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Reminder: Network Backbone Upgrade- Network Connections Impacted
Telecommunications will perform upgrades nightly, 8/5 - 8/10, from 6 pm to 1 am Central. During these times, TTU wired and wireless connections, including e.911 emergency services, will be intermittently unavailable in multiple locations.
Originator: IT Help Central            Posted On :   7/28/2022
Employee Announcements * Student Announcements 

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 use of dog toys. Click on the link to learn more!
Originator: Alissa Cisneros            Posted On :   7/28/2022
Research 

JOIN ALL THE FUN OF RAIDER WELCOME | AUG. 12-SEPT. 3, 2022
We are only TWO WEEKS away from Raider Welcome! Be sure you join in on all the FUN and FREE events that are designed to welcome students to campus as we start the semester. Raider Welcome starts August 12, 2022.

Originator: Transition and Engagement            Posted On :   7/28/2022
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental * Student Organization 

CROSS-CULTURAL STUDIES PROGRAM-Graduate Minor & Graduate Certificate
The CCS program is supported by a multidisciplinary curriculum geared toward enhancing cross-cultural knowledge, skills, leadership, and lifetime professional success in a broad variety of traditional and non-traditional career paths.
Originator: Elizabeth Trejos-Castillo            Posted On :   7/28/2022
Academic * Departmental 

Planning to submit a Fulbright Scholar application? We are here to help you!
TTU-Fulbright Liaisons are available to provide faculty and staff/admin with detailed information about the different Fulbright programs, application process and guidelines.

Originator: Elizabeth Trejos-Castillo            Posted On :   7/28/2022
Research * Academic * Departmental 

Happy Half Hours via Zoom!
Goal Setting, The 5 Gears and Revenge Bedtime are our upcoming topics for this summer! Happy Half Hour was created to provide our campus community an extra opportunity to connect and create conversation with our professional peers.

Originator: Kailey Kilcrease            Posted On :   7/28/2022
Faculty/Staff Organization * Human Resources Training 

Recent and Upcoming Graduates, win a Texas Tech Diploma Frame!
Are you a 2022 graduate? Complete this survey to be entered to win a Texas Tech Diploma Frame!
Originator: Brittainy Klemme            Posted On :   7/28/2022
Academic * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

The Presidents' Innovative Startup Award applications open until July 29th!
Grow your startup through the President’s Innovative Startup Award’s $5,000 to $25,000 workspace grants!

Originator: Kat Dankesreiter            Posted On :   7/28/2022
Research * Faculty/Staff Organization * Student Organization 

PSICS Study
Undergraduate students needed to participate in a study about views of psychedelics and current drug use. Participants will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card. Link: https://ttupsych.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3QnsPov4mG24Mpo
Originator: Dan Petrovitch            Posted On :   7/27/2022
Research 

New Mileage Reimbursement Rate Effective July 1st
The state mileage reimbursement rate has been increased from 58.5 to 62.5 cents per mile.

Originator: Chris Gerik            Posted On :   7/27/2022
Departmental 

Subjects Wanted for Sleep & Exercise Study
Men and women are wanted to participate in research that will study the influence of sleep variability on vascular function during exercise.
Originator: Joaquin Gonzales            Posted On :   7/27/2022
Research 

Get a minor in something that you can use for the rest of your life!!
The Studies in Personal Finance minor provides the basic knowledge needed to manage personal financial activities in day-to-day life. It is great preparation for any career!
Originator: Jennifer Wilson            Posted On :   7/27/2022
Academic * Departmental 

Are you interested in learning about money and Excel?
No financial calculator needed in this class!
Originator: Jennifer Wilson            Posted On :   7/28/2022
Academic 

Are you a fan of live music, friends, and food?
Attend RAIDER ROUNDUP and enjoy FREE Whataburger and live music from Kalum Patterson on Sunday, August 28th from 7- 9 PM.
Originator: Nicole Terrell            Posted On :   7/28/2022
Arts & Entertainment 

Raider Red's Food Pantry
Stop by Raider Red's Food Pantry anytime M-F 10am - 4pm Doak Hall 117 to pick up some great food options for your pantry or a quick snack.

Originator: Elizabeth Massengale            Posted On :   7/28/2022
Departmental * Student Organization 

Promote your event for Family Weekend and Family Days
Call for event submissions for Family Days this fall.
Originator: Morgan Brannon            Posted On :   7/28/2022
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental * Student Organization 

Movie Night at the Plaza featuring POT-A-PLANT!
Join SAB for an outdoor screening of Turning Red, and pot your own succulent before the show! FREE with TTU ID. Planting will begin at 8:30PM, and the movie will start at 9. Lawn chairs and/or blankets are highly encouraged. See you there!
Originator: Elaina Thomas            Posted On :   7/28/2022
Arts & Entertainment * Student Organization 

Book Signing by TTU College of Education Alumni and ABD Students
Book presentation and signing of "Purposeful Development of Professional Learning Processes: Considerations for Pedagogy, Research and Practice" published by DIO Press, Inc., New York, at the TTU Campus Bookstore.
Originator: Charity Embley            Posted On :   7/28/2022
Lectures & Seminars * Academic 

Graduate Part-Time Developmental Math Instructor Position
The Texas Success Initiative is in search of a graduate part-time Developmental Math Instructor for the Fall 2022 semester.
Originator: Ashley Ross            Posted On :   7/27/2022
Departmental * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Texas Tech Preview : Campus Community
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will host Texas Tech Preview, our annual campus-wide open house event, on Monday, October 10, 2022. If you/your department is interested in attending, please complete the form below.

Originator: Alex Aleman            Posted On :   7/27/2022
Academic * Departmental 

New: Add a Business Minor to your Master's Program
Rawls now offers a Business Minor for TTU graduate students pursuing a Master's degree.
Originator: Narsis Sailale            Posted On :   7/28/2022
Academic 

Do you need a fun & engaging Fall 2022 class? Take HUM1300!
HUM1300: Humanities in the 21st Century fulfills the Language, Philosophy, Culture requirement in the Core Curriculum and introduces students to a range of humanities topics through innovative assignments and a range of dynamic guest lecturers!
Originator: MICHAEL T Borshuk            Posted On :   7/27/2022
Academic 

Start an ecommerce business on eBay right from home in this FREE webinar!
Learn the basics of selling on eBay in this webinar for the “beginner” who wants to make eBay a primary business tool. Register online at: https://nwtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/15876

Originator: Sydney Langford            Posted On :   7/28/2022
Small Business Development Center 

Texas Tech School of Art Faculty @ LHUCA
The Texas Tech School of Art presents the 2022 School of Art Faculty Exhibition, hosted by LHUCA from August 5th through October 1st.
Originator: Dani Marshall            Posted On :   7/28/2022
Arts & Entertainment * Faculty/Staff Organization 

Complete Psychology Research Study, Earn $25
Adults (aged 18-59 years) are invited to participate in a study about how the nervous system responds to computerized tasks. The study will be completed in a single session lasting 2 hours or less.

Originator: Tiffany Lui            Posted On :   7/28/2022
Research 

TTU/ TTUHSC Employees' Dependent Scholarship Application is Live
The application for the 2022/2023 Employees' Dependent Scholarship is live now!
Originator: Jennifer Fauls            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Academic * Departmental 

Fall 2022 Course: Peopling of the Americas
Are you interested about the first peoples in North America more than 10,000 years ago? ANTH3300 Peopling of the Americas examines the different perspectives on this topic. Online synchronous TR 2-3:20pm.

Originator: Esther Lee            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Academic 

Fall 2022 Course: Human Biology of Exercise, Diet, and Health
ANTH3300 special topics course will explore questions such as: Are humans adapted for exercise? What is a "normal" diet for humans? What does it mean to be healthy? Online synchronous MW 2-3:20pm.

Originator: Esther Lee            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Academic 

Want to take social action and affect policy change? Check out FCSE 4325!
FCSE 4325-H01 (45669): US Family Issues & Social Action is open for Fall 2022 registration to honors students and those with a minimum 3.0 GPA who have completed ENG 1302 with a C or better!

Originator: Ashlee Murden            Posted On :   7/28/2022
Academic 

work in UIL office/events
We are looking for workers at our high school invitational academic events and regional athletic events throughout the year.
Originator: Jack Barton            Posted On :   7/27/2022
Student Employment/Career Opportunities