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Remote Desktop Gateway Connectivity Issues Resolved
Remote desktop gateway connectivity issues to the TTU campus have been resolved. Thank you for your patience.

Originator: IT Help Central            Posted On :   1/24/2023
IT Announcements * Employee Announcements 


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 :   1/23/2023
Arts & Entertainment 


Need to make a change to your On-Campus Dining Plan?
On-campus Dining Plans can be changed through the 20th class day of each semester. The 20th class day of the Spring 2023 semester is Wednesday, February 8th.

Originator: Alan Cushman            Posted On :   1/23/2023
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 :   1/23/2023
Departmental 


Fazoli’s® at The Market is now offering Pickup Catering!
Fazoli’s® at The Market is now offering Pickup Catering to help plan your next on-campus event! Red Raiders can now place catering orders for pickup in the Transact Mobile Ordering app or in person if using a department FOP.

Originator: Alan Cushman            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Departmental 


Last week to register for Intramural Basketball!
Spots are filling up quickly for Intramural Basketball. Sign up a team or register as a free agent at IMLeagues.com/TTU before Friday, January 27th or until space remains.

Originator: Brittney Hamersky            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Student Organization * Rec Sports Programming 


TOMORROW: HOW TO FUND YOUR STUDY ABROAD
Think you can't afford to study abroad? Think again! Mark your calendar to receive information about how financial aid can apply, available scholarships, and how you can save big for your international experience.

Originator: Carly Allman            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Lectures & Seminars * Academic 


TOMORROW: DO YOU RECEIVE A PELL GRANT AND WANT TO STUDY ABROAD?
If you receive a Pell Grant, you are eligible to apply for the Gilman Scholarship - a scholarship that awards up to $5,000 just for study abroad!

Originator: Carly Allman            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Lectures & Seminars * Academic 


ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY ECONOMICS IN SPAIN - SUMMER I 2023
Live in Spain for one month during Summer I, 2023 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 :   1/23/2023
Academic * Departmental 


Online Book Club to discuss ‘American Gods’ in February
Series of discussions on Neil Gaiman’s “American Gods” begins Feb. 13.

Originator: Marcos Rubio            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Arts & Entertainment * Lectures & Seminars * Academic 


Dirty Dozen Brass Band / Presidential Lecture & Performance Series Concert
Over 40+ years of fine-tuning their tasty "musical gumbo" sound, the Dirty Dozen has taken the traditional foundation of brass band music and incorporated it into a unique blend of genres including Bebop Jazz, Funk and R&B/Soul.

Originator: Dóri Bosnyak            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Arts & Entertainment 


#WellnessWednesdays: Mid-Week Yin, Restorative Yoga for Relaxation ONLINE
Join Librarian Erin Burns for online yoga at 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

Originator: Julie Barnett            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental 


Learn @ Your Library workshops
Learn about Fake News, Citation Managers, Tableau and more.

Originator: Julie Barnett            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Academic * 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 :   1/23/2023
Research 


Coffee Breaks via Zoom
Join us for a 30-minute micro-learning session on a wide range of topics.



Originator: Kailey Kilcrease            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization * Human Resources Training 


Call for Proposals - First Gen Student Summit 2023
The First-Gen Student Summit brings high school, undergraduate and graduate students together to empower participants through shared learning, community building and networking.

Originator: Jonathan Crider            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Lectures & Seminars * Academic 


Take 'Social and Scientific Issues in the Arts' for SBS core credit!
Expand your understanding of social and scientific issues in the arts while fulfilling the Social and Behavioral Sciences Core requirement! Available in Spring 2023.

Originator: David Sears            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Academic 


Paid Research Participants Needed
The Department of Psychological Sciences at Texas Tech University seeks participants for an in-person study about how people judge other people’s action capabilities.

Originator: Keith Jones            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Research 


RISE Peer Educator Interest Meetings
Students interested in becoming RISE Peer Educators can attend this meeting at Drane 249 and learn more about the perks of being a Peer Educator and how they make a difference and help their peers and the Texas Tech Community.

Originator: Presley Black            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Student Organization * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 


Do you want to help socialize shelter dogs?
The Human-Animal Interaction Lab at TTU invites you to participate in a research study exploring the influence of student Veteran and shelter dog interactions on Veteran and dog well-being. Click on the link to learn more!


Originator: Emily Webberson            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Research 


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 :   1/23/2023
Research 


JOIN THE FIERCEST SORORITY AROUND
Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc. would love to meet you and share more information about the amazing organization that is LATINA BASED BUT NOT EXCLUSIVE!!

Originator: Marianna Zamora            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Student Organization 


Great Book Reads Club to discuss true crime story
Series kicks off Feb. 20 with "Highway of Tears" by Jessica McDiarmid

Originator: Julie Barnett            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Arts & Entertainment * Academic * Departmental 


Can WE PRAY for YOU?
We at TechBSM would love to pray for you.

Originator: Joseph Robin            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Student Organization 


Supplementation Study in Women whose Close Relatives have Diabetes
Middle-aged and older women with close relatives who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are needed for a research study evaluating blood vessel function, blood glucose, and body composition.


Originator: Mauricio Martinez            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Research 


Alpha Phi Omega Animal Shelter (Rush Service)
Ever want to help animals who don't have homes? Well now you can! On Saturday, January 28th from 11-2pm, head over to South Plains SPCA animal shelter and volunteer!

Originator: Jamie Meuth            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Student Organization 


Lowered Flag at Memorial Circle
The Texas Tech flag at Memorial Circle is lowered today in memory of Brock Lebow. He was a freshman in the area of Explore Business and Industry. Brock passed away on December 9, 2022.

Originator: Stephanie Legako            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Academic 


Mexican Descent College Student Survey: $10 Gift Card
Are you a Mexican descent college student between 18-25 years old? If you are, please consider participating in this online survey and get a $10 Amazon gift card! If interested, please click on the link and you’ll be provided with more information.

Originator: Gisel Suarez Bonilla            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Research 


Red Raider Basketball Faculty & Staff Thank You Offer
Celebrate our Faculty & Staff Thank You Offer with $20 tickets to the Red Raider vs. West Virginia game on January 25th at 6pm as well as the Red Raider vs. Iowa State game on January 30th at 8pm.

Originator: Brianna Lemaster            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Athletics 


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 :   1/23/2023
Academic 


Gloria Lyerla Research Travel Grant Call for Applications
The Texas Tech University Libraries invites applications for the 2023 Gloria Lyerla Library Memorial Fund Research Travel Grant. Priority deadline is Feb. 28, 2023.

Originator: Julie Barnett            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Academic * Departmental 


Laboratory & Numerical Studies of Tornado Loading on Low-Rise Buildings
This webinar presents the laboratory & numerical studies being conducted at TTU to understand tornado-like winds & tornado-like loading on low-rise buildings.

Originator: Marie Hanza            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Lectures & Seminars * Departmental 


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 :   1/23/2023
Academic 


Attention Fall 23 Juniors: Scholarship Available
Attend the Army ROTC Basic Camp in Fort Knox, Kentucky this summer and qualified for a full tuition or 10K room and board scholarship, also receive a $1,200 book allowance and $420 monthly stipend.


Originator: George Hampton            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Departmental 


Minuteman Scholarship
The US Army Reserve and Texas Army National Guard Minuteman Campaign is Now open. Scholarship provided 100% tuition and fee's or $10K room and board, a $1,200 book allowance and a $420 monthly stipend.

Originator: George Hampton            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Academic * Departmental 


Raider Exchange at West Village | Closed Monday, January 23rd
Raider Exchange at West Village will be closed Monday, January 23rd to undergo scheduled maintenance.

Originator: Alan Cushman            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Departmental 


Start strong, finish stronger: Developing the habits of Successful Learners
Join Us on January 24, 2023, at 6:30pm at The BCC for Start Strong, Finish Stronger: Developing the Habits of Successful Learners by Dr. Kamau Siwatu

All attendees will be entered in our FREE textbook raffle!!


Originator: Robert Pellette            Posted On :   1/20/2023
Departmental 


Consent Conversations Webinar for Parents and Future Parents
Discussing consent with your child is one of the most important conversations you can have, even if it seems uncomfortable. Join our webinar for more information and tips on how to have this crucial conversation.

Originator: Alexander Faris            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Lectures & Seminars 


Turn Fitness into Your Profession!
Do you want to become a personal trainer or group fitness instructor? UREC has partnered with NASM & AFAA to offer training courses at a heavily discounted price in order to bring the best, and most affordable education possible!

Originator: Kaitlyn Acker            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Rec Sports Programming * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 


Become a Registered Yoga Teacher!
Do you want to become a Registered Yoga Teacher? UREC has partnered with Online Yoga School to offer a 250-hr Yoga certification course to offer the best education possible!

Originator: Kaitlyn Acker            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Rec Sports Programming * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 


Spanish Language Class for Faculty & Staff
You asked and we're delivering! You can now register for a continuing education Spanish conversation class that will run Feb 1-Mar 10. Enroll today!




Originator: Linley Melhem            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Lectures & Seminars * Faculty/Staff Organization 


First TCLCA (Chinese Club) Meeting
Join us in our first organization meeting of the semester! Information about the organization will be provided, and some activities will be held to celebrate the New Year.

Originator: Ruth Valdez            Posted On :   1/23/2023
Student Organization