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Access to IT Services Restored
Access to IT services has been restored. Thank you for your patience.
Originator: IT Help Central            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Employee Announcements * Student Announcements 

Get a Master's Degree in Biotechnology!
Earn a One- or Two-Year Master of Science in the cutting-edge field of Biotechnology.
Originator: Shannon Sears            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Academic 

TODAY: Food Trucks at Memorial Circle!
You know what sounds good? Grabbing lunch at one of the food trucks around Memorial Circle. Come by today from 10:30am – 2:00pm. Your purchase helps out an incoming Red Raider!

Originator: Orientation            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental Events * Departmental 

Etiquette Dinner - One Week Away!
Our etiquette coach will guide you through a 4-course meal to learn the ins-and-outs of formal dining. This event is designed to be fun and interactive, but most importantly to improve your confidence level in any professional dining situation.
Originator: Annie Jenkins            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Departmental * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Monthly Global Perspectives Film Series - April
Join the TTUHSC Office of Global Health for a screening of the film Inventing Tomorrow on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 12:00 noon CT via Zoom (https://ttuhsc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcocOGqrzIvGdDuL5y-HgLV6IlSt2bWJRKl)
Originator: Jessica Blume            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Lectures & Seminars 

Do you need help with any Chemistry or Physics courses? 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 :   4/5/2023
Academic 

Are you a US Veteran? Tell us how you feel about animal-assisted interventions!
The TTU Human-Animal Interaction Lab invites you to complete a survey exploring veteran perceptions of animal-assisted interventions. Click on the link to learn more!
Originator: Emily Webberson            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Research 

Now Virtual – Info Sessions for Fulbright U.S. Student Program
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides 8-12 month funding for independent research, graduate study, or teaching English abroad in over 140 countries. Join us to learn about this exciting opportunity!
Originator: Junia Lee            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Lectures & Seminars * Academic 

Seeking families to spend time with horses for research!
Children with current obesity, ages 9-13, and their primary caregivers may be eligible to participate, and no previous horse experience is required.


Originator: Tristen Hefner            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Research 

UREC Hiring Info Session TONIGHT!
University Recreation is holding info sessions on April 5th at 7pm and April 6th at 4pm for individuals looking for Summer and Fall Employment. Come check out what it takes to work at the "Best Place to Work on Campus", SRC Room 201.
Originator: Keeley Elliott            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Departmental * Rec Sports Programming * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Conflict of Interest Disclosures
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 provide a conflict of interest disclosure to comply with State of Texas law.
Originator: Chris Gerik            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Academic * Departmental 

Third Annual “Our TTU Family Abroad” Photography Exhibit
TTU International Affairs presents international photographs by Texas Tech faculty and staff – Gallery and Virtual Exhibits

Originator: Jan Stogner            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental 

Denim Day
Join RISE on April 26th, when people across the world wear jeans with a purpose. Show your support for survivors of sexual violence by wearing denim, requesting buttons and posters from RISE, and tagging @tturise on social media to be reposted!
Originator: Presley Black            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Departmental * Student Organization 

New Essay Competition Open to All Texas Tech University Students
The Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library is pleased to announce an essay competition open to all Texas Tech University students. Essays submitted as class assignments are also eligible.
Originator: Marcos Rubio            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Arts & Entertainment * Academic 

Coffee & Consent
Stop by J&B Coffee for an interactive Consent and Healthy Relationships education opportunity with RISE, Student Involvement, Housing Student Intervention & Prevention, and Title IX. Students can get a free 16 oz drink of their choice!
Originator: Presley Black            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Departmental * Student Organization 

TTU Small Business Expo 2023
Save the date for this year's Small and Historically Underutilized Business Expo.
This year’s Wild West theme shows people How Business is done in the Wild West! The event is free to all Faculty/Staff. Meet your local businesses & build connections.
Originator: Chris Gerik            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Departmental 

Call for Volunteers!
Looking for volunteer hours? The Annual Discoveries to Impact Conference needs you!

Originator: Lindsay Rigney            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Lectures & Seminars * Student Organization 

SI Leader Open Interview and Mock Sessions!
Are you interested in becoming an SI Leader? If so, attend our open interviews!
Originator: Erika Soto            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Academic 

WCOE - EOC On-the-Go
The Engineering Opportunity Center (EOC) is coming to ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING!!
Originator: Melanie Lindsey            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Departmental 

In Person Pregnancy and Parenting Student Information Session
If you are a student who is currently pregnant, parenting, fostering, adopting (etc.) please join us to learn more about your rights as a pregnant/parenting student as protected under Title IX.
Originator: Autumn Rangel Marcum            Posted On :   3/31/2023
Lectures & Seminars 

Virtual Pregnancy and Parenting Student Information Session
If you are a student who is currently pregnant, parenting, fostering, adopting (etc.) please join us to learn more about your rights as a pregnant/parenting student as protected under Title IX.
Originator: Autumn Rangel Marcum            Posted On :   3/31/2023
Lectures & Seminars 

Take Back the Night
Take Back the Night creates awareness, empowers survivors, and educates the community about sexual violence. Get resources, find support, listen to speakers from the community tell their stories, and have the space to tell your own.

Originator: Presley Black            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Lectures & Seminars * Departmental * Student Organization 

FREE 3rd Annual Mindful Triathlon with UREC!
Nourish your mind, body, and soul by joining UREC for the Mindful Triathlon! Come for a 1-mile fun run or walk, then flow with our top-notch yoga instructors for 40mins of Yoga and finally calm your mind with a relaxing 20min Meditation.
Originator: Shelby Bentley            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Rec Sports Programming 

Beyond J. Lo & Frida Kahlo in Maymester!
Beyond J. Lo & Frida Kahlo: Testimonios & Latinx Feminisms. Graduate and undergraduate seats available!
Originator: Aimee Cameron            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Departmental 

Summer Online Course: How are Economics, Ecology, and Ethics Related?
AAEC 1301 is a freshman-level, non-technical survey course that satisfies the Social and Behavioral Sciences and Multicultural core requirements.
Originator: DEEANN Pruitt            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Academic 

Need a summer job? Come work with College Readiness!
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is looking to hire student assistants to serve as temporary advisors this summer for Red Raider Orientation.
Originator: Ashley Ross            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Burkhart Center to Host Annual Autism Walk
The Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research will host the annual Burkhart Walk for Autism on Sunday, April 23rd.
Originator: Susan Voland            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental Events 

Dr. Miriam Posner on "DH at the Actually Existing University" 4/17
Dr. Miriam Posner, assistant professor at UCLA, will speak on “Digital Humanities at the Actually Existing University" Monday, April 17, at 6pm. Hosted by the Digital Humanities Working Group and sponsored by the Humanities Center
Originator: Marta Kvande            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Lectures & Seminars 

THE SCHOOL OF ART'S SUMMER PRE-COLLEGE IMMERSION PROGRAM IS BACK!
Do you know a junior high or high school student who loves art and wants to get the full college experience of what life is like being an art student at Texas Tech? Tell them about our PCIP program taking place this June!
Originator: Tricia Earl            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Academic * Departmental 

2023 Criminal Law Symposium
This symposium will address issues related to accountability for violations of international humanitarian law in the context of the ongoing international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Originator: Sarah Dickie            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Lectures & Seminars 

CLAS 4310: Odysseus through the Ages FALL 2023 TR 2-3:20
Looking for an amazing upper-level elective? This class will explore Odysseus, the mythical figure first introduced in the Iliad and one of Western literature’s earliest and most ubiquitous personalities.
Originator: Cornelia Roy            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Academic 

SPAN 5341 AND 5342 INTENSIVE SPANISH FOR GRADUATE RESEARCH SUMMER 2023
Fulfill the graduate language requirement this summer!
Originator: GEORGE L Cole            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Academic 

Still need the core oral communication requirement? Take CARS 2300!
CARS 2300: Communication, Civility, and Ethics fulfills the requirement for oral communication AND starting Fall of 2023 there is a whole new flexible format that does not require an expensive textbook! Video trailer: https://youtu.be/0cy29Q7YUXs
Originator: Cameron Brown            Posted On :   4/4/2023
Academic 

Orbit Cafe Hiring Part Time Barista For the Summer!
Orbit Cafe is hiring part time workers for the summer- starting in May and going until end of August
Originator: Caroline Reeves            Posted On :   4/4/2023
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS FOR 1 HR MUSIC LISTENING STUDY -- EARN $15
We are seeking participants for a study that involves answering questions about some short melodies. The experiment will last about 1 hour. Participants will earn $15.
Contact ttupearl3@gmail.com to learn more.
Originator: Cheng Yun Wang            Posted On :   4/4/2023
Research 

Course Announcement: College Teaching (EDHE 5342, Summer II)
Open to master’s and doctoral students who are interested in learning more about teaching, preparing to teach, and related topics. Students will also develop a Teaching Philosophy Statement they can use in future teaching-related job applications.
Originator: Grant Jackson            Posted On :   4/4/2023
Lectures & Seminars * Academic 

New Date: America's First Latina Military Fighter Pilot to Speak
The Hispanic/LatinX Lecture Series, with retired USAF Lt. Col. Olga Custodio has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 12th at 6:00 p.m.
Originator: Cory Powell            Posted On :   4/5/2023
Lectures & Seminars * Academic * Departmental