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Invention Disclosures: Unlocking Research Opportunities – Nov. 10
Have a research discovery or innovation with real-world potential? An invention disclosure could be your first step toward additional TTAC funding, intellectual property protection, licensing, and industry partnerships!
Join Michael Aikens, Associate Vice President for Research and Economic Development, for a webinar at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, to learn how to get started and what opportunities may be available.
Questions? maikens@tntech.edu
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Canvas Modules & Assignments
Join the CITL on Tuesday, November 10 at 11 AM via Teams for a workshop session on Modules and Assignments within Canvas. Learn how to organize course content into a clear, structured learning path and discover how to create assignments, manage due dates, and use modules to guide students through course materials while supporting engagement and success. Register here and contact citl@tntech.edu with questions.
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Graduate School Info Session
Come join the College of Graduate studies at our information session to learn more about your opportunities and ask questions! There will be two sessions, one on Tuesday, November 10th @11am-11:30am and one on Wednesday, November 11th @1pm-1:30pm in the Tech Pride Room 101. We hope to see you there!
Contact gradstudies@tntech.edu or 931-372-3233
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Holiday Festival Workshop on November 21: Make Your Own Raku Ornament
This hands-on workshop explores the exciting possibilities of raku, an ancient Japanese pit firing technique. Participants will glaze and fire pre-made clay ornaments, working with a variety of raku techniques to create totally unique surface designs. Everyone leaves class with a finished ornament! Click here for more information or to register!
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See the Bryan Symphony Orchestra in concert this Sunday, Nov. 15!
The Bryan Symphony Orchestra will hold its next ticketed concert on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. in Derryberry Hall Auditorium (*please note change of venue this season from Wattenbarger Auditorium).
Our Nov. 15 concert is themed “Global Connections.” Featuring music by Richard Wagner, Lili Boulanger, Samuel Barber, and William Dawson, this special concert brings together distinctive musical voices and traditions from around the world.
The Bryan Symphony Orchestra is led by Maestro Dan Allcott, professor of music at Tennessee Tech, and features many School of Music faculty performers and a select number of current Tech students. Purchase your tickets here and help support live orchestral music in the Upper Cumberland!
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Nov. 11 Careers n’ Coffee with Republic Finance
Stop by to learn more about the Center of Career Development, the services they offer, and about upcoming events! Come to the Roaden University Center, 1st Floor, on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to meet with a Career Ambassador. Get tips on Handshake, resumes, and so much more!
Career Spot events are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
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English goes to TEDxNashville
English Department faculty (Drs. Paulina Bounds, Ted Pelton, and Mari Ramler) and graduate students (Caleb Bates, Scott Moss, Whitney Stevens, Annette Vaadi, and Corgan Waters) recently attended the TEDxNashville Future Human event. The Ted talks included discussions on AI and human optimization, environmental justice and design, and neuroscience in interpersonal communication. The final panel attempted answering the question “Can AI ever have a soul?”. Panelists included faculty from Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, and Lipscomb University.
English faculty and students bring this knowledge back into their classrooms as they teach and critique generative AI. Many thanks to Dr. Steven Thomas and the English Department for funding this professional development for graduate students.
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Holiday Festival Workshop on November 21: Enameled Ornaments
Create dazzling holiday ornaments! You’ll create a variety of ornaments by applying powder and painting enamels to winter-themed copper cut-outs. By the end of class you’ll have a collection of enameled ornaments and basic knowledge of the craft, from enamel application to firing! 10am – 1pm. Click here for more information or to register.
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WEST Workshop 11/12: Writing Under Pressure!
Do you get stressed out when by a blank page? WEST, the Writing Excellence Studio at Tech, is here to help! On Thursday, 11/12 we will be leading a dead hour workshop on how to manage the pressures of writing. The workshop will be in Henderson Hall 306B, from 11:00-11:50. No registration required, 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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Discounted student tickets to see the Bryan Symphony Orchestra in concert this Sunday, Nov. 15!
The Bryan Symphony Orchestra will hold its next ticketed concert on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. in Derryberry Hall Auditorium (*please note change of venue this season from Wattenbarger Auditorium). Tech students can purchase tickets for the special discounted price of $13.Our Nov. 15 concert is themed “Global Connections.” Featuring music by Richard Wagner, Lili Boulanger, Samuel Barber, and William Dawson, this special concert brings together distinctive musical voices and traditions from around the world.
The Bryan Symphony Orchestra is led by Maestro Dan Allcott, professor of music at Tennessee Tech, and features many School of Music faculty performers and a select number of current Tech students. Purchase your tickets here and help support live orchestral music in the Upper Cumberland!When selecting tickets from the seating map, simply choose “student” at checkout to claim your discounted ticket price. -
Mid-Week Peak (MWP)
Join UCSC every Wednesday starting at 6:30 for a free meal. Following the meal, we share in a time in worship and being in the word together. Come share in a time of fellowship and community. Please reach out if you have any questions! We’d love to see you there!!
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Join the Golden Eagle Coffee Club by November 17!
The Golden Eagle Coffee Club is entering its 2nd year, and we’d love for you to join!
For your monthly gift of $10 or more for one year, you’ll receive:
- A ceramic coffee mug made by Tech students – no two mugs are exactly alike!
- A kickoff celebration on November 17 to pick your mug design and enjoy a beverage on us.
- An invitation to join us at the invite-only Crawford Alumni Center Holiday Party.
- Coffee Club surprises throughout the year.
- The choice of where your gift makes an impact
Learn more and join by clicking here!
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Faculty Nominations for Scholar-Mentor Award 2026-2027
The University established the Scholar-Mentor Award to honor TTU’s long history of close relationships between faculty and their students. The award recognizes a faculty member who demonstrates outstanding mentorship and integrates scholarship, research, and teaching excellence. The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2026-27 Scholar Mentor Award is Friday, December 4, 2026. Complete guidelines and the nomination forms are on the Office of Research’s home page at the link below. Please send the forms to Bethany Jones at bjjones@tntech.edu. https://www.tntech.edu/research/scholar-mentor-award.php
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Veterans Week 2026 Continues through Friday!
Join us all week for Veterans Week 2026 as we pause to recognize our Golden Eagle veterans, learn from their stories, and celebrate their service. Events include:
- Tuesday, Nov. 10 – United States Marine Corps Birthday Cake-Cutting Ceremony
Jere Whitson Memorial Building, 11 a.m. - Wednesday, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day Ceremony with guest speaker, U.S. Army Col. Nickey Philpot (Ret.)
Jere Whitson Memorial Building, 11 a.m. - Thursday, Nov. 12 – Block Party and Kickball
Walton Park, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. - Friday, Nov. 13 – Red Out Day
Show your support for veterans by wearing red
Veterans Week is hosted by Tech’s Department of Military & Veteran Affairs. Learn more and see a full schedule of events here.
- Tuesday, Nov. 10 – United States Marine Corps Birthday Cake-Cutting Ceremony
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Career Spot: Nov. 10 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Bartoo Hall
Stop by Bartoo Hall’s Lobby on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to learn more about the Center of Career Development, the services they offer, and about upcoming events! Get tips on Handshake, resumes, and so much more!
Career Spot events are hosted by the Center for Career Development.