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Whether you’re a new or returning
student,
it’s never too soon to plan for a successful semester. Anton Reece,
executive
director of the Student Success Center, has ten
important
tips for success during your time in college.
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reminders
There are still a few more assignments for
the First-Year
Studies 100 course that all freshmen must complete. Before you begin the
holiday weekend,
remember to log in to Blackboard to
finish all of
your remaining assignments by Friday, August 29 in order to receive a
satisfactory grade.
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involved
We’re working hard to “Make
Orange
Green” by reducing the environmental impact on our campus. From
campus-wide
energy conservation and recycling to programs like the Eco-Vols and Project
Veggie, these
initiatives are making a big difference. Take a look at how you can get involved in
making orange
green.
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awesome
Fans of the Pride of the Southland Band are
in for a treat
this season when UT’s beloved marching band takes the field. The 340-member
band
features 150 freshmen—its largest group of freshmen to date. Catch up with
the band and
learn about some of their new initiatives here.
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see you
there
As a kick-off to recruiting season, Career
Services will
host their annual cookout from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursday outside of
their offices at
Dunford Hall. Meet members of their staff, enjoy free food, and get a free
planner.
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awesome
Did you know that UT has its own farmers
market? Stock
up on veggies, fruit, and locally made products at the UT Gardens on the
Agriculture
campus. The market is set up from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays through
October 22.
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involved
If you’re interested in meeting new
people from
around the world, you should apply to become an I-Vol. This student volunteer
group helps
with the various events throughout the year hosted by the International
House.
Applications are due August 31 and can be found here.
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awesome
Let’s welcome Timothy Burkhalter,
UT’s
new director of the Office of Conduct and Community Standards, to Rocky Top!
His office
advocates for student rights and due process in an educational environment.
Learn more
about Timothy’s background here.
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