June 2006
From Chancellor Crabtree

Loren CrabtreeSimply the Best
UT’s Marco (medieval and Renaissance) institute is coming on strong.
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What's up with Alumni
  • Grads Give $1 Million for Chair
    engineering alumniFour engineering alumni who founded CTI Molecular Imaging have given $1 million for a new CTI chair in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
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  • Walk in the Park—If You Dare
    Haunted HikesForestry grad Andrea Lankford proposes some hair-raising vacation destinations in her new book, Haunted Hikes: Spine-tingling Tales and Trails from North America’s National Parks.
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  • Calling All Hunter Hills Alumni
    Hunter Hills TheatreIf you were a cast member or otherwise affiliated with UT’s erstwhile outdoor Smoky Mountain theatre, Hunter Hills, you’ll want to be part of the reunion being planned for July 21-23.
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  • What's New with You?
    Did you get a promotion? Are you president of something? Tell us your news.
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Latest from UT

Robert C. HolubProvost Named
Dr. Robert C. Holub from the University of California, Berkeley, will join UT as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs beginning in August.
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Plummer Joins Academy
Ward PlummerPhysics professor Ward Plummer is a new member of the National Academy of Sciences, an elite organization of the top American scientists.
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New Dean for Communication & Information
The College of Communication and Information has named Dr. Michael Wirth from the University of Denver.
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See Commencement
Remember how exciting it was to finally graduate? You can experience this year’s joyous commencement day through video and photos. Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen was the featured speaker.
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From the Alumni Association

You Could Win a Cruise
Cruise ShipThe university is updating its alumni records. Take the survey now, and you’ll win a chance for a cruise and other prizes.
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Find Old Friends
UTNAA Online CommunityThe alumni Online Community is your passport to old friends and a whole lot more. Exclusively for UT alumni.
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Homecoming: Sept. 22-23
Homecoming 2005Football and old friends—it’s a combo that can’t be beat. Plan to be in Knoxville for Homecoming 2006. And be part of the Torchbearer’s Homecoming coverage. Tell us what you remember about other Homecoming weekends, and send us your best Homecoming pictures. Your picture could be on the cover of the summer issue, and your memories could be part of a special feature.
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