Tech Times

Category: General

  • Project AWAKEN is Ending

    Project AWAKEN is Ending

    Project AWAKEN’s Office of Violence Against Women grant comes to an end Tuesday, August 31, 2021. As such, Project AWAKEN will no longer be on campus to provide events, trainings nor advocacy services. It has been a pleasure to serve the Tech campus!

    If you want to stay involved in addressing power-based violence on campus and in the community, the Peer Empower Program (PEP) is a great way to get involved. Contact Nicole Cook (nacook@tntech.edu) to learn more. If you or someone you care about needs support services, help is available 24/7 through Genesis House (1-800-707-5197). Students can also seek help from the Counseling Center at (931) 372-3331.

    It’s on all of us to continue to support survivors and to stop power-based violence from happening in our community!

  • YuJa Media Tutorial (Replay)

    YuJa Media Tutorial (Replay)

    Join us to watch a replay from an earlier session where one of the representatives from YuJa Media will highlight the features of YuJa and demonstrate how to utilize each feature. Topics to be covered include an overview of the platform, how to manage media, uploading media, linking to media, video quizzes, and more. Members of the CITL staff will be available afterward for questions.

    Register

  • CAFÉ Conversations: President’s Cabinet Series

    CAFÉ Conversations: President’s Cabinet Series

    Our first CAFÉ Conversation will take place Wednesday, August 25 with Mark Wilson, the Director of Athletics. During this session, Mark and his team will provide an overview of Athletics and current resources and activities that promote student-athlete success. The conversation will also serve as an opportunity to engage with faculty on how they can partner with Athletics on student success as they work with student-athletes enrolled in their courses.

    Coffee, tea, water, and individual snacks will be provided. 

    Register

  • Update: Mail and Print Services

    Update: Mail and Print Services

    The university recently completed the bid process for the mail and print services contract because the existing contract was reaching end of term. Through this rigorous and informative process, the university has selected two vendors. Canon Solutions of America, Inc. will be contracted to manage the university’s mail services operation (renamed “The Post”) with oversight by Kerri Demeri, Director of Auxiliary Services. RJ Young will manage print services with oversight by Bobbie Maynard, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications.

    If there are any disruptions in service they will be posted at the location and communicated through Tech Times however, we are all working diligently to make this transition as seamless as possible and look forward to offering you the same great service you have come to expect, as well as future enhancements.

  • Volunteer with us at the Fall Fun Fest

    Volunteer with us at the Fall Fun Fest

    Sign up to volunteer for Cookeville’s Annual Fall Fun Festival.  TN Tech Service Learning Center is heading up the Children’s Inflatable Section and we would love to have some TN Tech students, faculty and staff out there showing their Purple Pride while volunteering.   If you are interested, sign up below.

    CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

    September 10 and 11, 2021
    Shifts: 9am – 1pm, 1 – 5pm and 5 – 10pm

    More Info about Fall Fun Fest

    ***We will inform you of any COVID updates should they arise***

  • Part-Time work opportunity in the Admissions Office!

    Part-Time work opportunity in the Admissions Office!

    The Tennessee Tech Admissions Office is looking for some awesome current students to be our STAR callers this semester! You’ll primarily be calling newly admitted students and students who haven’t completed their application, meaning you’re just a happy and excited voice to congratulate them and share your experiences at Tech.

    We work Mon-Fri afternoons, 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. It is a paid position where you can work up to 10 hrs. per week!

    If you are interested in the position, please complete the STAR application below!

    APPLY NOW

    If you have any questions feel free to email me(Wes Bridges) at wsbridges@tntech.edu.

  • University Bookstore Hours

    STORE HOURS

    Monday (16th) & Tuesday (17th)
    7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

    Tuesday (17th) – Welcome VIP
    7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    *everyone is welcome!! games, giveaways and pick up your books

    Wednesday – Friday (18th-20th)
    7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

    Saturday (Aug. 19th)
    10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Sunday (Aug. 20th)
    Noon – 4:00 PM

    Monday – Thursday (21st-27th)
    7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
    *Thursday (27th) last day for a refund on textbooks!

    Check out our website! 

  • Postage Rates Increasing Aug. 29

    Postage Rates Increasing Aug. 29

    The USPS has approved a mid-year rate increase for letter mail, postcards and flats that will go into effect on Aug. 29.

    The deadline to mail packages at the current rates through our on-campus mail room will be Aug. 27, at 2pm.

    Click here for more information on the rate changes

     

  • TN Tech Featured for Hosting Successful Hybrid 3D Delivery of Boys State Program

    TN Tech Featured for Hosting Successful Hybrid 3D Delivery of Boys State Program

    The Tennessee American Legion Boys State program, which is hosted by Dean of Student’s Office on Tennessee Tech’s campus every year, was recently featured by MootUp for using an innovative hybrid delivery method utilizing their 3D virtual platform. Due to COVID-19, this year’s 5-day leadership and citizenship program was developed in an online 3D virtual world that allowed delegates to participate in highly interactive experiences such as campaigning for mock government elections, earning points for city competitions, and building relationships with other high school students across the state. Tennessee Tech staff from several departments helped make this program a success by working as Senior Counselors. From the Boys State headquarters located in the RUC Multipurpose room, Senior Counselors interacted with the delegates virtually (via avatar and video) to provide guidance and support throughout the week. Many local and state government officials also participated in the program by providing educational presentations and interactions with the delegates.

    In addition to a successful hybrid program, Mr. Jake Officer was elected Boys State Governor and chosen to represent the Tennessee program at Boys Nation in Washington, D.C.

    To view the full MootUp feature about the Tennessee Boys State program, please visit their website.

  • Join the Women’s Center as a WHET member

    Join the Women’s Center as a WHET member

    Women in Higher Education in Tennessee (WHET) provides opportunities to cultivate personal and professional potential. The annual conference happens on October 15 and WHET hosts additional networking and workshop opportunities throughout the year. If you’d like to participate in WHET with the Women’s Center, please contact director Dr. Helen Hunt, hhunt@tntech.edu, by Wednesday, Aug. 18.