Anne Thurmond has returned as Coordinator for Center Stage, which presents lectures, concerts, exhibits, readings, dramatic performances, etc. that promote greater appreciation of fine arts and seeks to connect students with a better understanding of diverse ideas and world cultures. She is busy preparing an exciting season of guests onto the Tennessee Tech campus. See www.tntech.edu/centerstage for a schedule of upcoming events.
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T-Shirt Trade-In Day
T-Shirt Trade-In Day on Aug. 14
3:00 PM—5:00 PM at Centennial Plaza – WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!Add a little more purple and gold to your closet! Bring an old t-shirt from high school or another college to trade-in for a Tech t-shirt to showcase your Tech pride! This event is sponsored by the Office of Communications & Marketing. All donated shirts will be given to charity. Wings Up! Questions, contact marketing@tntech.edu
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Tennessee Tech Student Interns for U.S. Representatives Rose
Washington, DC—Last week, United States Rep. John Rose (TN-06), a ’98 graduate of TTU, welcomed an impressive group of summer interns for 2023. Cameron Legge and two other interns from Tennessee will assist in constituent services, capitol tours, issues research, and more while working in the Congressman’s Washington, DC, office.
Cameron Legge will graduate next year with a major in Political Science. He was recently elected the President of the Associate Scholar’s Guild (ASG) and will also serve as Deputy Chief of Staff for next school year’s Student Government Association (SGA).
“It’s an honor to serve our nation and Tennesseans this summer in Representative Rose’s office in Washington DC,” said Legge. “I am excited to get to work and to gain valuable information and insight that will better prepare me for my roles in ASG and SGA to make for a better student experience at TTU.”
Students interested in interning in Rep. Rose’s Washington D.C. or Tennessee offices may apply here.
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Dr. Biernacki Retirement Celebration
Please join us for a retirement celebration for Dr. Biernacki on Friday, April 28 from 2-4pm in Prescott Hall 204. Please contact Becky Asher in the Chemical Engineering office at 372-3297 with any questions.
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Financial Associate 3 Position Open in the COIS
The College of Interdisciplinary Studies is seeking a Financial Associate 3. This full-time position is ideal for those looking to gain financial experience within a university setting. Ideal candidates are those who are eager to learn and enjoy a collaborative working environment. Please refer to the posting for more details. The deadline to apply is April 18. Please share with anyone who may be interested.
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Announcing the 2022-23 CSW Award Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2022-2023 Commission on the Status of Women Awards!
Commission on the Status of Women Excellence Award: Dr. Ann N. Hellman
Alison Piepmeier Outstanding Student Award: Lizarayne Herrington
About the Awards:
The CSW Excellence Award: This award is presented annually to an individual employed by Tennessee Tech University who has contributed significantly to gender equity. The award honors three qualities that characterize the tradition of women’s leadership at Tech: perseverance, generosity, and mentorship. The award celebrates the efforts of Tennessee Tech employees to provide ongoing leadership and mentoring for the campus community and work towards gender equity for all.The Alison Piepmeier Outstanding Student Award: This award celebrates Peipmeier’s legacy of fierce feminism by recognizing an exceptional Tennessee Tech student whose research, activism and/or outreach advances gender equity. It acknowledges a student who shows a passion for learning, goes the extra mile to assist others, and contributes significantly to campus and/or the local community.
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Electronic 1095Cs Are Now Available Online
To review your Electronic 1095C – Log into TechExpress (https://express.tntech.edu). Select “Eagle” button from the Quicklinks area to go to Eagle Online. Select the Employee tab, and your 1095C is located under Tax Forms.
Paper 1095Cs were mailed February 28th for employees who did not consent to receiving the electronic version. Employees who wish to receive 1095Cs electronically in the future can select Electronic Regulatory Consent in Tech Express under Tax Forms.
We encourage employees to select Electronic Regulatory Consent as it reduces the risk of others obtaining your personal information through mail theft.
If you have any questions about your 1095C, please contact HR@tntech.edu.
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Dr. Carla Hurt Travels to Curacao to Assist in Filming a Documentary
Dr. Carla Hurt, Associate Professor in the Department of Biology, traveled to Curacao to assist National Geographic and Disney Plus, in obtaining footage of the Alpheus armatus (pistol shrimp) for a documentary on underdogs of the biological world.
Dr. Hurt and her collaborator from Seattle University, Kristin Hultgren, worked on location in Curacao with the film team Wildstar Films (United Kingdom) in January to film the pistol shrimp underwater and in an aquarium. The pistol shrimp received its common name from the loud snapping noise they make with their large claw. Alpheus armatus live in curly cue sea anemones and protect their anemone home from predators, such as fireworms. This trip was funded in part by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
The film group is also interested in generating a three-dimensional image of the claw to look at the snapping mechanism. Dr. Hurt and her team brought back claw samples to scan for the three-dimensional imaging and are hoping to work with the IMaker space on Tennessee Tech’s campus to obtain these scans.
Look for updates as the documentary is completed!
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Trauma Recovery Group
Are you struggling to work through unresolved trauma? Join our trauma recovery group to learn about the different ways trauma can affect us, develop techniques that may help in times of distress, as well as being a positive support for others who also struggle with the same experiences. This is a safe space. The Counseling Center will be hosting this group every Friday, starting on February 10, 2023, from 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. in RUC 387. Contact Tessa Benefield at tbenefield@tntech.edu to join. A minimum of three group participants is required for the group to start.
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Purchase your 2022-2023 Tennessee Tech Yearbook Now!
Purchase your 2022 – 2023 Tennessee Tech Yearbook today!
For personal purchases, please click here: https://bit.ly/38V9oyH and use code: 11096423
For all department purchases, please contact Eva Dingwall at edingwall@tntech.edu.
For any questions, please email Alex at agrinks42@tntech.edu.