The 2025 Derryberry Award nomination deadline is Friday, March 14. 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 2024 or are scheduled to graduate in May or August 2025 are eligible for nomination. Visit https://www.tntech.edu/derryberryaward for more information.
Category: General
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Student Affairs Student Spotlight – Madison Kibbe
Meet Madison, our March Student Affairs Student Spotlight! Originally from Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, Madison is a senior at Tennessee Tech University majoring in Environmental & Sustainability Studies. She has dedicated herself to service, from building homes in Sneedville, TN, to distributing medication in El Magueyal, El Salvador. Madison is actively involved in the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and Servants of Christ (SOC), supporting women in STEM and engaging in faith-based community service. Her volunteer efforts extend beyond campus, including disaster relief, preparing meals for veterans and widows, and working with nonprofits supporting vulnerable communities.
Congrats, Madison! Read more at https://www.tntech.edu/student/student-spotlight.php
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Poet’s Coffee Grand Opening
We’re thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of your new favorite spot on campus – Poet’s Coffee!
Join us to celebrate!
Date: Mar 12
Time: 1 – 2 pm
Location: Volpe Library
Be sure to swing by for a cup of your new campus brew! Whether you’re a latte lover or a cold brew connoisseur, Poet’s has something to get your day started and ended right. We can’t wait to see you and serve up some happiness in every cup!See you soon!
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D2L/iLearn: Creator+
Join the CITL on Tuesday, March 4th at 11 AM to learn how to use Creator+ to create clickable, interactive content for your iLearn course. In this session, we will show you how to transform static word docs and pdfs into engaging content for students. View a demonstration here.
Register here and contact citl@tntech.edu with questions.
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Talon Town Hall – Pay Frequency
There will be a Talon Town Hall to share information on the change in Pay Frequency this Thursday, February 27th at 2:30 PM (CST) in Bell Hall Room 282. If you cannot attend in person, please use this link to join virtually – Talon Town Hall – Pay Frequency.
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Wondering What To Do With Your Prom Dress? Consider Donating It!
The SOLO Events Committee is seeking donations of gently used formalwear (i.e. suiting and gowns) for their Spring Masquerade Ball. Kenneth Clack, President of the SOLO Events Committee, describes the gala as “allowing students from all backgrounds to enjoy a night of celebration – boosting confidence and creating a sense of belonging.”
Donations will be accepted through Friday, Mar. 7th. Donations may be made via labeled boxes by the RUC Information Desk and outside of the Intercultural Lounge/Multipurpose Room. For questions, please e-mail InterculturalAffairs@tntech.edu.
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Job Opening in the College of Interdisciplinary Studies
Come join our amazing and fun team! Our Professional Studies Program is currently seeking a motivated self-starter for our Program Coordinator position. Reporting directly to the Program Director, but interacting with various departments campus-wide, you would be working with both graduate and undergraduate programs advising as well as preparing recruitment plans. If you enjoy dealing with people and have strong communication skills, you’re the candidate we’re looking for!
Complete qualification can be found at https://jobs.tntech.edu/postings/18704 under Position Number 247030. Screening date is February 28th.
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CITL 2024 TechTrendsetter Highlight: Drs. Andy Pardue & Joshua Hauser
Join the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning on Tuesday, February 18th, at 11 AM to hear from two of our 2024 CITL TechTrendsetter Grantees, Drs. Andy Pardue and Joshua Hauser. Discover how they are leveraging technology to enhance their courses, from using AR headsets to bring complex designs to life and analyze 3D models to integrating microphones and digital audio interfaces for music recording. Register here and contact citl@tntech.edu with questions.
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Spring 2025 Mid Semester Instructional Diagnostics
The CITL now offers two mid semester instructional diagnostics: Small Group Instructional Diagnostic (SGID) and Mid-Point Instructional Diagnostic (MID). Both provide straightforward evaluations using student feedback to help faculty improve their courses before the semester ends. Learn more about each process below and book a diagnostic for spring from March 3-13th.
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Step Up! Bystander Intervention Training
The Center for Counseling and Mental Health Wellness will be hosting a bystander intervention training workshop on Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 11am-12 noon in RUC 387 Eagle Resource Room. The training will be focused on the Step Up! Model of raising awareness on how to help others when responding to problems or concerns. For more information please contact the Center for Counseling and Mental Health Wellness at counsel@tntech.edu