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Project Make Men Godly Again Cornhole Tornament
PMMGA Cornhole Tournament.
Tuesday, November 3, 5:00 to 6:00 PM on The Main Quad.
Come out for good games, good company, and good fellowship. Everyone is welcome.
Message LFBATES@tntech.edu or MDSANDERS44@tntech.edu to register.
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Steven Dunn, Author to Speak Nov. 5
Novelist Steven Dunn will be a Guest Speaker Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in Bell Hall Auditorium. Also featured will be special guest Leonard Tucker. A book-signing will follow the event. Dunn is a Whiting Award winner who was shortlisted for Granta Magazine’s Best of Young American Novelists. He’s the author of three novels: Potted Meat (Tarpaulin Sky, 2016), water & power (Tarpaulin Sky, 2018), and Tannery Bay (FC2/University of Alabama Press, 2024), which is co-authored with Katie Jean Shinkle.
Potted Meat is a 2017 Colorado Book Award Finalist, VICE Magazine’s Best Books of 2016, and adapted into a short film by Foothills Productions called The Usual Route. The Usual Route has played at the LA International Film Festival, Houston International Film Festival, and others.
Contact athurmond@tntech.edu for more information.
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Holiday Festival at the Appalachian Center for Craft
Mark your calendars for Holiday Festival, November 21st from 10am – 5pm! We’ll have something for everyone, from kids crafts and studio demonstrations, to discounted holiday shopping in the gallery and craft workshops! Come for the crafts and stop by Meg’s Too – Craft Center Cafe for delicious eats, treats, and coffee! Planning on taking a workshop? Sign up today while seats are still available! Click here to learn more!
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Nov. 10: Eagle Works $1,000 Idea Challenge – Pitch Your Idea!
Eagle Works invites Tennessee Tech students to the $1,000 Idea Challenge from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room 282. Have an idea? Pitch it in just 90 seconds for a chance to win prize money! No business plan or finished product required. Just bring your idea and be ready to share it!
Learn more at tntech.edu/eagleworks
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New Fitness Classes!
Conquer your morning with our two new group fitness classes! Up first, Pilates Express on Monday mornings at 7:00am. This is a 45-min classical mat Pilates class that will get your week started strong. Second new add is Rise & Shine Rev Up on Thursdays at 7:00am. This is a 30-min HIIT class to get you fired up for your day. Both classes are great options to get you moving and out the door before class or work!
Check out the full group fitness schedule and secure your spot at:
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iMakerSpace Revit Workshop
Join Us for a Revit Workshop at iMakerSpace!
Interested in 3D building design and modeling? Come learn the basics of Autodesk Revit and explore how it’s used in real-world engineering and architectural projects!
Date: Wednesday, November 4
Time: 1:30 – 3:00 PM
Location: iMakerSpace
Instructor: Micah Eldridge, Civil Engineering StudentWhether you’re new to Revit or just curious about building design, this workshop is a great opportunity to get started!
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November 4: Canvas Q&A
Join the CITL on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 11 a.m. via Teams for an open Canvas Q&A session. Get real-time guidance for your fall courses or support as you prepare for spring. Bring your questions, troubleshoot challenges, and leave with clear next steps to help you build confidence in Canvas. Register here or contact citl@tntech.edu with questions.
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Memorial Reception For Debbie Barnard
The Department of Foreign Languages in the College of Arts and Sciences will host an informal gathering to remember and celebrate the life of Dr. Debbie Barnard. Students, faculty, staff, and friends are invited to join us to share memories, reflect on her contributions to Tennessee Tech, and spend time together remembering a much-loved teacher and colleague. The reception will be a come-and-go event. If you know of someone who is a friend or student of Debbie’s who is not at the university and would like to be there, please invite them. Good food and fellowship celebrating a dynamic person. Join us.
Date: Thursday, November 5
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Nov. 4 Careers n’ Coffee with BGE, Inc.
Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of coffee while speaking with recruiters from BGE, Inc. on Wednesday, Nov. 4 p.m., at 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Prescott Hall.
BGE is a nationwide consulting firm that provides services in civil engineering, planning, landscape architecture, construction, and environmental services.
Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
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Caplenor Faculty Research Award Nominations
The Caplenor Faculty Research Award is Tennessee Tech’s highest honor bestowed upon its faculty, recognizing exceptional research and creative activity that has earned peer-reviewed recognition at the university and beyond. Award recipients demonstrate achievement beyond the expectations of tenure and promotion and continue to make meaningful contributions to their fields through publications, presentations, grant funding, and student mentorship.
Please take a moment to recognize a colleague whose outstanding work deserves broader recognition by nominating them for the 2026–27 Caplenor Faculty Research Award. Your nomination can help celebrate the remarkable talent and accomplishments of our faculty. Nominations due by December 4, 2026 to RMotykowski@tntech.edu https://www.tntech.edu/research/caplenor.php
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Apply to Be a Trailblazer
Trailblazer applications opened October 30th through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions! Students who have completed at least one semester at Tennessee Tech are eligible to apply. Trailblazers play a key role in new student recruitment through the campus visit program, including tours and events, while gaining valuable experience. Apply by November 16 at Trailblazer Application or by scanning the QR code on the flyer. Contact Peyton Land at pland@tntech.edu for more information.
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WEST Workshop 11/5: Proper Publishing Practices!
No idea how to publish your creative or academic writing? WEST, the Writing Excellence Studio at Tech, is here to help! On Thursday, 11/5 we will be leading a dead hour workshop on publishing practices for creative pieces and academic works. The workshop will be in Henderson Hall 306B, from 11:00-11:50. No registration is required, and all are welcome. If you can’t make the workshop, come for a one-on-one session with one of our consultants. For availability and scheduling, check out our website. We look forward to working with you!
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Make Your Research Expertise Discoverable on Nov. 3
Tennessee Tech faculty are invited to “Making Your Expertise Discoverable: Building an Effective HALO Profile” at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Roaden University Center 246. Michael Aikens, Associate Vice President for Research and Economic Development, will host this workshop on using HALO to showcase research, facilities, and capabilities to industry, government agencies, and potential collaborators. Build a profile that opens doors to research opportunities. Lunch will be provided!
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Esports Club Halloween Meeting
Join the Esports club for a spooky night of fun! We will be having a costume contest and trivia with prizes.
Free candy and redbull! You won’t want to miss out! Bring your favorite festive treat to share!
The meeting is Thursday, October 29th from 7-9pm. Located in Clement 212.
Contact phpell42@tntech.edu for more info!
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Elevator Pitch Workshop – Get Ready for the $1,000 Idea Challenge!
Eagle Works invites Tennessee Tech students to an elevator pitch workshop from 5 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the Roaden University Center Tech Pride Room (101). Learn from Téa Phillips, founder of MetaFlex Glove and former Eagle Works contestant, whose company has raised more than $800,000. Whether you’re preparing for the $1,000 Idea Challenge on Nov. 10 or simply want to improve your pitch, this hands-on session will help you present ideas with confidence!