University of Memphis Job and Internship Expo

 University of Memphis's Career Expo connects students and alumni with potenial employers.  This is a great opportunity for networking for students and alumni in this tough job market.  The expo will be tomorrow from 10am-3pm.  Students should bring resumes and dress in professional attire.
 
This year’s University of Memphis Career and Internship Expo will again offer current students and alumni an opportunity to find jobs and internships with prospective employers. 

It will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom

More than 60 companies and organizations, including FedEx, Cummins, AutoZone, the Tennessee Valley Authority, Volkswagen, International Paper, Medtronic, CBRE and others will recruit for internships as well as entry-level and advanced positions.U of M students and alumni can network, obtain career information, and gain experience talking to employers.

The expo is free and open to students and alumni.

Attendees should dress professionally and bring their resumes.

More information is available at www.memphis.edu/careerservices or by phone at 901-678-2239.

The Expo is sponsored by the U of M Career Services Office and the Academic Internship Office.

For more information see the University of Memphis.

Billy Elliot Comes to Memphis

Starting tomorrow you can see the award winning Billy Elliot the musical at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis.  The show opens tomorrow and runs until Sunday.  The show was a hit on Broadway, and had been a hit as it tours around the country.

Based on the internationally acclaimed film, BILLY ELLIOT, the Musical is brought to life by a phenomenal cast of 45 performers and the Tony Award-winning creative team including legend Elton John, whose score is called "show-stopping and electric" by The New York Times. 

Set in a small town, the story follow Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a surprising talent that inspires his family and his whole community and changes his life forever. 

The show is at The Orpheum Theatre in Memphis.  For tickets and information you can call 901-525-3000.  You can also get tickets through any Ticketmaster center.

 Tuesday, September 18, 2012 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, September 21, 2012 - 8 p.m.
Saturday, September 22, 2012 - 2 and 8 p.m.
Sunday, September 23, 2012 - 1:30 and 7 p.m.

For more information see Memphis travel.

Memphis Punter Awarded

 Congratulations punter Tom Hornsey!  He was named punter of the week in the college football performance awards.  He is a junior at Tom Hornsey, and he averages 46.8 yards per punt.  Make sure to watch Hornsey at your next University of Memphis game.

University of Memphis junior Tom Hornsey has been named the National Punter of the Week by the 

College Football Performance Awards after an outing at Arkansas State in which he averaged 46.8 yards per punt.

Hornsey had seven of his eight punts downed inside A-State's 20 including four downed inside the 10.

Through the first two weeks of the season, the native of Geelong, Victoria, Australia, ranks 14th nationally with a 45.92 yards per punt average.

No player ranked ahead of Hornsey in the national rankings has had more punts downed inside the 20. Through two games he has placed 10 of his punts inside opponents' 20-yard line and seven of those 10 have been downed inside the 10.

The Tigers are back at home on Saturday when they play host to Middle Tennessee. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m. in Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. 

For more information see Go Tigers!.

Trolley Night in Memphis

Ten dollars and a free Friday can get you burgers, beer, wine, and hot dogs.  The last Friday of every month is Art Trolley Tour in downtown Memphis.  Shops, restaurants and galleries all open their doors for Memphis residents to explore while enjoying food and entertainment provided on the streets.

Grill out – Members are free and guests are $10.  It’s the last Friday of every month starting at 6 p.m.  Come find us for burgers, beer, wine, and hot dogs located in the open outdoor space next to Bluff City Coffee.


Art Trolley Tour – We invite you to join us for Trolley Night and see what wonders the South Main Historic District has to offer. The last Friday of every month all year long, this is a special time in the South Main Historic District. The ring of the trolley sounds as the shops, restaurants and galleries in the area open their doors to the throngs of Memphians’ and visitors who make Trolley Night on Main an event not to be missed. There’s no better time to browse the stores and galleries for that unique piece of art, clothing or jewelry while sipping a glass of wine and partaking of the wide array of tasty party foods. Slip onto the trolley for a free ride to the next stop and more shops. End the evening with dinner at one of the district’s fine restaurants. We invite you to join us for Trolley Night and see what wonders the South Main District has to offer.

What are the hours of Trolley Night?
6 pm to 9 pm the last Friday of every month all year, come rain or shine.

For more information see South Main Memphis.