Tech Times

Author: Bailey Phonsnasinh

  • First Speech & Debate Practice of February

    First Speech & Debate Practice of February

    Join the TTU Speech & Debate Team for the first February meeting on 02/01/2021. We meet every Monday and Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm in Henderson 004, so if you can’t come to this meeting, join us when you can!

    The team is a great way to build your resume, make professional and personal connections, improve your speaking skills, and have a positive and fun college experience. The team may be of particular interest to communication, political science, psychology/sociology, and education majors, though ALL are welcome!

    For more information, email: sdstansbur42@tntech.edu

  • Society of Hispanic Engineers

    Hola everyone! Join us Virtually – Society of Hispanic Engineers – January 28, during dead hour, 11:15 a.m for our General Body meeting.

    Time: Jan 28, 2021 11:15 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting: https://tntech.zoom.us/j/87652484747

    Meeting ID: 876 5248 4747

    Any questions please contact me via email

    lgsanchez42@tntech.edu

  • Diversity & Inclusion Seminar Series Jan. 28

    Diversity & Inclusion Seminar Series Jan. 28

    The Computer Science Diversity Committee is getting ready to host their first speaker Crystal Dugger, Vice President of Clinical Service at HealthTrust, for their Diversity & Inclusion Seminar Series! Crystal’s virtual talk on leadership will be on Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. and you can register in advance here: https://sites.tntech.edu/csc-diversity/2021/01/05/spring-2021-diversity-inclusion-seminar-series-crystal-dugger/.

  • Mental Health Matters Awareness Giveaway (Jan 28th)

    Mental Health Matters Awareness Giveaway (Jan 28th)

    Join members of the Student Government Association for the Mental Health Matters Awareness Giveaway to receive a free t-shirt and magnet!

    Date: January 28th
    Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST
    Location: Centennial Plaza

    The Student Government Association recognizes the importance of addressing the mental health of Tennessee Tech students. The Mental Health Matters initiative seeks to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health by openly engaging in dialogue about the topic and encouraging students to take advantage of the many free resources offered by the Counseling Center. Please join us in starting the conversation and taking a stance against the stigma. Golden Eagles, your mental health matters.

    To learn more, please visit tntech.edu/matters

    (Mental Health Matters is a Student Government Association initiative in partnership with the TN Tech Counseling Center.)

  • Employer Spotlight featuring Tennessee Highway Patrol is Wednesday, Jan. 27

    Are you interested in a career in law enforcement? Join Tennessee Highway Patrol at their Employer Spotlight on Wednesday, Jan. 27, from 11am to 1pm in the Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court located on the ground floor. The application period to apply to be a Trooper is open now and they want to talk with YOU!  Be a step ahead and apply directly through your Handshake account! Don’t miss this opportunity to network with recruiters about their great opportunities!

    Employer Spotlight events are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
    career@tntech.edu
    931-372-3232

  • BIDE Meeting January 28th

    BIDE Meeting January 28th

    BIDE (Body Image and Disordered Eating) is an all-inclusive peer support group that promotes self-growth and self-acceptance. Have a body and not sure how to feel about it? You are welcome here. This week’s meeting is at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 28, via Zoom. For questions and Zoom information, you can contact rlpearson43@tntech.edu or bidepeers@gmail.com.

    As of right now, our other meetings for the semester are scheduled for February 11 & 25, March 11 & 25, and April 8 & 22.

  • TTU Miracle Giving Day

    TTU Miracle will be participating in a Giving Day benefiting Monroe Carroll Jr.’s Children Hospital in Nashville Wednesday, February 3rd through Thursday, February 4th. If you are interested in participating and helping a child currently getting treatment, please email miraclettu@gmail.com. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to participate! Follow us on Instagram (@TTUMiracle) for updates. For the kids!

  • W-2s for 2020 released!

    Electronic W-2s are now available online!

    Update on Electronic W-2s.  First log into TechExpress (https://express.tntech.edu).  Select Eagle button from the Quicklinks area. This will take you to Eagle Online.  Select the Employee tab, and your W-2 is located under Tax Forms. Please note that your PIN is not required if you use Tech Express.

    Paper W-2s were mailed January 22nd for employees who did not consent to receiving the electronic version. Employees who wish to receive W-2’s electronically in the future can select Electronic Regulatory Consent in Tech Express under Tax Forms. We encourage employees to select Electronic Regulatory Consent as it reduces the risk of others obtaining your personal information through mail theft.

  • First ARC Meeting This Semester

    First ARC Meeting This Semester

    Come and join us at Autonomous Robotics Club. Interested in learning about CAD, Linux, Arduino? Just want to work on exciting projects
    like drones, battle bots, or a robotic humanoid? If any of these interests you, come expand your knowledge and experience through practical means and be a valued part of our ever-expanding team – every Tuesday night at 7:00pm in Prescott 215. Everyone is welcome.
    And don’t forget to join our discord at https://discord.gg/XdBAxtx.

  • An Evening with Joy Harjo, 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States

    An Evening with Joy Harjo, 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States

    Joy Harjo is an internationally reknowed performer and writer of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Author of nine books of poetry, several plays and children’s books, and two memoirs, she has also served two terms as the official U.S. Poet Laureate.

    On Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 7 p.m., she will present her work and share her experience as part of the Center Stage lecture series. This particular event will be accessed live via Facebook on the Tennessee Tech University – Center Stage page: https://www.facebook.com/tntechcenterstage