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  • TN Tech Educational Benefit Deadlines for Spring 2023

    Educational Benefit Forms should be submitted to Human Resources by 4:30 PM on Thursday, December 15th to ensure your forms are processed before the Spring Semester begins.  Forms will be processed in the order that they are received. Registration for employees begins Thursday, December 15th. Spring classes begin Thursday, January 12th. For full details of the Educational Policies, please reference Educational Assistance for Tennessee Tech Employees and Educational Assistance for Spouse and Dependents of Tennessee Tech Employees (Policy 630 & 631).

  • Rescheduled! Purple Career Readiness PART TWO Workshop on November 10

    Rescheduled! Purple Career Readiness PART TWO Workshop on November 10

    Join the Center for Career Development on Thursday, November 10, beginning at 11 a.m. in the Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room (2nd floor) for this Purple Career Readiness PART TWO Workshop! This workshop will feature Regions Bank, who will provide insight regarding how to plan a successful budget while starting your career!

    This event is open to all students in all majors and counts toward Part Two of the Purple Career Readiness application for junior and senior students. Bring your Eagle Card for a quick sign-in.

    NOTE: This event does not count toward Purple Career Readiness Workshop attendance in Part Three.

    https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/1146533/share_preview

    Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development

    career@tntech.edu

    931-372-3232

  • Computer Science Graduate Club Fall 2022 Seminar Series (11/10)

    Computer Science Graduate Club Fall 2022 Seminar Series (11/10)

    CS Graduate Student Club is hosting the Fall 2022 seminar series on Thursday, Nov. 10th, 11 a.m.-noon, in Bruner 327.
    Sushil Poudel, a Ph.D. student will present “Securing Front-end Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Networks: Attack Modeling, Intrusion Detection, and Prevention.”
    Food and drinks will be provided.

    Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/EJufKZR2s4
    Join our Eagle Engagement: https://eagleengage.tntech.edu/CSGC/club_signup

  • Employer Spotlight featuring Marine Corps-Murfreesboro on November 10

    Employer Spotlight featuring Marine Corps-Murfreesboro on November 10

    Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with recruiters from the Marine Corps- Murfreesboro, at this Employer Spotlight on Thursday, November 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Swoops food court (ground floor.) The Marine Corps- Murfreesboro wants to share information about becoming a Marine Corps Officer. They offer contracts for pilots, lawyers, reserves, and ground forces.

    https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/1162970/share_preview

    Employer Spotlight events are hosted by the Center for Career Development

    career@tntech.edu

    931-372-3232

  • LAS Transition Informational Meeting – November 17th

    LAS Transition Informational Meeting – November 17th

    LAS, will be having an interest meeting for our transition to Sigma Alpha on November 17th in Oakley Hall in room 124 at 11 am. Finger foods and door prizes will be provided. Sigma Alpha is a professional agriculture sorority that focuses on furthering the development of excellence in women pursuing careers in agriculture. We hope in transitioning to Sigma Alpha our members will have new connections with women in agriculture at TN Tech and across the nation. The objective of Sigma Alpha is “to promote its members in all facets of agriculture and to strengthen the bonds of friendship among them”. If you are interested we would love to have you join us! Sigma Alpha is open to all majors who have an interest in or appreciation of agriculture.
    If you are interested please fill out the attached form ​​https://forms.gle/sQhqPTmy52W8Qv9Y9.
    Any questions please contact LAS advisor, Dr. Ayres at vayres@tntech.edu, or LAS president Madison Judkins at msjudkins42@tntech.edu.

  • ARMY ROTC UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

    ARMY ROTC UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

    Are you a graduate student at Tennessee Tech University with at least four semesters remaining?

    Are you an academic senior considering graduate school?

    Are you an academic sophomore with at least four semesters remaining?

    Are you interested in loan repayment or 100% tuition assistance with a monthly stipend (~$500)?

    If you answered yes to any of the above questions and want more information, contact:

    Caleb Tollison, ROTC Recruiting Officer

    ctollison@tntech.edu

    931-575-1956

  • Holiday Food Baskets and Turkey Sponsorship

    Same as years past, the TN Tech Food Pantry will hold a collection for holiday food items.  Baskets will be assembled on Nov. 21st and handed out Nov. 22nd.  You can donate money toward a turkey or ham for each family who registers as well.  Click Here and Choose Turkey/Ham Program

    Collection Items:

      • Boxes of Stuffing Mix
      • Boxes of Mashed Potatoes
      • Boxes of Cornbread Mix
      • Cans of Yams/Sweet Potatoes
      • Cans of Cranberry Sauce
      • Canned Pineapple
      • Jars of Gravy or Gravy Mix Packets
      • Cream of Mushroom
      • Cream of Chicken
      • Cake Mixes and Icing
      • Brownie Mixes
      • Graham Cracker Pie Crust
      • Pudding Mixes
      • Pie Filling

      • Salt/Pepper Packs

    Collection: October 1 – November 18

    Boxes Collected on Monday, November 21

    Basket Assembly: Monday, November 21 (afternoon) or Tuesday November 22 (morning)

    Basket Pick up: November 22 (1pm – 5pm)

    Click Here to Register Yourself or Someone Else for a Food Basket

  • Earth Sciences Guest Seminar This Thursday, 11am, KITT 209

    Earth Sciences Guest Seminar This Thursday, 11am, KITT 209

    Join the Earth Sciences Department this Thursday at 11am in KITT 209 for a guest seminar on “The Unintended Consequences of Renewable Energy“. Mr. John Neale, a career geologist, will discuss the types of raw earth materials needed for renewable energy technology, and the role that these economic minerals play in tomorrow’s technology. For questions, contact jluna@tntech.edu.

  • Office of Communications & Marketing Moving to Foundation Hall

    The Office of Communications & Marketing will be closed the week of November 14 to allow staff to transition to workspaces in Foundation Hall. The office will be occupying space on the second floor of Foundation Hall, and this is a permanent move. Staff will ensure all projects currently underway will updated before the office closes for this transition. New projects requested during the week of November 14 will receive a response following the Thanksgiving holiday. For questions, please contact 931-372-3214 or email marketing@tntech.edu.

  • Calling All Ladies in Civil Engineering! Do you love designing?

    Calling All Ladies in Civil Engineering! Do you love designing?

    All Ladies in Civil Engineering (ALICE) will be hosting a t-shirt design contest for our club shirts. We will be accepting designs until November 12th where the winning design will be voted on at our annual Friendsgiving potluck so make sure to attend (check out our excel sheet below for Friendsgiving). All designs can be sent to alice.tntech@gmail.com. All ladies who are majoring in Civil Engineering or who would like to major in Civil Engineering are welcome to submit a design. The winning design will receive a prize.

    For more information, please contact Maci Arms @Arms, Maci (mmarms42)

    Follow us on social media @tntechalice for Facebook and Instagram

    Visit our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tntechalice

    ALICE Friendsgiving Potluck (11-15-22)

  • ALICE Annual Friendsgiving Potluck and food drive!

    ALICE Annual Friendsgiving Potluck and food drive!

    All Ladies in Civil Engineering (ALICE) will be hosting our annual Friendsgiving on November 15th at 6pm in Prescott 215. All ladies who are majoring in Civil Engineering or who would like to major in Civil Engineering are welcome to attend. The ALICE annual Friendsgiving is a potluck where the turkey is provided and all you need to bring is yourself and a side (Excel sheet for potluck is featured below). This Friendsgiving, we are looking to give back by hosting a canned food drive to help support the TTU campus food pantry, so you are welcome to bring canned goods as well. ALICE is also hosting a t-shirt design contest, and voting will take place during the event.

    For more information, please contact Maci Arms @Arms, Maci (mmarms42)

    Follow us on social media @tntechalice for Facebook and Instagram

    Visit our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tntechalice

    ALICE Friendsgiving Potluck (11-15-22)

  • Holiday Festival 2022

    Holiday Festival 2022

    “Join the Appalachian Center for Craft for Holiday Festival 2022! November 18, 19, and 20 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) the Craft Center will have a 25% discount in the retail gallery. There are also a limited supply of workshops available for Saturday! The three workshops being offered include: Blow Your Own Glass Ornament, Make Your Own Carving Knife, and Shibori Scarves. Spots are limited so register now!

    For information and to register click here!“

  • Event Coordinators Needed for 2023 Regional Science Olympiad 02/11/2023

    Event Coordinators Needed for 2023 Regional Science Olympiad 02/11/2023

    The Oakley STEM Center is recruiting Event Coordinators (EC) to serve as judges at the 2023 Regional Science Olympiad (SciOly) Tournament on February 11th, 2023. As an EC, you’d coordinate one of the 46 SciOly events. Depending on the event, ECs will either write and grade an exam or judge experiments and contraptions. This opportunity is best suited for STEM professionals, faculty, staff, and graduate students.

    Event Categories are: 

      • Life, Personal & Social Science
      • Earth and Space Science
      • Physical Science & Chemistry
      • Technology & Engineering

      • Inquiry & Nature

    Event Descriptions: 

      • Core Knowledge (Written Exam)
      • Build Event
      • Laboratory/ Hands-On

      • Hybrid

    Click on the links for a full list of events:

    Division B (Middle School) 
    Division C (High School)

    If you would be interested in being involved as an event coordinator please register here: https://tf.tntech.edu/view.php?id=1354636

    Please reach out to Carlos Galindo at cgalindo@tntech.edu if you have any questions.

  • Purple Career Readiness Workshop on November 9: Top Ten Resume Tips

    Purple Career Readiness Workshop on November 9: Top Ten Resume Tips

    Did you miss the first Purple Career Readiness Resume Workshop?  No problem! Join the Center for Career Development on Thursday, November 9, beginning at 3 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Tech Pride Room for this Purple Career Readiness Workshop! Are you wondering how to construct the ultimate resume? Be sure to attend this workshop where Russ Coughenour, Director of the Center for Career Development, will share with you the top ten tips on how to build that perfect resume!

    This event is open to all students and counts towards the Purple Career Readiness Certificate for junior and senior students. Bring your Eagle Card for a quick sign-in.

    See Handshake Events for Teams Link.

    https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/1057795/share_preview

    Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development

    career@tntech.edu

    931-372-3232

  • Careers n’ Coffee featuring Kimley-Horn on November 9

    Careers n’ Coffee featuring Kimley-Horn on November 9

    Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of ICED coffee while speaking with recruiters from Kimley-Horn on Wednesday November 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court (ground floor).  Kimley-Horn is a comprehensive and respected civil engineering and land planning firm.

    Do not miss this opportunity to network Kimley-Horn as they are looking for Civil and Environmental Engineering students to fill full-time, internship and co-op positions. Get a step ahead and APPLY NOW in Handshake before speaking to recruiters!!!

    https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/35312/student_preview?token=hFQ25JzNLL690lwrU-A-kVWBtyhzigod3nrTyKL7ltgnI8stbkp-sQ

    Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development

    career@tntech.edu

    931-372-3232