Vol Update for March 24, 2014

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March 24, 2014 | Contact Us

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We’ve Changed Our Name to Vol Update!

Earlier this semester, we asked you for your help with giving this e-newsletter a catchier and more recognizable name. Hundreds of students submitted great ideas, which were used to choose Vol Update.

We're also using your suggestions to add more interactive features and redesign the format over the summer. We appreciate you taking the time to tell us your thoughts on making this twice-a-week e-newsletter more useful to you.

We look forward to sharing the new and improved Vol Update with you in August. In the meantime, remember that you can always share your feedback. You can also submit news and events on the new online submission form.

Compete in the Recyclympics This Thursday

Compete in Olympics-inspired zero-waste games during the Recyclympics from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Thursday. Winners will receive prizes and have the opportunity to set a national record. WUTK will be entertaining and motivating competitors with music and prizes.

Congrats!

Congratulations to the men's basketball team for their win against Mercer University last night! The team advances to the Sweet Sixteen and will play the University of Michigan at 7:15 p.m. Friday in Indianapolis. The game will be broadcast on CBS.

Check your e-mail this afternoon for information about purchasing tickets to the game from Big Orange Tix.

Cheer on the Lady Vols as they take on St. John's University at 9:00 p.m. tonight at Thompson-Boling Arena. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2.

Reminders

Student Organization Funding Requests Now Being Accepted

The University Programs and Services Fee Board is now accepting funding requests from registered student organizations for programs and events scheduled from July 1 through February 28, 2015. Submission deadline is April 4.

Fulbright US Student Grant Program Information Session

The Fulbright US Student Program offers graduating seniors, graduate students, and UT alumni the opportunity to pursue research or teach in one of more than 150 countries. Learn about the program and how to apply at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the Baker Center Toyota Auditorium.

The Library Wants To Know About You

The library is seeking feedback from its users about their resources. Join them for lunch at 12:00 p.m. tomorrow or Friday and share how you find out about library services and how you hear about things happening on campus. RSVP to Regina Mays.

Jobs & Internships

Williams-Sonoma Inc. Internship

Williams-Sonoma Inc. has a variety of internship positions across the US. The company's supply chain is vital to their operation, where distribution centers serve as key connections between factories and retail, online and mail-order customers around the world.

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

Involved

Apply to be an Alternative Break Trip Leader

Have a passion for providing service opportunities for UT students? Apply to be an Alternative Break trip leader by April 3. This leadership position involves selecting a trip theme and location and creating an agenda of service opportunities, among other responsibilities.

From New York to Costa Rica, Vols were volunteering on a range of projects from sustainable farming to tropical medicine. Check out some of the photos and Tweets students shared from the work they did, and some of the fun they had along the way here.

Human Rights Week

Monday through Thursday, various times and locations
The week features three events including a film screening of The Invisible War, a lecture about food justice movements in the United States, and a presentation from Remote Area Medical about volunteer opportunities.

Baker Cafe: Transportation Issues in Public Policy

Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Baker Center for Public Policy
The Baker Cafe is a monthly informal talk led by one of the Baker Center's experts. This month, David Greene, a senior fellow in energy and environmental policy, will speak about transportation issues in public policy.

Relay For Life Dodgeball Tournament

Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., HPER Building
Gather a team of six players and get ready to have a great time playing dodgeball. Registration is $10 per player, which includes lunch, and all proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.

Social Media Week 2014

Monday, March 31 through Thursday, April 3, 11:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Communications Building
Daily sessions will feature panel discussions and presentations by nationally-recognized experts in social media, in fields such as sports, government, higher education, law, ethics, and print and broadcast media. A keynote speech by Paul Finebaum of ESPN will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the Scripps Convergence Lab.

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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