Life of the Mind Discussion Leaders Needed
First-Year Studies is seeking nearly 200 discussion leaders for the 2016 Life of the Mind program.
First-Year Studies is seeking nearly 200 discussion leaders for the 2016 Life of the Mind program.
Margaret Lazarus Dean’s book Leaving Orbit: Notes from the Last Days of American Spaceflight—which has been chosen as the 2016-17 Life of the Mind book—was named one of the Top Books of 2015 by New York Times book reviewer Michiko Kakutani.
Leaving Orbit: Notes from the Last Days of American Spaceflight by Associate Professor of English Margaret Lazarus Dean will be the next Life of the Mind selection that next year’s freshmen will be asked to read prior to arriving on campus in fall 2016.
The First-Year Studies program is partnering with Cristina Henriquez, the author of this year’s Life of the Mind book, The Book of Unknown Americans, and inviting the Knoxville community to participate in “The Unknown Americans Project” on Tumblr. The aim of the project is to shed light on the often untold stories of immigrants in
First-Year Studies is seeking nearly 200 discussion leaders for the 2015 Life of the Mind program with the incoming first-year class.
The 2015–16 Life of the Mind book will be The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez. It’s a fictional tale about two immigrant families—one from Mexico and one from Panama—who come to America in search of better lives.
The Life of the Mind Program is seeking suggestions for its 2015–16 common reading selection for first-year students. A Ready for the World initiative, Life of the Mind is a component of First-Year Studies 100, a required online course that helps first-year students develop the right mindset for the college experience. As part of the
Daytripper, an award-winning Brazilian graphic narrative that offers a powerful examination of life, love, and other timeless themes, will be UT’s 2014 Life of the Mind book. The Life of the Mind Program is a component of First-Year Studies 100, a required online course that helps first-year students transition successfully to college.
Noted environmentalist Bill McKibben, whose latest book, Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet, is this year’s Life of the Mind selection for freshmen, will speak on campus on Monday. His lecture, part of Welcome Week, begins at 5:30 p.m. in Thompson-Boling Arena. While freshmen are required to attend McKibben’s lecture, the event
IBM surveyed leaders from thirty-three different industries in sixty countries to determine their most highly valued professional trait. The answer? Creativity. UT will celebrate creativity during the 2014-15 academic year by making creativity the theme of that year’s Life of the Mind book. A committee of faculty, staff, and students will review many books to
With a large first-year class expected this fall, the Life of the Mind Program needs additional faculty and staff members to serve as discussion group leaders. Life of the Mind is UT’s common reading experience for all first-year students. About thirty more faculty and staff members are needed to serve as leaders. Discussion Leader training
Faculty and staff members are invited to sign up to lead Life of the Mind small-group discussions during Welcome Week in the fall. Next year’s common reading selection is Bill McKibben’s Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet. McKibben will be on campus August 19 to speak to first-year students as well as