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Tennessee Tech Today
Here is this week’s Tennessee Tech Today radio show: https://www.tntech.edu/news/files/TNTechTodayforMarch19.mp3
This week’s show includes Suzann Hensley, interim director, discussing a national award for the Marc L. Burnett Student and Recreation Center; Darron Smith, Dean of the College of Ag and Human Ecology, talking about the construction of the new poultry lab; Samantha Hutson, assistant professor in Human Ecology, giving some insight into the new master’s program in community health and nutrition; and, Tech student Brandon Pierce explaining his vision on entrepreneurship.
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Wednesday, 3/24, Center Stage presents Beverly Gooden #WhyIStayed
Beverly Gooden is a victims’ rights advocate, author, and creator of #WhyIStayed. Gooden breaks down the myths and misunderstandings around domestic violence to illuminate the complex reasons why victims stay in abusive relationships and what you can do to help. This Center Stage event is co-sponsored by the Women’s Center, Multicultural Affairs, and Project AWAKEN. To RSVP, click here.
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Diversity & Inclusion Seminar Series March 25
Join the Computer Science Diversity Committee in welcoming Luis Velazco, the 3 speaker of the Spring semesters Diversity and Inclusion Seminar Series. Velazco is a Software Engineer at Microsoft and a Tennessee Tech Alum. Join us and hear him speak on the challenges he has faced on his journey to his career.
Register to attend at the Computer Science Diversity Committee’s website: https://sites.tntech.edu/csc-diversity/2021/03/01/spring-2021-diversity-inclusion-series-luis-velazco/
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Appalachian Center for Craft – Virtual Workshop Enrollment Continues
The Craft Center is now offering virtual workshops! Learn a new skill from the comfort and safety of your own home. We will mail all the materials and tools that you need directly to you. Class options include making a decorative mask in ceramics, creating a ceramic coffee mug, dyeing with Shibori, creating a decorative copper bookmark, and miniature case bound books. All you need is a space to work and a Zoom account. Zoom sessions will include artist demonstrations and directions with amply opportunity to practice and Zoom again to gain new information and ask questions. All details are on the Craft Center’s website at https://www.tntech.edu/fine-arts/craftcenter/workshops/fall-spring/index.php
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CISE Grant Applications Due March 26
Creative Inquiry Summer Experience (CISE) grant applications are due March 26. Grants are for a maximum of $4,000 with up to $3,500 as a paid stipend. Please email your application as a single combined PDF file to lweathers@tntech.edu. Application materials are available on the CISE website.
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Celebration of Craft – Free Kids’ Craft Kits Available Now
Celebration Kids’ Crafts activities are designed to complete at home this year! Pick up free kits to complete five hands-on kids craft activities at the Craft Center Gallery right now, at the Putnam County Library in the Children’s Department beginning March 31, and in our booth in Dogwood Park April 6 and 7, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Kits contain tools and materials to create an origami book, a suncatcher, an air-dry clay turtle, a sun print (cyanotype) on paper, and a mosaic flower pot to fill with included soil and seeds. Just add sunshine for the sun prints, running water for cleanup, something to protect your work surface, and a towel to dry your hands! Directions are included or you can view demonstrations recorded by Tennessee Tech University’s Art Education students after March 31, at https://www.tntech.edu/celebrationofcraft.
While you are creating or when your projects are complete, please share them on social media #acckidscrafts.
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Chemical Engineering Grad Student Wins 2nd Place in American Fisheries Society
Rural Reimagined congratulates Dennis Piercy, a Master’s Chemical Engineering student, in winning second place for his student presentation at the 2021 Tennessee Chapter of the American Fisheries Society meeting. He presented about the joint research effort between the Water Center and the Chemical Engineering department for producing a nitrogen stripping/oxygenating column for fish hatcheries that would help our rural ecosystems. Dr. Jeff Schaeffer and Dr. Holly Stretz mentored Dennis throughout the project. Regarding his project and presentation, Dennis stated, “This opportunity really has been so unique due to the interdisciplinary cooperation between chemical engineering and the Water Center. I took a chemical engineering design and presented it to fish specialists effectively, and I was so happy that people were interested in the research. This has been an amazing experience that has expanded my knowledge and skill sets as I transition from academia to industry.” Wings up!
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Senior Thesis Exhibition by Tabitha Thierjung Opens April 22 at Appalachian Center for Craft
Tabitha Thierjung will present “Going Through Spells,” taking place at the Appalachian Center for Craft in the Joe L. Evins Gallery on April 22 – May 3, 2021.
Going Through Spells will feature blown, sculpted, and fused glass pieces hand crafted by Tabitha. Take a moment to come by and join Tabitha on a journey to find magic in the mundane.
Due to the current restrictions with COVID-19, there will not be an opening reception. The gallery will be open Monday – Saturday, 10 – 5 a.m. and Sunday 12 – 5 p.m.
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Rural Reimagined Club Virtual Meeting – Tuesday, March 23, at 11 a.m.
The Rural Reimagined Club (RRC), Tennessee Tech’s Grand Challenge initiative to transform rural living through science, technology, and innovation, wants to invite you to their next meeting on Tuesday, March 23rd, at 11 a.m. via Zoom. The meeting will be joined by guest speaker Ms. Yolunda Nabors, Senior Lecturer of Economics. Come learn more about how you can get involved in rural service and outreach, as well as discuss the previous Rural Journeys Speaker Series session.
Please join us on Zoom at https://tntech.zoom.us/j/8385216627.
For more information, visit https://www.tntech.edu/grand-challenge/students/index.php or contact RRC President Kester Nucum at knucum42@tntech.edu.
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BCM Coffee Cart
Join the Baptist Collegiate Ministry on Centennial Plaza Monday, March 22nd from 8-10 and enjoy free hot coffee, hot chocolate, pop-tarts, and various breakfast bars! COVID precautions are taken in preparing the drinks, and all food is individually wrapped. Start off the Monday back from Spring Break right by getting your breakfast for free and some much needed caffeine! We hope to see you there!
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Annual Performance Evaluation Training Available
Annual Performance Evaluation Training Available
Employee and Supervisor training is being offered for the 2021 Annual Performance Evaluation process for staff employees. Training session attendance is optional, BUT is highly encouraged for NEW Supervisors and Employees.
Employee training will cover how to login to the system, evaluation steps, instructions for employee tasks, how to fully complete the employee self-evaluation.
Supervisor training will cover best practice tips, performance coaching, and how to properly rate and evaluate employees. Supervisor training sessions are limited only to employees currently in supervisor roles.
Trainings will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. To register for a session, please visit the link below. If you have any questions, please contact Ayla Whittaker phone: 3713 email: amwhittaker@tntech.edu
Registration Link: https://its.tntech.edu/display/MON/Training+Course+Registration+-+HR
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Tennessee Tech Today this week
Here is this week’s Tennessee Tech Today radio show: https://www.tntech.edu/news/files/TNTechTodayforMarch12.mp3
This week’s show includes President Phil Oldham previewing the fall semester in his report to the Tech Board of Trustees; Golden Eagle football head coach Dewayne Alexander giving a preview of Sunday’s game with Murray State; and, mechanical engineering assistant professor Ahmad Vasel, graduate student Hollee Sadler and senior Andy Davis discussing the Fluid Mechanics Research Lab.
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Spring Break 2021 Bookstore Hours
Spring Break 2021 Bookstore Hours
Monday, March 15 to Friday, March 19 — 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21 — Closed
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“I’ve got a dream!” -Tangled
Unleash your inner Rapunzel with the Disney club! Join us March 11th for arts and crafts night. We are meeting in Johnson Hall room 409 at 6pm. Come and join us for a night of fun!
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Eagle Works Podcast – Episode 6: Effective Presentations. Listen Now!
This episode is all about presentations. We’re looking at what makes a presentation effective, tips for maximizing presentation efficacy, and presentation organization. For more information on competition details, judging rubric, FAQs, and contact information visit us at www.tntech.edu/eagleworks. Watch the podcast on https://youtu.be/2W_7sryOM8s or find it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. Wings up!