Dr. Kristin Pickering (kpickering@tntech.edu), who teaches Professional and Technical Communication within the English Department, has published Environmental Preservation and the Grey Cliffs Conflict: Negotiating Common Narratives, Values, and Ethos with Utah State University Press. The book profiles a conflict between a rural Tennessee community and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers involving “Grey Cliffs,” an environmentally damaged area dear to the community. With a focus on negotiating values, the book contains interviews with the Corps and community members, as well as recommendations for a variety of communicators seeking to resolve conflicts among diverse populations.
Category: Events
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Purple Career Readiness on Feb. 21: Ready for Job Interviews Using The STAR-L
Join the Center for Career Development on Wednesday, February 21, beginning at 3 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Tech Pride Room for this Purple Career Readiness Workshop.
This event is open to all students in all majors and counts towards the Purple Career Readiness Certificate for junior and senior students. Bring your Eagle Card for attendance credit.
Career Readiness Workshops hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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Black History Month Celebrates: The 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop with Dr. Regina
February 22, 6:00pm, RUC Tech Pride Room
“The Mountain Aint Flat, Hip-Hop and the Modern South”
Book Signing to Follow of: Chronicling Stankonia
For questions, contact jldicey@tntech.edu
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Leadership the Disney Way’s Trip Presentation
Tennessee Tech’s College of Business is excited to announce the presentation of Leadership the Disney Way! A group of students and faculty from the College of Business recently attended several sessions hosted by Disney’s Imagination Campus. They want to share their experiences and lessons learned from Disney. They will be covering topics such as marketing, economics, and leadership. The presentation will be on February 19th at 4:30 p.m. in Foundation Hall, Room 161. For more information, contact PRL at prl@tntech.edu
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Purple Career Readiness Workshop on February 20!
Join the Center for Career Development on Tuesday, February 20, beginning at 11 a.m. in Roaden University Center Tech Pride Room for this Purple Career Readiness Workshop!
This event is open to all students in all majors and counts towards the Purple Career Readiness Certificate for junior and senior students. Bring your Eagle Card for attendance credit.
Career Readiness Workshops hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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Open Foundry Night!
Interested in learning more about the metal casting process? Good news, the Tennessee Tech Chapter of the American Foundry Society is hosting an open foundry night on Wednesday, February 21st starting at 6:00pm. During this time, you will get the chance to see, and even participate in, the casting process as experienced personnel walk you through each step of making your own casting. Disclaimer: Only authorized personnel can pour the metals. Closed-toed leather shoes/boots are required. Pants are required (NO SWEATPANTS OR LEGGINGS). Safety glasses will be provided but it is highly recommended you bring your own in case of a shortage. We hope to see you all there. Have a great day! For question, contact jrclark46@tntech.edu
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Careers ‘N Coffee with L. I. Smith & Associates, Inc. on February 19
Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of HOT coffee while speaking with recruiters from L. I. Smith & Associates, Inc. on Monday, February 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court.
Do not miss this opportunity to learn about full-time internships and jobs within the company. Get a step ahead and APPLY NOW in Handshake before speaking to recruiters!
Careers n’ Coffee hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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Student Veteran Organization (SVO) Valentine’s Booth Feb. 14th
The Student Veteran Organization (SVO) will be hosting a Valentine’s Booth On Feb. 14th, 2024, from 8am – 1pm on Centennial Plaza. They will be selling chocolates, flowers, and cards. Bundles for chocolate and flowers are $3 and a bundle for chocolate, flowers, and a card will be $5. They will be able to accept cash and Venmo for payment methods. For questions, contact aszymanski@tntech.edu
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Pitch contest Thursday!
Come discover the next generation of innovators! Tennessee Tech’s Eagle Works program presents the 5th annual Idea Challenge, where Tech students pitch their idea in 90 seconds or less for a chance at over $1500 in scholarships. We’re counting on our audience to select a crowd favorite so be ready to listen and vote!
Join us in the Bell Hall Auditorium on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 6 pm!
Are you a student who wants to compete? Check out the Eagle Works website at www.tntech.edu/eagleworks/ for more information and to register!
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Spring Family Day – Feb. 24
You’re invited to attend Tech’s annual Spring Family Day, which will take place on Saturday, Feb. 24! All students, faculty, staff, families, and friends are encouraged to join us for a variety of events, including the doubleheader basketball game against Eastern Illinois. For more information and a full event schedule, visit www.tntech.edu/familyday.