Learn the art of chain-making for jewelry, needle felt a life-size mouse, discover the basics of blacksmithing or try your hand at relief printmaking—the creative possibilities are endless! February 8th daylong workshops at ACC are now open for registration. Looking to learn more about working with clay? We are also offering a 6-week evening class covering the basics of wheel-thrown pottery, from start to finish, on consecutive Mondays beginning February 3rd. TTU students, faculty and staff get 25% off! Click here to register.
Author: Cody Bryant
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Confirm your faculty seat at Fall Commencment
Reserve your seat to help celebrate graduates at our Fall 2024 commencement. We expect a packed Hooper Eblen Center with graduates and families. To reserve your seat, please let us know if you plan to attend the 9 a.m. ceremony, the 2 p.m. ceremony or both on Friday, December 13.
If you plan to attend, please register at https://tf.tntech.edu/view.php?id=1643404 by Wednesday, December 11. This RSVP is for faculty members planning to sit in the designated faculty section near the stage.
Although students will be seated as they arrive, the platform party and all faculty are invited to be part of the processional. All faculty are asked to line up in the Hooper Eblen Center tunnel in regalia 20 minutes before the start of the ceremony.
Thank you for making the college experience awesome for graduates.
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Student Affairs Student Spotlight – Samuel Asare-Duah
Meet Samuel Asare-Duah, our December Student Affairs Student Spotlight! Originally from Ghana, Samuel earned his undergraduate degree from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and is now a second-year master’s student in Civil Engineering at Tech, graduating this fall. Samuel served as the Publicity and Social Media Manager for the African Student Union, where he was recognized as the “Most Hardworking Officer” for his dedication. After graduation, he will begin his career as a Highway Engineer with Jacobs in Atlanta, Georgia. Congrats, Samuel!
Read more about Samuel’s story on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntechstudentaffairs
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Finals Week Breakfast!
UCSC is having FREE Breakfast every morning of finals week! Monday December 9th, Tuesday December 10th, Wednesday December 11th, and Thursday December 12th starting at 7:15am we will have breakfast ready for anyone taking a final or studying! Come and fuel before your exam!
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Register for the upcoming LaunchTN Innovation Cohort!
Launch TN’s Innovation Cohort teaches faculty and students how to translate business ideas into an on-the-market solution. Participants receive a $1,000 stipend for completing the 6-week class. Sign up for the December 10th info session to learn more https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElc-GhqT8jHNL_IaHhkn2z8MI0Zl4jOoem
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Period Poverty Drive Pack Assembly & Holiday Social
Today, December 5th from 11:00-1:00pm in the RUC Tech Pride Room
Period poverty is prevalent all around us. Many people who menstruate struggle to afford period products during their monthly cycle. Here at the Women’s Center, we recognize period poverty for what it is—a public health crisis. Join us in our fight! Donate online here. For more information contact: womenscenter@tntech.edu.
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Candlelight Christmas Singing
On Thursday, December 5th, after our Christmas party, UCSC will be hosting a Christmas singing night at 9pm. We will sing new and old Christmas songs and celebrate the season of advent. We will light candles to celebrate The Lord’s birth! Come rejoice with us!
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UCSC CHRISTMAS PARTY!
The UCSC is having a Christmas Party on Thursday, December 5th at 6pm! There will be snacks, treats, games, hot chocolate, and maybe even Santa! Shhhh! Anyone is welcome, so come hang out with us and have some holiday fun!
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Hot Chocolate Social
Come join us for a relaxed and fun event to connect and learn more about the Prevention and Recovery in Substance Misuse (PRISM) group!
What’s Happening:
Hot Chocolate Bar: Create your perfect cup with tasty toppings.Games and Fun: Lighthearted activities to break the ice.
Prizes: A chance to win something fun!
Meet PRISM: Find out how we support prevention and recovery in substance misuse.
Everyone is welcome—stop by, sip some cocoa, and say hello!
When: December 6, 2024 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Where: 10 W Broad Street Cookeville, TN [TTU/Regions Building]
* Free parking is available in the Regions parking lot. Come to the door with the Tech logo, follow the logos up to the third floor!
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Submit causes for 2025 I Heart Tech Students fundraising campaign
Each year, Tennessee Tech’s “I Heart Tech Students” fundraising campaign raises money for areas on campus that directly benefit students: scholarships, programs and resources that enrich their college experience. We invite you to submit causes for your college, department or program.
I Heart Tech Students will run from February 27 through March 27, 2025. (We are shortening it to four weeks this year.)
All causes must be submitted in full by January 31, 2025. Anything submitted after this date cannot be included. Submit your cause by completing this form: https://forms.office.com/r/DzrpRjhhdX
View last year’s I Heart Tech Students website here: https://1915.tntech.edu.
Contact giving@tntech.edu with questions.
