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Plants Rock!
October is Sustainability Month, and to celebrate The Office of Sustainability will be hosting our Plants Rock event! Come join us on The Quad this Thursday, Oct. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to build your own self-watering planter from a recycled plastic bottle and/or paint a rock with words of encouragement. We hope to see you there!
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Hispanic Heritage Month Mini-Week
Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us!
Join our Familia as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with three days of events, Oct. 6- 8!
For Game Night we will have Latin American favorite games such as Loteria and Dominos as well as other games such as Monopoly and Super Smash Bros.
Come make a real flower bouquet, paint a tote bag, or paint a mini canvas with us!
Join us for our last event on the history of Latin American immigration to the United States with Dr. Laura Smith. Free food and drinks will be provided at the workshop!
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Fall 2026 Senior Salute – Happening Oct. 8!
Join us on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. for Senior Salute, located in the large gym inside the Marc L. Burnett Student Recreation and Fitness Center. This will be your one-stop shop to get everything you need to prepare for your December commencement ceremony.
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TALUS turns 10!
Have you ever been in AIEB and seen a humanoid robot in one of the labs? Well, his name is TALUS, and he is turning 10 years old this year! Join the Autonomous Robotics Club for a good old-fashioned party at 7 pm on Wednesday, October 7th in Prescott 215. Free t-shirts for the first 50 people!
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Intercultural Affairs Clothing Donation Drive Through October 9, 2026
Intercultural Affairs is currently hosting a business clothing donation drive from September 30th , – Friday, October 9th, 2026. Donation boxes are set up in Clement Hall, Roaden University Center, TJ Farr, and Memorial Gym for you to leave gently used or new business/business casual clothing or bring it by RUC Room 258. Information regarding the clothing giveaway will be shared soon. For any questions, please contact Intercultural Affairs at InterculturalAffairs@tntech.edu or (931) 372-3392.
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Second Chance for “Cut the Chaos & Take Control: Time Management That Works”
Missed it the first time? Here’s your second chance! College life gets busy FAST. Between classes, studying, friends, clubs, and sleep, it’s easy to feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day. Your schedule isn’t going to fix itself. Come build a plan that actually works.
Cut the Chaos & Take Control: Time Management That Works on TODAY- Oct. 1st from 11-11:45 a.m. in Volpe Library Room 120 (Testing and Learning Center). Email questions to- tnburgess@tntech.edu | 931-372-6850
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Second Chance for “Cut the Chaos & Take Control: Time Management That Works”
Hearing students say, “I don’t have enough time” or “I’m already behind & overwhelmed”? Please send them our way!
Cut the Chaos & Take Control: Time Management That Works helps students build realistic schedules around classes, studying, activities, and downtime. Join us TODAY-Oct. 1 from 11–11:45 a.m. in Volpe Library, Room 120 (Testing and Learning Center). Questions? tnburgess@tntech.edu | 931-372-6850
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CITI Program All Access Webinars now available!
The Office of Research is proud to provide the Tech community with access to CITI Program’s All Access Webinars. Expert-led webinars cover topics such as AI, teaching, mental health, cybersecurity, professional development, research, and more. These optional learning opportunities do not replace any training required by courses, programs, departments, or funding agencies. The webinars can be accessed here.
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Mid Week Peak (MWP)
Join UCSC every Wednesday starting at 6:30 for a free meal. Following the meal, we share in a time in worship and being in the word together. Come share in a time of fellowship and community. Please reach out if you have any questions! We’d love to see you there!!
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Oct. 1 Careers n’ Coffee with Memphis Teacher Residency
Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of hot coffee while speaking with recruiters from Memphis Teacher Residency (MTR) on Thurs, Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. in the RUC’s Swoops Food Court.
MTR is a faith-based nonprofit organization that trains prospective teachers in a year-long residency model through graduate courses, classroom internship, and personalized coaching.
Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
Career Development | career@tntech.edu | 931-372-3232
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Engaging with Industry Partners on TNIX
Tennessee Tech faculty and researchers are invited to a virtual session from 1-2 p.m., Oct. 7, focused on connecting with corporate partners. LaunchTN will share how to respond to partnership opportunities, publish listings that showcase your research and strengthen your profile to stand out to industry partners searching TNIX. Register online to attend.
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Dr. Mari Ramler Accepted to Human Sexuality Intensive at the Kinsey Institute
Dr. Mari Ramler, associate professor of English, has been accepted to, and awarded scholarship funding for, the Kinsey Institute’s Human Sexuality Intensive (May 12-15, 2027). She will receive specialized training on how technology trends affect how society views sex as well as conduct archival research at the Kinsey Institute Library and Special Collections as she works on her third book. This new book project argues that purity culture is a harmful ideology that manifests through emergent technology. Case studies include AI, OnlyFans, and the “manosphere,” among others. She has previously edited a book about purity culture (published by Penn State University Press) and written a book about religious trauma (under review at Baylor University Press).
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Thriving Together- Behavioral Health Integration
Please join us for the Thriving Together Behavioral Health Integration Conference on October 6, 2026 to learn more about the connection between mental and physical health.
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Oct. 1 | Lunch & Learn with Tractor Supply Co. | Ashraf Islam Engineering Buildi
Do not miss the opportunity to connect with Tractor Supply Co. to learn about their organization, receive career guidance, tips and tricks for the industry, and what a “day in life” may be like in a casual setting. This event will be held in the Ashraf Islam Atrium on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lunch is provided for the first 100 attendees.
Lunch & Learn events are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
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Oct. 5 Careers n’ Coffee with JLG Industries, An Oshkosh Co.
Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of coffee while speaking with recruiters JLG Industries, An Oshkosh Co. on Monday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the RUC’s Swoops Food Court.
JLG Industries designs and builds the world’s toughest specialty truck bodies and access equipment by working with the people who use them.
Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
To learn more about this and other upcoming events, visit: Career Development | career@tntech.edu | 931-372-3232