Tech Times

Category: Academics

  • URECA Grant Applications for Spring 2024

    The URECA (Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity) Mini Grants and Team Grants aim to support student-conducted, faculty-supervised research and creative activities during the academic year. Individual students may apply for Mini Grants, with a funding cap of $1,000. Team Grants, capped at $5,000, are available for groups collaborating on a joint project.

    The application deadline for both Mini and Team Grants for the Spring 2024 semester is November 10 at 4:30 PM. The next deadline for Spring 2024 is set for January 26.

    For any inquiries or additional information about URECA, reach out to Dr. Lenly Weathers  at the Office of Creative Inquiry or explore the URECA Grant Program website.

  • Let’s talk Gen Ed on Monday, Oct. 2

    Let’s talk Gen Ed on Monday, Oct. 2

    General Education Vision Committee town hall meeting
    for faculty, staff and administrators (all employees welcome)
    Monday, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m.
    Henderson Hall 114

    This is an opportunity to share your ideas for the future direction and vision of Tech’s general education curriculum. Let us know what skills and knowledge Tennessee Tech graduates should have to best prepare them for their intended careers and their future as informed citizens of the state, region, nation and world. We want to hear from you!

    Light refreshments will be provided.

    Please encourage students to attend the meetings held specifically for students. The next student town hall will be Oct. 4 at 2:30 p.m. in Henderson Hall 106B.

    Throughout the fall semester there will be 27 town hall meetings (14 for faculty, staff and administrators; 13 for students). A complete schedule of the town hall meetings is at https://www.tntech.edu/strategic/gen-ed-vision.php.

  • Let’s talk Gen Ed on Friday, Sept. 29

    Let’s talk Gen Ed on Friday, Sept. 29

    General Education Vision Committee town hall meeting
    for faculty, staff and administrators (all employees welcome)
    Friday, Sept. 29, at 1 p.m.
    Microsoft Teams

    This is an opportunity to share your ideas for the future direction and vision of Tech’s general education curriculum. Let us know what skills and knowledge Tennessee Tech graduates should have to best prepare them for their intended careers and their future as informed citizens of the state, region, nation and world. We want to hear from you!

    Light refreshments will be provided.

    Please encourage students to attend the meetings held specifically for students. The next student town hall will be Oct. 4 at 2:30 p.m. in Henderson Hall 106B.

    Throughout the fall semester there will be 27 town hall meetings (14 for faculty, staff and administrators; 13 for students). A complete schedule of the town hall meetings is at https://www.tntech.edu/strategic/gen-ed-vision.php.

  • Share your thoughts on what Tech’s Gen Ed could be on Thursday, Sept. 28

    We want to hear from you! Come let us know your thoughts about what the vision for Tech’s general education curriculum should be.

    Gen Ed Vision town hall meeting for students
    Thursday, Sept. 28, 6 p.m.
    Microsoft Teams

    Help us answer this question: What skills and knowledge do you as a future Tech graduate need to better prepare you for your intended career and your future as an informed citizen of the state, region, nation and world?

    Light refreshments will be provided.

    A total of 13 student town hall meetings are being held about gen ed this semester. A complete schedule of the town hall meetings is at https://www.tntech.edu/strategic/gen-ed-vision.php.

  • TN Leglislative Internship Informational Table UC Lobby Sept 26th 10am-2pm

    Are you interested in interning at the TN General Assembly in Nashville in the spring semester and earning academic credit? Come to the UC Lobby Tuesday September 26th 10am-2pm, meet program director Shirley Frierson and learn detailed information about the internship and how you can apply! Also, if you are thinking of applying, please email  lharding@tntech.edu, and I will walk you through the process and answer any questions you might have! Applications are due to lharding@tntech.edu by October 3rd.

     

  • Come to the Foreign Language Department’s Meet & Greet

    Come to the Foreign Language Department’s Meet & Greet

    The Department of Foreign Languages will hold its annual Meet-&-Greet on Tuesday, September 26, during Dead Hour (11:00-12:00 PM) in the new Euro Café (HEND 003). If you would like to learn more about majoring or minoring in French, German, or Spanish here at Tech, be sure to drop by for FREE FOOD (pizza, cookies, drinks) and a chance to connect with current FL and IBAC majors and minors, as well as our faculty! Email languages@tntech.edu for more information.

  • Share your thoughts on what Tech’s Gen Ed could be on Tuesday, Sept. 26

    Share your thoughts on what Tech’s Gen Ed could be on Tuesday, Sept. 26

    We want to hear from you! Come let us know your thoughts about what the vision for Tech’s general education curriculum should be.

    Gen Ed Vision town hall meeting for students
    Tuesday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m.
    Henderson Hall 214

    Help us answer this question: What skills and knowledge do you as a future Tech graduate need to better prepare you for your intended career and your future as an informed citizen of the state, region, nation and world?

    Light refreshments will be provided.

    A total of 13 student town hall meetings are being held about gen ed this semester. A complete schedule of the town hall meetings is at https://www.tntech.edu/strategic/gen-ed-vision.php.

  • Let’s talk Gen Ed on Thursday, Sept. 21

    Let’s talk Gen Ed on Thursday, Sept. 21

    General Education Vision Committee town hall meeting
    for faculty, staff and administrators (all employees welcome)
    Thursday, Sept. 21, at noon
    Jere Whitson Building Auditorium

    This is an opportunity to share your ideas for the future direction and vision of Tech’s general education curriculum. Let us know what skills and knowledge Tennessee Tech graduates should have to best prepare them for their intended careers and their future as informed citizens of the state, region, nation and world. We want to hear from you!

    Light refreshments will be provided.

    Please encourage students to attend the meetings held specifically for students. The next student town hall will be Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m. in Henderson Hall 214.

    Throughout the fall semester there will be 27 town hall meetings (14 for faculty, staff and administrators; 13 for students). A complete schedule of the town hall meetings is at https://www.tntech.edu/strategic/gen-ed-vision.php.

  • Campus Space Allocation & Utilization Committee – September 22

    The next Campus Space Allocation & Utilization Committee meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2023 at 2:30pm. For more information, please contact Karin Kopinski-Gilbert at kkgilbert@tntech.edu

  • Share your thoughts on what Tech’s Gen Ed could be on Monday, Sept. 18

    Share your thoughts on what Tech’s Gen Ed could be on Monday, Sept. 18

    We want to hear from you! Come let us know your thoughts about what the vision for Tech’s general education curriculum should be.

    Gen Ed Vision town hall meeting for students
    Monday, Sept. 18, 2 p.m.
    Bruner Hall 210

    Help us answer this question: What skills and knowledge do you as a future Tech graduate need to better prepare you for your intended career and your future as an informed citizen of the state, region, nation and world?

    Light refreshments will be provided.

    A total of 13 student town hall meetings are being held about gen ed this semester. A complete schedule of the town hall meetings is at https://www.tntech.edu/strategic/gen-ed-vision.php.