Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
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Texas Tech is turning 88.
Archive for February, 2011
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
Perry urges public universities to freeze tuition
Star-Telegram – “We’ve actually got to look through it and see exactly what is being discussed,” said Chris Cook, spokesman for Texas Tech University. “We understand the $10,000 opportunity the governor’s requesting.”
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
Cornell Pushes For Turnitin in Fight Against Cheating
Cornell Daily Sun – In 2008, researchers at Texas Tech conducted a study of Turnitin which found that “many of the instances of ‘non-originality’ that Turnitin finds aren’t plagiarism,” according to an article on the study in Inside Higher Ed.
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
Abilene area could become site of wind-related research
Abilene Reporter-News – The Abilene area could be the site of a wind-related research installation, a Texas Tech University System official told the Development Corporation of Abilene board at a meeting Tuesday.
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
Presidential Lecture & Performance Series to Feature Wind Quintet, Imani Winds
Texas Tech University’s spring 2011 Presidential Lecture & Performance Series will present Imani Winds, the Grammy Award-nominated wind quintet at 7 p.m. Feb. 18 in the Allen Theatre in the Student Union Building (SUB).
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
Texas Tech Law Emerges As National Champions in Moot Court Competition
Texas Tech School of Law’s Advocacy Program continues to prove it is among the nation’s best with its third national championship this school year.
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
Feb. 9 Classes Delayed
Classes are delayed until 11 a.m. due to winter weather.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
Bundle Up! Tips for Braving the Cold
As temperatures are projected to dip into the single digits overnight, Texas Tech students should exercise caution and be smart when outside.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
'And the Victory Bells Will Ring Out!'
The sound of the Victory Bells ring out through the night as Texas Tech celebrates another triumph.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
Center for Campus Life Hosts 'Meet the Greeks'
Meet the Greeks is a discussion for any student seeking Greek-life information.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
Committee Tackles Critical Cattle Health, Care Issues
KNEB – Dr. Guy Longeragan from Texas Tech University gave an update on the current state of the science regarding pre-harvest tools. These potential tools include vaccines, products that can be fed and products that can be applied to the cattle. He discussed the pros and cons of all three categories of pre-harvest tools, including the promising results from E. Coli vaccines currently marketed in North America. However, Longeragan noted not only these vaccines but also any of the other pre-harvest interventions should not to be viewed as the silver bullet. He said we need to know much more about all of these potential food safety tools and their efficacy.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
Biomed center: Long-term project good idea
El Paso Times – It’s going to be a detailed, $300,000 community development that truly involves the community — UTEP, El Paso Community College, New Mexico State University, the city and county of El Paso, Fort Bliss, White Sands Missile Range, Texas Tech University and Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
New entepreneurship program to be considered at DCOA meeting in Abilene
Abilene Reporter-News – A report from David Miller, Texas Tech University System vice chancellor for commercial and economic development, on the status of two research-based organizations that seek to make renewable energy more competitive in the marketplace. Each has links to the Tech system, although with independent governance.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
Marshall professor performs research in the Sonoran Desert
The Parthenon – Jeffrey Kovatch, University professor of biology, has been researching how global climate affects amphibians in the southern Arizona desert. Kerry Griffis-Kyle, Texas Tech University professor of natural resource management, has been working with Kovatch on how climate and animals like mountain lions affect toads living in pools of water.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
Texas Tech Provides Students a Way to Get Home for Spring Break
Charter buses are rented for students to ride home for long university breaks.
Monday, February 7th, 2011
Expert Analyzes Emotional Quotient of Super Bowl Ads
Professor dissected Twitter feeds to examine commercials’ emotional acceptance.
Monday, February 7th, 2011
Discovering 12,000 Years of History at Lubbock Lake Landmark
This South Plains archaeological site has sustained life and served as a home to people, plants and animals for thousands of years.
Monday, February 7th, 2011
Texas Tech Experts Weigh In On Eating Disorders and Awareness
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week coincides with Feed Your Body and Soul Week at Texas Tech University Feb. 20-26.
Friday, February 4th, 2011
Marketing Professor Using Twitter Data to Measure Super Bowl Ad Buzz
Mayukh Dass will use the real-time data by subjecting it to a series of analyses to measure overall positive and negative sentiments and more.
Friday, February 4th, 2011
Texas Tech Expert to Analyze Emotional Quotient of Super Bowl Ads
Professors will analyze Twitter feeds to examine commercials’ buzz.
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