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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect in STEM Industry Panel, April 12
The Student Members of the American Chemical Society will be hosting a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) in STEM Industry panel at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12. You can attend in person in LSC 1211, or virtually through Zoom. We have four panelists that are chemists or engineers in industry that will share their stories and how DEIR issues and practices impact their jobs and lives. This event is free and open to all that are interested in learning about how to foster more inclusive spaces. You can email smacsttu@gmail.com for the Zoom link or with questions. We hope you are able to join us for this informative conversation.
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Nominations Open for Tech Togetherness Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the Tech Togetherness Awards sponsored by the Office of the Provost. The goal of Tech Togetherness is to bridge the gaps and create stronger relationships across administrators, faculty, staff, and the Tech community at large. As we wrap up another academic year, we want to acknowledge those who have helped us remain together in spirit and who have embodied the Wings Up Way.
If you know of an employee who: is encouraging or has initiative; is a team player; goes the extra mile to find solutions; builds better relationships by standing in the gap; or is simply considered an unsung hero, please consider nominating them for the Tech Togetherness Awards. All regular full-time and part-time Tennessee Tech employees are eligible for nomination. Any Tech employee, student, or friend of the university may nominate by filling out this online application. Nominations close May 13, 2022. Contact Amy McCoy at abmccoy@tntech.edu or 931-372-3224 with questions.
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Kappa Week
Greetings from the Xi Nu Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
Starting next week Sunday April 10th – Friday April 15th, Kappa Week will be in full effect! So, we do invite ALL students to join us as we host a variety of activities and events to participate in each day. For more details, please acknowledge the agenda below.
Kan’t wait to see you there! YO from your favorite Nupes! For questions, contact jtscott42@tntech.edu -
Support GA taxable amount
The Office of Graduate Studies is now sending a listing of the Support GA tuition benefits paid each semester on their behalf to the Payroll/Business Office. The Spring 2022 portion will be added to the taxable income on the April 29th paycheck. This will increase the tax liability and possibly the federal income tax deduction. This amount does not increase your net pay. If you have any questions feel free to contact Dustin Agee in Payroll at 931-372-3041.
Here is an explanation of how the IRS treats assistantships:
Tuition benefits offered to graduate assistants are generally excluded from taxable income under section 117(d) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). However, section 117(d) only excludes from taxable income tuition benefits for graduate students who are engaged in teaching activities or research activities at the University. Graduate assistants not engaged in such teaching or research activities at the University cannot be excluded from taxable income under section 117(d). These assistantships do not qualify for the $5,250 exclusion. -
Purple Career Readiness Recap & Makeup Workshop on Apr. 12
Still needing to attend one more workshop to finish your Purple Career Readiness Application? Join the Center for Career Development on Tuesday, Apr. 12, beginning at 11 a.m. in the Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room (2nd floor) for our final Purple Career Readiness Workshop of the semester!
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.
To attend virtually, access the TEAMS link in Handshake Events. To receive credit for attending toward Career Readiness Certification, please review the updated rules and guidelines listed in the event information located at:
https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/977469/share_preview
Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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Graduates Don’t Forget Your Cap & Gown; Shipping deadline is April 14th!!
Are you graduating this May? Don’t forget to get your cap & gown. If you need it shipped to you make your request by April 14th at tntech.shopoakhalli.com This is the last day they will accept shipping requests!!
You can pick up your cap & gown in the Bookstore during store hours up to and including the day of graduation.
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African Student Union Movie Night
The African Student Union (ASU) wishes to invite everyone to its movie night.
This movie event is meant to showcase African in a manner that you might have never seen before. Come, let’s show you how beautiful Africa truly is!!
Venue: Backdoor Playhouse
Date: April 11
Time: 7:00pm
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Federal Work Study (FWS) Wages to Increase with Fall 2022!
The Office of Financial Aid is excited to announce Federal Work Study (FWS) wage rates will increase from $8 per hour to $10 per hour with the start of Fall 2022! The increase will better reflect the services provided by our FWS students on campus.
Entering freshmen who have been awarded may currently view their FWS eligibility through Eagle Online. Continuing students may check their FWS eligibility late May by viewing their Awards for 22-23 through Eagle Online.
If you are a student who is not yet awarded, but wish to be considered for FWS, please contact financialaid@tntech.edu with your full name and T#.
Students must accept an FWS award prior to searching for open positions within the Student Job Portal. All eligible FWS students will be notified by campus email once the Student Job Portal is open later this summer.
Click here for more information on Federal Work Study.
Departments with questions regarding Federal Work Study may contact studentjobs@tntech.edu.
All other questions may be directed to financialaid@tntech.edu or Amanda Beaty, FWS Specialist ext. 6733
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Come Make Furry Friends at Our Animal Shelter Event
Tech students are hosting an event for the Putnam County Animal Shelter event on April 12th. It will start at 9:30 a.m. and will be located at the RUC’s ground floor back porch area. The event is to raise awareness for why adoption is important and to encourage students to adopt from the Putnam County Animal Shelter.
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Office of Communications & Marketing Moves to Crawford Hall
The Office of Communications & Marketing will be closed the week of May 9 to allow staff to transition to their new workspaces in Crawford Hall. The office will be occupying the entire first floor of Crawford, and this is a permanent move. Staff will ensure all projects currently underway will be notified and updated before the office closes for this transition. New projects requested during the week of May 9 will receive a response the following week. For questions, please contact 931-372-3214 or email marketing@tntech.edu.
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Learn how to fight Racism
Come watch the film screening of Fighting Indians. This documentary focuses on the story of how Maine made history by passing the bill LD944 to end all Native American mascots in all public schools.
Where: Backdoor Playhouse
When: April 12, 2022 at 7 p.m.
For questions, contact Mark Creter, mcreter@tntech.edu
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Writing Workshop: Revision!
Is this the semester when you stop letting your first draft be your final draft? When you actually have the time to revise and edit your paper for class? Do you struggle with revising for content, and instead spend all your time making minor grammar and punctuation changes? Does your instructor keep telling you to revise your work, and you’re just not sure what they want? WEST, the Writing Excellence Studio at Tech, is here to help! On Tuesday, 4/12, we will be leading a dead hour workshop on revision strategies. We will talk about organization, how to see your work with new eyes, how to focus on cohesion and flow, and all sorts of useful things that will help you revise your papers like a professional writer. The workshop will be in Henderson Hall 304B, from 11:00-11:50. No registration is required, and all are welcome! For more information, contact Dr. Brian Williams (bjwilliams@tntech.edu).
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Educational Benefits
Summer 2022 Deadlines and Reminders
Submit educational discount forms to HR by April 15, 2022 to ensure timely processing.
The first day to register for a course at Tech if you are using a fee waiver is April 25, 2022.
Tennessee Tech fee payment/enrollment confirmation deadline for Summer Term is May 21, 2022.
Tennessee Tech Summer Term classes begin May 23, 2022.
Please review the Tennessee Tech Master Calendar for additional dates and deadlines.
Contact Sheila McNeal, 3034 or smcneal@tntech.edu for more information.
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Gold Career Readiness Recap & Makeup Workshop on Apr. 7
Do you still need to attend one more workshop to complete your Gold Career Readiness Application? Join the Center for Career Development on Thursday, Apr. 7, beginning at 11 a.m. in Stonecipher Lecture Hall, Room 113 for our final Gold Career Readiness Workshop of the semester!
This event is open to all students in all majors and counts towards the Gold Career Readiness Certificate for freshman and sophomore students. Bring your Eagle Card for a quick sign-in.
To attend virtually, access the TEAMS link in Handshake Events. To receive credit for attending toward Career Readiness Certification, please review the updated rules and guidelines listed in the event information located at:
https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/977462/share_preview
Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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Project Whiskers
April 8 – 10 am to 2 pm
Inside Memorial GymPlease come and help make a difference at Project Whiskers. We need donations to help these fostered kittens. You can come to the event to donate these needed items. Project Whiskers is April 8 from 10 am until 2 pm in Memorial Gym. Some items needed are dry and wet cat food, litter, toys, or any other related items. This event is to help find these kittens their forever homes. If you are an animal lover but can’t adopt, then come help make a difference.
Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to join in. For more information, contact Denise Colwell at dcolwell@tntech.edu or Tina Girdley at tgirdley@tntech.edu.
https://www.cookevillecats.com