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Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar: Dr. Chattrakun Kanokporn, TTU
The Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar returns to its usual Friday this week with a seminar given by Dr. Chattrakun Kanokporn (“Tu”), a biological physicist who has recently joined the faculty at Tennessee Tech from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Tu’s talk, Improved site-specific labeling for smFRET measurements using non-natural incorporation, will describe a technique for studying biomolecular dynamics with very high spatial precision. 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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Instructor Canvas Demo
Join us this Friday, October 3rd, from 9-11am in LIB112 or via Teams to learn about Canvas by Instructure, a learning management system. Participants will see how Canvas supports effective teaching practices, current features and tools, and will have the chance to ask questions. Learn more on the Canvas website.
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Oct. 2 Purple Career Readiness Employer Ready Resume Workshop
Join us Thurs., Oct. 2 at 11 AM in the RUC Tech Pride Room to learn how to craft a resume that will grab an employer’s attention! Open to all majors and counts toward Purple Career Readiness Certification for juniors and seniors. Don’t forget your Eagle Card!
More events: tntech.edu/career/events.php
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Dodgeball Tournament
This tournament is held by the American Marketing Association (AMA) in the Mac Gym of the Fit on October 13 at 5:00PM! We will have a big prize for the winners!! $5 to enter.
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Tennessee Tech Football Purple Out
ATTENTION STUDENTS AND FACULTY
This Saturday, October 4, is Purple Out at Tucker Stadium, where your Golden Eagles will be facing the Western Illinois Leatherbacks.
Come decked out in your Tech purple gear for our tailgate, starting at 9 a.m., leading up to the game at 12 p.m.
We will be doing a foam noodle giveaway to the first 500 fans!
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Grad School and You!
Come join the College of Graduate Studies at our information session! This session will be held from 11a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday October 7, on Roaden University Center 246. We hope to see you there!
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Suit Sale
Build your professional closet without breaking the bank! Suit Sale is Oct. 7 – 9, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Daily, in Foundation Hall 130. Suits and professional accessories will be available for $1 to $10!
For more information, contact the College of Business Professional Readiness and Leadership via prl@tntech.edu or call 931-372-6198.
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Financial Nightmares: The Chase
Financial Nightmares is a three-part series uncovering the dark side of money management. Nightmare 1: The Chase is about credit mistakes. Learn how to escape the traps of minimum payments and other credit traps before they overwhelm you. Craig Fowler from Slate, Disharoon, Parrish & Associates will be leading this presentation on Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. In Foundation Hall 238.
For more information, contact the College of Business Professional Readiness and Leadership via prl@tntech.edu or call 931-372-6198.
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Thesis & Dissertation Information Session for Graduate Students
Thesis & Dissertation Information Sessions for Graduate Students
Do you need to submit a thesis or dissertation to complete your program?
Join the College of Graduate Studies for an overview of the submission process. You’ll learn the steps needed for a smooth and successful submission, with guidance on:
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- Formatting guidelines and common pitfalls
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- Required forms and approvals
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- Key deadlines
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- Submission procedures through ProQuest
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Graduate Studies review process
Two sessions are available:
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Roaden University Center 246)
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Roaden University Center 246)
For more information, contact gradstudies@tntech.edu.
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Cleanup For Homecoming
Show our community that we’re good neighbors and take pride in our campus. Join the Office of Sustainability, Trash Force, and SGA to get the campus clean for our alumni. Anyone seeking to join the event should email the student secretary of environment and health cbheineman42@tntech.edu for more information. Students, faculty, and student orgs are all invited to join us on October 25th from 10am-12 on the main quad. in front of Jere Whitson.
Students seeking volunteer hours will receive a maximum of 3 hours.
For more information or to RSVP an individual or group, contact the secretary of environment and health via cbheineman42@tntech.edu.
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Complete Your FAFSA at the Early Bird Tour!
Have questions about financial aid, or need help with FAFSA? The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships is here to help! Join us on October 23 at 5:30p.m. or 7:00p.m. in the University Center for our annual Early Bird Tour event, where you’ll learn more about financial aid and have a chance to complete your FASFA with the experts. All students and parents are welcome! Visit https://www.tntech.edu/financialaid/events.php to learn more and register for your time slot!
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Facilities-New Key Request Submission Process
UPDATE – Key Request Submission Process
Key requests have been added to the work order portal!
This is a one-stop location for your work order needs. As a reminder, when submitting your key request, the appropriately signed key request form(s) must be attached.
Feel free to submit a test work order to familiarize yourself with this process, noting ‘test’ in the request box. Effective 10.6.2025, Facilities will no longer accept forms via interoffice mail, email, or in person. Key returns will continue to be accepted in person.
As a reminder-key pickups and returns can be done at the Facilities office, 8:30a-10:30a and from 12p-4p, Monday through Friday.
We appreciate your assistance with this transition. Feel free to reach out to facilities@tntech.edu or extension 3666 for any key related questions.
Thank you,
Facilities
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DJ Lee & The MAGI Band
Join Center Stage, Intercultural Affairs, and the School of Music for an exciting day with DJ Lee & The MAGI Band on Tuesday, October 7th. Experience two dynamic performances: “The Experience of Music” at 11:00 AM in Bryan Fine Arts Wattenbarger Auditorium, and a high-energy Live Concert at 6:00 PM in Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room (RUC 282). Learn more at www.themagimusic.com.
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Session Two, Tomorrow! Financial Wellness with the Women’s Center
Session 2: Creating Financial Safety
Wednesday, October 1st, 4 – 5:15 pm, in RUC 246
In this session, we will discuss how to create a secure financial base for yourself as you look ahead to the possibilities of family life, joint finances, and preparing for the unexpected in those areas. What sorts of things can you do to create financial stability for yourself and loved ones just in case family or household dynamics change? Jenna Matthews, legal assistant with Looper Law and current law student, with experience helping domestic violence survivors navigate the court system, will be joining us to lead our session. RSVP for dinner here!
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Tennessee Tech Volleyball vs. SEMO
This Thursday and Friday, October 2 and 3, your Golden Eagle Volleyball team plays SEMO at the Hooper Eblen Center!
Join us at 6 p.m. on Thursday and 4 p.m. on Friday for their first conference home matches!
Admission is free for everyone!