This week’s Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar will be given by Dr. Zegnet Muhammed, a member of TTU’s physics department. Dr. Muhammed’s talk First-Principles Study of Doping Effects on Ferroelectricity and on Rashba Spin Splitting will provide a look at how physics uses fundamental principles to handle the modeling of complex macroscopic systems. The seminar will be this Friday at 4pm in Bruner Hall 210, with snacks served starting at 3:30pm. These seminars are geared for undergraduates from any STEM major, but graduate students and faculty are also encouraged to attend!
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Student Affairs Student Spotlight – Baylee Dalton
Meet Baylee, our November Student Affairs Student Spotlight! Originally from Smyrna, Tennessee, Baylee received her undergraduate degree from Tech and is now a first-semester MBA student, graduating in the Summer of 2025. She serves as a Graduate Assistant for the College of Business and as a TA for a computer forensics course. Baylee’s impact can be felt in her roles as a College of Business Ambassador, Trailblazers captain, Fall Fun Fest volunteer coordinator, and leader in launching the COVID-19 Grocery Relief program. Congrats, Baylee!
Read more about Baylee’s story on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntechstudentaffairs
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Holiday Festival Woodturning Workshop at ACC
Learn the basics of woodturning in this upcoming Holiday Festival workshop! Whether you’re new to woodturning, or looking for a fun project to refresh your skills, this workshop is for you! We will cover the fundamentals of woodturning, from lathe safety and proper turning technique to shaping, sanding and finishing. Participants will start by practicing basic spindle turning and will then move on to designing and creating their own functional bottle openers, from start to finish. We’re offering a morning and afternoon session on November 23 during Holiday Festival. Register and get more details here!
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Andy Loftis Retirement Reception – Nov. 12th
Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Andy Loftis, Power Plant Manager, who has been a cornerstone of our campus for an incredible 29 years. As many of you know, Andy has played a pivotal role in keeping our campus comfortable—quite literally! From the sweltering summer days to the chilly winter nights, Andy has contributed to the heating and cooling of each and every room and office on campus.
As he embarks on this new chapter, we encourage everyone to thank Andy for his years of service and the countless ways he has made TTU a better place. Please join us for a farewell celebration on Tuesday, November 12th from 1:00-3:00 at the Tech Pride Room in the RUC to honor Andy and his incredible legacy at TTU.
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Tennessee Tech Introduces Forage – Job Simulations Platform
Forage is a FREE online resource that offers virtual day-in-the-life experience programs designed by leading companies. Through this platform, students engage in self-paced online learning programs that simulate the work performed in different roles at different companies through interactive, hypothetical tasks. Forage offers 300+ job simulations with over 125 employers. Forage is ideal for first-year connections courses or courses with a career immersion component. Information about the platform is found online at www.tntech.edu/career/forage or download the PDF one pager here – https://www.tntech.edu/career/pdf/resources/ForageOnePagerInstructors.pdf.
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Employer Spotlight TODAY!!
Make sure to stop by and talk to recruiters from Southeast Conservation Corps on Thursday, November 7th! Located on the 1st Floor Lobby of Roaden University Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., this event is offered by the Center for Career Development.Southeast Conservation Corps (SECC), operates conservation service programs throughout the Southeast that focus on meeting the needs of the natural landscapes while empowering people to cultivate compassion, responsibility, and grit through community service, hard work, and environmental stewardship. Check out Handshake for more!Employer Spotlights events are hosted by the Center for Career Development931-372-3232 -

Nominations for Caplenor Faculty Research Award Wanted
Nominations Sought For Caplenor Faculty Research Award
The Caplenor Faculty Research Award is Tennessee Tech’s highest honor bestowed upon its faculty. The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2024-2025 Caplenor Faculty Research Award is Friday, November 29, 2024. No individual may nominate more than one person. Complete guidelines and the nomination form are contained on the Office of Research’s home page at the link below.
Please send the forms to Rasma Motykowski at rmotykowski@tntech.edu.
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Tennessee Tech Women’s Basketball Welcomes North Alabama
Head to the Hooper Eblen Center on Sunday, November 10 at your Golden Eagles take on the Lions of North Alabama at 1:00 p.m. It’s Camper Appreciation Day! Kids can wear their camp t-shirt for free admission! There will also be face painting and balloon art sponsored by Pepsi!
Tech students receive free admission to all home basketball games. Faculty & staff can purchase their tickets at TTUsports.com or by calling 931-372-3940 Click here to view the full 2024-25 season schedule.
Wings up! | TTUsports.com
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Co-op Meeting TODAY!
Do you have questions about the Co-op Program? Need to know the difference between a co-op and an internship? We’ve got you covered!
Attend this Co-op Meetup on Thursday, November 7th, in the Tech Pride Room in the Roaden University Center, at 11 a.m. to learn how YOU can be Co-op Eligible!
The Co-op Meetup will explain the eligibility guidelines for enrolling in the Cooperative Education Program, which applies to all students.
Please note, any student interested in accepting a Cooperative Education position with an employer MUST attend a Co-op Meetup, prior to accepting an offer.
Bring your Eagle Card to obtain credit for attendance.
career@tntech.edu
(931) 372-3232
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Tech Volleyball Hosts SIUE in Conference Matchup
Head to the Hooper Eblen Center Friday, November 8 at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 9 at 2:00 p.m. as your Golden Eagles host the Cougars of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Your Golden Eagles will be celebrating Senior Day on Saturday! Admission is free for all fans!
Wings up! | TTUsports.com
