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  • One Billion Rising Submissions Due Saturday!

    One Billion Rising Submissions Due Saturday!

    Tennessee Tech University supports survivors and does not tolerate any forms of power-based violence! Join us in celebrating One Billion Rising. Artistic submissions are due Saturday, Feb 13. Every submission wins a prize!!

    One Billion Rising is the biggest global campaign to end violence against women. This year, the event is adapted to be a week-long event that everyone can participate in from home! To participate, submit any form of artistic expression (such as a painting, drawing, poetry, or video) related to OBR, rising, healing, or support for survivors. Submissions can be sent to awaken@tntech.edu (a picture of the submission is fine!).

  • Continue the One Billion Rising Events TODAY with a guided meditation!

    Continue the One Billion Rising Events TODAY with a guided meditation!

    Join us today for a FREE guided meditation on the topic of Rising. Led by Deanna Lack, the lay minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Cookeville, the meditation will be held via zoom TODAY, Thursday, February 11th at 10 A.M.

    All are welcome for this event in honor of One Billion Rising – a global campaign to end rape & sexual violence – join Project Awaken and the Women’s Center

    Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/93874695777

  • Eagle Works workshop Wed. 2/10 – Effective Zoom Communication

    Eagle Works workshop Wed. 2/10 – Effective Zoom Communication

    The next Eagle Works workshop is Wednesday, February 10 at 5 p.m. in Teams!

    You’ve been using Zoom and Teams for the last year, but are you communicating as effectively as possible in this virtual format? Join this workshop for tips and tricks to set yourself apart and use Zoom efficiently! Teams Link

    Find out more information, get registered, and find the link to our podcast, on our website at www.tntech.edu/eagleworks

  • PTC Intern Hannah Krant Accepts Internship with Rural Reimagined

    Rural Reimagined (RR) recognizes and congratulates Hannah Krant for accepting an internship with us this semester. Hannah is a senior majoring in Professional & Technical Communication (PTC) within the English department. She will be helping the RR initiative with copyediting and writing stories, blogs, and articles. The internship will connect Hannah with our surrounding rural communities and offer real-life communications experience. Rural Reimagined has had an ongoing partnership with the PTC program, and we are excited to have Hannah onboard! Regarding her new internship, Hannah states, “I am excited for the learning experience and opportunities I will gain through RR and to improve my PTC skills here for my future career path.” For more information on Rural Reimagined’s student opportunities, contact Kinsey Potter at sw-kbpotter42@tntech.edu. Wings up!

  • Careers n’ Coffee featuring Tennessee State Parks is Thursday, Feb. 11

    Careers n’ Coffee featuring Tennessee State Parks is Thursday, Feb. 11

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

    Don’t miss this opportunity to network with recruiters as they share information about their Season Interpretive Ranger positions! Season Interpreter/Recreators (SIRs) provide interpretive programs for park guests such as guide tours, hikes, workshops, canoe floats, slide shows, demonstrations, campfires and other outdoor activities. They assist park rangers in the protection of natural and cultural features, and other resource management-related activities as assigned.  Get a step ahead and apply directly in Handshake before speaking to recruiters!

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

  • Purple Career Readiness Workshop on Feb. 11: Prepare for the Fair – Resumes

    Purple Career Readiness Workshop on Feb. 11: Prepare for the Fair – Resumes

    Join the Center for Career Development on Thursday, Feb. 11, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in Clement Hall room 212 for this Purple Career Readiness Workshop. Planning to attend either the upcoming Education or Engineering Career Fairs in March? Don’t miss this opportunity with Russ Coughenour, Director of the Center for Career Development, to learn how to get your resume ready as you prepare for the fairs!

    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/651249/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

  • Family Weekend 2021 – February 19-21

    Family Weekend 2021 – February 19-21

    The Office of New Student & Family Programs is excited to announce Family Weekend 2021 will be hosted Feb. 19-21. Invite your parents and family to join us on campus for a weekend full of both virtual and on-campus events. For details of all of the exciting events we have planned, visit www.tntech.edu/familyweekend.

  • Ron Funches Virtual SOLO Event

    Ron Funches Virtual SOLO Event

    On Wednesday February 10th at 8 p.m. Join Ron Funches, Comedian, Writer and Actor, For Live Stand Up Comedy and a 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

  • Family Weekend 2021 – Feb. 19-21

    Family Weekend 2021 – Feb. 19-21

    The Office of New Student & Family Programs is excited to announce Family Weekend 2021 will be hosted Feb. 19-21. We ask the campus community to join us in welcoming our parents and families back to campus for a weekend full of both virtual and on-campus events. For details of all of the exciting events we have planned, visit www.tntech.edu/familyweekend.

  • Rural Reimagined Faculty Resources Webpage

    Rural Reimagined Faculty Resources Webpage

    Rural Reimagined (RR) encourages faculty to visit the RR Faculty Resources page, which offers research, grant, funding, and other secondary data resources. Examples of rural-related coursework success stories are available, as well as resource links relating to regional, state, national, and COVID-19 research. Rural Reimagined wants to recognize all rural-related endeavors across campus and encourages faculty who have incorporated RR into their courses or research to share their stories to help inspire the campus community to transform rural living.

    If you are currently incorporating rural into a grant, project, research, or course, please contact Kinsey Potter at sw-kbpotter@tntech.edu so we can recognize you. For more information,  visit https://www.tntech.edu/grand-challenge/faculty/index.php.