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Employer Spotlight with Stonecom Radio April 11!
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with recruiters from Stonecom Radio at this Employer Spotlight on Tuesday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Main Lobby (1st floor). Stonecom proudly serves Cookeville, Crossville and the entire Upper Cumberland with community-oriented radio stations for listeners, the community, and team members.
Employer Spotlight events are hosted by the Center for Career Development
career@tntech.edu
931-372-3232
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Alpha Psi Lambda Social Coed Latino Fraternity meeting April 11th, 7pm
Hello students,
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. is a social coed Latino interest Fraternity that welcomes all students. Michelle Maday will be on campus on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 7p-8p in room 246 of the University Center conducting an info meeting for interested students for the fall term. A flyer is attached. Everyone is welcome to join. Please share this information with friends.For more information email Michelle Maday at: expansion@alphapsilambda.net
Follow on social media @alphapsilambda
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Careers n’ Coffee featuring Volunteer Behavioral Health on April 10
Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of hot coffee while speaking with recruiters from Volunteer Behavioral Health on Monday, April 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court (ground floor). Volunteer Behavioral Health serves individuals, families and communities through prevention, treatment and recovery services, ensuring that help today leads to a better tomorrow.
Do not miss this opportunity to network with recruiters as they share information about available positions, which include full-time internships and jobs within company. Get a step ahead and APPLY NOW in Handshake before speaking to recruiters!!!
Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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Optum Financial Webinar: April 13th 11am
ParTNers for Health wants to make it easy for you to manage your accounts, whether that’s a health savings account, medical flexible spending account and/or limited purpose flexible spending account. It’s important to know what expenses are approved by the IRS. Join this webinar and learn about qualified medical expenses, where to find the information online and how to interpret it. Hear directly from the experts at Optum Financial and the state’s ParTNers for Health team. Link to join: https://tn.webex.com/meet/crystal.mallery
The webinar will be recorded and posted on the ParTNers for Health Flexible Benefits webpage within two weeks of the event, along with the PowerPoint presentation: https://www.tn.gov/partnersforhealth/other-benefits/flexible-benefits.html.
QUESTIONS? Send us an email at benefits.info@tn.gov
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Debt-free Game Plan webinar
Presented by ParTNers for Health and Optum Health, Your Debt-free Game Plan webinar will be held Wednesday, April 12 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CT.
Debt is one of the biggest obstacles keeping Americans from reaching their financial goals. This class will encourage you to prioritize debt management, but it doesn’t stop there! We’ll also go over specific debt-reduction strategies and review how to write and follow SMART goals. We hope you leave this class motivated and more confident about reducing your debt. Click this link to register for the event:
https://mysecureadvantage.webex.com/weblink/register/r3cd74e3061b297d137d9bca250f3cfa6
If you are unable to attend, you will receive a link to the recorded webinar. If you have any questions please email adgarcia@tntech.edu.
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Tech ASPIRES kicks off April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Teal Ribbons
Tech ASPIRES brings awareness to campus by hanging teal ribbons on Tech’s campus this week. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In 2000, sexual violence coalitions voted to designate the color teal to represent Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The teal ribbon was then adopted as a symbol of awareness and prevention. In addition, the color teal is associated with feelings of trust, devotion, and healing.
ASPIRES is a federally funded grant program at Tech that addresses sexual assault on Tech’s campus by providing free forensic exams by specially trained registered nurses and comprehensive advocacy services from trained victim advocates. ASPIRES’s vision is a violence-free campus community where victims & survivors of interpersonal trauma feel safe and supported in their healing journey to be empowered to live their healthiest lives.
ASPIRES Contact Information:
8:00am-4:30pm, Monday – Friday: 931-372-6566; aspires@tntech.eduNights/weekends/holidays – ASPIRES can be contacted through the Eagle Eye Crisis Hotline: 855-206-8997
ASPIRES Office is in Bell Hall Room 254
Office Hours are 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday
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Success Story: Rural Reimagined Creates Website for Local Family Pharmacy
Rural Reimagined provides local businesses with technical services to support rural, innovative initiatives. Algood Family Pharmacy is a local family pharmacy that offers outstanding customer service at an affordable price. The Rural Reimagined team created a Wix site that serves the pharmacy’s needs and reflects their high-quality work. Stacey Blackmon, owner of Algood Family Pharmacy says, “Our experience with TN Center for Rural Innovation has been amazing! Their teamwork and professionalism while creating and executing our website have made this process easy. They provided us with a streamlined, efficient website that is user-friendly for patients of all ages.” Visit their new website: https://www.algoodfamilyrx.com/
If you or your business would benefit from technical assistance, please contact Ellie Buckner at embuckner42@tntech.edu or complete a submission form on our website: https://www.tntech.edu/grand-challenge/form.php.
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Title VI Annual Training
All Tennessee Tech employees must complete annual Title VI training by April 15, 2023. This training can be accessed in Tech Express by locating the red tab for Title VI training on the Campus Resources Card.
Completion of this training is a component of employee performance evaluations. In addition, failure to complete the training by 4:00 p.m., April 15, 2023, will result in the termination of access to Tennessee Tech computer resources.
If you have questions, contact the Compliance Office at compliance@tntech.edu
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Office of Student Engagement Volunteer Newsletter April/May Edition is Now Avail
The April/May edition of the Office of Student Engagement’s Volunteer Newsletter is now available. The Volunteer and Community Service Newsletter highlights local volunteer opportunities, features articles on free volunteer abroad opportunities, and more! To read the newsletter visit the link below!
https://cglink.me/2rn/d24979142d91a9a5329dc150508f64118c53c6ea8d4bb6f0e7d4c76c20e88d
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The Off Campus and Commuter Newsletter April/May Edition is here!
The April/May edition of the Off Campus and Commuter Network Newsletter is now available! Off Campus and Commuter Network is a division of the Center for Student Engagement. In this newsletter we go over tips for mindfulness during finals, recipes, budgeting advice for commuter students, and all the events that are going on for Off Campus and Commuter students. To read the newsletter visit the link below!
https://cglink.me/2rn/d8ff3ceeb9f67fa6431cadc4e83a368ce0a0141b82ec7e22fef078cdba9e02142
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Donate to the Genesis House Cleaning Drive!
This cleaning product drive hosted by the Office of Student Engagement is to support the survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault who use services from Genesis House. Genesis House is a safe place for victims to go to heal, receive shelter, get goods and services, and become self-sufficient. Genesis House also aims to provide comprehensive education plans to the community. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, so this would be a great time for the staff and students of Tennessee Tech to show their support through donating cleaning products to Genesis House. Donations can be dropped off at RUC room 208 and in the RUC lobby next to the recycling containers. Items needed are:
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Game Night
Come join the students at the STEM Center for board games, video games, and pizza! Please pre-register so we know to expect you on Thursday, 4/13/2023.
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Dr. Dale Ensor Recognized by the National American Chemical Society
Professor Emeritus Dale Ensor of the TTU Chemistry Department is the recipient of the 2022 W. Frank Kinard Distinguished Service Award presented by the National American Chemical Society Division of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology. The award recognizes Dr. Ensor’s contributions to the field of nuclear and radiochemistry.
During his tenure at TTU, Dr. Ensor established a highly successful program in radiochemistry, one of only a few in the United States. Students who were trained in Dr. Ensor’s lab hold positions at Oak Ridge, Savannah River, and Pacific Northwest National Laboratories, as well as positions in industry throughout the country. For 10 years, Dr. Ensor also taught at the Nuclear Summer Institute in San Jose, CA.
Dr. Ensor retired from teaching at TTU in 2016 but remains active in the Department of Chemistry by mentoring students in radiochemistry, collaborating with current faculty, and lecturing on the history of scientists who have worked in the field of radiochemistry.
Assistant Professor David Dan and Dr. Ensor are developing a series of podcasts on the history of radioactivity and the Manhattan Project, further promoting the field of nuclear chemistry.
Congratulations, Dr. Ensor, on a very well-deserved achievement and continued contributions to the field!!!
Pictured along with Dr. Ensor are Environmental Studies graduate student Bryant Davis, postdoctoral fellow Lesta Fletcher, and former student Dr. Glenn Fugate.
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Careers n’ Coffee featuring Enterprise Holdings on April 5
Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of iced coffee while speaking with recruiters from Enterprise Holdings on Wednesday, April 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court (ground floor).
Do not miss this opportunity to network with recruiters as they share information about available positions, which include full-time internships and jobs within company. Get a step ahead and APPLY NOW in Handshake before speaking to recruiters!
Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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Gold Career Readiness Workshop on April 5: Writing My First Resume
Join the Center for Career Development on Wednesday, April 5, beginning at 3 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Tech Pride Room (1st floor) for this Gold Career Readiness Workshop! Mr. Russ Coughenour, Center for Career Development Director, will be describing the qualities of a strong, foundational resume.
This event is open to all students in all majors and counts towards the Gold Career Readiness Certificate for freshman and sophomore students. Bring your Eagle Card with you to receive credit for attendance.
https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/1207327/share_preview
Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232