The College of Interdisciplinary Studies is proud to announce the opening of one of three planned Lactation Areas on Campus. The purpose of these spaces is to provided lactating/breast-feeding mothers a comfortable and private spot as needed. If you’d like to book a time, please contact Dylcia Cowan at 931-372-3366, or email her at dcowan@tntech.edu. If you prefer, you can drop by Southwest Hall, Rm 141A. Hours of operation are 8 am – 4:30 pm.
Author: Cody Bryant
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ARE YOU AWAKE? A Human Trafficking and Drug Endangered Child Conference
Tech ASPIRES, Power of Putnam, Willow Bend Farms, and other area agencies are co-sponsoring, ARE YOU AWAKE? A Human Trafficking and Drug Endangered Child Conference. The conference will be at The River Church in Cookeville on May 5th and 6th from 8am-5pm. Participants will receive advanced training on signs of Human Trafficking, develop trauma informed and strength-based responses and more. To register, please contact Willow Bend Farms at 423-250-5700. For more information or to receive support, please call ASPIRES at 931-372-6566 during business hours, or The Eagle Eye Crisis Hotline after hours at 855-206-8997. Tech ASPIRES is a federally funded grant program that provides free trauma informed forensic exams and compassionate advocacy services to survivors of sexual assault from trained Registered Nurses and Victim Advocates.
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German Professor Selected as Fellow
Martin Sheehan, Associate Professor of German and Interim Chair of the Department of Foreign Languages, has been named a Fellow of the Berlin Seminar on German Literary Institutions. Sponsored by the Max Kade Foundation and the University of Notre Dame in partnership with the University of Georgia, this prestigious program brings together scholars of German literary and cultural studies with experts and leading figures of Germany’s contemporary literary scene. Past fellows have come from all academic ranks and many different institutions, including Duke, Brown, Michigan State, UCLA, the Ohio State University, Virginia Tech, and Fudan University in China. As a Fellow, Dr. Sheehan will share his most recent research on German theater, disability studies, and digital humanities.
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Register for Eagle Works – over $10,000 in prizes!!
Eagle Works registration is now open! Join students from programs across campus to compete for awards totaling over $10,000. Eagle Works is a Shark Tank-style competition focusing on innovation & entrepreneurship, problem-solving, creative thinking, and teamwork!
The competition is open to all Tech students from all programs of study.
This year’s competition will be held on Saturday, April 9 at 2 p.m. in Bell Hall auditorium. For complete details, deadlines, and to register for the competition, visit www.tntech.edu/eagleworks or email akruszka@tntech.edu
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Television Services In Full HD
Digital HD television services are available to all students living in the Residential Halls and Tech Village. Telecommunications offers 84 channels of high-definition programming tailored to the University environment. To learn more visit the Telecommunications website at https://www.tntech.edu/facilities/telecom/services/cabletv.php
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Beginners’ French Conversation Hour on Thursday, March 10!
Come and practice your French at Beginners’ Conversation Hour on Thursday, March 10 from 11-11:45 in Oakley 214. Organized and run by students, French Conversation Hour is open to all speakers of French, regardless of level, and uses games and activities to help everyone get involved. The atmosphere is fun, laid-back, and designed to help you feel as comfortable as possible speaking French. For more information contact Debbie Barnard at dbarnard@tntech.edu or 931-372-3773
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TTU Wildlife Society Meeting Today- Free Pizza!
TTU Wildlife Society Meeting – Free Pizza!
The TTU Wildlife Society Chapter will be having a meeting this week. The goals of the TWS are to aid wildlife professionals in research and education. As a group, we do volunteer work, participate in competitions, make professional contacts in the wildlife field, and have a good time doing so!When: this Thursday, March 10th @11-11:45am
Where: PENN 320
Anyone interested is welcome to attend! Also, pizza will be provided!
If you have any questions email Hmgiffey42@tntech.edu
Hope to see you there!
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I Heart Tech Students Spotlight: Golden Eagle Media Fund
Tech’s student media tell the stories of campus and provide excellent hands-on learning experiences in journalism. The student-run newspaper, magazine, radio station, television station and yearbook offer students the chance to gain practical skills for their future careers. The Golden Eagle Media Fund was established to support paid positions on the student media so that students can participate while earning pay to cover their college living expenses.
Any gift of any amount to any area made online at https://1915.tntech.edu between Feb. 14 and Mar. 28 counts in the I Heart Tech Students total. Check out the causes featured this year and make a gift to an area on campus that is meaningful to you. Visit https://1915.tntech.edu to learn more.
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Women’s Center Monday Social with Project ASPIRES
Did you know Tech now has 24/7 services available for survivors of sexual assault? Project ASPIRES is the new federally funded project that brings Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners and Victim Advocates to Tech’s campus. Come by the Women’s Center (RUC 339) from 3-4 p.m. on Monday, March 21 for hot chocolate, coffee, donuts, and conversation with the team behind Project ASPIRES!
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Annual Celebration of Craft at the Appalachian Center for Craft
Join us in-person at the Appalachian Center for Craft’s annual Celebration of Craft, Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. This free event features live demonstrations in blacksmithing, clay, fibers, glass, metals and wood; live music; hands-on craft activities for kids; a 25% discount on handmade items in the gallery; a silent auction of donated artwork, and tasty food from a variety of vendors. Celebration is FREE and open to the public, Saturday, April 2! Bring the family for great art, music and fun! Visit www.tntech.edu/celebrationofcraft or email craftcenter@tntech.edu for additional information. This is a Center Stage sponsored event!