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For All Pet Owners:
TN Tech Policy No. 408 – Animals on Tennessee Tech Property became effective on January 1, 2020. The purpose of this policy is to establish rules regarding the use and presence of non-feral animals on Tennessee Tech Property. https://tntech.policytech.com/dotNet/documents/?docid=1172
Related policies are:
TN Tech Policy 306 – Emotional Support/Comfort Animals: applies to Emotional Support/Comfort Animals in Tennessee Tech’s housing facilities and applies only to rooms or apartments within housing facilities. https://tntech.policytech.com/dotNet/documents/?docid=575
City of Cookeville, Code of Ordinance, Title 10 Animal Control: applies to animals in City limits, which include Tennessee Tech Grounds. http://library.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/Tennessee/cookeville_tn/thecookevillemunicipalcode?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal:cookeville_tn
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Come Learn All About GPA in The Launchpad Workshop Series
Need help understanding your GPA? This workshop will show you how GPA works, an overview of the Tech grading system, the types of GPA, and why it is important to always know your GPA. Students will also learn how to calculate GPA and weighted GPA for their semester coursework.
What: All About GPA Workshop
When: Nov. 4th at 1:00pm
Where: TJ FARR 309
To register, please visit https://www.tntech.edu/ssc/launchpad/launch.php
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Tennessee Tech Today this week
Here is this week’s Tennessee Tech Today radio show: https://www.tntech.edu/news/files/TNTech_Today_Show_10-30-20.mp3
This week’s show includes Shelia Hurley, an associate professor in the Whitson-Hester School of Nursing, discussing an art therapy grant; Manny Gumban, a chemical engineering major, recapping the Car Team’s success; and head coach Jeannette Waldo previewing the upcoming volleyball season.
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Green Notes: How to Be Sustainable During a Pandemic
Green Notes is the Office of Sustainability’s new blog! Every other week an article is released that provides information on eco-friendly tips, events, and more. Check out the latest article “How to Be Sustainable During a Pandemic” for some helpful tips. Be sure to subscribe so you will not miss out on all our new posts!
Access the blog here: Tinyurl.com/EcoEagles
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Scholar-Mentor Award Nomination Deadline is Nov. 13
The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2020-21 Scholar Mentor Award is Friday, November 13, 2020. Complete guidelines and the nomination form are contained on the Office of Research’s website at https://www.tntech.edu/research/committees/scholar-mentor-award.php.
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Nomination deadline for Caplenor Faculty Research Award is Nov. 13
Nominations for the 2020-2021 Caplenor Faculty Research Award are due Friday, November 13, 2020. No individual may nominate more than one person. Complete guidelines and the nomination form are contained on the Office of Research’s website at https://www.tntech.edu/research/committees/caplenor.php. Please send the forms to Amanda Gallop at agallop@tntech.edu.
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Graduation Cords for Co-op Offered to Fall 2020 Graduates
Are you an upcoming Fall 2020 Graduate who formally participated in the Cooperative Education Program on campus?
The Cooperative Education Office would like to acknowledge your accomplishment by offering you a Graduation Cord. The cords are a gift from Mr. Greg Cook, an alumni of the Cooperative Education Program. Mr. Cook has expressed his appreciation of the Cooperative Education Program and the importance it served at the beginning of his engineering career and wishes to congratulate graduating co-op students.
If you would like to reserve your cord, you MUST complete the following form by the November 15 deadline: Fall 2020 Graduates – Cooperative Education Cords Request
Co-op Graduation Cords will be offered each semester and future graduates should watch for the announcement to reserve their cords.
Center for Career Development | Cooperative Education Office
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Wildlife Society Mix N Mingle TODAY
COME OUT AND MEET THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY!
Join our Mix-n-Mingle Wednesday, October 28, at the Hyder Burks Picnic Pavilion at 4:30 and carve a pumpkin!
Follow our social meeting for weather delay updates @tn_tech_wildlife
If you have any questions or need the address, contact Jenna Smith at jsmith45@tntech.edu
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Costume Bike Trail Cleanup: Cancelled due to rain
Due to the high chance of rain on both of the planned cleanup dates, the Sustainable Campus Committee’s Annual Costume Cleanup scheduled for 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28 has been cancelled.
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“This is Halloween, this is Halloween!” -The Nightmare before Christmas
Princess or Villain? Jedi or Sith? Talking toy or laughing monster? Whatever you come as spend your Halloween with the Disney Club at our spooktaclar Halloween night! It’s a night of fangtastic laughs and of horrific screams! If you dare, meet us at TJ Farr room 308 at 6pm this Thursday the 29th!
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Halloween Door/Office Contest – Last chance to join the fun!
Friday, October 30th is the Halloween Door/Office Decorating Contest! There will be trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Past winners will be ineligible to win.
Please email gradstudies@tntech.edu if you have any questions!
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Careers n’ Coffee featuring Green Dot is Thurs., Oct. 29 at 11 a.m.
Are you interested in a career in education? Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of coffee while speaking with recruiters from Green Dot Public Schools TODAY, Thurs. Oct. 29, from 11 am-1 pm in T.J. Farr Lobby. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with recruiters about their great opportunities and enjoy a free cup of coffee!
Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
careers@tntech.edu
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FINAL Co-op Meetup is Monday, Nov. 2, at 5 p.m. in RUC Multipurpose Room
The FINAL Co-op Meetup of the semester is Monday, Nov. 2, at 5pm in the RUC Multipurpose Room.
Are you interested in Co-op? Did you recently accept a Co-op position or know if your Internship requires you to enroll in Co-op? Join us to find out what Co-op is all about!
Any student interested in accepting a Cooperative Education position with an employer MUST attend a Co-op Meetup. The Co-op Meetup will explain the current eligibility guidelines for enrolling in the Cooperative Education Program, which went into effect July 1, 2019 for all students. Pre-registration to enroll in the Co-op Program is now required and attending a Co-op Meetup is your first step! The new eligibility guidelines can be found at: https://www.tntech.edu/career/students/coop-eligibility.php.
Bring your Eagle Card for quick sign-in.
There will be a virtual option through TEAMS. You will need to register for the event listed below to receive the Virtual Co-op Meetup #3. Please ensure you have the TEAMS app loaded before you attempt to join the virtual meeting.
https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/597031
Center for Career Development
Cooperative Education Office
career@tntech.edu
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New Title IX Requirements and Procedures
On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education issued new regulations that made significant changes to Title IX reporting requirements and grievance procedures. These changes are set out in Policy 144, Tennessee Tech’s new Title IX policy and procedures, which can be viewed at https://tntech.policytech.com/dotNet/documents/?docid=1264&public=true If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the Title IX office at 931-372-3112, titleix@tntech.edu .
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Tennessee Tech Alumni apparel available for purchase
Are you a proud Tennessee Tech student or alum? Do you want to show the world that you’re proud of your alma mater? The Crawford Alumni Center has designed special Tennessee Tech Alumni t-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, and sweatshirts that you can only find online through our special partnership. View all of the options available and order online here: https://form.jotform.com/clubcolorsmarketing/tennesse-tech-alumni-apparel
This special offer will only be available through Nov. 17, and all shirts will ship after the order closes on Nov. 17. While we hope to offer additional alumni apparel in the future, we may not be able to offer these specific colors and styles so if you see something you like (including Christmas presents!), be sure to get it now!