Allyson Hobbs is the author of the award-winning book, A Chosen Exile: A History of Racial Passing in American Life. Hobbs examines the phenomenon of racial passing in the United States from the late eighteenth century to the present. Hobbs is Director of African and African-American studies at Stanford University. This is a Center Stage event co-sponsored by Dr. Julia Gruber, Multicultural Affairs, and the Women’s Center. This event is virtual and will begin at 7 p.m. RSVPs should be submitted by noon of the event day. To RSVP click here.
Category: Events
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Free Screening of Coded Bias March 8
WCTE presents a free virtual preview screening of Coded Bias on Tuesday, March 9, at 6:00 p.m. Following the screening will be a panelist of guest speakers from the Department of Computer Science. The event is free, but RSVP is required wcte.org/indielens.
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Avant-Garde Meeting
Avant-Garde will meet on Tuesday, March 9, from 11-11:45 in Oakley 219. Avant-Garde is TTU’s French club, and participation is free and open to all students with an interest in France, the French language, or French and francophone culture.
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Co-op Meetup #3 will be Held Virtually on Monday, Mar. 8, at 5 p.m.
Did you accept a cooperative education position with an employer recently? If you accepted a co-op OR are planning to in the near future, attend the Co-op Meetup on Monday, Mar. 8, which will be held virtually via TEAMS at 5 p.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 eligibility guidelines can be found at: https://www.tntech.edu/career/students/coop-eligibility.php.
Bring your Eagle Card for quick sign-in.
To attend virtually, access the link to 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/651261/share_preview
Center for Career Development
career@tntech.edu
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Parlez-vous français? French Conversation Hour
French conversation hour will meet Thursday, March 4, from 5-6 pm in Oakley 214. This is a great chance to meet and talk with other people learning French on campus. All levels are welcome, from beginner to advanced.
Social distancing protocols are in place, so please RSVP.
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WCTE Looking for Volunteers this Friday
WCTE is looking to do some spring cleaning and could use a few volunteers! This Friday, March 5 starting at 10 AM till 2 PM, we will be cleaning out, organizing, and relocating items as we prepare for our summer events. If you are interested, you can call Avery Hutchins 615-828-2670 or you can email at ahutchins@wcte.org
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Maddie & Tae Virtual SOLO Event
On Wednesday March 3rd at 8 p.m. Join Maddie & Tae, Country Music Duo for a Live Songwriting Workshop and Q&A. This Show Will Be Presented on the Looped Virtual Platform. For Log In Instructions and To Join The Show Visit www.tntech.edu/solo
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Gold Career Readiness Workshop on Mar. 4: Top Ten Interview Tips
Join the Center for Career Development on Thursday, Mar. 4, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room (2nd floor) for this Gold Career Readiness Workshop. Erin Bullington, Assistant Director of the Center for Career Development, will guide you through the top tips to have a successful interview!
This event is open to all students in all majors and counts towards the Gold Career Readiness Certificate for freshman and sophomore 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/651254/share_preview
Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
career@tntech.edu
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How to win Eagle Works – Business Model Canvas and the Judging Rubric (new date!
Join us Wednesday, March 3 at 5 p.m. in Volpe Library 112 for FREE SHIRTS and one of the most important workshops for Eagle Works!
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!
For more information and a link to join virtually, go to www.tntech.edu/eagleworks or email akruszka@tntech.edu.
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Professional Photobooth – March 4- Room Update!
Update to the room number from the previous post:
In need of a professional photo? Look no further! The College of Business is hosting a photobooth that will give you a FREE professional headshot!
All you have to do is come to Johnson Hall room 402 on March 4 any time between 9-12 p.m. Come dressed as you are; Student to Career staff will be on-hand with professional attire to help you look sharp! It’s as easy as showing up, getting an outfit, snapping a pic, then continuing with your day; you’ll be in-and-out in no time.
Contact Marissa at msewell42@tntech.edu with any questions. (Image description: photo of a drawn succulent with the words ‘Let Your Career Bloom” in a written font beside it)