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✨De-Stress & Vent with the English Club✨
Join the English Club today, Tuesday, December 2, during dead hour (11:00–12:00) in Room 216A for a much-needed session of de-stressing, emotional release, and ranting. As we approach the end of the semester, we all know how overwhelming the workload can get. You don’t have to deal with it alone—come take a breath, share what’s on your mind, and unwind with us!
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SGA Polar Express Movie Night
The Student Government Campus Outreach Committee is throwing a Polar Express Movie Night before finals! Come join us for a night of free food, ornament decorating, and FREE FOOD!!! Stoncipher 12/04/2025 6pm-8pm
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Dr. Airhart retirement Celebration
Join us as we honor Dr. Douglas Airhart and celebrate his 40 years of dedicated service to Tennessee Tech University! A retirement reception will be held on Friday, December 5th, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Tech Pride Room.
All are welcome as we thank Dr. Airhart for his contributions to our campus community.
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Transfer Student Organization Interest Meeting (Dec. 4)!
Are you a transfer student looking for community with other transfer students? Join us for an upcoming interest meeting about the new transfer student club that’s being started on campus. We would love for you to join us in helping shape the direction of this organization! We’ll also be seeking nominations for the positions of President, Vice President/Social Media Liaison, and Secretary/Treasurer.
Date: Thursday, December 4
Time: 11:00am
Location: Jere Whitson Building Auditorium (Room 207)Want to be involved in helping get this organization started, but can’t make the meeting? Email lewright@tntech.edu.
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Retirement Celebration-Shelia Kendrick
After 39 years of unwavering dedication and loyalty to Tennessee Tech, Shelia Kendrick is retiring from the College of Graduate Studies. Shelia has made a tremendous contribution to this campus through her role in graduate admissions. Join us on December 18 from 1-3 in the President’s conference room (Derryberry room 210) for an opportunity to wish Shelia well as she embarks on her next journey.
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Grand Opening – Randall and Marjorie Warden Agriculture Innovation Center
You are invited to a special celebration, the Grand Opening of the Randall and Marjorie Warden Agriculture Innovation Center at Tennessee Tech University.
This new facility represents a significant investment in the future of agricultural education and innovation, made possible through the generosity of Randall and Marjorie Warden. We hope you will share in this exciting moment as we honor their legacy and celebrate the opportunities this center will provide for our students and community.
Please see the attached invitation for full details. If you have any additional questions about the event, contact the Dean’s Office at 931-372-3149.
Wings Up,
Dr. Darron Smith, Dean of the College of Agriculture and Human Ecology
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Last chance to enter Christmas Ornament Decorating Contest!
The Office of the President is hosting our inaugural Christmas ornament decorating contest! We are still accepting entries through Friday, December 5th. All departments on campus are encouraged to participate in the festivity. Please register here and note the ornament requirements. This year’s theme is gingerbread, and we want to see your creativity with gingerbread men, gingerbread houses, candy, icing, and any other fun supplies you can think of. Entries are not limited to baked gingerbread, but must not be store bought! The contest will be judged by an impartial group and first, second, and third place prizes will be named in Tech Times on Tuesday, December 16th.
Please email Aleta Cannon (cacannon@tntech.edu) with any questions.
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Lighting the Quad 2025!
It is officially the holiday season when we all get together to enjoy Lighting the Quad! Don’t miss this tradition beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2. Join us for music, hot chocolate, t-shirts and more as we turn on the Historic Quad.
The inclement weather rain date will be Thursday, December 4.
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Tennessee Tech Football vs. North Dakota – FCS Round 1 Playoff Game
Your OVC Football Champions will face North Dakota for Round 1 of the FCS Playoffs.
Kickoff is at 12 p.m. Saturday, November 29 and gates to Tucker open at 11 a.m.
Tailgating reservations are open now and will close Wednesday, November 26 at 4:30 p.m.
Students, entry to the game is free and you must SCAN your Eagle Card upon entrance. Tailgating is also free for students in the southwest corner of the tailgate park.
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GrantForward | Tech’s New Funding Discovery and Dissemination Service
Tennessee Tech has subscribed to GrantForward Funding Search and Grant Recommendation Service, which is open to all members of the university. We invite you to sign up to use the service to keep your awareness of funding opportunities. Stay tuned for upcoming training sessions on using GrantForward here on TechTimes and on our homepage
Please visit Research & Economic Development – Office of Sponsored Programs and click on GrantForward to learn more and get started now!
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Finals Prep Station for First-Year Students with the Launchpad
“Finals Prep Station for First-Year Students”- on Thurs., Nov. 20, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM in Volpe Library Lobby! Thanksgiving break is your chance to recharge AND plan—only one week of classes left after break! Stop by to chat with a success coach and peer for study hacks, stress tips, and free handouts. Share this event with students who could benefit! Questions? Contact Tenika Burgess at tnburgess@tntech.edu or 931-372-6850.
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Finals Prep Station for First-Year Students with the Launchpad
“Finals Prep Station for First-Year Students”- Join us Thurs., Nov. 20, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM in Volpe Library Lobby! Thanksgiving break is your chance to recharge AND plan—only one week of classes left after break! Stop by to chat with a success coach and peer for study hacks, stress tips, and free handouts. Questions? Contact Tenika Burgess at tnburgess@tntech.edu or 931-372-6850.
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Free for All Ages at the Craft Center’s Holiday Festival!
Join us for free crafts during Holiday Festival this Saturday! We’ll have craft activities set up across our campus, including a kids’ section full of festive crafts like woven stars, beaded snowflakes, colorful collagraph prints, and a gingerbread village! Other free activities across campus will include clay ornaments, straw star weaving, and punched copper candle votives (15+). Stop by the lobby for a map and a schedule of activities, then drop by and get crafting! No registration necessary for free craft activities. Holiday Festival is Nov. 22 from 10am – 5pm at the Appalachian Center for Craft. Visit our website for more Holiday Festival information.
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Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar: Carson Alfaro and Jack Seger
The Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar this Friday will feature Carson Alfaro (TTU Mathematics/Physics/Mechanical Engineering) and Jack Seger (TTU Physics/Mathematics). Carson’s talk will describe his work designing A SiPM-Based Ultracold Neutron Depolarization Monitor, and Jack will describe his work Coupling a Quadrupole Beam Deflector to a Laser Ablation Ion Source at the TN Tech Ion Beam Lab. The seminar will be 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!
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Snowflake Shake
No partner or experience required!! Tonight, November 20th, join the Swing Dance Club in a night of dancing for their last event of the semester! The event will be held in the dance studio (the basement) of the Memorial Gym. A beginner lesson will occur at 7:30pm, so get ready to learn this fun and easy historical dance! Dressing up in your favorite formal attire is encouraged but not required! Can’t wait to see you there!