January 21, 2010

TODAY'S TOP STORY

It's not thinking in the way humans, dogs or even birds think, but new findings from UT Knoxville researchers show that bacteria are more capable of complex decision-making than previously known. The discovery sets a landmark in research to understand the way bacteria are able to respond and adapt to changes in their environment.

ALSO IN THE NEWS

David Northington, professor of piano in the School of Music, will be performing with the Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, at the Bijou Theatre. Tickets are $10 for UT students, $22 and $31 (depending on seating) for the public. For more info or to purchase tickets, call 291-3310.

University Studies' Centripetals lecture series kicks off the spring with political science professor Anthony Nownes discussing President Barack Obama's first year in office. The luncheon lecture, "Barack Obama's First Year: An Assessment," will be held at noon Thursday, Jan. 28, in the Executive Dining Room on the third floor of the University Center. Tickets are $8 payable at the door but advanced registration is required. For more info or to register, call 974-8177.

This article in the Brentwood Home Page features the Tennessee Geographic Alliance, which is based in the UT Knoxville geography department.

NIMBioS interdisciplinary seminar, 3:35 p.m. today in 102 Haslam Business Building. Speaker: Peter Kim, University of Utah. Topic: "The role of regulatory T-cells in producing a robust immune response and maintaining immunodominance." Free and open to the public. For more info call 974-9334.

Global Hour discussion session, 6:30 p.m. tonight in the International House. Topic: "Haiti -- What is Their Future?" Free and open to the public. For more info call 974-4453.

Graduate Student Senate meeting, 7 p.m. tonight in 220 University Center. Free and open to the public, and all graduate students are encouraged to attend. For more info call 974-2377.

Employee and Organizational Development training class, "The Roth IRA," 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, in 221 University Center. Learn more about the Roth IRA and a special opportunity in 2010 to convert tax-deferred savings into a Roth IRA account. Free for UT employees but registration is required. For more info or to register, call 974-6657.

UT Bookstore nursing fair for faculty and staff, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, on the lower level of the bookstore. Meet book and product representatives, see demonstrations and register for door prizes. Free and open to the public. For more info call 974-1053.

For a complete list of campus events, visit www.utk.edu/events