NEWS FEED
 It's a new school year and twenty new buses are serving students on six routes throughout campus and the Fort Sanders neighborhood.
The biodiesel buses offer USB charging stations, bike racks, and riders can track bus locations through the UT mobile app.
Look out for the Prize Ride T Bus on the Hill Route and Neyland Express this Friday from 8:50 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Ride the bus, answer a trivia question correctly, and win a prize!
Check Student@Tennessee this Thursday for an online-only T Bus trivia contest for your chance to win big prizes, including $500 book loan towards textbooks at VolShop, a Google Nexus 7 tablet, concert tickets, or pregame sideline passes to a UT football game.
Two New Buildings Open; Construction Continues
 Two new academic facilities will be open to students this week—the John D. Tickle Engineering Building and the Natalie L. Haslam Music Center. It also won’t be long before games are being played at the RecSports Complex on Sutherland Avenue.
A few ongoing large and small projects are impacting campus foot and car travel. Read more about these campus projects here.
Texts and Social Media Keep You Informed, Help Safety
 Just in time for classes, UTPD has launched efforts to enhance safety and keep you more informed. A new tool includes an anonymous tip service, Tip411, that allows you to text message an anonymous tip to police.
UTPD is also sharing safety tips and information about campus crime through Facebook and Twitter.
REMINDERS
FEE DEADLINE TODAY
Don't forget, in order to avoid schedule cancellation, you must make your minimum fee payments by 4:30 p.m. today. Go to MyUTK.
FOOTBALL TICKETS AVAILABLE WEDNESDAY
 Football time in Tennessee is right around the corner, and you can attend home football games for $10 per game per ticket. All students must request a ticket during a two-day registration period and then follow additional steps to claim the ticket. Request tickets for the August 31 game against Austin Peay this Wednesday and Thursday by visiting Big Orange Tix.
RIGHTS, RULES, RESPONSIBILITIES ON ROCKY TOP
 We know it's a lot of pages, but UT's Hilltopics student handbook has some good info about your rights as a student and where to go when you need help or have a question. Take a few minutes to learn more about the responsibilities of being a Tennessee Volunteer. For a full student service directory, visit studentlife.utk.edu.
INVOLVED
Center for Leadership and Service (CLS) Interest Session
Wednesday, August 21, 5:00-6:00 p.m., University Center Crest Room
Interested in volunteering and growing your leadership skills? Get to know more about the CLS and how you can get inVOLved!
Central Program Council (CPC) Interest Session
Thursday, August 22, 4:30-5:30 p.m., University Center Shiloh Room
Want to plan some of the most exciting events at UT this year? Learn about how to get involved planning campus events as a member of the CPC! You'll also learn about the seven planning committees that are part of the council.
Student InVOLvement Fair
Friday, August 23, 2013, 7:00-11:00 p.m., Pedestrian Walkway
More than 200 student organizations will be at the fair for you to learn about how to Get InVOLved on campus! Area businesses will also be giving away food and prizes.
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 It was a busy weekend with move-in and activities around campus. Chancellor Cheek stopped by residence halls to welcome students to the Volunteer family and unload vehicles.
SHARE WITH US
 Show us your pics from move-in this past weekend! Use the hashtag #welcomevols on Twitter and Instagram!
TOP TWEETS
@honnaevan Currently attending my fourth Torch Night. Man, I love my school. #VFL @UTKNewVols @UTKnoxville
Multicultural Student Life Welcome Back Celebration
Tuesday, August 20, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Black Cultural Center
Meet new people, find resources, enjoy live entertainment and free food, tour the Black Cultural Center, learn about multicultural student organizations, and see a step show.
Regal Entertainment Group's Orange & White Movie Night: The Avengers
Wednesday, August 21, 8:30 p.m., Lindsey Nelson Baseball Stadium
Come out to see a summer blockbuster on the big screen. Join the entire Vol family for this free outdoor movie experience, showing The Avengers.
SGA Presents Smokey's Playhouse
Thursday, August 22, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Presidential Court
Play on inflatables, eat free food, and meet the leaders of your Student Government Association! You can also learn about Senate, Freshman Council, and Student Services. See how you can get involved!
Visit the UT Event Calendar for more events and activities on campus.
Visit go.utk.edu for a list of campus groups and clubs.
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