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Mad Science Mania: A Hauntingly Fun Exploration of STEM Fab Friday
Join us on Friday, Oct. 25, 5-8 PM at the Oakley STEM Center (155 W 7th St. Cookeville, TN)
Get ready for a spook-tacular day filled with hands-on experiments, eerie science demonstrations, and creepy-cool STEM activities. This family-friendly event promises thrills, chills, and plenty of mad science fun. Come in costume (Not Scary), and let’s explore the wonderful world of STEM together!
Event is FREE and open to the public (grades 3-8)
Registration is highly encouraged for planning purposes but not required
Register here: https://tf.tntech.edu/view.php?id=160465
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HISTORY CLUB BOOK SALE IN THE CENTENNIAL PLAZA TODAY & TOMORROW
Don’t miss the best deal on campus! The History Club is hosting their annual book sale today and tomorrow (Oct 22-23) from 9am-4pm in Centennial Plaza. Paperbacks are $1 and hardbacks are $3. We also have tote bags, buttons, and stickers this year to add to the sale! Grab something on your way to class, support your campus clubs, and come out to meet us!
In case of rain, the book sale will be moved to Tuesday, November 5th and Wednesday, November 6th. For questions, please contact the History Department at 931-372-3332.
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Campus Space Utilization and Allocation Committee Meeting
If you plan to move or change the use of one of your spaces, please submit a “Space Request Form” found on the Facilities & Business Services website at https://www.tntech.edu/facilities/forms.php. Email the completed form to Julie Baker at jcbaker@tntech.edu.
Submission of this form ensures that Facilities is aware, approves and records the change.
The Campus Space Utilization and Allocation Committee will meet Friday, November 1, 2024, 11 a.m. Please submit your form no later than Friday, October 25, 12:00 p.m.
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Careers n’ Coffee with TN Tech Graduate Studies
Join the Center for Career Development in welcoming Tennessee Tech Graduate Studies. On Wednesday, October 23rd from 9 a.m. – 11a.m. you can grab a free coffee and chat with recruiters from Graduate Studies in the Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court (ground floor).
Make sure you check out Handshake for more information!
Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development
career@tntech.edu
931-372-3232
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HEALTH (S)CARES Mental Health Awareness Fundraiser
Please join us for a mental health awareness event to fundraise for the Remote Area Medical Clinic. The clinic has provided free healthcare services to those in need through the operation of pop-up clinics around the country.
Our event will take place in the Plaza on Oct 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. during dead hour. There will be games, treats, and Halloween themed activities! Forget the tricks, give your mind a treat!
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Career Spot TOMORROW!!!
Do you have questions about the services and resources available to you from the Center for Career Development? Come see us on Wednesday, October 23rd from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the South Quad!
Career Spots are pop-up tabling events held by Career Ambassadors in areas across campus! You can drop-in for a quick chat and gather all kinds of information about Handshake, how to find examples of resumes/cover letters, and upcoming events held like career fairs. With Career Spots, there isn’t a need for an appointment but bring your Eagle Card for attendance credit. Check Handshake to see all the upcoming dates!
Center for Career Development
career@tntech.edu
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Guest Speaker Dr. Amrita Chakrabarti Myers
Dr. Chakrabarti Myers will speak on campus about the Black female experience in the US on Friday, October 25th at 7 p.m. in Stonecipher 113. There will be a book signing and reception following in Stonecipher 260.
She is a researcher, writer, educator, and community-based organizer. No matter what hat she’s wearing, though, she’s interested in truth, justice, equity, and restoration. Whether it’s in the classroom, the community, between two covers, with city governments, or at corporate tables, her vision is to help dismantle the unjust systems holding us all back.
Contact Anne Thurmond at athurmond@tntech.edu for more information.
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You’re Invited! Contracted Vendors Promo Show on Oct. 30
The Office of Communications and Marketing will be hosting the annual Contracted Vendors Promo Show on campus on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Tech Pride Room of the Roaden University Center. This is a great opportunity to see the latest promo items and network with the vendors. There is no cost to attend, and lunch is provided beginning at 11 a.m. Vendors will have free product samples for everyone, and you are encouraged to bring your business cards to share and make connections. Please RSVP by Thursday, October 24, at https://tf.tntech.edu/view.php?id=1476073.
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Human Trafficking Conference
Human Trafficking Conference: Learn how human trafficking is happening in our area.
Sponsored by: Tolbert Award, Whiston Hester School of Nursing, Health Services, and Tech ASPIRES.
Speakers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Operation Rose, Hope for Justice, and others.
Location: Bell Hall Auditorium
Date: Friday, October 25th
Time: 1pm -5pm
Free entry. Open to all students, faculty, staff, and guests.
Light Refreshments served
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Reserve your Tailgate Spot at the Faculty & Staff Appreciation Game!
All Tennessee Tech Faculty & Staff will be honored at Tech’s home football game on Saturday, October 26! Each employee can claim their free tickets prior to game day at the Athletics Ticket Office or pick up your tickets on game day at any Tucker Stadium ticket booth.
Reserve your spot in the 98.5 KISS FM Tailgate Park! The tailgate park opens 3 hours prior to kickoff and includes live music, inflatables, and more! Click this link and “Click here to order tickets” for more information and to reserve your spot today!
Wings up! | TTUsports.com
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Flower & Gift Fund 2024
All University Faculty, Administrative Staff, and Clerical & Support Staff, as defined by the personnel policies of the University, are members of the University Faculty and Staff Flower and Gift Fund, having accepted group participation in the fund. Each member of Faculty and Staff has the opportunity to contribute to the fund. The $15 contribution is deducted annually from the October payroll check. If you have signed up in the past, there is no reason to re-enroll. If you are new and have not signed up, you can find the Flower Fund DocuSign on the Payroll website under Payroll Forms. If you have any questions, please call Jennifer Roberts at 931-372-3712, jaroberts@tntech.edu.
NOTE: Administrative Officers, Academic Deans, Faculty Members, and Departmental Chairpersons are responsible for reporting illnesses, deaths, weddings, and “new arrivals” to the President’s Office.
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Hot Water Outage
Please be advised that campus steam and hot water will be interrupted beginning 8am on Friday, Oct 18 while a water line repair is completed at the steam plant. The university is carrying out this repair during Fall Break to minimize disruption to students.
The temporary hot water and steam outage is expected to last approximately three hours. This will affect building heat throughout the campus. Natural gas and electric water heaters will continue to operate at:
Academic Wellness Center
East Stadium
Foundation Hall
Hooper Eblen
Lab Science Commons
New Hall North
RUC (for food service only)
Southwest Hall
Tech VillageThank you for your understanding.
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Tech Cross Country Hosts Golden Eagle Invitational
Your Tennessee Tech Cross Country teams are set to host the Golden Eagle Invitational on Friday, October 18 at the Putnam County Sports Complex. The women will begin their 6K at 3:30 p.m. with the men’s 8K to follow at 4:15 p.m. The Golden Eagles will be celebrating senior night post meet at approximately 5:00 p.m.
Follow your Tech Cross Country teams on Instagram (@tntechxctf), Facebook (@TTUXCTF), and Twitter (@TNTech_XC_TF).
Wings up! | TTUsports.com
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College Republicans Inaugural Meeting
Tennessee Tech College Republicans are having their first meeting in Matthews Daniel Hall Room 205 at 11 a.m. on October 24th. Led by Maverick Emberton and co-founder Lane Miller. CRTTU advocates for informed voting, education on political issues, and fostering Civic Engagement.
If you are looking to expand political knowledge and become more involved in community affairs, join us for our inaugural meeting. – CRTTU
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Monday Night Bible Study
Every week the UCSC meets on Monday night to have bible study at 7 pm! Girls meet in the basement of UCSC and the guys meet in Room 104 in Bartoo Hall. Come study the word with us on Mondays!