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Staff Senate Elections are Live!
Your voice matters, and now is the time to make it heard! As a valued member of the Texas Tech Staff, you have the opportunity to shape the future by voting in Staff Senate elections.


Originator: H L Johnson            Posted On :   5/13/2024
Faculty/Staff Organization * Banner News and Tips for Employees 

Special No-Cost Industry Career Certificates Designed for Faculty & Staff
TTU offers access to industry career certificates through Coursera Academy at online.ttu.edu/careercertificates or call 806-742-4049 for more information.

Originator: Stephanie A Cross            Posted On :   5/10/2024
Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization * Banner News and Tips for Employees 

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 :   5/13/2024
Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization * Human Resources Training 

Coffee Breaks via Zoom
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 Kilcrease            Posted On :   5/14/2024
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 :   5/13/2024
Departmental * Human Resources Training 

BIOL, CHEM, MATH, ME/CE Tutors Needed!
The TECHniques Center is a great environment to work in with flexible hours, high pay, and great professional development. Apply today to join our team!
Originator: Christian Enevoldsen            Posted On :   5/13/2024
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 :   5/14/2024
Arts & Entertainment * Athletics 

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 :   5/14/2024
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 :   5/14/2024
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 :   5/14/2024
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 :   5/13/2024
Academic 

Calling all students, faculty, and staff! Heights of Victory Needs You!
Want to join in on the action at the newly built South End Zone of the Jones AT&T Stadium? Heights of Victory is hiring bartenders, suite attendants, and support staff to work home football games this upcoming season.
Originator: Dee Nguyen            Posted On :   5/13/2024
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

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 :   5/14/2024
Departmental 

UREC Massage Package!
Did you know University Recreation offers massages? You can purchase a 4-pack for only $130 or an individual massage for $45.

Originator: Brittany Doak            Posted On :   5/14/2024
Rec Sports Programming 

Social Media Manager Position Available for Supplemental Instruction
The SI Program is looking for a student to manage our social media accounts and increase follower engagement for Fall 2024!
Originator: Erika Soto            Posted On :   5/14/2024
Academic * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

The Staff Senate Tech Advantage Fair is TOMORROW!
The Staff Senate Tech Advantage Fair will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, May 15th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the SUB Ballroom. Discover the best of local businesses and campus resources!
Originator: Joann Wright            Posted On :   5/14/2024
Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization 

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 :   5/14/2024
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 :   5/14/2024
Academic 

School of Art Pre-College Immersion Program!
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 :   5/13/2024
Departmental 

CASH AND CREDIT MANAGEMENT SERVICES OPERATIONS- TTU PLAZA BUILDING CLOSURE
TTU Plaza Building will be closed for renovations from 5/10 – 7/1. During this time, all transactions normally conducted at Cash and Credit Management Services should instead take place at West Hall in Room 333.
Originator: Nicole Bentley            Posted On :   5/14/2024
Departmental 

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 :   5/13/2024
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 :   5/14/2024
Academic 

Free Data Science Training
Join 2-day hands-on Data Science Training for Free! and earn Texas Tech CEU credits.
Originator: Rajendra Shrestha            Posted On :   5/13/2024
Academic * Departmental 

The Graduate Writing Center is hiring consultants 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 for consideration.
Originator: Rebecca Bruning            Posted On :   5/13/2024
Academic * Departmental * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

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 :   5/13/2024
Academic * Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization 

Working on a writing project over the summer intersession?
The UWC will offer limited numbers of asynchronous, written feedback consultations during summer intersession. No matter what writing project you're working on, we've got you covered!

Originator: Dustin Florence            Posted On :   5/13/2024
Academic 

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 :   5/13/2024
Lectures & Seminars * 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 :   5/13/2024
Academic * Departmental * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Interested in becoming Pilates Reformer Instructor?
Interested in becoming Pilates Reformer Instructor?
Originator: Johanna Valencia            Posted On :   5/13/2024
Rec Sports Programming * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

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

Originator: Johanna Valencia            Posted On :   5/13/2024
Rec Sports Programming * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

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 :   5/14/2024
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 :   5/14/2024
Research * Academic * Departmental 

Summer II 2024 - SW 6370 Social Entrepreneurship in Social Work!
This graduate-level course will examine social entrepreneurship, the change it brought about, and how development is viewed, conceived, and implemented. This course will be provided virtually (synchronous).
Originator: Seungjong Cho            Posted On :   5/14/2024
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 :   5/14/2024
Research 

PLAY / SING / DANCE / COSPLAY for CREDIT and for FUN
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 :   5/13/2024
Arts & Entertainment 

Fall 2024 VPA course, UG/Grad from across campus: 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 :   5/13/2024
Academic 

TELUS Mental Health Support
Call. Chat. Anytime. Anywhere. TELUS connects students with free, confidential emotional health and wellbeing support conveniently available 24/7 via the app, telephone and web.

Sign up today at https://myssp.app/ca/signup
Originator: Lisa Viator            Posted On :   5/13/2024
Departmental 

Complete surveys for a chance to win $20 Starbucks gift card!
Adults (age 18+) are needed to participate in an online, survey-based research study (5-15 minutes) about substance use (whether or not you use), physical activity, and psychological stress.

Originator: Danielle Levitt-Budnar            Posted On :   5/14/2024
Research 

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 :   5/13/2024
Research 

SPAN 3305 Intermediate Grammar: Oral and Written Spanish, Summer I 2024 (Online)
Are you looking for an upper-level online Spanish class to help you improve your grammar and your communication skills? Then this is the class for you!
Originator: GEORGE L Cole            Posted On :   5/13/2024
Academic 

TTUnet VPN upgrade to support security keys for MFA – 5/15/2024 7:30 AM–7:45 AM
The Enterprise IT Security team will upgrade the TTUnet VPN service on 5/15/2024 from 7:30 AM to 7:45 AM to allow security keys to be used with multifactor authentication (MFA). Some users may notice a slight change in how the sign-in process works.
Originator: IT Help Central            Posted On :   5/14/2024
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