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Are you a student employee? This student onboarding guide is for YOU!

We are excited you are starting your student employee journey at Texas Tech. To help make your first few days to first month and beyond successful, we created this guide with checklists and tips to ensure you have the information you need.


Originator: Kailey Kilcrease            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 


Seeking families to spend time with horses for research!
Children with current obesity, ages 9-13, and their primary caregivers may be eligible to participate, and no previous horse experience is required.

Originator: Eli Halbreich            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Research 


Join us for our Frontline Leader Series!
Did you miss the Leading from the Frontline Conference in October?

Originator: Kailey Kilcrease            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization * Human Resources Training 


Unlock your future with German!
Boost your career readiness with German, available in person and asynchronous online.

Originator: Belinda Kleinhans            Posted On :   5/19/2025
Academic 


Important: FY 25 Year-End Deadlines & FY 26 Procurement Guidelines
Texas Tech University Procurement Services has established key deadlines for processing transactions against FY 25 funds and initiating purchase orders, contracts, and payments for the start of FY 26.

Originator: Andrew Turnipseed            Posted On :   5/19/2025
Faculty/Staff Organization 


Discounted Domestic FedEx and UPS Shipping at CopyMail!
CopyMail offers students & faculty/staff discounted rates for FedEx & UPS domestic personal and business mailing needs! Stop by for printing, copying, shipping and more. Convenient location, SUB basement, that will save you time and money!

Originator: Wendy Vander Haeghen            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Departmental 


Are you posting a job soon? Register to attend Leadership 3.0!
Leadership 3.0 is designed with an interactive format to train leaders to develop comprehensive job postings paired with strong interview skills to attract and hire the best candidates for their positions.

Originator: Kailey Sharp            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Academic * Departmental * Human Resources Training 


Unleash Summer Fun at Red Raider Academy Summer Camp!
Now accepting registrations for Red Raider Academy, a fun and educational summer camp for students entering 2nd – 8th grade. Limited spots available!

Originator: Bri Massey            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization 


Worship Together with Phil Wickham and the Air1 Worship Now Tour
Be part of a powerful night of worship this October. Tickets available now.

Originator: Sophia Scholz            Posted On :   5/19/2025
Arts & Entertainment 


Host an Event for Family Weekend!
Your college, department, or student organization is invited to host an event during Family Weekend 2025 on October 24th-26th!

Originator: Bryanna Valdivia            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Arts & Entertainment * Athletics * Departmental Events 


ATTENTION UNDERGRADUATE COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJORS
Have you thought about applying to the Accelerated BS-MS Computer Science or Accelerated BS-MS Security & Software Engineering program?

Originator: Jessica Woodard            Posted On :   5/19/2025
Departmental 


Want to join a growing career field of Computer Science?
Are you interested in a career in web or software development? Consider enrolling in the Master of Science in Computer Science program.

Originator: Jessica Woodard            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Academic 


Coffee Breaks via Microsoft Teams
Are you looking for some professional development from the comfort of your own office? Join us for our 30 minute, micro-learning sessions!

Originator: Kailey Sharp            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Departmental * Human Resources Training 


Participants Wanted! Parent and youth are invited!
Parents and adolescents (ages 12-17) are invited to participate in a two-week study examining family interactions and youth well-being. Each participant will receive up to $90 to thank you for your time in the full study.

Originator: Alexandra Hartwig            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Research 


Upcoming Camps/Programs & Youth Protection
Texas Tech University is excited about the many youth camps and programs coming to campus in 2025! As we prepare for these events, we want to remind camp/program directors of important university policies regarding youth protection and campus safety.

Originator: Camille Frost            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Departmental 


Educational Incentive Pay Program Training
A one-hour, training session will occur on May 27th @11:00am via Microsoft Teams. Search "Educational Incentive Pay Program" in Cornerstone to sign up!

Originator: Katelyn Estevez            Posted On :   5/19/2025
Human Resources Training 


Course announcements: BTEC 5001-001, 5001-002, 5301, and 5322
Learn about key topics in Biotechnology this Summer I and II. Register today!

Originator: Shannon Sears            Posted On :   5/19/2025
Academic 


Fall 2025: GERM2312 The Holocaust in Literature and Film (Online Asynchronous)
Additional seats open in GERM2312 The Holocaust in Literature and Film. This online asynchronous course fulfills Language, Philosophy & Culture and Multicultural Requirements and is conducted in English.

Originator: Sonja Stojanovic            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Academic 


"Beyond Category" Fall 2025: The worlds of Duke Ellington
An intensive, topics-oriented survey of the life and music of composer, pianist, and bandleader Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington

Originator: Chris Smith            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Academic 


Microsoft MFA to be Enabled for TTU Shibboleth Applications
On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Information Technology will enable Microsoft Multifactor Authentication for multiple TTU applications including Salesforce, Top Hat, Mediasite, and ServiceNow.

Originator: IT Help Central            Posted On :   5/19/2025
IT Announcements * Departmental 


PAID RESEARCH - $50 – Parents and Children (8 to 12 years) Needed
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.


Originator: Yoojin Chae            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Research * Academic * Departmental 


Fall 2025 course: Constructs in Ethnomusicology (UG/grad)
music | sound | community | culture | history
TR 2-3:20pm SOM


Originator: Chris Smith            Posted On :   5/19/2025
Academic 


Shark Tank Jr Summer Camp: Register Today!
If your child wants to be the next great STEM entrepreneur, then get them registered today for the Shark Tank Jr. Summer Camp June 23-27, 2025. There are two camps: Incoming 4th-6th graders and Incoming 7th-9th graders.

Originator: Allison Eubanks            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Departmental 


Survive & Thrive: STEM in the Wilderness Summer Camp for Elementary Students
Want to engage your child in fun STEM learning this summer? Get them registered for this hands-on STEM adventure where they will explore the science and engineering behind real-world survival skills!

Originator: Allison Eubanks            Posted On :   5/19/2025
Departmental 


THE SCHOOL OF ART'S SUMMER PRE-COLLEGE IMMERSION PROGRAM IS BACK!
Do you know a junior high or high school student who loves art and wants to get the full college experience of what life is like being an art student at Texas Tech? Tell them about our PCIP program taking place this June!

Originator: Tricia Earl            Posted On :   5/19/2025
Departmental 


Summer I Online Technology Course - ART 2309
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of digital technology in the arts.

Originator: Tricia Earl            Posted On :   5/19/2025
Academic 


PLAY SING & DANCE with the Tech Folk Orchestra!
The Tech Folk Orchestra (MUEN3310-204 CRN 42729) is recruiting for Fall 2025! Seeking singers, players, dancers, cosplayers, gamers, coders, LARPers, actors, and designers. Come and play with us in the Multiverse of Bassanda!


Originator: Chris Smith            Posted On :   5/19/2025
Arts & Entertainment 


ENGR 5000 - Advanced Biomaterials Summer 2025 (Asynchronous)
The Bioengineering program is now offering an online asynchronous course for the Summer 1 term open to both graduate and undergraduate students!

Originator: JT Trevino            Posted On :   5/19/2025
Academic 


Now Hiring F45 Coaches
Looking for a job on campus? Interested in sharing your passion for Fitness? University Recreation F45 is now hiring for Personal Trainers to coach classes!

Originator: Brittany Doak            Posted On :   5/19/2025
Rec Sports Programming 


Volunteers needed to perform office-related tasks with VR! $50 gift card
Our research team seeks undergraduate and graduate students in the Texas Tech community to perform three rounds of office-related tasks (30 minutes each) within three different virtual reality (VR) headset supports.

Originator: Felipe Zambrini Santos            Posted On :   5/19/2025
Research 


Discover Shmoody: A Resource for Mental Well-Being at TTU
As you recharge over the summer, remember that Shmoody is here to support your mental wellness journey—anytime, anywhere. Available FREE to all TTU students, faculty, and staff.

Originator: Javier Lopez            Posted On :   5/19/2025
Student Organization 


Participants Aged 65+ Needed for Digital Reminiscence Study
If you are 65 or older, we invite you to take part in a Reminiscence Study using Technology at Texas Tech University. Participants will receive a $50 Amazon gift card for completing a 120-minute experiment, focus group interview, and brief survey.

Originator: Athena Chan            Posted On :   5/19/2025
Research 


Rawls College of Business STEM MBA
In just one or two years, gain the business skills you need to get the job you want! Applications are now open! The Fall 2025 deadline is July 1st, and the Spring 2026 deadline is December 1st.

Originator: Kayla Grassmuck            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Academic 


Rawls College of Business 100% Online MBA
Get the business skills you need to get the job you want from a nationally ranked MBA program in the U.S. Applications are open now! The Fall 2025 deadline is July 1st, and the Spring 2026 deadline is December 1st.

Originator: Kayla Grassmuck            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Academic 


Rawls College of Business On-Campus MBA
In just one or two years, gain the business skills you need to get the job you want! Applications are now open! The Fall 2025 deadline is July 1st, and the Spring 2026 deadline is December 1st.

Originator: Kayla Grassmuck            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Academic 


PRAG 5301: Common Methods for Cross-Disciplinary Research
The fall 2025 semester course will be conducted as a pilot study course on how to apply cross-disciplinary research methods in building collaborations. ($250 Stipend) Open to all doctoral students!

Originator: Brianna Sanchez            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Research * Academic * Departmental 


June Staff Brown Bag Workshop: Exploring Graduate School Opportunities
Join us on Monday, June 30th for a webinar discussing Texas Tech Graduate School, the application process, and benefit including the Employee Tuition Assistance Program & the Educational Pay Incentive Program.

Originator: Jayme Mowery            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Lectures & Seminars * Academic * Faculty/Staff Organization 


Reminder: Network Maintenance: 5/20 – 5/27
During the Spring interim, Network Services will perform maintenance on multiple TTU services.

Originator: IT Help Central            Posted On :   5/20/2025
IT Announcements * Departmental 


ATTN ORG LEADERSHIP MINOR STUDENTS – ECO 3320 AVAILABLE SEATS
For interested ORG Leadership minor students. ECO 3320 Managerial Economics applies as a LEADERSHIP course for the minor. Class offered SUMMER 2025 and FALL 2025.

Originator: Jose Jimenez            Posted On :   5/16/2025
Academic * Departmental 


ATTN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES MINOR STUDENTS – ECO 3336 & ECO 3356 AVAILABLE SEATS
For interested Environmental Studies minor students. ECO 3336 Environmental Economics and ECO 3356 Energy Economics applies as SELECTED course for the minor. Classes offered online SUMMER 2025.

Originator: Jose Jimenez            Posted On :   5/16/2025
Academic * Departmental 


History of Rock and Roll Summer I & II
MUHL2310 The History of Rock and Roll Online: Summer I: May 30 - July 1; Summer II: July 8 - August 6: Asynchronous online course. Provides CORE Creative Arts requirement.

Originator: Roger Landes            Posted On :   5/18/2025
Academic 


Seeking healthy adults 60+ years for strength training and resveratrol study
Recruiting healthy men and women 60+ years old who do not perform more than 1 hr of structured exercise/week (other than walking) to participate in a supervised strength training program with supplementation (resveratrol or placebo).

Originator: Danielle Levitt-Budnar            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Research * Academic 


Leader & Culture Development Office Presents "Cultures of Growth" Webinar
Please join our May series presented by Associate Vice Chancellor, Jason Weber!

This month, we will be discussing Mary Murphy's book "Cultures of Growth"


Originator: Anita Patel            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Lectures & Seminars * Departmental * Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center 


Seeking Hispanic participants for 1-hr music listening study! Earn $15
We are seeking Hispanic participants for a 1-hr music-listening study. Participants will earn $15.

Originator: Clara Byom            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Research 


"College Teaching" Course (EDHE 5342-D01, CRN: 69257)
Open to all graduate students interested in learning more about college teaching, preparing to teach, and related topics. Students will also create a Teaching Philosophy Statement they can use in future teaching-related job applications.

Originator: Grant Jackson            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Lectures & Seminars * Academic 


Research Study on Mitochondria and Exercise in Individuals Born Prematurely.
This study involves assessing mtDNA variants caused by premature birth and their impact on the role of mitochondria in response to aerobic exercise training in premature individuals.

Originator: Heather Vellers            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Research 


Robotics Summer Camps Now Open!
The Whitacre College of Engineering Outreach & Engagement Program is hosting a series of new robotics camps over the summer!

Originator: Garrett Smith            Posted On :   5/20/2025
Departmental