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March 27, 2014 | Contact Us

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Celebrate Earth Month This April With Campus Green Events

Celebrate UT's eighth annual Earth Month this April. Starting next week, you can join environmental forums, bike-in movies, and tours of sustainability hot spots on campus and around Knoxville. A full list of the events can be found at Make Orange Green.

Students to Watch: Tramell Tillman, The Actor

Tramell Tillman’s first stage role was at age ten, in a church play. He remembers being petrified, even only having to say one line. When he finished, all his nerves went away, and he became enthralled by all the energy. That's when he realized he really liked acting.

Get Your Ticket to Volapalooza Through Knoxville Tickets

You can now purchase $5 student tickets for Volapalooza on the Knoxville Tickets student portal webpage. Fitz and the Tantrums with special guests the Dirty Guv'nahs and the Delta Saints will perform April 25 at Thompson-Boling Arena.

Reminders

Are You Prepared for Tornado Season?

Tornado season is quickly approaching. Do you know what to do when a tornado warning is issued for the campus area? UT will send UTAlert text and e-mail messages to all subscribers and activate the emergency blue phones when a tornado warning has been issued for campus. Make sure you are signed up to receive UTAlert here.

Jobs & Internships

Camp Big Fish Summer Day Camp Staff

Camp Big Fish is searching for summer day camp staff who have energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to work with children for their locations in Knoxville and Chattanooga.

For more information on this and other jobs and internships, log in to Hire-a-VOL via MyUTK.

Graduate Students

Graduate Student Senate Travel Awards Workshop

Are you a graduate student traveling in the summer or fall semesters to present research? Attend the travel awards workshop to learn about the process and how travel funds are distributed. The workshop is from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. April 9 in the UC Heritage Room.

Volunteer

Out and about in Knoxville

Volunteer for the Boys and Girls Club

The Vestal Boys and Girls Club needs volunteers to help keep their outdoor learning center beautiful. You can volunteer to help clean and complete building repairs. Contact the Boys and Girls Club.

For this and more on- and off-campus volunteer opportunities, visit Sign Up to Serve.

The Vols and Lady Vols have shown us they are a #TougherBreed as they advance to the Sweet Sixteen.

Watch the men take on the University of Michigan at 7:15 p.m. tomorrow on CBS. The Lady Vols will play the University of Maryland at noon Sunday on ESPN.

Show your fellow classmates your support by uploading a video on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #TennesSweet16.

Taste of Ghana

Today, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., UC Hermitage Room
Celebrate this year's Ghanian Independence Day with the UT Ghanaian Diaspora Students Association. Enjoy a performance by a cultural drumming group and try traditional Ghanaian food.

Bark in the Brehm

Sunday, 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., Brehm Animal Science Building, $5
Watch demonstrations from top dog athletes and competitions including shortest legs, most obedient, and best howl. Browse products from local pet vendors and chat with College of Veterinary Medicine organization members.

UT Architecture and Design Open House

Monday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Art and Architecture Building
Want to learn more about the College of Architecture and Design? Interested undergraduate and graduate students can attend the college's open house to learn about programs in architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture.

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Visit the UT Event Calendar for more events and activities on campus.

For more news and updates, visit the UT Current Students page.

Visit go.utk.edu for a list of campus groups and clubs.

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