The Crosswalk is the safest place to cross the street, even if you have wings!
Author: Cody Bryant
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Getting Started with GIS for Research
Want to get started using GIS in your research? Sign up for a 1-day GIS boot camp on September 14 from 8 AM to 4 PM and start working with geospatial data right away. Register here. Lunch is provided. Contact cafe@tntech.edu with questions.
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Student Wellness Fair 2024
The Health, Wellness and Wellbeing Team is hosting a Student Wellness Fair, September 25th from 11 am to 1 pm. Join us on Centennial Plaza for information from departments, organizations, and clubs with a wellness focus. Please reach out to Sandra Bohannon, sbohannon@tntech.edu, to reserve a table.
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CITL: Assessments in the Age of AI
Join the CITL on Sept. 17 at 11 AM for our next workshop. Whether you’re looking to enhance existing assessments or design new ones, AI can help. Discover how AI can help streamline the assessment process, from creation to student application. Register here and contact citl@tntech.edu.
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PURPLE Readiness Workshop – Making Great Impressions at a Job Fair
Join the Center for Career Development on Thursday, September 12th, at 11 a.m. in the Roaden University Center’s Multipurpose Room to learn how to make a great impression at a job fair. Hear from an employer panel about the behaviors and other items you should prepare for a job fair.
This event is open to all students in all majors and counts towards the Purple Career Readiness Certificate for junior and senior students. Bring your Eagle Card.
Make sure to also checkout the event via Handshake to learn more.
Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development
career@tntech.edu
931-372-3232
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World Suicide Prevention Day
Stop by the Center for Counseling and Mental Health Wellness Table September 10th from 10am- 2pm!
World Suicide Prevention Day is September 10. Think you know someone who is struggling? Let them know they’re not alone. Reach out, listen, and seek help.
Eagle Eye Crisis Hotline: 1-855-206-8997
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 -

Radiate Body Positivity Group
The Radiate Body Positivity group is a support group dedicated to fostering self-acceptance and celebrating diverse body types. We will challenge societal standards of beauty, share personal experiences, and encourage one another in embracing their unique bodies. The group is aimed at building confidence, promoting mental and physical well-being, and advocating for inclusivity and respect in all aspects of life. All students are welcome!
Weekly on Mondays, Sept. 16 – Oct. 21 at 3 PM to 4 PM. If interested, please email koermann@tntech.edu or arector@tntech.edu.
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Women in Higher Ed! Join us next week for the WHET Conference
Women of TTU! Join us next Friday at the WHET Conference at Motlow State. This is a great opportunity to network with other women in higher education, gain professional development, and hear from amazing speakers. Food will be provided. Contact Grad Studies at gradstudies@tntech.edu for more information. Register at www.whettn.org!
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Welcome Dirk Anderson, New Dining Services Director
Dirk Anderson, a Sequatchie County High School graduate, earned his Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a Sociology minor from Tennessee Tech in 1997. With 27 years in the foodservice industry, including as District Manager for Buc-ee’s and roles at Vanderbilt and Texas A&M, Dirk is eager to return to Tennessee Tech. He brings expertise in innovative dining programs and people-first leadership. Dirk is married to Christi and father to college student Jimmy. He enjoys family time, automobiles, and college sports, and aims to enhance Tennessee Tech’s community and dining programs.
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Will You Really Do It Later? Combat Procrastination!
Do you have students who need help with time management, motivation, and overcoming procrastination? Encourage them to attend the Launchpad Student Success Center’s Success Series Workshop-Will You Really Do It Later? Combat Procrastination from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m, Tuesday, September 10th in Room 209 Kittrell Hall.
For more information contact Tenika Burgess at tnburgess@tntech.edu or 931-372-6850.
