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Blackboard Emergency Maintenance – No Interruption in Service June 12th 7:00 pm
Blackboard Emergency Maintenance – No Interruption in Service June 12th, 2018 7:00 pm
Originator: ITTS Systems            Posted On :   6/12/2018
IT Announcements 

Enroll now for "Cognos Analytics Overview"
Be prepared for the Cognos upgrade that is coming in July. AFISM is offering a class "Cognos Analytics Overview" providing information about the updates.
Originator: Jill Lindsey            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Banner News and Tips for Employees 

Border Router Maintenance Scheduled for Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Telecommunications has scheduled maintenance from 10 pm, Wednesday, June 13, until 6 am, Thursday, June 14, CST. During this period, wireless network services within non-residence halls will be unavailable.
Originator: IT Help Central            Posted On :   6/11/2018
Employee Announcements * Student Announcements 

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: Caitlyn Morgan            Posted On :   6/8/2018
Research 

Summer Youth Classes at the National Ranching Heritage Center
For children who have completed the 1st- 5th grades.
June 18-22 2018
The National Ranching Heritage Center
Originator: Katelynn Monroe            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Arts & Entertainment 

TTU Annual Property Inventory Certifications Due June 30th
Annual Property Inventory Certifications are due no later than 5:00 p.m. June 30, 2018.


Originator: Roxanne Buchanan            Posted On :   6/11/2018
Departmental 

Environmental Sustainability - Fall '18 - Online Graduate Course BIOL 6360-D01
Environmental Sustainability is being offered Fall 2018 as an online elective for graduate students across all related fields.

Originator: Deborah Carr            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Academic 

International Students Needed For Study
We are looking for International Students to participate in a research study on their experiences in a college campus.

Originator: Andrew Herridge            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Research 

Environmental Problems Summer II Online Core Science BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1305
Fulfill part of your core science requirement this summer online, with an online version of BIOL 1305 - D01 Ecology and Environmental Problems and BIOL 1113 - D31 Environmental Problems Lab
Originator: Deborah Carr            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Academic 

Final Reminder - TTU Campus Wireless (WiFi) – We need your feedback!
The TTU Office of the CIO requests your evaluation of the TTU Campus Wireless (WiFi) and invites you to complete a brief survey.
Originator: IT Help Central            Posted On :   6/11/2018
Employee Announcements * Student Announcements 

IBM has increased pricing on SPSS Statistics Software
IBM has increased pricing on SPSS Statistics software that will impact new purchases and renewals.
Originator: ITTS Licensing            Posted On :   6/11/2018
IT Announcements 

Need a LPC/Humanities Course For Fall 2018?: Check Out HUM 1300!
HUM 1300: The Humanities in the 21st Century is an exciting Language, Philosophy, and Culture core course offered through the Humanities Center. It is a multiple-perspective introduction to the Humanities at TTU.
Originator: Brett Stine            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Academic 

Texas Tech Friends of the Libraries to host fundraiser
The Texas Tech Friends of the Libraries will host Cocktails That Give Back from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 14 on the west side of Jones AT&T Stadium. Today is the last day to RSVP.
Originator: Julie Barnett            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental Events * Departmental 

Check Out HR's New Summer Training Series!
Human Resources is offering three sets of training's this summer for staff and faculty who are interested in personal and professional development. The next two will be offered the first week of July and in August.
Originator: Kristen Grant            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Academic * Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization 

In Town this Summer? Play Intramural Sports!
Stay active this summer playing Summer Intramural Sports! We have Dodgeball, Softball, Outdoor Soccer, and Sand Volleyball.
Originator: Brett Jackson            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Departmental * Student Organization * Rec Sports Programming 

2018 Writers Workshop
Join award-winning authors John R. Erickson, author of the Hank the Cowdog series and S.J. Dahlstrom, author of the Adventures of Wilder Good series.

Originator: Katelynn Monroe            Posted On :   6/11/2018
Arts & Entertainment * Lectures & Seminars 

FRATERNITY RECRUITMENT 2018
Interested in joining a fraternity at TTU? Go through IFC fraternity recruitment! For more information and to register for recruitment, check out: https://ttuifcrec.mycampusdirector2.com/landing/
Originator: Ileana Hinojosa            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Student Organization 

Now Hiring Lifeguards & Water Safety Instructors to work at the Leisure Pool!
Would you like the Leisure Pool to be your office this summer? Rec Sports is hiring Lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors!! Email Matthew.Hutchison@ttu.edu for more information. Positions available immediately.
Originator: Scott Layher            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Rec Sports Programming * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Disability Awareness Week 2018 Call for Art
Student Disability Services announces a Call for Art for the 2018 Disability Awareness Week. TTU student artists who identify as having a disability are invited to showcase their artistic talents at the First Friday Art Trail in October.
Originator: Taylor Fortney            Posted On :   6/11/2018
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental Events * Departmental 

Female Caregivers with Teens (12-17) Needed for Research!
Looking for female caregivers who have either adopted a child or are caring for a child (ages 12-17) as a grandmother, aunt, older sibling, older cousin, family friend, etc to participate in a research study!
Originator: Elissa Dougherty            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Research 

Study on Parent-Adolescent Communication about Sexual Assault
We are looking for parents of adolescents ages 10 to 17 for an online study about parents’ communication with their children about sexual assault. The survey takes 30-40 minutes. Participants will be entered for a chance to win 1 of 5 $25 prizes.
Originator: Miriam Lieway            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Research 

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: Sandra Castillo            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Student Organization 

Make friends and be a leader – sign up for the Transfer Leadership Connection!
This student-led leadership retreat is filled with activities to help transfer students build connections to Texas Tech, make friends, and develop their abilities as student leaders.
Originator: Sandra Castillo            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Departmental * Student Organization 

Add on a Graduate Certificate in Women's & Gender Studies
Are you interested in interdisciplinary studies? Want to learn more about how the influences of gender impact the lives of women and men?

Originator: Patricia Earl            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Academic * Departmental 

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: Patricia Earl            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Academic * Departmental 

Three things you need to know for your thesis/dissertation
Learn about metadata, digital preservation and more in today's workshop.
Originator: Julie Barnett            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Academic * Departmental 

"Creating Global Kitchens" Photography Exhibit - Call for Entries
Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work for a new exhibit hosted by the Office of International Affairs called “Creating Global Kitchens”.

Originator: Jan Stogner            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental 

DANCE, HEALTH, & WELLNESS COURSE IN SCHOOL OF MUSIC, Fall 2018
Open to all UG/grad from across the TTU campus
Originator: CHRISTOPHER J Smith            Posted On :   6/11/2018
Lectures & Seminars 

VERNACULAR DANCE IN CULTURE & HISTORY COURSE, FALL 2018
Open to students from across the campus--history & movement!
Originator: CHRISTOPHER J Smith            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Lectures & Seminars 

Women Interested in Weight Loss Needed!
The Nutritional Science Department is recruiting healthy women ages 18-44 years old to eat the breakfasts provided for 2 weeks. Questionnaires and lunch will be provided on 2 days of the 2 weeks.
Originator: Yaqiong Zhu            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Research 

Mentors, Building Stronger Red Raiders One Student At A Time
If you are interested in serving as a Mentor to TTU/TTUHSC students, please attend one of the recruitment sessions for more information.
Originator: Edna Rodriguez            Posted On :   6/11/2018
Academic * Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization 

Volunteers Needed for Nutrition Study at the Farmers Market
We are looking for volunteers to help conduct a survey at two Lubbock farmer’s market locations during the summer. Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) individuals are especially encouraged to volunteer.
Originator: Makenzie Miller            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Research 

Student Assistant position available immediately
• Travel coordination, Supply purchasing for office & lab, Campus errands, Checking-in orders, Making copies, scanning, Updating PowerPoint presentations, Working w/other office & lab staff
• Other duties as assigned
Originator: Shelley Stevens            Posted On :   6/7/2018
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Online Teaching Study:Faculty Participants Needed - 5 Minute Survey
Your participation will help us understand more about the faculty experience of teaching online courses using the Learning Management System (LMS).
Originator: Cheri Hadley            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Research 

Assessment Strategies for Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences
CALUE invites you to join us as we view the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)’s upcoming webinar, “Assessment Strategies for Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences” (details follow).
Originator: Erin Justyna            Posted On :   6/11/2018
Research * Lectures & Seminars * Academic 

Decentering Whiteness Wednesdays Webinar Series
Participate in a webinar series this summer on June 13, July 11, and August 8 at 1:00 p.m. dealing with decentering whiteness and interrupting white supremacy in our lives and work.

Originator: Jody Randall            Posted On :   6/11/2018
Lectures & Seminars 

Get your favorite Starbucks® Drinks All Summer Long!
Starbucks® in the Honors Residence Hall is open this summer serving the entire selection of hot and cold drinks, including summer seasonal specials!
Originator: Alan Cushman            Posted On :   6/11/2018
Arts & Entertainment 

Paid Research Participants Needed
The Department of Computer Science and Department of Psychological Sciences at Texas Tech University seek participants for an in-person study on how people respond to email solicitations.

Originator: Keith Jones            Posted On :   6/8/2018
Research 

Women Staff Network Meetings are Back!
The Gender Equity Council and Women's & Gender Studies will host meetings for and by the Women Staff Network at Texas Tech this summer.
Originator: Patricia Earl            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Research * Academic * Faculty/Staff Organization 

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 :   6/11/2018
Arts & Entertainment 

Rock and Roll Media Honors Course in Fall 2018 * TR 2:00-3:20
Learn about the business and culture of rock and roll through its production, promotion, distribution and consumption. Non-Honors majors with 3.0 minimum GPA are encouraged to apply!
Originator: Kenton Wilkinson            Posted On :   6/11/2018
Academic 

Dinner Series
Dinner Series at Skyviews 6/13 and 6/14 will feature a menu modeled after The Frenchman Inn, a former local French restaurant.

Originator: Tyler Rogers            Posted On :   6/8/2018
Student Organization 

Faculty/Staff Move In Volunteers
Help with 2018 Move In Weekend!

Originator: Katie Ericson            Posted On :   6/11/2018
Faculty/Staff Organization 

FREE PRINTING, TEXTBOOKS, IPADS FOR FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS
TTU TRIO Student Support Services provides:

Free printing
Textbooks
iPads
Graphing calculators
Tutoring
Workshops
Success coaching
Cultural events
Graduate school preparation.
Join today!
Originator: Marcus Graham            Posted On :   6/11/2018
Departmental 

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 and get an early start to a New Year's resolution. Then come participate in our study.
Originator: Hunter Turnipseed            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Research 

Healthy 50 - 60 yr olds Needed for Motor Movement Study - Earn $10
We are looking for healthy adults from 50-60 years of age to participate in a research study on the effects of different surfaces and shapes in gripping small heavy objects.
Originator: Jazmin Cruz            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Research 

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 :   6/12/2018
Arts & Entertainment 

Reminder: Texas Tech RaiderDrive Service to be Retired on July 2, 2018
Due to the availability of new, more robust Microsoft storage options, the TTU IT Division will retire the RaiderDrive service on Monday, July 2, 2018.

Originator: IT Help Central            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Employee Announcements * Student Announcements 

Service Learning Faculty Fellows Applications – Extended - Due July 2nd
The Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development Center (TLPDC) is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the 2018-2019 Service Learning Faculty Fellows Program. 
Originator: Erika Brooks-Hurst            Posted On :   6/12/2018
Academic * Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization