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2022 RUC Angel Tree
The Center for Student Engagement is sponsoring an Angel Tree again this year. Please select your ornament from the RUC lobby tree, register the ornament/s with the Information Desk, and return unwrapped presents by Friday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m.
Thanks for supporting the Angel Tree project.
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WEST Open During Finals Week!
Working on final papers? Come to WEST, which has now added availability during Finals Week! The Writing Excellence Studio at Tech provides one-on-one writing consultation for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students, regardless of what field or writing you’re working on. We can work with you on things like clarity, cohesion, logical progression, or just making sure you’re doing what the assignment asks you to do in the most effective way possible. And we’re happy to work with you at any stage of the writing process. Regardless of your skill level, we’re here to help you feel more confident in your writing abilities. We have in-person hours in Henderson Hall 308B, or online appointments available. For information about our hours (including our updated Finals Week Schedule) and how to schedule an appointment, check out our website at www.tntech.edu/english/west.
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Announcing the Faculty Academy for Course & Program Development
Academic Affairs is pleased to announce a new grant-funded opportunity available through a newly established faculty academy, the Academy for Course and Program Development. This Academy will infuse faculty development with best practices in instructional design support to assist faculty, departments, and colleges, with rapid course and program development and delivery to ensure course quality and optimal student engagement.
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- Intent to submit opens today, Nov. 21, 2022.
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- Full Proposals are due February 21, 2023.
Informational sessions will be held on Nov. 30, Dec. 12, and Jan. 11.
For more information, to register for an informational session, or to complete an intent to submit, visit the Academy information page.
Please contact the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFÉ) at cafe@tntech.edu with any questions.
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Counseling Center Moving to Foundation Hall
The Tennessee Tech University Counseling Center will be closed December 12-14 to allow staff to transition to workspaces in Foundation Hall. The counseling center will be temporarily located in Foundation Hall room 117 as the counseling center will be undergoing a renovation. For urgent needs during this time please contact the counseling center via the Eagle Eye After-hour Crisis Hotline at 855-206-8997. For immediate crisis or emergencies please contact Volunteer Behavioral Health at 1-800-704-2351, University Police at 372-3234, or go to the nearest emergency department. For questions please contact 931-372-3331 or email counsel@tntech.edu
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Faculty Grant Program Application Closes This Friday
The Center for Rural Innovation wants to remind you that the Rural Reimagined Grand Challenge Faculty Grant Application closes this Friday, December 2nd, 2022, at 4:30 PM CST. The Grand Challenge Faculty Program will be granting $150,000 to TN Tech faculty members to help fund rural-related projects! Please submit your proposals soon to be eligible for review and approval. We look forward to hearing your vision for our rural communities and are excited to support you in your research! Please visit our website to submit your proposals: https://www.tntech.edu/grand-challenge/faculty/faculty-grant-program.php
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Fall 2022 iLearn Semester Wrap-Up
The end of the semester is the time to prepare iLearn courses for copying components to the next semester’s courses. In this session, we will discuss the exact procedures for adding, deleting, and modifying content topics, quizzes, assignments, discussions, and other iLearn
components. Lastly, we will elaborate on the steps for selecting specific items to be copied as well as how to manage or offset start, end, and due dates. Join the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning on November 29th at 11 AM. Register below and contact the CITL with questions at CITL@tntech.edu. -
Hot Chocolate Reindeer Pre-Sale Extended to Nov 25!
The Student Members of the American Chemical Society is extending the Hot Chocolate Reindeer (hot chocolate mix and marshmallows- each reindeer makes approximately three cups of hot chocolate) pre-sale through Nov 25! You can order through our Square Store from now through Nov 25. We will deliver them to a Tech mailbox (for students) or office (for faculty and staff) on Dec 1. One reindeer is $2 or you can buy 3 for $5. You will be contacted via email after you order to determine your delivery location. Any questions can be sent to smacsttu@gmail.com. These make cute gifts, so consider ordering for yourself or for someone else. We can deliver your order to other people on campus if you want to send some end of the semester cheer!
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Apply NOW to be a Trailblazer for Spring 2023!
The Tennessee Tech Trailblazers are looking to expand their team for the Spring 2023 semester. As a Trailblazer, you have the opportunity to impact the next generation of Golden Eagles by leading prospective students on group and individual tours through campus. The application will be open for a limited time and interviews will take place November 30 – December 2nd! APPLY NOW!!!
Tennessee Tech University – Be a Trailblazer!
If you have questions email us at visits@tntech.edu
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Chemistry Department Hosting Dr. Charles Henry Monday November 28th
Speaker: Dr. Charles Henry
Date: Monday, November 28, 2022
Reception: 2:30PM – 3:00PM
Seminar: 3:00PM – 4:30PM
Room: Lab Science Commons 1207
Topic: Advancing Point of Care Diagnostics Using Capillary Flow Microfluidics
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2023 Goldwater Scholarship Information Sessions
Are you interested in a research career in the natural sciences (including psychology), mathematics, or engineering? Or do you know a student who qualifies? In the spring 2023, the Goldwater Foundation will award scholarships covering eligible expenses for up to $7500 per year. For more details and eligibility requirements, please visit: https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/
If this scholarship is something that interests you, and you would like to discuss it or have any questions, there will be several information sessions, both online and in person:
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- Monday, Nov 21 at 4:00 pm:
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- Tuesday, Nov 22 at 2:00 pm:
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Or an in-person information session: Tuesday, November 29 at 11:00 am in BRUN 412
You may also email Dr. Mary Kidd (mkidd@tntech.edu) if you cannot make this session, and we will arrange a meeting.
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Employer Spotlight featuring Pacesetters on November 21
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with recruiters from the Pacesetters, at this Employer Spotlight on Monday, November 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court (ground floor).
https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/1180414/share_preview
Employer Spotlight events are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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Visual Art Society Holiday Sale!!
Get unique, handmade gifts this holiday season at Tennessee Tech University’s Visual Art Society annual sale.
The society is a student organization of artists from Tennessee Tech’s Appalachian Center for Craft that provides emerging artists opportunities to present, promote and sell their artwork before becoming professionals. Proceeds from the sale support student travel to national conferences and to host visiting artists.
The sale will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1-2 in Tennessee Tech s Joan Derryberry Art Gallery. Pieces from all five of the Craft Center’s studios ceramics, fiber, glass, metal and wood will be for sale.
The Derryberry Art Gallery is on the first floor of Tennessee Tech s Roaden University Center, 1000 N. Dixie Ave.
You can contact the Visual art society with questions about the sale at visualartsociety@gmail.com
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Dinos, Drive-In, and Dine TODAY!
Join the Residence Hall Association today, Thursday, Nov. 17, in the Multi-Purpose Room of the RUC, 6 to 8 p.m. We will be having dino nuggets and other refreshments as we enjoy the film, Jurassic Park.
If you have any questions; please contact RHA President, Lenna Rodgers at ltrodgers42@tntech.edu.
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Holiday Payroll Deadlines-2022
2022 Holiday Payroll Deadlines
Please observe the following deadlines during the upcoming holiday season.November Deadlines
• All clerical/staff remember to add your extra holiday, Nov 23rd, on your leave reports
• November monthly payroll is on Wednesday, November 30thDecember Deadlines
• Approval of Student/Temp payroll in Time Clock Plus is due by 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 1st
• November leave reports are due by Friday, December 2nd (Approvals due Tuesday, December 6th)
• Extra Pay timesheets are due by 4:30 PM on Monday, December 5th
• December Student and Temp payroll is on Friday, December 9th
• All other payroll items normally due on the 15th are due on Friday, December 9th
• December monthly payroll is on Thursday, December 22nd
• Any checks not picked up will be mailed at noon on December 22ndJanuary Deadlines
• Approval of Student/Temp payroll in Time Clock Plus is due by 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
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Faculty Grant Program Application Approaching Deadline
The Center for Rural Innovation is excited to remind you that the Rural Reimagined Grand Challenge Faculty Grant application deadline is approaching, Friday, December 2nd, 2022, at 4:30 PM CST. The Grand Challenge Faculty Program will be granting $150,000 to TN Tech faculty members to help fund rural-related projects! We are anticipating your proposals and look forward to hearing your vision for our rural communities! If you are a TTU faculty member interested in applying for or obtaining more information on this grant, please visit our website: https://www.tntech.edu/grand-challenge/faculty/faculty-grant-program.php