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Graduate School Info Session
Come join the College of Graduate studies at our information session to learn more about your opportunities and ask questions! There will be two sessions, one on Tuesday, November 10th @11am-11:30am and one on Wednesday, November 11th @1pm-1:30pm in the Tech Pride Room 101. We hope to see you there!
Contact gradstudies@tntech.edu or 931-372-3233
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Holiday Festival Workshop on November 21: Make Your Own Raku Ornament
This hands-on workshop explores the exciting possibilities of raku, an ancient Japanese pit firing technique. Participants will glaze and fire pre-made clay ornaments, working with a variety of raku techniques to create totally unique surface designs. Everyone leaves class with a finished ornament! Click here for more information or to register!
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See the Bryan Symphony Orchestra in concert this Sunday, Nov. 15!
The Bryan Symphony Orchestra will hold its next ticketed concert on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. in Derryberry Hall Auditorium (*please note change of venue this season from Wattenbarger Auditorium).
Our Nov. 15 concert is themed “Global Connections.” Featuring music by Richard Wagner, Lili Boulanger, Samuel Barber, and William Dawson, this special concert brings together distinctive musical voices and traditions from around the world.
The Bryan Symphony Orchestra is led by Maestro Dan Allcott, professor of music at Tennessee Tech, and features many School of Music faculty performers and a select number of current Tech students. Purchase your tickets here and help support live orchestral music in the Upper Cumberland!
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Nov. 11 Careers n’ Coffee with Republic Finance
Stop by to learn more about the Center of Career Development, the services they offer, and about upcoming events! Come to the Roaden University Center, 1st Floor, on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to meet with a Career Ambassador. Get tips on Handshake, resumes, and so much more!
Career Spot events are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
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English goes to TEDxNashville
English Department faculty (Drs. Paulina Bounds, Ted Pelton, and Mari Ramler) and graduate students (Caleb Bates, Scott Moss, Whitney Stevens, Annette Vaadi, and Corgan Waters) recently attended the TEDxNashville Future Human event. The Ted talks included discussions on AI and human optimization, environmental justice and design, and neuroscience in interpersonal communication. The final panel attempted answering the question “Can AI ever have a soul?”. Panelists included faculty from Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, and Lipscomb University.
English faculty and students bring this knowledge back into their classrooms as they teach and critique generative AI. Many thanks to Dr. Steven Thomas and the English Department for funding this professional development for graduate students.
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Holiday Festival Workshop on November 21: Enameled Ornaments
Create dazzling holiday ornaments! You’ll create a variety of ornaments by applying powder and painting enamels to winter-themed copper cut-outs. By the end of class you’ll have a collection of enameled ornaments and basic knowledge of the craft, from enamel application to firing! 10am – 1pm. Click here for more information or to register.
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WEST Workshop 11/12: Writing Under Pressure!
Do you get stressed out when by a blank page? WEST, the Writing Excellence Studio at Tech, is here to help! On Thursday, 11/12 we will be leading a dead hour workshop on how to manage the pressures of writing. The workshop will be in Henderson Hall 306B, from 11:00-11:50. No registration required, 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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Discounted student tickets to see the Bryan Symphony Orchestra in concert this Sunday, Nov. 15!
The Bryan Symphony Orchestra will hold its next ticketed concert on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. in Derryberry Hall Auditorium (*please note change of venue this season from Wattenbarger Auditorium). Tech students can purchase tickets for the special discounted price of $13.Our Nov. 15 concert is themed “Global Connections.” Featuring music by Richard Wagner, Lili Boulanger, Samuel Barber, and William Dawson, this special concert brings together distinctive musical voices and traditions from around the world.
The Bryan Symphony Orchestra is led by Maestro Dan Allcott, professor of music at Tennessee Tech, and features many School of Music faculty performers and a select number of current Tech students. Purchase your tickets here and help support live orchestral music in the Upper Cumberland!When selecting tickets from the seating map, simply choose “student” at checkout to claim your discounted ticket price. -
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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Join the Golden Eagle Coffee Club by November 17!
The Golden Eagle Coffee Club is entering its 2nd year, and we’d love for you to join!
For your monthly gift of $10 or more for one year, you’ll receive:
- A ceramic coffee mug made by Tech students – no two mugs are exactly alike!
- A kickoff celebration on November 17 to pick your mug design and enjoy a beverage on us.
- An invitation to join us at the invite-only Crawford Alumni Center Holiday Party.
- Coffee Club surprises throughout the year.
- The choice of where your gift makes an impact
Learn more and join by clicking here!
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Faculty Nominations for Scholar-Mentor Award 2026-2027
The University established the Scholar-Mentor Award to honor TTU’s long history of close relationships between faculty and their students. The award recognizes a faculty member who demonstrates outstanding mentorship and integrates scholarship, research, and teaching excellence. The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2026-27 Scholar Mentor Award is Friday, December 4, 2026. Complete guidelines and the nomination forms are on the Office of Research’s home page at the link below. Please send the forms to Bethany Jones at bjjones@tntech.edu. https://www.tntech.edu/research/scholar-mentor-award.php
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Veterans Week 2026 Continues through Friday!
Join us all week for Veterans Week 2026 as we pause to recognize our Golden Eagle veterans, learn from their stories, and celebrate their service. Events include:
- Tuesday, Nov. 10 – United States Marine Corps Birthday Cake-Cutting Ceremony
Jere Whitson Memorial Building, 11 a.m. - Wednesday, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day Ceremony with guest speaker, U.S. Army Col. Nickey Philpot (Ret.)
Jere Whitson Memorial Building, 11 a.m. - Thursday, Nov. 12 – Block Party and Kickball
Walton Park, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. - Friday, Nov. 13 – Red Out Day
Show your support for veterans by wearing red
Veterans Week is hosted by Tech’s Department of Military & Veteran Affairs. Learn more and see a full schedule of events here.
- Tuesday, Nov. 10 – United States Marine Corps Birthday Cake-Cutting Ceremony
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Career Spot: Nov. 10 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Bartoo Hall
Stop by Bartoo Hall’s Lobby on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to learn more about the Center of Career Development, the services they offer, and about upcoming events! Get tips on Handshake, resumes, and so much more!
Career Spot events are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
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Coffee with a Curator: Hollister Herbarium Open House
Join us for our first Coffee with a Curator at the Hollister Herbarium! Drop in Thursday, November 19, from 1–3 p.m. in Pennebaker 204 for coffee, tea, and light refreshments. Tour the collection, learn to make a plant specimen, and explore behind-the-scenes curation. Meet our curators and discover the stories behind the specimens. No botanical experience needed—just curiosity! Questions? Email skrosnick@tntech.edu.
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Important Notice: MachForm Online Forms – Issue Under Investigation
Students, faculty and staff:
Information Technology Services (ITS) is currently investigating an issue involving MachForm, which is one of the university’s online forms/survey platforms. We are sharing this notice to keep our university community informed and provide precautionary steps you can take while our investigation continues.
What’s happening: On Sunday, November 1, 2026, ITS became aware of an issue that may involve information submitted through MachForm. Our investigation is ongoing, and at this time we have not confirmed whether any submitted information was acquired.
What we’re doing: ITS is actively investigating and continues to take steps to protect the MachForm platform and the data it contains. If we determine that any personal information as defined in TCA § 47-18-2107(a)(4) was acquired, we will notify affected individuals directly with more information.
How you can help:
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Be cautious of unexpected emails, phone calls, or text messages from individuals or organizations that claim to have personal information about you from Tennessee Tech University systems.
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DO NOT click on any link in those communications or reply to the sender.
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Alert ociso@tntech.edu or 931-372-3974 if you accidentally did click on a link and input credentials.
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For questions, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 931-372-3975 / helpdesk@tntech.edu / https://services.tntech.edu.
Next update: We will share additional information as our investigation progresses. We take the protection of your information seriously. We are using all due diligence to determine if any personal information has been acquired and appreciate your patience.
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