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Volume III, Issue 4 - October 2006| Tech Connect Archives

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Don't miss this year's Homecoming celebration!

Friday - Sunday, Nov. 10-12

Schedule of Events

A few Quick Facts about Tennessee Tech

TTU is AGAIN ranked among the “Top Southern Public Universities” by U.S. News & World Report.
The magazine ranked TTU one of the Top 11 Public Schools in the South in its 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2007 America's Best Colleges Guides.
Tennessee Tech ranked as a "Best Southeastern College" by The Princeton Review.
Tennessee Tech University has been ranked by The Princeton Review as a "Best Southeastern College" for the third consecutive year.
TTU alumni are world-class leaders.
Among TTU graduates are the former president of Boeing, a two-time space shuttle astronaut, a retired New York Times assistant managing editor, a four-star general, and more.

For more Quick Facts, visit www.tntech.edu/quickfacts.html.

Looking to reconnect with a former roommate or an old college friend?

TTU's online Alumni Directory is just the place to find that special person from your college days.

More than 6,000 alums have registered to use TTU's online Alumni Directory. If you haven't, you're missing out!

E-postcards are the latest feature to be added to our online Alumni Directory. Check out this new way stay in touch with your friends!

TTU's Online Alumni Directory can be accessed from the Alumni and Friends link on the TTU home page. New users, call (866) 511-6553 toll-free for your ID code.

If you have any other questions, please call the Alumni Relations Office at (800) 889-8730 or e-mail us at alumni@tntech.edu.

President Bell requests your help on
Capitol Hill

President Bell and other senior administrators visit Capitol Hill once or twice a year to meet with the Tennessee congressional delegation and federal agency representatives to discuss TTU priorities and seek grants/earmarks. These visits have proven to be effective and could be even more productive if other visitors remind senators and representatives about Tennessee Tech.

President Bell is interested in knowing of others who could help spread the word about Tech. If you or someone you know would like to help in this capacity, please contact Mark Hutchins at mhutchins@tntech.edu for more information.

Announcing Tennessee Tech University's
New Partnership with Marsh Alumni Services!
A Variety of Insurance Programs Available to Alumni

We are pleased to announce our new partnership with Marsh Alumni Services, one of the country's leading providers of alumni insurance programs. Alumni can access these exclusive insurance programs through the new Alumni Benefits Website at Alumni Insurance Programs.

Programs include:

• Long Term Care - The only type of coverage specifically designed to cover long-term care services. The plan provides the flexibility to receive services in your home or facility of your choice while protecting your assets and hard earned savings.
• Short Term Medical - Provides affordable, temporary medical coverage for those who have recently graduated from college or are between jobs and is an excellent alternative to COBRA.
• Pet Insurance - Covers a wide variety of illnesses as well as routine medical exams. Best of all, you can take your pet to any veterinarian, worldwide!

Visit the new benefits website today and see how you can start taking advantage of the competitive group rates!

Antiques Roadshow appraiser to be part of TTU's 2006 Homecoming Celebration

Lark E. Mason Jr.

Make plans now to meet Antiques Roadshow appraiser and TTU alumnus Lark Mason, M.B.A. '78.

Familiar to many as the bowtie-wearing Asian art expert on “Antiques Roadshow” and the author of a guide to the arts of Asia, Mason started in the business as a student at Tennessee Tech, when he opened Arcade Antiques in downtown Cookeville. He is currently owner and founder of iGavel.com, an online auction business. He was with antiques giant Sotheby’s for 24 years and was director of online auctions for Sothebys.com before the start-up of iGavel.

Mason will speak to students and faculty on Nov. 8-9, as part of TTU's College of Business Distinguished Lecture Series Program.

On Friday, Nov. 10, he'll be on hand to appraise items from the general public at TTU's antiques appraisal fair. Bring those items you think might be special, and Mason will give historical information as well as his appraisal value.

A small number of appraisal openings remain. Call Alumni Relations at (931) 372-3205 or (800) 889-8730 to schedule an appointment. The cost is $20 for one item and $50 for three items (three item limit per person). Proceeds from the appraisal fair will benefit TTU's Appalachian Center for Craft.

Legacy Scholarships for dependents of Tennessee Tech alumni

Tennessee Tech University is proud to offer Admission Scholarships to dependents of TTU alumni. To be eligible for the 2007-2008 academic year scholarships, students must apply for admission and scholarships by December 15, 2006.

ScholarWeb is TTU's centralized scholarship database that allows students to apply for admission and scholarships at one location. Please visit www.tntech.edu/scholarship to apply.

Career Services "Job of the Quarter"

Financial Counselor

Financial Counselor A leading manufactured housing lender providing consumer financing to the manufactured housing industry as well as one of the top providers of inventory financing for manufactured housing retailers is looking to hire financial counselors.

This is a career-oriented entry-level position. Applicants must have good communication skills and be self-driven to succeed, as well as a desire to learn the lending business and be looking to advance to another position in the company in 18-24 months. Financial Counselors are assigned a specific portfolio and provide service to these customers on an on-going basis. All majors will be considered, specifically persons with excellent communication skills and an outgoing personality.

If you're interested in one of these positions, call TTU's Office of Career Services at (931) 372-3232 or e-mail career@tntech.edu.

Visit the Alumni merchandise store for TTU products

Shop online for TTU products in our Alumni merchandise store. A great way to show your TTU pride is to purchase and display a TTU flag or home banner. Alumni merchandise can be purchased online at TTU Marketplace or on campus at Alumni Relations in Jere Whitson Hall on the Quad.

Additional items may be purchased online at Tennessee Tech's University Bookstore! Check out their great selection of t-shirts, hats, other gifts and more.