NEWS FEED
 You're back at school, all settled in, and ready for classes. Next on your list? Find a part-time job! Career Services is your first stop for all things career related and can help you identify part-time jobs and internships through the HIRE-A-VOL system.
Mark your calendars for the Part-time Job Fair, taking place at the University Center Ballroom from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4.
 Look out for the Prize Ride T bus on the Hill Route and Neyland Express tomorrow from 8:50 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. It's easy—just ride the bus, answer a trivia question correctly, and win a prize!
If you can't ride the Prize bus tomorrow, correctly answer three trivia questions about the buses in this online contest for your chance to win one of several big prizes, including a $500 book loan toward textbooks at VolShop, a Google Nexus 7 tablet, concert tickets, and pregame sideline passes to a UT football game.
 Join Chancellor Jimmy G. Cheek and Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Susan D. Martin for a ribbon cutting at the newly opened One Stop Express Student Services center at 9:15 a.m. tomorrow on the first floor of the John C. Hodges Library.
One Stop has brought enrollment, registration, financial aid, and payment services into one location that's staffed by counselors and equipped with the latest technology to assist you.
College Life 101: You and Your Roommate
 Learning to live in close quarters with a person you do not know very well can be a challenge. Figuring out how to let create an atmosphere that permits studying, relaxation, sleeping and privacy can make it more difficult.
Learn about getting to know your roommate, keeping communication open, and the Roommate Bill of Rights in the University Housing Guidebook.
REMINDERS
HILLTOPICS: PEER-TO-PEER FILE SHARING
Be extra careful about what you download! Using peer-to-peer applications and software to share copyrighted works violates US copyright laws. UT students and others across the nation have been prosecuted for these offenses. Illegal downloading is also a violation of UT's Acceptable Use Policy and Standards of Conduct. Take a few minutes to learn about the legal dangers of file sharing, and see a list of legal downloading options.
HOME OPENER FOOTBALL TICKET REQUEST ENDS TONIGHT
 Don't forget to request your tickets for the August 31 football game against Austin Peay by 11:59 p.m. tonight by visiting Big Orange Tix. Tickets are $10 per game per ticket. Tickets for the second home game, against Western Kentucky, will be available for request next Wednesday and Thursday, August 28 and 29.
TWO CAMPUS FOOD SPOTS OPEN 24-HOURS
Two stores, the PCB Grocery in Presidential Court and the new POD Market in Hodges Library, now offer twenty-four-hour service, perfect for grabbing a snack during those late night study sessions. Learn more about all the various dining locations around campus.
INVOLVED
Alternative Break Trip Applications Available!
Looking for a way to give back and travel with other UT students during fall and spring breaks? Apply now for an Alternative Break trip. Applications for all five trips and an exciting international trip are available until September 2.
Fall Conversations Partner Program
The English Language Institute is looking for volunteers to serve in its fall Conversation Partners Program. As a conversation partner, you will meet on a weekly basis with ELI international students to help them practice English conversation. For an application, contact Erin Smith at [log in to unmask]. |
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Students joined in the festivities at RecFest this past Tuesday night and enjoyed a variety of entertainment, games, giveaways, and food at TRECS!
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TOP TWEETS
@blargmonster This @UTKnoxville app that shows where the buses are is probably the best thing that's ever happened to me
Rainbow Open House
Today, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Melrose Hall Room F-103
OUTreach: LGBT & Ally Resource Center welcomes you to stop by for food, fun, music, and friends. All LGBTQQIA and ally students are invited. Campus LGBTQQIA organizations and program members will be available to answer questions.
UT Libraries Open House
Tomorrow, 1:00-2:30 p.m., Hodges Library Second Floor
Graduate students: find out how the library can support your research and teaching, and learn about library services available. There will be door prizes, including an iPad Mini, and refreshments.
Super Art Fight
Friday, August 23, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Humanities Ampitheatre
Come join in the excitement of the Super Art Fight, a live art competition that involves audience participation. Artists compete against each other for twenty-five-minute rounds to create the best work of art.
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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