Hodges Library is 30 Years Old — Let’s Celebrate!

[lead]Two Thousand Seventeen marks the thirtieth anniversary of the John C. Hodges Library. Join us October 23 to celebrate.[/lead] [lead]We’ll begin our celebration with a Street Fair in the Commons.[/lead] From 3 to 5 p.m., Monday, October 23, “Main Street” in the open-space Commons on the second floor of Hodges Library will host “retro” arcade … Continued

Big Orange STEM Saturday for Educators, Oct. 7

East Tennessee K-12 teachers, guidance counselors, and educators of all descriptions are invited to learn ways to help students excel in science and math during Big Orange STEM Saturday for Educators on October 7 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The free half-day event is hosted by UT Libraries, The East TN STEM Hub, and … Continued

“Having Difficult Conversations on Oppression vs. Privilege,” Sept. 26

We invite you to Lunch and Learn with the Libraries’ Diversity Committee. Professors Michelle Christian from the Department of Sociology and Jioni Lewis from Psychology will help students and other members of the university community begin a dialog about racial inequality. Join the conversation on Tuesday, September 26, from noon to 1:30 p.m., in the … Continued

The John C. Hodges Library is 30 Years Old!

Join us October 23 to celebrate a notable milestone in the history of the UT Libraries: the thirtieth anniversary of the John C. Hodges Library. 30th Anniversary Celebration Monday, October 23, 2017 Street Fair in the Commons—3-5 p.m. Reception, 1st floor galleria—5:30 p.m. Free and open to all Two thousand seventeen marks the thirtieth year … Continued

Join Dean Steve Smith for the 5th Annual Library Tailgate

For the fifth year in a row, Dean of Libraries Steve Smith invites our UT Library Supporters to come and experience a unique tailgating adventure here on Rocky Top. Guests at our annual Library Tailgate Party enjoy an elaborate cookout on our rooftop patio overlooking the entire University of Tennessee campus. Those at the pre-game … Continued

Miles Reading Room Has New Look

We’ve completed another phase in our master plan for keeping UT library spaces fresh and inviting. The Paul M. and Marion T. Miles Reading Room on the first floor of the John C. Hodges Library has been refreshed with new furnishings, fresh paint, more power outlets, and a more open study environment. The first floor … Continued

Library Hosts Living and Learning Community

UT’s living and learning communities provide opportunities for collaboration, learning, and community for students who share a common academic interest. Students live together in university housing, participate in the same classes or projects, and reinforce each other’s success. In Fall 2016, the UT Libraries partnered with the Office of Undergraduate Research to launch the Discovery … Continued

Meet our Scholarship Recipient

Mindi Anderson is the 2017-18 recipient of the Red and Theresa Howse and Jim and Betty Papageorge Library Scholarship Endowment. My name is Mindi Anderson, and I am the recipient of the Howse/Papageorge scholarship for this school year. Since working in Pendergrass, I have come to realize that a career in a learning environment is … Continued