Two candidates for UT Knoxville’s vice chancellor for research position will participate in public forums beginning this week. David Norton, associate dean for research and graduate programs for the College of Engineering at the University of Florida, will speak to the campus community on Monday, September 19, in the Baker Center Auditorium. Robert Scott, associate
Students interested in semester, academic year, summer, and mini-term study abroad programs will have the opportunity to learn about available options at UT Knoxville’s Fall 2011 Study Abroad Fair Wednesday, September 28. International students and students who have studied abroad will be on hand to share their experiences.
UT Knoxville has won the coveted award for Outstanding Achievement for Commitment to Alternative Commuting. The award was presented at the annual Smart Trips award ceremony held this week. UT won by tallying the most points during the Smart Trips Commuter Challenge, effectively removing 36,000 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions from the air.
September is National Preparedness Month, and federal, state, and university officials are highlighting the importance of being prepared to handle a disaster. A new customized training program for the UT Knoxville campus is now available to inform faculty, staff, and students about responding to an emergency.