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Spooky STEM Safari Saturday (PreK-3rd)
Join us for Spooky STEM Safari Saturday (PreK–3rd)! Explore creepy crawlies, bones, and wild reactions. Perfect for young mad scientists and their families. Costumes welcome (no scary ones, please)!
📅 Sat., Oct. 25, 2025 | ⏰ 9AM–12PM
📍 Oakley STEM Center,
FREE & open to the public! Walk-ins welcome.
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SOES seminar series presents Dodd Galbreath from Lipscomb University
The School of Environmental Studies (SOES) seminar series presents Dodd Galbreath from Lipscomb University. His seminar is titled “Our Shared Professional Journey: Relevant Impact.” (Relevant history of water resource protection & stormwater management, with twelve coping tactics for being relevant & impactful).
The seminar will be held on Monday, October 27th at 3:00 p.m. in Bell Hall 260.
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Non-Instructional Faculty Assignments 2026-27 – Call for Submissions
Non-Instructional Faculty Assignments (NIFA) applications are open. NIFA are designed to contribute to the professional growth of faculty; improve teaching and curricula across the University; and/or enhance the scholarship and academic excellence of Tennessee Tech.
Important Dates: January 9, 2026 – Proposals due to Department Chairs/Directors; January 23, 2026 – Proposals due to Academic Affairs; February 13,2026 – Recipients and Chairs notified of awards.
Details and submissions at tntech.edu/handbooks/faculty/noninstructionalassignments.php
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SPIRIT NIGHT AT JERSEY MIKES
Join us on Tuesday, November 4th in support of the Tennessee Tech Army ROTC. Jersey Mike’s will be donating 15% of sales in support of ROTC. Stop and enjoy some great subs and help Jersey Mike’s support this worthy cause. Valid only at 447 South Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN.
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On-Site Biometric Screening – Nov 11
There is still time to register for our final 2025 biometric screening for employees, spouses and retirees, enrolled in medical insurance through Partners for Health. This event will take place, November 11, in the RUC Tech Pride Room 101, from 8am-12:30pm. Please see the attached screening flyer for registration and incentive information. Complete the Real Age Test online to unlock your incentives before screening. Walk-ins slots may be available but are not guaranteed. Click here for a printable 2025 Incentive Table showing all the ways enrolled higher ed members can earn cash incentives. Questions? Please call Sharecare at 888-741-3390.
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Budget Office Training – November 2025
November budget training dates are now scheduled for anyone who is interested in attending. Please click here to register for a virtual session.
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ODE Cornhole Tournament
ODE is hosting a cornhole tournament on Oct. 29th from 3 to 5 pm on the lawn of Foundation Hall.
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Journal for Societal Imapct
The College of Business Journal for Societal Impact is officially open for student research submissions! https://www.tntech.edu/business/journal-societal-impact.php
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The Great Door Spook-Off
The College of Graduate Studies in Derryberry 306 invites your department to participate in our Halloween Door Decorating Contest. Please RSVP to gradstudies@tntech.edu by October 24 if your department would like to join. Two winning doors will be chosen by popular vote—let the spooky creativity begin.
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Course Evaluation Information Session with IARE – October 31
Get the most out of your course evaluations. The Office of Institutional Assessment, Research, & Effectiveness is hosting an online session about the IDEA course evaluation tool and the role of instructors in selecting the Student Learning Objectives most appropriate for their courses. When instructors select the most relevant objectives for their courses, IDEA reports provide a better evaluation for what occurs in the classroom. Join us for this online training session on Friday, October 31st at 12PM. For questions, contact kharris@tntech.edu
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Join Us!
Join the department of Curriculum and Instruction on Monday, November 3rd from 3-5pm in the STEM Center Lobby. We will be celebrating the retirement of Dr. James Akenson.
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Financial Nightmares: The Disaster
Financial Nightmares is a three-part series uncovering the dark side of money management. Nightmare 3: The Disaster is about real cases of catastrophe. Discover the role of insurance in shielding against life’s scariest financial shocks. Landon Vick from Raymond James will be leading this presentation on Oct. 28 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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Fall 2025 Graduates
Congratulations Fall 2025 Graduates!
Regalia can be picked up in-store.
If you need to have it shipped please order before Nov. 16th. Orders will arrive before graduation. Use the link below for ordering/shipping.
Regalia/Accessories https://oakhallcg.com/pages/tenntech
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Research Series Mini Session: Streamlyne
Join ORED and CAFÉ on Thursday, October 23rd at 11 AM via Teams to learn to use good faith estimates to create a simple budget in Streamlyne. This discussion will cover basic grant budget items, from indirect costs to cost sharing to subawards. Learn to build a budget during the proposal process that makes grant management easy when the project is awarded! Register below and contact cafe@tntech.edu with questions.
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Finding Your Fit: Stories from Formerly Undecided Students
The Launchpad Student Success Center will host “Finding Your Fit: Stories from Formerly Undecided Students” from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, in Room 106 in TJ FARR.
Upperclassmen students who struggled to find the “right fit” for their major will share their stories & tips with students currently doubting their major. No boring lecture- just real talk, honest answers, and advice that actually helps! For more information, contact- Tenika Burgess- tnburgess@tntech.edu.