November 30, 2021—An oral history project led by the University of Tennessee Libraries records the lived experiences of the Chimney Tops 2 wildfires that swept through Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains five years ago. Today the UT Libraries launched a website that shares interviews collected by Rising from the Ashes: The Chimney Tops 2 … Continued
“For future generations, I think it’s really important for them to understand that in times of trouble, people do come together.” Fran Day of the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts was recalling the Chimney Tops 2 wildfires that in 2016 ravaged the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and surrounding communities. Her video recorded comments … Continued
UT faculty members Erin Darby and Theodora Kopestonsky will be our guests on the upcoming November 18 episode of For Your Reference, the UT Libraries’ original livestream series featuring conversations with guest scholars, and will be discussing archaeology and material culture. Darby is an associate professor of Early Judaism, and Kopestonsky is a distinguished lecturer … Continued
Big Orange Give, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s annual day of giving, will take place Wednesday, November 10, 2021. The Libraries goal is to reach 150 gifts, which is 19 more gifts than last year. Each gift made to the Libraries helps support every student on campus, as the Libraries continue to meet the needs … Continued
Over the past year, we saw a rise in the number of hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Asian Americans became scapegoats for the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, and across the nation we witnessed incidents of harassment, xenophobic rhetoric, and even physical assault. What do we need to know about the traumatic … Continued
Why are the economic interests and priorities of lower- and middle-class Americans so often ignored by the US Congress, while the economic interests of the wealthiest are prioritized? UT political science professors Nathan Kelly and Jana Morgan will discuss the intersection of politics and income inequality on the next episode of For Your Reference, the … Continued
Members of the UT community are now able to reserve a Pendergrass study room. To book a study room: First, visit the Pendergrass website. Click on the “Reserve a Room” link on the left-hand menu (or drop-down menu in mobile) Select 30-minute time slots (2 hour maximum per day) and complete the booking form. Once … Continued
Want to take your children or grandchildren for a hike in the Smokies? The public is invited to a live online conversation with the authors of Family Hiking in the Smokies to learn about the best destinations for a family excursion. The authors — Hal Hubbs, Charles Maynard, and David Morris — have hiked together … Continued
Our culture defines for us the “normal” family and the “normal, healthy” individual. Those stereotypes are perpetuated by everyday repetition. Within the family itself, an ongoing discourse defines relationships among family members and with the outside world. Communication professors Jordan Allen (Utah Valley University) and Nicole Allen (Utah State University) study the non-normative family — … Continued
Kickoff for the first UT football game of the year will be at 8 p.m., Thursday, September 2. Library assistance is available as follows: Hodges Library will be open regular hours. Use the “Chat with Us” button on the UT Libraries homepage for online research assistance. The Pendergrass Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Library will close the building at … Continued