University Service Center and "Giving Big at CRMC" May 12-16

The TTU University Service Center is supporting the Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) in the "Giving Big at CRMC" program this May 12-16. The Service Center encourages students, faculty, staff, and the community joins in for 5 days of giving featuring 5 local charities. Items neededItems will be collected at the CRMC employee dining room, as well as at the TTU University Service Center located in Roaden University Center room 108, across from the cafeteria.

Needed Items Include:

The Animal Shelter
Purina dry kitty and puppy food, Bleach, liquid laundry detergent, liquid dish detergent, paper towels, gently used towels (normal bath size), gently used blankets (crib size), gently used scrubs and lab coats, stamps for US Mail, gift cards from Lowe’s, Wal-Mart or Tractor Supply.

Helping Hands of Putnam County
Tuna, Canned Fruit, Mac’n’ Cheese, Spaghetti O’s, Chili, Soup, Spaghetti Sauce, Household goods and personal items such as toilet paper, tissues, dish detergent, laundry detergent, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, large size baby diapers

The Rescue Mission
Paper products, personal hygiene items (razors), diapers , baby or disinfectant wipes for Family Lodge

Crisis Pregnancy Center
Diapers, baby wipes, baby clothes up to 18 months. Any­Baby beds, bassinets, etc.

Genesis House
Big diapers, disposable thermometers, personal feminine products, disposable razors, hairbrushes

For more information contact the University Service Center at 372-6120 or email at tennis@tntech.edu.

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Volunteers Needed for WCTE's Great TV Auction on June 1

It’s that time of year again!  TTU is sponsoring the Phone Bank for WCTE’s Great TV Auction on Sunday night, June 1, from 6 p.m. until about 11 p.m.  TTU volunteers are needed to answer phones when people call to bid on items in the auction.  Sign up to work in one of two shifts:  6—8:30 p.m. and 8:30—11:00 p.m.  or both. Email or call Tracey Duncan (6091) to volunteer.  Friends and family members are welcome to volunteer as well.  WCTE always provides food, it’s great fun, and you get to be on TV!  Hope to see you there for this worthwhile cause.

For more information, contact Tracey Duncan at tduncan@tntech.edu.

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Cheer, mascot, dance team tryouts May 31-June 8

Tennessee Tech Cheerleading & Mascot tryouts will be Saturday May 31st & Sunday June 1st. Tennessee Tech Golden Girls Dance Team tryouts will be Saturday June 7th & Sunday June 8th. All required forms as well as tryout information can be found on the websites: Cheer & Mascot, Dance 
 
If you have any questions regarding tryouts, please contact Robin Burroughs by email at rburroughs@tntech.edu or by telephone at 931-372-3918 or 931-261-2074.

Photography Exhibit Now Showing, New Classes Starting June 9

Stop by Henderson Hall and feast your eyes on the latest photography exhibit, compliments of Wayne Sadler’s most recent The Art of Seeing and Creative Photography class.  The exhibit, located in the hallway outside of Extended Programs and Regional Development and the School of Interdisciplinary Studies, features visually creative images intended to delight and intrigue the viewer.  Assignments included linking images to traditional haiku poetry and the reverse; students creating haiku poems to reflect the essence of the images.  Photos range from explorations in still life to the abstract, attracting viewers to contemplate the ordinary from unique and sometimes surreal perspectives.
 
The Art of Seeing Creatively, a new class for children and youth with a serious interest in art, is open now for summer registration. The course will meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, June 9 – 13, from 5-6:30 p.m.  The cost is $35.  For more information, call Extended Programs and Regional Development at (931) 372-3304 or nposton@tntech.edu.

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Macon County Interact Tornado Relief – Volunteer June 14

The TTU University Service Center is sponsoring a community service project to be held on June 14th this summer. We encourage you and your peers to hook up with TTU this summer to have some fun and make a difference.

Workers need to bring the following if available to them:

* Rakes (both garden and yard rakes)
* Gloves (both heavy duty and work gloves)
* Wheelbarrow (for moving debris)
* Everyone MUST wear THICK SOLED SHOES

Sack lunches are going to be provided for the workers so we need a list or number of participants for this day.  Please call or e-mail the TTU University Service Center by June 6th, 2008 to volunteer.To Volunteer Please Contact: TTU University Service Center Staff (931) 372-6120 tennis@tntech.edu.

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Take a class this summer through TTU’s non-credit program

Enjoy taking a class for personal or professional growth this summer through Tennessee Tech’s non-credit programs. Courses include a week of art classes for kids and a special section of The Art of Seeing Creatively, a popular photography-related adult class adapted for youth. Take an instructor-facilitated online course or complete a certificate program in healthcare or business.

View the summer non-credit catalog or for more information, contact Noel Poston at 372-3304.

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Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac now available for home use

Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac is now available to current students, faculty and staff for home use at reduced pricing.

For details go online. Purchase is limited to one copy. For additional information, contact Elaine Wells at 372-6526.

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Motorcycle Rider Education Program Starts May 9

The popular Mid Tenn Motorcycle Rider Education Program resumes at Tennessee Tech University this spring, summer and fall. The course requires use of the North Stadium parking lot, so please clear all cars beginning Friday evening from the lot on the following weekends:

Fridays, 6-10 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Upcoming class dates:
May 9-11
16-18* -- (the commuter lot next to Lewis Hall will be used this weekend)

Aug. 8-10
15-17
22-24
29-31

Sept. 12-14
26-28

Oct. 17-19

For confirmation of class dates, times, or costs or to register, call Mary Kathryn Carlson at 931-503-1177. To find more about this and other non-credit courses, call Extended Programs and Regional Development at (931) 372-3304.

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