Tech Times

Category: Events

  • Co-op Meetup #3 on Thursday, Oct. 14, at 11 a.m. in Clement Hall, Room 212

    Co-op Meetup #3 on Thursday, Oct. 14, at 11 a.m. in Clement Hall, Room 212

    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

    career@tntech.edu

    (931) 372-3232

  • ALICE Fall Hike and Lunch

    ALICE Fall Hike and Lunch

    All Ladies in Civil Engineering (ALICE) will be hosting a Fall Hike and Group Lunch at Bee Rock on Saturday, Oct. 23, at 10:00 am. All ladies who are majoring in Civil Engineering or who would like to major in Civil Engineering are welcome to attend. We will be carpooling, so please meet at the gravel parking lot across from Sherlock Park at 9:30 am. A group lunch will follow where everyone can mingle and get to know one another. ALICE will not be covering lunch so please bring money.  

  • Step-Up Bystander Intervention Training

    Step-Up Bystander Intervention Training

    Join Dr. Christina Mick from the TN Tech Counseling Center for a pop-up Step-Up Bystander Intervention Training on 10-19-2021 @ 3:00pm in RUC-387. Please RSVP at cmick@tntech.edu prior to October 18, 2021.

  • Creepy Crawly STEM Fab Friday (3rd-8th Grade)

    Creepy Crawly STEM Fab Friday (3rd-8th Grade)

    Join us for Creepy Crawly STEM Fab Friday (3rd-8th Grade) at the Oakley STEM Center on Friday, October 15, 2021, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

    What was that shadow on the floor? Did you hear a knocking on the door? Was that a chill down your back? This STEM night fun is right on track!

    STEM Fab Friday events are focused on getting families and their children engaged in STEM activities. There are two regularly scheduled events each semester held on Fridays from 5-8 pm. We look forward to having families enjoy time together while exploring new STEM concepts through hands-on activities.

    A parent or guardian is expected to attend with the student(s). Students may not be left unattended.

    Masks are required to attend this event as per Tennessee Tech University Policy. This event is spread out over a longer period of time and will have fewer stations than previous events in an effort to allow for some distancing.

    Hand sanitizer will be available at all stations and items will be wiped after each use by volunteers.

    Please register here: https://tf.tntech.edu/machform/view.php?id=1185651  (Registration is highly encouraged, but not required)

    Feel free to contact Carlos Galindo at cgalindo@tntech.edu if you have any questions.

  • PTC Live Speaker From NBC

    PTC Live Speaker from NBC

    On Thursday, October 14th, at 11:00, the Tennessee Tech Professional and Technical Communications Club is hosting a live speaker over Zoom. The speaker, Jenny Smith, is a marketing director at the NBC affiliate in Memphis and will speak to Tech students about possible jobs and internships in broadcasting. She has been assigned to a committee to find out ways to effectively recruit college students for TV broadcasting.  Jenny’s presentation will cover several topics relating to the TV broadcasting industry including marketing, engineering, sales, and news. The topics Jenny will cover are applicable to almost any major. Jenny’s presentation is not merely informational, as she is currently searching for new interns and employees. Attend and you may find a new, exciting job. After Jenny’s presentation students will have the opportunity to ask any questions they may have. For more information please contact Dr. Kristen Pickering by email at kpickering@tntech.edu.

  • Welcome Back Annual Golden Helix 5K Race

    Sign up now for the Golden Helix 5k Race at www.goldenhelix5k.com! We are happy to announce the return of an in-person race being held on Saturday October 30th at 9:00 a.m. This year will welcome a newly certified route with the start/finish right outside the beautiful new Stonecipher Lecture Hall, located at the corner of Peachtree Ave. and Wings Up Way (W. 8th St.). Sign up by Oct. 12th for a guaranteed t-shirt! Current TTU students have been SOLO-sponsored to run the race for free using the registration code “TTU Student”. Students must show valid Tech ID to receive race bib and packet! We’re looking forward to another awesome race and hope to see you there!

  • BOO! It is time for the annual Halloween door/cubicle decorating contest!

    BOO! It is time for the annual Halloween door/cubicle decorating contest!

    The College of Graduate is excited to announce the annual Halloween door/office decorating contest! Please join us in on the fun again this year! Email your department participation to gradstudies@tntech.edu by Monday, October 25th at 4:30pm for the Friday, October 29th judging by impartial students. The first, second and third place winners will receive trophies and year-long bragging rights! Please ensure that accessibility is not hindered by the display and there are no open flames or pyrotechnics. Keep it tactful and appropriate. Please contact Graduate Studies if you have any questions at gradstudies@tntech.edu or (931)372-3233. We cannot wait to see all of the spooky decorations!

  • Alumni Association to honor four outstanding alumni

    Alumni Association to honor four outstanding alumni

    On Nov. 13, the Tennessee Tech Alumni Association will present awards to four outstanding alumni, and all faculty, staff and students are invited to attend. The Association will honor the following individuals:

    Outstanding Young Alumnus Award: Camron Rudd, `05 mechanical engineering and foreign languages
    Outstanding Service Award: Susan G. Wells, `93 business management and `95 MBA
    Outstanding Philanthropy Award: Scott Edwards, `87 business management
    Distinguished Alumnus Award: Fred Lowery, `94 mechanical engineering

    Register to attend by Nov. 1: 2021Alumni Awards: An Evening of Excellence (tntech.edu)

    If you’d like to nominate someone for a 2022 award, submit the nomination form by Nov. 15:  Alumni Awards (tntech.edu)

  • Volunteers Needed! Creepy Crawly STEM Outreach Event 10/15/2021

    Volunteers Needed! Creepy Crawly STEM Outreach Event 10/15/2021

    Volunteers are needed for a family outreach event on Friday, October 15, 2021 from 4:30  – 8:30 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 and their children ranging from 3rd to 8th grade.

    If interested to volunteer please sign up here: https://tf.tntech.edu/machform/view.php?id=1187617

    If you have any questions please contact Carlos Galindo at cgalindo@tntech.edu

  • CALLING ALL DECEMBER GRADUATES

    CALLING ALL DECEMBER GRADUATES

    After attending the Grad fair in the Tech Pride Room today from 10:00am-2:00pm, be
    sure to swing by the Caf for a $5 lunch!! All you need to do is show the cashier your cap
    and gown. Congratulations on your upcoming graduation!