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  • Join TTU Water Pros & EWB as they hear from their first speaker of the semester!

    TTU Water Professionals and Engineers Without Borders (EWB) will be having our third joint meeting of the semester on Thursday, October 8th on Zoom from 11:00 – 11:45 am. At this meeting, we will be hearing from our first speaker of the semester, DeLayne Miller P.E.. DeLayne currently serves as Tennessee Tech’s Sustainability Manager and has a background in mechanical engineering. All are welcome to join!

    To join through Zoom, please use https://tntech.zoom.us/j/82384979667?pwd=V2I3K1F1cUtFRkI5UW16Rm1jbFhHdz09

  • Drive Thru Drop-off Holiday Food Drive

    Drive Thru Drop-off Holiday Food Drive

    The National Society of Black Engineers has joined the annual efforts of the Food, Nutrition and Dietetics Club and the Campus Food Pantry in order to provide more holiday food baskets this year. We predict that there will be more folks in need this year than in years past. The first event, kicking off the Holiday Food Basket Project, will be Thursday, October 8, 2020. From 4pm – 6pm you can bring your items you want to donate and we will pick them up, curbside, at the campus food pantry. Tech Village 910 N. Willow Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501. This first drive thru drop-off will be hosted by NSBE. Keep an eye out for the next event toward the end of the month being hosted by the Food, Nutrition and Dietetics Club.

    Items being collected: mashed potatoes, stuffing mix, gravy mix, corn bread mix, canned sweet potatoes, green beans, corn, and other canned veggies, cranberry sauce, pineapples, cream of mushroom or chicken, cake and brownie mixes, pie filling and pie crusts, salt/pepper packets, and other items you would expect to see on a holiday food table.

     

    More information to come about how you can sponsor a ham or turkey for the baskets.

    https://www.tntech.edu/volunteer/outreach.php

  • REMINDER – Help Sessions for 2021 Annual Benefit Enrollment

    REMINDER to register for 2021 Annual Benefit Enrollment Virtual HELP SESSIONS.

    The time frame for the Help Sessions is two hours, however it is not required for you to attend the whole time. The Help Sessions are a drop-in opportunity for you to ask questions and speak with our TTU Benefit Specialist regarding Open Enrollment.

    Registration Link:  Help Sessions

    Thursday, October 8, 2020                       1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

    Monday, October 12, 2020                       9:00 am – 11:00 am

    Wednesday, October 14, 2020                 9:30 am – 11:30 am

    Friday, October 16, 2020                          2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

     

  • Holistic FUEL está Focalizado en Reclutar 30 Estudiantes de Ingeniería

    Holistic FUEL está Focalizado en Reclutar 30 Estudiantes de Ingeniería

    El programa de “Holistic FUEL” está focalizado en reclutar 30 estudiantes de primer y segundo año cursando las carreras de ingeniería. Estudiantes Hispan@s/Latinx que estén interesados en participar en investigación académica enfocada en temas socialmente relevantes están especialmente invitados. En el programa van a trabajar en proyectos que son en colaboración con la iniciativa de “Rural Reimagined” y que serán beneficiosos para la región del “Upper Cumberland” en Tennessee. El programa comenzará en la primavera del año 2021 y ofrecerá una beca de $600. El siguiente video ofrece más información acerca del programa de Luis aqui:  https://youtu.be/9_mGcxcg210 y se solicita completar la siguiente encuesta: https://www.tntech.edu/holistic-fuel   

     

  • Suit Sale

    Suit Sale

    If you’re looking for a new professional outfit or are in the thrifting mood, come visit Student to Career’s annual Suits2Cheap Sale! It ends tomorrow, Thursday, October 8! We’re open 9 am – 1 pm in JOHN 402 and are putting out new items DAILY! Suits, jackets, and dresses are $2. Everything else is $0.50! We accept cash and card!

  • Food Pantry Closed Monday and Tuesday

    Food Pantry Closed Monday and Tuesday

    The campus food pantry will be closed during fall break on Monday and Tuesday, October 12th and 13th.  However, we are open until 6pm this Thursday, October 8th, to accommodate those who need to stock up for fall break.  Please remember to sign up before you arrive in order to fast track your shopping experience.  See link below.

    https://www.tntech.edu/volunteer/pantry.php

  • LGBTQ+ Support Group- Tomorrow Night!

    LGBTQ+ Support Group- Tomorrow Night!

    Many LGBTQ+ individuals experience negative mental health issues due to the prejudice and other biases they face- even the act of coming out is surrounded by fear for many. In fact, research suggests that queer people experience mental health conditions at a rate almost 3 times higher than the general population.

    Without mental health we cannot be healthy. It is our hope that LGBTQ+ individuals find this support group to be a safe outlet for them to discuss these challenges and find a sense of community online. We want LGBTQ+ students at Tech to not just make it through their time here, but to flourish- you are worthy of a full and free life.

    This group is open to anyone who identifies anywhere on the LGBTQ+ spectrum, including those who don’t know what that means for them! Participants are welcome to come and be accepted as themselves.

    This group meets every Thursday evening from 6:15-7:15 on zoom. Participants may choose to be public or anonymous in the zoom meeting. Please email sw-zsspoerl@tntech.edu for the zoom link.

    Sponsored by the Tennessee Tech University Counseling Center

  • Office of Research’s e-newsletter provides information useful in grant processes

    The Office of Research produces an e-newsletter twice a semester to ensure that those involved in the proposal development and grant management process are aware of the latest best management practices and internal and external compliance guidelines. The current issue contains a significant amount of information. To view this and other issues, or to subscribe, visit our website’s news and announcements page.

  • Hello everyone, come visit us to register for Launchpad October Workshops

    Hello everyone, tomorrow we will have a table set up in Centennial Plaza from 11am-12pm. At this table, you will be able to sign up for one of six different workshops that are provided by the Launchpad Student Success Center. Treats will be available at the table also. Hope to see you all there.

    Wings Up!

  • Free Faculty & Staff Swim Clinic

    Free Faculty & Staff Swim Clinic

    The EXPW Department is hosting a free 5- week swim clinic for faculty & staff at Memorial Gym Pool
    2 convenient times to chose from including:
    Tuesday afternoons from 4:00- 5:00 pm and also from 7:00- 8:00 pm: October 20, 27, November 3, 10 & 17

    Please email Brad Westrick at bwestrick@tntech.edu to register or for further information.

  • First October General Body Meeting – NSBE

    First October General Body Meeting – NSBE

    Good morning,

    At this meeting on Thursday, October 8,2020, we will be discussing our upcoming professional and social events for the month of October.

  • CSC Grad Student Club Research Seminar Oct. 7

    CSC Grad Student Club Research Seminar Oct. 7

    The Computer Science Graduate Student Club is going to organize its third research seminar on Wed, Oct. 7 from 2:30 – 3:30 PM (CST). William A. Johnson, CSC Ph.D. Student, is going to talk about “Remote Attestation in Embedded Systems.”
    If you are a Fast-Track or graduate student (or an undergrad with a desire to do research down the road), we are encouraging you to join us over the following Zoom session –

    Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/3jo2PZa
    Meeting ID: 994 6924 9031

  • Congratulations to those who earned externally funded awards in September

    Sept. externally sponsored award winners:

      • Albakri (PI): NSF via Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Univ.

     

      • Allcott (PI), Haggarty: Private

     

      • Arce (PI), Sanders, Jorgensen, Arce-Trigatti: Private

     

      • Boles, T. (PI): Private

     

      • Cohen (PI): USFWS

     

      • Cunningham (PI), Languri: U.S. Dept. of Energy

     

      • Duncan (PI): Private

     

      • Ghafoor (PI), Haynes: NSF

     

      • Ghafoor (PI), Siraj: National Security Agency

     

      • Hurley (PI), Hellman: Tennessee Dept. of Health

     

      • Hurt (PI): NSF in collaboration with Seattle Univ.

     

      • Krosnick (PI): Institute of Museum and Library Services

     

      • Krosnick (PI), Paine: USGS

     

      • Mattingly (PI): USGS

     

      • Murdock, J. (PI), Kalyanapu: The Nature Conservancy

     

      • Roberts, R. (PI): U.S. Dept. of Defense via Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE)

     

      • Robinson (PI), Engelhardt: NSF via Cal State Univ.

     

      • Rogers, M. (PI): USGS

     

      • Rosenberger (PI): grants from Missouri Department of Conservation, USGS, and TWRA

    Visit https://www.tntech.edu/research/reports/grants-awarded.php.

  • Business, Agriculture, Government and Human Ecology Fair is Thursday, October 8

    Business, Agriculture, Government and Human Ecology Fair is Thursday, October 8

    Virtual Business, Agriculture, Government & Human Ecology Career Fair is Thursday, Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    Join the Center for Career Development on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for the virtual Business, Agriculture, Government & Human Ecology Career Fair. Employers will be seeking students from all majors for internship, co-op and full-time opportunities! All majors are invited to participate and discuss your career interests with employers.

    Review your Career Fair Checklist and make sure you have:

      • Downloaded the Career Fair + app

     

      • Completed your profile on the Career Fair + app

     

      • Uploaded your resume to your profile

     

      • Selected your time slots to speak with employers

     

      Dress to impress in your business attire

    This event counts toward Career Readiness Certification. Open to ALL students, ALL majors – freshman to alumni.

    Career Fairs are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
    career@tntech.edu | 931-372-3232

  • Call for EDGE QEP curriculum grant applications for Spring 2021

    Call for EDGE QEP curriculum grant applications for Spring 2021

    EDGE: Enhanced Discovery through Guided Exploration is TTU’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). The EDGE Creative Inquiry Curriculum Grant Program offers faculty the opportunity to redesign and enrich their undergraduate courses with creative inquiry projects. Individual or joint proposals for the spring 2021 semester are welcome. The limit on each proposal is $5,000. The deadline for submission of proposals is October 23.