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Are you interested in a research career?
Are you interested in a research career in the natural sciences (including psychology), mathematics, or engineering? Or do you know a student who qualifies? In Spring 2027, the Goldwater Foundation will award scholarships covering eligible expenses for up to $7500 per year. For more details and eligibility requirements, please visit: https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/
If this scholarship is something that interests you, and you would like to discuss it or have any questions, there will be several information sessions!
The first is in person on Tuesday, September 15 at 11:00 am in BRUN 209
You may also email Dr. Austin Reid (areid@tntech.edu) if you cannot make this session, and we will arrange a meeting.
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Any Goldwater Candidates?
Are you mentoring a really bright sophomore or junior in research? Do they want to pursue a career in STEM research? Please encourage them to apply for the Goldwater Fellowship! Feel free to email me if you want to discuss a student in detail, or simply encourage your mentee to register their interest at https://goldwaterscholarship.gov/
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Intern at the TN General Assembly Spring 2027
Spend Spring 2027 gaining real-world experience at the Tennessee General Assembly in Nashville! This full-time, paid legislative internship offers 12 hours of academic credit, firsthand experience in state government, and opportunities to build relationships with state leaders. Juniors and seniors from any major are encouraged to apply by Monday, September 28, 2026. Interested? Contact Dr. Harding at lharding@tntech.edu for application details, and meet Program Director Shirley Frierson at Tennessee Tech’s Employer Expo on Thursday, September 17, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Central at the Hooper-Eblen Center.
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✈️ Study Abroad Fair 2026 – September 15, 2026! ✈️
We are pleased to announce that our annual Study Abroad Fair will take place on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Tech Pride Room. This event is designed to connect students with valuable international opportunities and resources related to study abroad, exchange programs, and global learning experiences. 🌎✈️
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From Panic to Productivity: Prevailing over Procrastination with The Launchpad
Many students begin the semester with good intentions but quickly become overwhelmed by competing priorities and procrastination. The Launchpad Student Success Center will host From Panic to Productivity: Prevailing over Procrastination on Tuesday, September 15, from 11:00-11:45 a.m. in Volpe Library Room 120 (Tutoring Center). Students will learn strategies to manage their time and stay on track academically. Encourage students to attend. For more information, contact Tenika Burgess at tnburgess@tntech.edu.
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From Panic to Productivity: Prevailing over Procrastination with The Launchpad
Is your to-do list already a mile long? Are deadlines sneaking up on you? Don’t wait until you’re in panic mode! Learn simple strategies to beat procrastination, manage your time, and feel more in control of college life. The Launchpad Student Success Center will host From Panic to Productivity: Prevailing over Procrastination on Tuesday, September 15, from 11:00-11:45 a.m. in Volpe Library Room 120 (Tutoring Center). For more information, contact Tenika Burgess at tnburgess@tntech.edu.
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Movies on the Quad Tomorrow!
Get ready to rewind! Join us tomorrow, September 11, for the 2nd annual Movies on the Quad. Do a double-take and join us for twice the fun as we show The Parent Trap under the stars on the Quad!
Join us for movie popcorn, t-shirts, Tech friendship bracelets, games, music, Tech swag, food trucks, and a Tech camp chair giveaway! World Foods will be firing up pizzas right on the Quad, and SoulCraft will be serving up lattes and lemonades!
Learn More: Crawford Alumni Center – Movies on the Quad
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Talon Procurement Requestor Training
Talon Procurement Requestor Training is scheduled for September 24, 2026 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm. This class covers the basics of how to create, edit, and withdraw purchase requisitions, view the purchase order lifecycle, create receipts, change orders, paying an invoice against a purchase agreement, using a payment request form, and creating contract requests.
Talon Procurement Requestor Training | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
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The Psychology Club Invites You to Convos and Crafts!
The Psychology Club invites you to its upcoming event, “Conversations and Crafts!” Come join us this Thursday, September 10th, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Matthews-Daniel Hall 208. This event is a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow students and relax while enjoying pizza, crafts, and conversation-card games!
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22nd Annual Nolan Fowler Constitution Day Celebration
Please join us for the 22nd Annual Nolan Fowler Constitution Day Celebration to be held Tuesday, September 15, at 6 p.m. in Stonecipher Lecture Hall 113. This year’s speaker will be Dr. Lindsey Cormack, Associate Professor of Political Science, School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, at Stevens Institute of Technology. Her presentation is entitled “From the Foundation Towards the Future: Carrying the Constitution Forward.” For more information, contact Dr. Kent Dollar, Chair of the Fowler Constitution Day Committee, at kdollar@tntech.edu.
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October 10 Bookbinding Workshop at the Craft Center
Get ready to make your own handmade book! In this hands-on Coptic bookbinding workshop, you’ll dive headfirst into one of the world’s oldest and most gorgeous book-making traditions! Over a fun, craft-filled session, you’ll fold, punch, and thread your way to mastering the ancient Coptic chain stitch – an open-spine technique that looks complex but feels like magic once you get the rhythm. You’ll learn essential bookbinding skills, including grain direction alignment, paper folding, awl punching, and tension control, all while building custom hardcovers from scratch. By the end of class, you’ll take home a beautifully bound, lay-flat journal. Perfect for complete beginners and seasoned creatives alike! Click here to register.
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2026 Spirit Days Competition Winners!
2026 Spirit Days Competition Winners have been announced! Thank you to all who participated in our Spirit Days Competition.
STEM Center – Gold Place: Winners will receive an award, a pop-up banner, a creative design for a tri-fold brochure and 500 printed copies of that creative.
The Post – Silver Place: Winners will receive an award, a pop-up banner, a creative design for a tri-fold brochure and 250 printed copies of that creative.
Crawford Alumni Center – Bronze Place: Winners will receive an award and a pop-up banner.
Crawford Alumni Center – Fan Favorite: Winners will receive a $1,000 credit at Tennessee Tech Printing Services.
Get ready, Golden Eagles — because this year, it’s GAME ON.
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Feature Film Casting Call
Feature Film Casting on campus! Come out Saturday, September 12th at the Backdoor Playhouse and audition for a part in a feature film shot here in Cookeville and premiering in December on campus. Casting will be held from 12pm to 6pm. Interested in being a part of the film crew? Email Noah at noahcmearsproductions@gmail.com.
Production is part of the requirement of JOUR4872 Independent Study: Film and Culture.
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Retirement of Ms. Gail Ligon
The Business Office invites faculty and staff to a retirement reception in honor of Ms. Gail Ligon, director of Grant Accounting, to be held on Tuesday, September 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the President’s conference room (Derryberry 210).
Join us as we celebrate Gail’s remarkable 42 ½ years of service to the Tennessee Tech community and wish her all the best in her retirement!
Contact Karen Warren at kwarren@tntech.edu with any questions.
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Sept. 10 Career Fair Prep Crawl
Join us Thursday, Sept. 10, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the RUC Room282/Multipurpose Room for our Career Fair Prep Crawl! Move through stations staffed by professionals that are designed to prepare you for your next career fair. This event is open to everyone!
To learn more about this and upcoming events, visit: 9.10.26 Career Fair Prep Crawl: Your Station-by-Station Guide to Career Fair Success | Handshake
Career Development | career@tntech.edu | 931-372-3232