UT to Host Free Conference for Census Data Users November 19
Census data users in the state are invited to a free conference hosted by UT on Wednesday, November 19. Registration is open for the conference.
UT Launches Lecture Series to Foster Greater Understanding of Islam
The Department of Religious Studies is launching a lecture series to help foster a greater understanding of Islam in East Tennessee, the Siddiqi Lecture in Islamic Studies.
UT Study Finds Fish Just Wanna Have Fun
Fish just want to have fun, according to a UT study that finds even fish “play.”
UT class aims to provide technology to rural community
The Knoxville News Sentinel featured a story about students working to raise money to buy a 3D printer for a small community. For fifteen years, political science lecturer Tim Ezzell’s class has been part of a program called the Appalachian Teaching Project, sponsored by the Appalachian Regional Commission. The project provides planning and economic development
UT Graduate, Company President Receives Accomplished Alumni Award
Jack Helmboldt, president and chief executive officer of the largest DENSO operation in North America and executive director on DENSO’s global board of directors, has received the Accomplished Alumni award from UT’s Haslam College of Business.
Bring the Family to This Year’s VOLoween Event
Faculty, staff, and their families are invited to attend the annual VOLoween event, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 27, at the Neyland-Thompson Center indoor practice field at the corner of Lake Loudoun Boulevard and Johnny Majors Drive. There will be games and trick-or-treating fun for the entire family, sponsored by UT Athletics.
Chancellor Hosts Open Office Hours on October 28
Chancellor Jimmy G. Cheek will hold open office hours from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28. Chancellor Cheek holds open office hours several times each semester to provide faculty and staff the opportunity to share ideas, thoughts, and questions.
OIT to Offer Microsoft Lync Instant Messaging Service
Starting today, UT’s Office of Information Technology will make the Microsoft Lync instant messaging client available to students, faculty, and staff.
UT to Celebrate Sustainability Day October 23
On October 23, the campus will celebrate Sustainability Day, a showcase of the sustainable initiatives taking place in and around campus and the Knoxville community.