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  • Rural Reimagined Spotlight: Dr. Kristin Pickering & the PTC Program

    Rural Reimagined Spotlight: Dr. Kristin Pickering & the PTC Program

    March, 2019 marks one year of partnership between Rural Reimagined (RR) and the Professional & Technical Communication (PTC) program in the English department. Regarding her program’s involvement, Dr. Kristin Pickering states,  “Rural Reimagined is an excellent experience for students, especially through our required PTC internships. It gives students opportunities to work with the University and the community and see how their degree skills, such as grant writing, technical writing, and communication, can be utilized.” One PTC graduate and past RR intern, Matt Billings, states, “My opportunities from Rural Reimagined, coupled with my learned skills in the English PTC Program, undoubtedly gave me professional experience for my current career.” Similarly, PTC graduate Kinsey Potter states, “Working with Rural Reimagined has allowed me to utilize my PTC skills in real life. I now see that communication has a strong capability to make a change.” Matt now has a job at the Upper Cumberland Development District, and Kinsey is working on her M.A. while continuing as the RR graduate assistant. Dr. Pickering encourages students and faculty to become involved, as she states, “We have seen so much success so far in this partnership. No matter what interests students have, they can find a place in Rural Reimagined.” Wings up, Dr. Pickering and the PTC Program!

  • Time Reporting for Recent Campus Closure

    Due to the severe weather outbreak of last week, campus offices were closed on Tuesday, March 3rd at 8:30 am, and all of Wednesday, March 4th, to allow our Tech community to serve and volunteer.

    Please use the following link for a detailed explanation on how employees will enter this time on their March leave reports.  Please communicate this information to your employees.

    https://www.tntech.edu/hr/payroll/index.php

    If anyone has any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at leavehelp@tntech.edu.  Thank you!

     

  • EXPW Adjunct Faculty

    EXPW Adjunct Faculty

    Nikki Desch, Adjunct Faculty in Dept. of Exercise Science will receive The Impact People Award, Richmond, VA, April 26, 2020, a master black belt humanities award, for Empowering Women, Teaching leadership and respect to others to all races. Master of Humanity Belt (6th degree Black Belt) stands for life and peace and promoting good will in martial Arts, Women Violence Abuse Programs, and Up Lifting and Empowering Women. Nikki has been an instructor in the Exercise Science department since January 2010. She teaches Self-Defense for Women, Samurai Sword, Tai Chi/Qigong, Kick Boxing and Kempojutsu. She has studied martial arts in the United States and Asia for over thirty years with extensive experience as instructor, coach, judge and competitor. Nikki is a certified Black Belt; Okinawan Karate, Japanese Karate, Chen Tai Chi Senior Instructor. In 2014 she received “Global Impact Woman of the Year” for the Martial Artists Award.”

  • Sports Analytics Information Meeting Tuesday March 10th

    Interested in Sports Analytics? Do you like playing in fantasy sports leagues? Trying to figure out who to pick in your March Madness brackets? Fascinated by sports statistics? Tuesday March 10th at 11:00 in Johnson Hall, Room 401, we will be hosting an information session for any students and faculty that are interested in starting a group for learning about sports analytics, competing in sports analytics competitions, hearing from professionals in the field, doing research in sports analytics, and many other exciting things in the world of sports! Everyone is welcome – no experience needed!

  • Brass Arts Quintet presents the music of Center Stage Guest Composer Jim Self

    Brass Arts Quintet presents the music of Center Stage Guest Composer Jim Self

    The Brass Arts Quintet at TTU is proud to present a concert of the music of Center Stage Guest Composer Jim Self on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:30pm in Wattenbarger Auditorium of the Bryan Fine Arts Building.

    For this evening’s performance, they are delighted to be featuring compositions by renowned Tubist and composer, Jim Self in addition to other works from the Renaissance through the Romantic era that were composed originally for brass.

    Self is an internationally known musician, having recorded approximately 2,000 movie and TV soundtracks as well as performing live in classical and popular music styles.  As a performer he is perhaps best known as the voice of the mother ship in “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and was also the featured tuba soloist in John Williams’ score to “Home Alone.”  He has recorded 15 albums of jazz and original music for various ensembles.  His music for this concert is selected from one of Self’s latest CD releases, “Flying Circus: Music for Brass Quintet.”

  • Effective Presentations Workshop!

    Effective Presentations Workshop!

    Being able to give an effective presentation and gaining confidence at public speaking are skills that will carry over into classes and career. Come to this Eagle Works workshop to learn best practices for pitches and presentations, and also find out what NOT to do! This session will help prepare you for the Eagle Works pitches, and help you no matter what you do in the future.

    This workshop will be Wednesday, March 11, at 5 p.m. in the iMakerspace (3rd floor of Volpe Library). After 4:30, the iMakerSpace is accessible via the North Stairwell (past the myTECH Helpdesk).

    For more information, go to www.tntech.edu/eagleworks or email akruszka@tntech.edu.

  • APO Tornado Relief Drive

    Alpha Phi Omega, co-ed service organization, is holding a donation drive for those in need after the Cookeville tornado. There are bins placed in the Roaden University Center lobby, dorms and academic buildings. Items needed include: toilet paper, diapers and baby food, water, bedding/blankets/pillows, and clothes. The drive will run until spring break, and any donation would be greatly appreciated.

  • Reminder: Nominations for the 2020 Derryberry Award due March 10

    Reminder: Nominations for the 2020 Derryberry Award due March 10

    The 2020 Derryberry Award nomination deadline is Tuesday, March 10. This award was established in honor of the late Everett Derryberry after 34 years as president of Tennessee Tech. This prestigious honor grants a plaque and cash award to a graduating senior who demonstrates a high level of scholastic achievement and successful campus involvement in leadership and enrichment opportunities. Individuals who graduated in December 2019 or are scheduled to graduate in May or August 2020 are eligible for nomination. Visit the Derryberry Award webpage for more details. Visit www.tntech.edu/derryberryaward for more information.

  • Graduation Fair/Senior Salute

    Are you graduating in May 2020? Stop by and pick up your cap and gown. You can also order announcements and a class ring.

    Dates:

    Monday, March 9th 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Tuesday, March 10th 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

    Location:

    RUC – Multipurpose Room

    If you have any questions please call the bookstore 931-372-3131 or email at sm474@bncollege.com

  • This Week in Tennessee Tech Athletics (Mar. 9-15)

    This Week in Tennessee Tech Athletics (Mar. 9-15)

    For those Golden Eagles fans looking for some purple and gold action, Tech Athletics has you covered this week! Check out the schedule of events happening here on campus below. Visit TTUSports.com for a complete schedule of events for this week and the weeks to come. We hope to see you out there supporting our fantastic student-athletes! Wings Up!

    Wednesday, March 11
    3:00 PM – Baseball vs. Lipscomb – Bush Stadium at the Averitt Express Baseball Complex

    Friday, March 13
    1:00 PM – Tennis vs. Wright State – Tech Tennis Courts

    Friday, March 13
    6:00 PM – Baseball vs. Austin Peay – Bush Stadium at the Averitt Express Baseball Complex

    Saturday, March 14
    2:00 PM – Baseball vs. Austin Peay – Bush Stadium at the Averitt Express Baseball Complex

    Sunday, March 15
    1:00 PM – Baseball vs. Austin Peay – Bush Stadium at the Averitt Express Baseball Complex

  • Four Square Competition/Fundraiser Next Month

    Four Square Competition/Fundraiser Next Month

    Do you want to raise money for the community’s homeless and play four square and compete for a prize? Then, join us next month, on Thursday April 2 from 3-5 pm at one of the Fit’s basketball courts and compete in our four square competition. The entrance fee is $5. The three top contestants will receive a $10 Chick fil-A gift card and the first-place winner will get a four square ball too. Ninety percent of funds gained from this fundraiser will go to the Cookeville Rescue Mission, which works to help our city’s homeless get back on their feet and stay on their feet.

  • CANCELLATION: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Conference on Friday, March 6

    CANCELLATION: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Conference on Friday, March 6

    Please be advised that the Whitson-Hester School of Nursing conference on dementia and Alzheimer’s is cancelled due to the tornado that affected our community. The plan is to offer the conference at a later date.

    Thank you for your understanding, as well as the interest shown in this conference.

  • EAP -Employee Assistance Program

    Our hearts are with those affected by the devastating storms and tornadoes. We want you to know there are resources to help through EAP for all full-time benefited employees who are eligible for the insurance plan.  Plan members can receive five counseling sessions at no cost.  Optum also offers referral services such as financial assistance services, legal consultation services, help applying for disaster relief and temporary housing assistance, recommendations for home repair contractors, transportation assistance, assistance understanding how to replace important documents, and more.

    Human Resources will have EAP representatives on campus in Derryberry Hall Room 146 on:

    Monday, March 9th from 9:00 to 1:00

    Tuesday, March 10th from 11:00 to 3:00

    Wednesday, March 11th from 10:00 to 2:00

    If you are unable to attend one of the scheduled times on campus you can contact them directly, day or night, at 855-Here4TN (855-437-3486) or go to Here4TN.com.

  • Education Fair is Tuesday, Mar. 10 in Memorial Gym

    Education Fair is Tuesday, Mar. 10 in Memorial Gym

    Join us for the Education Fair, co-sponsored by the Center for Career Development and the College of Education on Tuesday, Mar. 10, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Memorial Gym. Bring your resume and be prepared to discuss your career interests with employers. All majors are invited to participate to learn about career opportunities with school systems.

    Students should come dressed to impress, bring plenty of resumes, and have their Eagle Card on hand to obtain a personalized name tag. This event counts toward Career Readiness Certification.

    Career Fairs are a NO BACKPACK Zone. Please leave your backpack in your car or room.

    Open to ALL students, ALL majors – freshman to alumni.

    https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/13344/student_preview?token=DQlDPQlGDbh6mfDdjXkRBZyZfOSu2FRWNkLjkaKa_WCcJ2tlyOy1AQ

    Career Fairs are hosted by the Center for Career Development.

    career@tntech.edu | 931-372-3232

  • Sports Analytics Information Meeting

    Interested in Sports Analytics? Do you like playing in fantasy sports leagues? Trying to figure out who to pick in your March Madness brackets? Fascinated by sports statistics? Tuesday March 10th at 11:00 in Johnson Hall, Room 401, we will be hosting an information session for any students and faculty that are interested in starting a group for learning about sports analytics, competing in sports analytics competitions, hearing from professionals in the field, doing research in sports analytics, and many other exciting things in the world of sports! Everyone is welcome – no experience needed!