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November 7, 2013 | Contact Us
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News FeedTop Ten Things to Know about the Campus LibrariesThe end of the semester is approaching and winter break is on the horizon. You'll probably be spending more time at the library preparing for end-of-the-semester tests and papers. As finals approach, make sure to check out the top ten things you should know about the libraries. Want to Be a Speaker at Fall 2013 Commencement?The Office of the Chancellor is accepting entries from students who would like to speak at the fall 2013 commencement ceremony on December 13. You must be receiving your bachelor’s degree in the fall 2013 semester. You may submit your commencement speech for consideration by 5:00 p.m. November 18. Learn more about the competition here. RemindersName UT's Newest and Oldest Vol, the EdmontosaurusHave you met UT's newest and oldest Vol on campus? Help name the new dinosaur on display in front of the McClung Museum. Submit your favorite names by tomorrow. Percentage Night Benefits Knoxville Habitat for HumanityUT's Habitat for Humanity is partnering with Lil' Vinnie's in the Old City to host a percentage night, where a portion of all sales will be donated to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. tonight. There will also be a silent auction next door at Carleo's from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Donate during RecSports Food Drive Challenge against KentuckyRecSports has been challenged by the University of Kentucky Campus Rec to a friendly food drive competition to benefit God's Pantry and the Second Harvest Food Bank through the end of November. Donate canned goods and nonperishable items at collection bins in TRECS, the Student Aquatic Center, UC, Hodges Library, and all residence halls. Geography Research Symposium Call for Papers and PostersThe Department of Geography will host a research symposium in February 2014 with presentations on geography and related fields. The department is currently accepting abstracts for papers from graduate students and posters from undergraduates. InvolvedOffice of National Scholarships and Fellowships Tips Over TeaTips Over Tea, a bimonthly forum hosted by the Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships, will take place from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. tomorrow in Howard H. Baker Jr. Center Room 118. Tomorrow's forum will discuss expectations, funding, and the planning process for graduate school. UT Commission for Blacks Hosts Panel DiscussionThe UT Commission for Blacks will host a panel on "Engaging your City: Retention of African-Americans in Knoxville" at noon on Tuesday, November 12. Guest panelists will include Mayor Madeline Rogero, community developer Buzz Goss, UT Vice Chancellor for Diversity Rickey Hall, and Knoxville Area Urban League President Phyllis Nichols. VolunteerOut and about in Knoxville Volunteers Needed at the Green Hills Learning CenterVolunteers are needed to assist children with tutoring and homework, lead and participat
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