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Innovation You Can See: Faculty Innovator Showcase
The Third Annual Faculty Innovator Showcase will take place Wednesday, April 22, from 5:00–7:30 p.m. at Memorial Gym. Full‑time faculty and staff are invited to register to present innovative projects, research applications, or early‑stage inventions and can earn $1,000–$1,500 in non‑instructional pay for participating. The event is free and open to campus and the public—no registration required to attend. Presenters register here.
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Tennessee Tech Symphony Band performs at Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Join us on Monday, April 13 at 7:30 PM as the Assembly Quartet joins the Tennessee Tech Symphony Band, conducted by Jeffrey Miller, for a special performance of composer Katahj Copley’s saxophone quartet concerto Grosso Damn. The concert will feature the quartet as soloists with the ensemble in a program shared with the Antioch Wind Ensemble, directed by Frank Zimmerer.
The performance offers audiences a unique opportunity to experience a dynamic program celebrating contemporary wind band repertoire and collaborative artistry. Purchase tickets and learn more here.
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Celebration of Craft at the Appalachian Center for Craft!
Don’t forget, Celebration of Craft is THIS Saturday! Join us from 10-5 on Saturday April 11th for craft demos & activities, live music, food trucks, and a big sale in our gallery. Most items in our retail gallery will be 25% off that day, so don’t miss out! Click here to learn more.
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April 7 Lunch & Learn with Kimley Horn
Do not miss the opportunity to connect with Kimley Horn to learn about their organization, receive career guidance, tips and tricks for the industry, and what a “day in life” may be like in a casual setting.
This event will be held in the Ashraf Islam Atrium on Tues, April 7, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Lunch is provided for the first 100 attendees.
Lunch & Learn events are hosted by the Center for Career Development. To learn more, visit: tntech.edu/career/events.php
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Panda Express Spirit Night Fundraiser- April 8
The Student Members of the American Chemical Society will be hosting a spirit night fundraiser at Panda Express (1020 S. Walnut Ave) on Wednesday, April 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. A portion of the sales will be donated to us if you show the flyer in the image or mention ACS when ordering. If ordering online, use code 3858173 in the fundraiser code box. The funds raised will go toward supporting student travel to conferences to present research. Questions can be sent to smacsttu@gmail.com.
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Rahnama Lab Research Wins Prestigious Award at International Conference
At the 33rd Fungal Genetics Conference in California, Dr. Mostafa Rahnama attended with three graduate students. Among them, Ari Mortensen received a Mycota Best Poster Award—selected from 319 posters, with only two recipients—an honor associated with The Mycota (Springer), a leading book series in fungal biology. Ari’s research was a collaborative effort with Rahnama lab members Justin King, Sahar Salimi, and Astha Mishra and explores molecular mechanisms controlling fungal pathogenicity.
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NSF Engineering Convergence Bootcamp
Want to learn how artificial intelligence is used to solve energy challenges? Join this interactive bootcamp April 14 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the AIEB atrium. Explore the intersection of energy technologies, AI and cybersecurity while rotating through seven student-led lightning talks and earn a participation certificate. RSVP here by April 10.
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New Cyber-Redi program bridges non-CS majors to master’s in cybersecurity
Interested in a cybersecurity career but don’t have a computer science background? Tennessee Tech’s Department of Computer Science is launching an online Cyber-Redi bridge program for non-computer science majors (current students and graduates) to pursue a master’s in cybersecurity. Register here to attend an info session (in-person or virtual) April 16 at 11 a.m. in AIEB 203. Apply here for the Cyber-Redi program by April 30. For more details, contact Dr. Muhammad Ismail at mismail@tntech.edu.
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Autonomous Robotics Club’s Guest Speakers
Join ARC in AIEB 147 during dead hour on Thursday, 4/9, to hear from Tech graduates and industry professionals who work at Protomet. They will be talking about their work and how to apply what we are learning in real world settings!
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‘Crosswalk Talks’ Promote Pedestrian Safety on North Dixie Avenue
On March 24th, University Police partnered with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, Cookeville Police Department, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol to conduct “Crosswalk Talks” on North Dixie Avenue near the RUC. Officers and troopers engaged directly with pedestrians, emphasizing the importance of using designated crosswalks, staying alert, and avoiding distractions. The initiative aimed to reduce pedestrian-related incidents and promote safer habits when crossing busy roadways in high-traffic campus areas.
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Departmental Spotlight – Dr. Steve Frye
Dr. Steve Frye will discuss his faculty experiences in Interdisciplinary Studies during a light lunch on Thursday, April 9th, at 11 am in Southwest Hall 145. Join us!
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Janet Johnson Retirement Party
Please join the School of Art, Craft & Design in wishing Ms. Janet Johnson happy retirement! Janet served TN Tech for over 28 years, most recently as the SAC&D MVP administrative associate since 2013, and as a staff member with University Police prior. Janet is well known for her friendliness, promptness, and willingness to always lend a helping hand; she will be missed.
Friday, April 10
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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AI Month
April marks Tennessee Tech’s second AI Month! Join us for the AI Carnival for various booths filled with AI activities and made by Tech students for free! If you visit enough booths, you can enter in a giveaway for a Lego Bonsai! Stop by Thursday, April 9th 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Centennial Plaza!
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Faculty Innovator Showcase on April 22nd
The office of research will host a faculty innovator showcase on April 22nd from 5-7:30pm in the memorial gym. This is a signature annual event that celebrates and elevates the groundbreaking work of Tennessee Tech researchers. Hosted by TN Tech’s Tech Transfer and powered by the Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium (TTAC), the Showcase brings together campus innovators, industry professionals, government partners, and regional stakeholders for a day of discovery, networking, and opportunity. See this link for more details.
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Intercultural Affairs Newsletter—March 2026!
The latest Intercultural Affairs Newsletter is now available! This issue highlights the mission of Intercultural Affairs, ways to give to Intercultural Affairs, student spaces and resources available through our office, and opportunities to get involved with Intercultural Affairs. You’ll also find information on how to contact our office and stay connected throughout the year. Be sure to check it out for updates, resources, and ways to engage with Intercultural Affairs. Visit the Intercultural Affairs website to check out the newsletter!