Chattanooga State Chautauqua Lecture Series Presents The Border: Motif, Metaphor And Political Football Monday, February 8, 2021 - by Keri Lamb, Chattanooga State
The Humanities and Fine Arts Division of Chattanooga State Community College will host the fifth installment of its 2020-2021 virtual Chautauqua Lecture Series on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. This is a fully virtual Zoom event, with pre-registration required. Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/137821223991.
In 1874, people gathered on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in New York State to enjoy speakers, teachers, musicians and specialists who entertained and educated members of the community, thus catalyzing an adult education movement that subsequently spread throughout rural America. Since 2014, Chattanooga State has hosted its own monthly Chautauqua to unite faculty, students, staff and the larger Chattanooga community in exploring a wide array of topics within the Humanities.
Chattanooga State Selected For Inaugural Racial Equality Leadership Academy Thursday, February 4, 2021 - by Betty Proctor, Chattanooga State
Chattanooga State Community College has been selected as one of 10 colleges nationwide to participate in the inaugural Racial Equity Leadership Academy. Presented through the Achieving the Dream network and the University of Southern California Race and Equity Center, with funding support from the Kresge Foundation and Greater Texas Foundation, the year-long program is scheduled to begin summer 2021.
Accepting the challenge to develop a new vision for campus equity work, “Chattanooga State is excited to be among the colleges taking part in the inaugural Racial Equity Leadership Academy,” said Dr. Rebecca Ashford, Chattanooga State president. “RELA’s objectives directly address our desire to have frank, productive conversations about racial equity on campus and to equip our campus community with the tools and strategies necess
Bond Arts And Culture Series Honors Black History Month At Chattanooga State Tuesday, February 2, 2021 - by Betty Proctor, Chattanooga State
Dr. Adonijah Bakari will present Hidden Facts and Truths About Black History on Feb. 10
In honor of Black History Month, Chattanooga State will present a series of virtual events open to the campus and community during February.
The Bond Arts & Culture Series, The Ties That Bond, will kick off February with a Tribute to C.C. Bond, a video presentation on Wednesday, Feb. 3. The late Dr. Claude C. Bond was a longtime educator and activist known in the community for his work toward improving race relations. Viewers may log on at any point and watch the tribute here.
Chattanooga State Volleyball Takes Close Match Over Visiting Cleveland State Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Cleveland State and Chattanooga State Volleyball’s first match of the 2020-21 season was a thriller, as the visitors fell in a tight five-set match at Chattanooga State 3-2.
The Lady Cougars came out strong, winning the first two sets 25-19 and 25-17. However, the Lady Tigers stormed back to defend their home floor, winning the next three sets 25-23, 25-21, and 15-11.
Chattanooga State travels to Walters State on Thursday for a 6:30 p.m. match.
Cleveland State will play their first home match of the season as they host Roane State in another conference matchup. First serve is set for Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
No. 13 Lee Men Win Over Auburn Montgomery 62-56 Wednesday, February 3, 2021 The No. 13 Lee men s basketball team withstood a late run by Auburn Montgomery to secure its eighth straight win, 62-56 on Tuesday evening. The Flames led by as many as 16 points with 15 minutes remaining in the contest before the Warhawks cut the deficit all the way to two at 49-47 off a Stanley Davis 3-pointer at the 9:34 mark. Both teams went scoreless over the next two minutes before Beyuan Hendricks ended the drought for the Flames with a crucial triple off a pass from Noah Boler. Junior Quay Kennedy once again stepped up in the clutch for Lee as he scored the final four points, two fouls shots and a breakway dunk to seal the victory.