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Careers n’ Coffee with 21st Mortgage Corporation
Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of coffee while speaking with recruiters from 21st Mortgage Corporation on Monday, November 10, at 11 AM in the RUC’s Swoops Food Court.
21st Mortgage, a full-service manufactured housing lender, offers exciting career opportunities for recent grads and professionals at all levels. They are seeking dependable, positive, motivated individuals eager to learn and grow in a team-focused environment.
Check on Handshake to find out more about this and other employer events!
Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
931-372-3232
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City of Cookeville to increase parking enforcement on public streets near campus
University Police has been advised that the City of Cookeville plans to increase parking enforcement on public streets near campus, including ticketing and possibly towing vehicles parked illegally. Students’ best option is to park in a legal, on-campus spot using a vehicle registered with the Parking & Transportation Office. If using street parking, be sure to follow posted city signage and avoid driveways, fire hydrants and no parking zones. As a reminder, the university offers a free shuttle service Monday to Friday when classes are in session. Learn more here.
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Inviting Goldwater Scholarship Applications
Are you interested in a research career in the natural sciences (incl. psychology), mathematics, or engineering? Do you know a student who qualifies? In Spring 2026, the Goldwater Foundation will award scholarships of up to $7500 per year. If you would like to discuss it or learn more, I will host information sessions online and in person:
Tuesday, November 11 at 4:00 pm: Zoom
Wednesday, November 12 at 4:00 pm in BRUN 247
If you cannot attend either, email Dr. Reid to arrange a meeting.
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Celebrate the World: Community Fest- November 13th at 4:30 PM (Centennial Plaza)
Join us for an exciting event featuring international cuisine, a global music DJ, and a variety of creative crafts like pottery, bracelet making, and more, organized by student groups. Enjoy a bonfire and engage with faculty and the Tech community in a lively atmosphere. Co-sponsored by Intercultural Affairs and the SOLO Fund, this event will be held on Thursday, November 13th, from 4:30 to 7:00 PM at Centennial Plaza, with a rain location at MPR (RUC, 282).
For questions or accommodations, contact InterculturalAffairs@tntech.edu or call 931-372-3392.
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Physics Students Present at Southeastern Section of the APS Annual Meeting
Physics students and faculty attended the SESAPS Annual Meeting at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Atlas Mannen, Jack Seger, and Sarnith Varun presented posters and Cricket Bergner and Pedro Gripp gave contributed talks. They were accompanied by faculty members Dr. Mary Kidd, Dr. Mustafa Rajabali, and Dr. Austin Reid. Dr. Kidd is past chair of SESAPS and was a meeting organizer. Dr. Reid participated in a panel on physics careers, and Dr. Rajabali presented a contributed talk.
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Nov. 6 Purple Career Readiness Interviewing Strategies Workshop
Join us Thurs., Nov. 6 at 11 AM in the RUC 282 to learn professional interviewing strategies that will help you shine in your next interview. Open to all majors and counts toward Purple Career Readiness Certification for juniors and seniors. Don’t forget your Eagle Card!
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The Center for Rural Innovation seeks Graduate Assistant
Graduate Assistant — The Center for Rural Innovation
TCRI is hiring a Graduate Assistant to support program operations for the Tennessee Rural Fellowship. Responsibilities include building and maintaining workflows/SOPs, templates, and program documents, coordinating calendars, agendas, and notes, organizing shared resources, and assisting with reporting and logistics for meetings, webinars, and communications.
Compensation:$1,200/month + course fee support
Term: Spring 2026 (may be renewable) • Hours: 20/week
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Help Brighten a Child’s Day – TACRAO Service Project
Show your Tech Pride and help us make a difference at this year’s TACRAO Annual Meeting! We’re collecting new children’s books for Chattanooga’s Erlanger Children’s Hospital to share comfort, joy, and the love of reading.
📚 What to Bring:
New books for infants through teens (no used books, please) – you can find inexpensive options at Dollar Tree, Ollie’s, and more! Best of all, books are easy to pack!💪 Make it Fun:
Turn it into a campus or office competition to see who can bring the most books!📅 When: Now – November 17
📍 Where: Office of the Registrar, Jere Whitson Building Room 221
Every book helps bring smiles and comfort to a child in the hospital. 💛
Thank you for helping us make this year’s conference not only memorable, but meaningful.
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TTU’s Football team has made a HUGE Comeback!
Check our players out! They are doing amazing things this year!
The No. 8/9 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles erupted for 17 points in the fourth quarter to secure a 27–21 victory over Gardner-Webb. With the win, Tech becomes the first team in OVC/Big South Football Association history to open league play with a 6–0 record.
Final Score:
Tennessee Tech 27
Gardner-Webb 21Wings Up!
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Under the Sea STEM – Fab Friday (3rd–8th Grades)!
Join us for Under the Sea STEM – Fab Friday (3rd–8th Grades)! 🌊
📅 Fri, Nov 7, 2025 | ⏰ 5–8 PM
📍 Oakley STEM Center, Tennessee Tech – 155 W 7th St, Cookeville, TNDive into discovery with hands-on ocean-themed STEM fun inspired by SpongeBob, Nemo, Moana & Ariel! 🐠
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Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar: Abigail McCall, TTU Physics
The Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar this Friday will be given by TTU physics major Abigail McCall. In Abigail’s talk Simplified Analysis of UCNtau+ Monte Carlo Simulations via an Alternate Geometry, she will describe her work over the summer learning how to run and analyze “Monte Carlo” simulations used to model experiments that employ very low energy “ultracold” neutrons. 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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Upcoming Cutover Dates – Important Talon Transition Information
The full cutover schedule is available at the Talon website.
November 12
- Last day to request new suppliers until 11/19
November 14
- Last day to submit a request to advertise in PeopleAdmin
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Time to NOMINATE for the Caplenor Faculty Research Award
NOMINATIONS Sought for Caplenor Faculty Research Award. The Highest Honor that Tennessee Tech bestows upon its faculty. Please submit nominations by Thursday, Dec. 4, 202,5, to RMotykowski@tntech.edu Learn more..
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Save the Date! Pay Frequency Town Hall
The Talon Project Team would like to invite you to the November Pay Frequency Town Hall, where we’ll be sharing important information about the change to a bi-weekly pay frequency for hourly paid employees that will be effective starting December 29th, 2025.
Date: Monday, November 17
Time: 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Location: Virtual
During the Town Hall, we’ll highlight key changes that employees can expect after the transition to Talon, as well as recommended actions to complete before this change.
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Tennessee Tech Soccer in OVC Semifinals
It’s OVC Championship time in Cookeville. Tennessee Tech Soccer will be hosting the OVC Tournament at home this week.
Your Golden Eagles play at 4 p.m. Thursday, November 6, in the semifinal match. Their opponent is TBA.
The Championship match will be on Sunday, November 9, at 4 p.m.
Come support your Regular Season OVC Champions this week!