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Tennessee Tech Habitat for Humanity Meeting Tomorrow!
Come to Bartoo Hall, room 111 Tomorrow (September 23rd) at 11:00 am to find out how you can become involved with the Tennessee Tech Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter! We will be nominating and electing new officers for the 2021-2022 year, as well as beginning preparations to help with the Cooking on the Square fundraiser for the Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity:
Refreshments will be served!
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Josie McQuail Introduces Students to Rugby, TN
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Josie McQuail Introduces Students to Rugby, TN
Rural Reimagined wants to recognize Dr. Josie McQuail, faculty in the English department, for the rural service-learning projects and writing assignments that her English 4995 classes have conducted in Rugby, TN. Rugby is both a living village and historical site located about an hour and a half east of Cookeville. Over the past couple of years, Dr. McQuail’s students have completed service-learning projects to help the Rugby community, including an Energy Conservation Plan, a new museum exhibit, and a marketing plan for educating local public school age children, among others. Additionally, students have participated in other initiatives like transcribing diaries and letters in the Rugby archives and written historical fiction pieces based on the area. If you are conducting rural-related service-learning projects or research and want to be recognized, reach out to Kinsey Potter at sw-kbpotter@tntech.edu. Wings up!
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The Post
The Post will resume mail delivery to departments on Monday, September 20.
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PTC Student Isaiah Roe Begins Internship with Rural Reimagined
PTC Student Isaiah Roe Begins Internship with Rural Reimagined
Rural Reimagined (RR) continues its successful partnership with the Professional & Technical Communications (PTC) program and officially welcomes student intern Isaiah Roe for the fall 2021 semester. Roe represents the PTC program and will receive real-world communication experience by writing and editing stories and articles centered around surrounding rural communities. He will additionally use his PTC skillsets to assist local businesses through website editing and more. Regarding his internship, Roe states, “I am most looking forward to learning new real-life skills , such as Canva, Indesign, and SEO, as well as building a resume that sticks out. I am also really excited to make many new allies in my ascent from a student to a leader in the world outside of school.” Wings up!
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Are you interested in community service and leadership opportunities?
Alpha Phi Omega invites all students interested in community service and leadership development opportunities to join us on Monday at 5 pm in LSC-1211 for an information meeting. We are engaged and actively planning a variety of community service activities, both on campus and in the local Cookeville community, including blood drives, food drives, disaster relief, outdoor cleanup projects at local state parks, and more.
Alpha Phi Omega was founded in 1925 at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. We were founded on the principles of the scouting movement. Today, it is the largest coeducational community service organization in the nation with almost 400 active chapters across the United States and Canada.
For more information on the organization, contact Warren Sims (wcsims42@tntech.edu).
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Suit Up!
The College of Business Ambassadors invite you to join us in Johnson Hall 103 at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 23, for Suit Up! A Men’s Business Professional Seminar. Come learn about all things business professional as we teach you to build, care for, and rock your professional wardrobe! Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Please direct any questions to prl@tntech.edu, dklane42@tntech.edu, or msewell42@tntech.edu.
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Monday Social at the Women’s Center, Sept. 20 from 3-4
Take a break for coffee, conversation, and donuts! The Women’s Center is pleased to welcome the Lambda Gay-Straight Alliance as this month’s featured guests in our Monday Social series. Join us in the Women’s Center (RUC 339, right next to the elevator) from 3:00 – 4:00.
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Churros & Ice Cream Sale
SHPE Fundraiser
We know things can get stressful, so treat yourself or your friends to delicious churros with ice cream!
Method of purchase: Venmo or Cash
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Teaching Kitchen – Cinnamon Apple Energy Bars
Our first Teaching Kitchen of the school year is here! Come and join us Monday the 20th
at 2:30pm to learn how to make delicious Cinnamon Apple Energy Bars from our top
class chefs! The event will be held in our Teaching Kitchen located in the Perch of New
Hall North. It fills up fast, so be sure to secure your spot with our sign up!
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SOA Interest Meetings – Sept. 22 & Sept. 23!
Thinking about applying to be a 2022 Student Orientation Assistant (SOA)? Come to one of our SOA Interest Meetings to learn more about the position, ask questions, and hear from 2021 SOAs about their experiences! This week’s Interest Meetings will be held on:
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- Wednesday, September 22 at 5:00pm in the Jere Whitson Building Auditorium (2nd Floor)
- Thursday, September 23 at 11:00am in the Jere Whitson Building Auditorium (2nd Floor)
Pizza will be provided. The application deadline is October 1. www.tntech.edu/soa
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Gamification and Awards Part 2
In part 2 of the series, Kyle and Kelvin will focus on the “How To” related to awards, building on the foundation of the “why” from the previous session. They will demonstrate how to use videos to trigger awards and introduce release conditions, award templates, and more details on making award structures work in your course.
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IPS Scholarship Info Session Female Grad Students
Scholarship information session for international women graduate students.
The IPS scholarship is awarded to full-time women graduate students from international countries except Canada who plan to return to their home country working and applying their knowledge to improve the life of others in their country. P.E.O. believe that education is fundamental to world peace and understanding.
The scholarship is based upon demonstrated need; however, the award is not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses. An annual award may be up to $12,500 per year. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs. For additional information and the application see https://www.peointernational.org/
An informational session will be held for interested women students on Tuesday, September 28 in Clement Hall room 212.
If questions arise after reading the IPS on line information but before the meeting, you may email Rebecca Tolbert at beckytolbert1@outlook.com.
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French Trivia Night!
Avant-Garde is hosting French trivia on Thursday, September 23, from 7-8 pm in OAKL 124!
Questions are all in English and cover French culture, geography, food and language.
Teams are limited to 3 people each and are asked to register by noon on the 23rd by sending an email to dbarnard@tntech.edu.
Winning teams will receive prizes to local restaurants, and all participants will receive small gifts for playing.
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JDAG Artist Talk with T.J. Edwards
Artist Talk with T.J. Edwards
Joan Derryberry Art Gallery | Thurs., Sept. 16, 2021
Due to a limited capacity in the gallery, the artist talk at 4:30 p.m. will be streamed online. Access below and available on the Center Stage/JDAG webpage: https://www.tntech.edu/centerstage/jdag/index.php
Time: Sep 16, 2021 04:30 PM Central Time
Join Zoom Meeting
https://tntech.zoom.us/j/81627985500?pwd=VjJyM2hBK0xZUzdBeEk4OVJ2djNOZz09 -
Lunchtime Workout!
Come workout with us at The Burn from 12:10-12:55 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Strength Cardio, taught by Anne Marie Carrick, is a great full body workout for all levels of fitness. For questions, please contact Garrett Lucas at glucas@tntech.edu.