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Archive for August, 2011

Drought is limiting targets for Texas cloud seeders

Fort Worth Star-Telegram -”This year, the shortage in cloud resources is a real problem. It’s the worst year in the 12 years I’ve been here,” said Archie Ruiz, an instructor at Texas Tech University.

Texas Tech ag communications students shine at national ACT summit

Fort Stockton Pioneer-Texas Tech ag communications students shine at national ACT summit

Rivers of Fire: Red Planet Channels Likely Formed by Lava

What scientists have interpreted as ancient riverbeds, are more likely to be lava flows.

Parking Permits for Raider Park Now Available for Students

The 11-floor covered and security-monitored garage is available for $124 for the academic year.

Campus Life 101: Staying Sober

Wall Street Journal-As a high school senior, Aaron Weir decided to attend Texas Tech University in Lubbock, not for any particular academic program but for the hospitality that school extends toward students in recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction.

Clark Scholars Program Brings Gifted High School Students to Campus

Participants from across the country work hand-in-hand with university researchers.

Texas Tech Helps Adults Return to College

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has chosen the university to participate in the Grad TX program.

Young chess phenom wins scholarship to Texas Tech at tournament

LA Times-The tournament takes place each year at Texas Tech University, drawing the top-rated girl from each state. Polgar, the first woman to earn the title of grandmaster, also issues two “wild card” invitations to gifted players who haven’t traveled the pricey road of official competition.

International opera star returns to Plainview for debut performance with Plainview Symphony

Plainview Daily Herald -Born in Plainview and a graduate of the Texas Tech University School of Music, Cook has appeared with most of the major opera companies and symphony orchestras around the world.

Alumnus Brings Opera to Broadway

Garrett Sorenson speaks on the role Texas Tech played in helping him make his big-stage debut.

Texas Tech Alumnus Brings Opera to Broadway Debut

As a former student in the School of Music, one alumnus never expected he would perform on Broadway and work opposite 1980’s “Cagney and Lacey” star, Tyne Daly.

Gas land pooling discussion revived in Harrisburg

Poten & Partners -Pooling involves combining the mineral interests of two or more parties in order to drain gas from a certain amount of land, said Bruce Kramer, a retired Texas Tech law professor who specializes in oil and gas cases.

The long road to a new move

Virginia Pilot-The story of the Chess Cinderella of Palo Alto, Calif., started here in Norfolk in June during a phone call with an international chess grandmaster in Lubbock, Texas. Susan Polgar and I were talking about the free chess program I run at the Lamberts Point Community Center and how hard it is for many to get a shot at a scholarship.

Tea party reshapes GOP, some cheer, some worry

Aiken Standard-Texas Tech University political scientist Tim Nokken warns against overstating the tea party’s influence. “I’m not sure the GOP is going to march lock-step with the tea party,” he said in an email.

New Bachelor of Science in Wind Energy Announced

Program will focus on educating students through a multidisciplinary format.

Texas Tech Named 2012 Fiske Best Buy School

The university was one of just 24 public institutions named in the guide as a best buy.

“Pueblo Unido2” play festival set in September

Alpine Avalanche – Sul Ross State University’s theatre program and Theatre of the Big Bend announce “Pueblo Unido2,” a new play festival highlighting Latin-themed and border-themed plays in English and Spanish by emerging new playwrights.

Does Flowing Salty Water Sustain Life Beneath Mars Surface?

International Business Times – Can life exist on Mars? The latest discovery of new evidence of liquid water on the red planet once again brings up a ray of hope.

NASA scientists said on Thursday that new evidence indicates that highly salty water may flow on Mars during its summer, which also empowers the possibility of life on the planet.

AcademyOne Launches 'Grad TX' Website Helping Texas Adults Finish College

PR Newswire – Education technology firm AcademyOne announced the launch of the Grad TX website (www.GradTX.org). AcademyOne develops innovative technology including, websites, portals and mobile applications promoting college and career success. The Grad TX website offers tools and services for adults returning to college to finish their bachelor’s degrees. Grad TX targets over 40,000 Texas adults who “stopped out” of college with 90 or more credit hours, but have not finished the 120 credit hours required for a degree. Eight Texas universities participate in the program.

SPICE Checkmates Hardship

The Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence Invitational was a life-changing event for two young women.