Tennessee Today: Student Union Dedication, Campus Chest, NASA Project
September 14, 2015
Big Orange Ribbon Cut on New Student Union The university celebrated the midpoint of the largest building project in its history. More than thirty people lined up to cut the ceremonial orange ribbon, which spanned the width of UT's new pedestrian bridge, at the dedication of the new Student Union on Friday. Read more...
The 2015–16 Campus Chest campaign kicks off today and will extend through October 30. This year's goal is $610,000. Please join the campus community in helping those in need. Campus Chest supports agencies that address key social issues, help children achieve their potential, provide food and shelter to those who are struggling, keep the environment clean and safe, and provide supplies and support to animals. Read more...
The future of aircraft propulsion systems could be vastly improved thanks to research being conducted by the College of Engineering. NASA has tapped a joint Boeing-UT project for support, with the agency providing $2 million over four years while the aircraft company contributes a share of funding. Read more...
See Inside Ewing's Collection with Special Exhibit The Ewing Gallery of Art and Architecture is displaying an exhibition of items from its permanent collection in the Art and Architecture Building through September 25. Something Old, Something New allows the campus community to see some of the treasurers held in the gallery's rarely seen permanent collection. Read more...
Flags Placed by Students Gets National Attention The UT chapter of the Young Americans for Freedom gained national attention for their September 11 memorial last week. The group placed 2,977 flags on the lawn of Humanities Plaza to honor the lives lost in the 2001 terrorist attacks. The Washington Post talked to Meredith Maroney, a co-organizer of the event. Read more...
