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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 :   7/26/2022
Employee Announcements * Student Announcements 

SUBMISSIONS DUE IN ONE WEEK | HOST AN EVENT FOR RAIDER WELCOME
Raider Welcome is a series of FUN and FREE events designed to welcome new and returning students to campus during the Spring semester. Winter Raider Welcome is set to occur August 12-September 3, 2022. Final Submissions are due August 1, 2022.
Originator: Transition and Engagement            Posted On :   7/25/2022
Academic * Departmental * Student Organization 

Get Your Sleep Back on Track
Are you tired of being tired all the time? Join us for this interactive session where we look at simple solutions and steps you can take to get your sleep schedule back on track.
Originator: Kailey Kilcrease            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Departmental * Human Resources Training 

Scantron Services Will Continue
Electronic exam answer sheet scanning and scoring (Scantron Services) at the University Data Center will continue, business as usual.

Originator: TTU Office of the CIO            Posted On :   7/26/2022
IT Announcements * Departmental 

Hospitality Services is hiring for fall 2022
Secure a job for the fall with Hospitality Services. Positions with Marketing, Office Administration, Dining Location, Training, and Top Tier Catering available! Apply now at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hospitality/jobs.php.

Originator: Dee Nguyen            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

First-Gen Fiesta
Join us on Wednesday, August 24th, 2022 for food, fun, music, and celebration. Meet other First-Gen students, connect with staff and faculty, and celebrate being First-Gen at Texas Tech University.

Originator: Prathmesh Bhalerao            Posted On :   7/25/2022
Arts & Entertainment * Academic * Departmental 

Looking for an on-campus tutoring job? Work for the TECHniques Center!
The TECHniques Center is currently hiring tutors for the Fall 2022 semester. Those interested are encouraged to apply online at https://www.depts.ttu.edu/techniques/tutors/ProspectiveTutorsOverview.php

Originator: Brighton White            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Transfers, Avoid Rookie Mistakes = Get Your Personalized Campus Map!
Transfer Connection is so glad you are here at Texas Tech! Let us share some of our knowledge and help you map out how you are getting to and from your courses in your first week at TTU.
Originator: Nicole Terrell            Posted On :   7/25/2022
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental * Student Organization 

FREE PEER-LED REVIEW SESSIONS WITH SI
Supplemental Instruction (SI) provides weekly, peer-led review sessions to students enrolled in historically difficult classes such as ACCT 2300 and CHEM 3306.

Originator: Erika Soto            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Academic 

Concerned for a student’s wellbeing?
Concerned for a student’s wellbeing?
Have you observed concerning behaviors and would like to help a student with support resources?

Originator: Alondra Villanueva            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Departmental 

SHARP Study
Undergraduate students in romantic relationships for 3+ months needed to participate in a research study. Participants will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card. Link: https://ttupsych.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b3C2k5hbmNwTriS
Originator: Katie Himes            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Research 

Positive Youth Development Study: Participants needed!
We are a team of researchers interested in the development of young people. We would like to invite you to participate in a study that examines how youth strengths and resources in their context are related to different indicators of well-being.
Originator: Rula Zaru            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Research 

Looking for a paid, on-campus job? Become a First-Gen Peer Mentor!
FGTMP is hiring First-Gen Peer Mentors to help other First-Gen students navigate their college experience at Tech for the 2022-2023 school year.
Originator: Laura Flores            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Departmental * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

STUDENT ORG RISK MANAGEMENT TRAINING! 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR!
All student organizations are required to attend and complete annual mandatory Risk Management Training provided by the Center for Campus Life.
Originator: Ashlee Faires            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Lectures & Seminars * Student Organization 

100% Online: E-Learning and Online Teaching Graduate Certificate
The E-Learning and Online Teaching Graduate Certificate program prepares you to become a skilled educator to develop online courses and facilitate effective online learning.

Originator: Fethi Inan            Posted On :   7/25/2022
Academic 

It’s time to invest in your future by taking PFI 3301!
Introduction to Personal Finance offers skills to help students navigate the financial world... for life! This course covers topics like basic financial concepts, borrowing, investing, and protection. Register for PFI 3301!
Originator: Jennifer Wilson            Posted On :   7/22/2022
Academic 

LIFE-LOVE-MONEY! How cool does that sound?
Register for PFI 1305 – Life, Love, and Money! This course is exactly how it sounds – learn how to invest your time and money to strike the right balance in your life and relationship! This is the best course to learn how to invest in yourself!
Originator: Jennifer Wilson            Posted On :   7/25/2022
Academic 

Let's get YOU ready for the job market!
DO NOT graduate from Texas Tech without taking PFI 4101! Are you looking for a one-hour course designed to teach you about job searching, employee benefits, taxes, investing options, and insurance? Well, we have the course for you!

Originator: Jennifer Wilson            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Academic 

FREE Tutoring is available for SUMMER II 2022!
The Learning Center offers FREE TUTORING for many undergraduate courses during SUMMER II.
Originator: Pat Bohn            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Academic 

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: Connad Higgins            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Research 

Paid Research Participants Needed for Online Study
The Department of Computer Science and Department of Psychological Sciences at Texas Tech University seek participants for an online (no face-to-face contact) study on how people perceive emails.




Originator: Keith Jones            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Research 

Free Gambling Counselor Training; Aug 5 @ CCRC
An all-day workshop on the etiology, assessment, and treatment of gambling disorder at the Center for Collegiate Recovery Communities on Aug 5th. Helping professionals are encouraged to attend. Lunch and is provided and CEUs are available.
Originator: Devin Mills            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Lectures & Seminars 

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 :   7/26/2022
Research 

Research study: 4-Week Weight Loss Program
Seeking full time college students with BMI = 25 for 4-week weight loss study. Total $50 for 2 (90 minute) visits to our clinic; free body composition and metabolic testing. Call/email if interested: 806-742-5194, bmtrlab@ttu.edu.
Originator: Tanisha Basu            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Research 

Hiring Now: Program Assistant needed for Social Media & Creative Design!
Love creating content and expressing your creativity? Join our team for 2022-2023. We’re looking for someone to help us promote all things First-Gen and engage with our First-Gen students.
Originator: Laura Flores            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Departmental * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Love A Cappella? Join us!
Do you have a hidden passion for singing? Come to our workshop! We are looking for talented singers, beatboxers, choreographers, and arrangers to join the family!
Originator: Katherine Scrofano            Posted On :   7/25/2022
Arts & Entertainment * Student Organization 

UREC Hiring Info Session: Last Chance 4U! Tonight!
University Recreation has an info session Mon. July 25th at 7pm for individuals looking for Fall Employment. Come check out what is takes to work at the "Best Place to Work on Campus" 7pm, SRC Room 201.

Originator: Jared McCauley            Posted On :   7/25/2022
Departmental * Rec Sports Programming * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

IT Help Central is Hiring Student Assistants
IT Help Central is taking applications for Student Assistant positions.
Originator: IT Help Central            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Call for Applications- Scholarship up to $5000! Deadline 9/15/22
The Institute for Studies in Pragmaticism is calling all doctoral students of every discipline to apply for the Charles S. Peirce Interdisciplinary Graduate Fellowship!
Originator: Brianna Sanchez            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Research * Academic * Departmental 

Secret Shoppers Needed | Must be an off campus student without a Dining Plan!
Eat for free on campus weekly and complete anonymous surveys detailing your dining experiences at Hospitality Services locations! For more information, email Dee Nguyen at dee.nguyen@ttu.edu.
Originator: Dee Nguyen            Posted On :   7/25/2022
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

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 :   7/25/2022
Research 

The Learning Center is HIRING for FALL 2022!
We are looking for the next great tutor(s)!
Originator: Pat Bohn            Posted On :   7/25/2022
Academic 

The Learning Center is HIRING!
We are looking for the next great SA (s)!
Originator: Pat Bohn            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Academic 

New --Enroll in VPA 5315/5325 Entrepreneurism Grad Certificate and UG minor
Expand your entrepreneurial expertise and build a sustainable career pathway with VPA 5315 and VPA 5325: These satisfy key components of the Graduate Entrepreneurism graduate certificate.
Originator: Kim Walker            Posted On :   7/23/2022
Academic 

Faculty Travel Grant (Fall 2022 Travel)
Deadline: Faculty Travel Grant from the Office of Research & Innovation is open until August 1st, 2022.

Originator: Leeann Slaughter            Posted On :   7/25/2022
Research * Academic * Departmental 

National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH) Summer Stipend Program – 2023
Deadline August 1st, 2022: Office of Research & Innovation is accepting limited submission applications for the National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipend program, providing $6,000 grants for two months of research and writing.

Originator: Leeann Slaughter            Posted On :   7/25/2022
Research * Academic * Departmental 

Need a Social/ Behavioral Science or Multicultural Requirement? Take SOC 1301!
Need a Social and Behavioral Science or Multicultural Requirement? Take SOC 1301 with Dr. Koch. He is a member of the Texas Tech University Teaching Academy and is a three-time winner of the Professing Excellence teaching award.
NO TEXTBOOK


Originator: Allie Haney            Posted On :   7/25/2022
Academic 

Learn how to successfully sell on Amazon from your dorm or anywhere!
In this free webinar, Nick Hawks will teach you the secrets of Amazon's Search Algorithm, how to register & choose the seller account that fits your goals, and more! Register today at: https://nwtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/15875

Originator: Sydney Langford            Posted On :   7/25/2022
Small Business Development Center 

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT POSITIONS WORKING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
The TTU Center for Early Head Start is looking for part-time staff to work with children ages 0-3 years. Flexible schedule. This is an OFF CAMPUS program. Call 806-765-2737 for information on applying.
Originator: Andrea Bewley            Posted On :   7/21/2022
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Food Insecurity Survey: Participants Needed!
Attention TTU Raiders! We need current undergraduate and graduate students to complete the TTU Food Insecurity Survey. There will be a drawing opportunity for 20 people to each receive a $20 Amazon gift card for completing the survey!

Originator: Oak-Hee Park            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Research 

$1,000 Tuition Rebate from the State of Texas for Graduates
Graduating Seniors may be eligible for a $1,000 Tuition Rebate from the State of Texas
Originator: Kyndal Clendennen            Posted On :   7/25/2022
Departmental 

STEM MBA
In Just one year, gain the business skills you need to get the job you want. Fall applications due August 1st.
Originator: Narsis Sailale            Posted On :   7/25/2022
Academic 

100% Online MBA
Gain the business skills you need to get the job you want from the #26 MBA program in the U.S. Fall applications due August 1st.

Originator: Narsis Sailale            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Academic 

Master of Science in Marketing Research and Analytics
Learn the latest techniques for analyzing data as it pertains to marketing research.
Originator: Narsis Sailale            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Academic 

A Beginning Course in Chinese language CHIN1501: Fall 2022
Do you know learning Chinese language will improve your job prospects in the government and many businesses?
Originator: Yanlin Wang            Posted On :   7/25/2022
Academic 

Fall 2022: CHIN3306 Chinese Culture (Asynchronous Online Course)
Explore Chinese culture and civilization which has lasted for over 5,000 years. Take a fully online course to meet the multicultural requirement.
Originator: Yanlin Wang            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Academic 

Undergraduate Research Assistants Needed
PAIR Lab in Human Development and Family Sciences is looking for undergraduate research assistants this upcoming Fall 2022 semester. APPLICATIONS DUE AUGUST 15TH. Please email Sawyer Copeland, sawcopel@ttu.edu, if interested!
Originator: Sawyer Copeland            Posted On :   7/25/2022
Research * Academic 

Conference on Social Media Marketing and Online Business
This conference will help organization and business grow their client base through social media and increase their knowledge of operating an online business.
Originator: Huey Lee            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Small Business Development Center 

Reach more customers with effective ads on Google in this FREE webinar!
In this webinar, you'll learn how to reach more customers & grow your business with Google Ads. Register at: https://nwtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/15879
Originator: Sydney Langford            Posted On :   7/25/2022
Small Business Development Center 

Paid Research Participants Needed for fMRI Study in Aug. 1st (Mon)
The Selective Attention & Perception Lab in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Texas Tech University seeks participants for an in-person study on how people attend to visual stimuli and make perceptual judgments.
Originator: Shinyoung Jung            Posted On :   7/26/2022
Research