Tech Times

Author: Cody Bryant

  • Careers n’ Coffee with Haren Construction

    Careers n’ Coffee with Haren Construction

    Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of coffee while speaking with recruiters from Haren Construction on Wednesday, September 10, at 11 AM in Prescott Hall 216.

    Haren Construction is a family-owned and operated construction firm specializing in the construction of engineered water improvement projects, focusing on water treatment plans and pumping stations, raw water impoundments, and pipeline constructions.

    Check Handshake to find out more about this and other employer events!

    Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development.

    career@tntech.edu

    931-372-3232

  • Career Spot – Sept. 10

    Career Spot – Sept. 10

    Stop by the RUC 1st floor lobby on Wed., Sept. 10 from 12–2 PM to meet with a Career Ambassador! Get tips on Handshake, resumes, and learn more about upcoming events.  Hosted by the Center for Career Development

    Career Development Events Page: tntech.edu/career/events.php
    Career Development | career@tntech.edu | 931-372-3232

  • Sept. 9 Co-op/Internship Meetup

    Sept. 9 Co-op/Internship Meetup

    Join us Tues., Sept. 9 at 11 AM in the RUC Multipurpose Room for the first Co-op/Internship Meetup of the semester! Learn how to become eligible for positions through our program. Attendance is required before accepting any Co-op/Internship offer. Don’t forget your Eagle Card!

    More events: tntech.edu/career/events.php
    Career Development | career@tntech.edu | 931-372-3232

  • Tennessee Tech Football vs. Davidson

    Tennessee Tech Football vs. Davidson

    This Saturday, September 13, your Tennessee Tech Football team takes on the Davidson College.

    Running of the Freshmen will now be this Saturday!

    Tailgating begins at 9 a.m. Enjoy live music, a kid’s zone with inflatables, and performances by the Golden Eagle Cheer and Dance teams.

    The student tailgate section is free for students and will be located on the north end of the tennis courts in the grass area.

  • Career Fair Workshop

    Career Fair Workshop

    Prepare for the TTU Fall Career Fair with the Career Fair Workshop! Come to Foundation Hall 238 on Sept. 11at 11 a.m. To learn the best tips, tricks, and practices to be successful at the Fall Career Fair.

    For more information, contact the College of Business Professional Readiness and Leadership via prl@tntech.edu or call 931-372-6198.

  • You’re Invited! ACME Building Groundbreaking Ceremony, Oct 3rd

    You’re Invited! ACME Building Groundbreaking Ceremony, Oct 3rd

    The College of Engineering invites the campus community to a Groundbreaking Ceremony celebrating the Advanced Construction and Manufacturing (ACME) Building on October 3, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. Join us as we break ground on the newest engineering building and celebrate with students, faculty, staff, Tennessee officials and our generous community of alumni and partners. The ceremony will be located at the ACME construction site at the northwest corner of Stadium Drive and Wings Up Way, across from the LSC.

    For more information, visit: tntech.edu/WatchUsGrow

  • 2025-2026 Research Series: Getting Started with Research Grants

    2025-2026 Research Series: Getting Started with Research Grants

    Join us for the first event in our 2025-2026 Research Series, Getting Started with Research Grants. Discover the research infrastructure at Tennessee Tech that can assist you in applying for and securing external research funding. Learn more about each session on the Research Series webpage. The event will take place on Friday, September 12th from 9am-12pm with lunch to follow. Register here to attend in person in LLIB112 or virtually via Teams.

  • Fall 2025 Qualitative Community of Practice Kick-Off

    Fall 2025 Qualitative Community of Practice Kick-Off

    Are you interested in qualitative research? The Qualitative Research Community of Practice (QCoP) is designed to be an interdisciplinary group of Tennessee Tech faculty who are interested researchers, scholars, and practitioners focused on qualitative research methods. The group will meet three times this semester to share ideas, build networks, and develop qualitative research skills. Register here and contact cafe@tntech.edu with questions.

  • How to Create Grading Rubrics with AI

    How to Create Grading Rubrics with AI

    Join the CITL on Tuesday, September 9th at 11 AM via Teams to learn how to utilize AI to help with grading rubrics. Rubrics are a powerful tool for setting clear expectations and ensuring fair, consistent grading—but they can also feel time-consuming to create and refine. In this workshop, we’ll explore practical strategies for designing effective rubrics and see how AI tools can streamline the process. Together, we’ll look at ways to use AI to draft rubric criteria, simplify language for students, and adapt rubrics for different assignments.  Register here and contact citl@tntech.edu with questions.

  • Attune Journal- Call for Submissions

    Attune Journal- Call for Submissions

    Call For Submissions, Attune Journal! Pitches Due September 19th

    Fall 2025 Theme: Safe spaces/ Path(s) to belonging

    Pitches for contributions should be submitted via email to the executive editor by the current semester’s pitch deadline. Pitches should be 100-200 words describing the contribution and include the author’s affiliation (Tech student, staff, faculty, or community member). We accept non-fiction articles and essays, creative non-fiction, fiction, poetry, photography, and other art in any medium that can be printed in our pages. Email pitches by September 19th to tacoagan42@tntech.edu. Learn more about Attune Journal and our Fall 2025 schedule here!