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Purple Career Readiness Workshop on October 5: Writing an Employer Ready Resume
Join the Center for Career Development on Thursday, October 5, beginning at 11 a.m. in the Roaden University Center Tech Pride Room (1st floor) for this Purple Career Readiness Workshop! Russ Coughenour, Director of the Center for Career Development, will teach you how to highlight your skills for an employer-ready resume!
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.
https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/1318949/share_preview
Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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Launchpad’s Success Series- Will You Really Do It Later? Combat Procrastination
Have you tried everything but still can’t force yourself to get things done on time? Chances are, you’re trying things that may work for other people but don’t address your needs. In this workshop, you will explore the varied reasons people procrastinate, connect productivity strategies to your situation, and draft a plan that fits your personal motivation.
Join the Launchpad Student Success Center for Will You Really Do It Later? Combat Procrastination, from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m, Thursday, Oct. 5 in Room 371 in the Roaden University Center. *Workshop attendance counts towards the Career Readiness Program.
For more information contact Tenika Burgess, Launchpad Student Success Center Assistant Director at tnburgess@tntech.edu or 931-372-6850.
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Guest Speaker Ashley Drysdale Oct. 5th
The Psychology Club is hosting guest speaker, TTU alumni, Ashley Drysdale on Oct. 5th during dead hour in the Bell Hall auditorium (Room 282). Join us to hear about her experiences in the world of psychology since leaving Tech! There will also be pizza provided after in the foyer afterward. Please contact the Psychology Club secretary Spencer Moore (sbmoore44@tntech.edu) with any questions.
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Fall 2023 iMakerSpace Training: Assemblies and Drawings in SolidWorks, Oct. 5
Fall 2023 iMakerSpace Training: Assemblies and Drawings in SolidWorks
Time: October 5, 5-6pm
Location: iMakerSpace (Library 348)
* Please register for the event by emailing imakerspace@tntech.edu with your name, major, and T-Number.
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Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar: Dakota Moye, Electrical Engineering/Physics
This week’s Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar will be given by TTU Electrical Engineering major and Physic minor Dakota Moye who will describe his continuing study of the 34Mg decay chain. In his talk Decay of 34Mg and Its Daughters, Dakota will discuss his analysis of data taken at Canadian laboratory TRIUMF to determine key properties of known decay modes in this system as well as uncover new transitions. The seminar will be this Friday at 4pm in Bruner Hall 210 with snacks served starting at 3:30pm. These seminars are geared for undergraduates from any STEM major, but graduate students and faculty are also encouraged to attend!For questions, contact aholley@tntech.edu
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Rural Reimagined Faculty Grant Program
The Center for Rural Innovation is excited to announce the second annual Rural Reimagined Grand Challenge Faculty Grant Program will be granting $150,000 to TN Tech faculty members to help fund rural-related projects. We are excited to announce the allocation of $150,000 in funding to support innovative, faculty-led research projects that examine and address rural facing challenges. Applications are open now. The application deadline is Friday, November 4, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. CST. For more information, and to submit your proposal, please visit the website: https://www.tntech.edu/grand-challenge/faculty/faculty-grant-program.php. For further inquiries or to obtain additional information about this program, please feel free to contact Michael Aikens, Director of the Center for Rural Innovation, at maikens@tntech.edu. We eagerly anticipate your contributions as we work together to transform rural communities and drive positive change.
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Flu Shots Now Available at J.J. Oakley Campus Health Services
Flu shots are now available to Tennessee Tech students, faculty and staff!
Make your appointment today via the Eagle Wellness Portal found on Tech Express or by calling 931-372-3320.
Students: charge for flu vaccine is $20 and will be added to your student account.
Faculty and Staff please pay at time of service.Be Well!
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Looking for an intense challenge? Register for the 2023 Putnam Math Competition!
Do you like math puzzles? Are you looking for a challenge of epic proportions? The 2023 Putnam Mathematical Competition is calling.
The preeminent math competition for college students in North America, the Putnam Competition takes place on the first Saturday in December, and is given here on the Tennessee Tech campus. It consists of two 3-hour sessions, comprising a dozen supremely challenging problems, covering everything from algebra, geometry and calculus to number theory, linear algebra and methods of inductive proofs.
These are no ordinary test questions, but a series of fiendishly constructed puzzles that call upon both your math knowledge and your problem-solving skills. Top performers receive scholarships, and all participants leave with the knowledge that they have scaled the Mount Everest of math.
There is no cost to participate, so if you’d like to learn more, contact Mark Rogers in the Tennessee Tech Mathematics Department (at mcrogers@tntech.edu). Fame and glory await you!
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Tech’s 11th Annual Purple Palooza
Register your booth for Tech’s 11th Annual Purple Palooza on Thursday, October 26. All campus organizations are welcome to register for a booth. A total of 34 booths will be available with reservations being honored on a first come, first served basis.
Trick-or-treating will begin at 4:30 p.m. with Tech’s basketball doubleheader to follow at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. This event is FREE and open to the public!
Click the link below for more information and to register your booth!
https://www.ttusports.com/2023_Purple_Palooza_Booth_Registration
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Tech Volleyball Welcomes Lindenwood
Cheer on your Golden Eagle Volleyball team this weekend as they take on the Lions of Lindenwood University on Friday, October 6 at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 7 at 2:00 p.m.
Each year, the first week in October is dedicated to Mental Health Awareness. Wear green on Friday as Tech Volleyball strives to raise awareness about mental illness.
Come out for Youth Day on Saturday as Tech Volleyball hosts a 30-minute clinic and autograph session following their match. The clinic is FREE and open to kids in grade 6 or younger. Click the link below to register!
https://www.ttusports.com/2023_Tennessee_Tech_Volleyball_Youth_Day_Registration_copy
Wings Up! | TTUsports.com
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Third English Club Meeting
Attention English enthusiasts: English Club’s third meeting of the semester will be held during dead hour on October 5th in HEND 216A. Come and join us before the midterm crunch sets in!
All are welcome regardless of major.
If you have any questions, contact mblewis42@tntech.edu
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Share your thoughts on what Tech’s Gen Ed could be on Wednesday, Oct. 4
We want to hear from you! Come let us know your thoughts about what the vision for Tech’s general education curriculum should be.
Gen Ed Vision town hall meeting for students
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2:30 p.m.
Henderson Hall 106BHelp us answer this question: What skills and knowledge do you as a future Tech graduate need to better prepare you for your intended career and your future as an informed citizen of the state, region, nation and world?
Light refreshments will be provided.
A total of 13 student town hall meetings are being held about gen ed this semester. A complete schedule of the town hall meetings is at https://www.tntech.edu/strategic/gen-ed-vision.php.
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Become a Miracle Maker
Want to help Change Kids’ Health?
Mark your calendars to join TTU Miracle in Bruner Hall 228 from 7-9 p.m. This is an amazing opportunity to increase your campus engagement, build your resume, and increase your leadership skills. Help us to create a campus wide community of giving! Come out and learn how you can help in changing kids’ lives! For questions, contact sdbass42@tntech.edu
Kids can’t wait, and neither should we!
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College of Graduate Studies Halloween Costume and Door Contests
The College of Graduate Studies invites you to participate in our first annual costume contest in the Derryberry Auditorium on Halloween at 12 pm! The costume contest is open to all of campus. Trophies will be presented to the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners of each contest.
We will also be hosting our beloved annual door decorating contest this year! Go all out decorating your office door, the inside of your office, and hallway. Judging will take place on Halloween from 8:30am-12pm. Please RSVP to gradstudies@tntech.edu if your office plans on participating in the door contest.
Email gradstudies@tntech.edu if you have any questions.
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2023 WHET Memberships & Conference
Women in Higher Education in TN Institutional Memberships
9 MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE- SPONSORED BY THE WMC
What is a WHET Membership?
“Membership in WHET demonstrates that the institution supports the engagement, dedication and advancement of women in higher education. WHET provides professional development, mentoring, networking and career enrichment for women and serves as a resource of highly qualified and competent individuals that may be tapped for career opportunities at institutions.”
Learn more at their website: Become a Member – Women in Higher Education in Tennessee (WHET) (whettn.org)
Email: jldicey@tntech.edu by end of day 10/04 if interested!
Register for WHET 2023 Conference below!
2023 WHET Annual Conference Registration – OFFICIAL – COPY – Formstack