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Graduate Minor in Cross-Cultural Studies (CCS)- ALL GRADUATE DISCIPLINES
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 :   9/21/2017
Academic * Departmental 

ONLINE COUPLES SURVEYS: CHANCE TO WIN AMAZON GIFT CARD!
Dating couples are needed to study relationship development. Both should be at least 18 years old, never married, childless, be interested in participating in a 3-phase study, and would like to be entered in a drawing for an Amazon gift card.
Originator: Maya Takano            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Research 

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS – RESERVE YOUR TABLE FOR THE 2017 MAJORS & MINORS FAIR!
The 2017 Majors & Minors Fair will be held on Thursday, October 19 from 10am - 1pm in the SUB Ballroom. Reserve your table today at www.majorfair.ttu.edu.
Originator: Grace Kalka            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Academic * Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization 

INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN TECH OR TREAT?
The Student Union Building and Student Activities Board, along with building partners, will be hosting Tech or Treat on Monday, October 30th from 6:00-8:00 pm. Throughout the Student Union Building.
Originator: Myles Smith            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Arts & Entertainment 

Got Hops? Play Low Hoop Basketball!
Register NOW thru Sept. 27 for the Intramural Low Hoop Basketball Tourney at www.imleagues.com/TTU or the mobile app, Rec*It.
Originator: Brett Jackson            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Departmental * Student Organization * Rec Sports Programming 

Latina/o and Hispanic Students Needed! Chance to win a $20 gift card!
The Norms, Impulsivity, Culture, and Substances (NICS) online study is interested in personal and environmental factors that relate to drinking and substance use behaviors in Latina/o and Hispanic college students.
Originator: Molin Shi            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Research 

Participants Needed for Online Study! Chance to win a $20 Gift Card!
The Norms, Impulsivity, Culture, and Substances (NICS) online study is interested in personal and environmental factors that relate to drinking and substance use behaviors in college students.
Originator: Molin Shi            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Research 

Managing Your Citations: An Overview of Two Citation Managers
Choose the citation manager that works best for your needs in the Learn @ Your Library workshop Sept. 29.
Originator: Julie Barnett            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Academic * Departmental 

TONIGHT — TTU Concert Band & Symphonic Band in a combined concert
Extremes of character will be explored from the inspiration of western European dance to the social tension in the United States during the 1950’s during this program presented dually by the Concert Band and the Symphonic Band.
Originator: Ben Robinette            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Arts & Entertainment 

Research Study on Family Experience of Addiction Recovery ($25 Compensation)
A research study is being conducted on the recovery experiences of non-addicted family members of addicts who have previously received inpatient or outpatient treatment for an addiction in the last 10 years.
Originator: Mazie Zielinski            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Research 

Research Study on Brain Recovery from Alcoholism ($25 - $45 Compensation)
A research study is being conducted on individuals who previously drank at alcoholic levels. Participants must be between the ages of 18-65, with at least 1 month and up to 20 years of sobriety.
Originator: Mazie Zielinski            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Research 

TONIGHT Museum by Night: The Art and Science of Wine and Pleasure
Engaging talks, Balfolk music and dance, and complimentary wine tasting at the Museum of Texas Tech University!
Originator: Daniel Tyler            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Arts & Entertainment 

TODAY: Make Activity/Coloring Books for Covenant Kids
Stop by during lunch to help us make coloring/activity books for the kids at Covenant Health-all it takes is a few minutes of your time! We will be set up in the food court area, across from Copy/Mail. More information at https://goo.gl/PSBzrt
Originator: Kelsey M Jackson            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Student Organization * Student Organization 

FREE Academic Coaching & Presentations
Are you a student that needs help organizing your busy Fall schedule? Are you an on-campus department or faculty that needs a presentation for a course or training? The Academic Coaches and Student Presenters at the Learning Center can help!
Originator: Alicia Rosas            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Academic * Departmental 

Call for Entries – 2017 High and Dry Juried Photography Exhibition
October 5, 2017 is the deadline to submit photographs for the High and Dry Photography Exhibition presented by the Office of International Affairs.
Originator: Jan Stogner            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental 

Take Spanish in Spain Spring 2018
Fast forward your Spanish classes.
Originator: Donna Wright            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Academic * Departmental 

Looking for a minor that will never have an 8 AM class meeting time?
The Studies in Personal Finance minor provides basic knowledge needed to manage personal financial activities in day-to-day life. It is a great preparation for any career!
Originator: Jennifer Wilson            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Academic * Departmental 

The Remnant Trust Student Scholar Award
The Remnant Trust is offering a paid Student Scholar Award for a current Texas Tech student to do individual research using documents from The Remnant Trust Collection for Spring 2018. Application due 10/15.
Originator: Alexander Root            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Research * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Peace Corps Prep Certificate
Are you thinking about volunteering for the Peace Corps after college? Are you considering a career in a global field?
Originator: Patricia Earl            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Research * Academic 

Follow The Women's Studies Program on Social Media
Join our Facebook page, and follow our Twitter posts to receive the latest information about upcoming classes, social meetings, campus events, scholarships, call for proposals and the much more!
Originator: Patricia Earl            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Academic 

The 2nd annual Symposium on Modern Warfare
Register for the 2nd annual Symposium on Modern Warfare to be held on October 6, 2017. A luncheon will be provided for the first 100 people to register.
Originator: Andrew Hinton            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Research * Lectures & Seminars * Academic 

Denise Brogan-Kator, Director of State Policy, Family Equality Council
The Women's Studies Program announces Denise Brogan-Kator as our keynote speaker for our Gender & Gender Identity Colloquium.
Originator: Patricia Earl            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Research * Academic * Departmental 

Transfer students needed for short online study! Chance to win a $25 gift card!
The Military and Veterans program at Texas Tech are looking for transfer students (undergraduate or graduate) to participate in a short online study about their university experience.
Originator: Brittany Gorrall            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Research 

12th annual Professor W. P. Dayawansa memorial six-a-side cricket tournament
The Sri Lankan Students Association (SLSA) proudly presents the 12th annual Professor W. P. Dayawansa memorial six-a-side cricket tournament which will be held on Sunday, October 01st 2017 at RCC cricket grounds from 8.00 am onwards.
Originator: Saikanth Ratnavale            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Student Organization 

Spanish, Spanish, Spanish-INFO SESSIONS THIS WEEK
Come get details about Spring 2018 and Summer 2018 in Sevilla, Spain
Originator: Donna Wright            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Academic 

SEXISM | CINEMA SERIES PRESENTS "It Follows”
It Follows, the award-winning horror film, will be screened on 10/4 at 7 PM at Alamo Drafthouse. Tickets are $5. A discussion led by Dr. Allison Whitney, TTU professor and expert on horror films, follows the movie.

Originator: Dana Weiser            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Arts & Entertainment * Lectures & Seminars * Academic 

The School of Music choirs present their Kaleidoscope Concert
Revel in all the colors of the voice during TTU Family Weekend as all four choirs of the School of Music offer a concert showcasing the diversity of voice types, characters, and styles that lend themselves so well to choral music.
Originator: Ben Robinette            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Arts & Entertainment 

Hands of Hope Collection Drive
Support Domestic Violence Awareness Month by donating items to help Women's Protective Services of Lubbock and the South Plains
Originator: Patricia Earl            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Departmental Events * Departmental 

Are Americans Liberty Lovers? Feat. Walter E. Williams - October 5th
The Free Market Institute will host the distinguished professor of economics and nationally syndicated columnist for a book signing and public lecture in the Allen Theatre. This event is free and open to the TTU community and general public.
Originator: Amanda Smith            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Lectures & Seminars 

Are you a Latina looking for other Latinas?
Want to join the fiercest sorority around? Find out what it takes to be part of the best of the best by joining us, Gamma Alpha Omega at our last week of recruitment events! Hope to see you there!
Originator: Ashley Cisneros            Posted On :   9/20/2017
Student Organization 

ASL Game Night!
We will have a game night to help beginner signers and anyone interested in learning sign begin their journey!
Originator: Madison Stephens            Posted On :   9/20/2017
Arts & Entertainment * Student Organization 

CALUE Service Breaks NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!!!
CALUE is now providing LOCAL SERVICE BREAKS! Whether you have participated in our CALUE Service Break (SB) trips or NOT you can be a part of our local service opportunities!

Originator: Jacy Proctor            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Departmental 

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!! DEPARTMENTAL RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR TRAINING OPPORTUNITY.
The offices of Accounting Services and Research Services are proud to announce Raider Research University (RRU) Level I offered Fall 2017!
Originator: Sarah Cody            Posted On :   9/20/2017
Research 

How to help hurricane flooding victims while learning new tech tool
Discover open mapping tools and support communities affected by flooding around the world. Humanitarian and aid organizations need data. With YouthMappers, you, too, can crowdsource locations impacted by recent disasters. Free training. Free pizza.

Originator: Patricia Solis            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Lectures & Seminars * Student Organization 

Daily Special at COWamongus!
Bacon Cheese Burgers is what's for lunch
Originator: Adrian Rodriguez            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Departmental 

STUDY ABROAD IN SALAMANCA, SPAIN, SUMMER 1, 2018
This is a 6-week program based in Salamanca, Spain, that only costs $3,000. The students live with host families and attend classes at Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca.
Originator: Comfort Pratt            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Academic 

Walk-2-Fit on an Anti-Gravity Treadmill
Do you want to be one of the first people to participate in a study using an Anti-Gravity treadmill? Would you like walk your way to a healthier you. Then come participate in our study.
Originator: Hunter Turnipseed            Posted On :   9/21/2017
Research