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Success Story: Rural Reimagined Creates Website for Local Family Pharmacy
Rural Reimagined provides local businesses with technical services to support rural, innovative initiatives. Algood Family Pharmacy is a local family pharmacy that offers outstanding customer service at an affordable price. The Rural Reimagined team created a Wix site that serves the pharmacy’s needs and reflects their high-quality work. Stacey Blackmon, owner of Algood Family Pharmacy says, “Our experience with TN Center for Rural Innovation has been amazing! Their teamwork and professionalism while creating and executing our website have made this process easy. They provided us with a streamlined, efficient website that is user-friendly for patients of all ages.” Visit their new website: https://www.algoodfamilyrx.com/
If you or your business would benefit from technical assistance, please contact Ellie Buckner at embuckner42@tntech.edu or complete a submission form on our website: https://www.tntech.edu/grand-challenge/form.php.
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Title VI Annual Training
All Tennessee Tech employees must complete annual Title VI training by April 15, 2023. This training can be accessed in Tech Express by locating the red tab for Title VI training on the Campus Resources Card.
Completion of this training is a component of employee performance evaluations. In addition, failure to complete the training by 4:00 p.m., April 15, 2023, will result in the termination of access to Tennessee Tech computer resources.
If you have questions, contact the Compliance Office at compliance@tntech.edu
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Office of Student Engagement Volunteer Newsletter April/May Edition is Now Avail
The April/May edition of the Office of Student Engagement’s Volunteer Newsletter is now available. The Volunteer and Community Service Newsletter highlights local volunteer opportunities, features articles on free volunteer abroad opportunities, and more! To read the newsletter visit the link below!
https://cglink.me/2rn/d24979142d91a9a5329dc150508f64118c53c6ea8d4bb6f0e7d4c76c20e88d
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The Off Campus and Commuter Newsletter April/May Edition is here!
The April/May edition of the Off Campus and Commuter Network Newsletter is now available! Off Campus and Commuter Network is a division of the Center for Student Engagement. In this newsletter we go over tips for mindfulness during finals, recipes, budgeting advice for commuter students, and all the events that are going on for Off Campus and Commuter students. To read the newsletter visit the link below!
https://cglink.me/2rn/d8ff3ceeb9f67fa6431cadc4e83a368ce0a0141b82ec7e22fef078cdba9e02142
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Donate to the Genesis House Cleaning Drive!
This cleaning product drive hosted by the Office of Student Engagement is to support the survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault who use services from Genesis House. Genesis House is a safe place for victims to go to heal, receive shelter, get goods and services, and become self-sufficient. Genesis House also aims to provide comprehensive education plans to the community. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, so this would be a great time for the staff and students of Tennessee Tech to show their support through donating cleaning products to Genesis House. Donations can be dropped off at RUC room 208 and in the RUC lobby next to the recycling containers. Items needed are:
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- dish soap
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- cleaning spray
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- laundry detergent
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- paper towels
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- toilet paper
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- trash bags
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- fabric sheets
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- Ziploc bags
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- cleaning tools
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Game Night
Come join the students at the STEM Center for board games, video games, and pizza! Please pre-register so we know to expect you on Thursday, 4/13/2023.
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Dr. Dale Ensor Recognized by the National American Chemical Society
Professor Emeritus Dale Ensor of the TTU Chemistry Department is the recipient of the 2022 W. Frank Kinard Distinguished Service Award presented by the National American Chemical Society Division of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology. The award recognizes Dr. Ensor’s contributions to the field of nuclear and radiochemistry.
During his tenure at TTU, Dr. Ensor established a highly successful program in radiochemistry, one of only a few in the United States. Students who were trained in Dr. Ensor’s lab hold positions at Oak Ridge, Savannah River, and Pacific Northwest National Laboratories, as well as positions in industry throughout the country. For 10 years, Dr. Ensor also taught at the Nuclear Summer Institute in San Jose, CA.
Dr. Ensor retired from teaching at TTU in 2016 but remains active in the Department of Chemistry by mentoring students in radiochemistry, collaborating with current faculty, and lecturing on the history of scientists who have worked in the field of radiochemistry.
Assistant Professor David Dan and Dr. Ensor are developing a series of podcasts on the history of radioactivity and the Manhattan Project, further promoting the field of nuclear chemistry.
Congratulations, Dr. Ensor, on a very well-deserved achievement and continued contributions to the field!!!
Pictured along with Dr. Ensor are Environmental Studies graduate student Bryant Davis, postdoctoral fellow Lesta Fletcher, and former student Dr. Glenn Fugate.
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Careers n’ Coffee featuring Enterprise Holdings on April 5
Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of iced coffee while speaking with recruiters from Enterprise Holdings on Wednesday, April 5, 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 available positions, which include full-time internships and jobs within company. Get a step ahead and APPLY NOW 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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Gold Career Readiness Workshop on April 5: Writing My First Resume
Join the Center for Career Development on Wednesday, April 5, beginning at 3 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Tech Pride Room (1st floor) for this Gold Career Readiness Workshop! Mr. Russ Coughenour, Center for Career Development Director, will be describing the qualities of a strong, foundational resume.
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 with you to receive credit for attendance.
https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/1207327/share_preview
Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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Celebrate Graduate Student Appreciate Week, April 3rd-6th
The College of Graduate Studies is hosting an event each day this week, April 3rd-6th to show our appreciation to our graduate students! Event will be held on the second (2nd) floor of Derryberry. We are kicking it off with a Trail-Mix bar. Swing by and gran some goodies! And make sure to bring a friend!
For any questions, please contact Gradstudies@tntech.edu.
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Long Term Disability – Open Enrollment
Open enrollment period for Long-Term Disability (Reliance Standard) starts today and runs through 04/14/2023, all eligible employees (regular faculty and staff working 30 hrs. or more a week) who are not currently enrolled in the plan may join without needing proof of insurability or having to answer medical questions.
To enroll on Employee Navigator:
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- Verify/Register your account in Employee Navigator by clicking
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- Fill out the information required. Our Company Identifier is: TBoR
- Once an account is created or you’re logged in, it’s simple to go through and make elections.
For issues with Employee Navigator please call 800-874-0831
For all other questions call 931-372-3713 or email adgarcia@tntech.edu
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Personalized Learning
Join the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) for our next workshop session on Tuesday, April 4th at 11 AM as we discuss personalized learning. Personalized learning is an approach to education that tailors instruction to students’ unique strengths, needs, and interests. In this session, we will discuss student-centered strategies for learning objectives, goal setting, ownership, and reflection opportunities. Register below and contact the CITL with questions at citl@tntech.edu.
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LGBTQIA+ Support Group
Alyssa will be providing a space for connection and processing for LGBTQIA+ students on Tuesdays in April. The Eagle Resource Room (RUC 387) will be available for students from 11-12 p.m. and Alyssa will be present for therapeutic support. No reservation is required, drop in when you can!
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Purple Career Readiness Workshop on April 3: Interview Skills
Join the Center for Career Development on Monday, April 3, beginning at 3 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Tech Pride Room (1st floor) for this Purple Career Readiness Workshop. Mr. Russ Coughenour, Center for Career Development Director, will share the best way to answer tough interview questions utilizing the STAR-L Method!
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 attendance credit of event.
https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/1207323/share_preview
Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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FOAM DANCE PARTY
You are invited to a FOAM PARTY at the Wesley Foundation at Tennessee Tech! If you haven’t heard of a foam party before, it’s a dance party with a machine that creates a foam bubble dance floor! The foam is non-toxic and really fun to play/dance in. Your clothes will get wet but not stained. The party is on Tuesday, April 4th at 6pm at the Wesley Foundation. We are located at 271 E. 9th Street, just down the street from campus! Check out our instagram for more info @tntechwesley