June 15, 2011

We Appreciate Your Feedback!

Thank you to the more than 400 families who have already completed the Parents Association Member Assessment. This assessment is an important tool we use to gain valuable feedback from you, our members! This will be your FINAL opportunity to complete this five minute survey! If you have been a member for at least one year, click here to provide your feedback.

Make Plans for Fall Family Weekend

Make your family tradition a Tennessee Tradition on September 9-11, 2011! There will be plenty of fun, entertainment and exciting events throughout the weekend, including the annual Silent Auction and the football game against the Cincinnati Bearcats. Registration for Family Weekend begins August 1st!

For more information, visit the Family Weekend website.

We Need Your Help with Silent Auction!

The Silent Auction, held during Family Weekend, is a fundraiser for the Parents & Families Fund, which provides student scholarships and grants for university programs that could benefit your student! If you have donation ideas for the Silent Auction, please email [log in to unmask] with your potential donation information. So far, we have 30 items that have been donated! We need these items no later than move-in weekend, August 13-14.

Parents Association is Now on Facebook & Twitter

The UT Parents Association is on Facebook and Twitter! Now you can stay informed on news, updates and happenings around campus, in addition to receiving emails and other communication from our office. Like our Facebook page by clicking here and follow us on Twitter @UTKParents.

First Year Studies Course Information

Freshman students entering this fall should have recently received an email containing information about completing the online course FYS 100: The Volunteer Connection, which all first-year students are required to take. For more information on FYS courses, click here.

How to Purchase a Parking Permit

Parking permits for the fall and spring semesters are available for purchase online for currently enrolled and recently admitted students. Permits are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and are available for commuters and non-commuters. Have vehicle information, license plate number and registration expiration date ready when ordering. Click here to purchase a parking permit.

Teacher Career Opportunities through VolsTeach

Did you know that there is a growing need for Math and Science teachers in Tennessee? VolsTeach is helping to fill this need with an Interdisciplinary program that allows Math and Science majors to graduate in four years with a degree in their field as well as a secondary education license. Through this program, your student can have more career options after graduation. For more information, visit the program's website or contact [log in to unmask]

Parent Volunteer Opportunities at Orientation

Summer Orientation sessions began last week, June 6, for all the new students and their parents! New parents always enjoy being able to talk to current Parents Association members. If you are available and would like to volunteer at Summer Orientation from 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM in the University Center, please reply to this email or call the office. The dates we need volunteers are: June 27, 28, 29, 30 and July 6. We will be presenting a session about the Parents Association and would like to introduce you to the group of parents attending the Orientation session. If you are interested in volunteering, simply reply to this email.

New Dean of College of Arts and Sciences Appointed

Theresa M. Lee has been named the new dean of the UT Knoxville College of Arts and Sciences. Following a nationwide search, Lee, who is chair of the University of Michigan Department of Psychology, will begin in Spring 2012. For more information, click here.

Athletic Director Mike Hamilton Resigns

Last week, UT Knoxville Athletic Director, Mike Hamilton, announced his resignation, which will be effective June 30, 2011. Hamilton has served as athletic director for eight years, and he has worked in the athletic department for 19 years. Director of Women's Athletics, Joan Cronan, will serve as Interim Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics until a permanent vice chancellor/director of athletics is named. For more information, click here.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE OFFICE OF THE PARENTS ASSOCIATION
412 STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING, KNOXVILLE, TN 37996
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Important Dates

June 20: Last Day to Drop with a "W" (First Session Courses)

June 27: Last Day to Drop with a "WP/WF" (First Session Summer Courses)

July 4: Independence Day Holiday, No Classes

July 6: First Session Summer 2011 Classes End

July 7: Second Session Summer 2011 Classes Begin

July 11: Last Day to Add, Change Grading Option, or Drop Without a "W" (Second Session Summer Courses)

July 11: Last Day to Drop with a "W" (Full Session Summer Courses)

July 22: Last Day to Drop with a "WP/WF" (Full Session Summer Courses)

July 25: Last Day to Drop with a "W" (Second Session Summer Courses)

August 1: Last Day to Drop with a "WP/WF" (Second Session Summer Courses)

August 1: Fall Family Weekend Registration Begins

August 2: Fall 2011 VolXpress E-statements Available Online

August 9: Second and Full Session Summer 2011 Classes End

August 9: Spring 2012 Graduation Application Deadline

August 13-14: University Housing Move-In Weekend

August 15-20: Welcome Week Activities

August 17: Summer Graduation Date

August 17: Fall 2011 Classes Begin

September 9-11: Fall Family Weekend