The Appalachian Center for Craft is hosting its 12th annual Bowl-a-Thon this Saturday, Sept. 26. The event usually hosts anywhere from 30 to 60 crafters throughout the day making various bowls for Habitat for Humanity’s Cookin’ on the Square. “These are people who already know how to wheel-throw or hand-build […]
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University cuts work study positions by nearly 50 percent
For years, students have relied upon the Work Study program to provide them with help paying for college and with a job during the semester. Traditionally, the Work Study program employs 800-900 students. This year, however, the number has been cut to 488.”We awarded fewer students this year due to […]
German Club invites students to celebrate Oktoberfest
The Tech German Club will be sponsoring an Oktoberfest celebration and fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m., Oct. 1 in South Hall, Room 205.”Oktoberfest,” according to German professor, Julia Baker, “is the event the most Americans know about and try to recreate here.” Celebrated all over the U.S., large festivals […]
University requests supplies for Eagle Creek flood victims
After 17 Tech students lost nearly everything they own in last Tuesday’s flood, Tech and the community are helping those in need through a supply drive. The Student Activities office, University Service Center and the Fitness Center are coordinating the drive to collect much needed items for the students living […]
Women’s Center requests article submission for Attune newsletter
The Tech Women’s Center newsletter, Attune, is changing its approach in an attempt to tune in to readers’ interests. The call for submissions for the Fall 2009 publication is for articles on any subject empowering to women, unlike previous years when articles were sought based on matching themes. “We want […]
SGA holds first meeting
New senators learned about parliamentary procedures, bills and the importance of attendance at the first SGA meeting of the year Tuesday night.Attendance will be taken seriously this year because many times last year poor attendance prevented SGA from meeting quorum. Without quorum, bills could not be passed. “A lot of […]
The Power Play: You say your team’s lousy? Believe me, I hear you
It can be hard being a sports fan sometimes. You sit through all the games, wondering, wishing, hoping, and even praying that your team will pull out a much-needed win.It’s that much harder when your guys haven’t had much success. Cubs’ fans are the best example. No championships in 100 […]
Mathematics Department receives endowment
Tennessee Tech’s Mathematics Department now has a new scholarship fund thanks to a generous donation made last Wednesday. An endowment for the department has been established to honor Emeritus Professor of Mathematics Richard P. Savage, Sr. Don and Marion Savage, Savage’s brother and sister-in-law, gifted the Richard P. Savage, Sr. […]
Golden Eagles will attempt to knock off Wildcats
Tennessee Tech football to-do list: Win big in home opener: Check. Put up a fight against defending Ohio Valley Conference champions: Check. Go on the road and stun the world by beating Kansas State: To be determined.The Golden Eagles look to play the role of the spoiler as they travel […]
Kurdistan universities helped by College of Engineering
The College of Engineering has joined a curriculum development program to help two universities in Kurdistan receive accreditation for their own engineering programs. Faisal Hossain, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, has been given the assignment of coordinating the development of the undergraduate civil engineering curriculum for the Kurdistan […]
