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TTU receives $2 million for Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Center from local couple
 

Tennessee Tech officials announced this week the largest single current gift in the university's history — $2 million from local First National Bank and Millard and JJ Oakley. Upper Cumberland businessman and shareholder of First National Bank of Tennessee, Millard Oakley and his wife, JJ, believe so strongly in our plan for a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) center that they committed $2 million to the cause. FULL STORY
   
  NEWS from the PRESIDENT
 

Updates from President Bell on the importance of our new Quality Enhancement Plan and the success of our Golden Eaglettes this season, as well as news of an upcoming visit by Gov. Phil Bredesen.
   
  Also inside this issue
 

 

:: PROGRAMS

* President encourages everyone to know, support TTU's QEP

* Physics professors introduce new way to learn, teach challenging subject

* New remote access to Rapid Prototyping Lab offers online alternative

* D-MBA program ranked a 'Top 10 Best Buy' in nation

* HPE prepares for name change, new concentrations

* Career Services launches student mentoring program

 

:: PEOPLE

* Historian, geographer discover site of famous Sgt. York battle

* Qiu wins Kinslow Award for ultra-wideband technology

* Sutton named 'Most Courageous' by USBWA

* CBS SportsLine.com names Payne OVC Coach of the Year

* TTU in the news

* Tech notes (Campana, Ventura)


:: COMING UP THIS MONTH

* TODAY: Intramurals hosts free cookout at softball tournament

* TONIGHT: Top LA jazz artist performs in Wattenbarger Auditorium

* MARCH 28: Scholar gives talk on myths, realities of American families

* MARCH 30: Guest pianist gives recital

 

:: COMING UP NEXT MONTH

* APRIL 1: Expect fine craft, music, food at Celebration of Craft

* APRIL 4: Clothesline Project opens Sexual Assault Awareness Month

* APRIL 8: Spring 4-person Scramble tees off at Cookeville Golf Club

* APRIL 11: Fitness Centers hosts 'Take Charge of Your Health Day'

* APRIL 17: Make plans to attend final Luncheon Forum of 2005-06

* APRIL 21-22: WOW 2006 features symposium on global volunteerism

* APRIL 27: Bells host annual C&S Appreciation Brunch
   
   
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