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Free Pops Concert in Dogwood Park
Sunday evening September 5, at 7:00pm, the Bryan Symphony Orchestra at Tennessee Tech will perform a free concert at the Dogwood Park Pavilion in Cookeville. In addition to traditional light classics and patriotic fare the orchestra will perform a tribute to the late Eddie Van Halen and a medley by Journey! Join us for great music performed by Tech students, faculty, alums, and area professionals in the beautiful outdoors. The Bryan Symphony Orchestra appreciates you efforts to keep other concert-goers safe by wearing a mask while seated near other patrons.
The Bryan Symphony Orchestra is a collaborative effort between the School of Music at Tennessee Tech and the Bryan Symphony Orchestra Association which raises over $200,000 annually in support of concerts given by the orchestra consisting of Tech faculty, students, and other area professionals. For more information visit https://www.bryansymphony.org/concerts-events
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First Chem Med Club Meeting 9/7
Are you interested in becoming a physician, dentist, dental hygienist, physician assistant, optometrist, or one of many other medical professionals? Come join us for the first Chem Med Club Meeting on September 7 at 11 AM in SLH 126! Throughout the semester, several different speakers will tell us about their career choices or about how we can get more involved in the medical community. We will be introducing our officers, explaining how our club works, and planning for the rest of the semester. Free pizza will be provided. We can’t wait to see you there! For any questions, contact Kayla Gipson at kngipson42@tntech.edu.
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Video in the Classroom and Accessibility
With a larger footprint in the digital space, providing the most accessible materials to students has become even more critical. In this session, we will cover video accessibility basics and discuss what you should consider when designing your course. Join us to help ensure that you are creating the most accessible content possible.
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Seeking Applicants for 2022 Student Orientation Assistants!
Applications to be a 2022 Student Orientation Assistant (SOA) are now available! We are seeking students who have a positive attitude toward Tennessee Tech, have a genuine love for helping others, and have great interpersonal skills. Do you know a student who has these qualities? Encourage them to apply!
Applications are due Friday, Oct. 1. Students can visit www.tntech.edu/soa to learn more about the position and to apply.
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Join TN Tech’s ASME Student Chapter on September 2.
Calling all engineers! Come join us for the ASME Student Chapter’s first meeting of the year on Thursday, September 2, 2021 in Brown Hall 236/237 during dead hour (11:00am). Meet this year’s officers (and some new friends), learn about field trips and competitions, and discover opportunities to take learning out of the classroom. If you are looking for leadership opportunities, we also have open officer positions.
If you prefer to join virtually, follow this Microsoft Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/message/19:VKsj9RBTiSV0rQ8CN2u2_WRrM0XbhcGwlWOU2lSFZ3A1@thread.tacv2/1630334282323?groupId=54cdb2fb-7ee1-41f7-a9e7-13b3493c4bcd
If you have any questions, contact us here: asmettu@gmail.com .
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Join SEDS At Our First Meeting of the Semester!
On Wednesday, September 1st, Students for the Exploration and Development of Space will have its first meeting of the semester in the iMakerSpace at 7 p.m. We will be going over what SEDS is, answering questions, and discussing all of the exciting space news from the summer. Anyone who is interested can email sedstntech@gmail.com for further information.
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Apply Now to be a 2022 Student Orientation Assistant (SOA)!
Applications to be a 2022 Student Orientation Assistant (SOA) are now available! We are looking for students who have a positive attitude toward Tennessee Tech and want to share their love of Tech by helping new students transition to campus! Being an SOA provides students with a great leadership opportunity, as well as many other great benefits. Applications are due Friday, Oct. 1. To learn more about the position and to apply, visit www.tntech.edu/soa.
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WEST Open for the Fall
The Writing Excellence Studio at Tech (WEST) is open for the semester! We provide one-on-one writing consultation for upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty, 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 204B, or online appointments available. For information about our hours and how to schedule an appointment, check out our website at www.tntech.edu/english/west.
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Graduate Students! Application Deadline Reminder!
Greetings from the Graduate College!
If you are planning to graduate in spring 2022, you will need to complete the graduation application ASAP. The deadline date has been extended to September 8th, 2021. If you are an August graduate, I encourage you to go ahead and apply now for summer 2022.Graduation Application & Information
If you have any questions please email us at gradstudies@tntech.edu or call us at 931-372-3233. Have a great semester!
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NAACP–Recruiting New Members
The NAACP has a long history of advocating for people of color and fighting racial discrimination. To learn more about joining the NAACP, contact Monic Ductan, faculty advisor for the TTU student chapter at mductan@tntech.edu.
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Student Nurses’ Association Kickoff Meeting!!!
TN Tech’s Student Nurses’ Association is having its first meeting of the semester on Tuesday, September 7 at 11 am in Bell Hall room 260. We’ll be discussing what SNA is, our plans for the semester, and giving out snacks!
If you are unable to make it in person, consider joining us via Zoom:
https://tntech.zoom.us/j/83069332575?pwd=c0xDMFo4UGI3emE5Z0tWc3F6S2FUQT09
Passcode: SNA2021
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Tennessee Tech Today: Episode 2
Here is this week’s Tennessee Tech Today radio show: https://www.tntech.edu/today
Guests are Cynthia Polk-Johnson, Vice President for Student Affairs, on her new role at Tech, the appeal of the university and of Cookeville and putting students first; Dewayne Alexander, head football coach of the Golden Eagles, on entering the new season with the opener Thursday, September 2nd.
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Welcome Back Part-Time Job Fair is on Sept. 2
Join the Center for Career Development on Thursday, Sept. 2, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Centennial Plaza, located between the Roaden University Center and Derryberry Hall, for the Welcome Back Part-Time Job Fair. Be prepared to speak with local employers seeking Tech students for part-time opportunities! All majors are invited to participate to learn more about career opportunities with over 20 employers!
In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved to the Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room (2nd floor).
Students should come dressed to impress. For Gold Career Readiness credit, be sure to stop by the Career Development tent to record your attendance.
All participants will be required to follow Campus Return to Tech Guidelines regarding social distancing and face coverings.
Open to ALL students, ALL majors
Career Fairs are hosted by the Center for Career Development
career@tntech.edu
931-372-3232
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Purple Career Readiness Workshop on Aug. 31: Resume Tweaks
Join the Center for Career Development on Tuesday, Aug. 31, beginning at 11 a.m. in the Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room (2nd floor) for this Purple Career Readiness Workshop. A staff member from the Center for Career Development will be breaking down the top-tier resume guide for soon to be graduates.
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, you must log in with your Tennessee Tech email, participate if asked to during the workshop and be present for at least 80% of the presentation, and make sure that your camera is turned on during your attendance.
https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/777056/share_preview
Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development
career@tntech.edu
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Tech Hosts Upper Cumberland College Fair at the Burn
Tennessee Tech is hosting the annual Upper Cumberland College Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 1 at the Marc L. Burnett Student Recreation and Fitness Center (the Burn). This event brings 2,000-plus prospective high school students to Tech’s campus. Let’s show them how to Live Wings Up! The following impacts on campus can be expected from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Wings Up Way will have occasional blockages from buses coming from Stadium Drive to load and unload students.
- The Burn will be full of activity with touring high school students, so expect crowds when visiting.
- The gravel parking lot adjacent to Willow Avenue will be reserved for event parking. High school buses will park by the baseball field.