The tumultuous state of Afghanistan and the gradual loss of rights for its people are hot topics in both political and civil debate. The Tech community will have an opportunity to hear a firsthand account of life for women in the country. Farooka Gauhari, author of the first memoir of […]
Day: September 18, 2009
Free tutoring available
Free tutoring, offered through the Academic Development Program, is now available for any Tech student seeking assistance within a variety of subjects. During the past 24 years, this program has helped underprepared students cultivate skills necessary for college level classes. However, many students are unaware that the program is not […]
ITS says wireless routers caused ResNet outage
Mention ResNet to students living on campus, and you’ll be met with unsatisfied grumbles. But internet performance for residential halls could be blamed on students’ personal wireless routers. ResNet access was cut for students living in Crawford and Murphy Halls and Tech Village Sept. 10 as Information Technology Services searched […]
Crossword puzzle answers for 9/18/09
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Fitness center plans two new classes
The Fitness Center will soon be offering two new classes: Beginner Pilates and High Hips.Beginner Pilates is a three week Monday night series from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. on November 2, 9, and 16 in Fitness Center in Room 216. The cost is $12 for students, $15 for members, […]
Tech scheduled to premier new Web site
Tech is scheduled to launch an updated and improved version of its University Web site Tuesday.The Office of Public Affairs, along with Web and Digital Media Director Matthew Gann, have been researching user opinions and designing the new Web site since Fall 2008. “When people see the new look of […]
University creates alcohol, drug amnesty
Tech has big plans in its future dealing with alcohol-related emergencies on campus. Ed Boucher, dean of students, is currently composing a policy to help reduce the number of alcohol-related emergencies that go unreported each year on campus. “A medical amnesty policy seeks to decrease the likelihood that a student […]
Tech graduates teach near and far
Tech’s College of Education spring graduates are teaching near and far- from as close as Cookeville to as far as Virginia. There were 278 graduates Spring 2009. Teacher Education Director Sandy Smith estimates that about 200 of them currently hold teaching jobs at local school systems in the region. Some […]
Student awaiting January court date
Tech police arrested Blake McNew on charges of public intoxication and vandalism on Sept.8.According to the Tech police report filed by arresting officer Donald Merriman, several students reported a disturbance on the fifth floor of Dunn Hall involving a white male in a white shirt and blue jeans knocking on […]
President Bell conveys conference focus to class
President Bob Bell attended the 2009 Tennessee Governor’s Conference on Economic Development this past Monday and Tuesday. And he hopes to bring such economic awareness into his classroom.The annual conference that was held in Nashville focused on economic development within the state, with many topics focused on bringing more jobs […]
