Diary of that climb belongs to UT Libraries On June 7, 1913, four climbers reached the south summit of Denali (better known, at the time, as Mount McKinley), the highest peak in North America. It was the first successful ascent to the pinnacle. The handmade American flag that was raised on the Alaskan summit that … Continued
There’s nothing like good ol’ hands-on, experiential learning to reinforce facts learned in the classroom. That’s why Andersonville Elementary School teachers are bringing their students to the UT campus this week to practice their math skills in real-world settings. On Friday, about 160 third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade students will get a good look at campus, … Continued
The DeVine Music Library will be open from 10:00am-5:00pm on Tuesday, May 14th. We will resume our normal hours on Wednesday, May 15th. Our hours can be found at http://www.lib.utk.edu/music/contact.html
The DeVine Music Library will observe the following summer hours. Please note: due to the pending move to the Natalie L. Haslam Music Center, the following hours are subject to change; however, all changes will be posted on the Music Library’s webpage. Summer Mini-term, May 8th – May 29th* Mon-Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm Sat & Sun: Closed … Continued
Foraging for ramps, a sort of wild leek, is a springtime ritual for many families living in the southern Appalachian Mountains. The seasonal gathering, like many cultural traditions surrounding food, reinforces family bonds and community identity. Ramp gathering is one of the “foodways” examined in Southern Foodways and Culture: Local Considerations and Beyond, the proceedings … Continued
Visit the new Residence Life Cinema at movies.utk.edu to stream some of Hollywood’s hottest movies, anywhere on campus. Currently, a selection of eight movies is available on demand from your laptop or desktop computer. Most are recent Hollywood releases. Select and play movies on demand, pause, fast-forward and rewind anytime. The movie channel is not … Continued
Elgin P. Kintner, Blount County pathologist and dedicated hiker of the Great Smoky Mountains, had a passion for the rewards available to the most committed of mountain trekkers, the panoramic views afforded by the mountaintops and fire towers in the Smokies. In the 1960s and 1970s, his camera always with him, Kintner hiked the many … Continued