Did you know you can contract a virtual virus just as easily as a physical virus? In this ONE-TIME, LIMITED Event, we will cover topics range from scammers to TTU IT policies. This event welcomes EVERYONE regardless of knowledge or position.
JOIN US! – Next Thursday, 11am on October 29, 2020
The Campus Food Pantry is partnering with the National Society of Black Engineers and the Food, Nutrition and Dietetics Club in order to provide more holiday food baskets this year. We predict that there will be more folks in need than in years past. Another drive thru drop off event, sponsored by the FND Club, will be held October 20, 2020 at the Food Pantry. From 4pm – 6pm you can bring your items you want to donate and we will pick them up, curbside. Tech Village 910 N. Willow Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501.
Items being collected: mashed potatoes, stuffing mix, gravy mix, corn bread mix, canned sweet potatoes, green beans, corn, and other canned veggies, cranberry sauce, pineapples, cream of mushroom or chicken, cake and brownie mixes, pie filling and pie crusts, salt/pepper packets, and other items you would expect to see on a holiday food table.
Another way you can participate in this program is to sponsor a Turkey or Ham for a family receiving a basket. You can do this at the giving page for the food pantry. You can use the pre-selected $20 if you would like. If you click on the fund, there will be a drop down menu you can choose the Turkey/Ham Program. https://www.tntech.edu/volunteer/outreach.php
Contact the Service Learning Center/Campus Food Pantry if you have questions: 931-372-6143
The annual enrollment period for Faculty and Non-Faculty Sick Leave Banks is October 1 through October 31, 2020. If you are already a sick leave bank member, you do not need to re-enroll.
Please complete your enrollment form via DocuSign at Sick Leave Bank Form. Your form must be received by 4:30 pm on October 31, 2020. Please note that if you do wish to participate, the assessment will be fifteen (15.0) sick leave hours for full-time employees (prorated for permanent, part time). This will be deducted from your November Leave Report which will be turned in at the first of December.
NOTE: You may receive sick leave donations from other employees only if you are a sick bank member. Since the beginning of the program in 1989, there has not been a need to require more than the initial assessment of 15 hours for each full-time member.
The Annual Service Learning and Nursing Collaborative Project, Operation Christmas Child, will continue this year. However, it will look a little different in order for us to follow proper health and safety precautions. You can pick up a flyer at RUC Room 119. You can also learn more about the program at https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/
October 19 – November 17
November 17, 2020
November 19, 2020
Please check the website for suggested items for a box and prohibited items.
If you have questions please contact the Service Learning Center, 931-372-6120
The general scholarship application for the 2021-2022 academic year is due Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. All students must complete this application in order to be eligible for Tennessee Tech scholarships in the 2021-2022 academic year.
Even if you have a renewable departmental scholarship this year, you have to re-apply in order for that scholarship to be renewed!
To apply, log into your Eagle Online account, choose the “Student” tab and select the “Apply for Scholarships/Accept Scholarships” link. For additional assistance and information, please visit the Scholarship website.
www.tntech.edu/scholarships/apply
For questions, email scholarships@tntech.edu or call (931) 372-6159.
Here is this week’s Tennessee Tech Today radio show: https://www.tntech.edu/news/files/TNTech_Today_Show_10-16-20.mp3
This week’s show includes head football coach Dewayne Alexander talking about playing conference football in the spring; and, Dawson Hassler discussing being the student representative on the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.
Please come see Health Services at the Whitson-Hester School of Nursing on:
Monday, October 19 (9a-12p) at Centennial Plaza
Tuesday, October 20 (1p-4p) at MS Cooper Pinkerton breezeway
Design Thinking is a process that can be used for any problem in any career! Join this virtual workshop that will take you through the process and help you prepare for the Eagle Works Idea Challenge on Nov. 11! Everyone who joins will get a secret code to pick up a free Eagle Works t-shirt!
This Eagle Works workshop will be Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m.
Teams link: http://bit.ly/TTUDesign
2021 Annual Benefit Enrollment ends Friday, October 16, 2020, at 4:30 pm CT. Submission of all dependent verification documents is due by Friday, October 16, 2020, at 4:3o pm CT.
Register for the final Virtual HELP SESSION at the following link: Help Sessions
The time frame for the Help Sessions is two hours, however it is not required for you to attend the whole time. The Help Sessions are a drop-in opportunity for you to ask questions and speak with our TTU Benefit Specialist regarding Open Enrollment.
Friday, October 16, 2020 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Auxiliary Services has updated the process of reporting vending machine issues on campus. You are now able to report service issues via work order request on the campus vending website. https://www.tntech.edu/aux/vending.php