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Fiscal Year 2025 Year-End Deadlines
Important Contacts and Deadlines to know for Fiscal Year-End 2025

Originator: Kerbi Guinn            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Departmental 


NO-COST MICROSOFT CYBERSECURITY ANALYST CERTIFICATE FOR TTU STUDENTS!
Protect digital systems and build a high-demand skill set with Microsoft—free for TTU students. Learn more: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/online/careercertificates/ or email: online.careercertificates@ttu.edu

Originator: Amanda J Hooten            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Academic 


Fall 2025 Course: CHIN4301 Chinese Character and Calligraphy
Explore the Art of Chinese Calligraphy and Characters in English, and Practice Writing in Various Calligraphy Styles!

Originator: val Vasquez            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Academic 


Fall 2025: CHIN3306 Chinese Culture (Asynchronous Online Course)
Explore Chinese culture and civilization which has lasted for over 5,000 years. Take a fully online course to meet the multicultural requirement.

Originator: val Vasquez            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Academic 


Fall 2025 course: CHIN1501 A Beginning Course in Chinese language
Welcome to take beginning Chinese language either in person or online!

Originator: val Vasquez            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Academic 


Sunsetting of Scantron Grading Services
Scantron services offered by TTU Information Technology will end on December 31, 2025. Some alternative options are available at askit.ttu.edu/scantron.

Originator: Scantron Services            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Employee Announcements 


Study Russian!
Are you interested in working for the government? A non-governmental agency (NGO)? Do you want to enhance your resume? Do you love Russian culture, literature, ballet?

Originator: Erin Collopy            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Academic 


Highway to Health Professions Fall Series
The University Career Center, in partnership with the Pre-Professional Health Advising, is hosting a workshop series this Fall designed to assist students as they prepare to apply to health professions schools.

Originator: Angie Haney            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Lectures & Seminars * Departmental * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 


Thinking about applying to graduate school?
Thinking about applying to graduate school but not sure where to start? The University Career Center is hosting the Graduate and Professional School Fair on Tuesday, September 9th, 11 am to 3 pm in the Student Union Building (SUB) Ballroom.

Originator: Lauren Swanson            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Academic * Departmental 


One Month Out: THE BLUES IS ALRIGHT TOUR in Lubbock
Don’t miss your chance to experience Southern soul and blues live at United Supermarkets Arena!

Originator: Sophia Scholz            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Arts & Entertainment 


Participants Wanted! Parents and youth are invited!
Parents and adolescents (ages 12-17) are invited to participate in a two-week study examining family interactions and youth well-being. Each participant will receive up to $90 to thank you for your time in the full study.

Originator: Alexandra Hartwig            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Research 


ORCID Workshop for Researchers tomorrow
Getting and using your free ORCID iD and ORCID record can help you save time and get credit for your work in funding, publishing and research-reporting workflows.

Originator: Julie Barnett            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Research * Academic * Faculty/Staff Organization 


Coffee Breaks via Microsoft Teams
Are you looking for some professional development from the comfort of your own office? Join us for our 30 minute, micro-learning sessions!

Originator: Kailey Sharp            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization * Human Resources Training 


HUB CITY FEST IS THIS FRIDAY! Are you ready?!
The biggest welcome party of the year is here—don’t miss it.

Originator: Nicole Roger            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Arts & Entertainment 


Do you need help with your classes?
The Learning Center offers free Peer Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction sessions!

Originator: Pat Bohn            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Academic 


Interested in becoming a NASM Certified Personal Trainer?
Come to the University Recreation Info session for the NASM Personal Training course offered each semester TONIGHT at 5pm in room 201 of the Student Rec Center.

Originator: Brittany Doak            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Rec Sports Programming 


Lunch & Learn: Free Workshops for Founders and Innovators
Learn how to protect your startup with legal insights on IP, structure, and compliance from Lubbock-based business attorney Kristen LaFreniere.

Originator: Kat Dankesreiter            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Lectures & Seminars 


Pitch Your Idea in 60 Seconds – Win Up to $2,000!
Submit a 60-second video of your boldest idea by Oct. 20 for a chance to win up to $2,000 in the Red Raider Idea Competition! Top videos will enter a public vote—most votes wins!

Originator: Kat Dankesreiter            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Academic * Departmental 


FREE Positive Parenting Seminars Offered Online
Caregivers of children ages 2-12 are invited to participate in free online parenting seminars aimed at providing tools and strategies to support children’s development, encourage good behavior, and manage misbehavior. Parents can earn $55-70.

Originator: Brianna Ricker            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Research 


Rawls College of Business On-Campus MBA
In just one or two years, gain the business skills you need to get the job you want! Applications are now open! The Spring 2026 deadline is December 1st.

Originator: Kayla Grassmuck            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Academic 


Participants needed! - Responses to Nature Cues - Chance for $20
Participants needed for a study about behavioral and psychological responses to nature stimuli. Study includes exposure to various sensory cues and collection of saliva samples, vital signs, and emotional and psychological responses via survey.

Originator: Breanna Harris            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Research 


Dino Day 2025 at the Museum of Texas Tech
Bring the whole family and step back in time for Dino Day 2025 at the Museum of Texas Tech!

Originator: Laura Ray            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental 


Student Assistant needed ONSITE at TTU DFW in Irving, TX!
Texas Tech University DFW is seeking a Student Assistant to support ONSITE operations, events, and administrative duties.

Originator: Heather Anderson            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 


PAID RESEARCH - $50 – Parents and Children (8 to 12 years) Needed
We are seeking parents and children (8 to 12 years) to participate in Children’s Life Stories Project. Parents will receive $50 for their time and children will receive small trinkets.


Originator: Yoojin Chae            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Research 


Retirement Party Honoring Nedra Goodrich after 33 Years of Service to TTU
Please join us as we celebrate the retirement of Nedra Goodrich from the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships with a send-off party.

Originator: Rafa Gonzalez            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Departmental 


SAB Info Fair!
Interested in joining SAB (Student Activities Board)? Come and learn more about our organization while enjoying a refreshing ice pop! Free with TTU Student ID.

Originator: Niobe Gomez            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Student Organization 


Seeking healthy adults 60+ years for strength training and resveratrol study
Recruiting healthy men and women 60+ years old who do not perform more than 1 hr of structured exercise/week (other than walking) to participate in a supervised strength training program with supplementation (resveratrol or placebo).

Originator: Danielle Levitt            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Research 


Participants Needed for Verbal Fluency Study
People are needed to participate in student-led research about verbal ability. Eligible people will complete a task assessing verbal fluency in 1-1.5 hours. You may be able to participate if you are between 18-60 years old and meet other criteria.

Originator: Mackenzie Wantje            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Research 


FINAL CALL My Hometown and Study Abroad Photo Contest submissions
Open to all international students and scholars attending Texas Tech University AND to Texas Tech students who participated in a recognized Texas Tech study abroad program during the 2024-2025 sessions.

Originator: Mattie Moriearty            Posted On :   8/25/2025
Arts & Entertainment * Academic 


New Music Ensemble - Bagpipe Consort!
New music ensemble open to all students across campus!

Originator: Roger Landes            Posted On :   8/25/2025
Academic 


TTU Balkan Ensemble is recruiting!
Fun music ensemble open to students across the campus!

Originator: Roger Landes            Posted On :   8/25/2025
Academic 


PLAYERS DANCERS SINGERS COSPLAYERS!
The Tech Folk Orchestra (MUEN3310-204 CRN 42729) is recruiting for Fall 2025! Seeking singers, players, dancers, cosplayers, gamers, coders, LARPers, actors, and designers. Come and play with us in the Multiverse of Bassanda!


Originator: Chris Smith            Posted On :   8/25/2025
Arts & Entertainment 


English in the Evenings
Any adults may register for these affordable six-week evening English classes that meet twice a week. The next class, a reading and writing class, begins on Sep. 8th!




Originator: Yesim Kesli Dollar            Posted On :   8/25/2025
Academic 


DO YOU PLAY A STRING INSTRUMENT? JOIN THE TEXAS TECH SINFONIETTA!
Join us with the TTU Sinfonietta if you play any string instrument (violin, viola, cello, bass). No audition required! Our rehearsals meet every Thursday evening from 7 to 9pm in the Band Hall in the School of Music.

Originator: Marian Herrero-Suarez-Barcena            Posted On :   8/25/2025
Arts & Entertainment 


Learn about families and relationships this fall!
Learn about family life and intimate relationships in the United States. Register for SOC 3331: Sexuality, Intimate Relationships, and Family Life

Originator: Michelle Eilers            Posted On :   8/25/2025
Academic * Departmental 


Mark Your Calendar: Skyviews Restaurant Opens September 3rd for Lunch!
Skyviews is back this fall! We are excited to reopen our doors for lunch service beginning Tuesday, September 3rd. While our popular Dinner Series dates are still being finalized, we will share those soon. Stay tuned!

Originator: McKinna Nichols            Posted On :   8/26/2025
Academic