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Graduate Applicants Save $35 in May
The College of Graduate Studies is pleased to announce that we are waiving the graduate admissions application fee during the month of May. New domestic applicants will save $35 if they apply within the month of May. This is a great way to encourage individuals to take the first step in the application process. This promotion is for new domestic applicants. If you have any questions, please contact Graduate Studies at 931-372-3233 or gradstudies@tntech.edu.
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Somebody/Nobody at the Backdoor Playhouse
Sheena is a somebody who wants to be a nobody. Loli is a nobody desperate to be a somebody. In this hilarious comedy about Hollywood and fame, renowned playwright Jane Martin takes dead aim at our culture of celebrity. Directed by Jennifer Gallegos, Somebody/Nobody opens Thursday, April 24, 7:30 PM, at the Backdoor Playhouse. Additional performance dates: April 25, 26 at 7:30 PM, Matinee April 26 at 2:00 PM and May 1, 2, 3 at 7:30 PM
Ticket info: General admission: $15.00 / Senior citizens: $12.00 / Student admission: $5.00 / Faculty & Staff Night: $5.00 (May 1, Thursday night performance)
Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis at the box office on the night of the performance. Patrons are encouraged to line up at least 40 minutes before curtain.
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Professional Interviewing Purple Career Readiness Workshop, Thursday, April 10
Join the Center for Career Development on Thursday, April 10 at 11 a.m. in Clement Hall, Room 212 for a Purple Career Readiness Workshop. Our staff will provide instruction on professional interviewing skills.
This event counts towards junior and senior students’ Purple Career Readiness Certificate.
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Flowserve Careers n’ Coffee on Wednesday, April 9
Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of coffee while speaking with recruiters from Flowserve Corp. on Wednesday, April 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Swoops Food Court.
Flowserve is the global standard in flow control solutions. Your professional growth and industry-leading rewards are backed byFlowserve’s commitment to people first, integrity, and safety.
Careers n’ Coffees are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
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How will I be evaluated? Purple Career Readiness Workshop on Tuesday, April 8
Join the Center for Career Development on Tuesday, April 8 at 11 a.m. in the Tech Pride Room for a Purple Career Readiness Workshop. Our staff will be talking about how you will be evaluated in your first job.
This event counts towards the Purple Career Readiness Certificate for junior and senior students. Bring your Eagle Card.
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Student Affairs Newsletter – April 2025 Issue
The April Issue of the Student Affairs Newsletter is now available. This newsletter was created to share what is taking place in the division and give an inside look into the departments, programs, and services that make up Student Affairs. The newsletter is published on a quarterly basis throughout the year. Visit the Student Affairs website to check out the latest edition!
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WEST Workshop 4/10: Formatting with MS Word
Do you struggle to make your work look professional in MS Word? WEST, the Writing Excellence Studio at Tech, is here to help! On Thursday, 4/10, we will be leading a dead hour workshop on Formatting with MS Word. We can talk about basic strategies and shortcuts to maximize your efficiency. The workshop will be in Henderson Hall 304B, from 11:00-11:50. No registration is required, and 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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Michelle Huddleston Memorial Food Pantry Dedication
Join us on Tuesday, April 15, as we formally dedicate the Michelle Huddleston Memorial Food Pantry. Huddleston, who passed away on Oct. 21, 2023, served as associate director of residential life and service learning at Tech. A hallmark of her service to the university included her leadership overseeing the food pantry.
Join us in the Roaden University Center Tech Pride Room from 11 a.m. to noon as we remember Michelle Huddleston and name the place she loved so much in her honor. No registration is required.
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SGA Spring Picnic: Food, Fun & Student Connections!
Celebrate spring with SGA’s annual Picnic on April 10th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Lab Science Commons Lawn. If it rains, the event will be located in Mem Gym. Enjoy a free catered lunch, great music, and fun outdoor games while connecting with fellow students and SGA representatives.
📍 What to Expect:
✅ Free Food – Chicken sliders, sandwiches, fruit, cookies & more!
✅ Live DJ – Vibe to music while you hang out.
✅ Games & Activities – Enjoy outdoor games and a chance to win fun prizes!Come relax, meet new people, and engage with your student government in a fun and casual setting. All students and faculty are welcome—see you there! 🎉🌞
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
The Mad Topics Team wants to give a shoutout to all of our on-campus sponsors.
Without their support our Mental Health Resource Fair would not be possible. Come by Stonecipher Hall on Saturday April 5, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. to see some of your favorite campus organizations!
After our Mental Health Resource Fair, stay for the 2025 Mad Topics: Anxiety & Depression in Education, from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
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Last French Movie April 16 in Henderson Hall 205
The last French movie night will take place on Wednesday April 16 @5pm in HEND 205.
We will show a biopic about the best female soccer player in France (Marinette Pichon). She also played in the USA and fought for women rights as professional athletes.
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Chemistry Student Wins Poster Award at National Conference
Mitchell Swann, a junior chemistry major, recently won the Outstanding Student Poster Award for Exemplary Research from the American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Physical Chemistry at the recent ACS Spring national meeting. Mitchell conducts research with Dr. Ranil Gurusinghe on spectroscopic and computational studies of molecular planarity, confirmational structures, and quantum tunneling phenomena in styrene derivates. Congratulations to Michell on his research and this accomplishment!
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Information Sessions – Graduate Fellowship and Certificate Program Opportunities
Information sessions on opportunities in the Engendering the Spirit of Gadugi at the FEW Nexus graduate fellowship program will be offered at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 3, and 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, in Southwest Hall Room 183 or via Zoom. Online attendees may join using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84245914908?pwd=GV80hX27aWcinj0o63tJZIdCuv646z.1. Topics will include Fall 2025 funding, applications, and our graduate certificate program. Please direct questions to sbuer@tntech.edu.
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Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar: Dr. Andi Pina, RIT
This Friday we will be visited by Dr. Andi Pina from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Dr. Pina’s field is Physics Education Research, and because of the rapidly increasing prevalence of quantum technologies in science and society, Dr. Pina has a particular interest in quantum information science and engineering (QISE) education. Dr. Pina will describe how educational practices related to QISE are evolving in their talk The Landscape of Quantum Information Science and Engineering Education and the role of Physics Departments. The seminar will be at 4pm in Bruner Hall 210 with snacks served starting at 3:30pm. These seminars are geared for undergraduates from any STEM major, but graduate students and faculty are encouraged to attend!
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Volunteers Needed for WOW Festival
WOW Festival is Saturday, April 12, 2025. If you would like to volunteer for setup on Friday, April 11 and/or the festival on Saturday, April 12, please click here to fill out the volunteer form. Thanks.