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Community Success Story: Eagle Works Report and Info Session
Community Success Story: Eagle Works Report and Info Session
The TN Tech Eagle Works Innovation and Entrepreneurship encourages and supports innovation and integration of entrepreneurship at Tennessee Tech University. These workshops and competitions give students the tools for starting their own businesses someday, developing new products or services, improving their leadership and communication skills, thinking creatively, and having the potential to be awarded scholarships. Last year alone, there was over $10,000 in donor-funded scholarships awarded. Join us Wednesday, September 29 at 5 PM in the iMakerspace on the third floor of Volpe Library to learn all about Eagles works and the different workshops and events throughout the year, how you can win money, and gain valuable skills. Everyone who attends will get a free T-shirt! Please contact Andrea Kruszka at akruszka@tntech.edu if you have questions or need accessible entry to the event. Wings up!
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Day Glow Party at the Wesley Foundation!
All are invited to a Day Glow Party this Wednesday, September 29th from 7-9 pm! Day Glow paint and snacks will be provided for free! Wear white clothes you can ruin. Wesley is located at 271 E. 9th St., down the road from Derryberry Hall. Find out more on instagram at @tntechwesley. See you there!
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Can We Chat? Tip For Talking With Professors (Launchpad Workshop)
Sometimes speaking up in a large class can be tough. We are here to show you how to easily communicate with professors and your academic advisor as a student.
What: Launchpad Student Success Center Workshop (Can We Chat? Tips For Talking With Professors)
When: Wednesday, September 29th, at 11:00am
Where: Volpe Library, Room 112
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After the flood
The TN Tech Counseling Center will be offering a time of support and debrief for those students affected by the recent Waverly floods, other natural disasters, or recent trauma on Friday, October 8 from 9:00am-12noon in the Eagle Resource Room (adjacent to the counseling center). Please call the counseling center at 372-3331 for more information.
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Virtual Employer Spotlight with Tennessee Valley Authority is Tuesday, Sept 28
Join Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) at their Virtual Employer Spotlight on Tuesday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to noon! Representatives will be discussing internship opportunities in Computer Science, Cyber-Security, Information Technology Services, Finance, Marketing and Accounting!
The event schedule for this Virtual Employer Spotlight will be as follows:
11:00 – 11:15am: Meet the Representatives and Learn their TVA Journey!
11:15 – noon: Question & Answer Open Forum
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with recruiters about their excellent opportunities!
Access event information and WebEx invitation in the Handshake Events link below.
https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/852738/share_preview
Employer Spotlight events are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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Gold Career Readiness Workshop on Sept. 28: Interview Tips for Internships
Join the Center for Career Development on Tuesday, Sept. 28, beginning at 11 a.m. in the Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room (2nd floor) for this Gold Career Readiness Workshop. A staff member from the Center for Career Development will guide you through the top tips to have a successful interview!
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, 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/777139/share_preview
Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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University Orchestra
The University Orchestra will perform its first concert of the fall semester on Tuesday evening, September 28 at 7:30pm, in Wattenbarger auditorium at the Bryan Fine Arts Center. The concert will feature works by Leroy Anderson, Antonin Dvorak, Franz Schubert and Ludwig Beethoven. “We are so pleased to be rehearsing with full orchestra again. The first concert of the semester is a quick introduction to orchestral playing for many in our orchestra, and these short stylistic works are audience favorites as well” says conductor Dan Allcott.
The University Orchestra is an all-student ensemble comprised of music majors, and students from the general campus population. Students with orchestral instrument experience are encouraged to become a part of the orchestra and can contact Prof. Allcott at : dallcott@tntech.edu
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Fall 2021 Seminar Series
Join us in our first seminar in the Fall 2021 seminar series on MONDAY, September 27 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 PM (CDT) in BRUN410. William Johnson, a Computer Science PH.D. student, will be talking about “Embedded systems that make up the Internet of Things (IoT), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) networks, and Smart Grid applications are coming under increasing scrutiny in the security field.” Free Food will be provided!!
Empowered by: The Computer Science Graduate Student Club
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Parking Spot Closure – Tuesday & Wednesday 9/28-29
Small parking area adjacent to the tennis courts (NE corner of block) will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 28-29. This will be used as a staging area for installation of modular offices in the West Stadium parking lot.
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African Student Union Open Discussion
You are warmly invited to the next African Student Union meeting.
At this meeting, we are going to have an open discussion about the cultural differences that may affect the dynamics of the relationship between Academic Advisers & Students. We will also be having a guest speaker coming to discuss the significance of the Title IX policy.
Guest Speaker: Greg Holt
The meeting is details are as follows:
23/Sept/2021
6 – 8 pm
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Eagle Works competition info session 9/29!
Are you interested in starting your own business someday? Do you have an idea for a new product or service? Are you interested in improving your leadership and communication skills? Do you like solving problems, thinking creatively, and getting a chance to change the world? Do you want to find out how you can win a scholarship worth thousands of dollars?
Join us Wednesday, Sep. 29, at 5 p.m. in the iMakerspace to learn all about Eagle Works and our different workshops and events throughout the year! Hear how you can win money and gain valuable skills that will set you apart! Everyone who attends gets a FREE T-SHIRT!
The iMakerspace is on the third floor of Volpe Library. Use the north staircase (past the MyTECH helpdesk) to access. If you need an accessible entrance, please email Andrea at akruszka@tntech.edu before 4:30 p.m. that day to arrange.
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Gamification and Awards Part 3
In part 3 of the series, participants will have the opportunity to create their own award structure in their sandbox. Kyle and Kelvin will lead the exercise while participants will have an opportunity to apply what they have learned in sessions 1 & 2. Don’t worry—the CITL team will be there to guide and help as needed.
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Singing on Centennial
Join the Residence Hall Association for a night of karaoke, food, and raffle prizes! Come out and sing a song or just come out and watch! Singing on Centennial will be held on Saturday, September 25th, from 8-10pm on Centennial Plaza!! All attendees and singers will be entered for raffle prizes!
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Fall 2021 Research 101 Workshop Series
Register now to participate in the first session of the Research 101 Workshop Series! During this session participants will walk through the life cycle of a grant, focusing on a few key topic areas including the definition of external funding, the role of the Office of Research and the role of the Office of Grant Accounting, internal processes, and required paperwork, an overview of the roles and responsibilities in a proposal, and more!
Register now to participate on September 23rd!
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Friday Focus: Faculty Travel
Friday Focus sessions are designed to provide just-in-time resources and information for faculty throughout the semester. Each session focuses on diverse resources, tools, or programs available to support faculty and/or student success. This week’s session will be presented by representatives from General Accounting. Participants will leave the session with a better understanding of the policies and procedures in place for faculty travel. Join us Friday, September 24th at 12 PM via Teams.