The Oracle returns in print and online on Friday, March 26. Have a good, relaxing Spring Break. In the meantime, breaking news will be posted here. All other news can be found on the university's website, www.tntech.edu.
Much akin to the greatest hit from Queen, "Another One Bites the Dust," I've added another passenger to the ranks of the formerly sparse public transportation partakers. I am now waiting for the bus with another person! And another one on / And another one on / Another one rides the bus. (0) comments
Parking at Tech is expected to grow by 550 spots by Fall 2011. These new spots will occupy land on the east side of campus in the area around Prescott Central Middle School. The Tennessee Technological University Foundation- a non-profit corporation with the purpose of providing guidance and assistance for the program of private gift support for Tech-purchased PCMS, along with the 14 acres of surrounding land, for roughly $2. (0) comments
The search is on for someone to fill the new position of Dean of Library and Learning Assistance. The Dean of Library and Learning Assistance will oversee the running of the new learning commons, scheduled to be built on the first floor of the Angelo and Jennette Volpe Library. (0) comments
Two opportunities remain for Tech students to explore Women's History month. Two Center Stage productions are scheduled later this month. One event will spotlight a survivor of the brutal Rwandan genocide, who hid in a bathroom for 91 days with seven other women. (0) comments
As spring break approaches, the Counseling Center is doing their best to bring awareness to the misuse or abuse of alcohol. Binge drinking is defined as the consumption of five or more alcoholic drinks in a row, on a single occasion. "Somebody would tell us maybe 12 beers is not much, but we think it is," Cynthia Bryant, Counseling Center assistant director said. (0) comments
A 75-year-old student is set to graduate in May. To Ronald Tiller of Vonore, Tenn., a degree is more than a ticket to good job; it is a vital piece that is missing from his life. He does not need a degree in order to get a well paying job, but here he is taking classes in order to walk across the stage in May. (0) comments
Students on the dean's and graduates lists aren't the only ones eligible for news releases. With the upcoming season of award presentations and scholarship grants, many students could be featured in their hometown newspaper -- if the occasion is announced to the Office of Communications and Marketing. (0) comments
Depending the type of career path you choose, you may or may not have to do an interview over dinner with your potential future employer. There may be those who are very well prepared for it, but some may need a little more guidance before going into this type of interview. (0) comments
