Religion’s Role in Public Life: An Interactive Forum September 12, 4pm

Library Galleria (1 st Floor, next to the Reference section and the Culture Corner) The Establishment Clause of the Constitution prohibits the government from establishing a national religion. However, it is undeniable that religion plays an important role in this country. We hope that student, faculty, staff, and community members come share their opinions in … Continued

Religion’s Role in Public Life: An Interactive Forum September 12, 4pm

Library Galleria (1 st Floor, next to the Reference section and the Culture Corner) The Establishment Clause of the Constitution prohibits the government from establishing a national religion. However, it is undeniable that religion plays an important role in this country. We hope that student, faculty, staff, and community members come share their opinions in … Continued

Health Care and Other Unfunded Liabilities: A Videoconference September 12, noon

Commons Practice Presentation Room, Hodges Library 2nd Floor This videoconference event with the Heritage Foundation and the Brookings Institute will feature two points of view from some of the most influential public policy research institutes in America. Health care in America has been hotly contested for the past several presidential cycles. Discover more about this … Continued

Center for Children’s and Young Adult Literature hosts Tomie dePaola

The noted children’s author and illustrator will be in Knoxville on June 1 and 2 Tomie dePaola, author and illustrator of more than 200 books for children, will be in Knoxville on June 1 and 2 to discuss and celebrate children’s literature. His books include Strega Nona, Meet the Barkers, and 26 Fairmount Avenue. Mr. … Continued

Center for Children’s and Young Adult Literature hosts Tomie dePaola

The noted children’s author and illustrator will be in Knoxville on June 1 and 2 Tomie dePaola, author and illustrator of more than 200 books for children, will be in Knoxville on June 1 and 2 to discuss and celebrate children’s literature. His books include Strega Nona, Meet the Barkers, and 26 Fairmount Avenue. Mr. … Continued

Special Collections Lecture Series presents: Appalachian Removals and Relocations, Spring 2007

Lecture series will examine the diversity, culture and identity of Appalachia and its inhabitants As part of the University of Tennessee’s Appalachian Celebration, the Special Collections Library is hosting a lecture series entitled Appalachian Removals and Relocations, which will examine the diversity, culture and identity of Appalachia and its inhabitants. Appalachia is a region of … Continued

Sunshine Week 2007: Closed Doors, Open Democracies?

Date: March 20, 2007 Time: 3-4:30 p.m. Place: Hodges Library Commons, practice presentation room (room 235) In celebration of the 100th anniversary as a land-grant depository library, UT Libraries is sponsoring the Web cast, Sunshine Week 2007: Closed Doors, Open Democracies? This second annual national program explores government secrecy and openness. Join Ira Flatow, host … Continued

Biology Nights @ the Library: The Most Dangerous Woman in America Feb 26

Film showing, The Most Dangerous Woman in the America February 26 Lindsay Young Auditorium, Hodges Library 6:00 PM Run Time: 1 hour “Woman Cook a Walking Typhoid Fever Factory,” said the headline in a New York City newspaper in 1907. The woman was Mary Mallon, an Irish immigrant who as “Typhoid Mary” would become a … Continued