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.

University Convocation

Today at 2:15 freshman and transfer students at the University of Memphis will participate in the time honored tradition of convocation today.  There will be entertainment by the Pep Band and the favorite Tiger Mascot Pouncer.  Students will learn about the time honored traditions of the University, while also getting advice on their new lives as a college student.

New students at the University of Memphis will start their college adventure this year with music, school spirit, encouragement, and information. It’s all part of New Student Convocation, set for Monday, Aug. 27, at 2:15 p.m. in the Michael D. Rose Theatre.

Freshmen and transfer students will learn about U of M traditions and get advice on how to be successful in college. Alumni and current students will offer their strategies on how students can achieve their ultimate goal – earning a degree.

Speakers will include University officials such as President Shirley Raines, Provost Ralph Faudree, and Vice President for Student Affairs Rosie Phillips Bingham, as well as Tiger head football coach Justin

Fuente.

Entertainment will be provided by the U of M Pep Band and Tiger mascot Pouncer.

 

 A Student Information Fair on the Student Plaza will follow Convocation. The fair will offer information about University departments and student organizations.

The event will be streamed live over the Internet at www.memphis.edu/newstudentconvocation.

For more information see Memphis.edu

Welcome Back Memphis Students

Welcome back to all of our residents returning for the fall semester at the University of Memphis. Good luck with classes!

Ultimate in Student Housing

The Stratum on Highland is the ultimate in student housing! Located 2 blocks from campus, our residents enjoy the ease and convenience of the location with the independence they desire. We appreciate our residents and the staff takes pride in creating an atmosphere that will give residents the most out of their college experience. We know that you will find that The Stratum is the perfect place to call home.

Congrats Summer Graduates

Congratulations to all the University of Memphis summer graduates. Enjoy your commencement Sunday!

Back-to-School Shopping List for College Students from GoodHouseKeeping.com

With classes starting just over 3 weeks from now, iit is almost time to start to get ready for the fall semester. GoodHouseKeeping.com has some ideas to get you ready for your move-in!

From GoodHouseKeeping.com

Academic Supplies

• Three-ring binder
• Three-hole-punch (fits in binder)
• Loose-leaf paper or spiral notebooks
• Subject dividers
• Blue or black ball-point pens
• Mechanical pencils
• Permanent markers
• Highlighters
• Post-Its

• White-Out
• Flash drive
• Flash drive case with lanyard
• Thesaurus
• Dictionary
• Personal organizer/calendar
• Calculator
• Combination lock
• Book bag
• Computer
• Printer
• Computer paper

• Ink cartridges

 

Cleaning Supplies

• Swiffer
• Collapsible laundry basket or bag
• Laundry detergent & fabric softener
• Clorox disinfectant wipes

Read more: Back to School Shopping List for College Students - Good Housekeeping