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Skype for Business Connectivity Issues
Some customers are experiencing intermittent connectivity issues with Skype for Business. IT Division staff are working to restore full service.
Originator: IT Help Central            Posted On :   2/18/2020
IT Announcements * Employee Announcements 

Raiders Who Rock Unsung Hero Nominations are open NOW
Know someone in your department that is your right hand, who is positive and always willing to help? Nominate them for the Unsung Hero award!
Originator: Paloma Rappa            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Departmental 

NEED A JOB? BE AN INTRAMURAL SOFTBALL OFFICIAL!
Intramural Sports is hiring Softball Officials for the upcoming season. Those interested must attend a Rules Clinic on either Thursday, February 20th or Monday, February 24th at 6pm in the Rec Center, Room 201.
Originator: Jamie Kemp            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Rec Sports Programming 

Research study: 16-Week Weight Loss Program
Seeking research subjects for 16-week weight loss study. Total possible compensation $310. ALL learn practical weight loss strategies. Some receive FDA approved medicine for weight loss. Call/email if interested: 806-742-5194, bmtrlab@ttu.edu.
Originator: Sharmin Akter            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Research 

Need a Ride Home for Spring Break?
Catch a bus home to Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, or Austin
Originator: Christine Self            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Departmental 

Want to study abroad in Spain next fall?
Applications are being accepted for the TTU Center in Sevilla.
Originator: Whitney Longnecker            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Academic 

Gilman Scholarship Workshop
Are you a Pell Grant recipient who wants to study abroad?
Originator: Kateleigh Lara            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Academic 

Quick Books (desktop) For Small Business
Creating invoices, writing checks and managing customers, QuickBooks® makes it all easier. This introductory class takes you through the basics of the software program and gets you started on making your company’s bookkeeping simpler
Originator: BECKY Castilleja            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Small Business Development Center 

Spring Learning Series: Shielding Yourself from the Burn(out)! by Amanda Wheeler
We will discuss potential causes of burnout, warning signs that you may be experiencing burnout, as well as a variety of ways to re-energize and take care of yourself to minimize the damaging effects burnout can have on your life.
Originator: MaClay Buie            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Academic * Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization 

Tie Dye-Versity!
Come on out to the SUB outdoor plaza and celebrate Diversity week with RISE! Make your own FREE tie dye shirt. FREE t shirts will be available for the first 150 people in attendance, so be sure to arrive early while supplies last!
Originator: Ashley Marino            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Departmental 

Nominate Someone for a Diversity or Gender Equity Award
The President’s Excellence in Diversity and Equity Awards recognize individuals for activities that promote diversity and equity. The President’s Excellence in Gender Equity Awards recognize individuals for activities that advance gender equity.
Originator: Paul Ruiz            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization * Student Organization 

Beer drinkers needed for Verbal Taste Study, get $25!
Need 21-35 year-old social-drinking participants for a research study on verbal fluency and beer taste preferences. Participants will be compensated $25 for completing the study.

Originator: Jaylyn Stewart            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Research 

RAVE ALL NIGHT @ RISEIFY
Do you have what it takes to be the last raver standing?? Registration for RISE's first endurance dance marathon is OPEN! Register as a participant or spectator:

https://tinyurl.com/t693z2b
Originator: Ashley Marino            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Departmental 

XSEDE HPC Workshop Big Data - February 19-20
The TTU High Performance Computing Center is hosting a remote classroom for February's XSEDE HPC Workshop Series on Big Data. This 2-day workshop will focus on topics such as Hadoop, Spark, and TensorFlow.
Originator: Tom Brown            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Research * Lectures & Seminars * Academic 

2020 Spring Grad Fair: Feb. 18-20
Stop by the Grad Fair to purchase rings, announcements, caps and gowns and more!
Originator: Hope Huneke            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Academic * Student Organization 

NOMINATE A TOP TECHSAN FOR 2020
Honor a staff member whose outstanding work and team spirit have positively impacted the Red Raider community. Top Techsan award nominations are due February 23.
Originator: Britta Tye            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization 

Study Abroad Day is February 24th!
Come join us for the first annual, nation-wide, Study Abroad Day! Llamas, Scholarships, and more, oh my!
Originator: Bethany Kuwitzky            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Academic * Departmental 

Women of Black History Month - Test Your Knowledge Quiz 3
Sponsored by the Women's Studies Program celebrating Women of Black History Month
Originator: Tricia Earl            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Academic * Departmental 

Working Group opportunity with the Humanities Center and OR&I
TTU Humanities Center/OR&I Working Groups are intended to fund interdisciplinary projects that support innovative thinking and a transdisciplinary research culture at TTU.
Originator: Moriah Gonzales            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Research * Faculty/Staff Organization 

Mocktail Party Spring 2020
Come learn to network at the beautiful Frazier Alumni Pavilion with free drinks and hors d'oeuvres! Tuesday, March 31, 2020 - 5pm
Originator: Tori Coleman            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Walk-in Resume Critique Day at the Career Center is TODAY
Come visit us at the University Career Center today between 9 am- 4 pm to have your resume or any other professional document critiqued by one of our friendly counselors! No appointment is necessary.

Originator: Tori Coleman            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Departmental * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Master of Science in Data Science
Earn your Master of Science in Data Science in just one year!
Originator: Melissa Martin            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Academic 

Feminist First Fridays
March 6th - Taking Feminist Humor Seriously by Dr. Julie Willett
Originator: Tricia Earl            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Academic * Departmental 

Need a lab science course this summer? GEOL 1303/1101 offered Summer I and II!
Physical Geology is a great way to learn about the world around you while fulfilling state required life and physical sciences credit. Lab manual ONLY 20$ and labs meet only on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Originator: Celeste Yoshinobu            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Academic 

Faculty Search Committee Workshop
The Office of Institutional Diversity will be hosting a Faculty Search Committee Workshop on Friday, February 21, 2020. Faculty who are currently serving on or plan on serving on a Faculty Search Committee are encouraged to attend.
Originator: Paul Ruiz            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Faculty/Staff Organization 

Disordered Eating and Eating Disorder Recovery Support
Are you a person in recovery from disordered eating/eating disorder? The Collegiate Recovery Community provides recovery support at Texas Tech. Click here to learn more: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hs/csa/eating-disorder-support.php.

Originator: Emmy Lu Henley            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Departmental * Student Organization 

Apply now to TTU's Master of Agribusiness - Now Fully Online!
The MAB degree program is designed to meet the growing need for agribusiness professionals with advanced conceptual and quantitative training.
Originator: Sandra Addo            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Academic * Departmental 

Ambassadors' Public Forum - Monday, March 9
Join the American Academy of Diplomacy to discuss the challenges and possible solutions to the US relationship with China. This will be a multifaceted discussion based on audience questions and concerns.

Originator: Elizabeth Espino            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Lectures & Seminars * Academic * Faculty/Staff Organization 

Paid Summer Camp Counselor Position
Join College Connect as a paid camp counselor during Summer I or Summer II. Attend our Info session on February 26th from 3:00-4:00 in MCOM 155 to learn more information. Contact Ideal@ttu.edu with questions.
Originator: Courtnee Howze            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Volunteers needed Saturday 3/7/20 for RecycleMania Basketball
Following the game against Kansas, volunteers are needed to roam the stands and pick up recyclable materials.
Originator: Lynne Thurston            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Athletics 

Save the Date: Annual Conference on the Advancement of Women
2020 marks the 36th year that Women's & Gender Studies at Texas Tech University has offered an annual Conference on the Advancement of Women.
Originator: Tricia Earl            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Research * Academic * Departmental 

Are you a graduate student interested in integrating your faith and academics?
CGF is meeting on Mondays from 12-1pm in the Grad Lounge this semester! Contact anh.m.tran@ttu.edu for more information about our weekly meetings, or about being added to our email list!
Originator: Amber Benet            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Student Organization 

Student Org Advisors NEEDED
Student Involvement is looking for more Faculty/Staff members that would be interested in being an advisor for a student organization. If you are interested, please contact studentorgs@ttu.edu or 806.742.5433.
Originator: Mario Lechuga            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization 

MailTech Can Handle Your Bulk Mail Postage
MailTech Can Handle Your Bulk Mail Postage
Originator: Scott Holland            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Departmental 

Are you interested in changing the world? Interested in social justice?
Stop by DRANE Hall 259 and find out what Women's & Gender Studies has to offer.
Originator: Tricia Earl            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Academic * Departmental 

Want to study Arabic in Amman - Jordan for only $2,580?
Program is open to all TTU students. Program fee includes accommodation and 2 meals per day, books, transportation and 6 credit hours.
Dates: May 20-June 20
Contact: Rula.Al-Hmoud@ttu.edu
Originator: Rula Al-Hmoud            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Academic 

Dungeons & Dragons Game Session This Weekend
Would you like to play Dungeons and Dragons this weekend?
Originator: Taylor Fidler            Posted On :   2/17/2020
Arts & Entertainment 

Earn up to $200 and Learn Body-Mind Training for Free
Earn up to $200 and Learn Body-Mind Training for Free

Originator: Qiuxia Wu            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Research 

Math Club Seminar: Mathematical Modeling of Infectious Diseases
Math professor Dr. Kazuo Yamazaki is giving a talk today, Feb 18, Tuesday, 5 pm in math 115
Originator: Xueting Xia            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Lectures & Seminars * Student Organization 

William Wenthe, Jacob Hall, Meghan Giles and Katie Cortese to Read at TTU
Please join the Creative Writing Program and the Department of English for the first reading of the Spring 2020 Semester.
Originator: Curtis Bauer            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Arts & Entertainment * Academic 

SGA Town Hall
Texas Tech Student Government Association would like to invite you to the "Let's Talk" Town Hall, Thursday, Feb. 20th at 6 p.m. in the Hall of Nations at the International Cultural Center.

Originator: Alexandra Todd            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Lectures & Seminars * Student Organization 

Public Lecture: Dawn Stopiello
Guest artist and lecturer, Dawn Stopiello, will present a free public lecture, "Isadora® in Action: 20+ Years of Entanglement with Software and Performance," discussing her groundbreaking work in dance, performance, technology, and transmedia.
Originator: Ali Duffy            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Arts & Entertainment * Lectures & Seminars * Academic 

Raider Red Meats Lunch Specials
Lunch Specials are back
Originator: Adrian Rodriguez            Posted On :   2/18/2020
Departmental