After Studying in Norway, Johnson to Share ‘Songs from Scandinavia’
Assistant Professor of Music Katie Johnson recently traveled to Norway to study with one of the world’s leading horn players and teachers.
Students Interview Dolly Parton, Librarian of Congress During DC Trip
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library celebrated its 100 millionth book giveaway at the Library of Congress on Tuesday, and six students and a faculty member from UT’s School of Journalism and Electronic Media had a front-row pass.
Students in DC for Imagination Library’s 100 Millionth Book Celebration
Six students and a faculty member are in Washington, DC, as the Dollywood Foundation and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library celebrate the presentation of their 100 millionth book at the Library of Congress.
Architecture Students Spend 48 Hours in Reykjavik
“We should go to Iceland.” That’s what student Sydney Bittinger told her classmate Lauren Taylor when their architecture professor assigned their class to design a “place of immersion” in Reykjavik.
Rocky Top on the Runway: Student Attends Fashion Week
Sally Brink, a senior in retail and consumer sciences in UT’s College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, recently returned from New York Fashion Week courtesy of IMG College Licensing and an internship in UT’s Office of Trademark Licensing.
Michael Martinez Reflects on Working at Past Olympics Games
This winter, UT Professor of Journalism Michael Martinez is tuning in to the Olympics from the warm comfort of his living room.
Tuba Artist Jim Self Returns to UT for Residency
Accomplished tuba player and former music faculty member Jim Self is returning to UT.
KNS: Poet Marilyn Kallet Releases New Book
The News Sentinel reported that UT English professor Marilyn Kallet released her latest book of poetry entitled “How Our Bodies Learned.”
KNS: Thompson and Band Nominated for 2018 Grammy Award
Four members of the Jerry Douglas Band have East Tennessee connections, and the band’s 2017 album, “What If” was nominated for a Grammy, according the News Sentinel. UT music professor Vance Thompson plays the trumpet in the band.
McClung Museum to Auction Furniture, Decorative Arts
McClung Museum recently deaccessioned about 135 objects of furniture and decorative arts from its collections.
Culinary Institute Offers Spring Community Cooking Classes
This spring, the Culinary Institute will offer a variety of cooking classes that focus on techniques and skills that are easily duplicated at home.
College of Architecture and Design Announces Spring Lecture Series
The College of Architecture and Design will host internationally renowned guest lecturers in its public lecture series during the spring 2018 semester.