{"id":2,"date":"2018-08-09T21:01:38","date_gmt":"2018-08-09T21:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-07-17T14:32:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T19:32:34","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest Announcements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-43a19c82 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27429 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-general tag-facstaff tag-rs tag-student\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><figure style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/2026\/general\/prevention-after-recovery\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"772\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-28_6a68c6e1bff86_4a22fa0f-4e32-40df-9850-1c61572a2ad4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Prevention after Recovery\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-28_6a68c6e1bff86_4a22fa0f-4e32-40df-9850-1c61572a2ad4.jpg 772w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-28_6a68c6e1bff86_4a22fa0f-4e32-40df-9850-1c61572a2ad4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-28_6a68c6e1bff86_4a22fa0f-4e32-40df-9850-1c61572a2ad4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-28_6a68c6e1bff86_4a22fa0f-4e32-40df-9850-1c61572a2ad4-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><h2 style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/2026\/general\/prevention-after-recovery\/\" target=\"_self\" >Prevention after Recovery<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-medium-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-29T13:26:08-05:00\">July 29, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-content-is-layout-1db03157 wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\"><p>Join the Center for Addiction Prevention and Support for our monthly coalition meeting. August 4th at 11am at 10th W. Broad Street, Cookeville, TN 38506.<\/p>\n<p>This month&#8217;s topic focuses on <span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">what comes next after recovery, equipping participants with the tools to maintain long-term recovery and navigate real-life challenges. Participants will learn to recognize common relapse triggers and early warning signs, understand the protective factors that strengthen stability, and begin developing a personalized prevention plan.<\/span> Lunch will be served. Registration is not necessary, but preferred.<\/p>\n<p>Register here: <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/mr3c5pe9\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/mr3c5pe9<\/a> or email CAPS@tntech.edu if interested in more information!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27426 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-academics tag-facstaff tag-rs\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><figure style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/2026\/academics\/campus-space-utilization-committee-meeting\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-27_6a67c06091d27_Meeting-8.10due8.3.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Campus Space Utilization Committee Meeting\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-27_6a67c06091d27_Meeting-8.10due8.3.png 728w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-27_6a67c06091d27_Meeting-8.10due8.3-300x275.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><h2 style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/2026\/academics\/campus-space-utilization-committee-meeting\/\" target=\"_self\" >Campus Space Utilization Committee Meeting<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-medium-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-29T08:00:38-05:00\">July 29, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-content-is-layout-1db03157 wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\"><p>Looking to change spaces? The Campus Space Utilization Committee has an upcoming meeting scheduled. Submit your requests by August 3rd at 1 p.m. for committee review and approval. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tntech.edu\/facilities\/forms.php\">here<\/a> to access the space request form. Reach out to ext. 3463 if you have any questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27423 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-people tag-facstaff tag-rs\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><figure style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/2026\/people\/well-miss-you-kelly-chambers-mendiratta\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"1300\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/chambers2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"We\u2019ll miss you, Kelly Chambers-Mendiratta!\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/chambers2.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/chambers2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/chambers2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/chambers2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/chambers2-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><h2 style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/2026\/people\/well-miss-you-kelly-chambers-mendiratta\/\" target=\"_self\" >We\u2019ll miss you, Kelly Chambers-Mendiratta!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-medium-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T12:38:24-05:00\">July 27, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-content-is-layout-1db03157 wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\"><div>The Crawford Alumni Center extends its gratitude and well wishes to Assistant Director Kelly Chambers-Mendiratta, who will depart at the end of this month to spend more time with her family.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Kelly is a two-time Tech graduate who has served the university for nearly 20 years, including as an adjunct instructor, scholarship manager and in various roles within University Advancement.\u00a0Over the years, she has shared our alumni and donors\u2019 stories in <i>The Alumnus<\/i><span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><em>,\u00a0<\/em>in the annual publications\u00a0<em>Gratitude\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0<em>Impact,<\/em><\/span><i>\u00a0<\/i>and across other platforms.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Let Kelly know how much her service to Tennessee Tech has meant to you by sending her a note at <a href=\"mailto:KChambers@tntech.edu\">KChambers@tntech.edu<\/a> before her last day on July 31.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27415 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events tag-facstaff tag-rs\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><h2 style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/2026\/events\/2026-recruitment-marketing-bootcamp-aug-4\/\" target=\"_self\" >2026 Recruitment &amp; Marketing Bootcamp &#8211; Aug. 4<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-medium-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T08:00:39-05:00\">July 27, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-content-is-layout-1db03157 wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\"><p>Join us Tuesday, Aug. 4, for the annual Recruitment &amp; Marketing Bootcamp. This free, daylong event is designed for faculty and staff who play a role in recruiting and engaging prospective students. Attendees will gain the latest enrollment and marketing insights, explore new brand and recruitment resources, attend practical breakout sessions and connect with campus partners. This event is a joint effort presented by the Office of Communications &amp; Marketing and the Office of Admissions. Complimentary breakfast and lunch are included, and Tech swag will be given away throughout the day. Space is limited, so <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-Mr-ZsA9LE24uO_w3epG8A2MHYLD-uBOiUtT4Inhu-dUMzdFTjRQWEJYMjNYQ0pJRDlQTlQ5V1dOUi4u\"><strong>register today here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27409 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-events tag-facstaff tag-rs\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><figure style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/2026\/events\/last-chance-to-register-for-cs-staff-day-2026\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1545\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-23_6a622b38647db_2026CSStaffDay-8.5x111.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Last chance to register for C&amp;S Staff Day 2026!\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-23_6a622b38647db_2026CSStaffDay-8.5x111.png 1999w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-23_6a622b38647db_2026CSStaffDay-8.5x111-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-23_6a622b38647db_2026CSStaffDay-8.5x111-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-23_6a622b38647db_2026CSStaffDay-8.5x111-768x594.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-23_6a622b38647db_2026CSStaffDay-8.5x111-1536x1187.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><h2 style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/2026\/events\/last-chance-to-register-for-cs-staff-day-2026\/\" target=\"_self\" >Last chance to register for C&amp;S Staff Day 2026!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-medium-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T08:00:26-05:00\">July 27, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-content-is-layout-1db03157 wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\"><p>C&amp;S Staff Day 2026 is just over a week away! Join us on Friday, August 7th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm in Stonecipher Lecture Hall for a half day retreat with guest speakers, vendors, and prizes. Breakfast, snacks, and drinks will be provided. Late registration closes on Friday, July 31st, so <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/r\/ezH6axJ4LN\">register now! <\/a><\/p>\n<p>We hope to see you there! Please email Aleta Cannon (<a href=\"mailto:cacannon@tntech.edu\">cacannon@tntech.edu<\/a>) with any questions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27394 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-general tag-facstaff tag-rs\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><h2 style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/2026\/general\/talon-procurement-requestor-training\/\" target=\"_self\" >Talon Procurement Requestor Training<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-medium-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T08:00:16-05:00\">July 27, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-content-is-layout-1db03157 wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\"><p>Talon Procurement Requestor Training is scheduled for August 11, 2026 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm.\u00a0 This class covers the basics of how to create, edit, and withdraw purchase requisitions, view the purchase order lifecycle, create receipts, change orders, paying an invoice against a purchase agreement, using a payment request form, and creating contract requests.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/meet\/241618095298316?p=GpkTIEO4N0YzfsuC65\">Talon Procurement Requestor Training | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27405 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-academics tag-facstaff tag-rs\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><figure style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/2026\/academics\/now-accepting-honors-colloquium-proposals-for-spring-2027-fall-2027\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-22_6a6130535a9a4_MGeistHumanBodyVisArtColloq.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Now Accepting Honors Colloquium Proposals for Spring 2027 &amp; Fall 2027\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-22_6a6130535a9a4_MGeistHumanBodyVisArtColloq.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-22_6a6130535a9a4_MGeistHumanBodyVisArtColloq-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-22_6a6130535a9a4_MGeistHumanBodyVisArtColloq-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><h2 style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/2026\/academics\/now-accepting-honors-colloquium-proposals-for-spring-2027-fall-2027\/\" target=\"_self\" >Now Accepting Honors Colloquium Proposals for Spring 2027 &amp; Fall 2027<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-medium-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T08:00:02-05:00\">July 27, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-content-is-layout-1db03157 wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\"><p>Have a dream course outside of Tech\u2019s typical offerings that you\u2019re passionate about? Consider proposing an Honors Colloquium! In these 3-cr. hr. discussion-based courses, exciting topics combine with Honors students to create a unique and fulfilling experience. Past examples include Science of Hunger, Human Body &amp; Visual Art, and Biomimicry. Teaching teams are welcome. <a id=\"LPlnk435514\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tntech.edu\/honors\/faculty.php\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tntech.edu\/honors\/faculty.php\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0for more details! Email Honors Director Lindsey Roberts at\u00a0<a id=\"OWAbb8d9582-3957-28c1-1071-9533f0ae9121\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"mailto:LRRoberts@tntech.edu\">LRRoberts@tntech.edu<\/a>\u00a0with any questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27403 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events tag-facstaff tag-rs tag-student\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><h2 style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/2026\/events\/cast-your-vote-for-movies-on-the-quad\/\" target=\"_self\" >Cast Your Vote for Movies on the Quad!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-medium-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-22T11:01:30-05:00\">July 22, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-content-is-layout-1db03157 wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\"><p>Get ready to rewind! Join the Crawford Alumni Center and Tennessee Tech alumni, students, and our community for our 2nd annual Movies on the Quad on September 11 with an outdoor retro movie favorite, popcorn, live music with a Tech student band, lawn games, friendship bracelets, and food trucks right on the Quad.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tntech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_9HTWV15HU7NmXvU\"><strong>Cast your vote for your retro movie favorite here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27400 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-general tag-facstaff tag-rs\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><h2 style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/2026\/general\/come-join-our-team-and-make-an-impact\/\" target=\"_self\" >Come join our team and make an impact!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-medium-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-22T09:57:09-05:00\">July 22, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-content-is-layout-1db03157 wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\"><p>The IT Help Desk is seeking qualified candidates for an IT Help Desk Student Services Coordinator. Complete position summary and application procedure available at <a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.tntech.edu\">https:\/\/jobs.tntech.edu<\/a>. The application deadline is August 5, 2026. Tennessee Tech is an equal opportunity employer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27347 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-facilities tag-facstaff tag-rs tag-student\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><figure style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/2026\/facilities\/test-of-the-tornado-warning-system-wednesday-july-22\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-17_6a5a1be549f22_tor.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Test of the tornado warning system &#8211; Wednesday, July 22\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-17_6a5a1be549f22_tor.png 380w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-17_6a5a1be549f22_tor-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-17_6a5a1be549f22_tor-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><h2 style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/2026\/facilities\/test-of-the-tornado-warning-system-wednesday-july-22\/\" target=\"_self\" >Test of the tornado warning system &#8211; Wednesday, July 22<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-medium-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-20T12:08:37-05:00\">July 20, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-content-is-layout-1db03157 wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\"><p>Please note: there will be a test for our tornado warning system on Wednesday, July 22, at 8:30am.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27393 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-general tag-facstaff tag-rs\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><h2 style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/2026\/general\/talon-procurement-punchout-catalogs\/\" target=\"_self\" >Talon Procurement Punchout Catalogs<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-medium-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-20T12:07:06-05:00\">July 20, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-content-is-layout-1db03157 wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\"><p>The Talon Procurement Punchout Catalogs are back online and ready for use. We appreciate your patience and understanding.\u00a0 Should you have any questions or require assistance, please reach out to the Purchasing and Contracts Office.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27346 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-general tag-facstaff tag-rs tag-student\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><h2 style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/2026\/general\/were-hiring-join-the-help-desk-team\/\" target=\"_self\" >We&#8217;re Hiring: Join the Help Desk team!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-medium-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-20T12:05:48-05:00\">July 20, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-content-is-layout-1db03157 wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\"><p>We&#8217;re hiring! Help Desk is seeking two qualified candidates to join our team. Look for the IT User Support Coordinator II (2 Positions) posting on <a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.tntech.edu\">https:\/\/jobs.tntech.edu<\/a> to see the complete position summary and application procedures. The application deadline is July 24, 2026. Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity\/Affirmative Action employer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27338 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-student-orgs tag-facstaff tag-rs tag-student\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><h2 style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/2026\/student-orgs\/ophia-leaders-recognized\/\" target=\"_self\" >OPHiA Leaders Recognized<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-medium-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-15T08:00:32-05:00\">July 15, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-content-is-layout-1db03157 wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\"><p>Leaders of the Tennessee Tech Epsilon Chapter of Omega Phi Alpha received the following recognition at this year&#8217;s OPHiA National Convention:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\", sans-serif\">Makayla Barshaw \u2014 Outstanding Vice President<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\", sans-serif\">Sydney Osborne \u2014 Outstanding Chapter President<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\", sans-serif\">Sydney Rowe \u2014 Outstanding Sisterhood<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\", sans-serif\">Ethan Byker \u2014 Outstanding Alumni Liaison<\/p>\n<p><\/span>We extend our thanks to SMAC Chapter 606 for supporting Sydney and Makayla\u2019s travels, enabling them to attend the convention dedicated to growth in leadership and service.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27342 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-events tag-facstaff tag-rs\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><figure style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/2026\/events\/week-of-welcome-faculty-staff-participation-5\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"888\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/WOWLogo.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Week of Welcome \u2013 Faculty &amp; Staff Participation\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/WOWLogo.png 1000w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/WOWLogo-300x266.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/WOWLogo-768x682.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/WOWLogo-473x420.png 473w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/WOWLogo-696x618.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><h2 style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/2026\/events\/week-of-welcome-faculty-staff-participation-5\/\" target=\"_self\" >Week of Welcome \u2013 Faculty &amp; Staff Participation<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-medium-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-13T15:26:31-05:00\">July 13, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-content-is-layout-1db03157 wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\"><p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Get ready for Week of Welcome 2026! It\u2019s one of Tech\u2019s most popular traditions and we\u2019re inviting faculty and staff to take part.<\/p>\n<p>There will be Spirit Days with office decoration contests, University Convocation, Mix &amp; Mingle, College Day, and more.<\/p>\n<p>For details, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tntech.edu\/weekofwelcome\/\" data-outlook-id=\"5d6a7f38-b270-4026-92a7-3adfde29fb55\">Week of Welcome<\/a> website. To learn how you can get involved, head over to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tntech.edu\/weekofwelcome\/getinvolved.php\" data-outlook-id=\"f99b8a60-b185-456b-a6fa-e0cc980e9e68\">Get Involved<\/a>\u00a0page and register to join the virtual <a href=\"https:\/\/events.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/4dcd4c4a-0056-4cc6-b01a-a8a0c8d82aef@66fecaf8-3dc0-4d2c-b8b8-eff0ddea46f0\" data-outlook-id=\"8be94d93-30da-4aee-9835-83abcfa50507\">Week of Welcome Campus Partners Overview<\/a> session on Wednesday, July 22.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27335 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-events tag-facstaff tag-rs\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><figure style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/2026\/events\/register-now-to-get-your-cs-staff-day-tote-bags\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1545\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-10_6a50f064c36ab_2026CSStaffDay-8.5x111.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Register now to get your C&amp;S Staff Day tote bags!\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-10_6a50f064c36ab_2026CSStaffDay-8.5x111.png 1999w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-10_6a50f064c36ab_2026CSStaffDay-8.5x111-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-10_6a50f064c36ab_2026CSStaffDay-8.5x111-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-10_6a50f064c36ab_2026CSStaffDay-8.5x111-768x594.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-10_6a50f064c36ab_2026CSStaffDay-8.5x111-1536x1187.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-10_6a50f064c36ab_2026CSStaffDay-8.5x111-543x420.png 543w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-10_6a50f064c36ab_2026CSStaffDay-8.5x111-696x538.png 696w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-10_6a50f064c36ab_2026CSStaffDay-8.5x111-1068x825.png 1068w, https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/07\/2026-07-10_6a50f064c36ab_2026CSStaffDay-8.5x111-1920x1484.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><h2 style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/techtimes\/2026\/events\/register-now-to-get-your-cs-staff-day-tote-bags\/\" target=\"_self\" >Register now to get your C&amp;S Staff Day tote bags!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-medium-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-13T09:22:44-05:00\">July 13, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-content-is-layout-1db03157 wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\"><p>C&amp;S Staff Day 2026 will be here soon! Join us on Friday, August 7th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm in Stonecipher Lecture Hall. <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/ezH6axJ4LN\">Register NOW<\/a> to guarantee your free C&amp;S Staff Day 2026 tote bag. The Staff Advisory Committee has planned a half day retreat with guest speakers, vendors, and prizes. Breakfast, snacks, and drinks will be provided. The committee will be taking donations for the Michelle Huddleston Memorial Food Pantry as well, you can review what they accept <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tntech.edu\/foodpantry\/donations.php\">here<\/a> for ideas. Email Aleta Cannon (<a href=\"mailto:cacannon@tntech.edu\">cacannon@tntech.edu<\/a>) with any questions. 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