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Chess Table Dedication Ceremony
Join us as we dedicate the chess table in front of Henderson Hall to Professor Emeritus and former Dean Paul Semmes this Thursday, September 21, 11 a.m. on Centennial Plaza in front of Henderson Hall.
Dr. Semmes was a physics faculty member for 33 years, Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for 6 years and Dean of the College for 14 years. In addition, Dr. Semmes was faculty leader of Tennessee Tech’s chess club for 28 years and is still an avid player.
Come out this Thursday to celebrate Dean Semmes, play chess and enjoy a treat! Tennessee Tech’s Chess Club will join to play chess and celebrate.
For additional information, email cas@tntech.edu.
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College of Arts & Sciences Stonecipher Lecture on Sept. 25
The College of Arts and Sciences, in celebration of this year’s Stonecipher Lecture, will host the University of Pennsylvania’s Adelheid Voskuhl for a lecture at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 25th, in Stonecipher Lecture Hall 113. The topic of the event, which is free and open to the public, is “Engineers and the World They Made: Machines, Policies – and Social Status in the Industrial Boom.”
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Let’s talk Gen Ed on Thursday, Sept. 21
General Education Vision Committee town hall meeting
for faculty, staff and administrators (all employees welcome)
Thursday, Sept. 21, at noon
Jere Whitson Building AuditoriumThis is an opportunity to share your ideas for the future direction and vision of Tech’s general education curriculum. Let us know what skills and knowledge Tennessee Tech graduates should have to best prepare them for their intended careers and their future as informed citizens of the state, region, nation and world. We want to hear from you!
Light refreshments will be provided.
Please encourage students to attend the meetings held specifically for students. The next student town hall will be Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m. in Henderson Hall 214.
Throughout the fall semester there will be 27 town hall meetings (14 for faculty, staff and administrators; 13 for students). A complete schedule of the town hall meetings is at https://www.tntech.edu/strategic/gen-ed-vision.php.
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Retirement of Dr. Francis Otuonye
Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Dr. Francis Otuonye.
Friday, Sept. 29, 2023
3:00-5:00 pm
Roaden University Center
Tech Pride Room
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AEC Brown Bag Discussion – SOCIAL MEDIA TIPS FOR ACCESS
SOCIAL MEDIA TIPS FOR ACCESS
Tuesday October 24, 2023 – 11 a.m. to noon
Virtual option available on Microsoft Teams.Let’s talk about how you can better use social media to reach your audience in a more accessible way. Hosted by the AEC leadership and led by: Chester Goad Ed.D., and Edward Beason Ph.D.
For questions, contact bhoffman@tntech.edu
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SOA Interest Meeting – Sept. 19
Thinking about applying to be a 2024 Student Orientation Assistant (SOA), but want to know more? Join us for the last SOA Interest Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 5pm in the Jere Whitson Building Auditorium (rm. 207). During this meeting, you’ll learn more about the role, time commitment, qualifications, and benefits. You’ll also hear from members of the 2023 SOA team about their experiences and have an opportunity to ask questions! We can’t wait to see you there!
Deadline to apply to be a 2024 SOA is Wednesday, Sept. 27, visit www.tntech.edu/soa to apply and learn more.
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50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Culture
50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Culture Celebration
Tuesday, September 19- Tech Pride Room (RUC 101), 11:00am
Looking Back to Move Forward:
Join Dr. Bryan Pierce from the National Museum of African American Music, who will discuss Hip-Hop Culture’s Past, how it’s presently memorialized, and how it can move forward.
Thursday, September 21- Derryberry Auditorium, 6:00pm
50 Years and Counting: A Personal Journey Through Hip-Hop and How the Culture Reinforced My Love For Music
In this presentation, Dr. Arthur Banton, a New York City native reflects on his personal journey through Hip-Hop wearing multiple artistic hats and how it reinforced his passion for music.
Sponsored by: the College of Fine Arts, Office of Intercultural Affairs, the English Department & the Women’s Center. For more information please contact womenscenter@tntech.edu
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Campus Space Allocation & Utilization Committee – September 22
The next Campus Space Allocation & Utilization Committee meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2023 at 2:30pm. For more information, please contact Karin Kopinski-Gilbert at kkgilbert@tntech.edu
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English Club Game Day
The second English Club meeting will be held this Tuesday, 9/19, in 216A Henderson Hall during dead hour. Come and join us as we host an English Game Day with word-based games, and feel free to bring your own “English” games (Scrabble, Bananagrams, Boggle, etc.). All are welcome, regardless of major.
If you have any questions, email mblewis42@tntech.edu.
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Personalized Learning – Data Driven Decisions
Join the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning for our next workshop on Tuesday, September 19th at 11 AM. Personalized learning is an approach to education that tailors instruction to students’ needs. In this session, we will discuss the importance of data-driven decisions and provide information about Small Group Instructional Diagnostics. SGID’s are a simple and straightforward evaluation process that uses structured small group discussions among students to provide confidential feedback to an instructor, generally around the midpoint of a term. Join this session to learn some practical strategies for integrating data-driven decisions in your course. Register below and contact the CITL with questions at citl@tntech.edu.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Campus Conversations: Sharing Our Stories, September 18
Intercultural Affairs will host the first Campus Conversations of the year on Monday, September 18 at 6 pm in the RUC Multipurpose Room. This event will be in celebration and honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. All are welcome to join us for a great evening to hear from some of our very own Tech family who will share their stories in an engaging conversation with the audience. Our featured panelists for the evening will be Dr. Pedro Arce, Professor and University Distinguished Faculty Fellow in the Department of Chemical Engineering; Dr. Mari Ramler, Associate Professor in the Department of English, and students Bryan Morales and Maria Camacho. For more information or if you need accommodations, please email InterculturalAffairs@tntech.edu.
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NAVSEA Info Session on September 18
Are you interested in working with Intelligent Automation and/or Hypersonic Weapons Advancement? If so, don’t miss the NAVSEA Information Session prior to the Annual Employer Expo on Monday, September 18th, in Brown Hall, room 236 from 5 to 7:00 p.m.
The NAVSEA Warfare Centers hire scientists and engineers in many disciplines to perform research and development into surface and undersea weapons systems. They are now creating the technology that will underlie naval warfare in the coming decades.
NAVSEA solves difficult problems for the Navy and joint forces. They invent, develop, acquire, and test combat systems and equipment to provide superior technology to defeat current and future threats across many different and complex environments. They continually seek to improve their ships, systems, and related technologies.
You DO NOT want to miss this chance to speak to an employer the day before they attend the Fall Employer Expo Job Fair!!!
https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/1353626/share_preview
The Center for Career Development
career@tntech.edu
931-372-3232
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Share your thoughts on what Tech’s Gen Ed could be on Monday, Sept. 18
We want to hear from you! Come let us know your thoughts about what the vision for Tech’s general education curriculum should be.
Gen Ed Vision town hall meeting for students
Monday, Sept. 18, 2 p.m.
Bruner Hall 210Help us answer this question: What skills and knowledge do you as a future Tech graduate need to better prepare you for your intended career and your future as an informed citizen of the state, region, nation and world?
Light refreshments will be provided.
A total of 13 student town hall meetings are being held about gen ed this semester. A complete schedule of the town hall meetings is at https://www.tntech.edu/strategic/gen-ed-vision.php.
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Minecraft Server of Tennessee Tech
We are a group of Tennessee Tech students joined under a common interest of playing Minecraft. The server IP is ttumc.tech, but the server is whitelisted so you need to join our Discord at discord.ttumc.tech
(Note: if you join from the internet in the RUC or residential halls you can bypass the whitelist but it is still recommended to get whitelisted)
The server also supports Bedrock Edition cross-play! To join on Bedrock Edition use IP: bedrock.ttumc.tech Port: 25566. You will still need to get whitelisted so please join our Discord.
The server runs on a plugin that is coded by Tennessee Tech students and the server supports both Bedrock and Java Edition cross-play. The game mode is survival multiplayer or SMP and we do not allow griefing or theft. Feel free to join the Discord or email us at tntechmcserver@gmail.com to get verified and play on the server with other students.
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Employer Expo Job and Internship Fair on September 19
Don’t miss the Employer Expo Job and Internship Fair happening next Tuesday, September 19! This recruiting event will house almost 200 organizations who are actively seeking co-op, internship, and full-time, entry-level positions. Employers will be at the Employer Expo to meet and discuss their employment opportunities with you!
The Employer Expo will be held from 10am to 2pm in the Burnett Center and ALL Majors are invited to attend. Students will need to enter through the main front entrance of the BURN. Be sure to bring your Eagle Card with you so we can make a personalized nametag for you upon arrival!
Remember, Career Fairs are NO BACKPACK ZONES – please leave your backpack in your car or room!
Review the full employer list in Handshake at: Tennessee Tech University Employer Expo Job and Internship Fair
Career Fairs are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
career@tntech.edu
931-372-3232