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Tuesday, 3/9, Center Stage presents Allyson Hobbs
Director of African and African-American studies at Stanford University, Allyson Hobbs, is the author of the award-winning book, A Chosen Exile: A History of Racial Passing in American Life. Hobbs examines the phenomenon of racial passing in the United States from the late eighteenth century to the present. This is a Center Stage event co-sponsored by Dr. Julia Gruber, Multicultural Affairs, and the Women’s Center. This virtual event begins at 7 p.m. and RSVPs should be submitted by noon of the event day. To RSVP click here.
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Be a Tech Trailblazer!
Are you someone who loves talking about Tech? Do you like making a difference? Have you been searching for ways to get involved and meet more people on campus? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should be a Trailblazer! Trailblazers are the most enthusiastic, personable, and Tech-oriented students on campus. As a Trailblazer, you will be one of the first faces future students see and could be a deciding factor in a student’s college decision. As a 2021 Trailblazer, you will have exclusive Tennessee Tech gear, recognition across campus, and unlock perks like early registration and a scholarship grant! Apply now at www.tntech.edu/beatrailblazer!
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BIDE meeting March 3
BIDE (Body Image and Disordered Eating) is an all-inclusive peer support group that promotes self-growth and self-acceptance. Have a body and not sure how to feel about it? You are welcome here. This week’s meeting is at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 3, via Zoom. For questions and Zoom information, you can contact rlpearson43@tntech.edu or bidepeers@gmail.com
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Reminder: Nominations for the 2021 Derryberry Award due March 3
The 2021 Derryberry Award nomination deadline is Wednesday, March 3. This award was established in honor of the late Everett Derryberry after 34 years as president of Tennessee Tech. This prestigious honor grants a plaque and cash award to a graduating senior who demonstrates a high level of scholastic achievement and successful campus involvement in leadership and enrichment opportunities. Individuals who graduated in December 2020 or are scheduled to graduate in May or August 2021 are eligible for nomination. Visit https://www.tntech.edu/derryberryaward for more information.
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Alternative Spring Break
Stay near campus this year and participate in a spring break alternative plan…
MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY!!!
Take advantage of more than 10 service opportunities we have coordinated for the week of spring break, opportunities all the way from gardening to rebuilding for tornado victims to helping a local nonprofit create a database.
Some will take place on campus others will take place off campus. But CDC COVID guidelines will be followed at all locations and for all projects.
Find where your skills can be best put to use…
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University Advancement reminds everyone to use Box 1915 and Zip Code 38505
University Advancement wishes to thank all of our campus partners who engage with alumni and donors!
This just a friendly reminder regarding how gifts to Tennessee Tech should be addressed. All checks should be made out to the Tennessee Tech Foundation with the specific fund (i.e. the area the donor wishes to support – scholarship, endowment, college, department, etc.) designated in the memo line or in an accompanying note. All checks should be mailed to Tennessee Tech University, Campus Box 1915, Cookeville, TN 38505. Please note the 38505 zip code; checks mailed to 38501 will be returned to the sender. Donors can also make a gift online at tntech.edu/giving, by phone at 931-372-6106, or in person at the Varsity Building. Please contact giving@tntech.edu if you have any questions about making a gift to Tennessee Tech. To make a gift to the “I Heart Tech Students” Campaign, which runs Feb. 12 through Mar. 25, visit https://1915.tntech.edu or note “IHTS 2021” on your gift.
Thank you for helping us to advance the university!
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Ph.D. Graduate Student Research Progress Presentations for Spring 2021
The College of Engineering presents Doctoral Student Research Progress Presentations for Spring 2021
Eight College of Engineering doctoral students will give an 8 min. presentation about their student research followed by a 2 min. Q&A session. Presentations will be Tuesday, March 2nd and Thursday, March 4th from 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom.
Tuesday, March 2 | 11—noon: Agoston Kiss, Emmanuel Aboah-Boateng, Mohamoud Badr and Tolulope Odetola
Thursday, March 4 | 11—noon: Jonathan Garvin, Muhammad Bima, Ankit Gupta and Daniel Cannon
Follow this link to join the presentations:
https://tntech.zoom.us/j/87207942227?pwd=dUhPUDEyTTlGaDdmdUxFaEZKeTBXdz09
The student presenters are supported by State of Tennessee funds in recognition of Tennessee Tech’s Carnegie classification.
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Have Questions For An Advisor? Join the Launchpad for Coffee & Conversation!
Do you have questions for an academic advisor that you need answered? Come by Volpe Library, room 112 for the inaugural Coffee and Conversation hosted by the Launchpad Student Success Center. Stop in for some coffee and breakfast pastries as you get your academic and Tennessee Tech related questions answered. Even if it is only for a quick hello, we would love to see you there!
What: Coffee and Conversation hosted by the Launchpad Student Success Center
When: March 2nd (Tuesday) 8:15 am-9:15 am
Where: Volpe Library, Room 112
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Campus Student Job Opportunity
The Crawford Alumni Center is looking for enthusiastic students to reach out to alumni on behalf of Tennessee Tech. Training starts soon, so APPLY NOW! You can apply online at www.tntech.edu/phonathoncaller or pick up an application at the Varsity Building, 705 N. Dixie Ave.
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Budget Office – Upcoming Deadlines
The Budget Office would like to remind everyone of upcoming deadlines:
Proposed Budget – Departments/Units should submit their requests for new budget resources by 3/05/21. All Administrative and Support Units should submit their new requests directly to the Budget Office, and all Academic Units should submit their initial budget request in accordance with instructions received from the Provost Office.
Current Estimate – Clean up entries for Current Estimate are also due by 3/05/21. Please check for deficits in your account lines. Budget revisions needed to clean up the bonuses are being created by the Budget Office and will be processed next week.
Please contact the Budget Office if you have any questions.
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Interested in Community Service and Leadership Opportunities?
Alpha Phi Omega is hosting an informational meeting for any student interested in learning more about service learning and leadership opportunities on Tuesday, March 2, at 7:00 PM in the Lab Science Commons building, room 1201 (near Einstein Bagels); simultaneously on via the following Zoom link online:
https://tntech.zoom.us/j/89830726653?pwd=WHhCYXFuY0plM3ZQYmdBQTRGMmorZz09
Alpha Phi Omega is the nation’s largest, all-inclusive community service organization with over 12,000 members and almost 400 active chapters across the United States, and now one in Canada! The group at Tennessee Tech is currently forming, and we are recruiting Founding Members of the organization as we work towards obtaining the charter from the national organization. This is an excellent opportunity to meet new friends, develop leadership opportunities, and work on community service projects that interest you. It also looks great on a resume!
Please fill out our interest form and we’ll contact you: https://forms.gle/P4UKRHnx75ZF4wKX6
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Education Career Fair is in Memorial Gym on Tuesday, Mar. 2
Join the Center for Career Development and the College of Education for the annual Education Career Fair on Tuesday, Mar. 2, from 10am – 12pm in the Memorial Gym. ALL students, ALL majors are invited to participate to learn about career opportunities with school systems.
Students should come dressed to impress, bring plenty of resumes, be prepared to discuss your career interests with employers, and have their Eagle Card on hand to obtain a personalized name tag. This event counts toward Career Readiness Certification.
All participants will be required to follow Campus Return to Tech Guidelines in regards to social distancing and face coverings.
We will also ask that you come to the event as follows if at all possible:
Last name begins with A – M: 10 am – 11 am
Last name begins with N – Z: 11 am – 12 pmCareer Fairs are a NO BACKPACK Zone. Please leave your backpack in your car or room.
Career Fairs are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
career@tntech.edu
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Virtual Engineering Career Fair on Handshake is Wednesday, Mar. 3
Join the Center for Career Development on Wednesday, Mar. 3, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for the virtual Engineering Career Fair held on Handshake. Over 70 employers will be in attendance seeking students from all majors for co-op, internship, and full-time opportunities! All majors are invited to participate and discuss your career interests with employers. Register NOW at the link below to ensure your spot with recruiters from your top employers.
Students should also be sure to do the following before attending the fair:
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- Register for the fair by clicking the “Register” button on the Career Fair page
- Schedule one-on-one appointments or group sessions with recruiters by scrolling through the “Available Sessions” page
This event counts toward Career Readiness Certification.
Career Fairs are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
career@tntech.edu
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Name the waterfall on Centennial Plaza!
Our new waterfall feature on Centennial Plaza has just been completed! We need your help in giving it an official name. Visit the link below to suggest a name. Deadline for submissions is today, Monday, Mar. 1!
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Reminder to submit Scholastic Research Award applications by Feb. 28
This is a reminder that applications for the scholastic Research award must be submitted electronically in a single PDF to sstorie@tntech.edu on or before Feb. 28. The Scholastic Research Award, presented by the University Research Advisory Committee, is a university-wide award for a single, significant and innovative work produced, published, performed or exhibited from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2020. Two awards, of $1,500 each, are available each year, with one reserved for tenure-track faculty and the other reserved for tenured faculty. For complete application requirements, please visit the Office of Research website, and select the section for the Scholastic Research Award.