Cultural Events at Tech and in Lubbock
Looking for something to do to refresh yourself after studying for that difficult test? Below are some of the events going on at Texas Tech University and in the Lubbock community. For additional events, make sure to pay attention to the Honors College weekly email and TechAnnounce.
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Visit the National Ranching Heritage Center!
The National Ranching Heritage Center is a free museum and historical park located on the TTU campus at 3121 4th Street, open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www.NRHC.ttu.edu for a list of upcoming events and exhibits.
Categories: Arts & Entertainment
Originator: Emily Arellano
Changes to public hours of the Museum of TTU include no longer being open Thursday evenings, and more.
Categories: Departmental
Originator: David Dean
Join the Honors Book Club!
The Honors Book Club is open to students in any major who enjoy reading and group discussion in an informal setting. We’d love to have you join us this fall! Our meetings will be held every other Thursday afternoon from 4:00-5:00pm beginning on September 15th, and we’ll begin the semester by reading and discussing Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Lost World. Email sarah.timmons@ttu.edu if you’d like to join (and can attend our meetings at their scheduled time) and for further details.
Lunch Discussion
Lunch Discussion is held every Friday, 12:00-1:00 PM, in the Horn/Knapp Residence Hall southwest lobby lounge. Enter the building through the west-facing central doors (facing the band practice parking lot) and turn right to find the lounge. Food and great discussion are always provided!
First Friday Art Trail - College of Architecture at Urban Tech
FOCUS on CULTURAL HERITAGE at Urban Tech, 5th St. & Ave. J
Categories: Arts & Entertainment | Academic
Originator: Matthew Ballentine
The Student Counseling Center is offering a Mindful Eating therapy group for TTU students enrolled during the Fall 2011 semester. For more information call 742-3674
Categories: Departmental
Originator: Lisa Viator
August 29, 2011- September 25, 2011
David Schalliol at the SRO Photo Gallery
The 2011-12 exhibition series will open with a series of photographs by David Schalliol, a Ph.D student in Sociology at the University of Chicago and visiting assistant professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology
Categories: Arts & Entertainment | Departmental
Originator: David Mondt
September 15, 2011-October 12, 2011
Lessons That Reach Out and Grab You—3D Educational Content at Texas Tech?
Students, faculty and staff needed to participate in a study about the use of 3D content and equipment in academia. Attend a short 3D demonstration and demo a 3D digital camera.
Categories: Research | Academic | Departmental
Originator: Kaley Daniel
September 16, 2011
Feminist Forum: The Feminist Teacher
Presented by the Women's Studies Program
Categories: Research | Lectures & Seminars | Academic
Originator: Patricia Earl
OPC Wichita Mountains Climbing Sept. 16 - 18
First time climbers encouraged to come with us to Southeastern Oklahoma from Sept. 16 - Sept. 18. Sign up at the OPC!
Categories: Rec Sports Programming
Originator: Chris White
Texas Tech's art history faculty will give a set of public lectures over three consecutive Wednesdays in September
Categories: Arts & Entertainment | Lectures & Seminars | Departmental
Originator: David Mondt
September 19, 2011
Season of the Arts ~ September 19th, 6-8 pm, The Legacy
Please join The College of Visual & Performing Arts for this year’s Season of the Arts event, scheduled for Monday, 9/19, from 6-8 pm at The Legacy, 1500 14th Street. This event formally kicks off the CVPA performance/exhibition season for 2011-2012.
Categories: Arts & Entertainment | Academic | Departmental
Originator: CATHY Jung
September 20, 2011
Ellen Ratner to Speak at Texas Tech
White House Correspondent and Bureau Chief for The Talk Radio News Service, Ellen Ratner, will speak on September 20, noon-1pm, in room 153 of the TLTC (ground level of the University Library)
Categories: Lectures & Seminars | Academic | Departmental
Originator: Patricia Earl
September 21, 2011
Texas Tech's art history faculty will give a set of public lectures over three consecutive Wednesdays in September
Categories: Arts & Entertainment | Lectures & Seminars | Departmental
Originator: David Mondt
TTUHSC OIA Global Health Lecture - HOPE and COURAGE in CHINA and BEYOND
An ongoing lecture series on global health
Categories: Lectures & Seminars
Originator: Sonya Sherrod
September 22, 2011
TAB Presents: To Write Love on Her Arms
Tickets now available for "To Write Love on Her Arms" for Thursday, September 22 at the East Ticket Desk in the Student Union and Activities Building. One ticket per Tech ID
Categories: Arts & Entertainment | Student Organization
Originator: katie Brkovich
September 25, 2011
The TTU Celtic Ensemble is recruiting!
Seeking SINGERS, PLAYERS, & DANCERS to perform music of the Seven Celtic Nations
Categories: Arts & Entertainment
Originator: CHRISTOPHER J Smith
OPC Palo Duro Mountain Biking - Sept. 25
Sign up for this day long mountain biking trip to Palo Duro! Early Registration Price is $35!
Categories: Rec Sports Programming
Originator: Chris White
September 27, 2011
Community Medical School Fall 2011
The Community Medical School Fall 2011 semester starts September 27th with 7 consecutive lectures on Tuesday nights. Call 743-2008 for additional information.
Categories: Lectures & Seminars
Originator: Rhonda Woodward
September 28, 2011
2011 INAUGURAL LUBBOCK WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM
The Division of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Community Engagement is pleased to announce the Inaugural Women in Leadership Symposium
Categories: Academic | Faculty/Staff Organization | Student Organization
Originator: Marissa Bell
Free Henna Art Tattoos, Wednesday, September 28 at 11am - 3pm!
Categories: Arts & Entertainment | Student Organization
Originator: Julio Gonzalez
September 30, 2011- October 2, 2011
OPC Adventure Trip: Whitewater Kayaking Sept. 30 - Oct. 2
Come kayak the whitewaters of the Texas Hill Country! Sign up at the OPC! Early Registration ends Sept. 14.
Categories: Rec Sports Programming
Originator: Chris White
October 7, 2011- October 11, 2011
OPC Fall Break Adventure Trip: Latir Backpacking Oct. 7-11
Escape to the mountains! Join us this Fall Break as we backpack through the beautiful and secluded Latir Wilderness in Northern New Mexico. Early Registration ends 9/21. Sign up at the OPC!
Categories: Rec Sports Programming
Originator: Chris White
October 13, 2011
Free Event: Lecture by Dr. Kara Dixon Vuic, author of Officer, Nurse, Woman
The Vietnam Center and Archive is proud to present a special lecture by Dr. Kara Dixon Vuic, professor of history at Bridgewater College in Virginia and researcher of women’s roles in US military conflicts. This event is free and open to the public.
Categories: Lectures & Seminars
Originator: Amy Mondt
October 21, 2011- October 23, 2011
OPC Adventure Trip: Hill Country Canoeing Oct. 21-23
This weekend, we’re taking to canoes for an exciting and unique way to explore the South Central region of Texas. Join us for an introduction to whitewater canoeing. As always, there will be great food and great people!
Categories: Rec Sports Programming
Originator: Chris White
TTUHSC OIA Film - THE LONGORIA AFFAIR
An ongoing film series on health issues and cultural issues that impact health care
Categories: Arts & Entertainment
Originator: Sonya Sherrod
October 28, 2011
Food activist & award winning author of In Defense of Food, the 2011 TTU Summer Reading Program book selection
Location: TTU Allen Theatre
Tickets:$15 General Admission
TTU Students - 1 free ticket with valid ID at the SUB info desk Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at TTU Members - $10.00 general admission ticket with valid ID at the Select-A-Seat Civic Center box office
Select-A-Seat: (806) 770-2000
Tickets on sale August 1
More information about Michael Pollan
November 5, 2011
Students for Global Connections will have its International Talent Show on November 5th. MODELS for the International Fashion Show are needed!
Categories: Departmental | Student Organization
Originator: Julia Mainini
November 7, 2011
The International Talent Show will be held November 5, 2011 at 7PM at the Student Union Building-Allen Theatre. See more than twenty TTU international student associations perform for their country!
Categories: Departmental | Faculty/Staff Organization | Student Organization
Originator: Emily Huynh
November 11, 2011
Location: TTU Allen Theatre
Tickets: $15 General Admission
TTU Students - 1 free ticket with valid ID at the SUB info desk
Select-A-Seat: (806) 770-2000
Tickets on sale