The Volpe Library is seeking a Testing Technician for the Testing and Learning Center (TLC). Typical hours are: Sunday 1:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Monday 12 – 8:30 pm, Tuesday -Thursday 11:30 am-8:30 pm. Between Semesters hours will be: 8 am – 4:30 pm M-F. This job is full-time with benefits, including tuition assistance! The job closes on October 10 – see more details and apply here: https://jobs.tntech.edu/postings/13407?fbclid=IwAR1vGViA6pggBpFMN6Q2lu6IwIu9MrUKbWqH7OzCrXldyHWCXwAUuynNoTU
Author: Cody Bryant
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First English Club Meeting
After a slow start to this semester we can finally kick off the first English Club meeting! This semester, it is in person! It will be on Tuesday October 5th, starting at 11:00 AM. It will be in Henderson Hall room 216A. Come on over and hang out with us. This is not limited to English Majors, anyone can attend.
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Buy Your Textbooks Now
We are 6 weeks into the fall semester. That means it is time for the Bookstore to start looking forward to the Spring semester. We will begin returning unsold fall semester books October 11th. If you still need a book for your fall class please come in and purchase it now. If a book has been returned and you need it for class please let an employee know and the book can be ordered for you.
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Fall 2021 Seminar Series (October 4th)
The Computer Science Graduate Student Club is back with a brand-new seminar series this Fall 2021. Mahmoud Abouyoussef, a Computer Science Ph.D. student, will be talking about his research titled “Blockchain-based Networking Strategy For Privacy-Preserving Demand Side Management”.
The research seminar is scheduled on Monday, October 4th from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. in Bruner Hall 410.
You can also attend virtually the following Microsoft Teams meeting session with the meeting link.
Join our discord: https://discord.gg/QeR9cC9vxB
NOTE: Pizza and drinks will be provided!!!
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International Jobs and Careers Panel
On Wednesday, October 6, the Tennessee World Affairs Council will host an international jobs and careers panel, from 5:30-7 pm on Zoom. This panel will give you a chance to get career tips and advice from 5 different people working in the international arena.
The panelists include a former Peace Corps volunteer, a diplomat, two people with experience in international development, and a former defense intelligence specialist.
The event is free, but online registration is required. For more information about the panelists, or to register for the event, please use this link:
https://www.tnwac.org/calendar/international-career-panel-multi-disciplinary-professions-oct-6/If you can’t make the actual Zoom event, a recording of it will be uploaded next week to the Tennessee World Affairs Council’s website, www.tnwac.org
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“Holding Space for Self” with Cheya Thousand
The Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Counseling Center, Residential Life, the Women’s Center, and the SGA present “Holding Space For Self” with Ms. Cheya Thousand on Tuesday, October 5th at 11am in Derryberry Hall Auditorium. Join us for this Wellness Event to learn how you can “be well” in recognition of World Mental Health Day which will be on Oct. 10th.
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2020-2021 Wings Up 100: College of Arts and Sciences
The following researchers in the College of Arts and Sciences have been inducted into the 2020-2021 Wings Up 100.
Jeffrey Boles, chair, Department of Chemistry
Jesse Carrick, professor, Department of Chemistry
Bradley Cohen, assistant professor, Department of Biology
Justin Murdock, associate professor, Department of Biology
Mustafa Rajabali, associate professor, Department of Physics
Mark Rogers, associate professor, Tennessee Cooperative Fishery Research Unit (Department of Biology)
Amanda Rosenberger, associate professor, Tennessee Cooperative Fishery Research Unit (Department of Biology)The 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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Tennessee Tech Aviation Society Meeting at 7 p.m., Sep. 30, Ray Morris Hall 150
The Tennessee Tech Aviation Society is having a general body meeting from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sep. 30 in Ray Morris Hall 150. This meeting is open to all current members as well as anyone who may be interested in joining. Feel free to join us!
If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
Matthew Arrington, President, mcarringto43@tntech.edu
Shantini West, Vice President, sswest43@tntech.edu
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2020-2021 Wings Up 100: College of Agriculture and Human Ecology
The following researchers in the College of Agriculture and Human Ecology have been inducted into the 2020-2021 Wings Up 100.
Melinda Anderson, director, School of Human Ecology
Dennis Duncan, professor of agricultural education, School of AgricultureThe 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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Friday Focus: QEP & URECA Grant Proposals
Friday Focus sessions are designed to provide just-in-time resources and information for faculty throughout the semester. Each session focuses on a different resource, tool, or program available to faculty. During this session, the Directors of QEP and URECA will discuss faculty grant opportunities and upcoming call for proposals. Come hear more about the purpose of these grants and the process for application!