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April 21st, Careers n’ Coffee with US Air and Space Force
Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of coffee while speaking with recruiters from the US Air and Space Force on Wed, April 22, at 10 a.m. in the RUC’s Swoops Food Court.
The US Air Force defends the country in the air through air superiority, global strike, and intelligence operations.
The US Space Force unites space capabilities from across the military to boost national security.
Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
To learn more about this and upcoming events, visit: tntech.edu/career/events.php
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Bedazzle with us, Today! End of Year Celebration, Fibers Studio & the GSC
Bedazzle With Us! Today! April 21st at 5:00pm, RUC Room 371
Bring whatever you want to embellish with our bedazzlers! We will have some blank tote bags as well. All BYO materials and projects welcome and be advised by Tech’s School of Art Craft and Design’s Associate Professor, Rena Wood! ! Pizza dinner, with dessert provided! Email gsc@tntech.edu for more information. GSC events are open to all, and everyone is welcome!
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Shelley Brown and Michael Olsen receive CAS Award for Innovating Teaching
Shelley Brown of the Department of Sociology and Political Science and Michael Olsen of the Department of Foreign Languages are recipients of the 2025-2026 College of Arts & Sciences Award for Innovative Teaching. This award recognizes a recent significant innovation in undergraduate teaching. Professor Brown is recognized for integrating ePortfolios into internship courses, AI Fact Check assignments into introductory sociology, and a real-world theory application project titled Theory in the Wild. Dr. Olsen is recognized for the development and implementation of a hybrid Latin American Culture and Civilization course (SPAN 2550) that explores the culture and cultural influence of Latin America through music.
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Finals Deep Dive: Plan Smart, Stress Less
Join the Launchpad Student Success Center for Finals Deep Dive: Plan Smart, Stress Less
Finals season is coming—don’t wing it. If your current study plan is “panic and hope,” this workshop is your reset. Build a realistic end‑of‑semester plan, learn how to study smarter (not longer), use campus resources like a pro, & keep stress from running the show.
Tuesday, April 21 — two sessions: 11:00–11:45 AM or 4:00–4:45 PM (same workshop)
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Finals Deep Dive: Plan Smart, Stress Less
Share with your students! The Launchpad Student Success Center is hosting Finals Deep Dive: Plan Smart, Stress Less
We will help students build a realistic end‑of‑semester plan, learn how to study smarter (not longer), use campus resources like a pro, and keep stress from running the show.Tuesday, April 21 — two sessions: 11:00–11:45 AM or 4:00–4:45 PM (same workshop)
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Departmental Spotlight – Dr. Steve Sharp
Join Dr. Steve Sharp for a departmental spotlight hosted by the School of Environmental Studies on Tuesday, April 21, at 11 am in Southwest Hall 145. A light lunch will be provided, and all students and faculty are encouraged to attend. No RSVP is required.
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Student Affairs Student Spotlight – Zack Williams
Meet Zack Williams, our Student Affairs Student Spotlight!
Zack is a junior at Tennessee Tech double majoring in Sociology: Criminal Justice and Computer Science: Cybersecurity. Originally from Tullahoma, Tennessee, he has been actively involved on campus through the Student Government Association, the Sociology/Criminal Justice Club, and as a Junior Ambassador for the Cybersecurity Education Research and Outreach Center (CEROC).
Read more about Zack’s accomplishments here!
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April 20 Careers n’ Coffee with UT Space Institute
Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of coffee while speaking with recruiters from the UT Space Institute on Mon, April 20, at 10 a.m. in the RUC’s Swoops Food Court.
The UT Space Institute is a graduate and research institution in Middle Tennessee. It has become an internationally recognized institution for graduate study and research in engineering, physics, mathematics, and aviation systems.
Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development. To learn more about this and upcoming events, visit: tntech.edu/career/events.php
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Come see the exciting innovations that your faculty colleagues are working on!
Come see the exciting innovations that your faculty colleagues are working on at the faculty innovator showcase! The showcase will take place on April 22nd from 5:00-7:30pm, with presentations by faculty members who are working to bring their research to market.
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Champlevé Enameling with Wyatt NP
Join the Appalachian Center for Craft at our champlevé enameling weekend workshop from May 22-24. Learn the essential skills of saw-and-solder champlevé enameling, including piercing, filing, soldering, and both sifting and wet-packing enamel. Students will focus on working with opaque colors to create multiple samples and a finished enameled piece. While some metalsmithing experience is helpful, prior knowledge of the subject is not required. Participants with some prior metalsmithing experience may deepen their understanding, while beginners will gain a solid foundation. This workshop introduces key techniques while encouraging creativity and experimentation.
Tennessee Tech students and employees AND surrounding county residents can use code ACC26 for 25% off workshop tuition! More info here!
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Halcyon: Jesse Thompson Senior Thesis Exhibition
Tennessee Tech School of Art, Craft & Design student Jesse Thompson invites you to experience his newest creation at his senior thesis exhibition – Halcyon: A Cosmic Coming of Age Tale. This immersive art installation takes you on a journey through time, inspired by the 1970s retrofuturism resurgence and campy 70s/80s sci-fi flicks. Exhibition in the Lakeview Gallery of the Appalachian Center for Craft, April 22-29, 2026.
Contact the School of Art, Craft & Design for more information: 931-372-3738.
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Purple Career Readiness Workshop: How Will I Be Evaluated on My First Job
Join us Thurs, April 16, at 11 a.m. in room 371 at the Roaden University Center for a Purple Career Readiness Workshop focused on how you will be evaluated in your first job. Learn what employers look for and how to exceed from day one!
This workshop is open to all students of all majors and counts toward the Purple Career Readiness Certification for juniors and seniors! Don’t forget your Eagle Card!
To learn more about this and upcoming events, visit: tntech.edu/career/events.php
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Tye Dye and Unwind!
Take a break to Unwind and Tie Dye! The Center for Counseling and Mental Health Wellness Team invites students to come relieve stress with tie dying.
This event will be on Thursday, April 21, and will be from 11:00AM-3:00PM on The Quad.
Come out for some colorful fun!
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Exam Jam
We’re excited to invite you to Exam Jam on April 30! This fun, annual tradition brings together students and faculty for a late-night meal, karaoke session, and more in the Caf. Food and drinks will be provided by Domino’s, Cream City, Rock N Roll Sushi, Southern Swirl, and Pepsi! We hope you join us for a night of fun!
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Eagle Works to Showcase Student Innovation April 18
Eagle Works will host its annual pitch competition Saturday, April 18, in Roaden University Center 282. The tradeshow and preliminaries are from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by finals from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Students will present innovative business ideas and compete for scholarship funding. Faculty, staff and community members are invited to attend and see student innovation in action. For more information, visit: www.tntech.edu/eagleworks