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Techmail Maintenance May Cause Extra Password Prompts or Mail Delivery Delays
Scheduled Maintenance to Techmail has unexpectedly extended into Saturday's production hours. Techmail is available, but customers may experience password prompts or delivery delays.
Originator: IT Help Central            Posted On :   6/15/2013
Employee Announcements * Student Announcements 

Department of Physics offering in the 2nd Summer Session 2013
Phys 5300: New and Renewable Sustainable Energy
Originator: Joyce Norton            Posted On :   6/13/2013
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 :   6/13/2013
Faculty/Staff Organization * Student Organization 

GOT BREAKFAST BURRITOS?
Sam’s Place at Murray is open early for breakfast this summer! Start your day right with a delicious breakfast burrito and a fresh cup of coffee!
Originator: Alan Cushman            Posted On :   6/12/2013
Arts & Entertainment 

Women's Studies Lending Library
Need a place to find great resources for women's and gender studies? Check out the Women's Studies Edna Maynard Gott Lending Library located in DOAK Hall in the office of Women's Studies.

Originator: Patricia Earl            Posted On :   6/12/2013
Research * Academic * Departmental 

NEW Graduate Minor in Cross-Cultural Studies (CCS)!!!!!!
The CCS Graduate Minor is supported by a multidisciplinary curriculum geared toward enhancing cross-cultural knowledge, skills, leadership, and lifetime professional success in a broad variety of traditional and non-traditional career paths.

Originator: Elizabeth Trejos-Castillo            Posted On :   6/13/2013
Academic * Departmental 

Retail Management 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 :   6/12/2013
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Energy Commerce 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 :   6/13/2013
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Cell and Molecular Biology Tutors Needed for Fall 2013!
Are you majoring in the biological sciences? Then we are looking for you! Apply to be a tutor with the Techniques Center!
Originator: Brandi Schreiber            Posted On :   6/12/2013
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

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 :   6/13/2013
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Accessorize Your Little Black Dress
Come create accessories for your little black dress as part of the Saturday@The Museum monthly series, June 15, 1-4pm. The event is FREE and open to the public. Supplies are limited.

Originator: David Dean            Posted On :   6/13/2013
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental 

Angel Fire Mountain Biking Trip! Register by June 19th!
Join our Outdoor Pursuits department on a four-day trip to the Angel Fire bike park! Trip costs $220 if registered by June 19th, sign up at the OPC just outside the Student Rec Center!
Originator: Scott Layher            Posted On :   6/13/2013
Departmental * Rec Sports Programming 

Outdoor ZUMBA and Dive-In Movie! Friday the 21st! FREE
Come get your sweat on at our Outdoor ZUMBA event, and then dive in the pool for a showing of Oz, the Great and Powerful! Event starts at 5:30 at the Bonfire Pit!
Originator: Scott Layher            Posted On :   6/13/2013
Departmental * Rec Sports Programming 

Lunar Lope! Come run under the Supermoon June 23!
Come join us at 10:00 PM on the 23rd for a race underneath the full moon! Event costs $15 for Rec Center Members. Sign up now in the Fit/Well Office at the SRC!
Originator: Scott Layher            Posted On :   6/13/2013
Departmental * Rec Sports Programming 

What can I do with a Minor in Women’s Studies at TTU?
Whether students are choosing to go into fields of study such as Business, Medicine, Law or Public Relations, courses in women’s studies provide critical professional development.
Originator: Patricia Earl            Posted On :   6/13/2013
Research * Academic * Departmental 

Subscribe to the Women's Studies Program e-newsletter
What's going on in the Women's Studies Program? Need information on upcoming classes and co-curricular events? Subscribe to our e-newsletter today!
Originator: Patricia Earl            Posted On :   6/13/2013
Academic * Departmental * Student Organization 

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 :   6/13/2013
Academic 

Interested in learning about the diverse peoples of the world?
ONLINE Summer 2 Course: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (ANTH 2302).

This course explores the rich complexity of cultures all over the globe.

FULFILLS: Multicultural Requirement
Originator: Lap Siu            Posted On :   6/12/2013
Academic 

Economics Tutor Needed!
The Learning Center is looking for an Economics tutor!
Originator: Patrick Bohn            Posted On :   6/12/2013
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

TAB Presents: Dive-In Movie: Oz The Great and Powerful
Come join TAB Friday, June 21, for a movie, a swim, and FREE snowcones, cotton candy and popcorn! We will be showing Oz the Great and Powerful at the REC leisure pool! The event starts at 9:00 p.m. and is FREE with TTU student ID.
Originator: Sierra Grange            Posted On :   6/13/2013
Arts & Entertainment * Student Organization 

Participate in a research study!
The Department of Nutrition is recruiting adults ages 18-45 (pant size: 12+(women) waist size: 38+(men) required) to participate in a research study examining the effect of a sweet tasting mouth rinse on blood glucose and insulin levels.

Originator: Keely Hawkins            Posted On :   6/13/2013
Research 

STUDY PARTICIPANTS NEED FOR RESEARCH ON COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
A chance to win $25 prize! To participate in a 5-10 minutes survey about social media use and community participation, 10 participants have a chance to win $25. Please Click here : https://ttucomc.qualtrics.com/SE/SID=SV_03CdWxayhPS5djL

Originator: Sha Li            Posted On :   6/12/2013
Research 

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 :   6/13/2013
Research 

"OPEN HOUSE" for the Master of Public Administration Program (MPA)
Come to the open house to hear more about the MPA program. It is not too late to be admitted for fall term.
Originator: Irasema Ibarra            Posted On :   6/12/2013
Academic * Departmental 

Gigs and Pics: Concert Photos by Wayne “Hatch” Hatchel
The Southwest Collection’s Crossroads of Music Archive presents photographs from the collection of Wayne “Hatch” Hatchel, who worked as sound engineer for a variety of musicians, including Joe Ely, for many years.
Originator: Julie Barnett            Posted On :   6/13/2013
Academic * Departmental 

POLS 2302 Summer II
If you still need the Core POLS 2302 class, Summer II 2pm option face to face still available.
Originator: Stephani Biggs            Posted On :   6/13/2013
Academic * Departmental 

Fall 2013 SBS Core Credit with NO Textbook required!
Save $ on books - enroll in SW 1300: Why and How of Social Services (CRN 29267) for Social & Behavioral Science core credit in fall 2013. Enroll for lively semester examining range of services to promote human well-being & control behavior in society
Originator: Laura Lowe            Posted On :   6/13/2013
Academic 

Female students -- Survey on physical activity and fruits and vegetables
Female non-pregnant students are needed for a study about their intention of doing physical activity and eating fruits and vegetables. Please take 10-15 minutes and complete the survey. You will have a 1 in 10 chance of winning a $25 gift card!
Originator: Afnan Saaty            Posted On :   6/13/2013
Research 

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 :   6/12/2013
Academic * Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization 

Award Winning Educator and Writer: Al Lawrence
Barnes and Noble will be hosting a booksigning from 11-2. Al will be signing his book, and playing chess against anyone willing to challenge him to a game.
Originator: Melissa Jolman            Posted On :   6/12/2013
Academic * Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization 

SHORTCOURSES TO ENHANCE YOUR COMPUTER SKILLS
The TTU IT Division invites you to attend our summer 2013 ShortCourses. Courses are taught by IT professionals at no charge to TTU students, faculty, and staff members.
Originator: IT Education            Posted On :   6/12/2013
IT Announcements * TTU IT Training 

Lubbock Lake Landmark is now open
The Lubbock Lake Landmark has resumed its regular operating hours, after being closed due to damage from last week's storm.
Originator: Deborah Bigness            Posted On :   6/12/2013
Departmental 

Raider Red Meats wants to sell 5 sides of beef!
Now is the time to stock up on aged beef from RRM. $750-1,000 will reserve you ~200 lbs of beef. Do not miss this buy.. Call even if you only have $500 to spend, we may can pair you up with another consumer!
Originator: Bradley Price            Posted On :   6/12/2013
Departmental 

CHL Class (Concealed Handgun License)
Tech Gun Club is hosting a CHL class Saturday June 15th.This is OPEN to the public and is $65. MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD! For more details email at techgunclub@gmail.com or visit our website for further details
Originator: Mohan Birbal            Posted On :   6/12/2013
Student Organization 

Boiler Steam Blows CHACP I
Central Heating & Cooling Plant I will be conducting intermittent boiler steam blows throughout the week of June 10th thru June 14th 2013 from 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Originator: Dale Bennett            Posted On :   6/13/2013
Departmental