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Temperatures are dropping, football season is heating
up and SGA is getting ready for big things this semester. Tailgates, a birthday celebration,
and ways for YOU to get involved—in this week’s SGA Corner.
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awesome
Ever had a big idea or UT project that you couldn’t finish
because of a lack of funds? VolStarter is here to help! Launching in October, VolStarter is an
online fundraising website where supporters can donate to any student project. The website
hosts a variety of projects from student-run events to out-of-state competitions. If you
would like your big idea to appear on VolStarter, apply here.
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see you there
RJ Mitte, best known for his role as Walt Jr. on
Breaking Bad will visit campus on Thursday, October 2 as a part of
UT’s third annual Disability Week. His talk, “Overcoming Adversity: Turning
a Disadvantage in to an Advantage,” is set for 7:00 p.m. in the UC Auditorium. The
event is free for students who opted-in for student programming and $5 for students who
did not opt-in. Click here for the complete Disability Week schedule.
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awesome
Do you have an idea for a sustainability project that
could impact our campus community but need money to help you get started? Apply for the ReVOLve Mini
Grant. The grant is a partnership between the Center for Leadership and Service, the Office
of Sustainability, and UT Recycling that awards up to $1,000 to chosen environmental,
economic, and social sustainability projects. Applications are due October 15.
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involved
Celebrate the Tennessee tradition of serving others
during UT’s first-ever Homecoming Day of Service. Students can help with a variety
of volunteer projects ranging from cleaning to gardening to interacting with local youth in
the community. The day of service will take place from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
October 8. Transportation and supplies will be provided. Click here to register.
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news
For more than two decades, Professor Rob Heller has
been taking his advanced photojournalism students to LaFollette to photograph life in the
small East Tennessee town. An exhibition of the photos—”Eyes on LaFollette: UT
Student Photojournalism Project Marks 20 Years”—will be on display at the
Tennessee State Museum in Nashville from October 3 to November 30.
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reminders
Do you know a fellow student who is making an impact
on campus and the community? The Division of Student Life’s Courage to Climb
Award recognizes students who show promise in the areas of research, community service,
promotion of civility and inclusion, leadership development, and campus involvement. Click
here to
nominate a friend or classmate that you think is a rising star on campus.
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see you there
Take a trip around the world right here on campus
during the thirtieth annual International Festival. The event is from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
tomorrow on the Pedestrian Walkway. UT’s international students and organizations
will offer food and set up displays of their country’s history and culture. The festival
will also feature dance performances and an African drum ensemble.
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jobs and
internships
The Heritage Foundation is seeking interns for the
spring semester to work with experts on foreign and domestic policy issues in areas of
energy and the environment, the rule of law, homeland security, and health care. Heritage
also offers opportunities to work in communications, marketing, development, coalition
building and outreach, and government relations for students interested in business. Applications are due October 1.
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involved
Looking to make some new friends or just want to show
off your athletic skills? If you answered yes to either question, sign up to play an intramural
sport this semester. Every current student is eligible and encouraged to participate. Check
the RecSports
Intramurals website for a full list of activities.
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