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Each month, this section will feature links to recent articles we believe provide helpful tips and information on current issues related to college students and the collegiate experience. If you come across any articles you think would be good to share with other UTC families, send us the links at utcparents@utc.edu.
Communication
The College Experience
Health & Safety
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Congratulations to April Vargus-Bell, the winner of our first Parent & Family Spooktacular Costume Contest. Check out her winning photo below of her daughter, Brittany Bell. 
We also want to send a special thank you to all the families that submitted photos and to the staff of the Division of Student Development that helped select the winner. |
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Message from the Bursar
REMINDER: Outstanding fall balances will go on hold November 6, 2016. It is important that students clear their holds for fee and related charges prior to the date they are schedule to register for the spring semester. Spring 2017 Fee Statements should be available for viewing online beginning November 21 at 5pm.
PARKING: Spring 2017 reserve decals go on sale to all students beginning November 7, 2016. Visit the Bursar's Website for additional information at http://www.utc.edu/bursar/.
You can contact the Bursar’s Office at 423-425-4781 if you have any questions. The Bursar’s Office is open Monday - Friday from 8:30am until 5:00pm for your convenience. We start answering our phone lines at 8am.
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Dates to Remember from the UTC Academic Calendar
- November 7-18: Spring 2017 Priority Registration for currently enrolled UTC students
- November 21: Spring 2017 priority registration for readmits and transfer students
- November 22: Spring 2017 Open Registration
- November 23: Thanksgiving Travel Day - No Classes
- November 24-27: Thanksgiving Holiday - University Closed
- December 5: Last Day of Classes for Fall Semester
- December 6: Reading Day - No Classes
- December 7-13: Final Exams
Click the button below to view the full Academic Calendar for 2016-2017
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Thanksgiving Break Hours
(effective Wednesday, November 23 through Sunday, November 27)
Wednesday, November 23
ARC: 6am - 5pm
ARC Pool: 6-9am & 12-4pm
Climbing Wall, Outdoors & Maclellan Gym: CLOSED
Fitness Classes: CANCELLED
Thursday, November 24 - Sunday, November 27
ARC: CLOSED
ARC Pool: CLOSED
Climbing Wall, Outdoors & Maclellan Gym: CLOSED
Fitness Classes: CANCELLED
UTC Outdoors
Backpacking Lemon Gap Weekend Trip - November 18th-20th
Does your student need a break away from campus? They can join UTC Outdoors and hike to Max Patch from Lemon Gap in North Carolina! The bald, Max Patch, is one of the most beautiful spots in North Carolina. The leaves will have changes, the air will have a chill to it, and it will be perfect for s'more season! Trip includes transportation, instruction, equipment, and food. The mandatory pre-trip meeting is on November 15th.
Intramurals
Encourage your student up for our Kickball Tournament that is going on November 9! Get your student to sign up with a group of their friends or just to join in the competition.
Group Fitness
This new Group Fitness Schedule for the second part of the semester includes many different classes for your student to try! If they are looking for cardio, dance, strength training or just a relaxing workout, there's something here for them.
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Updates from Housing & Residence Life
Winter Break Hours
UTC Housing closes for Winter break on December 14, 2016. Please see the following link for more information: http://www.utc.edu/housing/current-students/winter-break.php
Does your student need housing for Spring 2017?
UTC Housing and Residence Life Housing Applications have opened for students looking for housing in Spring 2017. The Fall Housing Application for incoming Freshman will open November 1. Please see the following link for more information: https://www.utc.edu/housing/future-students/freshman.php
We're Hiring!
UTC Housing and Residence life is look for Resident Assistants for Spring 2017 and Fall 2017. The application for Spring and Fall applicants are currently open. Please see the following link for more information: https://www.utc.edu/housing/current-students/ra-hiring.php
Get Involved
If your student lives in Stagmaier, Johnson O’Bear, Guerry & Decosimo or Walker & UCF and are looking for a way to get involved, they should check out their buildings Complex Council. Please see the following link for more information: https://www.utc.edu/housing/rha/
Connect with Housing & Residence Life
UTC Housing and Residence Life is on social media! Please follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/utchousing) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/utchousing) to stay up-to-date with important information and updates on new facility projects.
Need to Contact Us?
For any other questions that you may have throughout the year or to contact one of our Housing and Residence Life staff members, please go to http://www.utc.edu/housing. Our business hours are from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Monday – Friday.
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Mindfulness Workshops
Wednesdays 11am-12pm in the University Center Chattanooga Room
The Counseling and Personal Development Center and the Center for Mindful Living are hosting FREE mindfulness workshops this semester to help students integrate mindfulness into their everyday life. Encourage your student to join us for our final workshop of the semester to learn how to reduce stress, decrease anxiety, management emotions, and gain peace of mind.
November 16 - Mindful Experimentation
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Calling all UTC Singers! The Department of Music has openings in all UTC choral ensembles for Spring 2017. Men’s Chorus (MUS 0027) and Women’s Chorale (MUS 0026) require no audition. Chattanooga Singers (MUS 0020) and Chamber Singers (MUS 0022) require an audition. There is nothing to prepare and the audition will just last about 4 minutes. Both choruses have openings for all male voice parts.
Contact Jordan Hicks at Jordan-Hicks@utc.edu or visit http://www.utc.edu/music/ensemble/index.php for more information.
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Does Your UTC Student Have Experience?
More than any other factor, employers are more likely to follow up on entry-level resumes that show relevant experience through an internship or practicum. Yes, a solid GPA and being active on campus are great, but encouraging your child to put their academic knowledge to work may be the best advice you can provide. UTC has many resources your student can turn to in order to identify such experiential opportunities. Reach out to your child and suggest they speak with their academic department’s leadership or their career advisor to find out more.
Because, after all, you might want to use their bedroom for other purposes :-).
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Irene J Hillman
College of Business – Joseph F. Decosimo Success Center
Manager, Career Development
Office: Fletcher Hall, 214B
Email: Irene-Hillman@utc.edu
Phone: 423-425-2689
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Parents and Family Members,
Are you trying to think of gift ideas for the quickly approaching graduations and holidays? The Career & Student Employment Center has several ideas of gifts which will assist your student as he or she meets the professional world outside of UTC, whether it be through an internship, a campus career fair, or a job interview. Ideas include:
- A portfolio to hold resumes before handing them out.
- A shirt and tie.
- A blazer which would make a pants and shirt or a dress or skirt look more professional. We are not ruling out a suit as a gift either.
- A pair of closed toe shoes with a professional heel height.
Our TWO Spring Career Days will be Wednesday, February 1, 2017 for STEM positions and Thursday, February 2, 2017 for Business, Retail, Government & Other positions. Over 100 employers attended the Fair this past spring. Based on their survey responses, we know professional appearance is a major category for them. Help your student start planning now to “dress to impress.”
We wish you a special time with your students,
The UTC Career & Student Employment Center
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Just in time for Thanksgiving, UTC Theatre Company presents Hay Fever, the ultimate family holiday gone wrong.
Noel Coward’s Hay Fever is a comedic masterpiece that has left audiences roaring since it was first produced in 1925. The farce revolves around the antics of celebrated actress Judith Bliss, her novelist husband David and their two bohemian children, Simon and Sorel. Each of the Blisses invites a guest to join them at their family country home for the weekend without telling the others. What was meant to be a relaxing weekend away turns into a family feud that leaves the Bliss family guests fearing for their sanity.
UTC Theatre Company presents Hay Fever in the Dorothy Hackett Ward Theatre, in UTC’s Fine Arts Center. The show will run November 15-19 at 7:30 p.m. with an additional 2 p.m. matinee on November 19. Tickets can be purchased at the Fine Arts Center box office by phone at (423) 425-4269 or in person. Tickets are also available to purchase at utc.edu/finearts. Tickets are $12 General Admission and $10 for students and seniors.
For more information please visit: https://www.utc.edu/finearts
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Beat Hunger 2016
Monday, November 21 at 7:30pm
Hayes Concert Hall in the UTC Fine Arts Center
Come be a part of this Chattanooga tradition that marks the beginning of the Holiday giving season in our beautiful city. This annual concert will be held ONLY ONCE this year so make sure you're there to see a performance by Chattanooga’s Street-Drumming Ensemble, FUNKABUCKETS and the concert hall premier of a new drumming quintet by UTC alumnus Erik Gehrke. Other works include pieces by Blake Tyson, George Bizet, Neil DePonte and of course, there are always guests and surprises!
To gain admission, guests are asked to bring either $2 check donation (made out to the Chattanooga Community Kitchen) or two non-perishable food items.
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The Office of Multicultural Affairs will be hosting celebrations for both undergraduate students and graduate students graduating this December. For more information on how to register to participate, please direct all questions to mcc@utc.edu.
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Graduation Brunch for Graduate Students
Friday, December 16th
10:30 a.m.
UC Chattanooga Room
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Graduation Celebration for Undergraduate Students
Friday, December 16th
5:30 p.m.
UC Chattanooga Room
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