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Official ring unveiled as new UT tradition Alyce Howell Staff Writer UT has announced the beginnings of an official ring program. Since 2008, the university, along with alumni and students, has been working on the program. In the past, having many options for students to choose from made the selection hectic. Now with the implementation of the ring program, it has become more uniform in design. Eric Haag, director of alumni programs, said that this will help make Tennessee rings easily recognizable. A new part of the program includes a requirement that students must complete 60 credit hours at UT before they can be eligible to order a ring. “This makes it more prestigious and helps embody the tradition for class rings,” Haag said. If a student orders his or her ring by Sept. 21, it will be presented to them at the first annual ring ceremony on Nov. 9 in the UC Ballroom during Homecoming Week. The rings will be presented by the deans from each college and Chancellor Jimmy Cheek. The first 500 rings of the new program will have an engraved number as a special bonus. Haag said that receiving a college ring is special in any student’s life, signifying accomplishment and achievement while pursing a degree at UT, and the school just wants to reinforce that by making it more meaningful to the students

when they receive their rings. Class rings will continue to be sold after Sept. 21; however, the rings will not be presented to the student during the ring ceremony because they would not be ready by that time. The ceremony is also going to be held during the fall semester only. “For those ordering rings, it seems like a good idea holding a ceremony,” Hollie Luark, senior in animal science, said. “It’s better than getting the rings in the mail.” Another change includes Jostens becoming the exclusive provider of the new official class rings. Some of its options for rings will be featured with classic UT icons, like the Torchbearer. “The options were chosen by what the students wanted and what was being sold the most,” Haag said. “The students’ feedback was important.” Students can order a ring from a Jostens representative who will be on hand to assist students at the College of Law, Sept. 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Claxton Education Building, Sept. 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and in the UC Ballroom on Sept. 20 and 21. Students can also go to the Jostens website and order their rings online. Hagg hopes that the program will establish a longstanding tradition, which can be something that students, alumni and the university are proud of, and that wearing the ring is a great way for students and alumni to remain connected to UT.

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Seniors Sean Shapiro and Erica Kennington inquire about UT class rings at a table set up in the UC. Starting this week, students and alumni can view the new Official Ring at a number of locations around campus including the College of Law, Claxton Education Building and the UT Bookstore.

Part-time job fair to offer students variety of employment options Alyce Howell Staff Writer On Wednesday, students seeking part-time work are invited to attend the Part-Time Job Fair in the UC Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Anyone would be interested in going in if there is a chance to get a job,” Nicole Reynolds, senior in art, said. The job fair has a combination of off-campus companies like Target, Clayton Homes and H & R Block. Oppourtunities for campus employment, like OIT and student health services. “Not only is it open for everyone in the university looking for a job, it could create other potential opportunities,” Russ Coughenour, director of career services, said. Coughenour said it’s not necessary for students to wear a suit and tie, but some clean, pressed blue jeans or khakis, a polo shirt and closed-toe shoes would be fine. A student wearing regular college clothes may not be taken seriously. A second way to increase students’ chances is to provide an error-free resumé. “There is an excellent website on the career service website that has sample resumés, or go to career service for resumé advice Monday through Thursday, 3 to 5 p.m., or make an appointment,” Coughenour said. “Also, bringing multiple copies of your resumé is best.” A third way to increase students’ chances is to know what hours they can and cannot work. The last way to increase students’ chances, if it is available, is to try matching up their majors or interest to complement the jobs that are available. “There has been a decline of 30 employers from the prior years, which is to be expected because of the economy, but all the employers that are coming need employees,” Coughenour said. Even though there may be a decline of off-campus employers, the number of on-campus employers has risen to about 40 percent of the booths at the job fair, which is the highest percentage ever for on-campus jobs. Coughenour said that it is rare for students to walk out of the fair with a job. Usually students go to meet people who have jobs to set up a formal interview at another date.

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Freshman Parker Hewitt rests on a bench in Pesidential Courtyard. Relatively cool evenings provide a great time to sit and relax in the courtyard after a full day of class.

Shelby County designated as drug trafficking area MEMPHIS— Federal officials have named Shelby County a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. The designation means Memphis-area agencies will be able to coordinate drug trafficking enforcement efforts with federal authorities more easily and share reliable intelligence at the federal, state, local and tribal levels. U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen’s office announced the designation Monday. He had asked for it in an April letter. Cohen's letter says Shelby County’s role as a transportation and distribution hub also make it a target for drug trafficking. There are currently 28 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas, which were created by the federal Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988. See TENNESSEEon Page 5


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