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Thinking about applying to graduate school?
Thinking about applying to graduate school but not sure where to start? The University Career Center is hosting the Graduate and Professional School Fair on Tuesday, September 10th, 11 am to 3 pm in the Student Union Building (SUB) Ballroom.

Originator: Lauren Swanson            Posted On :   8/13/2024
Departmental 

Fiscal Year End 2024
Fiscal Year 2024 transactions should be submitted with department approval through the appropriate applications to Accounting Services by September 5th, FY24
Originator: Kerbi Miller            Posted On :   8/13/2024
Banner News and Tips for Employees 

LAINEY WILSON IN CONCERT OCT 10 @ UNITED SUPERMARKETS ARENA
Multi-award-winning singer songwriter and breakthrough actress, Lainey Wilson brings her Country's Cool Again Tour to Lubbock October 10, 2024! TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Originator: Sophia Scholz            Posted On :   8/13/2024
Arts & Entertainment 

Host an Event for Family Weekend!
Submit your event to be included on the Family Weekend 2024 calendar. Final submission deadline is September 1, 2024.
Originator: Morgan Brannon            Posted On :   8/12/2024
Arts & Entertainment * Athletics * Departmental 

Red Raider Family Member of the Year 2024
Have your parent(s)/guardian(s)/grandparent(s)/sibling(s) made a significant impact in your life? Would you like to show them how much you appreciate them? Then nominate them for the 2024 Red Raider Family Member of the Year Award.
Originator: Bryanna Valdivia            Posted On :   8/13/2024
Departmental 

Join our team of Red Raiders Feeding Red Raiders at Hospitality Services!
Hiring Food Service Workers, Catering Support positions, a Content Creator, and Welcome Center Student Assistant for fall 2024. Starting pay is $11/hour with other benefits! Apply now at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hospitality/jobs.php.
Originator: Dee Nguyen            Posted On :   8/13/2024
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Fall 2024: CHIN3306 Chinese Culture (Asynchronous Online & Multicultural)
Explore Chinese culture and civilization, which has lasted for over 3,000 years in recorded history. Take a fully online course to fulfill the multicultural requirement.
Originator: Yanlin Wang            Posted On :   8/12/2024
Academic 

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 :   8/13/2024
Departmental 

Complete Online Survey about Raider Red's Food Pantry to Win Amazon Gift Card
Undergraduate & Graduate students who have visited the food pantry needed to complete survey on the use of Raider Red's Food Pantry. Fill survey to win a $10 Amazon gift card. https://evaluate.ttu.edu/surveys/?s=MRAJNJ4M8NACDDPM

Originator: Mary Oyewole            Posted On :   8/13/2024
Research 

Casino Night 2024
Experience an evening of excitement with RISE and RHA, featuring casino games, prizes, vendors, karaoke, and entertainment!

Originator: Elizabeth Perry            Posted On :   8/9/2024
Arts & Entertainment 

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: Eli Halbreich            Posted On :   8/13/2024
Research 

LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR: Ice Cream Social, Scoop An Opportunity Job Fair
Looking to fill your open positions with Red Raiders? Have an internship or program that will support students’ career development? Registration is now LIVE for the University Career Center’s Ice Cream Social, Scoop and Opportunity Job Fair.
Originator: Lauren Swanson            Posted On :   8/13/2024
Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Discover Culinary Excellence!
Discover the heartbeat of excitement at @ttuskyviewsrestaurant and @ttuhrm! Follow us for exclusive updates on upcoming events, tantalizing new menus, exciting giveaways, and more. Be the first to know and join us on this delicious journey!


Originator: McKinna Nichols            Posted On :   8/9/2024
Departmental 

ORCID Workshop for Researchers today
Getting and using your free ORCID iD and ORCID record can help you save time and get credit for your work in funding, publishing and research-reporting workflows.
Originator: Julie Barnett            Posted On :   8/13/2024
Research * Academic * Faculty/Staff Organization 

Are YOU a new employee this year? We want to hear from YOU!
Human Resources has developed a series of confidential, 5-minute surveys to better understand the onboarding experience for our first-year employees.
Originator: Kailey Kilcrease            Posted On :   8/13/2024
Departmental * Human Resources Training 

The Re-Registration Process for Organizations is Open!
Is your Organization re-registered for the 2024-2025 school year?
Originator: Savannah Poehl            Posted On :   8/12/2024
Student Organization 

The Learning Center is HIRING Tutors for FALL 2024!
We are looking for the next great tutor(s)!
Originator: Pat Bohn            Posted On :   8/12/2024
Academic * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Join us for our University Career Center Open House TODAY!
We are excited to invite you to our come-and-go open house event at the University Career Center on August 13, 2024. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, update your headshot in our photo booth, and learn more about our services.
Originator: Lauren Swanson            Posted On :   8/13/2024
Faculty/Staff Organization * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

READY, SET, REGISTER for the 2024 Fall Symposium!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the 2024 Fall Symposium
Originator: Jacy Enloe            Posted On :   8/12/2024
Research * Academic * Departmental 

Military Family Programming at the Museum of TTU
The Museum is offering special programming for military personnel and their families as part of the Blue Start Summer program.
Originator: Laura Ray            Posted On :   8/13/2024
Arts & Entertainment 

Subjects Wanted for Sleep Study
Women and men are wanted to participate in research that will study the potential protective effect of stable sleep on blood vessel function following sleep loss.
Originator: Joaquin Gonzales            Posted On :   8/13/2024
Research 

Call for Applications- Scholarship up to $5000! Deadline 9/16/24
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 :   8/13/2024
Academic 

Unlock your future with German!
Boost your career readiness with German, available in person and asynchronous online.

Originator: Belinda Kleinhans            Posted On :   8/13/2024
Academic 

Working on a writing project over the summer intersession?
The UWC will offer limited numbers of asynchronous, written feedback consultations during summer intersession. No matter what writing project you're working on, we've got you covered!

Originator: Dustin Florence            Posted On :   8/12/2024
Academic 

Psychology Study Participants Needed!
Our team at TTU wants to learn more about the experience of dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Click on this link https://tthsclubbock.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6GsynpO5H8R4VVQ to see if you are eligible to participate.

Originator: Carol Fadalla            Posted On :   8/12/2024
Research 

Do you want to learn how to improve adolescents and your own wellness?
Register this Fall for HUSC 3325, Comprehensive Wellness for Adolescents. This course will allow you to learn wellness concepts, apply them to your wellness philosophy, and integrate learning with future professional contexts.

Originator: Paulina Velez Gomez            Posted On :   8/12/2024
Academic 

Pre-health majors: Learn about developing and evaluating health programs.
Register this fall for HUSC 3350, Special Topics in Human Sciences: Developing and Evaluating Health and Wellness Programs. Get the knowledge and skills to develop and evaluate health and wellness programs for individuals, families, and communities.
Originator: Paulina Velez Gomez            Posted On :   8/12/2024
Academic 

Maintenance Scheduled for ServiceNow on Saturday, August 17, 2024
The TTU IT Division will update the ServiceNow platform, including askIT.ttu.edu, on Saturday, 8/17/2024, from 12:40 am – 1:40 am Central time. ServiceNow may experience brief interruptions during this period.
Originator: IT Help Central            Posted On :   8/13/2024
IT Announcements * Departmental 

New graduate course "Environmental Sensitivity in Human Health" ONLINE Fall 2024
This online section of HUSC 5311 Problems in Human Sciences will bring an interdisciplinary lens to examine how individuals differ in their susceptibility to physical and social environmental influences on their health.
Originator: Sara Dodd            Posted On :   8/12/2024
Academic 

Want to make a difference in the community this Fall? Check out FCSE 3303!
This service-learning designated course will have you conduct an educational program within the community. Register now! FCSE 3303-S01 (10973).


Originator: Ashlee Murden            Posted On :   8/13/2024
Academic 

NEW! Human Sciences Education & Training Grad Certificate
Designed for Human Sciences & FCSE students who want to enhance their knowledge, skillsets, and employment possibilities by adding expertise in education and training.
Originator: Ashlee Murden            Posted On :   8/13/2024
Academic 

Learn more about teaching and extension. Learn about FCSE!
Become an educator who can make a difference! Register for FCSE 2102-001 (10969): Introduction to FCS this FALL to learn more about Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
Originator: Ashlee Murden            Posted On :   8/13/2024
Academic 

SBS is proud to announce TeamDynamix!
Student Business Services is excited to announce our new customer service platform TeamDynamix is available now!! Our new platform will better serve students and parents with ease of access to information.

Originator: Cheyenne Jackson            Posted On :   8/9/2024
Departmental 

PAID RESEARCH - $50 – Parents and Children (8 to 12 years) Needed
We are seeking parents and children (8 to 12 years) to participate in Children’s Life Stories Project. Parents will receive $50 for their time and children will receive small trinkets.


Originator: Yoojin Chae            Posted On :   8/13/2024
Research 

"Test Your Taste Buds" Fall Welcome Week Event
Join us for an engaging food game "Test Your Taste Buds" to identify different healthful foods at SUB Plaza on Friday, Aug 23rd: 11am-1pm. Come grab free swag items!
Originator: Mary Oyewole            Posted On :   8/13/2024
Arts & Entertainment 

Heritage and Museum Sciences fall courses
Fall courses in Heritage and Museum Sciences are open for registration to all graduate students.
Originator: Sally Shelton            Posted On :   8/9/2024
Academic 

New Manual Check Request (MCR) Process Now Available
Payroll & Tax Services is excited to announce an enhancement to the process for submitting Manual Check Requests (MCRs).
Originator: Roman Valencia            Posted On :   8/13/2024
Departmental 

Do you supervise student employees? This student onboarding guide is for YOU!
We want to ensure that every new student employee on our campus has a quality onboarding experience to provide the best foundation possible.
Originator: Kailey Kilcrease            Posted On :   8/12/2024
Departmental * Human Resources Training 

Are you a student employee? This student onboarding guide is for YOU!

We are excited you are starting your student employee journey at Texas Tech. To help make your first few days to first month and beyond successful, we created this guide with checklists and tips to ensure you have the information you need.
Originator: Kailey Kilcrease            Posted On :   8/13/2024
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Interested in learning about relationships?
Spaces still available for HDFS 2322: Development of Intimate Relationships--both in person and online. Learn about communication, the development of close relationships, and more! This class fulfills core Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirement.
Originator: Dana Weiser            Posted On :   8/12/2024
Academic 

Come play sing and dance in Texas Tech's Folk Orchestra!
The TTU Celtic Ensemble is recruiting for Fall 2024! Seeking singers, players, dancers, cosplayers, gamers, coders, LARPers, actors, and designers. Come and play with us in the Multiverse of Bassanda!
Originator: Chris Smith            Posted On :   8/12/2024
Arts & Entertainment 

Fall 2024 course: Blues, jazz, funk, hip hop, Caribbean, and West African!
Blues, jazz, funk, hip hop, Afro-Cuban, Afro-Brazilian, Caribbean, and West African styles. Open to all students from across the TTU campus. christopher.smith@ttu.edu for additional details.

Originator: Chris Smith            Posted On :   8/12/2024
Academic 

My Hometown and Study Abroad Photo Contest Entry
Open to all international students and scholars attending Texas Tech University AND to Texas Tech students who participated in a recognized Texas Tech study abroad program during the 2023-2024 sessions.

Originator: Mattie Moriearty            Posted On :   8/8/2024
Academic 

Robotics Volunteer Academy Now Open
Are you interested in robotics and making an impact? Join us at our robotics volunteer academy!
Originator: Garrett Smith            Posted On :   8/9/2024
Departmental 

ITAL 3390 D01 Italian Cinema: Survey of Italian Cinema
Need an upper-division elective or need to fulfill the LPC general education requirement for Arts and Sciences? Learn about one of the greatest national cinemas in film history.
Originator: Erin Collopy            Posted On :   8/13/2024
Academic 

Study Russian!
Are you interested in working for the government? A non-governmental agency (NGO)? Do you want to enhance your resume? Do you love Russian culture, literature, ballet?
Originator: Erin Collopy            Posted On :   8/12/2024
Academic 

Need a Language? Consider a Critical Language
The U.S. government has designated certain languages to be critical to our national security and prosperity. TTU offers Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Russian.
Originator: Erin Collopy            Posted On :   8/13/2024
Academic 

Snow Cones with SILC
Enjoy snow cones from Bahamas Bucks while getting to know the Student Intersectional Leadership Council and how we advocate for marginalized communities at our fun and friendly event!
Originator: Shravani Koli            Posted On :   8/9/2024
Arts & Entertainment * Student Organization 

Do you play a string instrument? Join the Texas Tech Sinfonietta!
Join us with the TTU Sinfonietta if you play any string instrument (violin, viola, cello, bass). No audition required! Our rehearsals meet every Thursday evening from 7 to 9pm in the Band Hall in the School of Music.
Originator: Marian Herrero-Suarez-Barcena            Posted On :   8/9/2024
Academic * Student Organization 

RCOBA Graduate Student Employment - $12.50/hour
Fall 2024 RCOBA graduate student employment opportunities are available!
Originator: Nikki Bohannon Bohannon            Posted On :   8/9/2024
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 

Join us for the First-Gen Block Party!
Come help us kick off the new academic year and learn more about First-Generation Transition & Mentoring Programs at our Block Party!
Originator: Abigail Franco            Posted On :   8/13/2024
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental 

Datacenter Network Upgrade - Skype for Business Impacted
Telecommunications will update the datacenter network daily, 8/12/2024 - 8/16/2024, from 9 am to 11 pm Central time. Skype for Business may experience a brief interruption during the last hour of this maintenance each night.
Originator: IT Help Central            Posted On :   8/12/2024
IT Announcements * Departmental 

PAID RESEARCH-LUXURY CONSUMPTION BY MILLENNIALS AND GEN Z(STARBUCKS GIFT CARD)
Female participants born between 1990-2000 had luxury consumption within a year needed. A $10 Starbucks gift card will be provided. Complete the survey below if interested.
https://ttuhumansciences.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cNrssto47KtBHgO
Originator: Sanghee Kim            Posted On :   8/12/2024
Research 

Join Raider Red's Food Pantry!
Raider Red's Food Pantry is seeking to fill TWO positions for the fall 2024 semester!
Originator: Isaiah Ortiz            Posted On :   8/13/2024
Departmental * Student Employment/Career Opportunities