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Office of Community Engagement and Outreach
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The Office of Community Engagement and Outreach is pleased to host our 2nd annual Engagement and Outreach Week from October 18-22, 2021. Within the week, we will host our 4th annual conference. Concurrent sessions and speakers are live!
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Engagement & Outreach Week Spotlight: Social Impacts of Civil Rights and Public Safety
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The Division of Diversity and Engagement and Haslam College of Business Office of Diversity and Community Relations are proud to co-sponsor “Social Impacts of Civil Rights and Public Safety.” The FBI will provide a historical overview of civil rights and its correlation to public safety. Participants will also hear from a panel of experts including the UT Police Department, Knoxville Police Department, and local, state, and federal representatives. The session will conclude with roundtable discussions, networking, and a reception. Space is limited - register today!
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Partnerships that Make a Difference, Volume 4 is now available. Click above to view OCEO's annual publication celebrating UT's many partnerships across the globe.
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Division of Diversity & Engagement Updates
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Congratulations 2021-2022 DDE Grant Winners
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20 projects were awarded funds from the Division of Diversity and Engagement to pursue research and creative activities that are rooted in their data driven potential to support the volunteer spirit, encourage discovery, and create impact. View this year's grant winners here.
Interested in learning more about DDE funding? Join us on Thursday, October 21 at 9:00 AM for our Engagement & Outreach Week session "Lightning Talks: Diversity & Engagement Grantees" where past grant winners will present their work. Following the presentations, Associate Vice Chancellor and Director of Community Engagement and Outreach Javiette Samuel will host a Q&A about the DDE funding process.
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Brothers, Samuel to represent UTK at the 2021 Complete Tennessee Leadership Instutite
Congratulations to Ernest Brothers, associate dean of the graduate school and Javiette Samuel, associate vice chancellor for diversity and engagement on their invitation to the State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) Complete Tennessee Leadership Institute. Thirty-two leaders from state higher education, K-12, government, business and nonprofit organizations will collectively focus on eliminating barriers to postsecondary education and completion.
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UACS Kicks off Partnership in Morgan County
Through the UT University Assisted Community Schools (UACS) program, students, faculty, and staff provide school children academic support services, physical education, music, and art programs after regular school hours. With these programs, UACS is able to enhance the interpersonal skills, critical-thinking skills, and academic success of participating children. In addition to two University Assisted Community Schools in Knoxville, UT has a new partnership with Sunbright School in Morgan County. On October 5, university leaders including system president Randy Boyd and Bob Kronick, long-time UACS director, spoke at a kickoff celebration at Sunbright School. Other attendees included Javiette Samuel, associate vice chancellor; Ashley Stokes, dean of extension; Justin Crowe, 4-H director; and Janine Al-Aseer, current UACS director.
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ORIED Publishes Federal Budget Outlook Site
As a new federal fiscal year begins, the Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Develepment has published a federal budget outlook website to provide faculty updates that may affect research-related activities at UTK.
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Geier Hall and Robinson Halls Officially Dedicated
Two UT residence halls were officially dedicated last month in honor of Rita Sanders Geier and Theotis Robinson Jr.—two African American trailblazers whose fights for racial equality transformed the university and the state’s higher education system. The buildings provide a home for almost 700 students.
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UT Facutly Shares Home Air Quality Tips with Community
Professor Qiang He worries about the air quality inside people's homes, especially while cooking, painting, and cleaning without ventilation. Learn more about Dr. He's research here.
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Women in Engineering Program to Host Sessions for Area High School Students
On Tuesday, October 19, the Tickle College of Engineering will host Engineers Day, an outreach event for area high school students. This year, Engineer's Day will feature two focused sessions for female students to help them imagine the endless possibilities in engineering majors and careers. The Women in Engineering Program will also host a lunch meet & greet. Learn more about Engineer's Day here.
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Programs for Minors Information Update
All departments engaging in programs or activities involving minors (people younger than 18 years old) must review and comply with University of Tennessee Safety Policy SA0575. Institute of Agriculture departments also must review and comply with the UTIA Programs for Minors Policy. Learn more here.
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Culinary Program Chef Wins Statewide Award
UT Culinary Program director Greg Eisele received the hospitality and tourism educator award at the 2021 Governor’s Conference on Hospitality and Tourism. The event was held September 16 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Read more about Chef Eisele’s experience here.
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New Opportunities and Funding
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Graduate Student Senate Travel Awards
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The Graduate Student Senate (GSS) and the Graduate School are overseeing two student support programs for the academic year 2021-22. The GSS Travel Awards provide support to students who are presenting university research at in-person professional conferences. Learn more and apply here.
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Global Catalyst Grants Program
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The Global Catalyst Faculty Research Grant Program is open to tenured and tenure-track faculty at UTK/UTIA. Grants are intended to provide partial support that will help build Tennessee’s connections to international colleagues, institutional partners, and opportunities. Proposals are due November 5. Learn more and apply here.
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Faculty Women of Color in the Academy Conference Request for Proposals
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The 10th Annual Faculty Women of Color in the Academy National Conference will be held April 1-3, 2022 at the Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, Blacksburg, Virginia. The conference is a unique educational and professional development conference that provides women of color faculty, university administrators, post-doctoral and graduate students, and undergraduates with a forum to network, engage and learn with peers from around the country. Proposals will be accepted until October 31.
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IJRSLCE Editorial Team: Call for Applications
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The Scholarship and Publications Committee of the International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement (IARSLCE) is inviting applications and nominations for four positions on the Editorial Team of the International Journal of Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement (IJRSLCE). To learn more, please visit their website.
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2022 Americorps Notice of Funding Opportunity
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Volunteer Tennessee is pleased to release the Notice of Funding Opportunity, Mandatory Supplemental Information, and Application Instructions for 2022-2023 AmeriCorps applicants. To access 2022-2023 AmeriCorps application information, visit their website.
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