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HISTORY CLUB BOOK SALE IN THE CENTENNIAL PLAZA-TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
Don’t miss the best deal on campus! The History Club is hosting their annual book sale this week from Tuesday, October 17th through Wednesday, October 18th from 9am-4pm in the Centennial Plaza. Paperbacks are $1 and hardbacks are $3. Grab a book on your way to class, support your campus clubs, and come out to meet us!
In case of rain, the book sale will be moved to Tuesday, October 31st and Wednesday, November 1st. For questions, please contact the history department at 931-372-3332.
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Last Day to Start Purple Career Readiness!
Tuesday, October 17, is the last day to start your Purple Career Readiness and have enough time to attend all required workshops!
You can submit your application in person to our office, Roaden University Center 328, or online at https://tf.tntech.edu/view.php?id=1430652 .
Center for Career Development
career@tntech.edu
931-372-3232
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Employer Spotlight with POWEREX on October 17
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with recruiters from POWEREX, at this Employer Spotlight on Tuesday, October 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Main Lobby (1st floor).
Powerex designs and manufactures air compressor and vacuum systems for hospitals, laboratories and other users demanding pure air and clean systems. Powerex provides custom designed features and uses innovative pumps and other components in their systems.
https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/1348361/share_preview
Employer Spotlight events are hosted by the Center for Career Development
career@tntech.edu
931-372-3232
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Launchpad’s Success Series- Eating Healthy on a Budget
Being a college student with limited funds and eating healthy is a challenge. Learn from the Human Ecology Dept. how to stretch your dollars with good-for-you foods. *Space is limited to 20 participants.
Join the Launchpad Student Success Center for Eating Healthy on a Budget, from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, October 17 in Room 007 (food prep lab, bottom level) in Oakley Hall.
For more information contact Tenika Burgess, Launchpad Student Success Center Assistant Director at tnburgess@tntech.edu or 931-372-6850.
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Team Building Workshop October 20th
Join the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFÉ) and the Women’s Center for a Team Building Workshop facilitated by Tammy Key on Friday, October 20th from 12-3 PM. This workshop is designed to help foster better group collaboration and team awareness. Participants will be able to identify individual strengths that help with team engagement, improve your experience on a team, and improve the overall team outcome. Participants will learn strategies for addressing team conflict and leave with increased confidence working within a group.
This workshop is applicable for students, faculty, and staff. Lunch will be provided. Register below and contact the CAFÉ with questions at cafe@tntech.edu.
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Purple Career Readiness Workshop on October 17:Making Professional Presentations
Join the Center for Career Development on Tuesday, October 17, beginning at 11 a.m. in the Roaden University Center Tech Pride Room (1st floor) for this Purple Career Readiness Workshop! Scott Christen, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Communication Studies will be showing the best ways to effectively communicate your message through a successful presentation.
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 for a quick sign-in.
https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/1318952/share_preview
Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar: Caleb Eldridge, Joel Watson, Ethan White
This week’s Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar will be given by TTU physics majors Caleb Eldridge, Joel Watson, and Ethan White who this past summer traveled to Taiwan for six weeks to participate in the PIRE-GEMADARC program. In their talk A Summer Research Experience in Taiwan, Caleb, Joel, and Ethan will describe their experiences in Taiwan as well as the individual research projects they tackled as part of the program. The seminar will be this Friday at 4pm in Bruner Hall 210 with snacks served starting at 3:30pm. These seminars are geared for undergraduates from any STEM major, but graduate students and faculty are also encouraged to attend! (And if you are an undergraduate researcher at TTU who would like to talk about your research as part of this seminar series, send an email to Dr. Holley.)
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Joshua Leonard: The Art of Diversity
Join Intercultural Affairs and the School of Art, Craft & Design as they host Illustrator Joshua Leonard on Monday, October 16 at 6 pm in Derryberry Auditorium.
Joshua Leonard is an illustrator, concept artist, character designer, and traditional 2D animator, specializing in creating compelling, inclusive, and diverse characters that are often underrepresented while also creating relatable stories. His focus on disabilities, neurodiversity, and representation has had a significant positive impact on youth around the world. He graduated top of his class from the Art Institute of Atlanta with a 4.0 GPA and a degree in Media Arts & Animation.
He’s done illustration work for major companies including Netflix, Nickelodeon, Sony Immersive, Jim Henson Company, Hillman Grad Productions, 9 Story, Baobab Studios, and Disney. His greatest work is his creation, Team Supreme, which is about a group of young superheroes who each have intellectual or physical disabilities that are their superpowers. For questions, contact cycampbell@tntech.edu
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Gold Career Readiness Workshop on October 12: Top Ten Interview Tips
Join the Center for Career Development on Thursday, October 12, beginning at 11 a.m. in the Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room (2nd floor) for this Gold Career Readiness Workshop! Russ Coughenour, Director, from the Center for Career Development will guide you through the top tips to have a successful interview!
This event is open to all students in all majors and counts towards the Gold Career Readiness Certificate for freshman and sophomore students. Bring your Eagle Card for a quick sign-in.
https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/1318951/share_preview
Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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3rd Quarter New Employee Check-in with President Phil Oldham and HR
All employees that started from July 1st to September 30th of this year are invited to the New Employee Check-in “You Matter/We Care” event with President Phil Oldham and HR. This will be held 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in Derryberry Auditorium. Save your seat by registering here: https://tntech-its.as.me/?appointmentType=50023046
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Dr. Michael Houts Presents Seminar on Nuclear Thermal Propulsion – Oct 13, 3pm
Dr. Michael Houts of NASA Marshall Space Flight Center will present a seminar titled “Nuclear Thermal Propulsion for Advanced Space Exploration.”
Date/Time: Friday, October 13 @ 3:00 p.m.
Where: Lab Science Commons, Rm 1211
Questions: chemistry@tntech.edu
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AVP of Facilities and Business Services Candidates
You are invited to participate in a question and answer session with candidates interviewing to be our new AVP of Facilities and Business Services.
For faculty, staff and students the session will be held on the following:
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- Tuesday October 17, 2023 11:00 a.m. Jere Whitson Auditorium
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- Thursday October 19, 2023 11:00 a.m. Derryberry Auditorium
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- Tuesday October 24, 2023 11:00 a.m. Jere Whitson Auditorium
Thursday October 26, 2023 11:00 a.m. Derryberry Auditorium
Candidate information is provided at https://www.tntech.edu/private/planning-and-finance/avp-candidates.php . A survey will be available on this website to evaluate each candidate.
We appreciate your attendance and look forward to hearing your feedback on each of the candidates.
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Meditation Event November 11th 6pm
Join us for an empowering event! Women of Worth is holding this event to explore mental health benefits, mindfulness for careers, support for college women, and stress management tips. We want you to elevate your well-being in college and beyond. Come out and bring a friend on November 11th @ 6:00 pm in the Roaden University Center 258 Conference Room. For any questions or concerns please contact kroberts46@tntech.edu.
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Course Evaluation Information Session with IARE – October 27
Get the most out of your course evaluation reports. The Office of Institutional Assessment, Research, & Effectiveness (IARE) will be hosting a session on the University’s course evaluation process. This session will provide an overview of the evaluation tool known as IDEA and the role of instructors in selecting the Student Learning Objectives most appropriate for their courses. When instructors select the most relevant objectives for their courses, course reports provide a better evaluation for what occurs in the classroom. Best practices will also be shared for garnering student participation and good response rates. Join us for this online training session on Friday, October 27th at 12PM.
For questions, contact kharris@tntech.edu
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ORP-TIAA Plan Advisor
Meet your ORP-TIAA retirement plan advisor!
Schedule an in-person meeting on Oct 18th with Timothy Tubbs for information regarding your TIAA plan. Click on the link below to find a day and time that works best for you. You will have to log in to gain access to the calendar to schedule a meeting.
When: October 18, 2023
Location: Derryberry Hall Room 150
Time: By appointments www.tiaa.org/schedulenow
Questions? Email ttubenefits@tntech.edu