Tech Times

Category: General

  • TN Tech Food Pantry – Winter Break

    TN Tech Food Pantry – Winter Break

    The TN Tech Food Pantry will closed for Winter break.  As student volunteers are heading home for the holidays, the main pantry, in Tech Village, will not be able to remain open.  Remember, we do have the Auxiliary Pantry in the library, behind the front desk, for breaks when we have to close the main pantry.  God’s Grace Food Pantry also serves our students and employees when we are on breaks.  They are located at 165 E. Broad St. Cookeville, TN 38501 and can be reached at 931-526-2177.

    We have a few changes coming in January that we are excited to roll out. Have a wonderful holiday break and we look forward to seeing you back in January.

  • Sara Prinzi’s Farewell to Tech

    Sara Prinzi’s Farewell to Tech

    Sara joined University Development in October 2019 as the major gift officer for the College of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences along with the mid-west region of the US.  She served both colleges and her region extremely well as she built new relationships and re-established existing ones.  She instituted the “Prinzi Drop Method,” a technique she brought to the Development team from her previous fund raising roles.  The team has found great success with this method of dropping a quick note and Tech swag by an alum or donor’s home or business – many times resulting in a deeper conversation or a gift.

    In October 2020, Sara transitioned to the Associate AD for Development role.  She has partnered with AD Mark Wilson and the coaches to generate private support for each team.  She has met with almost 100 individuals over the last year who desire to support Athletics and our student-athletes.  Most recently, she has been instrumental in the Football Operations Center project which carries a $15M goal.  To date, Sara has placed over $2M in asks to potential donors to support the project.

    Sara’s last day with the University is January 11, 2022.  Please join me in thanking Sara for her service to Tech and wishing her well at PragerU!

     

  • Internal Audit Has New Information Available on Website

    Internal Audit has new information available on our website. We have added two new sections:

    1. Procard Pointers – The Office of Internal Audit performs audits on the transactions of multiple cardholders across the university on a continuous basis. As a service to cardholders, we have listed many of the items that often cause a cardholder to have observations in a Procard audit.
    2. Stay Informed – Recent Audit Findings – We have added this section to our website to inform the campus community of recent Internal Audit findings with campus-wide relevance so that all departments can be aware and remain vigilant in preventing future audit findings of a similar nature.

  • Holiday Reminder from Information Security Office

    As the holiday season rapidly approaches, cyber criminals are increasing their attacks across the globe. We humbly remind the campus community to please be careful when clicking unknown links, opening attachments, and responding to emails. Be sure to verify the sender’s address before responding. Please report any suspicious activity to abuse@tntech.edu or use the Phish Alert button within Outlook.

  • Angel Tree 2021

    Angel Tree 2021

    The Student Involvement & Leadership Center is sponsoring an angel tree again this year.  The tree is located in the RUC Lobby.  Once you select your ornament/s, register at the Information Desk, and return the unwrapped gifts to the Information Center by Friday, December 10. If you have any questions, email shenry@tntech.edu or call (931) 372-3123.

    Thanks for supporting our Angel Tree Program.

  • iLearn: Semester Wrap-Up -Replay

    The end of the semester is the time to prepare iLearn courses for copying components to the next semester’s courses. This process involves updating Master iLearn courses as well as cleaning up existing semester courses. In this session, we will discuss the exact procedures for adding, deleting, and modifying content topics, quizzes, assignments, discussions, and other iLearn components. The process of copying, exporting, and importing entire courses and between semesters will be explained in detail. I will also include elaboration on the steps for selecting specific items to be copied as well as how to manage or offset start, end, and due dates. Contact the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning at 931-373-3675 or citl@tntech.edu with any questions.

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  • Mindful Meditation- A free meditation class

    Mindful Meditation- A free meditation class

    Are you getting stressed out about Finals?  Come and experience a free Meditation session for wellness.

    Meditation is the process of cleansing the subconscious mind of impurities. It acts as an energy shower that washes away negativity, stress, anxiety, and tiredness accumulated during the day. And it charges you with fresh positive energy, lightness, and peace. Regular practice of meditation has incredible benefits of lowering stress, anxiety and inner turbulence in addition to discovering the peace, joy and divinity that exists within every person. Instructions will be provided.

    ALL ARE WELCOME, NO PRIOR MEDITATION EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY!

    Place: Burnett Fitness Center Room 203
    Date: December 7, 2011
    Time: 5-6 PM
    Instructor: Dr. Mohan Rao
    Hosted By: Burnett Fitness Center
    For more information, contact the Health Promotions Office at 931-372-6511.

  • APO White Christmas Hygiene Products Drive

    APO White Christmas Hygiene Products Drive

    Would you like to serve others during this Christmas Season?  We have an opportunity for you!

    Alpha Phi Omega Community Service Organization presents “White Christmas!”

    Date/Time:  This drive is going on NOW!  We are taking donations through Friday, December 10th!

    Location:  There are collection boxes placed in four locations:  Bell Hall Student Workroom, Brown Hall next to the Main Office, RUC next to the Help Desk, and RUC in Swoops Food Court Area.

    We will be accepting the following hygiene products to be donated to the Cookeville Rescue Mission:

        • Toothbrushes

      Bar Soap
      Toothpaste

    Thank you for your generous contribution!

    For questions or more information, please contact:
    Warren Sims, President:  wcsims42@tntech.edu
    Cason Worthy, Vice President of Service:  ctworthy42@tntech.edu

  • Group Work Part 2 Replay

    Group Work Part 2 Replay

    Group work is a terrific way to induce collaboration and community in your classroom. In this session we will expand on Part 1 of this series and apply some of the knowledge gained in an activity. Come join us for an interactive session of group work.

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  • Group Work Part 2: Replay

    Group Work Part 2: Replay

    Group work is a terrific way to induce collaboration and community in your classroom. In this session we will expand on Part 1 of this series and apply some of the knowledge gained in an activity. Come join us for an interactive session of group work.

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