Tech Times

Category: General

  • Need more meal swipes?

    Need more meal swipes?

    We’re almost halfway through the semester, and if your meal swipes and Dining Dollars are starting to run thin (trust me, Taco Bell gets me too), now’s the perfect time to stock back up.

    👉 From Sept 22 – Oct 6, Dining Services is offering a special promotion:

    Purchase a Tech 125, 95, or 50 plan and get 10 bonus meal swipes added to your account!

    And yes, you can snag this deal even if you already have a meal plan. Nobody misses out. 🙌

    Head over to dineoncampus.com/ttu and use code Bonus10 at checkout to lock in your extra swipes.

    Questions? Shoot us an email at TTUdining@tntech.edu.

  • Heroin(e) Movie Showing!

    Heroin(e) Movie Showing!

    The Eagle Recovery Community presents:

    A documentary screening and panel discussion about how woman in a small community battle the opioid epidemic. Join us for a short movie followed by a paneled discussion about community outreach! Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 7-9pm in Bell Hall 266.

  • Movie Wednesdays

    Movie Wednesdays

    Join Dr. Laura Lysen for a few fun movie nights. We’ll snack, watch good movies, and discuss the religious themes we find.

    Dr. Lysen is the Religious Studies Lecturer in the School of Interdisciplinary Studies

    Weds Sept 24th is A Serious Man 3-5:15 pm Southwest Hall Room 142

    Weds October 8 is Lars the Real Girl 3-5:15 pm Southwest Hall Room 142

  • Seeking Applicants for 2026 Student Orientation Assistants!

    Seeking Applicants for 2026 Student Orientation Assistants!

    Applications to be a 2026 Student Orientation Assistant (SOA) are now available! The Office of New Student & Family Programs is seeking students who have a positive attitude toward Tech, have a genuine interest in helping new students, and have great interpersonal skills to help welcome the next incoming class of students and families to campus and be part of the 2026 SOA team. Do you know a student who has these qualities and would be a great fit for this role? Encourage them to apply!

    Applications are due Wednesday, Oct. 1. Students can visit www.tntech.edu/soa to learn more about the position and to apply.

  • Apply Now to be a 2026 Student Orientation Assistant (SOA)!

    Apply Now to be a 2026 Student Orientation Assistant (SOA)!

    Applications to be a 2026 Student Orientation Assistant (SOA) are now available! The Office of New Student & Family Programs is looking for students who have a positive attitude toward Tennessee Tech and have a genuine interest in helping new students and families throughout their orientation experience and transition to campus to be part of the 2026 SOA team! Being an SOA provides students with great leadership experience, as well as many other great benefits.

    Applications are due Wednesday, Oct. 1. To learn more about the position and to apply, visit www.tntech.edu/soa.

  • Tech Night on the WestSide – Sept. 18

    Tech Night on the WestSide – Sept. 18

    Grab your purple and gold and head to downtown Cookeville for a special Tech Night on the WestSide on Thursday, Sept. 18! Show your Tech ID to unlock exclusive midweek deals at favorite local spots, from wings and burgers to pizza, desserts and more. Just look for the Tech Night yard signs and enjoy the savings. See the full list of participating businesses and specials at tntech.edu/technight.

  • Learning About Learning

    Learning About Learning

    The Learning About Learning Program offers early-career faculty a structured opportunity to enhance their teaching effectiveness and classroom management skills. Register here to join the CAFÉ Fellows once a month on Wednesday at 3 PM via Teams this semester as we read What the Best College Teachers Do by Ken Bain. Books are provided. Contact cafe@tntech.edu with questions.

  • Tennessee Tech Farm Honey

    Tennessee Tech Farm Honey

    Tennessee Tech Farms Honey is now available for purchase. Supplies are limited, and you have two choices: 12oz Honeybear for $10 or a 16oz Mason Jar for $15. Please purchase through Marketplace and pick up in room 102, Oakley Hall.

  • Fixing Issues in YuJa Panorama

    Fixing Issues in YuJa Panorama

    Join the CITL on Tuesday, September 23rd at 11 AM via Teams to learn how to fix accessibility issues with our new digital accessibility tool, YuJa Panorama. During this session, we will do an overview of the frequent issues flagged in Panorama and provide resources and solutions for resolving them with a focus on PDFs.  Register here and contact citl@tntech.edu with questions.

  • Fall 2025 Midsemester Instructional Diagnostic

    Fall 2025 Midsemester Instructional Diagnostic

    The CITL offers two simple and straightforward evaluation processes at the midpoint of the semester that use student feedback to help faculty improve courses before the end of the semester. You can book your in-person or online instructional diagnostic here. SGIDs/MIDs will take place during October 6-9 and 20-23. Visit the CITL website to learn more and contact citl@tntech.edu.