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STUDENTS BORN OR RAISED IN MEXICO NEEDED FOR ONLINE STUDY
We are looking for students between 18-25 years old who were born or raised in Mexico to participate in an online research study. Participants are eligible for a gift card drawing.
Originator: Melanie Longhurst            Posted On :   5/23/2013
Research 

Department of Physics offering in the 2nd Summer Session 2013
Phys 5300: New and Renewable Sustainable Energy
Originator: Joyce Norton            Posted On :   5/23/2013
Academic 

Raider X2 SUMMER Registration! Sign up May 29!
Interested in being a part of our specialty fitness courses during the summer months? Stop by the Fit/Well Office at the SRC to sign up on May 29! Most classes are under $20!
Originator: Scott Layher            Posted On :   5/23/2013
Departmental * Rec Sports Programming 

Last Chance to Win a TTU Scholarship for your Holiday Design
The Office of the President is looking for the next design of the official Texas Tech University Holiday Card and Holiday Open House invite. Submit your design for a chance to win a $500 or $1,000 scholarship!
Originator: Sarah Barron            Posted On :   5/23/2013
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental Events * Departmental 

Staff Senate Scholarship Applications are now available!
Are you a professional TTU staff member taking classes at the university? If you answered 'yes,' this scholarship is for you: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/staffsenate/scholarships.php
Originator: kc Gilchrest            Posted On :   5/22/2013
Faculty/Staff Organization 

Animal Science Tutors Needed for Fall 2013!
Do you like to help others in a meaningful way? Would you like to develop a great resume item? Consider being a TECHniques Center tutor!
Originator: Brandi Schreiber            Posted On :   5/22/2013
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Graduate Online Elective in Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Sustainability is being offered Fall 2013 as an online elective for graduate students across all related fields.

Originator: Deborah Carr            Posted On :   5/23/2013
Academic 

Become a CASA Volunteer
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the South Plains NEEDS volunteers to ensure that every child has an advocate and a voice!!!
Originator: Sarah Barron            Posted On :   5/23/2013
Faculty/Staff Organization * Student Organization 

Personal Risk Management
Insurance is an important tool for our personal risk management.
Originator: LaDonna Johnson            Posted On :   5/22/2013
Lectures & Seminars * Departmental 

It’s Time to Invest in Your Future
The Department of Personal Financial Planning is now offering an ALL on-line minor, “Studies in Personal Finance” can be completed in one year.
Originator: Dawn Abbott            Posted On :   5/23/2013
Academic * Departmental 

Interior Design Tutors Needed for the Fall 2013 Semester!
Are you an interior design major? Consider applying to be a tutor with the Techniques Center and share your knowledge of these courses with other students!
Originator: Brandi Schreiber            Posted On :   5/22/2013
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Geology Tutors Needed this Fall 2013!
Have you taken any geology courses and made an A or a B in them? Then you should apply to be a tutor with the Techniques Center this fall!
Originator: Brandi Schreiber            Posted On :   5/22/2013
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

It's Time to Consider a Major in Personal Financial Planning
The Department of Personal Financial Planning is the country’s #1 Personal Financial Planning program and has a reputation as a leader in financial planning education.
Originator: Beverly Johnson            Posted On :   5/22/2013
Academic 

Elective Courses that Guarantee A Return on Your Investment
The Personal Financial Planning (PFP) Department is
offering both undergraduate and graduate courses
this summer and fall that are valuable electives for
students not majoring in PFP.

Originator: Beverly Johnson            Posted On :   5/23/2013
Academic 

Fresco Painting with Federico Vigil in Junction this Summer
Sign up now to study Fresco Painting with Federico Vigil - the Michelangelo of New Mexico - at the TTU Junction Campus during Summer 2 (July 8 - 26).
Originator: Jose Arredondo            Posted On :   5/22/2013
Academic 

Smoking status, mood, and communication study: Cigarette smokers needed
We are looking for cigarette smokers to participate in a research study examining the effects of smoking and mood on communication. You can earn up to $20 for participating in the study.

Originator: Noreen Watson            Posted On :   5/23/2013
Research 

Seeking Participants for a Smoking Treatment Study
Seeking cigarette smokers for a smoking treatment study. Treatment is free ($200.00 value). Participants can earn up to $150.00 for completing the 10 week treatment group and 3 brief follow-up sessions.

Originator: Noreen Watson            Posted On :   5/23/2013
Research 

Personal Financial Planning Tutors Needed for Fall 2013!
Do you like to help others in a meaningful way? Are you looking for a convenient, on-campus job? Apply to be a tutor with the TECHniques Center!
Originator: Brandi Schreiber            Posted On :   5/23/2013
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Theatre Appreciation Offered in Summer I (Core VPA requirement)
Take your Core Visual and Performing Arts requirement this summer! The Department of Theatre and Dance is offering Theatre Appreciation in Summer I. Learn about the various methods of theatrical practice in an engaging classroom environment.
Originator: Heather Welch            Posted On :   5/22/2013
Academic * Departmental 

Faculty & Staff Appreciation Lunch!
Come out and join Interim President Lawrence Schovanec for the Faculty & Staff Appreciation Lunch in the Administration Plaza on Tuesday, May 28th from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Originator: Sarah Barron            Posted On :   5/23/2013
Academic * Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization 

Student Assistant Needed
The Learning Center is looking for a Student Assistant for the Summer!
Originator: Patrick Bohn            Posted On :   5/22/2013
Academic 

Summer Camp/On-Campus Program Employee Training Required
Texas law and Texas Tech policy require Directors of summer camps and on-campus programs for minors hosted on the Tech campus to ensure that their employees are trained and certified in recognizing and preventing sexual assault and child molestation.
Originator: DAHLIA Guerra            Posted On :   5/22/2013
Academic * Departmental 

Join Argumentation & Debate Summer I
Interested in Law? Politics? Just arguing with your friends? Sign up for COMS 3314: Argumentation and Debate being taught during Summer I by Texas Tech's Head Debate Coach. Registration for this course is now open.
Originator: Robert Layne            Posted On :   5/23/2013
Academic 

Promote Your Department in the Texas Techsan Alumni Magazine
Promote the events, activities and projects of your department by advertising in the Texas Techsan, the official publication of the Texas Tech Alumni Association.
Originator: Brent Ross            Posted On :   5/22/2013
Academic * Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization 

Learn about music and the basics of songwriting!
Songwriting MUTH 1300 for Summer I
Originator: Liza Muse            Posted On :   5/21/2013
Academic 

Immerse Yourself in Music during Summer Session I!
Music in Western Civilization starts at the very basic level of music and progresses at the level of the class, all gaining much more appreciation for classical music in movie scores , composers, etc.
Originator: Liza Muse            Posted On :   5/21/2013
Academic 

Physics 3400-Fundamentals of Physics offering in Summer 2
Unusual offering of Physics 3400 is available in Summer 2
Originator: Joyce Norton            Posted On :   5/21/2013
Academic 

Reading and Writing TA Needed
TSI Office is looking to hire a Reading/Writing TA.
Originator: Emily Hammer            Posted On :   5/21/2013
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Learn to Speak with Confidence!
Learn to speak with confidence! Enroll in COMS 2300 this summer to learn fundamentals of public speaking while learning how to control and overcome your fear of speaking in front of an audience. Enhance your speaking confidence and skills!
Originator: Kenneth Roach            Posted On :   5/21/2013
Academic * Departmental 

Summer I course in Introductory Applied Micro Economics.
The introductory applied economics course fulfills 3 hours of the University CORE Individual/Behavioral requirement. Meets Summer I from 10:00-11:50 M-F.
Originator: Emmett Elam            Posted On :   5/22/2013
Academic * Departmental 

**NEW COURSE** Curriculum & Instruction, Summer I
Advanced Seminar in C&I: Digital Geographies - Theory to Practice - EDCI 6306 - 001
Originator: Penny Carpenter            Posted On :   5/21/2013
Departmental 

GK-12 Building Bridges Conference
NSF GK-12: "Building Bridges: Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Engineering on the South Plains" capstone conference at the Overton Hotel June 3-5
Originator: Robert Long            Posted On :   5/22/2013
Lectures & Seminars * Academic 

May Starwatch
Please join us this Sunday, 9pm at the Lubbock Lake Landmark to witness an unusual trio of planets dance across the May skies. This event is open to the entire Lubbock community and both children and adults are invited to attend.
Originator: Jacek Jonca-Jasinski            Posted On :   5/23/2013
Arts & Entertainment 

Summer Tutors Needed!
We are looking to hire quality tutors for the summer terms with expertise in a variety of areas. If you enjoy helping people reach their academic potential, then this is the job for you!
Originator: Andree Houston            Posted On :   5/22/2013
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

STUDY PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON CHILD REACTIONS TO A SIBLING’S BIRTH
If you are pregnant and have a child who is under 5 years old you may be eligible to participate. Financial compensation will be offered. For information, contact Dr. Sybil L. Hart at BigSibStudy@gmail.com or call 742-2404 x 287.
Originator: Jennifer Harris            Posted On :   5/23/2013
Research 

Center for Geospatial Technology Phone Number Change
The Center for Geospatial Technology has new telephone numbers:

Main Number: 742-1276

Direct lines
Lucia Barbato: 834-8999
Jessica Hoffman: 834-5131
Santosh Seshadri:834-1146
Originator: Lucia Barbato            Posted On :   5/22/2013
Academic * Departmental 

Cayuse 424 Training
Would you like to learn more about Cayuse 424, the web-based system used for proposal preparation and submission? Please come join us for a training session, June 6, 10:00am-12:00pm @ TLTC Room 151
Originator: Reda Rafei            Posted On :   5/22/2013
Lectures & Seminars * Research