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English Club’s Graduate School Talk March 09
New date for the Graduate School Talk!
Interested in an M.A. in English? The English Club is hosting a virtual Graduate School Talk on Tuesday, March 09, at 11 a.m. Dr. Williams will talk to us about everything you need to know about graduate school and has time to answer all of your questions afterwards. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP using the link below and we will get back to you with the Zoom information.
We are looking forward to seeing you!
The English Club
RSVP here: https://qtrial2019q4az1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9LknrnP0WNMnFQy
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Mindfulness March
The TN Tech Counseling Center is sponsoring Mindfulness March with an interactive tabling event on March 11 from 10am-2pm in the RUC Lobby. Mindfulness tips will be posted to the Counseling Center Instagram page on Wednesdays during the month of March. In addition, the counseling center will host the “Be Kind to Your Mind” virtual workshop via Zoom on March 25@11:00am. Meeting Id is 83187277942 Passcode:58374377 For more information please contact Dr. Christina Mick at the counseling center.
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WCTE Looking for Volunteers this Friday
WCTE is looking to do some spring cleaning and could use a few volunteers! This Friday, March 5 starting at 10 AM till 2 PM, we will be cleaning out, organizing, and relocating items as we prepare for our summer events. If you are interested, you can call Avery Hutchins 615-828-2670 or you can email at ahutchins@wcte.org
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Adopt and share insights about text books and course materials
We’re excited to introduce the Adoption & Insights Portal, your source for researching, adopting and sharing insights about textbooks and course materials.
In partnership with the University Bookstore, we are introducing this new portal to help us achieve our goals of student success and retention by ensuring course material adoptions are submitted at a 100% submission rate by our adoption deadline of March 29th, 2021.
We invite you to attend one of our live webinars to learn how to adopt your course materials:
Wednesday, March 3rd 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Register Now
Thursday, March 4th 11:00 am – 12:00pm Register Now
Tuesday, March 9th 10:00 am – 11:00 am Register Now
Thursday, March 11th 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Register Now
When registering for one of these sessions, disregard the password field and select the green “register” button. You will be prompted to enter your information and once completed a meeting invite will be emailed to you.
If you are unable to attend one of the webinars, we will be recording one of sessions and sending that out in follow-up communication. In the meantime, we have attached a brief video introducing AIP.
As a part of this launch, we have also integrated the platform with the campuses Single Sign On (SSO) technology. You can conveniently access AIP from: Tech Express. Search for the “BN AIP” application under your QuickLinks.
Once you access AIP, if you do not see any information and you believe you should please contact the bookstore so they can make sure you are loaded in the system with the appropriate permissions.
Kerri Demeri
Director of Auxiliary Services
Elizabeth Owens
Manager, University Bookstore
931-372-3131
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Mobile Ordering Released for Einstein Bros Bagels
Mobile ordering is finally here for Einstein Bagel Bros! Mobile orders can be delivered to Barton Hall, Bell Hall, Brown Hall, Bryan Fine Arts, Clemet Hall, Derryberry, Foster Hall, Henderson Hall, Jere Whitson, Johnson Hall, Kittrell Hall, Lab Science Commons, Matthew-Daniel, Memorial Gym, Oakley Hall, STEM Center, Pennebaker Hall, Prescott Hall, The UC, and TJ Farr. Be sure to download the transact mobile ordering app and place your order today!
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NEW Virtual Workshops at the Appalachian Center for Craft
The Appalachian Center for Craft is now offering hands-on workshops through ZOOM! Participants will meet with instructors during live Zoom sessions. Sessions will include demonstrations, tips, techniques and advice on specific topics and projects. Students will have time to practice techniques or complete projects on their own and will reconvene through Zoom to ask questions, get advice, troubleshoot or to share completed work. Each virtual workshop will vary in length – some will take place over the course of a day, an evening, several evenings or weekends. Be sure to look for details listed with each workshop. More details and registration at https://www.tntech.edu/fine-arts/craftcenter/workshops/fall-spring/index.php.
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Maddie & Tae Virtual SOLO Event
On Wednesday March 3rd at 8 p.m. Join Maddie & Tae, Country Music Duo for a Live Songwriting Workshop and Q&A. This Show Will Be Presented on the Looped Virtual Platform. For Log In Instructions and To Join The Show Visit www.tntech.edu/solo
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TSSAA Parking
TSSAA Tennessee High School Basketball Championships for private schools is this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Parking will be blocked off for tournament parking: Tucker Stadium lot, lot south of Hooper Eblen Center and McGee Blvd.
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Gold Career Readiness Workshop on Mar. 4: Top Ten Interview Tips
Join the Center for Career Development on Thursday, Mar. 4, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room (2nd floor) for this Gold Career Readiness Workshop. Erin Bullington, Assistant Director of the Center for Career Development, will guide you through the top tips to have a successful interview!
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 for a quick sign-in.
To attend virtually, access the link for TEAMS in Handshake Events. To receive credit for attending, you must log in with your Tennessee Tech email, participate if asked to during the workshop and be present for at least 80% of the presentation.
https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/651254/share_preview
Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
career@tntech.edu
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Flower & Gift Fund Notice
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 $10 contribution is deducted annually from the October payroll check. You may use this link to make your selection to begin or end your contribution.
Link for guidelines. The link does require a Tennessee Tech IDme login. If you experience any errors logging in, try to open a different browser or clear the cache.
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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How to win Eagle Works – Business Model Canvas and the Judging Rubric (new date!
Join us Wednesday, March 3 at 5 p.m. in Volpe Library 112 for FREE SHIRTS and one of the most important workshops for Eagle Works!
Jeff Brown from The Biz Foundry will be leading this session on how to make your idea come to life. Business Model Canvas is a great tool for you to learn if your idea or product is viable, how to identify your customers, find any issues, and give yourself and your team the best chance for success!
The Eagle Works judging rubric is based off Business Model Canvas, so if you’re thinking about competing, this workshop is essential!
For more information and a link to join virtually, go to www.tntech.edu/eagleworks or email akruszka@tntech.edu.
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Professional Photobooth – March 4- Room Update!
Update to the room number from the previous post:
In need of a professional photo? Look no further! The College of Business is hosting a photobooth that will give you a FREE professional headshot!
All you have to do is come to Johnson Hall room 402 on March 4 any time between 9-12 p.m. Come dressed as you are; Student to Career staff will be on-hand with professional attire to help you look sharp! It’s as easy as showing up, getting an outfit, snapping a pic, then continuing with your day; you’ll be in-and-out in no time.
Contact Marissa at msewell42@tntech.edu with any questions. (Image description: photo of a drawn succulent with the words ‘Let Your Career Bloom” in a written font beside it)
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Take our Water Conservation Survey today!
Did you know that March 22 is World Water Day? In recognition of World Water Day, the Office of Sustainability is planning its second annual Water Week from March 22-26. We also have a water-themed survey on our website that you can take today! If you want to get involved now, take the survey below to let us know your thoughts on water conservation!
Take survey here: https://forms.gle/EyTDR8qZVFQ69YEw5
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Data Science second meeting: Data Science in the dark
Join Data Science League for their second meeting of the semester. Brendan Roberts (BS ’20) is a data scientist at Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). In his talk, Brendan will discuss how he taught data science to his co-workers at TVA and explain the importance of communicating data science to non-data scientists. He will also discuss his. most commonly used tools for basic and advanced data visualization and also give us a glimpse into his day-to-day workflow. Meeting is Tomorrow, March 2, 2021 at 11 am. Link: https://bit.ly/3uBp8AI
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Tuesday, 3/9, Center Stage presents Allyson Hobbs
Director of African and African-American studies at Stanford University, Allyson Hobbs, is the author of the award-winning book, A Chosen Exile: A History of Racial Passing in American Life. Hobbs examines the phenomenon of racial passing in the United States from the late eighteenth century to the present. This is a Center Stage event co-sponsored by Dr. Julia Gruber, Multicultural Affairs, and the Women’s Center. This virtual event begins at 7 p.m. and RSVPs should be submitted by noon of the event day. To RSVP click here.