****UT Mens basketball first annual Coach Donnie Tyndall run for veterans****


Head Basketball Coach Donnie Tyndall and the men's basketball program are hosting our first annual 6K Race for the Veterans this weekend. As a community we would like to show our appreciation for our veterans. We would like to inform you of the race and also ask that any interested organization members please join us on Saturday, September 27th at 9:00 am for the 6K race. The race will begin at the East Tennessee Veterans Memorial in World's Fair park and conclude at Thompson-Boling Arena. Even if you are not running you can still come out and meet our staff and players from 8:15-9:AM . Meet at the East TN Veterans Memorial at Worlds Fair Park at 8:15

Please visit http://tyndallrunforvets.com/ for additional information.






****VETERANS DAY PARADE******

The American Legion Post #2 is pleased to invite you to attend/participate in Knoxville’s 89th Veterans Day Parade.  The Veterans Day Parade will be held on Tuesday,
November 11, 2014.  The parade will begin at 10:40 at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave in Knoxville.  We hope you can join us in honoring our Nation’s Veterans.   If you are participating in the parade, refer to the Post 2 website www.legionknox.com<https://tmail.utk.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=TiQDARTS5kqn2CjpWhoBnXPpOyKvq9EIDW2-AnmU8aWyhAUCXKS1L0s-GNXYBU7tLZJD5nnxr_Q.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.legionknox.com> for instructions on staging procedures and times which will be posted on the website soon.

Click here for parade rules <https://tmail.utk.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=TiQDARTS5kqn2CjpWhoBnXPpOyKvq9EIDW2-AnmU8aWyhAUCXKS1L0s-GNXYBU7tLZJD5nnxr_Q.&URL=http%3a%2f%2flegionknox.com%2f%3fp%3d246%2520>

Please click here <https://tmail.utk.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=TiQDARTS5kqn2CjpWhoBnXPpOyKvq9EIDW2-AnmU8aWyhAUCXKS1L0s-GNXYBU7tLZJD5nnxr_Q.&URL=http%3a%2f%2flegionknox.com%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2014%2f07%2f2014-Parade-rules-application-and-letter.pdf> for an  application to participate or click this link to register online http://legionknox.com/?page_id=129<https://tmail.utk.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=TiQDARTS5kqn2CjpWhoBnXPpOyKvq9EIDW2-AnmU8aWyhAUCXKS1L0s-GNXYBU7tLZJD5nnxr_Q.&URL=http%3a%2f%2flegionknox.com%2f%3fpage_id%3d129>
Paper applications should be emailed to [log in to unmask]<https://tmail.utk.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=TiQDARTS5kqn2CjpWhoBnXPpOyKvq9EIDW2-AnmU8aWyhAUCXKS1L0s-GNXYBU7tLZJD5nnxr_Q.&URL=mailto%3alegionpost2%40gmail.com> or may be mailed to:
The American Legion
6520 Ruggles Ferry Pike –
Knoxville, Tennessee 37914-1068
Or
American Legion
Po BOX 52668
Knoxville TN 37950
 If you have any questions please contact:
Lee Dalton
Assistant Parade Marshall
American Legion Post #2
Knoxville, TN
931-237-7482

*****SVA-Raytheon STEM scholarships still available*******

Student Veterans of America and Raytheon have partnered to provide three (3) $10,000 STEM scholarships to student veterans pursuing engineering degrees or a degree in a closely related field. These student veterans have the potential to fill a critical skills gap plaguing the nation and usher in a new generation of technological advancements.
The 2014 Raytheon-SVA Scholarship application will remain open until October 1, 2014 at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time. Student veterans must complete an online application, answer two essay questions, attach the required documents, and have one letter of reference be submitted prior to the deadline to be considered. Visit http://studentveterans.org/component/content/article/15-scholarships/97-raytheon-sva-scholarship.html<https://tmail.utk.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=TiQDARTS5kqn2CjpWhoBnXPpOyKvq9EIDW2-AnmU8aWyhAUCXKS1L0s-GNXYBU7tLZJD5nnxr_Q.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fstudentveterans.org%2fcomponent%2fcontent%2farticle%2f15-scholarships%2f97-raytheon-sva-scholarship.html> to apply.
Eligibility
All successful candidates must:
•         Be entering their sophomore, junior or senior year of undergraduate study, or be enrolled in a graduate program for the 2015-2016 academic year
•         Be attending full-time at an accredited four-year university in the United States
•         Be pursuing an engineering degree or a degree in a closely related field, as listed below
•         Demonstrate a commitment to and passion for their chosen field of study
•         Demonstrate leadership and engagement in their community
•         Be a current student veteran, as proven by a DD 214 and transcript
•         Have received an honorable discharge, or be in good standing with his/her branch of service
Closely related fields include:
•         Software Engineering / Computer Science / IT
•         Computer Engineering
•         Cyber Security / Network Security
•         Electrical Engineering
•         Systems Engineering
•         Aerospace Engineering
•         Mechanical Engineering
Essay
Please provide answers to the following two essay questions (maximum of 300-500 words per essay). Your word document should include your name and clearly specify each answer by number.
1. What sparked your interest in your chosen field of study? What do you hope to accomplish with your degree?  In your answer, please describe how your experiences have influenced the goals you have for yourself.
 2. Please provide 1-2 examples of how you have demonstrated leadership.  Explain how you were influential and what you were trying to achieve.  These need not be demonstrated through formal or traditional leadership roles.  Think broadly and examine the many ways you are having an effect on the members of your technical community, your chapter, your university, or your broader community.
Letters of Reference
You must arrange for one letter of reference be emailed directly to SVA at [log in to unmask]<https://tmail.utk.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=TiQDARTS5kqn2CjpWhoBnXPpOyKvq9EIDW2-AnmU8aWyhAUCXKS1L0s-GNXYBU7tLZJD5nnxr_Q.&URL=mailto%3ascholarships%40studentveterans.org>. The email should contain in the subject, "2014 Raytheon-SVA Scholarship Letter of Reference for (Provide Your Name)".  Letters can also be mailed to:
Student Veterans of America
c/o Raytheon-SVA Scholarship Committee
1625 K Street NW Suite 320
Washington, DC  20006
All letters of recommendation must be sent by the author, signed by the author, and be on official letterhead.
Additional Materials
A complete application must include:
•         Current copy of your Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
•         Unofficial copy of current university transcript updated for the most recently completed semester
•         One letter of reference from a professor, adviser or supervisor
•         Responses to the 2 essay questions
•         DD 214, Certificate of Discharge
Questions
Should you have any questions, or experience any problems, please submit a contact form<https://tmail.utk.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=TiQDARTS5kqn2CjpWhoBnXPpOyKvq9EIDW2-AnmU8aWyhAUCXKS1L0s-GNXYBU7tLZJD5nnxr_Q.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fstudentveterans.org%2fcontact-us.html> so an SVA team member may help you, or give us a call at (202) 223-710.  Good luck!
Please visit the link below to submit your application:

http://studentveterans.org/component/content/article/15-scholarships/97-raytheon-sva-scholarship.html<https://tmail.utk.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=TiQDARTS5kqn2CjpWhoBnXPpOyKvq9EIDW2-AnmU8aWyhAUCXKS1L0s-GNXYBU7tLZJD5nnxr_Q.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fstudentveterans.org%2fcomponent%2fcontent%2farticle%2f15-scholarships%2f97-raytheon-sva-scholarship.html>

Kind regards,

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Gus Maples
Outreach Liaison | AmeriCorps VISTA
Student Veterans of America
1625 K Street Northwest, Washington, D.C. 20006
Telephone: (202) 223-4710

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