FEATURES
More than 200 gift tags were hung all over the UT campus to celebrate "Thank A Giver" (TAG) day
on April 20. The event celebrated the success of the $1 billion Campaign for Tennessee.
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Massage therapists and therapy dogs were on hand at the Hodges Library to help students work through the stress of final exams this semester.
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Young ALUMNI
In March, 15-year-old Trey Erwin was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Though undergoing extensive treatment, the lifelong Vol fan attended this year's Spring Young Alumni Weekend, had the Rock painted in his honor, and was named an honorary young alum.
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On April 21, UT welcomed 250 young alumni back to campus for the 2012 Spring Young Alumni Weekend, held in conjunction with the Orange and White spring football game.
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The Young Alumni Scholarship is awarded to an alumnus or alumna who has graduated from UT between May 2002 and May 2012 and will be pursuing a graduate course of study at UT during the 2012–2013 academic year.
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ALUMNI Tours
Take an eleven-day tour through Switzerland, France, Germany, and the Netherlands visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites this June and July with alumni and friends.
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Following thirty-eight seasons and the most wins of any NCAA basketball coach, Pat Summitt has retired as head coach of the Lady Vols and is now head coach emeritus, serving as a personal mentor to players. We're proud of Pat's stellar example of leadership, sportsmanship, and the Volunteer spirit. And we know you are, too. Share your Lady Vols memories and well wishes for Pat, and we may feature them in a future issue of Torchbearer or eTorch!
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ALUMNI NEWS
Celebrating its thirtieth anniversary, Alumni Summer College this year will feature "Made in Tennessee" as its theme. The history, landscape, and flavors of Tennessee will be explored. Alumni and friends are welcomed to campus for five days of entertainment, fellowship, sightseeing, and top-notch presentations by faculty, staff, and other experts. Comedienne, native Tennessean, and UT alumna Leanne Morgan will be the
keynote speaker.
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You can enroll your infant in the Baby Vol Club, sponsored by the UT Student Alumni Associates. The $25 fee includes a Baby Vol membership certificate, a Baby Vol bank, a T-shirt, a growth chart, and a magnetic picture frame. This is the perfect way to get your little Vol thinking about Big Orange early. Proceeds support SAA programming.
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Want to connect with fellow alumni in your area? Looking for a new job or career? Recently moved? On June 21, the Alumni Association will host the second UT National Networking Day, a great opportunity for alumni to make professional and social connections with other alumni. Look for a networking event in your area!
UT students picked up their new official UT rings last month at Tyson Alumni House.
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UT Provost Susan Martin and Pia Wood, associate provost and director of the Center for International Education, will be visiting several cities in China and want to connect with alumni living nearby. If your live or work in China—or plan to visit China later this month or in early June—let us know and we'll share further details with you.
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