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Scheduled Maintenance for Security and System Updates - eRaider Sign-in Affected
Telecommunications will apply required security and system updates nightly, March 20 - March 23, from 10 pm to 4 am Central time. No major impact is anticipated, but some eRaider systems may experience momentary interruptions during this time.
Originator: IT Help Central            Posted On :   3/20/2023
IT Announcements * Departmental 

IT Alert: Microsoft Announced a Critical Vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft announced a serious vulnerability in Outlook earlier this week, and released an update which will be applied if Automatic Updates are enabled. Ensure automatic updates are enabled and install the latest updates on your devices if needed!
Originator: IT Help Central            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Employee Announcements * Student Announcements 

Retirement of Wikis in Microsoft Teams
Microsoft will retire the built-in Wiki application in Microsoft Teams in March 2023. Migrate your content now to prevent data loss!
Originator: IT Help Central            Posted On :   3/20/2023
IT Announcements * Departmental 

Are you a Red Raider on the go? Sign up for a Commuter Dining Plan today!
It's hassle-free and you get more for your money! Commuter Dining Plans can be added to your tuition bill and the balance carries from semester to semester as long as you are enrolled with Texas Tech!

Originator: Alan Cushman            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Arts & Entertainment 

Transact Mobile makes ordering food on the go easy as pie!
Hospitality Services has a mobile food ordering app for the Texas Tech campus and it is available at most locations! Get $3 off your next order of $7 or more by using code FEARLESS at checkout.
Originator: Alan Cushman            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Arts & Entertainment 

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 :   3/20/2023
Departmental 

MathWorks Educational Event on Tuesday, March 21, 11 am - 1 pm (CT)
The TTU IT Division invites the TTU community to a MathWorks educational event on Tuesday, March 21, 11 am - 1 pm (CT)
Originator: IT Events            Posted On :   3/20/2023
IT Announcements 

Application open for 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 :   3/20/2023
Lectures & Seminars * Academic * Student Organization 

Teacher Job Fair - Tomorrow!
Representatives from top school districts will be in attendance at this year's Teacher Job Fair! Come and familiarize yourself with the job market and get acquainted with offerings from various school districts.
Originator: Annie Jenkins            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Departmental * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

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 :   3/20/2023
Research 

Banana Splits at The Commons in Talkington Hall
Come one, come all to The Commons on March 23, 2023 for a Banana Split extravaganza! With a variety of toppings to choose from, including hot fudge, sprinkles, and chopped nuts, the possibilities are endless.

Originator: Alan Cushman            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Arts & Entertainment 

Fries the Limit at The Market at Stangel/Murdough
Join The Market at Stangel/Murdough for Fries the Limit! Top your choice of French fries, tater tots, or sweet potato fries with delicious toppings while supplies last!
Originator: Alan Cushman            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Arts & Entertainment 

DO YOU HAVE PCOS AND WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT?
We are looking for women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to participate in a study about the effect of the PCOS diet. For more information, please contact Reina Raj at reraj@ttu.edu or by phone at 469-763-2309.
Originator: Reina Raj            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Research 

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 :   3/20/2023
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 :   3/20/2023
Research 

Follett Bookstore, TTU Libraries OER Adoption Initiative Call for Applications
TTU Libraries is proud to support an Open Educational Resources (OER) initiative that is being funded by the TTU Follett Bookstore and will provide one-time payments to faculty.
Originator: Julie Barnett            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Academic * Departmental 

TOMORROW: TechAlert! & Building Public Address System Test Scheduled
The test is scheduled for 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, March 21.
Originator: Bree Walker            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Departmental 

Fulbright US Student Program: Research, Graduate Study or Teach English Abroad
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 :   3/20/2023
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 :   3/20/2023
Research 

Are You Ready to Register??
Set yourself up for registration success by coming to the Ready.Set.Register. Fair! CHECK YOUR HOLDS. TALK TO ADVISORS. GET SUPPORT!
Originator: Izabelle Stanford            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Academic * Departmental 

Raider Depot | Campus Store - Customer Service Survey
We invite all Red Raiders to participate in our short survey to provide feedback about the campus bookstore and café.

Originator: Alan Cushman            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Departmental 

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 :   3/20/2023
Lectures & Seminars 

Buddy Holly Center Exhibit Highlights One of West Texas’ Most Important Albums
“Lubbock (on everything)” exhibit showcases the legacy of Terry Allen as well as many other West Texas Hall of Fame inductees.

Originator: Marcos Rubio            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Academic * Departmental 

Design the Parent and Family Relations Decal!
Do you have a knack for graphic design? Submit a design for the new Parent & Family Relations decal contest!
Originator: Morgan Brannon            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental 

Faculty Fellowships in Indigenous & Native American Studies
Learn best practices in teaching Indigenous and Native American Studies, connect with local Tribal communities, and teach a course in collaboration with the Humanities Center. Applications due April 14th.

Originator: Allison Whitney            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Academic 

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING
The 36-hour M.S.A. offers concentrations in auditing/financial reporting and taxation. Visit our course catalog to view the detailed degree plan.
Our summer application deadline is May 1st.
Originator: Valentina Florez Bulla            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Academic 

Arts & Sciences "Fill the Pantry" Food Drive - Diversity Week
Help those in our community with food insecurity by donating non-perishable food items to Raider Red's Food Pantry during Diversity Week, March 20 - 23, 2023.

Originator: Amelia Littlefield            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Arts & Entertainment 

James Beard Award-winning Chef Iliana De la Vega | April 5th
Get ready for a culinary journey to the heart of Mexico with James Beard Award-winning Chef Iliana De la Vega. On April 5th, 2023, the celebrated chef will be serving up traditional central Mexican cuisine at The Commons and The Market.
Originator: Alan Cushman            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Arts & Entertainment 

Stress Less with SDS!
Join us as we discuss Stress Management & Mental Health Learn more about Stress Management, Mental Health, and Coping Skills.
Please RSVP by March 20 to crystal.fuqua@ttu.edu
Originator: Abbi May            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Lectures & Seminars 

NOW HIRING: COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER
TEXAS TECH PUBLIC MEDIA is hiring a Communications Engineer! Learn more and apply at texastech.edu/careers (requisition number 31886BR).
Originator: Rebecca Fuller            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental 

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 :   3/20/2023
Research 

8th Hispanic/Latinx Research & Creativity Symposium - Thurs. 3/23
Please join us for the in-person and virtual 8th TTU Hispanic/Latinx Research & Creativity Symposium on Thurs. March 23. Dr. Jarett Lujan, TTU HSI Director will give the keynote address at 12:30 pm in Media & Comm 156.

Originator: Kenton Wilkinson            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Lectures & Seminars 

Are you interested in becoming an SI Leader?
If you are interested in becoming an SI leader, attend our upcoming info sessions to learn about SI and the application process!
Originator: Erika Soto            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Wellness Resource Fair
Stop by the Wellness Resource Fair to get information and resources from campus partners!
Originator: Presley Black            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Departmental * Student Organization 

Fulbright Day 2023 on April 5, 2023!
Join us to learn about Fulbright programs benefitting students, faculty, and staff for research, teaching or study abroad.

Originator: WENDOLI L Flores            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Research * Lectures & Seminars * Academic 

Coloring with Career - Balancing Your Life
Join the University Career Center in our Balancing Your Life virtual workshop on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 12PM! Through this workshop, you’ll identify areas of responsibility and their impact on achieving a work/school/life balance.
Originator: Tori Ha            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Departmental * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Our Story in Stages
Our Story in Stages is an interactive panel with RISE, ASAS, and the Student Mental Health Community showcasing the path to recovery. Hear from people in recovery about their journey and what motivated them to begin their path to recovery.
Originator: Presley Black            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Lectures & Seminars * Departmental * Student Organization 

Sociology MA Thesis Defense
Interested in research on immersive virtual reality and perceptions of community formation? This defense may interest you and it will be held in Holden Hall room 271 Tomorrow, March 21st, at 11:30 AM.
Originator: Kamm Tham-Vandegrift            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Research * Academic 

FEMALES needed: Morning vs Afternoon Research Study
Sport Performance Lab research study looking at morning vs afternoon urine and biomarkers.
Originator: Marcos Keefe            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Research 

In Your Own Words: We want to hear your experiences of belongingness & community
All faculty, staff, undergraduate, and graduate students are invited to a round table discussion about community and belongingness at TTU.
Light refreshments provided!
Where & When: Red Raider Lounge on March 21 from 11:00am - 12:20pm
Originator: Nicole Lemaster            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Arts & Entertainment * Lectures & Seminars * Academic 

WCOE - EOC On-the-Go
The Engineering Opportunity Center (EOC) is coming to CIVIL ENGINEERING!!??
Originator: Melanie Lindsey            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Departmental 

Call for Participation: Library Spaces Study
We’re asking students how they study in the library. Give us your feedback about library spaces and furniture.

Originator: Sarah DeVille            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Research 

Seeking input from TTU faculty on wellness programming at TTU!
The University Wellness Committee invites current TTU faculty to share their input within a brief focus group related to wellness programs available to faculty and staff at TTU.
Originator: Shoshannah Bobritsky            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Departmental 

Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop presented by the Undergraduate Writing Center
Do you have questions about how to avoid plagiarism? If you do, this workshop is for you!
Originator: Tracy Givens            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Academic 

Summer Online Course: How are Economics, Ecology, and Ethics Related?
Geared towards non-majors, this survey class will examine how the environment, social ethics, and economic activity relate to and impact one another. Register for AAEC 1301 in Summer I today!
Originator: DEEANN Pruitt            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Academic 

Faculty Success - Come-and-Go Training
Join us from 4:00 to 5:00 any day this week for Faculty Success Come-and-Go Training. Next sessions in April.
Originator: Kenneth Shatley            Posted On :   3/16/2023
Academic * Departmental 

Seeking input from TTU staff on wellness programming at TTU!
The University Wellness Committee invites current TTU staff to share their input within a brief focus group related to wellness programs available to faculty and staff at TTU.


Originator: Shoshannah Bobritsky            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Departmental 

Lady Raiders Host Round 2 of the WNIT
Your Lady Raider Basketball team is set to host the Mustangs of SMU for Round 2 of the WNIT TONIGHT! Tipoff is slated for 6pm! WE NEED YOU!
Originator: Brianna Lemaster            Posted On :   3/20/2023
Athletics 

Faculty Awards Convocation
Save the date for the Faculty Awards Convocation
Originator: Eileen Gianiodis            Posted On :   3/18/2023
Academic