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Retirement Reception for Honors Program Director, Dr. Rita Barnes
Please join us honoring Dr. Rita Barnes at her retirement reception Tuesday, August 20, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. in Derryberry Hall 200.
Dr. Barnes started her 33-year career as an English adjunct in 1991 transitioning to permanent Director of the Honors Program in 2009. Barnes has presided over numerous advances to the program.
According to one graduate, “The Honors Program is the common thread which runs through my most cherished friendships, strongest relationships with professors, and most impactful academic experiences.”
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Registrar’s Office Extended Hours
The Office of the Registrar will be open with extended hours on Monday, August 19 till Thursday, August 22nd to assist students with the start of the new fall term.
For questions and contact information, visit us at https://www.tntech.edu/records/.
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Name Change – Center for Counseling and Mental Health Wellness
We are excited to announce to the campus community that the Counseling Center has a new name. The Tennessee Tech University Counseling Center will now be known as the Center for Counseling and Mental Health Wellness. This new name allows our team to fully express our initiative of overall student mental health wellness for student success. While our name may be changed, our commitment to student support remains the same. For more information, please contact the Center for Counseling and Mental Wellness at 372-3331 or counsel@tntech.edu
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An Ultimate Welcome
Join us for some exciting Ultimate Frisbee taking place during Week of Welcome! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just curious about the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to get involved, meet new people and enjoy yourself! No need to fear profound competition or feeling out of place, as all skill levels are guaranteed to have a fantastic time! Don’t miss out on a chance to be a part of this event—come to President’s Lawn/Walton Park on Wednesday, August 21st at 1 p.m. and kick off your college experience with a burst of energy!
For more details, join the Ultimate Frisbee Club discord or email tntechultimateclub@gmail.com
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Tech Volleyball Hosts Annual Purple vs. Gold Scrimmage
Watch your Tennessee Tech Volleyball team at their annual Purple vs. Gold scrimmage on Saturday, August 17 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hooper Eblen Center. Admission is free for all fans!
Follow the Golden Eagles on Instagram (tntechvball), X (TNTechVball), and Facebook (Tennessee Tech Volleyball).
Click here to view the full 2024 season schedule.
Wings up! | TTUsports.com
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American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/ CPR/ AED Class
An American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/ CPR/ AED class sponsored by the Exercise Science Department is being offered on Tuesday, August 20 for any faculty, staff or graduate assistant that may be interested. The class is a blended learning class in which a portion of the class will be complete online prior to the skill session. You have an opportunity to choose from two hands on skill session including: Class #1: 2:30- 5:00 pm or Class #2: 5:30- 8:00 pm. Anyone interested should email Brad Westrick at bwestrick@tntech.edu no later than Monday, August 19 for more details.
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Tech Soccer Welcomes Miami Redhawks in Home Opener
Join your Tennessee Tech Soccer team at the Tech Soccer Field on Sunday, August 18 at 1:00 p.m. for their home opener as they take on the Redhawk’s of Miami University! The Redhawk’s finished 8-10-1 overall and 5-6 in league play last season. Admission is free for all fans!
Follow your Golden Eagles on Instagram (tntechsoccer), Facebook (Tennessee Tech Soccer), and X (TTUSoccer).
Click here to view the full 2024 season schedule.
Wings up! | TTUsports.com
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Soap Hockey with UCSC
The UCSC will be hosting soap hockey at the Collegeside Church of Christ playground on August 15th. We will be playing miniature hockey on tarps with soap and water for extra fun! Meet at the UCSC building (next to Foundation Hall) at 2:45 p.m. to walk to the playground with us. This event is open to all students so come hang out and have a really silly time slipping around!
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Relaxation Station Adventure
Please join the Accessible Education Center and the Center for Counseling and Mental Health Wellness on Friday, August 16 in the Tech Pride Room from 10am-12noon for a Relaxation Station Adventure. There will be diamond painting, puzzle making and adult coloring for all to unwind and relax. For more information contact the Center for Counseling and Mental Health Counseling or the Accessible Education Center.
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Facilities System Update – Completed
The system update has been completed and the Service Request Menu Page is active including the service request forms.
For convenience, a QuickLink has been added in Tech Express. The service requests can be submitted via a mobile device as well (must be logged into EagleNet). Type go.tntech.edu/workorder in your address bar to access the menu page.
Additional resource materials will be available soon but a short reference sheet can be found here.
Feel free to call 3227 or email facilities@tntech.edu with any other questions.
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CITL: Creating a Student-Centered Syllabus
Join the CITL on Tuesday, Aug. 13th at 11 AM for Creating a Student-Centered Syllabus. We’ll focus on finishing touches for your Fall 2024. Register here and contact citl@tntech.edu with questions.
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Gathering of Eagles
Head to Tucker Stadium on Saturday, August 17 for Tennessee Tech Football’s annual scrimmage event Gathering of Eagles. Admission is free for all fans with gates opening at 5:00 p.m. There will be free hotdogs and Pepsi products while supplies lasts! Fans will have a chance to meet with the team following the scrimmage for pictures and autographs.
Wings Up! | TTUsports.com
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Canva Templates now available in the Marketing Toolkit!
The Office of Communications & Marketing recently added templates to the Marketing Toolkit created specifically for editing in Canva!
These new templates include designs for departmental flyers, event flyers (with an Instagram version), and a university-branded slideshow. These templates are designed to maintain the Tennessee Tech University brand while offering ease of customization.
Explore the new templates here: https://www.tntech.edu/ocm/templates.php
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Open Forum: Erica Smith on Tuesday, August 13, 1:30pm-2:15pm
As part of our ongoing efforts to fill the position of the Chief Audit Executive, we are excited to announce a virtual open forum where you can meet and hear from our finalist candidates. Learn more about each candidate’s vision, experience, and qualifications for the role. The virtual open forum with Erica Smith is scheduled for Tuesday August 13 from 1:30pm to 2:15pm. A Chief Audit Executive Search webpage has been created and can be accessed here https://www.tntech.edu/private/president/cae-search.php
To join the virtual forum, simply click on the link provided from the webpage above and participate in the virtual session. Type your question(s) in the chat and a moderator will share questions with the candidate. Following the session, please complete the interview survey by accessing the link on the webpage above. Please contact Diane Smith (dianesmith@tntech.edu) with any questions.
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Welcome Reception
Academic Affairs is excited to host a Welcome Reception for our two new Deans – Dr. Daren Snider, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences and Mrs. Kelly McCallister, Dean, Volpe Library. Please join us in extending a warm welcome at the upcoming reception on Friday, September 6th 2:00-4:00pm in the Tech Pride Room of the Roaden University Center. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.
This will be a wonderful opportunity for our Tennessee Tech community to meet and greet our new Deans.