TechAnnounce http://techannounce.ttu.edu http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=291093 Get ready to smash your cravings! Join us at The Market at Stangel/Murdough on April 9 and 10 for a mouthwatering Smashburger Bash, featuring deliciously crafted Smashburgers served hot and fresh from the Chopstix Line! alan.cushman@ttu.edu (Alan Cushman) Departmental http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=291225 Commuters, Faculty, and Staff can enjoy 15% off at any Hospitality Services dining location, just tap your Tech ID at checkout and save instantly! alan.cushman@ttu.edu (Alan Cushman) Departmental http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=294831 The Student Counseling Center (TTU SCC) is currently offering FREE official QPR trainings open to all faculty, staff, and students at Texas Tech University. austin.wade@ttu.edu (Austin Wade) Lectures & Seminars http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=294835 Contact the Student Counseling Center (TTU SCC) for more information on reserving a confidential space for telehealth meetings. austin.wade@ttu.edu (Austin Wade) Departmental http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=294843 Virtual on-demand and counseling mental health support, FREE to currently enrolled TTU students. austin.wade@ttu.edu (Austin Wade) Departmental http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=295206 Take part in SAB's impact on the Lubbock Community! Help design and create a little library in AM Leftwich Park for residents, students, and the overall community to enjoy and spread the love of reading! Sign up to help on Tech Connect. marskiba@ttu.edu (Mary Skiba) Student Organization http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=295334 The Learning Center offers free, peer-to-peer support for Time Management, Note Taking, and other non-content related topics! patrick.e.bohn@ttu.edu (Pat Bohn) Academic http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=295774 Sign-ups are open!! We want you to participate in one of Texas Tech's longest traditions: planting on Arbor Day! Reserve your spot as an individual or student organization now! https://techconnect.dsa.ttu.edu/submitter/form/start/711380 fgroover@ttu.edu (Frances Audrey Groover) Arts & Entertainment http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=296085 Struggling to find a place on campus that actually works for your student org? The Student Enrichment Center is here to help! Free space reservations, Catering allowed, Open 8AM to 8PM, Monday–Friday (weekends available by request!) Emily.Warren@ttu.edu (Emily Warren) Departmental http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=296247 Got a high Dining Bucks balance? Now is the time to start spending. All Dining Bucks expire at the end of the Spring 2026 semester, so be sure to check your balance and plan ahead. alan.cushman@ttu.edu (Alan Cushman) Departmental http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=296432 The Office of Intercultural Education and Engagement is launching our Cohort for Project ENRICH 2026-2027. A pre-professional skill development program! Selected participants will receive a scholarship totaling 2,000! Applications closes June 30th! mfretwel@ttu.edu (Mya Fretwell) Academic Departmental http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=296596 Join us for Zen Day on May 4th from 4:00–6:30 PM and enjoy free food and drinks, relax with a chair massage, create your own custom bouquet, and participate in other stress-relieving activities designed to help you recharge. bdoak@ttu.edu (Brittany Doak) Rec Sports Programming http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=296678 In just one or two years, gain the business skills you need to get the job you want! Applications are now open! The Summer 2026 deadline is May 1st and the Fall 2026 deadline is August 1st. Lauren.N.Bell@ttu.edu (Lauren N Bell) Academic http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=296679 The Rawls College Master's in Data Science (MSDS) program provides graduates with the technical expertise needed to lead in the digital frontier, through our one-year (or two-year online) STEM-designated program. Lauren.N.Bell@ttu.edu (Lauren N Bell) Academic http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=296731 Russian is an important world language. Russian culture is known worldwide for its literature, music, and ballet. And having studied Russian will make your resume stand out! erin.collopy@ttu.edu (Erin Collopy) Academic http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=296779 Join RISE and the Lubbock Health Department at our free STI Clinic, where you can keep yourself and your partner(s) safe. Get tested for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. fdolan@ttu.edu (Faith Dolan) Departmental http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=296796 Emily Grandy, winner of the 2025 Sowell Emerging Writers Prize, will read from her novel “Cupido Cupido” at 6 p.m. April 16 via Zoom. marcosru@ttu.edu (Marcos Rubio) Arts & Entertainment Lectures & Seminars Academic http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=296806 TTU FitWell Spa Products Are Now Available for Purchase johanna.valencia@ttu.edu (Johanna Valencia) Departmental Rec Sports Programming http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=296860 Join us for a day of innovative cross-disciplinary showcases featuring presentations from Faculty Research Exploration/Breakthrough Awardees and a graduate poster competition! Brianna.Sanchez@ttu.edu (Brianna Sanchez) Research Academic Departmental http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=296909 Learn Chinese from scratch! CHIN 1501 introduces Chinese language while exploring culture through interactive and communicative activities, building a strong foundation for future study or careers. yanlin.wang@ttu.edu (Yanlin Wang) Academic Departmental http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=296915 All Faculty are invited to attend and submit to their research, bringing their ideas to life with a fresh, spring-inspired twist! Eliysse.Lopez@ttuhsc.edu (Eliysse Lopez) Research Faculty/Staff Organization http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=296962 Global Health Lecture Series: Insights from the Global Initiative - Empowering Community Health Workers to Bridge HIV Healthcare Disparities Emma.Woolard@ttuhsc.edu (Emma Woolard) Arts & Entertainment Lectures & Seminars Departmental http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=297044 Researchers are investigating the effects of L-theanine & paraxanthine in tea and coffee on cognitive function in males with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Participants will receive $160 upon study completion. Marianne.Garcia@ttu.edu (Marian Garcia) Research http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=297125 TTU students are invited to join a study on outdoor campus spaces. Complete a 15-minute online survey for a chance to win a $20 gift card (by 07/01/26). mfarnaz@ttu.edu (Mehri Farnaz) Research http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=297164 We are currently accepting applications for a USDA REEU Nutrition BEST training grant for undergraduates interested in pursuing graduate studies or entering the workforce after completing their food, nutrition, and agriculture degrees. Miquela.Smith@ttu.edu (Miquela Smith) Departmental http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=297177 cubism, minimalism, realism, nationalism, exoticism, Orientalism, Dadaism, imagism, futurism... the list goes on! christopher.smith@ttu.edu (Chris Smith) Academic http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=297178 Cities shaping cultural revolutions! The roots of gospel, electric blues, R&B, soul, funk, rock'n'roll, hip hop, and more. christopher.smith@ttu.edu (Chris Smith) Academic http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=297181 Passport Services at the ICC accepts passport applications in a calm, welcoming environment here on campus! Schedule your appointment today! javi.lopez@ttu.edu (Javier Lopez) Departmental http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=297183 We are seeking parents and children (8 to 12 years) to participate in Children’s Life Stories Project. Parents will receive $50 for their time and children will receive small trinkets. yoojin.chae@ttu.edu (Yoojin Chae) Research http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=297192 Service-Learning classes at the Arabic program at CMLL, offers to the community Arabic language and culture classes at the Mahon library on Saturday 4/11 from 2-3 pm. Middle Eastern food and games are also provided. rula.al-hmoud@ttu.edu (Rula Al-Hmoud) Academic http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=297232 The Spring 2026 MVP Stole & Recognition Ceremony will be held on Wednesday May 13th, 2026, from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, at the Helen DeVitt-Jones Auditorium, TTU Museum. Fabian.Martinez@ttu.edu (Fabian Martinez) Academic Departmental http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=297233 If you are interested in becoming a Peer Tutor or SI Leader, attend our upcoming info sessions to learn about the positions and the application process! erika.l.soto@ttu.edu (Erika Soto) Student Employment/Career Opportunities http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=297260 Do you need a professional studio portrait for your website, LinkedIn profile or an upcoming conference? Marketing & Communications can help. ashley.rodgers@ttu.edu (Ashley Rodgers) Departmental http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=297279 Opening Space is a Zoom-based series, co-hosted by the TTUHSC Office of Global Health and the TTU Vernacular Music Center, that increases connections, capacity building, and resilience through community building. Emma.Woolard@ttuhsc.edu (Emma Woolard) Arts & Entertainment Lectures & Seminars Departmental http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=297284 ! Looking for something for your child, niece, nephew, or grandchild to do this summer? Register them for University Recreation Summer Youth Sports Camp! Jordon.German@ttu.edu (Jordon German) Rec Sports Programming http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=297305 Join us for a fun and relaxing craft night! During this interactive session, participants will work on various crafts like paint by numbers, felt pennant flags, DIY canvas totes, and more! Sabrina.Herrera@ttu.edu (Sabrina Herrera) Academic http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=297307 No-Cost Texas Workforce Commission Sponsored Data Science Hands-on Workshops rabarnwa@ttu.edu (Raman Barnwal) Research http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=297308 The Counseling Center is beginning an online therapeutic group for individuals who have lost someone close to them to suicide. tammy.bland@ttuhsc.edu (Tamera Bland) Departmental Faculty/Staff Organization http://techannounce.ttu.edu/Client/ViewMessage.aspx?MsgId=297311 TTU Information Technology will perform network maintenance this evening, April 6, beginning at 10 p.m. CDT. Maintenance will last 5-10 minutes, and during this time, TTUnet wired and wireless connections may be unavailable in some locations. ithelpcentral@ttu.edu (IT Help Central) IT Announcements Departmental