Volume II, Issue 1- January 2005| Tech Connect Archives
Alumni in the Birmingham, Ala., area… Thursday, February 3, come watch the Golden Eagles and Eaglettes basketball teams play at Samford University in what could be the turning point in the race for the OVC tournament! A reception for TTU alumni and fans will be held in the foyer of the Rotunda Club between the women’s and men’s games. (Look for signs with details). Meet TTU’s new athletic director, Mark Wilson, enjoy a snack or light dinner, and socialize with other Tech alumni! All tickets are general admission tickets and are available at the Siebert Gym at a cost of $8 for adults, and $3 for children ages 3-12 (under 3 are admitted free). Wear purple and gold and look for other Tech fans in purple and gold to form our own cheering section! The women’s game starts at 5 p.m. with the men’s game following at 7 p.m. Reservations are not required. However, if you plan to attend, please call TTU Alumni Relations at 1-800-889-8730 or e-mail us at alumni@tntech.edu, so we may better prepare.
Plan to attend an Alumni Event in 2005 Contact Alumni Relations if you'd like more information on any of the following events or if you'd like to help in planning an event.
TTU flag and home banner now available Support
TTU by purchasing and displaying a TTU flag or home banner. Don't
miss out on this exciting opportunity to display your TTU pride!
TTU College of Business raises more than $700,000 for "Keeping the Promise" More than $700,000 has been raised
for the “Keeping the Promise” campaign to refurbish
and remodel classrooms, offices and other College of Business
facilities in Tennessee Tech University’s Johnson Hall.
TTU nursing program gets notification of accreditation by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education “This is a real vote of confidence in the quality of Tennessee Tech University’s nursing program.”
State grant encourages professionals to become special education teachers As a special education assistant
at Avery Trace Middle School, Mrs. Terri looks upon the little
improvements her students accomplish each day as big steps in
their lives.
TTU researchers work to improve fuel cells for more efficient, less expensive energy source For a couple of generations, fuel
cell technology has promised to provide the nation cleaner, cheaper
and more efficient energy. But despite their potential, fuel cells
are not yet common in our every day lives; their development and
production is still too expensive for regular use in vehicles
and other commercial uses.
Design, manufacturing lab opens in Engineering The much anticipated NSF Geometric
Design and Manufacturing Integration Lab in the Center for Manufacturing
Research opened its doors, offering a first look at the facility
that promises to help the CMR break new research ground and build
stronger relationships with industry.
TTU receives more than $2 million in federal funds Tennessee Tech University will
receive more than $2 million in federal funding to help construct
its new nursing building, enhance science and technology teaching
programs, and support research for pavement repair materials.
TTU Craft Center artists included among "Best of Tennessee" Seven artists associated with Tennessee
Tech University’s Appalachian Center for Craft — including
faculty, resident artists, alumni and students — have recently
won state honors.
TTU Tuba Ensemble wins entry into initial phase of Grammy selections The Tennessee Tech Tuba Ensemble
is the first such student group in history to be included on the
prestigious Grammy Entry List.
Gina Padgett joins Alumni Relations as assistant director As assistant director of Alumni
Relations, Gina Padgett has responsibility for coordinating special
events. She maintains the Alumni Relations Web site and produces
the TTU Alumni eNewsletter.
Athletics Tech basketball broadcasts available nationwide Radio broadcasts
— All Golden Eagle and Eaglette basketball games can be
heard on WHUB AM 1400 FREE Teamline — Fans can listen anywhere in America to the WHUB broadcasts absolutely FREE.
Tech, Community to celebrate Drew Hixon Night on Jan. 29 It has been nearly five months
since Drew Hixon last walked across the Tennessee Tech campus.
On Saturday night, Jan. 29, he will walk across the court at Eblen
Center, accompanied by his family.
LIVE stats updates at home games now available on TTUsports.com Fans who aren't able to attend
Tech's home basketball games can still follow the action as it
unfolds by logging onto the TTUsports.com website and selecting
the LIVE stats option. The computer-generated stats pages will
be updated every 30 seconds as the game progresses, and it will
feature individual and team stats, box scores and play-by-play.
2004 Inductees into Tennessee Tech Athletic's Hall of Fame Tennessee Tech's annual Hall of
Fame induction took place on Nov. 5, 2004 as part of the Homecoming
festivities.
Julio Freire added to Athletic administration for development Julio Freire has been named Director
for Athletics Development at Tennessee Tech University. A native
of Tucson, Ariz., Freire began his new role January 3.
Former Kentucky starter Saul Smith named assistant coach on Golden Eagle staff It took a little longer than planned,
and the trail that led him to Cookeville has some added twists,
but Saul Smith is finally a part of the Tennessee Tech basketball
program.
For more Alumni News, check out VISIONS, TTU's alumni magazine.
Join our Online Alumni Directory Our
online Alumni Directory has been a huge hit! More than 4,000
alums have already registered to use the site. If you haven't,
you are missing out!
Update Your Contact Information You can now update your address
in the online directory or you may call us at 1-866-511-6553 or
e-mail to alumrecords@tntech.edu.
Online giving is now available,
making it even easier for you to support your alma mater.
With a few clicks of your mouse, you can make your tax-deductible
gift. |
