All are invited to the Star Party being hosted by this semester’s ASTR 3100 (Observational Astronomy) class on Thursday, December 2, from 5.30 to 7 pm in the parking lot behind Foundation Hall. (Cloudy-skies date is Tuesday, December 7.) Telescopes will be set up for observing planets, stars, nebulae, and other galaxies, so come along and marvel at the wonders of the universe. Students will be on hand to guide you, explain what you are seeing, and how the equipment works. For more information contact Steve Robinson (ASTR3100 instructor), sjrobinson@tntech.edu.
Category: Events
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ALICE Cereal, Crafts, and Cram
All Ladies in Civil Engineering (ALICE) will be hosting a final exam study and snack session on Thursday, December 2 from 6-8 pm in Prescott 215. There will be cereal for all to enjoy and craft supplies to make holiday cards for those who would like to take a study break. This event is open to all ladies who major in or who would like to major in Civil Engineering. We hope to see you there!
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Inaugural Additive Manufacturing Day at Tennessee Tech
Join us for the Inaugural Additive Manufacturing Day at Tennessee Tech on November 30 from 10 am – 1 pm! One well-known type of additive manufacturing (AM) is 3D printing where a three-dimensional object is constructed from a CAD model or digital 3D model. This online event features presentations on AM with cement-based materials, multi-material AM, wire arc AM, AM in the United Kingdom, and more! The schedule of presentations and the registration link can be found at https://www.tntech.edu/engineering/research/cmr/additive-mfg-day.php . Pre-registration required. This event is sponsored by the Center for Manufacturing Research in the College of Engineering.
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Golden Eagle Seminar- Friday, Nov 19 at 3 p.m. in LSC 1211
The Student Members of the American Chemical Society invite you to join us for our annual Golden Eagle Seminar on Friday, Nov 19 at 3 p.m. in LSC 1211. Our speaker is Tech chemistry alumnus, Jon Peters. His presentation title is “Oxo Dilemma” and is the story of a large, multi-million lb/year commercial organic chemical process that had major challenges and how these challenges were successfully met. It will also include some information on the history of Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, TN. The event is free and open to anyone and does not require a scientific background. Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP here so we can have an accurate headcount for refreshments. We hope to see you there! Questions can be sent to acarroll@tntech.edu.
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Cultural Appropriation: Fashion or Foul? – Exhibition and Panel Discussion
Join the Center Stage and the School of Human Ecology for an event focused around the impact that cultural appropriation has on our campus community and beyond. This event features both an in-person and virtual component.
On Friday, Nov. 19th from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., guests can visit a garment exhibition in the Tech Pride Room featuring historic clothing items of cultural significance from the MacIndoe Historic Costume Exhibit, housed in the School of Human Ecology.
Immediately following the garment exhibition, guests are invited to join a virtual panel discussion via Zoom, featuring three experts from the campus community, regarding cultural appropriation and the impact it has on our campus. This will be an opportunity for guests to ask questions and learn more about the efforts being promoted here on campus to help inform all of our community about the effects of cultural appropriation.
The link to join the virtual panel discussion can be found on the Center Stage webpage (https://www.tntech.edu/centerstage/) or by e-mailing Dr. Hannah Upole, Assistant Professor of Merchandising & Design, at hupole@tntech.edu.
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Cornucopia of STEM Safari Saturday
Join us for Cornucopia of STEM Safari Saturday for Pre-K – 3rd graders on November 20th from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Pumpkin pie, cranberries, and corn! Sounds like the recipe for a fun, STEM Safari with a Thanksgiving theme!A parent/guardian must remain with the student/students regardless of age. Safari Saturdays are flexible events, come and go as your family’s schedule allows.
Face masks are recommended and encouraged, but not required for vaccinated individuals.
Please register here: https://tf.tntech.edu/machform/view.php?id=1193315 (Registration is encouraged but not required)
If you have any questions please contact Carlos Galindo at cgalindo@tntech.edu
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Volunteers Needed! Cornucopia of STEM Safari Saturday
Volunteers are needed for a family outreach event on Saturday, November 20, 2021, from 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM at the Oakley STEM Center.
Volunteers will assist with hands-on STEM activities, event logistics, set up, and tear down. The event is open to families & their children ranging from Pre-K to 3rd grade. Please consider taking time to help & please share this opportunity with others who may be interested.
Food and refreshments will be provided for volunteers!
If you are interested in volunteering for the event please follow this link: https://tf.tntech.edu/machform/view.php?id=1203826
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Graduating in December?? Important Information about regalia!
Congratulations Graduating Senior!
Don’t miss your opportunity to have your official Tennessee Technological University academic regalia shipped to you for your December commencement. The Oak Hall portal will close November 28. Order at tntech.shopoakhalli.com to guarantee timely arrival.
With postal deliveries delayed and holiday packages entering the shipping system, extra time will be needed to ensure you have your cap and gown!
Academic regalia will be available to pick up in the Bookstore through the day of graduation.
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Inviting All Ladies in Civil Engineering to ALICE Friendsgiving
All Ladies In Civil Engineering (ALICE) will be hosting a Friendsgiving event on Thursday, November 18, 2021, from 6-7pm in Prescott 215! It will be a fun night of socializing with friends, so all ladies who are majoring in Civil Engineering or who would like to major in Civil Engineering are invited to attend. Turkey and drinks will be provided! If you wish to attend, please RSVP using the link below and bring a side of your choosing. We can’t wait to see you there!
Please RSVP using this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3fP5lJzlDPPx0UGxu5oyW0hpw_5G0GZXwfO0n5pxBgYmIgw/viewform
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Safe Zone Training!
Peer Empowerment Program is hosting Safe Zone Training on Monday, November 29th. This training will take place in Bell Hall Rm 266, from 5:30-8pm.
Training will include activities focused on LGBTQIA+ vocabulary, addressing implicit biases, and asking the questions you may have about the community. All of this will help us form better safe spaces for those around us!
Everyone is welcome! Training is not limited to students. We encourage faculty and staff to attend! Please register by 11/26 using the Google Form:
(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QHGS1UwUkBIkIW5eFcSbTwHj2_ulqJlfbpQWHJfMibo/edit?usp=sharing)