Nominations are open for the 2025-2026 Academic Affairs Awards. Nominate a faculty or staff member who has made a meaningful impact, demonstrated excellence, or whose teaching and service have helped you succeed inside and outside the classroom. Learn more about each award and submit nominations here. Nominations close February 27th. Contact cafe@tntech.edu with questions. Your nominations help recognize outstanding contributions across campus.
Author: Cody Bryant
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GSC Craft Club- February Meeting!
GSC Craft Club, February 24th, 11:00-12:00pm, GSC (RUC 339)
Craft Club is aimed to give a dedicated time and space, once a month, for creative engagement, peer connection and collaboration. Much like our past “socials” but with a creative twist! Bring your own project from home or work on a semesterly group project. Secure storage available! Email gsc@tntech.edu for more information.
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TTAC: See what you missed at last week’s intellectual property mini session!
Missed the intellectual property mini session last week? TTAC is making the presentation from this meeting available so you won’t miss out on this great resource! Reach out to Michael Aikens at maikens@tntech.edu for any follow-up questions.
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Feb. 23 Career Spot
Stop by the RUC 1st floor lobby on Mon, Feb. 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to meet with a Career Ambassador! Get tips on Handshake, resumes, and learn more about upcoming events.
Career Spot events are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
To learn more about this and upcoming events, visit: tntech.edu/career/events.php
Career Development | career@tntech.edu | 931-372-3232
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Feb. 19 Purple Career Readiness Workshop: Making a Great First Impression at a Job Fair
Join us Thurs, Feb. 19, at 11 a.m. in room 371 in the Roaden University Center for a Purple Career Readiness Workshop where a panel of employers will discuss ways to make great first impressions at your next job fair!
This workshop is open to all students of all majors and counts toward the Purple Career Readiness Certification for juniors and seniors! Don’t forget your Eagle Card!
To learn more about this and upcoming events, visit: tntech.edu/career/events.php
Career Development | career@tntech.edu | 931-372-3232
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A Better Me for a Better We
The Servants of Christ will host guest speaker Marlin Williams on February 19 at 7 p.m. in Bell Hall Auditorium, Room 237. Williams will share insights from his expertise in workplace communication and professional interaction. His presentation will focus on helping students better prepare for the workplace and navigate a smooth transition from college to career. Students across all majors are encouraged to attend this informative and career-focused event!!
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Time to Un-grind Yoga: Feb. 17
The Center for Addiction Prevention and Support will host a free beginner yoga class from 6–7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 10 W. Broad St., Cookeville. Mats will be provided. For more information, contact CAPS at 931-307-7140 or CAPS@tntech.edu.
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Title VI and Translation Services
Tennessee Tech must provide translation assistance to individuals with Limited English Proficiency in relation to university programs and services. Failure to do so is a violation of Title VI and Tennessee Tech policy.
Tennessee Tech contracted with Avaza Language Services (Avaza) to provide translation assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in over 200 languages. Departments will receive placards containing instructions and unique codes for accessing these services. These unique codes, which are on the back of each placard, should not be shared with unauthorized users. For more information contact the Compliance Office at compliance@tntech.edu or 931-372-6005.
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Non-instructional Faculty Assignments 2026-2027
Congratulations Dr. Jesse Carrick (Chemistry), Dr. George Chitiyo (Curriculum and Instruction), Dr. Lauren Michel (Earth Sciences) and Dr. Susmit Shannigrahi (Computer Science), recipients of 2026-2027 Non-Instructional Faculty Assignments!
NIFA are designed to contribute to the professional growth of faculty, improve teaching and curriculum across the University, and/or enhance the scholarship and academic excellence of the University in ways that cannot be achieved within the constraints of regular workload assignments. More information https://www.tntech.edu/handbooks/faculty/noninstructionalassignments.php
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TTU Athletics hires Bruner and Saulat for Revenue Generation
In a new partnership with Taymar Sales, TTU Athletics has hired two new employees to lead the SoCon sales push! Blake Bruner will be General Manager of Revenue Generation in charge of corporate partnerships and increasing sales. Carter Saulat will be Director of Ticket Sales and Operations to focus on increasing attendance and enhancing the gameday experience. Reach out to them if you have any ideas or people to meet in the Cookeville area!
