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WEST Workshop 3/21: Thinking About Writing
Do you find writing intimidating? Do you struggle to take ownership over your writing, or to find your own voice within an assignment? WEST, the Writing Excellence Studio at Tech, is here to help! On Thursday, 3/21, we will be leading a dead hour workshop on Thinking About Writing. We can talk about how to claim your own voice as a writer and how to demystify writing itself. The workshop will be in Henderson Hall 216A, from 11:00-11:50. No registration is required, and all are welcome. If you can’t make the workshop, come for a one-on-one session with one of our consultants. For availability and scheduling, check out our website. We look forward to working with you!
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CITL: Spring 2024 Campus Pulse
Join the CITL Team to explore student perspectives on learning experiences at Tennessee Tech. Gain insights from Institutional Dashboard data and recent SGIDs. Learn about common themes students find important for their overall learning experience. Contact citl@tntech.edu with questions.
March 19, 2024 from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
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Purple Career Readiness Workshop on March 19!
Join the Center for Career Development on Tuesday, March 19, beginning at 11 a.m. in the Roaden University Center Tech Pride Room for this Purple Career Readiness Workshop!
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 a quick sign-in.
Career Readiness Workshops hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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Poet Jayme Ringleb to Read at Tennessee Tech on March 21
Center Stage welcomes poet Jayme Ringleb to campus for two events on March 21. They will read from their acclaimed poetry collection, So Tall it Ends in Heaven, called “an intimate, assured debut” by the New York Times, at 7 p.m. at the Backdoor Playhouse. This event is free and open to the public. Earlier in the day, they will give a talk about creative writing called “Poetics of the Trigger: How Can Poetry Address Pain Without Reproducing It?” This talk is open to all students and takes place at 11 a.m. in Henderson Hall 304B. For more information, please contact Dr. Erin Hoover at ehoover@tntech.edu.
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Guest Chamber Music Recital tonight at 7:30 p.m.
The recital will feature guests Andrew Uhe, violin, Yu-Han Kuan, piano, and Tech Professor Emeritus Greg Danner, horn. The group will perform works by Brahms, Beach, Glazunov, Gliere and Ravel in Wattenbarger Auditorium of the Bryan Fine Arts Building. Contact Anne Thurmond for more information at athurmond@tntech.edu.
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Applications for Scholastic Research Award due to Office of Research by April 5
Applications for Scholastic Research Award due to Office of Research by April 7
The Scholastic Research Award, presented by the University Research Advisory Committee, is a university-wide award for a single, significant and innovative work produced, published, performed or exhibited from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2023. Two awards, of $1,500 each, are available each year, with one reserved for tenure-track faculty and the other reserved for tenured faculty. Applications must be submitted electronically in a single PDF to jdicey@tntech.edu on or before April 5, 2024. For complete application requirements, please visit the Office of Research website, and select the section for the Scholastic Research Award.
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Careers ‘N Coffee with Peace Corps on March 18!
Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of ICED coffee while speaking with recruiters from Peace Corps- Volunteer Recruitment Selection on Monday, March 18, 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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Office name change: Center for Global Experiences
We’re thrilled to announce that the Study Abroad Office has a new name “Center for Global Experiences.” This change reflects our commitment to providing transformative experiences beyond traditional study abroad programs, encompassing a diverse array of global opportunities. As the Center for Global Experiences, we’re dedicated to facilitating, mentoring, and supporting study abroad opportunities, internship abroad opportunities, student and faculty exchanges, and sustainable, global partnerships. This name change reflects our vision for expansion and innovation; we are laying the foundation for the continued growth and success of the program as we strive to make global experiences accessible, impactful, and enriching for all. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey toward expanded global engagement and enriched experiences for all.
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Employer Spotlight with Covenant Health on March 19!
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with representatives from Covenant Health, at this Employer Spotlight on Tuesday, March 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Main Lobby.
Employer Spotlight events are hosted by the Center for Career Development
career@tntech.edu
931-372-3232
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Guests Stephen Page and Alexandre Maynegre-Torra Perform Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
The duo will perform works for saxophone and piano by Fazil Say, Takashi Yoshimatsu and Chick Corea in Wattenbarger Auditorium of the Bryan Fine Arts Building. Described by noted American composer Libby Larsen as “fearless on stage,” saxophonist Stephen Page has garnered international prominence as one of the leading saxophonists of today’s younger generation. Dr. Page has appeared across four continents, in Belgium, the United Kingdom, Australia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, Canada and across the United States. For more information, contact Anne Thurmond at athurmond@tntech.edu
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Tennessee Tech’s Photo Stock Site Now FREE!!!
Photo Services is excited to announce that any Tech faculty or staff member can now access high-quality photos from the university’s stock site for FREE! To access the stock site, visit https://photo.tntech.edu. You can now use these photos in your publications, university webpages, social media, and more. Photos are updated regularly with new options. The login is the same one used for your single sign-on with Tech Express. If you have any questions, please email photo@tntech.edu.
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Paint Night
On behalf of Residential Life, we invite you to attend a Paint Night in Stonecipher Lecture Hall 113. All supplies are provided as well as free food and drinks. There is also an option for painters to follow along with an instructor or room for them to paint their own image. For those of you non-painters, feel free to come and relax by watching a movie. There is a limit on how many we can fit so please scan the QR code or select the link in this announcement to hold your spot. Thank you so much and we hope to see you there! For questions, contact oghudson42@tntech.edu
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Career Fair Workshop
The Career Fair Workshop will be on March 19th in Foundation Hall 238 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The workshop will provide best practices, tips, and tricks for succeeding at the upcoming Nashville Area Career Fair. We invite all Tennessee Tech students to the Career Fair Workshop to prepare for the career fair! For more information, please contact PRL at prl@tntech.edu
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Christopher Reames and Matthieu Cognet in Recital Wednesday, March 20
Presenting a recital entitled Love: Lost and Found, tenor and voice professor Christopher Reames will perform with French pianist Matthieu Cognet, featuring works by Debussy, Schumann and Poulenc at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Wattenbarger Auditorium of the Bryan Fine Arts Building.
French pianist Matthieu Cognet is an active soloist and sought-after chamber player who has appeared in major venues and festivals in Europe and the United States, including Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, Steinway Hall, the Cultural Institute of Chicago (Myra Hess Memorial Concerts), Hemptinne Festival (Belgium), the Rushmore Music Festival, SD, the Festival Memphis in May,
the Saint Georges Music Festival in Guadeloupe, the Prades, Castelnaudary and Pianissimes Festivals (France).Contact Anne Thurmond at athurmond@tntech.edu for more information.
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Level Up: Gaming Cave Upgraded
The Burnett Rec Center’s Gaming Cave has recently had a glow up. With a sleek new look featuring fresh paint and vibrant LED lighting, Campus Recreation is excited to offer this enhanced space for Tennessee Tech students to game. The Cave now boasts four state-of-the-art gaming stations complete with upgraded displays, ethernet ports, and plush seating for ultimate comfort. Designed with flexibility in mind, the chairs can be moved to allow for seamless transitions between small group play and larger gatherings. Students can bring their preferred consoles to challenge fellow gamers both on campus and across the globe. Open daily for all facility users, the Cave is also available for student group reservations, offering the perfect venue for practices and LAN gaming events.