Out in Science, Engineering, Technology, and Mathematics (oSTEM) will have a meeting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5. You can attend in-person in Foster 220 or virtually via Zoom. Please email ostemtntech@gmail.com for the Zoom link. We will be discussing our events for the rest of the semester including a couple of speakers we will be hosting, as well as holding elections for our Vice President position. Plans for the spring semester will be covered, so please consider joining us and providing your ideas and insights! Pizza and drinks will be served, and social distancing guidelines will be followed. We hope to see you there!
Category: Events
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Chemistry Poster Presentation Event- Nov. 6
You are invited to join the Student Members of the American Chemical Society at a poster session on Friday, Nov. 6 in Stonecipher Lecture Hall from 5:30 – 7 p.m. This poster presentation event will showcase undergraduate research being done by several students in the chemistry department. You will have the chance to talk to students in a socially distant manner about their projects, as well as learn about funding opportunities available for undergraduate research in the chemistry department and university. Pre-packaged snacks and drinks will be served. All attendees must wear a mask and follow the social distancing guidelines. Questions can be sent to acarroll@tntech.edu. Abstracts for the projects can be found here. Please drop in to support these exceptional students and learn about cutting edge research.
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Celebrating a Legacy – Former BCC Student-Leaders Panel Discussion
Join us via Zoom as moderator Corey Prince (’91) leads a discussion with the student founders Richard Fuqua (’90), James Harris (’90), and John James (’90), and retired administrator Marc Burnett (’82, ’86, ’93) on how the center came to be, overcoming obstacles, and their hopes for the continued growth of the center and the university.
When: November 12, 2020
Time: 5 p.m. CDT
Where: Zoom (link will be sent in the confirmation email after registering).
Hosted by: Multicultural Affairs and Multicultural Affairs Alumni Advisory CouncilWear your favorite Tech gear or purple and gold!
Please register via the link before November 11. The information needed to join the Zoom meeting will be sent in a confirmation email.
This event is part of the Leona Lusk Officer Black Cultural Center’s 30th Anniversary.
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Careers n’ Coffee featuring Republic Finance on Mon., Nov. 9 at 11 am
Careers n’ Coffee featuring Republic Finance will be Monday, Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Swoops Lobby. Recruiters will be sharing their full-time and internship positions. Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of coffee while speaking with recruiters. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with recruiters about their great opportunities and enjoy a free cup of coffee! To get a head start, view all of their positions on Handshake and apply beforehand.
Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
careers@tntech.edu
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Blood Drive outside the Library!
TTU’s Student Nurses’ Association is hosting another blood drive, this time right outside the library with the American Red Cross! It will be tomorrow, Thursday the 5th, from 10-3! Come and donate blood to get a complimentary $5 Amazon gift card. Don’t like needles? No problem! Sign up with the link below to volunteer to help with registration or COVID screening/temperature checks to earn some service hours!
Blood Donation Sign-up Sheet:
Redcrossblood.org with the sponsor code: TTU19
Service Hours Volunteer Sign-up Sheet:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P56BPdlHgWiU8SH7OpQ5zjMu3BGezs5IKemJhfnZSwM/edit?usp=sharing
Donating blood is one of the best and easiest ways to save lives, we hope to see you there!
-Kaiya Gabriel, TTU SNA Vice President
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SAVE THE DATE for “Criminal Minds: Fact or Fiction?”
Do you love Criminal Minds & true crime? Save the date for the Sociology and Criminal Justice Club (@TTUSocClub) and the Peer Empowerment Program’s (@PEPTNTech) event “Criminal Minds” Fact or Fiction?” Don’t miss us passing out popcorn in the Quad tomorrow to enjoy while you watch the recommended episodes before this event!
At the event, an expert panel will discuss the realities of the criminal justice system. You can submit questions to the expert panelists AND win prizes for attending this event!
This event will be held on Tuesday, Nov 10th at 6 P.M. on Zoom. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required – to register, e-mail your name and interest in attending to tntechpep@gmail.com
It is recommended *but not required* to watch the following episodes before the event: Season 1 Episode 18 (S.1 E.18), S.2 E.12; S.3 E.18; S.6 E.21
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Student Success Story: Austin Sanders and Pine Street Garden
Rural Reimagined recognizes Austin Sanders, an Agriculture and Horticulture major, for his work with Teens Need Leaders and the Pine Street Garden. Austin interns for the SeedFork of the Highlands, a nonprofit local foods initiative corporation. When at the garden, he shares project ideas and educates middle and high school students about the importance of their work, when to harvest, how to maintain the harvest, and beneficial practices of gardening. Austin is a student in Dr. Douglas Airhart’s Special Topics Class “Community Gardening Training and Development” which aligns with his work and Rural Reimagined’s initiatives. On the garden, Austin states, “I think it helps connect the community more, definitely, and it helps kind of ground and connect gardening with life and everything.” Wings up, Austin! If you are a student or faculty incorporating rural into your work, contact Kinsey Potter at sw-kbpotter@tntech.edu.
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Gold Career Workshop on Thurs., Nov. 5: Making a Great Impression at a Job Fair
Join the Center for Career Development on Thursday, Nov. 5, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room (2nd floor) for this Gold Career Readiness Workshop! You only have one chance to make a great first impression – do not miss the opportunity to learn how to sell yourself at the upcoming job fair!
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.
https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/543958/share_preview
To join virtually, access the VIRTUAL: Gold Career Readiness Workshop on Nov. 5: Making a Great Impression at a Job Fair at the link below and join via TEAMS. Please have the TEAMS app loaded, prior to your accessing the virtual workshop.
https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/573459/share_preview
Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
career@tntech.edu
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Around the World
Come listen to individuals from around the world present about their home country and its culture. Time will be given at the end for questions from the audience, and boxed lunches will be provided. This event will take place on Thursday, November 5th, from 11-12 (dead hour) in Johnson Hall room 401, and everyone is invited. For more information, email Katelyn at sw-kdibrell@tntech.edu. This event is sponsored by Eagle’s Flight.
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Norris Incorporates Rural Into Coursework
Rural Reimagined recognizes Dr. Lachelle Norris, Professor of Sociology, for integrating rural components into her coursework. Her Sociology of Appalachia class discusses grassroots economic development by highlighting Upper Cumberland businesses that value environmental and economic sustainability. The students also preserve and share rural traditions and practices on a class website devoted to this video project: https://www.sustainableappalachian.com/. In her Rural Sociology class, students work with local community members on a variety of projects in our rural areas. Both are upper-level electives available to all students. Dr. Norris states, “My goal is that my students will uncover the roots of the problems in our rural areas and come up with solutions that will not only provide temporary relief but that can make a difference for the long haul.” If you are incorporating rural into your coursework or research, email Kinsey Potter at sw-kbpotter@tntech.edu to share your story.