The UT Libraries will soon launch a new homepage. The new page will go live immediately following spring semester. In the meantime, users can test-drive our leaner, cleaner homepage at lib.utk.edu/testing. Our new homepage has fewer distracting graphics. A slimmer OneSearch box and the smaller footprint of the page reduce the need for vertical scrolling. … Continued
UT’s Earth Day Celebration, April 23 Join UT’s Earth Day Celebration Thursday, April 23, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., at the HSS Amphitheater. Celebrate the Earth, share ideas for local action, showcase environmental and responsible leadership, and create a marketplace for local and purposeful commerce. Exhibitors include Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Knox Recycles, I Bike … Continued
Can we have a comfortable dialog about diversity, inclusion vs. intolerance, and the small ethical decisions we make daily? The UT Libraries’ Diversity Committee asks you to take a five-minute poll to help select topics for a lunchtime discussion series to be launched next fall. Take our brief poll now. Help us determine the topics … Continued
It’s that time of year again – April 12-18 is National Library Week! This is a time to celebrate the many contributions of our nation’s libraries, librarians, and library staff and to promote library use and support. What do you love about your libraries? Libraries are not just places for books, but also cherished centers … Continued
The Office of Undergraduate Research and UT Knoxville are pleased to sponsor the 6th annual Research Week from April 9-18. This week celebrates and highlights undergraduate research and creative activities that take place across campus. Are you an undergraduate who wants to learn about exciting research projects and opportunities? Are you interested to see what … Continued
Every spring, the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) students organize an Open House for the community. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The theme is “I will give my all for Tennessee veterinary medicine.” Check out the website for more information and … Continued
The University of Tennessee’s final Writers in the Library event of the academic year will feature readings by student winners of the John C. Hodges Graduate Writing Awards. Readings from the winning works will take place in the Hodges Library auditorium on Monday, April 13, at 7:00 p.m. The event is free and open to … Continued
Did you know that 80% of veterinary medicine books for Spring semester are available as e-books? Have you looked at our online e-book collections in gardening, landscaping, cooking, and nutrition? As Pendergrass Library temporarily relocates this summer and the physical collection is inaccessible, consider searching for e-books you might use for your research. Just follow these … Continued
Do you want to promote sustainability and protect the environment? Then volunteer and celebrate during UT’s Earth Month this April! You can participate in the Sustainability Day of Service, learn how to “green” your spring cleaning, attend outdoor movie screenings, and more. For more information, visit the Earth Month events schedule. Earth Month is sponsored … Continued
***John Yau’s reading and lecture have been CANCELLED due to illness. Both events will be rescheduled for the 2015-2016 academic year.*** Poet and art critic John Yau will visit the University of Tennessee, Knoxville to both read his poetry and deliver a lecture on art. Yau will be the featured reader at “Writers in the … Continued