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The Daily Beacon Rolls Out New Look in New Year

The Daily Beacon, UT’s fifty-year-old independent student newspaper, launched a new tabloid-style format last week, making it easier for you to carry and read. The newspaper is thicker than before, giving you more great content to read each and every weekday. Learn more about the new Daily Beacon from its editor in chief here and make sure to grab a copy today to see the new look!

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Recycling Opens New Campus Drop-Off Site

UT Recycling has opened a public recycling site on campus where you can drop off your recyclable items. All materials at this site can be deposited separately, making it the first of its kind on campus. Drop your items off between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays at Dock 25 of the Fleming Warehouse, 2121 Stephenson Drive. Read more about the site and new recycling dumpsters at residence halls here.

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Getting Started in Undergraduate Research

Interested in conducting research as an undergraduate? Stop by an information session to learn more about the Office of Undergraduate Research, finding opportunities for research experiences, and strategies for contacting faculty research mentors. The session is at noon this Wednesday in Blount Hall Room A004. Register to attend here.

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Apply for Annual LeaderShape Program

The LeaderShape Institute is an intensive and energizing six-day leadership development program that helps students develop a commitment to lead. The program, taking place May 10 through 15, offers an outdoor team-building experience, a guest leader forum, and more. Applications are due February 11.

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Leadership and Service Interest Session

The Center for Leadership and Service will host its spring interest session at 5:00 p.m. this Wednesday in the UC Shiloh Room. Learn about leading and serving through the Congressional Internship program, the Leadership and Diversity certificate, UT’s Emerging Leaders course and leadership minor, the Leadership Knoxville Scholars program, and volunteering around Knoxville.

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Apply for Continuing Student Scholarship by February 1

Apply now for the continuing undergraduate student scholarship. The majority of UT scholarship committees, including many in the academic colleges, use this application to consider possible awards for returning students. Follow self-service Banner to the financial aid menu within MyUTK to access the application.

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Explore the Outdoors This Semester

The UT Outdoor Program has more than thirty trips and clinics planned throughout the semester to help you explore the great outdoors including skiing, hiking, caving, climbing, cycling, and kayaking. Check out the full schedule of activities then stop by the Outdoor Center, located inside the TRECS, to sign up.

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