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Are you thinking of being a teacher? Join us at our Teacher Job Fair TOMORROW!
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 :   3/18/2024
Student Employment/Career Opportunities * Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center 


Scheduled Maintenance for Security and System Updates - eRaider Sign-in Affected
Telecommunications will apply required security and system updates nightly, 3/18 - 3/21, 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 :   3/18/2024
IT Announcements * Departmental 


Party at the UCC!!
Competitions, puppies, pizza, and prizes, we have a little something for everyone. Please join the University Career Center for a park party! If you have or plan to take the Universum survey, this is the place for you to be.

Originator: Lauren Swanson            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Arts & Entertainment * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 


Application open for McNair Scholars Program
The McNair Scholars Program helps students prepare for graduate school through undergraduate research and seminars on the graduate school application process.

Originator: Jonathan Crider            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Lectures & Seminars * Academic * Student Organization 


NEW COURSE Summer 2024! History & Philosophy of Extension Education
Learn about the origins and development of public education programs related to producers, consumers, and families.

Originator: Ashlee Murden            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Academic 


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 :   3/18/2024
Lectures & Seminars 


Banana Splits at The Commons in Talkington Hall
Come one, come all to The Commons on March 21st for a Banana Split extravaganza! Join us from 11 am to 8 pm for a fun-filled afternoon of creating your own customizable banana splits.

Originator: Alan Cushman            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization 


Caribbean Resto at The Market!
Embark on a Culinary Journey to the Caribbean! Get ready for a night of tropical flavors, vibrant beats, and Caribbean vibes at The Market! Join us for an unforgettable dining event that will transport you straight to the heart of the islands.

Originator: Alan Cushman            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Departmental 


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 :   3/18/2024
Student Employment/Career Opportunities * Research 


RISE Peer Educator Applications close tonight!!
LAST DAY TO APPLY
Looking for an on-campus job? Interested in supporting student wellness? Wanting to make a difference on campus? Apply here before March 18th: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/rise/peereducators-application.php


Originator: Elizabeth Perry            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Departmental * Student Organization * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 


Faculty & Staff: Do you need an updated headshot?
Do you need a professional studio portrait for your website, LinkedIn profile, or an upcoming conference? The Office of Communications & Marketing can help!

Originator: Bree Walker            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Departmental * Employee Announcements 


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 :   3/18/2024
Academic 


JOURNEY+ TOTO IN CONCERT THIS WEEK, FRIDAY MAR. 22 @ UNITED SUPERMARKETS ARENA
JOURNEY – Diamond-selling Rock & Roll Hall of Famers – will be back in Lubbock THIS WEEK for their Freedom Tour with very special guests, TOTO! Get your tickets while supplies last!

Originator: Sophia Scholz            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Arts & Entertainment 


LIBRARIES, FOLLETT OFFER $750 GRANT FOR OER ADOPTION
Libraries and bookstore partner on an Open Educational Resources (OER) adoption initiative.

Originator: Julie Barnett            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Academic * Departmental 


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 :   3/18/2024
Departmental 


Join Us for an Engaged Scholarship Lunch and Learn Session!
Methods for Evaluating your Engaged Scholarship Project

Originator: Lindsay Wren            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Academic * Departmental 


Invite the Writing Center Into Your Classroom!
If you are teaching this semester, the Undergraduate Writing Center or Graduate Writing Center can give an info session or workshop to your students in your classroom or online. Visit our websites to schedule a session!

Originator: Kristin Messuri            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Academic * 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 :   3/18/2024
Departmental 


HDFS / Psychology Tutors Needed!
The TECHniques Center is a great environment to work in with flexible hours, high pay, and great professional development. Apply today to join our team!

Originator: Christian Enevoldsen            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Academic * Student Employment/Career Opportunities 


Score big this March Madness season with Commuter Dining Plans!
Purchase a Commuter or Faculty/Staff Dining Plan in person at the Dining Plan Office (SUB Room 238C) and receive an extra 25 DINING BUCKS!

Originator: Alan Cushman            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization * Student Organization 


Discover your career type, prepare for your future path, and be entered to WIN!
Win prizes by completing a survey AND receive a free Career guide tailored to me? From the comfort of my own phone? Say less.
Take the Universum Survey today and be entered to win multiple prizes!


Originator: Lauren Swanson            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Student Employment/Career Opportunities 


CALL FOR ABSTRACTS for ORI’s 9th Annual Meeting - Deadline Friday, March 29th!
Undergraduates/Graduate Students & Postdocs broadly working in obesity and related metabolic or chronic diseases are encouraged to submit!

Originator: Alex Scoggin            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Research * Departmental 


Host an Event for Family Weekend!
Submit your event to be included on the Family Weekend 2024 calendar. Priority submission deadline is May 17, 2024.

Originator: Morgan Brannon            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental 


Savor the Moment: Lunch at Skyviews until April 26th!
Hurry! Time is running out to enjoy lunch with a view at Skyviews. Our last day of lunch service for this season is April 26th. Don't miss the chance to savor delicious meals while soaking in breathtaking scenery. Join us before it's too late!

Originator: McKinna Nichols            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Departmental 


100 Years of Classical Music on the South Plains
Exhibit at Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library celebrates centennial anniversaries of music clubs.

Originator: Julie Barnett            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Departmental 


Sowell reading series to feature Susan Brind Morrow
Reading and discussion of "Water: Poems and Drawings" via Zoom slated at 6 p.m. April 11.

Originator: Julie Barnett            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Arts & Entertainment * Academic * Departmental 


Exhale Call for Art
Are you an artist? Want to have your art displayed at an event to support survivors of sexual assault? Submit by March 22nd to have your work shown at First Friday Art Trail and on campus during April! https://www.depts.ttu.edu/rise/Exhale/

Originator: Elizabeth Perry            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental * Student Organization 


Want to learn more about digital assets/crypto?
Learn more about digital assets/crypto with a 3-credit hour online course this May offered by the School of Financial Planning. For details: https://ibb.co/ZHnk59X or contact michael.guillemette@ttu.edu

Originator: Michael Guillemette            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Academic * Departmental 


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 :   3/18/2024
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental 


Get Outside with TTU Outdoor Pursuits!
Looking to get outside this semester? From day trips to surrounding state parks, local bike rides, and overnight camping trips, URec Outdoor Pursuits has it all!

Originator: Shelby Langdon            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Rec Sports Programming 


Never-Married Fathers Needed for Research - $40 Compensation
We are seeking never-married fathers to participate in our research project. Participation would include a survey and an in-person or online interview. Participants will receive a $40 VISA e-gift card as compensation.

Originator: Emma Willis            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Research * Academic * Departmental 


Removal of Skype Meeting Button in Outlook
The Skype Meeting button will be removed from Outlook. Teams meetings should be scheduled instead. TTU will make this change during the week of March 25th through March 29th.

Originator: IT Help Central            Posted On :   3/18/2024
IT Announcements * Departmental 


ANDRÉ RAMOS-WOODARD: PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST’S LECTURE
Join the School of Art for an artist’s talk from André Ramos-Woodard who will go over their photographic series BLACK SNAFU and what it’s like to feel. This event is free and open to the public.

Originator: Jose Arredondo            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Arts & Entertainment 


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 :   3/18/2024
Academic 


Snacks for Success
Welcome back to all undergraduate engineering students! Stop by the tent at the north end of the engineering key to meet your WCOE Student Success Specialist.

Originator: Melanie Lindsey            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Academic 


Does your cat like to play?
The Scientific Animal Welfare, Olfaction, and Behavior Solutions Lab at TTU invites you to participate in a research study exploring the influence of scented toys on cat play behavior. Click on the link to learn more!

Originator: Emily Webberson            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Research 


Last call for UWC logo submissions!
You could win a Stanley cup and TTU blanket from the Undergraduate Writing Center when you enter a design for our new logo. Deadline for entries is Friday, March 22.

Originator: Charity Pihlaja            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Departmental 


Calling Creative Writers - Virtual Open Mic Night!
Psi Delta, Texas Tech's chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, is hosting a virtual open mic on April 3rd at 4:00 p.m. Come and share original flash fiction, poetry, or short excerpts of longer works.

Originator: Baylie Jett Mills            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Arts & Entertainment * Departmental 


Are you a puppy owner? We want to identify the right chew toy for your puppy!
TTU’s Human-Animal Interaction Lab and Canine Olfaction Lab invite you and your puppy to participate in new research projects exploring the influence of chew toys on puppy behavior! Click on the link to learn more!

Originator: Rituparna Sonowal            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Research 


DISSERTATION RESEARCH SURVEY
This study is on the complex relationships between self-regulated learning strategies, perception of academic rigor, and academic self-efficacy among graduate students

Originator: Eunice Ohidah            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Research 


Free Sample Japanese Class #2
Are you curious about what Japanese language class look like? This is the best opportunity for you to try out Japanese class for FREE!
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/rWRHRzR6ocjSsgir6 *Light refreshment will be served.


Originator: Emi Tasho            Posted On :   3/18/2024
Academic 


Spring Cleaning Event with The Ronald McDonald House
Raiders Helping Others will be traveling to the Ronald McDonald House to help clean certain areas of the facility.

Originator: Madalynn Humphries            Posted On :   3/17/2024
Student Organization