Discover campus wellness resources available to students, including nutrition, outdoor activities, mental health services, addiction prevention & support, fitness, and many others on Wednesday, October 20 from 10 AM – 1 PM on Centennial Plaza (if rain, RUC Tech Pride Room).
This event is sponsored by the Student Government Association’s Mental Health Matters initiative. For more information, visit tntech.edu/matters
Councilwoman Free Virtual/In-Person Film Screening, Oct. 25
Councilwoman follows the story of Carmen Castillo behind the scenes of politics. Politicians aren’t often full-time hotel housekeepers, union members, grandmothers, and immigrants working service sector jobs, but Carmen Castillo changes that when she wins a seat on the City Council in Providence, Rhode Island. This event is sponsored by the Women’s Center. The screening begins on Monday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. virtually or in-person in Johnson Hall 103. To receive a virtual invitation, please RSVP by noon on October 25 at https://tntech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_54rIVPj6r7QyDpX . For more information, visit https://www.tntech.edu/women/events.php.
Jeff Brown from The Biz Foundry will be leading this session on how to make your idea come to life. Business Model Canvas is a great tool for you to learn if your idea or product is viable, how to identify your customers, find any issues, and give yourself and your team the best chance for success!
The Eagle Works judging rubric is based off Business Model Canvas, so if you’re thinking about competing, this workshop is essential!
The iMakerspace is on the third floor of Volpe Library. Use the north staircase (past the MyTECH helpdesk) to access. If you need an accessible entrance, please email Andrea at akruszka@tntech.edu before 4:30 p.m. that day to arrange.
For more information and a link to join virtually, go to www.tntech.edu/eagleworks.
The gentlemen of Man-Up are meeting today at 6:30pm in the Tech Pride Room (University Center, 1st floor near the Caf). Join in the interesting conversation, thought-provoking ideas in this very welcoming setting.
Lace-up your athletic shoes and get ready for a battle of the residence halls! Join the Residence Hall Association and Tech Wars for a dodgeball tournament this Saturday, October 16th, from 1-3pm in the Burn MAC Gym! There will be a competitive and casual league tournament to earn Tech Wars points for your hall. One team per reshall for each tournament will be allowed. Each team should pick a theme they will be representing such as Harry Potter or cartoon characters. Team registration ends October 15th at 11:59pm. Use the QR code or link to register to be on a team. https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5AenIdnlr8K50h0?Q_CHL=qr
Upcoming ARA Meeting: Addiction and Recovery Awareness @ 11am on October 19th via Zoom
The Addiction and Recovery Awareness @ TN Tech (ARA) is a student-driven organization aimed at raising awareness of the use, abuse, and dependency of addictive substances and seeks to educate the community and provide resources and support for those in recovery through a variety of activities and peer support. The ARA Invites you to get involved in planning and promoting activities, educating the campus, and providing support for the TN Tech community. The second meeting of ARA is scheduled for 11:00am on Tuesday, October 19 via Zoom. There was a great turnout at the first meeting, and ARA would love to grow in membership. Membership is open to all, and there are no dues. Please contact Dr. Steve Seiler (sseiler@tntech.edu) for more information. The link for the meeting is https://tntech.zoom.us/j/88697236020?pwd=a05WMjZWQUxMRXhHNjYvZ2tJZDZxZz09 (passcode: 161014). Wings Up!
Join The Chemours Company at their Virtual Employer Spotlight on Thursday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to noon! Representatives will be discussing career opportunities in the field of chemical engineering. They currently have two available co-op opportunities! These positions are currently listed on their Handshake page, so get a step ahead and APPLY NOW!!!
The event schedule for this Virtual Employer Spotlight will be as follows:
11:00 – 11:10 am: Company Overview
11:10 – noon: Q&A Open Forum
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with recruiters about their excellent opportunities!
Access event information and Teams invitation in the Handshake Events link below.
https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/861641/share_preview
Virtual Employer Spotlight events are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
Join the Center for Career Development on Thursday, Oct. 14, beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room (2nd floor) for this Purple Financial Planning workshop. This workshop will feature Harrison Myers from Northwestern Mutual, who will provide insight regarding how to plan a successful budget while starting your career!
This event is open to all students in all majors and counts toward Part Two of the Purple Career Readiness application for junior and senior students. Bring your Eagle Card for a quick sign-in.
NOTE: This event does not count toward Purple Career Readiness Workshop attendance in Part Three.
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Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
You are invited to attend an informational session on the Campus Master Plan update. The Master Plan guides the university’s construction and facilities. Garry Askew with Bauer Askew Architecture will be on campus Thursday October 21st 1:30-3:00 in Jere Whitson Auditorium and again on Tuesday November 16th 10:00-11:30 in Jere Whitson Auditorium to provide information.
Did you accept a co-op or long-term internship at the Engineering / STEM Fair? Do you know if you are Co-op Eligible? Find out how YOU can be Co-op eligible! Attend this Co-op Meetup on Thursday, Oct. 14, in Clement Hall 212 at 11 a.m. Any student interested in accepting a Cooperative Education position with an employer MUST attend a Co-op Meetup.
The Co-op Meetup will explain the eligibility guidelines for enrolling in the Cooperative Education Program, which went into effect July 1, 2019 for all students. Pre-registration to enroll in the Co-op Program is now required and attending a Co-op Meetup is your first step! The new eligibility guidelines can be found at: https://www.tntech.edu/career/students/coop-eligibility.php.
Bring your Eagle Card for quick sign-in at the end of the event.
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Cooperative Education Office
(931) 372-3232