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Programs & Events<\/h1><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Center for Student Engagement<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Center for Student Engagement enriches the student experience through opportunities for personal growth, learning, belonging, and connection. The office supports over 550 Registered Student Organizations and hosts over 100 events annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clarence Brown Theatre<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Presents a wide array of productions in an unusual blend of professional and educational theater, with two performance spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jones Center for Leadership & Service<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Engages students in transformational learning experiences that inspire a commitment to socially responsible leadership and service. We envision a world where University of Tennessee, Knoxville graduates are prepared and empowered to be active change-makers who have the ability and responsibility to engage in leadership as a process, cultivate caring and just communities, and understand the interconnectedness of our society. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Features a range free exhibitions. Houses archaeology, art, material culture, and malacology collections for active research. Presents public programs and events that compliment the exhibits. Can serve as a gathering and activity space for student groups, or for professional development opportunities.\u00a0Learn more about McClung Museum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First-Year Experience<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First-Year Experience onboards new students through the New Vol Experience, a multi-phase program designed to support their transition and success throughout the entire first year. Orientation consists of Vol 101-104 and includes both in-person and virtual components. Upon successful completion of orientation, new students will participate in Vol 105 and Vol 106 during the fall and spring semesters, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Natalie L. Haslam College of Music<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Natalie L. Haslam School of Music hosts over 200 events each year, with most held in the beautiful Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall or the James R. Cox Auditorium. The events feature extremely talented students in recitals and various large and chamber ensembles, as well as our world-class faculty and guest artists and lecturers. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public. View more event information and details by visiting our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, all University of Tennessee students are welcome to join our wide selectionof ensembles in the college; students do not have to be music majors to participate. Many of our ensembles offer course credits. You can find more information on the Natalie L. Haslam College of Music website<\/a>.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student Union<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Student Union serves as a living room for campus bringing students, staff, faculty, and guests together to build community. Hosting 6,000+ meetings and events a year, it is the primary location for student organization gatherings. The second and third floors offer relaxing and non-traditional study spaces and a commuter and off-campus student lounge on the G3 level near VolBooks, caters to students looking for a spot between classes to warm up their lunches. Many Student Life offices are located in the Student Union, including the Jones Center for Leadership and Service, the Center for Student Engagement, the Office of the Dean of Students, the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life, and the Student Government Association. There are also a number of tenants offering a variety of services including the VolShop, VolBooks, VolSnacks, and VolTech stores; eight campus dining retail outlets, UCopy, a game room, and a contract U.S. Post Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Office of Advancement<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Advancement Division exists to empower our campus to dream. The division cultivates philanthropy, transforms students\u2019 lives through private support, and nurtures alumni connections. The division includes Alumni Relations, Annual Giving, College Advancement, Gift Planning, Communications and Donor Experience, Advancement Leadership Team, Advancement Services, and Central Development. The Advancement Division works to change the lives of our students, grow the endowment, foster a strong culture of philanthropy, strengthen partnerships, and create meaningful relationships with our alumni. Learn more about programs, services, and initiatives at alumni.utk.edu<\/a> and giving.utk.edu<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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