All posts by Duren Thompson
“Be Curious” Campaign Launches “PAUSE for Mindfulness” Cards
In Fall of 2025, the UT Office of Ombuds Services launched a messaging campaign called “Be Curious” aimed at all […]
Ombuds office is fully staffed – Welcome Nellie Haddad!
The UTK Office of Ombuds Services welcomes Nellie Haddad, Ph.D, as our new Associate University Ombudsperson! Nellie joins University Ombudsperson […]
Ombuds Educational staff are BUSY, busy this summer!
***Notice: Our June & July 2025 educational programming calendar is already FULL.*** We are unable to accept any further team, […]
Join the UT Ombuds Team! Job opening for new Educational Program Support Specialist
UT Ombuds is GROWING! We are seeking self-motivated candidates for our new Educational Program Support Specialist (EPSS) non-exempt position. Located […]
Celebrating Growth and New Beginnings: A Message from Our Outgoing Associate University Ombudsperson
By Brooke Wichmann, Associate University Ombudsperson As I reflect on my journey as the Associate University Ombudsperson at the University […]
April-May 2025 Ombuds Events Newsletter
As we count down to the 2025 Spring semester end and all its challenges, know that you may always schedule […]
Ombuds Events Newsletter – Aug/Sept 2024
Welcome to UT – or back to UT – for Fall Semester! for spring gardens! We hope that you […]
Successful Pilot of New Crucial Accountability Add-on Workshop
Thank you and Congrats to all 13 pilot participants of our Crucial Conversations for Accountability Add-on workshop! This newly designed […]
April Ombuds Events Newsletter – 2024
This month, UT Ombuds are celebrating April showers for spring gardens! Whatever the weather, try connecting with growing […]
UT Ombuds receives IOA President’s Award
Our own Lisa Yamagata-Lynch, UT Ombuds and Director of Ombuds Services, received a 2024 President’s Award from the International […]