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BienveNIDOs
New and current students, come build your ‘nido’ at our welcome event!
Join us at 5:00 PM on August 22 in the Roaden University Center Room 282!Celebrate culture and community through student-led organizations, enjoy flavorful samples from local businesses, and connect with a welcoming community of peers from the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), FUTURO, Alpha Psi Lambda, and the Amigos Club.
We can’t wait to see you there!
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UBUS 1020 Kickoff
All freshmen in the College of Business are invited to UBUS 1020 Kickoff on Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. in front of Foundation Hall! This event is an excellent opportunity to meet your UBUS 1020 professor and peer mentor, enjoy a Pelican’s snow cone, and catch a ride to the Convocation!
For more information, contact the College of Business Professional Readiness and Leadership via prl@tntech.edu or call 931-372-6198.
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Camp COB
Camp COB is on Wednesday, Aug. 20 in Foundation Hall, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is for freshmen in the College of Business to prepare them for their first day of classes! Students will be provided with resources, team building, and community! Lunch will be provided.
For more information, contact the College of Business Professional Readiness and Leadership via prl@tntech.edu or call 931-372-6198.
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Recruiting New Faculty/Staff Pool Team
We are recruiting for a new Tennessee Tech faculty/staff pool team! League play will take place on Sundays, beginning at 2:00 p.m., at STIX. The venue is family-friendly, smoke-free indoors, offers a great food menu, and is a safe environment. All skill levels welcome. We need 5-8 players per team. It’s a fun spin on community development! Contact Michele Niec at mniec@tntech.edu with questions and interest.
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Registrars Office Open Extended Hours
To help ensure all students are ready for the start of classes, the Office of the Registrar will offer extended hours on Monday, August 18th – Wednesday, August 20th. The office will be open each day until 5:30pm. We wish everyone a wonderful start to the Fall 2025 semester!
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Exclusive TN Tech Candle: Evening on the Quad
Bring the golden glow of campus home with Evening on the Quad, a signature TN Tech 15 oz candle that captures the magic of summer evenings on the Historic Main Quad. With a fresh blend of juicy pink watermelon and bright, zesty lemon, this scent evokes the sweet, sun-soaked spirit of Tech.
Proudly crafted in partnership with alumni owned business CS Candle Company of Cookeville, each hand poured, soy, dye free natural cotton wicked candle supports their mission to embrace abilities and create inclusivity.
Order yours today! https://giving.tntech.edu/campaigns/candle-campaign
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Budget Office Training Sessions – September 2025
September 2025 budget trainings are now scheduled for anyone who is interested in attending. Please click here to register for a virtual session.
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Police Officers recently completed the Tactical Emergency Casualty Care training
Several Tennessee Tech University Police Officers recently completed the Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) course, taught by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT). TECC training prepares officers to provide life-saving care in high-risk situations before EMS arrives, enhancing the department’s readiness to respond to critical incidents and better protect the campus community.
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TTU Police command staff attend Campus Safety Conference
Chief Fred Nichols and Captain Mark Hillis of the Tennessee Tech University Police Department attended the Tennessee Higher Education Commission’s Campus Safety Conference held at TSU’s Avon Williams Campus. The event brought together law enforcement and campus safety professionals from across the state to collaborate on strategies to enhance safety and emergency preparedness on college campuses.
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University Convocation – Tuesday, August 19
University Convocation will be Tuesday, August 19, at 3 p.m. Information is available on the University Convocation website: https://www.tntech.edu/convocation/. For any faculty that would like to participate, please RSVP to nsfp@tntech.edu no later than Monday, August 18.
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American Red Cross First Aid/ CPR/ AED Training
The Exercise Science Department will be offering an American Red Cross First Aid/ CPR/ AED blended learning class on Tuesday, August 19 from 5- 8 pm in Memorial Gym for those that may be interested. Please email me at bwestrick@tntech.edu if you are interesting in registering for the class or if you have any questions.
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Reception for Amber Green
Please join University Advancement on Monday, August 18, at 3:00 p.m. in the Varsity Building to celebrate Amber Green and her many accomplishments as Director of Development since July 2020. She has accepted a major gift fundraising position at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital in Knoxville, and her last day will be the 18th. Most recently, Amber worked with the College of Education and Human Sciences, the College of Fine Arts, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Light refreshments will be served.
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6-Week Workshops at the Appalachian Center for Craft
Take a deep dive into your creative practice in one a 6-week workshop this fall!
Pottery with Andy Foster
Fundamentals of Jewelry with Talia TaxThese workshops will meet on Monday nights from 6 – 8pm from September 8th to October 14th, for a total of 6 sessions. If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to attend our workshops in a long-term format these could be perfect for you! Click here for more information or to register! TTU students, faculty, and staff can enter promotional code ACC25 for a discount on workshop tuition.
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CITL Getting Your Course Ready with AI and Accessibility
Join the CITL on Tuesday, August 12th at 11 AM via Teams for our first fall workshop, Getting Your Course Ready with AI and Accessibility. This practical session will focus on preparing your course with accessibility and intentional design in mind. We’ll explore how AI tools can support your planning process, highlight key areas to consider as you finalize your syllabus, and share simple strategies to create a more inclusive learning experience. Whether you’re updating an existing course or building something new, this session will offer helpful takeaways for a strong start to the semester. Register here and contact CITL@tntech.edu with questions.
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Save the Date! Graduate Student Orientation 8/14
Join us on Thursday, August 14th (5:00 pm-7:30 pm) for Graduate Student Orientation. Come and learn about the resources available to you as grad students, ask questions, meet your classmates, and eat great food. If you’re new to Tennessee Tech or not, you will be glad you came!
Please contact gradstudies@tntech.edu with any questions! Online orientation is available at https://flight.tntech.edu. Look in your Tech email for registration information.