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University Casting Call February 7
Are you a student who loves Tennessee Tech? Do you want to be featured in university photos and videos? This is for you! The Office of Communications and Marketing is hosting a Casting Call on Wednesday, February 7 at 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Tech Pride Room. This is open to all students interested in being featured in university photos, videos, social media and marketing materials. Come prepared to have your picture taken! For questions, contact kblair@tntech.edu.
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Perfect Match Pop Up
Still looking for your perfect valentine match? Do not worry it is not too late, pass by the RUC lobby to fill out a quick survey. Let cupid do the work for you just in time for the 14th. Station will be open on February 8th (Thursday) from 9:30am – 5:00pm hosted by Futuro. Results on your perfect match will be available February the 14 more information to come.
If you have any questions or looking for more information feel free to reach out to bmgalvanza42@tntech.edu
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Sell your idea in 90 seconds at the Eagle Works Elevator Pitch workshop 2/7
Learn how to tell your story in 90 seconds or less at this workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m in the iMakerspace. This will help you get ready for the Eagle Works Idea Challenge on 2/15 – your chance to win $1000 scholarship.
We’ll follow this session up with a chance to practice your pitch on Monday, Feb. 12 at 5 p.m., also in the iMakerspace.
The iMakerspace is on the third floor of Volpe Library. Use the north staircase (past the MyTECH helpdesk) to access. If you need an accessible entrance, please email Andrea at akruszka@tntech.edu before 4:30 p.m. that day to arrange.
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Closing reception and Artist Talk this Thursday Feb. 8th, 2024 at 5 pm.
Please join us for the closing reception and Artist talk this Thursday, Feb. 8th at 5 pm in the Joan Derryberry Art Gallery. Artist Lisa Crane will be present to discuss her work titled, “Trophies.” Crane’s work strives to depict the female experience. She states, “I am interested in the ways women push back, and use their metaphorical elbows to make room for themselves.”
The Joan Derryberry Art Gallery is located in the main lobby of the Roaden University Center. The event starts at 5 pm and there will be light refreshments. To find out more about the artist you can visit her website at www.lisacrane.net.
Please contact Meredith Lewis with any questions, mlewis@tntech.edu.
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2024 Mandatory Training – Title VI
Title VI prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, and Limited English Proficiency. All employees must complete annual Title VI training by April 10, 2024. Failure to complete the training by this deadline will result in the termination of access to Tennessee Tech computer resources and be a component of employee performance evaluations.
This training can be accessed in Tech Express by locating the red tab for Title VI training on the Campus Resources Card. If you have questions, contact the Compliance Office at compliance@tntech.edu.
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Moving or Changing the Use of Your Campus Space
Do you plan to move or change the use of one of your rooms? Have you already done so? Please submit a “Space Request Form” found on the Facilities & Business Services website at https://www.tntech.edu/facilities/forms.php. Once completed, please email a copy of the form to Gail Gentry at ggentry@tntech.edu.
Submission of this form ensures our campus space inventory is updated as needed.
The Campus Space Utilization and Allocation Committee will meet Friday, February 16, 2024. If you have a request to submit for review at this meeting, please submit your form no later than Friday, February 9, 12:00 p.m.
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WMC Attune Journal: Pitches Due Feb 8th
Women’s Center Attune Journal: A Call for Submissions! Pitches Due February 8.
Email submissions to: womenscenter@tntech.edu
Check out our website for pitch guidelines, contributors guide, and our latest edition! WMC Attune Journal Webpage
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WEST Workshop: Learn how to Revise!
Is this the semester when you stop letting your first draft be your final draft? Does your instructor keep telling you to revise your work, and you’re just not sure what they want? WEST, the Writing Excellence Studio at Tech, is here to help! On Thursday, 2/8, we will host a dead hour workshop on the writing process and revision strategies. We will talk about organization, how to see your work with new eyes, and how to revise your papers like a professional writer. The workshop will be in Henderson Hall 216A. No registration is required, and all are welcome! And if you can’t make the workshop, schedule a a one-on-one session at our website. We look forward to working with you!
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Nominations Open! 2023-2024 Academic Affairs Awards
Nominations Open! The Tennessee Tech Academic Affairs Awards recognize faculty and staff across campus who are promoting an atmosphere of excellence, innovation, and embody the Wings Up Way. Nominations for the 2023-2024 awards open on February 1st and close Wednesday, February 28th unless otherwise stated. Visit the Office of the Provost website to nominate. Contact academicaffairs@tntech.edu with questions.
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CITL: Reaching Students through Intelligent Agents
Intelligent Agents is an iLearn tool that will automatically send an email to a student based on an action (like achieving certain grade on a quiz) or an inaction (like failure to submit an assignment) in a course. In this session, we will show what those automatic emails look like for students and link to resources on how to create Intelligent Agents in your own courses. Contact the CITL with questions citl@tntech.edu.
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Campus Conversations: Sharing Our Stories
The Student Government Association and the Intercultural Affairs Ambassadors presents, Campus Conversations: “Sharing Our Stories” in honor of Black History Month. Join us on Tuesday, February 6th at 6 pm in the RUC Tech Pride Room. Come hear from Tech faculty, staff and students who will share their experiences. Refreshments will be provided.
For additional information or to request accommodations, please email InterculturalAffairs@tntech.edu or call 931-372-3381.
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Purple Career Readiness Workshop on February 6!
Join the Center for Career Development on Tuesday, February 6, beginning at 11 a.m. in Roaden University Center Tech Pride Room (1st floor) for a Purple Career Readiness Workshop! Employers from Enterprise Mobility, Flex-Tek, and Wilson Sporting Goods will share their tips and advice on how to impress a potential company after graduating college.
This event is open to all students in all majors and counts towards the Purple Career Readiness Certificate for junior and senior students. Bring your Eagle Card with you to receive credit for attendance.
Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development
career@tntech.edu
931-372-3232
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Careers ‘N Coffee w Haren Construction on February 5
Take a break and enjoy FREE ICED coffee while speaking with recruiters from Haren Construction Monday, February 5, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. in Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court (ground floor.)
Haren Construction specializes in construction of engineered water improvement projects, focuses on water/wastewater treatment plants, water/wastewater pumping stations, raw water impoundments, and pipeline constructions.
Do not miss this opportunity to network and learn information about available positions, such as full-time internships and jobs within company.
Careers n’ Coffee hosted by the Center for Career Development
career@tntech.edu
931-372-3232
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Succulent Sale on Feb. 13 from 11-1 at Centennial Plaza!
The Psychology and Psi Chi clubs are hosting a succulent sale on Tuesday, February 13 from 11 am – 1 pm at the Centennial Plaza. All proceeds go directly to help cover the costs of attendance at research conferences for psychology students. Succulents will be sold at the price of 1 for $5 or 2 for $8. You can pre-order a succulent by completing this form: https://forms.gle/HxRkRUn2TA1Gw8um8. Please feel free to contact fsamoretti42@tntech.edu with any questions.
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2024 Black History Month
Join us in celebrating Black History Month! Tennessee Tech University will be hosting several events throughout the month of February. Tech will kick off the month-long celebration at the February 1st Men’s and Women’s Basketball games beginning at 5:30 pm at the Hooper Eblen Center. Other events include a service day for the Food Pantry (Feb. 10th), Spoken Word with Ashlee Haze (Feb. 8th) Keynote Speaker Caylin Moore (Feb. 12th), and many more! To volunteer for the service day, use the QR code in the flyer or this link: https://signup.com/go/HprZMeY. For additional information about the events or to request accommodations, please email InterculturalAffairs@tntech.edu or call 931-372-3381.