Tech Times

Author: Cody Bryant

  • Distress Protocol Workshop

    Distress Protocol Workshop

    All Academic Affairs faculty and staff are invited to join the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFÉ) and the Tennessee Tech University Counseling Center for a workshop on the student distress protocol on Tuesday, September 26th from 3-4:30 PM in RUC 101, Tech Pride Room.

    The Tennessee Tech University Counseling Center is committed to providing resources to ensure that a student in crisis is responded to quickly, responsibly, and in an empathetic manner. A distressed student may also display disruptive behaviors, which may be covered by student conduct policy, and not be addressed directly by this protocol. This protocol is designed to provide guidance to the campus community. It defines how to:

        • Ensure a coordinated crisis response and review process.
        • Recognize the signs that a student may be in distress.

    Establish a consistent framework for responding to the student in distress.

    Refreshments will be served. For questions, contact abmccoy@tntech.edu

    Register

  • Child Life Association September Meeting

    Child Life Association September Meeting

    Come join the Child Life Association for our September meeting! We will have a pasta bar and learn about an awesome volunteer opportunity!

    When: September 21st at 11 a.m.

    Where: Oakley room 122

    If you have any questions or would like more details reach out to Kayleigh Vaught at kevaught42@tntech.edu

  • Fall 2023 iMakerSpace Training: Intermediate SolidWorks

    Time: September 21, 5-6pm
    Location: iMakerSpace (Library 348)
    * Please register for the event by emailing imakerspace@tntech.edu with your name, major, and T-Number.
    * Students who successfully complete the training will receive a certificate.

  • Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar: Cricket Bergner and Ezekiel Vespie

    Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar: Cricket Bergner and Ezekiel Vespie

    This week’s Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar will be given by physics majors Cricket Bergner and Ezekiel Vespie. In their talk Decay Study of 33Mg and 35Mg for Level Scheme Development, they will describe their work this summer analyzing the nuclear decay of two isotopes of magnesium. In particular, they will describe analysis techniques they learned that enabled them to see new transitions in the decay chain of these isotopes. 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! For questions, contact aholley@tntech.edu

  • Open Water Swim Event

    Open Water Swim Event

    The Tennessee Tech Swim Club is hosting an open water swim event on Saturday, September 23 at 10:45 am at Floating Mill Park on Center Hill Lake. Triathletes, competitive swimmers or any strong swimmers interested are encouraged to join us for it. There will be lifeguards and kayakers serving as safety lookouts throughout the swim. We will have a cookout at the park after the swim for those that attend.  Please contact Brad Westrick at bwestrick@tntech.edu for anyone interested in swimming or kayaking and for further information.

  • Family Weekend Online Auction is Open for Bidding (Sept. 20-24)!

    Family Weekend Online Auction is Open for Bidding (Sept. 20-24)!

    The Tennessee Tech University Family Weekend Online Auction is open for bidding from Wed., Sept. 20 at noon – Sun., Sept. 24 at 8pm! From attractions to restaurants, sports memorabilia, jewelry, and more, we have something for everyone!

    Visit our website here to see what we have to offer, and start bidding!

    The best part… Funds raised from the silent auction support the Parent Association Annual Scholarship Fund. For questions contact: ttupa@tntech.edu

  • Child Development Lab Costume Parade

    We invite you to participate in this year’s Child Development Lab Costume Parade on October 31st from 9:00-11:00. Interested departments or organizations who would like to pass out candy and treats can go to the following link to learn more about the event and to reserve a space.

    https://forms.gle/yH6rqYdPZuPEdWZf6 

    If you have additional questions, please contact Angie Smith (angiesmith@tntech.edu) or Adrianne Pennington (apennington@tntech.edu)

     

  • Student Spotlight Nominations Now Open – Fall Semester

    Student Spotlight Nominations Now Open – Fall Semester

    Do you know a student deserving recognition? The Division of Student Affairs is requesting nominations for the Student Affairs Student Spotlight. This project aims to highlight Golden Eagles students who excel both in and outside the classroom. Selected students will be featured in a Tech Times article and a Student Affairs Instagram post. Help us spotlight what outstanding students we have at Tennessee Tech. The nomination form can be found at https://www.tntech.edu/sa (link at bottom of page)

  • Chess Table Dedication Ceremony

    Chess Table Dedication Ceremony

    Join us as we dedicate the chess table in front of Henderson Hall to Professor Emeritus and former Dean Paul Semmes this Thursday, September 21, 11 a.m. on Centennial Plaza in front of Henderson Hall.

     Dr. Semmes was a physics faculty member for 33 years, Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for 6 years and Dean of the College for 14 years. In addition, Dr. Semmes was faculty leader of Tennessee Tech’s chess club for 28 years and is still an avid player.

    Come out this Thursday to celebrate Dean Semmes, play chess and enjoy a treat! Tennessee Tech’s Chess Club will join to play chess and celebrate.

    For additional information, email cas@tntech.edu.

  • College of Arts & Sciences Stonecipher Lecture on Sept. 25

    College of Arts & Sciences Stonecipher Lecture on Sept. 25

    The College of Arts and Sciences, in celebration of this year’s Stonecipher Lecture, will host the University of Pennsylvania’s Adelheid Voskuhl for a lecture at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 25th, in Stonecipher Lecture Hall 113. The topic of the event, which is free and open to the public, is “Engineers and the World They Made: Machines, Policies – and Social Status in the Industrial Boom.”