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UT Martin’s Campus Scene Volume XXXV, Fall 2001 Family ties... New chancellor Nick Dunagan and wife, Cathy, bring a unique family perspective to UT Martin’s head position.
from the
Chancellor
Alumni and friends, you’ve
offered your support... Chancellor Nick Dunagan
So, thank you! And here’s how you can help...
S
ince this is my first column as the chancellor of the University may be interested in attending our campus, contact our
of Tennessee at Martin, the first words that come to my mind admissions office or drop me an e-mail (ndunagan@utm.edu). I
are "Thank You." Cathy and I feel so blessed, appreciative, and plan to stay very involved in student recruitment activities. When
excited about this opportunity to serve this campus. We have been we have alumni functions in Memphis, Nashville, and other
overwhelmed by the outpouring of cards, letters, telephone calls, cities, bring a potential student with you.
e-mails and other affirmations. It has indeed been a magic time. We 2. Be an advocate for better higher-education funding in
view this reaction as an expression of support for UT Martin. It will Tennessee. Obviously I would like to have more resources for
serve as a strong launching pad as the faculty, staff, students, alumni our students and faculty, but an even greater concern is the
and friends seek to move forward with plans to make this campus position we are placing our state in relative to economic
Tennessee's and the Southeast's premier undergraduate institution. development and competitiveness for the next generation of
I've been asked many times about my goals and my plans for the Tennesseans. We cannot be satisfied with rankings of 48th and
future. Those items are still being formulated with a lot of input from 49th in percent of college graduates and funding per student.
all sectors, but the final product will be based on the following points. The new jobs will be placed in states that can provide the
1. Students are the core of our university. appropriate level of education. We are not there yet. We should
2. We must maintain and recruit faculty who are inspired in their not be satisfied with the legacy we are leaving our children and
teaching, provided opportunities for professional development, grandchildren.
and dedicated to serving Tennessee in general and West 3. As you look at your own annual gifts and estate planning,
Tennessee in particular. consider what UT Martin could do with your gifts. Students are
3. Student recruitment and retention efforts must be continually paying an increasing share of their educational costs.
reviewed and updated to reflect the changing demographics of Scholarships are a real need as well as funds to help hire and
Tennessee. retain outstanding faculty. Opportunities for professional
4. The undergraduate emphasis must be championed as development are just as important as salaries in keeping good
opportunities for international travel study, leadership faculty. If we want the best for UT Martin, we must supplement
development and undergraduate research. basic state funding.
Many alumni and friends have asked me to let them know if they Whatever you decide to do will be appreciated. It is important to
can help in any way. That interest in your university and the willing- know that the faculty and staff are doing good work at your institution.
ness to take the steps necessary to improve our campus are very much We value students. We believe in good teaching. We look for opportu-
appreciated. If I were making a Christmas list for alumni and other nities to involve students in leadership opportunities. And we manage
supporters of things to give UT Martin, here are a few of the items I our resources in a positive and responsible manner.
would list. As we formulate plans for the future, please accept our invitation to
1. Help us recruit good students to UT Martin. We have a be a part of those plans. We also value your input and guidance. I am
competitive scholarship program, a beautiful campus, and top firmly convinced that a real strength of UT Martin is the university’s
quality academic programs. If you ever have someone you think loyal group of alumni and friends. You are important to us, and we
look forward to seeing you on campus.VOLUME XXXV, FALL 2001 THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE OF UT MARTIN
Campus
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Scene Published biannually by
The University of Tennessee at Martin
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Martin, TN 38238
Emerson Fly, Acting President
The University of Tennessee System
Dr. Nick Dunagan, Chancellor
The University of Tennessee at Martin
Len Parks Hoffman
Interim Vice Chancellor for
University Advancement
Jacky Gullett
Director of Alumni Affairs
Jennifer Glass
Campus Scene Editor
Robert Muilenburg
Features
Coordinator of Photographic Services 2 A Family Affair
Editorial Contributions
Learn more about UT Martin’s
Nick Dunagan, Jeanna Curtis,
eighth chancellor and his
Charley Deal, Bud Grimes, Jacky Gullett,
family of UT Martin alumni.
Len Parks Hoffman, Joe Lofaro, 10 Fields of Dreams page 12
William Winstead, Lee Wilmot Ag lands project brings new
opportunities to students and Departments
Photo Contributions
Robert Muilenburg, Kelly Quinn, Union City
the community. 6 University Advancement
Daily Messenger, U.S. Air Force 12 Generally Speaking 18 Admissions
Design and layout
UT Martin has three alumni
who are serving as generals in 18 Alumni Affairs/Alumni
Jennifer Glass, Mickey Glover
the military. Notes
24,000 copies printed by
Ambrose Printing Company,
14 A Shady Profession
Nashville, TN
Maybelline executive Michael
Smith has made his mark in
the cosmetics industry.
page 8
News
7 Stadium
Renamed
8 Sports
16 Other news
page 14
FALL 2 0 0 1 12 CAMPUS SCENE
by: Bud Grimes profile
Chancellor Nick Dunagan (back cen- Nick Dunagan (‘68)
ter) with his family of UT Martin alumni.
Front row (l) to (r): son, Stan (‘93);
brings a unique
daughter-in-law, Stephanie (‘94); wife, family perspective
Cathy (‘68); daughter, Tracy (‘95); son, to his new role as
Casey. Back row (l) to (r): son, Cody,
a current UT Martin student; Chancel- UT Martin chancellor
a
lor Dunagan (‘68); and son-in-law,
Brett (‘94, ‘95).
Family
D
Affair r. Nick Dunagan ('68)
will never feel lonely at the
top as the new chancellor for the
Dunagan, 54, began his work at UT Martin
in 1973 as director of development. His
most recent job assignments included
University of Tennessee at Martin. Sur- executive vice chancellor, vice chancellor for
rounded by a family of fellow UT Martin student affairs, and vice chancellor for
alumni, he will have plenty of support as his development and administration.
administration prepares to move the Dunagan has served as interim chancellor
university forward. since September 2000 after Dr. Philip W. Conn
Many of those immediate family was named UT vice president for special
members and other supporters filled the programs, working out of Knoxville. Conn had
university's Watkins Auditorium on April 9, served as chancellor since July 1998.
2001, as Dunagan received unanimous He also served as the interim chancellor
approval by the UT Board of Trustees two other times (1985-86 and 1997-98), and
executive committee in officially being he currently serves as executive director of
named UT Martin's eighth chancellor. The WestStar, the university's regional leadership
committee vote came during a 1:30 p.m. program for West Tennessee.
telephone conference call. Dunagan is a Caruthersville, Mo., native
Jerry Jackson, a UT Board of Trustee who was born while his father, Horace, was a
member from Dyersburg, Tenn., chaired UT Martin student. Besides his UT Martin
the advisory search committee that assisted degree, he is a 1971 graduate of the University
with the nationwide search. Jackson said of Missouri School of Law and received a
the committee "made the best choice that's doctorate in higher education administration
available anywhere in this country.” in 1990 from Vanderbilt University.
Continued on next page...
FALL 2 0 0 1 3Continued from previous page... Cathy Dunagan looks forward to the has the experience, the ability and the
challenge, although she already sees their training for the position.
Dunagan enjoyed widespread support for
calendars "filled beyond belief." She says Carroll, a former history professor who
the chancellor’s post from the UT Martin
there are many reasons her husband will be a recently completed the book, The University
campus and the community. Following his
good chancellor, including his "deep and of Tennessee at Martin: The First One
appointment, he described his naming as
abiding love for the university" and his Hundred Years, also points to another factor
chancellor "a very humbling experience."
reputation as a hard worker. She also says her in Dunagan's favor.
"I'm very excited and energized," Dunagan
husband "requires very little sleep," which "From a historical perspective, individuals
said. "This is a great institution, and I'm
she says is an asset considering his busy who have been most successful as chancellor
looking forward to doing what I can in
schedule. are those with ties to Martin," said Carroll.
working with the faculty, staff and students
"We're so grateful to all the people who "So, I think it's really to our advantage to have
and also our alumni and friends in making
have expressed confidence in
it’s all
this an even greater university and improving
us to work together to lead the
the impact that it will have on the state of
University of Tennessee at
Tennessee."
Martin as we begin the 21st
Dunagan acknowledges that his top asset
Century," she said. "We realize
as chancellor, family member or otherwise,
that we won't do everything
will be his wife, Cathy ('68). The Dunagans
perfectly... but we will try as
have raised four children, two of whom
hard as we can to do our best for UT Martin someone who's very familiar with the
graduated from UT Martin (the youngest son
students, faculty and staff." university, the community – someone who
is a current student, and the middle son has
Many with strong UT Martin ties echo the knows a lot of the area leaders. Nick certainly
taken UT Martin courses but attends
sentiment that Dunagan is the right person to fits that mold."
Mississippi State). Since his appointment, he
lead the university. Bob Carroll, who worked Ruth Nutter, a senior secondary education
has said that the jury is still out on how
for 16 years under Dunagan as assistant vice major from Tullahoma, Tenn., and a past
effective he will be as chancellor, but he
chancellor for alumni affairs, said Dunagan president of the UT Martin Student Govern-
guarantees that Cathy will be a success as the
ment Association, was recruited by Dunagan
university's new first lady.
when she was a Tullahoma High School
senior. She says his ability to communicate
with students will serve him well as chancel-
lor.
"As a freshman, I admired his ability to
interact with students as though they were his
friends," Nutter said. "He had the amazing
ability of making students feel at home ... in a
new environment. Throughout my four years
here, his kindness never wore off. He
remained a constant (source of) encourage-
ment, and I watched as his attitude affected
hundreds of students."
The new chancellor's many years of
university service have resulted in accumu-
lated responsibilities in many areas. Among
the functions in which Dunagan plans to
remain directly involved are his position with
WestStar and his role in actively recruiting
Chancellor Dunagan plans to remain executive director of WestStar leadership
students to the campus.
program. Here, he talks with Governor Don Sundquist at a WestStar visit to the
state capitol.
4 CAMPUS SCENEThe Dunagan family grows...
Besides assuming the roles of chancellor and first lady of
UT Martin, Nick and Cathy Dunagan are testing the
waters as grandparents to newborn granddaughter,
Abby. Here, Cathy and Abby share a “Kodak” moment.
Abby made her arrival in late May, and Nick and Cathy
have been beaming ever since. Could we have a future
Skyhawk on our hands?
for Nick Dunagan
in the family
"I will continue to be unashamed about
asking anyone, anytime, any place
the question of whether or not they have
considered attending the University of
Tennessee at Martin," Dunagan says without
hesitation.
It's a statement from a man whose
personal mission is to see his extended
UT Martin family prosper and grow for many
years to come.
At right: Dunagan visits with Dr.
John Collins, associate professor of
biology, and a group of students at a
department picnic. Dunagan says
he intends to maintain an active role
in recruiting students to the univer-
sity -- one of his favorite responsi-
bilities at UT Martin.
More about the Dunagan family...
Nick and Cathy Dunagan, both UT Martin graduates, have four children. Their oldest son, Stan, and his wife, Stephanie, are both UT
Martin graduates and live in Madisonville, Ky. Stan teaches geology at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, and Stephanie is
completing her final year of medical residency in family medicine.
Tracy Dunagan Vander Meeden and her husband, Brett, are also UT Martin graduates who live in Nashville. Tracy works in the
special events office at Vanderbilt University, and Brett is a sales representative for Vulcan Materials.
Middle son, Casey, is a senior in industrial engineering at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Miss., and the youngest son,
Cody, is a senior at UT Martin majoring in marketing.
FALL 2 0 0 1 5from the division of For more information, contact the Office of University
Advancement at 731-587-7620.
University Advancement
Gift giving Also, the new athletic facility would
Many of you have given to never have been possible without an
UT Martin in the past and initial challenge gift of $500,000 made by
have become a member of a Mrs. Kathleen Elam, of Union City. A
recognition club as a result. total of $1.4 million has been raised
These club levels have toward the $1.7 million project.
remained almost the same
New project
since they were established Jeanna Curtis, Our next capitol project is equally as
in the 1960s. As of July 1, Director of
exciting and is also a big need. Early this
2001, some of the club levels Development
year, UT Martin and the UT Institute of
are changing. (Please note
Agriculture signed a memorandum of
changes below.) Chancellor Nick Dunagan
agreement to establish the Agricultural Field
Another change will happen in our congratulates Sarah Erwin
Teaching/Demonstration Complex which was Grubbs on the library named in
matching gifts program. In the past, all
formerly the UT Agricultural Experiment her brother’s memory.
matching gifts counted toward club or society
Station (see related story, page 10). We
membership. Recently, more and more
already have a great start with Danny Graves Library named
companies will not allow anyone to receive
of Parsons, who provided $60,000 to renovate A ceremony and reception were
any recognition or reward for matching gifts;
a former shed into a 10-stall horse barn as recently held to dedicate the UT
also, the majority of companies will not match
well as other companies who are providing Martin McNairy County Center/Selmer
gifts to athletics. However, pledges which
generous gifts-in-kind to the complex. Library. The library is now named the
have already been made for society or club
However, the total cost is more than “O.V. Erwin, Jr. Memorial Library” to
levels that include matching gifts will be
$600,000, and many more gifts are needed. commemorate the $500,000 contribu-
grandfathered into the program.
tion Erwin made to UT Martin and the
New Gift C
Dedication lub Requirem center through his estate.
Congratulations to Charley Deal,
Club or Societ
y Current ents The generous bequest by the
The Century Cl B eg in ning in 2001
athletic fund-raiser, and Phil Dane, ub $100-$299 lifetime McNairy County resident has
The University $1 00 -$49 9
director of athletics, on the dedication Circle $750 or been used to establish The Oscar Veal
Presidents’ Club more
$500-$999
of the Hardy M. Graham Stadium. The $1,000/ten year
s Erwin, Sr. and Maude Stovall Erwin
Continuing an
nual Scholarship Endowment named for
groundbreaking for the athletic gift of $1,000
Note: Current
training facility, toward which the Tennessee Soci
members will
be grandfathe his parents. Recipients will be
ety red.
Graham family directed their latest $2 ,5 00 /t en ye ar students from McNairy County
Heritage Societ s No change
y $50,000
gift, will be held later in the fall. Benefactors So N o change
attending the McNairy County Center/
ciety $100,0
Many former athletes and other 00 Selmer or the UT Martin campus. The
Charles Dabney No change
Society New
alumni also gave generously; Founders Soci $5 00,000 scholarship will first be awarded fall
ety $1 million
however, the Graham gift put their 1794 Society No change 2001 and is open to entering fresh-
New
total family giving to UT over the The Torchbeare $5 million men and upperclassmen alike.
r Society New
one million dollar mark. $10 million
Across the country, college and university development offices are concentrating heavily on planned and deferred gifts. When people hear that, they think
of a bequest in a will. We hope our alumni will consider UT Martin in their wills, and this is greatly appreciated. However, there are many other tax-wise
ways to help UT Martin that can also help the donor. We are organizing an estate-planning seminar which will be held during Homecoming activities (see
page 19 for more details). This free advice can help you whether you plan to make a gift to UT Martin or not. We hope you will plan to attend.
6 CAMPUS SCENEevent
Stadium renamed Skyhawk stadium
renamed in honor
H
ardy M. Graham year, degree-granting institution, presented during of longtime UT
Stadium will be the and his financial support has Homecoming 1989.
Martin supporter
home of the University allowed students from the region He served as mayor of
of Tennessee at Martin football to attend college and the Union City and is a past
Hardy M. Graham
team as the stadium has been university’s athletic programs to president of the Union
renamed in honor of the long- grow over the years. City Industrial Board. He
time donor and supporter of the Graham’s financial contribu- is also a past chairman of
university. tions to the university the Union City School officially dedicating the naming of
The renaming of have exceeded $1 million Board and a Senior Status the stadium in honor of Hardy
the stadium in over the past 31 years. member of the Union City Rotary Graham will be held at the
honor of the Union His latest gift of $100,000 Club. university on July 19.
City businessman is toward the new A celebration and dinner
was approved by Skyhawk football
the UT Board of building to be located on
TNT
Trustees April 26 at the south end of the
the spring meeting Hardy Graham stadium area complex.
which was held this “Mr. Hardy’s gift to
year on the Martin campus. our football building campaign is
“Hardy Graham has been a significant step as we move
involved with UT Martin for toward making this project a
nearly 50 years,” said UT Martin
Chancellor Nick Dunagan. “He
reality,” said Phil Dane, UT Martin
director of intercollegiate
Thursday Night
helped us become a four-year
university and has provided
athletics. “Everyone associated
with our athletic program is
Thunder Don’t
The UT Martin Football Skyhawks have
support in many areas of the proud that his name will be miss it!
just the answer to get your football
university. attached to our football stadium weekend started a little early – Thursday
“He is, of course, a champion forever.” Night Thunder at Graham Stadium in Martin. Four of the
in athletics, but also one of our Born in Meridian, Miss., Skyhawks’ six home games this season will be played on
earliest scholarship donors, and a Graham graduated from the Thursday night.
leader in library support and University of Mississippi. After What’s so great about TNT? Plenty! You get to see exciting
faculty development. We are completing law school, he moved Division I-AA college football without missing high school
pleased that the Board of to Union City, and he built a games on Friday night, or
Trustees approved the naming of thriving Coca-Cola business in the line-up of televised
the football stadium in his both Union City and Meridian. games on Saturday.
honor.” Graham served on the UT Make your plans early,
Dating back to 1950, when Martin Development Commit- and join the crowd at UT
legislation elevating UT Junior tee from 1969-72, and he Martin for exciting college
College to the university level served as committee president football. Kickoff for all games is 6:30 p.m.
was first proposed, Graham has from 1970-71. He also was a
supported the efforts of the member of the UT Development Thursday Night Games
University of Tennessee and the Council from 1972-75 and again Thursday, August 30: Gardner-Webb at UT Martin
University of Tennessee at from 1982-85. He was the Thursday, Sept. 13: Kentucky Wesleyan at UT Martin
Martin. His efforts paved the way recipient of the UT Martin Thursday, Nov. 1: Eastern Illinois at UT Martin
for UT Martin to become a four- Distinguished Service Award Thursday, Nov. 15: Tennessee Tech at UT Martin
FALL 2 0 0 1 7Kelly Pendleton the 2001 Verizon Academic All-
America Women's Basketball
receives OVC’s District IV first team, selected
Steve Hamilton from more than 50 qualified
Division I players who were
Sportsmanship nominated.
Award Pendleton has overcome
UT Martin basketball player Kelly several injuries, including major
Pendleton was named the 2001 shoulder surgery to become one
recipient of the Ohio Valley of the top student-athletes in the
Conference's prestigious Steve OVC. This past season, she
y f o r L ife team Hamilton Sportsmanship Award. averaged 16 points a game which
rs a
aid Rel team volunteered with
ll play e Pendleton received the honor at ranked her fourth in scoring in
Footba rs of the UT Martin football yard sale which netted the OVC's summer meetings in the OVC and was ranked in
mbe Life
Several me e m s a t th e Relay for c ie ty. Picture
d are: June which were hosted this several other categories.
in g o f it n c e r S o
the unload erican Ca oetta Pendleton is a member of Phi
n $ 1 ,5 0 0 for the Am a rd member R llis
year by Morehead State
o re th a e la y B o ember Phy Kappa Phi National Honor
m
m le ft ) , U TM R y B o a rd m University.
front row
(fro UTM Rela Preston Pe
ase,
, K y le S h a nnon, and B o li n g e r, The Steve Hamilton Award Society, and is a recipient of the
McCutche
n Vines, Cliff ess, and UT Martin Gooch scholarship.
S e c o n d row: Cody M c A d a m s, Jack Burg is presented to an OVC
Hammer. Phillipps, Jo
nathan individual male or female Additionally, she has been a
a s e , T ro y
Alan Ch student-athlete of junior or Kiwanis Club volunteer, a tutor
nce.
Lee Lawre senior standing who best for local elementary school
exemplifies the characteristics ofchildren and a Senior Olympics
also be held as a part of the
Four to be second Letter Winner's Breakfast
the late Steve Hamilton (former volunteer. Pendleton is also
student-athlete, coach, and involved in Relay for Life Walk,
inducted into UT set for Saturday, Oct. 13, in the
athletics director at Morehead Cure for Down's Syndrome, and
Martin Athletics Boling University Center.
State). Criteria includes signifi-she has worked as a White Cane
Tickets for the banquet are
Day volunteer.
Hall of Fame available to all persons and can
cant athletic performance along
with good
Four persons who have made be purchased through the Office
sportsmanship
outstanding contributions to the of Intercollegiate Athletics,
and citizen-
UT Martin athletics program will located in room 1022 of the Elam
ship. The
be honored with induction into Center. Tickets are $6 each. More
award is voted
the university's Hall of Fame at information about tickets and the
on by the
the 18th banquet set during the banquet can be obtained by
conference's
2001 homecoming activities. writing the Office of Intercolle-
athletics
The inductees into the Hall of giate Athletics, UT Martin, Martin,
directors and
Fame will be tennis players Anna TN 38238 or by calling 731-587-
sports informa-
Davis and Caroline Groves (both 7660.
tion directors.
1991-95); Bill Haney, radio The Hall of Fame inductees
A resident of
broadcaster for football and will be honored with a perma-
Sebree, Ky.,
basketball on a regular basis from nent plaque to be displayed in
Pendleton has a
1978-2000; and Guy Wadley, a the lobby area of Skyhawk Arena
3.91 grade
football player from 1949-50. in the Elam Center. The induct-
point average
This year's induction ceremo- ees will also be recognized during
as an account-
nies will be held for the second the Skyhawks' homecoming
ing major. She
time in conjunction with game with Morehead State. Kelly Pendleton, winner of the prestigious
was named to
homecoming. The induction will Steve Hamilton Sportsmanship Award
8 CAMPUS SCENEJason McKinney degree in health and human
performance at UT Martin. He
debilitating effects of
iodine deficiency
sports
named cross and his wife, Stacy, also from disorders. For a complete
country, track Georgetown and a Murray State listing of Skyhawk
graduate, reside in Paris. Stacy is Super Athletes sports schedules go
coach at UT Martin
Jason McKinney has been named
working on her master’s degree Weekend held to www.utm.edu/
at Trevecca to become a
head men’s and women’s cross The second annual Super skyhawks.
physician’s assistant.
country and women’s track coach Athlete Weekend was
at the University of Tennessee at Skyhawk women’s held on April 27 and 28,
Martin on a permanent basis after 2001. The weekend
serving as interim coach this past
basketball team festivities began with an
year. recognized for alumni golf tournament at Poplar Orange Spring Game, softball
McKinney came to UT Martin Meadows Golf Course where the game, a picnic lunch and baseball
community service team of Bob Carroll and Don game. The next event for Varsity
last summer. He was a nine-time
The University of Tennessee at Edwards won the two-man Club members will be the Letter
Ohio Valley Conference cham-
Martin Skyhawk women's scramble. That evening, a Winner's Breakfast during
pion during his career at Murray
basketball team was recently reception and dinner were held Homecoming on Oct. 13, 2001.
State.
presented a “Tablet of Honor.” A in the community room at Poplar Anyone interested in joining the
A 1999 graduate of Murray
" T a b l e t of Honor" is the Meadows Country Club where new Varsity Club can contact
State, he won
highest award given by former players listened to Charley Deal at 731-587-7664 or
one OVC cross
Kiwanis International. updates by head coaches and an e-mail cdeal@utm.edu. A current
country title,
The Skyhawk women update about the Varsity Club list of members is available on
three indoor
held a free throw from Athletic Director Phil Dane. the World Wide Web at
OVC mile titles,
"shoot-a-thon" to raise Activities taking place on www.utmsports.com. Just click
three outdoor
money for the Kiwanis Saturday included the Blue/ on Varsity Club.
mile titles, and
worldwide service
was part of an
project, iodine
OVC champion
deficiency disor-
distance medley
ders. The event
relay team. He
Jason McKinney raised more than
served as an
$4,000 and helped
undergraduate assistant coach at
put the Martin Kiwanis Club
Murray State while completing
among the top 100 Kiwanis
his degree. Following his
Clubs in the world. The
graduation, he was assistant
Martin club has raised more
coach at Marshall County High in
than $36,000 and helped
Benton, Ky., and coached nine
more than 720,000 people
all-state athletes.
live a life free of mental
“Jason is very familiar with the
retardation and other
high school track programs in Gary Doble (‘68) and Skyhawks Head Football Coach Sam
our service region, which should McCorkle during Super Athletes Weekend 2001
enhance our ability to recruit
quality student-athletes into our Don’t miss these upcoming events...
track program,” said Phil Dane, August 2 Annual Reelfoot Bank Golf Tournament in nearby Troy
UT Martin director of intercolle- August 20 Second Annual Kickoff Banquet for all 2001-2002 student-athletes
giate athletics. September 4 The Hawk Walk II, fund-raising project held during Soybean Festival
A native of Georgetown, Ill., October 12-14 Homecoming 2001; UT Martin vs. Morehead State
Jason is working on his master’s October 13 Second Letter Winner’s Breakfast and ceremony for Hall of Fame inductees
FALL 2 0 0 1 9I
f John McMahan and Earl Knepp were
fields of alive, they would be proud of changes
with the agricultural lands that surround
dreams
the UT Martin campus.
A new agreement between the university
by: Bud Grimes and the UT Institute of Agriculture will couple
traditional hands-on learning opportunities
with the latest state-of-the-art production
technologies for agriculture students, the
kinds of experiences "Mr. Mac" and Mr.
Knepp could not imagine possible when they
taught agriculture decades ago at the
university.
The December 2000 agreement includes
shared management of the Martin Experiment
Station located next to the campus. Detailed
plans are being developed for UT Martin to
use about 40 percent of the land for every-
thing from a Beef Heifer Project to crop
demonstrations to recreational uses. The rest
will be used as research land when the UT
Institute of Agriculture can obtain suitable
funding.
"The reason we're doing this is because
there's a student need," Chancellor Nick
Dunagan said. "This arrangement gives
students hands-on experience and the
opportunity to be involved in some under-
graduate research. And, they will be better
prepared for vet school or working in ag
business or going into production farming."
UT Martin Chancellor Nick Dunagan
(left) and Jim Byford (right), dean of
the College of Agriculture and Applied
Sciences, stand at the site of UT
Martin ag lands that will soon serve as
a teaching demonstration center for UT
Martin students. The project fulfills a
longtime dream of theirs and others to
provide opportunities for students and
the community.
10 CAMPUS SCENE
by: Bud GrimesDr. Jim Byford, dean of Now, with the new agreement,
agriculture and applied sciences, the opportunity is in place to
designated for ornamental
horticulture projects. A
project
says the arrangement is already develop what Gresham describes wildlife demonstration Ag lands project
attracting attention from both as "a teaching demonstration area, a functional wetland will bring new
individuals and commercial center." to recycle animal wastes, opportunities for
interests. He said the new The agreement, Gresham says, geology demonstrations UT Martin students
agreement came at a critical time gives the university access to and various conservation
and the community
in the university's history. about 200 acres "to do as we see demonstrations are also
"We almost lost this station, fit." Several components of the planned.
and our students teaching plan designate As for a timetable to
need a place for land use to livestock- have everything in place,
field experience," related projects for Gresham expects the
Besides agricultural
Byford said. "I cattle, meat goats, sheep property's teaching and
have never been as and horses. With about demonstration compo- teaching and
excited about a 45,000 beef producers in nents to be operational
demonstration uses, a
project as I am this Tennessee, Gresham within a year. The new
one." sees a new Beef Heifer walking trail is two years recreational component
Animal science
One of the Project as an important out, and other develop-
professor for the property is also in
agriculture and Jerry Gresham part of the demonstra- ments, including a possible
natural resources will head the tion center. leadership training area, the planning stages. Land
faculty members planning of the The Beef Heifer will come as funding is
teaching aspect inside UT Martin’s
most keenly Project, which will available.
of the ag lands
interested in the agreement. involve animal science "This is probably the existing walking trail,
project is Dr. Jerry and pre-vet students, will most exciting thing I've located west of the Elam
Gresham, UT Martin animal operate by acquiring 500-pound seen happen in my 28
science professor. Gresham, a heifers on May 1 of each year, years as far as the teaching Center, was part of the
faculty member since 1973, said putting the heifers on a growth aspect of the arrange- experiment station and
the land was once an income- and development program, ment," said Gresham. ...
producing farm that originally breeding the animals by artificial "It's something the faculty will now come under
belonged to UT Martin. In 1965, insemination about Nov. 1, and always wanted, but we university management.
the farm became one of 11 UT then selling them at an auction in didn't have access to the
system experiment stations and mid-April. This land is projected for
property to do it."
was the site for various agricul- This project is already After the shared- use in developing recre-
tural research projects. attracting interest from produc- management agreement
ational fields, while
Through the years, research ers wanting to purchase animals was signed last December,
funding and priorities changed. and from commercial partners Gresham recalled asking former experiment station
Today, only the swine research who want to participate by Chancellor Dunagan about
property north of campus
operation remains, which is providing products and services. his (Dunagan's) vision for
located northwest of the Ned Ray Partners for the project include the property. Dunagan will be home for a three-
McWherter Agricultural Complex. Tennessee Farm Bureau, told Gresham, "Be the
mile interactive recre-
As the station's priorities Tennessee Livestock Producers, best ag production
changed, opportunities for Purina Mills, Gallagher Fence, teaching university in the ational trail that will wind
hands-on experiences for UT Vincent Implements Inc., of state." Gresham believes through an old railroad
Martin students declined. Martin and PIE Medical. that goal is well within
Gresham said the problem was Beyond livestock-related reach. bed and completely
limited equipment or livestock projects, Gresham says land will Somewhere, Mr. Mac surround the property.
for teaching purposes. be available for crop demonstra- and Mr. Knepp are
tions and additional plots smiling.
FALL 2 0 0 1 11Generally
by: Bud Grimes
speaking
An Army of One Army of One" assignment was to Scott
Maj. Gen. Dennis Cavin ('70) has campaign along UT Martin currently Air Force Base in Illinois. It
a mission to accomplish. As the with other top was there that a Col. John Self
U.S. Army's chief recruiter, his Army officials boasts three alumni took an interest in the young
job is to enlist 80,000 new and the Leo who are generals in the airman, and when he learned
recruits this year, and he intends Burnett Co., of Hinson had failed the depth-
to succeed. His determination Chicago. Cavin United States military perception test required for a
and persistence would come said the former and are serving their flying slot and officer training
as no surprise to anyone who slogan, "Be All school, Self urged him to take the
knows the Martin, Tenn., native. You Can Be," country in positions of test again. Hinson passed, and his
Following graduation from UT lost its edge in major responsibility. Air Force career literally took off
Martin, Cavin entered the Army communicating from that point.
with the intention of serving two with today's Hinson spent most of his
years and paying back his ROTC potential flying career in bombers. He flew
obligation. Two years have recruits, so "An Army perception test early in his B-52s out of Blytheville (Ark.) Air
extended to almost 31, and he is of One" was developed. military career. Instead of opting Force Base in the early 70s and
just as excited to put on his Although "An Army of One" is for a football coaching career, he deployed to Guam, which
uniform today as when he showing positive results, Cavin became the first UT Martin supported combat missions over
first enlisted. will always have a place in his graduate to earn the rank of Vietnam. His first assignment as a
Cavin considers serving as the heart for "Be All You Can Be," a general in the active military. He squadron commander was at
commanding general of the U.S. campaign in which he also was has also now achieved the Plattsburgh Air Force Base in
Army Air Defense Artillery Center directly involved. highest active military rank of any New York, a stop he considers a
at Fort Bliss, Texas, as one of his UT Martin alumnus. career highlight.
Overcoming
top assignments. The oldest of five From Plattsburgh, Hinson
Now, as the Army's chief
the Odds children, Hinson was raised went to National War College in
recruiter, Cavin is responsible for Lt. Gen. Robert Hinson ('70) is in Waverly, Tenn., and is today Washington, D.C., for a year
the enlisted force and for special enjoying a successful Air Force deputy commander in chief, U.S. before resuming a series of
missions such as chaplains, career that almost did not Strategic Command, Offutt Air assignments, including com-
nurses and veterinarians. happen. The 54-year-old pilot, Force Base, in Nebraska. mander, 99th Tactics Training
He is also responsible for who has flown B-52, FB-111 After graduation and enlisting Wing and 28th Bomb Wing at
helping to develop the new "An and B-1 bombers, failed a depth in the Air Force, Hinson's first Ellsworth Air Force Base in South
12 CAMPUS SCENEDakota. He Herman In 1990, Castellaw attended Maj. Gen. Dennis Cavin
then served Small a the NATO Defense College in
as com- debt of Rome, Italy, which coincided following a civil war in East
mander of gratitude. with the beginning of Desert Timor, which is one of his
the 45th Small was Storm and Desert Shield. proudest assignments.
Space Wing a fellow UT Some years later, Castellaw Castellaw has now been
and Martin was assigned to Sarajevo as part selected for promotion to major
director, agriculture of the United Nations Protection general and is deputy command-
Eastern student Force during the Bosnian civil ing general of Marine forces in
Range, at from war. The city was under siege, the Pacific, the largest opera-
Lt. Gen. Robert Hinson
Patrick Air Indiana and his mission was to coordi- tional command in the Marine
Force Base who nate the air drops of supplies Corps. More than 70,000 Marines
in Florida, which is responsible convinced Castellaw to join the with the Serbs surrounding the and Navy personnel are assigned
for all Cape Canaveral launch Marines with him as a summer Bosnians in various enclaves. to this operational command that
activities. job opportunity. Small eventually Following tours in the stretches from California to the
Last June, Hinson was selected left the military, but Castellaw Pentagon, Castellaw was selected Western Pacific.
for his third star as lieutenant persisted, and today he is deputy for promotion to brigadier
general and assigned to U.S. commander for the largest general and sent to the Western
Strategic Command. This operational command in the U.S. Pacific as deputy commanding
command, he said, has Marine Corps. general for the 3rd Marine
responsibility for all U.S. Air Castellaw, 50, was born and Expeditionary Force, which
Force and Navy strategic nuclear raised in Crockett County. included 27,000 Marines and
forces supporting the national He began his career in Marine Navy personnel scattered over
security objective of strategic Corps armor, eventually earning the region. He also served as
deterrence. his first command as platoon commanding general, 3rd Marine
commander and company Expeditionary Brigade, in July
A Squared Away executive officer with the 1st 1998.
Marine Amphibian Tractor Battalion and From September 1999 until
Brig. Gen. John "Glad" Castellaw Third Battalion, Fourth Marine February 2000, he commanded
and the United States owe Regiment. peace enforcement operations Brig. Gen. John
“Glad” CastellawA
shady profession
by: Joe Lofaro
A
s a student at the University of Tennessee at Martin, Michael chemistry. Mr. King always thought I was possibly cheating because I
W. L. Smith was passionate about his music and art, but also was passing all his tests with ease," Smith said. "With water often
determined to pursue a medical degree. When his passion led running down my face from swimming, he had me take my tests by his
him to a fork in the road, Smith chose to give up three years of desk. Same results. I made good grades, but not necessarily the
college marching band and life in the rehearsal rooms. highest."
Almost 25 years after graduating from UT Martin with a bachelor of Smith and King got to know each other better as time progressed
science degree in biology and a chemistry minor, Smith has a new- and Smith explained that his success was attributed to Barrett. "King
found passion to create. His passion mixes in plenty of science and could never figure it out, but I always told him Ms. Barrett was good.
chemistry. The Trenton, Tenn., native is director of Maybelline She made chemistry and all science understandable."
research and development for product development of L'Oreal USA. Smith came to UT Martin on a scholarship which recognized both
His focus is on powders, which includes eyeshadows, blush, face his artistic ability and his scientific knowledge. "When the extra labs
powders, lipsticks, anhydrous hot-pours and pencils. and music rehearsals conflicted, I chose science because I really
"Even now the passion of creativity is as fun as it was from the wanted to be a doctor," Smith said.
beginning," Smith said. "The thrill of creating new products remains a After graduating from UT Martin in 1976, Smith took the Medical
primary focus through my current staff." College Admissions Test (MCAT) once, but didn't score high enough
Smith was inducted into the UT Martin Black Alumni Hall of Fame to get into medical school. "The instructors told me to keep trying,
in 2000. While the award was for his accomplishments, he said it but I had gone to school four years already and that was enough for
"represents an award of the times at UT Martin.” me," Smith said. "In the back of my mind, my parents did their part
"Not many African- Americans were on campus,” Smith said. “So for four years. It was up to me to do the rest."
we all were naturally close. Because of this closeness we were seen,
heard, represented, included, and proud of what we are and where
An unknown real world
Smith's first job out of college was as a lab technician at Schering-
we are from - our various cultures; towns; nationalities; religions -
Plough which owned Maybelline. "I never even heard of the com-
Tennessee and UT Martin."
pany," The position he applied for was filled, but he accepted a job in
A scientific beginning research and development with the company. "What the heck-it's
As a student at Trenton Peabody High School, in nearby Gibson work," Smith said. "After being a part of the development lab, making
County, Smith managed to absorb a lot of science knowledge from powdered eye shadows, blushes and face powders, it was beginning to
the late Ruby Barrett. It was knowledge that lay dormant until his first feel like something that was easy; comfortable; and still, yet, challeng-
year of chemistry at UT Martin. ing."
Smith's first encounter with former UT Martin chemistry professor With his love for drawing, painting and creating things, Smith
Lloyd King was not exactly pleasant. "I used to go to summer school stayed in research and development for seven years. He worked his
and I took swimming and then walked across campus where I took way up to a senior cosmetic chemist and then went to work with
14 CAMPUS SCENEprofile
Michael Smith (‘76)
is instrumental in
creating makeup
products by
Maybelline
and L’Oreal.
many similarities with each other as we do
differences. It's all in the perception and
cultural understanding."
Understanding
differences
Smith's parents, Juanita and Carmack,
instilled strong moral values in their son early
in his life. "I was taught not to get caught up in
black and white; light and dark; rich and
poor," Smith said. "The basics of all people are
the same." Smith teaches the same principles
to his two daughters, Micah and Maegan, and
takes this simple approach toward people
daily. "Be what you are, I will always accept
you as you are, not letting that reflect on your
race, culture or religion."
Smith said his family represents both the
simple and complex things in life. "Through
their lifestyles, I was taught that all people are
Michael Smith is director of Maybelline research and development. people -Osome good, some bad;Obut never-
theless they are people."
another cosmetic company, Cheseborough-Pond's Aziza Division. Smith is the first African-American to be elected as president of the
Smith stayed with Cheseborough-Pond for a year, long enough to Society of Cosmetic Chemists, an organization with more than 3,900
attract an offer to go back to Maybelline. "I accepted the offer, but now members worldwide dedicated to and for the advancement of
the experience brought another level of acceptability and responsibil- cosmetic technology. Smith has also served as vice president for the
ity to the future," Smith said. society and as a member of the board of directors, area director,
For the past 22 years, Smith has been employed with Maybelline, chapter chairman and national treasurer.
which was recently acquired by L'Oreal, which is headquartered in Smith also played a key role in the development of Maybelline's
Paris, France, with research centers in Clark, N.J., and Paris, France. "Shades of You," the first line of cosmetics designed specifically for
"During this time in cosmetics, my travelsOrepresenting the company, African-Americans.
have given me many fulfilling experiences," Smith said. "I have made "I personally feel that I represent UT Martin as one who has
frequent trips to Paris, France, seeking worldwide cosmetic technol- achieved because of its values and educational concepts, not just as a
ogy. Other places of travel include Barcelona, Spain; Tokyo, Japan; minority," Smith said. "I do accept being a role model with the many
London, England; Dusseldorf, Germany; Hong Kong; and Singapore. others before me representing African-American achievements."
"Participating in the various cultural experiences provides a new The big picture Smith paints today represents and shares the
and unique look of the world," Smith said. "In this world we find as traditions of this institution of learning amongst his peers in life.
FALL 2 0 0 1 15New B.U.S. degree "Our faculty and staff committee working
Boarding the B.U.S. takes on a whole new
on the B.U.S. degree deserve tremendous Bookstore highlighted
praise," said Dunagan. "This is another Apparel and other items from UT
meaning at UT Martin with the announce-
example of a university that is seeking to Martin’s bookstore were recently
ment of a bachelor of university studies
meet the educational needs of the state of featured on the cover of College Store
degree program which was created to meet
Tennessee and beyond." Executive, a
the needs of working adults.
The B.U.S. degree is a 130-credit-hour national
UT Martin started the B.U.S. program last
program that includes 38 hours of magazine
year and had its first graduates in December
general education, 42 to 54 hours in an about
2000. The B.U.S. degree is expected to attract
individual area of interest, and elective college
many new students because of its flexibility
courses with the potential for up to 30 hours bookstores.
and the manner in which the degree will be
of experiential credit. The
available to the public.
"Working adults can design a degree bookstore,
The B.U.S. is designed to help people
program that best fits each individual's which
who have two years of college credits but
personal and professional needs," said Dr. underwent
have been unable to finish a bachelor's
Tommy Cates, UT Martin management an extensive
degree program. The announcement of the
professor and B.U.S. coordinator. facelift
the B.U.S. program offers even more
convenience to those who want to complete during the
their bachelor's degree by allowing them to For information about renovation of the Boling University
Center, now offers an even greater
take classes without having to travel to UT the B.U.S. degree, call collection of UT Martin and Skyhawk
Martin or any other campus.
Dr. Nick Dunagan, UT Martin chancellor, 1-800-829-UTM1 or merchandise to students and alumni
alike. You can visit the UT Martin
said plans are under way to add at least 10 e-mail us at
courses a year for delivery on the Internet bookstore on the Web at www.utm.edu.
over the next three years.
bus@utm.edu.
Athletic training department of
program moves toward Health and
Human Perfor-
accreditation mance. About 75
Daniel Clements is one of many graduates percent of the
who have completed the athletic training inquiries to the
internship program at UT Martin. He recently department are
completed his first year of graduate school at for athletic
East Tennessee State. training.
Since Clements earned his degree, the Currently, UT
requirements to become a certified Martin is among
athletic trainer have changed nationwide. seven schools in
UT Martin's existing internship program is Tennessee and
being revised to meet national accreditation bordering
standards. More courses and "hands-on" states that are
experience will provide a greater knowledge pursuing accredi-
base for the students. tation in athletic
The athletic training education program at training.
UT Martin is one of the most popular in the UT Martin health and human performance majors now can
benefit from a new athletic training education program.
16 CAMPUS SCENETwo at UT Martin earn news
recognition for • New B.U.S. degree
• Athletic training
community service program flourishes
Dr. Richard Chesteen, UT Martin professor
of political science from Union City, and
• Two win awards
Ruth Nutter, a senior secondary English • Deans appointed
education major from Tullahoma, were
among 10 individuals honored this April as
Richard Chesteen Ruth Nutter
Love Community Service Award recipients
after being selected from a group of Tennes- culture. She is also active in church work. recognized by THEC’s Love Commu-
see college and university nominees. Chesteen and Nutter are the twelfth and nity Service Awards program.
Awards go to individuals who excel in thirteenth individuals from the university
volunteer work and community service
activities. The recognition programs for
faculty, staff and students at public and
private two- and four-year post secondary
institutions were created in 1991 by the
Tennessee General Assembly. In 1993, the
General Assembly funded the programs by
presenting future recipients $1,000 cash
awards.
Chesteen's community service includes
many years working on behalf of mentally
retarded citizens in Obion County. He was an
early proponent of community-based
treatment and defended the rights of group
homes to be located in existing neighbors.
Chesteen is currently involved in the early
stages of Obion County Anchor House, an
organization designed to create a halfway
residential facility for persons leaving drug
and alcohol treatment centers. Centennial artwork unveiled during ceremony...
Nutter's major volunteer efforts include
Centennial artwork in the form of a painting representing UT Martin’s first 100 years was
work for the Ronald McDonald House of
unveiled during a spring dedication ceremony. Kristine Buchanan (front), assistant
Memphis, the Martin Agape House and the
professor of visual and theatre arts, was the artist. The painting, titled, “Profiles 100,” is a
university's Niijima Exchange Program that
tribute to students past, present and future.
helps orient Japanese students to American
The regional accreditation board has given its approval to the "new" University of Tennessee.
The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools gave the go-
Dunagan appoints three new deans
ahead to the consolidation of UT-Knoxville, UT-Memphis, the UT Space Institute and the insti-
tutes of agriculture and public service into one accredited university. The University of Tennes-
Three new deans have been appointed by Chancellor Nick Dunagan.
see at Martin does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin,
age, disability, or veteran status in provision of education opportunities or employment op-
Jerald Ogg, interim dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, has been appointed
portunities and benefits. UT Martin does not discriminate on the basis of sex or disability in the
education programs and activities which it operates, pursuant to the requirements of Title VI as the dean of that college, while Ernest Moser, from the University of Louisiana at Monroe,
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as codified in 42 U.S.C. 2000D; Title IX of the Education Amend-
ments of 1972, Pub. L. 92-318; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Pub. L. 101-336; and has been appointed as the dean of the College of Business and Public Affairs.
the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. This policy extends to both employment by and
admission to the university. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Americans
with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act should be directed to the
UT Martin acting dean of the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences Doug Sterrett
Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Compliance, 240 Gooch Hall, UT Martin, Martin,
TN 38238, (901) 587-7202. Charges of violation of the above policy should also be directed to was appointed dean of that college May 11.
the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Compliance. E05-0425-00-033-01.
Ogg and Moser are set to begin Aug. 1. Sterrett officially took over July 1.
FALL 2 0 0 1 17along
Take the leading role
H
ave you ever thought about how students got to UT Martin? Did you
think they fell out of the sky and into the quad? Well, at times I sort
of wish they would. That’s why I’m asking for your help. I fight an
uphill battle as UT Martin’s admissions counselor for portions of Middle
Alum
Homecoming 20
Tennessee. I fight the long distance to West Tennessee, I fight UT Martin’s Greetings to all
rural location, and I fight the area’s entertainment value. The whole thing can UT Martin
get very frustrating sometimes. But my biggest frustration is dealing with the alumni and
reality that these students do not know alumni from this great institution who friends! It’s time
can tell them how great UT Martin really is. That’s where you come in. I am William Winstead
to look ahead to
Admissions
appealing to you to think about your role as an alumnus and what you can do Homecoming
Counselor
to help. Here are some suggestions that I can offer: and other
Attend college and career programs in your area Before you jump on this, I must run a disclaimer: upcoming
Jacky Gullett
WE CANNOT HAVE EVERYONE AT THESE PROGRAMS. I have a limited space, but this is not a discour- alumni events.
Director of
agement. I encourage you to stop by and just say hello. If you are a teacher in that school system, Alumni Affairs
identify yourself to me. More importantly, identify yourself as an alum to the students. These programs
Thursday, Aug. 30 UT Martin buries
are fast-paced and I can always use help talking. I encourage you to relay to parents and students why
it’s time capsule in the quadrangle,
you chose UT Martin. (Watch for program announcements in the media and through local schools.)
ending the school’s yearlong Centennial
Attend Nashville Night program We had a great turnout this past January of alumni and students. If
Celebration. The Centennial Carillon
you did not get a chance to make it, you missed a great night of fun, food and fellowship. Nashville
(bells) will ring out for the first time,
Nights are held to drive home the point of the "total collegiate experience" we have at UT Martin. Many
ushering in the next 100 years.
things have changed at the university, and this is a great opportunity to meet some of the new faculty
Homecoming 2001, Oct. 12-14 Note
and administrators. I also hope that you talk to students who are prospects for us who might need to
the Homecoming schedule on this page,
know just exactly what you did with that criminal justice degree from UT Martin.
and look for your invitation in the mail
Talk to your senior high class at church This is an excellent opportunity to research and see what
in early September. O
these students actually know about UT Martin. Some churches have College Night programs for parents
Saturday, October 20 Skyhawk
and students. The first approach I suggest is meet the students and let them ask all of the questions they
football versus TSU at Adelphia
want. If you do not know the answer, put them in contact with me. Encourage them to talk to me at
Coliseum in Nashville. Kickoff is set for
high school and career fairs. Encourage them to take a tour and visit with a favorite professor of yours.
1:30 p.m. A UT Martin tailgate party is
Internships and job shadowing Job shadowing seems to be a very popular trend these days. Why
being planned! Details to follow.
not turn this into a prime time to recruit and sell your alma mater. If your occupation could allow for
Thursday, December 6 Skyhawk
such job shadowing to exist, be the first to volunteer. I would encourage you to recall your experiences
basketball versus MTSU at Oman Arena
in deciding on your profession and why UT Martin was the place for you. Internships are a great way to
in Jackson. A reception for Jackson area
meet some of our future UT Martin alums and see just how well our institution is preparing these folks
alumni and friends is being planned.
for the "real world." We all want positive feedback and by allowing a student to get advice from you on a
Saturday, December 15 Skyhawk
specific career field, a solid foundation can be established.
basketball with University of Memphis at
Volunteer to attend awards programs in your area Come spring in middle Tennessee, every
the Pyramid. A reception for Memphis
school seems to have an awards night at their local high school. It is almost impossible for me to be at
alumni and friends is being planned.
every one of them. Awards nights allow universities and civic clubs to announce their scholarship
recipients. What better way to give a student the opportunity to identify you as a Martin grad than by Whether you live near or far, look for
being the one who presents the scholarship to him or her? Trust me, it works! I know that by being us when we bring UT Martin to your
there in my place, we still have a presence at the high school, now in the form of YOU. area. It may be an alumni reception,
Give William, the traveling admissions counselor, a free meal In all honesty, I am only kidding. an athletic contest, a student recruit-
Although, it is great to be in a town where a familiar face is not too far away. A night out of the hotel ment event, or a UT alumni chapter
room is greatly appreciated. If you know me at all though, I won’t turn down a free meal! meeting. Join us when you can, and I
Contact William at wwinstead@utm.edu or on the Web at www.utm.edu hope to see you at Homecoming!
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