Student@Tennessee, Monday, Jan 30, 2012 
Newsletter for UT Knoxville Students


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Good News

--- Want to get a head start on your semester? The Student Success Center is now offering free walk-in tutoring in the Commons in Hodges Library and in Hess Hall. For more information, please visit http://studentsuccess.utk.edu/support/tutoring/ or stop by one of our tutoring centers in the Commons or Hess Hall.

--- Interested in starting a business but don’t know how? The Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the College of Business Administration will offer the chance for students, faculty, and the community to learn from entrepreneurs and business experts about the essentials of getting a company off the ground. The Vol Court spring 2012 session begins tomorrow, Jan. 31, and runs through March 13. Workshop presenters are from various organizations throughout Tennessee, and all have experience with entrepreneurial companies. The seven-part series will be held Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. in room 701 of the Stokely Management Center.
http://www.utk.edu/tntoday/2012/01/20/ut-vol-court-offers-entrepreneurial-workshops-cash-prize/

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Mark Your Calendar

--- The business world is evolving. Are you prepared? Nourish International, the Issues Committee and UT Career Services are sponsoring a discussion on the importance of sustainability and socially responsible business, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. tonight in the UC Shiloh Room. Free and open to the public. Questions? E-mail [log in to unmask]

--- Novelist/screenwriter Sabina Murray will read at Writers in the Library on Monday, February 6, at 7:00 p.m. in the Hodges Library Auditorium. Her latest collection of short stories, "Tales of the World," reimagines moments in the lives of explorers from Australian Aborigines to Aztec kings. Murray currently directs and teaches in the Creative Writing Program at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. More information is available at www.lib.utk.edu/writersinthelibrary/.

--- UT Student Photography Club meeting, 7:30 p.m. tonight in UC room 235. All experience levels are welcome. Questions? E-mail [log in to unmask] or visit http://web.utk.edu/~fotoclub/.

--- The UTK Chess Club is holding a meeting Tuesday, January 31 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in HSS room G069. Come by and show off your talents in chess or just come by to play a few fun games. Questions? E-mail [log in to unmask]

--- UT's Issues Committee and Central Program Council present "Inside the White House with John P. McConnell," 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31 in the UC Auditorium. McConnell, former speechwriter for President Bush and Vice President Cheney, will recall personal accounts during the Bush administration. As part of the three-person team responsible for the president and vice president's most vital speeches, McConnell's work stretches from the State of the Union Addresses to George W. Bush's famed presidential address given to the joint session of Congress following 9/11. Questions? E-mail [log in to unmask]

--- The UT Red Cross Club will meet on Thursday, February 2 at 7:00 p.m. in UC room 226 to discuss upcoming events and to introduce Diana Whaley, a registered nurse and the Disaster Health Manager for the American Red Cross. She will discuss her experience providing mental health support in Haiti as part of project US Comfort. Questions? e-mail [log in to unmask]

--- The UT Women's Coordinating Council will host comedian Ben Lerman on Thursday, February 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the UC Auditorium. Lerman is a rising star of the New York comedy scene, and in the collegiate setting, Lerman covers tough issues regarding the LGBTIQA community. Lerman's routine, a mixture of stand up and song, prides itself on sending a positive message and pointing out the humor in life, relationships and the world at large. Questions? E-mail [log in to unmask]

--- Nourish International meeting, at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 2 in HSS room 203. The mission of Nourish International is to eradicate poverty by engaging students and empowering communities. Since 2003, Nourish International has sent $212,280 and 281 students abroad, working with community partners on 45 projects from around the world. Last summer, Nourish sent students to Uganda to create major change by helping orphans build their very own sustainable garden. This year, the group is interested in sending students to South America to help.

--- All Campus Theatre presents Edward Albee's "The Lady From Dubuque," directed by Dimi Venkov. Written by one of America's premier dramatists, this biting play explores relationships, death, and the nature of identity. Performances will take place Thursday-Saturday, February 2-4 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 5 at 2:30 p.m. in the Clarence Brown Lab Theatre. Tickets are $5 for students and faculty and $8 for general admission.

--- The Association of Chemistry Graduate Students will sponsor a chili lunch on Friday, February 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Buehler room 511. For $5, you will receive two bowls of chili, a bag of chips, and a drink. All proceeds benefit Second Harvest of East Tennessee.


--- UT Science Forum, noon Friday, Feb. 3 in Thompson-Boling Arena Dining room C-D. Speaker: Flora Meilleur, assistant professor of biochemistry at North Carolina State University & ORNL. Topic: "Neutrons for Biology and Bioenergy." Free and open to the public. Bring your lunch or purchase it from the Arena. Questions? E-mail [log in to unmask] or call 865-974-8156.
www.utk.edu/scienceforum

--- UT's Clifton M. Jones Student Leadership Conference will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the UC. This year students will be able to learn how to lead with integrity, authenticity, confidence, purpose, or any other particular skill, context or attribute for which you have a passion. This year's conference will feature keynote speaker Doc Hendley, founder of Wine to Water, 2009 CNN Hero, and author of Wine to Water: A Bartender's Quest to Bring Clean Water to the World. The conference is free and a t-shirt, lunch, and conference materials will be provided to all conference participants. Dress is business casual. The conference is limited to the first 400 students who register so be sure to sign up soon at http://sold.utk.edu/conference/.

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Get Involved

--- UT students are invited to apply for membership in the VolAware student advisory board, an exciting new campus organization involved with promoting student wellness, mental health awareness, and suicide prevention. For more information, visit the website listed below, or call 974-2196.
http://volaware.utk.edu./mentalhealth.shtml

--- Interested in Greek life? Go to http://sorority.utk.edu/recruitment/ to find out about spring recruitment opportunities in Panhellenic! A spring recruitment event will take place on Wednesday, February 1. If interested, please arrive before 6:00 p.m. Questions? Call 974-6604 or e-mail [log in to unmask]

--- Want to join be a part of campus traditions? You should considering applying for All Campus Events! All Campus Events (ACE) coordinates campus-wide events that have becoming long-standing UT traditions, which includes Vol Challenge, Homecoming, All-Sing and Carnicus. Applications are available online at http://activities.utk.edu/cpc/ace/. To learn more information about ACE or the Central Program Council, we invite you to attend the CPC Interest Meeting on Thursday, February 2 at 4:00 p.m. in UC room 237. Please contact [log in to unmask] for any additional questions regarding the membership process.


--- Are you looking for a way to get more involved on campus? Are you proud of UT and want to share your love of UT with others? The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is currently accepting applications for the VolCorp Program for the 2012-2013 school year. The VolCorp Program encompasses three student groups – The UT Ambassadors (official campus tour guides), ME4UT (minority recruitment team), and the Volunteer Team (athletic recruiters). All students are paid $7.25 per hour. Come to an information session on either Thursday, Feb. 2 or Monday, Feb. 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the UC Shiloh Room. These sessions are not mandatory but will help to answer any questions. If you would like to apply, visit http://admissions.utk.edu/undergraduate/events/studentrecruiters.shtml to download an application. Applications are due by noon Friday, Feb. 10 at the Undergraduate Admissions Office, 320 Student Services Building. E-mail [log in to unmask] for more information.

--- Looking for a new leadership opportunity?  Become an FYS 101 Peer Mentor!  Earn course credit while supporting first year students in the transition to college by serving as their direct contact and role model. All who are interested are welcome to attend a Peer Mentor information session on Monday, February 6 and Tuesday, February 7 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in UC room 225. To apply, visit http://studentsuccess.utk.edu/students/freshmen/fys101mentors.shtml.

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Important Deadlines

--- Are you interested in politics and the legislative system? Would you like to spend 6 weeks of your summer in Washington D.C.? Are you interested in interning for a U.S. congressman? If you answered yes to these questions, then you should apply for the Congressional Internship Program sponsored by the Office of the Chancellor and the Office of Student Life. The application period ends on February 12, so submit your application as soon as possible. For more information and a link to the application, please visit ttp://studentlife.utk.edu/congressionalinternship/index.php.

--- UT undergraduates are encouraged to apply for summer research internships. Up to 75 internships at $2,000 each will be awarded to support undergraduate students who work on a research or creative project over the summer with a UT faculty mentor. These internships are sponsored by the UT Knoxville Office of Research. The application deadline is February 24. For more info, visit http://research.utk.edu/undergrad/internships/.

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Make Orange Green

--- This semester the Power Down Pledge Drive is back! Students can "ink" the pledge tree poster with a thumbprint either today or tomorrow:
- Monday, Jan. 30 at TRECS between 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Jan 31 at the University Center between 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Signees will be entered into a raffle to win a signed football by Coach Dooley! The pledge is an effort by the UT Office of Sustainability to encourage the campus community to save energy. Small steps taken by individuals such as powering down a computer, unplugging electrical devices when not in use, and turning off lights, can make a big impact toward reducing the campus's overall energy use. Get inVOLved today – sign the pledge tree!

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Knoxville Connection

--- Girls on the Run of Knoxville is a non-profit, 10-week after-school program for girls in the 3rd through 8th grade. Its mission is to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. The non-profit combines training for a 5K running event with healthy living education. Girls on the Run programs instill self-esteem and strong values through health education, life skills development, mentoring relationships, and physical training - all through an active collaboration with girls and their parents, schools, volunteers, staff, and the community. New coaches training is underway. The program begins February 13. The 5k race will be help April 29. If you are interested in volunteering, please e-mail [log in to unmask] For more information visit http://gotrknoxville.org/. 

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