NEWS FEED
 Be among the first students to play in the new RecFields on Friday. A dedication ceremony is set for 7:00 p.m. and will include a ribbon cutting, food, and activities on the new fields. Stick around and test your skills on the fields with friends or members of sports club teams on campus.
Buses will run from the bus stop in front of the Student Aquatic Center beginning at 6:15 p.m., and the last bus will return to campus at 9:30 p.m.
Registration for fall semester intramural sports begins tomorrow. Browse a list of sports offered this semester that you can get involved with on your own or with a group of friends.
 Need to run to the store but don't have a car? Car just broke down and it's time for work? Zipcar is now at UT, allowing you to reserve self-service cars by the hour or day, 24/7. Zipcars live at the corner of Twentieth Street and Andy Holt Avenue, convenient to Presidential Court.
FRESHMAN YEAR FIRSTS
College 101: Your Survival Guide to Homesickness
Missing your family and friends? Having a hard time adjusting to your new surroundings? These are a few of the issues you might encounter at the start of college, including homesickness.
UT's Student Counseling Center offers tips for helping you cope with feelings of homesickness.
REMINDERS
BE INFORMED: SIGN UP FOR UT ALERT
UT ALERT text messaging system keeps you informed during an emergency on campus. You can opt in to be notified via text message in the event of an emergency or campus closure. Sign up for this important safety tool now.
CHECK YOUR ACCOUNT: FINANCIAL AID DEPOSIT TOMORROW
If you have financial aid that is more than the cost to attend the university, you will receive excess financial aid funds through direct deposit into your bank account tomorrow.
STAY CONNECTED: OUTDOOR WI-FI ON CAMPUS
 Two outdoor wireless access points have been added at the Humanities Amphitheater—making it easier for you to access your e-mail, social media, and more in between classes.
INVOLVED
UT Cinema Club
The UT Cinema Club is screening Christopher Nolan's Memento at 7:00 p.m. tonight in Art and Architecture Room 111. This event is free and open to everyone.
Volunteering around Knoxville
Want to know more about how to serve the Knoxville community? Join the Center for Leadership and Service at 5:00 p.m. tomorrow in the University Center Crest Room for a volunteer orientation.
UT Creative Writing Club
The UT Creative Writing Club will meet at 8:00 p.m. tomorrow at Panera Bread on Cumberland Avenue. The meeting is open to all students interested in writing poetry, fiction, and screenplays.
International House Friendship Program
Want to connect with UT students from all around the world? Join the Friendship Program at the International House. Applications are due at 5:00 p.m. on September 5.
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Members of the Student Government Association made cotton candy for students who came out to explore Smokey's Playhouse last Thursday in Presidential Court!
SHARE WITH US
Students won a variety of prizes this past Friday by answering UT related trivia on the Prize Ride T Bus!
Share your favorite pics from your first full weekend of the semester! Tag @UTKnoxville on Twitter and Instagram!
TOP TWEETS
@LeslieParand Won a prize on the prize bus at @UTKnoxville today! Who says knowing UTK trivia was a bad thing! Woohoo!
Back-to-School Luau
Wednesday, August 28, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Humanities Building Room 69
Stop by and meet the members of the Lambda Student Union. Catch up with old friends or get to know some newer faces. Join the group in kicking off another great year! Everyone is welcome and food will be provided.
Career Services Kickoff Cookout
Thursday, August 29, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Career Services Offices, Dunford Hall
To mark the start of recruiting season, Career Services will hold its Seventh Annual Cookout. Hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie burgers will be provided free to students, faculty, and staff.
Student Success Center Open House
Thursday, August 29, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Start your academic year off right with a visit to the Student Success Center (SSC)! Learn how the SSC can help you succeed and better manage your time. Meet staff members and enjoy free food and drink.
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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