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Living On-Campus in the Fall?
Here's your chance to move in early, make new friends, and kick off the year through leadership and service! Apply to be a Howdy TECHsan TODAY!
Originator: Alyson Cole            Posted On :   6/12/2019
Departmental * Student Organization * Orientation 

Microsoft Ends Service and Support for Windows 7
On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will end support for Windows 7. Update your systems now!
Originator: IT Help Central            Posted On :   6/12/2019
IT Announcements 

Reminder: Keep your eRaider Password Secure!
Securing your eRaider password is essential to keeping information resources and institutional data safe.

Originator: IT Help Central            Posted On :   6/12/2019
Employee Announcements * Student Announcements 

Women Needed for Menstrual Cycle Study
Women are needed to participate in research that will study the effect of a dietary supplement on blood vessel function when estrogen and progesterone are elevated in the blood during the normal menstrual cycle.
Originator: Joaquin Gonzales            Posted On :   6/12/2019
Research 

Parents of 4th to 6th graders needed for research study. Up to $240 for family!
Are you a parent of a 4th to 6th grader? Are you interested in learning about emotion and school achievement development for your child? Join us in the Development of Emotions and School Achievement Study at Texas Tech!
Originator: Michael Galvan            Posted On :   6/12/2019
Research 

Traveling Abroad This Summer? - PRESENTATION TODAY!
Are you traveling to a new place, country, or continent this summer or anytime in your future? Come by SUB Canyon Room Wednesday 6/12 @1pm to learn about safety, navigating dating culture, and intervention!
Originator: Kelsey Lueck            Posted On :   6/12/2019
Lectures & Seminars * Departmental 

Research Study on STEM Content: Gift Cards Available
We are looking for individuals interested in STEM content area that are at least 18 years or older and who are currently students at Texas Tech to complete a 60-90 minutes computer-based Virtual Reality research activity.
Originator: David White            Posted On :   6/12/2019
Research 

FAMILY WEEKEND & FAMILY DAYS - PROMOTE YOUR DEPARTMENT OR ORGANIZATION'S EVENT
Family Weekend is October 4-5, 2019. Family Days are November 1 and December 3.

Originator: Morgan Brannon            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental * Student Organization 

Graduate Elective Summer II - Green cities and urban sustainability
BIOL6301-D09 is being offered Summer II 2019, CRN 72418, as an online elective for graduate students across all fields interested in urban sustainability and green cities.
Originator: Deborah Carr            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Academic 

FOMO? Join FIRST YEAR LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE!
Fear Of Missing Out? Then DON'T!
What student programming lets you play games, have fun and make friendships while offering career benefits? FYLI DOES!

Originator: Cori Hancock            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Departmental * Student Organization 

Join the Transfer Techsans – an organization just for transfer students!
Make friends and get involved by joining the Transfer Techsans! Meet other transfers through monthly meetings, social events, tailgates, holiday parties, volunteer activities, intramurals, and more!
Originator: Cori Hancock            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Student Organization 

Summer Travel Funding Available
The Center for Transformative Undergraduate Experiences (TrUE) has travel funding available to undergraduate students presenting at a professional conference. Summer funding is available for students traveling May 15 - August 30, 2019.

Originator: Erin Justyna            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Research * Academic * Departmental 

Visit Einstein Bros® Bagels at RCoBA this Summer!!!
Fresh, delicious bagels and bagel sandwiches are available in the Rawls College of Business Administration all summer long! Einstein Bros® Bagels features a variety of specialty coffees, gourmet bagels and sandwiches for both breakfast and lunch!

Originator: Alan Cushman            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Arts & Entertainment 

Make a splash at Sam's Place Poolside!
Sam’s Place Poolside is serving up fresh and delicious options right at the REC Center leisure pool all summer long!!!
Originator: Alan Cushman            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Arts & Entertainment 

Graduate Minor & Graduate Certificate in Cross-Cultural Studies-FALL19
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 :   6/13/2019
Academic * Departmental 

Faculty… are you interested in teaching innovation and entrepreneurship?
The Innovation Hub at Research Park is offering competitive grants for the creation of new or improving existing courses that teach the Business Model Canvas and/or Lean LaunchPad methodologies. Deadline for submission is July 1st, 2019.
Originator: Taysha Williams            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Academic 

100% Online MBA
Gain the business skills you need to get the job you want. The fall deadline is approaching fast! Make sure to submit your applications by July 1st.
Originator: Cami Mancia            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Academic 

Add a Business Minor to your Master’s Program!
Rawls is now offering a Business Minor for TTU graduate students pursuing a Master’s degree.

Originator: Cami Mancia            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Academic 

Library Makerspace launches Virtual Reality Lab
The University Library Makerspace is pleased to launch a new Virtual Reality Lab featuring Oculus Rift VR headsets with controllers.

Originator: Julie Barnett            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Academic * Departmental 

Call for Proposals: Symposium on Modern Warfare
The 4th annual Symposium on Modern Warfare will take place at Texas Tech University’s International Cultural Center September 20, 2019. The theme of this year’s symposium is Leadership and Modern Warfare.
Originator: Andrew Hinton            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Research * Lectures & Seminars * Academic 

Foundations in Women's & Gender Studies Course Offered
Join us this fall for a graduate level survey course of the study of gender, women and feminism.

Originator: Tricia Earl            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Academic 

To Minor, or Not to Minor?
Many students spend so much energy deciding on college majors that they sometimes overlook a related –- and sometimes equally important –- question: What minor, if any, should you choose?

Originator: Tricia Earl            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Academic 

Faculty/Staff Move In Volunteers Needed!
University Student Housing would like to invite faculty and staff members to welcome students during move-in weekend, Saturday, August 17th & Sunday, August 18th.
Originator: Katie Ericson            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Academic * Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization 

Chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card!
Looking for Hispanic/Latino men ages 18-25 to complete a 10-20 minute online survey for a chance to win one of ten $20 Amazon gift cards!
Originator: Mckenzie Cordell            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Research 

HDFS 6366 Qualitative Methods in HDFS
Qualitative Methods in HDFS
Monday 12-2:50pm
Fall Semester 2019
Originator: Sandra Vasquez            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Academic 

HDFS 6363.002
FALL 2019
Poverty, Socioeconomic Status and Human Development
Originator: Sandra Vasquez            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Academic 

Looking for a Fall 2019 graduate seminar?
HDFS 6363
Brain, Cognition and
Life-Span Development
Fall Semester 2019
Wednesdays 3:00-5:50
Dr. Michael O’Boyle (Michael.oboyle@ttu.edu)
Originator: Sandra Vasquez            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Academic 

DELIVERY PERSONS NEEDED FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR
Morning persons needed to deliver The Daily Toreador to our campus locations for the 2019-2020 school year. 6-15 hours per week. Must have a good driving record and insurance. Apply at www.dailytoreador.com and click on work for us.

Originator: Susan Peterson            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Student Organization * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

AAEC 1301 - New Freshman-Level Economics Survey Class!
What should informed citizens know about economics?
Originator: DEEANN Pruitt            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Academic 

Learn how to bring it all together with the UWC's synthesis workshop!
The University Writing Center is hosting a series of workshops which are designed to help students succeed throughout their research and writing process. The third workshop, "Synthesis," is Monday, June 17th.
Originator: Dustin Florence            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Academic 

Make a list of sources that works for you with the UWC!
The University Writing Center is hosting a series of workshops which are designed to help students succeed throughout their research and writing process. The fifth workshop, "Annotated Bibliography," is Monday, June 24th.

Originator: Dustin Florence            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Academic 

Study on Mens Decision-Making Process in Infidelity: Earn a $20 Amazon Gift Card
Males who have committed infidelity in a committed relationship or marriage are needed to study men’s decision-making process behind having an affair. You will receive a $20 Amazon gift card as compensation for your time.
Originator: Dane Eggleston            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Research 

Single Dose Supplementation Study for Hypertensive Women
Postmenopausal women needed for research study investigating the effects of oral L-Citrulline (an amino acid) supplementation on vascular function at rest, during low intensity exercise and during cold water exposure. $45 compensation.

Originator: Stephen Fischer            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Research 

Developing Cultural Intelligence – CMLL 2307 new course!
In this hands-on hybrid class, you will learn about and practice the skills of cultural intelligence. Set your resume apart! And only come to class once a week!
Originator: Linley Melhem            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Academic 

Fall Late Night Movies!
Rate which movies you would like to see for Late Night Movies! Follow the link below to choose the films you like most!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FallLNM2019
Originator: Bethany Deluna            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Student Organization 

Last call for proposals: TTU Arts Practice Research (LBK, Oct 2019)
On October 11-13th, 2019, the Third Biennial Conference Arts Practice Research: Scholarship, Pedagogy, and the Creative Process
Originator: Chris Smith            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Lectures & Seminars 

PLAY / SING / DANCE with the TTU Celtic Ensemble & Elegant Savages Orchestra
winds, brass, strings, percussion, rhythm, SATB vocals, dancers too--all welcome!
Originator: Chris Smith            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Lectures & Seminars 

Tinkering 101: 3D Printing
Learn @ Your Library workshops set this summer.
Originator: Julie Barnett            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Academic * Departmental * Student Organization 

Summer workshops at the Library
Learn about research methods, data visualization and more.
Originator: Julie Barnett            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Academic * Departmental * Student Organization 

Women’s Staff Network Meeting | June 20th noon-12:50pm
Help us evaluate our latest survey data. Your input is needed to determine if the information gathered is current and relevant to the WSN’s mission and vision. Lunch will be provided by the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Originator: Dee Nguyen            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Faculty/Staff Organization 

Participants needed for food labeling study - Earn $20 cash
Researchers are looking for participants for a study about perceptions of food labeling. Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible and will be paid $20 for 30 minutes of their time.
Originator: Caitlin Stanton            Posted On :   6/13/2019
Research 

Summer II 2019 Graduate Course in World Cinema: Enrollments Still Open
In this course we will watch and analyze some of the masterpieces of world cinema, focusing on Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
Originator: VICTORIA Surliuga            Posted On :   6/12/2019
Academic 

PARENTS OF CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 2-5 NEEDED FOR A STUDY!
We are looking for parents to complete a brief (less than 30 minutes) online anonymous survey regarding their child and their child's sleep habits.

Originator: Diane Wittie            Posted On :   6/12/2019
Research * Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization 

Active social media Users: Chance to Win Amazon Gift Card
We are looking for participants who are active users of one or more social media network and like to use the internet to get their daily news and advertisements. You will be entered to win a $30 Amazon gift card.
Originator: Kshitij Bhoumik            Posted On :   6/12/2019
Research * Academic 

Ad Astra Cloud Hosting Routine Maintenance on June 15th, 2019 at 10:00 pm (CDT)
Ad Astra Cloud Hosting notified Texas Tech University that routine maintenance will be performed on Saturday, June 15th at 10:00 pm until Sunday, June 16th at 10:00 am (CDT)
Originator: Technology Support            Posted On :   6/13/2019
IT Announcements