 24 for incoming freshmen who are the children and grandchildren of university alumni. Carey plans to study sport business. He is pictured with his parents, Billy and Tiffany Carey ('96). TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4,2O1A & THE JACKSON SUN Will Clark to speak at UTIU scholarship benefit

Erin Chesnut Orioles before ending his career with the Clark UT Martin , . St. Louis Cardinals. Nicknamed "Will the Thrill," he has received multiple athletic Continued from Page 1A : A former Cardinal will honors, including the Gold Glove Award, Martin next week, as former two Silver Slugger Awards and six All-Star bri port students who choose first baseman Will Clark speak to ben- will recognitions. to study wildlife biology at efit scholarships named for Trey Lindsey. The event will also include a silent auc- UT Martin. Th€ University of Tennessee at sports and celebrity Martin tion featuring memo- Individual tickets can be Wildlife,Society will sponsor a dinner at 6 rabilia, as well as vacation and restaurant purchasedfor $75 each, and p,m, Sept. 15 in the Boling University Cen- packages. tickets forthe VIP meet and ter's Duncan Ballroom to support the Lindsey, of Medon, graduated from UT Phil- greet are sold separately for lip TreyLindsey Scholarship Endor,rrment. Martin with a degree in wildlife biology in $60 each. Table sponsor- And "Will the is slated to be the 2016. passed away suddenly in Thrill" fea- He July of ships are also available for tured speaker. that year after a blood clot his leg in full or half-tables. For more Clark began his Major League Baseball caused cardiac arrest. Lindsey's friends information or to purchase career the San with Francisco Giants in and family members created the scholar- tickets, contact John Lind- 1986 and played 15 seasons in the MLB, in- ship to honor his memory and help sup- sey at737-217-7187 or email cluding three years with the Texas Rang- kingfish- years erg'agd two with the Baltimore See CLARK, Page 5A [email protected]. r:: : -

Humboldt Chronicle, Tuesday, September 4, 2Ojg MARTIN

submitted photo LEGACY LUNCHEON - Chandler Carey (center), a LOCAL FAMILY ATTENDS LEGACY LUNCHEON - graduate of South Gibson County High School, attended Courlney Hutchison (right), a graduate of Humboldt High the University of Tennessee at Marlin's annual Legacy School, attended the University of Tennessee at Martin's Luncheon on August 24 for incoming freshmen who are annual Legacy Luncheon on August 24 for incoming the children and grandchildren of university alumni. Carey freshmen who are the children and grandchildren of plans to study sporl business. He is accompanied by his university alumni. Hutchison plans to study forensic parents, Billy and Tiffany Carey, who are both class of science. She is joined by her mother, Patricia Hutchison, 1 996 graduates. a 2006 UTM grad. UTM scholarship event to feature former Card The University of Ten- featuring sports and celeb- nessee at Martin Wildlife rity memorabilia, as well Society will sponsor a din- as vacation and restaurant ner at 6 p.m. Sept. 15 in the packages. Boling University Center's Lindsey, of Medon, grad- Duncan Ballroom to suPpofi uated from UT Martin with the Phillip Trey Lindsey a degree in wildlife biology Scholarship Endowment. in 2016. He passed away Will Clark, former first suddenly in July ofthat year baseman with the St. Louis after a blood clot in his leg Cardinals, will speak dur- caused cardiac arrest. ing the event. Lindsey's friends and Clark began his Major family members created League Baseball career the scholarship to honor with the San Francisco his memory and help sup- Giants in 1986 and PlaYed porl students who choose 15 seasons in the MLB, to study wildlife biology at including three years with UT Martin. the Texas Rangers and two Individual tickets can be years with the Baltimore purchased for $75 each, and Orioles before ending his tickets for the VIP meet and career with the St. .Louis greet are sold separately for Cardinals. $60 each. Nicknamed "Will the Table sponsorships are Thrill," he has received also available for full or multiple athletic honors, half-tables. including the Gold Glove For more information Award, two Silver Slugger or to purchase tickets, Awards and six All-Star contact John Lindsey at recognltrons. (731) 2l'l-7187 or email The event will also kin gfishin g. 197 2 @ gmall. include a silent auction com.

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$cholar$ni[ m tuatu]e Iirct baseman Will Glailr The University of Tennessee at Martin Lindsey, of Medon, graduated from UT Wildlife Society will sponsor a dinner at 6 Martin with a degree in wildlife biology in p.m., Sept. 15, in .the Boling University Cen- 2016. He passed away suddenly in July of ter's Duncan Ballroom to support the Phillip that year after a blood clot in his leg caused Trey Lindsey Scholarship Endowment. Will cardiac arrest. Lindsey's friends and family Clark, former first baseman with the St. Louis members created the scholarship to honor Cardinals, will speak during the event. his memory and help support students who Clark began his Major League Baseball choose to study wildlife biology at UT Mar- careet with the San Francisco Giants in 1986 tin. and played 15 seasons in the MLB, including Individual tickets can be purchased for $75 three years with the Texas Rangers and two each, and tickets for the VIP meet and greet years with the Baltimore Orioles before end- are sold separately for $60 each. Table spon- ing his careet with the St. Louis Cardinals. sorships are also available for full or half-ta- The event will also include a silent auction bles. For more jnformation or to purchase featuring sports and celebrity memorabilia, tickets, contact John Lindsey at73l-217-7I87 as well as vacation and restaurant packages. or email kingfishing. 197 [email protected]. The Lauderdale Voice, Wednesday, September 5, 2O1g

Ream takeg part in Legacy Luncheon Tanner Ream, center, a graduate of Halls High School, attended the University of Tennessee at THE CURRENT, SEPTEMBER 5, 2OI8 Martin's annual Legacy Luncheon on Aug. 24 tor incoming freshmen who are the children and grandchildren of university alumni. Ream is pictured with his parents, David and Cindy Ream. TH& UNIVERSITYOF l-Ei{},}a$$

LOCAL FAMILY ATTENDS LEGACY LUNCHEON - Kelsey Stubblefield, left, a graduate of South Fulton High School, attended the University of Tennessee at Martin's annual Legacy Luncheon on Aug 24 for incoming freshmen who are the children and grandchildren of university alumni. Stubblefield plans to study nursing. She is pictured with her mother, Christy Stubblefield, who graduated in 1994. (Photo submitted) https : //www.robertsoncountyconnection. comt

Local freshmen move in at UT Martin

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THE LAUDERDALE COUNry ENTERPRISE,

RIPLEY, TENNESSEE, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 Attends Luncheon

Allison Og8 (left) of Adams and Savannah Jones (center) of Cross Plains, moved into on-campus residence halls at the University of Tennessee at rHE I.JNIVI Martin during l\,4ove-ln Mania on Aug.24.lMove ln l\4ania brings the ENNI campus and community together as volunteers from all areas welcome ]VIAR the incoming freshman class and help students settle into their new homes Both students plan to study animal science. They are pictured with classmate Gracie Williams. SUB[/ITTED $sAmf#

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Thursday, September 6, 2018

TANNER REAM, center, a graduate of Halls High School, attended the University of Tennessee at Martin's annual Legacy Luncheon August 24th for incoming freshmen who are the children and grandchildren of university alumni. Ream is pictured with his parents, David and Cindy Ream. Luncheon celebrates all who have contributed to success of Tennessee Soybean Festival

Awards, music, laughter and speeches marked the Mayor's Luncheon for the Tennessee Soybean Festi- val this year as the festival THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS

see at Martin was filled from front to back with farmers. political figures, beauti- THURSDAY, ful queens and handsome SEPTEMBER 6, 2019 kings, but mostly with the everyday people who make the festival possible. Brad the City of pha- nie Scot oad- way were crowned the Mar- tin Pilot Club's King and Queen Bean and received unusually large crowns. The Big Bean award went to the leadership and employees of MTD, while Jeff BRAD THOMPSON AND STEPHANIE SCOTT Capps was inducted into the Soybean Hall of Fame for Holder. Jai Templeton, wood Drive, and Cyndy his ongoing service to the state commissioner of ag- and Marvin Richardson, festival. riculture, provided wel- 608 ultiple Parks Wells and Kenneth comrng comments and resi t Mar- Moore were announced as Stephen Alexander Vaden, tin, Lane.; the grand marshals of the principal depu{y general business, Guy Robbins Soybean Festival parade. counsel for the U.S. De- accepted the award for- Coca Cola was recog- partment of Agriculture, paptist Medical Group nized as the Big Harvester was the keynote speaker. Women's Health Center Sponsor and Danny Don- Martin Beauriful pre- of Martin, 300 W. Peach aldson received the-service sented its awards for city St., adopt-a-site, the Keith award. beautification. Winners Cursey family, Frederick The "Soybean Song," as were individual residence, Streetl church. Trinity required, was performed Dr. Henry Parker and Presbyterian Church, 145 by Jim Byford and Larry Marilyn Crist, 139 Glen- .Hannings Lane.

HALL OF FAME Capps, who has directed everyTennessee Soybean Festival Pa- rade, was honored for-Jeff his service by being chosen for the Soybean Festival Hall of Fame. He is pictured with Martin Mayor Randy Brundige (left) and Festival Executive Director David Belote. Photos by Nathan Morgan THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS

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aried instru- luded a pia- electric and SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,2O1A ffi THE JACKSON SUN UT Martin alumni raise funds for o theatre ren g

ERIN CHESNUT 2OO8. He retired from UT Martin in 1996 UT Martin after 32 years of teaching and is estimat- ed to have directed more than 15O pro- MARTIN - Alumni, faculty and staff ductions during his time at UT Martin. from the University of Tennessee at He was named a University of Tennes- Martin s Department of Visual and see National Alumni Association Dis- Theatre Arts have started a fundraising tinguished Professor in 1990. effort to rename the university's Van- In addition to his work at UT Martin, guard Little Theatre after the late Bill Snyder was also a New York actor, play- Snyder, professor emeritus of theatre. wright, producer and director. One of Snyder, longtime director of the UT his plays, "The Days and Nights ofBee- Martin Vanguard Theatre, died in March Bee Fenstermaker," ran for 3O4 perfor-

mances Off-Broadway at the Sheridan theatre spaces, and I think our Little Square Playhouse in New York City. Theatre venue would have pleased him "I personally credit Bill with much of greatly." what I have achieved as an artist, or Supporters have established a goal to frankly as a human being in my life and raise $1OO,OOO to finance the renaming my career. I've missed him every day in honor of Snyder's legacy. Those wish- since his retirement," said Doug Cook, ing to support this effort can do so on- chair of the Department of Visual and line at utmforever.com/snydertheatre UTM hosting golf tournament for Theatre Arts. "The Vanguard Little or by contacting the UT Martin Division student internships Theatre is our newer, smaller theatre of University Advancement at 731-881- space. It's a space designed with Bill in 7633. The University of Tennessee at Mar- mind. He was always fond of intimate tin Office of Career Planning and Devel- opment will host the second-annual Ca- reer Classic golf tournament beginning at 9 a.m., Oct. 3, at the Persimmon Hills Golf Course in.Sharon. Registration is $75 per player or $3OO for a four-person team. Players must be registered by Sept.28. On-site registration begins at 8:3O a.m. with a shotgun start promptly at 9. Lunch will be provided at noon. Partici- pants can register as a team or as individuals; those not registered with a teamwill be assigned to one by the tournament director. Registration for the four-person scramble tournament includes cart rental, green fees, range balls and lunch. Prizes will be presented to the first, second and third-place teams. Proceeds from the tournament help fund travel and housing stipends for UT Martin students who earn internship placements both domestically and internationally. Sponsorship opportunities are available beginning at $2OO. Registration checks should be made payable to the UT Martin Office of Ca- reer Planning and Development and sent to the University of Tennessee at http s : //wwu''. wi I sonpo st. com,

Prince completes UTM vet tech program

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Stasha Prince, of Lebanon, completed the course requ rements for the University of Tennessee at Martin (UTN,4) Veter nary Health Technology program during the spring 201 B semester She rece ved her veteflnary health techno ogist pin durrng a ceremony held May 4 and w I finish a six week internship n an active pract ce before rece ving her degree in the fa

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UTM hosting golf tournament for student internships

The University of Tennessee at Mar- Sponsorship opportunities are avail- tin Office of Career Planning and Devel- able beginning at $20o. opment will host the second-annual Ca- Registration checks should be made reer Classic golf tournament beginning payable to the UT Martin Office of Ca- at 9 a.m., Oct. 3, at the Persimmon ttrills reer Planning and Development and Golf Course in Sharon. Registration is sent to the University of Tennessee at per player $75 or $3oo for a four-person Martin, Boling University Center, Room team. Players must be registered by 21O, Martin, TN, 38238. Participants Sept. 28. should include the name, address, On-site registration begins at 8:3O phone number and email address of all a.m. with a shotgun start promptly at 9. team members when sending payment." Lunch will be provided at noon. Partici- For more information, sponsorship pants can register as a team or as indi- opportunities or registration assis- viduals; those not registered with a tance, contact Dr. Mark McCloud, in- team will be assigned to one by the tour- terim assistant vice chancellor for stu- nament director. dent affairs, at 731-881.-7772 or email Registration for the four-person [email protected]. scramble tournament includes cart rental, green fees, range balls and lunch. Prizes will be presented to the first, second and third-place teams. Proceeds from the tournament help fund travel and housing stipends for UT Martin students who earn internship placements both domestically and internationally" http s : //www. wbbj tv. corrv

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JACKSON, Tenn -Two rocar coileges announce a new partnership to benefit students..

Monday, Jackson state community coilege and the University of rennessee at Martin signed a partnership agreement, which wiil ailow students to be admitted to both schools at the same time

The president of Jackson state said this benefits the students by having an advisor at UTM.

"we're just excited to have UT Martin as our partner and more importanfly, we are excited to provide these pathways for our students,,, said president of Jackson state community coilege, Dr Ailana Hamirton

"so when you get a student that comes in from Jackson state, they,re ready, they,re ready and they matriculate through and graduate and this reaily just finarizes the agreement that we've had, guess I unwritten for many years and that we really want Jackson State students at UT Martin," said Dr. Keith carver, chanceilor at the University of Tennessee at Martin

Dr' Hamilton said 50 percent of students at Jackson state pran to transfer to a 4-year college or university Webb experience at governor's school'life-changing'

Special to The DPA Sep 10, 2018

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ftradison Webb holds her @rtifi€te from Tennessee Governor s School wh ch she @mpleter Special to The DPA

An Englewood resident enjoyed a "life-changing" experience at an exclusive school recently

Madison Webb, a senior at McMinn Central High School, attended the Tennessee Governor's School for Agricultural Sciences in June, a month- long program at the University of Tennessee-Martin

'l had the opportunity to attend in June of 2018 and it was deflnitely an unforgettable, life-changing experience," Webb said "The governor's

school is all expenses paid and you get to experience all the amenities of a college lifestyle "

The application process was "rigorous," Webb said, noting that essay writing and personal references are required to be considered and only 32

out of 1 19 applicants are accepted

However, the beneflt to the program is worth the process of getting in, she said

"\Mile at Martin, I had the opportunity to earn six intro to ag busjness college credit hours, as well as explore the diverse science of agriculture,,, she said "l even got to tour our state capitol, department of agriculture, and speak with Commissioner of Agriculture Jai Templeton over debatable topics in Tennessee Agnculture "

Webb said she was already considering a career path in agriculture and this experience convinced her it's the right call

"The governor's school program solidified my dreams of earning a degree in agriculture," she said

,,broad During her time at governor's school, Webb was provided a overview of agriculture and natural resources, worked with veterinarians on necropsies, neuters, and basic procedures, and participated in group study projects that specialize in designated aspects of agriculture ,,

Webb, the daughter of Lea Ann and Matt Webb, serves as the president of the McMinn Central Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter and she said she plans on attending UT Martin in the fall Monday, September 10, 2018 The Messenger

Wests tar Leadership Program accepting applications for '19 class 17' days. The pro- Participants also become MARTIN -Applications over are now being accepted to gram begins Dec. 11 with part of a growing network of parlicipate in the University an opening one-day retreat WestStar alumni who help of Tennessee at Martin and ends Jtne 25, 2019, shape West Tennessee's WestStar Leadership Pro- with an evening graduation future. gram's class of 2019. ceremony. WestStar is committed to The program is the larg- The WestStar mission is advancing the regional and est and oldest regional to identify, encourage and global community through leadership development equip community-mind- outreach and service. program in Tennessee and ed people who want to For additional informa- boasts 825 graduates in its become involved in West tion or to apply, contact 29-year history. Tennessee's economic suc- the WestStar Leadership The WestStar program cess and are willing to Program ar (731) 881-7298 consists of eight specially accept leadership roles. or visit utm.edu/weststar. designed seminar programs Participants learn lead- The application dead- addressing contemporary ership skills and develop line is Oct. 12. Anyone can major issues important to strategies to help commu- apply to participate in the West Tennessee's develop- nities solve problems and program; nominations are ment. maximize potential. accepted but not required. Each seminar takes place

Tnp,NroN Gazsrrs Tuesday, September 11, 2018

LOCAL FAMILY ATTENDS LEGACY LUNCHEON - Chase Perritt (right), a graduate of Bradford High School, attended the University of Tennessee at Martin,s annual Legacy Luncheon on Aug. 24 for incoming freshmen who are the children and grandchildren of university alumni. Perritt plans to study computer science. He is pictured with his mother, Melissa Kirschbaum ('03). THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS

TUESSDAY SEPTEMBER 11

UTM unveils new recycling center A new self-sort station is delivered. sistants. Because of these available at the University According to Mike Da- changes, community mem- of Tennessbe at Martin Re- vis, facility manager, the bers are asked to self-sort cycling Facility, thanks to a recycling facility once em- materials in order to keep 2017 Giving Circle Grant ployed four full-time staff the recycling process effi- from the University of Ten- members and close to 20 cient and costs low. Davis nessee Alliance of Women student workers. However, says the facility is charged Philanthropists. Commu- the facility is now only a penalty fee when a vendor nity members are asked to staffed by two full-time must sofi recyclables. use this station to sort recy- workers, a part-time em- Srr RECYCLING, clable materials as they are ployee and two student as- Pe.cn rz

RECYCLING, paper, cardboard, scrap the recycling facility may Fnou PLcn r metal, ink cartridges and require extra steps from "We used to have more books. campus and community volunteers and now All items must be rinsed recyclers, we are excited to we're just low on help. and delivered with the lids see the UT Manin recycling Meanwhile, the volume of taken off and discarded. program evolve. We hope it recycling has expanded, Items should also be sorted continues to be something thanks to campus and com- loose. the campus and community munity involvement," said Items in bags cannot be can support and be proud Dr. Angie MacKewn, co- inserted into the recycling of," said Huse. Huse and sponsor of the UTM Re- equipment; items with lids MacKewn are co-writers of cycles! program. Accord- cannot be crushed effec- the grant that funded con- ing to annual records, the tively; and items that are struction of the new self- recycling facility recycled unrinsed attract rodents and sort statron. approximately 182 tons of other unwanted animals to The recycling facility, lo- cardboard,45 tons of mixed the site. cated on Moody Avenue. is p.m. otflce paper, I 7 tons of vari- The recycling facility cur- open from 7 a.m. to I ous plastics and almost two rently cannot accept aerosol on Mondays, Wednesdays, tons of aluminum beverage or pressurized cans, paint Fridays and Saturdays, and containers in2011. cans. Styrofoam. clothing, from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tues- The recycling facility cur- glass, plastics not marked days and Thursdays. The rently accepts plastic mate- with a number one or num- facility is closed on Sun- rials with either a number ber two, or any electron- days. holidays and any time one or a number two inside ics. However, MacKewn, when the university is not the recycling symbol. These Davis and Dr. Heidi Huse. in operation. include clear plastics, col- program co-sponsor, hope For more information, ored plastics, opaque plas- future grants will fund the contact Davis at 731-881- tics such as milk jugs, and purchase of a can condens- 7640 or email UTM Recy- grocery bags, which must er and a glass crusher and cles! at [email protected]. all be sorted separately. The allow the facility to expand Program information is also facility also accepts both its list of acceptable items. available on the UTM Re- aluminum and steel cans, :'While the changes at cycles! Facebook page. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

ATTENDS LEGACY LUNCHEON - Ketty Chitdress (left), a graduate of Dresden High School, attendbd the Uni- versity of Tennessee at Martin's annual Legacy Luncheon on Aug. 24 for incoming freshmen who a[ the children and.grandchildren of university alumni. Childress plans to Bennett Fuqua study health and human performance. She is pictuied with -School, attended her mothen Becky Childress. nnual Legacy Lun- who are the children and grandchildren of university alumni. Fuqua plans to study accounting. He is pictured with his parents, Staci and Phillip Fuqua.

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\^/ILLIAMS ATTEND LUNCHEON Josh Williams (center), a gridu- ate of Dresden High School, attended the University of Tennessee at Martin's annual Legacy Luncheon on Aug 24 for incoming freshmen who are the children and grandchildren of university alumni. Williams plans to study education with a concentration in mathemat- ics. He is pictured with his parens Michelle ('95) and StacyWilliams ('96).

PRESS \/VINNER Dylan lngram (fourth from left) was the winner of theWeakley County Press' contest- for free tickets, a free CD and a "meet and greet" with members of Foreigner on Friday night. He attended the event with his father Craig (third from right). The Press contest on Facebook was for subscribers to post photos of themselves with theTennessee Soybean Festival book published by the Press. Photo by Aaron Wolters UTM Family THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS Weekend set to b.gin Friday

By LINDA THURSTON asked department heads as Press Editor well as aldermen to attend if possible. Family Weekend will be Thompson said 600-700 MARTIN, program grant from the held at the University of people are expected to par- Fnou Pl.cs state department of trans- Tennessee at Martin with ticipate in family weekend. r be a willingness part portation for improvements participation from the city For more information go on the of the city to make hap- to sidewalks on Elm Street of Martin. to http:/iwww.utm.edu/de- it pen," he said. in 2019. The application Friday night includes a partments/studentlife/fam- was approved on and food truck party with live ily_weekend.php. In official business, the third board approved: final reading. music at Virginia Weldon Debbie Yeager, director .An application a .A resolution to annex Park. Families must pre- of human resources, an- for transportation alternatives propefiy on Sand Hill Road order weekend packages, nounced the city had re- which can be picked up ceived 11 applications for as a low-density residential Friday night at the park or school resource officer and area. Brundige said the re- Saturday morning at the would begin interviewing quest came from the prop- Martin Coffeehouse. next week. erty owner and that 30-35 The Ivory Tower of Pow- City Public Works Di- houses are planned. The er Band will perform Fri- rector Marty Able reported resolution was approved on day, along with Dave Evans Lindell Street had been re- first. reading and a public the "Balloon Man." opened with the close of the hearing will be announced On Saturday, beginning at Tennessee Soybean Festival and held in October. 9 a.m., city merchants will and he planned to reopen hold a fall open house and Main Street on Tuesday. discounts will be offered at City Aldermen Terry local restaurants. Hankins and Danny Nan- Martin Economic and ney both described this Community Development year's festival as the best Director Brad Thompson one ever and Hankins jok- told the board of mayor and ingly accused Festival Di- aldermen Monday night that rector David Belote of car- Dr. Joe DiPietro, president rying around batteries like of the University of Tennes- the Energizer bunny. see, will be present at the Belote insisted it was a "Donuts with the Deans" team effort. "There has to event at the coffeehouse, Snn MARTIN, and Mayor Randy Brundige Pacn rz Elliott chosen for WestTeach program The University of Ten- fers an opportunity to build nessee at Martin's WestStar connections with industry Leadership Program has and community leaders as selected Kimberly Elliott, well as develop skills for a teacher at Westview High leadership both inside and School, as one of 12 areaed- outside of the classroom. ucators to participate in the The WestTeach class new WestTeach program. of 2018 is the first group WestTeach is a develop- to complete the program. ment program for West Ten- The WestTeach Leader- nessee teachers in grades K- ship Steering Commit- 12 who aspire to be leaders tee selected participants in their schools. UT Martin's based on leadership poten- WestStar Leadership Pro- tial and nominations from gram founded the workshop KIMBERLY ELLIOTT area principals and school series as an extension of superintendents. its mission to equip West months, program partici- For more information Tennessee's community pants will attend five ses- on WestTeach or the West- leaders with the skills and sions on topics such as West Star Leadership Program, tools needed to support the Tennessee agriculture, entre- contact Virginia Grimes, re81on. preneurship and economic program coordinator, at Over the course of three development. WestTeach of- 131-88r-7298. THE PARIS POST.INTEI.LIGENCER

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2O'I8

UTM's WestStar Leadership program to begin in October Applications are nowbeing ac- evening graduation ceremony. Participants also become part cepted to participate in the Uni- The WestStar program consists of a growing network of WestStar versity of Tennessee at Martint of eight specially-designed seminar alumni who help shape West Ten- WestStar Leadership Program's pnograms addressing contemporary nessee's future. class of zor9. major issues important to West Ten- The application deadline is Oct. The program is the largest and nessee's development. rz. Anyone can applyto participate oldest regional leadership develop- Each seminartakes place over in the program; nominations are ment program inTennessee, with r-rlzdays. accepted but not required. Bz5 graduates in its z9-year history. Participants learn leadership For additional information or to The program begins Dec. rr skills and develop strategies to help apply, contact WestStar Leadership with an opening one-dayretreat communities solve problems and Program at 73L-BBL-7298 or visit and ends June 25, zorg with an maximize potential. www.utm.edu/weststar.

I]T MARTIN PHOI() Family tradition Austin Watkins (center), a graduate of Henry County High School, attended the University of Tennessee at Martin's annual Legacy Lun- cheon on Aug.24lor incoming freshmen who are the children and grandchildren of university alumni. Watkins is pictured with his parents, Leigh (left) and John Watkins (right) who were both graduates of the class of 1988. Austin is also the grandson of Phil Watkins, UT Martin vice chancellor emeritus of student affairs. The Banner . McKenzie, Tennessee . Tuesday, September 11,2018

[aruoll [ounty Teachers [hosen for leadership Progtam MARTIN The University of Tennessee at- Martin's WestStar Leadership Program has selected Tracy Connell, a teacher at Huntingdon High School, and Lindsey Parham, a teacher at McKenzie High School, as two of 12 area educators to participate in the new WestTeach program. WestTeach is a development pro€ram-.for lM,est Tennessee teachers in grades K-12 who aspire to be leaders in their schools. UT Martin's WestStar Leadership Program founded the workshop series as an extension of its mission to equip West Tennessee's community leaders with the skills and tools needed to support the region. Over the course of three months, program participants HIIS teacher Tracy Connell MHS teacher Lindsey Parham will attend five sessions on topics such as West Tennessee ag- is the first group to complete and school superintendents. riculture, entrepreneurship and the program. The WestTeach For more information on economic development. West- Leadership Steering Committee WestTeach or the WestStar Teach offers an opportunity to selected participants based on Leadership Program, contact build connections with industry leadership potential and nomi- Virginia Grimes, program co- and community leaders as well nations from area principals ordinator, at 731-881-7298. as develop skills for leadership both inside and outside of the classroom. The WestTeach class of 2018 Local Family Attends UTM Legacy Luncheon

of university alumni. Iland is pictured nts, Annie and Clint lt.arnd (aA). photo TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11,2018 S THE JACKSON SUN

Lunch will start at 12:20 [.rn with ses- UTM host fine arts workshops in each session. placements sion C workshops following at 1. This workshops are taken on a first-come, first-served session includes discussions of digital basis. images, devices and opportunities; bas- The University of Tennessee at Martin Attendees will sign in beginning at 9 ket weaving; abstraction; and group Department of Visual and Theatre Arts a.m. Workshop session A begins at 9:30 movement and rhythm-based dance in will host its third-annual in-service work- and includes discu theatre. shops for K-l2 art, dance and theatre tices in the K-5 cla lnterested educators must send their teachers from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 29, in and drawing; onlin names and contact information, along the Fine Arts Building on the main cam- nology in art teaching, grades 6-12; with workshop preferences, to Dr. Carol pus. The workshop has 60 spaces avail- voice and movement methods in thea_ Eckert, professor of art, at ceck- able on a first-come, first-served basis. tre; abstraction; and printmaking on [email protected]. For more information on There is no cost to attend. clay. individual sessions, contact the UT Mar- lnterested teachers of K-12 art, dance Session B will begin at 11a.m. and fea_ tin Office of Visual and Theatre Arts at and theatre must reserve a seat by Sept. tures workshops on best practices in the 731-881-7400. 24 and indicate first and second-choice 6-12 classroom; new Tennessee dance standard domains; monoprints and drawing; kente cloth for elementary students; basket weaving; and clay sculpture.

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Dr smith will also be the guest on 30 N4TNUTES thrs weekend on wcMT, Mrx 101 3 and srAR 95 1 A Family Weekend The first 500 students Family Package is available for $30 to enter the stadium will per person and includes one receive a free Family voucher for the food truck Weekend T-shirt. Weekend event; one meal ticket for Visit utm.edu/family- the tailgate party; one gener- weekend to register for al admission football ticket; the Bowtie 5K, reserve a planned a Family Weekend T-shirt; Family Weekend Package a $2 coffee voucher to the or see a full schedule of Martin Coffeehouse; and a activities. locally variety of discount coupons For assistance, contact The University of Ten- at local restaurants. the Office of Student Life at nessee at Martin will host Packages must be pre- (131) 88r-7s2s. its second annual Family ordered online and picked Weekend Friday through up either at the food truck Sunday. dinner or at Donuts with The weekend's activities Deans. begin at 5:30 p.m. Friday Tickets and concessions with a food truck event in can also be purchased at Weldon Park in downtown individual activities. Martin. The weekend's events Saturday will feature the end Sunday with a stu- Bowtie 5K/one-mile fun run dent-led non-denomina- with UT Martin Chancellor tional worship service at Keith Carver. Onsite chgck- 9:30 a.m. in the Boling in opens at 8 a.m. in front University Center's Watkins of the Kathleen and Tom Auditorium, follqwed by Elam Center, and the run Sowtie Brunch fronr l0:30 will begin at 9. Online pre- a.m.-l:30 p.m. in the UT registration is required and Martin Dining Hall. The all- the $15 registration fee you-can-eat brunch will be includes a T-shirt. $12.21 plus tax for adults Donuts with Deans and $5.78 plus tax for chil- will begin at 10 a.m. at dren ages 12 and younger. the Martin Coffeehouse on Current UT Martin stu- Lindell Street. A tailgate dents are not required to party will begin at noon register for Family Weekend at Hardy Graham Stadium activities, with the excep- prior to the football game tion of the Bowtie 5K. at 3 p.m., where the UT Student meal plans will Martin Skyhawks will face be accepted during the tail- the UT Chattanooga Mocs. gate party and the Bowtie A drive-in movie showing Brunch, and students can of "Avengers: Infinity War" use their Skyhawk ID cards will begin at 9 p.m. near to enter the football game Ex-UTM chancellor Pacer Pond. free of charse. to discussr sign book Dr. Charles Smith, former of the Nation's Report Card chancel lor of the University and has held leadership of Tennessee at Martin, will roles in educatjon, iournal- discuss his recently-pub. ism and both"state and fed- lished memoir, "Journal of eral government. a Fast Track Life," at 5 p.m. His book focuses on les- Thursday in the Paul Meek sons learned from a number Library on campus. of high-level mentors and Smith served as the professional guides across university's fifth chancel- three industries. Some lor from- 1980-85 and is a research for the book was former Tennessee commis- conducted at the Paul Meek sioner of education as well Library. as a previous chancellor Smith will discuss his of the Tennessee Board of experiences and sign cop- Regents. ies of his book during the He served in President event. He will also be avail- George W. Bush's adminis- able to take questions from tration as executive director the audience. UT Martin Recycling Facility requests community assistance A new self-sort station is co-sponsor of the UTM aerosol or pressurized cans, available at the University Recycles! program. paint cans, Styrofoam, of Tennessee at Martin According to annual clothing, glass, plastics Recycling Facility, thanks records, the Recycling not marked with a number to a 2oll Giving Circle Facility recycled approxi- one or number two or any Crant from the University mately 182 tons of card- electronics. However, Dr. of Tennessee Alliance of board, 45 tons of mixed MacKewn. Davis and Dr. Women Phi lanthropists. office paper,17 tons of Heidi Huse, program co- Community members are various plastics and almost sponsor, hope future grants asked to use this station to two tons of aluminum bev- will fund the purchase of a sort recyclable materials as erage containers in 2017. can condenser and a glass they are delivered. The Recycling Facility crusher and allow the facil- According to Mike currently accepts plas- ity to expand its list of Davis, facility manager, tic materials with either a acceptable items. the Recycling Facility number one or a number "While the changes at once employed four full- two inside the recycling the Recycling Facility may time staff members and symbol. These include require extra steps from close to 20 student work- clear plastics, colored plas- campus and community ers. However, the facility tics, opaque plastics such recyclers, we are excited to is now only staffed by two as milk jugs and grocery see the UT Martin recycling full-time workers, a paft- bags, which must all be program evolve. We hope it time employee and two stu- sorted separately. The facil- continues to be something dent assistants. ity also accepts both alumi- the campus and community Because of these chang- num and steel cans, paper, can support and be proud es, community members cardboard, scrap metal, ink of," Dr. Huse said. are asked to self-sort mate- carlridges and books. Drs. Huse and MacKewn rials in order to keep the All items must be rinsed are co-writers of the grant recycling process efficient and delivered with the lids that funded construction of and costs low. Davis says taken off and discarded. the new self-sor1 station. the facility is charged a Items should also be sorted The Recycling Facility, penalty fee when a vendor Ioose. Items in bags can- located on Moody Avenue , must sort recyclables. not be inserted into the is open from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. "We used to have more recycling equipment; items on Mondays, Wednesdays, volunteers and now with lids cannot be crushed Fridays and Saturdays and we're just low on help. effectively; and items that from 3-6 p.m. on Tuesdays Meanwhile, the volume are unrinsed attract rodents and Thursdays. The facility of recycling has expand- and other unwanted ani- is closed on Sundays, holi- ed, thanks to campus and mals to the site. days and any time when the community involvement," The Recycling Facility university is not in opera- said Dr. Angie MacKewn, currently cannot accept tion. Photo class scheduled at university UC High The University of Ten- School educator nessee at Martin will offer class chosen for new from WestTeach 9. The University of Ten- economic development. The course is open to any- nessee at Martin's WestStar WestTeach offers an oppor- one looking to improve his Leadership Program tunity to build connections or her photography skills has selected Union City with industry and com- and does not require enroll- High School teacher Beth munity leaders as well as ment at the university. McManus as one of 12 area develop skills The four-week for leader- "orrse. educators to paflicipate in ship both inside and outside which inctudes I2 hours of the new WestTeach pro- of the classroom. classroom instruction, will gram. The WestTeach class WestTeach is a devel- of 2018 is the first group opment program for West to complete the Tennessee teachers in The WestTeach L grades K-12 who aspire to Steering Committ be leaders in their schools. ed participants based on Dr. Tom Gallien, course UT Martin's WestStar leadership potential and instructor, will introduce Leadership Program found- s from area prin- students to basic digital ed the workshop series as school superin- photography and will focus an extension of its mission BETH McMANUS to equip West Tennessee's mOnths, program partici- For more information community leaders with the pants will attend five ses- on WestTeach or WestStar, skills and tools needed to sions on topics such as contact Virginia Grimes, support the region. West Tennessee agricul- program coordinator, at Over the course of three ture, entrepreneurship and (731) 881-7298.

camera settlngs. The course will use peer and self-evaluations to prepare students for the more advanced digital phorogra- phy course offered later this fall. MA Formore information or to register for this course, visit utm.edu/connect and choose "Non-Degree Programs," then "General Classis" and select the Martin campus.

graduate attended '#:ilil and grandchildren of university alumni. Ms. Shaw, who plans to^study nursing, was joined by her mother, Tracy Shaw ('96). DRESDEN ENTERPRISE . SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

UT Mortin Hosts workshops inArt, Dunce, Theuttre The University of Tennessee served basis. There is no cost to ning at 9 a.m. Workshop session Lrmch start at Martin Department will at 12:20 p.m. of Visual attend. A begins at 9:30 and includes and Theatre with session C workshops fol- Arts will host its Interested teachers of K- 12 art, disc practices third-annual in-service in lowing at l. This session in- work- dance and theatre must reserye a the monoprints shops for K-12 art, dance and cludes discussions of digital im- seat by Sept.24 and indicate first and ne instruc- theah'e teachers from 9 a.m.-3 and second-choice ages, devices and opportunities; workshops tional technology in art teach- p.m., Sept. 29, n the Fine Arts in each session. Placements basket weaving; abstraction; and ing, grades 6-12; voice and Building on th are taken on a first-come, first- group movement and rhythm- movement methods in theatre; The workshop served basis. based dance in theatre. abstraction; and printrnaking on available on a Attendees sign begin- will in clay. Interested educators must send their Session B will begin at l l a.m. names and contact in- and featrues workshops on best formation, along with workshop practices in the 6-12 classroom; preferences, to Dr. Carol Eckert, new Tennessee dance standard professor of art, at ceckert@utm. domains; monoprints and draw- edu. For more'information on ing; kente cloth for elementary individual sessions, contact the students; basket weaving; and UT Martin Office of Visual and clay sculptwe. Theatre Arts at 7 3l-881-7 400.

Alexander Elected To Chair Statewide Humanities B oard MARTIN, Tenn. - Dr. Lynn Waters" exhibit in Covington Alexander, dean of the Univer- later this month; the Neighbor- sity of Tennessee at Martin's hood Story Project conducted College of Humanities and by the UT Martin Paul Meek Fine Ar1s, has been elected to Library; and the forthcoming serve as chairman of the Hu- Smithsonian tour "Crossroads : manities Tennessee Board of Changing Rural America." Directors. She will serve a Humanities Tennessee is one-year term with the possi- funded by the National En- bility ofreelection to a second dowment of the Humanities year. and private donations. State- Humanities Tennessee is a wide sponsored programs in- statewide organization that clude the Southern Festival sponsors projects focused on of Books; the Appalachian literature, history and culture and Tennessee Young Writer's across the state. Programs Workshops; and Chapterl6. currently available in West org. Tennessee include the "Water For more information, con- Ways" Smithsonian exhibit at tact Alexander at lalexan@ Reelfoot Lake; the "Tennessee utm.edu or visit HumTN.org. Dr. Lynn Alexander DRESDEN ENTERPRISE o SEPTEMBER 12,2018

MARTIN, Tenn. - The Uni- will attend five sessions on versity of Tennessee at Mar- topics such as West Tennessee tin's WestStar Leadership Pro- agriculture, entrepreneurship gram has selected Kimberly and economic development. Elliott, a teacher at Westview WestTeach offers an opportu- High School, as one of 12 area nity to build connections with educators to participate in the industry and community lead- new WestTeach program. ers as well as develop skills for WestTeach is a development leadership both inside and out- program for West Tennessee side of the classroom. teachers in grades K-12 who The WestTeach class of 2018 aspire to be leaders in their is thq first group to complete schools. UT Martin's WestStar the program. The WestTeach Leadership Program founded Leadership Steering Commit- the workshop series as an ex- tee selected participants based tension of its mission to equip on leadership potential and West Tennessee's community nominations from area prin- leaders witli the skills and cipals and school superinten- tools needed to support the re- dents. Kimberly Elliott gron. For more information on Over the course of three WestTeach or the WestStar Virginia Grimes, program co- months, program participants Leadership Program, contact ordinator, aI 7 3 I -881 -7 298

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UT-Martin's WestStar program now accepting applications

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(http://bartlett express.com/wp- content/uploads/2018/09/w-bex-091318 ut weststar.jpg)I,4ARTlN, Tenn. - Applications are now being accepted to participate in the University of Tennessee at l,4artin Weststar Leadership Program's

class of 2019. The progra m is the la rgest and old est regional leadership development program in Tennessee and boasts 825 graduates in its 29-year history.

The Weststar program consists of eight speciatty designed seminar programs addressing

contem pora ry major issues i m porta nt to West Tennessee's devetopment. Each semi n a r ta kes place overoneand-a-halfdays TheprogrambeginsDec.llwithanopeningonedayretreatandends.June 25.2019, w;th an evening graduation ceremony

TheWeststarmissionistoidentify,encourageandequipcommunitymindedpeoplewhowantto become involved ln West Tennessee's economic success and are willing to accept leadership roles.

Participants Learn leadership skiiLs and develop strategies to help communities solve probiems and maximizepotential PadicipantsalsobecomepartofagrowingnetworkofWeststaralumniwhohetp shape West Tennessee's future. Weststar is committed to advanclng the regional and global commun;ty through outreach and seruice. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAI SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 f Martin an UT Martin welcomes UTM students and families UT Martin invites your to a clash on tl.re gricliron family to join us for Fami- between your Skyhawks ly Weekend 2018. We have and the visiting Moccasins a great weekend of evpnts from UT Chattanooga. planned for our students V/e will wlap up Satur- and their families to enjoy. day night with a Drive-In Friday night includes Movie by Pacer Pond fea- a Food Truck party rvith tuling "Avengers: lnfinity live music at Martin's War" Sunday will feature downtown Virginia Wel- a student led non-denorni don Park. Satulday will national worship service kick ,.rff with the Bowtie reception at the Martin followed by the Bowlie 5Kll Mile Walk followed Coffee House A huge Brunch in the UTM Din- by a "Donuts with Deans" tailgate party rvill lead Lrp ing Hall. uTlI to host in-service workshops The University'-- of come, basis. Tennessee ai-"'iltartin s p'm' with session C work- There attend. _ ,hgpl following Deoartment of Msr,rl,r.a Tnre ^r at 1

Pampus. basis. The workshop has 60 Attendees will sign spaces available on a first- in beginning at 9 a.ir.

Photography course to be offered The University of Tennes- fee for the course is $125, settings. see at Martin will offer a dig- which does not include sup- Th" peer ital photography class from plies. and to Dr. Tom Gallien, course prepare students for the instructor, will introduce more advanced digital students to basic digital photography course'of- photography and will focus fered later this fall. both on understanding cam- For more information br ment at the university. era functions and analyzing to register for this course, The four-week course, photograph composiiions. visit utm.edu/connect which includes 12 hours of Students will learn not only and choose "Non-Degree classroom instruction, will what makes a photograph vi- Programs" then "General be held on the main campus sually appealing but also how Classes" and select the in Martin. The registration to intentionally use camera Martin campus. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAT SEPTEMBER 13,2018

UTM, Iackson State sign dual enrollment agreement Dr. Keith Carver, chan- semester hours, major in an able to attend UT Martin cellor of the University of eligible Tennessee Transfer sporting events and partic- Tennessee at Martin, and Pathway baccalaureate pro- ipate in campus activities Dr. Allana Hamilton, presi- gram and meet current UT as well. dent of Jackson State Com- Martin admission criteria The UT Martin Jackson munity College, signed a can complete an intent-to- Center is now located in dual admission partnership enroll application with UT the Ned R. McWherter agreement on Monday to Martin. Doing so will guar- Center on the JSCC cam- give students a clear transi- antee the student a position pus and offers upper-divi- tion path between the two at UT Martin after comple- sion courses in a variety of institutions. tion of their JSCC associate degree fields. Dual-admis- "This is another step in degree, provided the stu- sion students can choose solidifying a great, long- dent maintains at least a 2.0 whether to continue standing relationship with grade point average at the coursework at the Jackson Jackson State," said Carver. end of their second year. Center or transfer to the "Let me tell you what we Students who participate UT Martin main campus know atUTMartinwhenwe in the dual admission part- to complete their four- get a Jackson State student nership will be considered year degrees. who has finished an associ- students of both institutions UT Martin established ate degree: They are ready and be assigned to both a similar partnership with to study. They are ready to JSCC and UT Martin aca- Dyersburg State Commu- coqtinue on, and they are demic advisors to ensure nity College in 2015 un- going to take a clear path to they stay on track to com- der the leadership of then- graduation from UT Mar- plete both two-year and chancellor Dr. Bob Smith. tin. They are mature, and four-year degrees in their For more information they are prepared, so we chosen fields. about the agreement, con- really appreciate the great Students will also have tact Dr. Larry Bailey, vice work that happens here (at full access to the UT Mar- president of academic af- JSCC)." tin library, computer labs fairs at JSCC, at lbailey@ According to the partner- and student affairs offices jscc.edu or Destin Tucker, ship agreement, students during their time at JSCC, director of undergraduate who enroll at JSCC with Those who elect to pay ap- admissions at UT Martin, fewer than l5 college-level plicable student fees will be at [email protected].

AGREEMENT SIGNED - Dr. Keith Carver (left), chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Martin, and Dr.Allana Hamilton, president of Jackson State Community Col- lege, this week signed a dual admission partnership agreement to give students a clear transition path between the two institutions. THE PARIS POST-INTELLIGENCER THURSDAY, 5EPTEMBER,I3, 2018

Visual, theater arts workshops set at UTM

The University of Tennes- K-12 art, dance and theater practices in the K-5 classroom elementary students, basket see at Martin Department of must reserve a seat by Sept. z4 of monoprints and drawing, weaving and clay sculpture. Visual and Theater Arts will and indicate first and second online instructional technol- 20 p.m. host its third annual in-service choice workshops in each ses- ogy in art. at 1p.m. workshops for K-rz art, dance sron, Grades 6-re includes classes discus- and theatre teachers. Interested educators must on voice and movements sions of digital images, devices send their names and con- methods in theater, abstrac- and opportilniiies, basket tact information, along with tion and printmaking on weaving, abstracflon, group n workshop preferences to Carol clay. movement and rhythm-based campus. Eckert, professor ofart, at Session B will begin at rr dance in theater. The workshop has 6o spaces [email protected]. a.m. and features workshops For more information on available on the first-come, Attendees may sign in at in 6-rz classroom; a new individual sessions, contact first-servedbasis. There is no 9 a.m.Workshop session Tennessee dance standard the UT Martin Office of Visual cost to attend. Abegins at 9:3o a.m. and domains, monoprints and and TheaterArts at 73r-88r- Interested teachers of the includes discussions on best drawings, kente cloth for 7400.

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UTM hosting tourney Registration for the four-person for student scramble tourhament includes cart internships rental, green fees, rdnge balls and The University of Tennessee at Mar_ lunch. Prizes will ba p,resellted to the tin Office of Career planning and first, second and third-place teams. Development will host the second_ Proceeds frorn ths. tburnarhent hel p annual Career Classic aolf tourna_ fund travel and hougihg stipends for ment beginning at 9 a.m., Oct. 3, at UT Martin students whd earn in- the Persimmon Hills Golf Course in ternship placernents bbth d6mes- Sharon. Registration is g75 per play_ tically and internationally. er or $3OO for a four-person team. Sponsorship opportuhities are avail- Players must be registered by Sept. able 28. beginning at $2@, Registration checks should be made On-site registration begins g:30 at payable to the UT Martin Office of a.m. with a shotgun promptly start at Career Planning and Development 9. Lunch will be provided at noon. and sent to the Universlty of Ten- Participants can register as a team or nessee at Martin, Boling University as individuals; those not registered Center, Room 210, Martin, TN, with a team will be assigned to one 38238. Participants should include by the tournament director. the name, iddress, phone number and email address of all team members when sending payment. For more information, sponsorship opportunities or registration assistance, contact Dr. Mark McCloud, interim assistant vice chancellor for student affairs, at 731-881-7712 or email [email protected]. The Camden Chronicle

_Thursday, September 13, 2018 Briarwood teacher chosen for new WestTeach leadership progra at UTM The University of Tennessee ipants will attend five sessions at Martin's WestStar Leadership on topics such as West Tennes- Program has selected Autumn see agriculfure, entrepreneur- Ratliff, a 4th grade teacher at ship, and economic develop- Briarwood Elementary School, ment. as one of 12 area educators "Participating in the new to participate in the inaugural WestTeach program has already WestTeach program. been a blessing to me. I'm meet- In only her third year at Bri- ing teachers who have amazing arwood, Ratliff teaches math, ideas for their classrooms that I reading, writing, social studies, can implement in mine," Ratliff and science. A lifetime native said. "I'm also meeting people of Big Sandy, Ratliff is a 2009 who have many great ideas to graduate of Big Sandy High better our communities. We are School and an alumnus of UTM. connecting our schools together WestTeach is a development to make a better West Tennes- progam for West Tennessee see. This program is something teachers in grades K-12 who I will remember forever." Autumn Ratliff aspire to be leaders in their Ratliff's ambitions are not schools. IJTM's WestStar Lead- limited to the classroom. This ership Program founded the year she is also pursuing her workshop series as an exten- goal of running for Big San- sion of its mission to equip West dy Mayor, a dream she has had Tennessee's community leaders since she was 8 years old. with the skills and tools needed "Children are our future, and to support the region. they should have great role mod- The WestTeach class of 2018 els to look up to. I want to bet- will be the first group to complete ter Big Sandy by gening things the program. The WestTeach for children, making our streets Leadership Steering Committee look better with some beautifi- selected participants based on cation projects, and just making leadership potential and nomi- sure eyeryone is as proud of our nations from area principals and small town as I am!" Ratliffsaid. school superintendents. UTM congratulates Ms. Rat- The new program offers an liff on being selected for this opporrunity for educators to exciting new program. For more build connections with industry information on WestTeach or the and community leaders as well WestStar Leadership Program, as to develop skills for leader- contact Program Coordinator ship both inside and ourside of Virginia Grimes at UTM by call- the classroom. Over the course ing73t-881-7298. of three months, program partic- http ://www. che stercountyindependent. corn

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he University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Visual and Theatre Arts will host its third-annual in-service workshops for T lK-12 art, dance and theatre teachers from 9 a m.-3 P'm. Sept. 29 in the Fine Arts Building on the main campus. The workshop has 6o spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no cost to attend.

Interested leachers oI K-12 art, dance and theatre must reserve a seat by Sept. 24 and indicate first and second-choice workshops in each session Placements are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

Attendees will sign in beginning at 9 a.m Workshop session A begins at 9:Jo a.m. and includes discussions on best practices in the K-5 classroom; monoprints and drawing; online instructional technology in art teaching, grades 6 -rz; voice and movement methods in theatre; abstraction; and printmaking on clay. University of Tennessee at Martin golf tournament is

SessionBwillbeginatlla.m.andfeaturesworkshopsonbestpractices knords sep14,2018 October 3 in the 6-12 classroom; new Tennessee dance standard domains; monoprints and drawing; kente cloth for elementary students; basket weaving; and clay sculpture.

planning Lunch will starl at L2:2o p.m. with session C workshops following at r he University of Tennessee at Martin Office of Career p.m This session includes discussions of digital images, devices and and Development will host the second-annual Career Classic golf opportunities; basket weaving; abstraction; and group movemenl and tournament beginning at 9 a.m., Oct. 3, at the Persimmon Hills rhythm-based dance in theatre. Golf Course in Sharon. Registration is 975 per player or S3oo for a four- person team. Registration deadline is Sept. 28. Interested educators must send their names and contact information, along with workshop preferences, to Dr. Carol Eckert, professor of art, at on-site registration begins at 8:3o a.m. with a sholgun start promptly at a.m. Lunch be provided [email protected]. For more information on individual sessions, contact 9 will at noon. Participants can register as a team or as the UT Martin office of Visual and Theatre Arts at 881-74.o0. individuals; those not registered with a team will be assigned to one by lhe tournament director.

Registration for the four-person scramble tournament includes cart rental, green fees, range balls and lunch. Prizes will be presented to the first, second and third-place teams. Proceeds from the tournament help fund travel and housing stipends for UT Martin students who earn internship placements both domestically and internationaliy.

Sponsorship opportunities are available beginning at S2oo.

Registration checks should be made payable to the UT Martin Office of Career Planning and Development and sent to the Universily of Tennessee at Martin, Boling University Center, Room 210, Martin, TN, 38238. Participants should include the name, address, phone number and email address of all team members when sending payment.

For more information, sponsorship opportunities or registration assistance, contact Dr. Mark McCloud, interim assistant vice chancellor for student affairs, at887-7772 or email [email protected]. THE PARIs POST-INTELtI6ENCER FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2OIE

Tennessee voter

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PHOTOS AT BUY WWW.PARISPI.NET BttL MC(UTCHEoN I P-l Chris Baxter, political science instructor at the University of Tennessee at Martin, was the facilitator at the monthly Paris- Henry County Chamber of Commerce Grub Club Thursday. The event included a forum on "Why Tennesseans Don't Vote" and was produced by Humanities Tennessee.

BYBllt tdxrrotEol{ saidhe hadfound that many absentee voting. in zot6 voter turnout with 76 POST-INTETUGENCER feel political campaigns just "They seem to fear their percent of registered voters feature "one liarversus an- votes will be lost," he said, participating. Adecreased emphasis on other." 'perhaps looking back to the Henry County ranked at sr.s civics being taught in school, One attendee, Armand Her- times when they could not cast percent. Other area counties' people "just wanting to be left bert III, said he had moved to ballots at all." furnouts were Stewart at 5z alone" and many people who McKenzie from New Hamp- Asked about where they percent, Humphreys at 5t.6, dont consider themselves as shire. generallyget news on na- Benton aI 49.2, Carroll at 477 either liberal or conservative "If you live in New Hamp- tional and local politics and andWeakley at45.6. were three of the suggestions shire and havent actually elections, 14 percent ofthose Lake Countywas at the bot- about low voter turnouts that shaken hands with the next attending said local newspa- tom of the listwith aturn- were brought forth a in forum presidenti he said, "you pers, 11 percent said national out of slightlymore than 3r Thursday at the Paris-Henry havent participated in the nightly news and ro percent percent. CountyChamberof Com- process," said Facebook. Baxter said a zot8 survey mence. The people in New Hamp- Other sources were only in of likely Tennessee voters About attended the 3o event shire dre proud to come out the single-digit percentages. showed 56 percent concerned and.actively took part in both andvote; with one tor,vn begrnl Local newspapers also about foreign countries the discussion as well as a ning their hours at 12:01 a.m. . were voted the top source or governments tryrng to power-point presentation that election day, taking pride in influence elections; 69 allowed use of cell phones being the first in the country percent concerned about or other electronic media to to have theirvotes cast. computer hacking of voting answer various questions. Some 48 percent of those a voter's decisions. Facebook, results; 56 percent concerned One ofthose present said present Thursday thought CNN and FoxNews were next. about outdated election he had heard new educational elections now were "somewhat Tennesseans age 65 and over. infrastructure and 55 percent standards were comiig that free frorn foreign interfer- vote at a higher rate than those concerned about the privacy of would call formore civics ence," while z8 percentwere ages 18-24; about 64 percent voter data. classes to be taught, either in very confident they were and to 3r percent. In addition to Humanities junior high or high school. 25 percentwere not confident. In zor4, Tennessee ranked Tennessee, the forum also was University of Tbnnessee Baxter.said that it was unfor- 5oth in voter turnout, but spc-" -rredbyThinkTennessee. political at Martin science tunately still trurc that minori- moved up slightly to 47th in Chamber Executive Director teacher Ctrris Baxter was the ties forthe m.ost part onlyvote zot6. Tlavis Mcleese saidthe next facilitator at the,forum and on election day, not in earlyor Williamson County was tops grub club is set for Oct.24. THE PARIS POSI-INTETTIGENCER FRIDAY; SEPTEMBER 14, 20I8

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The University of Tennessee Lee Academy for the Arts, 4oz require enrollment at the sually appealing but also how at Martinwill offer a digital Lee St. in Paris. university. to intentionally use camera photography class from 6-9 Digital Photographyl is a It is open to anyone looking settings. p.m. on Mondays, Sept. 17- basic four-week course, which to improve their photograplry The course will use peer- Oct.8. includes tz hours ofclassroom skill. and self-evaluations to The course willbeheld atthe instruction, but it does not The registration fee for the prepare students forthe more course is $r25, which does advanced digital photography not include supplies. course offered later this fall. Tom Gallien, the course For more information or to instructor, will introduce register for this course, visit students to basic digital pho- utm.edu,/cormect and" choose tography-andradll focus both "Non-Degree Programs" then, on understanding camera "General Classes." functions and analyzing pho- Select the Martin campus tograph compositions. and choose "Photography Students will learn not only and Photoshop" then "Read what makes a photograph vi- More." Choose the "Paris" tab. https://foxl T.com http ://www.dailypostathenian. comr University of Tennessee President DiPietro to

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Since o 25 percent University ofTennessee President Joe DiPletro onnounced Mondoy thot he will budget cut in 20.12 of stote oppropriotions following the Greot Recession, funding hos rebounded. retire Feb 14,2019 Compored to 2013, UT,s funding hos grown by olmost 5164 million, o 38 percent increose in fiscol yeor 2019. He will step down from octive service Nov 21 to use his remoining vocotion time, Donotions in honor of Dipietro occording to o news releose from the school moy be mode to the newry estobrished Joe ond Deb DiPietro Endowment for Leodership Deveropment The endowment wit provide support ossist DiPietro, UT's 25th president, hos led the University of Tennessee system since to UT employees in developing their leodership skills ond Jonuory 2011 He serves os the chief executive officer of UT ond its compuses in understonding leodership's role in higher educotion Knoxville, Chottonoogo ond Mortin, the Heolth Science Center in Memphis ond the The endowment stotewide lnstitute of Agriculture ond the lnstitute of Public Service will be used to provide funding forthe Executjve Leodership lnstitute, which DiPietro estobiished to help with succession plonning for the university lt olso wirr provide The time hos come for him to step down, he soid schororships for porticiponts The institute wiil kick off with its First cohort this fori, ond Dipietro prons to teoch port-time in the progrom "l om very proud ofoll we hove occomplished together, which would not hove been Before serving president, possible wlthout the importont efforts of our tolented foculty, students, stoff ond os Dipietro led the lnstitute of Agriculture for five yeors from 2005 until odministrotors cnd the steodfost support of the Boord of Trustees," DiPletro soid he become president in 20.1.1 He previouslyserved os deon of the college of "The University is well positioned for success-we ore coming off o record-breoking Veterinory Medicine ot the University of Florido ond wos o tenured professor ond ossociote yeor in reseorch funding os well os privote fundroising, ond we hove o committed deon for reseorch ot the University of ririnois cotege of " Veterinory Medicine, group of choncellors ond system odministrotors to move the Universlty forword where he conducted reseorch on the biology ond control of porosites in horses ond other domestic onimols UT Boord of Trustees Choir John Compton proised DiPietro "We should oll be DiPietro plons to thonkful for Joe's leodership He ond the former Boord of Trustees occomplished o retire to ilrinois ond to spend time with his wife, Deb, their three greot deol together All stokeholders in the University system hove been well- children ond six grondchildren served by his tireless commitment to continuol improvement ocross oll of our compuses Our new boord will convene soon to discuss next steps in selecting o new leoder for the University of Tennessee system "

$uring DiPietro's tenure, k e oversow o record four v:ors of ow tuition incre-'es, including o zero percent tuition increose this yeor for UT Knoxville ond UT Chottdnoogo In 20'17, UT reseorch ochieved o record-high, system-wide $481 million in sponsored-progrom expenditures The UT Foundqtion experienced o record fundroising yeor of more thon $397 million given during 2011-2018 fiscol yeor The record yeor of giving included the noming of two colleges ot the UT lnstitute of Agriculture ond UT Chottonoogo, which join two other colleges nomed ot UT Knoxville since 20'14 The UT lnstitute of Agriculture ond lnstitute for Public Service hod more thon 5 million contocts with Tennesseons stotewlde

He oversow the construction of the Cherokee Form lnnovotion Compus ond its growth to two buildings providing loborotory ond work spoce for privote industry, reseorchers ond scientists offilioted with the University ond Ook Ridge Notionol Loborotory Also, during DiPietro's tenure, UT wos chosen to leod the lnstitute for Advonced Composites Monufocturing lnnovotion, o 5259 million public-privote portnership Under DiPietro's leodership, more thon 240 projects totoling more thon 11 5 million squore feet were constructed or renovoted ocross the system Those projects reflect investments by the stote of more thon $727 million ond more thon 51 25 billion by the University

When notified of on impending S:77 million shortfoll 6y 2025, DiPietro estoblished the Budget Advisory Group Through cost cutting, reollocoted funds ond unexpected increoses in stote ollocotions, the project shortfoll hos been erosed

"l did not wont to kick deoling with this problem down the rood," DlPietro sold "lt wos importont for me to leove the University in good finonciol shope, ond now thonks to hord work by foculty, stcff ond the Boord of Trustees os well os increoses in stdte oppropriotions for the lost seven consecutive yeors by the governor cnd legisloture, we ore " UT President Joe DiPietro http s ://www. wbir. com/ announces retirement date

DiPietro is the 25th president of the University of Tennessee system. He will step down in November with a retirement date effective in Febru ary 2019, Knoxville - University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro has announced his retirement date.

We've known the system president planned to retire by the end of the year' but didn't know when. Now, he has set his retirement date as Feb 14, 2019' but will use his remaining vacation time to step down from active service on Nov. 21.

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DiPietro has led the UT system, which includes campuses in Knoxville, Chattanooga and Martin, the Health Science Center in Memphis and the statewide lnstitute of Agriculture and the lnstitute of public Service, since January 2011.

"l am very proud of all we have accomplished together, whjch would not have been possible without the important efforts of our talented faculty, students, staff and administrators and the steadfast support of the Eoard of Trustees," DiPietro said. "The University is well positioned for success-we are coming off a record-breaking year in research funding as well as private fundraising, and we have a committed group of chancellors and system administrators to move the University forward." ln a , . , the university touted DiPietro's success, including a record SPEAKS TO MEDIA ON PENDIN6 RETIREMFNT four years of low tuition increases, including a zero percent tuition increase this year for UT Knoxville and UT Chattanooga. He also presided over record fundraising and big campus expansions. ,r DiPietro was criticized for i ,' ,,, I , Beverly Davenport in May, in most part for the i ,., r he wrote that became public.

UT Board of Trustees Chair John Compton praised DiPietro. "We should all be thankful for Joe's leadership. He and the former Board of Trustees

accomplished a great deal together. All stakeholders in the University system have been well-served by his tireless commitment to continual improvement across all of our campuses. Our new board will convene soon to discuss next steps in selecting a new leader for the University of Tennessee system."

DiPietro plans to retire to lllinois and to spend time with his wife, Deb, their three children and six grandchildren. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Former chancellor Smith holds book signing at university Dr. Charles Smith, fifth "To me, (your 20s are) tor of the Nashville Banner chancellor of the Univer- one of the most important before accepting a post as sity olTennessee at Martin, periods of anyone's life. UT Marrin chancellor in returned to campus Sept. l3 That's the time in your life 1980. to discuss his newly pub- when you really should put "I came down here (to lished memoir "Journal of a aside trying to make a lot of interview at UT Marlin) Fast Track Life and Lessons money quick and use that and spent two days. ... Leamed Along the Way." time getting an experience and I was absolutely over- His book focuses on les- base - that's very important whelmed by the good peo- sons learned from a number - and developing mentors ple I met on this campus," of high-level mentors and that will help you the rest he said. After initially de- professional guides, includ- of your life and then learn- clining the post in favor ing former governor Ned' ing from whatever experi- of the Nashville Banner, Ray McWherter and John J. ences that you've had," he Smith returned the next Hooker. said. "By the time I was 29, year to accept. "I came here "Trust, respect and com- I'd had three bosses who and spent the best six years munication - if there's one were hard as nails. They de- of my life," he added. lesson out of the whole manded a lot. I got chewed He served UT Martin for book it would be, if you're out more in those 10 years five years before leaving going to be a leader, you'd than I guess in the rest of the campus to become vice better be able to have those my life. They pushed me president of the Universiry three attributes. It's not a hard. ...1 didn't appreciare of Tennessee System in pick and choose; you've it then, but it really helped 1986. After that he became got to have all three, in my pave the way for what came commissioner of education judgment. You have to earn later." for the state of Tennessee trust and build respect and Smith held positions as and later served in Presi- be willing to communicate assistant news editor for dent George W. Bush's ad- openly without favor," said the Nashville Tennessean, ministration as executive Smith. He also stresses the news bureau director and director of the Nation's importance of building pro- public relations director for Report Card. fessional experience and the University of Tennes- Smith's book is available finding mentors you can see System, chancellor of in the UT Marlin Barnes & learn from along the way, the University of Tennessee Noble Bookstore as well as especially as a young adult. Nashville campus and edi- on Amazon.com

BOOK SIGNING Dr. Charles Smith (foreground),former chancellor of the Univer- sity of Tennessee at Martin,- discusses his new memoir-Sept. l3 at the Paul Meek Library. The event was facilitated by David Murphy, longtime Martin resident and personal frieni of Smith's. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAT SEPTEMBER I

DiPietro announces retirement University of Tennessee Joe's leadership. He and ratory and work space for President Joe DiPietro an- the former board of trustees private industry, research- nounced Monday that he accomplished a great deal ers and scientists affili- will retire Feb. 14, 2019. together. All stakeholders ated with the Universiry He will step down from in the University system and Oak Ridge National active service Nov. 2l to have been well-served by Laboratory. Also, during use his remaining vacation his tireless commitment DiPietro's tenure, UT was trme. to continual improvement chosen to lead the Institute DiPietro, UT's 25Ih across all ofour campuses. for Advanced Composites president, has led the Uni- Our new board will con- Manufacturing Innova- versity of Tennessee sys- vene soon to discuss next tion, a $259 million pub- tem since January 2011. steps in selecting a new lic-private partnership. He serves as the chief ex- leader lor the University Under DiPietro's leader- ecutive officer of UT and of Tennessee system." ship. more than 240 proj- its campuses in Knoxville, During DiPietro's ten- ects totaling more than Chattanooga and Martin, ure, he oversaw a record 11.5 million square feet the Hdalth Science Center four years of low tuition were constructed or reno- in Memphis and the state- increases, including a zero- vated across the system. wide Institute of Agricul- percent tuition increase this Those projects reflect in- ture and the Institute of year for UT Knoxville and vestments by the state of Public Service. UT Chattanooga. In 2Ol7, more than $727 million The time has come for UT research achieved a and more than $1.25 bil- him to step down, he said. record-high, system-wide lion by the University. "I am very proud of all $481 million in sponsored- When notified of an we have accomplished to- program expenditures. impending $377 million gether, which would not The UT Foundation expe- shotfall by 2025, DiPiet- have been possible without rienced a record fundrais- ro established the Budget the important effofls of our ing year of more than $397 Advisory Group. Through talented faculty, students, million given during 2017- cost cutting, reallocated staff and administrators 20 I 8 fiscal year. The record funds and unexpected and the steadfast support year of giving included the increases in state alloca- of the board of trustees," naming of two colleges at tions, the project shortfall DiPietro said. "The Uni- the UT Institute of Agricul- has been erased. versity is well positioned ture and UT Chattanooga, "I did not warrt to kick for success-we are com- which join two other col- dealing with this problem ing off a record-breaking leges named at UT Knox- down the road," DiPietro year in research funding as ville since 2014. The UT said. "It was important for well as private fundraising. Institute of Agriculture and me to leave the University and we have a committed Institute lor Public Service in good financial shape, group of chancellors and had more than 5 million and now thanks to hard system adrhinistrators to contacts with Tennesseans work by faculty, staff and move the University for- statewide. the board of trustees as ward." He oversaw the con- well as increases in state UT Board of Trust- struction of the Cherokee appropriations for the last ees Chair John Compton Farm Innovation Cam- seven consecutive years praised DiPietro. "We pus and its growth to two by the governor and legis- should all be thankful for buildings providing labo- lafure. we are. " THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

LOCAL APPEARANCE University ofTennessee PresidentJoe DiPietro provided backup vocals on "Mustang Sally"- at Food Truck Friday in Martin. He announced his re- tirenlent Monday.

FOOD TRUCK FRENZY - Food Truck Friday, part l0 food trucks. ln fact, several vendors sold out and some of a town-and-gown evenr hosted by the City of Martin people reported standing in line for an hour for food. the University of Tennessee at Martin, was wildly success- Photo by Karen Campbell ful, with more than 1,500 visitors enjoying the tieats from TnsNroN Gazerrp Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Dodd wins agronorny awards The American Society of Agronorny (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) and Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) announces the following 2018 award recipient to be formally presented at the ASA Awards Ceremony on Nov. 5 during the scientific society's annual meeting in Baltimore, CSSA Awards Ceremony on Nov. 6 during the scientific society's annual meeting in Baltimore and SSSA Awards Cere- Dodd mony on Jan. 8 during the THT PARIS POST-INTETTIGENCER scientific society's annual her sorority, Sigma Al- meeting in San Diego. pha, vice president of the The annual awards are UTM Agronomy Club, and presented for outstanding a campus leader for the contributions to agronomy UTM agriculture depart- TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 through education, nation- ment. She is also an active al and international ser- member of the UTM weeds vice, and research. and crop judging teams. Sarah E. Dodd of Tren- Upon graduation from ton, a member of the Uni- UT Martin, Dodd plans to versity of Tennessee at work towards a master's Local teacher Martin Agronomy CIub degree in agronomy with a and Golden Opportunity focus in cotton production. Scholars, will receive the She hopes to work with cot- awards. ton producers in the future Dodd is a senior at UT and become a young leader named to UTM leadership prograrn Martin, studying plant and in the cotton industry. soil science with a focus in Golden Opportunity crop and soil management. Scholars She interned last year at This program, sponsored the West Tennessee Re- by ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, search and Education Cen- develops the agronomy, The University of Tennessee ter and assisted in cotton crops, soils, and environ- at Martin's WestStar Leader- research under Dr. Tyson mental science professions ship Program has selected a Raper. This year, she is by strengthening the next conducting soybean re- generation ofleaders in the Paris Special School District the course of three months. search under Dr. Barbara profession. Students from teacher as one ofthe rz area The program offers partici- Darroch at UT Martin. across the world in associ- educators who will participate pants the opportunity to build Dodd provides leader- ate or bachelor degree pro- in the WestTeach program. connections with industry ship in several organiza- grams are considered. Christy Buckelew, a andcommu- tions; she is president of teacher at Paris Elementary nity leaders as School, was chosen to well as devel- participate in WestTeach, a opment skills development program for for Ieadership West Tennessee teachers in both inside and grades K-rz who aspire to be outside ofthe leaders in their schools. The classroom. WestStar program founded The the workshop series as an ftristy WestTeach extension of its mission Buckelew class of zorS is to equip West Tennessee's the first group community leaders with the to complete the program. skills and tools needed to The WestTeach Leadership support the region. Steering Committee Program participants will selected participants based attend five sessions on topics on leaderslrip potential such as West Tennessee agri- and nominations from culture, entrepreneurship and area principals and school economic development during superintendents. THE PARIS POST-INTETTIGENCER TUESDAY, SEPIEMBER 18, 2OI8 UT presidentIoe DiPietro retiring

rsity of of Trustees," DiPietro said in a sity of Tennessee and its Knox- less,comrnitment to continual DiPi- is ville, Chattanooga and Martin improvement across all of our etro announced Mondaythat he campuses ds well as the Health camprses," Compton said. plans to retire early next year. -we Science Center in Memphis DiPietro forced out chancellor DiPietro saidhewill retire Feb. and the statewide Institute of Beverly Davenport earlier this 14, but will actually step down Agriculture andthe Institute of year, citing "numerous areas of from active service Nov. zr to use Public Service. unsatisfactory performance." Her his remaining vacation time. UT Board of Tfustees Chair oustercame less tfian 15 months "I amveryproud of allwe have istrators to move the University John Compton praised Dipietro's at the helm after a tumultuous accomplished together, which forward." leadership. search for a head football coach would not have been possible DiPietro has served as presi- "He and the former Board of and other controversies. withoutthe important efforts of dent of the Universityof Ten- Tfus at nure, IJII our talented faculty, students, nessee system since January deal rs h ses and staff and administrators and the zorr. His role makes him chief in the University system have the UT Foundationhad steadfast support record ofthe Board executive officer of the Univer- been well-served by his tire- fundraising.

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UNIVER5ITY OF TTNNESSEE PHOTO University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro announced his upcoming retirement on Monday. UTM host fine arts workshops

The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Visual and Theatre Arts will host its t}ird-annual in-service work- Session B will begin at 11 a.m. and fea- shops for K-12 art, dance and theatre tures workshops on best practices in teachers from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 29, in the 6-12 classroom; new Tennessee the Fine Arts Building on the main cam- dance standard domains; monoprints and pus, Theworkshophas 60 spaces available drawing; kente cloth for elementary students; on a first-come, first-served basis. There is basket no cost to attend. weaving; and clay sculpture. Lunch will start atl2:2o p.m. with ses- Interested teachers of K-12 art, dance sion C workshops following at 1. This ses- and theatre must reserve a seat by Sept. 24 sion includes discussions andindicate first and second-choice work- of digital images, devices and opportunities; basket shops in each session. Placements are tak- weaving; abstraction; and group en on a first-come, first-served basis. movement and rhythm-based dance in theatre. Attendees will sign in beginning at 9 Interested educators must send their a.m. Workshop session A begins at 9:3O names and contact information, and includes discussions on best practices along with workshop preferences, in the K-5 classroom; monoprints to Dr. Carol and Eckert, professor drawing; online instructional technology of &rt, at ceck- [email protected]. For information in art teaching, grades 6-12; voice and on individual sessions, contact the UT movement methods in theatre; abstrac- MMin Office ofVisual and Theatre Arts at 731-881-7400. tion; and printmaking on clay. https : //www.tennessean. comr

I Randy Boyd tapped to serve as interim president of the University of Tennessee

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The new lJniversity of Iennessee board will meet next week to finalize Boyd's selection, board chairman says

Randy Boyd, a Knoxville businessman, philanthropist and former Republican candidate for governor, has been tapped to lead the University of Tennessee

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The UT Board of Trustees will meet next week to consider hiring Boyd as interim president The plan, proposed ( P hoto : Calvin M atthei snews Wednesday morning by the board chair and touted as a "win' by the governor, calls for Boyd to serue for one Sentinel) or two years

as well as institutions in Boyd's work could pave the way for major changes to the college system that includes the state's flagship campus in Knoflille Memphis, Chattanooga and lvlartin

to help ,,The board's intention will be for him to come in and take a holistic view about where we are and where we want to be and then sEr$ham organizational structure to make that happen," John Compton, the newly elected board chairman, said in an interuiew

Compton, elected board chairman in August, said he had already heard from campus-level officials who mentioned friction between the system ofice and individual campuses Addressing that tension will likely be one of Boyd's top priorities

,,\A/hile there is a lot of love for UT. it is time to raise the bar and examine whether there are other organizational structures that we should consider so that we can elevate our university to even higher levels of success," Compton said

Compton did not comment on specific changes that might be in store for the system, saying only that the board was open to "new ideas " Boyd was the ideal choice to lead a review and develop those ideas, Compton said

Hoslom soys Boyd o'win'for UT

Randy Boyd speaks with tears in his eyes et his watch pady at Jackson Teminal in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, Auq 2, 2018 lPholo: Calvin Maflheisnews Sentinel)

Gov Bill Haslam and Compton discussed the issue before the Wednesday announcement

ln an interuiew, Haslam said hiring Boyd would be a "net win" for the state

governo/s Boyd earned a reputation as a change agent while working in Haslam's administration - he shaped Tennessee Promise, the signature higher education program that offers every high school graduate the chance to aftend community or technical college tuition-free https : //www.tenne ssean. com/

bid for the Boyd also serued as the state's economic development chief and traveled to each of Tennessee's 95 counties this year during an unsuccessful Republican nomination for governor

Compton said that experience made Boyd his top €ndidate to lead UT into a new era

'l just don't think there's a better choice " Compton said "We're lucky that he's available at this point of iime to consider this " lf he is selected, Compton said, Boyd has said he would not take a salary for his work

Boyd opprooched ofter primory loss

Compton said he began talking with Boyd after his loss in the Aug 2 gubernatorial primary Boyd was seen as an early frontrunner for the Republican nominalion, but came in second with 24 percent of the vote' I 3 points behind winner Bill Lee

The GOp primary was the most expensive campaign to date in Tennessee, and featured an onslaught of negative ads, particularly between Boyd and rival candidate U S Rep Diane Black

campaign' Boyd, 5g, becme a self-made millionaire after founding g4OO million company Radio Systems Corp He spent more than $21 million on his including millions of his own money

Compton initially Glled Boyd to gauge his thoughts as a prominent UT graduate and biglicket donor But as Boyd began to sketch his vision for higher point education in Tennessee, Compton said, he be€me a front-runner to replace UT President Joe DiPietro, who planned to retire at some in the next yeat

DiPietro fast-tracked those plans Monday, announcing his last day would be Nov 21

Dipietro serued as president for eight tumultuous years that saw tremendous groMh of enrollment construction and achievement metrics matched by upheaval in the national economy, General Assembly and campus administrations

Compton said replacing DiPietro with an interim made sense given a series of power shifts across the state

Hoslom pushed for new boord structure

so far' with three spots Haslam just pushed for a new, smaller board to guide the UT system - and lawmakers have only signed off on seven members still vacant And a new governor and dozens of new lawmakers will start work in 2019

All of those factors could influence the direction of a search for a Permanent replacemenl

president ,'l think the board is wise in deciding that interim is the right path at this point," Haslam said in the interuiew "lt would be difficult to select a who's going to serue for multiple years at this point "

Haslam is hopeful Boyd,s experience on the campaign trail could mend some frayed relationships in the statehouse The General Assembly has sparred parties and bitterly with UT in recent years, at one point ripping funding from the flagship campus budget after a pair of online posts about Christmas gender pronouns

" .The obvious answer is more communication will help," Haslam said "That's where I think the whole experience of campaigning is very helplul UT President Joe DiPietro will retire

KNOXVLLE- Univer- "We should all be thank- Inor" than five million sity of Tennessee President ful for Joe's leadershiP. contacts with Tennesseans Joe DiPietro announced He and the former Board statewide. accomPlished DiPietro also oversaw Monday that he will retire of Trustees to Feb.l4,20l9. a great deal together. All the construction of the Recession. ComPared the uni- Cherokee Farm lnnovation 2013. UT's funding has He will step down from staleholders in mil- active service Nov. 21 to versity system have been Campus and its growth grown bY almost $164 lncrease use his remaining vacation well-served bY his tireless to two buildings that Pro- lion, a 38 Percent to continual vide laboratory and work in fiscal Year2019. time. commitment honor of DiPietro has led the improvement across all of space for private industry, Donations in can be made to University Tennessee our campuses. Our new researchers and scientists DiPietro of established System as UT's 25th presi- board convene soon to affiliated with the universi- the newlY will DiPietro dent since January 2011. discuss next stePs in select- ty and Oak Ridge National Joe and Deb He serves as the chief ing a new leader for the Laboratory. UT was also Endowment for LeadershiP :hc 9!da'w executive officer of UT and' University of Tennessee chosen to lead the Institute Develooment. provide support its campuses in Knoxville, S for Advanced ComPosites ment will Chattanooga and Martin, ro's ten- Manufacturing Innovation. to assist UT emPloYees in the Health Science Center u a record a $259 million Public-Pri- developing their leadershiP in Memphis, the statewide four years of low tuition vate partnershiP. during skills and understanding in higher Institute of Agriculture increases, including a zero DiPietro's tenure. leadership's role and the Institute of Public this Under his leadershiP, education. Service. and more than 240 Projects The endowment will be "I am very proud of all or7, totaling more than I1.5 used to provide funding for we have accomplished UT research achieved a million square feet were the Executive LeadershiP together, which would not sYstem-wide constructed or ienovated Institute, which DiPietro record-high, help have been possible without $481 million in sPonsored- across the system. Those established to wt"th the the important efforts of our program expenditures' The projects reflect investments succession planning for talented faculty, students, UTFoundation exPerienced of more than $12'l million university. It also will Pro- vide scholarshiPs for Par- staff and administrators a record fundraising Year bv the state and more than and the steadfast support of more than $397 million ticipants. $i .zs uittion by the uni- host its of the Board of Trustees," given during the 2017-18 The institute will versitv. cohort this fall, and DiPietro said. "The univer- fiscal year. an first When notified of teach sity is well positioned for The record year of giving DiPietro plans to $377 million part-time in the success we are coming included the naming of two 2025, DiPietro Program. off a record-breaking- year titute Before serving as system the Budget led the in research funding as well UT president, DiPietro Advisorv Group' Through for as private fundraising, and join lnstitute of Agriculture cost cutting. reallocated 11. we have a commiffed group amed funds and unexPected retire of chancellors and system Knoxville since at UT increases in state -alloca- time administrators to move the 2014. The UT Institute of tions, the short- lnstitute Projected with his wife, Deb, and university forward." Asriculture and fall has been erased. John Compton, chair of roi Public Service made their three children and six the UT Board of Trustees, grandchildren. praised DiPietro. Boyd considered for interim UT president 'KNOXVILLE The appointment of, a new,presi., and the other,trusteeb, sincd University of Tennessee dent following an external beginning their work Aug. Board of Trustees will meet search. lf appointed interim 1, have individualJy been Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. to president, Boyd has declined meeting with and listening consider appointing an to be paid a salary. to key stakeholders, includ- interim president. Members of the public ing legislators, faculty, cam- UT President Joe DiPietro can preregister to address pus leadership and alumni. announced Monday that he the board regarding the pro- "These conversations planned to retire from active posed appointment during a have revealed that it is service Nov. 21. 3O-minute comment period necessary to take a step The newly-formed board at the Tuesday meeting at back and evaluate the stra- of trustees will consider the Visitors Center on the tegic needs of each cam- appointing UT Knoxville UT Knoxville campus. pus and institute and sup- alumnus and Knoxville UT Board Chair John port required from the UT businessman Randy Boyd Compton said appointing System Administration in to serve as the interim presi- an interim president gives order to raise the bar on dent for up to 24 months or the trustees time to plan for our overall success," said until the effective date of the university's future. He Compton.

UTM to host music performances The University ofTennes- music, on piano; Dr. Christa tions and the challenges of see at Martin Department Frye, adjunct instructor this type of performance. of Music will host perfor- of music, on clarinet; and Admission is $10 for mances by the University Charles Lewis, also adjunct the general public, $5 for Trio, Hypercube and Studio instructor of music, on students and free for UT D during the week of Sept. flute. Martin students with a valid '23'28: :.'r "r''' ".,The','Allison'."Nelson student ID. Tickets for this All events will be held Guest Artist Series will event will be available at in the Blankenship Recital feature Hypercube, an the door. Hall, located inside UT electronic chamber music Studio D, a saxophone Martin'sFineArtsBuilding, ensemble from New York, and double-reed ensemble, and are open to the public from 7:30-9 p.m. Monday. will pertorm from 7:30-9 free of charge unless other- The ensemble includes p.m. Sept. 28. It is led by wise noted. accordion, electric guitar, Dr. Douglas Owens. associ- UT Martin's University piano, percussion and saxo- ate professor of music. Trio will perform from phone. The group will hold For more information, 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday. The a master class at 2 p.m. to co4tact the UT Martin ensemble consists of Dr. introduce the public to the Deparlment of Music at Elaine Harriss, professor of musicians, their composi- (731) 88r-',7402. Acc ordln$ to -fe p artner- The UT Martin Jackson ship agreement, students Center is now located in the uTM, who enroll at JSCC with Ned R. McWherter Center fewer than 15 college-level on the JSCC campus and semester hours, major in an offers upper-division cours- Transfer eligible Tennessee es in a variety of degree JSCC baccalaureate pro- Pathway fields. Dual-admission stu- gram and meet current UT dents can choose whether Martin admission criteria to continue coursework at partner can complete an intent-to- the Jackson Center or trans- enroll application with UT Dr. Keith Carver, chan- ler to the UT Martin main Martin. Doing so will guar- campus to complete their cellor of the Universitv antee the student a position of Tennessee at Martiri, four-year degrees. at UT Martin after comple- UT Martin established and Dr. Allana Hamilton, tion of their JSCC associate president a similar partnership with of Jackson State degree, provided the stu- Community College, Dyersburg State Community dent maintains at least a 2.0 College in 2pl5 under the signed a Dual Admission grade point average at the Partnership Agreement last leadership of then-chancel- end of their second year. lor Dr. Bob Smith. week to give students a clear Students who participate transition path between the in the dual admission part- two institutions. be considered "This nership will i students of bolh institutions solidifyin and be assigned to both standing JSCC and UT Martin aca- Jackson S "Let demic advisors to ensure me tell you what we they stay on track to com- know at UT Martin when plete both two-year and we get a Jackson State stu- four-year degrees in their dent who has finished an chosen fields. Students will associate UTM hosts workshops degree. ... They also have full access to the are ready to study. They UT Martin library, comput- are ready to continue on, er labs and student affairs and in art, dance, theater they are going to take offices during their time at a clear path to graduation JSCC. Those who elect to fiom UT Maftjn. They are pay applicable student fees p{g- will be able to attend UT recl- Martin sporting events and The University of Ten- hap- participate in campus activi- nessee at Martin Department ties as well. of Visual and Theatre Arts will host its third annual in- service workshops for K-12 1 shops on best practices art, dance and theater teach- in the 6-12 classroom; ers from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. new Tennessee 29 tnlhe FineArts Building dance standard domains; on the main campus. monoprints and The workshop has 60 drawing; kente cloth for spaces available on a first- elementary students; basket come, firsl.-served basis. weaving; and clay sculp- There is no cost to attend. ture. Interested teachers of Lunch will start aI 12:20 K-12 art, dance and the- p.m. with session C work- ater must reserve a seat shops following at l. This by Monday and indicate session includes discus- first- and second-choice sions of digital images, workshops in each session. devices and opportunitiesl Placements are taken on basket weavihg; abstrac- a first-come, first-served tion; and group movement basis. and rhythm-based dance in Attendees will sign theater. in beginning at 9 a.m. Interested educators must Workshop session A begins send their names and con- at 9:30 and includes discus- tact information, along with sions on best practices in workshop preferences, to the K-5 classroom; mono- Dr. Carol Eckert, professor prints and drawing; online of art, at [email protected]. instructional technology in For more information on art teaching, grades 6-12; individual sessions, contact voice and movement meth- the UT Martin Office of ods in theater: abstraction; Visual and Theatre Arts at and printmaking on clay. (731) 881-7400, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 ffi THEJACKSONSUN

Increased enroument ;:l"J'iitJ" i;i for UTM transfer"";:; students for the rhe university orren- HJlr#ff1:1Jff"#3: nessee at Martin reports fer sludents enrolled this a total enrollment ^of sl-mester. The number of 7,069 students for the fhll duai_enrottment stu_ 2O18 semester, showing a J""t, i, up 79.4 percent 4 percent increase from tfrir-f"ff with moie than fall2O77. This is the high- i_ZOO students taking est total enrollment ur Zr"rrur- through ur Mar- Martin has see since falt ii". 2073. First-time freshmen o"lii"o"r1tt""1,t, !!"$:ll enrolled this semester ;;rJ"" counties, 45 account for 7,L43 stu- ;oi;, and 22 foreign dents, showing an 8.7 percent increase over the "o""tri".. first-time freshrnan class enrolled last fall. This is the university's largest freshman ciass since fall 2O14. UT Marti has seen a 21 percent increase rn the size of its freshman class over the past two years.

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UTM enrollment highest since 20L3; several awards announced The University of Ten- of dual-enrollment students stands alone at 44th among nessee at Martin reports a is tp 79.4 percent this fall the best value schools in the total enrollment of 7,069 with more than 1,200 stu- south. students for the fall 2018 dents taking classes through The Princeton Review semester, showing a 4 per- UT Martin. has placed UT Martin cent increase from fall The current student body among the best colleges 2017. This is the highest represents 89 Tennessee in the southeast for the total enrollment UT Martin counties, 45 states and 22 16th consecutive year, and has seen since fall 2013. foreign countries. Washington Monthly lists First-time freshmen en- In addition to increased the university at 28th in its rolled this semester account enrollment, UT Martin has "Best Bang for the Buck" for 1,143 students, show- also received national rank- category among southern ing an 8.7 percent increase ings from U.S. News & colleges and universities for over the first-time freshman World Report. The Princ- 2018. UT Martin is the top- class enrolled last fall. This eton Review, Washington ranked public university in is the university's largest Monthly and BestColleges. Tennessee on this list. freshman class since fall com in recent weeks. BestColleges.com has 2014. UT Martin has seen U.S. News & World Re- included UT Martin among a27 percent increase in the port has ranked UT Mar- the best colleges in Tennes- size of its freshman class tin as tied for 14th among see (16th) and specifically over the past two years. public schools in the south, the best online colleges in The university welcomed up from 16th in 2Ol'1. UT Tennessee (eighth). more than 450 ffansfer stu- Martin is also tied for 29th For more information on dents for the sixth consecu- among the best southern UT Martin enrollment or tive year with 414 first-time colleges for veterans, tied recognitions, contact the transfer students enrolled for 42nd among southern Office of University Rela- this semester. The number regional universities and tions at 731-88-7615. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 Lawyer Houston Gordon addresses UTM students on Cons itution Day Houston Gordon, . manag- tees in t g the truth," he said. Gordon ing member of the Gordon the right quoted President Ronald Those i s Reagan as saying, "Trust, are as tmporlant lo you. to- but verify." day. as they were when they "Trust what you hear, and were penned. ... I hope that then check it out, because at least one or two or three it's your life and your rights or more of you will take an that are at stake,'; he added. interest in your rights, your Gordon he individual liberties." inscription of 50 years with experience in Gordon listed various le- the Jeffers both in civilian and military gal decisions and political Washington, D.C., which cases. actions that, in his opin- has helped him through Gordon addressed a ion, have eroded the Bill of many difflcult crowd cases in his of UT Martin stu- Rights over the past decade career. "Written around the dents and laculty members and urged audience mem- top (of the memorial) are from the political science, bers to pay attention to the these words, 'I pre-law have sworn and history pro- choices their elected offi- upon the altar of God eternal grams, among others, and cials make regarding civil hostility toward any form discussed the Bill of Righrs libenies and personal free- of tyranny over the minds and its importance for iiti- doms. of men.'Tyranny over our zens today. "I urge you to learn about minds, whether "Before (the it comes Constitu- your government, learn from the media or from the tion) was approved, some about your state, learn about Whire House or from press of the framers had the fore- how things work in your conlerences. sight 'We is still tyr- to say, want to' state and in your govern- anny," he said. "Don't let place amendments to the ment because it affects you anybody take your Constitution minds because the every single day whether captive. If I have defini- government a has all of this you realize it or not. ... I tion of freedom power. and liberty, ... We need to be beg you to pay attention, then that's it." able protect to individual get involved," he said. Gordon graduated from people.' And that's where He also encouraged audi- the the Bill University of Tennessee o[ Rights came ence members to surround College of Law in 1970 and from." he said. "The Bill themselves with competing joined the United States of Rights guarantees free- vrewpotnts through news Army Judge Advocate Gen- dom of .speech; the Bill of media and other sources eral Corps. Rights guarantees freedom and seek to find the balance His first major religion. case was of The Bill of among dilfering ideas. defending Lt. William Cal- "I encourage you to ley on appeal, the only sol- read all of them (compet- dier convicted of war crimes lng newspapers). ... When committed during the My you have competing ideas, Lai Massacre in"Vietnam. then somewhere in that you Gordon was 24 years old at criminal charge. It guaran- 'can probably figure out the time.

RESISTING TYRANNY OVER MINDS l{61r51s6 Gordon told UTM students that mental tyranny is still tyranny and should be- resisted. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20,2018 g THE JACKSON SUN Boyd tapped to serve as interim UT president

Adam Tamburin terim president. The plan, proposed Nasbville Tennessean Wednesday morning by the board chair USA TODAY NETWORK - TENNESSEE and touted as a "win" by the governor, calls for Boyd to serve for one or two Randy Boyd, a Knoxville business- years. man, philanthropist and former Repub- Boyd's work could pave the way for lica-n candidate for govemor, has been major changes to the college system tafped to lead the University of Tennes- that includes the state's flagship cam- see following the retirement of the col- pus in Knoxville as well as institutions lege system's outgoing president. in Memphis, Chattanooga and Martin. The UT Board of Trustees will meet next week to consider hiring Boyd as in- See BOYD, Page 7A

ideas, Compton said. bid for the Republican Boyd tweeted that he's nomination for governor. "truly honored and hum- Compton said that ex- a Continued from Page 3,A bled to have the opportu- perience made Boyd his nityto serve myalmama- top candidate to lead UT . "the board's intention ter, University of Tennes- into a new era. i will be for him to come in see, and our great state." \ just dont think I and take a holistic view "If selected, looking there's a better choice," about where we are and forward to listening and Compton said. "We're where we want to be, and learning about how we lucky that he's available then to help us define the can accelerate the posi- at this point of time to organizational structure tive momentum across all consider this." to make that happen," of our campuses and If he is selected, John Compton, the newly throughout the UT sys- Compton said, Boyd has elected board chairman, tem!" said he would not take a said in an interview salary for his work. Compton, elected Haslam says Boyd a board chairman in Au- 'win'for UT Boyd approached gust, said he had already after primary loss heard from campus-level Gov. Bill Haslam and officials who mentioned Compton discussed the Compton said he be- friction between the sys- issue before the Wednes- gan talking with Boyd af- tem office and individual day announcement. ter his loss in the Aug. 2 campuses. Addressing In an interview, Has- gubernatorial primary. that tension will likely be lam said hiring Boyd Boyd was seen as an early one of Boyd's top priori- would be a "net win" for front-runner for the Re- ties. the state. publican nomination, but "While there is a lot of Boyd earned a reputa- came in second with 24 love for UT, it is time to tion as a change agent percent of the vote, 13 raise the bar and examine while working in Has- points behind winner Bill whether there are other lam's administration - Lee. r organizational structures he shaped Tennessee The GOP primary was f that we should consider Promise, the governor's the most expensive cam- i so that we can elevate our signature higher educa- paign to date in Tennes- i university to even higher tion program that offers see, and featured an on- ; levels of success," Comp- every high school gradu- slaught of negative ads, , ton said. ate the chance to attend particularly between i Compton did not com- community or technical Boyd and rival candidate ' ment on specific changes college tuition-free. U.S. Rep. Diane Black. I that might be in store for Boyd also served as Boyd, 58, became a . the system, saying only the state's economic de- millionaire after founding i that the board was open velopment chief and trav- $4OO million company I to "new ideas." Boyd was eled to each of Tennes- Radio Systemq CorP. He I the ideal choice to lead a see's 95 counties this year spent more than $21 mil- j review and develop those during an unsuccessful lion on his campaign, including millions of his spots still vacant. And a THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20,2018 $ Tt{E JACKSON SUN own money. newgovernor and dozens Compton initially of new lawmakers will called Boyd to gauge his start work in2O79. thoughts as a prominent All of those factors UT graduate and big- could influence the direc- ticket donor. But as Boyd tion of a search for a per- began to sketch his vision manent replacement. for higher education in "I think the board is Tennessee, Compton wise in deciding that in- said, he became a front- terim is the right path at runner to replace UT this point," Haslam said President Joe DiPietro, in the interview. "It would who planned to retire at be difficult to select a ... some point in the next president who's going to year. serve for multiple years at DiPietro fast-tracked this point." those plans Monday, an- Haslam is hopeful nouncing his last day Boyd's experience on the wouldbe Nov. Z. campaign trail could DiPietro served as mend some frayed rela- president for eight tgmul- tionships in the state- tuous years that saw tre- house. The General As- mendous growth in en- sembly has sparred bit- rollment, construction terly with UT in recent and achievement metrics years, at one point rip- matched by upheaval in ping funding from the the national economy, flagship campus budget General Assembly and afteth pair of onlihe posts campus administrations. about Christmas parties Compton said replac- and gender pronouns. ing DiPietro with an in- "The obvious answer terim made sense given a is more communication series of power shifts will help," Haslam said. across the state. "That's where I think the whole experience of cam- Haslam pushed for paigning is very helpful." new board structure Reach.Adam Tambu- rin at 615-726-5986 and Haslam pushed for a atamburin@tennesse- neq smaller board to qn.com. FoIIou him on guide the UT system - Ttnitter @tamburint- UTM host fine arts workshoPs and lawmakers have only uteets. signed offon seven mem- of Tennessee at bers so far, The UniversitY with three Martin Department of Visual and Theatre Arts will host its third-annual in-service workshoPs for K-12 art, Session B will begin at 11a.m. and dance and theatre teachers from 9 features workshops on best practices a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 29, in the Fine Arts in the 6-12 classroom; new Tennessee Building on the main camPus. The dance standard domains; monoprints workshop has 60 spaces available on a and drawing; kente cloth for elemen- first-come, first-served basis. There is tary students; basket weaving; and no cost to attend. clay sculpture. Interested teachers of K-12 art, Lunch will start at72'.2O p.m. with dance and theatre must reserve a seat session C workshops following at 1. by Sept. 24and indicate first and sec- This session includes discussions of ond-choice workshoPs in each ses- digital images, devices and opportuni- sion. Placements are taken on a first- ties; basket weaving; abstraction; and come, first-served basis. group movement and rhythm-based Attendees will signinbeginning at 9 dance in theatre. a.m. Workshop session A begins at Interested educators must send 9:30 and includes discussions on best their names and contact information, practices in the K-5 c along with workshop preferences, to prints and drawing; Dr. Carol Eckert, professor of art, at tional technologY i [email protected]. For information on grades 6-72; voice and movement individual sessions, contact the UT methods in theatre; abstraction; and Martin Office of Visual and Theatre printmaking on claY. Arts at 731-881-7400. THE PARIS POST-INTELTIGENCTR FRIDAY, SEPTE/\4BER 21, 2018 Randy Boyd recommended as interim UT president

KNOXVILLE (AP) -The want to select someone who's He took a yearlong leave of chairman of the Universityof already working on a Tennes- absence in 2013 to serve as an Tennessee Board of Tfustees see campus orwithin the state adviserto Gov. BilI Haslam, announced Wednesday that he university system to avoid any helping him create education is recommending former gu- potential biases. initiatives such as the Tennes- bernatorial candidate Randy Boyd is a Tennessee alumnus see Promise program for free Boyd to serve as the university who lost to Bill Lee last month tuition at state community system's interim president. in the Republican gubernatori- colleges. University of Tennessee al primary. Compton said Boyd In Decembet 2oL4, Haslam President Joe DiPietro an- spoke tohim after the primary named Boyd the next state nounced Monday he will retire to discuss future plans for his Economic and Community effective Feb. 14. business, his family founda- Development commissioner, He will leave active service tion and his advocacy ofhigher a post he filled until January Nov. zt to use his remaining education. 20v. THE JACKSON SUN vacation time. "As I was Iistening to Randy, Compton also noted Boyd's Tfustees Chairman John I thought to myself, 'I'm star- role as an architect in Haslam's Compton recommended that ing at the next person who Drive to 55 initiative, which FRI DAY, SEPTEMBER Boyd serve as interim presi- should be recommended for is aimed at increasing the 21, 2O1A dentforupto z4 months or the interim president role at number of Tennesseans with a until a permanent president the University of Tennessee,"' postsecondary degree or cer- takes over. Compton said. tificate to 55 percentby zoz5. UTM host fine arts A university release an- Compton didnt rule out the Although Compton said workshops nouncing Compton's recom- possibility of Boyd becoming Haslamwas a "sounding mendation said that Boyd has a permanent president but board' in this decision, Comp- The University of Ten- declined to be paid a salary if said that would have happen ton noted that he brought the nessee at Martin Depart- he is appointed. through a national search. idea to the governor rather ment of Visual and Thea- The board of trustees will Compton saidhe and Boyd than the governor recom- tre Arts will host its third- meet Tbesday in Knoxville to haven't discussed whether mending it to him. annual in-service work- consider Compton's recom- Boyd might have any interest Compton also dismissed shops for K-72 art, dance mendation. in takingthe role permanently. speculation that the Boyd and theatre teachers from At a Wednesday news "If selected, looking forward selection had anything to do 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 29, in conference, Compton said he's to listening & learning about with connections to the rest of the Fine Arts Building on recommending an interim howwe can accelerate the the Haslam family, which in- the main campus. The president because DiPietro is positive momentum across all cludes Pilot Corp. founderJim workshop has 6O spaces stepping down alittle earlier of our campuses &throughout Haslam and Cleveland Browns available on a first-come, than expected andthe current the UT system!" Boyd tweeted ownerJimmyHaslam. first-served basis. There board oftrustees is new and Wednesday. 'At no point along the way is no cost to attend. incomplete. Compton saidhet known since I've been chair of the Interested teachers of Seven trustees have been Boydfor about 20 years and Board ofTfustees have I K-12 art, dance and thea- selected for a board that will noted that theyworked togeth- emailed, texted, phone called tre must reserve a seat by eventually include ro mem- er on the board ofTennessee's or met in the mallwithJim Sept. 24 and indicate first bers. Haslam School of Business for Haslam or Jimmy Haslam," and second-choice work- "It is wise to take a pause, more than 10 years. Compton said. "The only shops in each session. to take L2to 24months, and Boyd founded Radio Systems Haslam I have talked to is Bill Placements are taken on objectively think about the Corp., a Knoxville company Haslam, not because he's a a first-come, first-served future of the University of Ten- that produces invisible fences Haslam but because he's the basis. nessee and the organizational and other pet products, which governor and thd governor Attendees will sign in requirements to enable that has more thanToo employees needs a voice in the presidency beginning at 9 a.m. Work- future," Compton said. and $4oo million in annual of the Universityof Tennes- shop session A begins at Compton saidhe didnt revenue. see." 9:3O and includes discussions on best practices in the K-5 classroom; monoprints and drawing; online instructional technology in art teaching, grades 6-12; voice and movement methods in https ://www.thunderboltradio.com UTM hosting open forums Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs finalists

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Four finalists to fill the position of vice chancellor for student affairs left open by the retirement of Dr Margaret Toston earlier this year will participate in campus open through the 5th

Dr Brandon Frye will appear at an open forum on October 1 st Frye is associate vice president for enrollment and student affairs, and deputy Title g coordinator at th Pensacola

Dr Jamie Mantooth will appear in an open forum on October 2nd l\ilantooth has led the UTM Office of Enrollment Services and Student Engagement as executive di spending three years as director of retention services at l\ilurray State

Dr Andy LeMer will have his open forum on October 3rd Lewter has been dean of students at Georgla College and State University in l\ililledgeville since 2013, and student affairs at Maryville College

And Dr Mark l\ilccloud's open forum will be October 4th Mccloud moved to the position of interim assistant vice chancellor for student affairs and dean of students : two years as director of the Offlce of Career Planning and Development

John Abel has served as interim vice chancellor since Toston's retirement in June He will return to his position as assistant vice chancellor for student affairs and de chancellor's position is fllled

All open forums will begin at 3:00 in the Watkins Auditorium in the Boling University Center

5Ut",IDAY, SEPTEMBER 23,2014 S THE JACKSON SUN UTM hosting golf tournament for student internships

The University of Tennessee at Mar- For more information, sPonsorshiP tin Office of Career Planning and Devel- opportunities or registration assis- opment will host the second-annual Ca- tance, contact Dr. Mark McCloud, in- reer Classic golf tournament beginning terim assistant vice chancellor for stu- at 9 a.m., Oct. 3, at the Persimmon Hills dent affairs, at 731-881-72 or email Golf Course in Sharon. Registration is [email protected]. $75 per player or $3OO for a four-person team. Players must be registered by Sept.28. On-site registration begins at 8:3O a.m. with a shotgun start promptly at 9. Lunch will be provided at noon. Partici- UTM host fine arts workshops pants can register as a team or as individuals; those not registered with a The University of Tennessee at Mar- team will be assigned to one by the tour- Department of Visual nament director. tin and Theatre Arts will host its third-annual Session B will begin at 11 a.m. ancffEa- Registration for the four-person in-service workshops for K-12 art, dance tures workshops on best practices in the scramble tournament includes cart and theatre teachers from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 29, 6-12 classroom; new Tennessee dance rental, green fees, range balls and lunch. in the Fine Arts Building on the main standard domains; monoprints and Prizes will be presented to the first, sec- campus. The workshop has 60 spaces drawing; kente cloth for elementary stu- ond and third-place teams. Proceeds dents; basket weaving; and clay sculp- from the tournament help fund travel available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no cost to attend. ture. and housing stipends for UT Martin stu- Interested teachers of K-72 " Lunch will start at 72:20 p.m. with dents who earn internship placements art, dance and theatre must reserve a seat by Sept. session C workshops following at1. This session includes discussions of digital both domestically and internationally. 24 and indicate first and second-choice images, devices and opportunities; bas- Sponsorship opportunities are avail- workshops in each session. Placements ket weaving; abstraction; and group able beginning at $2OO. are taken on a first-come, first-served movement and rhythm-based dance in Registration checks should be made basis. theatre. payable to the UT Martin Office of Ca- Attendees will sign in beginning at 9 Interested educators must send their reer Planning and Development and a.m. Workshop session A begins at 9:3O names and contact information, along sent to the University of Tennessee at and includes discussions on best prac- with workshop preferences, to Dr. Carol Martin, Boling University Center, Room tices in the K-5 classroom; monoprints Eckert, professor of art, at ceck- 2lO, Martin, TN, 38238. Participants and drawing; online instructional tech- [email protected]. For information on indi- should include the name, address, nology in art teaching, grades 6-72;voice vidual sessions, contact the UT Martin phone number and email address of all and movement methods in theatre; ab- Office of Visual and Theatre Arts at 731- team members when sending payment. straction; and printmaking on clay. 881-7400. https ://www.wbir. comt Randy Boyd to serve as interim UT system president when DiPietro retires

The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees voted Tuesday morning to appoint Boyd as interim UT system president' As the board started its vote, a few students began protesting'

Tennessee system president when current President Joe DiPietro retires in November.

The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees v()led T!-asd'ly morning to appoint Boyd to the role. As the board started its vote, a few students began protesting'

After the interruption, the board unanimously voted to appoint Boyd as interim UT system president.

Boyd will serye as interim presidentfor up to 24 months or until the effective date of appointment of a new president following an externai search. DiPietro said he would formally retire in February and informally leave in November

Of all the speakers at Tuesday's meeting, only two endorsed Boyd as system president

Board Chair John Compton said Boyd hasn't expressed wanting to be a long term president Compton said they will conduct national search for president but aren't ruling out Boyd as a possibility if he, "fals in love with the.job,"

Tuesday's vote marks a first for the university's new, smailer board of trustees.

Boyd's appointment gives the new board of trustees time to think more completery about where UT goes now. Dipietro has been system president since 2011.

Gov, Bill Haslam is in the final months of his second term and UT Knoxville needs a new chancellor, with Dipietro's dismissal of Beverly Davenport in the spring

Haslam is a longtime champion and friend of Boyd, who served as the governor,s commissioner of economic deveropment for two years. Before that Boyd was Hasram,s special adviser on higher education, helping to boost development of state initiatives to increase the number of Tennesseans with advanced job skills and training. A little about Boyd

Boyd is a University of Tennessee graduate

The South Knoxville native and his wife Jenny are longtime supporters of education in Tennessee The Boyds have given money to support local secondary schools are well as the University of Tennessee.

Their monetary gifts support the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research and the Boyd Venture Challenge, which is a seed grant program for student entrepreneurs

Boyd founded Radio Systems Corp in the early 1990s. The privately held Knoxville company makes pet produces that include Petsafe and lnvisible Fence.

He spent millions of his own money this year during the Republican primary to become governor He came in second last month to Bill Lee, who now is running agalnst Democrat Karl Dean in the Nov, 6 election for governor https : //www. thunderboltradio. cornr

Boyd unanimously voted UT interim president

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University of Tennessee alumnus and former Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Randy Boyd was unanlmousl) BoardofTrusteestoserveasUTinterimpresidentaftertheretiremeniofUTPresidentDr JoeDipietro

The vote was not without debate as several guests were asked to speak with some speaking in favor of Boyd and some speaking against the board's proposal to apl position

There were also outbursts from a few students before the board's vote Those students were escorted out by UT police

There were also reports of protests on ihe UT Knoxville campus against Boyd,s appointment

AsinterimpresidentoftheUTsystem,Boydwill serveasCEooftheKnoxville l\4emphis,Chattanooga,andl\/artincampuses

Last week, Boyd visited with UT Martin chancellor Dr Keith Carver in Martin for about 45 minutes to discuss the interim position and to get input from Dr Carver

Dr DiPietroannouncedlastweekhisplanstoretire jnFebruary,butwill stepdownNovember2ltousehisremainangvacationtime

Boyd will assume the interim president role on November 22

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 25,2018

Randy Boyd to be considered for UT's interim president The University of Ten- webcast will be available at The agenda will also in- nessee Board of Trustees tennessee.edu. clude action to waive the will meet today in Knox- The board will consider requirement that DiPietro ville to consider appoint- appointing UT Knoxville provide 180 days' writren ment of tem alumnus and presiden Knoxville notice of his retirement. UT businessman Randy Boyd The meeting agenda and Presiden ro's to serve as interim svs- materials are available bv retirement, which was an- tem president for up to 24 contacting Jennifer Sicli'- nounced last week. months or until the effec- ing, assistant director The of meeting was to be- tive date of appointment of media relations for the UT gin at 11:45 a.m. EDT in a new president following System, at jsicking@ten- the Visitors Center at 27 12 an external search. nessee.edu. Neyland Drive on the UT Persons who have pre- The University of Ten- Knoxville campus. Board registered to speak will be nessee System djstributed members unable to be pres- scheduled on a first-come, this notice to all faculty ent in Knoxville were able first-served basis. Speakers and staff as parr ol its to parlicipate telephone. by will be limited to five min- compliance with the ad- The meeting will be web- utes each, and the total time equate public notice re- cast live and archived for available for speakers will quirement of state open later viewing; a link to the be 30 minutes. meetings law. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

TAKING PRIDE lN LEARNING Children at the Martin EnrichmentAcad- emy show off new books provided by -Phi Kappa Phi. Adults in the background are (from left) Robert Nunley, director of the Martin EnrichmentAcademy and Dontrel Owens, assistant director. UTM faculty helps students at Martin Enrichment Academy The Measurement Lit- the stories. During a recent Meatballs for All" by eracy Enrichment Program visit the children listened to Marilyn Burns, "What's helps students understand "How Short How Tall How the Matter with Start- what measurement means Faraway" by David Adler. ing 6th Grade" by Kel- and equips the students to They measured the length ley Staggs, and "Bud, perform measurements. of a room in paces, found not Buddy" by Christo- The program is supported Egypt and Rome on a map, pher Paul Curtis. The by a $1,500 grant from and measured each other's books introduce a vari- The Honor Society of Phi heights in cubits. During ety of quantities, includ- Kappa Phi. The work is future visits they will make ing length, surface area, part of the mission of the the same measurements in mass, volume, density, STEM Center for Teaching standard units such as feet and time. and Learning at the Univer- and inches. The books are written sity of Tennessee at Marlin. Because of the funding for different age groups Each week this fall, college provided by the Literacy from primary grades faculty visit students at the Grant program ofPhi Kappa through middle school. Martin Enrichment Acade- Phi, each child gets to keep The Honor Society my, an after-school program a copy of the book and will of Phi Kappa Phi was in Martin. receive a ruler and measur- founded in 1897 and The college teachers read ing tape. recognizes outstanding books with measurement Other books included scholarship in all fields themes to the children. The in the program are "Mea- of study. The society children conduct some of the suring Penny" by Loren also promotes public measurements suggested in Leedy, "Spaghetti and seryice by its members. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

UTM searching to fill newly created office The University of Tennes- report directly to UT Martin as well as an outside rep- STEM Center for Teach- see at Martin has begun a na- Chancellor Keith Carver and resentative from the U.S. ing and Learning; and Dr. tional search for an e-xecutive work closely wirh the UT Depanment of Agriculture. Rachna Tewari, associate director of research, outreach System's Office of Govern- Committee membeis are Har- professor and economic development of agricultural ment Relations and Advo- riet Cannon, assistant to the economrcs. Lo lead a newly created office cacy in support of state and state director and adminis- Ashlie Czyz, director of the same name. regional of relationships. trative programs director for human resources programs "This position is a direct position This is also re- the USDA (retired); Dr. John and executive recruiter result of our new strategic sponsible for for oversight and Oelrich, director of bands and the University of Tennes- plan," said Chancellor Keith compliance university- associate of professor of music; see System. is serving as Carver. "We are committed sponsored programs, and the Dr. Kelli Deere, director of executtve recruil.er ning our existing for this promotion and coordination the UT Marlin Parsons Cen- position. private partner- of outreach activities includ- director of ding our hopes research ing non-degree programs. trepreneur- portlolio and becomins inter_ an Dr. Phillip Acree Cavalier, c Develop- integral part the on by ol ecoiom- university provost and vice Mark Mc- ic developmenr initiatives chancellor for academic af- Cloud, interim assistant vice For more information or across the region." fairs, is serving as chair of chancel lor for student aflai rs: to nominate a candidate or The executive director the search committee, which Dr. John Overcash, assistant express rnterest, contact of research, outreach and includes representation from professor of chemistrry and Czy z at economic development aczyz @ tennessee. will UT Matin faculty and staff co-directorof the UT Marrin edu.

TnrNroN Gazprrt, Tuesday, September 25, 20Ig TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25,2O1A S THE JACKSON SUN

WestStar now UTM host fine accepting arts workshops applications The University of Tennessee at Mar- tin Department of Visual and Theatre Applications are now Arts will host its third-annual in-service being accepted to partic- workshops forK-12 art, dance and thea- ipate in the University tre teachers from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 29, of Tennessee at Martin in the Fine Arts Building on the main WestStar Leadership Pro- campus. The workshop has 60 spaces gram's class of 2019. The available on a first-come, first-served program is the largest and basis. There is cost oldest regional leadership no to attend. development program in Interested teachers of K:J2 art, dance Tennessee and boasts 82b and theatre must reserve a seat by Sept. graduates in its 29-year 24 and indicate first and second-choice history. workshops in each session. Placements The WestStar mission is are taken on a flrst-come, flrst-served to identify, encourage and basis. equip community-minded Attendees will sign in beginning at 9 Lunch will start at l2:2O p.m. with people who want to become a.m. Workshop session Abegins at 9:3O session C workshops following at1. This involved in West Tennes- and includes discussions on best prac- session includes discussions see's economic success of digital and tices in the K-5 classroom; monoprints are willing to accept lead- images, devices and opportunities; bas- ership roles. and drawing; online instructional tech- ket weaving; abstraction; and group For additional informa- nology in art teaching, grades 6-12; voice movement and rhythm-based dance in tion or to apply, contact and movement methods in theatre; ab- theatre. the WestStar Leadership straction; and printmaking on clay. Interested educators must send their Program at 73I-887-7298 Session B will begin at 11a.m. and fea- names and contact information, along or visit utm.edu/weststar. tures workshops onbest practices in the with workshop preferences, to Dr. Carol The application deadline 6-12 classroom; new Tennessee dance Eckert, professor of art, at ceck- is Oct. 12. Anyone can ap- standard domains; monoprints and [email protected]. For information ply to participate on indi- in the drawing; kente cloth for elementary stu- vidual sessions, contact program; nominations the UT Martin are dents; basket weaving; and clay accepted but not required. sculp- Office of Visual and Theatre Arts at 731- ture. BB7-7400. srATE GAZETTE I weoruesoAY SEPTEMBER 26,2018 Boyd approved as UT interim president

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. hono4," Boyd said. "I'm Republican gubernatori- (AP) - The University of humbled." alprimary Tennessee Board of University of Before the vote, a few despite protests Trustees has unanimous- Teruressee Fresident Joe speakers objected to the ly approved the selection DiPietro' announced pick by noting Boyd's rel- of Knoxville business- Sept. 17 he will retire Feb. ative lack of academic man and former guber- 14. He will leave active experience and aryuing natorial candidate Randy service Nov 21 and use he wouldn't be an advo- Boyd as the university his remaining vacation cate for diversity or system's interim presi- time, with Boyd taking inclusion. Several student. over after that. Boyd has dents held signs protest- Board members voted agreed to serye for up to ing Boyd's selection. Tuesday on the recom- 24 months or until a per- "Hiring Randy Boyd mendation that Trustees manent president takes would be disastrous for Chairman John over. UT's political climate," Compton had made last Boyd is a Tennessee said Alayna Cameron, a week. alumnus who lost to Bill senior at Tennessee's "It's an incredible Lee in the 2078 Knoxville campus. "We Wednesdav. Seotember 26. 20 l8

need someone who will ber of the Board of standpoint, I can think of bring us together and pri- Trustees, said the "over- no one better (than oritize all students. We whelming consensus" of Boyd)." Roots don't need a politician fuedback he'd received on Boyd founded Radio of running ow university" Boyd was favorable. Systems Corp., a Afewmore people were "We've been hearing Knoxville company that Rhythm escorted out of the meet- what Tennesseans have produces invisible fences ing after complaining said about where they and other pet products, they weren't allowed to want the university to go, which has more than 700 speak and to tour trying to inter- and two of the biggest employees and 9400 mil- rupt the vote. One was things I've heard are that Iion in annual revenue. cited for trying to disrupt people want a schools a public meeting. Tennessean and want Citizens were permitted someone The Martin Percussion who under- Ensemble from Uni- to speak only they'd stands the if the culture," said Tennessee at submitted request versity of a Kim White, another Martin take Roots online beforehand. will its member of the Board of Rhythm performance Lang of Wiseman, a mem- Trustees. "From that on tour to six elementary schools - including one in Union City - Thursday and Friday. The ensemble will give private performances Thursday at Medina Elementary School and at Pope and East elementary schools in Jackson. The tour will also visit Yorkville Elementary School. Union City Elementary School and East Calloway Elementary School in Murray, Ky., on Friday. Roots of Rhythm is a unlque percussron performance that uses world history, geography and music to increase cultural awareness. The ensemble displays a global perspec- tive in an energetic performance, using a variety of instruments native to countries such as Trinidad and Tobago, Zimbabwe, Mali, Brazil and others. Boyd approved as UT interim president (AP) KNOXVILLE "We've been hearing c-dte tosfuercentTtZOf The University of what Tennesseans have said Boyd responded of to criti- Tennessee Board UT's political climate," said about where theY want the cism of his relative lack Trustees has unanimously Alayna Cameron. a senior urriversity to go. and two of academic experience by the selection of approved at Tennessee's Knoxville of the biggest things T've noting that he isn't an engi- businessman and Knoxville campus. "We need someone heard are that PeoPle want neer, but that he's founded gubernatorial can- former who will bring us together a Tennessean and want a company where engineers didate Randy Boyd as the and prioritize all students. someone who understands can thrive, and that he owns university system's interim We don't need a politician the culture." said Kim three minor-league basebal l. president. running our university." White, another member teams lvithout being able to voted Board members A few more people were of the Board of Trustees. hit a curveball. Tuesday on the recom- escorted the meet- I out of "From that standPoint, "I think you can be a Trustees mendation that ing after complaining they can think of no one better leader of people with par- John Compton Chairman weren't allowed to speak ticular skills without actu- week. had made last and trying to intemrpt the d Radio ally having all those skills," "It's an incredible honor," vote. One was cited for Knoxville Boyd said. "l think in the said. "I'm humbled." Boyd trying to disrupt a public Produces (state university) system, University of Tennessee meeting. Citizens were and other there are more people with- DiPietro President Joe permitted to speak only if pet products. which has out a Ph.D. than with (one). announced Sept. l7 he will they'd submitted a request more than 700 emPloYees I need to be president for all He leave retire Feb. 14. will online beforehand. and $400 million in annual the people in the system." active service Nov. 2l and United Campus Workers, revenue. use his remaining vacation a union representing He took a yearlong leave time. with Boyd taking employees in the state uni- of absence in 2013 to serve over after that. Boyd has versrty system campuses, as an adviser to Gov. Bill agreed to serve for up to 24 issued a release saying "we Haslam, helPing him create months or until a perrna- hope that Boyd will steer education initiatives such nent president takes over. clear of his conservative, as the Tennessee Promise Boyd is a Tennessee corporate impulses and the Drosram for free tuition at alumnus who lost to Bill xenophobic language that itutE .otrnunity colleges. Lee in the 2018 Republican characterized his gu6ern'a- In December 2014, Haslam primary. gubernatorial torial bid." named Boyd the next state Before the vote, a few Lang Wiseman, a mem- Economic and CommunitY speakers objected to the ber of the Board of Trustees, Development commission- pick by noting Boyd's said the "overwhelming er, a post he filled until relative lack academic of consensus" feedback experience and arguing he of he'd received on Boyd was s an archi- advocate wouldn't be an favorable. Drive to 55 lor diversity or inclusion. initiative, which is aimed at Several students held signs increasing the number of protesting Boyd's selec- Tennesseans with a Post- tron. secondary degree or certifi-

The lecture, titled "How MSU prffissor Luther Campbell Screwed up Transformative Use for to give lecture Everybody," will be held Dr. Kevin Qualls, associ- in the Blankenship Recital of television Hall inside UT Martin's MunaY (KY.) Fine Arts Building and is ity. will give open to the public. a lecture on transformative Qualls will speali on use at 7 p.m. Oct. 4 at the "fair use" provisions, the University of Tennessee at Copyright Act of 1971, Martin. transformalive use doctrine and relevant court cases involving musical artists. The presentation includes some adult content. UTM to host finali,sts for vice chancellor position The University of Tennessee at than 70 percent of Martin has conducted a national during the past aca search for candidates to fill the posi- Mantooth has tion of vice chancellor for student Office of Enroll affairs left Student Engagement University of M d p.t_ot working Dr. Margar director siniJ ZO1S - 19 A search ing three years as dire In his current d uffay (Ky.) State oversees university career services; student conduct; student life and mul- position, he has ticultural affairs; the Student Concern ll-to-fall retention Team; and evaluation and assess- udents l 6 percent ment within the Division of Student t

'ard more students, suPervision . Dr. Brandon Frye, Monday; including transfer students' nt for the residential . Dr. Jamie Mantooth, i"Lshay; Lewtei has been dean of students at and student life, dining services,.stu- . D;: ffit Lewter, oct. :; Gegrgla College and State -University . Dr. Mart ucctoud, oci. +. in Mliledgevil"le since 2013 and h'e dent health and counseling services, 17 student conduc ing and Frye is associate vice president previou_slf spent .years .in stu- for enrollment and studeni affairs, dent affairs at Maryviite College in ," H"t13ft?1 ;ft*l: le, Lewter has cre- assessment. The vice chancellor sup- t resPonse Pro- Porls th ent ffTr:i?;L",:lj lJ'"''#f 'Ji Lrs; and opened The ty strategic plan. In his current role, Frye has played Hub, which houses the university's served as interim an active role in the dev;lop;elnt lna Cultural Center, Women's Center and Jitir"rrr"nt ,,, ,urilii; ,?il ,Tilili to the position of his position as assistant vice chancel- ce chancellor for lor for student affairs and dean of dean of students students when the vice chancellor's year after serving position is filled.

NEW FACES University of Tennessee at Mafiin Resources; Dr. Brian Towell, Department of Accounting. Chancellor Dr. -Keith Carver welcomed new faculty Finance, Economics and Political Science; Dr. Jared members and administrators to campus recently with a Linna, Department of Accounting, Finance, Economics dinner in the Champions Club of the new football press and Political Science; John Blue, Division of Student box facility at Hardy Graham Stadium. Those present Affairs; Larry McKenzie, Department of Health and were able to meet members of the chancellor's staff as Human Performance; Dr. Timothy Dasinger, Department well as the deans of UT Martin's five colleges. Attending of Health and Human Performance; Chris Stachewicz, were (from left, front row) Dr. Yu-Ho Chi, Department of Division of Student Affairs; Dr. Phillip Acree Cavalier, Accounting, Finance, Economics and Political Science; vice chancellor for academic affairs and university pro- Dr. Michelle Arant, Department of Educational Studies; vost; (back row) Anthony Prewitt, Division of Student Matthew Chesnut, Veterinary Health Technology Program; Affairs; Dr. John Glass, Honors Program; Dr. Shadow Robinson, College of Engineering and Natural Sciences; Chris Gunlefinger, Office of Campus Recreation; Dr. Kent Kelso, Department of Educational Studies; and Ryan Jenkins, Office of Intercollegiate Athletics. Some new faculty members were unable to attend. The Lauderdale Voice, Wednesday, September 26,2O1g

The current student body Student represents 89 Tennessee UT-Martin counties, 45 states and 22 foreign countries. numbers In addition to increased shows four- enrollment, UT Martin has also received national rank- percent lncrease ings from U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Washington tncrease for fall Monthly and BestColleges. The University of com in recent weeks. Tennessee at Martin reports The University of Ten- World U.S. News & a total enrollment nessee at Martin reports a Report has ranked UT of 7 969 total enrollment of 7,069 Martin as tied for l4th students for the fall 20lg students for the fall 2018 among public schools in the semester, showing a four_ semester, showing a 4 south, up from I6th |n201'7 . percent increase from fall percent increase from fall UT Martin is also tied for 2017. 2017. This is the highest arnong the best sotttp 29th total enrollment UT This is the highest total ern colleges for veterans, Martin enrollment UT Martin has tied for 42nd among south- has seen since fall 2013. seen since fall2013. ern regional universities and First-time freshmen First-time freshmen stands alone at 44th among enrolled this semester enrolled this semester the best value schools in the account for 1,143 students, account for 1,143 students, south. showing showing an 8.7 percent The Princeton Review an 8.7-percent increase over the first-time has placed UT Martin rncrease over the first_time freshman class last enrolled among the best colleges freshman class enrolled last fall. This is the university's in the southeast for the fall. This is the university's largest freshman class since 16th consecutive year, and largest freshman class since fall 2014. UT Martin has Monthly lists Washington fall 2014. seen a 2l percent increase the university at 28th in its UT Martin has in the size of its freshman "Best Bang for the Buck" seen a 2l percent increase in class past two over the category among southern the size of its freshman class years. colleges and universities for over the past two years. The university welcomed 2018. Martin is the top- UT The university welcomed more than 450 transfer stu- ranked public university in dents more than 450'transfer for the sixth consecu- Tennessee on this list. sfu- tive year wirh474 first-time BestColleges.com dents for the sixth consecu- transfer students enrolled has included UT Martin tive year with 474 first-time this semester. The number among the best colleges in transfer students enrolled of dual-enrollment students (l6th) and spe- Tennessee this semester. The number is up 79.4 percent this fall cifically the best online col- of dual-enrollment with more than 1,200 stu- leges in Tennessee (eighth). students dents taking classes through is up 79.4 percent this fall UT Martin. with more than 1200 students taking classes through UTMartin. The current student body represents 89 Tennessee counties, 45 states aad 22 foreign countries. In addition to increased enrollment, UT Martin has also received national rank- ings from U.S. News and World Report, The Princeton Review, Washington Monthly and BestColleges.com in recent weeks. 2018 SUN The Lauderdale Voice, Wednesday, September 26' WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2O18 tr THE JACKSON

UTM host fine arts UTltil fall preview daYs UTM workshops The University of Ten- holds Fall The University of Ten- nessee at Martinwill host nessee at Maitin DePart- Fall Preview DaYs for high ment of Visual and Thea- school students and their Preview tre Arts will host its third- families on Oct. 6 and annual in-serviqe work- Nov. 10. This event Pro- shops for K-72 arl, dance vide students an oppor- Days and theatre teachers from tunity to speak with aca- The University of 9 a.m.-3 p.m. SaturdaY in demic advisers, financial other Tennessee at Martin will the Fine Arts Building on counselors and tesources in a host Fall Preview Days for the main campus. The campus low-stress environment. high school students and workshop has 60 spaces on a first-come, their families on Oct. 6 and available Each day will begin first-served basis. There Nov. 10. This event provides with check-in at 9 a.m., is no cost to attend. students an opportunity to followed by an official at 9:3O. A speak with academic advis- Attendees will sign in welcome Panel of current UT Martin stu- ers, financial counselors and beginning at 9 a.m. Work- A begins at dents wiil answer ques- other campus resources in a shop session 9:3o and includes discus- tions and discuss the ex- low-stress environment. sions on best practices in pectations of college life Each day will begin with the K-5 classroom; mono- at 1O, and particiPants check-in at9 a.m., followed prints and drawingi on- will be able to visit aca- by an official welcome at line instructional tech- demic departments start- 9:30. A panel of current UT nology in art teaching, ing at 10:45. The daY will Martin students will answer grades 6-12; voice and end with a full camPus questions and discuss the movement methods in tour at lI3O. expectations of college life theatre; abstraction; and There is no charge to at 10, and participants will printmaking on claY. attend, and parents, sib- be able to visit academic Session B will begin at lings and other visitors departments starting at 11a.m. and features work- are welcorne. Pre-regis- 10:45. The day will end with shops onbestPractices in tration is encouraged to student is a full campus tour at 11:30. the 6-72 classroom; new ensure each to visit areas ofper- Fall Preview Day is the Tennessee dance stan- able mono- sonal interest. ideal place to have questions dard domains; prints drawing; kente answered about academic and Register online at cloth for elementarY stu- programs, financial aid and utm.edu/preview For dents; basket weaving; con- scholarships, student activi- more information, and clay sculpture. tact the UT Martin Office ties and residence life, There at of Undergraduate Admis- is no charge to attend, and Lunch will start p.m. with session C sions at 731-881-7O20 or parents, siblings and other 12:2O workshops following at 1. email ad- visitors are welcome. Pre- This session includes dis- [email protected]. registration is encouraged to cussions of digital im- ensure each student is able ages, devices and oPPor- to visit areas of personal tunities; basket weaving; interest. gtrlgcttoli and grouP Register online Lt movement and rhythm- utm.edu/preview. For mofe based dance in theatre. information, contact the UT Interested of etlucators Martin Office must send their narnes Undergraduate Admissions and contact information, at 731-881-7020 or email along with liorkshop [email protected]. preferences, to Dr. Carol Eckert, professor ofurt, at [email protected]. For information on individual sessions, contact the UT Martin Offfrce of Visual and Theatre Arts at 731- 881-7400. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2OI8 Randy Boyd named University of Tennessee's interim president The University of Ten- that an interim would allow countries and the brands nessee Board of Trustees trustees time to plan for the PetSafe, Invisible Fence appointed alumnus Randy university's future. He said and SporlDOG. Boyd as interim system Boyd's unique set of expe- He was the architect for president in a specially riences made him the ideal "Drive to 55" with the Ten- called meeting on Tuesday. candidate. nessee Promise and Tennes- Boyd will begin his new "He's a true public ser- see Reconnect scholarship role Nov. 22. vant, and he will work programs to help 55 percent Dr. Joe DiPietro, the every day to make sure ofTennesseans eam a post- system's 25th president, the University of Tennes- secondary degree by 2025. recently announced he will see System is ,meeting the He led Tennessee Achieves retire from active service needs of our state," Comp- as chairman and acted as Nov. 21. He has led the uni- ton said. Gov. Bill Haslam's adviser versity since January 2011. As part of the decision, for higher education. He "I have confidence in Compton said he and the also served as chair of the Randy and will do every- other trustees reviewed Tennessee Higher Educa- thing I can to make sure emails and social media tion Commission and as he gets a good start," DiPi- posts and listened to opin- commissioner of the Ten- etro said after the vote. "He ions from faculty, students nessee Department of Eco- will take the momentum and the general public be- nomic and Community De- we have achieved and will fore and during the meet- velopment. make the university even mg. Through his philanthro- bigger, better and greater." "All of the feedback py, Boyd also supports the Boyd, a Knoxville busi- we've been given electroni- UT Knoxville Boyd Center nessman who spent much cally has been shared with for Business and Economic of his childhood visiting trustees," Compton said. Research and the UT Insti- his grandparents in Ken- He added that a majority of tute of Agriculture College ton, will serve for tp to 24 the feedback received was of Veterinary Medicine's months or until a new presi- positive. Boyd Venture Challenge dent is appointeiJ following Trustee Lang Wiseman seed grant program for stu- an external search. He has said they heard the concerns dent entrepreneurs. He has declined to be paid a salary. ofthose who responded. funded Boyd Scholarships He will receive a stipend of "Diversity and tolerance for Tennessee Promise stu- $10,000 per year to cover are impoftant characteris- dents and supported the UT costs related to enrollment tics of the university that Knoxville Boyd Family in the state group health in- each one of us shares and Track and Field Center. surance plan. upholds," he said. "I feel "I am committed to the certain and confident that Boyd ran for the Re- success of the University of (Boyd) will uphold the publican nomination for Tennessee and will dedicate characteristics and traits we governor this year but was my iull focus to continuing w:int in our university." defeated in the primaries by the momentum achieved Boyd graduated from UT Bill Lee. by Dr. DiPietro and lead- Knoxville in 1979 with a Some students protested ers throughout the system," bachelor's degree in indus- Boyd's appointment due Boyd said after trustees trial management and from to his lack of experience in voted to approved his ap- the University of Oklahoma higher education adminis- pointment. "Thank you for in 1988 with a master's de- tration and accused him of this honor and for putting gree in liberal studies fo- racism and homophobia. your trust in me." cused on foreign policy. He Trustees also approved John Compton, UT is the founder and chairman waiving the requirement Board of Trustees chair- of Radio Systems Corp., that DiPietro provide 180 man, nominated Boyd for which has more than 700 days' written notice of his the interim position. stating employees, offices in six retirement.

hlEV\/ APPOINTEE Randy Boyd addresses the UT Board of Trustees and members of the UT community- shortly after being appointed UT's interim president. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER?T 2018 UTM ensemble to visit schools The University of formance that uses world Tennessee at Martin history, geography and Percussion Ensemble will music to increase cultural take its Roots of Rhythm awareness. The ensemble performance on tour to six displays a global perspec- elementary schools Sept. tive in an energetic perfor- 27-28. mance, using a variety of The ensgmble will give instruments native to coun- private performances Sept. tries such as Trinidad and 2l at Medina Elementary Tobago, Zimbabwe, Mali, STATE GAZETTE I NUNSONV, SEPTEMBER27,2018 School, and Pope and East Brazil and others. elementary schools in Parents interested in Jackson. attending private perfor- The tour will also visit rrances at their child's Yorkville Elementary school should contact the School, Union City sctrool directly regarding Elementary School and guest attendance. Locals aftend East Calloway Elementary For more information School in Murray, Kentucky, on the Roots of Rhythm on Sept. 28. performance or to book a soybean luncheon Rools of Rhythm is future tour date for your a unrque percusslon per.- school. visit utm.edu/roots. THE LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE, RIPLEY, TENNESSEE, SEPTEMBER 27, 201 B UT Martin's Fall cuss the expectations of college life at 10, Preview Days Set and participants will be The University of able to visit academic Tennessee at Martin is departments starting at scheduled to host Fall 10:45. The day will end Preview Days for high with a full campus tour school students and at l1:30. Fall Preview their families Octo- Day is the ideal Place ber 6th and November to have {uestions answered about academic 10th. This event pro- programs, financial vide students an op- aid and scholarshiPs, portunity to speak with student activities and academic advisers, fi- residence life. There nancial counselors and is no charge to attend, other campus resources and parents, siblings in a low-stress environ- and other visitors are ment. Each day will be- welcome. Pre-regis- THURSDAY, SEPTE l\4BER 27, 2o18 W THE JACKSON SUN gin with check-in at 9 tration is encouraged. a.m., followed by an of- Register online at utm. ficial welcome at 9:30. edu/preview. For more A panel of current UT information, call'73I- Martin students will an- 881-7020 or email ad' public phvsics UTM host fine arts-work"rrrps- Hl#.t""rlJ;t:ent swer questions and dis- [email protected] The University of Tennessee at Mar- The University of Tennessee at Mar- tin Department of Visual and Theatre tin Department of Chemistry and phys- Arts will host its third-annual in-service ics will present the annual "phun with workshops forK-72 art, dance and thea- Physics" event at 6 p.m., Oct. 9, in room tre teachers from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday in the Fine Arts Building on the main 258 of Brehm Hall on the UT Martin campus. The workshop has 6O spaces main campus. available on a flrst-come, first-served "Phun with Physics" is a demonstra- basis. There is no cost to attend. tion appropriate for all ages. The pres- Attendees will sign in beginning at 9 entation will use electrocution, magne- a.m. Workshop session A begins at 9:3O tization, freezing, heating and fiactur- and includes discussions on best prac- ing to explain how nature works. Specif- tices in the K-5 classroom; monoprints ic demonstrations involve driving a nail and drawing; online instructional tech- into wood with a frozen banana and nology in art teaching, grades 6-12; voice pumping the air out of a marshmallow. and movement rnethods in theatre; ab- Physics faculty rnembers along with straction; and printmaking on clay. members of the UT Martin chapter of Session B will begin at 11 a.m. and fea- the Society of Physics Students will give tures workshops on best practices in the the presentations. 6-12 classroom; new Tennessee dance For more information, contact Dr. Ja- standard domains; monoprints and son Alexander, associate professor of drawing; kente cloth for elementary stu- physics, at jalexa39@utm. edu. dents; basket weaving; and clay sculpture. Lunch will start at 12:20 p.m. with session C workshops following at1" This session includes discussions of digital images, devices and opportunities; basket weaving; abstraction; and group movement and rhythm-based dance in theatre. Interested educators must send their names and contact information, along with workshop preferences, to Dr. Caroi Eckert, professor of art, at ceck- [email protected]. For individual sessions, contact the UT Martin Office of Visual and Theatre Arts at 737-881-7400. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28,2018 * THE JACKSON SUN SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29,2O1A ff THE JACKSON SUN

UTM to.present public physics UTM to present public physics demonstration demonstration

The University of Tennessee at Mar- The University of Tennessee at Mar- tin Department of Chemistry and Phys- tin Department of Chemistry and Phys- ics will present the annual "Phun with ics will present the annual "Phun with Physics" event at 6 p.m., Oct. 9, in room Physics" event at 6 p.m., Oct. 9, in room 25A of Brehm Hall on the UT Martin 258 of Brehm Hall on the UT Martin main campus. marn campus. "Phun with Physics" is a demonstra- "Phun with Physics" is a demonstration appropriate for all ages. The pres- tion appropriate for all ages. The presentation will use electrocution, magne- entation will use electrocution, magne- tization, freezing, heating and fractur- tization, freezing, heating and fractur- ing to explain how nature works. Specif- ing to explain how nature works. Specif- ic demonstrations involve driving a nail ic demonstrations involve driving a nail into wood with a ftozen banana and into wood with a frozen banana dnd pumping the air out of a marshmallow. pumping the air out of a marshmallow. Physics faculty members along with Physics faculty members along with members of the UT Martin chapter of members of the UT Martin chapter of the Society of Physics Students will give the Society of Physics Students will give the presentations. the presentations. For more information, contact Dr. Ja- For more information, contact Dr. Ja- son Alexander, associate professor of son Alexander, associate professor of physics, at [email protected]. physics, at j alexa3g@utm. edu.

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The University of Tennessee at Mar- tin Department of Visual and Theatre SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 g THE JACKSON SUN Arts will host its third-annual in-service workshops forK-L2 art, dance and thea- UTM fall preview days tre teachers from 9 a.m.-B p.m. Saturday UTM host fine arts workshops ', Sept. 29, in the Fine Arts Building on The University of Tennessee at Mar- the main campus. The workshop has 60 The University of Tenrtessee at Mar- tin will host Fall Preview Days for high spaces available on a first-come, first- tin Department of Visual and Theatre school students and their families on served basis. There is no cost to attend. Arts will host its third-annual in-service Oct. 6 and Nov. 1O. This event provide workshops for K-12 art, dance and thea- students an opportunity to speak with tre teachers from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday academic advisers, financial counselors Sept. 29, in the Fine Arts Building and other campus resources in a low- , on the main campus. Tlgworkshop stress environment. f1. 6q Each day will begin with check-in at 9 spaces available on a first-come, first- a.m., followed by an official welcome at served basis. There is no cost to attend. 9:3O. A panel of current UT Martin students will answer questions and discuss the expectations ofcollege life at1o, and participants will be able to visit academic departments starting at 10:45. The daywill end with a full campus tour atl13O. Fall Preview Day is the ideal place to have questions answered about academic programs, financial aid and scholarships, student activities and residence life. There is no charge to attend, and parents, siblings and other visitors are welcome. Pre-registration is encouraged to ensure each student is able to visit areas ofpersonal interest. Register online at utm.edu/preview. For more information, contact the UT Martin Office of Undergraduate Admis- sions at 731-8A7-7O2O or email ad- [email protected].