Tech Times

Author: Cody Bryant

  • Purple Career Readiness Workshop on August 29: Writing an Employer Ready Resume

    Purple Career Readiness Workshop on August 29: Writing an Employer Ready Resume

    Join the Center for Career Development on Tuesday, August 29, beginning at 11 a.m. in the Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room (2nd floor) for this Purple Career Readiness Workshop! Russ Coughenour, Director of the Center for Career Development, will teach you how to successfully highlight your skills and have an employer-ready resume!

    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 for a quick sign-in.

    https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/1318800/share_preview

    Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development

    career@tntech.edu

    931-372-3232

  • August 28 Careers n’ Coffee with Tennessee Valley Authority

    August 28 Careers n’ Coffee with Tennessee Valley Authority

    Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of ICED coffee while speaking with recruiters from Tennessee Valley Authority on Monday, August 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court (ground floor). Tennessee Valley Authority provides electricity for 153 local power companies serving 10 million people in Tennessee and parts of six surrounding states, as well as directly to 57 large industrial customers and federal installations.

    Do not miss this opportunity to network with recruiters as they share information about available positions, which include full-time internships and jobs within company. Get a step ahead and APPLY NOW in Handshake before speaking to recruiters!

    https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/41532/student_preview?token=VfF6SKbVJ2SnUl6cakN2qqkqKrpVPQ9izMkQg39hyoJDE0tmX4NwZA

    Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development

    career@tntech.edu

    931-372-3232

  • Tech launches new podcast: “College Town Talk”

    Tech launches new podcast: “College Town Talk”

    Tennessee Tech has launched a new podcast in partnership with the Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau titled “College Town Talk.” Each week, hosts Jonathan Frank and Shan Stout introduce listeners to Tech faculty, staff and students – as well as successful Tech alumni, local business owners and civic leaders – who are making a difference and living Wings Up in their community. 

    Episodes 1 and 2 are now available, featuring interviews with Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton, Tech Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Rob Owens, Tech Director of Athletics Mark Wilson, and Soul Craft Coffee owner Anna Dunn. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Google Podcasts and other podcast platforms. Episodes can also be streamed at www.tntech.edu/collegetowntalk.

  • Affirmation Bracelets with The Women’s Center!

    Affirmation Bracelets with The Women’s Center!

    Make a Bracelet with Us!

    Join the Women’s Center for our welcome back affirmation bracelet making event! Wear, share, and take these bracelets with you for positive affirmations and encouragement throughout your semester!

    August 24th, Dead Hour (11-12pm)
    RUC Back Patio

    Check out what else is coming up this semester here!

    For more information contact: womenscenter@tntech.edu

  • Limited Pantry Access – 2 Weeks – Maintenance

    Due to unexpected maintenance in the building, the food pantry will not be able to open full time until September 11, 2023.

    However, to serve our students, we will provide full service 2 days a week at limited hours, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8am to 2pm as long as we are able to remain in the building. We will provide updates as things unfold. Thanks for your patience during this temporary circumstance.

  • Welcome Back Part-Time Job Fair on August 24

    Welcome Back Part-Time Job Fair on August 24

    Join the Center for Career Development on Thursday, August 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Centennial Plaza for our first job fair of the semester! If it rains, the fair will be moved inside to the Roaden University Center Tech Pride Room (1st floor.) This fair is for anyone seeking a part-time position while attending class this semester. ALL majors and ALL students are invited speak with local employers seeking Tech students for part-time opportunities! All majors are invited to participate to learn more about career opportunities with over 20 employers!

    https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/41267/student_preview?token=8dXBEYEODE_3aLVgdH2i45co7efykBmJIzw7uU1M5NBjSCF10i_mKw

    Career Fairs are hosted by the Center for Career Development

    career@tntech.edu

    931-372-3232

  • Let’s talk Gen Ed on Monday, Aug. 28

    The first General Education Vision Committee town hall meeting for faculty, staff and administrators will be held on Monday, Aug. 28, at 9 a.m. in the RUC Tech Pride Room.

    This is an opportunity to share your ideas for the future direction and vision of Tech’s general education curriculum. Let us know what skills and knowledge Tennessee Tech graduates should have to best prepare them for their intended careers and their future as informed citizens of the state, region, nation and world. We want to hear from you!

    Light refreshments will be provided.

    Throughout the fall semester there will be 27 town hall meetings (14 for faculty, staff and administrators; 13 for students). A complete schedule of the town hall meetings is at https://www.tntech.edu/strategic/gen-ed-vision.php.

  • Study Abroad Fair 2023

    Study Abroad Fair 2023

    Join the fun at the Study Abroad Fair, Tuesday, August 29th from 10am-2pm in the Tech Pride Room, RUC (next to the CAF).  We will have representatives from our most popular study abroad programs as well as information about scholarships and financial aid. We will also have lots of giveaways and popcorn! Visit the Study Abroad home page for more information:  https://www.tntech.edu/studyabroad/.

    If you have any questions, please email studyabroad@tntech.edu

  • Psychology club’s first meeting of the year!

    Psychology club’s first meeting of the year!

    For all those interested in psychology, Tennessee Tech’s Psychology Club will be meeting this Thursday at dead hour (11am). Plan is to meet in Bell Hall room 260 with Matthews Daniels as a backup. There will be free pizza and psychology stress balls available to attendees. Please email arramsey43@tntech.edu with any questions.

  • Seeking Applicants for 2024 Student Orientation Assistant Team!

    Seeking Applicants for 2024 Student Orientation Assistant Team!

    Applications to be a 2024 Student Orientation Assistant (SOA) are now available! The Office of New Student & Family Programs is seeking students who have a positive attitude toward Tech, have a genuine interest in helping new students, and have great interpersonal skills to help welcome the next incoming class of students and families to campus and be part of the 2024 SOA team. Do you know a student who has these qualities and would be a great fit for this role? Encourage them to apply!

    Applications are due Wednesday, Sept. 27. Students can visit www.tntech.edu/soa to learn more about the position and to apply.