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Graduating in December?? Important Information about regalia!
Congratulations Graduating Senior!
Don’t miss your opportunity to have your official Tennessee Technological University academic regalia shipped to you for your December commencement. The Oak Hall portal will close November 28. Order at tntech.shopoakhalli.com to guarantee timely arrival.
With postal deliveries delayed and holiday packages entering the shipping system, extra time will be needed to ensure you have your cap and gown!
Academic regalia will be available to pick up in the Bookstore through the day of graduation.
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Inviting All Ladies in Civil Engineering to ALICE Friendsgiving
All Ladies In Civil Engineering (ALICE) will be hosting a Friendsgiving event on Thursday, November 18, 2021, from 6-7pm in Prescott 215! It will be a fun night of socializing with friends, so all ladies who are majoring in Civil Engineering or who would like to major in Civil Engineering are invited to attend. Turkey and drinks will be provided! If you wish to attend, please RSVP using the link below and bring a side of your choosing. We can’t wait to see you there!
Please RSVP using this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3fP5lJzlDPPx0UGxu5oyW0hpw_5G0GZXwfO0n5pxBgYmIgw/viewform
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Safe Zone Training!
Peer Empowerment Program is hosting Safe Zone Training on Monday, November 29th. This training will take place in Bell Hall Rm 266, from 5:30-8pm.
Training will include activities focused on LGBTQIA+ vocabulary, addressing implicit biases, and asking the questions you may have about the community. All of this will help us form better safe spaces for those around us!
Everyone is welcome! Training is not limited to students. We encourage faculty and staff to attend! Please register by 11/26 using the Google Form:
(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QHGS1UwUkBIkIW5eFcSbTwHj2_ulqJlfbpQWHJfMibo/edit?usp=sharing)
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Stand Up Comedian Corey Rodrigues to Perform on Campus
Get ready to laugh when stand up comedian Corey Rodrigues performs live on Thursday, November 18th at 7:00 p.m. in Derryberry Auditorium! Corey was the winner of The Catch a New Rising Star, The Funniest Comic in New England and the Big Sky Comedy Festivals. He has been featured on Gotham Live, Laughs on Fox, and Laff Tracks television shows. In 2018 he released his Dry-Bar comedy special that has amassed over 40 million view world wide! He made his national debut on The Conan O’Brein Show in 2019 and in 2020 Rodrigues released his first half hour comedy special on EPIX. Corey can currently be heard daily on Sirius XM. The show is presented by the Student Government Association SOLO fund.
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Join the Craft Center this Weekend for Holiday Festival
Celebrate the season this weekend, November 19-21, at the Appalachian Center for Craft during the annual Holiday Festival! The Craft Center Gallery features a 30% discount Friday, 3 – 7 p.m. and a 20% discount Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday noon – 5 p.m. Also offered are hands-on workshops Saturday including Decorating and Stamping Ornaments in Clay, Making Holiday Themed Origami Books, Enameling Holiday Copper Ornaments and Decorating and Carving Wooden Ornaments. Complete details and registration are available at https://www.tntech.edu/fine-arts/craftcenter/events/holiday.php
Join the Craft Center this weekend! It’s the perfect time to select gifts for everyone on your list!
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Careers n’ Coffee featuring Tennessee State Parks is Wednesday, Nov. 17
Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of coffee while speaking with recruiters from Tennessee State Parks on Wednesday, Nov. 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court (ground floor).
Do not miss this opportunity to network with recruiters as they share information about their Season Interpretive Ranger positions!
Season Interpreter/Recreators (SIRs) provide interpretive programs for park guests such as guide tours, hikes, workshops, canoe floats, slide shows, demonstrations, campfires and other outdoor activities. They assist park rangers in the protection of natural and cultural features, and other resource management-related activities as assigned.
Get a step ahead and apply directly in Handshake before speaking to recruiters!
Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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Enroll in the New Microsoft Authenticator Today!
Have you registered your new MFA methods yet? The university will be migrating soon to using Microsoft’s Multi-Factor Authentication & Self-Service Password Reset system. Please register at least 2 methods of authentication today! You can set up these methods via the MS Info Quicklink in TechExpress and find more information about the process. Guided setup videos and class sign-ups can be found at: https://go.tntech.edu/mfa
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2022-2023 Wilma Carr Scholarship Reminder
Wilma Carr scholarship applications are being accepted for the 2021-2022 award year through Dec. 15. Qualified applicants are current students who are survivors of domestic violence, “child abuse or other unfortunate situation” and are in good standing with the university. All applicant information is kept strictly confidential. Applications are available online at https://www.tntech.edu/women/scholarships.php .
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It’s Only One Test: Bouncing Back After Bad News (Launchpad Workshop)
College can offer many pitfalls, including failing your first test. Come join the chat as we discuss why it is important to keep moving towards your goals despite the challenges you face.
What: Launchpad Student Success Center Workshop
When: Tuesday, November 17th at 10:00am
Where: Virtual via Microsoft Teams. Visit https://www.tntech.edu/ssc/launchpad/launch.php to join the conversation!
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NAACP Food and Clothing Drive
The TTU student chapter of the NAACP will host a food and clothing drive for a local shelter. Please bring any items for donation to the RUC main floor lobby. The NAACP will collect donated items on the following dates and times:
Tuesday, Nov. 16th between 11 a.m. and noon
Wednesday, Nov. 17th from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 18th between 11 a.m. and noon.
If you have any questions, please contact Monic Ductan at mductan@tntech.edu
Thanks!
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Tornado Drill Scheduled Nov. 23, 2021
Tennessee Tech University will conduct a tornado drill Tuesday November 23, 2021 at 11:30 a.m., barring inclement weather. The drill is an important exercise that allows the Tennessee Tech community to test its readiness in the case of emergency conditions.
The sequence of the drill:
11:30 a.m.
A tornado “warning” message will be issued via:
- text alert
- emergency alarm systems
- digital signage (Main campus only)
- broadcast e-mail to University faculty, students and staff
- outdoor sirens (Main campus only)
- broadcast intercom systems in select buildings (Main campus only)
Once the tornado “warning” message is received, all members of the campus community should quickly and safely evacuate to the designated areas within each respective building.
11:45 a.m.
Wait for the “All Clear” to be issued. Once the all clear has been declared you may resume normal operations.
For more information click here.
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DSL Meeting
Join the Data Science League for their final meeting of the semester. Undergraduate research students will be presenting their semester research with Dr. Eberle. Meeting will be on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at Dead Hour in Bruner 327. Join our Discord https://discord.gg/suEYEvg
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Lambda GSA Bake Sale TODAY
Lambda GSA is holding a Bake Sale on November 15th in the lobby of the RUC starting at 11AM. Money from the bake sale will go to help fund our Diversity Prom in the Spring, as well as other Lambda Events and future merchandise. Please stop by to support us and get some sweet treats!
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Final Papers? WEST is Here to Help!
Working on final papers? Try visiting WEST! The Writing Excellence Studio at Tech provides one-on-one writing consultation for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students, regardless of what field or writing you’re working on. We can work with you on things like clarity, cohesion, logical progression, or just making sure you’re doing what the assignment asks you to do in the most effective way possible. And we’re happy to work with you at any stage of the writing process. Regardless of your skill level, we’re here to help you feel more confident in your writing abilities. We have in-person hours in Henderson Hall 204B, or online appointments available. For information about our hours and how to schedule an appointment, check out our website at www.tntech.edu/english/west.
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Survivor Africa Winner Ethan Zohn to Speak On Campus
Join us on Tuesday, November 16th at 7:00 p.m. in Derryberry Auditorium in welcoming Survivor Africa winner Ethan Zohn. Ethan is a former contestant on the CBS hit shows The Amazing Race and Survivor, winning Survivor Africa and playing Survivor All Stars and Survivor Winners at War. Ethan will be inspiring students and the campus community with a discussion on his experiences as not only a winner of one million dollars, but as a cancer survivor and his charitable work. His presentation on “Surviving the Amazing Race of Your College Experience” will challenge students to use their time in the college to make a valuable contribution to their personal development and the community around them. He will encourage students to approach obstacles as opportunities for growth and to create a lasting legacy on campus through authentic relationships, leading by example and serving others. This event is sponsored by the Student Government Association SOLO fund.