WATE: Mandela’s legacy remembered in East Tennessee
Professor Amadou Sall discusses Mandela as an inspiring role model for his students. Professor Amadou Sall’s Interview on WATE
Archives for 2013
WATE: Lee Discusses Sleep Effects of Daylight Savings Time Change
Theresa Lee, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and professor in the Department of Psychology, discusses the sleep effects of daylight savings time change. Dean Theresa Lee Interview on WATE
Two UT Knoxville School of Art Alumni Receive Awards
Virginia Derryberry (MFA 1984) and Scott Betz (MFA 1992) were recognized at the 2013 Southeastern College Art Conference (SECAC) held in Greensboro, North Carolina. Derryberry, who is a Professor of Art and Department Chair at the University of North Carolina Asheville, received the SECAC Award for Outstanding Artistic Achievement. Betz, who is a Professor of Art […]
New Faculty for the 2013–2014 Academic Year
Art Paul Harrill Associate Professor of 4-D and Transmedia Design Paul Harrill, a UT alumnus with a BA in College Scholars, received an MFA in film and media arts at Temple University and then became a member of the faculty at Virginia Tech. Harrill’s short films include Gina, An Actress, Age 29, which premiered at […]
Drastic Changes in Educating New Lawyers?
Check out this article in the New York Times about how some want to address/change the current law school environment. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/11/us/lawyers-call-for-drastic-change-in-educating-new-lawyers.html
Jeff Moersch, Associate Professor EPS, featured in Astrobiology Magazine
Jeff Moersch, Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, is featured in the current issue of Astrobiology Magazine. The article (linked below) focuses on his work with NASA’s Mars Laboratory mission. http://www.astrobio.net/interview/5343/curious-about-life-interview-with-jeff-moersch
Law School Applicant Trend and Current Law Grad Job Market
Be aware, that the market for Law School Graduates will likely be very different in the following three years, but an important article to read nonetheless: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/31/education/law-schools-applications-fall-as-costs-rise-and-jobs-are-cut.html?hp&_r=1&
DSAC Minutes, 9-4-12
Introductions Dean Lee, Missy Parker, Lindsay Lee (DSAC President) Officer Elections Vice President: Lisa Dicker Secretary: Tim Kimbrough Pre-Game Showcase Pre-Game Showcases are public lectures scheduled 2 hours before each home football game (more information, including topics, can be found at : http://www.higherground.utk.edu/pregame-showcase/ ) We would like to have DSAC representatives at each of the […]
DSAC Minutes, 10-4-12
Dr. Robert Hinde- Proposed Changes to the Arts & Sciences Curriculum Overall purpose of the changes to simplify the curriculum and align it with university requirements Allow students to get into their major and connect with faculty in a more expeditious fashion Substance of proposed changes i. Quantitative Reasoning, Writing Communications, Oral Communications are staying […]
DSAC Minutes 11-14-12
DSAC Website: Dr. Lynn Champion Seeking input about the DSAC portion of the new Arts & Sciences website Currently under Administration tab Changes made i. Officer list updated ii. Names of representatives hyperlinked to provide e-mail addresses iii. Photos at the top of the page iv. Link to DSAC bylaws v. Additional link under Current […]