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September 26, 2013 | Contact Us
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News FeedFirst Public Forum for VC Candidate Is TodayTwo of four finalists have been announced for the vice chancellor for student life position for our campus. Students are encouraged to attend all of the public sessions scheduled over the next week and share their thoughts about the candidates. Jean Kim, the first candidate, will hold a public forum from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. today in the Ray Mears Room of the Thompson-Boling Arena. Kim most recently served for four years as vice chancellor for student affairs and campus life at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Daniel Pugh, the second candidate, will hold a public forum from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. on Monday, September 30, in the Ray Mears Room of Thompson-Boling Arena. Pugh is the vice provost for student affairs and dean of students at the University of Arkansas. Each of the candidates' public sessions will be recorded and posted on the search website on Thursday, October 3. The anonymous feedback link will be available on the site until noon on Tuesday, October 8. For more information about Kim and Pugh and to share your feedback during the search, visit chancellor.utk.edu/interviews/vcstudentlife. Unwind Before You Unravel: VolAware Street FairYou’re invited to the VolAware Street Fair, an annual event promoting mental health and overall wellness. Activities include chair massages; yoga; arts and crafts; games; Question, Persuade, and Refer suicide prevention training; and booths. The fair takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. next Wednesday at the Pedestrian Walkway. Help Set Record for Largest Yoga Practice on College CampusThe S.E.E. Center is aiming to set a campus record during UT's first ever Yoga Fest at 3:00 p.m. next Wednesday on Humanities Plaza! Whether you're a
yoga master or simply intrigued by the idea, come and join us for fifty minutes of yoga and a raffle for giveaways. RemindersFree GRE Prep Classes for Juniors and SeniorsAre you getting ready for graduate school? The Educational Advancement Program is offering a FREE GRE prep course in October to UT students, with study materials provided. All juniors and seniors in good standing can register. Students must register by September 30. To register, contact Tam'ra-Kay Francis. Safety Tip of the Week: Off-Campus Fire SafetyUT has a strong track record for fire safety. Our success is tied to a comunity-wide awareness about fire safety, improved fire detection, and the addition of automatic sprinklers in Residence Halls. Learn more here. InvolvedTennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature MeetingFeel like your voice is lost in the crowd of opinions about politics in the United States? TISL can help you craft a bill and develop the skills to present at the state capitol this fall. TISL is a nonpartisan mock legislature group, and members of any political party are welcome. The group meets at 7:00 p.m. tonight in Baker Center Room 205. VolunteerOut and about in Knoxville Project LIVEProject LIVE works with low-income seniors to help keep them in their choice of residence for as long as possible. Volunteers assist with light housekeeping, light yard work, and picking up safety equipment for delivery to client homes. Contact Ashley Rex. For a list of more on- and off-campus volunteer opportunities that you can get involved with throughout the semester, visit the Sign Up to Serve page. |
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