Best Ever Freshmen Enroll
UT begins the new academic year with great students and the promise of a major new environmental initiative.
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Chancellor Finalists to Visit
Five finalists for UT Knoxville’s top job will interview on campus during September.
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Business in Top 25
The undergraduate program in the College of Business Administration is now rated among the top 25 schools at public institutions, according to the 2009 U.S. News and World Report rankings.
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Taking the Plunge
The new Allan Jones Aquatic Center debuts.
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Better Safe than Sorry
New safety measures greeted students when they returned to campus last week.
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“Great Education, Affordable Price”
The Princeton Review ranks UT as one of the best in undergraduate education.
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Vote for Smokey
Smokey is in the running for the Mascot Hall of Fame. Get behind UT’s top dog by going to The Mascot Hall of Fame to cast your vote. Deadline is Sept. 12.

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Keith Mickler works for the University of Georgia, but he's a true Vol.
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Remember the Blizzard?
The time was Sept. 24, 1986. Our files identify these photos as the “Blizzard of Bucks” game show at the University Center. Who’s the guy in the isolation booth? Could you be one of the goofy contestants? Tell eTorch if you have a clue what this was all about.

Women with Big Hair Self Report
They can’t believe their hairstyles, but several women pictured in last month’s mystery photo identified themselves.
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Legends of the Nile
You can see the Sphinx, the pyramids, and other fascinating sites in Egypt on the UT Alumni Association’s Legends of the Nile tour Jan. 13-24, 2009. Get the details and check out more cool trips at the UTAA site.

AUThor!
AUThor!
Books by UT alumni.
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• Homecoming Nov. 7-8
  UT wants you to come back to Knoxville. See the event schedule and make your plans now.
  
  
  
• UT Alumni—Wow!
  “Accomplished Alumni” are getting special recognition and a chance to share their stories with students and fellow graduates.
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• Need a Ticket?
  If you can’t nab a ticket to the Vols’ sold-out games at Auburn, Georgia, or South Carolina, here’s a tip. Sign up for the Traveling Vols tour, and a ticket will be yours.
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• Vols Watching Tube
  Many miles from Neyland Stadium with football season coming on? Get together with other UT fans to watch games on TV.
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• Injured Iraq Vet Checks In
  Mark Brogan ’02 tells his story.
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• Ring Me Up
  Missing your class ring? The alumni office has one that was recovered.
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• Blog Las Vegas
  Bobby Gladd ’85 asked eTorch to spread the word about a new Las Vegas Vols blog. See for yourself.
  
  
  
  
• Jay Launches Film Project
  Theatre grad Larsen Jay ’98 brings a major film project to Knoxville.
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• Alumni Summer College Turns Up the Energy
  Participants explored energy challenges and solutions at this annual Knoxville event.
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• UTAA Offers Discounted Insurance
  Purchase home and automobile insurance at a 15 to 20 percent discount.
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• Young Alumni Weekend Sept. 12-13: Food, Football, and Rocky Top
  Top five reasons to come to the fall Young Alumni weekend.
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• Let’s Go to Costa Rica in February
  UT young alumni will head south for fun and sun Feb. 14-20.
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• Hall Preaches Financial Fitness
  Washington, D.C., young alumni gathered for an evening of networking and financial tips from Jeff Hall ’98.
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• Backpod: Honduras Bound
  Recent graduates travel to Central America to document assistance efforts. More about Michael Peters ’07 and Kari Foster ’04 and their global world view at www.backpod.org.
  
  

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Baby, Look at Us Now
Check out the next generation of Volunteers. Send a photo of your little one—wearing orange and white, of course—to eTorch.

Did I Hear Rocky Top?
More people report hearing the Big Orange national anthem in unusual places. Tell eTorch if you’ve heard Rocky Top in an unexpected locale.

Partners for Life
Did you meet the love of your life at UT? Here are some couples who did. Tell eTorch if you met your mate on campus.

Strong Hall Memories
More alumni share their memories of the venerable UT residence hall that is now retired from service.. If you have "Strong memories," send them to eTorch. And don’t forget the Strong Hall reunion Nov. 7 (part of Homecoming).

Family Affair
Does your family have several generations of UT grads? These families do. Send eTorch a list of the UT alumni in your family—and a picture too, if you have one.