Join us on October 20th at 3 PM in Derryberry Room 200 for our next CAFÉ Conversations session with Dr. Cynthia Polk-Johnson, Vice President for Student Affairs. During this session, Dr. Polk-Johnson and members of the Division of Student Affairs will provide an overview of their area and current resources and activities that promote student and faculty success. The conversation will also serve as an opportunity to engage with faculty on how they can partner with Student Affairs for overall student success.
Author: Cody Bryant
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RHA Dodgeball Tournament
Lace-up your athletic shoes and get ready for a battle of the residence halls! Join the Residence Hall Association and Tech Wars for a dodgeball tournament this Saturday, October 16th, from 1-3pm in the Burn MAC Gym! There will be a competitive and casual league tournament to earn Tech Wars points for your hall. One team per reshall for each tournament will be allowed. Each team should pick a theme they will be representing such as Harry Potter or cartoon characters. Team registration ends October 15th at 11:59pm. Use the QR code or link to register to be on a team. https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5AenIdnlr8K50h0?Q_CHL=qr
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Upcoming ARA Meeting: Addiction and Recovery Awareness @ 11am on October 19th
Upcoming ARA Meeting: Addiction and Recovery Awareness @ 11am on October 19th via Zoom
The Addiction and Recovery Awareness @ TN Tech (ARA) is a student-driven organization aimed at raising awareness of the use, abuse, and dependency of addictive substances and seeks to educate the community and provide resources and support for those in recovery through a variety of activities and peer support. The ARA Invites you to get involved in planning and promoting activities, educating the campus, and providing support for the TN Tech community. The second meeting of ARA is scheduled for 11:00am on Tuesday, October 19 via Zoom. There was a great turnout at the first meeting, and ARA would love to grow in membership. Membership is open to all, and there are no dues. Please contact Dr. Steve Seiler (sseiler@tntech.edu) for more information. The link for the meeting is https://tntech.zoom.us/j/88697236020?pwd=a05WMjZWQUxMRXhHNjYvZ2tJZDZxZz09 (passcode: 161014). Wings Up!
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Virtual Employer Spotlight featuring The Chemours Company is Thursday, Oct. 14
Join The Chemours Company at their Virtual Employer Spotlight on Thursday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to noon! Representatives will be discussing career opportunities in the field of chemical engineering. They currently have two available co-op opportunities! These positions are currently listed on their Handshake page, so get a step ahead and APPLY NOW!!!
The event schedule for this Virtual Employer Spotlight will be as follows:
11:00 – 11:10 am: Company Overview11:10 – noon: Q&A Open Forum
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with recruiters about their excellent opportunities!
Access event information and Teams invitation in the Handshake Events link below.
https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/861641/share_preview
Virtual Employer Spotlight events are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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CANCELLED – Purple Career Readiness Workshop – Oct. 14: How to Plan a Post-Graduation Budget
Join the Center for Career Development on Thursday, Oct. 14, beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room (2nd floor) for this Purple Financial Planning workshop. This workshop will feature Harrison Myers from Northwestern Mutual, who will provide insight regarding how to plan a successful budget while starting your career!
This event is open to all students in all majors and counts toward Part Two of the Purple Career Readiness application for junior and senior students. Bring your Eagle Card for a quick sign-in.
NOTE: This event does not count toward Purple Career Readiness Workshop attendance in Part Three.
https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/854205/share_preview
Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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Traffic/Road Changes on Saturday, October 16 on Dixie Avenue
On Saturday, October 16, the Haunted Half Marathon will start and finish on campus. Traffic will be briefly affected the morning of the race in order to provide a safe race route. Vehicles exiting residence halls on the east side of campus will NOT be able to use Dixie Avenue and must exit through 9th Street only from 5 a.m. to approximately 11 a.m. The campus community is advised to avoid Dixie Avenue north of 7th Street the morning of October 16 if at all possible. Student residents are also advised that the start of the race will be signaled by ROTC firing the cannon at 7 a.m. Please contact University Police at 372-3234 with questions.
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2020-2021 Wings Up 100: University Administration
The following researchers in university administration have been inducted into the 2020-2021 Wings Up 100.
Michael Aikens, director, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Claire Stinson, vice president, Division of Planning and FinanceThe 2020-2021 Wings Up 100 roster is an elite group of 38 Tech researchers who brought in at least $100,000 in external funding for their research and activities during 2020-2021.
Congratulations to these researchers who helped Tech set a new high in external funding.
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CAFÉ Conversations: Inclusive Teaching
Our next CAFÉ Conversations brings together representatives from the Accessible Education Center and the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning. Join us on Monday, October 18th at 3 pm in Derryberry Hall 200 to learn about best practices for creating inclusive teaching environments and practical ways to make your classrooms more accessible with the use of instructional technology resources.
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Campus Master Plan Information Session
You are invited to attend an informational session on the Campus Master Plan update. The Master Plan guides the university’s construction and facilities. Garry Askew with Bauer Askew Architecture will be on campus Thursday October 21st 1:30-3:00 in Jere Whitson Auditorium and again on Tuesday November 16th 10:00-11:30 in Jere Whitson Auditorium to provide information.
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Co-op Meetup #3 on Thursday, Oct. 14, at 11 a.m. in Clement Hall, Room 212
Did you accept a co-op or long-term internship at the Engineering / STEM Fair? Do you know if you are Co-op Eligible? Find out how YOU can be Co-op eligible! Attend this Co-op Meetup on Thursday, Oct. 14, in Clement Hall 212 at 11 a.m. Any student interested in accepting a Cooperative Education position with an employer MUST attend a Co-op Meetup.
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 at the end of the event.
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Cooperative Education Office
(931) 372-3232