Texas Tech University Graduate School

2008 Lone Star Graduate Diversity Colloquium

Photo Gallery from the 2008 Lone Star Graduate Diversity Colloquium at Texas Tech University.

Texas Tech University will host this event on March 28-29, 2008

The Registration Deadline has been EXTENDED to March 26th

We will be giving away door prizes throughout the conference for all registered participants. Prizes to include:

  • Scholarships
  • iPod Shuffles
  • Signed Texas Tech University football and women’s basketball
  • Signed copies of Nikki Giovanni's Love Poems and The Collected Poetry of Nikki Giovanni, 1968-1998
  • Plus other great items!

Mission

The Lone Star Graduate Diversity Colloquium was established in 2006 as one means to further the statewide Closing the Gaps Initiative. It is a collective effort by all colleges and universities in Texas to encourage more underrepresented minorities, women, and first generation college students currently enrolled at Texas colleges and universities to stay in Texas to complete their graduate education.
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Target Population

Intended for students from historically under-represented populations who are interested in attending graduate school within the State of Texas.
  • Sophomore and junior undergraduates wanting to attend graduate school or pursuing health sciences related fields.
  • Master's students searching for a doctoral program
  • More Information (shannon.samson@ttu.edu)

    • Every university in Texas is invited to help sponsor their respective students who wish to attend.

    2008 Colloquium

    Conference sessions are directed toward addressing issues related to under-represented groups and first generation college students.

    Workshops for students to include topics such as:

    Events including a recruitment fair are planned beginning Friday afternoon until lunch on Saturday.

    Master's and Doctoral degree granting institutions are invited and encouraged to attend.

    Your registration fee covers meals, materials and all conference activities.

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    For More Information

    Shannon Samson - Recruitment Coordinator - 806.742.2781 x. 239
    shannonsamson@ttu.edu

    Donna Rogers - Development Officer - 806.742.2781 x.242
    donna.rogers@ttu.edu