Student@Tennessee, Monday, Apr 26, 2010
Newsletter for UT Knoxville Students


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Special

--- Recent changes to the way the federal government distributes and manages student loans will affect how UT Knoxville students receive financial aid. The changes, which recently passed into law, shift the processing of federal student loans away from private lenders and to the U.S. Department of Education. UT Knoxville students should see few, if any, changes, although many of you will need to complete additional paperwork. The changes go into effect beginning with the summer term. You can find information on the new process and links to the online MPN at the UT Knoxville financial aid website, http://finaid.utk.edu/. Questions? Call Financial Aid at 974-3131.

--- Do you know any students graduating this spring that would be good to highlight in on-campus publications or to the media? The UT Knoxville Office of Communications and Marketing is looking for students with interesting stories. Examples might include siblings graduating together; older-than-average (or younger-than-average) students graduating; or graduates who have been great influences on your department, college or organization for any number of reasons. Feel free to submit a short story about why a certain graduate should be featured. Send submissions to Bridget Hardy at [log in to unmask]

--- Meet Coach Derek Dooley -- The academic year is quickly drawing to a close, which means football season is just around the corner. Students are invited to special event where they will have a chance to meet new UT football coach Derek Dooley. The event, from 4 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, will be held in the football practice facility in Neyland-Thompson Sports Center at the corner of Lake Loudoun Boulevard and Johnny Majors Drive. Enter through the football museum on Johnny Majors Drive. Refreshments will be served.

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Good News

--- The Office of Graduate Training and Mentorship has been created to help departments campus-wide recruit and retain graduate students, as well as provide them with the very best academic experience and professional development possible. The office will lead UT Knoxville's efforts to: assist with coordination of recruitment and retention efforts; identify and create diversity resources and initiatives that strengthen faculty mentoring and support retention of underrepresented populations in a variety of fields of study across campus; and collaborate with other members of the Graduate School executive staff and related offices to collect and maintain data (e.g., enrollment, graduation, surveys) for tracking and required reporting and for faculty writing grants. For more information about the Office of Graduate Training and Mentorship, visit http://gradschool.utk.edu/ernest.shtml.

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Mark Your Calendar

--- UT College Republicans will host Jason Mattera, 7 p.m. tomorrow in the UC Ballroom. Free and open to the public. For more info e-mail [log in to unmask]

--- Barbara K. Bodine, a retired U.S. ambassador to Yemen -- the reputed land of the Queen of Sheba, home of the Three Wise Men and burial spot of Cain and Abel -- will discuss the future possibilities of the United States' relationship with Yemen, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, at the Baker Center Toyota Auditorium. Since the failed Christmas bombing attempt over Detroit, Yemen has reappeared on the American radar as a terrorism threat and much has been written on the country's poverty, governance inadequacies and security challenges. Bodine will talk about whether Yemen is the next front in the war on terror, or an opportunity to commit the resources, people and will to help Yemen change course. The event is free and open to the public.

--- The last day of class for the semester is Friday, April 30. Study days begin Monday, May 3, finals begin Tuesday, May 4, and college commencement ceremonies will be held Wednesday, May 12, through Friday, May 14. For the full academic calendar, visit the Office of the University Registrar website at http://registrar.tennessee.edu/academic_calendar/

--- Phi Eta Sigma honor society would like to celebrate a great year, say thank you, and kick off the summer by sponsoring a finals study break, 4 - 6 p.m. Monday, May 3, in Career Services. Open to all students. Bring your friends! There will be food and prize giveaways, along with stress management exercises and possibly a movie. For more info call 974-5435.

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Get Involved

--- Students: It is time to join UniTe or renew your memberships for the 2010-2011 school year. It's not too late to sign up to get 6 BEAT shirts and enjoy great food the week of home football games. Check out alumni.utk.edu/unite or come by the Tyson Alumni House for more information.

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Ready for the World Events

--- Do your summer plans include more than just soaking up some sun or sleeping till noon? Do you plan to take part in a volunteer project or other community service? "Volunteers Rock the World!" -- part of the Ready for the World Initiative -- is looking for members of the UT Knoxville family who are lending a hand at home or in communities around the globe. If your summer plans include volunteer work, and you're willing to share your story, please contact Amy Blakely at [log in to unmask]

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Make Orange Green

--- The UT Summer Send-Off recycling campaign has begun for the spring semester. Students living in residence halls are invited to donate unwanted items to Goodwill instead of throwing them in the trash before moving out for the summer. Donation bins can be found in the lobby of your residence hall. For more info call 974-3480 or visit http://www.pp.utk.edu/recycle/.

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This Week in SGA

--- Student Survey -- Please take a survey compiled by the 2009-2010 SGA leadership to express your concerns and opinions about our student life here at UT. This will help guide SGA in making decisions that affect you and our campus. When you complete the online survey, you will be redirected to a page with an update on SGA activities over this past year. The survey is located at http://studentvoice.com/tenn/sgasurvey2010.

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