This week’s events may be of interest to postdoctoral scholars at UT. Should you take part in these events, please share your thoughts on your experience with us at postdocs@utk.edu. Your input is valuable as it helps focus these communications to better serve postdocs towards greater success.
Tuesday, April 22
Canvas Foundation: Getting Started
Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT)
Tuesday, April 22, 10–11:30am
This workshop provides a foundational overview of basic features and functionality available in Canvas that allows instructors to build and support engaging courses.
https://tennessee.zoom.us/j/81505653028 Always select “SIGN IN WITH SSO” when logging in to your Zoom session
Register for Canvas: Foundations: Getting Started zoom session.
Earth Day
Student Engagement & Office of Sustainability
Tuesday, April 22, 11am–2pm, Student Union, 21st Mortgage Plaza
Join The Center for Student Engagement with assistance from The Campus Events Board in celebrating Earth Day! There will be activities, food, and drinks! We have organizations from across campus to participate, educate, and provide free food, t-shirts and more!
Monty’s Craft Circle
Frank H. McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture
Tuesday, April 22, 1–2pm, Frank H. McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture
Join us at the McClung Museum for an hour of crafting! Drop in with any fiber art or craft-related project and join us for an hour of creativity on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month! Bring your work in progress, or learn to crochet, knit, or embroider with materials that we have on hand. All skill levels welcome. The craft circle takes place every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Funding for the McClung Museum’s educational programming has been provided by the Knox County Tourism Consortium.
Public Service Committee – Design Your Way Forward: Tips for Navigating a Career Transition
Graduate Career Consortium
Tuesday, April 22, 1:30pm
Explore how to reframe uncertainty as opportunity, shift your mindset from destination to direction, and identify transferable skills to navigate your next steps with clarity and confidence.
Register for Public Service Committee zoom session.
NPA SmartSkills: Navigating Uncertainty: Travel Challenges and Visa Revocations for International Postdocs and Scholars
National Postdoctoral Association
Tuesday, April 22, 3pm
International postdocs and scholars are facing growing challenges around travel restrictions, visa and SEVIS revocations, and heightened scrutiny. This session covers the current U.S. immigration landscape for J-1, F-1, and other common visa types, including policy changes, common triggers, travel tips, and steps to take if issues arise.
Speaker: Brendan Delaney, Esq., Frank & Delaney Immigration Law, LLC
Wednesday, April 23
Canvas: Organizing Course Sites Effectively
Office of Innovative Technologies
Wednesday, April 23, 10:30–11:15am
In this 30-minute workshop, instructors and designers will learn how to streamline their Canvas course sites for greater efficiency and student impact. Topics include course quota, the Files-Pages-Modules relationship, and tips for creating an effective Course Menu and Home Page.
International House International Coffeehouse
Center for Global Engagement (CGE)
Wednesday, April 23, 1–3pm, John C. Hodges Library, Mary E. Greer Room, Room 258
Every first and third Wednesday of the month during the fall and spring semesters, the I-House hosts an International Coffeehouse. This program provides a casual atmosphere for students, staff, and scholars to come together and enjoy international refreshments while chatting with new friends from around the world! Each International Coffeehouse is a partnership with an international student organization or group that features their country, region, or cultural group by providing a locally brewed coffee or traditional tea paired with a small taste of local food.
Thursday, April 24
Chancellor Plowman Hosts Office Hours
Office of The Chancellor
Thursday, April 24, 2–3pm, John C Hodges Library, 258
This is an opportunity to meet with the chancellor and share your thoughts. Please sign in upon arrival. Meetings are held on a first come, first serve basis.
Friday, April 25
Founder Friday
Anderson Center
Friday, April 25, 8–noon, 121 Tech Hub, 121 East East Jackson Ave
Join Haslam Professor and entrepreneur, HQ, as he interviews startup founders at 121 Tech Hub. Come prepared for interesting discussions and great networking!
4/25: Brandon Bruce and John Bruck of Market Square Ventures
Register for Founder Friday and see the schedule.
Yoga at the Museum
Frank H. McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture
Friday, April 25, 9:30–10:30am, Frank H. McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture
End your week with gentle yoga at the McClung Museum. Enjoy breathing, relaxing movements, and stretching, with some calm, meditative moments to ease you into your Friday. We encourage you to wear comfortable clothes that you can move in and bring a yoga mat. Forgot your mat or don’t have one? No problem! The museum has a limited supply of mats to loan. No experience is necessary.
About the Instructor: Megan Fields just celebrated her 20th anniversary at UT and currently serves as the Director of Public Speaking. She also lives on campus as a sorority house director and enjoys supporting students. In her free time, she teaches yoga and meditation and enjoys reading and hiking. Her life goal is to share mindfulness practices to stay grounded in this fast-paced, distracted culture.
ORPA Final Friday Happy Hour
Oak Ridge Postdoctoral Association
Friday, April 25, 6:30pm, Orange Hat Brewery, 10246 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932
Join the ORPA Happy Hour for the final gathering of the season! These monthly events have been held on the last Friday of each month, and this one wraps up the series. Stop by on Friday, March 28 for a casual afternoon—chat, relax, grab a beer if you’re so inclined, and connect with fellow postdocs. A great way to end the month on a fun note!
Directions to Orange Hat Brewery!
Saturday, April 26
Nature Hike
UT Postdoctoral Association (UT PDA)
Saturday, April 26, 10–11:30am, Ijams, 2915 Island Home Ave, TN 37920
The UT Postdoc Association welcomes postdoctoral scholars at UT to gather at Ijams Nature Center for a hike. Partners and families are welcome.
Parking is $5 per car.
Register for the Nature Hike with the UT PDA.