Come on home!
Looking for something fun to do?
Below are a few of the events happening next week!
- Homecoming Week Kick Off
- Noon-1 p.m. Monday (Oct. 17)
- SUB North Plaza
- Free with Texas Tech Student ID
It's HOCO week! You know what that means…
Yes, it's time to meet your royalty candidates for homecoming king and queen. To top it off, this event kicks off the week with FREE food and t-shirts!
- Stuff-A-Critter
- 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday (Oct. 19)
- Red Raider Plaza
- Free with Texas Tech Student ID
Stuff your own travel-sized critter! There's not much more to it than that…
EXCEPT, when they say “while supplies last,” they mean it. This event is only an hour long but I kid you not, these little stuffed animals are out of stock in less than 15 minutes.
- Fall 2022 Etiquette Dinner
- 6-8 p.m.
- McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center
- Free
Have you ever sat down to a formal meal and wondered, “Why do I need all these forks?” or “Is this my drink or the person sitting next to me?”
If so, then this dinner is for you.
Etiquette coach Brenda Becknell will teach the ins –and outs of formal dining and guide you through a four-course meal.
Designed to be fun and interactive, this event will not only prepare you for any professional dining situation but also boost your overall professional confidence!
- Late Night Movie: “The Lost City"
- 10-11:59 p.m. Thursday and Friday (Oct. 20 & 21)
- Escondido Theatre in the basement of the Student Union Building (SUB)
- Free with Texas Tech Student ID
The film “The Lost City” is an American action-adventure comedy film starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum.
The movie follows a reclusive author, Loretta Sage, as she writes about exotic places in her popular adventure novels that feature a handsome cover model named Alan. While on tour promoting her new book, Loretta gets kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire who hopes she can lead him to an ancient city's lost treasure from her latest story. Determined to prove he's more than just a pretty face, Alan sets off to rescue her.
Receiving generally positive reviews from critics, “The Lost City” grossed $100 million worldwide against a $68 million budget.
- Homecoming Pep Rally & Bonfire
- 8-9:30 p.m. Friday (Oct. 21)
- Urbanovsky Park
- Free
Following the homecoming parade, which features a variety of student organizations, the legendary pep rally and bonfire is a Texas Tech tradition you won't want to miss!
- 2nd Year MFA Student Exhibition
- Open Sept. 1-Oct. 30
- Landmark Gallery, Texas Tech School of Art
- Free
The 2nd year Master of Fine Art (MFA) group exhibition showcases new artwork by returning School of Art candidates in ceramics, painting, photography and sculpture. Artists include Jarys Boyd (Painting), Brady Collings (Painting), Madison Herbert (Ceramics), Anna Lovering (Painting) and Gabriel Peralta (Sculpture).
Click here for a comprehensive list of next week's events (Oct. 16-22).