All are invited to the Star Party being hosted by this semester’s ASTR 3100 (Observational Astronomy) class on Thursday, December 2, from 5.30 to 7 pm in the parking lot behind Foundation Hall. (Cloudy-skies date is Tuesday, December 7.) Telescopes will be set up for observing planets, stars, nebulae, and other galaxies, so come along and marvel at the wonders of the universe. Students will be on hand to guide you, explain what you are seeing, and how the equipment works. For more information contact Steve Robinson (ASTR3100 instructor), sjrobinson@tntech.edu.
Author: Cody Bryant
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Retired teacher, assistant principal establishes education scholarship
Tennessee Tech was always an important part of Kathy Ligon’s life. She grew up in Cookeville and when it came time to choose a college, there was never any doubt that she would choose Tech. But while choosing a university was easy, choosing a major proved to be more difficult. Ligon initially enrolled at Tech as a psychology major. She then changed her major to business, but neither felt like the right fit, and her grades suffered as a result.
“I was actually put on probation and academically dismissed from the university,” Ligon said. “I was on the seven-and-a-half year plan. It took me seven and a half years to get my bachelor’s degree.”
Ligon did some soul searching and decided to become a teacher. She begged the dean of the College of Education to give her a second chance, and he did. She re-enrolled at Tech and never looked back. Ligon would eventually earn three degrees from Tech and a doctorate from TSU. Now, she and her husband have established a scholarship for education majors to help others pursue the career that she loved.
Read the full story about Ligon’s 30-year career in education and learn more about the Katherine C. Ligon Scholarship here: Donor Spotlight (tntech.edu)
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Group Work Part 2 Replay
Group work is a terrific way to induce collaboration and community in your classroom. In this session we will expand on Part 1 of this series and apply some of the knowledge gained in an activity. Come join us for an interactive session of group work.
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Stadium Drive parking spaces closing/Sherlock Park fencing
Parking spaces on Stadium Drive at the east edge of Sherlock Park will be closed permanently as of 11/26. These parking spots will be part of the Ashraf Islam Engineering Building project site. The majority of Sherlock Park and these parking spaces will be fenced on 11/30 and the area will become an active construction site. Please bear with us as we move forward on this exciting addition to the Tennessee Tech campus!
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ALICE Cereal, Crafts, and Cram
All Ladies in Civil Engineering (ALICE) will be hosting a final exam study and snack session on Thursday, December 2 from 6-8 pm in Prescott 215. There will be cereal for all to enjoy and craft supplies to make holiday cards for those who would like to take a study break. This event is open to all ladies who major in or who would like to major in Civil Engineering. We hope to see you there!
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Support Tennessee Tech on Giving Tuesday
Nov. 30 is Giving Tuesday, an international day of giving to support causes that have a positive impact on your community. What has a bigger impact on Cookeville than Tennessee Tech? If you want to participate in Giving Tuesday, we hope you’ll make a gift to Tech. This year’s Giving Tuesday will focus on the Football Operations Center and Tech’s desire to continue the proud 100-year tradition of its football program. After all, so many Tech traditions are centered around football: Homecoming, the Pep Truck, Shinny-Ninny, Purple Pride, Awesome Eagle and Wings Up.
Our goal is to raise $50,000 in just 24 hours! Every gift makes a difference. Follow us on Facebook at Crawford Alumni Center at Tennessee Tech | Facebook and visit Tennessee Tech University Advancement tomorrow to make a gift. And learn more about the Football Operations Center at TTU Athletics – Football Operations Center (tntech.edu). Let’s make this the best Giving Tuesday yet!
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Farewell Reception for Amanda Fabrizio-Grzesik Dec. 7
Please join us in the Varsity Building on Dec. 7 from 3-4:30 p.m. for a farewell reception for Amanda Fabrizio-Grzesik, Director of Development. Amanda joined the Tennessee Tech University Development team in February 2015. Her fundraising work began in the College of Engineering and grew to include the College of Education and College of Agriculture and Human Ecology. Amanda has also been instrumental in raising funds for Tech’s Diversity Initiative. Join us on Dec. 7 as we wish her all the best on her future endeavors!
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Group Work Part 2: Replay
Group work is a terrific way to induce collaboration and community in your classroom. In this session we will expand on Part 1 of this series and apply some of the knowledge gained in an activity. Come join us for an interactive session of group work.
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Stairwell renovations/Brown Hall
Renovation work on stairwells in Brown Hall will begin on November 29. One stairwell may be unavailable periodically with the second stairwell and the elevator available for use. As work progresses, both stairwells may also be open at times. Restricted access stairwells will be clearly marked at the time work is taking place. Thank you for your patience with this project.
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Food Pantry Hours This Week
The Campus Food Pantry will be open Monday and Tuesday, 8am – 5pm (regular hours). We will be closed the rest of the week for the Thanksgiving Holiday (aside from food basket pick ups). Have an amazing holiday break!!!
https://www.tntech.edu/volunteer/pantry.php