University of Memphis Campus Visitors Guide (2014-15)

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happy to show you around!

it won’t take long to see what people love about memphis. this is a university—and a city—full of joy. you can hear it in the roar of tiger fans at every game. you notice it in the warm smiles you pass on campus. you can feel it when our students get recognized nationally for their successes. And you see it when another u of m discovery happens in our research labs. We can’t wait to show you what memphis has that other colleges don’t. We’re happy that you’re here.

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Where a friendly college atmosphere...

memphis gives students the college experience that gets them ready for real jobs, real life and the real world. While the campus is in a quiet residential neighborhood, you are only minutes from all that the big city has to offer. drive about 7 miles west of campus and you’ll find yourself on the banks of the mighty mississippi river, with the funky rhythms of Beale street and bustling downtown businesses not far away. if you go about 7 miles east of campus, you’ll find yourself at shelby farms park, a stunning natural treasure—five times larger than nyC’s Central park—with lakes, wetlands, forests and endless recreational opportunities.

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...intersects with one of the coolest cities in America.

memphis is where the blues were born and rock ’n’ roll was invented. With countless music and arts festivals, eclectic restaurants, our world-famous BBQ, Beale street and graceland, people travel from all over the globe for the chance to feel the memphis vibe, even if it’s just for a little while. our students get the chance to feel it and the experience stays with them forever. And if you want resume-building opportunities, memphis is where fedex, st. Jude Children’s research hospital, nike, AutoZone, hilton, international paper and more giants of business are headquartered or have a major presence. We were ranked by U.S. News & World Report as having one of the top 10 most successful internship programs in the nation.

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you’re here, now what? discover our classic college vibe.

the clock tower chiming, the main fountain glistening, leaves turning in fall, a dogwood’s first bloom in spring—the physical beauty of our campus is warm and inviting. tucked away in an intimate, residential neighborhood, our main campus is where more than 21,000 students come to learn each year. the main campus is 217 acres of tree-lined pathways winding around historic buildings, as well as recently built contemporary spaces. Wide open green spaces allow students and visitors to relax, stroll or just be. Walking around is the only way to get a true sense of what life is like at our university. the Blue Line shuttle service picks up visitors and students at 18 different campus locations and gets them where they need to be safely and conveniently. We are regularly ranked the safest public university in tennessee thanks to innovative practices like emergency phone kiosks, after-hours golf cart shuttles and a 24/7 security patrol.

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the u of m is a world-class research university.

A lot of people come to the u of m thinking they know us well. they have seen our men’s basketball team on tv contending for national championships. they know our graduates and hire them every day. But behind the caps and gowns, behind the wins and losses, there is another amazing story to tell. our research capabilities are world-class and a role model for other universities. our unique relationship with the city means we can provide insights to issues that are very specific to industries in urban settings. for years, researchers at the u of m have been providing the data innovators need. We uncover opportunities and do critical work, serving as the catalyst for discoveries, inventions and knowledge that wind up as real products in the marketplace or as services benefitting the public. many of them go global.

46 separate research units on campus $152.4 million awarded in external research support since 2011

Carnegie Foundation designation as a high research Activity university

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places on campus that make a difference

At the u of m, we continue to add amenities that keep up with what today’s students look for in college. New Student Recreation & Fitness Center — COMING FALL 2017 health and fitness, intramural sports, aquatics—we will take it all to the next level with a new facility designed to be totally state-of-the-art. everything students could want will be here, from expanded fitness and locker rooms, more intramural fields with artificial turf, additional basketball courts, an indoor track, lap and leisure swimming, and spacious areas for cardiovascular equipment, free weights and group exercise classes. this signature building will be located on the southern edge of campus, connected by a pedestrian overpass, across the tracks on southern Avenue, for easy and safe access to the facility. parking will be on site as well.

Tiger Den With fresh food as its focus, tiger den offers tons of great choices, all in one place. try the nature’s market featuring vegetarian entrees, soup and salad bar and fresh fruit daily. the fire pit has grilled favorites and the World market serves up authentic ethnic dishes. there’s Café roma for pizza and pastas, deli depot for wraps and sandwiches and Comfort Kitchen for homestyle cookin’. ever popular with students, subway and Chick-fil-A, are also located at the tiger den.

University Center the gathering point for most things social. inside you will find a three-story atrium with a dedicated lounge area to decompress from hard days. here you can grab convenience foods, like Burger King Whopper Bar, taco Bell and dunkin’ donuts. there’s also a 24-hour computer lab, u.s. post office, copy center and offices for many student organizations.

V. Lane Rawlins Service Court home to starbucks, the university Bookstore, a full-service bank, eye Care Center and tiger Copy & graphics.

Wireless Campus All of our residence halls have high-speed internet access through wireless or ethernet, and all academic buildings on the main campus have wireless internet access.

Ned R. McWherter Library An enormous resource, the size of four football fields stacked on top of one another. the elegant domed foyer is modeled after the Jefferson memorial. it is one of the most technologically advanced libraries in the nation.

The Art Museum of the University of Memphis (AMUM) houses the institute of egyptian Art and Archaeology’s permanent collection and hosts regular exhibitions.

The FedEx Institute of Technology A research hub and think tank where science, business and industry intersect, also featuring the Zone meeting space, which is the second largest digital congress outside of the united nations Building.

Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law A must-see for those considering a law career, located off the main campus in a beautiful historic downtown building on front street.

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our campus makes students feel at home.

the beautiful landscape of our campus surrounds students with the college feel they have been looking for in a setting that makes them know they belong. students are always just a short walk from friends, classrooms and activities. our residence halls are part of a Living Learning Community, which brings students together based on their major, so you live and learn with other students who share your academic interests. there are currently eight Living Learning halls on campus with more coming, because research proves that students in this type of campus living environment earn higher gpAs than those who don’t. each unit consists of bedrooms and baths. some include a large kitchen and common area, meeting and classroom space and practice space for music majors, as well as a personal work station and computer facilities. We also offer a unique Living Learning Community just for first-time students called fresh Connections, which limits each community to 25 freshman students allowing for them to build close connections in study groups and collaborate through this cool learning experience. they take a “packaged” schedule together and work with specially selected faculty to enrich their learning.

Top Reasons Students Choose Memphis After Visiting • Major university with a great national reputation • Students-first philosophy and culture • Small town campus vibe, with benefits of a big city • Friendly, interesting people

• Impressive faculty • Opportunities to do real-world research • Memphis Tiger Nation, bleeding blue • Perfect size. Not too big, not too small

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Where to eat, play and be happy around town. Within walking distance from campus: The Highland Strip head west on southern Avenue or Walker Avenue and you will bump into south highland Avenue, also known as the highland strip. A fun collection of restaurants, shops, even a billiard hall. Brother Juniper’s on Walker near highland is a nationally acclaimed breakfast and lunch spot that received a shout out from rachael ray in her book, Best Eats in Town. Also on Walker Avenue are other university faves— rp tracks, garibaldi’s pizza and the tiger gift shop. over on the highland strip, you can catch great music at newby’s, great eats at Café eclectic and check out other restaurants, boutiques and shops.

A short drive from campus: Cooper Young Entertainment District the artsy, neighborly feel of this area can’t help but draw people to it. many businesses are open during the day, but evening is when Cooper young really comes alive. named for the intersection of Cooper street and young Avenue, the district is jam-packed with a unique mix of shops and restaurants. young Avenue deli and Celtic Crossing are both hot spots for live music nightly. standouts include tsunami, sweetgrass, Alchemy, green Cork wine bar, soul fish and the Beauty shop restaurant, which, as the name implies, was once an old beauty shop. there’s a bookstore, antique stores, trendy boutiques, coffee houses, a chocolatier, local record label shop, a drum shop, a shelter for homeless cats called the house of mews and so much more. this part of town definitely has its memphis mojo working. on the way to this area, you will pass Liberty Bowl memorial stadium where the tigers play home football games. drive west down Central Avenue. After you pass east parkway s., you will begin to see cool little shops and the award winning Central BBQ that border this district. At Cooper street, take a left and head toward young Avenue, the heart of it.

Overton Square Entertainment District A lively, ultra casual, environment where you always find creative people walking around. it is anchored by three live performance theatres and a multi-screen movie theatre that specializes in showing avant-garde releases as well as hollywood blockbusters. day and night, this district is popping with live music, specialty shops, upscale and relaxed dining, dessert shops, fitness centers and so much more. there are too many great places to list them all, but for special occasions you might try restaurant iris or Bari ristorante. for grabbing a quick bite, there’s Boscos, the second Line, Local, memphis pizza Café, golden india, Chiwawa and Bogie’s deli. the world-famous memphis Zoo is just a few blocks north of overton square. to get there, take Central Avenue west to Cooper street. turn right on Cooper and continue straight. once you pass union Avenue, you will be in the square. street parking or look for the large parking garage on your left, just past hatiloo theatre.

Broad Avenue Arts District In Binghampton once a forgotten part of town, Binghampton is now getting national press for its transformation into a thriving arts community thanks to neighborhood activists with a creative vision. try dinner at the Cove, which has had rave reviews from Southern Living and The New York Times. other places to visit include three Angels diner, Wiseacre Brewing Company, Broadway pizza, art galleries, cute shops and the hamp Line—a bicycle and pedestrian line connecting overton park to shelby farms park. Located at Broad Avenue/sam Cooper Boulevard between hollywood and the railroad tracks.

10 to 15 minutes from campus: Historic Downtown & Trolley Line there is so much to do, see, taste and hear in downtown memphis, that we could never fit it all in, but it’s a must on anyone’s list. downtown is where you’ll find fedexforum (home to the tiger men’s Basketball program), the peabody hotel and their famous ducks, legendary Beale street, our historic main street trolley Line, the national Civil rights museum, sun studio, the orpheum theatre, tom Lee park with pedestrian pathways along the stunning mississippi river, mud island river park, the farmer’s market, the rock ‘n’ soul museum, AutoZone park – the memphis redbirds’ AAA baseball stadium and so much more. And the food—oh, man, does memphis know how to do food! go to www.memphistravel.com for full listings.

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There’s strong. Then there’s Army Strong. Enroll in Army ROTC at the University of Memphis to complement your college education with the training, experience and skills needed to make you a leader. Army ROTC also offers full-tuition scholarships and a monthly stipend to help pay for your education. And when you graduate, you will have an edge in life as an Army Officer and a leader.

For more information about University of Memphis Army ROTC opportunities, contact Mr. Brian Hagood at (888) 237-ROTC or armyrotc@memphis.edu and visit goarmy.com/memphisguide

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When the tigers win, the entire city wins.

the tiger faithful are everywhere in memphis. this city knows how to support its hometown tigers, from breathtaking wins to heartbreaking losses. We fill Liberty Bowl memorial stadium on sweltering fall afternoons for football. We pack fedexforum to capacity even on mid-week evenings to watch our nationally ranked basketball team do battle. We show up in huge numbers to support both women’s and men’s athletics. you will even find us on the road, especially our loud, rowdy and crazy Blue Crew—the official student support group for u of m athletics.

American Athletic Conference the university of memphis is part of the nCAA’s American Athletic Conference, in a league with uCf, Cincinnati, Connecticut, east Carolina, houston, usf, smu, temple, tulane and tulsa. navy will enter the conference in 2015 as a footballplaying member only. for two straight years, tiger Athletics was recognized by the nCAA as having an Academic progress rate (Apr) among the top 10 percent nationally for baseball, men’s basketball, women’s golf and women’s tennis.

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our Lambuth campus

Located in Jackson, tennessee, the university of memphis Lambuth Campus is just what you might expect in this friendly town—a 57-acre, tree-filled campus offering graduate and undergraduate degrees in a smaller, more intimate setting where approximately 1,000 students are currently enrolled. it is the best of both worlds – the advantages of a large metropolitan research university coupled with the benefits of a small, residential college environment. it is the only public fouryear university in Jackson. students at the u of m Lambuth Campus are admitted to the university of memphis at large and are able to attend classes online and at any u of m location.

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After classes finish for the day, the learning keeps on going.

more than 200 extracurricular organizations where students are leaders. you can find memphis students gathering all over campus to share their interests and passions. there are more than 200 student organizations here and 25 sororities and fraternities. College provides our students with much more than a diploma. they leave with lifelong friends. Connections that open doors. Countless opportunities to be a leader in all kinds of student-run clubs that will help them figure out what matters most to them in this world. through these clubs, memphis grads develop resume-building leadership skills that employers look for in candidates.

how to get started through student Leadership & involvement you can become active and show you care about our community. it is located in the university Center involvement Zone. stop by, and we can tell you about the areas in which you can plug in: • Community Service Programs • Fraternity/Sorority Life • Leadership Programs • Registered Student Organizations • Student Activities • Community Connection Events

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How did we become Tigers?

In 1914, the U of M football team was known as the Blue and Gray Warriors. After the final game of that season, a few students shouted, “We fight like tigers.” The nickname stuck, but didn’t become official until 1939. About 30 years ago, a live Bengal tiger, named TOM, started attending all Tiger football home games and other University events. TOM is housed and cared for by an outside organization and travels in a climatecontrolled trailer. The current tiger is TOM III, the third live tiger to represent our university in the past 30 years. The university also has a costumed tiger mascot lovingly known as Pouncer.

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Sales & Catering 901-678-2021 www.memphis.edu/fecc

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Imagine a college that impacts the quality of life throughout an entire region. At the Herff College of Engineering, we strive to do just that. • Biomedical • Civil • • Electrical & Computer Engineering • • Engineering Technology • Mechanical •

Celebrating the past 50 years. Gearing up for the next 50! engr.memphis.edu

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100 tigers marked 100 years. As you walk around our campus—or drive around town—you will see 100 Centennial tigers, which marked the university’s 100th year anniversary in 2012. While the pose for each tiger is the same, some of the area’s finest artists made each tiger a piece of art. All 100 tiger statues were sponsored by alumni, businesses and fans. the u of m Alumni Association developed the idea for the Centennial tigers as another way for the community to wrap their arms around this great university. there is something special about the relationship between the city of memphis and its hometown tigers. for more than 100 years, the u of m has been a big part of the creative vibe that makes memphis, memphis. And there’s no other place like it in the world.

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Business Index Advertising

Hospital

ROTC

University of Memphis Visitors Guide

Saint Francis Medical Partners

Air Force ROTC

Call Campus Publishers . . . . . 800-807-1013 2465 Central Ave #203, Boulder, CO 80301 UniversityOfMemphis.MyUVN.com

Make an appointment with one of our physicians online. www.sfmp.com

118 Hayden Hall. . . . . . . . . . . 901-678-2681 http://memphis.edu/afrotc

(See Our Ad On Page 25)

(See Our Ad On Page 26)

(See Our Ad On Page 22)

Shopping Air Force

Hotels / Motels

Air Force ROTC

Holiday Inn - University of Memphis

118 Hayden Hall. . . . . . . . . . . 901-678-2681 http://memphis.edu/afrotc

3700 Central Ave. . . . . . . . . . . 901-678-8200 www.holidayinn.com/mem-uofm

(See Our Ad On Page 26)

(See Our Ad On Page 25)

Wolfchase Galleria 2760 N. Germantown Pkwy. . . 901-372-9404 www.wolfchasegalleria.com (See Our Ad On Page 12)

University Departments Army ROTC

Medical

US Army ROTC

Saint Francis Medical Partners

Contact Mr. Brian Hagood . . . 888-237-ROTC http://goarmy.com/memphisguide armyrotc@memphis.edu

Make an appointment with one of our physicians online. www.sfmp.com

(See Our Ad On Page 15)

(See Our Ad On Page 22)

College of Communication and Fine Arts University of Memphis 232 CFA Bldg. . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-678-2350 http://memphis.edu/ccfa ccfa@memphis.edu (See Our Ad On Inside Front Cover)

Banks

Optometry

Magna Bank

University Eye Care of Southern College of Optometry

4445 Poplar Ave . . . . . . . . . . . 901-259-5600 Toll Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-517-3455 www.magnabank.com (See Our Ad On Page 25)

V. Lane Rawlins Service Court Bldg Ste 201. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-252-3697 http://uofmeyecare.com (See Our Ad On Page 7)

Bookstores

Tiger Book Store 3533 Walker Ave. . . . . . . . . . . 901-324-2808 www.tigerbookstore.com (See Our Ads On Page 25 & Back Cover)

The University of Memphis Bookstore 506 University St. . . . . . . . . . . 901-678-2011 www.umemphisshop.com (See Our Ad On Page 21)

Pet Food & Supplies

Hollywood Feed 2648 Broad Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . 901-452-2506 http://hollywoodfeed.com (See Our Ad On Page 26)

Printing Services

Tiger Copy & Graphics 210 Rawlins Service Ct. . . . . . 901-678-2838 http://bf.memphis.edu/tigercopy

Copy & Graphics

Tiger Copy & Graphics 210 Rawlins Service Ct. . . . . . 901-678-2838 http://bf.memphis.edu/tigercopy (See Our Ad On Page 8)

Eye Care

(See Our Ad On Page 8)

Retail

Tiger Book Store 3533 Walker Ave. . . . . . . . . . . 901-324-2808 www.tigerbookstore.com (See Our Ads On Page 25 & Back Cover)

University Eye Care of Southern College of Optometry V. Lane Rawlins Service Court Bldg Ste 201. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-252-3697 http://uofmeyecare.com (See Our Ad On Page 7)

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Department of Architecture 404 Jones Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-678-2724 www.memphis.edu/architecture (See Our Ad On Page 27)

Department of Art University of Memphis, 200 Art & Communication Bldg . . . . . . 901-678-2216 http://memphis.edu/art art@memphis.edu (See Our Ad On Inside Front Cover)

Department of Communication University of Memphis, 212 Art & Communication Bldg . . . . . . 901-678-2565 http://memphis.edu/communication communication@memphis.edu (See Our Ad On Inside Front Cover)

Department of English 467 Patterson Hall. . . . . . . . . . 901-678-2651 http://memphis.edu/english (See Our Ad On Page 21)

Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership 404 Ball Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-678-2365 http://memphis.edu/icl (See Our Ad On Page 26)

Business Index University Departments

(cont)

Department of Journalism University of Memphis, 300 Meeman Journalism Bldg 3711 Veterans Ave . . . . . . . . . 901-678-2401 http://memphis.edu/journalism journalism@memphis.edu (See Our Ad on Inside Front Cover & Page 27)

Department of Political Science 437 Clement Hall . . . . . . . . . . 901-678-2395 www.memphis.edu/polisci (See Our Ad On Page 11)

Department of Theatre & Dance University of Memphis 144 Theatre Bldg. . . . . . . . . . . 901-678-2523 Box Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-678-2576 http://memphis.edu/theatre theatre@memphis.edu (See Our Ad On Inside Front Cover)

Herff College of Engineering

Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music

201 Engineering Administration Bldg . . . . . . . . 901-678-2171 http://engr.memphis.edu

University of Memphis,129 Music Bldg 3775 Central Ave. . . . . . . . . . . 901-678-2541 http://memphis.edu/music music@memphis.edu

(See Our Ad On Page 26)

Loewenberg School of Nursing 100 Billy Mac Jones . . . . . . . . 901-678-2003 www.memphis.edu/nursing

(See Our Ad On Inside Front Cover)

The University of Memphis Bookstore 506 University St. . . . . . . . . . . 901-678-2011 www.umemphisshop.com

(See Our Ad On Inside Back Cover)

Masters Doctoral & Graduate Certificate Programs at The University Memphis

(See Our Ad On Page 21)

Office of Graduate Admissions Wilder Tower, Rm #200 . . . . . 901-678-4212 http://memphis.edu/gradschool (See Our Ad On Page 18)

University of Memphis Department of Anthropology 316 Manning Hall. . . . . . . . . . 901-678-2080 http://memphis.edu/anthropology (See Our Ad On Page 22)

MBA Program 101 Fogelman College Admin Bldg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-678-3721 http://memphis.edu/mba (See Our Ad On Page 18)

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entering our second century with a strong vision for the future, while holding fast to u of m traditions.

Founded

1912

President

m. david rudd

Enrollment

17,222 undergraduates and 4,258 graduate/professional students from 87 countries and 50 states, plus guam and puerto rico, including students from 73 counties in tennessee

Freshman Class

2,252 ďŹ rst-time freshmen

Degree Programs

more than 250 areas of study (17 undergraduate degrees/54 masters/25 doctoral)

Faculty

930 full-time faculty

Student-Faculty Ratio 14:1 Student Life

Approximately 200 student organizations, including 25 sororities and fraternities

School Colors

Blue and gray

Mascot

Bengal tiger

Athletics

18 varsity teams, part of the American Athletic Conference, in a league with uCf, Cincinnati, Connecticut, east Carolina, houston, usf, smu, temple, tulane and tulsa. navy will enter the conference in 2015 as a footballplaying member only.

*Data from fall 2013

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