Purchase your 2021 Eagle Yearbook by March 15! Yearbooks are available for purchase by going to ybpay.lifetouch.com and entering the Yearbook ID Code 11096421. Yearbooks are $35 and personalization is an extra $5. Contact Shelby Campbell at sdcampbell43@tntech.edu for questions about purchasing yearbooks.
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Register today for the Eagle Works competition! $10,000 first prize!
Eagle Works registration is now open! Join students from programs across campus to compete for awards totaling $20,000. Eagle Works is a Shark Tank-style competition focusing on innovation & entrepreneurship, problem-solving, creative thinking, and teamwork!
The competition is open to all Tech students from all programs of study. Find out more at our next workshop on Wednesday, March 10 at 5 p.m. in the iMakerSpace (watch Wednesday’s Tech Times for more details!)
This year’s competition will be held on Saturday, April 10 at 2 p.m. on Zoom. For complete details, deadlines, and to register for the competition, visit www.tntech.edu/eagleworks or email akruszka@tntech.edu
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Mindfulness March
The TN Tech Counseling Center is sponsoring Mindfulness March with an interactive tabling event on March 11 from 10am-2pm in the RUC Lobby. Mindfulness tips will be posted to the Counseling Center Instagram page on Wednesdays during the month of March. In addition, the counseling center will host the “Be Kind to Your Mind” virtual workshop via Zoom on March 25@11:00am. Meeting Id is 83187277942 Passcode:58374377 For more information please contact Dr. Christina Mick at the counseling center.
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Adopt and share insights about text books and course materials
We’re excited to introduce the Adoption & Insights Portal, your source for researching, adopting and sharing insights about textbooks and course materials.
In partnership with the University Bookstore, we are introducing this new portal to help us achieve our goals of student success and retention by ensuring course material adoptions are submitted at a 100% submission rate by our adoption deadline of March 29th, 2021.
We invite you to attend one of our live webinars to learn how to adopt your course materials:
Wednesday, March 3rd 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Register Now
Thursday, March 4th 11:00 am – 12:00pm Register Now
Tuesday, March 9th 10:00 am – 11:00 am Register Now
Thursday, March 11th 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Register Now
When registering for one of these sessions, disregard the password field and select the green “register” button. You will be prompted to enter your information and once completed a meeting invite will be emailed to you.
If you are unable to attend one of the webinars, we will be recording one of sessions and sending that out in follow-up communication. In the meantime, we have attached a brief video introducing AIP.
As a part of this launch, we have also integrated the platform with the campuses Single Sign On (SSO) technology. You can conveniently access AIP from: Tech Express. Search for the “BN AIP” application under your QuickLinks.
Once you access AIP, if you do not see any information and you believe you should please contact the bookstore so they can make sure you are loaded in the system with the appropriate permissions.
Kerri Demeri
Director of Auxiliary Services
Elizabeth Owens
Manager, University Bookstore
931-372-3131
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Mobile Ordering Released for Einstein Bros Bagels
Mobile ordering is finally here for Einstein Bagel Bros! Mobile orders can be delivered to Barton Hall, Bell Hall, Brown Hall, Bryan Fine Arts, Clemet Hall, Derryberry, Foster Hall, Henderson Hall, Jere Whitson, Johnson Hall, Kittrell Hall, Lab Science Commons, Matthew-Daniel, Memorial Gym, Oakley Hall, STEM Center, Pennebaker Hall, Prescott Hall, The UC, and TJ Farr. Be sure to download the transact mobile ordering app and place your order today!
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TSSAA Parking
TSSAA Tennessee High School Basketball Championships for private schools is this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Parking will be blocked off for tournament parking: Tucker Stadium lot, lot south of Hooper Eblen Center and McGee Blvd.
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Take our Water Conservation Survey today!
Did you know that March 22 is World Water Day? In recognition of World Water Day, the Office of Sustainability is planning its second annual Water Week from March 22-26. We also have a water-themed survey on our website that you can take today! If you want to get involved now, take the survey below to let us know your thoughts on water conservation!
Take survey here: https://forms.gle/EyTDR8qZVFQ69YEw5
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Be a Tech Trailblazer!
Are you someone who loves talking about Tech? Do you like making a difference? Have you been searching for ways to get involved and meet more people on campus? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should be a Trailblazer! Trailblazers are the most enthusiastic, personable, and Tech-oriented students on campus. As a Trailblazer, you will be one of the first faces future students see and could be a deciding factor in a student’s college decision. As a 2021 Trailblazer, you will have exclusive Tennessee Tech gear, recognition across campus, and unlock perks like early registration and a scholarship grant! Apply now at www.tntech.edu/beatrailblazer!
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Reminder: Nominations for the 2021 Derryberry Award due March 3
The 2021 Derryberry Award nomination deadline is Wednesday, March 3. This award was established in honor of the late Everett Derryberry after 34 years as president of Tennessee Tech. This prestigious honor grants a plaque and cash award to a graduating senior who demonstrates a high level of scholastic achievement and successful campus involvement in leadership and enrichment opportunities. Individuals who graduated in December 2020 or are scheduled to graduate in May or August 2021 are eligible for nomination. Visit https://www.tntech.edu/derryberryaward for more information.
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Alternative Spring Break
Stay near campus this year and participate in a spring break alternative plan…
MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY!!!
Take advantage of more than 10 service opportunities we have coordinated for the week of spring break, opportunities all the way from gardening to rebuilding for tornado victims to helping a local nonprofit create a database.
Some will take place on campus others will take place off campus. But CDC COVID guidelines will be followed at all locations and for all projects.
Find where your skills can be best put to use…