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News Feed

Complete a Quick Advising Survey for Chance to Win $25 Gift Card

Want a chance to win an Amazon gift card? Take a ten-minute survey and share your thoughts about academic advising from the Student Government Association and the Office of the Provost. Your answers will be anonymous. 

SGA Traditions Committee Hosts Orange and White Week Activities

As part of the annual Orange and White Week, the SGA Traditions Committee will host a cookout for Big Orange Friday. You can enjoy free food, brick painting, and prizes. The event takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday on Pedestrian Walkway.

Orange and White Week will include a town hall meeting with Chancellor Cheek, a Vol Walk of Life resource fair, social media trivia, and more. Check out the SGA Traditions Committee's full schedule of events on the @BigOrangeFriday page.

UTPD Hosts Tactical Training Exercises This Month

UTPD will hold tactical training exercises at Melrose Hall this month. The training will be held in vacant sections of the building. The campus community is asked to avoid the training area on April 9, 16, 23, and 30 if possible.

Congrats!

Courage to Climb Award: Ashton Zanoni

Ashton Zanoni, a senior in nursing, brings zeal and enthusiasm to our campus. While his love for UT sports played a large role in his initial interest in UT, Ashton said that the nursing program and the variety of student organizations are what sealed the deal for him to attend UT. 

Reminders

Cone Zone: West Staircase of the Hill to Close for Renovation

Fencing has been placed around the staircase between the Burchfiel and Austin Peay Buildings on the Hill. The closure is in preparation for the removal and replacement of the old staircase at the site where the new pedestrian bridge will connect to the Hill.

Jobs & Internships

Governor's Foundation for Health and Wellness Intern

Gain great exposure to a startup organization during this paid summer internship in Nashville. Interns will assist with communications and research. 

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

Involved

Apply to be a SEAT Executive Board Member

Help broaden awareness of sexual health on campus and throughout Knoxville as a member of Sexual Empowerment and Awareness at Tennessee's executive board. The group is accepting applications until April 13. 

Graduate Students

Graduate Travel Award Applications Now Available

Are you a graduate student in need of funds for travel expenses to present your work or participate at conferences and events? You can apply for funds for your travels through the Graduate Travel Awards. The summer deadline for applications is April 21. 

Volunteer

On-Campus Opportunities

Volunteer During the Orange and White Game This Saturday

Volunteers are needed to help with zero-waste stations during the Orange and White game. Volunteers will talk with fans about recycling. Become a member of the Green Team and sign up to volunteer!

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