Weekly Event List
The Beyond the Classroom Challenge is a great way for students to jump into a broad variety of free campus and community events, learning more about UTC, Chattanooga, and themselves—all based on their own schedules and interests. Each week these events are sent out to any student who signs up, and the Scrappy newsletter will identify events that count towards the challenge. To complete the Challenge and earn an award signed by the Chancellor including priority registration, students must sign up, must participate and reflect on 10 events before the end of the final Reading Day (December 1). To learn more, click HERE or email the Experiential Learning Team at [email protected], visit them at 433 in the Library or call 423-425-5825. Please keep in mind that all students’ safety is our primary concern, and we encourage students to take all necessary precautions as we navigate this difficult health challenge. First and foremost, please practice common sense and follow all necessary precautions: https://blog.utc.edu/coronavirus/. Please email us at [email protected] with particular questions or thoughts, as working with individual students will be a top priority for us this semester.
If you need to sign up:
Beyond the Classroom Challenge Sign Up
The reflection form after each event (completed within a week!):
Final semester reflection form:
Semester of Experience Final Reflection
Check how many points you have:
January 19-22 - Week 1
EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF 1/19
Free Workshop: Library Remote Computers
Tuesday 1/19
1:00pm, Virtual (INFO)
Do you need access to the Library's computers but can't get into the building? Good news! You can use our computers from a distance. During this session we'll help you get set up so you can just log on whenever you want.
Any of the “Night at the ARC” events on Tuesday evening are BTC Challenge events.
Cocoa & Calendars
Wednesday, January 20
3-4:30pm
(INFO)
Grab a cup of your favorite cocoa and learn more about time management strategies as you start the new semester. This event will take place Wednesday, January 20 from 3-4:30 pm.
Medical career Academies Open House
Wednesday, January 27
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. EST
INFO: Medical Career Academies at UTC | University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
If you are interested in medical careers, feel free to learn about UTC’s Medical Career Academies. You will have an opportunity to meet our instructors, hear about potential job opportunities post-course, participate in a Q&A session, learn more about available programs and how they help you earn patient care hours and relevant experience, as well as learning about financial aid options.
Get To Know UTC: an Introduction to ThinkAchieve and Experiential Learning
Wednesday, January 20
4pm
https://tennessee.zoom.us/j/97567206727
If you’ve wondered about ways to learn about different parts of both the academic and non-academic experiential learning opportunities at UTC, feel free to pop into this informational session. You’ll hear about GIS, Acting, Music, Research, Service Learning, Leadership and a broad variety of amazing hands-on opportunities that any student can do, AND earn points toward semester and graduation level recognition and benefits. Open to all UTC students.
Disney Trivia with KayCee Stroh
Wednesday, January 20
8:00pm
(INFO)
Join Disney Channel actress, dancer, and TikTok personality KayCee Stroh for a virtual game of trivia and test your Disney knowledge for a chance to win a prize! KayCee is best known for playing Martha Cox in the "High School Musical" movie franchise. KayCee will be hosting the trivia and answering participant questions! This event will be held on Zoom using Kahoot! which can be played from a web or mobile browser or through the Kahoot! app.Space is limited, so register now by RSVPing to reserve your spot! A Zoom link will be emailed to registered students 2 hours before the start time of the event.
Interview with Archaeologist: Dr. Brooke Persons
Thursday, January 21
11am, Virtual (INFO)
Come meet one of UTC’s Archaeologists and the director of the Archeology Institute at UTC. She will discuss what Archaeology is and how you can get involved.
Study Abroad 101
Thursday, January 21
2:00pm, Virtual (INFO)
UTC students interested in summer, semester or year-long study abroad can discuss available programs, how you should choose the best program, transfer of credit, application procedures, financial aid and scholarships, i.e. “almost” everything about study abroad programs and UTC policies so that you will get the best out of your study abroad experience.
Language Hour: Vietnamese
Thursday, January 21
3:15pm, Virtual (INFO)
Learn basic words and phrases in different languages throughout the semester. Our own international students and staff will be teaching us how to speak in their native languages.
Digital Vision Board Workshop
Thursday, January 21
6:00pm, Virtual (INFO)
Building a vision board the old fashioned analog way is a lot of fun but what if going digital is the way you want to go? In this free virtual class, we will explore the methodology behind building an effective and dynamic vision board using cross platform, accessible online applications. Building a visual inspiration board that goes where you go across devices may be just what you need for the new year.
Politics, Science (&) Faith in the era of COVID-19
Thursday, January 21
7pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Zht83_-9SjKVit_6ziYRUw
New York University and the AND Campaign, Co-Sponsored by UTC Department of Political Science and Public Service
This moderated panel discussion will focus on the history underlying mistrust of medical science, the development of the Covid-19 vaccines, and faith informed responses to the pandemic.
Speakers: Joshua Swamidass (Associate Professor, Pathology & Immunology and Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering at WUSTL), Kayana Jean-Philippe (Healthcare Consultant and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial Participant) and Reverend Stephen Ko (Senior Pastor of New York Chinese Alliance Church) Moderator: Rasool Berry (Teaching Pastor at The Bridge Church in Brooklyn, NY)
Free Workshop: Library Remote Computers
Friday, January 22
10:00am, Virtual (INFO)
Do you need access to the Library's computers but can't get into the building? Good news! You can use our computers from a distance. During this session we'll help you get set up so you can just log on whenever you want.
Practically Picasso
Friday, January 22
6pm Virtual (INFO)
Join Housing and Residence Life & the Office of Student and Family Engagement to paint your own masterpiece! Students who participate in our virtual event will acquire the supplies needed in advance and then hop on our Zoom call to paint their own mini canvas while getting to know other students as well as setting goals for the spring semester with the Faculty-in-Residences.
Artificial Intelligence at UTC
Monday, January 25
4-5pm
https://tennessee.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0udO2qpzgsHdKUkYf2OVTJBrfBlwXdGSyk
During the first quarter of 2021, UTC plans to establish an AI Forum at UTC to engage faculty, students and strategic partners on specific AI topics and challenges in order to assess the level of interest and the opportunities for advancing the role UTC can play in AI innovation and education.