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Pterosaur: A Maritime Master Wed, 06 May 2009 12:29:19 -0600 Texas Tech paleontologist Sankar Chatterjee discovers that an ancient flying dinosaur also sailed the seas. At first glance, the 115-million-year-old pterosaur looks like a Cretaceous design disaster. With a tail rudder on its head and a spindly, bat-like body, Tapejara wellnhoferi may appear fit for nothing but extinction. http://today.ttu.edu/2009/10/pterosaur-a-maritime-master-2/ The Big Dig: Rawls College Groundbreaking Wed, 06 May 2009 12:29:19 -0600 Administrators along with Rawls College friends, faculty and students participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of their new building. http://today.ttu.edu/2009/10/rawls-college-groundbreaking/ Education Team Travels to Uganda Wed, 06 May 2009 12:29:19 -0600 Educators and students aim to assess educational opportunities and empower women. http://today.ttu.edu/2009/10/education-team-to-uganda/ Quail Conservation Effort Takes Wing Wed, 06 May 2009 12:29:19 -0600 The Quail-Tech Alliance and Texas Tech begin a five-year research initiative that will look into the problem of quail decline in the region. http://today.ttu.edu/2009/10/quail-conservation/ Students Give World’s Largest Retailer Some Tips on Selling Hardware Wed, 06 May 2009 12:29:19 -0600 Graduate students in the College of Human Sciences gain real-world experience by helping develop retail and design strategies for Wal-Mart. http://today.ttu.edu/2009/10/wal-mart-research/ Texas Tech University Honors Former President Wed, 06 May 2009 12:29:19 -0600 David J. Schmidly was honored with a bronze plaque commemorating his term as president of Texas Tech University. http://today.ttu.edu/2009/10/texas-tech-university-honors-former-president-2/ Schools of Law and Business Listed in Princeton Review Wed, 06 May 2009 12:29:19 -0600 Texas Tech’s law and business schools rank among the best, according to a survey of 37,000 students by the Princeton Review. http://today.ttu.edu/2009/10/law-and-business-in-princeton-review/ Texas Tech Awarded Grant for New Carbon Cycling Focus Wed, 06 May 2009 12:29:19 -0600 The $200,000 USDA grant positions Texas Tech to become a designated long-term agroecosystem site. http://today.ttu.edu/2009/10/usda-grant-for-carbon-cycling/ Veterans Enrollment Numbers Wed, 06 May 2009 12:29:19 -0600 University sees a nearly 37 percent increase in military students for fall 2009. http://today.ttu.edu/2009/09/veterans-enrollment-numbers/ College of Human Sciences Honors Distinguished Alumni and Faculty Wed, 06 May 2009 12:29:19 -0600 Seven alumni honored for their contributions to society and career accomplishments. http://today.ttu.edu/2009/10/human-sciences-alumni-and-faculty-honored/ Associate Vice Provost Earns Spot on National CLEP Committee Wed, 06 May 2009 12:29:19 -0600 Gary S. Elbow to help development committee for the CLEP exam in social sciences and history. http://today.ttu.edu/2009/09/elbow-national-clep-committee/ Rodeo Team Wins Championship Wed, 06 May 2009 12:29:19 -0600 Men's Rodeo team takes home the team championship at the Sul Ross State University Rodeo; women's team places fifth overall. http://today.ttu.edu/2009/10/rodeo-team-wins-championship/ Debate Returns to Dominance at Wyoming Tournament Wed, 06 May 2009 12:29:19 -0600 Debaters Brian Horton and Adam Testerman currently hold the best record in the nation. [more] http://today.ttu.edu/2009/10/debate-returns-to-dominance-at-wyoming-tournament/ Cultivating the Home Field Advantage: A Memoir Revisited Wed, 06 May 2009 12:29:19 -0600 A history of Jones AT&T Stadium: from humble beginnings to home of champions. http://today.ttu.edu/2009/11/cultivating-the-home-field-advantage-a-memoir-revisited/ Red Raider Wallpaper Wed, 06 May 2009 12:29:19 -0600 Show your Red Raider pride on your desktop. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/communications/wallpaper/ 2010 Baseball Schedule Announced Wed, 06 May 2009 12:29:19 -0600 Red Raiders set to face 14 teams that advanced to last year's NCAA Tournament. http://www.texastech.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/100909aaa.html Texas Tech to Play Tennessee in ESPNU Road to the Championship Wed, 06 May 2009 12:29:19 -0600 The game will be a doubleheader with the other game featuring Connecticut and Texas. http://www.texastech.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/040409aaa.html Strain Named Lady Raider Play-By-Play Announcer Wed, 06 May 2009 12:29:19 -0600 Red Raider Sports Properties announces Steve Strain as new radio announcer for women's basketball. http://www.texastech.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/101309aaa.html Lady Raiders Win Second-Straight Big 12 Title Wed, 06 May 2009 12:29:19 -0600 The cross country team picks up their second-straight Big 12 Cross Country Championship after placing four runners in the top 10 and Tech's top five women earned All-Big 12 honors at the Big 12 Championships held at Columbia, MO. http://www.texastech.com/sports/c-xc/recaps/103109aaa.html Raider Power Blowout for Basketball Tickets Wed, 06 May 2009 12:29:19 -0600 The excitement of Texas Tech basketball returns to the United Spirit Arena hardwood and Red Raider fans can get in on the action by purchasing 2009-10 season or individual game tickets. http://www.texastech.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/110109aaa.html Texas Tech Alumni Association Names Distinguished Alumni Wed, 06 May 2009 12:29:19 -0600 TTAA will honor Wyman Meinzer, Larry D. Johnson and Douglas E. Barnhart as Distinguished Alumni during this year's Distinguished Alumni Dinner, Friday, Nov. 20. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/communications/newsletter/stories/09Nov/distinguished-alumni.php Alumni Association Hosts Carol Of Lights Pre-lighting Festival Wed, 06 May 2009 12:29:19 -0600 Come early for the Carol of Lights and enjoy free food and a visit from Santa Claus December 2. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/communications/newsletter/stories/09Nov/carol-of-lights.php Merket Alumni Center Expansion Project Continues Wed, 06 May 2009 12:29:19 -0600 Construction progresses on the Peggy and Bill Dean Expansion to Merket Alumni Center, set to be complete in Spring 2010. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/communications/newsletter/stories/09Nov/merket-expansion.php Holiday Gift Ideas Wed, 06 May 2009 12:29:19 -0600 You do not have to fight the crowds this holiday season because the Texas Tech Alumni Association has many different gift ideas for your friends and family. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/communications/newsletter/stories/09Nov/merket-expansion.php Ring Ceremony Wed, 06 May 2009 12:29:19 -0600 The University President, Dr. Guy Bailey, will present rings to students at the Fall 2009 Official Ring Ceremonies to take place November 9th and 10th. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/communications/newsletter/stories/09Nov/merket-expansion.php