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July 10-12 Workshops at the Appalachian Center for Craft
There are limited seats available in our third session of workshops on the weekend of July 10-12. These workshops include Teapot Fundamentals, Personalized Soft Books, Impressionist Landscapes in Plein Air, and Jewelry Boot Camp! Don’t miss your opportunity to register before it closes on June 10th. TTU employees, students and surrounding county residents get 25% off workshop tuition with code ACC26. Click here for more information or to register!
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Notice to submit Foundation gifts
Please submit Foundation cash gifts to University Advancement by noon, June 29. Timely submissions allow us to acknowledge donors promptly and enter the gifts by the end of the fiscal year.
Staff members who accept tangible property must submit a gift-in-kind form documenting the donation. If your department has accepted any items from a donor, alum, or business this fiscal year, please submit a gift-in-kind form no later than Wednesday, June 24. Gift-in-kind guidelines can be found here. Contact Elizabeth Williams at 372-6101 or ewilliams@tntech.edu with questions or to request a gift-in-kind form.
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Canvas Course Communication Tools and Q&A Sessions
Join the CITL next week for our two upcoming Canvas workshops! Course Communication Tools on Monday, June 8th at 10 AM. Examine Canvas communication tools and strategies instructors can use to facilitate student dialogue and engagement. Followed by a Q&A session on Tuesday, June 9th at 10 AM. Register on the CITL website and contact citl@tntech.edu with questions.
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Intercultural Affairs Newsletter—Spring 2026!
The latest Intercultural Affairs Newsletter for Spring 2026 Highlights is now available. This edition features our Clothing and Hygiene Drives, Gospel Extravaganza, “Somebody Feeds Phil” dinner, Future You Panel, Alabama Historical Road Trip, Scholars’ and Graduate Luncheon, First-Gen Friday, the Doreen Ketchens Meet & Greet, and our end-of-semester Study Break. Check it out to revisit spring’s biggest moments and see how students connected, learned, and celebrated together. Visit the Intercultural Affairs website to check out the newsletter!
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New Virtual Support Group- Now Available in the Summer
Please join us for our new mental health virtual support group this summer, held each Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. via Zoom. This group is free for Tennessee Tech students. Click here or scan the QR code in the accompanying image to learn more.
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Office of Human Resources is hiring for a Benefits Specialist
The TN Tech University Human Resources department is accepting applications for a benefits specialist. This position will support benefits administration, reconciliation, retirement coordination, and related budget responsibilities. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply.
Screening Day is June 10, 2026. To apply, please submit your application through Talon – Internal Applicant, (click here for instruction) and include a cover letter, resume, contact information for three professional references, and a copy of unofficial transcripts (official transcript will be required upon hire).
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Student Affairs Newsletter – June 2026 Issue
The June 2026 issue of the Student Affairs Newsletter is here. Each quarter, this newsletter pulls back the curtain on the people, programs, and departments that make up Student Affairs at Tennessee Tech, keeping the campus community informed and connected to the work happening across the division. Dig in and see what we have been up to.
Visit the Student Affairs website to check out the latest edition!
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Weeklong Workshop – Hinged Objects: Lockets and Boxes on July 19 – 24
Keep your friends close, and your favorite objects even closer! In this metalworking class, students will learn the fundamentals of creating small hinged forms such as lockets and boxes designed to hold small treasures. Through hands-on instruction in knuckle hinges, soldering techniques, embellishments, and finishing, participants will gradually build the skills needed to design and complete a hinged copper object of their choice. Whether you choose to wear it as jewelry or keep it as a small trinket, how you show off your finished piece is up to you! No experience required.
TTU students, employees and surrounding county residents get 25% off with the code “ACC26”. Click here to browse workshops!
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Weeklong Workshop – Shape Up: Building a Glassblowing Vocabulary on July 19 – 24
Form is the canvas upon which we build our personal expression in glassblowing. In this class, students will build and expand their vocabulary of blown shapes in the hotshop and refine their skills in basic glassblowing technique. We will cover the techniques behind the most basic shapes in blown glass including cylinders, bottles and bowls; and discuss how variations in those shapes can lead to a near limitless variety of forms. Open to first-time and intermediate glass blowing students.
TTU students, employees and surrounding county residents get 25% off with the code “ACC26”. Click here to browse workshops!
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Registration Open NOW for C&S Staff Day 2026!
Registration is open now for this year’s annual Clerical & Support Staff Day on Friday, August 7th! The Staff Advisory Committee have planned a half day (8:00 am-12:00 pm) filled with guest speakers, vendors, and breakfast and refreshments. Free C&S Day tote bags will be given to those who register by the Friday, 7/17 deadline and attend the event. We are asking attendees to support the Michelle Huddleston Memorial Food Pantry and bring a non-perishable food item for donation. Please contact Aleta Cannon (cacannon@tntech.edu) with any registration questions.
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Canvas Summer Workshops
Join the CITL this summer for weekly workshops to learn more about our new learning management system, Canvas! Register to join live workshops via Teams starting June 3rd using the link below, or visit our website to watch previous recordings. Contact citl@tntech.edu with questions.
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Weeklong Workshop: Pottery Boot Camp with Audry Deal-McEver on July 19 – 24
This beginner to advanced level workshop teaches students the technical skills needed to work on the pottery wheel. Beginners will learn the introductory basics needed to create cups, mugs, bowls, vases, and more. Advanced students will get individual guidance to help reinforce their foundational knowledge and will be guided through more advanced techniques (such as “thrown and altered” shapes and composite/assembled forms). Class time will include demonstrations, guided practice time, and one-on-one help. Note: Due to time constraints, students will take home a range of finished pots and “works in progress.”
TTU students, employees and surrounding county residents get 25% off with the code “ACC26”. Click here to browse workshops!
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Make a Splash This Summer with Private Swim Lessons
(UPDATE, 5/29/26: Please note, all spots are currently filled)
Looking for a fun, safe, and skill-building activity this summer? Campus Rec is excited to offer private swim lessons for swimmers of various ages and skill levels – and spots are filling up fast!
These personalized, one-on-one, lessons are a great way to build confidence, improve safety skills, and enjoy the water all season long. With expert guidance from our instructor, now is the perfect time to dive in and make the most of your summer. We’re looking forward to seeing you at the pool!
Don’t wait – secure your spot today!
Register online or stop by the Membership Office (M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm)
Private Swim Lessons Summer 2026 – Tennessee Tech Campus Recreation
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From Village to Clinic: Nursing Students Experience Healthcare in Belize
Faculty from the WHSoN, Dr. Geist, Dr. Mabry, and Ms. Cass, designed a hands-on study-abroad experience to engage students at all levels of the Belizean healthcare system. Students traveled to Belize, where they conducted home visits and health fairs in remote villages and gained clinical experience in a resource-limited hospital setting. Geist, Mabry, and Cass embody the “Think Globally, Act Locally” vision with a 16-year history in Belize and robust outreach efforts in the Upper Cumberland.
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Weeklong Workshop: Sweetgrass Basketry with Lynette D Youson on July 19 -24
Learn the traditional art of sweetgrass basket weaving, passed down through generations in the instructor’s family. Students will explore coiling techniques using natural materials such as sweetgrass, pine needles, bulrush, and palmetto palm. The workshop emphasizes patience, hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail. Over the week, students will create several baskets, including a traditional rice fanner basket, while learning about material preparation, design planning, and finishing techniques. By the end, participants will take home multiple completed baskets and gain the confidence to continue weaving with natural fibers at home.
TTU students, employees and surrounding county residents get 25% off with the code “ACC26”. Click here to browse workshops!