TTU HomeTechAnnounce

TechAnnounce on 6/6/2024 Home Page

    Previous   6/6/2024  Subscribe
Display By :
Are you a supervisor of a new employee? This onboarding guide is for YOU!
Many people think the onboarding process lasts one month to 90 days; however, onboarding is a journey with many steps taken by the new employee in the first year to become fully integrated into their job and the department.

Originator: Kailey Kilcrease            Posted On :   6/6/2024
Departmental * Human Resources Training 


YOUTH DEVELOPMENT STUDY: $20 Amazon Gift Card Drawing
We are a team of researchers interested in the development of young people. We would like to invite you to participate in a study that examines how the use of internet and social media impacts youth performance and development in different contexts.

Originator: Kenneth Ugwu            Posted On :   6/6/2024
Research * Academic 


Contract Training
Any TTU faculty, staff, or student who has access to shop or approve transactions in TechBuy, or who has a pcard or is authorized to purchase on a departmental pcard shall complete this training to comply with State of Texas law.

Originator: Chris Gerik            Posted On :   6/5/2024
Academic * Departmental 


Host an Event for Family Weekend!
Submit your event to be included on the Family Weekend 2024 calendar. Final submission deadline is September 1, 2024.

Originator: Morgan Brannon            Posted On :   6/6/2024
Arts & Entertainment * Athletics * Departmental 


Now Hiring Certified CrossFit Coaches
UREC is hiring Certified CrossFit Coaches for our CrossFit Texas Tech Program.

Originator: Brittany Doak            Posted On :   6/5/2024
Rec Sports Programming 


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 :   6/6/2024
Academic 


Now Accepting 2024 Distinguished Staff Award Nominations
We encourage you to nominate outstanding staff members who have demonstrated excellence, leadership, and exemplary service for a Distinguished Staff Award.

Originator: Kailey Kilcrease            Posted On :   6/6/2024
Departmental * Human Resources Training 


Personal Training!
Are you looking to reach your fitness goals this summer? Sign up for Personal Training today!

Originator: Brittany Doak            Posted On :   6/6/2024
Rec Sports Programming 


Asynchronous Online Beginning Chinese Language Course CHIN1501: Fall 2024
Welcome to take asynchronous online Chinese language course CHIN1501 Beginning Chinese!

Originator: Yanlin Wang            Posted On :   6/5/2024
Academic 


Applications open for STEM Research Assistance Program
The purpose of the Research Assistance Program is to help faculty increase research productivity and external proposal submissions. Additional information and the application can be found at https://ttu.infoready4.com/#competitionDetail/1934915.

Originator: Karen Michael            Posted On :   6/5/2024
Research * Departmental 


BE A PART OF THE RAIDER WELCOME FUN | SUBMIT YOUR EVENT
Raider Welcome is a series of FUN and FREE events designed to welcome new and returning students to campus for the start of the new academic year. Raider Welcome is set to occur Aug. 15-31, 2024. Final submissions are due August 8, 2024.

Originator: Student Engagement            Posted On :   6/5/2024
Arts & Entertainment 


UREC Future Red Raider Strength and Conditioning Camp
Looking for a camp for your 13-15 year old? Sign up for the TTU UREC Future Red Raider Strength and Condition Camp, July 22-26th from 8am-12pm

Originator: Brittany Doak            Posted On :   6/5/2024
Rec Sports Programming 


MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE
The Rawls College Master of Science in Finance program provides graduates with the expertise needed to lead in the financial sector, through our one-year, 30-hour program.

Originator: David Sobo            Posted On :   6/5/2024
Academic 


MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING
The 30-hour M.S.A offers concentrations in auditing/financial reporting and taxation. The deadline for Fall 2024 is August 1st.

Originator: David Sobo            Posted On :   6/6/2024
Academic 


Graduate writers in STEM: The Graduate Writing Center is hiring for Fall!
The GWC is hiring writing consultants for Fall 2024. The position typically includes 6-10 hours per week in 1:1 consultations with other graduate students and post-docs on their written communication projects. Apply by 7/1

Originator: Rebecca Bruning            Posted On :   6/6/2024
Academic * Departmental 


TTU Surplus Warehouse will be temporarily suspending pick-ups (July 1 -31)
TTU Surplus Warehouse will be temporarily suspending pick-ups from July 1st through July 31st. This suspension is in support of our end-of-year property inventory certifications. (Transfers to Surplus will not be accepted after June 30th)

Originator: Wendy Vander Haeghen            Posted On :   6/5/2024
Departmental 


Calling for Proposals/Presentations for our HSI Summit!!
If you are interested in presenting some of your work related to your HSI designation, or even progress/best practices with your Title V/HSI grant(s), we strongly recommend you fill out our call for proposals form below.

Originator: Sasha Gonzalez            Posted On :   6/5/2024
Lectures & Seminars * Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization 


SAY YES TO FCS TEACHING SUMMER CAMP!
9th - 12th graders are invited to learn more about the inspiring field of teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences!

Originator: Ashlee Murden            Posted On :   6/6/2024
Academic 


Summer Book Club with Human Resources
Join us for our Summer book club covering the book, Glad We Met - The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings by Steven Rogelberg.

Originator: Kailey Kilcrease            Posted On :   6/6/2024
Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization * Human Resources Training 


Come Bug Me! at the Museum of Texas Tech University
The Museum of Texas Tech University is hosting the first “Come Bug Me!” event on National June Bug Day and will be showing an array of beetles from the museum’s Invertebrate Zoology Collection.

Originator: Laura Ray            Posted On :   6/5/2024
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental 


PAID RESEARCH - $40 -Never-Married Fathers Needed for Research
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 :   6/6/2024
Research * Academic * Departmental 


Need a Language? Consider a Critical Language
The U.S. government has designated certain languages to be critical to our national security and prosperity. TTU offers Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Russian.

Originator: Erin Collopy            Posted On :   6/5/2024
Academic 


Make a splash at Sam's Place Poolside!
Sam’s Place Poolside is the coolest place on campus! They’re serving up fresh and delicious grab-n-go options right at the REC Center leisure pool. Stop by to enjoy sandwiches, wraps, salads, cold drinks, and much more all by the lazy river!

Originator: Alan Cushman            Posted On :   6/5/2024
Departmental 


Conducting Human Subject Research and needing help with IRB Process?
The Office of Human Research Protection Program is here to help! Our office will be offering informational training sessions that will be split up in a span of 5 days for the summer II semester. Sign up today!

Originator: April Ortegon            Posted On :   6/5/2024
Research 


Writing Consultations available for graduate students and post-docs!
The Graduate Writing Center is open! Graduate students and post-docs from all disciplines are invited to schedule a consultation to discuss their writing projects. We offer in-person, synchronous online, and written feedback. Click for more info!

Originator: Rebecca Bruning            Posted On :   6/5/2024
Research * Academic * Departmental 


Updates Made to TechAlert Contact Entry Form
The form created to manage your TechAlert notifications has been updated to enhance user experience.

Originator: Bree Walker            Posted On :   6/6/2024
IT Announcements * Departmental 


Summer II History of Rock and Roll online!
MUHL2310 The History of Rock and Roll online is available for Summer II session.

Originator: Roger Landes            Posted On :   6/4/2024
Academic 


When Busyness is not Productive
Join us for this special Summer Learning Series session with Dr. Siwatu where we will be learning how to turn our "busyness" into productivity!



Please register via Cornerstone under "Summer Learning Series"


Originator: Kailey Kilcrease            Posted On :   6/6/2024
Human Resources Training