Tech Times

Category: Events

  • Purple Career Readiness Workshop on Thurs., Mar. 25: Am I Career Ready?

    Purple Career Readiness Workshop on Thurs., Mar. 25: Am I Career Ready?

    Join the Center for Career Development on Thursday, Mar. 25, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room (2nd floor) for this Purple Career Readiness Workshop. Are you wondering what Career Ready means? Be sure to attend this workshop by Russ Coughenour, Director of the Center for Career Development, to learn how to market yourself as a Career Ready Graduate to employers.

    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/651251/share_preview

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

  • French Conversation Hour

    The next French conversation hour will take place on Thursday, March 25, from 5-6 pm in Oakley 214.  All levels are welcome–from beginner to advanced.  This is a great way to practice speaking French, and to meet other French speakers.

    COVID protocols are in place for this event.

  • Diversity & Inclusion Seminar Series March 25

    Diversity & Inclusion Seminar Series March 25

    Join the Computer Science Diversity Committee in welcoming Luis Velazco, the 3 speaker of the Spring semesters Diversity and Inclusion Seminar Series. Velazco is a Software Engineer at Microsoft and a Tennessee Tech Alum. Join us and hear him speak on the challenges he has faced on his journey to his career.

    Register to attend at the Computer Science Diversity Committee’s website: https://sites.tntech.edu/csc-diversity/2021/03/01/spring-2021-diversity-inclusion-series-luis-velazco/

  • International Jobs and Careers in Diplomacy Panel

    On Thursday, March 25, TTU’s Department of Foreign Languages, in conjunction with the Tennessee World Affairs Council, is hosting the once-a-semester International Jobs and Careers Panel, this time with a focus on careers in diplomacy.

    This event gives students interested in a diplomatic career the chance to hear from professionals in that field, to get career advice, and to ask questions.  The panel will be held from 5:30-6:30 over Zoom, and is free of charge.

    For more information on that event and to register for it, please use this link: https://www.tnwac.org/calendar/career-panel-diplomacy-us-foreign-service-state-dept-mar-25/

  • Happy World Water Day! Water Week Showcase Mar. 22-26

    Happy World Water Day! Water Week Showcase Mar. 22-26

    March 22 is World Water Day! In honor of this day, the Office of Sustainability is hosting its second annual Water Week (March 22-26). Check out the Water Week Showcase in the library to see what books Tennessee Tech offers related to water! This display will be available throughout the week and is located in the Volpe Library near the front desk! #TNTechWaterWeek

  • Women in International Law Roundtable

    On Tuesday, March 23, TTU’s Department of Foreign Language, in conjunction with The Tennessee World Affairs Council and Lipscomb University, is presenting a Conversation with Women in International Law panel featuring 5 female attorneys from around the world. The event is free of charge, and will take place from 1:30-3:00 pm over Zoom.

    For more information on the event and to register for it, please use this link: https://www.tnwac.org/calendar/career-panel-mar-23/

  • The Rainbow Coalition, Virtual Panel Discussion

    The Rainbow Coalition, Virtual Panel Discussion

    Virtual panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Troy Smith, with members of the Rainbow Coalition and representatives for building bridges against social injustice. Join us as we welcome Aaron Dixon (Black Panther Party), Henry “Poison” Gaddis (Black Panther Party), Melodi Serna (American Indian Center), Chuck Armsbury (Patriot Party) and Hy Thurman (Young Patriot Party) and learn about collaborative activism for social justice.

    This virtual panel is free and open to the public. Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 6:30 PM CDT via Facebook live. No registration required. Link found at www.tntech.edu/centerstage/events/index.php

  • Wednesday, 3/24, Center Stage presents Beverly Gooden #WhyIStayed

    Wednesday, 3/24, Center Stage presents Beverly Gooden #WhyIStayed

    Beverly Gooden is a victims’ rights advocate, author, and creator of #WhyIStayed. Gooden breaks down the myths and misunderstandings around domestic violence to illuminate the complex reasons why victims stay in abusive relationships and what you can do to help. This Center Stage event is co-sponsored by the Women’s Center, Multicultural Affairs, and Project AWAKEN. To RSVP, click here.

  • Diversity & Inclusion Seminar Series March 25

    Diversity & Inclusion Seminar Series March 25

    Join the Computer Science Diversity Committee in welcoming Luis Velazco, the 3 speaker of the Spring semesters Diversity and Inclusion Seminar Series. Velazco is a Software Engineer at Microsoft and a Tennessee Tech Alum. Join us and hear him speak on the challenges he has faced on his journey to his career.

    Register to attend at the Computer Science Diversity Committee’s website: https://sites.tntech.edu/csc-diversity/2021/03/01/spring-2021-diversity-inclusion-series-luis-velazco/

  • Rural Reimagined Club Virtual Meeting – Tuesday, March 23, at 11 a.m.

    Rural Reimagined Club Virtual Meeting – Tuesday, March 23, at 11 a.m.

    The Rural Reimagined Club (RRC), Tennessee Tech’s Grand Challenge initiative to transform rural living through science, technology, and innovation, wants to invite you to their next meeting on Tuesday, March 23rd, at 11 a.m. via Zoom. The meeting will be joined by guest speaker Ms. Yolunda Nabors, Senior Lecturer of Economics. Come learn more about how you can get involved in rural service and outreach, as well as discuss the previous Rural Journeys Speaker Series session.

    Please join us on Zoom at https://tntech.zoom.us/j/8385216627.

    For more information, visit https://www.tntech.edu/grand-challenge/students/index.php or contact RRC President Kester Nucum at knucum42@tntech.edu.