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22 Monday	09:00 AM -04:00 PM New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO) Location: Texas Tech Student Union, 15th St & Akron Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/NewGraduateStudentOrientation.php Description: We invite you to register now for New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO). For your convenience, NGSO will be offered on 2 different dates in the Student Union Building (SUB). This year's NGSO presentations are designed to * orient you to Texas Tech University graduate student life and services * begin academic and professional development to support your graduate studies * provide networking opportunities among graduate students and the Texas Tech community Related Info: See http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/NewGraduateStudentOrientation.php for the schedule, additional details, and registration. If you have questions, please email the Graduate School at gradschool@ttu.edu.
23 Tuesday	09:00 AM – 10:00 AM Accessibility in a Nutshell Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location: TTU Library, Room 152,Teaching Learning & Professional Development Center, University Library, 18th St & Boston Ave #136, Lubbock, TX 79409, United States Description: Part of the TTU Worldwide eLearning "Steps to Online Accessibility" Series. This lecture will go over the federal guidelines instructors need to know to keep their courses accessible. Instructors will leave with a check list of items to implement into their courses and learn about the resources at Worldwide eLearning. Presenter: Presenter: Jackie Luft.
23 Tuesday	10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Accessible Instructional Videos Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location: TTU Library, Room 152,Teaching Learning & Professional Development Center, University Library, 18th St & Boston Ave #136, Lubbock, TX 79409, United States Description: Part of the TTU Worldwide eLearning "Steps to Online Accessibility" Series. This lecture will go over the federal guidelines instructors need to know to keep their courses accessible. Instructors will leave with a check list of items to implement into their courses and learn about the resources at Worldwide eLearning. Presenter: Presenter: Jackie Luft.
01 Thursday	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 Thursday	12:00pm – 02:00pm Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry Location: Graduate Center in the Administration Building west-wing basement 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
01 Thursday	12:00pm – 02:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
02 Friday	09:00am – 12:00pm 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 Friday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Basics of Library Research Registration: Not Required Location: TTU Library, Lab 150 Description: Save time and money. Your personal librarian will get you started with library resources and services. 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: Brian Quinn and Jon Hufford
03 Saturday	11:00pm – 03:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
06 Tuesday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
06 Tuesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance Registration: Not Required Location: Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students. 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 For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance. 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.
06 Tuesday	02:00pm – 03:00pm *CV / Résumé Presentation Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Center Commons, Administration Building west wing basement Description: Learn how to build your CV and/or résumé for an academic and/or non-academic job search. Designed for graduate students, this workshop will help you • Gain information about the essential elements of a CV & Resume • Find out about the order of headings on CV & Resume • Learn about the document critique services offered at the TTU Career Center 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: Nicole Noble
06 Tuesday	05:00pm – 07:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
07 Wednesday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
07 Wednesday	01:00pm – 02:00pm How to Work a Career Fair Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Center Commons, Administration Building west wing basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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: Nicole Noble
07 Wednesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Blackboard Learn 9.1 Basic Training Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location: TTU Library, Room 151 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding The Basic Training consists of course navigation and environment, adding basic content, the most commonly used Control Panel and Grade Center functions. Please note that the Basic Training is the prerequisite to the Assignments Training and Tests Training. Instructor: Rob Nail
07 Wednesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Blackboard Learn 9.1 Basic Training Registration: RSVP Cari Carter at cari.carter@ttu.edu by the end of Tuesday, September 6th to attend! Location: Escondido Theater in the Student Union Building Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding The Graduate School has invited Graduate Students to a free interactive theater performance, called “Pro-Action,” on September 7th from 2:30-4 p.m in Escondido Theatre. The performance by Theater Delta addresses issues faced by graduate students, such as receiving feedback, managing deadlines, and communicating proactively. Presenters: Theater Delta
08 Thursday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
08 Thursday	12:00pm – 02:00pm Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement 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
08 Thursday	12:00pm – 02:00pm Teaching Well Online Brownbag Series: Leading Virtual Class Discussions Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/EventDetails.aspx?EventID=1615 Location: TTU Library, Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development, Room 153 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding In this session, Dr. Justin Louder (Associate Vice Provost, Worldwide eLearning) will share updated information about the difference between Blackboard’s Collaborate Basic and Collaborate Ultra, and how TTU faculty might use them for difference purposes. Dr. Stephanie Hart (OnRamps Program Coordinator and Instructor, College of Education) will discuss strategies used to lead effective class discussions in a virtual environment, including Lync/Skype, or Blackboard Collaborate. Dr. Hart will lead groups in establishing a common definition of “effective” discussions and strategies used to lead in-person discussions. Then, she will describe visual and verbal cues and their role in a virtual classroom. Finally, Dr. Hart will demonstrate how to use visual and verbal cues to help transfer in-person discussion strategies into a virtual environment. Please bring your lunch (beverages will be provided) and join us for this interactive discussion. Presenters: Justin Loader and Stephanie Hart
08 Thursday	12:00pm – 01:00pm Basics of Library Research Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/2654518 Location: TTU Library, Lab 150 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding Save time and money. Your personal librarian will get you started with library resources and services. 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
08 Thursday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Blackboard Learn 9.1 Test Tool Training Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/2654518 Location: TTU Library, Lab 150 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding Save time and money. Your personal librarian will get you started with library resources and services. 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
08 Thursday	02:00pm – 03:00pm Building Rapport and Community Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location: TTU Library, Room 153 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding What is rapport? Why is it important? Finally, how can we build rapport with our students? From sharing our interests to learning student names, establishing a relationship of trust can pay dividends in both teaching effectiveness and experience. Join us for a fun and thoughtful exploration of why and how we can build rapport with our students, complementing the hard work we do as teachers already. Presenter: Adam Smith Facilitator: Allison Boye
08 Thursday	03:00pm – 04:00pm +University Career Center: Services for Students (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1653841786085198595 Location: TTU Library, Room 153 Description: +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. University Career Center: Services for Students presents a quick overview of all the services that the Texas Tech University Career Center offers to students. Included in this webinar is information about resume critiques, mock interviews, job search tools, assessments, and career fairs.
08 Thursday	05:00pm – 07:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
09 Friday	09:00am – 12:00pm 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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
09 Friday	02:00pm – 04:00pm How to Do a Literature Review Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/2654520 Location: TTU Library, Lab 150 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding Librarians will explain what a literature review is; talk about emerging discipline-oriented standards for literature reviews and how to begin your work developing research strategies; demonstrate how to do searches in three databases-including Web of Knowledge-to find articles on your topic; explore qualitative approaches to determine an article's relative importance; show you how to manage your citations and how to keep up with the most current research on your topic; and discuss some ethical and legal issues related to research. Presenters: Brian Quinn & Jon Hufford
10 Saturday	11:00am – 03:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
12 Monday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
12 Monday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students. 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 For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance. 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.
12 Monday	02:00pm – 03:00pm Copyright Office Hours with Camille Thomas Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location: TTU Library, Room 137 Description: Got a copyright question? TTU Libraries and TDPLC will host “office hours” with the Scholarly Communication Librarian, Camille Thomas, in which faculty can stop by or contact Camille via Lync to have their questions about copyright, publishing, promoting research and public access mandates for federal grants. Those with questions are encouraged to bring or share any materials in question, either physically or digitally, for a more accurate assessment. Event recurs every other Monday from 2-3 p.m. Presenter: Camille Thomas Facilitator: Suzanne Tapp
12 Monday	02:00pm – 03:00pm Independent Writing Hours at the Graduate Student Writing Center Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Student Writing Center Suite, Administration 43 Description: Writing your dissertation, thesis, or other academic project? Join your fellow graduate students at the Graduate Student Writing Center (GSWC) for Independent Writing Hours on Mondays from 3-5 p.m. During these hours, graduate students may use the writing center as a workspace and ask questions as they arise of on-duty writing consultants. The GSWC, located in Room 43 of the Graduate Center, is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. 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. Individual tutoring sessions at the GSWC are held by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-5 p.m. To schedule a session, go to https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php https://ttu.mywconline.com/ Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, GSWC Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
12 Monday	02:00pm – 03:00pm *Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics: Finding Relevant Statistics for Your Research Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/2654532 Location: TTU Library, Lab 150 Description: In this Learn @ Your Library Workshop, "Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics: Finding Relevant Statistics for Your Research," learn about Proquest Statistical Insight, Statistica, data.gov, EuroStat and more. Presenters: Tom Rohrig, Jake Syma
13 Tuesday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
13 Tuesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Microsoft OneNote ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding 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 Manso
13 Tuesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students. 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 For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance. 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.
13 Tuesday	02:30pm – 04:30pm NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Writing Workshop Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/ Location: TTU Library, Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development Center, Room 151 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding The NSF GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based Master’s and doctoral degrees. In order to be eligible to apply, students must be citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. For more details and deadline go to https://www.nsfgrfp.org/ Presenter: Tim Dallas
13 Tuesday	04:00pm – 05:00pm Developing a Productive Work Relationship Registration: Not Required Location:Graduate Center Commons, Administration Building west wing basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding Join us in the Graduate Center for a workshop on how to develop productive work relationships. 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.
13 Tuesday	04:00pm – 05:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location:Graduate Center Room 43C 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
14 Wednesday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
14 Wednesday	11:00am – 12:00pm Centric Series: Resume & CV Writing Registration: Not Required Location: University Career Center, 150 Wiggins Complex Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding International Students, attend this event and learn more about Resume & CV Writing for international students.
14 Wednesday	12:00pm – 01:00pm Ethics Center Lunch Series: Stress Management Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/ Location: TTU Library, TLPDC, Room 153 Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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: Klint Hobbs
14 Wednesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Microsoft Excel ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location:Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding In this ShortCourse, you will become familiar with the fundamentals of Excel 2013. Topics include navigating within a spreadsheet, using worksheets and workbooks, entering information, using formulas, using functions, formatting information, printing, auto formatting, filling in information, sorting, and filtering. Instructor: Heide Mansouri
14 Wednesday	02:00pm – 02:30pm +Managing Anxiety in the Job Search Process (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5259100831144156675 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. Feeling overwhelmed about finding a job? Attend this webinar to learn techniques to manage this anxiety in order to conquer your job search process!
14 Wednesday	03:00pm – 03:30pm +Centric Series: Professional Etiquette for the U.S. Job Market Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5719256342973079811 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. 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.
14 Wednesday	05:30pm – 08:00pm Etiquette Dinner Registration: Opens on August 22nd! To register: (1) Login to http://www.hireredraiders.ttu.edu and select "Student" (2) Click on the "Events" tab (3) Find and click on this event (4) Click “Register for Event” (5) Click “Save” Description: Enjoy a 3-course meal while practicing professional etiquette with an etiquette specialist from the Lubbock community. This free event will be held in the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center from 5:30-8:00 pm. Please call the University Career Center at 806.742.2210 if you have any questions or need more information about this event.
15 Thursday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
15 Thursday	09:00am – 04:00pm Archive of Modern American Warfare Symposium Registration: Send your full name to andrew.hinton@ttu.edu by September 1, 2016 Location: Texas Tech University-International Cultural Center, 601 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79409 Description: Registration is now open for the inaugural Archive of Modern American Warfare Symposium at Texas Tech University. This symposium will feature presentations on many facets of radical Islamic groups such as ISIS and the Global War on Terrorism including laws governing 21st century armed conflict, the role of popular support in combating terrorism, tactics and strategies used by ISIS, the Muslim view of radical Islamic terrorism, and other related topics. For a detailed listing of presentations, refer to the program agenda available at www.amaw.ttu.edu. To register for this event, please send your full name to andrew.hinton@ttu.edu. A luncheon will be made available for the first 100 people to register. When registering, please indicate if you would prefer the vegetarian option. There is no cost to this event. The deadline to register is September 1st.
15 Thursday	10:00am – 11:00am Graduate School Fellowship Orientation Location: Senate Room, Student Union Building (SUB) Registration: For graduate students awarded Graduate School fellowships for 2016-17. Please RSVP by email to cari.carter@ttu.edu Location: Texas Tech University-International Cultural Center, 601 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79409 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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. A variety of support is offered, from one-time awards to multi-year support for living expenses, educational fees, conference travel and/or research for beginning to advanced graduate student and postdoctoral levels. In addition to helping fund your education, external grants and fellowships are a great academic honor and help distinguish your academic scholarship.
15 Thursday	12:00pm – 02:00pm Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7253784248720531203 Location: Texas Tech University-International Cultural Center, 601 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79409 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
15 Thursday	09:00am – 04:00pm +Illegal Interview Questions and How to Handle Them (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7253784248720531203 Location: Texas Tech University-International Cultural Center, 601 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79409 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. In the United States, there are laws governing data that can be gathered and information that can be considered in hiring decisions. Most interviewers have been trained not to ask these questions in an interview. However, you might have a job interview where illegal questions are asked. This 30-minute webinar will identify illegal questions and provide suggestions to handle them professionally.
16 Friday	09:00am – 12:00pm 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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
16 Friday	12:00pm – 01:00pm Teaching Well Online Brownbag Series: Using NBC Learn to Add Updated, Captioned Content to Your Course Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location: TTU Library, Room 151 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Join Dr. Andrea McCourt, Program Director of Human Resource Development in University Studies, as she describes and demonstrates how she uses the resources of NBC Learn to add high- quality, timely videos to her distance and face-to-face courses. Texas Tech University has a university-wide license with NBC Learn, the educational arm of NBC News. With over 12,000 stories in the archives dating back to 1920s, this collection is updated every day, Monday through Friday, with content from NBC Nightly News, the TODAY show, Meet the Press, Dateline NBC, as well as MSNBC, CNBC and Telemundo. From the faculty perspective, videos are easily added to Blackboard courses and already captioned, and from the student perspective, students can personalize their use of NBC Learn by creating cue cards and saving personalized lists of videos for projects and courses. Dr. McCourt is one of the Texas Tech’s primary NBC Learn users and her experience will help you see what you might do to take advantage of this resource. Presenter: Andrea McCourt Facilitator: Suzanne Tapp
16 Friday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Publishing Your Research Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/2654562 Location: TTU Library, Room 151 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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 & Jon Hufford
16 Friday	03:00pm – 03:30pm +Writing Your Resume and Cover Letter (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2159588547559955203 Location: TTU Library, Room 151 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. 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.
17 Saturday	11:00am – 03:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
21 Wednesday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
19 Monday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
19 Monday	01:00pm – 01:30pm 30-Minute Miracle Series: Teaching Controversial Topics Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location: TLPDC, Texas Tech University Library, Room 153 t Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding This session will tackle how to prepare for controversial discussions in your class that can lead to great learning opportunities. Although controversial topic discussions can get out of hand, we will give clear steps on how to identify, address, and move controversial topics into learning opportunities. We will demonstrate how the strategies will help you not “shy away” from topics that students want to discuss and how to make sure that class material is at the forefront of these discussions. Presenter: Erika Brooks-Hurst Facilitator: Allison Boye
19 Monday	02:00pm – 04:00pm *Skype for Business ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basement Description: Microsoft Skype for Business is the client application for real-time (synchronous) communications. In this course, you will learn how to use Skype for Business to improve your efficiency by communicating quickly and easily using instant messaging (IM), voice, and video. View presence information about other users and initiate real-time communication from within an Outlook message, avoiding the need to switch applications and search for users. You will also learn how to control incoming communications with alerts, automatic call forwarding and the ability to manually set your status. This course will also cover Skype for Business's integration with Outlook scheduling, how to share applications, desktop, documents, as well as video & voice - giving you many different ways to communicate with others using a consistent and simple user interface. Instructor: Shannon Fleming
19 Monday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance Registration: Not Required/ Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 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 For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance. 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.
19 Monday	03:00pm – 05:00pm Independent Writing Hours at the Graduate Student Writing Center Registration: Not Required/ Location: Graduate Center Room 43C Description: Writing your dissertation, thesis, or other academic project? Join your fellow graduate students at the Graduate Student Writing Center (GSWC) for Independent Writing Hours on Mondays from 3-5 p.m. During these hours, graduate students may use the writing center as a workspace and ask questions as they arise of on-duty writing consultants. The GSWC, located in Room 43 of the Graduate Center, is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. 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. Individual tutoring sessions at the GSWC are held by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-5 p.m. To schedule a session, go to https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php https://ttu.mywconline.com/ Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, GSWC Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
19 Monday	06:00pm – 07:00pm Simmons OneView Workshop Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/2654567/ Location: University Library, Lab 150 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding Learn to make simple and complex queries of consumer data sets and to analyze results.
20 Tuesday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
20 Tuesday	09:00am – 04:00pm Résumé / CV Critique Day Registration: Not Required Location: University Career Center, 150 Wiggins Complex Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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, etc.) anytime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and have them critiqued by UCC career counselors.
20 Tuesday	10:30am – 12:00pm Government and Legal Information: Official and Authoritative Sources for Research Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/2654569 Location: TTU Library, Lab 150 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding In this Learn @ Your Library Workshop, "Government and Legal Information: Official and Authoritative Sources for Research," learn to evaluate, identify and use appropriate federal and Texas indexes and web pages in your research. Presenters: Minerva Alaniz, Tom Rohrig, Jake Syma
20 Tuesday	02:00am – 04:00pm Microsoft Expression Web ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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
20 Tuesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students. 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 For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance. 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.
20 Tuesday	02:00pm – 03:00pm Three-Minute Thesis Contest Practice Session Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location:TTU Library, Room 153 Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Are you planning to participate in the Graduate School's three minute thesis competition? This is a great opportunity to develop your ability to effectively describe your research to a group of people outside of your discipline. The TLPDC staff will host a practice session with an overview of the logistics of the contest (including the venue, the technology, the judges, etc. ) as well as several examples of award-winning presentations. Come ready to give a practice of your three minute talk and get feedback using a rubric based on the judging criteria. This low-key, informal setting will help you prepare for the contest and put your best foot forward! Presenter: Allison Boye and Adam Smith Facilitator: Allison Boye
20 Tuesday	03:00pm – 03:30pm +Dress to Impress (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8970928941213744387 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. Learn the difference between business casual and business profession. Identify how to dress professionally for a career fair, job interview, and on the job!
20 Tuesday	04:00pm – 06:00pm Adobe Photoshop I ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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
20 Tuesday	04:00pm – 06:00pm SAS I ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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. In this ShortCourse it is assumed that you are familiar with elementary statistics and you have already taken SAS ShortCourse I. Instructor: Heide Mansouri
20 Tuesday	04:00pm – 04:30pm +How to Work a Job Fair (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7334034303897078531 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. Learn how to do research on attending companies, make a great first impression, create and deliver a successful elevator speech and more!
20 Tuesday	05:00pm – 07:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
21 Wednesday	10:00am – 04:00pm Engineering Career Fair 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, 1501 Mac Davis Ln 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. Meet the Companies "Meet the companies" is probably the most important piece of advice students can hear when looking for a job, but many students don't take enough opportunities to follow through. The Whitacre College of Engineering Job Fair is the perfect chance to meet companies looking for Texas Tech engineers. Whether you are a graduating senior looking for a full-time position, a sophomore or junior looking for an internship or co-op, or a freshman just curious about the future, come to the Engineering Job Fair, meet the companies, and find out what careers in engineering are all about. Secure Your Future The next two Engineering Job Fairs will be September 21, 2016 and February 15, 2017 at the Lubbock Civic Center. It's not too early to start getting ready! Have your resumes ready ahead of time and research the companies. Know who you want to talk to and have a game plan. Study for the Job Fair like you would study for a test. This is your moment to show what you know. 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
21 Wednesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Microsoft Excel Formulas & Functions ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Y Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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. Instructor: Heide Mansouri
21 Wednesday	03:00pm – 04:00pm *Graduate School Fellowship Orientation Registration: For graduate students awarded Graduate School fellowships for 2016-17. Please RSVP by email to cari.carter@ttu.edu Location: Senate Room, Student Union Building (SUB) Description: Y 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. A variety of support is offered, from one-time awards to multi-year support for living expenses, educational fees, conference travel and/or research for beginning to advanced graduate student and postdoctoral levels. In addition to helping fund your education, external grants and fellowships are a great academic honor and help distinguish your academic scholarship.
21 Wednesday	04:00pm – 05:00pm Science Databases: Web of Science and Scopus Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/2654572 Location: University Library, Lab 150 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding Texas Tech University Library provides access to Web of Science and Scopus databases, excellent multidisciplinary citation databases. Continuing research is dependent on previous work, especially in the scientific fields. Learn advanced search techniques that will help you perform better research. Take advantage of these comprehensive science indexes to the fullest extent by learning to search and use what you find to broaden your understanding about the topics you are studying. Learn how to use indexed metadata to retrieve results that pertain to your research and eliminate wasted time. Evaluate fields of study, researchers, or research topics using database analytics tools. Get access to the full-text article by searching library databases or requesting items through interlibrary loan. Presenters: Jessica Simpson & Innocent Awasom
22 Thursday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
22 Thursday	11:00am – 12:00pm Job Search Registration: Not required Location: Graduate Center Administration Building west wing basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Learn how to conduct an academic and/or non-academic job search. 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: Nicole Noble
22 Thursday	12:00pm – 02:00pm Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry Registration: Not required Location: Graduate Center Administration Building west wing basement 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
22 Thursday	02:00pm – 04:00pm SPSS I ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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
22 Thursday	03:30pm – 04:00pm +Gift of Gab (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3879127976378447363 Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. Because networking is much more than showing up, eating food, and gather business cards!
22 Thursday	05:00pm – 07:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
23 Friday	09:00am – 12:00pm 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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
23 Friday	10:30am – 02:30pm The John M. Burns Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Registration: Please ensure that you can attend the entire conference before registering. Seating is limited. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/Conferences/Conference-J/Burns_Conference_Reg.php Location: TTU Library, Room 151 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding The Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development Center invites you to attend the annual John M. Burns Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. The keynote speaker is Dr. Michele DiPietro. Dr. DiPietro is the Executive Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and a Professor in the Department of Statistics and Analytical Sciences at Kennesaw State University. He is a co-author of the best-selling book titled, “How Learning Works: 7 Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching.” Information about the morning session (10:30 to 12:00), lunch, and afternoon session (1:00 to 2:30) as well as registration can be found online: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/Conferences/Conference-J/index.php.
23 Friday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Poster Presentation Workshop Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/2654577 Location: TTU Library, Room 150 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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, Jon Hufford, & Jake Syma
24 Saturday	11:00am – 03:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
30 Friday	09:00am – 12:00pm 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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
26 Monday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
26 Monday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students. 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 For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance. 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.
26 Monday	11:00am – 11:30am +Nonverbal Communication in the Interview (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3090628605681690627 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3090628 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. 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!
26 Monday	02:00pm – 04:00pm * Mediasite ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basement Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Mediasite is a video delivery system that can help automate the recording, distribution, management, and analytics of video and multimedia presentations. This ShortCourse covers basic audio video tips, use of the Mediasite version 6 management portal, how to use Mediasite with Blackboard, and how to upload any video content for secure streaming via TTU systems. A Mediasite recorder and AV setup will be present for some hands-on training with the device. Instructor: Ian Wilkinson
26 Monday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Copyright Office Hours with Camille Thomas Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location: TTU Library, Room 137 Description: Got a copyright question? TTU Libraries and TDPLC will host “office hours” with the Scholarly Communication Librarian, Camille Thomas, in which faculty can stop by or contact Camille via Lync to have their questions about copyright, publishing, promoting research and public access mandates for federal grants. Those with questions are encouraged to bring or share any materials in question, either physically or digitally, for a more accurate assessment. Event recurs every other Monday from 2-3 p.m. Presenter: Camille Thomas Facilitator: Suzanne Tapp
26 Monday	03:00pm – 05:00pm Independent Writing Hours at the Graduate Student Writing Center Registration: Not Required Location:Graduate Student Writing Center Suite, Administration 43 Description: Writing your dissertation, thesis, or other academic project? Join your fellow graduate students at the Graduate Student Writing Center (GSWC) for Independent Writing Hours on Mondays from 3-5 p.m. During these hours, graduate students may use the writing center as a workspace and ask questions as they arise of on-duty writing consultants. The GSWC, located in Room 43 of the Graduate Center, is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. 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. Individual tutoring sessions at the GSWC are held by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-5 p.m. To schedule a session, go to https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php https://ttu.mywconline.com/ Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, GSWC Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
27 Tuesday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
27 Tuesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students. 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 For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance. 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.
27 Tuesday	05:00pm – 07:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
27 Tuesday	12:00pm – 04:00pm CASNR Career Fair Registration: To register for the event, (1) Login to www.hireredraiders.ttu.edu and select "Students". (2) Click on “Events” in the top menu bar. (3) Find and click on this event. (4) Click “Register for Event" at the top of the page (5) Click “Save.” Location: Texas Tech Club, west side of Jones AT&T Stadium Description: The College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources (CASNR) will host a Career Fair on September 27, 2016. This event will include employers who are looking for Texas Tech graduates and alumni for full time opportunities; students for internships opportunities; and local employers who offer students flexible part time positions while attending Tech! Students are required to dress professionally and bring their resume. If you need assistance with your resume, please contact the University Career Center at 806.742.2210 or check out the resume tips at www.careercenter.ttu.edu. You can register and review a list of employers attending the CASNR Career Fair event page on the Hire Red Raiders website: https://www.myinterfase.com/ttu/CareerFair/Detail/bnBEVTdBKzBaWVBpU3lOaldVamVqOHpiSUQ1Y0x4c0lIcDhTNEREM2cvQT01 Do not miss this opportunity!
27 Tuesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Adobe Dreamweaver ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Dreamweaver is a powerful tool that makes creating your own website easy. In this class, you will learn how to use Dreamweaver to edit and format text, create links, and work with images. We will also explore some of the basics of the CSS panel to help establish a consistent design for your website. Instructor: Jeff Luman
27 Tuesday	03:00pm – 04:00pm Accessible Power Points Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location: TTU Library, Room 152 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Part of the TTU Worldwide eLearning "Steps to Online Accessibility" Series. This workshop teaches you simple steps to make your PowerPoints accessible. Learners will receive instruction and guided time to practice their new skills. Please bring your laptop and a PowerPoint to work on. Presenter: Jackie Luft
27 Tuesday	04:00pm – 06:00pm Adobe Photoshop II ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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
27 Tuesday	04:00pm – 06:00pm SAS II ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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. In this ShortCourse it is assumed that you are familiar with elementary statistics and you have already taken SAS ShortCourse I. Instructor: Heide Mansouri
28 Wednesday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
28 Wednesday	10:00am – 12:00pm 3D-Printing ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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
28 Wednesday	10:00am – 12:00pm University Career Fair Location: United Supermarkets Arena Description: Registration: To register for the event, (1) Login to www.hireredraiders.ttu.edu and select "Students". (2) Click on “Events” in the top menu bar. (3) Find and click on this event. (4) Click “Register for Event" at the top of the page (5) Click “Save.” The 2016 Texas Tech University Career Fair will include employers who are looking for Texas Tech graduates and alumni for full time opportunities; students for internships opportunities; and local employers who offer students flexible part time positions while attending Tech! Students are required to dress professionally and bring their resume. If you need assistance with your resume, please contact the University Career Center at 806.742.2210 or check out the resume tips at www.careercenter.ttu.edu. You can register and review a list of employers attending the TTU Career Fair event page on the Hire Red Raiders website: https://www.myinterfase.com/ttu/CareerFair/Detail/K25xbGd0KzZuQkwyQ0Urd1NiT1FZY3piSUQ1Y0x4c0lIcDhTNEREM2cvQT01 Do not miss this opportunity!
28 Wednesday	12:00pm – 01:00pm Ethics Center Lunch Series: All the World’s a Stage: Acting Training as a Secret Weapon for Effective Communication Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/ Location: Teaching Learning & Professional Development Center, University Library Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Effective communication, one of the TTU’s ethical principles, has been a challenging task in academic, professional, and personal life. This TLPDC Ethics Lunch session will focus on the use of acting techniques to strengthen communication skills for faculty, supervisors, and teaching assistants. The presentation provides a special emphasis on nonverbal communication, which is often a key to creating favorable impressions in order to project authority, competence, and a sense of self-confidence. The presenters will focus on a demonstration of acting techniques that are designed to sensitize participants to the communicative possibilities of these nonverbal behaviors and could be applied in various disciplines and settings. Lunch will be provided. This workshop is free and open to all TTU students, faculty, and staff. However, registration is required. Presenter: Bob Chanda
28 Wednesday	02:00pm – 02:30pm +How to Be a Good Mentor (Webinar) Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/ Location: Teaching Learning & Professional Development Center, University Library Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
29 Thursday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
29 Thursday	11:00am – 12:00pm *Strengths Finder Registration: Not required Location: Graduate Center Administration Building west wing basement Description: If you are eager to identify your areas of interest, your personality traits or your strengths, then the UCC provides several assessments that can help you become more self-aware. Come learn more about yourself and these assessments! Sponsored by the University Career Center. Questions? Contact Nicole Noble at nicole.noble@ttu.edu 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: Jay Killough Facilitator: Nicole Noble
29 Thursday	12:00pm – 02:00pm Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry Registration: Not required Location: Graduate Center Administration Building west wing basement 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
29 Thursday	02:00pm – 04:00pm SPSS II ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #29) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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
29 Thursday	02:00pm – 02:30pm +Visual and Performing Arts Series: Cultivating Productive Relationships (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4683255805352548611 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/468325580 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. 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.
29 Thursday	05:00pm – 07:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
30 Friday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/2654615 Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding This workshop provides an overview of four citation managers available to Texas Tech students and faculty (EndNote Web, Mendeley, Zotero, and Colwiz). Based on what you learn at this workshop, you can decide which one will best meet your individual research needs. Presenters: Kimberly Vardeman, Jon Hufford, and Brian Quinn
01 Saturday	11:00am – 03:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
03 Monday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
03 Monday	10:30am – 11:30am Personal/Professional Branding Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Center in the Administration Building west-wing basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Join us in the Graduate Center for a workshop on personal and professional branding presented by Dr. Nicole Noble, University Career Center counselor. Designed for graduate students, this workshop will help you • Understand necessary elements for professional branding • Establish goals for professional branding • Identify strategies to network and increase professional branding 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.
03 Monday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Microsoft SharePoint ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basementhe requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Microsoft SharePoint is a web application platform that makes it easier for people to work together. You can use sites to share documents, collaborate on projects, and share information. SharePoint 2010 works seamlessly with Office 2010 products to make your organizations workflow much easier to manage. Although the most common use of SharePoint is document management, it can be easily customized to fit the needs of your organization through use of shared calendars, task lists, and other features. This starter course is designed for people who are inexperienced with SharePoint and to help them learn how to understand the roles of SharePoint 2010, how to access and navigate through a SharePoint site, and how to integrate with Office 2010 applications. Instructor: Ian Wilkinson
03 Monday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students. 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 For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance. 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.
03 Monday	03:00pm – 05:00pm Independent Writing Hours at the Graduate Student Writing Center Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Student Writing Center Suite, Administration 43 Description: Writing your dissertation, thesis, or other academic project? Join your fellow graduate students at the Graduate Student Writing Center (GSWC) for Independent Writing Hours on Mondays from 3-5 p.m. During these hours, graduate students may use the writing center as a workspace and ask questions as they arise of on-duty writing consultants. The GSWC, located in Room 43 of the Graduate Center, is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. 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. Individual tutoring sessions at the GSWC are held by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-5 p.m. To schedule a session, go to https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php https://ttu.mywconline.com/ Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, GSWC Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
03 Monday	03:00pm – 03:30pm +Working in Human Resources: Primary Roles in HR (Webinar)r Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4368287505436605955 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4368287 Description: 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/4368287505436605955 This webinar discusses working in Human Resources and specifically covers the primary roles in HR.
04 Tuesday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
04 Tuesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Microsoft PowerPoint ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding This course introduces the basics of creating a PowerPoint presentation using outlining, graphing, and drawing tools and creating a Web page from the presentation. Topics included are ways to deliver a PowerPoint presentation including self-running presentation. Instructor: Shannon Fleming
04 Tuesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students. 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 For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance. 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.
04 Tuesday	02:30pm – 03:30pm Document Delivery Workshop Registration: Not Required Location: TTU Library, Lab 150 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding Attend any of the following 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: 1 p.m. Aug. 24 2 p.m. Sept. 15 2:30 p.m. Oct. 4 2 p.m. Nov. 7 For more information, email libraries.docdel@ttu.edu.
04 Tuesday	03:00pm – 03:30pm +Increase Your Self Awareness: Career Assessments (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8015784289676620035 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8015784 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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!
04 Tuesday	05:00pm – 07:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
04 Tuesday	07:00pm – 08:00pm Apps and Appetizers Workshop Registration: Not Required Location: University Library, Lab 150 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding Learn to be more productive and even do research on your mobile device with various apps. Share your favorites too. Presenter: Cynthia Henry
05 Wednesday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
05 Wednesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding In this ShortCourse you will learn how to use Microsoft Excel to create many kinds of charts to help you display data in ways that are most meaningful to your audience. This course assumes the basic knowledge of Excel 2013. Instructor: Heide Mansouri
05 Wednesday	02:00pm – 02:30pm *+What’s Women’s Studies?: What You Can Do with a Women’s Studies Minor (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5773192886210391809 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/57731928 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!
05 Wednesday	02:30pm – 04:30pm NSF GRFP Workshop Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/ Location: TTU Library, Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development Center, Room 151 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding The NSF GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based Master’s and doctoral degrees. In order to be eligible to apply, students must be citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. For more details and deadline go to https://www.nsfgrfp.org/ Presenters Kristin Stanley and Tim Dallas
05 Wednesday	03:00pm – 03:30pm 30-Minute Miracle Series: The First 5 Minutes of Class Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location: TTU Library, Room 153 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” “A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…” Certain beginnings catch our attention, leaving us wondering what’s next. Now, what happens when class starts? How do you want class to start? Many of us may dive right in, not considering that our students come into our classrooms from the outside world and may be focused on anything but what we have to say. How do we get our students (and ourselves) focused for a productive class? Join us for a 30-minute workshop on getting the most out of those first five minutes of class. Presenter: Adam Smith Facilitator: Allison Boye
05 Wednesday	05:00pm – 06:00pm Researching Science Papers Location: University Library, Lab 150 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding Presenters: Jessica Simpson & Innocent Awasom No registration is required for this event.
06 Thursday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
06 Thursday	11:00am – 02:00pm Credit Report Review Day: Red to Black Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/ Location: TTU Library, Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development, Room 151 Description: Red to Black Peer Financial Coaching is hosting a come and go Credit Report Review day. Peer Financial Coaches will be available to assist faculty, staff and students in retrieving and reviewing their credit reports. Presenter: Red to Black
06 Thursday	12:00pm – 02:00pm Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/ Location: Graduate Center 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
06 Thursday	02:00pm – 04:00pm JMP ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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
06 Thursday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Safe Computing Practices ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding In a time of constant network-based attacks, viruses, and worms, safe computing is critical for successful computing. This course details a number of security measures necessary to thwart hackers and intrusion attempts. Course includes an overview of intrusion methods and suggestions for safe and secure desktop computing. Designed for the typical computer user, course materials address desktop security and are part of the CIO's campus Safe Computing Campaign. Instructor: Andrew Bevly
06 Thursday	05:00pm – 07:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center Room 43C 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
07 Friday	09:00am – 12:00pm 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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director,kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
07 Friday	11:00am – 02:00pm FAFSA Frenzy Friday: Red to Black Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/ Location: TTU Library, Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development, Room 151 Description: Red to Black Peer Financial Coaching and Student Financial Aid & Scholarships are hosting a time students can receive assistance in filling out their FAFSAs. Peer Financial Coaches and Financial Aid staff will be available to answer questions. Presenter: Red to Black
07 Friday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Identifying Grants for Research & Project Funding Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/2821987 Location: TTU Library, Lab 150 Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding 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, Jessie Simpson, & Brian Quinn
08 Saturday	11:00am – 03:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
10 Monday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
10 Monday	10:00am – 12:00pm Microsoft Outlook ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basementhe requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding Microsoft Outlook is an electronic planner. In this ShortCourse, you will learn the basics of using Outlook: how to move between Outlook folders, how to sort each folder and change your view of it, how to access files through Outlook, and how to use Outlook Today. Instructor: Shannon Fleming
10 Monday	10:00am – 11:30am Breath-work and Stage Presence: A Hands-On Experience for Classroom Instructors Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/ Location: TTU Library, Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development, Room 153 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Please join Assistant Professor Rachel Hirshorn (Voice & Speech, School of Theatre & Dance) in this 90-minute workshop as we explore ways in which the breath moves throughout the body, supporting not only sound production, but also how we experience and perceive our overall energy when in front of a group, and how it is influenced by breath. Rachel is a certified teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework®, which uses modified yoga postures to release habitual holding patterns in the breath and body. Some of these postures will be introduced during the workshop, so it is essential to wear yoga or gym-style clothing to help facilitate free movement of the body (especially ribs and abdominals - nothing tight or restricting, no skirts or heels). As the workshop is "hands-on", you will also be asked, at times, to make and receive physical contact within a partnered situation, sensing movement and change of breath/phonation patterns with varying external stimuli (e.g. audience, loud sounds, deadlines, etc.). Presenter: Rachel Hirshorn/span>
10 Monday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students. 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 For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance. 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.
10 Monday	02:00pm – 03:00pm Creating Your Own Opportunities Workshop Registration: Not Required Location: TTU Library, Lab 150 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding Learn the process of developing patents and trademarks and the role of the Patent and Trademark Resource Center. Presenters: Tom Rohrig, Jake Syma
10 Monday	02:00pm – 03:00pm Copyright Office Hours with Camille Thomas Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location: TTU Library, Room 137 Description: Got a copyright question? TTU Libraries and TDPLC will host “office hours” with the Scholarly Communication Librarian, Camille Thomas, in which faculty can stop by or contact Camille via Lync to have their questions about copyright, publishing, promoting research and public access mandates for federal grants. Those with questions are encouraged to bring or share any materials in question, either physically or digitally, for a more accurate assessment. Event recurs every other Monday from 2-3 p.m. Presenter: Camille Thomas Facilitator: Suzanne Tapp
10 Monday	03:00pm – 05:00pm Independent Writing Hours at the Graduate Student Writing Center Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Student Writing Center Suite, Administration 43 Description: Writing your dissertation, thesis, or other academic project? Join your fellow graduate students at the Graduate Student Writing Center (GSWC) for Independent Writing Hours on Mondays from 3-5 p.m. During these hours, graduate students may use the writing center as a workspace and ask questions as they arise of on-duty writing consultants. The GSWC, located in Room 43 of the Graduate Center, is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. 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. Individual tutoring sessions at the GSWC are held by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-5 p.m. To schedule a session, go to https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php https://ttu.mywconline.com/ Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, GSWC Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
11 Tuesday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
11 Tuesday	04:00pm – 06:00pm Microsoft Excel ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding In this ShortCourse, you will become familiar with the fundamentals of Excel 2013. Topics include navigating within a spreadsheet, using worksheets and workbooks, entering information, using formulas, using functions, formatting information, printing, auto formatting, filling in information, sorting, and filtering. Instructor: Heide Mansouri
11 Tuesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students. 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 For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance. 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.
11 Tuesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Web Analytics ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding 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
11 Tuesday	11:00am – 12:00pm The Basics of Interviewing Registration: Not Required Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8015784 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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: Nicole Noble
11 Tuesday	05:00pm – 07:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
12 Wednesday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
12 Wednesday	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!
12 Wednesday	01:00pm – 04:00pm Interviews: Behavioral Interview Questions Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Center Commons, Administration Building west wing basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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: Nicole Noble
12 Wednesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm SAS I ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement/li> Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding SAS (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
13 Thursday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
13 Thursday	12:00pm – 02:00pm Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/ Location: Graduate Center 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
13 Thursday	02:00pm – 04:00pm MATLAB ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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. Prerequisites: Undergraduate-level mathematics and experience with basic computer operations is assumed for this ShortCourse. Instructor: Heide Mansouri
13 Thursday	02:00pm – 03:00pm Interviewing and Nonverbal Behavior Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Center Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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: Nicole Noble
13 Thursday	05:00pm – 07:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center Room 43C 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
14 Friday	09:00am – 12:00pm 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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
14 Friday	12:00pm – 01:00pm TEACH Program Friday Series: Building your Teaching Portfolio Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location: TTU Library, Room 153 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding All TEACH Fellows are asked to create a Teaching Portfolio by the end of the fall semester. What did past Fellows do, and what advice do they have for you? Join outstanding contributors from last year’s TEACH cohort to hear their ideas and suggestions. How much time will it take to prepare your Teaching Portfolio? How has the portfolio proven useful? Join us for a discussion that will help you get your Teaching Portfolio going in the right direction. Presenter: Allison Boye
14 Friday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Predatory Publishing: What It Is and What You Can Do to Protect Your Academic Reputation Registration: Not Required Location: TTU Library, Room 150 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding With the rise of open access publishing, some publishers now charge author fees as a way to finance the cost of publishing articles without having to charge subscription fees. However, some publishers have begun to take advantage of the author pays model and require payment from authors without providing adequate editorial services. The result is that articles are often solicited and accepted for publication in new journals without the customary peer review and editing that is characteristic of established journals. These predatory journals often have scientific names and list prominent academics on their editorial boards without their permission, making them difficult to distinguish from legitimate journals and publishers. In this workshop, we will analyze the characteristics of predatory journals and outline strategies that scholars can take to identify them and ensure that their research is only submitted to quality journals and reputable publishers. Presenters: Brian Quinn & Jon Hufford
15 Saturday	11:00am – 03:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
17 Monday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
17 Monday	10:00am – 12:00pm Skype for Business ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basementhe requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding Microsoft Skype for Business is the client application for real-time (synchronous) communications. In this course, you will learn how to use Skype for Business to improve your efficiency by communicating quickly and easily using instant messaging (IM), voice, and video. View presence information about other users and initiate real-time communication from within an Outlook message, avoiding the need to switch applications and search for users. You will also learn how to control incoming communications with alerts, automatic call forwarding and the ability to manually set your status. This course will also cover Skype for Business's integration with Outlook scheduling, how to share applications, desktop, documents, as well as video & voice - giving you many different ways to communicate with others using a consistent and simple user interface. Instructor: Shannon Fleming
17 Monday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Accessibility for the Web ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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
17 Monday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students. 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 For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance. 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.
17 Monday	03:00pm – 05:00pm Independent Writing Hours at the Graduate Student Writing Center Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Student Writing Center Suite, Administration 43 Description: Writing your dissertation, thesis, or other academic project? Join your fellow graduate students at the Graduate Student Writing Center (GSWC) for Independent Writing Hours on Mondays from 3-5 p.m. During these hours, graduate students may use the writing center as a workspace and ask questions as they arise of on-duty writing consultants. The GSWC, located in Room 43 of the Graduate Center, is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. 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. Individual tutoring sessions at the GSWC are held by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-5 p.m. To schedule a session, go to https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php https://ttu.mywconline.com/ Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, GSWC Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
17 Monday	03:00pm – 03:30pm +Basic Salary Negotiations: Set Your Sights High (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8086275079645042179 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8086275 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. 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.
19 Wednesday	Three-Minute Thesis Competition
19 Wednesday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
19 Wednesday	12:00pm – 01:00pm Engaging Men as Change Agents Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/ Location: TTU Library, Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development, Room 153 Description: This forum will focus on how more men have begun to take action to combat gender-based violence. Men on the South Plains and at Texas Tech University are at the forefront of standing up, speaking out and making change to debunk the stigma that gender-based violence is only a women’s issue. Members of South Plains Men Challenging Men and Women’s Protective Services will lead the discussion. Presenter: Patricia Earl
19 Wednesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm SAS II ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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. In this ShortCourse it is assumed that you are familiar with elementary statistics and you have already taken SAS ShortCourse - Part I. Instructor: Heide Mansouri
19 Wednesday	02:00pm – 02:30pm SAS II ShortCourse Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8071333816135206147 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8071333 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. 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!
19 Wednesday	03:00pm – 04:00pm Accessibility in a Nutshell Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location: TTU Library, Room 152 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Part of the TTU Worldwide eLearning "Steps to Online Accessibility" Series. This lecture will go over the federal guidelines instructors need to know to keep their courses accessible. Instructors will leave with a check list of items to implement into their courses and learn about the resources at Worldwide eLearning. Presenter: Jackie Luft
19 Wednesday	03:00pm – 04:00pm Centric Series: How to Navigate a Job Interview in the U.S. Registration: Not Required Location: University Career Center, 150 Wiggins Complex Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding International Students, attend this event and learn more about navigating a job interview in the U.S. for international students.
19 Wednesday	03:30pm – 04:30pm Centric Series: How to Navigate a Job Interview in the US Registration: Not Required Location: University Career Center, 150 Wiggins Complex Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding International Students, attend this event and learn more about navigating a job interview in the U.S. for international students.
20 Thursday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
20 Thursday	09:00am – 10:00am Making Your Word Documents Accessible Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location: TTU Library, Room 152 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Part of the TTU Worldwide eLearning "Steps to Online Accessibility" Series. This workshop teaches you simple steps to make word documents accessible to students who utilize screen readers. Learners will receive instruction and guided time to practice their new skills. Presenter: Jackie Luft
20 Thursday	09:00am – 09:30am +Ethical Dilemma: Answering This Tough Interview Question! (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4481864857562809603 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4481864 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. Have you ever been asked about an ethical dilemma in an interview? In this webinar we will briefly define ethics, then give some tips and examples on what employers are looking for in this response.
20 Thursday	10:00am – 11:00am Accessible PowerPoints Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location: TTU Library, Room 152 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Part of the TTU Worldwide eLearning "Steps to Online Accessibility" Series. This workshop teaches you simple steps to make your PowerPoints accessible. Learners will receive instruction and guided time to practice their new skills. Please bring your laptop and a PowerPoint to work on. Presenter: Jackie Luft
20 Thursday	12:00pm – 02:00pm Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/ Location: Graduate Center 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
20 Thursday	02:00pm – 04:00pm SAS Enterprise Guide I ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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
20 Thursday	05:00pm – 07:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center Room 43C 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
21 Friday	09:00am – 12:00pm 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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
21 Friday	11:00am – 11:30am +The Anatomy of A Career in Sales (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4849171010472557315 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4849171 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. By clicking this button, you submit your information to the webinar organizer, who will use it to communicate with you regarding this event and their other services.
21 Friday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Managing Your Research Data Registration: Not Required Location: Texas Tech University Library Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. This workshop will provide an overview of how to facilitate the access and reuse of your data, how to comply with institutional and funding agency policies on data management and how to properly secure your data. Topics include organizing and naming data files, backing up data, data management plans, and managing sensitive data subject to intellectual property law or human subject protection. Presenters: Brian Quinn & Jon Hufford
22 Saturday	11:00am – 03:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
24 Monday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
24 Monday	10:00am – 12:00pm Microsoft PowerPoint ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basementhe requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding This course introduces the basics of creating a PowerPoint presentation using outlining, graphing, and drawing tools and creating a Web page from the presentation. Topics included are ways to deliver a PowerPoint presentation including self-running presentation. Instructor: Shannon Fleming
24 Monday	02:00pm – 04:00pm TTU Web 101 ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding This ShortCourse is designed to be a primer for anyone working with Texas Tech University websites. TTU Web 101 provides an introduction to the policies and best practices that all TTU web pages should incorporate. Topics covered include University Policies, Identity Guidelines, Hosting Options, Accessibility, Search Engine Optimization, and Help Resources. Although this class is open to anyone interested, the material covered will be tailored to the unique conditions of the TTU web environment. Instructor: Jeff Luman
24 Monday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students. 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 For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance. 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.
24 Monday	03:00pm – 05:00pm Independent Writing Hours at the Graduate Student Writing Center Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Student Writing Center Suite, Administration 43 Description: Writing your dissertation, thesis, or other academic project? Join your fellow graduate students at the Graduate Student Writing Center (GSWC) for Independent Writing Hours on Mondays from 3-5 p.m. During these hours, graduate students may use the writing center as a workspace and ask questions as they arise of on-duty writing consultants. The GSWC, located in Room 43 of the Graduate Center, is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. 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. Individual tutoring sessions at the GSWC are held by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-5 p.m. To schedule a session, go to https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php https://ttu.mywconline.com/ Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, GSWC Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
24 Monday	02:00pm – 03:00pm Copyright Office Hours with Camille Thomas Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location: TTU Library, Room 137 Description: Got a copyright question? TTU Libraries and TDPLC will host “office hours” with the Scholarly Communication Librarian, Camille Thomas, in which faculty can stop by or contact Camille via Lync to have their questions about copyright, publishing, promoting research and public access mandates for federal grants. Those with questions are encouraged to bring or share any materials in question, either physically or digitally, for a more accurate assessment. Event recurs every other Monday from 2-3 p.m. Presenter: Camille Thomas Facilitator: Suzanne Tapp
24 Monday	03:00pm – 03:30pm +The Basics of Disclosing a Disability in a Job Interview (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1166602004329864451 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1166602 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. Deciding whether to disclose a disability during a job interview can be a difficult decision. The goal of this webinar is to provide a basic overview of the legal issues surrounding disclosure of a disability in a job interview, discuss the decision on whether or not to disclose, and review some strategies to assist in the disclosure process.
29 Saturday	11:00am – 03:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
26 Wednesday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
26 Wednesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Microsoft Excel Data Analysis ShortCourse Registration: Click on the course title in the ShortCourses list at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/itts/training/shortcourses/index.php, then click "Register online" Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding This ShortCourse will cover some of the statistical analysis functions built into Excel, as well as those included with the Analysis ToolPak. In this course, you will learn how to use Excel 2013 for Descriptive and Inferential statistics, t-Test, ANOVA, Correlation, and Regression. This course assumes the basic knowledge of Excel 2013 and knowledge of basic college level statistics. Instructor: Heide Mansouri
27 Thursday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
27 Thursday	12:00pm – 02:00pm Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/ Location: Graduate Center 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
27 Thursday	02:00pm – 04:00pm SAS Enterprise Guide II ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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
27 Thursday	02:00pm – 02:30pm +Visual and Performing Arts Series: Creating Your Personal Brand (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2029515222482926339 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2029515 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. The Visual and Performing Arts Series is tailored for students pursuing a degree in the arts. As an artist, it's important to be aware of your niche in the artistic realm. We will explore some options to increase your level of self-awareness and creating your personal brand.
27 Thursday	04:00pm – 05:00pm How to Work a Career Fair Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Center Commons, Administration Building west wing basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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: Nicole Noble
27 Thursday	05:00pm – 07:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center Room 43C 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
28 Friday	09:00am – 12:00pm 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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
28 Friday	02:00pm – 04:00am Altmetrics Workshop Registration: Not Required Location: TTU Library, Lab 150 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding With the widespread adoption of information technology, the behavior of scholars has changed in recent years. Traditional measures of scholarly impact have come under increasing criticism for being inadequate. How can we measure the influence of scholarly work in the newly emerging online environment? This workshop focuses on the rise of altmetrics, alternative measures of scholarly influence. Alternative resources for measuring research impact will be introduced and discussed and their advantages and disadvantages will be noted. Attendees will learn how to monitor personal and institutional research impact in new ways, track research significance and influence in a more timely and comprehensive manner, and achieve a better understanding of how the scholarly landscape may change in the years ahead. Presenters: Brian Quinn & Innocent Awasom
28 Friday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Microsoft SharePoint ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Microsoft SharePoint is a web application platform that makes it easier for people to work together. You can use sites to share documents, collaborate on projects, and share information. SharePoint 2010 works seamlessly with Office 2010 products to make your organizations workflow much easier to manage. Although the most common use of SharePoint is document management, it can be easily customized to fit the needs of your organization through use of shared calendars, task lists, and other features. This starter course is designed for people who are inexperienced with SharePoint and to help them learn how to understand the roles of SharePoint 2010, how to access and navigate through a SharePoint site, and how to integrate with Office 2010 applications. Instructor: Ian Wilkinson
29 Saturday	11:00am – 03:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
31 Monday	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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
31 Monday	02:00pm – 04:00pm *Microsoft Expression Web ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basementhe requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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
31 Monday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students. 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 For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance. 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.
31 Monday	02:00pm – 03:00pm TEACH Talk Discussion: Balancing Teaching, Research, and Home Life Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/ Location: TTU Library, Room 152 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Graduate students wear many different hats, and this is especially true of those who teach. Juggling the demands of graduate school with teaching responsibilities while also enjoying a healthy personal life can be difficult. Come join us for a discussion on successful strategies for balancing research, teaching, and home life. Presenter: Allison Boye
31 Monday	03:00pm – 05:00pm Independent Writing Hours at the Graduate Student Writing Center Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Student Writing Center Suite, Administration 43 Description: Writing your dissertation, thesis, or other academic project? Join your fellow graduate students at the Graduate Student Writing Center (GSWC) for Independent Writing Hours on Mondays from 3-5 p.m. During these hours, graduate students may use the writing center as a workspace and ask questions as they arise of on-duty writing consultants. The GSWC, located in Room 43 of the Graduate Center, is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. 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. Individual tutoring sessions at the GSWC are held by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-5 p.m. To schedule a session, go to https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php https://ttu.mywconline.com/ Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, GSWC Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
31 Monday	03:00pm – 03:30pm +Networking with LinkedIn (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1701693631638369283 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1701693 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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.
01 Tuesday	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 Tuesday	12:00pm – 01:00pm Ethical Considerations in SoTL Research; An IRB Perspective Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/ Location:TTU Library, Room 153 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) uses discovery, reflection, and evidence-based methods to research effective teaching and student learning. While many methodological approaches to SoTL research exist, they often are centered in the classroom environment of the researcher. Inherently, this presents some unique challenges to the ethical guidelines of researching human subjects. This workshop will review key ethical principles of human subject research from the perspective of the IRB reviewer. Specifically, those elements often challenged with SoTL projects will be discussed, along with some creative approaches to design that have been effective in meeting the ethical obligations of researchers. Presenters: Kelly Cukrowicz and Scott Burris
01 Tuesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Microsoft Excel ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location:Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding In this ShortCourse, you will become familiar with the fundamentals of Excel 2013. Topics include navigating within a spreadsheet, using worksheets and workbooks, entering information, using formulas, using functions, formatting information, printing, auto formatting, filling in information, sorting, and filtering. Instructor: Heide Mansouri
01 Tuesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance Registration: not required Location:Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students. 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 For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance. 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.
01 Tuesday	02:00pm – 02:30pm 30-Minute Miracle Series: The Last 5 Minutes of Class Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location:TTU Library, Room 153 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding As a student, you may remember sitting in class and watching the clock tick towards the end of the period. As instructors, you may have experienced the dreaded backpack shuffle. With five minutes left in class, students’ minds and bodies may be out the door. How do we keep people engaged until the end of class? Join us for the sequel to the first five minutes of class… the last five minutes class! This 30-minute workshop will give you strategies to help increase student learning and end class on a positive note. Presenter: Adam Smith Facilitator: Allison Boye
01 Tuesday	04:00pm – 04:30pm +Volunteer Opportunities: Preparing for the Non-Profit Fair (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/132470636476598531 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/13247063 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. Looking to explore career options, internships, and shadowing opportunities in the non-profit sector? Attend this webinar and learn ways to get involved!
01 Tuesday	05:00pm – 07:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location:Graduate Center Room 43C 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
02 Wednesday	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 Wednesday	09:00am – 12:00pm Teacher Job Fair Registration: Not Required Location: McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center, 17th St, Lubbock, TX 79501, United States Description: Representatives from top school districts will be in attendance at this year's Teacher Job Fair! Come and familiarize yourself with the job market and get acquainted with offerings from various school districts. Professional dress is required and be sure to bring plenty of resumes to distribute. Make sure to join us at the Mixer the night before the fair for an evening of refreshments, snacks, and lively conversation. This is an opportunity for students to get to know and build relationships with school representatives before the fair. For more information, please contact Tom Casey at 806-742-2210 or by email at tom.casey@ttu.edu.
02 Wednesday	01:00pm – 02:00pm Writing Your Teaching Philosophy Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location:TTU Library, Room 153 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Creating a succinct, reflective statement about how you view teaching can be a challenging task. Your teaching philosophy statement should demonstrate why you teach the way you do and provide a snapshot of what your teaching style looks like in the classroom. But how do you do that? Join us for a hands-on experience as we think through constructing an effective statement of your philosophy of teaching. Presenters: Suzanne Tapp and Allison Boye Facilitator: Allison Boye
02 Wednesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm MATLAB ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location:Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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. Prerequisites: Undergraduate-level mathematics and experience with basic computer operations is assumed for this ShortCourse. Instructor: Heide Mansouri
03 Thursday	Arts & Humanities Graduate Student Research Conference
03 Thursday	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
03 Thursday	12:00pm – 02:00pm Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Center 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.
03 Thursday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Adobe Photoshop I ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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
03 Thursday	02:00pm – 04:00pm JMP ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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
03 Thursday	03:00pm – 03:30pm +Applicant Tracking System: What you need to know to get your resume noticed! (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5681320992792360707 Location:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5681320 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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.
03 Thursday	05:00pm – 07:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location:Graduate Center Room 43C 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
04 Friday	Arts & Humanities Graduate Student Research Conference
04 Friday	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
04 Friday	11:00am – 11:30am +So You Want to Be a Project Manager (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1656233223876511235 Location:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/16562332 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Managing Time, Money and People: Students will be able to assess their knowledge of the skills project managers use on the job.
05 Saturday	11:00am – 03:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
07 Monday	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
07 Monday	8:30am – 11am National Distance Learning Week Webinar & Kick Off 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 in TTU Library, Room 151 Description: Come join Worldwide eLearning for National Distance Learning Week, November 7-11. We will kickstart the week on Monday, November 7 at 9:00 a.m. with a webinar hosted by USDLA entitled “Align and Redesign” which focuses on how to transform your online course. Immediately following at 10:00 a.m. will be a come-and-go information session where you can meet the eLearning team and learn more about our services. More importantly: we will also have sweets and door prizes! Additional free webinars and sessions are available throughout the week. Some will be available for virtual attendance while others will be offered at eLearning. Be sure to visit our website for more details: elearning.ttu.edu/dl-week-2016 Presenter: Veronica Sanchez
07 Monday	10:00am – 12:00pm Mediasite ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location:Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Mediasite is a video delivery system that can help automate the recording, distribution, management, and analytics of video and multimedia presentations. This ShortCourse covers basic audio video tips, use of the Mediasite version 6 management portal, how to use Mediasite with Blackboard, and how to upload any video content for secure streaming via TTU systems. A Mediasite recorder and AV setup will be present for some hands-on training with the device. Instructor: Ian Wilkinson
07 Monday	01:00pm – 02:00pm *Centric Series: Salary Negotiation for International Students Registration: not required Location:Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: International Students, attend this event and learn more about salary negotiation tactics for international students!
07 Monday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Adobe Dreamweaver ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location:Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Dreamweaver is a powerful tool that makes creating your own website easy. In this class, you will learn how to use Dreamweaver to edit and format text, create links, and work with images. We will also explore some of the basics of the CSS panel to help establish a consistent design for your website. Instructor: Jeff Luman
07 Monday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance Registration: not required Location:Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students. 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 For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance. 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.
07 Monday	02:00pm – 03:00pm Document Delivery Workshop Registration: not required Location: TTU Library, Lab 150 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding Attend any of the following 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: 1 p.m. Aug. 24 2 p.m. Sept. 15 2:30 p.m. Oct. 4 2 p.m. Nov. 7 For more information, email libraries.docdel@ttu.edu.
07 Monday	02:00pm – 03:00pm Copyright Office Hours with Camille Thomas Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location: TTU Library, Room 137 Description: Got a copyright question? TTU Libraries and TDPLC will host “office hours” with the Scholarly Communication Librarian, Camille Thomas, in which faculty can stop by or contact Camille via Lync to have their questions about copyright, publishing, promoting research and public access mandates for federal grants. Those with questions are encouraged to bring or share any materials in question, either physically or digitally, for a more accurate assessment. Event recurs every other Monday from 2-3 p.m. Presenter: Camille Thomas Facilitator: Suzanne Tapp
07 Monday	03:00pm – 03:30pm +Writing Your Resume and Cover Letter (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5605101747243332099 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/56051017 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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.
07 Monday	04:00pm – 04:30pm +How to Work a Job Fair (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6917910934226492931 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/69179109 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Learn how to do research on attending companies, make a great first impression, create and deliver a successful elevator speech and more!
08 Tuesday	02:00pm – 03:00pm Service Learning: Should I Use Service Learning in My Teaching? 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: TTU Library, Room 153 Description: Do you like to use real-world examples and projects in your class? Do you want students to have an authentic, hands-on learning experience? If so, you should consider service learning. Join us for an informal discussion of service learning pedagogy and the Service Learning Program at TTU. We will address the definition of service learning at TTU, how to implement service learning into your course and the support available to faculty teaching with service learning. Presenter: Erika Brooks-Hurst
08 Tuesday	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
08 Tuesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Microsoft Excel Formulas & Functions ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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. Instructor: Heide Mansouri
08 Tuesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance Registration: not required Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students. 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 For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance. 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.
08 Tuesday	03:00pm – 03:30pm +Centric Series: Know Your Core: Attitudes Beliefs and Values in the Workplace (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4182561299808173571 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/418256129 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding This webinar is designed to help international students become familiar with the culture of any work environment. They are encouraged to examine business culture from their own frame of reference, taking into account their cultural values and personality.
08 Tuesday	04:00pm – 04:30pm +Translating Military Skills Into Civilian Language: Resumes and Interviewing (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6395873808474737155 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/63958738 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Learn how to translate military service into an effective resume that matches the needs of the organizations looking to hire. Learn how to articulate military experience into highly sought after civilian skills in an interview setting.
08 Tuesday	05:00pm – 07:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location:Graduate Center Room 43C 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
09 Wednesday	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 Wednesday	11:00am – 11:30am +Non-Traditional Interviews (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2562539767931398915 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2562539 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. 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.
09 Wednesday	12:00pm – 01:00pm +TTU Library/Ethics Series: Paraphrasing, Quoting, and Plagiarism: the DOs and DON’Ts Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location: TTU Library, Room 153 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding +A recording of this workshop is available online from the Ethics Center at http://mediacast.ttu.edu/Mediasite/Play/28bc7eba7501491299d3e999f4add91f1d Have you ever copied and pasted text from the internet for an assignments, are you worried you paraphrased correctly, or did you fail to cite a source? Because scholarship requires high standards of integrity, this TTU Library / Ethics Series Workshop will help you identify plagiarism and provide you with techniques to paraphrase properly. The TTU Library will provide a short demonstration of two online services offered – iThenticate and Turnitin, and show you how to check your manuscripts for potential plagiarism. Following the presentations breakout sessions will help you sharpen your writing skills and avoid this common, often unintentional, form of academic misconduct. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by TTU Libraries and the TTU Ethics Center, this workshop is free and open to all students, faculty, and staff. Registration for this event is required. Presenters: Marcelo Schmidt & Kimberly Vardeman
09 Wednesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Microsoft Access I ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding This beginner-level Access ShortCourse will help familiarize you with the fundamentals of Microsoft Access 2013 to help you get started using this program. You will be introduced to the rules and guidelines for creating a relational database. In this course you will learn the foundation of a good database design. This course assumes that you are familiar with the Microsoft Office 2013 new interface. Instructor: Heide Mansouri
09 Wednesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm The People to People Fair: Non-Profit Internships and Work Experience Registration: not required Location: Student Union Building Ballroom Description: Non-Profit organizations from Lubbock will be in attendance! Students interested in acquiring practicum experience, internships, or even full-time employment in a Non-Profit organization will have the opportunity to talk with representatives and pick up valuable information about various organizations. Stay tuned for more information as the event approaches. For more information, please contact Nicole Noble at 806-742-2210 or by email at nicole.noble@ttu.edu
10 Thursday	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 Thursday	09:00am – 10:00am Negotiate Your Salary Registration: not required Location: Graduate Center Commons, Administration Building west wing basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Join us in the Graduate Center for a workshop on how to negotiate your salary presented by Dr. Nicole Noble, University Career Center counselor. Designed for graduate students, this workshop will help you • Recognize when to discuss salary • Learn where to research salary information • Identify techniques for negotiating salary 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: Nicole Noble
10 Thursday	10:00am – 02:00pm Hiring Red, White & You! Veteran Career Fair Registration: not required Location: Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Ln, Lubbock, TX 79401, USA Description: The Texas Workforce Commission is proud to announce the fifth annual Hiring Red, White and You! (HRWY) statewide job fair to take place on November 10, 2016. In cooperation with 28 Workforce Solutions partners, the Hiring Red, White and You! Job Fair connects Texas veterans and their spouses with Texas employers who value the experience, discipline and other exceptional qualities inherent with a military background. In the first four years, HRWY has connected more than 42,000 veterans with over 6,400 employers. It is estimated that there are 927,000 veterans in Texas who are eligible for work. By holding these Hiring Red, White and You! Hiring fairs across the state, Texas employers can more easily connect to this highly qualified group of service men and women across the state. *Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Please continue to check http://www.twc.state.tx.us/hiring-red-white-you for updates on this event or contact redwhiteandyou@twc.state.tx.us.
10 Thursday	12:00pm – 02:00pm Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry Registration: not required Location: Graduate Center 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
10 Thursday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Accessibility for the Web ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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
10 Thursday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Adobe Photoshop II ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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
10 Thursday	05:00pm – 07:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center Room 43C 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
11 Friday	Red Raider Startup Registration: innovationhub.ttu.edu Location: Innovation Hub at Research Park 3911 4th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79415 Description: Join The Hub for an intensive 3-day workshop designed to help entrepreneurs connect a problem to a solution. Complete 6 months of work in 3 days! Free food provided!
12 Saturday	Red Raider Startup Registration: innovationhub.ttu.edu Location: Innovation Hub at Research Park 3911 4th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79415 Description: Join The Hub for an intensive 3-day workshop designed to help entrepreneurs connect a problem to a solution. Complete 6 months of work in 3 days! Free food provided!
13 Sunday	Red Raider Startup Registration: innovationhub.ttu.edu Location: Innovation Hub at Research Park 3911 4th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79415 Description: Join The Hub for an intensive 3-day workshop designed to help entrepreneurs connect a problem to a solution. Complete 6 months of work in 3 days! Free food provided!
11 Friday	12:00pm – 01:00pm +Grant Writing Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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: This workshop addresses the basics of grant writing, including the parts of a grant proposal and common pitfalls. Participants will learn to tailor their grant proposals to specific audiences and to use precise language. Lunch will be served.
11 Friday	03:00pm – 04:00pm Writing Towards the Creation of Community: Insights from the Annual AWP Conference 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: TTU Library, Room 153 Description: During the fall of 2012, I began collaborating with Christine Neugebauer, who directs the Arts in Medicine Program at Covenant Women and Children’s Hospital. Specifically, I helped her to jumpstart a program that would bring undergraduate and graduate student artist volunteers into the hospital to work with patients and their families (creative writing & literature, visual arts, theater, music). I will therefore briefly discuss this experience and the ways in which I have integrated community outreach into my creative nonfiction workshops. I will also focus on the Honors Thesis I directed (Elizabeth Hash, Spring 2016). Building on this foundational interest in and experience with the therapeutic and yes, transformative benefits of the arts, specifically though not exclusively through written creative expression, the heart of my presentation will focus on my experience at the Associated Writing Program’s annual conference, specifically: 1. the information I gathered from a panel of individual artists who work with the following populations: hospitalized children, veterans, and incarcerated teens. 2. my interview with Andre Dubus III (forthcoming in the winter issue of The Missouri Review), whose novel, The House of Sand and Fog, was adapted for film. Dubus’ violent growing up, which led to a tendency towards bullying the bullies—plays into the discussion of the transformative power of art, as art ultimately enabled Dubus to mobilize and direct his energy into writing. I will invite attendees to share their own strategies and experience for enabling student or outside populations via art and/or specific bodies of knowledge. Presenter: Jacqueline Kolosov
11 Friday	09:00am – 12:00pm 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 Friday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Copyright and Fair Use Workshop Registration: not required Location: TTU Library, Lab 150 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding Faculty and graduate students, learn to navigate the landscape of intellectual property and arrive at a reasonable understanding of copyright and fair use. Presenters: Rachael Thomas, Jon Hufford, and Brian Quinn
11 Friday	02:00pm – 02:30pm +Coping with Rejection Throughout the Job Search Process (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7120336522459662081 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7120336 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. Are you not having much luck in looking for a job? Are you finding it hard to stay motivated to search for a position? Resilience is a key factor in your success! Attend this webinar and gain techniques for coping with rejection throughout the job search process.
12 Saturday	11:00am – 03:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center Room 43C 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
14 Monday	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
14 Monday	10:00am – 12:00pm Microsoft SharePoint ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location:Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Microsoft SharePoint is a web application platform that makes it easier for people to work together. You can use sites to share documents, collaborate on projects, and share information. SharePoint 2010 works seamlessly with Office 2010 products to make your organizations workflow much easier to manage. Although the most common use of SharePoint is document management, it can be easily customized to fit the needs of your organization through use of shared calendars, task lists, and other features. This starter course is designed for people who are inexperienced with SharePoint and to help them learn how to understand the roles of SharePoint 2010, how to access and navigate through a SharePoint site, and how to integrate with Office 2010 applications. Instructor: Ian Wilkinson
14 Monday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Web Analytics ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding 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
14 Monday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance Registration: not required Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students. 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 For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance. 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.
14 Monday	02:00pm – 02:30pm +Polishing Your Networking and Dining Etiquette (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9073040586087528449 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9073040 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. Webinar for students seeking to refine their networking and dining etiquette skills!
14 Monday	03:00pm – 05:00pm Independent Writing Hours at the Graduate Student Writing Center Registration: not required Location: Graduate Student Writing Center Suite, Administration 43 Description: Writing your dissertation, thesis, or other academic project? Join your fellow graduate students at the Graduate Student Writing Center (GSWC) for Independent Writing Hours on Mondays from 3-5 p.m. During these hours, graduate students may use the writing center as a workspace and ask questions as they arise of on-duty writing consultants. The GSWC, located in Room 43 of the Graduate Center, is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. 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. Individual tutoring sessions at the GSWC are held by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-5 p.m. To schedule a session, go to https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php https://ttu.mywconline.com/ Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, GSWC Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
15 Tuesday	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
15 Tuesday	09:00am – 10:00am Accessibility in a Nutshell Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location: TTU Library, Room 152 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Part of the TTU Worldwide eLearning "Steps to Online Accessibility" Series. This lecture will go over the federal guidelines instructors need to know to keep their courses accessible. Instructors will leave with a check list of items to implement into their courses and learn about the resources at Worldwide eLearning. Presenter: Jackie Luft
15 Tuesday	12:00pm – 01:00pm Feeling & Thinking: Does motivation matter in student learning outcomes? Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location: TTU Library, Room 151 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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. Dr. Coward attended the Lily Conference on College and University Teaching and Learning June, 2016. In this session, she will describe different multimedia learning designs that students prefer and examine if these preferences lead to higher motivation and better learning outcomes. Further discussion will be on different stages of learning might require different motivational strategies Presenter: Fannie Liu Coward
15 Tuesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Microsoft Excel PivotTable ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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
15 Tuesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance Registration: not required Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students. 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 For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance. 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.
15 Tuesday	02:00pm – 03:00pm Assessment as an Element of Effective Instruction Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location: TTU Library, Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development, Room 153 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding We will discuss assessment as an instrument that provides insight into students’ understanding for the purpose of improving instruction, as opposed to a mechanism for evaluating students’ performance. In particular we will address assessment as a means to probe students’ conceptual understanding, problem solving and critical thinking skills, informing instructors of difficulties and weaknesses that need to be addressed through curricular change or modification of instructional methods. We will present data from physics and discuss the benefits and implications of this use of assessment for improving students’ learning. Presenter: Beth Thacker
15 Tuesday	03:00pm – 03:30pm +Encore Career: Transitioning to a New Career Later in Life (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2298815306941016577 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/22988153 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. Are you looking for a change? Are you wanting to get into a new field after years of service in a different field? Attend this webinar and learn more about transitioning into a new career!
15 Tuesday	05:00pm – 07:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center Room 43C 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
16 Wednesday	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
16 Wednesday	09:00am – 04:00pm Résumé / CV Critique Day Registration: Not required Location: University Career Center, 150 Wiggins Complex Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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, etc.) anytime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and have them critiqued by UCC career counselors. Find more career resources for graduate students at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/careercenter/gradstudents/index.php on the University Career Center (UCC) website. You can also get a critique and other services from the UCC in the Graduate Center, Room 43C (in the west-wing of the Administration Building) on Thursdays 2-3 p.m. For more information about UCC services for graduate students, email nicole.noble@ttu.edu
16 Wednesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Microsoft Access II ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding The Access II ShortCourse is designed as an intermediate course to the Microsoft Access I ShortCourse. This course explores viewing, editing, navigating, sorting, finding, and filtering records, in addition to printing data and implementing and maintaining table relationships. This course also covers Expression Builder, and calculated fields. You will learn how to create parameter queries that make a query ask for input. This course assumes that you are familiar with database design basics. Instructor: Heide Mansouri
17 Thursday	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
17 Thursday	09:00am – 10:00am Making Your Word Documents Accessible Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location: TTU Library, Room 152 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Part of the TTU Worldwide eLearning "Steps to Online Accessibility" Series. This workshop teaches you simple steps to make word documents accessible to students who utilize screen readers. Learners will receive instruction and guided time to practice their new skills. Presenter: Jackie Luft
17 Thursday	10:00am – 11:00am Accessible PowerPoints Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location: TTU Library, Room 152 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding. Part of the TTU Worldwide eLearning "Steps to Online Accessibility" Series. This workshop teaches you simple steps to make your PowerPoints accessible. Learners will receive instruction and guided time to practice their new skills. Please bring your laptop and a PowerPoint to work on. Presenter: Jackie Luftt
17 Thursday	12:00pm – 02:00pm Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry Registration: not required Location: Graduate Center 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
17 Thursday	12:0pm – 01:00pm Teaching Well Online Brownbag Series: Using the Self and Peer Assessment Tool in Blackboard Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location:TTU Library, Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development, Room 153 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Join Dr. Nadia Flores-Yeffal (Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work) and Anita Nunez (TTU Worldwide eLearning) as they discuss Dr. Flores’ recent revision of her SOC 3394, Contemporary Sociological Theories online course, and her use of Blackboard’s Self and Peer Assessment Tool to create a peer review component for a research paper assigned in her course. The Self and Peer Assessment tool allows students to review and assess work submitted by themselves and by their peers. Using criteria provided by their instructor (or examples provided by their instructor), students can provide feedback for submitted assignments to their peers as a part of the evaluation process. Dr. Flores will share her experience with this tool and Ms. Nunez will guide participants through hands-on implementation of the Self and Peer Assessment tool in Blackboard. Presenters: Anita Nunez & Nadia Flores-Yeffal
17 Thursday	02:0pm – 04:00pm Microsoft Excel Charts ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding In this ShortCourse you will learn how to use Microsoft Excel to create many kinds of charts to help you display data in ways that are most meaningful to your audience. This course assumes the basic knowledge of Excel 2013. Instructor: Heide Mansouri
17 Thursday	03:0pm – 03:30pm +Illegal Interview Questions and How to Handle Them (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6670107401606355713 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/66701074 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. In the United States, there are laws governing data that can be gathered and information that can be considered in hiring decisions. Most interviewers have been trained not to ask these questions in an interview. However, you might have a job interview where illegal questions are asked. This 30-minute webinar will identify illegal questions and provide suggestions to handle them professionally.
17 Thursday	05:00pm – 07:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center Room 43C 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
18 Friday	09:00am – 12:00pm 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
18 Friday	11:00am – 11:30am +Visual and Performing Arts Series: Building a Career in the Arts (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/719933102129486594 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7199331 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. The Visual and Performing Arts Series is tailored for students pursuing a degree in the arts. In the world of performing arts, career paths can be a bit nontraditional. This webinar will provide some tips and strategies to develop a rewarding and fulfilling career while pursuing your passion.
18 Friday	12:00pm – 01:00pm TEACH Friday Series: The Ivory Tower: Video and Discussion Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location:TTU Library, Room 153 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding As tuition rates spiral beyond reach and student loan debt passes $1 trillion (more than credit card debt), the documentary Ivory Tower asks: Is college worth the cost? From the halls of Harvard, to public colleges in financial crisis, to Silicon Valley, filmmaker Andrew Rossi (page one: Inside the New York Times) assembles an urgent portrait of a great American institution at the breaking point. Join us for an abbreviated viewing of this film and some engaging discussion to follow! Presenter: Allison Boye
19 Saturday	11:00am – 03:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center Room 43C 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
21 Monday	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
21 Monday	11:00am – 11:30am +The Anatomy of A Career in Sales (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1943229947983784450 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/194322994 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. This webinar exposes students to the different phases of the sales cycle and gives tips on how to articulate their strengths during an interview for a position in sales.
21 Monday	12:00pm – 12:30pm +Writing a Personal Statement?: Tips and Tricks for Writing an Effective Personal Statement (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6327544658369333762 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6327544 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. Personal Statements and Statements of Purpose are really common as part of graduate school applications. This webinar will help you get your essay started and offer some advice on polishing off this important document!
21 Monday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance Registration: not required Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students. 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 For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance. 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.
21 Monday	02:00pm – 03:00pm Safe Computing Practices ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding In a time of constant network-based attacks, viruses, and worms, safe computing is critical for successful computing. This course details a number of security measures necessary to thwart hackers and intrusion attempts. Course includes an overview of intrusion methods and suggestions for safe and secure desktop computing. Designed for the typical computer user, course materials address desktop security and are part of the CIO's campus Safe Computing Campaign. Instructor: Andrew Bevly
21 Monday	02:00pm – 03:00pm Copyright Office Hours with Camille Thomas Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location: TTU Library, Room 137 Description: Got a copyright question? TTU Libraries and TDPLC will host “office hours” with the Scholarly Communication Librarian, Camille Thomas, in which faculty can stop by or contact Camille via Lync to have their questions about copyright, publishing, promoting research and public access mandates for federal grants. Those with questions are encouraged to bring or share any materials in question, either physically or digitally, for a more accurate assessment. Event recurs every other Monday from 2-3 p.m. Presenter: Camille Thomas Facilitator: Suzanne Tapp
21 Monday	03:00pm – 05:00pm Independent Writing Hours at the Graduate Student Writing Center Registration: not required Location: Graduate Student Writing Center Suite, Administration 43 Description: Writing your dissertation, thesis, or other academic project? Join your fellow graduate students at the Graduate Student Writing Center (GSWC) for Independent Writing Hours on Mondays from 3-5 p.m. During these hours, graduate students may use the writing center as a workspace and ask questions as they arise of on-duty writing consultants. The GSWC, located in Room 43 of the Graduate Center, is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. 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. Individual tutoring sessions at the GSWC are held by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-5 p.m. To schedule a session, go to https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php https://ttu.mywconline.com/ Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, GSWC Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
22 Tuesday	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
22 Tuesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm 3D-Printing ShortCourse Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/ Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding 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
22 Tuesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance Registration: not reqiured Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students. 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 For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance. 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.
22 Tuesday	05:00pm – 07:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center Room 43C 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
23 Wednesday	Holiday - no classes
24 Thursday	Holiday - no classes
25 Friday	Holiday - no classes
28 Monday	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
28 Monday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance Registration: not required Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students. 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 For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance. 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.
28 Monday	03:00pm – 05:00pm Independent Writing Hours at the Graduate Student Writing Center Registration: not required Location: Graduate Student Writing Center Suite, Administration 43 Description: Writing your dissertation, thesis, or other academic project? Join your fellow graduate students at the Graduate Student Writing Center (GSWC) for Independent Writing Hours on Mondays from 3-5 p.m. During these hours, graduate students may use the writing center as a workspace and ask questions as they arise of on-duty writing consultants. The GSWC, located in Room 43 of the Graduate Center, is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. 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. Individual tutoring sessions at the GSWC are held by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-5 p.m. To schedule a session, go to https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php https://ttu.mywconline.com/ Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, GSWC Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu
29 Tuesday	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
29 Tuesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance Registration: not required Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students. 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 For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance. 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.
29 Tuesday	02:00pm – 02:30pm +Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/812051285816920578 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8120512 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. Do you think about social situations or office politics? Are you wanting to build rapport with others more easily? Attend this webinar and gain information about emotional intelligence and the importance of it in the workplace!
29 Tuesday	05:00pm – 07:00pm Statistical Consulting Service Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php Location: Graduate Center Room 43C 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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.
30 Wednesday	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
30 Wednesday	03:00pm – 03:30pm +Networking with LinkedIn (Webinar) Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1342347942916553218 Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/13423479 Description: Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. 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.
01 Thursday	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 Thursday	11:00am – 11:30am +Applicant Tracking System: What you need to know to get your resume noticed! (Webinar) 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/7782873642056330498 Description: 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: Nicole Noble, University Career Center Assistant Director, at nicole.noble@ttu.edu
01 Thursday	02:00pm – 03:00pm How to Dress Professionally 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: Description:Join us in the Graduate Center for a workshop on how to dress professionally. Designed for graduate students, this workshop will help you • Understand the importance of a first impression • Describe appropriate dress for a job interview and why • Identify appropriate dress after you have been hired Contact: Nicole Noble, University Career Center Assistant Director, at nicole.noble@ttu.edu
01 Thursday	03:00pm – 03:30pm +University Career Center: Services for Students (Webinar) 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/4019154080713988354 Description: Description:University Career Center: Services for Students presents a quick overview of all the services that the Texas Tech University Career Center offers to students. Included in this webinar is information about resume critiques, mock interviews, job search tools, assessments, and career fairs. Contact: Nicole Noble, University Career Center Assistant Director, at nicole.noble@ttu.edu
01 Thursday	05:00pm – 07:00pm +Statistical Consulting Service *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. Registration: Make an appointment at http://ttu.mobi/stats. No walk-ins please. Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or online Description: 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. Contact: Nick Hensley, Statistical Consultant, at nhensley247@gmail.com
02 Friday	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
05 Monday	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
05 Monday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance +This service is available to distance graduate students. Registration: Not Required Location:Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 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 Contact: Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services Librarian, at brian.quinn@ttu.edu
05 Monday	02:00pm – 03:00pm Got a copyright question? Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx Location: TTU Library, Room 137 Description: Got a copyright question? TTU Libraries and TDPLC will host “office hours” with the Scholarly Communication Librarian, Camille Thomas, in which faculty can stop by or contact Camille via Lync to have their questions about copyright, publishing, promoting research and public access mandates for federal grants. Those with questions are encouraged to bring or share any materials in question, either physically or digitally, for a more accurate assessment. Event recurs every other Monday from 2-3 p.m. Contact: Camille Thomas, Copyright, Publishing, and Data Management Librarian, at camille.thomas@ttu.edu
06 Tuesday	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
06 Tuesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance +This service is available to distance graduate students. Registration: Not Required Location:Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 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 Contact: Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services Librarian, at brian.quinn@ttu.edu
06 Tuesday	05:00pm – 07:00pm +Statistical Consulting Service *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +This webinar is available to distance graduate students. Registration: Make an appointment at http://ttu.mobi/stats. No walk-ins please. Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or online Description: 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. Contact: Nick Hensley, Statistical Consultant, at nhensley247@gmail.com
07 Wednesday	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
20 Tuesday	01:00pm – 02:00pm Transfer of Skills from Academia to Industry 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 transfer your academic skills to an industry career presented by Dr. Nicole Noble, University Career Center counselor. Designed for graduate students, this workshop will help you • Identify transferable skills from academic experiences to industry positions • Gain information concerning employers' preferences on employee skill sets • Demonstrate ability to articulate transferable skills 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
17 Tuesday	09:00am – 04:00pm New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO) Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/current/orientation2017.php Location:Student Union Building (SUB) Description: Description: We invite you to register now for New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO). This year's NGSO presentations are designed to orient you to Texas Tech University graduate student life and services * begin academic and professional development to support your graduate studies * provide networking opportunities among graduate students and the Texas Tech community. See http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/current/orientation2017.php for the schedule, additional details, and registration. Contact gradschool@ttu.edu
17 Tuesday	11:00am – 12:00noon Academic Resilience 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
19 Thursday	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
19 Thursday	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 Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement 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
19 Thursday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Blackboard Learn 9.1 Basic Training 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 151, in TTU Library Description: The Basic Training consists of course navigation and environment, adding basic content, the most commonly used Control Panel and Grade Center functions. Please note that the Basic Training is the prerequisite to the Assignments Training and Tests Training. Contact: Karissa Greathouse karissa.greathouse@ttu.edu
19 Thursday	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/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
20 Friday	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
20 Friday	01:00pm – 02:00pm Title IX for Graduate Students 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 the unique Title IX concerns for graduate students. Hear from two current Texas Tech graduate students, the Director of support resources, and the Dean of Students. This event is open to all TTU Graduate Students, Faculty & Staff. Registration is required, and lunch is provided. Presenters: Samantha Christopher, Christy Norfleet, Dr. Kimberly Simón kimberly.simon@ttu.edu , RISE Director, and Dr. Matt Gregory matt.gregory@ttu.edu, Dean of Students
20 Friday	01:00pm – 02:00pm 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/2837094 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: Brian Quinn brian.quinn@ttu.edu
21 Saturday	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/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
23 Monday	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
23 Monday	02:00pm – 02:30pm +Working in Human Resources: Primary Roles in HR 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/1144516117959389187 Location: Online Description: Have you ever been asked about an ethical dilemma in an interview? In this webinar we will briefly define ethics, then give some tips and examples on what employers are looking for in this response. Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu
23 Monday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance Registration: Not Required Location:Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 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
23 Monday	02:30pm – 03:00pm +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
23 Monday	05:00pm – 06:30pm Library Orientation for International Students Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/3008238 Location:TTU Library, Lab 150 Description: This seminar will provide an orientation to new international students on using Texas Tech University Library resources. In addition to learning best research practices, the attendees will learn about the Personal Librarian service, LibGuides, EBSCO Discovery Services (EDS), Google Scholar, Document Delivery, and EndNote. The attendees will also learn how to identify databases for research using subject categories and how to use three important databases--Scopus, Web of Science, and Statistica. The attendees will take a 30 minute library tour to reinforce the information they received in the Workshop. Contact: Minerva Alaniz minerva.alaniz@ttu.edu, Innocent Awasom awasom.afuh@ttu.edu, Tom Rohrig tom.rohrig@ttu.edu, Jack Becker jack.becker@ttu.edu, Jake Syma jake.syma@ttu.edu
24 Tuesday	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
24 Tuesday	02:00pm – 02:30pm +Ethical Dilemma: Answering This Tough Interview Question 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/9174002145491284227 Location: Online Description: Have you ever been asked about an ethical dilemma in an interview? In this webinar we will briefly define ethics, then give some tips and examples on what employers are looking for in this response. Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu
24 Tuesday	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
24 Tuesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance +This service is available to distance graduate students at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 Registration: Not Required Location:Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 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
24 Tuesday	02:00pm – 03:00pm +Accessibility in a Nutshell Webinar Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +Webinar is available to on-site and online graduate students. Registration:http://www.ttu.edu/accessibility/StepsToOnlineAccessibility.php (scroll down to find registration link) Location:Online 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
24 Tuesday	02:00pm – 03:00pm Blackboard Learn 9.1 Assignment Tool 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 151, in TTU Library Description: Use the Date Management Tool to easily adjust all content availability, due dates, and adaptive release dates in your course. Accessed on the Control Panel in the Course Tools section, you can choose to adjust dates automatically or individually from one convenient location. We will discuss setting due dates and test dates, validating dates from one semester to the next, adjusting course dates to compensate, and tweaking multiple dates at once using the convenient interface. Join us as we walk through this streamlined process. Contact: Ron Nail ron.nail@ttu.edu
24 Tuesday	03:30pm – 05:00pm Government and Legal Information: Official and Authoritative Sources for Research Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding Registration:http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/3008229 Location: TTU Library, Lab 150 Description: This seminar will demonstrate the importance of using government information resources at all jurisdiction levels to improve your research in business and the social sciences. The presenters will describe the databases available for researching government information with an emphasis on the electronic resources. The emphasis will be on HathiTrust Digital Library, FdSys (the Federal Digital System), USA.GOV, Google limiting by .gov domain, etc. This seminar will provide an overview of doing legal research on Texas and federal legislation using the University Library, government sources, and Law Library resources. Presenters: Minerva Alanizminerva.alaniz@ttu.edu, Tom Rohrig tom.rohrig@ttu.edu, Jake Syma jake.syma@ttu.edu
24 Tuesday	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/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
25 Wednesday	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
25 Wednesday	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
25 Wednesday	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)
25 Wednesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Microsoft Excel Short Course 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 become familiar with the fundamentals of Excel 2013. Topics include navigating within a spreadsheet, using worksheets and workbooks, entering information, using formulas, using functions, formatting information, printing, auto formatting, filling in information, sorting, and filtering. Instructor: Heide Mansouri heide.mansouri@ttu.edu
25 Wednesday	05:00pm – 06:00pm Publication Contracts and Author’s Rights Workshop Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/3008281 Location: TTU Library, Lab 150 Description: There is a good chance authors are transferring their copyright when they publish research. While it may seem like a requirement of publishing, there are many ways to retain copyright and be mindful in in exercising rights as a content creator. This seminar will cover the benefits of retaining copyright and making work available for reuse at the author’s discretion. Presenter: Camille Thomas camille.thomas@ttu.edu
26 Thursday	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
26 Thursday	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 Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement 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
26 Thursday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Blackboard Learn 9.1 Test Tool Training 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 151, in TTU Library Description: The Test Tool Training walks you through creating, managing, and grading online tests using the Blackboard Test tool. We will also discuss creating questions, managing the question pools, and strategies to deter cheating of online tests. Please note that the Basic Training is the prerequisite to the Blackboard Test Tool Training. Contact: Karissa Greathouse karissa.greathouse@ttu.edu
26 Thursday	02:00pm – 04:00pm Microsoft PowerPoint 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 course introduces the basics of creating a PowerPoint presentation using outlining, graphing, and drawing tools and creating a Web page from the presentation. Topics included are ways to deliver a PowerPoint presentation including self-running presentation. Instructor: Shannon Fleming shannon.fleming@ttu.edu
26 Thursday	02:00pm – 03:00pm +CV / Résumé Presentation Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding +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. Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Center Commons, Administration Building west wing basement Description: Learn how to build your CV and/or résumé for an academic and/or non-academic job search. Designed for graduate students, this workshop will help you • Gain information about the essential elements of a CV & Resume • Find out about the order of headings on CV & Resume • Learn about the document critique services offered at the TTU Career Center. 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
26 Thursday	03:00pm – 05:00pm +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 Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Center Commons, Administration Building west wing basement 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. Contact: Nicole Noble, University Career Center Assistant Director, at nicole.noble@ttu.edu
26 Thursday	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/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
27 Friday	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
27 Friday	12:00noon – 01:00pm TEACH Friday Series: Creating Learning Objectives 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: : "Will this be on the test?" In this session, you'll gain insight into guiding your students' learning and shaping their skills acquisition while setting reachable, measurable benchmarks for what you expect of them. Using learning objectives well will enable you to make learning actionable and engaging. Presenter: Wes Kumfer wesley.j.kumfer@ttu.edu
27 Friday	02:00pm – 04:00pm How to Do a Literature Review Workshop Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/2837099 Location: TTU Library, Lab 150 Description: :Librarians will explain what a literature review is; talk about emerging discipline-oriented standards for literature reviews and how to begin your work developing research strategies; demonstrate how to do searches in three databases-including Web of Knowledge-to find articles on your topic; explore qualitative approaches to determine an article's relative importance; show you how to manage your citations and how to keep up with the most current research on your topic; and discuss some ethical and legal issues related to research. Presenters: Brian Quinn brian.quinn@ttu.edu and Jon Hufford jon.hufford@ttu.edu
28 Saturday	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/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
30 Monday	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
30 Monday	02:00pm – 02:30pm +University Career Center: Services for Students +This webinar is available to distance graduate students Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3370170644647985411 Location: Online Description: University Career Center: Services for Students presents a quick overview of all the services that the Texas Tech University Career Center offers to students. Included in this webinar is information about resume critiques, mock interviews, job search tools, assessments, and career fairs. Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu
30 Monday	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
30 Monday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance +This service is available to distance graduate students at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 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
30 Monday	06:00pm – 07:00pm Basics of Library Research Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/3008212 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
31 Tuesday	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
31 Tuesday	12:30pm – 01:50pm CTC Signature Workshop: Poster Presentation Design Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship 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
31 Tuesday	01:00pm – 01:30pm +Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace 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/101992177853147651 Location: Online Description: Do you think about social situations or office politics? Are you wanting to build rapport with others more easily? Attend this webinar and gain information about emotional intelligence and the importance of it in the workplace! Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu
31 Tuesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm SAS - I 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: SAS (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
31 Tuesday	02:00pm – 04:00pm +Library Research Assistance +This service is available to distance graduate students at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 Registration: Not Required Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5 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
31 Tuesday	02:00pm – 03:00pm Blackboard Learn 9.1 Rubric Tool 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 151, in TTU Library Description: The Rubric Tool provides a consistent, standardized method for grading student’s work by organizing specific assessment criteria and determining point values based on the level of performance for each criterion. Some benefits of using the built-in rubric include: clear performance expectations, consistent grading, and structured feedback. In this session, we will walk step-by-step through the process of creating and using built-in rubrics in Blackboard. Contact: Ron Nail ron.nail@ttu.edu
31 Tuesday	03:30pm – 05:00pm Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics: Finding Relevant Statistics for Your Research Workshop Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/3008224 Location: TTU Library, Lab 150 Description: This seminar will provide an overview for finding statistics for research. The seminar will include a detailed comparison of Proquest Statistical Insight and Statistica, pointing out the most important uses of both databases. The seminar will also cover free online statistics sources including data.gov, Economy at a Glance (BLS), EuroStat, etc. Presenters: Tom Rohrig tom.rohrig@ttu.edu, Jake Syma jake.syma@ttu.edu
31 Tuesday	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/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
01 Wednesday	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 Wednesday	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)
01 Wednesday	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
01 Wednesday	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
01 Wednesday	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)
01 Wednesday	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
01 Wednesday	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
01 Wednesday	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
02 Thursday	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 Thursday	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
02 Thursday	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 Thursday	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 Thursday	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
02 Thursday	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
03 Friday	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
03 Friday	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
03 Friday	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
03 Friday	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
03 Friday	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
04 Saturday	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
06 Monday	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
06 Monday	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
06 Monday	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
06 Monday	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
06 Monday	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
07 Tuesday	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
07 Tuesday	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
07 Tuesday	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
07 Tuesday	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
07 Tuesday	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
07 Tuesday	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
07 Tuesday	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
07 Tuesday	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 Tuesday	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
08 Wednesday	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
08 Wednesday	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
08 Wednesday	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
08 Wednesday	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)
08 Wednesday	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
08 Wednesday	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
08 Wednesday	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
08 Wednesday	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 Thursday	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 Thursday	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
09 Thursday	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
09 Thursday	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
09 Thursday	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
09 Thursday	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
09 Thursday	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
09 Thursday	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
09 Thursday	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
09 Thursday	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
10 Friday	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 Friday	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
10 Friday	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
10 Friday	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)
10 Friday	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 Saturday	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
13 Monday	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
13 Monday	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
13 Monday	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
13 Monday	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
13 Monday	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.

No non-ongoing events found.

22

Monday

09:00 AM -04:00 PM

New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO)
Location: Texas Tech Student Union, 15th St & Akron Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/NewGraduateStudentOrientation.php
Description: We invite you to register now for New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO). For your convenience, NGSO will be offered on 2 different dates in the Student Union Building (SUB). This year's NGSO presentations are designed to * orient you to Texas Tech University graduate student life and services * begin academic and professional development to support your graduate studies * provide networking opportunities among graduate students and the Texas Tech community
Related Info: See http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/NewGraduateStudentOrientation.php for the schedule, additional details, and registration. If you have questions, please email the Graduate School at gradschool@ttu.edu.

23

Tuesday

09:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Accessibility in a Nutshell
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location: TTU Library, Room 152,Teaching Learning & Professional Development Center, University Library, 18th St & Boston Ave #136, Lubbock, TX 79409, United States
Description: Part of the TTU Worldwide eLearning "Steps to Online Accessibility" Series. This lecture will go over the federal guidelines instructors need to know to keep their courses accessible. Instructors will leave with a check list of items to implement into their courses and learn about the resources at Worldwide eLearning.
Presenter: Presenter: Jackie Luft.

23

Tuesday

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Accessible Instructional Videos
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location: TTU Library, Room 152,Teaching Learning & Professional Development Center, University Library, 18th St & Boston Ave #136, Lubbock, TX 79409, United States
Description: Part of the TTU Worldwide eLearning "Steps to Online Accessibility" Series. This lecture will go over the federal guidelines instructors need to know to keep their courses accessible. Instructors will leave with a check list of items to implement into their courses and learn about the resources at Worldwide eLearning.
Presenter: Presenter: Jackie Luft.

01

Thursday

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

Thursday

12:00pm – 02:00pm

Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry
Location: Graduate Center in the Administration Building west-wing basement
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

01

Thursday

12:00pm – 02:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

02

Friday

09:00am – 12:00pm

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

Friday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

Basics of Library Research
Registration: Not Required
Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
Description: Save time and money. Your personal librarian will get you started with library resources and services. 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: Brian Quinn and Jon Hufford

03

Saturday

11:00pm – 03:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

06

Tuesday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

06

Tuesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
Registration: Not Required
Location: Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students.
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
For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance.
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.

06

Tuesday

02:00pm – 03:00pm

*CV / Résumé Presentation
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Center Commons, Administration Building west wing basement
Description: Learn how to build your CV and/or résumé for an academic and/or non-academic job search. Designed for graduate students, this workshop will help you
• Gain information about the essential elements of a CV & Resume • Find out about the order of headings on CV & Resume • Learn about the document critique services offered at the TTU Career Center
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: Nicole Noble

06

Tuesday

05:00pm – 07:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

07

Wednesday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

07

Wednesday

01:00pm – 02:00pm

*How to Work a Career Fair
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Center Commons, Administration Building west wing basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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: Nicole Noble

07

Wednesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Blackboard Learn 9.1 Basic Training
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location: TTU Library, Room 151
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
The Basic Training consists of course navigation and environment, adding basic content, the most commonly used Control Panel and Grade Center functions. Please note that the Basic Training is the prerequisite to the Assignments Training and Tests Training.
Instructor: Rob Nail

07

Wednesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Blackboard Learn 9.1 Basic Training
Registration: RSVP Cari Carter at cari.carter@ttu.edu by the end of Tuesday, September 6th to attend!
Location: Escondido Theater in the Student Union Building
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
The Graduate School has invited Graduate Students to a free interactive theater performance, called “Pro-Action,” on September 7th from 2:30-4 p.m in Escondido Theatre. The performance by Theater Delta addresses issues faced by graduate students, such as receiving feedback, managing deadlines, and communicating proactively.
Presenters: Theater Delta

08

Thursday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

08

Thursday

12:00pm – 02:00pm

Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
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

08

Thursday

12:00pm – 02:00pm

*Teaching Well Online Brownbag Series: Leading Virtual Class Discussions
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/EventDetails.aspx?EventID=1615
Location: TTU Library, Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development, Room 153
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
In this session, Dr. Justin Louder (Associate Vice Provost, Worldwide eLearning) will share updated information about the difference between Blackboard’s Collaborate Basic and Collaborate Ultra, and how TTU faculty might use them for difference purposes. Dr. Stephanie Hart (OnRamps Program Coordinator and Instructor, College of Education) will discuss strategies used to lead effective class discussions in a virtual environment, including Lync/Skype, or Blackboard Collaborate. Dr. Hart will lead groups in establishing a common definition of “effective” discussions and strategies used to lead in-person discussions. Then, she will describe visual and verbal cues and their role in a virtual classroom. Finally, Dr. Hart will demonstrate how to use visual and verbal cues to help transfer in-person discussion strategies into a virtual environment. Please bring your lunch (beverages will be provided) and join us for this interactive discussion.
Presenters: Justin Loader and Stephanie Hart

08

Thursday

12:00pm – 01:00pm

*Basics of Library Research
Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/2654518
Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
Save time and money. Your personal librarian will get you started with library resources and services. 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

08

Thursday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Blackboard Learn 9.1 Test Tool Training
Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/2654518
Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
Save time and money. Your personal librarian will get you started with library resources and services. 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

08

Thursday

02:00pm – 03:00pm

*Building Rapport and Community
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location: TTU Library, Room 153
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
What is rapport? Why is it important? Finally, how can we build rapport with our students? From sharing our interests to learning student names, establishing a relationship of trust can pay dividends in both teaching effectiveness and experience. Join us for a fun and thoughtful exploration of why and how we can build rapport with our students, complementing the hard work we do as teachers already.
Presenter: Adam Smith Facilitator: Allison Boye

08

Thursday

03:00pm – 04:00pm

+University Career Center: Services for Students (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1653841786085198595
Location: TTU Library, Room 153
Description:
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
University Career Center: Services for Students presents a quick overview of all the services that the Texas Tech University Career Center offers to students. Included in this webinar is information about resume critiques, mock interviews, job search tools, assessments, and career fairs.

08

Thursday

05:00pm – 07:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

09

Friday

09:00am – 12:00pm

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

09

Friday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*How to Do a Literature Review
Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/2654520
Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
Librarians will explain what a literature review is; talk about emerging discipline-oriented standards for literature reviews and how to begin your work developing research strategies; demonstrate how to do searches in three databases-including Web of Knowledge-to find articles on your topic; explore qualitative approaches to determine an article's relative importance; show you how to manage your citations and how to keep up with the most current research on your topic; and discuss some ethical and legal issues related to research.
Presenters: Brian Quinn & Jon Hufford

10

Saturday

11:00am – 03:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

12

Monday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

12

Monday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students.
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
For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance.
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.

12

Monday

02:00pm – 03:00pm

Copyright Office Hours with Camille Thomas
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location: TTU Library, Room 137
Description: Got a copyright question? TTU Libraries and TDPLC will host “office hours” with the Scholarly Communication Librarian, Camille Thomas, in which faculty can stop by or contact Camille via Lync to have their questions about copyright, publishing, promoting research and public access mandates for federal grants. Those with questions are encouraged to bring or share any materials in question, either physically or digitally, for a more accurate assessment. Event recurs every other Monday from 2-3 p.m.
Presenter: Camille Thomas Facilitator: Suzanne Tapp

12

Monday

02:00pm – 03:00pm

Independent Writing Hours at the Graduate Student Writing Center
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Student Writing Center Suite, Administration 43
Description: Writing your dissertation, thesis, or other academic project? Join your fellow graduate students at the Graduate Student Writing Center (GSWC) for Independent Writing Hours on Mondays from 3-5 p.m. During these hours, graduate students may use the writing center as a workspace and ask questions as they arise of on-duty writing consultants.
The GSWC, located in Room 43 of the Graduate Center, is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. 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.
Individual tutoring sessions at the GSWC are held by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-5 p.m. To schedule a session, go to https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php https://ttu.mywconline.com/
Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, GSWC Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

12

Monday

02:00pm – 03:00pm

*Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics: Finding Relevant Statistics for Your Research
Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/2654532
Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
Description: In this Learn @ Your Library Workshop, "Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics: Finding Relevant Statistics for Your Research," learn about Proquest Statistical Insight, Statistica, data.gov, EuroStat and more.
Presenters: Tom Rohrig, Jake Syma

13

Tuesday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

13

Tuesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Microsoft OneNote ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
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 Manso

13

Tuesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students.
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
For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance.
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.

13

Tuesday

02:30pm – 04:30pm

*NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Writing Workshop
Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/
Location: TTU Library, Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development Center, Room 151
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
The NSF GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based Master’s and doctoral degrees. In order to be eligible to apply, students must be citizens, nationals, or permanent residents.
For more details and deadline go to https://www.nsfgrfp.org/
Presenter: Tim Dallas

13

Tuesday

04:00pm – 05:00pm

*Developing a Productive Work Relationship
Registration: Not Required
Location:Graduate Center Commons, Administration Building west wing basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
Join us in the Graduate Center for a workshop on how to develop productive work relationships.
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.

13

Tuesday

04:00pm – 05:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location:Graduate Center Room 43C
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

14

Wednesday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

14

Wednesday

11:00am – 12:00pm

*Centric Series: Resume & CV Writing
Registration: Not Required
Location: University Career Center, 150 Wiggins Complex
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
International Students, attend this event and learn more about Resume & CV Writing for international students.

14

Wednesday

12:00pm – 01:00pm

Ethics Center Lunch Series: Stress Management
Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/
Location: TTU Library, TLPDC, Room 153
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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: Klint Hobbs

14

Wednesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Microsoft Excel ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location:Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
In this ShortCourse, you will become familiar with the fundamentals of Excel 2013. Topics include navigating within a spreadsheet, using worksheets and workbooks, entering information, using formulas, using functions, formatting information, printing, auto formatting, filling in information, sorting, and filtering.
Instructor: Heide Mansouri

14

Wednesday

02:00pm – 02:30pm

*+Managing Anxiety in the Job Search Process (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5259100831144156675
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
Feeling overwhelmed about finding a job? Attend this webinar to learn techniques to manage this anxiety in order to conquer your job search process!

14

Wednesday

03:00pm – 03:30pm

*+Centric Series: Professional Etiquette for the U.S. Job Market
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5719256342973079811
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
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.

14

Wednesday

05:30pm – 08:00pm

Etiquette Dinner
Registration: Opens on August 22nd! To register: (1) Login to http://www.hireredraiders.ttu.edu and select "Student" (2) Click on the "Events" tab (3) Find and click on this event (4) Click “Register for Event” (5) Click “Save”
Description: Enjoy a 3-course meal while practicing professional etiquette with an etiquette specialist from the Lubbock community. This free event will be held in the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center from 5:30-8:00 pm.
Please call the University Career Center at 806.742.2210 if you have any questions or need more information about this event.

15

Thursday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

15

Thursday

09:00am – 04:00pm

Archive of Modern American Warfare Symposium
Registration: Send your full name to andrew.hinton@ttu.edu by September 1, 2016
Location: Texas Tech University-International Cultural Center, 601 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79409
Description: Registration is now open for the inaugural Archive of Modern American Warfare Symposium at Texas Tech University. This symposium will feature presentations on many facets of radical Islamic groups such as ISIS and the Global War on Terrorism including laws governing 21st century armed conflict, the role of popular support in combating terrorism, tactics and strategies used by ISIS, the Muslim view of radical Islamic terrorism, and other related topics. For a detailed listing of presentations, refer to the program agenda available at www.amaw.ttu.edu.
To register for this event, please send your full name to andrew.hinton@ttu.edu. A luncheon will be made available for the first 100 people to register. When registering, please indicate if you would prefer the vegetarian option. There is no cost to this event. The deadline to register is September 1st.

15

Thursday

10:00am – 11:00am

*Graduate School Fellowship Orientation
Location: Senate Room, Student Union Building (SUB)
Registration: For graduate students awarded Graduate School fellowships for 2016-17. Please RSVP by email to cari.carter@ttu.edu
Location: Texas Tech University-International Cultural Center, 601 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79409
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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. A variety of support is offered, from one-time awards to multi-year support for living expenses, educational fees, conference travel and/or research for beginning to advanced graduate student and postdoctoral levels. In addition to helping fund your education, external grants and fellowships are a great academic honor and help distinguish your academic scholarship.

15

Thursday

12:00pm – 02:00pm

Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7253784248720531203
Location: Texas Tech University-International Cultural Center, 601 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79409
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

15

Thursday

09:00am – 04:00pm

*+Illegal Interview Questions and How to Handle Them (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7253784248720531203
Location: Texas Tech University-International Cultural Center, 601 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79409
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
In the United States, there are laws governing data that can be gathered and information that can be considered in hiring decisions. Most interviewers have been trained not to ask these questions in an interview. However, you might have a job interview where illegal questions are asked. This 30-minute webinar will identify illegal questions and provide suggestions to handle them professionally.

16

Friday

09:00am – 12:00pm

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

16

Friday

12:00pm – 01:00pm

*Teaching Well Online Brownbag Series: Using NBC Learn to Add Updated, Captioned Content to Your Course
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location: TTU Library, Room 151
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Join Dr. Andrea McCourt, Program Director of Human Resource Development in University Studies, as she describes and demonstrates how she uses the resources of NBC Learn to add high- quality, timely videos to her distance and face-to-face courses. Texas Tech University has a university-wide license with NBC Learn, the educational arm of NBC News. With over 12,000 stories in the archives dating back to 1920s, this collection is updated every day, Monday through Friday, with content from NBC Nightly News, the TODAY show, Meet the Press, Dateline NBC, as well as MSNBC, CNBC and Telemundo. From the faculty perspective, videos are easily added to Blackboard courses and already captioned, and from the student perspective, students can personalize their use of NBC Learn by creating cue cards and saving personalized lists of videos for projects and courses. Dr. McCourt is one of the Texas Tech’s primary NBC Learn users and her experience will help you see what you might do to take advantage of this resource.
Presenter: Andrea McCourt Facilitator: Suzanne Tapp

16

Friday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Publishing Your Research
Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/2654562
Location: TTU Library, Room 151
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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 & Jon Hufford

16

Friday

03:00pm – 03:30pm

*+Writing Your Resume and Cover Letter (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2159588547559955203
Location: TTU Library, Room 151
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
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.

17

Saturday

11:00am – 03:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

21

Wednesday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

19

Monday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

19

Monday

01:00pm – 01:30pm

*30-Minute Miracle Series: Teaching Controversial Topics
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location: TLPDC, Texas Tech University Library, Room 153 t
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
This session will tackle how to prepare for controversial discussions in your class that can lead to great learning opportunities. Although controversial topic discussions can get out of hand, we will give clear steps on how to identify, address, and move controversial topics into learning opportunities. We will demonstrate how the strategies will help you not “shy away” from topics that students want to discuss and how to make sure that class material is at the forefront of these discussions.
Presenter: Erika Brooks-Hurst Facilitator: Allison Boye

19

Monday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Skype for Business ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basement
Description: Microsoft Skype for Business is the client application for real-time (synchronous) communications. In this course, you will learn how to use Skype for Business to improve your efficiency by communicating quickly and easily using instant messaging (IM), voice, and video. View presence information about other users and initiate real-time communication from within an Outlook message, avoiding the need to switch applications and search for users. You will also learn how to control incoming communications with alerts, automatic call forwarding and the ability to manually set your status. This course will also cover Skype for Business's integration with Outlook scheduling, how to share applications, desktop, documents, as well as video & voice - giving you many different ways to communicate with others using a consistent and simple user interface.
Instructor: Shannon Fleming

19

Monday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
Registration: Not Required/
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
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
For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance.
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.

19

Monday

03:00pm – 05:00pm

Independent Writing Hours at the Graduate Student Writing Center
Registration: Not Required/
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C
Description: Writing your dissertation, thesis, or other academic project? Join your fellow graduate students at the Graduate Student Writing Center (GSWC) for Independent Writing Hours on Mondays from 3-5 p.m. During these hours, graduate students may use the writing center as a workspace and ask questions as they arise of on-duty writing consultants.
The GSWC, located in Room 43 of the Graduate Center, is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. 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.
Individual tutoring sessions at the GSWC are held by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-5 p.m. To schedule a session, go to https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php https://ttu.mywconline.com/
Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, GSWC Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

19

Monday

06:00pm – 07:00pm

*Simmons OneView Workshop
Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/2654567/
Location: University Library, Lab 150
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
Learn to make simple and complex queries of consumer data sets and to analyze results.

20

Tuesday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

20

Tuesday

09:00am – 04:00pm

*Résumé / CV Critique Day
Registration: Not Required
Location: University Career Center, 150 Wiggins Complex
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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, etc.) anytime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and have them critiqued by UCC career counselors.

20

Tuesday

10:30am – 12:00pm

*Government and Legal Information: Official and Authoritative Sources for Research
Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/2654569
Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
In this Learn @ Your Library Workshop, "Government and Legal Information: Official and Authoritative Sources for Research," learn to evaluate, identify and use appropriate federal and Texas indexes and web pages in your research.
Presenters: Minerva Alaniz, Tom Rohrig, Jake Syma

20

Tuesday

02:00am – 04:00pm

*Microsoft Expression Web ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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

20

Tuesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students.
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
For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance.
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.

20

Tuesday

02:00pm – 03:00pm

Three-Minute Thesis Contest Practice Session
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location:TTU Library, Room 153
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Are you planning to participate in the Graduate School's three minute thesis competition? This is a great opportunity to develop your ability to effectively describe your research to a group of people outside of your discipline. The TLPDC staff will host a practice session with an overview of the logistics of the contest (including the venue, the technology, the judges, etc. ) as well as several examples of award-winning presentations. Come ready to give a practice of your three minute talk and get feedback using a rubric based on the judging criteria. This low-key, informal setting will help you prepare for the contest and put your best foot forward!
Presenter: Allison Boye and Adam Smith Facilitator: Allison Boye

20

Tuesday

03:00pm – 03:30pm

*+Dress to Impress (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8970928941213744387
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
Learn the difference between business casual and business profession. Identify how to dress professionally for a career fair, job interview, and on the job!

20

Tuesday

04:00pm – 06:00pm

*Adobe Photoshop I ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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

20

Tuesday

04:00pm – 06:00pm

*SAS I ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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.
In this ShortCourse it is assumed that you are familiar with elementary statistics and you have already taken SAS ShortCourse I.
Instructor: Heide Mansouri

20

Tuesday

04:00pm – 04:30pm

*+How to Work a Job Fair (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7334034303897078531
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
Learn how to do research on attending companies, make a great first impression, create and deliver a successful elevator speech and more!

20

Tuesday

05:00pm – 07:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

21

Wednesday

10:00am – 04:00pm

Engineering Career Fair
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, 1501 Mac Davis Ln
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.
Meet the Companies
"Meet the companies" is probably the most important piece of advice students can hear when looking for a job, but many students don't take enough opportunities to follow through.
The Whitacre College of Engineering Job Fair is the perfect chance to meet companies looking for Texas Tech engineers. Whether you are a graduating senior looking for a full-time position, a sophomore or junior looking for an internship or co-op, or a freshman just curious about the future, come to the Engineering Job Fair, meet the companies, and find out what careers in engineering are all about.
Secure Your Future
The next two Engineering Job Fairs will be September 21, 2016 and February 15, 2017 at the Lubbock Civic Center. It's not too early to start getting ready! Have your resumes ready ahead of time and research the companies. Know who you want to talk to and have a game plan. Study for the Job Fair like you would study for a test. This is your moment to show what you know. 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

21

Wednesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Microsoft Excel Formulas & Functions ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: Y *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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.
Instructor: Heide Mansouri

21

Wednesday

03:00pm – 04:00pm

*Graduate School Fellowship Orientation
Registration: For graduate students awarded Graduate School fellowships for 2016-17. Please RSVP by email to cari.carter@ttu.edu
Location: Senate Room, Student Union Building (SUB)
Description: Y 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. A variety of support is offered, from one-time awards to multi-year support for living expenses, educational fees, conference travel and/or research for beginning to advanced graduate student and postdoctoral levels. In addition to helping fund your education, external grants and fellowships are a great academic honor and help distinguish your academic scholarship.

21

Wednesday

04:00pm – 05:00pm

*Science Databases: Web of Science and Scopus
Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/2654572
Location: University Library, Lab 150
Description:
*Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
Texas Tech University Library provides access to Web of Science and Scopus databases, excellent multidisciplinary citation databases. Continuing research is dependent on previous work, especially in the scientific fields. Learn advanced search techniques that will help you perform better research. Take advantage of these comprehensive science indexes to the fullest extent by learning to search and use what you find to broaden your understanding about the topics you are studying. Learn how to use indexed metadata to retrieve results that pertain to your research and eliminate wasted time. Evaluate fields of study, researchers, or research topics using database analytics tools. Get access to the full-text article by searching library databases or requesting items through interlibrary loan.
Presenters: Jessica Simpson & Innocent Awasom

22

Thursday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

22

Thursday

11:00am – 12:00pm

*Job Search
Registration: Not required
Location: Graduate Center Administration Building west wing basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Learn how to conduct an academic and/or non-academic job search.
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: Nicole Noble

22

Thursday

12:00pm – 02:00pm

Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry
Registration: Not required
Location: Graduate Center Administration Building west wing basement
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

22

Thursday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*SPSS I ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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

22

Thursday

03:30pm – 04:00pm

*+Gift of Gab (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3879127976378447363
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
Because networking is much more than showing up, eating food, and gather business cards!

22

Thursday

05:00pm – 07:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

23

Friday

09:00am – 12:00pm

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

23

Friday

10:30am – 02:30pm

*The John M. Burns Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Registration: Please ensure that you can attend the entire conference before registering. Seating is limited. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/Conferences/Conference-J/Burns_Conference_Reg.php
Location: TTU Library, Room 151
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
The Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development Center invites you to attend the annual John M. Burns Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. The keynote speaker is Dr. Michele DiPietro. Dr. DiPietro is the Executive Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and a Professor in the Department of Statistics and Analytical Sciences at Kennesaw State University. He is a co-author of the best-selling book titled, “How Learning Works: 7 Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching.”
Information about the morning session (10:30 to 12:00), lunch, and afternoon session (1:00 to 2:30) as well as registration can be found online: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/Conferences/Conference-J/index.php.

23

Friday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Poster Presentation Workshop
Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/2654577
Location: TTU Library, Room 150
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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, Jon Hufford, & Jake Syma

24

Saturday

11:00am – 03:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

30

Friday

09:00am – 12:00pm

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

26

Monday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

26

Monday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students.
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
For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance.
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.

26

Monday

11:00am – 11:30am

*+Nonverbal Communication in the Interview (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3090628605681690627
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3090628
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
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!

26

Monday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

* Mediasite ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Mediasite is a video delivery system that can help automate the recording, distribution, management, and analytics of video and multimedia presentations. This ShortCourse covers basic audio video tips, use of the Mediasite version 6 management portal, how to use Mediasite with Blackboard, and how to upload any video content for secure streaming via TTU systems. A Mediasite recorder and AV setup will be present for some hands-on training with the device.
Instructor: Ian Wilkinson

26

Monday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

Copyright Office Hours with Camille Thomas
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location: TTU Library, Room 137
Description: Got a copyright question? TTU Libraries and TDPLC will host “office hours” with the Scholarly Communication Librarian, Camille Thomas, in which faculty can stop by or contact Camille via Lync to have their questions about copyright, publishing, promoting research and public access mandates for federal grants. Those with questions are encouraged to bring or share any materials in question, either physically or digitally, for a more accurate assessment. Event recurs every other Monday from 2-3 p.m.
Presenter: Camille Thomas Facilitator: Suzanne Tapp

26

Monday

03:00pm – 05:00pm

Independent Writing Hours at the Graduate Student Writing Center
Registration: Not Required
Location:Graduate Student Writing Center Suite, Administration 43
Description: Writing your dissertation, thesis, or other academic project? Join your fellow graduate students at the Graduate Student Writing Center (GSWC) for Independent Writing Hours on Mondays from 3-5 p.m. During these hours, graduate students may use the writing center as a workspace and ask questions as they arise of on-duty writing consultants.
The GSWC, located in Room 43 of the Graduate Center, is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. 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.
Individual tutoring sessions at the GSWC are held by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-5 p.m. To schedule a session, go to https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php https://ttu.mywconline.com/
Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, GSWC Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

27

Tuesday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

27

Tuesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students.
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
For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance.
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.

27

Tuesday

05:00pm – 07:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

27

Tuesday

12:00pm – 04:00pm

CASNR Career Fair
Registration: To register for the event, (1) Login to www.hireredraiders.ttu.edu and select "Students". (2) Click on “Events” in the top menu bar. (3) Find and click on this event. (4) Click “Register for Event" at the top of the page (5) Click “Save.”
Location: Texas Tech Club, west side of Jones AT&T Stadium
Description: The College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources (CASNR) will host a Career Fair on September 27, 2016. This event will include employers who are looking for Texas Tech graduates and alumni for full time opportunities; students for internships opportunities; and local employers who offer students flexible part time positions while attending Tech!
Students are required to dress professionally and bring their resume. If you need assistance with your resume, please contact the University Career Center at 806.742.2210 or check out the resume tips at www.careercenter.ttu.edu.
You can register and review a list of employers attending the CASNR Career Fair event page on the Hire Red Raiders website: https://www.myinterfase.com/ttu/CareerFair/Detail/bnBEVTdBKzBaWVBpU3lOaldVamVqOHpiSUQ1Y0x4c0lIcDhTNEREM2cvQT01
Do not miss this opportunity!

27

Tuesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Adobe Dreamweaver ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Dreamweaver is a powerful tool that makes creating your own website easy. In this class, you will learn how to use Dreamweaver to edit and format text, create links, and work with images. We will also explore some of the basics of the CSS panel to help establish a consistent design for your website.
Instructor: Jeff Luman

27

Tuesday

03:00pm – 04:00pm

*Accessible Power Points
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location: TTU Library, Room 152
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Part of the TTU Worldwide eLearning "Steps to Online Accessibility" Series. This workshop teaches you simple steps to make your PowerPoints accessible. Learners will receive instruction and guided time to practice their new skills. Please bring your laptop and a PowerPoint to work on.
Presenter: Jackie Luft

27

Tuesday

04:00pm – 06:00pm

*Adobe Photoshop II ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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

27

Tuesday

04:00pm – 06:00pm

*SAS II ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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.
In this ShortCourse it is assumed that you are familiar with elementary statistics and you have already taken SAS ShortCourse I.
Instructor: Heide Mansouri

28

Wednesday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

28

Wednesday

10:00am – 12:00pm

*3D-Printing ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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

28

Wednesday

10:00am – 12:00pm

University Career Fair
Location: United Supermarkets Arena
Description: Registration: To register for the event, (1) Login to www.hireredraiders.ttu.edu and select "Students". (2) Click on “Events” in the top menu bar. (3) Find and click on this event. (4) Click “Register for Event" at the top of the page (5) Click “Save.”
The 2016 Texas Tech University Career Fair will include employers who are looking for Texas Tech graduates and alumni for full time opportunities; students for internships opportunities; and local employers who offer students flexible part time positions while attending Tech!
Students are required to dress professionally and bring their resume. If you need assistance with your resume, please contact the University Career Center at 806.742.2210 or check out the resume tips at www.careercenter.ttu.edu.
You can register and review a list of employers attending the TTU Career Fair event page on the Hire Red Raiders website: https://www.myinterfase.com/ttu/CareerFair/Detail/K25xbGd0KzZuQkwyQ0Urd1NiT1FZY3piSUQ1Y0x4c0lIcDhTNEREM2cvQT01
Do not miss this opportunity!

28

Wednesday

12:00pm – 01:00pm

*Ethics Center Lunch Series: All the World’s a Stage: Acting Training as a Secret Weapon for Effective Communication
Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/
Location: Teaching Learning & Professional Development Center, University Library
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Effective communication, one of the TTU’s ethical principles, has been a challenging task in academic, professional, and personal life. This TLPDC Ethics Lunch session will focus on the use of acting techniques to strengthen communication skills for faculty, supervisors, and teaching assistants. The presentation provides a special emphasis on nonverbal communication, which is often a key to creating favorable impressions in order to project authority, competence, and a sense of self-confidence. The presenters will focus on a demonstration of acting techniques that are designed to sensitize participants to the communicative possibilities of these nonverbal behaviors and could be applied in various disciplines and settings. Lunch will be provided. This workshop is free and open to all TTU students, faculty, and staff. However, registration is required.
Presenter: Bob Chanda

28

Wednesday

02:00pm – 02:30pm

*+How to Be a Good Mentor (Webinar)
Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/
Location: Teaching Learning & Professional Development Center, University Library
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.

29

Thursday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

29

Thursday

11:00am – 12:00pm

*Strengths Finder
Registration: Not required
Location: Graduate Center Administration Building west wing basement
Description: If you are eager to identify your areas of interest, your personality traits or your strengths, then the UCC provides several assessments that can help you become more self-aware. Come learn more about yourself and these assessments! Sponsored by the University Career Center. Questions? Contact Nicole Noble at nicole.noble@ttu.edu
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: Jay Killough Facilitator: Nicole Noble

29

Thursday

12:00pm – 02:00pm

Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry
Registration: Not required
Location: Graduate Center Administration Building west wing basement
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

29

Thursday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*SPSS II ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #29) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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

29

Thursday

02:00pm – 02:30pm

*+Visual and Performing Arts Series: Cultivating Productive Relationships (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4683255805352548611
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/468325580
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
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.

29

Thursday

05:00pm – 07:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

30

Friday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations
Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/2654615
Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
This workshop provides an overview of four citation managers available to Texas Tech students and faculty (EndNote Web, Mendeley, Zotero, and Colwiz). Based on what you learn at this workshop, you can decide which one will best meet your individual research needs.
Presenters: Kimberly Vardeman, Jon Hufford, and Brian Quinn

01

Saturday

11:00am – 03:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

03

Monday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

03

Monday

10:30am – 11:30am

*Personal/Professional Branding
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Center in the Administration Building west-wing basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Join us in the Graduate Center for a workshop on personal and professional branding presented by Dr. Nicole Noble, University Career Center counselor. Designed for graduate students, this workshop will help you
• Understand necessary elements for professional branding • Establish goals for professional branding • Identify strategies to network and increase professional branding
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.

03

Monday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Microsoft SharePoint ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basementhe requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Microsoft SharePoint is a web application platform that makes it easier for people to work together. You can use sites to share documents, collaborate on projects, and share information. SharePoint 2010 works seamlessly with Office 2010 products to make your organizations workflow much easier to manage. Although the most common use of SharePoint is document management, it can be easily customized to fit the needs of your organization through use of shared calendars, task lists, and other features.
This starter course is designed for people who are inexperienced with SharePoint and to help them learn how to understand the roles of SharePoint 2010, how to access and navigate through a SharePoint site, and how to integrate with Office 2010 applications.
Instructor: Ian Wilkinson

03

Monday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students.
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
For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance.
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.

03

Monday

03:00pm – 05:00pm

Independent Writing Hours at the Graduate Student Writing Center
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Student Writing Center Suite, Administration 43
Description: Writing your dissertation, thesis, or other academic project? Join your fellow graduate students at the Graduate Student Writing Center (GSWC) for Independent Writing Hours on Mondays from 3-5 p.m. During these hours, graduate students may use the writing center as a workspace and ask questions as they arise of on-duty writing consultants.
The GSWC, located in Room 43 of the Graduate Center, is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. 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.
Individual tutoring sessions at the GSWC are held by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-5 p.m. To schedule a session, go to https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php https://ttu.mywconline.com/
Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, GSWC Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

03

Monday

03:00pm – 03:30pm

*+Working in Human Resources: Primary Roles in HR (Webinar)r
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4368287505436605955
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4368287
Description: *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/4368287505436605955 This webinar discusses working in Human Resources and specifically covers the primary roles in HR.

04

Tuesday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

04

Tuesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Microsoft PowerPoint ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
This course introduces the basics of creating a PowerPoint presentation using outlining, graphing, and drawing tools and creating a Web page from the presentation. Topics included are ways to deliver a PowerPoint presentation including self-running presentation.
Instructor: Shannon Fleming

04

Tuesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students.
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
For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance.
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.

04

Tuesday

02:30pm – 03:30pm

*Document Delivery Workshop
Registration: Not Required
Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
Attend any of the following 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:
1 p.m. Aug. 24 2 p.m. Sept. 15 2:30 p.m. Oct. 4 2 p.m. Nov. 7
For more information, email libraries.docdel@ttu.edu.

04

Tuesday

03:00pm – 03:30pm

*+Increase Your Self Awareness: Career Assessments (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8015784289676620035
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8015784
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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!

04

Tuesday

05:00pm – 07:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

04

Tuesday

07:00pm – 08:00pm

*Apps and Appetizers Workshop
Registration: Not Required
Location: University Library, Lab 150
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
Learn to be more productive and even do research on your mobile device with various apps. Share your favorites too.
Presenter: Cynthia Henry

05

Wednesday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

05

Wednesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

Graduate Student Writing Center Consultations
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
In this ShortCourse you will learn how to use Microsoft Excel to create many kinds of charts to help you display data in ways that are most meaningful to your audience. This course assumes the basic knowledge of Excel 2013.
Instructor: Heide Mansouri

05

Wednesday

02:00pm – 02:30pm

*+What’s Women’s Studies?: What You Can Do with a Women’s Studies Minor (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5773192886210391809
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/57731928
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!

05

Wednesday

02:30pm – 04:30pm

*NSF GRFP Workshop
Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/
Location: TTU Library, Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development Center, Room 151
Description:
*Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
The NSF GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based Master’s and doctoral degrees. In order to be eligible to apply, students must be citizens, nationals, or permanent residents.
For more details and deadline go to https://www.nsfgrfp.org/
Presenters Kristin Stanley and Tim Dallas

05

Wednesday

03:00pm – 03:30pm

*30-Minute Miracle Series: The First 5 Minutes of Class
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location: TTU Library, Room 153
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” “A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…” Certain beginnings catch our attention, leaving us wondering what’s next. Now, what happens when class starts? How do you want class to start? Many of us may dive right in, not considering that our students come into our classrooms from the outside world and may be focused on anything but what we have to say. How do we get our students (and ourselves) focused for a productive class? Join us for a 30-minute workshop on getting the most out of those first five minutes of class.
Presenter: Adam Smith Facilitator: Allison Boye

05

Wednesday

05:00pm – 06:00pm

*Researching Science Papers
Location: University Library, Lab 150
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
Presenters: Jessica Simpson & Innocent Awasom
No registration is required for this event.

06

Thursday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

06

Thursday

11:00am – 02:00pm

Credit Report Review Day: Red to Black
Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/
Location: TTU Library, Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development, Room 151
Description: Red to Black Peer Financial Coaching is hosting a come and go Credit Report Review day. Peer Financial Coaches will be available to assist faculty, staff and students in retrieving and reviewing their credit reports.
Presenter: Red to Black

06

Thursday

12:00pm – 02:00pm

Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry
Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/
Location: Graduate Center
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

06

Thursday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*JMP ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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

06

Thursday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Safe Computing Practices ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
In a time of constant network-based attacks, viruses, and worms, safe computing is critical for successful computing. This course details a number of security measures necessary to thwart hackers and intrusion attempts. Course includes an overview of intrusion methods and suggestions for safe and secure desktop computing. Designed for the typical computer user, course materials address desktop security and are part of the CIO's campus Safe Computing Campaign.
Instructor: Andrew Bevly

06

Thursday

05:00pm – 07:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

07

Friday

09:00am – 12:00pm

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director,kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

07

Friday

11:00am – 02:00pm

FAFSA Frenzy Friday: Red to Black
Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/
Location: TTU Library, Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development, Room 151
Description: Red to Black Peer Financial Coaching and Student Financial Aid & Scholarships are hosting a time students can receive assistance in filling out their FAFSAs. Peer Financial Coaches and Financial Aid staff will be available to answer questions.
Presenter: Red to Black

07

Friday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

Identifying Grants for Research & Project Funding
Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/2821987
Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
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, Jessie Simpson, & Brian Quinn

08

Saturday

11:00am – 03:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

10

Monday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

10

Monday

10:00am – 12:00pm

*Microsoft Outlook ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basementhe requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
Microsoft Outlook is an electronic planner. In this ShortCourse, you will learn the basics of using Outlook: how to move between Outlook folders, how to sort each folder and change your view of it, how to access files through Outlook, and how to use Outlook Today.
Instructor: Shannon Fleming

10

Monday

10:00am – 11:30am

*Breath-work and Stage Presence: A Hands-On Experience for Classroom Instructors
Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/
Location: TTU Library, Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development, Room 153
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Please join Assistant Professor Rachel Hirshorn (Voice & Speech, School of Theatre & Dance) in this 90-minute workshop as we explore ways in which the breath moves throughout the body, supporting not only sound production, but also how we experience and perceive our overall energy when in front of a group, and how it is influenced by breath. Rachel is a certified teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework®, which uses modified yoga postures to release habitual holding patterns in the breath and body. Some of these postures will be introduced during the workshop, so it is essential to wear yoga or gym-style clothing to help facilitate free movement of the body (especially ribs and abdominals - nothing tight or restricting, no skirts or heels). As the workshop is "hands-on", you will also be asked, at times, to make and receive physical contact within a partnered situation, sensing movement and change of breath/phonation patterns with varying external stimuli (e.g. audience, loud sounds, deadlines, etc.).
Presenter: Rachel Hirshorn/span>

10

Monday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students.
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
For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance.
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.

10

Monday

02:00pm – 03:00pm

*Creating Your Own Opportunities Workshop
Registration: Not Required
Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
Learn the process of developing patents and trademarks and the role of the Patent and Trademark Resource Center.
Presenters: Tom Rohrig, Jake Syma

10

Monday

02:00pm – 03:00pm

Copyright Office Hours with Camille Thomas
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location: TTU Library, Room 137
Description: Got a copyright question? TTU Libraries and TDPLC will host “office hours” with the Scholarly Communication Librarian, Camille Thomas, in which faculty can stop by or contact Camille via Lync to have their questions about copyright, publishing, promoting research and public access mandates for federal grants. Those with questions are encouraged to bring or share any materials in question, either physically or digitally, for a more accurate assessment. Event recurs every other Monday from 2-3 p.m.
Presenter: Camille Thomas Facilitator: Suzanne Tapp

10

Monday

03:00pm – 05:00pm

Independent Writing Hours at the Graduate Student Writing Center
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Student Writing Center Suite, Administration 43
Description: Writing your dissertation, thesis, or other academic project? Join your fellow graduate students at the Graduate Student Writing Center (GSWC) for Independent Writing Hours on Mondays from 3-5 p.m. During these hours, graduate students may use the writing center as a workspace and ask questions as they arise of on-duty writing consultants.
The GSWC, located in Room 43 of the Graduate Center, is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. 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.
Individual tutoring sessions at the GSWC are held by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-5 p.m. To schedule a session, go to https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php https://ttu.mywconline.com/
Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, GSWC Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

11

Tuesday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

11

Tuesday

04:00pm – 06:00pm

*Microsoft Excel ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
In this ShortCourse, you will become familiar with the fundamentals of Excel 2013. Topics include navigating within a spreadsheet, using worksheets and workbooks, entering information, using formulas, using functions, formatting information, printing, auto formatting, filling in information, sorting, and filtering. Instructor: Heide Mansouri

11

Tuesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students.
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
For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance.
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.

11

Tuesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Web Analytics ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
*Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
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

11

Tuesday

11:00am – 12:00pm

*The Basics of Interviewing
Registration: Not Required
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8015784
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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: Nicole Noble

11

Tuesday

05:00pm – 07:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

12

Wednesday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

12

Wednesday

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!

12

Wednesday

01:00pm – 04:00pm

*Interviews: Behavioral Interview Questions
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Center Commons, Administration Building west wing basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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: Nicole Noble

12

Wednesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*SAS I ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement/li>
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
SAS (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

13

Thursday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

13

Thursday

12:00pm – 02:00pm

Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry
Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/
Location: Graduate Center
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

13

Thursday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*MATLAB ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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.
Prerequisites: Undergraduate-level mathematics and experience with basic computer operations is assumed for this ShortCourse.
Instructor: Heide Mansouri

13

Thursday

02:00pm – 03:00pm

*Interviewing and Nonverbal Behavior
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Center
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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: Nicole Noble

13

Thursday

05:00pm – 07:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

14

Friday

09:00am – 12:00pm

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

14

Friday

12:00pm – 01:00pm

*TEACH Program Friday Series: Building your Teaching Portfolio
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location: TTU Library, Room 153
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
All TEACH Fellows are asked to create a Teaching Portfolio by the end of the fall semester. What did past Fellows do, and what advice do they have for you? Join outstanding contributors from last year’s TEACH cohort to hear their ideas and suggestions. How much time will it take to prepare your Teaching Portfolio? How has the portfolio proven useful? Join us for a discussion that will help you get your Teaching Portfolio going in the right direction.
Presenter: Allison Boye

14

Friday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Predatory Publishing: What It Is and What You Can Do to Protect Your Academic Reputation
Registration: Not Required
Location: TTU Library, Room 150
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
With the rise of open access publishing, some publishers now charge author fees as a way to finance the cost of publishing articles without having to charge subscription fees. However, some publishers have begun to take advantage of the author pays model and require payment from authors without providing adequate editorial services. The result is that articles are often solicited and accepted for publication in new journals without the customary peer review and editing that is characteristic of established journals. These predatory journals often have scientific names and list prominent academics on their editorial boards without their permission, making them difficult to distinguish from legitimate journals and publishers. In this workshop, we will analyze the characteristics of predatory journals and outline strategies that scholars can take to identify them and ensure that their research is only submitted to quality journals and reputable publishers.
Presenters: Brian Quinn & Jon Hufford

15

Saturday

11:00am – 03:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

17

Monday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

17

Monday

10:00am – 12:00pm

*Skype for Business ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basementhe requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
Microsoft Skype for Business is the client application for real-time (synchronous) communications. In this course, you will learn how to use Skype for Business to improve your efficiency by communicating quickly and easily using instant messaging (IM), voice, and video. View presence information about other users and initiate real-time communication from within an Outlook message, avoiding the need to switch applications and search for users. You will also learn how to control incoming communications with alerts, automatic call forwarding and the ability to manually set your status. This course will also cover Skype for Business's integration with Outlook scheduling, how to share applications, desktop, documents, as well as video & voice - giving you many different ways to communicate with others using a consistent and simple user interface.
Instructor: Shannon Fleming

17

Monday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Accessibility for the Web ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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

17

Monday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students.
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
For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance.
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.

17

Monday

03:00pm – 05:00pm

Independent Writing Hours at the Graduate Student Writing Center
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Student Writing Center Suite, Administration 43
Description: Writing your dissertation, thesis, or other academic project? Join your fellow graduate students at the Graduate Student Writing Center (GSWC) for Independent Writing Hours on Mondays from 3-5 p.m. During these hours, graduate students may use the writing center as a workspace and ask questions as they arise of on-duty writing consultants.
The GSWC, located in Room 43 of the Graduate Center, is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. 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.
Individual tutoring sessions at the GSWC are held by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-5 p.m. To schedule a session, go to https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php https://ttu.mywconline.com/
Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, GSWC Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

17

Monday

03:00pm – 03:30pm

*+Basic Salary Negotiations: Set Your Sights High (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8086275079645042179
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8086275
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
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.

19

Wednesday

Three-Minute Thesis Competition

19

Wednesday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

19

Wednesday

12:00pm – 01:00pm

Engaging Men as Change Agents
Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/
Location: TTU Library, Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development, Room 153
Description: This forum will focus on how more men have begun to take action to combat gender-based violence. Men on the South Plains and at Texas Tech University are at the forefront of standing up, speaking out and making change to debunk the stigma that gender-based violence is only a women’s issue. Members of South Plains Men Challenging Men and Women’s Protective Services will lead the discussion.
Presenter: Patricia Earl

19

Wednesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*SAS II ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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.
In this ShortCourse it is assumed that you are familiar with elementary statistics and you have already taken SAS ShortCourse - Part I.
Instructor: Heide Mansouri

19

Wednesday

02:00pm – 02:30pm

*SAS II ShortCourse
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8071333816135206147
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8071333
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
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!

19

Wednesday

03:00pm – 04:00pm

*Accessibility in a Nutshell
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location: TTU Library, Room 152
Description:
*Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Part of the TTU Worldwide eLearning "Steps to Online Accessibility" Series. This lecture will go over the federal guidelines instructors need to know to keep their courses accessible. Instructors will leave with a check list of items to implement into their courses and learn about the resources at Worldwide eLearning.
Presenter: Jackie Luft

19

Wednesday

03:00pm – 04:00pm

*Centric Series: How to Navigate a Job Interview in the U.S.
Registration: Not Required
Location: University Career Center, 150 Wiggins Complex
Description:
*Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
International Students, attend this event and learn more about navigating a job interview in the U.S. for international students.

19

Wednesday

03:30pm – 04:30pm

Centric Series: How to Navigate a Job Interview in the US
Registration: Not Required
Location: University Career Center, 150 Wiggins Complex
Description:
*Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
International Students, attend this event and learn more about navigating a job interview in the U.S. for international students.

20

Thursday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

20

Thursday

09:00am – 10:00am

*Making Your Word Documents Accessible
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location: TTU Library, Room 152
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Part of the TTU Worldwide eLearning "Steps to Online Accessibility" Series. This workshop teaches you simple steps to make word documents accessible to students who utilize screen readers. Learners will receive instruction and guided time to practice their new skills.
Presenter: Jackie Luft

20

Thursday

09:00am – 09:30am

*+Ethical Dilemma: Answering This Tough Interview Question! (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4481864857562809603
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4481864
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
Have you ever been asked about an ethical dilemma in an interview? In this webinar we will briefly define ethics, then give some tips and examples on what employers are looking for in this response.

20

Thursday

10:00am – 11:00am

*Accessible PowerPoints
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location: TTU Library, Room 152
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Part of the TTU Worldwide eLearning "Steps to Online Accessibility" Series. This workshop teaches you simple steps to make your PowerPoints accessible. Learners will receive instruction and guided time to practice their new skills. Please bring your laptop and a PowerPoint to work on.
Presenter: Jackie Luft

20

Thursday

12:00pm – 02:00pm

Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry
Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/
Location: Graduate Center
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

20

Thursday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*SAS Enterprise Guide I ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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

20

Thursday

05:00pm – 07:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

21

Friday

09:00am – 12:00pm

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

21

Friday

11:00am – 11:30am

*+The Anatomy of A Career in Sales (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4849171010472557315
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4849171
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
By clicking this button, you submit your information to the webinar organizer, who will use it to communicate with you regarding this event and their other services.

21

Friday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Managing Your Research Data
Registration: Not Required
Location: Texas Tech University Library
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
This workshop will provide an overview of how to facilitate the access and reuse of your data, how to comply with institutional and funding agency policies on data management and how to properly secure your data. Topics include organizing and naming data files, backing up data, data management plans, and managing sensitive data subject to intellectual property law or human subject protection.
Presenters: Brian Quinn & Jon Hufford

22

Saturday

11:00am – 03:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

24

Monday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

24

Monday

10:00am – 12:00pm

*Microsoft PowerPoint ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basementhe requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
This course introduces the basics of creating a PowerPoint presentation using outlining, graphing, and drawing tools and creating a Web page from the presentation. Topics included are ways to deliver a PowerPoint presentation including self-running presentation.
Instructor: Shannon Fleming

24

Monday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*TTU Web 101 ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
This ShortCourse is designed to be a primer for anyone working with Texas Tech University websites. TTU Web 101 provides an introduction to the policies and best practices that all TTU web pages should incorporate. Topics covered include University Policies, Identity Guidelines, Hosting Options, Accessibility, Search Engine Optimization, and Help Resources. Although this class is open to anyone interested, the material covered will be tailored to the unique conditions of the TTU web environment.
Instructor: Jeff Luman

24

Monday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students.
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
For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance.
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.

24

Monday

03:00pm – 05:00pm

Independent Writing Hours at the Graduate Student Writing Center
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Student Writing Center Suite, Administration 43
Description: Writing your dissertation, thesis, or other academic project? Join your fellow graduate students at the Graduate Student Writing Center (GSWC) for Independent Writing Hours on Mondays from 3-5 p.m. During these hours, graduate students may use the writing center as a workspace and ask questions as they arise of on-duty writing consultants.
The GSWC, located in Room 43 of the Graduate Center, is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. 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.
Individual tutoring sessions at the GSWC are held by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-5 p.m. To schedule a session, go to https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php https://ttu.mywconline.com/
Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, GSWC Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

24

Monday

02:00pm – 03:00pm

Copyright Office Hours with Camille Thomas
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location: TTU Library, Room 137
Description: Got a copyright question? TTU Libraries and TDPLC will host “office hours” with the Scholarly Communication Librarian, Camille Thomas, in which faculty can stop by or contact Camille via Lync to have their questions about copyright, publishing, promoting research and public access mandates for federal grants. Those with questions are encouraged to bring or share any materials in question, either physically or digitally, for a more accurate assessment. Event recurs every other Monday from 2-3 p.m.
Presenter: Camille Thomas Facilitator: Suzanne Tapp

24

Monday

03:00pm – 03:30pm

*+The Basics of Disclosing a Disability in a Job Interview (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1166602004329864451
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1166602
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
Deciding whether to disclose a disability during a job interview can be a difficult decision. The goal of this webinar is to provide a basic overview of the legal issues surrounding disclosure of a disability in a job interview, discuss the decision on whether or not to disclose, and review some strategies to assist in the disclosure process.

29

Saturday

11:00am – 03:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

26

Wednesday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

26

Wednesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Microsoft Excel Data Analysis ShortCourse
Registration: Click on the course title in the ShortCourses list at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/itts/training/shortcourses/index.php, then click "Register online"
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
This ShortCourse will cover some of the statistical analysis functions built into Excel, as well as those included with the Analysis ToolPak. In this course, you will learn how to use Excel 2013 for Descriptive and Inferential statistics, t-Test, ANOVA, Correlation, and Regression.
This course assumes the basic knowledge of Excel 2013 and knowledge of basic college level statistics.
Instructor: Heide Mansouri

27

Thursday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

27

Thursday

12:00pm – 02:00pm

Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry
Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/
Location: Graduate Center
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

27

Thursday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*SAS Enterprise Guide II ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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

27

Thursday

02:00pm – 02:30pm

*+Visual and Performing Arts Series: Creating Your Personal Brand (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2029515222482926339
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2029515
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
The Visual and Performing Arts Series is tailored for students pursuing a degree in the arts. As an artist, it's important to be aware of your niche in the artistic realm. We will explore some options to increase your level of self-awareness and creating your personal brand.

27

Thursday

04:00pm – 05:00pm

*How to Work a Career Fair
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Center Commons, Administration Building west wing basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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: Nicole Noble

27

Thursday

05:00pm – 07:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

28

Friday

09:00am – 12:00pm

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

28

Friday

02:00pm – 04:00am

*Altmetrics Workshop
Registration: Not Required
Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
With the widespread adoption of information technology, the behavior of scholars has changed in recent years. Traditional measures of scholarly impact have come under increasing criticism for being inadequate. How can we measure the influence of scholarly work in the newly emerging online environment? This workshop focuses on the rise of altmetrics, alternative measures of scholarly influence. Alternative resources for measuring research impact will be introduced and discussed and their advantages and disadvantages will be noted. Attendees will learn how to monitor personal and institutional research impact in new ways, track research significance and influence in a more timely and comprehensive manner, and achieve a better understanding of how the scholarly landscape may change in the years ahead.
Presenters: Brian Quinn & Innocent Awasom

28

Friday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Microsoft SharePoint ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Microsoft SharePoint is a web application platform that makes it easier for people to work together. You can use sites to share documents, collaborate on projects, and share information. SharePoint 2010 works seamlessly with Office 2010 products to make your organizations workflow much easier to manage. Although the most common use of SharePoint is document management, it can be easily customized to fit the needs of your organization through use of shared calendars, task lists, and other features.
This starter course is designed for people who are inexperienced with SharePoint and to help them learn how to understand the roles of SharePoint 2010, how to access and navigate through a SharePoint site, and how to integrate with Office 2010 applications.
Instructor: Ian Wilkinson

29

Saturday

11:00am – 03:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

31

Monday

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. Distance graduate students can access online tutoring services from the University Writing Center home page at http://uwc.ttu.edu. Login using the first link in the left-hand menu. Logging into the system will take you directly to the Online Writing Center where you will find options to submit a draft and view critiqued drafts. Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, the Writing Center Associate Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

31

Monday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Microsoft Expression Web ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basementhe requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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

31

Monday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students.
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
For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance.
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.

31

Monday

02:00pm – 03:00pm

*TEACH Talk Discussion: Balancing Teaching, Research, and Home Life
Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/
Location: TTU Library, Room 152
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Graduate students wear many different hats, and this is especially true of those who teach. Juggling the demands of graduate school with teaching responsibilities while also enjoying a healthy personal life can be difficult. Come join us for a discussion on successful strategies for balancing research, teaching, and home life.
Presenter: Allison Boye

31

Monday

03:00pm – 05:00pm

Independent Writing Hours at the Graduate Student Writing Center
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Student Writing Center Suite, Administration 43
Description: Writing your dissertation, thesis, or other academic project? Join your fellow graduate students at the Graduate Student Writing Center (GSWC) for Independent Writing Hours on Mondays from 3-5 p.m. During these hours, graduate students may use the writing center as a workspace and ask questions as they arise of on-duty writing consultants.
The GSWC, located in Room 43 of the Graduate Center, is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. 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.
Individual tutoring sessions at the GSWC are held by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-5 p.m. To schedule a session, go to https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php https://ttu.mywconline.com/
Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, GSWC Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

31

Monday

03:00pm – 03:30pm

*+Networking with LinkedIn (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1701693631638369283
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1701693
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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.

01

Tuesday

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

Tuesday

12:00pm – 01:00pm

*Ethical Considerations in SoTL Research; An IRB Perspective
Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/
Location:TTU Library, Room 153
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) uses discovery, reflection, and evidence-based methods to research effective teaching and student learning. While many methodological approaches to SoTL research exist, they often are centered in the classroom environment of the researcher. Inherently, this presents some unique challenges to the ethical guidelines of researching human subjects. This workshop will review key ethical principles of human subject research from the perspective of the IRB reviewer. Specifically, those elements often challenged with SoTL projects will be discussed, along with some creative approaches to design that have been effective in meeting the ethical obligations of researchers.
Presenters: Kelly Cukrowicz and Scott Burris

01

Tuesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Microsoft Excel ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location:Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
In this ShortCourse, you will become familiar with the fundamentals of Excel 2013. Topics include navigating within a spreadsheet, using worksheets and workbooks, entering information, using formulas, using functions, formatting information, printing, auto formatting, filling in information, sorting, and filtering.
Instructor: Heide Mansouri

01

Tuesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
Registration: not required
Location:Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students.
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
For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance.
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.

01

Tuesday

02:00pm – 02:30pm

*30-Minute Miracle Series: The Last 5 Minutes of Class
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location:TTU Library, Room 153
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
As a student, you may remember sitting in class and watching the clock tick towards the end of the period. As instructors, you may have experienced the dreaded backpack shuffle. With five minutes left in class, students’ minds and bodies may be out the door. How do we keep people engaged until the end of class? Join us for the sequel to the first five minutes of class… the last five minutes class! This 30-minute workshop will give you strategies to help increase student learning and end class on a positive note.
Presenter: Adam Smith Facilitator: Allison Boye

01

Tuesday

04:00pm – 04:30pm

*+Volunteer Opportunities: Preparing for the Non-Profit Fair (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/132470636476598531
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/13247063
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
Looking to explore career options, internships, and shadowing opportunities in the non-profit sector? Attend this webinar and learn ways to get involved!

01

Tuesday

05:00pm – 07:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location:Graduate Center Room 43C
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

02

Wednesday

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

Wednesday

09:00am – 12:00pm

Teacher Job Fair
Registration: Not Required
Location: McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center, 17th St, Lubbock, TX 79501, United States
Description: Representatives from top school districts will be in attendance at this year's Teacher Job Fair! Come and familiarize yourself with the job market and get acquainted with offerings from various school districts. Professional dress is required and be sure to bring plenty of resumes to distribute.
Make sure to join us at the Mixer the night before the fair for an evening of refreshments, snacks, and lively conversation. This is an opportunity for students to get to know and build relationships with school representatives before the fair.
For more information, please contact Tom Casey at 806-742-2210 or by email at tom.casey@ttu.edu.

02

Wednesday

01:00pm – 02:00pm

*Writing Your Teaching Philosophy
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location:TTU Library, Room 153
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Creating a succinct, reflective statement about how you view teaching can be a challenging task. Your teaching philosophy statement should demonstrate why you teach the way you do and provide a snapshot of what your teaching style looks like in the classroom. But how do you do that? Join us for a hands-on experience as we think through constructing an effective statement of your philosophy of teaching.
Presenters: Suzanne Tapp and Allison Boye Facilitator: Allison Boye

02

Wednesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*MATLAB ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location:Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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.
Prerequisites: Undergraduate-level mathematics and experience with basic computer operations is assumed for this ShortCourse.
Instructor: Heide Mansouri

03

Thursday

Arts & Humanities Graduate Student Research Conference

03

Thursday

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

03

Thursday

12:00pm – 02:00pm

Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Center
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.

03

Thursday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Adobe Photoshop I ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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

03

Thursday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*JMP ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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

03

Thursday

03:00pm – 03:30pm

*+Applicant Tracking System: What you need to know to get your resume noticed! (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5681320992792360707
Location:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5681320
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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.

03

Thursday

05:00pm – 07:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location:Graduate Center Room 43C
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

04

Friday

Arts & Humanities Graduate Student Research Conference

04

Friday

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

04

Friday

11:00am – 11:30am

*+So You Want to Be a Project Manager (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1656233223876511235
Location:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/16562332
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Managing Time, Money and People: Students will be able to assess their knowledge of the skills project managers use on the job.

05

Saturday

11:00am – 03:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center, Room 43C
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

07

Monday

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

07

Monday

8:30am – 11am

*National Distance Learning Week Webinar & Kick Off
*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 in TTU Library, Room 151
Description: Come join Worldwide eLearning for National Distance Learning Week, November 7-11. We will kickstart the week on Monday, November 7 at 9:00 a.m. with a webinar hosted by USDLA entitled “Align and Redesign” which focuses on how to transform your online course. Immediately following at 10:00 a.m. will be a come-and-go information session where you can meet the eLearning team and learn more about our services. More importantly: we will also have sweets and door prizes! Additional free webinars and sessions are available throughout the week. Some will be available for virtual attendance while others will be offered at eLearning. Be sure to visit our website for more details: elearning.ttu.edu/dl-week-2016
Presenter: Veronica Sanchez

07

Monday

10:00am – 12:00pm

*Mediasite ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location:Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Mediasite is a video delivery system that can help automate the recording, distribution, management, and analytics of video and multimedia presentations. This ShortCourse covers basic audio video tips, use of the Mediasite version 6 management portal, how to use Mediasite with Blackboard, and how to upload any video content for secure streaming via TTU systems. A Mediasite recorder and AV setup will be present for some hands-on training with the device.
Instructor: Ian Wilkinson

07

Monday

01:00pm – 02:00pm

*Centric Series: Salary Negotiation for International Students
Registration: not required
Location:Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: International Students, attend this event and learn more about salary negotiation tactics for international students!

07

Monday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Adobe Dreamweaver ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location:Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Dreamweaver is a powerful tool that makes creating your own website easy. In this class, you will learn how to use Dreamweaver to edit and format text, create links, and work with images. We will also explore some of the basics of the CSS panel to help establish a consistent design for your website.
Instructor: Jeff Luman

07

Monday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
Registration: not required
Location:Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students.
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
For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance.
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.

07

Monday

02:00pm – 03:00pm

*Document Delivery Workshop
Registration: not required
Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
Attend any of the following 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:
1 p.m. Aug. 24 2 p.m. Sept. 15 2:30 p.m. Oct. 4 2 p.m. Nov. 7
For more information, email libraries.docdel@ttu.edu.

07

Monday

02:00pm – 03:00pm

Copyright Office Hours with Camille Thomas
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location: TTU Library, Room 137
Description: Got a copyright question? TTU Libraries and TDPLC will host “office hours” with the Scholarly Communication Librarian, Camille Thomas, in which faculty can stop by or contact Camille via Lync to have their questions about copyright, publishing, promoting research and public access mandates for federal grants. Those with questions are encouraged to bring or share any materials in question, either physically or digitally, for a more accurate assessment. Event recurs every other Monday from 2-3 p.m.
Presenter: Camille Thomas Facilitator: Suzanne Tapp

07

Monday

03:00pm – 03:30pm

*+Writing Your Resume and Cover Letter (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5605101747243332099
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/56051017
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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.

07

Monday

04:00pm – 04:30pm

*+How to Work a Job Fair (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6917910934226492931
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/69179109
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Learn how to do research on attending companies, make a great first impression, create and deliver a successful elevator speech and more!

08

Tuesday

02:00pm – 03:00pm

*Service Learning: Should I Use Service Learning in My Teaching?
*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: TTU Library, Room 153
Description: Do you like to use real-world examples and projects in your class? Do you want students to have an authentic, hands-on learning experience? If so, you should consider service learning. Join us for an informal discussion of service learning pedagogy and the Service Learning Program at TTU. We will address the definition of service learning at TTU, how to implement service learning into your course and the support available to faculty teaching with service learning.
Presenter: Erika Brooks-Hurst

08

Tuesday

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

08

Tuesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Microsoft Excel Formulas & Functions ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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.
Instructor: Heide Mansouri

08

Tuesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
Registration: not required
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students.
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
For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance.
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.

08

Tuesday

03:00pm – 03:30pm

*+Centric Series: Know Your Core: Attitudes Beliefs and Values in the Workplace (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4182561299808173571
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/418256129
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
This webinar is designed to help international students become familiar with the culture of any work environment. They are encouraged to examine business culture from their own frame of reference, taking into account their cultural values and personality.

08

Tuesday

04:00pm – 04:30pm

*+Translating Military Skills Into Civilian Language: Resumes and Interviewing (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6395873808474737155
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/63958738
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Learn how to translate military service into an effective resume that matches the needs of the organizations looking to hire. Learn how to articulate military experience into highly sought after civilian skills in an interview setting.

08

Tuesday

05:00pm – 07:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location:Graduate Center Room 43C
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

09

Wednesday

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

Wednesday

11:00am – 11:30am

*+Non-Traditional Interviews (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2562539767931398915
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2562539
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
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.

09

Wednesday

12:00pm – 01:00pm

*+TTU Library/Ethics Series: Paraphrasing, Quoting, and Plagiarism: the DOs and DON’Ts
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location: TTU Library, Room 153
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
+A recording of this workshop is available online from the Ethics Center at http://mediacast.ttu.edu/Mediasite/Play/28bc7eba7501491299d3e999f4add91f1d
Have you ever copied and pasted text from the internet for an assignments, are you worried you paraphrased correctly, or did you fail to cite a source? Because scholarship requires high standards of integrity, this TTU Library / Ethics Series Workshop will help you identify plagiarism and provide you with techniques to paraphrase properly. The TTU Library will provide a short demonstration of two online services offered – iThenticate and Turnitin, and show you how to check your manuscripts for potential plagiarism. Following the presentations breakout sessions will help you sharpen your writing skills and avoid this common, often unintentional, form of academic misconduct. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by TTU Libraries and the TTU Ethics Center, this workshop is free and open to all students, faculty, and staff. Registration for this event is required.
Presenters: Marcelo Schmidt & Kimberly Vardeman

09

Wednesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Microsoft Access I ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
This beginner-level Access ShortCourse will help familiarize you with the fundamentals of Microsoft Access 2013 to help you get started using this program. You will be introduced to the rules and guidelines for creating a relational database. In this course you will learn the foundation of a good database design.
This course assumes that you are familiar with the Microsoft Office 2013 new interface.
Instructor: Heide Mansouri

09

Wednesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

The People to People Fair: Non-Profit Internships and Work Experience
Registration: not required
Location: Student Union Building Ballroom
Description: Non-Profit organizations from Lubbock will be in attendance! Students interested in acquiring practicum experience, internships, or even full-time employment in a Non-Profit organization will have the opportunity to talk with representatives and pick up valuable information about various organizations.
Stay tuned for more information as the event approaches. For more information, please contact Nicole Noble at 806-742-2210 or by email at nicole.noble@ttu.edu

10

Thursday

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

Thursday

09:00am – 10:00am

*Negotiate Your Salary
Registration: not required
Location: Graduate Center Commons, Administration Building west wing basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Join us in the Graduate Center for a workshop on how to negotiate your salary presented by Dr. Nicole Noble, University Career Center counselor. Designed for graduate students, this workshop will help you
• Recognize when to discuss salary • Learn where to research salary information • Identify techniques for negotiating salary
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: Nicole Noble

10

Thursday

10:00am – 02:00pm

Hiring Red, White & You! Veteran Career Fair
Registration: not required
Location: Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Ln, Lubbock, TX 79401, USA
Description: The Texas Workforce Commission is proud to announce the fifth annual Hiring Red, White and You! (HRWY) statewide job fair to take place on November 10, 2016. In cooperation with 28 Workforce Solutions partners, the Hiring Red, White and You! Job Fair connects Texas veterans and their spouses with Texas employers who value the experience, discipline and other exceptional qualities inherent with a military background.
In the first four years, HRWY has connected more than 42,000 veterans with over 6,400 employers.
It is estimated that there are 927,000 veterans in Texas who are eligible for work. By holding these Hiring Red, White and You! Hiring fairs across the state, Texas employers can more easily connect to this highly qualified group of service men and women across the state.
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Please continue to check http://www.twc.state.tx.us/hiring-red-white-you for updates on this event or contact redwhiteandyou@twc.state.tx.us.

10

Thursday

12:00pm – 02:00pm

Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry
Registration: not required
Location: Graduate Center
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

10

Thursday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Accessibility for the Web ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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

10

Thursday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Adobe Photoshop II ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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

10

Thursday

05:00pm – 07:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

11

Friday

Red Raider Startup
Registration: innovationhub.ttu.edu
Location: Innovation Hub at Research Park 3911 4th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79415
Description: Join The Hub for an intensive 3-day workshop designed to help entrepreneurs connect a problem to a solution. Complete 6 months of work in 3 days!
Free food provided!

12

Saturday

Red Raider Startup
Registration: innovationhub.ttu.edu
Location: Innovation Hub at Research Park 3911 4th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79415
Description: Join The Hub for an intensive 3-day workshop designed to help entrepreneurs connect a problem to a solution. Complete 6 months of work in 3 days!
Free food provided!

13

Sunday

Red Raider Startup
Registration: innovationhub.ttu.edu
Location: Innovation Hub at Research Park 3911 4th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79415
Description: Join The Hub for an intensive 3-day workshop designed to help entrepreneurs connect a problem to a solution. Complete 6 months of work in 3 days!
Free food provided!

11

Friday

12:00pm – 01:00pm

*+Grant Writing
*Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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: This workshop addresses the basics of grant writing, including the parts of a grant proposal and common pitfalls. Participants will learn to tailor their grant proposals to specific audiences and to use precise language. Lunch will be served.

11

Friday

03:00pm – 04:00pm

*Writing Towards the Creation of Community: Insights from the Annual AWP Conference
*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: TTU Library, Room 153
Description: During the fall of 2012, I began collaborating with Christine Neugebauer, who directs the Arts in Medicine Program at Covenant Women and Children’s Hospital. Specifically, I helped her to jumpstart a program that would bring undergraduate and graduate student artist volunteers into the hospital to work with patients and their families (creative writing & literature, visual arts, theater, music). I will therefore briefly discuss this experience and the ways in which I have integrated community outreach into my creative nonfiction workshops. I will also focus on the Honors Thesis I directed (Elizabeth Hash, Spring 2016). Building on this foundational interest in and experience with the therapeutic and yes, transformative benefits of the arts, specifically though not exclusively through written creative expression, the heart of my presentation will focus on my experience at the Associated Writing Program’s annual conference, specifically: 1. the information I gathered from a panel of individual artists who work with the following populations: hospitalized children, veterans, and incarcerated teens. 2. my interview with Andre Dubus III (forthcoming in the winter issue of The Missouri Review), whose novel, The House of Sand and Fog, was adapted for film. Dubus’ violent growing up, which led to a tendency towards bullying the bullies—plays into the discussion of the transformative power of art, as art ultimately enabled Dubus to mobilize and direct his energy into writing. I will invite attendees to share their own strategies and experience for enabling student or outside populations via art and/or specific bodies of knowledge.
Presenter: Jacqueline Kolosov

11

Friday

09:00am – 12:00pm

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

Friday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Copyright and Fair Use Workshop
Registration: not required
Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
Faculty and graduate students, learn to navigate the landscape of intellectual property and arrive at a reasonable understanding of copyright and fair use.
Presenters: Rachael Thomas, Jon Hufford, and Brian Quinn

11

Friday

02:00pm – 02:30pm

*+Coping with Rejection Throughout the Job Search Process (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7120336522459662081
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7120336
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
Are you not having much luck in looking for a job? Are you finding it hard to stay motivated to search for a position? Resilience is a key factor in your success! Attend this webinar and gain techniques for coping with rejection throughout the job search process.

12

Saturday

11:00am – 03:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

14

Monday

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

14

Monday

10:00am – 12:00pm

*Microsoft SharePoint ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location:Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Microsoft SharePoint is a web application platform that makes it easier for people to work together. You can use sites to share documents, collaborate on projects, and share information. SharePoint 2010 works seamlessly with Office 2010 products to make your organizations workflow much easier to manage. Although the most common use of SharePoint is document management, it can be easily customized to fit the needs of your organization through use of shared calendars, task lists, and other features.
This starter course is designed for people who are inexperienced with SharePoint and to help them learn how to understand the roles of SharePoint 2010, how to access and navigate through a SharePoint site, and how to integrate with Office 2010 applications.
Instructor: Ian Wilkinson

14

Monday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Web Analytics ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
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

14

Monday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
Registration: not required
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students.
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
For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance.
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.

14

Monday

02:00pm – 02:30pm

*+Polishing Your Networking and Dining Etiquette (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9073040586087528449
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9073040
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
Webinar for students seeking to refine their networking and dining etiquette skills!

14

Monday

03:00pm – 05:00pm

Independent Writing Hours at the Graduate Student Writing Center
Registration: not required
Location: Graduate Student Writing Center Suite, Administration 43
Description: Writing your dissertation, thesis, or other academic project? Join your fellow graduate students at the Graduate Student Writing Center (GSWC) for Independent Writing Hours on Mondays from 3-5 p.m. During these hours, graduate students may use the writing center as a workspace and ask questions as they arise of on-duty writing consultants.
The GSWC, located in Room 43 of the Graduate Center, is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. 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.
Individual tutoring sessions at the GSWC are held by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-5 p.m. To schedule a session, go to https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php https://ttu.mywconline.com/
Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, GSWC Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

15

Tuesday

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

15

Tuesday

09:00am – 10:00am

*Accessibility in a Nutshell
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location: TTU Library, Room 152
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Part of the TTU Worldwide eLearning "Steps to Online Accessibility" Series. This lecture will go over the federal guidelines instructors need to know to keep their courses accessible. Instructors will leave with a check list of items to implement into their courses and learn about the resources at Worldwide eLearning.
Presenter: Jackie Luft

15

Tuesday

12:00pm – 01:00pm

*Feeling & Thinking: Does motivation matter in student learning outcomes?
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location: TTU Library, Room 151
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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. Dr. Coward attended the Lily Conference on College and University Teaching and Learning June, 2016. In this session, she will describe different multimedia learning designs that students prefer and examine if these preferences lead to higher motivation and better learning outcomes. Further discussion will be on different stages of learning might require different motivational strategies
Presenter: Fannie Liu Coward

15

Tuesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Microsoft Excel PivotTable ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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

15

Tuesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
Registration: not required
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students.
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
For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance.
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.

15

Tuesday

02:00pm – 03:00pm

*Assessment as an Element of Effective Instruction
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location: TTU Library, Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development, Room 153
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
We will discuss assessment as an instrument that provides insight into students’ understanding for the purpose of improving instruction, as opposed to a mechanism for evaluating students’ performance. In particular we will address assessment as a means to probe students’ conceptual understanding, problem solving and critical thinking skills, informing instructors of difficulties and weaknesses that need to be addressed through curricular change or modification of instructional methods. We will present data from physics and discuss the benefits and implications of this use of assessment for improving students’ learning.
Presenter: Beth Thacker

15

Tuesday

03:00pm – 03:30pm

*+Encore Career: Transitioning to a New Career Later in Life (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2298815306941016577
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/22988153
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
Are you looking for a change? Are you wanting to get into a new field after years of service in a different field? Attend this webinar and learn more about transitioning into a new career!

15

Tuesday

05:00pm – 07:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

16

Wednesday

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

16

Wednesday

09:00am – 04:00pm

*Résumé / CV Critique Day
Registration: Not required
Location: University Career Center, 150 Wiggins Complex
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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, etc.) anytime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and have them critiqued by UCC career counselors.
Find more career resources for graduate students at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/careercenter/gradstudents/index.php on the University Career Center (UCC) website. You can also get a critique and other services from the UCC in the Graduate Center, Room 43C (in the west-wing of the Administration Building) on Thursdays 2-3 p.m. For more information about UCC services for graduate students, email nicole.noble@ttu.edu

16

Wednesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Microsoft Access II ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
The Access II ShortCourse is designed as an intermediate course to the Microsoft Access I ShortCourse. This course explores viewing, editing, navigating, sorting, finding, and filtering records, in addition to printing data and implementing and maintaining table relationships. This course also covers Expression Builder, and calculated fields. You will learn how to create parameter queries that make a query ask for input.
This course assumes that you are familiar with database design basics.
Instructor: Heide Mansouri

17

Thursday

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

17

Thursday

09:00am – 10:00am

*Making Your Word Documents Accessible
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location: TTU Library, Room 152
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Part of the TTU Worldwide eLearning "Steps to Online Accessibility" Series. This workshop teaches you simple steps to make word documents accessible to students who utilize screen readers. Learners will receive instruction and guided time to practice their new skills.
Presenter: Jackie Luft

17

Thursday

10:00am – 11:00am

*Accessible PowerPoints
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location: TTU Library, Room 152
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding.
Part of the TTU Worldwide eLearning "Steps to Online Accessibility" Series. This workshop teaches you simple steps to make your PowerPoints accessible. Learners will receive instruction and guided time to practice their new skills. Please bring your laptop and a PowerPoint to work on.
Presenter: Jackie Luftt

17

Thursday

12:00pm – 02:00pm

Wreck Hunger: Graduate & International Student Food Pantry
Registration: not required
Location: Graduate Center
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

17

Thursday

12:0pm – 01:00pm

*Teaching Well Online Brownbag Series: Using the Self and Peer Assessment Tool in Blackboard
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location:TTU Library, Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development, Room 153
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Join Dr. Nadia Flores-Yeffal (Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work) and Anita Nunez (TTU Worldwide eLearning) as they discuss Dr. Flores’ recent revision of her SOC 3394, Contemporary Sociological Theories online course, and her use of Blackboard’s Self and Peer Assessment Tool to create a peer review component for a research paper assigned in her course. The Self and Peer Assessment tool allows students to review and assess work submitted by themselves and by their peers. Using criteria provided by their instructor (or examples provided by their instructor), students can provide feedback for submitted assignments to their peers as a part of the evaluation process. Dr. Flores will share her experience with this tool and Ms. Nunez will guide participants through hands-on implementation of the Self and Peer Assessment tool in Blackboard.
Presenters: Anita Nunez & Nadia Flores-Yeffal

17

Thursday

02:0pm – 04:00pm

*Microsoft Excel Charts ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
In this ShortCourse you will learn how to use Microsoft Excel to create many kinds of charts to help you display data in ways that are most meaningful to your audience. This course assumes the basic knowledge of Excel 2013.
Instructor: Heide Mansouri

17

Thursday

03:0pm – 03:30pm

*+Illegal Interview Questions and How to Handle Them (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6670107401606355713
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/66701074
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
In the United States, there are laws governing data that can be gathered and information that can be considered in hiring decisions. Most interviewers have been trained not to ask these questions in an interview. However, you might have a job interview where illegal questions are asked. This 30-minute webinar will identify illegal questions and provide suggestions to handle them professionally.

17

Thursday

05:00pm – 07:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

18

Friday

09:00am – 12:00pm

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

18

Friday

11:00am – 11:30am

*+Visual and Performing Arts Series: Building a Career in the Arts (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/719933102129486594
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7199331
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
The Visual and Performing Arts Series is tailored for students pursuing a degree in the arts. In the world of performing arts, career paths can be a bit nontraditional. This webinar will provide some tips and strategies to develop a rewarding and fulfilling career while pursuing your passion.

18

Friday

12:00pm – 01:00pm

*TEACH Friday Series: The Ivory Tower: Video and Discussion
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location:TTU Library, Room 153
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
As tuition rates spiral beyond reach and student loan debt passes $1 trillion (more than credit card debt), the documentary Ivory Tower asks: Is college worth the cost? From the halls of Harvard, to public colleges in financial crisis, to Silicon Valley, filmmaker Andrew Rossi (page one: Inside the New York Times) assembles an urgent portrait of a great American institution at the breaking point. Join us for an abbreviated viewing of this film and some engaging discussion to follow!
Presenter: Allison Boye

19

Saturday

11:00am – 03:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

21

Monday

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

21

Monday

11:00am – 11:30am

*+The Anatomy of A Career in Sales (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1943229947983784450
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/194322994
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
This webinar exposes students to the different phases of the sales cycle and gives tips on how to articulate their strengths during an interview for a position in sales.

21

Monday

12:00pm – 12:30pm

*+Writing a Personal Statement?: Tips and Tricks for Writing an Effective Personal Statement (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6327544658369333762
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6327544
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
Personal Statements and Statements of Purpose are really common as part of graduate school applications. This webinar will help you get your essay started and offer some advice on polishing off this important document!

21

Monday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
Registration: not required
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students.
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
For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance.
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.

21

Monday

02:00pm – 03:00pm

*Safe Computing Practices ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC2 Lab (Room #21) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
In a time of constant network-based attacks, viruses, and worms, safe computing is critical for successful computing. This course details a number of security measures necessary to thwart hackers and intrusion attempts. Course includes an overview of intrusion methods and suggestions for safe and secure desktop computing. Designed for the typical computer user, course materials address desktop security and are part of the CIO's campus Safe Computing Campaign.
Instructor: Andrew Bevly

21

Monday

02:00pm – 03:00pm

Copyright Office Hours with Camille Thomas
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location: TTU Library, Room 137
Description: Got a copyright question? TTU Libraries and TDPLC will host “office hours” with the Scholarly Communication Librarian, Camille Thomas, in which faculty can stop by or contact Camille via Lync to have their questions about copyright, publishing, promoting research and public access mandates for federal grants. Those with questions are encouraged to bring or share any materials in question, either physically or digitally, for a more accurate assessment. Event recurs every other Monday from 2-3 p.m.
Presenter: Camille Thomas Facilitator: Suzanne Tapp

21

Monday

03:00pm – 05:00pm

Independent Writing Hours at the Graduate Student Writing Center
Registration: not required
Location: Graduate Student Writing Center Suite, Administration 43
Description: Writing your dissertation, thesis, or other academic project? Join your fellow graduate students at the Graduate Student Writing Center (GSWC) for Independent Writing Hours on Mondays from 3-5 p.m. During these hours, graduate students may use the writing center as a workspace and ask questions as they arise of on-duty writing consultants.
The GSWC, located in Room 43 of the Graduate Center, is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. 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.
Individual tutoring sessions at the GSWC are held by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-5 p.m. To schedule a session, go to https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php https://ttu.mywconline.com/
Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, GSWC Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

22

Tuesday

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

22

Tuesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*3D-Printing ShortCourse
Registration: http://webapps.itsd.ttu.edu/sc/
Location: Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 Lab (Room #23) in the University Library basement
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
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

22

Tuesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
Registration: not reqiured
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students.
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
For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance.
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.

22

Tuesday

05:00pm – 07:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

23

Wednesday

Holiday - no classes

24

Thursday

Holiday - no classes

25

Friday

Holiday - no classes

28

Monday

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

28

Monday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
Registration: not required
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students.
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
For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance.
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.

28

Monday

03:00pm – 05:00pm

Independent Writing Hours at the Graduate Student Writing Center
Registration: not required
Location: Graduate Student Writing Center Suite, Administration 43
Description: Writing your dissertation, thesis, or other academic project? Join your fellow graduate students at the Graduate Student Writing Center (GSWC) for Independent Writing Hours on Mondays from 3-5 p.m. During these hours, graduate students may use the writing center as a workspace and ask questions as they arise of on-duty writing consultants.
The GSWC, located in Room 43 of the Graduate Center, is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. 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.
Individual tutoring sessions at the GSWC are held by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-5 p.m. To schedule a session, go to https://ttu.mywconline.com/schedule.php https://ttu.mywconline.com/
Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Messuri, GSWC Director, at kristin.messuri@ttu.edu

29

Tuesday

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

29

Tuesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
Registration: not required
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
Description: +This service is available to distance graduate students.
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
For more information about TTU Libraries’ Graduate Student Services, check out the guide at http://guides.library.ttu.edu/grads. On the right-hand side of this guide page, you can find contact information for Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services and Social Sciences Personal Librarian, should you need further assistance.
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.

29

Tuesday

02:00pm – 02:30pm

*+Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/812051285816920578
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8120512
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
Do you think about social situations or office politics? Are you wanting to build rapport with others more easily? Attend this webinar and gain information about emotional intelligence and the importance of it in the workplace!

29

Tuesday

05:00pm – 07:00pm

Statistical Consulting Service
Registration: Make an appointment at http://www.gsac.ttu.edu/booked/Web/schedule.php
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jacek Jońca-Jasiński, Director of Graduate Life.

30

Wednesday

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

30

Wednesday

03:00pm – 03:30pm

*+Networking with LinkedIn (Webinar)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1342347942916553218
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/13423479
Description: *Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
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.

01

Thursday

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

Thursday

11:00am – 11:30am

*+Applicant Tracking System: What you need to know to get your resume noticed! (Webinar)
*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/7782873642056330498
Description: 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: Nicole Noble, University Career Center Assistant Director, at nicole.noble@ttu.edu

01

Thursday

02:00pm – 03:00pm

*How to Dress Professionally
*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: Description:Join us in the Graduate Center for a workshop on how to dress professionally. Designed for graduate students, this workshop will help you • Understand the importance of a first impression • Describe appropriate dress for a job interview and why • Identify appropriate dress after you have been hired Contact: Nicole Noble, University Career Center Assistant Director, at nicole.noble@ttu.edu

01

Thursday

03:00pm – 03:30pm

*+University Career Center: Services for Students (Webinar)
*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/4019154080713988354
Description: Description:University Career Center: Services for Students presents a quick overview of all the services that the Texas Tech University Career Center offers to students. Included in this webinar is information about resume critiques, mock interviews, job search tools, assessments, and career fairs. Contact: Nicole Noble, University Career Center Assistant Director, at nicole.noble@ttu.edu

01

Thursday

05:00pm – 07:00pm

+Statistical Consulting Service
*Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
Registration: Make an appointment at http://ttu.mobi/stats. No walk-ins please.
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or online
Description: 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. Contact: Nick Hensley, Statistical Consultant, at nhensley247@gmail.com

02

Friday

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

05

Monday

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

05

Monday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
+This service is available to distance graduate students.
Registration: Not Required
Location:Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
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 Contact: Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services Librarian, at brian.quinn@ttu.edu

05

Monday

02:00pm – 03:00pm

Got a copyright question?
Registration: http://events.tlpd.ttu.edu/View/Member/ShowAllEvents.aspx
Location: TTU Library, Room 137
Description: Got a copyright question? TTU Libraries and TDPLC will host “office hours” with the Scholarly Communication Librarian, Camille Thomas, in which faculty can stop by or contact Camille via Lync to have their questions about copyright, publishing, promoting research and public access mandates for federal grants. Those with questions are encouraged to bring or share any materials in question, either physically or digitally, for a more accurate assessment. Event recurs every other Monday from 2-3 p.m. Contact: Camille Thomas, Copyright, Publishing, and Data Management Librarian, at camille.thomas@ttu.edu

06

Tuesday

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

06

Tuesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
+This service is available to distance graduate students.
Registration: Not Required
Location:Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
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 Contact: Brian Quinn, Graduate Student Services Librarian, at brian.quinn@ttu.edu

06

Tuesday

05:00pm – 07:00pm

+Statistical Consulting Service
*Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students.
Registration: Make an appointment at http://ttu.mobi/stats. No walk-ins please.
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or online
Description: 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. Contact: Nick Hensley, Statistical Consultant, at nhensley247@gmail.com

07

Wednesday

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

20

Tuesday

01:00pm – 02:00pm

*Transfer of Skills from Academia to Industry
*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 transfer your academic skills to an industry career presented by Dr. Nicole Noble, University Career Center counselor. Designed for graduate students, this workshop will help you • Identify transferable skills from academic experiences to industry positions • Gain information concerning employers' preferences on employee skill sets • Demonstrate ability to articulate transferable skills 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

17

Tuesday

09:00am – 04:00pm

New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO)
*Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Registration: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/current/orientation2017.php
Location:Student Union Building (SUB)
Description: Description: We invite you to register now for New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO). This year's NGSO presentations are designed to * orient you to Texas Tech University graduate student life and services * begin academic and professional development to support your graduate studies * provide networking opportunities among graduate students and the Texas Tech community. See http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/current/orientation2017.php for the schedule, additional details, and registration. Contact gradschool@ttu.edu

17

Tuesday

11:00am – 12:00noon

*Academic Resilience
*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

19

Thursday

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

19

Thursday

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
Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
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

19

Thursday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Blackboard Learn 9.1 Basic Training
*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 151, in TTU Library
Description: The Basic Training consists of course navigation and environment, adding basic content, the most commonly used Control Panel and Grade Center functions. Please note that the Basic Training is the prerequisite to the Assignments Training and Tests Training. Contact: Karissa Greathouse karissa.greathouse@ttu.edu

19

Thursday

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/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

20

Friday

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

20

Friday

01:00pm – 02:00pm

*Title IX for Graduate Students
*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 the unique Title IX concerns for graduate students. Hear from two current Texas Tech graduate students, the Director of support resources, and the Dean of Students. This event is open to all TTU Graduate Students, Faculty & Staff. Registration is required, and lunch is provided. Presenters: Samantha Christopher, Christy Norfleet, Dr. Kimberly Simón kimberly.simon@ttu.edu , RISE Director, and Dr. Matt Gregory matt.gregory@ttu.edu, Dean of Students

20

Friday

01:00pm – 02:00pm

*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/2837094
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: Brian Quinn brian.quinn@ttu.edu

21

Saturday

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/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

23

Monday

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

23

Monday

02:00pm – 02:30pm

*+Working in Human Resources: Primary Roles in HR
*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/1144516117959389187
Location: Online
Description: Have you ever been asked about an ethical dilemma in an interview? In this webinar we will briefly define ethics, then give some tips and examples on what employers are looking for in this response. Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

23

Monday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
Registration: Not Required
Location:Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
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

23

Monday

02:30pm – 03:00pm

+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

23

Monday

05:00pm – 06:30pm

*Library Orientation for International Students
*Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/3008238
Location:TTU Library, Lab 150
Description: This seminar will provide an orientation to new international students on using Texas Tech University Library resources. In addition to learning best research practices, the attendees will learn about the Personal Librarian service, LibGuides, EBSCO Discovery Services (EDS), Google Scholar, Document Delivery, and EndNote. The attendees will also learn how to identify databases for research using subject categories and how to use three important databases--Scopus, Web of Science, and Statistica. The attendees will take a 30 minute library tour to reinforce the information they received in the Workshop. Contact: Minerva Alaniz minerva.alaniz@ttu.edu, Innocent Awasom awasom.afuh@ttu.edu, Tom Rohrig tom.rohrig@ttu.edu, Jack Becker jack.becker@ttu.edu, Jake Syma jake.syma@ttu.edu

24

Tuesday

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

24

Tuesday

02:00pm – 02:30pm

*+Ethical Dilemma: Answering This Tough Interview Question
*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/9174002145491284227
Location: Online
Description: Have you ever been asked about an ethical dilemma in an interview? In this webinar we will briefly define ethics, then give some tips and examples on what employers are looking for in this response. Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

24

Tuesday

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

24

Tuesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
+This service is available to distance graduate students at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
Registration: Not Required
Location:Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
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

24

Tuesday

02:00pm – 03:00pm

*+Accessibility in a Nutshell Webinar
*Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+Webinar is available to on-site and online graduate students.
Registration:http://www.ttu.edu/accessibility/StepsToOnlineAccessibility.php (scroll down to find registration link)
Location:Online
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

24

Tuesday

02:00pm – 03:00pm

*Blackboard Learn 9.1 Assignment Tool
*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 151, in TTU Library
Description: Use the Date Management Tool to easily adjust all content availability, due dates, and adaptive release dates in your course. Accessed on the Control Panel in the Course Tools section, you can choose to adjust dates automatically or individually from one convenient location. We will discuss setting due dates and test dates, validating dates from one semester to the next, adjusting course dates to compensate, and tweaking multiple dates at once using the convenient interface. Join us as we walk through this streamlined process. Contact: Ron Nail ron.nail@ttu.edu

24

Tuesday

03:30pm – 05:00pm

*Government and Legal Information: Official and Authoritative Sources for Research
*Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
Registration:http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/3008229
Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
Description: This seminar will demonstrate the importance of using government information resources at all jurisdiction levels to improve your research in business and the social sciences. The presenters will describe the databases available for researching government information with an emphasis on the electronic resources. The emphasis will be on HathiTrust Digital Library, FdSys (the Federal Digital System), USA.GOV, Google limiting by .gov domain, etc. This seminar will provide an overview of doing legal research on Texas and federal legislation using the University Library, government sources, and Law Library resources. Presenters: Minerva Alanizminerva.alaniz@ttu.edu, Tom Rohrig tom.rohrig@ttu.edu, Jake Syma jake.syma@ttu.edu

24

Tuesday

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/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

25

Wednesday

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

25

Wednesday

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

25

Wednesday

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)

25

Wednesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Microsoft Excel Short Course
*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 become familiar with the fundamentals of Excel 2013. Topics include navigating within a spreadsheet, using worksheets and workbooks, entering information, using formulas, using functions, formatting information, printing, auto formatting, filling in information, sorting, and filtering. Instructor: Heide Mansouri heide.mansouri@ttu.edu

25

Wednesday

05:00pm – 06:00pm

*Publication Contracts and Author’s Rights Workshop
*Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/3008281
Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
Description: There is a good chance authors are transferring their copyright when they publish research. While it may seem like a requirement of publishing, there are many ways to retain copyright and be mindful in in exercising rights as a content creator. This seminar will cover the benefits of retaining copyright and making work available for reuse at the author’s discretion. Presenter: Camille Thomas camille.thomas@ttu.edu

26

Thursday

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

26

Thursday

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
Location: Graduate Center, Room 43, in the Administration Building west-wing basement
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

26

Thursday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Blackboard Learn 9.1 Test Tool Training
*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 151, in TTU Library
Description: The Test Tool Training walks you through creating, managing, and grading online tests using the Blackboard Test tool. We will also discuss creating questions, managing the question pools, and strategies to deter cheating of online tests. Please note that the Basic Training is the prerequisite to the Blackboard Test Tool Training. Contact: Karissa Greathouse karissa.greathouse@ttu.edu

26

Thursday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*Microsoft PowerPoint 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 course introduces the basics of creating a PowerPoint presentation using outlining, graphing, and drawing tools and creating a Web page from the presentation. Topics included are ways to deliver a PowerPoint presentation including self-running presentation. Instructor: Shannon Fleming shannon.fleming@ttu.edu

26

Thursday

02:00pm – 03:00pm

*+CV / Résumé Presentation
*Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
+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.
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Center Commons, Administration Building west wing basement
Description: Learn how to build your CV and/or résumé for an academic and/or non-academic job search. Designed for graduate students, this workshop will help you • Gain information about the essential elements of a CV & Resume • Find out about the order of headings on CV & Resume • Learn about the document critique services offered at the TTU Career Center. 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

26

Thursday

03:00pm – 05:00pm

*+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
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Center Commons, Administration Building west wing basement
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. Contact: Nicole Noble, University Career Center Assistant Director, at nicole.noble@ttu.edu

26

Thursday

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/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

27

Friday

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

27

Friday

12:00noon – 01:00pm

*TEACH Friday Series: Creating Learning Objectives
*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: : "Will this be on the test?" In this session, you'll gain insight into guiding your students' learning and shaping their skills acquisition while setting reachable, measurable benchmarks for what you expect of them. Using learning objectives well will enable you to make learning actionable and engaging. Presenter: Wes Kumfer wesley.j.kumfer@ttu.edu

27

Friday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*How to Do a Literature Review Workshop
*Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School fellowship or travel funding
Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/2837099
Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
Description: :Librarians will explain what a literature review is; talk about emerging discipline-oriented standards for literature reviews and how to begin your work developing research strategies; demonstrate how to do searches in three databases-including Web of Knowledge-to find articles on your topic; explore qualitative approaches to determine an article's relative importance; show you how to manage your citations and how to keep up with the most current research on your topic; and discuss some ethical and legal issues related to research. Presenters: Brian Quinn brian.quinn@ttu.edu and Jon Hufford jon.hufford@ttu.edu

28

Saturday

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/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

30

Monday

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

30

Monday

02:00pm – 02:30pm

+University Career Center: Services for Students
+This webinar is available to distance graduate students
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3370170644647985411
Location: Online
Description: University Career Center: Services for Students presents a quick overview of all the services that the Texas Tech University Career Center offers to students. Included in this webinar is information about resume critiques, mock interviews, job search tools, assessments, and career fairs. Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

30

Monday

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

30

Monday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
+This service is available to distance graduate students at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
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

30

Monday

06:00pm – 07:00pm

*Basics of Library Research
*Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/3008212
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

31

Tuesday

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

31

Tuesday

12:30pm – 01:50pm

*CTC Signature Workshop: Poster Presentation Design
*Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship 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

31

Tuesday

01:00pm – 01:30pm

*+Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
*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/101992177853147651
Location: Online
Description: Do you think about social situations or office politics? Are you wanting to build rapport with others more easily? Attend this webinar and gain information about emotional intelligence and the importance of it in the workplace! Contact: University Career Center careercenter@ttu.edu

31

Tuesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

*SAS - I 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: SAS (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

31

Tuesday

02:00pm – 04:00pm

+Library Research Assistance
+This service is available to distance graduate students at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
Registration: Not Required
Location: Graduate Center Room 43C or at https://meet.ttu.edu/jacek.jonca/GSDQY7T5
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

31

Tuesday

02:00pm – 03:00pm

*Blackboard Learn 9.1 Rubric Tool
*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 151, in TTU Library
Description: The Rubric Tool provides a consistent, standardized method for grading student’s work by organizing specific assessment criteria and determining point values based on the level of performance for each criterion. Some benefits of using the built-in rubric include: clear performance expectations, consistent grading, and structured feedback. In this session, we will walk step-by-step through the process of creating and using built-in rubrics in Blackboard. Contact: Ron Nail ron.nail@ttu.edu

31

Tuesday

03:30pm – 05:00pm

*Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics: Finding Relevant Statistics for Your Research Workshop
*Attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving Graduate School travel or fellowship funding
Registration: http://cal.library.ttu.edu/event/3008224
Location: TTU Library, Lab 150
Description: This seminar will provide an overview for finding statistics for research. The seminar will include a detailed comparison of Proquest Statistical Insight and Statistica, pointing out the most important uses of both databases. The seminar will also cover free online statistics sources including data.gov, Economy at a Glance (BLS), EuroStat, etc. Presenters: Tom Rohrig tom.rohrig@ttu.edu, Jake Syma jake.syma@ttu.edu

31

Tuesday

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/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

01

Wednesday

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

Wednesday

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)

01

Wednesday

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

01

Wednesday

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

01

Wednesday

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)

01

Wednesday

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

01

Wednesday

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

01

Wednesday

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

02

Thursday

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

Thursday

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

02

Thursday

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

Thursday

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

Thursday

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

02

Thursday

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

03

Friday

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

03

Friday

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

03

Friday

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

03

Friday

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

03

Friday

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

04

Saturday

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

06

Monday

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

06

Monday

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

06

Monday

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

06

Monday

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

06

Monday

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

07

Tuesday

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

07

Tuesday

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

07

Tuesday

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

07

Tuesday

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

07

Tuesday

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

07

Tuesday

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

07

Tuesday

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

07

Tuesday

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

Tuesday

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

08

Wednesday

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

08

Wednesday

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

08

Wednesday

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

08

Wednesday

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)

08

Wednesday

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

08

Wednesday

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

08

Wednesday

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

08

Wednesday

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

Thursday

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

Thursday

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

09

Thursday

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

09

Thursday

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

09

Thursday

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

09

Thursday

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

09

Thursday

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

09

Thursday

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

09

Thursday

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

09

Thursday

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

10

Friday

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

Friday

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

10

Friday

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

10

Friday

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)

10

Friday

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

Saturday

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

13

Monday

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

13

Monday

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

13

Monday

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

13

Monday

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

13

Monday

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.