The College of Communication and Information invites all college alumni and friends to an open house during Homecoming Saturday, Nov. 7. Please join Dean Mike Wirth, CCI faculty and staff before the game (4-6 p.m.) for refreshments, tours of new spaces, and conversations with students.

The Country Music Association awards Jack Ryan, host of the WIVK night show, with prominent “Broadcast Personality of the Year” award.

Alan Wilson, chairman, president and CEO of spice manufacturing giant McCormick & Co., remembers how much he wanted to attend the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and how tough it was for his family, financially, to help him achieve that dream.

Acclaimed mystery writer Chris Grabenstein will present a free lecture on behalf of The Center for Children's & Young Adult Literature on Thursday evening, October 1, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Frank H. McClung Museum auditorium, at 1327 Circle Park Drive.