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STUDENT-AT-TENNESSEE  August 2011

STUDENT-AT-TENNESSEE August 2011

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News for Students - Monday, Aug 22, 2011

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Student@Tennessee, Monday, Aug 22, 2011 
Newsletter for UT Knoxville Students


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Special

--- Welcome Week --- Members of the class of 2015 had the chance to experience beloved University of Tennessee traditions their first week on campus. Dozens spray-painted their names on the Rock, a megaton chunk of dolomite, as part of the festivities. They also ran through the T at Neyland Stadium and paused for a photo-op on the turf.
http://www.utk.edu/tntoday/2011/08/19/freshmen-traditions/

--- Next month marks the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, DC. The UT Knoxville Office of Media Relations is looking for UT students who were 10-12 years old in 2001 who would like to share their thoughts about how the events of 9/11 affected them and changed or shaped their thinking. Please contact Lola Alapo at [log in to unmask] or 974-3993.

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Good News

--- UT Knoxville continues to be one of America's best institutions for undergraduate education, according to Forbes, the popular business magazine.
http://www.utk.edu/tntoday/2011/08/08/forbes-ranks-ut/

--- Five current students or recent graduates from UT Knoxville have received grants from the Fulbright US Student Program to work and study abroad. This is the largest number of student Fulbright winners that UT Knoxville has had in at least twenty years.
http://www.utk.edu/tntoday/2011/08/22/ut-students-alumni-win-fulbright-awards/

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Mark Your Calendar

--- Anthropology lecture, 3:40-4:55 p.m. tomorrow at McClung Museum. Speaker: Hugh Gusterson, George Mason University. Topic: "Illicit Drinking Among Teenagers." Free and open to the public. For more info call 974-2144. 

--- Mahogany Soul Cafe, 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. tomorrow at the Black Cultural Center. Enjoy performing arts from students, faculty, and staff, and even join in the performance. Featuring open mic performances, Mahogany Soul Cafe is held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Free and open to the public. For more info call 974-6861.  

--- Fresh and local fruit and vegetables, ice cream, milk, eggs, baked goods, and more are available weekly on Wednesdays from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the UT Farmers Market at the UT Gardens. This week the UT Culinary Institute will offer a special 'welcome back meal' for five dollars. Dr. Caula Beyl, Dean of Agriculture, will be demonstrating recipes for zucchini as "Caula Dean." 
http://www.facebook.com/pages/UT-Farmers-Market/197864066906773

--- Interested in dentistry? Check out the Student Dental Association at their kickoff meeting, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 24, in UC room 218. Come hear about plans for the year and shadowing opportunities. Questions? E-mail [log in to unmask]

--- Cancellation: The NIMBioS seminar featuring Stuart Kauffman of the University of Vermont that was scheduled for Friday, Aug. 26, has been cancelled. For more info call 974-9334.

--- The University Center Down Under has a variety of weekly activities beginning soon. Mondays feature a bowling league and tournaments for billiards, table tennis, chess, poker, spades and more. Tuesdays feature intramural and residence hall bowling leagues and a free poker night. On Wednesdays, join the Bowling Club, learn how to play pool for free, or win prizes in the neon bowling competition. On Thursdays, join in the Xbox 360 tournaments and three hours of unlimited bowling, billiards, or table tennis play for only $3. On Fridays, Friday Frenzy offers 3 hours of unlimited bowling for one low price. Visit http://universitycenter.utk.edu/downunder for more information on any activity.

--- A celebration of the life of Roger Stephens, director of the UT School of Music, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, in the Cox Auditorium of the Alumni Memorial Building. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to the tribute, which will include remembrances and musical reflections. Stephens died in February after a seven-year battle with cancer.
http://www.utk.edu/tntoday/2011/08/22/celebration-roger-stephenss/

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Get Involved

--- Are you interested in horses, have ridden your whole life, or want to learn? The Equestrian Club has both a recreational and a competitive program. Recreational riders take trail rides through the mountains each week while improving their riding. On the competitive team, riders of all levels can compete against other colleges in hunt seat, western or both. Questions? E-mail [log in to unmask]

--- The Volunteer Challenge program run by All Campus Events (ACE) pairs UT student organizations with local Knoxville agencies to provide a week-long community service experience full of "Volunteer" spirit. In the past, students have done light landscaping, painting, minor construction, and additional service for agencies throughout Knoxville. Student organizations can benefit a local non-profit agency by contributing time during Volunteer Challenge to complete a variety of projects for the agency. Vol Challenge will be held from Monday, Sept. 12, to Friday, Sept. 16. The first interest meeting will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 23 in UC room 225.

--- The TeamVOLS Volunteer Center is accepting applications for the annual Alternative Fall Break trips. If you are interested in spending your Fall Break serving others in communities outside of Knoxville, apply today! Applications are available online (http://activities.utk.edu) until Fri. August 26.

--- Social impact fair, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the UC Ballroom. Explore volunteer and career opportunities that make a difference. Questions? E-mail [log in to unmask] or call 974-8481.

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Make Orange Green

--- The Big Orange Green Guide is your guide to sustainable practices at UT Knoxville. The publication provides tips and resources to help you protect the Earth, save money and support local businesses and organizations. Check it out today at http://environment.utk.edu.

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Ready for the World Events

--- Just returned from studying abroad and feeling the reverse culture shock? Get your sea legs under you again by discussing your study abroad experience and how it applies it to your UT campus life and your career plans! Attend the Programs Abroad Office's Re-Entry Session at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 24, in the I-House Great Room. Refreshments will be served. Questions? E-mail [log in to unmask] or call 974-3177.

--- The Programs Abroad Office is now accepting photo submissions from academic year 2010-11 and summer 2011 study abroad alumni for our fall 2011 photo contest. You may submit your favorite photo for each of two categories. The first category is the UT student category and pictures submitted for this category must include at least one identifiable UT student. The second category is the general photography category allowing you to submit your favorite scenic or landscape photo from your study abroad experience. To participate in the contest, visit http://international.utk.edu/contest/ and submit your photos. The deadline for photo submissions will be 11:59 p.m. Friday, September 16.

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Knoxville Connection

--- Interested in directly helping the Knoxville community through serving underrepresented children? Want to have a rewarding experience that will positively effect your personal and professional growth? Apply to become a volunteer at Tribe One's after-school program. Minutes away from campus. Hours are 3:30 to 5:30 Monday-Friday. Volunteers must be able to attend at least 1 to 2 days per week. Questions? E-mail [log in to unmask]

--- The Volunteer Challenge program ran by All Campus Events pairs UT student organizations with local Knoxville agencies to provide a week-long meaningful community service experience full of "Volunteer" spirit. In the past, students have completed light landscaping, painting, minor construction projects, and additional service for agencies throughout the city. Student organizations can benefit a local non-profit agency by contributing your time to complete a variety of projects for the agency. Volunteer Challenge is taking place September 12-16. The first interest meeting will be held on August 23 in UC room 225. Questions? E-mail [log in to unmask]

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Student Success Center

--- The Student Success Center has moved its office to 812 Volunteer Boulevard. The center’s former location—1817 Melrose Avenue—now houses the offices of Ruth Darling, assistant provost for student success, and First Year Studies Programs. Phyliss Shey serves as the administrative coordinator in this office.
http://www.utk.edu/tntoday/2011/08/22/ssc-moves/

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