College Democrats dominate campus politics
April 21st, 2006The leadership of the UTC College Democrats are please to release the following article printed in yesterday’s edition of the University Echo, UTC’s student newspaper. We attribute our organization’s success to the hard work of dozens of our members, who, as a whole, are an incredibly energized, focused group of young poeple.
College Democrats dominate campus politics
By: Heather McPherson
Source: utcecho.com
Although both sides of the political spectrum are represented on UTC’s campus, student Democrats have had a more prominent presence for the last several years.
Democrats and Republicans have organized groups on campus, but most people agree that the College Democrats have been the most noticeable political force at UTC. The College Republicans group is not registered with the school, but it does exist.
“The College Democrats are probably the ones I’ve seen more of,” said Will Williams, director of student rogramming and organizations.
He also cited a pro-life group as being active, but all other clubs — Republican, Green and Libertarian — have disappeared from the university’s radar.
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TFCD encourages chapters to help tornado victims
April 16th, 2006Due to the recent tornadoes that have hit both west and middle Tennessee, the TFCD is encouraging its chapters to help the areas that have been affected by the storms by contacting their local American Red Cross chapter. The following is a press release issued by the middle Tennessee chapter of the American Red Cross.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 13, 2006, 12 p.m.)– American Red Cross relief continues in the Nashville area, with two Service Centers now open in Sumner County.
The Red Cross Service Centers serve as hubs for Red Cross relief efforts. There, clients may meet with a Red Cross caseworker to have emergency financial, mental health and other needs met. Service Centers are open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Those needing assistance may visit either of the following Service Center locations:
Gallatin – 670 Nashville Pike (Former Big Lots building)
Hendersonville – 393 East Main Street at Bonita Parkway (In Hazel Path Commons)
Two stationary Emergency Aid Stations remain open, where clients may receive mental health support, first aid, financial assistance and bulk items including rakes and shovels, gloves, flashlights, trash bags, paper towels, prepackaged snacks and bottled water. Clients may visit the following Emergency Aid Stations, which are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.:
Gallatin — Corner of Water Street and Hwy 109
Goodlettsville — Baker’s Chapel Church, 206 New Brick Church Pike
(Aid station locations are subject to change daily. For updated information on Red Cross assistance, call 250-4300.)
In addition, Emergency Response Vehicles and bulk distribution vans are canvassing the affected areas, delivering hot meals and supplies. Roughly 200 Red Cross workers have been working around the clock to meet clients’ needs, and including serving more than 15,500 meals and snacks to those affected.
Those wishing to aid in Red Cross relief efforts by giving a financial donation or volunteering their time may visit www.nashvilleredcross.org, or call 1-800-HELP NOW.
The Nashville Area Red Cross serves ten counties in Middle Tennessee as a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare and respond to emergencies. The Red Cross is not a government agency. The United Way supports Red Cross efforts in Cheatham, Davidson, DeKalb, Dickson, Sumner, Robertson and Wilson Counties.
All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. You can help the victims of the Tennessee tornadoes and thousands of other disasters across the country each year, by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Please call 1-800-HELP-NOW or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. Internet users can make a secure online contribution by visiting www.redcross.org. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster, please do so at the time of your donation.
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Bussey, Co-Author of Where We Stand, to speak at Maryville College
April 2nd, 2006Maryville, Tenn. – The Maryville College Democrats are pleased to announce that Charles Bussey will be speaking at Maryville College on April 6th at 5:30 p.m. in Lawson Auditorium.
Charles Bussey is a Professor of History at Western Kentucky University. Professor Bussey was a Fulbright Senior Lecturer at Agder University College in Norway in 2003-2004 when he contributed “A Postcard from Norway: How America Looks from Here.” It is part of a new book, “Where We Stand: Voices of Southern Dissent,†edited by Anthony Dunbar with a forward by Jimmy Carter.
“We are much honored to have Professor Bussey at Maryville College,†said Molly Sneary, Maryville College Democrat President. “The College Democrats look forward to hosting an open discussion on the current state of our Nation as Mr. Bussey has discussed in his latest book.â€
Who: Maryville College Democrats
What: Charles Bussey, of Where We Stand, Speech and Q & A
When: Thursday, April 6th at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Maryville College, Lawson Auditorium
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