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  • Tennessee Tech Today this week

    Tennessee Tech Today this week

    Here is this week’s Tennessee Tech Today radio show: https://www.tntech.edu/news/files/TNTechTodayforMarch272021.mp3

    This week’s show includes Rob Owens talking about his time as the interim vice president for student affairs and making the transition into the role of chief diversity officer.

  • Budget Office – April Training Sessions

    Budget Office training sessions for April have been scheduled if anyone is interested! Below is a brief description of each training:

    General Budget Training: This training gives a big picture overview of the university budget, Banner screens, and budget revisions. This training is required for signature authority on budget revisions.

    Budget Banner Screen Training: This training focuses specifically on the Banner screens frequently used for budgeting purposes.

    Budget Shadow System Training: This training focuses specifically on our Shadow System Template.

     

    Please click the link below or visit our homepage on the website to register for a virtual session. We look forward to meeting with you!

    https://its.tntech.edu/display/MON/Training+Course+Registration

     

    Please contact the Budget Office if you have any questions.

  • Effective Communication Strategies Workshop Hosted by the Launchpad!

    Effective Communication Strategies Workshop Hosted by the Launchpad!

    Join the Launchpad Student Success Center for our Effective Communication Strategies Workshop  on Wednesday, March 31st at 2:00pm.  Learn how to improve your communication skills through various media with professors, university staff, and other professionals.

    What: Effective Communication Strategies Workshop

    When: Wednesday, March 31st at 2:00pm CST

    Where: Join virtually through Microsoft TEAMS at https://www.tntech.edu/ssc/launchpad/launch.php

  • Interested in Joining the Student Government Association?

    Interested in Joining the Student Government Association?

    Are you interested in joining the Student Government Association (SGA)? The application process for executive and legislative positions is now open. The deadline to have all required documents submitted is March 30th at 8:00 AM CST.

    For more information, please visit tntech.edu/sga/elections

  • Blood Drive on 3/30 and Gift Card Drawing

    The Student Nurses’ Association is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, March 30 from 10-3. The buses will be parked in front of the Volpe library.

    To schedule an appointment, please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: TTU19. Those who register before the blood drive will be entered to win a $10 Starbucks gift card! The winner will be notified the day after the blood drive.

    Remember: one donation can save 3 lives! The American Red Cross is also screening for COVID-19 antibodies at this time.

    If you have any questions or concerns, contact Courtney Bryan at cabryan42@tntech.edu.

  • Virtual Employer Spotlight feat. U.S. Air Force & U.S. Space Force is Mar. 30

    Virtual Employer Spotlight feat. U.S. Air Force & U.S. Space Force is Mar. 30

    Join the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force at their Virtual Employer Spotlight on Tuesday, Mar. 30, from 11am to 1pm! The U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Space Force have many job openings across multiple career fields to include flying positions (rated), health care positions, and engineering positions.

    Recruiters will be discussing their full-time employment opportunities for engineers and nurses, as well as their Health Profession Scholarship Program for students planning to attend medical school. Be a step ahead and apply directly through your Handshake account!

    This Virtual Employer Spotlight will be held on Zoom, so register for this event in Handshake Events to receive access information. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with recruiters about their great opportunities!

    https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/715229/share_preview

    Employer Spotlight events are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
    career@tntech.edu
    931-372-3232

  • Purple Career Readiness Workshop on Mar. 30: Making Effective Presentations

    Purple Career Readiness Workshop on Mar. 30: Making Effective Presentations

    Join the Center for Career Development on Tuesday, Mar. 30, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room (2nd floor) for this Purple Career Readiness Workshop! Scott Christen, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Communication Studies, will be showing the best ways to effectively communicate your message through a successful presentation.

    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 link for TEAMS 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.

    https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/651252/share_preview

    Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
    career@tntech.edu
    931-372-3232

  • Course Evaluations Workshop

    Course Evaluations Workshop

    Consistent course evaluations offer the best opportunity for improvement in the future. In this session, Kyle Cook, one of the CITL’s Instructional Designers, will discuss formative evaluation techniques as well as the traditional summative evaluations you may be familiar with. Participants will gain a better understanding of why and how to evaluate your course, as well as practical steps to implement to start improving next semester’s course today.

    Register today! 

  • Fentress County Develops Official Seal with TTU Student Assistance

    Fentress County Develops Official Seal with TTU Student Assistance

    Through the assistance of Tennessee Tech graphic design major and Center for Rural Innovation intern, Jesse Filoteo, the Fentress County Chamber of Commerce and Executive’s Office have officially created an original Fentress County Seal, which was unanimously voted to officially represent the county on February 22nd. Filoteo utilized what he learned at TN Tech to create a design that he believed would impact the county and his own future in design. He states, “I’m happy to say I think we’re all very pleased for this seal to represent Fentress County, Tennessee.” The Fentress County Executive’s Office and County Commission will hold a press release celebration for the official unveiling of the county seal on Friday, March 12th, at 10 am in Jamestown, TN. Fentress County Executive Johnson states, “I am so proud to finally see an official seal presented to the citizens of Fentress County that will stand the test of time and last for generations.” Read the full story here. Wings up!

  • Eagle Works Podcast – Episode 7: What to Expect. Listen Now!

    Eagle Works Podcast – Episode 7: What to Expect. Listen Now!

    On today’s episode, we’ll talk about what to expect on competition day, from logging in to zoom until the awards presentation – and everything in between. Registration closes March 31st, so be sure to get registered if you haven’t already! For more information on competition details, judging rubric, FAQs, and contact information visit www.tntech.edu/eagleworks. Watch the podcast on https://youtu.be/8qkD5Wf9cXQ or find it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. Wings up!

     

     

  • Summer & Fall Bookorders due March 29th

    Bookorders for Summer and Fall are needed by 3/29. Please submit your book orders as soon as possible. Students begin registering for classes on April 5th and when they register they should be able to see book requirements for their classes.

    The Bookstore has a new order submission site, AIP (Adoption & Insight Portal). It can be found on your Tech Express. It is the a green box with a book icon and says “BN AIP”. Please reach out to the Bookstore if you have any questions about submitting your bookorder. Thank you! Elizabeth Owens, Store Manager.

  • Celebration of Craft – Not an Auction Sale

    Celebration of Craft – Not an Auction Sale

    Even though the Celebration of Craft “Not an Auction Sale” is online, original works of art are still available for bargain prices! This year, the Craft Center’s Celebration of Craft silent auction will be an online sale. We have functional, decorative, sculptural and wearable works available in our online “not an auction” sale at price points for everyone. Generous artists from this region have donated work to help the Craft Center raise funds to purchase materials for educational outreach programs for students and teachers from across Tennessee.

    The sale begins now and will close on Saturday, April 10, at 4:30 p.m. Be sure to “bid” quickly before all the items are gone! Details at https://www.tntech.edu/celebrationofcraft.

  • Show your Tech Pride on Purple Pride Fridays

    Show your Tech Pride on Purple Pride Fridays

    Purple Pride Fridays are a chance for you to show your university pride and highlight how awesome it is to be a Golden Eagle. This can mean dressing all in purple and gold, decorating office or work spaces in university pride, or simply adding some extra purple to your wardrobe for the day.

    OCM will be sharing Purple Pride Friday social media posts that tag the university each Friday and highlighting different areas of campus each week. Join the fun!

    Wings Up!

  • JDAG Virtual Artist Lecture – Grant Benoit

    JDAG Virtual Artist Lecture – Grant Benoit

    Please join the Joan Derryberry Art Gallery in a virtual artist lecture with the current artist on display, Grant Benoit!

    Date: March 30, 2021

    Time: 3:30 p.m.

    Via Zoom link: https://tntech.zoom.us/j/82272649828?pwd=RXFxZXN3VVZUYnd2M09laGpEcVI0QT09
    Meeting ID: 822 7264 9828
    Passcode: 107141

    Info: clachicotte@tntech.edu
    Center Stage/JDAG: https://www.tntech.edu/centerstage/jdag/index.php

  • “Chillin’ like a villain!” -Descendants

      We hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break last week and were chillin’ like a villain. With our first week back from break we hope you’ll come and hang out with all your pals from the Disney club. We’re meeting this Thursday the 25th at 6pm. You can find us in Johnson Hall room 409.