Monday, October 31st, 2011
Texas Tech to Host Public Forum on Drought Impact in West Texas
Homeowners can learn what they can do to make adjustments for changing climate.
Archive for October, 2011
Monday, October 31st, 2011
Public Forum to Address Drought Impact in West Texas
The event will take place at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at the International Cultural Center.
Monday, October 31st, 2011
Drought and searing heat in Texas: Is this the face of global warming?
The Why Files – The cold front that blew through Lubbock, Texas on Oct. 17 raised a dust storm not seen since the 1930s Dust Bowl. The dust storm, seen in this movie, is called a “haboob,” an event more common to Saudi Arabia than Texas.
Monday, October 31st, 2011
Have Questions About Preparing Your Thanksgiving Meal? Our Expert Could Help
Dewey McMurrey, executive chef for Hospitality Services, is ready to answer your questions.
Monday, October 31st, 2011
Fight droughty dullness with cool-season euphorbias
AgriLife Today – Find the lack of fall colors this year depressing because of the drought? Texas Superstars newest selections, cool-season euphorbias, can brighten up landscapes throughout the winter, said a Texas AgriLife Extension Service expert.
Monday, October 31st, 2011
Financial Acumen Declines After 60
Wall Street Journal – We ask older Americans to make complicated financial decisions about Social Security, Medicare, retirement distributions and more—just when they are losing their fastball.
Monday, October 31st, 2011
Catastrophic Drought in Texas Causes Global Economic Ripples
New York Times – AUSTIN — The drought map created by University College London shows a number of worryingly dry areas around the globe, in places including East Africa, Canada, France and Britain.
Monday, October 31st, 2011
Will Hispanic Mormons support Romney in 2012?
BBC – As Mitt Romney remains a front-runner for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, his Mormon faith has come under increased scrutiny.
Friday, October 28th, 2011
Institutional Laboratory Safety Committee Announced
The committee will focus on improving the safety culture in a variety of research facilities.
Friday, October 28th, 2011
Statement Concerning Second Laboratory Accident
The accident is being formally investigated by the Texas Tech Office of Environmental Health and Safety.
Friday, October 28th, 2011
Texas Tech University encourages next generation of nonwovens research
Inteletex-The Institute of Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH) at Texas Tech University has invited high school students to get involved with its cotton nonwovens research.
Friday, October 28th, 2011
Masked Rider No. 8 Honored to be Part of the Tradition
Douglas “Dink” Wilson had no idea tradition would grow to current magnitude.
Thursday, October 27th, 2011
Expert: Climate Extremes Such As Amarillo’s October Snow Record On Track With Changing Climate
Early snow in Amarillo breaks record, but does climate change have anything to do with it?
Thursday, October 27th, 2011
International Week Celebrates Campus Diversity
The Office of International Affairs will host cultural events Nov. 1 through Nov. 15.
Thursday, October 27th, 2011
Tech rep says Obama relief plan has both good and bad
myFOXlubbock.com “It could be good because it might encourage people to stay out of default,” Blake said. “If they go into default we are losing all of the loan, but it is a good thing when graduates can at least keep up with their payments.”
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
Sowell Center Hosts 13th Annual Lecture Series
Texas School for the Deaf speakers will share best practices in serving students with sensory disabilities.
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
2011 Distinguished Staff Awards Announced
15 employees and one department were recognized in a ceremony at the International Cultural Center.
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
Experts to Discuss Best Curriculum for Deaf at 13th Annual Lecture
Speakers from Texas School for the Deaf will share best practices at Texas Tech lecture.
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
US school students involve in cotton nonwovens research
Commodity Online What our lab thought two years back was why can’t we take this discounted Cotton and find new market opportunities for that cotton,” said Seshadri Ramkumar, associate professor of nonwoven materials and countermeasures to chemical threats.
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
Ex-AG: Must remain vigilant
Go San Angelo “The next great attack will come from someone who looks like you or I an American citizen, acting alone,” Gonzales said Tuesday at Angelo State University.
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