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Archive for February, 2011

Texas Tech Wind and Engineering Speaker Series Hosts Former Chief Economist

Texas Tech University’s Wind Science and Engineering Research Center (WISE) will host Jamie Brown Kruse, director of the Center for Natural Hazards Research at East Carolina University, for the presentation “Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences at NOAA.”

Road Trip: University Parking Services and Community Prepares Students for Spring Break Drive

Texas Tech’s University Parking Services and Scott’s Complete Car Care invite students, faculty and staff to bring their vehicles to the free Car Clinic for check-up services.

Budget crisis

San Antonio Express-News – Senate Bill 557 aims to create a funding distribution formula for universities admitted to the National Research University Fund. The idea is to help Texas Tech University achieve Tier One status as national research institutions. The University of Texas and Texas A&M University already have achieved Tier One status.

Plans for student recovery program take shape

The Athens News – This Thursday, Dr. Kitty Harris, the director for the Center for the Study of Addiction and Recovery, and Dr. Matthew Russell, associate director of the center’s Replication Project from Texas Tech University, are visiting OU to speak with the Division of Student Affairs and meet with students. Harris and Russell are expected to present to OU the history and purpose of their successful program at Texas Tech University.

Educator to Attend United Nations Meeting

Aretha Marbley has been invited to join the U.N. group Monday (Feb. 28).

Texas Tech and Maddox Foundation Increase Scholarship Opportunities

Beginning with the high school graduating class of 2011, Texas Tech has agreed to award university-based scholarships to Maddox Scholars.

Spirit Squads Host Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Recruiter

Shelly Roper-McCaslin, head recruiter for the cheerleaders, will hold an information session at 5:30 p.m. March 3.

Texas Tech Animal and Food Science Scientists Receive Recognition for Collaborative Teamwork in Mexico

An international research team from Texas Tech University’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and the International Center for Food Industry Excellence will be honored for teamwork and collaboration.   
The research team will be recognized at and participate in the Agriculture, Food, Nutrition and Natural Resources R&D Round Table: Showcasing Exemplary Collaborations March 15 [...]

TTU Mobile Rolls Out for Android Devices

Directory information, course listings, maps and news are now available on the Android Market.

Two Texas Tech Professors Receive Highest Faculty Honor

Bruce Clarke and Markus F. Miller have been named Horn Professors.

Two Texas Tech Professors Receive Highest Faculty Honor

Two Texas Tech University faculty members have been named Horn Professors, the highest honor they can receive from the university.
Bruce Clarke, professor in the Department of English, and Markus F. Miller, professor of meat science and muscle biology and the San Antonio Livestock Show Distinguished Chair in Meat Science, were approved today (Feb. 25) by [...]

Hospitality Services Director Receives Honorary Doctorate

The award is presented to leaders who have given their time to the foodservice industry.

Texas Tech Hosts Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Recruiter

Students interested in the audition process should plan to attend an information session.

Texas Tech Educator to Attend United Nations Meeting

Scholars from academic and other institutions have been invited by the Department of Economic and Social Affairs Committee of the United Nations to discuss “Partnering with the Philanthropic Community to Promote Education for All.”

Celebrate International Women's Day with a Film Viewing

The film will be shown at 5 p.m. on March 8 in the International Cultural Center’s Hall of Nations.

Presidential Lecture & Performance Series to Feature The Second City Comedy Group

Texas Tech University’s Presidential Lecture & Performance Series will present The Second City, Chicago’s legendary comedy theatre, at 7 p.m. March 4 in the Allen Theatre in the Student Union Building (SUB).

Texas Tech Researchers Awarded $600,000 From Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas

Each funded project aims to take a proactive approach to cancer prevention or early detection.

Texas Tech Law School Honors Distinguished Alumni

The Seventh Annual Law School Gala & Distinguished Awards Dinner will be held on Feb. 25.

Texas Tech Hosts Fifth Annual Severe Weather Awareness Day

Severe Weather Awareness Day will be hosted from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Feb. 26 at the Science Spectrum.

Texas Tech Law School Honors Distinguished Alumni

The Texas Tech University School of Law will recognize two distinguished alumni Friday (Feb. 25) at the Seventh Annual Law School Gala & Distinguished Awards Dinner at the Merket Alumni Center.