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Scheduled Maintenance for Security and System Updates - eRaider Sign-in Affected

Telecommunications will apply required security and system updates nightly, 3/18 - 3/21, from 10 pm to 4 am Central time. No major impact is anticipated, but some eRaider systems may experience momentary interruptions during this time.

Originator: IT Help Central Posted On : 3/18/2024

IT Announcements * Departmental

Banana Splits at The Commons in Talkington Hall

Come one, come all to The Commons on March 21st for a Banana Split extravaganza! Join us from 11 am to 8 pm for a fun-filled afternoon of creating your own customizable banana splits.

Originator: Alan Cushman Posted On : 3/18/2024

Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization

Caribbean Resto at The Market!

Embark on a Culinary Journey to the Caribbean! Get ready for a night of tropical flavors, vibrant beats, and Caribbean vibes at The Market! Join us for an unforgettable dining event that will transport you straight to the heart of the islands.

Originator: Alan Cushman Posted On : 3/18/2024

Departmental

RISE Peer Educator Applications close tonight!!

LAST DAY TO APPLY
Looking for an on-campus job? Interested in supporting student wellness? Wanting to make a difference on campus? Apply here before March 18th: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/rise/peereducators-application.php

Originator: Elizabeth Perry Posted On : 3/18/2024

Departmental * Student Organization * Student Employment/Career Opportunities

Faculty & Staff: Do you need an updated headshot?

Do you need a professional studio portrait for your website, LinkedIn profile, or an upcoming conference? The Office of Communications & Marketing can help!

Originator: Bree Walker Posted On : 3/18/2024

Departmental * Employee Announcements

LIBRARIES, FOLLETT OFFER $750 GRANT FOR OER ADOPTION

Libraries and bookstore partner on an Open Educational Resources (OER) adoption initiative.

Originator: Julie Barnett Posted On : 3/18/2024

Academic * Departmental

Complete this Transportation Survey for a $20 VISA Prepaid Card!

As a Texas Tech student, you have the power to influence local transportation planning by participating in a brief app-based survey. After completion, you’ll receive a $20* Visa prepaid e-card. Click the link below to sign up to take the survey.

Originator: Austin Bolden Posted On : 3/18/2024

Departmental

Join Us for an Engaged Scholarship Lunch and Learn Session!

Methods for Evaluating your Engaged Scholarship Project

Originator: Lindsay Wren Posted On : 3/18/2024

Academic * Departmental

Invite the Writing Center Into Your Classroom!

If you are teaching this semester, the Undergraduate Writing Center or Graduate Writing Center can give an info session or workshop to your students in your classroom or online. Visit our websites to schedule a session!

Originator: Kristin Messuri Posted On : 3/18/2024

Academic * Departmental

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 : 3/18/2024

Departmental

Score big this March Madness season with Commuter Dining Plans!

Purchase a Commuter or Faculty/Staff Dining Plan in person at the Dining Plan Office (SUB Room 238C) and receive an extra 25 DINING BUCKS!

Originator: Alan Cushman Posted On : 3/18/2024

Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization * Student Organization

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS for ORI’s 9th Annual Meeting - Deadline Friday, March 29th!

Undergraduates/Graduate Students & Postdocs broadly working in obesity and related metabolic or chronic diseases are encouraged to submit!

Originator: Alex Scoggin Posted On : 3/18/2024

Research * Departmental

Host an Event for Family Weekend!

Submit your event to be included on the Family Weekend 2024 calendar. Priority submission deadline is May 17, 2024.

Originator: Morgan Brannon Posted On : 3/18/2024

Arts & Entertainment * Departmental

Savor the Moment: Lunch at Skyviews until April 26th!

Hurry! Time is running out to enjoy lunch with a view at Skyviews. Our last day of lunch service for this season is April 26th. Don't miss the chance to savor delicious meals while soaking in breathtaking scenery. Join us before it's too late!

Originator: McKinna Nichols Posted On : 3/18/2024

Departmental

100 Years of Classical Music on the South Plains

Exhibit at Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library celebrates centennial anniversaries of music clubs.

Originator: Julie Barnett Posted On : 3/18/2024

Departmental

Sowell reading series to feature Susan Brind Morrow

Reading and discussion of "Water: Poems and Drawings" via Zoom slated at 6 p.m. April 11.

Originator: Julie Barnett Posted On : 3/18/2024

Arts & Entertainment * Academic * Departmental

Exhale Call for Art

Are you an artist? Want to have your art displayed at an event to support survivors of sexual assault? Submit by March 22nd to have your work shown at First Friday Art Trail and on campus during April! https://www.depts.ttu.edu/rise/Exhale/

Originator: Elizabeth Perry Posted On : 3/18/2024

Arts & Entertainment * Departmental * Student Organization

Want to learn more about digital assets/crypto?

Learn more about digital assets/crypto with a 3-credit hour online course this May offered by the School of Financial Planning. For details: https://ibb.co/ZHnk59X or contact michael.guillemette@ttu.edu

Originator: Michael Guillemette Posted On : 3/18/2024

Academic * Departmental

Arbor Day Planting April 26, 2024

Originator: Kallan Grewell Posted On : 3/18/2024

Arts & Entertainment * Departmental

Never-Married Fathers Needed for Research - $40 Compensation

We are seeking never-married fathers to participate in our research project. Participation would include a survey and an in-person or online interview. Participants will receive a $40 VISA e-gift card as compensation.

Originator: Emma Willis Posted On : 3/18/2024

Research * Academic * Departmental

Removal of Skype Meeting Button in Outlook

The Skype Meeting button will be removed from Outlook. Teams meetings should be scheduled instead. TTU will make this change during the week of March 25th through March 29th.

Originator: IT Help Central Posted On : 3/18/2024

IT Announcements * Departmental

Last call for UWC logo submissions!

You could win a Stanley cup and TTU blanket from the Undergraduate Writing Center when you enter a design for our new logo. Deadline for entries is Friday, March 22.

Originator: Charity Pihlaja Posted On : 3/18/2024

Departmental

Calling Creative Writers - Virtual Open Mic Night!

Psi Delta, Texas Tech's chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, is hosting a virtual open mic on April 3rd at 4:00 p.m. Come and share original flash fiction, poetry, or short excerpts of longer works.

Originator: Baylie Jett Mills Posted On : 3/18/2024

Arts & Entertainment * Departmental