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Eagle Works workshop Wed. 2/24 – Branding
The next Eagle Works workshop is Wednesday, February 24 at 5 p.m. in Teams!
This week’s topic is all about branding your business, keeping in mind that branding is a feeling, not just your logo and colors! This workshop applies not only to Eagle Works but to presenting yourself in the best way possible when entering the job market.
Find out more information, get registered for the competition, and find the link to our podcast, on our website at www.tntech.edu/eagleworks
*Note: The 2/17 Business Model Canvas workshop will now be March 3 – watch Tech Times and the website for more info!*
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NSF hosts S-STEM webinar and issues new Future Manufacturing solicitation
The NSF is hosting a narrated webinar on its Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STM) new solicitation on Feb. 25 and March 3. It also announced a new Future Manufacturing program solicitation for 2021. For more information on these programs, visit the Office of Research announcements page at https://www.tntech.edu/research/aboutus/announcements.php.
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Research 101: Post Award Management
Join us for the next session in the Research 101 workshop series, Post Award Management.
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Fall 2021 Graduation Application
Undergraduate students intending to graduate in the Fall 2021 term can apply now. Apply online using your Eagle Online account – you must have earned 80 credit hours. Review your Degree Works audit located in Eagle Online; check to make sure the catalog term, major and minor are correct before applying. Click here for more information.
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Rural Reimagined Club Meeting: Dr. Dennis Fennewald Guest Speaking
The Rural Reimagined Club (RRC), Tennessee Tech’s Grand Challenge initiative to transform rural living through science, technology, and innovation, wants to invite you to their next meeting on Tuesday, February 23rd, at 11 am via Zoom. The meeting will be joined by guest speaker Dr. Dennis Fennewald, Associate Professor of Agriculture. Come learn more about how you can get involved in rural service and outreach, as well as discuss the previous Rural Journeys Speaker Series session. For more information, visit https://www.tntech.edu/grand-challenge/students/index.php or contact RRC President Kester Nucum at knucum42@tntech.edu.
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AMEND Together with Shan Foster
Shan Foster, Vanderbilt graduate and former NBA player, will be doing a keynote address on Tuesday, February 23rd at 11 AM. Shan will discuss how we can ALL be a part of the solution to end gender-based violence. You do not want to miss hearing from this dynamic speaker; we can all learn a tremendous amount from him. All are welcome!
This event is sponsored by the Black Student Union, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Peer Empowerment Program, SOLO Funds, Project AWAKEN, and the Women’s Center.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://tntech.zoom.us/j/84451525496?pwd=Yk1JVGs3TEgwT0xZeVM0TVJoZlZ0Zz09
Meeting ID: 844 5152 5496
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Digital Design Intern Grant Crumpton Accepts Internship with Ms. Jill Stalnaker
Rural Reimagined recognizes a developing community partnership with Ms. Jill Stalnaker, an entrepreneur and local business owner. Ms. Stalnaker is the founder of the Leaning Tree Agency, a music agency that connects with authentic and unique artists. In addition, Ms. Stalnaker directs the MECCA (Music Enrichment for Community Centered Advancement) Music Festival, a Tennessee festival that travels across the state each year, showcasing undiscovered talent in rural TN. Rural Reimagined’s partner, the TCRI, has connected Ms. Stalnaker with intern Grant Crumpton, a digital design major. Grant will support MECCA by using his software development and coding skills to design the website. Regarding her partnership with RR, Ms. Stalnaker states, “Rural Reimagined is giving me the opportunity to utilize the best they have to offer to grow my business!” Rural Reimagined is excited to see Grant’s progress and the future of this partnership with MECCA and the Leaning Tree Agency. Wings up!
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Diversity & Inclusion Seminar Series Feb. 25
The Computer Science Diversity Committee is hosting their second speaker, Jill Moffitt Software Engineer Senior Manager at SAIC, for their Diversity & Inclusion Seminar Series. Moffitt’s virtual talk on technical resume and interview skills will be on February 25, at 11 a.m. and you can register in advance here: https://sites.tntech.edu/csc-diversity/2021/01/10/spring-2021-diversity-inclusion-series-jill-moffitt/.
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Student Engagement Panel
Come learn from upperclassmen on how to get more involved within your college and major. Participants will receive a free T-shirt! Feb. 24 at 7:00 in Stonecipher room 113.
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Rural Reimagined Student Opportunities
Rural Reimagined (RR) is Tennessee Tech’s Grand Challenge initiative to transform rural living through harnessing technology, science, and innovation. As a TN Tech student, you can help impact surrounding rural communities by getting involved in the RR student club, service learning, internships, and more. While the Rural Reimagined Club offers opportunities to create and collaborate on service projects, service learning through RR provides opportunities to transform rural living in TN Tech’s backyard! Additionally, academic and paid internships can match your field of study and provide career-ready experiential learning. If you want to get involved or learn more, visit https://www.tntech.edu/grand-challenge/students/index.php or contact Kinsey Potter at sw-kbpotter@tntech.edu. Wings up!
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Spotlight an Excellent Advisor
Nominate a professional or faculty advisor for the 2021 Excellence in Advising Award. Deadline for submission is Wednesday, February 24, 2021.
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- All nominees must have completed one year as an undergraduate academic advisor at Tennessee Tech University.
- Previous Excellence in Advising winners are not eligible for a 3-year period from date of award.
The selection committee will evaluate the types of evidence listed here to select recipient(s).
Visit the Excellence in Advising Awards page here for additional details and instructions on submitting nomination(s) online.
Please contact Simone McKelvey if you have questions.
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POSTPONED – Free t-shirts and how to win Eagle Works!
The Eagle Works workshop on Wednesday 2/17 has been POSTPONED due to uncertain weather conditions and will take place next week. Watch Tech Times for more information!
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February 19th Last Call for Outstanding Faculty Award Nominations
Do you know a teacher who not only educates but also inspires? Whose classes’ students look forward to and enjoy? Who brings an energy and a passion for their subject into every class? If so, this is the final call to nominate them for an Outstanding Faculty Award in Teaching! Or do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond the classroom with service to the students and the community? Who volunteers their time and expertise on a regular basis? Whose commitment to service is an inspiration? Last call to nominate them for an Outstanding Faculty Award in Service! Nominations for both awards are open until Friday, Feb. 19 https://www.tntech.edu/provost/outstandingfacultyawards.php
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Young M.A Virtual SOLO Event
On Wednesday February 17th at 8 p.m. Join Young M.A, Rapper, Philanthropist and Actor, For a Live Music Set and Q&A. This Show Will Be Presented on the Looped Virtual Platform. For Log In Instructions and To Join The Show Visit www.tntech.edu/solo
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Tennessee Tech Today this week
Here is this week’s Tennessee Tech Today radio show: https://www.tntech.edu/news/files/TNTECHTODAYforfeb122021.mp3
This week’s show includes Charria Campbell, director of Tech’s Multicultural Affairs, and student Zaire Mattox discussing black cultural issues; and, volleyball head coach Jeannette Waldo previewing the Golden Eagles’ first home matches of the season.