2-14-2021 (Archived 2-21-21)

From Division of Business and Finance Email (Mon 2/15/21)

All UofM Shelby County locations and the UofM Lambuth Campus in Jackson will remain CLOSED tomorrow Tuesday, February 16, 2021, and until further notice. All on-campus activities and events are canceled. Remote work and classes will continue as originally scheduled. Classes scheduled on campus should take place remotely if possible.

Check your email or eCourseware for updates from your instructors concerning their classes.

2-14-2021 (Archived 2/15/21)

From Division of Business and Finance Email (Sun 2/14/21)

All UofM Shelby County locations and the Lambuth Campus in Jackson will be CLOSED today (Sunday Feb 14) at 4:00 p.m. through Monday, February 15, 2021, due to a Winter Storm Warning in effect through Monday night. All on-campus activities and events are canceled. Remote work and classes will continue as originally scheduled. Classes scheduled on campus should take place remotely if possible.

Check your email or eCourseware for updates from your instructors concerning their classes.

2-12-2021 (Archieve 2-14-21)

As you were informed by email if you are in my classes, this server was down due to a power failure (from aprox 3:20pm on Thurs Feb 11 till power was restored at aprox 12:30am Feb 12).

All assignments due by 5:30pm Feb 11 will be considered on time if uploaded by 5:30pm Feb 12.

1-9-2021 (Archived 2-14-21)

If you did not see the email entitled "Financial Support for Students" please Read it Here.

2-10-2021 (Archived 2/12/21)

If you checked your email today you probably got an email from the Division of Business and Finance with the subject "Inclement Weather Closure On Thursday (2/11/2021) and then probably stopped reading.

If you read further it stated "Remote work and classes will continue as originally scheduled. Classes scheduled on campus should take place remotely if possible", in other words...you probably still have class! Go back and read the full statement and check your memphis.edu email to see if you have further instructions from your instructors.

Prof Kohn's classes will meet as scheduled unless the internet or power goes out at his residence (students will be emailed if that occurs).

2-2-21 (Archieved 2/12/21)

1-25-2021 (archived 2/1/2021)

Students are REQUIRED to use DUO (Two Factor Authentication) starting TODAY (Jan 25, 2021)!

See announcment below for more info.

[If you do not set it up by Feb 1, 2021, you will not be able to login to UofM systems - so make sure you activate it NOW!].

11-20-2020 (added Duo Fob info 1-21-21, Archived 2/1/2021)

Two-factor authentication provides an extra layer of security on your account in case the password is stolen or guessed. It works like this: after entering your password, you are asked for an additional means of identifying yourself using a notification sent to your phone (or separate device) through an app or a phone call. That way, if your password should be compromised, the hacker still wouldn’t be able to access your account.

At UofM, we use an application called Duo for two-factor authentication. Students are encouraged to sign up for this service before January 2021 to become acquainted with the service. Duo authentication will be required for all students starting on January 25, 2021. On February 1, 2021, the requirement for Duo two-factor authentication will be enforced for all University accounts. Duo has been required for all faculty and staff since February 2019.

For more information and to sign up, please visit the University of Memphis DUO website.

Don't have a cell phone to authenticate, look into Duo Fob (see Duo Fob info on the FAQ Page).

11-23-2020 (archive 2/1/2021)

Click on image above to go to website.

1-14-2021 (archived 1-29-21)

Student Workshop: Know the Code, Tips and Strategies to Avoid Academic Misconduct

Misconduct Specific examples will be utilized to assist students in better understanding the University’s expectations. Students are encouraged to attend one of the sessions listed below:

Tuesday, January 26th (5:00pm – 6:30pm CST)
Zoom registration link

Wednesday, January 27th (5:00pm – 6:30pm CST)
Zoom registration link

Thursday, January 28th (5:00pm – 6:30pm CST)
Zoom registration link

Students who plan to attend a session will need to pre-register at least 2 hours prior to the session.

Extra credit will be offered for MY classes for attending. Remember, according to my policies, extra credit only applies if you have passed by proficiency.

1-12-2021 (Archieved 1/29/21)

Some notes on ITS changes that affect your:

1. Beginning Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, emails received from non-University accounts will have a yellow banner displayed at the top of the message. The banner will contain text indicating the email originated from outside of the University, making it easier to identify external senders especially on phones and devices where complete sender information may not be readily visible. The banner is a reminder to be extra vigilant toward messages from external senders.
2. Beginning Monday, January 25, 2021, multi-factor authentication (Duo) will be required for all University student and employee accounts. Students are encouraged to enroll now by visiting iam.memphis.edu/duo. Duo provides a second form of verification in addition to a password when logging in. Users are encouraged to install the Duo mobile app. You can learn more about Duo at memphis.edu/duo.
3. Beginning Monday, February 1, 2021, ITS will fully enforce the requirement to use Duo, and users not enrolled in Duo will be unable to log in to University resources.
4. You will have to use Duo the first time you log on to a website behind our SSO authentication service. You will not be prompted to use Duo on other sites if you already have an active logon session to another site. If you restart your browser or computer, you may be prompted to use Duo again. You can also use the "Remember me" option at the bottom of the Duo screen to remember your Duo session on that device for a seven-day period (but this might not work in some labs).

1-8-2021 (updated 1/12/21, archived 1/29/21)

I have decided that MY classes (TECH 1010, TECH 1211 and TECH 3233) will start the semester ON-LINE for the first two weeks. I will reassess the University Policies, Covid 19 data and Shelby County Health Department Guidelines at that time.

Right now I am leaning towards doing MY classes online until the vaccine is readily available to Students, Faculty and Staff. Once everyone can get vaccinated, it is a personal choice to be protected or not, until that time I would feel responsible if you got covid during my class.

For TECH 3233 - Parts kits will be made available (see email exact time for pickup. The kit contains ALL materials for the semester, not just the first few labs).

12-17-2020 (archived 1/19/21)

Please plan to attend our virtual Spring Engineering Career Fair on February 26th. Stay tuned; we will soon announce event details (specific time, etc.)! The Fall Engineering Career Fair, held last October, was hosted on TigerLink, powered by Handshake, with more than 150 students and 35 companies in attendance. We are excited to repeat this virtual venue for spring 2021. Handshake is a modern career management platform for students and a robust college recruiting platform for employers.

1-5-2021 (archived 1/12/21)

If you have been keeping up with your campus email, you have probably read the email Campus Operations Update (Dated 1/6/21). Part of the email stated:

Spring Classes begin Jan. 19

The spring semester will begin as originally scheduled. In order to gradually increase campus density, faculty offering face-to-face or hybrid classes may choose to begin the semester remotely for up to two (2) weeks. Faculty will communicate any changes to their students through the syllabus or other messages on D2L, which will open on Monday, Jan. 11.

I am waiting for further clarification on the email before making any decision on holding Face to Face classes the first two weeks (and beyond).

Please continue to watch for UofM Updates and this website for information on MY (Prof Kohn's) classes and semester plans.

ANY announcements made on this webpage will ONLY APPLY TO MY CLASSES!.

11-30-2020 (updated 1/1/2021) (archived 1/12/21)

I am working on getting ready for the Spring 2021 Term including creating class websites and other updates.

Due to this, there might be interruptions to access or broken links on class websites.

Please note that class websites and feedback for assignments for Fall 2020 semester classes will be taken down by the end of Dec. If you wish to keep your assignment feedback, please download it before that time. were taken down.

Although no official announcement has been made, given the current spread of covid, the new variants of the virus and limited vaccinations, I am ASSUMING that my classes will be online (via zoom) for the upcoming semester and setting up my classes accordingly.

11-23-2020 (archived 1/12/21)

From: email

From the outset of the COVID-19 outbreak, our decisions have been guided by empirical evidence, timely data, our identified institutional values and the health and safety of those on our campus. We have also used surveys to students and faculty to gauge their priorities and perceptions as we proceed.

View Student Survey Results
View Faculty Survey Results

Spring Classes
We continue to monitor the external conditions carefully, but our experience this fall – and that of other universities across the country – has shown that it is possible to conduct face-to-face classes safely with the proper safety precautions and guidelines as long as community conditions permit. Recently completed surveys show that many of our students value face-to-face instruction and that many faculty members will offer their courses fully on-ground or in a hybrid format this spring. We also know from past experience and from the surveys that there are faculty and students who prefer the online format in any semester and that the number of faculty and students who are planning for their course schedules to be fully online or remote this coming fall has increased significantly in the face of the ongoing pandemic. Hence, you will see that we have robust face-to-face and remote offerings for the spring and hope that community conditions in January will allow us to offer both formats as planned. Please register soon to maximize the opportunity to choose the times and formats that best fit your needs and priorities.

Spring Break Modifications
Based on data and the feedback from faculty and students, we will be modifying our spring break schedule this coming spring. The University of Memphis will not have the traditional week-long spring break this year in order to reduce the likelihood of significant spread as a result of travel. Instead, we will have a two-day wellness break on Monday and Tuesday, March 8-9, and another two-day break on Thursday and Friday, April 8-9. The final class day will be Tuesday, April 27, followed by two study days with exams beginning on Friday, April 30.

12-17-2020 (moved to side and archived post 1/11/21)

Students that are enrolled at the University of Memphis can receive a discount on laptops. Moving largely to remote learning has taught us that a good laptop is essential to a good course experience. The discount store for students will provide deals and recommendations on reliable, fast, and secure laptops for students.

For more information about the Dell discount store, visit the Dell Discount Store for Students. Also, visit the Center for Teaching and Learning webpage on Remote Teaching Options, including hardware recommendations for instructors, students and staff.

12-7-2020 (Archived 1/11/21)

11-23-2020 (Archived 1/11/21)

From: Div of Buisness and Finace

The University recognizes that our students and their families continue to face challenges created by COVID-19. We remain committed to doing all we can to support our students during this time. Having the flexibility of paying for student tuition fees over time, through the payment plans offered by the University, has been key to many of our students and their families. In light of this, the UofM will issue a full refund of payment plan fees to students who enter into a payment plan by December 31, 2020. Additionally, those who enroll in a payment plan by close of business on January 11, 2021, will receive a 50% refund of payment plan fees.

We encourage you to register for your classes early and take advantage of the many financial incentives being offered to you. Additionally, with the above offer, you can be assured that you do not risk being dropped from your classes for non-payment if you take care of your University business by the said deadlines.

If you have questions, please contact the Office of Student and University Business Services at 901.678.2712 or usbs@memphis.edu.

11-13-2020 (Archived 12/18/20)

Now is the time to begin preparing for the spring semester, and you can take these simple steps to plan ahead. Register by Nov. 18 for the best access to class offerings and for new registration incentives.

Spring 2021 Incentives

1. The University of Memphis will refund the $50 per credit hour online fee to students enrolled in any UofM online course (MXX) for spring 2021.
2. Ten students will be selected from each classification (freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors) to win a free class (valued at $1,200 maximum).
3. Five students will be selected from each classification (freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors) to win a $500 textbook voucher.

12-11-2020 (Archive 12-17-20)

Fall online Commencement premieres on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 1:00 pm. This online celebration is for fall graduates who registered for online commencement.

To watch live on Sunday, visit https://youtu.be/K8Wxu2MRbIE

Order of Ceremony:

• Introduction and Remarks from our Administration
• Commencement Address and Honorary Degree Recipient 2020
  • Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipient: President & Chief Executive Officer, ALSAC, Richard C. Shadyac Jr.
  • Shadyac received the Doctor of Letters this year and is this year’s commencement speaker.
  • For more information on President Shadyac visit https://www.stjude.org/directory/s/richard-c-shadyac.html.
• Graduate Slides
• Slides are in alpha Last Name order by the College order listed below.
• Each slide is approximately 7 secs
  • Doctoral Hooding (31 students)
  • Graduate School (all masters degrees) (278 students)
  • College of Arts & Sciences (275 students)
  • College of Communication and Fine Arts (91 students)
  • College of Education (21 students)
  • College of Health Sciences (131 students)
  • College of Professional & Liberal Studies (136 students)
  • Fogelman College of Business & Economics (208 students)
  • Herff College of Engineering (53 students)
  • Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management (31 students)
  • Loewenberg College of Nursing (92 students)

11-11-2020 (archived 12-11-20)

On December 12th, the Herff College of Engineering will hold a drawing of ALL engineering students who have REGISTERED for classes and award a $500 scholarship to one lucky, proactive student. This award will go towards their spring semester tuition.

Again, the only requirement to be considered for this scholarship is you MUST be registered for classes by December 11th. Contact your advisor ASAP if you haven’t been approved to register for classes yet!

08-27-2020 (Archieved 12/8/2020 but links kept on home page)

For information on Testing and Notification Requirements, please see THIS STATEMENT.

11-3-2020 (Archived 12/01/2020)

If you have not seen it, it looks as if there WILL be an in person graduation ceremony in Nov. Check out the Commencement Office Website for details.

11-20-2020 @ 3:15pm - Last Update 11/22 @ 5pm (Archived 11/30/2020)

TECH 3232 - all grades are now showing on gradewatch (including exam and final project). Please see email about turning in late assignments (and what I will accept). No assignments will be accepted after Monday Nov 23 after 6:55pm! Also remember to return your kit (see below).

TECH 3821 - I will be grading your final projects (and other submissions) over the weekend. All assignments have been graded.

TECH 4234 - I have a handful of assignments to grade (should be done over the weekend). All submitted assignments have be graded and grades calculated. Please remember to return your kits (see below).

TECH 4945 - Still awaiting demo grades for some of you and still working on grading reports (I will post grades for those reports I have recieved when I complete grading all the one's currently in hand) Report grades and demo grades I have recieved have been posted to gradewatch. Report feedback will be posted to eCourseware next week (11/23 - 11/24).

11-16-2020 (Archived 11/30/2020)

If you got a Parts Kit for TECH3232 (Digital) or TECH4234 (Microprocessor IoT), you need to return them now it is the end of the semester.

If the kits are not returned by the time grades are due (Dec 7) you will RECEIVE AN "I" for the semester and if the kit is not returned within the 45 day window, the "I" will automatically become an "F" (on Jan 27, 2021).

I will be available for parts kit returns during the listed dates / times. If these times do not work for you (due to work or other issues), please let me know and we can make other arrangements for the return.

Please make sure you bring back ALL PARTS received. (For TECH 3232, if you broke or misplaced a component, I am not too worried about it since that is what Eng Course Fee money is for, just return everything you have).

I will be available for parts return:

• Turs Nov 19 from 11:20-12:45 (Normal Class time for TECH 4234)
• Friday Nov 20 from 11-1
• Mon Nov 23 from 5:30-6:55 (normal class time for TECH 3232)

10-22-2020 (Archived 11/30/2020)

ET302 and ET312 (the computer lab) are now opened from 5pm -10pm on Tuesday and Wednesday for the rest of the semester. These are great places to work on homework and study in socially distance groups. Don’t forget a facemask must be worn at all times.

Attached are the hours for ET 236 (the design lab) and ET 312 (the computer lab). These places are open for study during normal business hours.

08-28-2020 (Archived 11/30/2020)

The Engineering Technology building's hours are:

M: 1200-1730
T: 1230-2130
W: 1200-1730
R: 1230-2130
F: 1230-1730

Enter through the door at the North side of Eng Tech (all other doors will remain locked).

10-22-2020 (Archived 10/30/2020)

The Science, Technology and Math (STM) Virtual Career Fair will be on Friday October 30, 2020 from 11 am to 3 pm.

All STEM majors are invited to attend. Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics.

We currently have 15 companies interested in meeting with UofM students. If you are looking or a full-time job or an internship, register for the STM Career Fair.

Visit Handshake to see the list of companies.

You will need to have a resume to register.

Please visit our STEM Resumes samples and checklist for assistance with creating a professional resume.

After you register, you must select the sessions with the companies you want to meet. Whether they are group or 1 on 1 sessions, you must do this before you will be able to attend.

This is a great opportunity to meet with a representative without having to stand in line at a face to face career fair. You will have a dedicated time slot to tell the employer about your experience and interest in their company.

So, click the link below to register for the fair and select your appointment times for the fair.

I am still hosting appointments for students to help you with your career needs online.

Visit Handshake to make an appointment.

Dr. Jada Meeks,
STEM Career Specialist
http://www.memphis.edu/stem

10-21-2020 (updated 10/23/20) (Archived 10/30/2020)

The Virtual Graduate and Professional School Information Fair will be held Oct 29-30. Register now to learn more about the graduate programs that interest you and the benefits of earning a higher degree. Register HERE.

10-5-2020 (Archived 10/30/2020)

UofM Herff College of Engineering awarded $1 million grant to establish Mid-South Advanced Automation and Robotics Center (Primary Investigator - Dr Kevin Berisso)

The University of Memphis Herff College of Engineering has been awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to establish the Mid-South Advanced Automation and Robotics Center (AARC), an automation and robotics training center of excellence.

Memphis is home to a high concentration of jobs in sectors like transportation and logistics that are increasingly becoming automated. The AARC will address these concerns while also creating a resource for the wider region to cultivate high-paying jobs for Mid-South citizens and help with re-training to ensure opportunities for all.

Read Full Article Here

09-15-2020 (Archived 10/30/2020)

We are excited to announce that A2H, a Lakeland-based architecture/engineering firm, in partnership with Detroit-based SmithGroup Architects, will design the $41 million SRCB facility. A2H will have 70% of the project and be the “prime architect” with its in-house engineering disciplines, and SmithGroup will be the design architect.

Also exciting to note, 43 of the 104 employees at A2H graduated from the University of Memphis and many of their engineers studied in our current complex. They will be the designing 65,000 square feet of new space and making plans to renovate 17,000 square feet of our existing engineering complex!

If you would like to learn more about the SRCB and hear from A2H and the SmithGroup regarding future design plans, please join me at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6 for a Virtual conversation with Mark Askew, principal-in-charge of the project from A2H and Paul Urbanek, design principal on the project from the SmithGroup. Registration for the virtual event is available in the newsletter below. Please join us as we begin an exciting journey that leads to the grand opening of the new SRCB. I hope you will stay connected along the way as we transform the future of Memphis Engineering!

08-31-2020 (Update 9/1/20) (Archived 10/30/2020)

As I have announced in class, there is an issue with my emails going to student SPAM or JUNK folders. I am working on resolving the issue, but until a fix is implemented, please check your SPAM / JUNK folders to ensure you are not missing important emails.

Update:

ITD has added me to the "allowed senders" list in the email system as of 9/1 11:00am, if you find an email in your spam/junk folder sent after that, please let me know so I can continue to work on the problem.

6-26-2020 (Archived 10/30/2020)

From Robert Jackson (Chief Information Officer)

University password expiration guidelines for Universal User ID (UUID) accounts are changing. Effective July 1, 2020, UUID password expiration is no longer required for individuals who utilize multi-factor authentication (Duo). Additional information related to password security and guidelines is located at memphis.edu/its/security/password.php.

Students are encouraged to enroll in multi-factor authentication to obtain additional security protections and take advantage of this change. Information about enrolling in multi-factor authentication is provided on the Duo information page located at memphis.edu/its/security/duo.php.

To assist with a smooth transition toward the fall semester, all UUID password expirations are temporarily paused. UUID password expirations will resume on Sept. 1, 2020 for any individuals who are not utilizing Duo multi-factor authentication.

For assistance, please contact the Service Desk by calling 901.678.8888, emailing umtech@memphis.edu, or visiting umhelpdesk.memphis.edu.

10-02-2020 (Archived 10/23/2020)

IEEE Has two upcoming seminars:

Oct 16 at 1pm - Leadership in Action with Memphis Zoo CEO Jim Dean (RSVP HERE)

Oct 22 at 6pm - Reverse Engineering Network APIs (RSVP HERE)

08-31-2020 (Archieved 10/23/20)

(Click on image to go to UofM IEEE Student Chapter Website).

10-9-2020 (Archieved 10/12/2020)

VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR
Friday, 10.09.2020
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
TODAY is the day for the Virtual Career Fair! Log in and connect with the 32 employers who are hiring from around the city and the country. If you have not registered for the engineering career fair on Handshake, click here: Herff College of Engineering Virtual College Fair.

A few quick reminders before you get started:

• Sign up for employer sessions. You can only attend sessions you registered for. Registration closes when a session begins or reaches capacity. Check out this article to learn how to register.
  • Login to your Handshake account to schedule sessions for the career fair:
    • Go to Events
    • Schedule available group sessions and/or individual 1:1 sessions
  • Update your profile. Some employers set qualifications to define which students can register for their sessions. To ensure you qualify for employer sessions, make sure your school year, major, GPA, and work authorization status are up-to-date on your profile.
  • Double check your technology. You’ll need an internet connection, speakers and a microphone, and a supported device.
  • Here is an article that will help detail what you should expect at the Virtual Career Fair.
  • I will have a virtual room open from 8am-12:30pm to assist Viwith any questions that you might encounter. Click HERE to access the Zoom waiting room, Passcode: 719094.
  Finally, be sure to show up on time, dress professionally (men and women), have a great looking resume, and be prepared with questions. You can find a resume checklist and samples on the STEM website.
  
  A full list of employers and possitions available can be found HERE.
  
  

08-21-2020 (Archieved 10/12/2020)

The Herff College Virtual Career Fair will be held on TigerLink (powered by Handshake) between 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. on Friday, October 9th. There is no charge for students or employers to participate but advanced registration is required. To participate, students should create a free Handshake account HERE and complete their profile which includes uploading a professional resume to their Handshake account.

09-21-2020 (Archived 10/2/2020)

(Click on image to RSVP).

09-21-2020 (Archived 9/27/2020)

(Click on image to RSVP).

09-10-2020 (Archived 9/27/2020)

You are invited to a Zoom webinar to learn how to prepare for a virtual career fair.

When: Sep 15, 2020 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Get the Most out of Your Career Virtual Fair: Student Training Webinar

Register in advance for this webinar HERE

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

09-15-2020 (Archived 9/27/2020)

Welcome Rajesh (Raj) Balasubramanian as an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology! He began his career more than 27 years ago as a tool and die maker for a British consumer goods company in India. While continuing to work, he earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, master’s in engineering technology and another master’s in engineering management. He has worked for nationally and internationally respected companies, taking him all over the world to countries including India, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Vietnam and Denmark.

He has worked for many reputed companies such as Sanyo, Tata, Hewlett-Packard and AutoZone in various capacities such as Continuous Improvement, Supplier Quality and Product Quality Manager. Rajesh migrated with his family to the United States in 2006 and has called Memphis his home ever since.

6-19-2020 (Archived 9/27/2020)

From: Dean Sweigard

The 111th Tennessee General Assembly adjourned around 3 a.m. this morning and adopted a $39.4 billion budget for fiscal year 2021 which includes $32.6 million for our STEM Research and Classroom Building (SRCB)! It's an incredible time for the Herff College of Engineering and I look forward to sharing more details as the new building process moves forward.

08-31-2020 (Archived 9/6/2020)

(Click on image to register)

Not registered, not a problem....Link To Zoom Meeting

08-26-2020 (Archived 8-28-2020)

As I previously stated, I did a major software upgrade to the server for this website over the summer and am still working out the bugs.

If you experianced a problem with this site between 6am and 11am today (8/26), especially if you tried to submit an asssignment, the issue should now be resolved.

08-12-2020 (latest update 8/17/20, archived 8-28-2020)

First, Please make sure you are keeping up with your @memphis.edu email. Faculty, including myself, are sending out class specific info to your email but it does no good if you do not read it!

If you are adding a class late, you might want to check eCourseware for info on the class (most, but not all, instructors are posting class info on that platform). If nothing is posted, you might want to reach out to the instructor directly.

As for my classes:

TECH 3232 - classes will be on zoom during class time (and recordings/materials will be available on class website. Lab WILL be done at home. See email about kit pickup. [Course Policies, zoom link, kit pickup signup link posted]

TECH 3821 - classes will be on zoom during class time (and recordings/materials will be available on class website. See email about labs. [Course Policies, zoom link posted]

TECH 4234 - classes will be on zoom during class time (and recordings/materials will be available on class website). Lab WILL be done at home. [Course Policies, zoom link, kit pickup signup link posted]

TECH 4945 - classes will be on zoom during class time. See email (Aug 4) and class website for more information. [Zoom link posted on eCourseware, more info to be posted shortly]

Update: Kit pickup for TECH 3232 and TECH 4234:

UofM has decided to limit access to buildings for the beginning of the term by locking them during certain hours. If you arrive at UofM and the door is locked, please go do the door indicated below (one closes to the library) and email me and I will meet you there with your kit.



Update: TECH Building

The Engineering Technology building's hours are:

M: 1200-1730
T: 1230-2130
W: 1200-1730
R: 1230-2130
F: 1230-1730

The door at the North side of Eng Tech is the one that will be opened.

08-06-2020 (Archived 8-28-2020)

From: UofM Marketing and Communications

The University of Memphis is opening a COVID-19 Testing Center for only UofM students, faculty and staff who are exhibiting symptoms beginning August 17. Located at the Central to the Arts Hub, formerly the Visitors Information Center at the corner of Central and Patterson, the Center will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Test kits and processing are provided at no charge by the State of Tennessee and funded by Federal COVID-19 relief funding. Testing Center access details are very specific and are provided at memphis.edu/coronavirusupdates/sick/testing.php.

UofM Student Notification Requirements:

• Whether tested on campus or elsewhere, if a UofM student tests positive for COVID-19, the student should contact the Dean of Students Office at deanofstudents@memphis.edu. Staff will guide the student through University protocols and provide available resources.
• Student Health Services will contact students for next steps to include isolation/quarantine requirements.
• Students may contact Student Health Services at studenthealth@memphis.edu, 901.443.1397 or 901.443.6438 with questions or concerns.

• Whether tested on campus or elsewhere, if an employee tests positive for COVID-19, the employee should contact Human Resources at hr@memphis.edu, and they will be provided with information on protocols and available resources.
• Human Resources will contact employees with next steps to include isolation/quarantine requirements.
• Employees may contact Human Resources at hr@memphis.edu or 901.678.3573 with questions or concerns.

08-04-2020 (Archived 8-28-2020)

From: Marketing and Communications

As you know, last week the University announced a phased return to campus this fall with most classes being delivered virtually/remotely for the first 30 days. We will adjust our approach going forward based on the latest circumstances in our community relative to the spread of COVID-19 and local, state and national health guidelines.

Given this and the numerous other issues our students are faced with as we continue to grapple with the impacts of COVID-19, the University has made the decision to extend the registration deadline to Wednesday, August 26. We will also waive all late registration fees for Fall 2020. Students will not be assessed the $100 late fee if they need additional time to consult with their academic advisors, finalize their course plans and complete their registrations.

Our academic advisors are actively working to support our students, and we encourage you to reach out to them with any questions you have. Contact your academic advisor.

6-26-2020 (Archived 8-28-2020)

The Center for Information Assurance is proud to announce a joint effort of Engineering Technology and Computer Science has been awarded a $318,000 grant from the Department of Defense to build a team consisting of students capable of effectively conducting research studies in the area of cybersecurity, pairing a variety of skills with organization and leadership to enhance research outcomes in the ROTC program.

The goal of this grant is to develop a technically sound ROTC program through the introduction of cybersecurity in the existing curriculum. The project will design and develop hands-on exercises based on the latest threats and social engineering attacks and introduce those in the existing ROTC curriculum, enhance the capabilities of students to detect and predict evolving threats whereby they can deploy the latest defense strategies and countermeasures in their workplace, and provide a support network in order to retain diverse and minority students within the program through advising, mentoring, networking, internships and workforce connections, tutoring, soft skills building, collegiality, etc.

The Center for Information Assurance is currently seeking:

• Graduate Research Assistants: 2 Graduate Students will provide assistance to the research aspects of the project and will be supervised by PIs. They will be selected having knowledge in cybersecurity principles and practices.
• Student Workers: 10 undergraduates requested at $18/hour for Summer, Fall and Spring semesters. Undergraduate student will work with GA in developing the research as described in the proposal and will be supervised by the PI/Co-PI.

08-21-2020 (Archived 8-21-20)

Link to Zoom Virtual RSO Fair

08-11-2020 (Archived 8-21-20)

from: Marketing and Communications

Dear Students:

We recognize the challenges presented by COVID-19 on all fronts, including finances. The University of Memphis is committed to doing all we can to support our students during this time. Below are some actions we are taking immediately:

• Grants to reduce the online course fee by 50%.
• Waiver of late registration fees and extending late registration period to August 26.
• We will not be dropping students for non-payment this evening as scheduled, and will be extending that deadline to Friday, August 14, to allow more time for you to address any outstanding financial aid items and finalize payment plans.
• We will be providing a 50% refund of the payment plan fee for those who enter into an installment plan arrangement by close of business on Friday, August 14.

08-10-2020 (Archived 8-21-20)

As of July 31, the setting to require passwords for Zoom meetings has been toggled on and locked. Making this setting mandatory aligns with Zoom’s plans to enforce the rule for all future meetings, and it assures a greater level of security from unwanted visitors. When a new meeting is scheduled, a password will be automatically generated which will be located in the Security field.

08-05-2020 (Archived 8-21-20)

Please note that this year Honors Contracts are on-line. please see THIS WEBSITE.

The faculty guide for approval is available HERE.

08-04-2020 (Archived 8-21-20)

Fall Engineering Career Fair will be held on October 9th. Virtual for the first time ever, times and details coming soon!

More info will be posted HERE

08-04-2020 (Archived 8-21-20)

From: Office of the Provost

Most Fall 2020 classes at the University of Memphis will be remote or online until further review as President Rudd shared on July 30, 2020. Students do not need to adjust their Fall 2020 schedules to register for remote or online classes.

Fall 2020 classes are to be considered remote or online - unless students are provided additional information from instructors. Small groups for research, performance or labs may be held on campus in this first phase, but these classes will be the exception.

What is the difference between online and remote?

Online – Web (no set meeting times)

This status means that the class is 100% online, and there are no times that students will need to log in (asynchronous). No class times exist in the schedule of classes. These classes are marked with an M50, 410 or R section number (TN eCampus). There are no time conflicts with these classes, and work can be done any time students choose to complete assignments.

Remote – (some set meeting times possible)

All other classes at this time will be considered remote until further notice. These classes will be conducted 100% remotely, but there may be some activities scheduled during the class time in which students will be expected to log in and participate (synchronous). Class times are indicated in the schedule of classes. Students should be available during the class times listed should the instructor want to honor these times in the schedule.

Some classes are marked REM (remote synchronous) and other classes may still indicate conventional, etc. Unless students receive further notice from an instructor, all Fall 2020 classes not marked as Online – Web, will be considered remote and will not be held on-ground at this time.

Additional information will be found in eCourseware shortly for each class.

More information will be forthcoming throughout the Fall 2020 term as new information develops.

For Prof Kohn's classes - all classes will be considered REMOTE classes. Unless otherwise stated, virtual classes will be during scheduled class times (with recordings made available for those who cannot attend the lecture live). See my email of 8/4 for your specific class and watch both this and class websites for updates as more information becomes available.

08-05-2020 (Archived 8-21-20)

From: Buisness and Finance Email

[Construction has begun on] the new Scheidt Family Music Center. The project is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2022.

As you may know, additional parking has been provided along Deloach Street near Central Avenue in anticipation of this new facility. Vehicular parking, driving routes and pedestrian paths will be impacted by the construction routing plan, as shown on the logistics schematic below.

Please be aware and exercise caution in the vicinity of this new construction zone.

08-01-2020 (Archived 8-21-20)

Over the summer, I built a new server. Although I have tested it extensively, there has been issues since going live on Aug 1. I am working on fixing the bugs and hope to have them straightened out shortly.

7-30-2020 (clairification "*" added 8/11) (Archived 8-21-20)

From President Rudd (July 30, 2020)

As shared in communications since the onset of COVID-19, our decision-making has been driven by empirical evidence, timely data, our identified institutional values and the health and safety of those on our campus at the forefront. The latest available data indicates unacceptable risk in Shelby County and Memphis for an immediate transition to a dense campus environment. Our ability to manage and effectively respond to COVID-19 risks are complicated by the current lack of widely available and reliable access to tests and timely test results. We have also carefully considered the feedback and concerns we have received from faculty, staff, parents and students. Consistent with our recent decision for Campus School and University Middle, we will be implementing a phased return to our campus, with the first phase being predominantly virtual/remote.

The vast majority of schedule offerings are currently listed as hybrid courses. For the first month of the fall semester, curriculum delivery will be virtual/remote. We will reassess in early September and evaluate the possibility for some regular on-ground and hybrid courses to voluntarily return to campus if health data allows for a safe transition. As was the case in the spring semester, and has been the case throughout these summer months, some face-to-face instruction will continue on campus that is simply not possible to conduct virtually. This includes some laboratories, clinical training, arts/music and engineering courses.* All face-to-face instruction will be conducted in small numbers and follow our carefully developed guidelines and protocols outlined in our return to campus plan available on our Coronavirus Updates page. We will also allow students to return to campus housing and reopen various dining options, with significant restrictions in place. Many of our students need to be housed in campus facilities in order to have full access to the essential infrastructure necessary for their education, even in virtual/remote context. We have successfully managed those facilities for four months now and are confident we have the necessary measures in place for students in need to voluntary return to campus housing.

Please remember, our campus has remained open throughout this crisis. We are operating well and safely with a density of approximately 35-40%, including students in our housing facilities, with access to limited dining venues. We will work to stagger and rotate staffing to manage overall campus density within this range during the first phase. We anticipated this as a possible scenario, and we are well prepared.

It is simple, people are what make the University of Memphis great. The current local environment simply does not allow for a safe return in significantly greater density on our campus at this time. You will receive additional details in the next several weeks about this first phase of our return to campus. This is a moment in our history that will be defined by our patience, flexibility and caring for one another. I continue to be impressed by the compassion, kindness and caring of our community. We will emerge from this challenge stronger as a campus, a community and a city.

Signed: M. David Rudd, Ph.D., ABPP
President

* - these are special cases and are approved by the Dean and Provost - Check with instructor if Lab will be meeting (but very few got approved)

08-04-2020 (Archive 8-20-2020)

This website will be unavailable Sat Aug 8 for most of the day for maintenance. The server should be back up by Noon, Sunday Aug 9. You might have to refresh your broswer afterwards to get reconnected.

7-21-2020 Update 7-24-2020, 7/30/2020 (Archived 8/4/2020)

Please make sure you check your schedule on myMemphis. Due to social distancing, many clases have been moved. Double check your schedule before the first day of class. Note that classes that are over the social distancing room capacity will be converted to Hybrid delivery (more on this as details become available).

Also, you should have recieved an email "Return to Campus Public Health Expectations". This includes links to 2 videos and pledge to follow these guidelines. Please take the time to watch the videos and carry out the recomendations discussed....we all have to protect each other from Corona!

Update 7-24-2020:

Please note that it is likely that TECH 3232 and TECH 4234 lectures will be moved to other rooms (again make sure you have the latest schedule for your first day of classes).

Also note that it is LIKELY that a 2nd lab will be created for TECH 3232 Monday night from 7:10pm to 9:55pm. If / when it is created, I will be emailing those in TECH 3232 to inform you that you can move to the other lab (I hope that we can split in half, but I will need at least 5 students to move to the new lab). Watch your @memphis.edu email for details.

Update 7-30-2020:

Make sure you read the post entitled "Phased Return to Campus", is superseeds what is posted above.

6-8-2020 (Archived 8/4/2020)

From: LINK

In accordance with the best available health guidance and in an effort to protect the safety of our students, faculty and staff, the University of Memphis will begin classes one week earlier than previously planned so that all classes and final exams can be completed prior to the Thanksgiving holidays. All classes will begin on Monday, August 17, and end on Tuesday, November 24. The last day of regular classes will be Tuesday, November 17, with five days for final exams. We will not be taking a fall break this semester, but will observe the Labor Day holiday. Announcements about additional measures will be forthcoming as the University’s preparedness work groups finalize and present their recommendations to the administration for approval and implementation this fall.

Please be reminded that the University’s COVID-19 webpage is constantly being updated with important information including materials relevant to our return to campus.

6-26-2020 (Archived 8/4/2020)

From: Dr Rudd's Email:

Late yesterday Mayor Strickland signed a City Ordinance requiring face coverings to be worn in public areas (Click Here to see ordinance). We currently have approximately 25% of faculty and staff on our campus, as has been the case for much of the past three months. We require face coverings to be worn by all on our campus in public areas, a requirement that was in place prior to the recent ordinance. The science on this issue is clear; use of a mask is the single most effective way to limit the spread of COVID-19 in public areas, but only if we all cooperate. As signage around campus emphasizes, it is critical for us to embrace this practice in order to take care of one another and our campus community. Please be sure to follow this requirement on a daily basis. Let’s work together to protect the health of all in our community.

6-2-2020 (Archived 8/4/2020)

The 2019 UofM Football Intro Video was "Best in the Nation" according to the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Marketing (NACMA). It is a GREAT video, so I posted it here:

5-27-2020 (Archived 8/4/2020)

5-13-2020 (Archived 8/4/2020)

Dear University of Memphis Student:

Your Spring 2020 grades have been posted to your academic record. Please go to the myMemphis portal and review your grades.

s you are aware, students may choose to have all of their Spring 2020 letter grades converted to Credit / No Credit grades. More information about Credit / No Credit grades can be found at memphis.edu/aa/aaunits/gradeoptions.php. You should consider talking to your advisor, your graduation analyst, Financial Aid staff and others to better understand this option and how it may impact you.
,br> TO HAVE SPRING 2020 GRADES CONVERTED TO CREDIT / NO CREDIT:

• If you choose to have all of your Spring 2020 grades converted to Credit / No Credit grades, you must sign up on the online opt-in form at https://umwa.memphis.edu/forms/index.php/grade_select/user between May 13-May 19 at 4:30 pm.
• After May 19, you will be unable to opt-in to receive Credit / No Credit grades for Spring 2020.
• All of your Spring 2020 letter grades will be changed to Credit / No Credit on May 20.
• Please note that transfer work will not be converted to Credit / No Credit.

5-9-2020 (Archived 8/4/2020)

Please join us in watching the Online Commencement live beginning at 10 AM tomorrow, Saturday, May 9. We are celebrating our largest class to date with 2,592 graduates.

Watch the Online Commencement Live on Saturday, May 9

5/10/2020 (Archived 8/4/2020)

As part of our critical utility infrastructure improvements, work will begin summer 2020 to install high-pressure natural gas distribution throughout a significant portion of the main campus.

This project will be be implemented throughout the academic school year and scheduled for completion in approximately one year.

The diagram below provides a schematic view of natural gas pipe routing. Please notice the yellow circles, which identify the locations where significant digging will take place.



Official Notice

4-18-2020 (updated 4/22/20 to include #3) (Archived 8/4/2020)

In an effort to continue to support our students’ progression to degree completion during these difficult times, the UofM is offering direct financial support to students for Summer 2020:

1. We will provide a direct grant to all students enrolled in summer online courses for the amount of the online fees they would have been charged. The $50 per student credit hour translates up to $150 per three credit hours, or up to $300 per six credit hours or two classes.
2. We are expanding the 3+3 program for all Freshmen and Sophomores and will be provide a direct grant to cover the cost of the second 3 credit hour class taken by eligible students. The direct financial support will be calculated based on your residency status for the assessed tuition.
3. For our upper class student populations (juniors and seniors), we are offering a $500 grant to assist juniors and seniors with their costs when enrolled for two classes in the summer 2020 semester. The additional direct grant will be on top of the grant that students will receive to cover the online course fees. For a student taking two classes, or six credit hours, this will result in a total grant amount of $800.

4-4-2020 (Archived 8/4/2020)

Before break, Eng TECH Student, John Forsyth, had his project "Using Voice Commands To Start A Jeep" featured on the website Hackaday.

I ment to post it after break, but with everything that happened, it slipped my mind untill now.

It was also picked up by a 2nd website: Hackster

Considering that John is just now taking Microprocessors (TECH 3233), I can't wait to see what he cooks up for his senior project.....

4-10-2020 Updated#1 4-18-2020 Update #2 5/9/2020 Archived 5/13/20

From UofM:

Updated information about this semester’s credit/no credit grading option that we hope will answer many of your questions HERE. Grades will be posted on or before May 13, and students may opt into the CR/NC process at that time. An email with the electronic form will be sent in May.

Please follow THIS LINK for more details.

Professor's Comments:

The opt in window is from May 13th to May 19th, but note that once the Credit/No Credit option is chosen it cannot be changed or reversed latter, so consider your options carefully!

Also, note that it is unclear if this will have any impact on future financial aid. [I just do not know]

5-2-2020 @ 2:40pm (archived 5-9-20)

End of semester tests have been posted for my TECH 3233 and TECH 3812 classes. Check class website for details (if they are not links, please refresh your page). I will be on-line during our class time(s) to answer questions you might have.

4-29-2020 @ 11:20pm (archived 5-9-20)

TECH 1010

• Final Project due by end of class May 1 (I will be on Zoom during the normal class time to answer any last minute questions)
  
• I will NOT accept any work beyond 5pm Fri May 1 (that includes late work, and the final project)
  

• Project Due May 6 by 5pm (including Memo, Code, Demo and Q/A)
  
• Exam will be posted over the weekend and will also be due May 6 by 5pm
  
• I will NOT accept any Late work beyond 5pm May 5
  

• Lab 7 (Wireshark) due May 6 by 5pm (NO Exceptions)
  
• Test #3 will be posted over the weekend and will also be due May 6 by 5pm
  
• I will NOT accept any Late work beyond 5pm May 5
  

4-16-2020 (archived 5-9-20)

Adobe has provided temporary at-home access for impacted students and faculty so that they can continue their work remotely. To enable access to Creative Cloud Desktop Apps on your personal device, see our page for installation instructions.

4-7-2020 (archived 5-9-20)

Update on Summer 2020 Registration – All Summer 2020 Classes are Online

Please note that all Summer 2020 classes will be offered online. All Summer 2020 sections displayed in the course schedule are to be offered as online to include sections M, R, 410, 001, etc.

Summer 2020 sections formerly scheduled to be held on-ground have the location WEB to indicate the new web delivery. Some elements of your online classes may still take place remotely but during the class time listed in the schedule. There are no changes to the display for M50s and other regular online sections.

The online fees for MXX classes have been waived: Students enrolled in any UofM online course (MXX) will have the online fee waived. The UofM online fee is $50/credit hour (a 3-hour course would allow students to save $150). Please note: TN eCampus (formerly RODP) courses are excluded from the waived online fee offer.

UofM Global students can register for all Summer 2020 sections since all sections are offered online.

Registration opens April 6 for Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 registration. Please note that no decision has been made yet concerning moving all Fall 2020 sections online. More information to follow.

For questions about the Summer 2020 schedule, contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@memphis.edu.

For questions about Summer 2020 fees, contact University and Student Business Services at usbs@memphis.edu.

For Summer Financial Aid information, visit memphis.edu/financialaid/summer.php.

4-5-2020 (archived 5-9-20)

The Urban STEM Collaboratory invites applications for the 2020-2021 STEM Scholars program. Scholarships are awarded in a range of $2,500-$10,000 per academic year and are renewable through the senior year based on continued eligibility and funding availability. Scholars will become a part of a STEM Community and will engage in a variety of academic, social, and career support programs designed to help them succeed academically and professionally.

Eligibility:
• Open to Engineering or Mathematical Sciences majors at the University of Memphis
• Must be an entering or current freshman at the time of application
• Minimum high school GPA of 3.0 for entering freshman
• Minimum college GPA of 2.8 for current freshmen
• Minimum 26 composite score on the ACT, or equivalent
• Must be eligible for financial aid as determined by the FAFSA

To apply:
• Complete the online application
• Be sure to include names and email addresses for two references (high school or college faculty or administrators)
• Application review begins April 30, 2020 and will continue until all spots are filled

4-2-2020 (archived 5-9-20)

Official Announcement:

In response to our changing circumstances, the University of Memphis will be offering all students a credit/no credit grading system for this semester. Academic work with graded tests and other assignments will proceed within the parameters of remote instruction and flexibility. Grades will be submitted in the same way and on the same dates as originally planned (see schedule for grades); however, students will have a choice between taking grades in all of their classes or opting for the credit/no credit system.

This system is intended as a unique response to the unprecedented and unforeseeable events causing our transition to online classes. Students will have the option of leaving their semester grades as posted. However, students will also have the option of notifying the Registrar that they would prefer to have all grades for this semester converted to credit/no credit grades. The grade of credit will earn the same credit hours as letter grades, but will not be factored in the student’s GPA. Grades of “no credit” will not earn credit hours, but will also not be factored into a student’s GPA (i.e. be the equivalent of a W grade). Students should consult with their academic advisors to understand how any grade conversions may affect their academic progress.

Additional details will be posted on [linked] site as they become available.

We will be returning to our regular grading scale for all classes this summer and fall.

[please note: Prof Kohn has no further details than those posted above]

4-29-2019 (archived 5-9-20)

On Friday April 26, this year's new members to National Honor Society for Engineering Technology - Tau Alpha Pi at the University of Memphis were inducted. These students represent the upper 10% of all Engineering Technology Students.

Please join us in congratulating our latest Honorees.

4-8-2020 (archived 4-18-20)

Yes this website was down on 4/8 from aprox 5:30pm till about 8:30pm due to a network issue. Sorry if this caused you any inconvenience.

4-8-2020 (archived 4-18-20)

Due to the COVID-19 virus, we are postponing commencement ceremonies for the safety of our students and their families and friends. If circumstances change for the better, we are planning for a traditional commencement ceremony in late summer or early fall. Our spring graduates will be invited to participate in a future traditional ceremony as soon as we can safely schedule one. Although we will not be able to celebrate our seniors and others in the traditional manner, we will honor spring graduates with an Online Commencement.

Although it is not the traditional ceremony, Online Commencement is a way to remember you on the original graduation date and share that moment with family and friends. The online ceremony will include your picture if you choose to send one in, the pronouncement of your name and messages from administrators and alumni. Your mortar board (graduation cap) and 2020 tassel will be mailed to your home the week of May 9.

We will have more details concerning the Online Commencement sent to you later today.

3-30-2020 (archived 4-18-20)

Note from Dr Rudd:

We are moving into our second week since transitioning to remote and virtual learning at the University of Memphis. Last night President Trump extended the national guidelines, including continued social distancing, through April 30, 2020. The caring, resilience and teamwork of our community during this difficult time has been impressive. Although the overwhelming majority of our students have returned home, our faculty and staff remain available and accessible through virtual means to provide support and guidance. We are committed to helping our students complete the spring semester, achieve their goals and prepare for the next step in their individual journeys.

Adjusting to Remote and Virtual Learning
As our students continue their studies remotely, there are services available to assist them including a summary of digital resources dedicated to student success, along with tips and tools for navigating the transition to remote learning and staying on track toward degree completion. Resources can be found at memphis.edu/umtech/teaching/ecwstudent.php. Additional resources for emotional support, physical health and general well-being are available through the Dean of Students Office at memphis.edu/deanofstudents/.

Spring Commencement
Many of you have reached out to express your disappointment about the disruption of spring commencement. I share your disappointment. Although we will not be able to celebrate our seniors and others scheduled to graduate in May in the traditional manner because of the significant risk to the public health, we will celebrate and honor spring graduates with a virtual ceremony. We are actively monitoring COVID-19, and if circumstances change for the better, we are planning for a traditional commencement ceremony in late summer or early fall. We will invite our spring graduates to participate in a traditional ceremony as soon as we are able to safely schedule one. We will share more details in the coming weeks as plans are finalized.

Again, thank you for your caring, your collaborative spirit and your resilience during these very difficult times. Together we will successfully navigate the challenges ahead.

As a reminder the Coronavirus Updates and FAQs webpages are updated on a daily basis as new information becomes available, and the yourhealth@memphis.edu helpline is available to answer any questions related to COVID-19.

3-23-2020 (archived 4-18-20)

4-29-2019 (archived 4-18-20)

On Friday April 26, this year's new members to National Honor Society for Engineering Technology - Tau Alpha Pi at the University of Memphis were inducted. These students represent the upper 10% of all Engineering Technology Students.

Please join us in congratulating our latest Honorees.

3-12-2020 (last updated 3-23-20 @ 2:15pm, archived 3/30/20)

If you saw Dr Rudd's email dated Mar 12 @ 8:47AM, spring break is extended for students for an additional week, through March 22 with classes beginning again on Monday, March 23. Faculty and staff return to campus on Monday, March 16 and will use the additional time to preparation and transition to remote/virtual learning for the majority of courses and educational activities for the remainder of the spring semester.

The FINAL PLAN on how we proceed with classes is as follows:

• TECH 1010
  • Use Zoom video conferencing for classes.
  • Post assignments on class website to be completed and submitted via my submission tool.
  • Provide feedback on assignments via website. Click on "Access Graded Work (Feedback)" on class website. Students please make sure you can access your feedback. If you have issues please email me ASAP!
  • Read class website "Online Class" section for full details on attendance, assignments etc.
• TECH 3812
  • Use Zoom video conferencing for classes.
  • Post assignments on class website to be completed and submitted via my submission tool
  • Provide feedback on assignments via email or other method.
• TECH 3233
  • Use Zoom video conferencing for classes.
  • Instructor will make "Lab Kits" to be picked up for use at home. (Now Available - See email)
  • Post assignments and labs on class website to be completed and submitted via my submission tool.
  • Provide feedback on assignments via email or other method.
• TECH 4943
  • See announcements section in eCourseware for information pertaining to this course.

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  Update #1 3-15-20 @ 5:03pm:
  
  Drop date has been moved from March 20 to March 27, 2020 (The Friday after classes resume online).
  
  Update #2 3-16-20 @ 2:40pm:
  
  TECH 1010 students, please check your memphis.edu email account.
  
  Update #3 3-17-20 @ 12:00pm:
  
  UofM has Zoom up and running. Links and info are now on the class webapges for TECH 1010 and TECH 3233 along with a video tutorial (please watch, it is short but helpful). I will be online during our class times this Thursday (March 19) for TECH 1010 and Friday (March 20) for TECH 3233 so you can test your computer/internet (and so I can test as well). Please take the time to join me for a brief period of time to work out bugs on both ends so we are ready for next week.
  
  Update #4 3-18-20 @ 5:20pm:
  
  Computer Lab Access for Students: We will have computer labs on campus available for students who do not have adequate computers or bandwidth at home. We are developing a list of those locations and times to be able to maintain oversight and provide for proper distancing and hygiene in those labs. We will provide that information to you and the students later this week.
  
  Schedule: The semester ending date and the due date for grades remain unchanged. However, the schedule for final exams days versus instructional days is relevant only for tests that have synchronous and limited timing. Wherever possible, all class activities and assignments should be asynchronous. In cases where that is not possible, tests should be administered during what would have been a regular class time to avoid conflicts for the students. Finals should follow the regular exam schedule for the same reason. If you are not administering a synchronous final exam, you may use the last week and a half of the semester for activities other than a final exam. Please do let you students know about due dates well in advance, however, so that they can schedule their work accordingly.
  
  Update #5 3-19-20 @ 8:50pm:
  
  Computer Lab Access for Students: We will have computer labs on campus available for students who do not have adequate computers or bandwidth at home. Access and usage will follow CDC guidelines. Information regarding computing lab locations and hours of availability can be found on the Technology Resource Locator website.
  
  Update #6 3-21-20 @ 10:20am:
  
  If you cannot attend the ZOOM Class at the normally scheduled class time, due to new work hours or other issues caused by COVID-19, please contact me via email and I will TRY to work with you so you can continue in the class.
  
  

3-5-2020 (archived 3/30/20)

As announced on January 24 in a welcome message from Information Technology Services, URL Filtering and URL Rewriting Protections will be turned on during the week of spring break, March 9-13.

URL Filtering Protection limits access to malicious websites by either blocking access to the site altogether or by removing links to malicious sites from otherwise safe pages.

URL Rewriting Protection service previews URL links in messages. If the link is considered unsafe, the user receives a message that the site has been blocked. If, however, the link is considered safe, the service will let you through to the destination.

2-19-2020 (Archived 3/4/20)

Are you interested in pursuing your master’s or doctoral degree? Whatever your dreams, the Graduate School at the University of Memphis can help you achieve them!

Our top-ranked, affordable and accredited graduate programs are designed to benefit both full-time students and working professionals.

We can help you continue your drive and enhance the knowledge and experience you already possess. Are you ready to climb the ranks of your organization? Let us show you the way. If it’s time for a career change, we can help you determine the best industry to fulfill your passions.

We offer a comprehensive array of academic programs, outstanding faculty and a supportive environment conducive to graduate study and research.

Join us at our upcoming Open House to speak one-on-one with admissions counselors about our degree programs, scholarship offerings and more! We’re here to help you start your graduate studies as early as fall 2020.

2-13-2020 (Archived 2/23/20)

Parts Teardown Night + Insomnia Cookies

(Wed 2/19 3:30-5:30pm)

We are expecting a shipment of large boxes full of surplus hardware. Bring your tools and any hardware you want to take apart while enjoying fresh cookies. You will be able to take home parts extracted from this event.

Room TBD. Check the IEEE Website for details.

2-19-2020 (Archived 2/23/20)

Click on image to RSVP

2-11-2020 (Archieved 2/15/20)

Also, check out the new IEEE Website!

Other upcoming activities: Parts Teardown Night, Thyssenkrupp Elevator Tour, The Magic of Disney Internships, Fisher & Arnold Tour and Silicon Ranch Tour.

2-3-2020 (Updated 2-5-20, Archived 2/7/20)

The Spring 2020 Engineering Career Fair will be held Friday, February 7th from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. in the Engineering Administration Lobby and extended onto the second floors of our Engineering Science and Engineering Technology buildings.

For a list of companies attending (now with location of booth, possitions to fill and majors) CLICK HERE.

Click here for student registration.

2/4/20 (Archived 2/7/20)

2-4-2020 (Archived 2/7/20)

I am excited to inform you that the UofM STEM Research and Classroom Building (SRCB) received funding in the State of Tennessee’s 2021 Budget proposal, announced last night during Governor Lee’s State of the State Address.

While we are thrilled to be at this point in the budget process, our work is not done. Now we must ensure the SRCB stays in the budget until the Tennessee Legislature adopts the final Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget later this spring. To do this, UofM’s Government Relations staff will actively maintain a positive presence with lawmakers in Nashville during the legislative session.

Other good news to report, last Friday, THEC approved our Master of Science in Engineering Management degree program. I look forward to soon sharing program details.

1/26/20 (Archived 2/7/20)

Prof Banning and I would like to thank all the student volunteers that helped with the FLL West TN Championship this past weekend.

1/26/20 (Archived 2/7/20)

click to rsvp

1/30/20 (Archived 2/4/20)

On Monday Feb. 3, 2020 at 530pm in ET302, we will have a mixer for undergraduate Herff College students, and alumni/industry partners. There will be a short Q&A, and then, we will mix with pizza, salad, and drinks. The event should end by 700pm.

Alumni have all successfully navigated the programs that you are now in. In addition, they are all working as engineering. Therefore, they are valuable contacts and good sources of advice. T-shirts will be given at the end to attending students.

1/28/20 (Archived 2/4/20)

11/14/19 (Archived 2/4/20)

1/27/20 (updated 1/29/20, Archived 2/3/20)

The Society of Women Engineers will be having a general meeting on Jan 29, 2020 at 1pm in ET 238. Come and find out more about this organization.

SWE Memphis will be taking a tour of the Memphis Cummins Plant on Jan 30, 2020 starting at 11:45 at their facility at 2680 Pershing Ave (38112). Please RSVP HERE (this tours is limited to the FIRST 20 who sign up).

12-18-2019 (updated 1/26/20, Archived 2/3/20)

Employers and Alumni
Support our Resumania and Career Fair Events!

Don't miss these opportunities to meet or #hireHerff! Our Spring Resumania event offers three (3) two-hour time blocks for you to choose from:

• Thursday, January 30th, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
• Friday, January 31st, 9-11 a.m.
• Friday, January 31st, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

If you are available to help review student resumes during one of these times, please let us know by registering HERE.

The Spring 2020 Engineering Career Fair will be held Friday, February 7th from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. in the Engineering Administration Lobby and extended onto the second floors of our Engineering Science and Engineering Technology buildings. Click here for student registration.

If your company would like to participate in the career fair, please register HERE. If you have questions about either event, please reach out to Shelia Moses at srmoses@memphis.edu. These events would not be possible without your support!!

1/8/20 (Archived 1/26/20)

The annual West TN FIRST Lego League Championship is being held on Saturday, January 25, in The University Center.

Prof Banning and I need volunteers to help in setting up the event, refereeing the robot competition, and tearing down the event.

We are asking for volunteers for all three efforts:

• Setting up: 3:00-8:00 PM on Friday, January 24 (starting at the ET building and setting up at the UC)
• Refereeing: 8:00 AM – 4 PM on Saturday, January 25 (UC)*
• Tearing down: 4:00 – 8:00 PM, January 25 (tearing down at the UC and returning to the ET building)

12/17/19 (Archived 1/18/2020)

Over the break, I will be performing server maintenance and doing some file reorganization. This server might be down from time to time, links might be broken etc during this time.

8-31-2019 (Archived 1/7/2020)

Information Technology Services (ITS) has been notified by the vendor that support for our umDrive platform will be discontinued effective Dec. 31, 2019. ITS has identified alternative services and prepared a plan to move data from umDrive that will cause as little disruption as possible.

umDrive will remain fully functional for fall 2019. Local Support Providers (LSPs) have been trained to assist with moving data to alternate spaces with similar or exact services as umDrive. You can find details on what services are available for storage, collaboration and publication at this website.

We understand this change is inconvenient, and we are committed to easing the discomfort as much as we can. For assistance with umDrive issues, please contact the Service Desk by calling 901.678.8888, emailing umtech@memphis.edu or visiting helpdesk.memphis.edu.

Original (Official) Announcment

So what does this mean for you:

If you have stuff you want to keep that is currently on umDrive, you need to make a backup of it before the end of the fall term. (see website for instructions).

Faculty who use umDrive for various reasons will be changing to something diferent next term, so expect new instructions for getting content and submitting assignments if your instructor has traditionally used umDrive in the past and expect some technical issues at the start of the spring term.

12/11/19, Updated 12/14/19 @10pm, Final Update 12/16/19 @8:48am (Archive 12/17/19)

TECH 4234 has been graded. All grades are final and have been submitted.

11/5/19 (Archive 12/17/19)

Engineering Technology now has it's own tutor. Patrick Smith will be tutoring within the department. Please CLICK HERE to see the his schedule and courses he will tutor for.

11/13/19 (Archive 11/25/19)

11/13/19 (Archive 11/18/19)

10/28/19 (update 10/29/19) (archived 11/8/19)

Thank you to all who helped out with E-Day! Because of you the event was a huge success. I have not seen the final numbers but we expected 2,900 visitors, and I would not be surprised if we had that.

Pictures taken within the department can be found HERE.

11/1/19 (archived 11/8/19)

You can click on the image above to sign up as well as scanning the QR code.

11/5/19 (archived 11/8/19)

Opportunity for Seniors in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Engineering Technology!

You are invited to attend a Lunch & Learn Info Session by Sediver’s Human Resource Manager and Engineering Manager to provide information about the company and job opportunities they have available in their West Memphis, AR location for seniors graduating December 2019 or May 2020.

The presentation will take place this Wednesday, November 6th in ES 220, from 12:30 – 1:30 PM. Thanks Dr. Griffin for hosting this event during your Professional Development class.

Please RSVP to Shelia Moses at srmoses@memphis.edu by noon Tuesday*, so we can order food.

* - I realize that this got posted late, but even if you do not get food, it still is worth going to to learn about the company and potential employment.

10-21-2019 (Archieved 10/28/19)

FedEx Express will be holding an Employer of the Day Information and Recruiting Event at the Fogelman College of Business on Tuesday, October 22 from 9am – 3pm. They are encouraging all majors to attend. There will be engineers and engineering managers there all day as well.

If you did not attend the Engineering Career Fair, this is another opportunity to learn more about careers in engineering and IT at FedEx.

8-16-2019 (archieved 10/28/19)

E-Day (Herff College Open House) will be held on Oct 25, 2019. Full competition rules and registration will be available HERE on Sep 3, 2019.

Engineering Tech Students: Check with your Professors to see if you class will be doing demonstrations, your class will not be meeting and/or extra credit opportunities are available for helping.

9-25-2019 (Archived 10-19-19)

Mark your calendar for October 18 for our rescheduled soldering workshop! This workshop is open to all students, regardless of major. We will be giving away a limited supply of soldering iron kits!

IEEE September / October Schedule

Friday, September 27: We will not host a normal Friday workshop. Enjoy the weekend!

Friday, October 4 (1pm): PCB Workshop. Learn how to design your own circuit board while eating free food. One lucky winner will receive a gift certificate to order your PCB design!

Friday, October 11 (2pm): Mitsubishi Electric Power Products TOUR! Meet in the Engineering Parking Lot at 1:30 to carpool. Register here today! You don't want to miss it.

Friday, October 18 (1pm): Soldering Workshop

Halloween Project Contest
Can you build a blinking pumpkin? How about a motion activated sound effects trigger? Or an automated candy dispenser? The sky's the limit with our Halloween Project Contest.

Details: Submission window will open Oct 25 and will close Nov 2. Simply upload a short video and any code to be entered for the grand prize.

9-20-2019 (Archived 10/7/19)

The MATLAB license has been renewed but you need to update the license file. See these instructions.

To update the license file:

• Open MATLAB.
• Select the drop-down menu under the "Help" button on the toolbar.
• Select "Licensing".
• Select "Update Current License".
• Select the license that you want to update.
• Click on the "Update" button.
• Confirm that you want to update the license by selecting "Yes" on the next screen.

9-5-2019 (Archive 10/7/19)

8-28-2019 (Archive 9-25-19)

9-11-2019 (Archive 9-25-19)

Note: the possition of Vice-Chair for Egineering Technology is currently opened. If you are intrested contact the IEEE Student Branch at ieee@memphis.edu.

To RSVP for the Mitsubishi Tour, please CLICK HERE.

9-16-2019 (Archived 9-23-19)

International Paper is hosting an IT Info Session after the Engineering Career Fair on Friday, September 20 from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM in the Engineering Science Building, Room 220 for Computing Engineering and Engineering Technology majors interested in information technology. Fall Semester is IP’s recruiting season for full-time employment and Summer 2020 internships.

Please RSVP for the IT Info Session HERE.

3-14-2019 (Updated - 8-15-19, 9-14-19 Archived 9-23-19)

The 2019 Fall Herff College of Engineering Career Fair will be on Friday Sep 20, 2019 from 8:30am - 11:30am. REGISTER HERE.

Tips to Get the Most Out of the Engineering Career Fair:

1. Bring extra copies of your resume to submit to employers. Use resume paper!
2. Come prepared. If you spend a little time getting some background on an organization, then you can ask very focused and specific questions. This impresses representatives because it shows a genuine interest in them.
3. Dress appropriately – Professional business attire required and your name badge goes on the right side.
4. Allow yourself adequate time. Come as early as possible. You may need to return between classes.
5. Prioritize the employers you're most interested in.
6. Introduce yourself and be prepared to give your "elevator/career pitch." Extend your hand, say "hello" and state your name. Have your resume ready to give to the employer. Be ready to talk about your career interests as well as academic and extracurricular experiences to show your skills and strengths.
7. Take notes when you inquire about next steps and the possibility of talking with additional managers.
8. Ask the representative for his/her card, and then promptly send a thank-you note. Having the business card of the representative you have just spoken with serves three purposes. First, you have a direct contact with the organization, including the proper spelling of the representative's name, direct telephone line, etc. Second, a brief thank-you note acknowledges the help they gave you and the time they took to visit campus. Third, sending thank-you notes is a good professional habit.
9. Be courteous and do not monopolize the representative’s time! Demonstrate sensitivity to other students waiting to speak with employers by keeping your questions brief and offering to continue your conversation at a later time. Enjoy the fair and your interaction with the employers. Let your positive TIGER attitude show!

8-20-2019 (Archive 9-20-19)

9-11-2019 (Archive 9-16-19)

8-25-2019 (Update 9-12-19 / Archived 9-14-19)

Thursday, Sept. 12, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Friday, September 13th, 9-11 a.m. AND 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Engineering Administration Lobby

No RSVP needed. Please bring a hard copy of your resume to be reviewed by one of our corporate partners.

Representatives from the following companies:

• Carrier Corporation - Friday, 9-11 AM
• Cummins - Thursday, 2:30-4:30 PM
• FedEx Express – Friday, 11 AM – 1 PM
• Lehman-Roberts Company – Friday, 9-11 AM
• Nike – Friday, 9 AM – 1 PM
• Wright Medical- Thursday, 2:30-4:30 PM; Friday, 9-11 AM

9-9-2019 (Archived 9-14-19)

Note: the possition of Vice-Chair for Egineering Technology is currently opened. If you are intrested contact the IEEE Student Branch at ieee@memphis.edu.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP for the 3D Printing workshop. Gibson's Donuts will be served. Please bring your laptop if you are intrested in following along.

6-28-2019 (updated 7-12-19 and 8-16-19) (Archived 9-7-19)

As announced back in April, Chartwells will be replacing Aramark for campus food services. It was announced a few days ago that they will taking over dinning services starting on July 1 (a few weeks early).

Check your email for a message "UofM Partnership with Chartwells to begin July 1" for full details.

As with any transition, there will be some issues/disruptions during the transition, but they should have everything worked out for Fall Semester.

Here is the new DINNING WEBSITE which includes a "whats opened now" section that is handy.

NOTE: it appears that you can no longer request a refund for unspent Tiger Eat$ funds. These funds will roll over from Fall to Spring semester, but unused funds will not be refunded at the end of the spring semester....so eat up.

8-27-2019 (Archived 9-7-19)

To prepare for the Engineering Career Fair on Sept. 20, Dr. Jada Meeks will be doing a work shop on Sept. 6 in the Engineering Auditorium from 2:30pm-4:00pm on Resume Techniques and the Elevator Pitch.

9-3-2019 (Archived 9-7-19)

Please RSVP HERE!

5-8-2019 (Archived 9-4-19)

Just gave the website it's first update in over 10 years. Hope you like it!

Many of the links that were on the right hand side of the old webpage (including classes, advisement, and useful links) are now found in the menu bar at the top of the page.

8-24-2019 (Archived 8/31/19)

The late registration process is now online for Fall 2019.

The late registration webpage is located at https://www.memphis.edu/registrar/register/lateadd-reg.php. The new online Late Registration form will be available on this web page when Fall 2019 late registration opens on August 30.

(Students can register themselves online in Self Service Banner through August 29 for Full term and First part of term for Fall 2019.)

Late registration --- New Online Process:

• Students will complete one online form for each class they want to add.
• The late registration request* will be emailed to the instructor for approval or denial. (It is at the instructor’s discretion to approve or deny any late registration request received.)
• If the request is approved, the Registrar’s Office will receive the information and attempt registration.
• If a permit is needed, an automatic email will go to the student (and advisor) and will tell the student to contact the department for a permit. Permit information is located on the updated permit page and provided in the email to students: https://www.memphis.edu/registrar/register/permits-all.php
• When the department enters the permit, the student will receive an automatic email and should forward the email to the Registrar’s Office. The Registrar’s Office will complete registration.
• A report will go to the Financial Aid Office and the USBS Office every day with a list of late registered students.
• Students will have five days to pay. If at five days they have not paid, the process will be run to cancel classes by USBS.

8-16-2019 (Archived 8/31/19)

Friday, August 30 | 7 PM
Alumni Mall | 499 University Drive

Join us at the new amphitheater and watch as we light the bridge! Enjoy performances from the Mighty Sound of the South, Memphis Second Line Jazz Band, the Spirit Squad and Pouncer.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. No coolers. No pets. Food and drink will be available for purchase (including Mempops, Kona Ice and Ben & Jerry's.)

(more info HERE)

8-28-2019 (Archived same day a 2:45pm)

Cummins is coming to Herff College of Engineering on Wednesday, August 28.

Opportunity to meet Cummins leadership team from Columbus, IN and Memphis and learn about co-op and employment opportunities.

These events are for students, faculty and staff to attend:

• Information Table - EA 2nd Floor Lobby | 9-10:30 AM
• Party on the Patio - Engineering Courtyard & Parking Lot | 11 AM-1 PM
• Information Session - EA 203 Auditorium |1:30-2:30 PM

7-18-2019 (archived 8/28/19)

Due to a room conflict, the schedule for TECH 4234 will be changed. It will still be a MW Lecture from 5:30 - 6:55pm, but note on Monday it will meet in ET 226 and Wednesday in 227. Lab will be Wednesday from 7:10 till 10:05pm (this is currently tentative pending approval change is now official).

Please check you schedule online before the semester begins to verify the changes.

8-20-2019 (archived 8/29/19)

Monday, August 26th - 7am-8am Freshmen Breakfast

The first event of the week is a fantastic breakfast, FOR FRESHMEN ONLY on the third floor of the Engineering Administration building, room 306. This breakfast is the ONLY chance for students to pick up their engineering class t-shirt (it is FREE)! We are having a full breakfast buffet from 7am-8am. I know it is early, but well worth it just for the shirt. This is the only event that is limited to those who are first-time undergraduate freshmen in engineering.

Tuesday, August 27th - 5pm-7:30pm, Paintball Party!!!

The college is paying for the first 150 students who sign up to go play paint ball. You will be given a mask, paintball gun, and a specific amount of ammo. We will be playing at Paintball Park (9640 E Davies Plantation Rd, Lakeland, TN 38002). Please only sign up if you are 100% certain you will make it. Sign-up Here!

Wednesday, August 28th - 11am-1pm Party on the Patio

This is a great chance for you to sign up to participate in an Engineering RSO's (registered student orgs), pick up your ESC (engineering student council) t-shirt, play some yard games, sign up for Isaiah's 901 Challenge, earn a free HCOE t-shirt, and enjoy lunch. Lunch is your choice of a hamburger, all beef hot dog, potato salad, baked beans, chips, cookies, tea, lemonade, and water. This is a FREE EVENT, but everyone needs a ticket in order to eat! (If you need a vegetarian option please email Isaiah by Monday at 3pm) The tickets help us plan for next year by seeing how many people come through the line. This event is open to all engineering students (undergraduate and graduate). Check in at the registration table and show them your tiger zone qr code or give them your UUID (the first part of your email) to get your ticket.

Thursday, August 29th - 8am-10am Doughnuts with the Dean

We will have Gibson Doughnuts, Coffee, and OJ in Engineering Administration 202C. This is a chance to ask the Dean questions about life, engineering, or the university. Drop by just to say hello or plan stay for awhile! We can't wait to see you!!

8-20-2019 (Updated 8-21-19 / Archived 8-28-19)

The Engineering Student Council will be selling t-shirts at Party on the Patio for $10 a shirt. The number of available shirts is limited, so please pre-order your shirt by emailing Allison Fetz at aefetz@memphis.edu! Pre-orders will close on Monday, August 26. All pre-orders will be available for pick-up on August 28 at Party on the Patio between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, and any remaining shirts not sold during the pre-order period will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Additionally, t-shirts from previous years will be available for $5 each or can be bundled with the new shirt for $12. Cash only!

Update - As of Aug 21 (less than 24h after the T-Shirt's went on pre order), there are only a handful of smalls and mediums left.

If you missed getting a shirt your size....They will be placing an ording in the spring semester.

8-19-2019 (Archived 8/22/19)

4-23-2019 (Archived 8/21/19)

Cyber FastTrack is a free online cybersecurity program for college students and graduates. Through online challenges, quizzes, exams, and tutorials, you will learn disciplines such as: Forensics, Intrusion detection, Security operations, System and network penetration testing, and Application penetration testing. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to enroll and give it their best shot. No previous experience is required. High-performing students will be awarded a Cyber Honors Academy Scholarship*.

Students will gain free, valuable experience training at SANS Institute, focusing on courses such as Security Essentials and Hacker Exploits, plus electives including Digital Forensics, Intrusion Detection and Cyber Defence in Depth.

A further 200 well-performing students will receive $500 in scholarships towards college tuition, through a prize draw.

The program started on April 5, 2019 and can be completed by Sept. 15, 2019. More information is at http://www.cyber-fasttrack.org.

* - To be eligible to earn either scholarship at the end of the program, you must have completed (or will complete by the end of the current semester) a minimum of 48 college credits.

5-24-2019 (Archived 8/21/19)

Over the past year, the University has been committed to access and affordability initiatives which simplify and create uniformity in our tuition and fee structure. As we continue this effort, we will discuss a proposal to simplify our mandatory fee structure during the upcoming June 5 Board of Trustees meeting.

Details on the proposed structure and a mechanism for providing feedback can be found on the Board of Trustees website, memphis.edu/bot/resources/notices.php.

Anything below here was from the old archive site and was translatted into the new format.

Section of Southern Avenue to be CLOSED
indefinitely beginning Monday, February 11

As you may have noticed, the pedestrian bridge across Southern Avenue is taking shape. The general contractor, Flintco, has notified us that additional action is now necessary that will affect vehicular traffic on Southern Avenue. Over the next several weeks, crews will be working on the bridge above Southern Avenue and the railroad tracks, welding, pouring concrete, and installing the suspension cables. This work is scheduled to be completed by late March, at which time Southern will reopen.

Beginning next Monday, February 11, Southern Avenue will be closed indefinitely to vehicular traffic between Houston Street and Goodman Street to allow work on the bridge above Southern. Additionally, Echles Street will be closed between Southern and Spottswood. Traffic will be detoured to Patterson, Spottswood, and Goodman. Please note that this schedule could be affected by weather.

In an email from Dr Rudd (Dated Mar 8, 2019), it was announced that Chartwells will be the new on campus Food Service Provider starting in Fall 2019.

In an email from Dr Rudd (Dated Mar 22, 2019) it was stated:

The University of Memphis’ commitment has always been, and continues to be, one of delivering high-quality educational programs to all of our students at the lowest possible cost. Toward this end, the UofM recently approved and will be implementing the following beginning Fall 2019 as part of our Access Memphis initiative:

Guaranteed Tuition Plan – All incoming first-time, full-time freshmen will be eligible to enroll in our guaranteed tuition plan, which assures that they will lock in the Fall 2019 tuition rate for eight consecutive regular semesters if they take at least 12 student credit hours per semester.

Tuition Cap – Resident undergraduate students will only pay for 12 credit hours. All credit hours above 12 are free of charge. Resident graduate students will only pay for 10 student credit hours. Graduate credit hours over 10 are free of charge for resident students.

Uniform Tuition Rates – Students, regardless of whether they are taking traditional on-ground/in-person or online classes, will pay the same tuition rate.

The Department of Engineering Technology has recognized Benjamin Estes as the Outstanding Senior for 2017-18.

Please join us in congratulating Ben!

On Wednesday April 25, this year's new members to National Honor Society for Engineering Technology - Tau Alpha Pi at the University of Memphis were inducted. These students represent the upper 10% of all Engineering Technology Students.

Please join us in congratulating our latest Honorees.



Mick McCarthy, Benjamin Estes, Tony Le, Forrest Russll, Ismaiel Kayali, Joe Williams, Robert Hewitt (Faculty)

(not shown: Benjamin Lawrence, Austin Galloway, Hunter Sarten, Terence Ryan, Hung Dinh, Zachary Hall, Cedric Daniels, Clayton Patton)

Sorry to say, but the Good Friday Cookout (originally scheduled for the Heff College Courtyard then move to Audubon Park) has been canceled, and will not be rescheduled.

6th Annual Bringing out the Leaders

EXPOSURE | ENLIGHTENMENT | EMPOWERMENT

Bridging the Gap between college and career by connecting college students with top industry professionals in the Mid-South.

Title Sponsor: Transnetyx

OVERVIEW

We know the challenges that exist in getting our college students out to network with professionals in the city, as well as acquiring knowledge in their desired fields and careers.

Bringing out the Leaders is an event that is designed to overcome these challenges. Bringing out the Leaders is not intended to be your normal cliché networking and Q&A session with students. They want to create a platform where college students can ask authentic questions and receive valuable insight. They want them to leave this event with real answers and real solutions that they can use the second they leave this event.

Event Details
Date: Thursday, April 11, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
Location: University of Memphis (UC) Ballroom C

Panelists:
· Curtis Givens - CEO at CGI Entertainment
· Dorian Spears - Chief Partnerships Officer at Momentum Nonprofit Partners
· Michael Whaley - Shelby County Commissioner
· Laura Whitsitt - Senior VP at Smith & Nephew
· Mariangeles Grear - Development Specialist at ALSAC/St. Jude

Special Guests:
· Mayor Jim Strickland - City of Memphis
· Mayor Lee Harris - Shelby County

The Herff College of Engineering will be starting a new Construction Management Program beginning Fall 2019. This will be available as a specialized Field of Study in Engineering Technology for the BSET program.

If you want to know more about Construction Management and the construction industry, join us for the Lunch and Learn series happening on several Fridays through the remainder of this semester. Flyer is attached.

This Friday, February 22, Turner Construction will be here. We will meet and eat in Room 116 in the Engineering Science building.

Please note - this event has been moved to Audubon Park (new poster will be posted when available


Click on above image to follow link

Jalyn Kelley, a Client Services Manager for the IEEE, is going to be on campus Tuesday, February 19 and wants to meet with the IEEE Student Branch. There will be pizza and refreshments, as well as door prizes. Below is a description of the presentation:

Career, content, and networking: today’s IEEE

This presentation on the role IEEE and IEEE Xplore plays in an engineer’s education and career, will include an overview of:

• Career Resources & Tools for Job Searching
• Recommendations for attending career fairs
• How to stand out in an interview
• Scholarships & Student Competitions
• Networking opportunities
• IEEE Xplore Digital Library
• And more!

The exact time and location are TBD at the moment, though if you are interested please fill out this doodle poll with a certain time frame would work better so I can get the most people there!

The presentation is scheduled for February 19th at 4:30PM. The room number is EA 203 (The EA Auditorium). Please RSVP HERE.

UofM is pleased to welcome Dr. TJ Wallin, a member of the Shepherd Robotics Lab at Cornell and a postdoc at Oculus VR, for a talk on his work in soft robotics technology. Soft robots are capable of mimicking the complex motion of animals. Soft robotic systems are defined by their compliance, which allows for continuous and often responsive localized deformation. These features make soft robots especially interesting for integration with human tissues, for example, the implementation of biomedical devices, and for robotic performance in harsh or uncertain environments, for example, exploration in confined spaces or locomotion on uneven terrain.

Engineering Technology students....you are encouraged to attend the Science, Technology and Math Career Fair Feb 20 from 11AM – 3PM in the University Center Ballroom. You should have recieved an email with a list of employeers attending. This is another opportunity to meet with hiring recruiters for internships and full-time positions.

Business professional attire please. If you need additional information, you may contact Dr. Jada Meeks at jmeeks@memphis.edu.

Please RSVP HERE.

Please note the time has changed since the original post (new time is 1-3pm)

Check your UofM Email for full details (including companies in attendance).

Register HERE

Beginning next Monday, January 28th, through Monday, February 4th, Southern Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic between Houston Street and Goodman Street to allow work on the bridge above Southern. Additionally, Echles Street will be closed between Southern and Spottswood. Traffic will be detoured to Patterson, Spottswood, and Goodman. Please note that this schedule could be affected by weather.

Reserve your seat in Tigerlink!

The Herff College of Engineering wants to announce the availability of scholarships in financial need that are designed to help students graduate. The scholarships are designed to support students who have demonstrated the ability to be successful in college and are making progress toward a degree but need additional financial resources to complete their degree. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must be within 45 hours of graduation, demonstrate financial need as determined on the FASFA, be registered as a full-time student and maintain a 2.8 or above GPA.

If you are interested in this scholarship, send an email to Dr Deaton (Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Administration) at rjdeaton@memphis.edu expressing your interest by December 20, 2018. I know this is short notice but we want to make some awards in the Spring. In that email, if you can include your FAFSA information, it would expedite the process. Also, estimate your financial need for the Spring.

A major upgrade to Banner, the university's centralized academic and administrative records system, is going live on Sept. 24. Why is this being announced here....so students are aware that their might be disruptions that could affect myMemphis functionality as the transition takes place. For more details, click here

Once again, Herff College is offering free tutoring for students. All tutoring takes place in EA304 (open computer lab).

New this year: On-line tutoring 24/7 via Upswing. This service is provided free of charge in 30 minute increments. You can access the on-line tutoring through the Educational Support Program.

More Info

Section of Southern Avenue to be CLOSED from Friday, December 14 – Sunday December 23

As you have probably noticed, significant progress continues to be made on the new, general-access parking garage on Southern Avenue and the pedestrian bridge across Southern and Walker. We have been notified by Flintco, the general contractor, that additional action is now necessary that will affect vehicular traffic on Southern Avenue.

Beginning this Friday, December 14th, through Sunday, December 23rd, Southern Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic between Houston Street and Goodman Street to complete the buildup of the parking garage and dismantle the crane. Additionally, Echles Street will be closed between Southern and Spottswood. Traffic will be detoured to Patterson, Spottswood, and Goodman.

Please note that this schedule could be affected by weather.

All grades are calculated and available on gradewatch.

Logged Extra credit (for Prof Kohn's Classes) can be found here. Please remember that extra credit does NOT apply if you did not get a 70% or better in the class.

I am working on getting grading done. TECH 1010 and TECH 3821 have been updated with end of semester project grades. Still working on TECH 3232 and TECH 4945 grading.

Extra credit has NOT been posted yet and probably will not be until Sunday.

Other than pre-arrange late work, I am no longer accepting late assignments.

L.I.V.E. Department of Energy Virtual Career Fair
Nov. 29, 1-3 p.m. ET
Register today: https://orau.6connex.com/event/LIVE/WDTS/login

UNDERGRADS: Looking for an opportunity to participate in STEM research at a one-of-a-kind research facility?

The next step in your search is just a click away!

Join us from 1-3 p.m. ET Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, for the L.I.V.E. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) Virtual Career Fair and discover the opportunities to participate in the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) and the Community College Internships (CCI) at six participating labs/facilities:

• Oak Ridge National Laboratory
• Argonne National Laboratory
• Brookhaven National Laboratory
• National Renewable Energy Laboratory
• Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
• General Atomics

UofM ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) is hosting a blockchain workshop today that will be run by Blockchain901. This will be an introductory workshop for anyone who is interested in blockchain, and pizza will be provided. Please reserve through the following link so that they will know how many pizzas to order: RSVP HERE

Date: Monday, November 19th
Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Location: FIT Fishbowl

If you have any questions, please email: memphis.acm.chapter@gmail.com

Flyer

Please RSVP HERE.

Prof Kohn will give extra credit for attending this event.

ALL UofM locations OPEN today, THURS, 11/15/18; classes meet as scheduled. This includes Law School and Lambuth Campus.

The University of Memphis will close all locations, including the Lambuth campus, at 3:30pm TODAY, due to inclement weather. There will be no evening classes or activities tonight, Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

IEEE is hosting a resume workshop Friday, October 26th from 12:30 - 2:00 PM in ES 218. The workshop will be conducted by Dr. Jada Meeks. Prof Kohn will offer extra credit for attending.

Please RSVP HERE.

To see a list of employers CLICK HERE (Excel File).

The University of Memphis IEEE holds an interest meeting at the beginning of every Fall and Spring semester covering topics such as:

• Who is IEEE?
• Upcoming IEEE Workshops
• IEEE elections
• IEEE involvement
• And more!

The following wireless networks were decommissioned August 15, 2018:
uofm, uofm-guest, uofm-secure
Individuals should begin using the following appropriate wireless network:

• um – Primary wireless network for use by UofM students, faculty, and staff.
• um-guest – Temporary access for campus visitors that requires sign-in every 24 hours.
• um-devices – Connect wireless devices such as gaming consoles, wireless printers and streaming devices to this network.
• eduroam – Visitors to UofM whose home institutions participate in Eduroam can connect to this network using credentials from their home institution.

The Fall 2018 University Career Fair, put on by Career Services, will be held on Sep 12, Noon to 4pm in the UC Ballroom.



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You are cordially invited to “Mayor Jim Strickland Presents: A Conversation with Microsoft” which will be at the Memphis Cook Convention Center on September 6, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

This event will be an informal conversation and Q&A with a panel of Microsoft Engineers who will share their journeys that led them to find their roles with the organization; empower the community and youth to achieve more through storytelling; provide additional brand awareness of Microsoft; and inform students of the recruiting process of their internship program. There will also be food, entertainment and a chance to win Microsoft SWAG.

We are anticipating numerous college students and corporations in Memphis and surrounding areas. Please forward the attached flyer to your various departments and organizations on your campus and have them to register on Eventbrite.



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If you know of a company that would like to recruite engineering or technology students, they can register for the event Here.

Freshman Breakfast (freshmen only) Monday the 27th in EA306. This breakfast is the ONLY chance for students to pick up HCOE sunglasses! We are having a full breakfast buffet from 7am-7:45am. I know it is early, but well worth it just for the swag. This is the only event that is limited to those who are first-time undergraduate freshmen in engineering. Freshman need to RSVP HERE.

Party on the Patio Wednesday the 29th from 11am-1pm. This is a great chance for students to sign up to participate in an Engineering RSO’s (registered student orgs), buy an ESC (engineering student council) engineering t-shirt, play some yard games, sign up for Isaiah’s 901 Challenge, and enjoy lunch. Lunch is your choice of a hamburger, hot dog, or cheese pizza, potato salad, baked beans, chips, cookies, tea, lemonade, and water. Everyone needs a ticket in order to eat! The tickets help us plan for next year by seeing how many people come through the line. This event is open to all engineering students (undergraduate and graduate). Students need to RSVP HERE.

Faculty and staff will need to check in to get your ticket. Simply stop by the registration table and give them your UUID (the first part of your email).



Doughnuts with the Dean Thursday the 30th from 8am-10am in EA202C. We will have Gibson Doughnuts, Coffee, and OJ. In addition, this is the ONLY chance for our new undergraduate freshmen students to pick up their engineering class t-shirt. This event is open to all engineering students (undergraduate and graduate). Students need to RSVP HERE.

To see all the welcome back activities accross campus go HERE

Please note that the contractors will be testing the fire alarm system in the Engineering Technology Building next Tuesday and Wednesday, July 24-25, during the day. The alarm will be tested intermittently throughout the two days. Please be aware that this is just a test of the alarm system. You do not need to leave the building when the alarm sounds.

Information Technology Services will be upgrading the University of Memphis’ file-level storage this weekend, July 20-22. The network attached storage ( ITNAS) will go offline from Friday 11:00 p.m. until early Monday morning. ITNAS is where your group, home directories, and UMdrive are located.

On Friday July 20, before you leave, save and close any files you are working on. If you have files you must access to over the weekend, copy those files to a different location in advance of the outage, such as your local computer.

On Monday morning July 23, please reboot your computer. If you experience difficulty accessing files after a reboot, please contact the service desk at ext. 8888

Update
EA, ES and ET are scheduled for upgrade June 18,2018 and will start around 11:00PM and finish on June 19 around 5:00AM.

The University of Memphis is the first institution of higher learning to nationally partner with Folds of Honor to support higher education for spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members, President M. David Rudd has announced.

The UofM is accepting the Folds of Honor scholarship ($5,000 annually with the addition of private donations and other support funds to cover the financial gap) as payment in full for tuition for all Tennessee residents and others around the country in accordance with capacity.

“We would not exist as a country without the service and sacrifice of so many who defend our freedom,” said Rudd, who is also a veteran. “The families are serving as well, and the loss of a parent or spouse presents a huge hardship, both emotionally and financially. The University of Memphis is committed to cover any gap that exists and to relieve these families of that burden.

“The hope is that other universities will follow, helping the University of Memphis establish a national consortium committed to recognizing the remarkable contributions and sacrifices of our men and women in uniform.”

I have started to work on the class websites for the Fall 2018 semester. Until this work is completed you might find broken or empty links. Please bear with me until the work is completed.

The Design Lab in ET236 will be unavailable most of the summer. The room will be repainted and power will be installed for 8 new workstations. The poster printer will still be available.

Plan to graduate in December 2018? You need to complete your graduation application by JULY 11, 2018. CLICK HERE to start the process.

Once again, Herff College is offering free tutoring for students. All tutoring takes place in EA304 (open computer lab). For the tutoring schedule click on the box below!

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On Friday May 5 (2017) new members to National Honor Society for Engineering Technology - Tau Alpha Pi at the University of Memphis were inducted. These students represent the upper 10% of all Engineering Technology Students.

Please join us in congratulating our latest Honorees.



Sam Lootens, Lam-Hong Tran, Tristan Dixon, Ariel Fant, Bao Duong, Robert Litten, Kyler Mitchell, Kaev'En Stamper, Jonathan White

(not shown: Brian Burrage, Connor Stroope, John Martin, Terrica Parker, Tyler Dunaway, Chris Barfield)

Senior Project Planning Seminar (TECH 4943) presentations will be next Friday, April 13, 2018 in ET 233 starting at 12:40pm.

We have 6 presentations (aprox 10 min for presentation AND Q&A each).

Please come out and see what your fellow students are doing for their projects and to help grade the presentations. We will use online scoring, so please bring a device (tablet or laptop work best, but a phone will work in a pinch).

Check with your professors to see if they will offer extra credit for attending.

The next (and final) IEEE meeting, will be an Alumni pannel discussion about transitioning from college to career. The pannel members now work at Logical Systems Incorporated, a global provider of process, mechanical, and electrical engineering services specializing in process improvement, automation, systems integration and information systems. The tentative date is Friday, April 13th, at 12:00pm. Pizza will be provided.

Watch this website for more information....it will be posted when it is available.

Career Services and the College of Arts & Sciences will host the spring Science, Technology and Math Career Fair April 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom. All STEM majors are invited to attend, including biology, chemistry, earth sciences, physics, computer science and math. Students will be able to explore career and internship opportunities with major organizations, including Valero Energy Corp., Willis Towers Watson, Atlantic Track, Federal Aviation Administration, Helena Chemical, PMC Biogenix, Northwestern Mutual-Meeks Financial Group, Memphis Light Gas & Water, Memphis Rise Academy, Nike IT Division, City of Memphis, American Esoteric Laboratories, Cook Systems, Vie Inc., Aerotek Scientific and Fast Enterprises, LLC.

Those attending should wear professional attire and bring copies of their resume. Register at TigerLink. For more information, visit memphis.edu/stem or call 678.3103.

Need a break from studying....HCOE Student Services and ELLC is hosting an Egg-stravaganza this Sunday. Come out for an egg hunt, egg toss, and other fun games. We will be in the Engineering Courtyard from 3pm-5pm.

The National Civil Rights Museum is hosting a MLK50 Symposium in the Michael D. Rose Theatre on Tuesday, April 3, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The number of expected attendees is between 400-700; however, the number of registered attendees continues to grow. This email is being sent to notify the campus community of the University’s support of this historic event and possible disruptions to normal parking procedures on this day.

If you have a UofM parking permit for the Zach Curlin Garage and you arrive before 8 a.m., you should not see any difference in your normal routine; however, you may want to plan for lunch on campus as you may not have a space in the garage when you return. Parking and Transportation Services staff will be on site all day managing the garage for space availability and redirecting Zach Curlin Garage permit holders to an alternate gated location in the event that the garage reaches capacity.

In order to prepare for the increase in expected vehicles on campus, we will also close the Zach Curlin South Lot 5 (red arrow on the map attached) to all General Parking permit holders for the overflow of vehicles in the event that the Zach Curlin Garage reaches capacity. General Parking permit holders may use any of the other General Permit parking locations shaded in yellow on the map attached.



If you would like to avoid the area altogether, there is ample parking in the South Lot 15. You may also take advantage of the Blueline shuttle service, which will run its normal route schedule. You may track the Blueline routes or download the app for real-time shuttle locations by visiting http://blueline.doublemap.com/map/.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding while we manage the needs of our campus community and support this historic event.

IEEE Workshop: Soldering Techniques

Thursday, March 29th at 4:15 in ES 220

Do you want to learn to solder circuitry for a class project or just for fun? We’ll teach you. Come learn how to solder different circuit elements to a PCB!

Everything will be provided, all you should do is show up.

The Department of Engineering Technology is hosting a presentation by Mac McMillan (a nationally recognized authority on Healthcare Cyber Security and CEO of CynergisTec Inc) on March 15th at 1:00pm in room 225 of the FedEx Institute of Technology. Those in the Networking Field of Study, or those interested in working for IT in the healthcare industry are strongly encouraged to attend!

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The UofM's largest campus-wide Career Fair for all majors will be held Wednesday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the UC Ballroom. The event is open to current UofM students and alumni who have a TigerLink account. Business professional dress is required. For more information, click here.

To Register or for more information Click HERE.

Dr. Kevin Berisso, director of the AutoID Lab in the Herff College of Engineering, has been named chair of the Advancing Identification Matters’ RFID Experts Group (REG). The group is responsible for addressing global standards and issues associated with radio frequency identification (RFID). The REG is currently comprised of more than 40 organizations from the U.S., Europe and Asia.

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Wednesday, February 21, 2018 | 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Eng Sci First Floor (Mostly Civil Eng Employers)
Eng Admin Lobby (EECE, TECH, Mech Eng)

All students attending the Career Fair MUST Pre-register, so we can provide printed name tags with your major when you sign in for the Career Fair. PLEASE REGISTER BY 5:00 PM on Monday, February 19.

To register, click here.

Career Fair Tips

• Make sure you research the companies attending. Researching will help you form your strategy, demonstrate preparedness and ensure you make a positive first impression.
• Form your strategy based on those companies you really want to see.
• Recruiters are impressed with students who demonstrate familiarity with their organization, ask intelligent questions and explore fit.
• Have a well-written and concise resume.
• Professional dress attire required – Remember to look polished!
• Communication is important – introduce yourself and have a firm handshake and maintain eye contact.
• Prepare questions to ask the recruiters. Asking good questions shows genuine interest.
• Do not monopolize a company’s time.
• Ask for business cards to follow-up with a thank-you note via email to the recruiters you talked with.
• Practice your Elevator Speech – a short pitch that highlights your strengths and what distinguishes you from others.

What: HCOE RomCom Movie Night
When: Tuesday, February 13th 2018
Time: 6:30p-9p
Where: EA 203
Cost: Free (includes movie and concession style food)

• Financial Success
• Investing
• Managing your Cash
• Planning for Retirement
• Taxes
• Will and Power of Attorney

In order to make electrical connections for the Advanced Manufacturing Lab, power to the Engineering Technology Building will be shut off on Saturday, February 10 at 7:00 AM and last no more than 8 hours.

Resumania:
Wednesday February 7, 2018

Come to the Lobby of Eng Admin building (9am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm) to have Employers and Alumni, help prepare you for the upcoming Engineering Career Fair by providing immediate feedback on your resume and cover letter.

Engineering Career Fair:
Wednesday February 21, 2018

The Spring Engineering Career Fair will be held 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the lobby of the Engineering Administration building.

Banner 9 upgrade in the works (from Marketing and Communications email 2/5/18)

A major upgrade to Banner is in the works. The new version will provide an updated user interface, an improved experience on mobile devices and other new features. Initial testing is in process, and training opportunities are planned to begin in July. For more information, click here.

Due to the recent University of Memphis closures for inclement weather, we have extended web registration dates to accommodate course scheduling needs.

The following dates are for first part of term, full part of term, UofM Global and TN e-campus (RODP) classes for Spring 2018.

Web registration will be available through next Thursday, January 25 at midnight.

I am working on the Spring 2018 class websites. They are still a work in progress. For TECH 4943, some of the documents still have not been updated, but beyond a new section in TECH 4943 Proposal most info is valid.

As you know, my (Prof Kohn's) classes were cancled Thursday (1/18) and Friday (1/19) of last week due to the flu. I think I have sufficiently recovered....so my classes WILL be meeting starting Jan 22. See you in class!

As many of you are aware, we host the First Lego League (FLL) West TN Championship and that Prof Banning and Prof Kohn are the FLL Partners. If you have not heard of FLL, it is a robotics competition for elementry and middle school students.

We need your help with the event. There are multiple oportunities to help out including:

• Setup Crew - Friday Jan 19 4-9pm (Meet at Prof Banning's office, we load vehicles then head over to the UC Ballroom (3rd Floor) to set up)
• Event Voluntters Sat Jan 20 7-4 (various, please see Prof Banning or Prof Kohn if you are interested)
• Teardown Crew - Sat Jan 20 4-9pm (meet at UC ballroom)