January 13, 2010

Spring 2010 Courses Start Today

Spring semester 2010 classes begin today, Wednesday, January 13. Students can view their schedules by logging in to Circle Park Online. Students can visit the "Building Codes" link on CPO or click here for assistance with building abbreviations and locations.

Students may purchase text books from the University of Tennessee Book and Supply Store main location in the University Center. School supplies are available at the main location as well as locations in the Hess Hall, the Art and Architecture building, and the Presidential Court Complex.

Official UT Knoxville Electronic Mail Policy

It is important that the University of Tennessee be able to communicate quickly and efficiently with its students via e-mail. On Friday, January 8, 2010, all students received an e-mail from Associate Dean and University Registrar Monique Anderson regarding the official UT Knoxville Electronic Mail Policy. The policy requires that all students must have an activated University-supplied e-mail address ([log in to unmask]). This e-mail address is utilized to address official university communication and is routed to their university-supplied e-mail account.

Student email addresses are found in the university's online People Search Directory. If your student needs assistance checking his or her e-mail account information, they should contact the OIT HelpDesk at (865) 974-9900 or click here.

Minority Student Affairs Offers Books, Tutoring for Students

The Office of Minority Student Affairs is kicking off their free tutoring and book loan program. Applications for both programs are available online here and spaces are available on a first come, first served basis. The tutoring program allows students a maximum of two hours of tutorial assistance per week per subject in the Black Cultural Center. The book loan program allows students to borrow books during the semester free of charge.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Celebration

The Office of Minority Student Affairs will host their annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Celebration at 4:00 PM on Monday, January 18 in the University Center Auditorium. This event is a great opportunity for students to learn more about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (865) 974-6861.

MLK Day of Service at UT

In 1994, Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act, designating the King Holiday as a national day of volunteer service. At UT, the event will be held January 23, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, the Saturday after the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided to participants. This year, TeamVOLS is proud to announce that Avon William Rollins Sr. of the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc. will be the keynote speaker. As one of the co-founders of the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) he was also associated with the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X. Encourage your student to register for the event by clicking here.

Ambassador Scholars Program

Is your student looking for a way to get more involved on campus? The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is currently accepting applications for the Ambassador Scholars Program for the 2010-2011 school year. The Ambassador Scholars Program is a group of dedicated students who serve as tour guides for campus, assist with recruiting programs, and support other groups and departments with their recruitment activities. Ambassadors are paid $7.25 per hour and are required to work only 60 hours each semester. If your student is interested in learning more about the program, encourage him or her to attend an information session on Tuesday, January 26, at 7:00 PM in the Hodges Library Auditorium. Your student can access an application here. Applications are due January 29, 2010 by 5:00 PM in the Undergraduate Admissions Office located at 320 Student Services Building. Encourage your student to contact Laura Stansell at [log in to unmask] for more information.

Learn More About Fire Safety in Campus Housing

In order to comply with a new federal law, UT Knoxville has posted a new electronic fire safety log that lists the details of any fire incidents that occur on or around campus residence halls and fraternity houses. Click here for more information on UT Safety and to view the fire safety log.

UT Knoxville Ranks Among Best Values in Public Colleges

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, provides students one of the best values in public education according to the latest rankings from Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine. The magazine's annual "100 Best Values in Public Colleges" ranks American colleges based on academic quality and affordability. UT was the only Tennessee public university to make the top 100, placing 58th overall, up six spots from last year. Kiplinger's considers characteristics including entrance exam scores, admissions and retention rates, graduation rates, student-faculty ratios, total cost for in-state students and average debt of students upon graduation. Academic quality measurements make up two-thirds of the total score, while costs and financial aid factors count for one-third of the scoring. Click here for more information.

11 UT Knoxville Faculty Named AAAS Fellows

For the second year in a row, UTK has more new fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) than any other university in the South. AAAS has named 11 UT Knoxville faculty members to the 2010 class of fellows. Ten of the new fellows hail from the College of Arts and Sciences and one from the College of Engineering. In addition to once again besting all other regional universities, UT Knoxville has the second most new AAAS Fellows nationally, tied with Cornell University. Ohio State has the most new fellows with 17. Click here for more information on this announcement.

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Important Dates

January 13: Spring 2010 Semester Classes Begin

January 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (No Classes)

January 19: Last Day to Add, Change Grading Options, or Drop without a Grade of "W" (First Session Spring Courses)

January 20: Direct Deposit of Any Excess Financial Aid Sent to Students' Designated Bank Account

January 22: Last Day to Add, Change Grading Options, or Drop without a Grade of "W" (Full Term Spring Courses)

February 1: Parents Association International Scholarship Application Available Online

February 1: Priority Application Date for Academic Scholarships for Returning and Transfer Students (Fall 2010)

February 1: First Day to Apply for Summer 2010 Financial Aid

February 11: Last Day to Drop with a Grade of "W" (First Session Spring Courses)

February 19: Last Day to Drop with a Grade of "WP/WF" (First Session Courses)

February 26-27: Parents Association Spring Family Weekend

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