The Student Government Association Presents A Virtual Conversation with Shaquille O’Neal. On Wednesday April 14th at 8 p.m. Join Shaquille O’Neal for a live virtual conversation and Q&A exclusively for Tennessee Tech. This show will be presented on the Looped Virtual Platform and accessible with a tntech.edu email for admittance to the show. This SOLO Event is sponsored by your Student Government Association SOLO Fund. For Looped log in instructions, to pre-submit a question and to join the show visit www.tntech.edu/solo
Author: Cody Bryant
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LinkedIn Learning & ePortfolios Workshop
The nature of LinkedIn is centered around professionalism, which means it provides an easy way for students, faculty, staff, and alumni to cut through any social noise. It serves as a sort of electronic portfolio in the career search process. Instructors are encouraged to assign courses related to course content/objectives for a grade or suggest courses that help students perform better on performance assessments.
This workshop will help instructors learn to utilize one of the most valuable tools offered to faculty and students at Tennessee Tech. Specifically, the objectives of the training include:
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- Overview of LinkedIn and LinkedIn Learning
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- Discuss the use of LinkedIn Learning as an electronic portfolio for students
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- Create a plan for implementing LinkedIn Learning in your course
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This month’s survey: Recycling!
Each month the Office of Sustainability posts a new survey for students on a variety of green topics. This month’s theme is Recycling! Take the survey today to show how much you know about going green.
Access survey here: https://forms.gle/uwaHuSUtY5qa1cPD8
Also check out our website to learn more about campus recycling efforts! https://www.tntech.edu/sustainability/index.php
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Virtual Celebration of Craft – April 10
Most of Celebration of Craft is virtual this year, but the annual 25% discount in the Craft Center Gallery is available both in-person and online! All handmade items (with the exception of exhibitions) will be available for the 25% discount Saturday, April 10, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. in person. The online 25% discount is available Saturday and Sunday, April 10-11.
All demonstrations will be livestreamed through Facebook @tntechcraftcenter. Glass blowing begins at 10 a.m.; blacksmithing, 11 a.m.; clay, 12 p.m.; fibers, 1 p.m. and wood, 2 p.m. Watch from the comfort of your home or anywhere on your phone, i-pad, computer or big screen!
Kids’ Craft activities are available in a kit to take home. Pick up the kits now in our Gallery, at the Putnam County Library, and April 7, 4-6 p.m. in Dogwood Park.
Don’t forget the “Not an Auction Sale!” Artist donated pieces are available online now at deeply discounted prices. You can pick them up or have them shipped. Shop here: https://epay.tntech.edu/C20205_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=186
More information is available at tntech.edu/celebrationofcraft.
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Careers n’ Coffee featuring TN Tech College of Graduate Studies is Tues., Apr. 6
Join the Tennessee Tech College of Graduate Studies at their Careers n’ Coffee event on Tuesday, Apr. 6, from 11am to 1pm in the Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court (ground floor). The College of Graduate Studies offers over 60 graduate degree programs and concentrations spanning the Masters and Doctoral levels. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy casual conversation about the graduate programs at Tennessee Tech PLUS a FREE cup of coffee!
Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
career@tntech.edu
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TSSAA Parking
TSSAA Tennessee High School Basketball Championships for private schools is this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Parking will be blocked off for tournament parking: Tucker Stadium lot, lot south of Hooper Eblen Center and McGee Blvd.
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Name the waterfall on Centennial Plaza!
Our new waterfall feature on Centennial Plaza has just been completed! We need your help in giving it an official name. Visit the link below to suggest a name. Deadline for submissions is today, Monday, Mar. 1!
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Tech Strong: Day of Service
The university will pay tribute to the lives lost and impact of the March 3, 2020 tornado on the local community. There will also be opportunities to sign up for service projects as an alternative spring break. Free boxed lunches will be provided, as well as t-shirts. COVID-19 precautions will be in place with social distancing, and face coverings will be required. Bells across the county, including the Derryberry carillon, will sound at 1:48 p.m. in memory of the 19 lives lost.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Centennial PlazaGather for Ringing of Bells
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One Billion Rising Submissions Due Saturday!
Tennessee Tech University supports survivors and does not tolerate any forms of power-based violence! Join us in celebrating One Billion Rising. Artistic submissions are due Saturday, Feb 13. Every submission wins a prize!!
One Billion Rising is the biggest global campaign to end violence against women. This year, the event is adapted to be a week-long event that everyone can participate in from home! To participate, submit any form of artistic expression (such as a painting, drawing, poetry, or video) related to OBR, rising, healing, or support for survivors. Submissions can be sent to awaken@tntech.edu (a picture of the submission is fine!).
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University announces new interim leaders
Two current campus leaders have received new interim appointments.
Suzann Hensley is now the interim director of the Marc. L. Burnett Student Recreation & Fitness Center. Suzann earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary physical education in 1978 and a master’s degree in education administration and supervision in 1999 from Tech. She joined Tech as assistant director of campus recreation in 1991 and is the current assistant director of The Burn. “I’ve always said and still say it’s the best job on campus. This is a phenomenal facility with an awesome staff and I am just proud to be a part of it,” she said.
Greg Holt is serving as interim Associate Vice President for Human Resources until a search can be completed. Greg is currently the university’s compliance officer and also coordinates Title VI, Title IX, and Clery compliance. “We have a strong team in Human Resources and I am happy to assist the university in this role during the search process.”