Alumni Tech Connect Newsletter || July 2004

Volume I, Issue 1 - July 2004 | Tech Connect Archives

Welcome To the First Edition of TTU's Alumni eNews Letter!

TTU wants to stay in touch with our alumni! In addition to launching our online Alumni Directory a few months ago, we will now be bringing "News from TTU" directly to you in a quarterly newsletter. Inside this first edition, you"ll find links to some exciting news you may not have heard about yet. We hope that you'll enjoy catching up on recent happenings on campus. Please take a look around TTU's updated website to see all the latest news!

News

TTU announces campaign to raise funds for new nursing building

Tennessee Tech University is doing its part to overcome a projected statewide nursing shortage that could reach nearly 10,000 by 2020. http://www.tntech.edu/publicaffairs/rel/nursingkickoff.html

TTU Welcomes New Athletic Director

Tennessee Tech University's first full-time athletics director in almost 20 years, Mark Wilson, was introduced to area media and community members. http://www.tntech.edu/publicaffairs/rel/mark_wilson.html

TBR honors Judy and Jerry Davis for giving to TTU

Judy and Jerry Davis' generosity and support of Tennessee Tech University earned appreciation and recognition from the Tennessee Board of Regents during its meeting on TTU's campus recently. http://www.tntech.edu/publicaffairs/rel/davistbr.html

Edwards Family's Generosity to TTU Honored by TBR

For the Edwards family of Jamestown, Tenn., perseverance has blossomed into a generosity that supports higher education and numerous other worthwhile causes. http://www.tntech.edu/publicaffairs/rel/edwards.html

TTU Graduate Overcomes Obstacles with Help from Faculty

As Carolyn Wynacht walked across the stage to receive her college diploma from Tennessee Tech University, she captured the feeling she’s been longing to experience for years. http://www.tntech.edu/publicaffairs/rel/wynacht.html

Astronaut Assumes Advisory Role for Science in Space at TTU

The sense of wonderment former NASA astronaut Roger Crouch learned from a past professor has drawn him back to help Tennessee Tech University. http://www.tntech.edu/publicaffairs/rel/Crouch-Culp.html

Chartwells Begins Renovation of Residence Hall to Increase Food Options

Chartwells University Dining Services, which took over TTU's dining services contract last July, recently began renovating a university residence hall and other locations on campus. http://www.tntech.edu/publicaffairs/rel/mccordfood.html

TTU Achieves 100% Retention of African-American Freshmen for 1st Time

Tennessee Tech is an institution with real staying power. Just ask the 61 African-American students who were entering freshmen last semester. http://www.tntech.edu/techtimes/2004/04_03/03_12/retention.html

Demolition to Begin Soon on Smith Quad, Old Nursing Building

The university earmarked Smith Quad and the Nursing Building/old Tech Campus School for demolition more than a year ago as part of a multi-phase plan to clear the sites for future construction. http://www.tntech.edu/publicaffairs/rel/smith.html

Coming Soon!

Selection of Alumni Award Winners

Do you know of someone deserving of an alumni award? We are seeking nominations for our Distinguished Alumnus, Outstanding Service, and Outstanding Young Alumnus awards. The nomination deadline is July 15. The winners will be selected later this fall and will be honored at the Alumni Awards Ceremony and Reception on Friday, November 5, 2004 during Homecoming festivities. For more information about the criteria and how to nominate someone, please go to http://www.tntech.edu/alumni/awards.html

Online Giving

By the end of July 2004, TTU will have launched online giving, making it even easier for you to support your alma mater. With a few clicks of your mouse, you'll be able to make your tax-deductible gift. We have received many requests for this giving option, and we have listened. When the program is launched, you’ll find a link to it on Alumni’s homepage at http://www.tntech.edu/alumni/

If you’d like to make a gift now, please use our Make a Gift Form at http://www.tntech.edu/univadv/support/support_ttu.pdf

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How You Can Stay In Touch

Join our Online Alumni Directory

Our online Alumni Directory has been a huge hit! Almost 3000 alums have already registered to use the site. If you haven't, you are missing out!

First-time users will be asked for their last name and alumni ID. TTU alumni can find the nine-character ID above your name on the back of the Spring 2004 issue of VISIONS. The first three characters of the ID are "TTU." Please use your alumni ID code to register! Using your code will allow you immediate access to all of the features. If you select the "No ID" option, it may take several days before your registration is verified and your account activated. If you need your ID code, please call 1-866-511-6553.

Update Your Contact Information

If you need to update your address, please call us at 1-866-511-6553 or email to alumrecords@tntech.edu.

If you have any other questions, please call the Alumni Relations Office at 1-800-889-8730 or email to alumni@tntech.edu.

For more Alumni News, check out VISIONS, TTU's alumni magazine. http://www.tntech.edu/publicaffairs/visions/