The Rural Reimagined Faculty Grant Program offers TN Tech faculty members the opportunity to secure up to $20,000 in research funding for addressing rural challenges. All academic disciplines are encouraged to submit a proposal. The application window is currently open now through Friday, September 20, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. CST. For comprehensive information and proposal submission, please visit the Rural Reimagined Faculty Grant Program webpage for full details.
Author: Cody Bryant
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Dr. Steven Frye Interviewed by Larry Meiller
On Thursday, August 15th, Dr. Steven Frye was interviewed by the Wisconsin Public Radio’s Larry Meiller Show. The first half-hour of the episode, “Learning Later in Life,” addresses adults furthering their education and exploring opportunities to continue learning. Dr. Frye currently serves as the President of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education.
Listen to the interview here: https://www.wpr.org/shows/larry-meiller-show/learning-later-in-life-becoming-a-substitute-teacher.
For more information, you can email Dr. Frye at sfrye@tntech.edu .
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Career Spot on September 4th in RUC Lobby
Do you have questions about the services and resources available to you from the Center for Career Development? Come see us on Wednesday, September 4th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the RUC Lobby!
Career Spots are pop-up tabling events held by Career Ambassadors in areas across campus! You can drop-in for a quick chat and gather all kinds of information about Handshake, how to find examples of resumes/cover letters, and upcoming events held like career fairs. With Career Spots, there isn’t a need for an appointment but bring your Eagle Card for attendance credit. Check Handshake to see all the upcoming dates!
Center for Career Development
career@tntech.edu
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Careers n’ Coffee with Packaging Corporation of America – Counce Mill
Join the Center for Career Development in welcoming Packaging Corporation of America on Wednesday, September 4th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court (ground floor). Make sure you grab a free coffee while speaking with the recruiters!
Packaging Corporation of America is based out of Lake Forest, IL, and is one of the largest integrated producers of corrugated packing in North America. They enjoy bringing new and innovative solutions to their customers through a network of 95 plants. Make sure to also check Handshake for more information!
Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development
career@tntech.edu
931-372-3232
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SOA Interest Meeting – September 5
Thinking about applying to be a 2025 Student Orientation Assistant (SOA)? Come to the first SOA Interest Meeting on Thursday, September 5 at 11:00am in the Roaden University Center, room 246 (2nd floor). You’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the position, ask questions, and hear from past SOAs about their experiences! We can’t wait to see you there! Deadline to apply is Oct. 1. www.tntech.edu/soa
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College of Business Suit Sale
The College of Business Suit Sale will be in Foundation Hall 130 September 4-6. Each day, the sale will be open from 8AM – 3PM. Suits, jackets, and other professional clothing and accessories will be available at a price ranging from $1 – $5. This is a great opportunity to build your professional wardrobe without breaking the bank!
This event is open to all Tennessee Tech students. For questions, contact prl@tntech.edu
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International Overdose Awareness Candlelight Vigil
The Center for Addiction Prevention and Support invites you to join us August 29th (tonight) at 7 p.m. on the Quad to honor community members and students we have lost to drug overdose. Drug overdose reversal training will be on site! Come join us and other community partners on the Quad tonight at 7 p.m.
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UCSC Late Night Praise
The UCSC is having Late Night Praise tonight! It starts at 9pm in the small auditorium of Collegeside Church of Christ (which is located beside UCSC on the right). I encourage you to come worship with us! Hope to see you there!
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WMC Craft Club! Debut Meeting
August 29, 11:00am-12:00pm, Womens Center (RUC 339)
Calling all crafters! The Women’s Center is debuting their new “Craft Club”! Aimed to give a dedicated time and space, once a month, for creative engagement, peer connection and collaboration. Much like our past “socials” but with a creative twist! Learn more at our website, or contact womenscenter@tntech.edu!
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Adult Swim Clinic
The Exercise Science Department is offering a free 6-week Adult Swim Clinic for faculty, staff, graduate assistants, and community members on Monday evenings at the Memorial Gym Pool starting on September 9. If you are serious swimmer that wants to become a graceful swimmer or a beginner that is just learning to swim, I encourage you to sign up for the upcoming 6-week clinic. There will be three clinics offered including:
Intermediate/ Advance Swimmers: Mondays from 5:15- 6:15 pm.
Novice/ Beginner Swimmers: Mondays from 6:15- 7:15 pm.
Phobic Swimmers: Mondays from 7:15- 8:00 pm.
Anyone interested in registering or wanting more information should contact Brad Westrick at bwestrick@tntech.edu