The most recent issue of Interface, the bi-annual newsletter for the University of Tennessee’s School of Information Sciences, contains several articles of interest.  To view the web version of the publication, follow this link http://www.sis.utk.edu/files/InterfaceSpring2012.pdf.

UTK SIS is undergoing an evolution.  See this edition to learn more about the dynamic changes transforming the school to meet the future needs of our profession.  “The UTK SIS Evolution Revolution”

UTK SIS and the Graduate School of Information Sciences and Technologies at the University of Puerto Rico have signed a letter of intent.  Find out more about this first step toward a new memorandum of understanding by reading the article, “SIS Leads the Way to Puerto Rico.”

Big news as UTK SIS approaches its 40^th Anniversary celebration this fall. Find out more about the planned celebrations in, “Celebrating Forth Years of SIS Successes.”

The SIS Information Studies and Technology undergraduate minor is proving to be a gateway for students to learn about the profession.  New innovations for the undergraduate students both in the delivery of classes and the class experience working on the Google Marketing Challenge have opened new doors for UT undergrads.  Read more about their experiences in, “A Minor Change” and “Information Sciences 102 Meets Google Marketing Challenge.”

All the news about students, alumni and faculty can also be found in this edition.  Even the school mascot steps into the spotlight.  We hope you enjoy the reading. 

Donna A. Silvey

Communications Specialist

The University of Tennessee

School of Information Sciences

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Knoxville, TN  37996-0341

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