Want to practice speaking French in a safe, laid-back environment? Then come to French conversation hour on Thursday, January 27, from 11-12 in Oakley Hall 214. Alan will be your host, and he’ll help you practice vocabulary and structures you’re learning in class, even if you’ve just started taking French. https://www.tntech.edu/cas/fl/
Author: Cody Bryant
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Purple Workshop Snow Day Makeup on Jan. 26
Due to inclement weather last week, which delayed classes, we had to cancel our Purple Workshop that was scheduled for Jan. 18. This workshop will be in the Roaden University Center Tech Pride Room (first floor) on Wednesday, Jan. 26 beginning at 5 p.m. and will serve as a replacement for the cancelled workshop.
This event is open to all students 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/948854/share_preview
Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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Careers n’ Coffee featuring Transcard-IT is Wednesday, Jan. 26
Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of coffee while speaking with recruiters from Transcard-IT on Wednesday, Jan. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court (ground floor).
Transcard is a fintech company that specializes in providing innovative cloud-based payment to financial institutions, corporations, and governments throughout the U.S. Its funds disbursement and managing platform take the regulatory, time and cost burdens off the payer, while providing payees secure, self-service options for receiving their money.
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!!!
Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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Co-op Meetup #2/CPT on Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 11 a.m. in the RUC Multipurpose Ro
Are you interested in Co-op? Need to find out how YOU can be Co-op eligible? Attend this Co-op Meetup on Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 11 a.m. in the Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room (2nd floor). Any student interested in accepting a Cooperative Education position with an employer MUST attend a Co-op Meetup.
This event has a special focus on international students/CPT, but it is still beneficial for ANY student who wants to meet the requirements of the Cooperative Education program.
The Co-op Meetup will explain the eligibility guidelines for enrolling in the Cooperative Education Program, which went into effect July 1, 2019 for all students. Pre-registration to enroll in the Co-op Program is now required and attending a Co-op Meetup is your first step! The new eligibility guidelines can be found at: https://www.tntech.edu/career/students/coop-eligibility.php.
Bring your Eagle Card for quick sign-in.
https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/915160/share_preview
Center for Career Development
(931) 372-3232
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Attend the first 2022 WHET Wednesday
Attend the first WHET Wednesday featuring a workshop led by Dr. Charria Campbell, Tech’s Director of Multicultural Affairs. This workshop will take place virtually on Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 11:30 a.m. The Women’s Center pays for an institutional membership to WHET and we encourage everyone to join these sessions! Register for this workshop here: https://izpeseozqk.formstack.com/forms/january_26_2022_whet_wednesday
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RSVP for the Tuesday, Feb. 1 Book Club meeting!
“No matter my origins, there is worth in what I am.”- Namina Forna, The Gilded Ones. Join us for book club as we read Namina Forna’s The Gilded Ones (2021), a bold, immersive feminist fantasy novel. Dr. Hunt (an English professor/giant book nerd) will lead book club on the first Tuesday of each month during dead hour. We’ll have snacks and coffee in the Women’s Center (RUC 339) from 11 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. RSVP through this link by January 31st to get on the list for updates.
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2021 W-2 Availability
Electronic W-2s are now available online
Update on Electronic W-2s. First log into TechExpress (https://express.tntech.edu). Select “Eagle” button from the Quicklinks area. This will take you to Eagle Online. Select the Employee tab, and your W-2 is located under Tax Forms. Please note that your PIN is not required if you use Tech Express.
Paper W-2s were mailed January 24th for employees who did not consent to receiving the electronic version. Employees who wish to receive W-2’s electronically in the future can select Electronic Regulatory Consent in Tech Express under Tax Forms. We encourage employees to select Electronic Regulatory Consent as it reduces the risk of others obtaining your personal information through mail theft.
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Cornerstone Government Affairs to Give Appropriations Presentation
Representatives from Cornerstone will be on campus on Thursday, January 27, to give a brief presentation on the Federal Appropriations Process. The presentation will take place in the Derryberry Hall Auditorium at 11:00 and is open to all.
For questions, please contact Jill Dicey, jdicey@tntech.edu
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Valentine’s Workshops at the Appalachian Center for Craft
Looking for a fun way to treat your Valentine? Look no further than Valentine’s workshops at the Appalachian Center for Craft!
Create unique gifts for your loved one(s) or bring them along to take a workshop. Learn to create a painted silk scarf, a colorful block printed t-shirt/onesie/bandana, a glass flower or a custom forged hook. Most workshops include all materials and it’s a great way to spend time with that special someone! We’ll even give you a discount to bring a friend!
Registration and detailed information available https://www.tntech.edu/fine-arts/craftcenter/workshops/fall-spring/index.php.
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Valentine crafts for Local Nursing Home Residents
Join the Tri-Beta Club Thursday, January 27th at 6pm in Pennebaker 210 to get crafty! There will be tables of Valentine making materials for you to use to make uplifting notes for local Nursing Home Residents for Valentine’s Day! Help us spread joy to our community, see you there! Please contact Secretary Clarice Kiser at ttutribeta@gmail.com if you would like to attend or have any questions.