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Student@Tennessee, Monday, Jan 28, 2013
Newsletter for UT Knoxville Students
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Good News
--- There's a new way to get research assistance at the UT Libraries: texting. Text your brief library or research question to 865-383-1323. Add them to your contacts and you can have librarians at your service wherever you and your phone may travel - even if you're just up in the stacks, studying. More at library.utk.edu/news.
--- As the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens battle it out on the field this Sunday, a team of UT students will be behind the scenes at the NFL's Super Bowl XLVII preparing special events and working VIP hospitality suites.
http://www.utk.edu/tntoday/2013/01/28/team-ut-super-bowl-xlvii/
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Mark Your Calendar
--- McClung Museum exhibit, "Splendid Treasures of the Turkomen Tribes from Central Asia," runs now through May 12. See exquisite pieces of jewelry from the Ringling Museum, as well as Turkomen weavings and clothing from local collectors here in Knoxville. The Turkomen are one of the major ethnic groups of Central Asia. Free and open to the public. Questions? e-mail mcclungmuseum.utk.edu.
http://www.utk.edu/tntoday/2013/01/07/treasures-turkomen-exhibit-opens-mcclung/
--- The third of four finalists in the search for the associate provost and director of the Chancellor's Honors and Haslam Scholars programs will visit campus today and lead a forum for the campus community. Lori Underwood, associate professor and department chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Christopher Newport University, will lead a forum from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. in the Crest Room of the University Center.
http://www.utk.edu/tntoday/2013/01/25/associate-provost-candidate-lead-forum-monday
--- The Student Dental Association will host a speaker who will discuss the business in dentistry and cosmetic dentistry at 6:30 p.m. tonight in EPS 400.
--- Why is reforming our health care system so difficult and contentious? David Mirvis, UT adjunct professor of public health, will speak about the adoption of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on January 29 in the College of Nursing Room 201.
He also will have a dialogue with students from noon to 1 p.m. on January 30 entitled "Health Policy: Why It Matters to Get Involved" in Room 206 of the Claxton Complex. RSVP to [log in to unmask] to attend.
--- Do you have a learning disability and/or ADHD? Looking for a safe place to connect with others like you, receive support, & talk about your concerns? A counselor-led support group that mixes discussion with information on learning disabilities meets every Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Counseling Center (second floor, Student Health Center). Questions? e-mail [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask]
--- The UT chapter of Health Occupations Students of America will hold an interest meeting at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow in HSS 205. They cater to the interest of students looking to go into occupations such as dentistry, medicine, nursing and more. Questions? e-mail [log in to unmask]
--- The Black Cultural Programming Committee interest meetings will be held Wednesday, Jan. 30 in UC 223-224 and Thursday, Jan. 31 in the UC Ballroom, both starting at 6:00 p.m. Questions? e-mail [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask]
--- The Cultural Attractions Committee, the International House, and the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity are proud to present "Step Afrika!", 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the Bijou Theatre. "Step Afrika!" is dedicated to the tradition of stepping. Free for students, $10 for UT faculty and staff, and $15 for the general public. Questions? Call 974-5455.
--- The UT Creative Writing Club meets at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at Panera Bread on Cumberland Avenue. Open to all students interested in writing poetry, fiction, and screenwriting. Questions? E-mail [log in to unmask]
--- Live performance of "Surviving Your Stupid, Stupid Decision to Go to Grad School" by Adam Ruben, comedian and molecular biologist, Friday, Feb. 1, in the UC Ballroom. Free and open to the public. Questions? e-mail [log in to unmask]
--- UT Science Forum, noon Friday, Feb. 1, in Thompson-Boling Arena Dining room C-D. Topic: "Back to the Future: Biomass to Cheap Hydrogen." Speaker: Samuel C. Weaver, President & CEO, Proton Power, Inc. Free and open to the public. Bring your lunch or purchase it from the arena. Questions? e-mail [log in to unmask] or call 974-8156.
www.utk.edu/scienceforum
--- Screening and discussion of the documentary film "For The Bible Tells Me So," 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, in UC 227. The film explores the intersection between religion and homosexuality in the U.S. and in the gay community. Questions? e-mail [log in to unmask]
--- Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship will host a "Dance the Night Away" fundraiser semi-formal from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Feb. 14th at the John XXIII Catholic Center on campus. Tickets are $10 per person (either at the door or in advance from a XA member). Snacks, games for non-dancers, and lots of dance moves will be provided. All proceeds go toward summer mission trips to Alaska and to Kenya. Questions? e-mail [log in to unmask]
--- The competitive ballroom team will host a Valentines Dance Party and Showcase from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Feb. 16 at Champion Ballroom, 4028 Papermill Road. The cost is $5 for students and $10 for non-students. Enjoy a free dance lesson, snacks, performances by the team, prizes, and more. Questions? e-mail [log in to unmask]
--- A writer's transsexual journey will be the topic of the next Common Ground Book Club. T Cooper's "Real Man Adventures" will be the subject of discussion at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the Culture Corner, first floor of Hodges Library. The UT Libraries' Common Ground Book Club reads and discusses books that treat international and intercultural themes. Read the book now and join a discussion led by dean of libraries Steve Smith. More at library.utk.edu/writers.
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Get Involved
--- Alpha Phi Omega, the nation's largest community service co-ed fraternity, will be holding its rush week for interested pledges starting today and continuing to Feb. 3. Open for all UT students who are interested in doing community service. Questions? e-mail [log in to unmask]
--- Book drive to benefit grades K-12, now through until the end of February, in 329 Bailey Education Complex. Please contribute books for these grades so that an elementary, middle, and high school in the Knoxville area can be helped. Questions? e-mail [log in to unmask]
--- Interest meeting for TASC Force (Taking Action for Social Conscience), a newly founded community service organization at UT, 5:30 p.m. tonight in the I-House Great Room and again at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, in HSS 056. TASC Force is dedicated to raising awareness about those who suffer poverty and hardships both domestically and globally. Questions? E-mail [log in to unmask]
--- College Democrats will hold their first meeting of the semester at 7:30 p.m. tonight in HSS 104. Questions? e-mail [log in to unmask]
--- Interested in community service? It's not too late to join Rotaract. Their bi-monthly meeting is at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow in HSS 112. Questions? e-mail [log in to unmask]
--- Student Alumni Associates are having their annual membership drive for all interested students. Applications are online at http://web.utk.edu/~saa/recruitment/recruitment and due Thursday, Jan. 31, by 5:00 p.m. at the Tyson House. Questions? e-mail [log in to unmask]
--- The Council on Family Relations at UT invites undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines who are interested in partaking in community outreach and professional development events to a meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31 in the Jessie Harris Building, room 16. There will be a guest speaker from the Helen Ross McNabb center, a non-profit child advocacy organization. Refreshments provided. Questions? e-mail [log in to unmask]
http://cfs.utk.edu/orgs/utcfr
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Opportunities
--- Interested in a six-week congressional internship in Washington, D.C. with a Tennessee legislator? The application period for the Summer 2013 internship is now open and will end on Feb. 11. Questions? Visit http://studentlife.utk.edu/congressionalinternship.php.
--- Are you a junior or senior interested in networking with some of UT's top alumni in your field? Join the UT Knoxville Career Services Office, the UT Alumni Association, and the UT Athletics Department at their inaugural "Networking at Neyland" event. Students will learn the art of networking while gaining superior advice from professionals in various fields. The event will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the West Club Skybox. There is no cost to attend and heavy hors d'ouerves will be served. Register today on Hire-A-Vol. Space is Limited to the first 75 registrants. Questions? e-mail [log in to unmask]
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Important Deadlines
--- Due to last week's weather, the Office of Research has extended nomination deadlines for three research-related awards to be made at the Chancellor's Honors Banquet in April. Nominations are due by noon today for four senior faculty for research and creative achievement, four junior faculty for professional promise in research and creative achievement, and one multidisciplinary research team that has succeeded in gaining major external resources and recognition for research.
http://research.utk.edu/ca/index.shtml
--- The application deadline for the 17th annual Exhibition of Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement (EUReCA) has also been extended due to last week's weather. Applications are due by noon on Wednesday, Jan. 30. EUReCA will be held March 18 and 19 in the University Center Ballroom. The event is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on March 19, with an awards ceremony taking place at 6:00 p.m. Questions? Call 974-0437.
http://research.utk.edu/eureca/
--- The library wants to display your art work. The Student Art in the Library contest awards a First Prize of $300, Second Prize of $150, and Third Prize of $75. Submission deadline is Feb. 10. The library is looking for two-dimensional works to be displayed in 135 Hodges Library throughout the spring semester. The contest is open to all currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students, in any discipline. More info at library.utk.edu/artinlibrary.
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Ready for the World Events
--- The Middle Eastern Student Association will hold an interest meeting at 6:30 p.m. tonight in HSS 207. This is a new organization aimed for any student who is from the region or just interested in the Middle East. Questions? e-mail [log in to unmask]
--- The Muslim Student Association will hold an interest meeting at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow in the International House Great Room. There will be activities, pizza, dessert, and drinks. Questions? e-mail [log in to unmask]
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