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Students seek jobs at Part-Time Job Fair to add to resume, cash
Alumnus funds new building on the Hill
Amanda Crider
Donation will bring together electrical engineering and computer science
Staff Writer In addition to doing well in classes, making friends and keeping off the freshman 15, many students have another important thing to worry about: finding a parttime job. The reasons for wanting a job can be varied. Ryan Adams, undecided freshman, said he would like to find a job to earn a little extra money while he is at school. “I like to be able to go out to eat with my friends, go to a movie, etc., and I need a job to do that,” Adams said. “I don’t have the time, though, to work 40 hours a week and still do well in my classes. I’m new at UT, though, so I’m not really sure where to begin looking.” Unlike Adams, students like Jennifer Wilham, sophomore in accounting, don’t need any extra money but still would like to find a parttime job this semester. “I want to start building experience in the workplace before graduating,” Wilham said. “That way, after I graduate, I’ll have something to put on my resume in addition to my classes and extracurricular activities.” Whether students are like Adams, Wilham or have their own unique situation, the Part-Time Job Fair held by UT Career Services on Wednesday is the place for students to speak to local employers and hopefully find employment that will work with their schedule. Joann Jeter, assistant director for Part-Time Student Employment, said this year there will be almost 30 employers present at the fair. “Some employers off-campus that will be there include Emerald Youth Foundation, Kaplan, Target, Office Depot, the Army National Guard and Clayton Homes/Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance,” Jeter said. “For students who would like to work on campus, the employers include OIT Lab Service, UT Telethon, UT Police Department, Thornton Athletic Center, and the Education Advancement Program.” Jeter said no matter the reason students are looking for employment or what types of jobs they are looking for, they all need to come similarly prepared. “My suggestion would be for the students to be business casual,” Jeter said. “They’re not required to bring resumes, but it is recommended.” The Part-Time Job Fair is open to students of all majors and ages, and Jeter said she recommends it for anyone trying to earn some money or get work-related experience while going to school. “I think it is a great opportunity for students to meet employers, who are willing to work around their schedules so they can continue their education,” Jeter said. The job fair will take place Wednesday in the UC Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Career Services at 974-5435 or visit its Web site at http://career.utk.edu.
Will Brewer Staff Writer Electrical engineering and computer science students have a lot to look forward to as they enter their next few years of study. This excitement is largely thanks to an icon in the world of global positioning technology, GPS. Min Kao, the CEO and cofounder of Garmin Ltd, an alumnus of UT, donated $17.5 million to UT after contacting his former UT adviser and mentor, Jim Hung. Kevin Tomsovic, head of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, said that Kao was looking for a way to give back to the engineering world, preferably close to his home in Kansas City. Fortunately, Hung recommended that Kao direct his donation towards UT’s engineering department. The money is now going to construct the Min H. Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building. Tomsovic said that, while Kao is not in on the day-today decisions, he is frequently informed on the progress of the building by UT faculty.
“I have visited Dr. Kao at his home, and we frequently update him on the status of the building,” Tomsovic said. “Dr. Kao likes to stay informed because he cares about the success of this building.” Although the building is estimated to cost $35 million, various sources of state funding will cover the remainder of the cost. Min H. Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building has been under construction since its groundbreaking ceremony last May and will likely be completed by August 2011. Bill Dunne, associate dean of research and technology in the College of Engineering, described the construction process as having two main phases. The first phase of framing and foundation was completed this summer. The rest of the construction consists of building labs and classrooms. Middle Way Drive, the road circling The Hill, has been temporarily closed due to steel work that is currently going on. Dunne said the building will consist of 94,000 square feet of academic usage. This does not include restrooms, closets and janitorial spaces.
Scott Martineau • The Daily Beacon
Workers continue construction on the Min H. Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building on The Hill Tuesday. The Min Kao building is slated to be completed in August 2011.
and computer science departments together from two different locations, under the same roof,” Dunne said. The fusion of classroom and lab space for these two departments will be important since the electrical engineering department operates outside of Ferris Hall, and the computer science department operates out of Claxton Complex. The programs already work in tandem as the Min H. Kao Department of E l e c t r i c a l Engineering and Computer Science. The Kao Building is planned to be the first LEED-certified Scott Martineau • The Daily Beacon building on campus. A worker smoothes the floor of the Min H. Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science The LEED certificaBuilding being constructed on The Hill. tion measures the “The Min Kao Building will have 10 classroom and 13 laboratories, but, more importantly, it will bring all faculty members from both the electrical engineering
energy efficiency and sustainability of a building. George Richardson, junior in electrical engineering, said he is looking forward to the building’s opening. “I think the Min Kao Building will give electrical engineering and computer science majors a chance to learn and research in an amazing facility,” Richardson said. “Its location on campus makes it a focal point for those entering campus, and having such a great facility shows how committed UT is to its engineering programs and students.” Tomsovic is also excited about the many new prospects that the building has to offer. “This building will provide a nicer environment for students, and a more positive environment will ultimately help studying to be more productive and enjoyable for all of our students,” Tomsovic said.
Clinic advises students on swine flu Amanda Crider Staff Writer For the past several months, the news has been full of stories of the spread of the H1N1 virus, commonly known as swine flu. Now several students at UT are coming in direct contact with the virus that was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Jim Boyle, director of Student Health Services, said there have been somewhere between 40 to 50 cases of the H1N1 virus on campus. “Some of the symptoms include cough, sore throat, slight body ache and headache,” Boyle said. “It’s like a mild seasonal flu.” Boyle said one of the reasons the H1N1 virus seems to be spreading so quickly on campus is sick students are not staying home. “One of the problems is because so many people are getting out and about,” Boyle said. “Stay home, get better and stay hydrated. If you have some of these symptoms, don’t go out and spread it around.” Because of all the media coverage, Boyle said many students have some misconceptions about the virus that need straightening out. Kate Hale, undecided freshman, said she has heard many rumors about the virus. “People have told me the swine flu is so much worse than the regular flu,” Hale said. “I’ve heard that, with the strain going around right now, you vomit uncontrollably and have a high fever.” Boyle said, contrary to rumors, the H1N1 virus is typically milder than the seasonal flu. It
only lasts about three to four days, and students who believe they have the virus should not visit the Student Health Services Clinic on campus. “Most people won’t need a medical provider unless they have a rapid heart rate or a high fever,” Boyle said. “I want to stress we don’t need students to come here or any other medical facility. They’re swamping the medical facilities, and people with severe symptoms can’t get help.” Boyle said students should also not expect Student Health Services to issue them a note excusing them from class. “Instructors should not be asking for notes for missed class from us,” Boyle said. “Students will have to work out missed class with their instructors.” Boyle said another misconception students have is that people with H1N1 can spread the virus well after they stop experiencing symptoms. “In reality, 24 hours after they have their last fever, they should be OK,” Boyle said. “So, if the last time they have a fever is 5 p.m., then by 5 p.m. the next day, they should be alright.” Student Health Services will offer a seasonal flu clinic on Sept. 16, and it will cost students $20. Boyle said, although the seasonal flu doesn’t usually hit until December, students should get the shots earlier to build up immunity against the virus. Boyle said there is no vaccine for the H1N1 strain available, but, when it does become available, Student Health Services will offer another flu clinic, though this one will be free of cost to students.
Katie Hogin • The Daily Beacon
Head coach Lane Kiffin supervises a play during practice Tuesday afternoon.