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Party at the UCC!!

Competitions, puppies, pizza, and prizes, we have a little something for everyone. Please join the University Career Center for a park party! If you have or plan to take the Universum survey, this is the place for you to be.

Originator: Lauren Swanson Posted On : 3/25/2024

Arts & Entertainment * Student Employment/Career Opportunities

Electronic Performance Management System (ePM) Training

Human Resources is offering training for ePM users throughout the months of February and March.

Originator: Kailey Kilcrease Posted On : 3/25/2024

Departmental * Human Resources Training

Last chance to apply to the McNair Scholars Program

The McNair Scholars Program helps students prepare for graduate school through undergraduate research and seminars on the graduate school application process.

Originator: Jonathan Crider Posted On : 3/25/2024

Lectures & Seminars * Academic * Student Organization

SCC Suicide Prevention Training: QPR

The SCC is currently offering FREE official QPR training, certifying QPR Gatekeepers who will learn how to intervene and get help for someone in a suicidal crisis. Suicide Gatekeeper training is open to all faculty, staff, and students at TTU.

Originator: Austin Wade Posted On : 3/25/2024

Lectures & Seminars

FREE Tutoring is available for SPRING 2024!

The Learning Center offers FREE TUTORING for many undergraduate courses during the SPRING 2024 semester.

Originator: Pat Bohn Posted On : 3/25/2024

Academic

Do you have a high balance of Dining Bucks?

If you currently live on-campus and are graduating or moving off campus at the end of the spring semester, now is the time to start spending! Dining Bucks are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Originator: Alan Cushman Posted On : 3/25/2024

Departmental

Chinese Tea House- Chinese Movie Night (Free activity)

Watch Chinese Movie with us. Free tea, free snacks, and free activity!

Originator: Yanlin Wang Posted On : 3/25/2024

Arts & Entertainment * Student Organization

Is your department sponsoring student travel this year?

If your department is sponsoring student travel during 2024, make sure you submit a Clery travel form for the trip.

Originator: Claire Nevarez Posted On : 3/25/2024

Academic * 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 Summer 2024 is May 1st.

Originator: Lidia Jojy Posted On : 3/25/2024

Academic

Complete this Transportation Survey for a $40 VISA Prepaid Card!

As a Texas Tech student, you have the power to influence local transportation planning by participating in a brief app-based survey. After completion, you’ll receive a $40* Visa prepaid e-card. Click the link below to sign up to take the survey.

Originator: Austin Bolden Posted On : 3/25/2024

Departmental

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 : 3/25/2024

Departmental

RAWLS Major Tutors Needed - TECHniques Center

The TECHniques Center is a great environment to work in with flexible hours, great pay, and individual professional development. Apply today to join our team!

Originator: Christian Enevoldsen Posted On : 3/25/2024

Academic * Student Employment/Career Opportunities

Score big this March Madness season with Commuter Dining Plans!

Purchase a Commuter or Faculty/Staff Dining Plan in person at the Dining Plan Office (SUB Room 238C) and receive an extra 25 DINING BUCKS!

Originator: Alan Cushman Posted On : 3/25/2024

Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization * Student Organization

Free Market Institute to Host Steve Forbes for Public Speaker Series – March 26

Steve Forbes will visit Texas Tech on March 26 to present a public lecture on ‘The Importance of Freedom and Free Enterprise in America.’ The program will take place in the SUB Red Raider Ballroom at 5:30 PM and is free and open to the public.

Originator: Amanda Smith Posted On : 3/25/2024

Lectures & Seminars

FINAL CALL FOR ABSTRACTS for ORI’s 9th Annual Meeting - Deadline Friday 3/29

Undergraduates/Graduate Students & Postdocs broadly working in obesity and related metabolic or chronic diseases are encouraged to submit!

Originator: Alex Scoggin Posted On : 3/25/2024

Research * Departmental

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 : 3/25/2024

Rec Sports Programming * Student Employment/Career Opportunities

Savor the Moment: Lunch at Skyviews until April 26th!

Hurry! Time is running out to enjoy lunch with a view at Skyviews. Our last day of lunch service for this season is April 26th. Don't miss the chance to savor delicious meals while soaking in breathtaking scenery. Join us before it's too late!

Originator: McKinna Nichols Posted On : 3/25/2024

Departmental

University Recreation hiring student staff for the Summer & Fall

University Recreation is seeking students who are excited to join our team for the summer and fall. We will be hiring for positions in Aquatics, Facilities, Fitness & Wellness, Marketing, Member Services & Outdoor Pursuits.

Originator: Britta Tye Posted On : 3/25/2024

Rec Sports Programming * Student Employment/Career Opportunities

McDonald-Mehta Lecture Series

This lecture features a combined seismological and earthquake engineering view of the status and future earthquake shaking and impact assessments at the USGS.

Originator: Patricia Bela Posted On : 3/25/2024

Lectures & Seminars * Academic

Full-Time Position Available-Administrator

The Learning Center is hiring an Administrator! Come work with a student-centered office and great team!

Originator: Pat Bohn Posted On : 3/25/2024

Departmental

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 3/28.

Originator: Rebecca Bruning Posted On : 3/25/2024

Academic

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 : 3/25/2024

Research

2024 Spring Student Holiday | Dining Hours

Hospitality Services will have modified dining hours beginning Friday, March 29th through Monday, April 1st as part of the Spring Student Holiday.

Originator: Alan Cushman Posted On : 3/25/2024

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 5/1 for priority consideration.

Originator: Rebecca Bruning Posted On : 3/25/2024

Academic * Departmental

New Training: Leadership 3.0 Strategies for Hiring the Best Candidate

Leadership 3.0 is designed with an interactive format to train leaders to develop comprehensive job postings paired with strong interview skills to attract and hire the best candidates for their positions.

Originator: Kailey Kilcrease Posted On : 3/25/2024

Departmental * Human Resources Training

FREE Women's Self-Defense Training

Interested in a free self defense class at Texas Tech? Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) is an internationally recognized program for self-defense. Learn more and register here: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/rise/rad.php

Originator: Elizabeth Perry Posted On : 3/25/2024

Departmental

TTU/TTUS Annual Property Inventory Certifications due June 30th

Annual Department Inventory Certifications Due by June 30, 2024.

Originator: Jennifer Branch Posted On : 3/25/2024

Departmental

Looking for postmenopausal women with elevated or high blood pressure

Postmenopausal women with elevated or high blood pressure needed for research study evaluating blood vessel function and blood pressure at rest and during exercise.

Originator: Katharine Dillon Posted On : 3/25/2024

Research

SIGMA DELTA PI IS ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP

Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, is accepting nominations and applications for membership.

Originator: Comfort Pratt Posted On : 3/25/2024

Academic * Student Organization

Korean Make-Up Night

The Korean Language Program of the Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures is hosting a Korean Make-Up Night!

Originator: Yedo Ji Posted On : 3/25/2024

Departmental

Arbor Day Planting April 26, 2024

Originator: Kallan Grewell Posted On : 3/25/2024

Arts & Entertainment * Departmental

Announcement about S-designations for Service Learning

Please read the full announcement to learn more about the internal review of Service Learning and the hiatus on new S-designations.

Originator: Molly Jacobs Posted On : 3/25/2024

Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center

A Taste of Japan & Korea

Savor the flavors & sip the culture! The Japanese and Korean Language Programs are collaborating to serve TTU with Kimchi, dumplings, and green tea. Come stop by and grab FREE food & drink at the Gazebo in Red Raider Plaza on March 26!!

Originator: Emi Tasho Posted On : 3/25/2024

Arts & Entertainment

Become a SACNAS member today!

TTU SACNAS Chapter is looking for students interesting in undergraduate research opportunities and community engagement.

Originator: Rose Marie Tijerina Posted On : 3/25/2024

Student Organization

Experience the Delights of Moroccan Mint Tea! Join for free

The Arabic program at the CMLL invites you to discover the art of preparing traditional Moroccan mint tea and delve into the fascinating customs and traditions, while immersing yourself in the Arabic Language.

Originator: Rula Al-Hmoud Posted On : 3/25/2024

Academic

University Wellbeing Symposium

In collaboration with the Office of Faculty Success and University Recreation, the University Wellbeing Committee presents this well-being symposium.

Originator: Sarath Kasibotla Posted On : 3/25/2024

Faculty/Staff Organization

Exhale Call for Art

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Are you an artist? Want to have your art displayed at an event to support survivors of sexual assault? Submit by April 5th to have your work shown at FFAT and on campus during April!

Originator: Elizabeth Perry Posted On : 3/25/2024

Arts & Entertainment * Departmental * Student Organization

9th Hispanic/Latinx Research & Creativity Symposium Schedule - Thurs. 3/28

TTU faculty, staff and students will present their work related to Hispanic/Latinx populations and issues. In-person and Zoom options. Keynote presentation 12:30-1:45 in the Dairy Barn, incl. lunch.

Originator: Kenton Wilkinson Posted On : 3/25/2024

Lectures & Seminars

Participants need for a simulated firefighting computer game!

You will get $15 for individual participation and $90 for the highest performing team.

Originator: Armina Rahman Mim Posted On : 3/25/2024

Research

Open Mic Night - Anyone Can Participate or Attend

Psi Delta, Texas Tech's chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, is hosting a virtual open mic on April 3rd at 4:00 p.m. Come and share original flash fiction, poetry, or short excerpts of longer works.

Originator: Baylie Jett Mills Posted On : 3/25/2024

Arts & Entertainment * Departmental

Hagamos Cascarones!

Únete el Club de Español

Originator: Mireya Gonzales Posted On : 3/25/2024

Arts & Entertainment * Student Organization

RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS FOR A 1 HR MUSIC LISTENING STUDY – EARN $15

We are seeking participants for a 1 hr music listening study that involves listening to short excerpts of music and filling out a questionnaire. Participants will earn $15. Contact ttupearl5@gmail.com to learn more.

Originator: Ting Ting Goh Posted On : 3/25/2024

Research

Fulbright Officer Campus Visit

Virtual campus visit by Fulbright officer.

Originator: Reagan Ribordy Posted On : 3/25/2024

Lectures & Seminars