“Have Two Ways Out” During Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 7-13
If you woke up to a fire in your home, how much time do you think you would have to get to safety? The NFPA’s Fire Prevention Week is October 7-13, 2012.
Commercial Appeal: Study shows who benefits most when GOP controls Congress
This Commercial Appeal story reports on a new study co-authored by University of Tennessee, Knoxville, political science professor Nathan Kelly. The study found that, since the World War II era, Democratic party control of Congress correlated with less income inequality, while Republican party control of Congress correlated with greater income inequality, as top earners received
Renovations in Hodges Library Commons Nearly Complete
Renovations to the Commons in Hodges Library are almost complete and a large portion will open in mid-October. The Commons have been undergoing renovations since early summer.
What’s Your Big Idea?—Michael Zemel
Faculty, staff, students, and alumni are sharing the big ideas that make a difference in their world. Michael Zemel, a professor emeritus of nutrition, had the big idea to start a company which sells nutrition supplements that promote weight loss and healthy blood sugar.
Improvements to UT Flexible Benefits Plan
Improvements have been made to UT’s Flexible Benefit program. Open enrollment for the program began October 1 and will run through November 1. Faculty and staff can find out more by attending information sessions set for 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 12, in the University Center Shiloh Room.