Graduate School Events

09:00am – 05:00pm

• Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations
• Registration: Schedule a 50-minute appointment at https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
• Description: The Graduate Student Writing Center offers writing assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines and departments. Whether you are writing your first seminar paper or revising your thesis or dissertation, our experienced tutors will provide feedback at any stage of the writing process. The Graduate Student Writing Center not only helps graduate students to improve individual writing projects, but also fosters the effective communication skills and spirit of intellectual inquiry that are central to graduate study.
  For more information about the Graduate Student Writing Center, go to http://uwc.ttu.edu/GSWC/. Distance graduate students can access the online University Writing Center at http://uwc.ttu.edu/owl/client/client_menu.asp
  Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

12:30pm – 01:30pm

• LSJE Lunchtime Speaker Series: Jackie Koltsov and Jessica Smith
• Registration: Not Required
• Location: English/Philosophy Building, ENGL Room 201
• Description: The Literature, Social Justice, and Environment (LSJE) Lunchtime Speaker Series begins February 1st with poet, writer and professor Jackie Kolosov (Carry Me Across: The Creative Arts for Healing, Transformation, and Social Change) and Jessica Smith (The Exhausted Mouth: Poetry as a Tool of Resistance and Community Engagement). As always, there will be food, fellowship, and interesting conversation.
• Contact: Dr. Sara Spurgeon (sara.spurgeon@ttu.edu)

09:00am – 09:30am

• *+Advancing Your Career: Informational Interviewing
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5729993077717625603
• Location: Online
• Description: Informational interviewing can help you explore career options and network with professionals in your industry. In this webinar we will give you some tips and tricks for conducting informational interviews that will help you explore jobs as well as develop lasting relationships and expand your professional network! Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 02:30pm

• *+Centric Series: Professional Etiquette for the U.S. Job Market
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6905684368624098307
• Location: Online
• Description: This webinar presents an overview of US business etiquette expectations and is an excellent resource for both domestic and international students, alumni, and staff. Information about networking and interviewing is presented, along with explanations of customs such as body language and dress. Also included is an explanation of appropriate manners for networking events where food is served. Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 03:20pm

• Therapy for Graduate Students
• Registration: Students must schedule a group screening with group leaders Jane Westmoreland (jane.westmoreland@ttu.edu or 806-742-3674) or Renita Sengupta (renita.sengupta@ttu.edu) before joining the group.
• Location: Student Counseling Center
• Description: The Student Counseling Center is inviting Graduate students to join a weekly Understanding Self and Others (USO) Group. This group provides a safe space for students pursuing graduate degrees to explore interpersonal and intrapersonal dynamics and concerns. The group provides a free and confidential space to receive multiple perspectives, feedback, and support from other graduate students. Group members are encouraged to explore new ways of relating to others and to further develop self-esteem, self-awareness, and relational skills. The group will meet on Wednesdays from 2-3:20 at the Student Counseling Center. Before members can join the group, they must meet with the group leaders for a group screening. Contact: Jane Westmoreland (jane.westmoreland@ttu.edu or 806-742-3674) or Renita Sengupta (renita.sengupta@ttu.edu)

02:30pm – 04:00pm

• +Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) / Institutional Review Board (IRB) Assistance
• +This service is available to distance graduate students at http://ttu.mobi/irb
• Registration: Not Required
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, or at http://ttu.mobi/irb
• Description: Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) and Institutional Review Board (IRB) Assistance will help you prepare your proposals for review. The HRPP team will also serve as a liaison for other research areas such as the Responsible Conduct of Research and Animal Care Services. HRPP/IRB Assistance is available in the Graduate Center on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30-4:00 p.m. Contact: Dr. CassiDe Street, HRPP manager, at casside.street@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• *Microsoft Excel Formulas & Functions ShortCourse
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Registration: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/itts/training/shortcourses/
• Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), TTU Library, Room 23
• Description: In this ShortCourse you will learn how to create formulas in Excel 2013. Learn how to use Excel's built-in, predefined formulas, called functions, to make quick work of complex calculations. Several financial, mathematical, and statistical functions will be introduced. A basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel is suggested for this ShortCourse. Instructor: Heide Mansouri heide.mansouri@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 03:00pm

• *Basics of Library Research
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/3008215
• Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
• Description: Save time and money! This seminar is a general introduction to the Library’s resources which could include a tour at the end, if time allows. Get tips on how to find articles and books. Learn how to expand and limit search results in databases. Create your free Document Delivery account. Access style guides online. Forget what you think you know. Rediscover the library. Presenter: Kimberly Vardeman kimberly.vardeman@ttu.edu

09:00am – 05:00pm

• Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations
• Registration: Schedule a 50-minute appointment at https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
• Description: The Graduate Student Writing Center offers writing assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines and departments. Whether you are writing your first seminar paper or revising your thesis or dissertation, our experienced tutors will provide feedback at any stage of the writing process. The Graduate Student Writing Center not only helps graduate students to improve individual writing projects, but also fosters the effective communication skills and spirit of intellectual inquiry that are central to graduate study.
  For more information about the Graduate Student Writing Center, go to http://uwc.ttu.edu/GSWC/. Distance graduate students can access the online University Writing Center at http://uwc.ttu.edu/owl/client/client_menu.asp
  Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

09:00am – 04:00pm

• *Résumé / CV Critique Day
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Registration: Not Required
• Location: University Career Center, 150 Wiggins Complex
• Description: The University Career Center is hosting a day-long resume and CV critique opportunity. Bring a hard copy of your documents (résumés, CVs, cover letters, or any other professional document) anytime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and have them critiqued by UCC career counselors. Contact: Ashley Penner ashley.penner@ttu.edu
at (806) 742-2210

12:00noon – 02:00pm

• Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry
• Registration: For instructions on how to reserve a spot in line at the Wreck Hunger Food Pantry, go to http://ttuwreckhunger.weebly.com/get-help.html
• Description: The Graduate and International Student Food Pantry provides food, nutrition education, and other resources to students who struggle to access healthy meals. While the pantry cannot provide all your nutrition needs, using it can reduce your grocery bill. The pantry is open on Thursdays from noon-2 p.m., and students may visit once every two weeks. Whether you want to sign up to anonymously use the pantry, donate food or money to support the pantry, or volunteer, please go to the Wreck Hunger website for more information: http://ttuwreckhunger.weebly.com. The Graduate Center is in the west side (President's side) basement of the Administration Building. For directions, see http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradcenter/Pages/directions.php. You will need to swipe your Student ID to enter. Coordinator: Ashlee Taylor ashlee.taylor@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• *Adobe Photoshop - I ShortCourse
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Registration: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/itts/training/shortcourses/
• Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), TTU Library, Room 21
• Description: In this course you will learn about some of the basic tools and palettes in Photoshop. Topics will include selecting; transforming; layers; masking; text, including special effects; and using the gradient tool in making montages. Specific examples will be used in the class to help in the learning process. You will receive all the files and materials you need for the class. Instructor: Joshua Pia joshua.pia@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 03:20pm

• *CTC Signature Workshop: Poster Presentation Design
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Registration: Not Required
• Location: Communication Training Center (CTC) in the Media and Communication Building, Room 905
• Description: Develop impactful posters that communicate to an audience with or without you being present. Learn how to incorporate a powerful visual layout include memorable graphics, build interest, and increase audience view time of your research. For more information about the CTC, please visit http://ctc.ttu.edu. Contact: Dr. Luke Lefebvre, CTC Director, at luke.lefebvre@ttu.edu

05:00pm – 07:00pm

• +Statistical Consulting Service
• +Graduate students in distance programs can schedule an online consultation.
• Registration: Make an appointment at http://ttu.mobi/statsNo walk-ins please.
• Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or online
• Description: The Statistical Consulting Service can help graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with all aspects of statistical data analysis. We can help you select the optimal analytic strategy and locate resources to carry it out. We can help you avoid analysis road-blocks by offering suggestions on how to collect, input, and manage your data. If you have already encountered a road-block, we can help you learn what you need to know to get past it. This service is provided by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Consultant: Nick Hensley nicholas.hensley@ttu.edu

09:00am – 12:00noon

• Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations
• Registration: Schedule a 50-minute appointment at https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
• Description: The Graduate Student Writing Center offers writing assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines and departments. Whether you are writing your first seminar paper or revising your thesis or dissertation, our experienced tutors will provide feedback at any stage of the writing process. The Graduate Student Writing Center not only helps graduate students to improve individual writing projects, but also fosters the effective communication skills and spirit of intellectual inquiry that are central to graduate study.
  For more information about the Graduate Student Writing Center, go to http://uwc.ttu.edu/GSWC/. Distance graduate students can access the online University Writing Center at http://uwc.ttu.edu/owl/client/client_menu.asp
  Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu, Writing Center Associate Director

09:00am – 02:00pm

• Taking the Reins: West Texas Regional Meeting of Texas Women in Higher Education
• Registration: http://www.ttu.edu/administration/president/events.phpCost of registration is $25 and includes a light breakfast, lunch, two workshops, and keynote presentation. Deadline for registration is January 31, 2017.
• Location: McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center
• Description: TTU students, faculty, and staff are invited to the West Texas Regional Meeting of Texas Women in Higher Education on February 3, 2017 at the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center. In addition to a selection of workshops on higher education and gender, the meeting features keynote speakers Genevieve Durham DeCesaro, TTU Vice Provost of Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Dance, and Elizabeth A. Sharp, TTU President's Gender and Equity Council Chair and Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Human Development and Family Studies. Contact: Dr. Aliza Wong aliza.wong@ttu.edu

10:00am – 11:00am

• *How to Work a Career Fair
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Registration: Not Required
• Location: Graduate Center Commons, Administration Building west wing basement
• Description: Join us in the Graduate Center for a workshop on how to successfully network at a career fair. Designed for graduate students, this workshop will help you • Describe reasons for attending career fairs • Determine activities to prepare for career fairs • Identify the actions you should take before, during and after career fair. The Graduate Center is in the west side (President's side) basement of the Administration Building. For directions, see http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradcenter/directions/index.php. You will need to swipe your student ID to enter. Presenter: Dr. Nicole Noble nicole.noble@ttu.edu

noon - 1pm

• *+Principles of Academic Writing
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• +Online graduate students will receive a meeting link prior to the workshop
• Registration: Email Dr. Kristin Messuri at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu and specify whether you will attend onsite or online.
• Location: Graduate Center / Skype for Business
• Description: Academic writing follows specific generic and stylistic conventions that may not be immediately obvious, especially to new graduate students. This workshop discusses principles of academic writing and offers concrete strategies graduate students can use to produce clear, concise prose. The Graduate Center is in the west side (President's side) basement of the Administration Building. For directions, see http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradcenter/directions/index.php. You will need to swipe your student ID to enter.
• Contact: Dr. Kristin Messuri (kristin.messuri@ttu.edu), Writing Center Associate Director

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• *Publishing Your Research Workshop
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Registration: Not Required
• Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
• Description: This is a general introductory workshop for those who are interested in getting their research published in scholarly journals and books. It covers such fundamental topics as where to get ideas, how to tell if an idea is worth developing, and how to find appropriate outlets for your work. Those who attend will be given suggestions for how to approach and work with editors, navigating the publishing process, dealing with revisions or rejection, and many other important considerations. This is an ideal workshop to attend if you have never published in the scholarly literature and want to learn more about what is involved. The workshop is taught by academic authors with extensive records of publication who will draw on their own experiences in working with editors and publishers and speak candidly about what it is really like. Presenters: Brian Quinn brian.quinn@ttu.edu and Jon Hufford jon.hufford@ttu.edu

11:00am – 03:00pm

• +Statistical Consulting Service
• Registration: Make an appointment at http://ttu.mobi/stats No walk-ins please.
• Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or online
• Description: The Statistical Consulting Service can help graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with all aspects of statistical data analysis. We can help you select the optimal analytic strategy and locate resources to carry it out. We can help you avoid analysis road-blocks by offering suggestions on how to collect, input, and manage your data. If you have already encountered a road-block, we can help you learn what you need to know to get past it. This service is provided by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Consultant: Nick Hensley nicholas.hensley@ttu.edu

09:00am – 05:00pm

• Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations
• Registration: Schedule a 50-minute appointment at https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
• Description: The Graduate Student Writing Center offers writing assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines and departments. Whether you are writing your first seminar paper or revising your thesis or dissertation, our experienced tutors will provide feedback at any stage of the writing process. The Graduate Student Writing Center not only helps graduate students to improve individual writing projects, but also fosters the effective communication skills and spirit of intellectual inquiry that are central to graduate study.
  
  For more information about the Graduate Student Writing Center, go to http://uwc.ttu.edu/GSWC/. Distance graduate students can access the online University Writing Center at http://uwc.ttu.edu/owl/client/client_menu.asp
  
  Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 02:30pm

• *+Basic Salary Negotiations: Set Your Sights High
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6314315338159677443
• Description: Basic Salary Negotiations: Set Your Sights High will help students understand the critical factors involved in negotiating for salary commensurate with one’s skills. It also highlights benefits derived from employment and who is responsible to pay them. Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• *Microsoft Expression Web ShortCourse
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), TTU Library, Room 21
• Registration:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6314315338159677443
• Description: This course covers the basics of Microsoft Expression Web. Expression Web is a web site designing software from Microsoft. It is a tool for building and enhancing Web sites with design elements such as cascading style sheets. Instead of being part of the Office suite, Expression Web is part of the Expression suite. Microsoft Expression Web gives you all the tools you'll need to produce high-quality Web sites the way you want them. Expression Web enables you to design, develop, and maintain exceptional standards-based Web sites. Instructor: Jeff Luman jeff.luman@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• +Library Research Assistance
• +This service is available to distance graduate students at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
• Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
• Registration:Not Required
• Description: Library Research Assistance can help at any stage in your research process or with any research question. Graduate-level research services offered include • Assistance conducting research, locating information, and citing sources • Help identifying the best sources and developing effective search strategies • Referrals to Library experts in different subject areas • Answers to questions about Library services and policies. Library Research Assistance is available in the Graduate Center on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. Contact: Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services Librarian, at brian.quinn@ttu.edu

02:30pm – 04:00pm

• +Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) / Institutional Review Board (IRB) Assistance
• +This service is available to distance graduate students at http://ttu.mobi/irb
• Registration: Not Required
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, or at http://ttu.mobi/irb
• Description: Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) and Institutional Review Board (IRB) Assistance will help you prepare your proposals for review. The HRPP team will also serve as a liaison for other research areas such as the Responsible Conduct of Research and Animal Care Services. HRPP/IRB Assistance is available in the Graduate Center on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30-4:00 p.m. Contact: Dr. CassiDe Street, HRPP manager, at casside.street@ttu.edu

09:00am – 05:00pm

• Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations
• Registration: Schedule a 50-minute appointment at https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
• Description: The Graduate Student Writing Center offers writing assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines and departments. Whether you are writing your first seminar paper or revising your thesis or dissertation, our experienced tutors will provide feedback at any stage of the writing process. The Graduate Student Writing Center not only helps graduate students to improve individual writing projects, but also fosters the effective communication skills and spirit of intellectual inquiry that are central to graduate study.
  
  For more information about the Graduate Student Writing Center, go to http://uwc.ttu.edu/GSWC/. Distance graduate students can access the online University Writing Center at http://uwc.ttu.edu/owl/client/client_menu.asp
  
  Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

10:00am – 11:00am

• *TEACH Talk Discussion Series: Active Learning in the Classroom
• Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Location: University Library, Room 152
• Description: Active learning refers to activities done to help students interact with material. It consists of anything besides listening to a lecture or reading material, and it is borne out by research. Whether as a warm-up or a wrap-up, active learning strategies can help students practice process class material through writing, speaking, or other activities. Join us for a discussion of various active learning strategies and how you can integrate it into your class, whether it’s a lecture, a discussion, or a lab. Be prepared to be active! Presenter: Adam Smith adam.smith@ttu.edu

12:30pm – 01:50pm

• *CTC Signature Workshop: Data Tell Me a Story
• Registration: Not Required
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Location: Communication Training Center (CTC) in the Media and Communication Building, Room 905
• Description: Display data that is compelling and seamlessly designed to maximize the meaning of the data for an audience. Learn how to spotlight what is important, utilize data as a tool for sharing information, and visually articulate the conclusion you want to share with an audience. For more information about the CTC, please visit http://ctc.ttu.edu. Contact: Dr. Luke Lefebvre, CTC Director, at luke.lefebvre@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 02:30pm

• *+Non-Traditional Interviews
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6351953820201714179
• Description: A traditional interview setting involves an employer asking a candidate questions. However, there are many potential interview settings and situations you could encounter in today's job search. This webinar will discuss five non-traditional interview settings and address ways to succeed in each. Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• *SAS - II ShortCourse
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), TTU Library, Room 23
• Registration:https://www.depts.ttu.edu/itts/training/shortcourses/
• Description: In this ShortCourse you will learn more about SAS Syntax-based programming in Windows environment. Some SAS mathematical and statistical functions, as well as, some popular statistical procedures such as PROC TTEST, PROC CORR, and PROC REG will be discussed also. For this ShortCourse it is assumed that you are familiar with elementary statistics and you have already taken the SAS - I ShortCourse. Instructor: Heide Mansouri heide.mansouri@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• +Library Research Assistance
• +This service is available to distance graduate students at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
• Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
• Registration:Not Required
• Description: Library Research Assistance can help at any stage in your research process or with any research question. Graduate-level research services offered include • Assistance conducting research, locating information, and citing sources • Help identifying the best sources and developing effective search strategies • Referrals to Library experts in different subject areas • Answers to questions about Library services and policies. Library Research Assistance is available in the Graduate Center on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. Contact: Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services Librarian, at brian.quinn@ttu.edu

03:00pm – 03:30pm

• *+Dress to Impress
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2030758773832753155
• Description: Learn the difference between business casual and business profession. Identify how to dress professionally for a career fair, job interview, and on the job! Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

05:00pm – 07:00pm

• +Statistical Consulting Service
• +Graduate students in distance programs can schedule an online consultation.
• Registration: Make an appointment at http://ttu.mobi/statshttp://ttu.mobi/stats. No walk-ins please.
• Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or online
• Description: The Statistical Consulting Service can help graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with all aspects of statistical data analysis. We can help you select the optimal analytic strategy and locate resources to carry it out. We can help you avoid analysis road-blocks by offering suggestions on how to collect, input, and manage your data. If you have already encountered a road-block, we can help you learn what you need to know to get past it. This service is provided by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Consultant: Nick Hensley nicholas.hensley@ttu.edu

05:00pm – 08:00pm

• Etiquette Dinner
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:https://www.myinterfase.com/ttu/CareerFair/Detail/WDRnTndndlBlNURxTkNuR2swMGE1VVMwbUdzWk9Zbk9jSXlQeXNDbmhDOD01
• Location: McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center
• Description: Description: Have you ever sat down to a formal meal and wondered, "Why do I need all of these forks?" Perhaps you've thought, "Is this my drink or the person's sitting next to me?" If so, then our etiquette dinner will put you at ease. Some of the topics covered include: • How to use utensils and dishes appropriately • When to begin eating • How to properly pass the food. Business casual dress is recommended, but not required. Contact: Ashley Penner ashley.penner@ttu.edu at (806) 742-2210

09:00am – 05:00pm

• Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations
• Registration: Schedule a 50-minute appointment at https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
• Description: The Graduate Student Writing Center offers writing assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines and departments. Whether you are writing your first seminar paper or revising your thesis or dissertation, our experienced tutors will provide feedback at any stage of the writing process. The Graduate Student Writing Center not only helps graduate students to improve individual writing projects, but also fosters the effective communication skills and spirit of intellectual inquiry that are central to graduate study.
  
  For more information about the Graduate Student Writing Center, go to http://uwc.ttu.edu/GSWC/. Distance graduate students can access the online University Writing Center at http://uwc.ttu.edu/owl/client/client_menu.asp
  
  Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

11:00am – 03:00pm

• Summer Camp Fair
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:not required
• Location: Student Union Building (SUB) Ballroom
• Description: If you are interested in working with children or managing projects, visit with representatives from diverse summer camps offering a variety of paid positions for Summer 2017. The Summer Camp Job Fair is open to all classifications and majors and there is no registration required! Students have a great deal to gain from summer camp employment. A summer camp work experience offers: • A team-oriented mindset • The opportunity to work with children of different ages and personalities • Leadership development. Camp employers are looking for a wide range of skill sets from general to specific. See the list of camps and available positions at http://ow.ly/lWd33088PxJ. Contact: Donna Srader donna.srader@ttu.edu or Ashley Penner ashley.penner@ttu.edu at (806) 742-2210

12:00noon – 12:30pm

• *+Nonverbal Communication in the Interview
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5581034540921472003
• Description: Interested in learning more about how others perceive you? Uncertain about the reasons behind your perceptions of others? Attend this webinar to gain greater insight into the meaning behind nonverbal cues! Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 03:20pm

• Therapy for Graduate Students
• Registration: Students must schedule a group screening with group leaders Jane Westmoreland (jane.westmoreland@ttu.edu or 806-742-3674) or Renita Sengupta (renita.sengupta@ttu.edu) before joining the group.
• Location: Student Counseling Center
• Description: The Student Counseling Center is inviting Graduate students to join a weekly Understanding Self and Others (USO) Group. This group provides a safe space for students pursuing graduate degrees to explore interpersonal and intrapersonal dynamics and concerns. The group provides a free and confidential space to receive multiple perspectives, feedback, and support from other graduate students. Group members are encouraged to explore new ways of relating to others and to further develop self-esteem, self-awareness, and relational skills. The group will meet on Wednesdays from 2-3:20 at the Student Counseling Center. Before members can join the group, they must meet with the group leaders for a group screening. Contact: Jane Westmoreland (jane.westmoreland@ttu.edu or 806-742-3674) or Renita Sengupta (renita.sengupta@ttu.edu)

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• *Microsoft Excel PivotTable ShortCourse
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), TTU Library, Room 23
• Registration:https://www.depts.ttu.edu/itts/training/shortcourses/
• Description: Excel PivotTables are a great way to summarize, analyze, explore, and present your data. You can also use PivotTables to make comparisons, detect patterns and relationships, and discover trends. In this ShortCourse you will learn how to create, format, and print PivotTables. Participants should have basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel 2013 to gain the most from this ShortCourse. Instructor: Heide Mansouri heide.mansouri@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• *+CV / Résumé Critiques
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• +Distance graduate students may email Nicole Noble at nicole.noble@ttu.edu to schedule a CV or résumé critique
• Location: Graduate Center Commons, Administration Building west wing basement
• Registration:Not Required
• Description: The University Career Center satellite office in the Graduate Center is hosting this résumé and CV critique opportunity. Bring a hard copy of your documents (résumés, CVs, cover letters, etc.) and have them critiqued to • Establish areas for improvement on your CV and/or résumé organization • Identify areas for improvement on your CV and/or résumé consistency • Highlight experience, education, and achievements on the CV & résumé. The Graduate Center is in the west side (President's side) basement of the Administration Building. For directions, see http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradcenter/directions/index.php. You will need to swipe your student ID to enter. Facilitator: Nicole Noble nicole.noble@ttu.edu

02:30pm – 04:00pm

• +Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) / Institutional Review Board (IRB) Assistance
• +This service is available to distance graduate students at http://ttu.mobi/irb
• Registration: Not Required
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, or at http://ttu.mobi/irb
• Description: Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) and Institutional Review Board (IRB) Assistance will help you prepare your proposals for review. The HRPP team will also serve as a liaison for other research areas such as the Responsible Conduct of Research and Animal Care Services. HRPP/IRB Assistance is available in the Graduate Center on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30-4:00 p.m. Contact: Dr. CassiDe Street, HRPP manager, at casside.street@ttu.edu

03:00pm – 04:00pm

• *Service Learning and Scholarship: Successfully Integrating Service Learning and Engagement into Your Research Agenda
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Location: TLPDC, Room 153, in TTU Library
• Registration:http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
• Description: Many faculty and instructors continue to integrate service learning and other strategies for active student engagement in their teaching, but few take the next step to incorporate these practices into their research and scholarship. In this session experienced service learning faculty will describe the process of integrating service learning with the expectations of research and publication within the academic community. Please join us for a discussion of how to successfully publish and use the scholarship of service learning in your portfolio for tenure and promotion. Presenters: Dr. Linda Donahue linda.donahue@ttu.eduand Dr. Debbie Laverie debbie.laverie@ttu.edu

09:00am – 05:00pm

• Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations
• Registration: Schedule a 50-minute appointment at https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
• Description: The Graduate Student Writing Center offers writing assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines and departments. Whether you are writing your first seminar paper or revising your thesis or dissertation, our experienced tutors will provide feedback at any stage of the writing process. The Graduate Student Writing Center not only helps graduate students to improve individual writing projects, but also fosters the effective communication skills and spirit of intellectual inquiry that are central to graduate study.
  
  For more information about the Graduate Student Writing Center, go to http://uwc.ttu.edu/GSWC/. Distance graduate students can access the online University Writing Center at http://uwc.ttu.edu/owl/client/client_menu.asp
  
  Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

10:00am – 11:00am

• *Keep Calm and Go to Document Delivery Workshop
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
• Registration:http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/3099286
• Description: Attend this one-hour workshops to learn what you can request and tips and tricks for getting what you need from Document Delivery in the University Library. For more information, email libraries.docdel@ttu.edu. Presenter: Ryan Litsey ryan.litsey@ttu.edu

12:00noon – 02:00pm

• Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry
• Registration: For instructions on how to reserve a spot in line at the Wreck Hunger Food Pantry, go to http://ttuwreckhunger.weebly.com/get-help.html
• Description: The Graduate and International Student Food Pantry provides food, nutrition education, and other resources to students who struggle to access healthy meals. While the pantry cannot provide all your nutrition needs, using it can reduce your grocery bill. The pantry is open on Thursdays from noon-2 p.m., and students may visit once every two weeks. Whether you want to sign up to anonymously use the pantry, donate food or money to support the pantry, or volunteer, please go to the Wreck Hunger website for more information: http://ttuwreckhunger.weebly.com. The Graduate Center is in the west side (President's side) basement of the Administration Building. For directions, see http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradcenter/Pages/directions.php. You will need to swipe your Student ID to enter. Coordinator: Ashlee Taylor ashlee.taylor@ttu.edu

12:30pm – 02:00pm

• *Title IX Series: Understanding Partner Violence
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
• Location: TLPDC, Room 153, in TTU Library
• Description: Join Risk Intervention & Safety Education (RISE), the Dean of Students Office, the Office for Student Rights & Resolution, the Student Counseling Center, and the Gender Equity Council in the TLPDC for a look at partner violence and the impact on students. Learn about definitions, policies, procedures, and best practices for assisting students. This event is open to all TTU Faculty & Staff. Registration is required, and lunch is provided. Visit www.rise.ttu.edu for more information. Presenters: Dr. Kimberly Simón kimberly.simon@ttu.eduRISE Director, and Anneliese Bustillo

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• *Adobe Photoshop - II ShortCourse
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Registration: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/itts/training/shortcourses/
• Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), TTU Library, Room 21
• Description: In this advanced course you will learn how to correct torn photos, remove unwanted items, and perform simple lighting corrections. You will also learn how to use some tools that will enable you to turn an ordinary or dull image into an image that will stand out and capture the attention of the viewer. Instructor: Joshua Pia joshua.pia@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• *SPSS - I ShortCourse
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/itts/training/shortcourses/
• Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), TTU Library, Room 23
• Description: SPSS provides a powerful statistical analysis and data management system in a graphical environment, using descriptive menus and simple dialog boxes to do most of the work for you. Most tasks can be accomplished simply by pointing and clicking the mouse. This ShortCourse will cover basic statistical procedures with IBM SPSS Statistics, the Statistical software for the Social Sciences. This ShortCourse assumes that you are familiar with elementary statistics. Instructor: Heide Mansouri heide.mansouri@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 03:20pm

• *CTC Signature Workshop: Pump Up Your Body Language
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Registration: Not Required
• Location: Communication Training Center (CTC) in the Media and Communication Building, Room 905
• Description: Enhance your self-awareness of nonverbal behaviors for engaging an audience. Learn how to integrate communicative behaviors that are associated with more positive classroom outcomes for students. For more information about the CTC, please visit http://ctc.ttu.edu. Contact: Dr. Luke Lefebvre, CTC Director, at luke.lefebvre@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 03:00pm

• *Basics of Library Research
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/3008217
• Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
• Description: Save time and money! This seminar is a general introduction to the Library’s resources which could include a tour at the end, if time allows. Get tips on how to find articles and books. Learn how to expand and limit search results in databases. Create your free Document Delivery account. Access style guides online. Forget what you think you know. Rediscover the library. Presenter: Donell Callender donell.callender@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 03:00pm

• *+The Basics of Interviewing
• +Online graduate students may view a livestream via TTU's Lync (Skype for Business) at https://meet.ttu.edu/nicole.noble/9C1THVXZ or call in for audio only at (855) 834-4888 and enter 60134673 when asked for the conference ID.
  *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Registration: Not Required
• Location: Graduate Center Commons, Administration Building west wing basement
• Description: The Graduate Center is in the west side (President's side) basement of the Administration Building. For directions, see http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradcenter/directions/index.php. You will need to swipe your student ID to enter. Contact: Nicole Noble, University Career Center Assistant Director, at nicole.noble@ttu.edu

05:00pm – 07:00pm

• +Statistical Consulting Service
• +Graduate students in distance programs can schedule an online consultation.
• Registration: Make an appointment at http://ttu.mobi/statshttp://ttu.mobi/stats. No walk-ins please.
• Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or online
• Description: The Statistical Consulting Service can help graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with all aspects of statistical data analysis. We can help you select the optimal analytic strategy and locate resources to carry it out. We can help you avoid analysis road-blocks by offering suggestions on how to collect, input, and manage your data. If you have already encountered a road-block, we can help you learn what you need to know to get past it. This service is provided by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Consultant: Nick Hensley nicholas.hensley@ttu.edu

09:00am – 12:00noon

• Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations
• Registration: Schedule a 50-minute appointment at https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
• Description: The Graduate Student Writing Center offers writing assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines and departments. Whether you are writing your first seminar paper or revising your thesis or dissertation, our experienced tutors will provide feedback at any stage of the writing process. The Graduate Student Writing Center not only helps graduate students to improve individual writing projects, but also fosters the effective communication skills and spirit of intellectual inquiry that are central to graduate study.
  
  For more information about the Graduate Student Writing Center, go to http://uwc.ttu.edu/GSWC/. Distance graduate students can access the online University Writing Center at http://uwc.ttu.edu/owl/client/client_menu.asp
  
  Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

10:00am – 12:00noon

• *+CV / Résumé Critiques
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• +Distance graduate students may email Nicole Noble at nicole.noble@ttu.edu to schedule a CV or résumé critique
• Location: Graduate Center Commons, Administration Building west wing basement
• Registration:Not Required
• Description: The University Career Center satellite office in the Graduate Center is hosting this résumé and CV critique opportunity. Bring a hard copy of your documents (résumés, CVs, cover letters, etc.) and have them critiqued to • Establish areas for improvement on your CV and/or résumé organization • Identify areas for improvement on your CV and/or résumé consistency • Highlight experience, education, and achievements on the CV & résumé. The Graduate Center is in the west side (President's side) basement of the Administration Building. For directions, see http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradcenter/directions/index.php. You will need to swipe your student ID to enter. Facilitator: Nicole Noble nicole.noble@ttu.edu

12:00noon – 01:00pm

• *Conference Prep Workshop
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Location: TLPDC, Room 152, in TTU Library
• Registration:http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
• Description: Have you ever wanted to submit a proposal to a conference but were unsure of what to submit or how to go about doing it? Has your proposal ever been declined and you wanted to know why? These and other questions will be discussed at our "Conference Prep Workshop: A How-To Workshop for Getting Your Conference Proposal Ready to Submit" located in RM 152 of the TLPDC on the ground floor of the TTU Library from 12:00pm-1:00pm. The February 24, 2017 submission deadline for the 33rd Annual All-University Conference is approaching quickly, and the Women's Studies Program will host workshops to help students discuss potential submissions to the conference. Faculty, staff and student panelists will be on hand to answer questions and provide feedback. Presenter: Patricia Earl, patricia.a.earl@ttu.edu, Unit Coordinator of the Women's Studies Program

12:30 pm – 01:00pm

• *+(In)Definite Articles Workshop
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +Online graduate students will receive a meeting link prior to the workshop
• Location: Graduate Center / Skype for Business
• Registration:Email Dr. Kristin Messuri at gradwritingcenter@ttu.edu and specify whether you will attend onsite or online.
• Description: Academic writing follows specific generic and stylistic conventions that may not be immediately obvious, especially to new graduate students. Sponsored by the Graduate Student Writing Center, this workshop discusses principles of academic writing and offers concrete strategies graduate students can use to produce clear, concise prose. The Graduate Center is in the west side (President's side) basement of the Administration Building. For directions, see http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradcenter/directions/index.php. You will need to swipe your student ID to enter. Presenter: Dr. Luke Iantorno ( luke.iantorno@ttu.edu)

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• *Poster Presentation Workshop
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
• Registration:http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/2837155
• Description: Creating a poster for presentation at a scholarly conference can be challenging. There are many factors that go into the conception and execution of an outstanding poster, one that stands out from the competition. In this workshop, those who attend will learn the importance of defining your audience, as well as the intricacies and aesthetics of poster design and information layout. You will learn about graphics, color, typography, and other key elements that go into the creation of an award-winning design. The significance of rehearsal and presentation strategies and what factors to consider in effective poster assessment are additional topics that will be covered. This workshop will help to demystify the poster creation and presentation process and provide participants with the skills that they need to produce and showcase an outstanding poster that demands attention. Presenters: Brian Quinn brian.quinn@ttu.edu, Jon Hufford jon.hufford@ttu.edu and Jake Syma jake.syma@ttu.edu,

11:00am – 03:00pm

• +Statistical Consulting Service
• +Graduate students in distance programs can schedule an online consultation.
• Registration: Make an appointment at http://ttu.mobi/statshttp://ttu.mobi/stats. No walk-ins please.
• Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or online
• Description: The Statistical Consulting Service can help graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with all aspects of statistical data analysis. We can help you select the optimal analytic strategy and locate resources to carry it out. We can help you avoid analysis road-blocks by offering suggestions on how to collect, input, and manage your data. If you have already encountered a road-block, we can help you learn what you need to know to get past it. This service is provided by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Consultant: Nick Hensley nicholas.hensley@ttu.edu

09:00am – 05:00pm

• Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations
• Registration: Schedule a 50-minute appointment at https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
• Description: The Graduate Student Writing Center offers writing assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines and departments. Whether you are writing your first seminar paper or revising your thesis or dissertation, our experienced tutors will provide feedback at any stage of the writing process. The Graduate Student Writing Center not only helps graduate students to improve individual writing projects, but also fosters the effective communication skills and spirit of intellectual inquiry that are central to graduate study.
  
  For more information about the Graduate Student Writing Center, go to http://uwc.ttu.edu/GSWC/. Distance graduate students can access the online University Writing Center at http://uwc.ttu.edu/owl/client/client_menu.asp
  
  Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

01:00pm – 01:30pm

• *+An Employer's Perspective: How to Work a Job Fair
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6771814429938925058
• Description: Career Fairs can be nerve wrenching! Standing in lines to talk to your favorite employer and only getting a few minutes to pitch yourself in hopes to land your dream job! Imagine what it’s like for employers! Seeing lots of talented students and spending hours searching for the right fit to fill their positions and help the company grow! Come join this webinar to learn a little more about what employers look for at a job fair and how you can better prepare yourself to stand out as the best candidate! Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 03:00pm

• *Learning Online Teaching: Practical Resources and Strategies
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Location: TLPDC, Room 153, in TTU Library
• Registration:http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
• Description: The Texas Tech Teaching Academy invites you to attend a new series of faculty development workshops led by recipients of the Lawrence Schovanec Teaching Development Scholarship. This scholarship provides funding for recipients to attend teaching and learning oriented conferences and as a part of their fellowship, they agree to return to Texas Tech and present information gleaned from the conference. Based on the issues and strategies learned from the 33rd Annual Distance Teaching & Learning Conference in Madison, WI and two experimental semesters, Dr. Hyojung Cho will share her experiences in learning online teaching. It is hoped that the session will be relevant for instructors who consider a full or partial incorporation of online teaching into their own curriculum. Rather than discussing the philosophical aspects, the session will recommend useful resources and practical strategies. For example, Dr. Cho will discuss useful resources for beginners in online teaching and tools to stay connected with students. Presenter: Hyojung Cho hyojung.cho@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• *Accessibility for the Web ShortCourse
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), TTU Library, Room 23
• Registration:https://www.depts.ttu.edu/itts/training/shortcourses/
• Description: Accessibility is a key component of any web design. Taking into consideration standards and practices that maximize the usefulness of your site to the widest variety of publics possible is not just a good idea but in many cases it is mandatory. This course will cover some basic information about how to meet accessibility guidelines and keep your web site compliant with various regulations. We will cover who accessibility affects as well as some techniques to create accessible images, tables and layouts. Instructor: Jeff Luman jeff.luman@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• +Library Research Assistance
• +This service is available to distance graduate students at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
• Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
• Registration:Not Required
• Description: Library Research Assistance can help at any stage in your research process or with any research question. Graduate-level research services offered include • Assistance conducting research, locating information, and citing sources • Help identifying the best sources and developing effective search strategies • Referrals to Library experts in different subject areas • Answers to questions about Library services and policies. Library Research Assistance is available in the Graduate Center on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. Contact: Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services Librarian, at brian.quinn@ttu.edu

02:30pm – 04:00pm

• +Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) / Institutional Review Board (IRB) Assistance
• +This service is available to distance graduate students at http://ttu.mobi/irb
• Registration: Not Required
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, or at http://ttu.mobi/irb
• Description: Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) and Institutional Review Board (IRB) Assistance will help you prepare your proposals for review. The HRPP team will also serve as a liaison for other research areas such as the Responsible Conduct of Research and Animal Care Services. HRPP/IRB Assistance is available in the Graduate Center on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30-4:00 p.m. Contact: Dr. CassiDe Street, HRPP manager, at casside.street@ttu.edu

03:30pm – 04:00pm

• *+How to Work a Job Fair
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6704213156485363459
• Description: Learn how to do research on attending companies, make a great first impression, create and deliver a successful elevator speech and more! Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

09:00am – 05:00pm

• Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations
• Registration: Schedule a 50-minute appointment at https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
• Description: The Graduate Student Writing Center offers writing assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines and departments. Whether you are writing your first seminar paper or revising your thesis or dissertation, our experienced tutors will provide feedback at any stage of the writing process. The Graduate Student Writing Center not only helps graduate students to improve individual writing projects, but also fosters the effective communication skills and spirit of intellectual inquiry that are central to graduate study.
  
  For more information about the Graduate Student Writing Center, go to http://uwc.ttu.edu/GSWC/. Distance graduate students can access the online University Writing Center at http://uwc.ttu.edu/owl/client/client_menu.asp
  
  Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

12:30pm – 01:50pm

• *CTC Signature Workshop: Poster Presentation Design
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration: Not Required
• Location: Communication Training Center (CTC) in the Media and Communication Building, Room 905
• Description: Develop impactful posters that communicate to an audience with or without you being present. Learn how to incorporate a powerful visual layout include memorable graphics, build interest, and increase audience view time of your research. For more information about the CTC, please visit http://ctc.ttu.edu Contact: Dr. Luke Lefebvre, CTC Director, at luke.lefebvre@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• *3D Printing ShortCourse
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Registration:http://www.depts.ttu.edu/itts/training/shortcourses/index.php
• Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), TTU Library, Room 23
• Description: This workshop will provide you with an overview of modern 3D printing processes. Specifically, we will discuss several types of 3D printing, the types of software used for 3D rendering, and use cases for 3D printing, both academic and commercial. We will discuss 3D printing services and resources available on campus, including services available through the ATLC. Additional topics include best practices for 3D design, submission and production, specific to fused deposition modeling and additive printing. This ShortCourse will include a live demo of a MakerBot Replicator 2 3D Printer. Instructor: Rebecca Massey rebecca.massey@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 02:30pm

• *+Navigating College: A Guide for Distance Learners
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7646283515256901635
• Description: Attend this webinar to learn about Texas Tech University resources available to you as a distance learner. Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• +Library Research Assistance
• +This service is available to distance graduate students at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
• Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
• Registration:Not Required
• Description: Library Research Assistance can help at any stage in your research process or with any research question. Graduate-level research services offered include • Assistance conducting research, locating information, and citing sources • Help identifying the best sources and developing effective search strategies • Referrals to Library experts in different subject areas • Answers to questions about Library services and policies. Library Research Assistance is available in the Graduate Center on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. Contact: Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services Librarian, at brian.quinn@ttu.edu

05:00pm – 07:00pm

• +Statistical Consulting Service
• +Graduate students in distance programs can schedule an online consultation.
• Registration: Make an appointment at http://ttu.mobi/statshttp://ttu.mobi/stats. No walk-ins please.
• Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or online
• Description: The Statistical Consulting Service can help graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with all aspects of statistical data analysis. We can help you select the optimal analytic strategy and locate resources to carry it out. We can help you avoid analysis road-blocks by offering suggestions on how to collect, input, and manage your data. If you have already encountered a road-block, we can help you learn what you need to know to get past it. This service is provided by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Consultant: Nick Hensley nicholas.hensley@ttu.edu

09:00am – 05:00pm

• Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations
• Registration: Schedule a 50-minute appointment at https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
• Description: The Graduate Student Writing Center offers writing assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines and departments. Whether you are writing your first seminar paper or revising your thesis or dissertation, our experienced tutors will provide feedback at any stage of the writing process. The Graduate Student Writing Center not only helps graduate students to improve individual writing projects, but also fosters the effective communication skills and spirit of intellectual inquiry that are central to graduate study.
  
  For more information about the Graduate Student Writing Center, go to http://uwc.ttu.edu/GSWC/. Distance graduate students can access the online University Writing Center at http://uwc.ttu.edu/owl/client/client_menu.asp
  
  Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

10:00am – 04:00pm

• Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations
• Registration: Register through the College of Engineering's Job Grid for Students at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/coe/careers/students/jobgrid.php(click on the Job Grid logo)
• Location: Lubbock Memorial Civic Center
• Description: You may not realize this, but finding your dream job is actually a full-time job in and of itself. Sending resumes, applying, researching the companies, and preparing for interviews is a time-intensive process. That's why the College of Engineering has two job fairs every year. We bring the companies to you! Our goal isn't just to give you one of the best educations in the world. We want to ensure that when you complete your studies, you can properly showcase what you've learned by getting the job that will put you on the path to success. Print your own company list by logging into Job Grid http://www.depts.ttu.edu/coe/careers/students/jobgrid.php . Plan to stay all day. We will have a FREE SHUTTLE service running to and from the Civic Center. Look for the Job Fair Shuttle outside the Frazier Alumni Pavilion. Students will also be served a FREE LUNCH from Noon to 1:30 p.m. Don't Forget • Print your own company list • Research ahead of time • Bring your updated resume • Dress professionally

12:00noon – 01:00pm

• Ethics Center Lunch Series: Stress Management
• Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
• Location: TLPDC, Room 153, in TTU Library
• Description: Stress is a natural and normal part of everyday life, but too much stress can interfere with healthy functioning. This TLPDC/Ethics Center Lunch Series event will help you identify sources of unhealthy stress, provide you with some tools to cope with stress, and teach you how to reduce stress when it feels out of control. The Student Counseling Center and the TTU Ethics Center invite you to join in this workshop. All TTU students, faculty, and staff are welcome, however registration is required for this event. Presenter: Klinton Hobbs klinton.hobbs@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• *Microsoft OneNote ShortCourse
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
• Registration: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/itts/training/shortcourses/
• Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), TTU Library, Room 23
• Description: Microsoft Office OneNote is a note-taking software. With OneNote you have the ability to assign "tags" to your notes, copy and drag from any application, webpage, and PDF into a OneNote page, create Outlook tasks or appointments, even contacts directly from the notes. You can record audio and/or video directly into a note page, you can draw, highlight, email, use the Windows key + S to screen clip any area of your desktop without losing the mouse focus on a menu or highlighted item! A powerful feature of OneNote is the ability to convert handwritten text into type. Instructor: Heide Mansouri heide.mansouri@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 03:20pm

• Therapy for Graduate Students
• Registration: Students must schedule a group screening with group leaders Jane Westmoreland (jane.westmoreland@ttu.edu or 806-742-3674) or Renita Sengupta (renita.sengupta@ttu.edu) before joining the group.
• Location: Student Counseling Center
• Description: The Student Counseling Center is inviting Graduate students to join a weekly Understanding Self and Others (USO) Group. This group provides a safe space for students pursuing graduate degrees to explore interpersonal and intrapersonal dynamics and concerns. The group provides a free and confidential space to receive multiple perspectives, feedback, and support from other graduate students. Group members are encouraged to explore new ways of relating to others and to further develop self-esteem, self-awareness, and relational skills. The group will meet on Wednesdays from 2-3:20 at the Student Counseling Center. Before members can join the group, they must meet with the group leaders for a group screening. Contact: Jane Westmoreland (jane.westmoreland@ttu.edu or 806-742-3674) or Renita Sengupta (renita.sengupta@ttu.edu)

02:30pm – 04:00pm

• +Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) / Institutional Review Board (IRB) Assistance
• +This service is available to distance graduate students at http://ttu.mobi/irb
• Registration: Not Required
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, or at http://ttu.mobi/irb
• Description: Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) and Institutional Review Board (IRB) Assistance will help you prepare your proposals for review. The HRPP team will also serve as a liaison for other research areas such as the Responsible Conduct of Research and Animal Care Services. HRPP/IRB Assistance is available in the Graduate Center on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30-4:00 p.m. Contact: Dr. CassiDe Street, HRPP manager, at casside.street@ttu.edu

03:00pm – 03:30pm

• *+Writing Your Resume and Cover Letter
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7070172407651129859
• Description: This webinar is a quick overview of the resume. If you are creating a resume for the first time, or have questions about what to include in your resume, this webinar is for you. You will learn how to make the content of your resume and cover letter relevant to your job goals. Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

09:00am – 05:00pm

• Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations
• Registration: Schedule a 50-minute appointment at https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
• Description: The Graduate Student Writing Center offers writing assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines and departments. Whether you are writing your first seminar paper or revising your thesis or dissertation, our experienced tutors will provide feedback at any stage of the writing process. The Graduate Student Writing Center not only helps graduate students to improve individual writing projects, but also fosters the effective communication skills and spirit of intellectual inquiry that are central to graduate study.
  
  For more information about the Graduate Student Writing Center, go to http://uwc.ttu.edu/GSWC/. Distance graduate students can access the online University Writing Center at http://uwc.ttu.edu/owl/client/client_menu.asp
  
  Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

11:00am – 12:00noon

• *Creating an Effective Syllabus
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
• Location: TLPDC, Room 153, in TTU Library
• Description: Writing a syllabus seems like it should be a straightforward endeavor, but anyone who has ever done so knows that there is much more to an effective syllabus than a few dates, times, and assignments! Even for classes you’ve taught many times, there is always room for reflection and improvement. Join us for a look at the required, recommended, and optional elements in a learner-centered syllabus, with plenty of time to start preparing your summer and fall syllabi! Presenter: Allison Boye allison.p.boye@ttu.edu

12:00noon – 02:00pm

• Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry
• Registration: For instructions on how to reserve a spot in line at the Wreck Hunger Food Pantry, go to http://ttuwreckhunger.weebly.com/get-help.html
• Description: The Graduate and International Student Food Pantry provides food, nutrition education, and other resources to students who struggle to access healthy meals. While the pantry cannot provide all your nutrition needs, using it can reduce your grocery bill. The pantry is open on Thursdays from noon-2 p.m., and students may visit once every two weeks. Whether you want to sign up to anonymously use the pantry, donate food or money to support the pantry, or volunteer, please go to the Wreck Hunger website for more information: http://ttuwreckhunger.weebly.com. The Graduate Center is in the west side (President's side) basement of the Administration Building. For directions, see http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradcenter/Pages/directions.php. You will need to swipe your Student ID to enter. Coordinator: Ashlee Taylor ashlee.taylor@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• *SPSS - II ShortCourse
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Registration: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/itts/training/shortcourses/
• Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), TTU Library, Room 23
• Description: This ShortCourse will cover more of Statistical Analyses such as T Tests, ANOVA, and Linear Regression, using SPSS software. In this ShortCourse it is assumed that you are familiar with elementary statistics and you have already taken SPSS - I ShortCourse. Instructor: Heide Mansouri heide.mansouri@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 03:20pm

• *CTC Signature Workshop: Data Tell Me a Story
• Registration: Not Required
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Location: Communication Training Center (CTC) in the Media and Communication Building, Room 905
• Description: Display data that is compelling and seamlessly designed to maximize the meaning of the data for an audience. Learn how to spotlight what is important, utilize data as a tool for sharing information, and visually articulate the conclusion you want to share with an audience. For more information about the CTC, please visit http://ctc.ttu.edu. Contact: Dr. Luke Lefebvre, CTC Director, at luke.lefebvre@ttu.edu

01:00pm – 01:30pm

• *+Managing Anxiety in the Job Search Process
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/124678401269204483
• Description: Feeling overwhelmed about finding a job? Attend this webinar to learn techniques to manage this anxiety in order to conquer your job search process! Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 03:00pm

• *Fulbright U.S. Student Program Info Session
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Location: TLPDC, Room 153, in TTU Library
• Registration:http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
• Description: The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides 8-12 month grant funding for study or independent research abroad. Join us for an info session on how you can apply. We will provide tips and guidance on your application process, and answer any questions you may have. All interested students must follow the TTU internal application process to be eligible to apply with Fulbright. For more information on the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, visit http://www.depts.ttu.edu/nisf/Scholarships/Fulbright.phpPresenter: Wendell Flores (wendoli.flores@ttu.edu), Director of the Office of National and International Scholarships and Fellowships (NISF)

05:00pm – 07:00pm

• +Statistical Consulting Service
• +Graduate students in distance programs can schedule an online consultation.
• Registration: Make an appointment at http://ttu.mobi/statshttp://ttu.mobi/stats. No walk-ins please.
• Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or online
• Description: The Statistical Consulting Service can help graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with all aspects of statistical data analysis. We can help you select the optimal analytic strategy and locate resources to carry it out. We can help you avoid analysis road-blocks by offering suggestions on how to collect, input, and manage your data. If you have already encountered a road-block, we can help you learn what you need to know to get past it. This service is provided by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Consultant: Nick Hensley nicholas.hensley@ttu.edu

09:00am – 12:00noon

• Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations
• Registration: Schedule a 50-minute appointment at https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
• Description: The Graduate Student Writing Center offers writing assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines and departments. Whether you are writing your first seminar paper or revising your thesis or dissertation, our experienced tutors will provide feedback at any stage of the writing process. The Graduate Student Writing Center not only helps graduate students to improve individual writing projects, but also fosters the effective communication skills and spirit of intellectual inquiry that are central to graduate study.
  
  For more information about the Graduate Student Writing Center, go to http://uwc.ttu.edu/GSWC/. Distance graduate students can access the online University Writing Center at http://uwc.ttu.edu/owl/client/client_menu.asp
  
  Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

09:00am – 09:30am

• *+How to Be a Good Mentor
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3133202799120164099
• Description: Interested in becoming a better mentor or a better mentee? Attend this webinar! Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

Noon – 01:00pm

• *+Thesis / Dissertation Kickstarter Workshop
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +Online graduate students will receive a meeting link prior to the workshop
• Registration:Email Dr. Kristin Messuri at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu and specify whether you will attend onsite or online.
• Location: Graduate Center / Skype for Business
• Description: Graduate students beginning their theses or dissertations are often unsure about how to approach these long, complex writing tasks. This workshop will provide practical advice for beginning and sustaining the writing of a major academic text. We will focus on writing methods, since content and structure vary greatly by discipline.
• Contact: Dr. Kristin Messuri (kristin.messuri@ttu.edu), Writing Center Associate Director

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• *Managing Your Citations: An Overview of Two Citation Managers Workshop
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/3008240
• Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
• Description: This seminar provides an overview of two citation managers available to Texas Tech students and faculty (EndNote Web and Mendeley). Based on what you learn at this workshop; you can decide which one will best meet your individual research needs. Presenters: Jon Hufford jon.hufford@ttu.edu and Brian Quinn brian.quinn@ttu.edu

11:00am – 03:00pm

• +Statistical Consulting Service
• +Graduate students in distance programs can schedule an online consultation.
• Registration: Make an appointment at http://ttu.mobi/statshttp://ttu.mobi/stats. No walk-ins please.
• Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or online
• Description: The Statistical Consulting Service can help graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with all aspects of statistical data analysis. We can help you select the optimal analytic strategy and locate resources to carry it out. We can help you avoid analysis road-blocks by offering suggestions on how to collect, input, and manage your data. If you have already encountered a road-block, we can help you learn what you need to know to get past it. This service is provided by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Consultant: Nick Hensley nicholas.hensley@ttu.edu

09:00am – 05:00pm

• Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations
• Registration: Schedule a 50-minute appointment at https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
• Description: The Graduate Student Writing Center offers writing assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines and departments. Whether you are writing your first seminar paper or revising your thesis or dissertation, our experienced tutors will provide feedback at any stage of the writing process. The Graduate Student Writing Center not only helps graduate students to improve individual writing projects, but also fosters the effective communication skills and spirit of intellectual inquiry that are central to graduate study.
  
  For more information about the Graduate Student Writing Center, go to http://uwc.ttu.edu/GSWC/. Distance graduate students can access the online University Writing Center at http://uwc.ttu.edu/owl/client/client_menu.asp
  
  Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

01:00pm – 01:30pm

• *+An Employer's Perspective: How to Work a Job Fair
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6771814429938925058
• Description: Career Fairs can be nerve wrenching! Standing in lines to talk to your favorite employer and only getting a few minutes to pitch yourself in hopes to land your dream job! Imagine what it’s like for employers! Seeing lots of talented students and spending hours searching for the right fit to fill their positions and help the company grow! Come join this webinar to learn a little more about what employers look for at a job fair and how you can better prepare yourself to stand out as the best candidate! Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 02:30pm

• *+What’s Women’s Studies?: What You Can Do with a Women’s Studies Minor
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/939580344683821059
• Description: “What’s women’s studies” is a common question asked in interviews by people who do not know about the scholarship. Little do people know, coursework in women’s studies can provide a foundation for critical thinking and offer students a unique perspective in the workplace or in graduate school. Did you know TTU has a Women’s Studies program and offers a minor to undergraduate students and a minor/certificate for graduate students? In this webinar we will highlight how to make the most of your Women’s Studies coursework and how to make this degree work for you after graduation! Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• +Library Research Assistance
• +This service is available to distance graduate students at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
• Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
• Registration:Not Required
• Description: Library Research Assistance can help at any stage in your research process or with any research question. Graduate-level research services offered include • Assistance conducting research, locating information, and citing sources • Help identifying the best sources and developing effective search strategies • Referrals to Library experts in different subject areas • Answers to questions about Library services and policies. Library Research Assistance is available in the Graduate Center on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. Contact: Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services Librarian, at brian.quinn@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• *Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Web Analytics ShortCourse
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
• Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), TTU Library, Room 23
• Registration:https://www.depts.ttu.edu/itts/training/shortcourses/
• Description: This ShortCourse for Texas Tech University web editors and developers is designed to assist in creating web pages that are properly constructed using the best practices to insure they are optimized for modern search engines. In the first hour of the course we cover the basics of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) including tagging, images and links, proper headings, meta information, and content relevance. The techniques are all explored within the OmniUpdate environment. In the second hour we cover web analytics, learning how to measure collect and analyze your web traffic. We will cover the what kinds of information one can get from analytics in addition to what information is important and how to use things like bounce rate, page hits, and demographics to help improve your overall site. Instructor: Jeff Luman jeff.luman@ttu.edu

02:30pm – 04:00pm

• +Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) / Institutional Review Board (IRB) Assistance
• +This service is available to distance graduate students at http://ttu.mobi/irb
• Registration: Not Required
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, or at http://ttu.mobi/irb
• Description: Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) and Institutional Review Board (IRB) Assistance will help you prepare your proposals for review. The HRPP team will also serve as a liaison for other research areas such as the Responsible Conduct of Research and Animal Care Services. HRPP/IRB Assistance is available in the Graduate Center on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30-4:00 p.m. Contact: Dr. CassiDe Street, HRPP manager, at casside.street@ttu.edu

06:00pm – 07:00pm

• *LaTex for Beginners Workshop
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
• Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/3008276
• Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
• Description: LaTeX is an important document standard for a variety of disciplines at Texas Tech University. LaTeX has features that make it unique from other document software (MS Word), that allow for greater flexibility. However, as a result of these features, the software may be less intuitive for first time users. This seminar will cover basic installation and navigation of the software, as well as an introduction to the markup language of LaTeX. Participants will gain a basic understanding of how to use the software to create documents, how to enter plain text, and how to format non-standard scripts and type-settings that are relevant to their disciplines. Presenter: Ian Barba ian.barba@ttu.edu

09:00am – 05:00pm

• Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations
• Registration: Schedule a 50-minute appointment at https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
• Description: The Graduate Student Writing Center offers writing assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines and departments. Whether you are writing your first seminar paper or revising your thesis or dissertation, our experienced tutors will provide feedback at any stage of the writing process. The Graduate Student Writing Center not only helps graduate students to improve individual writing projects, but also fosters the effective communication skills and spirit of intellectual inquiry that are central to graduate study.
  
  For more information about the Graduate Student Writing Center, go to http://uwc.ttu.edu/GSWC/. Distance graduate students can access the online University Writing Center at http://uwc.ttu.edu/owl/client/client_menu.asp
  
  Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

11:00am – 11:30am

• *30-Minute Miracle Series: Writing as a Teaching Strategy
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
• Location: TLPDC, Room 153, in the TTU Library
• Description: Writing is a necessary skill needed in all academic disciplines, but sometimes we focus on grading the final product of writing (like a term paper) rather than leveraging the power of the writing process throughout the semester. This workshop examines how journaling, free-writing, and other forms of low-stakes writing can give students an additional way to receive and process information, and can also give teachers an effective and easy-to-implement strategy for active learning. Presenter: Sarai Brinker (s.brinker@ttu.edu)

11:00am – 08:00pm

• *2017 Regional Academic Engagement Symposium
• Registration: TTU students can register for free at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/provost/outreach-engagement/regional_engagement_symposium.php
• Location: McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center
• Description: The first annual Regional Academic Engagement Symposium will explore the theme of "Community-Engaged Teaching, Research, and Service: What Does It Mean and Why Does It Matter?" from February 21-22 2017. More and more higher education institutions are actively engaging with community partners to help meet a local community need, find solutions to pressing regional problems, or address larger societal issues. While communities benefit, so do the institutions. This 2-day symposium will bring together faculty, administrators, academic staff, and students from higher education institutions across Texas to share the theories, principles and practices behind these mutually beneficial, reciprocal partnerships between their campuses and communities. Featuring: • 38 Concurrent Sessions highlighting Faculty Engagement in Teaching/Research/Creative Activity & Student Engagement through Service Learning! • Keynote Speaker: Dr. Andy Furco, Vice President for Public Engagement, University of Minnesota: “The Engaged Campus: Securing the Goals of Higher Education through Community Engagement” • Special Workshop on 2/21 presented by Dr. Andy Furco on Service Learning, Student Retention and Success. For more information and to register, go to http://www.depts.ttu.edu/provost/outreach-engagement/regional_engagement_symposium.php
• Contact: Dr. Birgit Green, Director of the Office of Academic Engagement, at birgit.green@ttu.edu or (806) 834-2308

12:30pm – 01:50pm

• *CTC Signature Workshop: Pump Up Your Body Language
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Registration: Not Required
• Location: Communication Training Center (CTC) in the Media and Communication Building, Room 905
• Description: Enhance your self-awareness of nonverbal behaviors for engaging an audience. Learn how to integrate communicative behaviors that are associated with more positive classroom outcomes for students. For more information about the CTC, please visit http://ctc.ttu.edu. Contact: Dr. Luke Lefebvre, CTC Director, at luke.lefebvre@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 02:30pm

• *+Visual and Performing Arts Series: Cultivating Productive Relationships
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/741544006870237699
• Description: The Visual and Performing Arts Series is tailored for students pursuing a degree in the arts. This presentation will discuss small talk, networking and deepening professional contacts in order to further career opportunities. Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 02:30pm

• *Fulbright U.S. Student Program Info Session
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
• Location: TLPDC, Room 151, in TTU Library
• Description: The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides 8-12 month grant funding for study or independent research abroad. Join us for an info session on how you can apply. We will provide tips and guidance on your application process, and answer any questions you may have. All interested students must follow the TTU internal application process to be eligible to apply with Fulbright. For more information on the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, visit http://www.depts.ttu.edu/nisf/Scholarships/Fulbright.phpPresenter: Wendell Flores (wendoli.flores@ttu.edu), Director of the Office of National and International Scholarships and Fellowships (NISF)

02:00pm – 03:00pm

• STEP Program Workshop: Active Learning in Large Classes: Controlled Chaos Can Catalyze Critical Thinking
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
• Location: TLPDC, Room 153, in the TTU Library
• Description: If incorporating active learning strategies in university classrooms can be challenging, it must be impossible in large lecture halls, right? Wrong! As course enrollments increase across the country, researchers have demonstrated that students benefit from active learning strategies in classrooms of all sizes. Join Dr. Lauren Gollahon for tangible tips to implement effective, research-based teaching strategies in your large enrollment course. Presenter: Lauren Gollahon (lauren.gollahon@ttu.edu)

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• *JMP ShortCourse
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:https://www.depts.ttu.edu/itts/training/shortcourses/
• Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), TTU Library, Room 23
• Description: JMP (pronounced "jump"), a product from SAS, is a powerful and interactive data visualization and statistical analysis program. This ShortCourse provides a general introduction to the JMP software. It introduces the structure of the JMP Window; preparing and manipulating data; using interactive graphs to learn from your data; and performing simple statistical analyses. This ShortCourse assumes that the users are familiar with Elementary Statistics. Instructor: Heide Mansouri heide.mansouri@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• +Library Research Assistance
• +This service is available to distance graduate students at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
• Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
• Registration:Not Required
• Description: Library Research Assistance can help at any stage in your research process or with any research question. Graduate-level research services offered include • Assistance conducting research, locating information, and citing sources • Help identifying the best sources and developing effective search strategies • Referrals to Library experts in different subject areas • Answers to questions about Library services and policies. Library Research Assistance is available in the Graduate Center on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. Contact: Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services Librarian, at brian.quinn@ttu.edu

03:00pm – 03:30pm

• *+Networking 101 with Target
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/174805136422563842
• Description: Let’s be honest, Networking can be awkward and takes lots practice to make the process easier. Once you get more comfortable networking, it can make or break your career! Join a Target recruiter on this webinar to get some tips and tricks to help make the whole networking process a little easier! Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

05:00pm – 07:00pm

• +Statistical Consulting Service
• +Graduate students in distance programs can schedule an online consultation.
• Registration: Make an appointment at http://ttu.mobi/statshttp://ttu.mobi/stats. No walk-ins please.
• Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or online
• Description: The Statistical Consulting Service can help graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with all aspects of statistical data analysis. We can help you select the optimal analytic strategy and locate resources to carry it out. We can help you avoid analysis road-blocks by offering suggestions on how to collect, input, and manage your data. If you have already encountered a road-block, we can help you learn what you need to know to get past it. This service is provided by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Consultant: Nick Hensley nicholas.hensley@ttu.edu

07:30am – 03:00pm

• *2017 Regional Academic Engagement Symposium
• Registration: TTU students can register for free at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/provost/outreach-engagement/regional_engagement_symposium.php
• Location: McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center
• Description: : The first annual Regional Academic Engagement Symposium will explore the theme of "Community-Engaged Teaching, Research, and Service: What Does It Mean and Why Does It Matter?" from February 21-22 2017. More and more higher education institutions are actively engaging with community partners to help meet a local community need, find solutions to pressing regional problems, or address larger societal issues. While communities benefit, so do the institutions. This 2-day symposium will bring together faculty, administrators, academic staff, and students from higher education institutions across Texas to share the theories, principles and practices behind these mutually beneficial, reciprocal partnerships between their campuses and communities. Featuring: • 38 Concurrent Sessions highlighting Faculty Engagement in Teaching/Research/Creative Activity & Student Engagement through Service Learning! • Keynote Speaker: Dr. Andy Furco, Vice President for Public Engagement, University of Minnesota: “The Engaged Campus: Securing the Goals of Higher Education through Community Engagement” • Special Workshop on 2/21 presented by Dr. Andy Furco on Service Learning, Student Retention and Success. For more information and to register, go to http://www.depts.ttu.edu/provost/outreach-engagement/regional_engagement_symposium.php
• Contact: Dr. Birgit Green, Director of the Office of Academic Engagement, at birgit.green@ttu.edu or (806) 834-2308

09:00am – 05:00pm

• Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations
• Registration: Schedule a 50-minute appointment at https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
• Description: The Graduate Student Writing Center offers writing assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines and departments. Whether you are writing your first seminar paper or revising your thesis or dissertation, our experienced tutors will provide feedback at any stage of the writing process. The Graduate Student Writing Center not only helps graduate students to improve individual writing projects, but also fosters the effective communication skills and spirit of intellectual inquiry that are central to graduate study.
  
  For more information about the Graduate Student Writing Center, go to http://uwc.ttu.edu/GSWC/. Distance graduate students can access the online University Writing Center at http://uwc.ttu.edu/owl/client/client_menu.asp
  
  Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

10:00am – 04:00pm

• Business Career Expo
• Registration: Not Required
• Location: Lubbock Memorial Civic Center
• Description: Rawls College of Business will host two career fairs this academic year on October 12, 2016 and February 22, 2017. The Career Expo allows students to network with companies looking for all majors and disciplines within the Rawls College of Business. At the Career Expo, students can learn about specific full-time employment and internship opportunities. The Career Expo also provides students a chance to practice their networking skills and develop a base of contacts to use in the future. Don’t miss this opportunity!

01:00pm – 01:30pm

• *+Increase Your Self Awareness: Career Assessments
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/920753407081457923
• Description: Do you want to learn more about your personality and strengths? Are you uncertain about your major and career? Then attend this webinar and learn about the different assessments the University Career Center can offer you! Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 03:20pm

• Therapy for Graduate Students
• Registration: Students must schedule a group screening with group leaders Jane Westmoreland (jane.westmoreland@ttu.edu or 806-742-3674) or Renita Sengupta (renita.sengupta@ttu.edu) before joining the group.
• Location: Student Counseling Center
• Description: The Student Counseling Center is inviting Graduate students to join a weekly Understanding Self and Others (USO) Group. This group provides a safe space for students pursuing graduate degrees to explore interpersonal and intrapersonal dynamics and concerns. The group provides a free and confidential space to receive multiple perspectives, feedback, and support from other graduate students. Group members are encouraged to explore new ways of relating to others and to further develop self-esteem, self-awareness, and relational skills. The group will meet on Wednesdays from 2-3:20 at the Student Counseling Center. Before members can join the group, they must meet with the group leaders for a group screening. Contact: Jane Westmoreland (jane.westmoreland@ttu.edu or 806-742-3674) or Renita Sengupta (renita.sengupta@ttu.edu)

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• *SAS - I ShortCourse
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Registration:https://www.depts.ttu.edu/itts/training/shortcourses/
• Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), TTU Library, Room 23
• Description: DSAS (pronounced saas) is a computer application that can be used to perform statistical analyses. This ShortCourse will introduce you to SAS Syntax-based programming. It is intended to familiarize new SAS users for Windows interface, and teach the basic programming skills needed to perform elementary data manipulation and analytical tasks in SAS. This ShortCourse assumes that the users are familiar with elementary statistics. Instructor: Heide Mansouri heide.mansouri@ttu.edu

02:30pm – 04:00pm

• +Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) / Institutional Review Board (IRB) Assistance
• +This service is available to distance graduate students at http://ttu.mobi/irb
• Registration: Not Required
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, or at http://ttu.mobi/irb
• Description: Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) and Institutional Review Board (IRB) Assistance will help you prepare your proposals for review. The HRPP team will also serve as a liaison for other research areas such as the Responsible Conduct of Research and Animal Care Services. HRPP/IRB Assistance is available in the Graduate Center on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30-4:00 p.m. Contact: Dr. CassiDe Street, HRPP manager, at casside.street@ttu.edu

03:00pm – 03:30pm

• *+Networking with LinkedIn
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5153227760693565699
• Description: Networking with LinkedIn is a webinar that presents an overview of how to create a LinkedIn profile that will appeal to companies and recruiters. Basic information about creating a profile is presented with suggestions for utilizing LinkedIn in your own job search. Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

04:00pm – 04:30pm

• *+Networking on LinkedIn with a Target Recruiter
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3422112673500901378
• Description: In this digital age, setting up a professional LinkedIn profile is essential and can help you excel your career. While in school you have a lot of exposure to employers through career fairs but once you graduate it can be a little harder to connect with employers. Using LinkedIn can help you build those connections and stand out as a potential candidate! Join this webinar to get some tips on building your profile and connecting with employers on LinkedIn. Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

09:00am – 05:00pm

• Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations
• Registration: Schedule a 50-minute appointment at https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
• Description: The Graduate Student Writing Center offers writing assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines and departments. Whether you are writing your first seminar paper or revising your thesis or dissertation, our experienced tutors will provide feedback at any stage of the writing process. The Graduate Student Writing Center not only helps graduate students to improve individual writing projects, but also fosters the effective communication skills and spirit of intellectual inquiry that are central to graduate study.
  
  For more information about the Graduate Student Writing Center, go to http://uwc.ttu.edu/GSWC/. Distance graduate students can access the online University Writing Center at http://uwc.ttu.edu/owl/client/client_menu.asp
  
  Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

01:00pm – 01:30pm

• *+Interview Tips
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8859164687461602563
• Description: Are you interested in learning what a job interview is actually like? Do you want to hear some typical interview questions? Attend this webinar and learn the basics of interviewing! Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

12:00noon – 02:00pm

• Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry
• Registration: For instructions on how to reserve a spot in line at the Wreck Hunger Food Pantry, go to http://ttuwreckhunger.weebly.com/get-help.html
• Description: The Graduate and International Student Food Pantry provides food, nutrition education, and other resources to students who struggle to access healthy meals. While the pantry cannot provide all your nutrition needs, using it can reduce your grocery bill. The pantry is open on Thursdays from noon-2 p.m., and students may visit once every two weeks. Whether you want to sign up to anonymously use the pantry, donate food or money to support the pantry, or volunteer, please go to the Wreck Hunger website for more information: http://ttuwreckhunger.weebly.com. The Graduate Center is in the west side (President's side) basement of the Administration Building. For directions, see http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradcenter/Pages/directions.php. You will need to swipe your Student ID to enter. Coordinator: Ashlee Taylor ashlee.taylor@ttu.edu

01:00pm – 02:00pm

• *+3PlayMedia: Best Practices for Accessible Instructional Videos
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This event is a webinar, available to onsite and online students.
• Registration:http://info.3playmedia.com/webinar-registration-02-23-2017.html
• Location: Online
• Description: Instructional videos are a common and useful way to dispense knowledge to university students, online course-takers, and learners of all kinds. But many elements of traditional lecture capture result in videos that are inaccessible to some students with disabilities. This webinar will outline a step-by-step process which will help ensure both effective recording techniques and accessibility for students. Main themes of the presentation will surround planning and technical basics like longevity, lighting, audio, and the need for practice. Simple ways to include accessibility features like video captions, transcript, and audio description will also be covered. Finally, participants will be instructed on ways to effectively share instructional videos, using free sites and with examples of instructional video at Texas Tech. Presenters: Jackie Luft jackie.luft@ttu.edu and Ian Wilkinson ian.wilkinson@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 03:00pm

• *Basics of Library Research
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/3008217
• Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
• Description: Save time and money! This seminar is a general introduction to the Library’s resources which could include a tour at the end, if time allows. Get tips on how to find articles and books. Learn how to expand and limit search results in databases. Create your free Document Delivery account. Access style guides online. Forget what you think you know. Rediscover the library. Presenter: Cynthia Henry cynthia.henry@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• *MATLAB ShortCourse
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Registration:https://www.depts.ttu.edu/itts/training/shortcourses/
• Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), TTU Library, Room 23
• Description: This ShortCourse provides an introduction to the MATLAB technical computing environment. The course is intended for beginning users. Topics include: Working with the MATLAB user interface, Entering commands and creating variables, Analyzing vectors and matrices, and Visualizing vector and matrix data. Undergraduate-level mathematics and experience with basic computer operations is assumed for this ShortCourse. Instructor: Heide Mansouri heide.mansouri@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 02:30pm

• *+Target's Interview Tips
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8955123465306945026
• Description: Interviewing can be tough, the more you interview and practice the easier and more comfortable they can be. Come join this webinar to help prepare for your next interview and hear some tips from a recruiter at Target. Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 03:20pm

• *CTC Signature Workshop: Poster Presentation Design
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration: Not Required
• Location: Communication Training Center (CTC) in the Media and Communication Building, Room 905
• Description: Develop impactful posters that communicate to an audience with or without you being present. Learn how to incorporate a powerful visual layout include memorable graphics, build interest, and increase audience view time of your research. For more information about the CTC, please visit http://ctc.ttu.edu Contact: Dr. Luke Lefebvre, CTC Director, at luke.lefebvre@ttu.edu

02:30pm – 03:30pm

• *External Fellowship Information Session
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Registration: Not Required
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 41, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
• Description: In this workshop, Dr. Tim Dallas, Associate Dean of the Graduate School, provides information on how to search and apply for external fellowships that will support your graduate education and scholarly activity. External fellowships for graduate and postdoctoral studies are available from many organizations outside Texas Tech University, including state and federal agencies, private foundations, non-profit groups, and international organizations. In addition to helping fund your education, external grants and fellowships are a great academic honor and help distinguish your academic scholarship.
• Contact: Cari Carter cari.carter@ttu.edu

05:00pm – 07:00pm

• +Statistical Consulting Service
• +Graduate students in distance programs can schedule an online consultation.
• Registration: Make an appointment at http://ttu.mobi/statshttp://ttu.mobi/stats. No walk-ins please.
• Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or online
• Description: The Statistical Consulting Service can help graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with all aspects of statistical data analysis. We can help you select the optimal analytic strategy and locate resources to carry it out. We can help you avoid analysis road-blocks by offering suggestions on how to collect, input, and manage your data. If you have already encountered a road-block, we can help you learn what you need to know to get past it. This service is provided by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Consultant: Nick Hensley nicholas.hensley@ttu.edu

09:00am – 12:00noon

• Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations
• Registration: Schedule a 50-minute appointment at https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
• Description: The Graduate Student Writing Center offers writing assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines and departments. Whether you are writing your first seminar paper or revising your thesis or dissertation, our experienced tutors will provide feedback at any stage of the writing process. The Graduate Student Writing Center not only helps graduate students to improve individual writing projects, but also fosters the effective communication skills and spirit of intellectual inquiry that are central to graduate study.
  
  For more information about the Graduate Student Writing Center, go to http://uwc.ttu.edu/GSWC/. Distance graduate students can access the online University Writing Center at http://uwc.ttu.edu/owl/client/client_menu.asp
  
  Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

12:00noon- 01:00pm

• *TEACH Program Series: Book Discussion: Stephen Brookfield’s The Skillful Teacher and the False Dichotomy of Lecture vs. Discussion
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
• Location: TLPDC, Room 153, in TTU Library
• Description: “Lectures are not by definition oppressive and authoritarian and lecturers are not, by definition, demagogues. Similarly, discussions are not, by definition, liberating and spontaneous and discussion leaders are not, by definition, democratically student centered” (Brookfield, 2015, p. 69). According to Stephen Brookfield, lectures must contain critical inquiry and openness to participation, and discussions benefit from some elements of structure and guidance. Join us for a discussion of Chapters 6 (“Lecturing Creatively”) and 7 (“Using Discussion Methods”) of Stephen Brookfield’s The Skillful Teacher. Presenter: Adam Smith adam.smith@ttu.edu

01:00pm – 04:00pm

• Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations at the Reese Technology Center
• Registration: To make an appointment, please email the Writing Center Associate Director, Dr. Kristin Messuri at (kristin.messuri@ttu.edu)
• Location: Reese Technology Center
• Description: Please note that these hours are for writing consultations at the Reese Technology Center! The Graduate Student Writing Center offers writing assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines and departments. Whether you are writing your first seminar paper or revising your thesis or dissertation, our experienced tutors will provide feedback at any stage of the writing process. The Graduate Student Writing Center not only helps graduate students to improve individual writing projects, but also fosters the effective communication skills and spirit of intellectual inquiry that are central to graduate study. Contact: Dr. Kristin Messuri gradwritingcenter@ttu.edu

02:00pm - 04:00pm

• *Identifying Grants for Research and Project Funding Workshop
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/3008242
• Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
• Description: This workshop targets faculty, researchers, and graduate students at Texas Tech University who are interested in identifying grant opportunities. Hands-on experience is offered using the database: COS Pivot. Pivot assists in finding funding opportunities and in supporting collaboration in research development. It combines the most comprehensive, editorially maintained database of funding opportunities worth an estimated $33 billion with a unique database of 3 million scholar profiles, drawing from Community of Scholars and Community of Science profiles. Presenters: Jon Hufford jon.hufford@ttu.edu, Jessica Simpson jessica.l.simpson@ttu.edu, and Brian Quinn brian.quinn@ttu.edu

11:00am – 03:00pm

• +Statistical Consulting Service
• +Graduate students in distance programs can schedule an online consultation.
• Registration: Make an appointment at http://ttu.mobi/statshttp://ttu.mobi/stats. No walk-ins please.
• Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or online
• Description: The Statistical Consulting Service can help graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with all aspects of statistical data analysis. We can help you select the optimal analytic strategy and locate resources to carry it out. We can help you avoid analysis road-blocks by offering suggestions on how to collect, input, and manage your data. If you have already encountered a road-block, we can help you learn what you need to know to get past it. This service is provided by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Consultant: Nick Hensley nicholas.hensley@ttu.edu

09:00am – 05:00pm

• Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations
• Registration: Schedule a 50-minute appointment at https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
• Description: The Graduate Student Writing Center offers writing assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines and departments. Whether you are writing your first seminar paper or revising your thesis or dissertation, our experienced tutors will provide feedback at any stage of the writing process. The Graduate Student Writing Center not only helps graduate students to improve individual writing projects, but also fosters the effective communication skills and spirit of intellectual inquiry that are central to graduate study.
  
  For more information about the Graduate Student Writing Center, go to http://uwc.ttu.edu/GSWC/. Distance graduate students can access the online University Writing Center at http://uwc.ttu.edu/owl/client/client_menu.asp
  
  Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• +Library Research Assistance
• +This service is available to distance graduate students at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
• Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
• Registration:Not Required
• Description: Library Research Assistance can help at any stage in your research process or with any research question. Graduate-level research services offered include • Assistance conducting research, locating information, and citing sources • Help identifying the best sources and developing effective search strategies • Referrals to Library experts in different subject areas • Answers to questions about Library services and policies. Library Research Assistance is available in the Graduate Center on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. Contact: Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services Librarian, at brian.quinn@ttu.edu

02:30pm – 04:00pm

• +Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) / Institutional Review Board (IRB) Assistance
• +This service is available to distance graduate students at http://ttu.mobi/irb
• Registration: Not Required
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, or at http://ttu.mobi/irb
• Description: Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) and Institutional Review Board (IRB) Assistance will help you prepare your proposals for review. The HRPP team will also serve as a liaison for other research areas such as the Responsible Conduct of Research and Animal Care Services. HRPP/IRB Assistance is available in the Graduate Center on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30-4:00 p.m. Contact: Dr. CassiDe Street, HRPP manager, at casside.street@ttu.edu

05:00pm – 07:00pm

• +Statistical Consulting Service
• +Graduate students in distance programs can schedule an online consultation.
• Registration: Make an appointment at http://ttu.mobi/statshttp://ttu.mobi/stats. No walk-ins please.
• Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or online
• Description: The Statistical Consulting Service can help graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with all aspects of statistical data analysis. We can help you select the optimal analytic strategy and locate resources to carry it out. We can help you avoid analysis road-blocks by offering suggestions on how to collect, input, and manage your data. If you have already encountered a road-block, we can help you learn what you need to know to get past it. This service is provided by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Consultant: Nick Hensley nicholas.hensley@ttu.edu

09:00am – 05:00pm

• Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations
• Registration: Schedule a 50-minute appointment at https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php
• Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
• Description: The Graduate Student Writing Center offers writing assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines and departments. Whether you are writing your first seminar paper or revising your thesis or dissertation, our experienced tutors will provide feedback at any stage of the writing process. The Graduate Student Writing Center not only helps graduate students to improve individual writing projects, but also fosters the effective communication skills and spirit of intellectual inquiry that are central to graduate study.
  
  For more information about the Graduate Student Writing Center, go to http://uwc.ttu.edu/GSWC/. Distance graduate students can access the online University Writing Center at http://uwc.ttu.edu/owl/client/client_menu.asp
  
  Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

12:30pm – 01:50pm

• *CTC Signature Workshop: Data Tell Me a Story
• Registration: Not Required
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Location: Communication Training Center (CTC) in the Media and Communication Building, Room 905
• Description: Display data that is compelling and seamlessly designed to maximize the meaning of the data for an audience. Learn how to spotlight what is important, utilize data as a tool for sharing information, and visually articulate the conclusion you want to share with an audience. For more information about the CTC, please visit http://ctc.ttu.edu. Contact: Dr. Luke Lefebvre, CTC Director, at luke.lefebvre@ttu.edu

12:00noon – 01:30pm

• *This is My Town: Developing a Community Profile to Better Understand a Location Workshop
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/3008278
• Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
• Description: This seminar will provide an overview for doing a community profile for a specific area or community. Library experts from Business, Government information, and the Southwest Collection will illustrate how to best use available resources to develop an in-depth community profile. This workshop would be useful for classes in business, mass media, nursing, history, etc. or any class that needs to do in-depth research on a community or site. Resources will include statistical databases, private/local/state/federal/international statistics, etc. Lubbock will be used as an example. Presenters: Freedonia Paschall freedonia.paschall@ttu.edu, Tom Rohrig tom.rohrig@ttu.edu, and Jake Syma jake.syma@ttu.edu

01:00pm – 01:30pm

• *+Soft Skills
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6232915193820991235
• Description: Sometimes the person with the most technical knowledge doesn’t always get the job. Why? Attend this webinar and learn how to enhance your soft skills to make you the clear candidate for the positions you want! Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• +Library Research Assistance
• +This service is available to distance graduate students at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
• Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
• Registration:Not Required
• Description: Library Research Assistance can help at any stage in your research process or with any research question. Graduate-level research services offered include • Assistance conducting research, locating information, and citing sources • Help identifying the best sources and developing effective search strategies • Referrals to Library experts in different subject areas • Answers to questions about Library services and policies. Library Research Assistance is available in the Graduate Center on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. Contact: Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services Librarian, at brian.quinn@ttu.edu

02:00pm – 04:00pm

• *SAS Enterprise Guide - I ShortCourse
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), TTU Library, Room 23
• Registration:https://www.depts.ttu.edu/itts/training/shortcourses/
• Description: SAS Enterprise Guide (EG) is the most powerful module in SAS. It is a project-oriented Windows application designed to be used by novice SAS users as well as researchers and business decision makers who are already familiar with SAS programming for exporting data and results to other applications and creating reports, queries, and charts. As you access data and build tasks, SAS Enterprise Guide generates SAS code for you. For this ShortCourse, it is assumed that you have completed the Base SAS ShortCourse or already know how to create SAS data sets. It is also assumed that you are familiar with Elementary Statistics. Instructor: Heide Mansouri heide.mansouri@ttu.edu

03:00pm – 03:30pm

• *+Applicant Tracking System: What you Need to Know to Get your Resume Noticed!
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
  +This webinar is available to distance graduate students
• Registration:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/523923167942976003
• Description: Ever uploaded a resume or job application to a website to apply for a specific job? Then you have used an Applicant Tracking System. These software programs are used by companies to vet resumes before the documents are sent to a human for evaluation. This webinar will present information you need to create a usable resume that will meet the requirements of the Applicant Tracking System and, hopefully, get to a human for further evaluation. Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

03:00pm – 04:30pm

• *Accessibility in a Nutshell
• *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
• Location: TLPDC, Room 151, in TTU Library
• Registration:http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
• Description: This lecture will go over the federal guidelines instructors need to know to keep their courses accessible. Participants will leave with a check list of items to implement into their courses and learn about the resources at Worldwide eLearning. Participants will have opportunities to ask questions that pertain to individual situations. Presenter: Jackie Luft jackie.luft@ttu.edu