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Are you thinking of being a teacher? Join us at our Teacher Job Fair March 19th!
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: Lauren Swanson            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 


Scheduled Maintenance for Security and System Updates - eRaider Sign-in Affected
Telecommunications will apply required security and system updates nightly, 2/19 - 2/22, 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 :   2/19/2024
IT Announcements * Departmental 


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 :   2/19/2024
Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization * Human Resources Training 


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 :   2/19/2024
Lectures & Seminars 


Need a Ride Home for Spring Break?
Catch a bus home to Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, or Austin

Originator: Christine Self            Posted On :   2/19/2024
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 :   2/19/2024
Departmental 


Chinese Tea House- Chinese Lantern Festival (Free activity)
Celebrate Chinese Lantern Festival with us. Free activity!

Originator: Yanlin Wang            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Arts & Entertainment * Student Organization 


USDA REEU Nutrition BEST applications for the fall 2024 semester are NOW OPEN!
We are taking applications from undergraduates for a USDA training grant in nutrition, foods, and agriculture and/or experiences in research and Extension.

Originator: Alex Scoggin            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Student Employment/Career Opportunities * Research 


RISE Peer Educator Applications are Open!!
Looking for an on-campus job? Interested in supporting student wellness? Wanting to make a difference on campus? Apply here: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/rise/peereducators-application.php

Originator: Elizabeth Perry            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Departmental * Student Organization * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 


Psychology Study Participants Needed!
Are you an unpaid caregiver living with a person with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias?

Originator: Jasmine Fletcher            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Research 


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 :   2/19/2024
Academic * Departmental 


Apply Now for the 2024 TTU Pre-Law Academy
Are you interested in law? Apply for the TTU Pre-Law Academy! Selected undergraduate students will earn seven credit hours during Summer I and will be more prepared to attend law school. Only a few spots remain!

Originator: Wendy Humphrey            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Academic 


Land Arts 2023 Exhibition Opening
The Land Arts 2023 Exhibition will be opening with a reception that will take place from 6-8 p.m. Friday, February 23rd, 2024, at the Museum of Texas Tech University. This exhibition will be on view through April 21st, 2024. Admission is free.


Originator: Miranda Perlmutter            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Arts & Entertainment * Academic 


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 :   2/19/2024
Academic 


Presidential Departmental Safety Award Applications Open
Departments and academic units can apply for the $25,000 award to recognize excellence in safety in research, scholarly and creative activity, and teaching.

Originator: Heather Coats            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Academic * Departmental 


Etiquette, Employers, and Eating: Join Us for a Mocktail Party!
Attention all students! Are you looking for an opportunity to gain valuable insights into professional networking receptions? Look no further than the University Career Center's upcoming event, the Mocktail Party!

Originator: Lauren Swanson            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Departmental * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 


2024 Water Law Symposium
Join the Texas Tech Law Review and the Center for Water Law and Policy for the 2024 Water Law Symposium.

This event is open to and free for all students and faculty.

Register here: https://eventregistration.law.ttu.edu/events/2024/waterlaw/


Originator: Madyson Edwards            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Lectures & Seminars 


Red Theatre Company Auditions Tonight!
Student organization Red Theatre Company announces auditions for a new African folktale show written and directed by theatre professional T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh. All levels of experience are welcome!

Originator: Ben Stanford            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Student Organization 


MathWorks Educational Virtual Event on Tuesday, February 20, 10am – 12pm (CT)
The TTU IT Division invites the TTU community to a MathWorks educational virtual event on Tuesday, February 20, 10am – 12pm (CT).

Originator: IT Events            Posted On :   2/19/2024
IT Announcements 


Complete this Transportation Survey for a $20 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 $20* Visa prepaid e-card. Click the link below to sign up to take the survey.

Originator: Austin Bolden            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Departmental 


Engaged Scholarship Lunch and Learn Session!
Using Logic Models to Design, Implement, and Assess your Engaged Scholarship Project

Originator: Lindsay Wren            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Academic * Departmental 


Register Now for Our Women's Health Webinar on Friday, March 8th, 2024!
Join us at ORI as we celebrate International Women’s Day by focusing on women's health!
Guest speakers will present from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by a panelist dialog on Food and Nutrition Insecurity from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.


Originator: Alex Scoggin            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Lectures & Seminars * Academic * Departmental 


Psychology Study Participants Needed!
Share Your Journey: Persons with Advanced Cancer and Family Caregivers. Contribute to Our Study at TTU and Receive $25 as a Token of Our Gratitude.

Originator: Abbey Mauk            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Research 


One Scholarship at a Time: Where Dreams Meet Dollars!
University Student Housing scholarship applications are still open, and we encourage all eligible students to apply.
https://www.depts.ttu.edu/housing/scholarships.php


Originator: Xavier Floyd            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Academic 


On Stage: DANCETECH 2024
The School of Theatre & Dance presents DANCETECH 2024, featuring choreography by Texas Tech dance faculty and guest artist Jamy Meek, February 22-24.

Originator: Cory Norman            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental 


NOW HIRING INTRAMURAL SOFTBALL OFFICIALS
Are you looking for an on-campus job and love Softball? Sport Programs is hiring officials to work Slowpitch Softball during the spring semester. No officiating experience is required, but knowledge of the sport is required. Interested?

Originator: Jordon German            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Rec Sports Programming * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 


ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY ECONOMICS IN SPAIN - SUMMER I 2024
Live in Spain for one month during Summer I, 2024 and earn 6 hours of Economics credit learning about U.S. and E.U. climate and energy policies that address climate change using economic instruments and encouraging renewable energy generation!

Originator: Misak Avetisyan            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Academic * Departmental 


Looking for a Team Bonding Experience for your department or group?
UREC offers private fitness classes just for your group! We can host your group or we will come to you. Formats offered include, a Private F45 class, CrossFit kickboxing, cardio dance, Zumba, Yoga/mindbody formats, and more!

Originator: Brittany Doak            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Rec Sports Programming 


Neuromuscular Response to Eccentric Muscle Damage in Younger and Older Females
Healthy females ages 65-80 are sought for a muscle damage study (IRB#2023-605) in the department of kinesiology and sport management. Participants will receive up to $30. Contact Kathryn Southall or Jacob Mota: ksm.NOPL@ttu.edu

Originator: Kathryn Southall            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Research 


President's Engaged Scholarship Awards Deadline Extended!
Accepting applications through February 21st!

Originator: Lindsay Wren            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Academic * Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization 


Expert Panel in Miami to Discuss Hispanic Media - Th 2/22 at 5:00 p.m.
On Thurs. February 22 beginning at 5:00 p.m. four experts will discuss current trends and issues in U.S. Hispanic media via Zoom.

Originator: Kenton Wilkinson            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Academic 


Energy Law Lecture Series - TODAY
Professor Keffer and the Energy Law Lecture Series will be hosting Jesse Pierce, attorney with Pierce & O'Neill, LLP.

Originator: Blake Groves            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Lectures & Seminars * Departmental 


Seeking Previously Incarcerated TTU Students for Survey Research (Earn $10).
Take a short survey and earn a $10 e-Gift Card from Amazon. We are exploring the Implications of Middle & High School Courses and Programs on the Previously Incarcerated.

Originator: Kyle Roberson            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Research 


Arbor Day Planting April 26, 2024
Sign Up to participate in one of Tech's greatest traditions- planting at Arbor Day!

Originator: Kallan Grewell            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental Events * Student Organization 


Supplementation Study in Middle-aged and Older Women
Middle-aged and older women with risk factors that include hypertension, elevated blood sugar, increased waist circumference, and abnormal lipids are needed for a research study evaluating blood vessel function, blood glucose, and body composition.


Originator: Mauricio Martinez            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Research 


Spring Break Southwest National Park Adventure with TTU Outdoor Pursuits!
Want to go exploring this Spring Break? Join URec Outdoor Pursuits 3/9-3/16 as we visit some of the best National Parks in the Southwest including the Grand Canyon!

Originator: Shelby Langdon            Posted On :   2/16/2024
Rec Sports Programming 


Companion Animal Training Fellowship!
The Texas Tech Animal Behavior Clinic is a new student fellowship-based program that provides students with hands on experience in animal behavior and training to the Lubbock community.

Originator: Anastasia Stellato            Posted On :   2/16/2024
Academic 


RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS FOR A 1HR FILM STUDY -- EARN $15
We are seeking participants for a 1 hr study that involves watching non-graphic but potentially startling excerpts from horror films. Participants will earn $15. Contact ttupearl2@gmail.com to learn more.

Originator: Liz Acosta            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Research 


ECE - Janet McKelvey retirement reception
Please join the ECE Department for a reception to honor Janet McKelvey and her years serving Texas Tech University. Friday, February 23rd from 1-3pm in ECE226

Originator: Andrea Westbrook            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Departmental 


Are you a Taylor Swift fan?
Sign up for RETL 4360 this summer and learn all about Taylor Swift and her fashion!

Originator: Olivia Ramirez            Posted On :   2/16/2024
Departmental 


Virtual Open Mic - Come Share Your Work!
Psi Delta, Texas Tech's chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, is hosting a virtual open mic on March 1st at 4:00 p.m. Come and share original flash fiction, poetry, or short excerpts of longer works.

Originator: Baylie Jett Mills            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental 


RHIM 4310 & RHIM 4355
The RHIM program is now offering two new courses this summer!

Originator: Olivia Ramirez            Posted On :   2/16/2024
Departmental 


Join us for National TRIO Week 2024, February 19th - 24th!
This week is all about recognizing the incredible achievements of TRIO students & our programs. Get ready for a week packed with fun events, valuable resources, and opportunities to connect with your TRIO community.

Originator: Tricia Phillips            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Academic * Departmental * Student Organization 


Free Korean Trial Class Feb. 28th
Have you wondered what it is like to take a Korean class? Embark on an exciting Korean language and culture journey with our FREE sample class! Limited spots are available. Open to all students. For registration and inquiries, contact yeji@ttu.edu.

Originator: Meixiu Zhang            Posted On :   2/16/2024
Arts & Entertainment 


Swagger: Online Film Screening with Director Q&A on Zoom Next Friday 2/23!
An online screening of the acclaimed French documentary "Swagger" featuring a Zoom Q&A with the director Olivier Babinet!

Originator: Fareed Ben-Youssef            Posted On :   2/17/2024
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental 


Dog owners of Lubbock needed for new study!
TTU’s Human Animal Interaction Lab and Canine Olfaction Lab invites you and your dog to participate in new research projects exploring the water consumption of dogs. Click on the link to learn more!

Originator: Rituparna Sonowal            Posted On :   2/19/2024
Research 


Lubbock Lake Landmark presents Spring Break Fest 2024
Drop-In for a self-guided journey of Yellowhouse Draw!
Take a Story Walk, experience a Great Migration, identify ancient tools, make seed balls, paint pottery and more. This is a family fun event!


Originator: Susan Rowe            Posted On :   2/18/2024
Departmental