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Get Ready for the World at the Study Abroad Fair

If you’ve ever wanted to live in a different country—for a month, a semester, or a year—study abroad! Stop by the Study Abroad Fair tomorrow for tips on how to get started and to hear about different programs and summer internships. Meet students who have studied abroad and get information on scholarships and financial aid. The fair is from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the UC Ballroom.

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FBI Warns of Cyber Scam Targeting Students

College students across the country have been targeted to participate in work-from-home scams. Students have been receiving e- mails to their school accounts recruiting them for payroll or human resource positions with nonexistent companies. Learn more about the scam and how to protect yourself from being a target here.

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UT Places Second Nationally in Recycling Challenge

In addition to our bowl game win, UT finished the season ranked second nationally out of ninety schools in the “Total Recycling” category of the 2014 national GameDay Recycling Challenge. UT Recycling, along with staff from Facilities Services and campus volunteers, teamed up to direct the Zero Waste campaign in Neyland Stadium and tailgating areas.
Vol Tip: Want to get involved in our sustainability efforts? Learn more about on-campus opportunities here.

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Prepare for Your Big Interview with Career Services

So you just landed a job interview, but now what? Attend this workshop to learn how to best prepare for your big interview. Topics will include thinking about why an employer would want to hire you, researching the employer, knowing what to expect in an interview, and dressing properly. The workshop takes place at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, in Career Services, located in Dunford Hall.

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Do You Take Notes in Your Classes?

Apply for a spring semester note-taker position through the the Office of Disability Services. The office is on the lookout for great students who attend class regularly and take clear, legible notes. You can earn the equivalent of $8.50 per hour. Visit the ODS website for more information.

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Courage to Climb Award: Alesha Nolen

Alesha Nolen, a senior in kinesiology, knows a thing or two about Volunteer spirit. She serves as vice president of both the collegiate chapter of NAACP and the African Student Association and is a campus coordinator for Teach for America. She also mentors first-year students through the Multicultural Mentoring Program. She hopes to attend medical school or work for Teach for America after graduation. Learn more about Alesha’s accomplishments here.

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Submit Your Work to be Featured in Phoenix Magazine

The Phoenix literary arts magazine is accepting submissions of art, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. The deadline to submit to the Phoenix for the spring semester issue is Tuesday, February 3. Submissions and questions should be sent to [log in to unmask] using your UT e-mail address.

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