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Campus Community Invited to Final Sexual Assault Task Force Meeting

The final meeting of the Sexual Assault and Misconduct Task Force will be held at noon today in the University Center’s Shiloh Room. Task force members encourage everyone with an interest in this issue to attend. The goal is to submit a final draft of the policy to Chancellor Cheek by February 20.

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Summer Is Coming!

The summer timetable will be online February 16. Start planning your summer schedule now so that you can register when it’s your turn and get the classes you need. Summer is a good time to take your gen ed courses, take a class online, or study abroad. Registration begins February 25. What will YOU do this summer?

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Apply to be a ME4UT Team Member

Join the Minority Enhancement for the University of Tennessee (ME4UT) team to aid the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in recruiting and building relationships with multicultural students. Team members promote diversity through the planning and implementation of overnight visit programs, campus tours, school presentations, and other on-campus programming. Applications are due Monday, March 2.

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VolShop Presents Grad Finale

Soon-to-be-graduates can stop by Grad Finale next week to purchase everything they need for graduation, including caps and gowns, announcements, and even class rings. There will be a 20 percent discount on caps and gowns and diploma frames. The event is from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. February 17 through 19 in the UC Ballroom.

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Grand Slam! Three Students Win Internships with Major League Baseball

David Cobb, Troy Provost-Heron, and Dargan Southard jokingly call themselves the “bro-migos” of journalism. Now these three friends, all students in the School of Journalism and Electronic Media, have hit a grand slam in the internship world: Each has won a coveted internship to write for Major League Baseball’s website for the upcoming season. Learn more about their upcoming experience here.

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Nominate an Outstanding Senior for UT’s Highest Student Honor

The Torchbearer award is given to seniors based on their academic achievement and commitment to others and their community. Nominate an outstanding senior for this honor by February 20.

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Volunteer During Read Across America Day

The Center for Leadership and Service is teaming up with schools in the community to commemorate Dr. Seuss’s birthday by participating in the “Read Across America” Day of Service on Monday, March 2. Volunteers will be heading to local schools, libraries, and centers to read for a one-hour shift. If you want to participate but need a ride, indicate that on the registration form. Sign up to volunteer here.

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