Tech Times

Category: Events

  • Jonathan Blanchard and His Band “History of Hip Hop” 3pm, “Block Party” 6pm

    Jonathan Blanchard and His Band “History of Hip Hop” 3pm, “Block Party” 6pm

    On Tuesday April 20 join us for two great events. First join Jonathan Blanchard and his band with an educational musical performance, “The History of Hip Hop” at 3PM in Wattenbarger Auditorium in the Bryan Fine Arts Building. Then join us for the Live on the Plaza Concert Series featuring Jonathan Blanchard’s “The Block Party”! This free event will be from 6-8PM on Centennial Plaza. Join your friends for a fun night on the Plaza. These great events are presented by The Office of Multicultural Affairs, The School of Music and The Student Government Association. See you there!

  • Happy Earth Day! Drive Electric event April 17th at Sam’s Club in Cookeville TN

    Tennessee Tech is leading a project to develop a rural EV testbed to demonstrate and evaluate the applications of EVs over a diverse range of activities serving a rural and largely economically depressed UC region in TN to help fleet owners make right decision in EV adoption in rural areas before making significant financial investment. As part of this project, the project team will host an EV Ride-n-Drive and Show-n-Tell event on this Saturday (April 17th). Please see information below for the detailed date, time and location, and registration.

    Date and Time: April 17th, 2021, 10 am – 3 pm CT
    Location: Sam’s Club, 1177 Sam’s St., Cookeville TN, 38506.
    Link of event and registration: https://driveelectricearthday.org/event?eventid=2733

    This Ride & Drive event will give all participants a chance to test drive an EV firsthand. 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.

  • Solidarity with Survivors Event Tonight!

    Solidarity with Survivors Event Tonight!

    Today, 4/14/21, is Solidarity with Survivors! We hope to see you at 7 P.M. tonight via Zoom for this empowering speak out against power-based violence. To get the Zoom information, e-mail awaken@tntech.edu.

    Those impacted by sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking can share their stories live at the event. You can also submit them anonymously (https://tntech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cASgMXeXcn0oY98) and they will be read at the event.

    This event is sponsored by the Peer Empowerment Program, Project Awaken, Merchandising & Design, a concentration of the School of Human Ecology, and the Women’s Center. We hope you will join us!

  • Latin American Music: A Constellation of Cultures

    Latin American Music: A Constellation of Cultures

    “Latin American Music: A Constellations of Cultures” Featuring Dr. Carlos Odria from Worcester State University
     
    Join us virtually for this enriching Lecture/Performance on Thursday, April 15, 2021 11:00 AM Central Time 

    This lecture/performance aims to foster awareness of Latin American cultural diversity through an emphasis on the relationship between music, culture, and history in the region. We will explore the indigenous music of countries such as Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Cuba, and Colombia. The presentation includes a brief introduction to the region, its history and cultural expressions, performance of selected genres and styles, discussion of selected Latin American indigenous instruments, and interactive music activities with students.

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://tntech.zoom.us/j/81800406694?pwd=VWgxQnVha3VheGo3RzlPWDU1eEpwUT09

    Meeting ID: 818 0040 6694
    Passcode: 967537

    Please contact Carlos Galindo at cgalindo@tntech.edu if you have any questions.

  • Gold/Purple Career Readiness Application Deadline on Friday, Apr. 16

    Gold/Purple Career Readiness Application Deadline on Friday, Apr. 16

    Friday, Apr. 16, is the final day to submit your Career Readiness Application for the Spring 2021 semester. All materials for Gold and Purple Career Readiness Applications must be turned in-person to the Center for Career Development (RUC 328), via email to career@tntech.edu, or online at https://www.tntech.edu/career/students/career-ready.php by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Apr. 16.  Substitutions or late submissions will not be accepted.

    The Career Readiness Certification program is hosted by the Center for Career Development.
    career@tntech.edu
    931-372-3232

  • Tomorrow During Dead Hour

    Join the College of  Business in participating in the Albrecht Lecture Series on Thursday, April 15, from 11 am to 11:50! You’re invited to join virtually or in Johnson Hall Auditorium (103). Don’t miss the two-time TN Tech College of Business graduate and Miss for America Kassie Perkins, this year’s spring speaker. To learn more about Kassie, visit www.kassieperkins.com.

    Please Register at https://tf.tntech.edu/machform/view.php?id=1089146 By 8 am Thursday, April 15th, to receive the zoom link.

    If you have any questions, please email cmontgomery@tntech.edu or emwillmore42@tntech.edu.

  • Purple Career Readiness Makeup Workshop on Apr. 15

    Purple Career Readiness Makeup Workshop on Apr. 15

    Do you still need to attend one more workshop to complete your Purple Career Readiness Application? Join the Center for Career Development on Thursday, Apr. 15, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room (2nd floor) for our final Purple Career Readiness Workshop with Russ Coughenour, Director of the Center for Career Development, of the semester!

    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 link for TEAMS 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.

    https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/651258/share_preview

    Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
    career@tntech.edu
    931-372-3232

  • Careers n’ Coffee featuring Home Instead is Thursday, Apr. 15

    Careers n’ Coffee featuring Home Instead is Thursday, Apr. 15

    Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of coffee while speaking with recruiters from Home Instead on Thursday, Apr. 15, from 11am to 1pm in the Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court (ground floor).

    Home Instead is a leading provider of home care services to help older adults remain living at home safely, comfortably, and with dignity. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with recruiters as they share information about their CAREGiver positions.Get a step ahead and APPLY NOW in Handshake before speaking to recruiters!

    Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
    career@tntech.edu
    931-372-3232

  • TN Tech Counseling Center Prevention Virtual Scavenger Hunt

    TN Tech Counseling Center Prevention Virtual Scavenger Hunt

    Download the GOOSECHASE app and join the counseling center for a virtual scavenger hunt. This event will take place on Thursday, April 15 from 2-4pm via the Goosechase app. The game code is 67WWVL and the password is Tech 307. For more information please contact Dr. Mick at the counseling center.

    https://www.tntech.edu/counsel/

  • Earth Day Litter Pickup with Tri-Beta

    Earth Day Litter Pickup with Tri-Beta

    Join the Tech Beta Beta Beta club Saturday, April 24th for a litter pickup! In honor of Earth Day, we are working with the “Keep Putnam County Beautiful” Clean Commission to help the Earth out. We will be meeting on campus at 8am to carpool to the location. Please email cmkiser42@tntech.edu to sign up and get details.