Director of African and African-American studies at Stanford University, 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. This is a Center Stage event co-sponsored by Dr. Julia Gruber, Multicultural Affairs, and the Women’s Center. This virtual event begins at 7 p.m. and RSVPs should be submitted by noon of the event day. To RSVP click here.
Category: Events
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Education Career Fair is in Memorial Gym on Tuesday, Mar. 2
Join the Center for Career Development and the College of Education for the annual Education Career Fair on Tuesday, Mar. 2, from 10am – 12pm in the Memorial Gym. ALL students, ALL majors are invited to participate to learn about career opportunities with school systems.
Students should come dressed to impress, bring plenty of resumes, be prepared to discuss your career interests with employers, and have their Eagle Card on hand to obtain a personalized name tag. This event counts toward Career Readiness Certification.
All participants will be required to follow Campus Return to Tech Guidelines in regards to social distancing and face coverings.
We will also ask that you come to the event as follows if at all possible:
Last name begins with A – M: 10 am – 11 am
Last name begins with N – Z: 11 am – 12 pmCareer Fairs are a NO BACKPACK Zone. Please leave your backpack in your car or room.
Career Fairs are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
career@tntech.edu
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Virtual Engineering Career Fair on Handshake is Wednesday, Mar. 3
Join the Center for Career Development on Wednesday, Mar. 3, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for the virtual Engineering Career Fair held on Handshake. Over 70 employers will be in attendance seeking students from all majors for co-op, internship, and full-time opportunities! All majors are invited to participate and discuss your career interests with employers. Register NOW at the link below to ensure your spot with recruiters from your top employers.
Students should also be sure to do the following before attending the fair:
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- Register for the fair by clicking the “Register” button on the Career Fair page
- Schedule one-on-one appointments or group sessions with recruiters by scrolling through the “Available Sessions” page
This event counts toward Career Readiness Certification.
Career Fairs are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
career@tntech.edu
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Eagle Works Podcast – Episode 4: The Judging Rubric. Listen Now!
On this episode, we’re breaking down the Eagle Works judging rubric, step-by-step. This episode is particularly important because it explains each part of the rubric the judges will use when scoring your idea. Watch the podcast on https://youtu.be/PByFsa1zIDo or find it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts. Wings up!
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GRADUATION FAIR 2021
GRADUATION FAIR
Spring 2021 Graduates- Pick up your cap & gown
- Order Announcements
- Order a class ring
- Have your graduation picture taken
- Join the Alumni Association
- And More……
Multipurpose Room, RUC
March 2nd 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Rural Journeys Speaker Series: Bruce Allen
The Rural Reimagined Club (RRC) is excited to announce our next Rural Journeys Speaker Series with guest speaker Bruce Allen. Bruce Allen is the Executive Director of B Tennessee, a non-profit whose mission is to advance corporate social responsibility in Tennessee through educational programming and community building. He also serves as the inaugural Impact & Innovation Fellow at Rockridge Venture Law in Cookeville. He is passionate about equitable access to education and capital, rural economic development, and connecting people with great opportunities.
Join the next session on Tuesday, March 2nd, at 11 am via Teams, by visiting http://www.tntech.edu/tab and clicking on the Teams link provided on the page.
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Diversity & Inclusion Seminar Series Feb. 25
The Computer Science Diversity Committee is hosting their second speaker, Jill Moffitt Software Engineer Senior Manager at SAIC, for their Diversity & Inclusion Seminar Series. Moffitt’s virtual talk on technical resume and interview skills will be on TODAY, at 11 a.m. and you can register in advance here: https://sites.tntech.edu/csc-diversity/2021/01/10/spring-2021-diversity-inclusion-series-jill-moffitt/.
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Letterpress Workshop with Jim Sherraden
Free letterpress workshop with Jim Sherraden!
Where: Appalachian Center for Craft
When:
Thursday, Feb. 25 at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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An Evening with Peter Conners
Peter Conners, author, poet and editor, is leading chronicler of Grateful Dean, jam bands, psychedelia and countercultural communities. His latest book, Cornell ’77, details the music, the myth and the magnificence of what may have been the Dead’s greatest live show. Join us virtually for what is sure to be a lively reading and discussion.
February 25, 2021 – 7 PM
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Purple Career Readiness Workshop on Feb. 25: Prepare for the Fair
Join the Center for Career Development on Thursday, February 25, beginning at 11:00 am in Clement Hall room 212 for this Purple Career Readiness Workshop. Are you planning on attending our virtual Engineering career fair? Find out from Russ Coughenour, Director of the Center for Career Development, how to best prepare to impress the employees and transition the virtual experience fluidly.
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.
https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/701031/share_preview
Please note attendance in person at this location is limited, due to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. Arrive early if you wish to attend in person.
Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
career@tntech.edu
931-372-3232