NYT Sunday Book Review Features Norrell’s ‘Haley’
The New York Times Sunday Book Review featured Robert “Jeff” Norrell’s latest biography.
UT Alert Test Set for 1:10 p.m. Friday, January 29
The university plans to test the UT Alert mass notification system at 1:10 p.m. on Friday, January 29. A recent upgrade to the UT Alert system allows the university to send emergency notification messages to computer desktops through the new Alertus client software. This new feature also will be part of Friday’s test. All computers
Students Can Now Apply for 2016 Disney, ESPN Internships
Gain invaluable experience working in the Disney College Program or interning at ESPN. These unique internships will give you valuable on-the-job training while being mentored by some of the best in the business.
WATE Interviews Ad Club Student About Snow Storm Experience
WATE reporter Whitney Good spoke with student Phoebe Spooner on-camera regarding the adventure of getting home to Knoxville in the aftermath of the blizzard.
East Tennessee Outlets Highlight Reed’s Cherokee Children’s Biography Project
Julie Reed’s project to help recover the lost stories of Cherokee people who lived in East Tennessee continues to garner media attention. Several regional outlets shared stories with their readers about Reed’s effort.
Fall 2015 Dean’s List Now Available
The fall 2015 dean’s list has been posted online. To qualify for the dean’s list, an undergraduate student must earn a term grade point average of 3.80 to 4.00 (summa cum laude), 3.65 to 3.79 (magna cum laude), or 3.50 to 3.64 (cum laude).
McKay’s Forum Rescheduled
A campus forum featuring Larry McKay, one of three candidates for vice provost and dean of the Graduate School, has been for 3:00 p.m. on February 1 in Haslam Business Building, Room 305.
Grzanka, Miles LGBT Study Receives International Attention
The International Business Times featured Patrick Grzanka’s recent study, which suggests that “born this way” beliefs may not be the key to reducing homophobia. Read the story online. Grzanka, an assistant professor of psychology, co-authored the study with Joe Miles, also an assistant professor of psychology.
Lavan Hired as Experience Learning Director
Christopher Lavan, who has led service-learning and community engagement efforts at Centenary College of Louisiana in Shreveport, Louisiana, is the new director of Experience Learning.
‘Conversations and Cocktails’ Focuses on Effect of Islam on the West February 2
A history professor will explore the effect of Islam on Christian Europeans—and by extension the West in general—during the next “Conversations and Cocktails” talk on Tuesday, February 2.
Frieson, Fleming Are African American Trailblazers for Spring
A successful alumnus and businessman and a pioneering female historian who taught at UT for thirty-two years will headline this semester’s African American Trailblazer Series.