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Tell us how we are doing | Auxiliary Customer Experience Survey
Tell us how we are doing, what we can do better, what we are doing great, and how we can expand on your Red Raider experience!
Originator: Alan Cushman            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Departmental 

The FREE Late-Nite Pancakes
The FREE Late-Nite Pancakes will be available at The Fresh Plate at Bledsoe/Gordon & The Commons at Talkington Hall this Wednesday, May 3rd at 10 pm in wishing students good luck on finals!
Originator: Alan Cushman            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Departmental 

Texas Sibling Study
The Texas Sibling Study is seeking parents of adolescent siblings to take part in a study examining how families influence teenage development. Families will receive $100 per visit plus other fun prizes.
Originator: Tina Greene            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Research 

Monthly Global Perspectives Film Series - May
Join the TTUHSC Office of Global Health for a screening of the film A Place to Breathe on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 12:00 noon CT via Zoom (https://ttuhsc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIucO6hqzkrGNYAi4sDZ0HPoGqGjXtGL5Hh)
Originator: Jessica Blume            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Lectures & Seminars 

Need help with ACCT 2300 & 2301, ECO 2305, or FIN 3321? Come to SI Sessions!
Receive guaranteed study material in the form of a packet with useful learning tips and practice problems!
Originator: Erika Soto            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Academic 

Student Assistant Position Opening
Student Assistant - Parent & Family Relations

Note: This position is for Undergraduate Students
Originator: Morgan Brannon            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Departmental * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

PRIORITY EVENT SUBMISSIONS DUE IN ONE WEEK | HOST AN EVENT FOR RAIDER WELCOME
Raider Welcome is a series of FUN and FREE events designed to welcome new and returning students to campus during the Spring semester. Winter Raider Welcome is set to occur Aug. 13 - Sept. 2, 2023 Priority Submissions are due May 9, 2023.

Originator: Chase Perry            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Departmental 

FMI 10th Anniversary Golf Tournament – May 4
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Free Market Institute will host supporters from TTU and local communities for a golf tournament at The Rawls Course on May 4, 2023. Register today or contact the FMI for hole sponsorship opportunities!
Originator: Amanda Smith            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Departmental Events * Departmental 

Do you have a high balance of Dining Bucks?
If you are graduating or moving off campus at the end of the semester, now is the time to start spending! Visit any of the Hospitality Services dining locations on campus to spend your Dining Bucks!

Originator: Alan Cushman            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Departmental 

Apply for Diversity Scholarships
Undergraduate students can apply for scholarships awarded by the Office of Institutional Diversity for involvement in and promotion of diversity and inclusion at Texas Tech and in Lubbock, Texas.

Originator: Paul Ruiz            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Academic 

Critical Infrastructure Security Training
This 4-hour online training module will provide an introduction to cyber-physical systems for critical infrastructures, like medical, energy, and electric utilities, which are vulnerable to cyber-attacks.
Originator: Abigail Diggs            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Lectures & Seminars * Academic 

Teacher Participants are Needed!
We are seeking teachers who have MORE THAN FIVE years of teaching experience in the U.S.A. schools and EXPERIENCED TEACHER PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY TENSIONS to participate in this research on teacher professional identity tensions.

Originator: Chau Hong Phuoc Nguyen            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Research 

Raider Floral Mother's Day Sale!
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 14th! Raider Floral is selling a special Mother's Day Spring Mix that comes in a 10" garden dish for $27 plus tax. Order today!
Originator: Allison Patton            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Departmental 

Need a Social/ Behavioral Science or Multicultural Requirement? Take SOC 1301!
Need a Social and Behavioral Science or Multicultural Requirement? Take SOC 1301 with Dr. Koch. He is a member of the Texas Tech University Teaching Academy and is a three-time winner of the Professing Excellence teaching award.
NO TEXTBOOK


Originator: Allie Haney            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Academic 

Paid Research: Seeking Transgender, Genderqueer, and Non-Binary TTU Students
Earn $20! We are looking for transgender and gender-diverse TTU students to participate in a research study about mental health. You are eligible to participate if you are a full-time TTU student and at least 18 years old.
Originator: Nicole Lemaster            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Research 

STEM CORE Launches New Summer Programs
Looking for engaging STEM programming for your children this summer? Registration is open now for: The Secret Agent Academy (for incoming 3rd-5th graders) and for Girls Who Code (for incoming 7th-9th graders)
Originator: Allison Eubanks            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Academic * Faculty/Staff Organization 

Faculty Search Committee Workshop
The Office of Institutional Diversity is hosting a Workshop for members of faculty search committees on May 3, 2023.
Originator: Paul Ruiz            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Academic * Departmental 

Deadline Extended for President's Excellence in Diversity & Equity Awards
The deadline for nominations of students, staff, and faculty for the President's Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion awards has been extended to 5 p.m. Monday, May 1, 2023.
Originator: Paul Ruiz            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Academic 

May Opening Space for Unheard Voices Series
Join us in May as we highlight Asian American and Pacific Islanders' voices with panelists Chris Esperat, Tiva Kasemsri, Yuan Shu, and Sangmi Yoo.

Originator: Jessica Blume            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Lectures & Seminars 

Are you interested in learning about money and Excel?
No financial calculator needed in this class!
Originator: Jennifer Wilson            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Academic 

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 :   5/1/2023
Research 

Undergraduate students: share your perspectives and be thanked with $30
STEM majors needed for an interview study measuring cultural strengths

Originator: Mason Tedeschi            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Research 

Business Tutors Needed for Fall 2023 - Apply Today!
The TECHniques Center is a unique, one on one tutoring program on campus. We're currently looking for business major tutors for the Fall 2023 semester, so apply today!
Originator: Christian Enevoldsen            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Register Your Kids for UREC Youth Summer Sports Camp TODAY!
Register your child for UREC Youth Summer Sports Camp TODAY! For registration info visit www.bit.ly/ttusportscamp.

Originator: Brett Jackson            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Departmental * Rec Sports Programming 

New Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Criminology
Criminology will be its own official 36 hour major within the College of Arts and Sciences!

Originator: Allie Haney            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Academic 

$1,000 TUITION REBATE FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS
Graduating Seniors may be eligible for a $1,000 Tuition Rebate from the State of Texas. The last day for Spring 2023 graduates to apply is Wednesday, May 10, 2023, by 4:00 p.m.

Originator: Jessica Arroyo            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Departmental 

Take an astronomy course (or two!) this summer
ASTR 1400 Solar System Astronomy and ASTR 1401 Stellar Astronomy are being offered this summer. Both courses fulfill the core Life and Physical Sciences requirement. Register today!
Originator: Melanie Ungar            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Academic 

Seeking women with Type 2 Diabetes (Leg exercise and Dietary supplements)
Women with type 2 diabetes are needed for a research study evaluating blood vessel function, blood glucose levels, and muscle and fat mass in your body.
Originator: Yejin Kang            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Research 

Need a Social and Behavior Sciences Core course? Try Intro to Language!
Intro to Language (ENGL 2370) provides an overview of language—its structure, its origins, and its role in society. We'll see why language is so weird, yet an integral part of human experience. Fulfills SBS core. Info: http://bit.ly/engl2370fall23
Originator: Aaron Braver            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Academic 

Spring Finals Dining Hours 2023
Hospitality Services will have modified dining hours beginning Wednesday, May 3rd for Spring Finals into the summer interim.
Originator: Alan Cushman            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Arts & Entertainment 

Passionate about Fitness and Wellness?
Sign up today to become a Certified NASM Personal Trainer and F45 Coach! Learn how effectively lead, design, and execute Personal Training / F45 sessions and develop transferable skills for your career at UREC and beyond!
Originator: Kevin Sibal            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Rec Sports Programming * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Hiring Senior Safety Officer : 32467BR
Environmental Health and Safety is hiring a full time senior lab safety officer! Come join a great team to help promote campus safety.
Originator: Heather Coats            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

JOIN US TOMORROW! Food Truck Festival for National Small Business Week
Hungry for some local grub? Come support our local food trucks ready to serve up some of the best food in town on May 2nd at 5001 W. Loop 289 & 50th Street from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Originator: Raquel Marichalar Lozano            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Small Business Development Center 

2023 Sowell Essay Award winners selected
Four students honored for writing.
Originator: Julie Barnett            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Academic * Departmental 

SPAN 5341 AND 5342 INTENSIVE SPANISH FOR GRADUATE RESEARCH SUMMER 2023
Fulfill the graduate language requirement this summer!
Originator: GEORGE L Cole            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Academic 

FULFILL YOUR ORAL COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENT THIS MAYMESTER!
COMS 2358 (Speaking for Business) is a hybrid Maymester course designed to help you succeed in your academic and professional lives by introducing you to basic communication skills, principles, and contexts in business and professional settings.
Originator: Jenna LaFreniere            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Academic 

Call for Summer Camp Instructors
College Connect is looking for summer instructors to teach classes for our camps!

Originator: Sara ad Martinez            Posted On :   4/28/2023
Lectures & Seminars * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Funded Graduate Research Assistant Position Available in Summer 2023!
The Performing Arts Research Lab (PeARL) invites applications for a 3-month graduate research assistant (GRA) position in Summer 2023.

Originator: David Sears            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Research * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Funded Undergraduate Research Assistant Position Available in Summer 2023!
The Performing Arts Research Lab (PeARL) invites applications for a 10-week undergraduate research assistant (URA) position in Summer 2023.

Originator: David Sears            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Research * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Shake Hands with Your Future Summer Camp 7th-9th Graders
College Connect invites 7th through 9th Grade students to register for Shake Hands with Your Future Summer Camp, held June 11th-June 15th.


Originator: Sara ad Martinez            Posted On :   4/28/2023
Arts & Entertainment * Lectures & Seminars * Academic 

Shake Hands with Your Future Summer Camp 10th-12th Graders
College Connect invites 10th through 12th Grade students to register for Shake Hands with Your Future Summer Camp, held June 4th - June 8th.
Originator: Sara ad Martinez            Posted On :   4/28/2023
Arts & Entertainment * Academic 

The Food Pantry will be on hiatus May 3 to May 12
Raider Red's Food Pantry will be closing for two weeks!
Originator: Sam LaRaia            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Departmental 

NOW HIRING: Business Manager for the School of Art
The TCVPA School of Art is hiring a Business Manager!
Originator: Rachel Kiwior            Posted On :   4/28/2023
Departmental * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Health Humanities Art, Bodies, and Subversive Care
Re-conceptualizations of care is the recognition that power circulates through it. Participants will research their own lived experience (re)imagining past/present/post narratives of care utilizing photovoice.

Originator: Rina Little            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Arts & Entertainment 

Summer Course: College Teaching (EDHE 5342, Summer II)
Open to master’s & doctoral students interested in learning more about college teaching, preparing to teach, and related topics. Students will also create a Teaching Philosophy Statement they can use in future teaching-related job applications.
Originator: Grant Jackson            Posted On :   5/1/2023
Academic