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Join us for the Frontline Leader Series
Did you miss the Leading from the Frontline conference in October 2023? Join us for our sessions covering the topics you may have missed!

Originator: Kailey Kilcrease            Posted On :   5/28/2024
Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization * Human Resources Training 


Are you a new employee? This onboarding guide is for YOU!
We are excited you are starting your journey at Texas Tech.

Originator: Kailey Kilcrease            Posted On :   5/28/2024
Departmental * Human Resources Training 


NEW COURSE Summer 2024! History & Philosophy of Extension Education
Learn about the origins and development of public education programs related to producers, consumers, and families.

Originator: Ashlee Murden            Posted On :   5/27/2024
Academic 


Purchasing Textbooks
Purchasing Textbooks

Originator: Gahye Lee            Posted On :   5/24/2024
Academic * Departmental 


Want To Be A Tutor? - Apply with the TECHniques Center!
The TECHniques Center is a unique, one on one tutoring program on campus. We're currently looking for tutors for the Fall 2024 semester, so apply today!

Originator: Christian Enevoldsen            Posted On :   5/28/2024
Academic * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 


Invite your family to Family Weekend 2024!
Mark your calendar and make plans to invite your family to Family Weekend 2024 on September 27th and 28th!

Originator: Bryanna Valdivia            Posted On :   5/28/2024
Arts & Entertainment * Athletics 


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 :   5/27/2024
Arts & Entertainment * Athletics * Departmental 


Supplemental Instruction is Hiring for the Fall 2024 Semester!
If you're interested in becoming an SI Leader, fill out our application!

Originator: Erika Soto            Posted On :   5/28/2024
Academic * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 


Now Hiring Personal Trainers and F45 Coaches
Looking for a rewarding job in a fun work environment? UREC Fitness and Wellness is hiring for Certified Personal Trainers and F45 coaches.

Originator: Brittany Doak            Posted On :   5/28/2024
Rec Sports Programming * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 


Core Lab Science Online- BIOL 1113 & BIOL 1305 - Summer II
Fulfill one lab science core requirement summer II from home, with an asynchronous, fully online version of Ecology and Environmental Problems (BIOL1305-D31) and Environmental Problems Lab (BIOL1113-D01)

Originator: Deborah Carr            Posted On :   5/28/2024
Academic 


NEW Grad Course Summer 2024!
History & Philosophy of Extension Education- Learn about the origins and development of public education programs related to producers, consumers, and families.



Originator: Ashlee Murden            Posted On :   5/27/2024
Academic 


Discounted Domestic FedEx and UPS Shipping at CopyMail!
CopyMail offers students & faculty/staff discounted rates for FedEx & UPS domestic personal and business mailing needs! Stop by for printing, copying, shipping and more. Convenient location, SUB basement, that will save you time and money!

Originator: Wendy Vander Haeghen            Posted On :   5/28/2024
Departmental 


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 :   5/24/2024
Academic 


Fall 2024: CHIN3306 Chinese Culture (Asynchronous Online & Multicultural)
Explore Chinese culture and civilization, which has lasted for over 3,000 years in recorded history. Take a fully online course to fulfill the multicultural requirement.

Originator: Yanlin Wang            Posted On :   5/28/2024
Academic 


Get a head start on your NSF GRFP application this summer!
The GWC is offering a writing group specifically to support eligible applicants to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program. Summer writing group applications are due June 3. The NSF GRFP application is due mid-October. Click to learn more!

Originator: Rebecca Bruning            Posted On :   5/27/2024
Academic * Departmental 


Texas Tech University Small and Historically Underutilized Business Expo
Welcome, friends, to this year’s most vibrant small business expo! Prepare to immerse yourself in a fiesta-themed small business expo. Don't miss your chance to network with some of your local and contracted vendors!

Originator: Andrew Turnipseed            Posted On :   5/28/2024
Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization 


Graduate Students – join us to brush up on academic writing basics!
If you have concerns about grammar, sentence structure, paraphrasing, or paragraphing, or you’d just like an overall refresher on graduate writing basics, check out the Graduate Writing Center Foundational Writing Skills intensives!
RSVP by 5/28.


Originator: Rebecca Bruning            Posted On :   5/26/2024
Academic 


School of Art Pre-College Immersion Program! Registration closes May 31
Do you have an incoming 9th - 12th grader who loves Fine Art? This is just the summer program for them!

Originator: Tonja Hagy-Valdine            Posted On :   5/27/2024
Departmental 


MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MARKETING RESEARCH AND ANALYTICS
Learn the latest techniques for analyzing data as it pertains to marketing research! Fall 2024 Deadline is August 1st.

Originator: David Sobo            Posted On :   5/24/2024
Academic 


STEM MBA
In just one or two years, gain the business skills you need to get the job you want! The priority deadline for Fall 2024 is August 1st.

Originator: David Sobo            Posted On :   5/27/2024
Academic 


100% Online MBA
Get the business skills you need to get the job you want from a nationally ranked MBA program in the U.S. Deadline for Fall 2024 is August 1st.

Originator: David Sobo            Posted On :   5/28/2024
Academic 


PROCUREMENT SERVICES OPERATIONS - TTU PLAZA BUILDING CLOSURE
TTU Plaza Building will be closed for renovations from 5/13 – 6/28. During this time, Procurement Services will have a pop-up location with limited staffing at Holden Hall, room 151.

Originator: Chris Gerik            Posted On :   5/27/2024
Academic * Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization 


On-Campus Undergraduate Part Time Employment: College Readiness Peer Mentor
College Readiness Peer Mentors support students in their transition to Texas Tech and in being prepared for college. Peer Mentors work with instructors in one or two-course sections of College Readiness programs to meet students’ needs.

Originator: Sarah Propps            Posted On :   5/27/2024
Academic * Departmental * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 


Register for TTU’s 1st EVER HSI Summit!!
Join HSI Initiatives and other campus partners for our inaugural HSI Summit.

Originator: Sasha Gonzalez            Posted On :   5/28/2024
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 :   5/28/2024
Academic 


Want to get extra study-time in? Come to SI Sessions!
Supplemental Instruction offers study material in the form of a packet with useful learning tips and practice problems!

Originator: Erika Soto            Posted On :   5/28/2024
Academic 


Complete a survey and enter a drawing for a $25 Amazon Gift card!!
If you are 18 years or older, we invite you to complete a 10-15 min survey about health, nutrition and whole grain intake to win a $25 Amazon gift card.

Originator: Andrea Sosa Cuevas            Posted On :   5/28/2024
Research 


Terminated Account Codes
Procurement Services and Accounting Services will be terminating the following account codes 7G0002, 7G0012, 7G0011, 7G0056, 7G0086, 7G0104, 7G0103, 7G0036, 7B0070, 7B0080, 7B1120, and 7B1130.

Originator: Andrew Turnipseed            Posted On :   5/27/2024
Departmental 


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 :   5/28/2024
Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization * Human Resources Training 


New Educational Incentive Pay Program Training
One-hour, training sessions will occur on June 4th and 18th @11:00am. Search "New Educational Incentive Pay Program" in Cornerstone to sign up!

Originator: Katelyn Maldonado            Posted On :   5/28/2024
Human Resources Training 


Claymation Animation Workshop open to all!
Through touch, sight, smell and sound (music will be played while artist create work), participants will have a multi-sensory experience while creating an animation.



Originator: Tonja Hagy-Valdine            Posted On :   5/28/2024
Arts & Entertainment * Academic * Departmental 


Looking for a fun summer program for your 4th-6th grader or 7th-9th grader?
STEM CORE is teaming up with the Innovation Hub to offer a STEM-focused Shark Tank Jr. summer program July 8-12th. Your child could be the next STEM entrepreneur as they learn about solving problems in creative and innovative ways! Read more.

Originator: Allison Eubanks            Posted On :   5/28/2024
Academic * Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization 


Fall 2024 course open to UG & grad students: Musics of the African Diaspora
Fall 2024, open to Grad/UG from across the TTU campus, TR 12:30-1:50pm. All welcome, and please pass the word!

Originator: Chris Smith            Posted On :   5/27/2024
Academic 


Come play musics of the world in our TTU Folk Orchestra!
The TTU Celtic Ensemble is recruiting for Fall 2024! 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 :   5/28/2024
Arts & Entertainment 


Unleash Summer Fun with Red Raider Academy!
Join College Connect for an unforgettable summer adventure at Red Raider Academy! "Formerly Shake Hands with Your Future", our rebranded camp offers engaging and educational experiences for students ages 7-14.

Originator: Bri Massey            Posted On :   5/24/2024
Arts & Entertainment * Faculty/Staff Organization 


Global Readiness Certificate
Increase your competitiveness on the job market by earning an undergraduate certificate in Global Readiness. Learn the skills that will make your resume stand out.

Originator: Erin Collopy            Posted On :   5/24/2024
Academic 


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 :   5/27/2024
Academic 


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 literature and ballet?

Originator: Erin Collopy            Posted On :   5/24/2024
Academic 


Unlock your future with German!
Boost your career readiness with German, available in person and asynchronous online.

Originator: Belinda Kleinhans            Posted On :   5/28/2024
Academic 


Dissertation Defense
Dissertation Defense - May 29 2024 @ 1:00
Comfort Boye - ADRS PhD Candidate
Title: The Association between Forgiveness and Suicidality as Mediated by Psychological Distress among College Student Problematic Drinkers


Originator: Jon R Webb            Posted On :   5/25/2024
Lectures & Seminars * Academic 


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 :   5/28/2024
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental 


Want to become a TTU Group Fitness Instructor?
Become an TTU Group Fitness Instructor

Originator: Johanna Valencia            Posted On :   5/24/2024
Rec Sports Programming * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 


Interested in becoming Pilates Reformer Instructor?
Interested in becoming Pilates Reformer Instructor?

Originator: Johanna Valencia            Posted On :   5/24/2024
Rec Sports Programming * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 


Are you a puppy owner? We want to identify the right chew toy for your puppy!
TTU’s Human-Animal Interaction Lab and Canine Olfaction Lab invite you and your puppy to participate in new research projects exploring the influence of chew toys on puppy behavior! Click on the link to learn more!

Originator: Rituparna Sonowal            Posted On :   5/27/2024
Research 


Volunteers Needed for the Juneteenth Celebration
Rise up with us and volunteer for the 2024 Juneteenth Celebration!

Originator: Yves Valentin            Posted On :   5/23/2024
Student Organization 


Library Workshop on Managing Citations with Mendeley
Learn how to streamline your citation management through the Mendeley Reference Manager software.



Originator: Marcos Rubio            Posted On :   5/28/2024
Lectures & Seminars * Academic 


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 :   5/28/2024
Research * Academic * Departmental 


ANTH 1301- Understanding Multicultural America
Explore the history of multiculturalism, ethnicity, and race in the United States. This course is fully online for Summer II and fulfills a requirement for the multicultural curriculum.

Originator: Lauren Whitman            Posted On :   5/24/2024
Academic 


Summer II History of Rock and Roll online!
The History of Rock and Roll introduces students to the styles and history of the first three decades of rock & roll, and includes video lectures, listening modules, online discussions, and web-based quizzes and exams.

Originator: Roger Landes            Posted On :   5/27/2024
Academic 


Specialty Fitness Instructors wanted- UREC
Specialty Fitness Instructors wanted- UREC

Originator: Johanna Valencia            Posted On :   5/27/2024
Rec Sports Programming * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 


Join Us in Creating a New Student Organization for Students with Disabilities!
We invite you to join us in forming a new student organization dedicated to supporting and empowering students with disabilities.

Originator: Carrie Badillo            Posted On :   5/25/2024
Student Announcements 


Psychology Study Participants Needed!
Share Your Journey: Persons with Cancer and Family Caregivers. Contribute to Our Study at TTU and Receive $25 as a Token of Our Gratitude.

Originator: Abbey Mauk            Posted On :   5/27/2024
Research