Category: Events

The electric vehicle (EV) Ride & Drive event will come to Cookeville TN on Tennessee Tech University campus on Cookeville Oct 2, 2021. Join us for this interactive in-person ride and drive as part of the National Drive Electric Week. This Ride-And-Drive event will give all participants a chance to test drive an EV first hand. Participants will also gain current information on charging, maintaining, and future use of EV’s. Finally, participants will have the chance to use an EV for two weeks free of charge.

When: 10 am – 3 pm CT, Saturday, Oct. 02, 2021

Where: Tennessee Tech Campus, 320 University Dr., Cookeville, TN 38501

Who: Anyone interested in learning more about EVs

What: Test drive multiple brands of Electric Vehicles (Tesla, Nissan Leaf, Chevy Bolt, and others). Learn state of the art information about EVs

Registration: https://driveelectricweek.org/event.php?eventid=3005

If you have any question, please contract Prof. Pingen Chen via pchen@tntech.edu or 931-372-3310.

Upcoming ARA Meeting: Addiction and Recovery Awareness on October 5th

The Addiction and Recovery Awareness @ TN Tech (ARA), a student-driven organization partnered with other state and regional agencies, raises awareness of use, abuse, and dependency on addictive substances. Additionally, ARA 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. Membership is open to all currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff, and there are no dues. Please contact Dr. Lachelle Norris (lnorris@tntech.edu) or Dr. Steve Seiler (sseiler@tntech.edu for more information and the link to the first meeting, which is scheduled for October 5 (11:00 – 11:50) via Zoom. The link for the meeting is https://tntech.zoom.us/j/84383147161?pwd=WlNCblI1NkMwbTNBcnR5cXRBMWFXZz09 Wings Up!

Discover campus wellness resources available to students, including nutrition, outdoor activities, mental health services, addiction prevention & support, fitness, and many others on Wednesday, October 6 from 10 AM – 1 PM on Centennial Plaza.

This event is sponsored by the Student Government Association’s Mental Health Matters initiative. For more information, visit tntech.edu/matters

Careers in Student Affairs (CSAM) is a month-long initiative each October.  CSAM is dedicated to the celebration of a career in Student Affairs, education and awareness in the profession, and engagement with professional associations and peer in the field.

Student  Affairs professionals will be at the following locations on October 4th to provide more information:

• RUC Lobby from 11 am – 1 pm

• RUC Back Porch from 11 am – 1 pm
• The Burn from 3 pm – 5 pm

We look forward to seeing you and talking about Student Affairs careers!

Follow Student Affairs on Instagram: @tntechstudentaffairs

Join the Center for Career Development on Thursday, Sept. 30, beginning at 11 a.m. in the Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room (2nd floor) for this Purple Career Readiness Workshop. A staff member from the Center for Career Development will guide you through the tips and tricks of how to truly became career ready!

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 a quick sign-in.

To attend virtually, access the TEAMS link in Handshake Events. To receive credit for attending, you must log in with your Tennessee Tech email, participate if asked to during the workshop and be present for at least 80% of the presentation, and make sure that your camera is turned on during your attendance.

https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/777191/share_preview

Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development

career@tntech.edu

931-372-3232

Join the Residence Hall Association for some painting fun with a splash of chaos!  Bring your friends, pass your canvas to the right every 3 minutes, and see what you end up with!  Pass the Paint will be held on Saturday, October 2nd, from 6-7pm in the Tech Pride Room.

Community Success Story: Eagle Works Report and Info Session

The TN Tech Eagle Works Innovation and Entrepreneurship encourages and supports innovation and integration of entrepreneurship at Tennessee Tech University. These workshops and competitions give students the tools for starting their own businesses someday, developing new products or services, improving their leadership and communication skills, thinking creatively, and having the potential to be awarded scholarships. Last year alone, there was over $10,000 in donor-funded scholarships awarded. Join us Wednesday, September 29 at 5 PM in the iMakerspace on the third floor of Volpe Library to learn all about Eagles works and the different workshops and events throughout the year, how you can win money, and gain valuable skills. Everyone who attends will get a free T-shirt! Please contact Andrea Kruszka at akruszka@tntech.edu if you have questions or need accessible entry to the event. Wings up!