Tech Times

Author: Cody Bryant

  • A Jazzy Little Christmas Concert – TN Tech Music Faculty

    A Jazzy Little Christmas Concert – TN Tech Music Faculty

    Wednesday, December 10th • 7 PM

    Cookeville Performing Arts Center

    Adult: $33

    Children (12 and under): $10

    The Tennessee Tech Faculty Jazz Ensemble will perform a jazzy Christmas concert at the Cookeville Performing Arts Center (CPAC) on Wednesday, December 10th at 7pm. The jazz faculty will be joined by Tennessee Tech voice faculty, Dr. Diane Pulte, Dr. Wendy Mullen, and Dr. Chris Reames. In addition, the room will be filled with flickering candlelight, sponsored by Luminance, a candlelight experience.

  • NIFA Deadline January 9

    NIFA Deadline January 9

    Non-instructional faculty assignments (NIFA) are designed to contribute to the professional growth of faculty, improve teaching and curriculum across the University, and/or enhance scholarship and academic excellence of Tennessee Tech. NIFA proposals are due to department chairs/directors by January 9, 2026. Applicants are responsible for submitting proposals to Academic Affairs by January 23, 2025. Please visit the website additional details.

  • Get the scarf (and a matching hat!) made famous by Astronaut Barry Wilmore!

    Get the scarf (and a matching hat!) made famous by Astronaut Barry Wilmore!

    Stay warm, show your spirit and support Tennessee Tech—all at the same time!

    Make a gift of $50 or more and receive a limited-edition Tennessee Tech scarf and matching beanie — the same scarf made famous by astronaut and Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal Barry Wilmore!

    This cozy set delivers the perfect blend of warmth, comfort and Golden Eagle style. Keep the cold out, keep the school spirit in and make a difference for the area on campus that matters most to you. What more could you ask for?

    Limited quantities available — once they’re gone, they’re gone!

    Your support helps sustain the programs, resources and scholarships that fuel our students’ success. Thank you for giving back and showing your Tech pride in style.

    Make your gift today before they run out!

     

  • Retirement Celebration for Donna Smith

    Retirement Celebration for Donna Smith

    Please join us for a Retirement Celebration honoring Donna Smith for her many years of dedicated service to the College of Engineering. The celebration will be held on December 15, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. in AIEB 345.

  • Internal Research Grant Committee Announces Call for Proposals for 2025-26

    The Internal Research Grant Committee is soliciting proposals for funding for FY 2026-2027.  The deadline to submit proposals and all required application materials to the Office of Research is Feb. 27, 2026.  Please use the link below to submit your application via Docusign.

    Research & Economic Development – Faculty Research Committee

    Contact Jill Dicey at ext. 3897 or jdicey@tntech.edu with any questions

  • Fall 2025 Campus-wide Solar System Tour

    Fall 2025 Campus-wide Solar System Tour

    Need a break from studying for finals?  The Introduction to Modern Astronomy I (ASTR 1010) class has created a to-scale model of our solar system that fits on campus!  The sun is located in BRUN 243.  From there, walk around campus and locate solar system objects (8 planets, 6 moons, 2 dwarf planets, a comet, and 2 asteroid belts) using the attached map.  There’s some information about extra-solar system objects of interest near BRUN 243.  Objects will be removed by Dec 11.

  • Christmas Candlelight Worship

    Christmas Candlelight Worship

    Join UCSC for our annual candlelight worship on December 4th at 9 PM. It will be a traditional night of worship with advent candles. The service will be held at Collegeside Church of Christ in our small auditorium. Feel free to meet at UCSC a little before and we can all walk over together!!

  • Fall 2025 Important End of Semester Information

    Fall 2025 Important End of Semester Information

    As we wrap up the end of another wonderful semester and prepare for holiday festivities, please keep the following in mind:

    The last day of Fall 2025 classes is Friday, December 5th.

    The Registrar’s Office will be closed for processing end of term grades the week of December 15 – 19. 

    All grades are due on Monday, December 15 at 10:00 am. Grades, GPA, and academic standing will be finalized approximately Friday, December 19th. You will receive another notice as soon as those items are final!

    Transcript processing and enrollment verifications will pause the week of December 15-19 until all grades, GPA, and academic standing are finalized.

    Degrees will be awarded the week after December 15-19.

  • Upcoming Cutover Dates – Important Talon Transition Information

    Upcoming Cutover Dates – Important Talon Transition Information

    The full cutover schedule is available at the Talon website.

    December 7 – Last day to update 401K, 457, & 403b contributions to be reflected on December payroll

    December 8 – Budget revision cutoff for Banner Finance.  Adjustments after this date must be made on TALONBUD starting January 2nd. Returning Adjuncts, Administrative Adjuncts, and Overload Pay Spreadsheets due to Academic Affairs

    December 11 – Last day for suppliers to send AP invoices to TTU until January. Any invoices received after this date may delay payment processing

  • Family Craft Studio at ACC this Saturday!

    Family Craft Studio at ACC this Saturday!

    Children and adults alike are invited this Saturday to craft together and create copper pendants.  Drop-in and create unique copper pendants anytime from 9am to noon this Saturday, December 6th at the Appalachian Center for Craft. Free and open to the public while supplies last. Click here for more info or to register