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Vol. 12 Issue 10 Parent and Family eNews - October 2013 General News and Important Dates
Texas Tech Parents Association Information for Parents and Family Members of FRESHMEN
Information for Parents and Family Members of SOPHOMORES
Information for Parents and Family Members of JUNIORS
Information for Parents and Family Members of SENIORS
Extracurricular Activities
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Thanksgiving Bus Trip seats available
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Does your student need a ride home for Thanksgiving? Parent and Family Relations is pleased to announce that Campus Connector will provide bus trips to assist Texas Tech students in traveling home for Thanksgiving 2013. Destinations include: Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and El Paso. This trip is organized to help students travel home at a lower cost who might not otherwise be able to make it home for Thanksgiving. The price varies by destination and seating is based on availability and is sold on a first come, first served basis. The registration link, full schedule, pickup/drop-off locations, and more information are available here.
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Homecoming Week is October 7-12
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Homecoming week boasts many fun and spirited activities including S.O. Sing, Bonfire/Pep Rally, Parade, and the Texas Tech vs. Iowa State football game. This year's theme is TECH LOVES THE ‘90s. Schedule of events: MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2013 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2013 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2013 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2013 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2013 Homecoming March & Pep Rally/Bonfire SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2013 Texas Tech vs. Iowa State, TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED**, Jones AT&T Stadium **Times subject to change in relation to kickoff time. For more information regarding 2013 Homecoming Week events, please visit www.homecoming.ttu.edu [ return to top ]
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Upcoming Events at the Rec Center
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Does your student enjoy wellness, outdoor activities, and much more? What better place than for them to visit the Rec Center. Check out the upcoming events below and encourage your student to participate. Yoga Rave This fun class will expose students to yoga in a new light (well, black lights to be exact). Yoga is not only a great workout but is also known to reduce stress. There are over 15 free yoga classes each week in the Rec Center. Encourage your student to wear white and be a part of this fun event. Upcoming trips include: • Angel Fire Mountain Bike Ride We’re going to ride as the trees are changing colors!! We’ll be going to the fantastic mountains of Angel Fire, NM to take on trails both simple and challenging. Mountain biking enthusiasts and intermediates alike are encouraged to join us for this three-day trip to challenge themselves, meet fellow bikers, and enjoy a mountain bike experience. Fare includes lift tickets, OPC bike rental, and transportation. • Wichita Rock Climbing The Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge is located over a fault line in the middle of the plains of Oklahoma. The climbing is granite slab and crack. If you have never climbed outside before, this is a great trip to have as a first experience. If you have climbed in the Wichita's before, we will be sure to set up some routes to give you a challenge.
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Get your tickets to the Tech vs. Baylor game
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GET YOUR TICKETS & PARKING NOW FOR THE TECH-BAYLOR GAME IN COWBOYS AT&T STADIUM Your Texas Tech Red Raiders will once again take on the Baylor Bears in the Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Shootout at Cowboys AT&T Stadium in Arlington this fall. Tickets are on sale now for the game on Nov. 16 and you can purchase tickets by calling (806) 742-TECH or online HERE. Ticket prices will remain the same as last year at $120 in the club level, $65 in the lower and upper corners and $40 in the upper deck. Special group pricing is also available for groups of 20 or more in the $65 and $40 seating areas. A discounted, upper level four-pack is also available for $120. Beginning Aug. 1, Texas Tech students can purchase two tickets (per student ID) for $30 each but must do so in person at the athletics ticket office located on the west side of Jones AT&T Stadium and present a valid TTU ID. Fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets through the athletics ticket office so that revenues generated from those purchases will directly benefit Texas Tech. Additionally, fans have the ability to purchase advanced automobile parking by clicking HERE. Texas Tech Alumni Association Pregame Event Grease Monkey Please note: The NFL has implemented a new bag policy across all of their Stadium’s. Please take the time to review this information prior to this year's game. [ return to top ]
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Save the Date: Sibling Weekend February 21-22, 2014
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Enjoy a weekend filled with fun, educational, and spirited events sure to get siblings of Texas Tech students excited about college and share in the traditions of Raiderland. Sibling Weekend invites Texas Tech students to spend time with their brothers or sisters in a weekend filled with great activities just for them. Siblings between the ages of 8 and 15 are invited to attend. Mark your calendars for the weekend of February 21-22, 2014. Online registration and the full schedule will be avilable online at www.parent.ttu.edu in the next few months.
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Thank you to all who participated in Family Weekend 2013!
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For those who participated in Family Weekend 2013, thank you for making it such a huge success. We hope you had a wonderful time visiting your student in Raiderland! Parent and Family Relations would like to thank all of our wonderful Family Weekend Volunteers! A big Guns Up! to Amy DeFillipi, Judie Ritter, Debi Ransom, Dale Wolter, Debbie Haag, Tandy Sticklen, Gwen Sticklen, Lynn Matherly, Lisa Beason, Dolapo Omoloju, Sarah and Terry Brown, Davie Breig, Penny Moulder and Mr. Moulder, LaNell Henze, Elizabeth Villa-Blais, Mary Ann Potts, Kristi Sutterfield, Shannon and Glenn Bohny, Tenicia Barlty, John Robison, and David and Lisa McCaig. Thank you for all your help in making Family Weekend such a success! Special thanks to the Texas Tech Parents Association, Robotics Team, Tech Artist Society, Saddle Tramps, Women's Service Organization, Red Raider Orientation Crew, Varsity Bookstore, Visit Lubbock, Texas Tech Spirit Program, Student Union Operations, Jon Mark Bernal, Dr. Sam Jackson, Animal Science/Livestock Arena staff, Jerry Cowen, University Parking Services, Parent of the Year Committee: Denise Tijernia, Stephanie Rhode, and Brandon Taylor, Texas Tech students: Veronica Verdugo, Traylor Moses, Peyton Craig, Luke Cotton, and Texas State SGA President Vanessa Cortez. Congratulations to our Tuition Draw winners, Maria Barraza ($4,000) and Daryl Fisher ($2,000). Family Weekend Photos are available for viewing at https://ttufamilyweekend2013.shutterfly.com/. You can even purchase prints too! Look for the Family Weekend 2014 date to be included in the Parent and Family eNewsletter in the Spring 2014 semester. [ return to top ]
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IT offers seminars for students on managing their online reputations
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First impressions are no longer always made face-to-face with a handshake. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and other up-and-coming social media platforms have changed the way reputations are made and ruined. With literally billions of people on social media, sharing, tagging and tweeting, it is important for your student to be aware of their online reputation and to actively manage it. Topics for this workshop include why your online reputation matters, how to manage it and what we can learn from others who had to learn about online reputation management the hard way. Registration details, course descriptions, and full schedule can be found online http://www.depts.ttu.edu/itts/training/shortcourses/ Event Schedule October 3rd 5:30 p.m.
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Texas Tech Ring Savings Program
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The Texas Tech Alumni Association is proud to offer the Official Texas Tech Class Ring Savings Program, which allows students to save over time for the ultimate symbol of college success. For more details please click HERE
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2013-2014 Student Handbook now available
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Students are expected to abide by policies and procedures in the Student Handbook. Please review the Student Handbook via this link: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/dos/docs/2013_2014_student_handbook.pdf.
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SOAR Learning Center empowers students in pursuits of success
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The SOAR Learning Center’s mission is to empower students in their pursuit towards academic success while providing an encouraging and safe learning environment. The Learning Center works to enhance the academic endeavors of all currently enrolled Texas Tech students by offering a variety of free services such as Peer & online tutoring, Academic mentoring, and Supplemental Instruction. Tutoring and Academic Mentoring is available Monday thru Thursday from 8am-8pm and Friday 8am-5pm.
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For your complete Texas Tech news, visit Texas Tech Today
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Keep up-to-date about everything Texas Tech by visiting Texas Tech Today, a complete news source for Texas Tech University. [ return to top ]
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This month's academic and event calendar |
October 5, Saturday
October 12, Saturday
October 18, Friday
October 19, Saturday
October 21, Monday
October 26, Saturday
October 28, Monday
For the complete 2013-2014 Academic Calendar, please visit For the Texas Tech event calendar, please visit http://events.ttu.edu/cal/main/showMain.rdo.
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Looking for more ways to get involved?
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For more ways to get involved as a parent or family member of a Texas Tech student, join the Texas Tech Parents Association at www.texastechparents.org. Your membership dues support programs such as scholarships for Texas Tech students, the Road Raiders Safe Travel Network, and local chapters all over Texas. You can also get involved in various chapter activities throughout the year. Come enjoy a fun time with other Texas Tech parents and family members. Click HERE to view community calendar of events. [ return to top ]
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Student Mailing Information
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Do you need to mail your student a letter or care package? We got you covered! Mail is delivered directly to each residence hall or complex and posted in their mailboxes. The box number corresponds with the room or apartment number in each hall or complex. Visit University Housing's website for complete details about how mail should be addressed http://housing.ttu.edu/facilities/mail
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Residential Tutoring Program
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Have your student start the semester right by taking advantage of The Residential Tutoring Program. This is designed to provide academic services for students living in the residence halls at Texas Tech University. Residential Tutoring is a completely free service provided for all on-campus students during convenient hours and close to home. Subjects Offered:
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AlcoholEdu for College
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The deadline for part two of AlcoholEdu® for College is fast approaching. Please encourage your student to log onto http://alcoholedu.ttu.edu using their eraider and complete the course. There is a 45 day delay between part one and part two of the course. We know that your student’s ability to learn and strive for honor is enhanced when they are part of a safe and healthy community. Part of creating such a community is providing campus-wide approaches to health by using tools such as AlcoholEdu® for College. Thank you for your contribution toward helping us maintain a safe and healthy campus community. If you have any further questions, please contact Christina Sapien-Iezzi, Health Educator, Student Health Services, at 806-743-2844 x290 or alcoholedu@ttuhsc.edu. [ return to top ]
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University Career Day October 8th
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University Career Fair Description: University-wide Career Fair welcomes all majors. Professional dress required. Shuttles from the Student Union Building begin at 11:30 a.m. For more information visit www.careercenter.ttu.edu or call the University Career Center at 806-742-2210. [ return to top ]
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December 2013 Commencement
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If your student is graduating in December, congratulations! Below is the December Commencement schedule for Texas Tech University. PLEASE NOTE: The colleges are listed below in alphabetical order and NOT necessarily in the order in which they will be recognized. Friday, December 13, 2013 3:00 p.m. Art & Sciences Saturday, December 14, 2013 9:00 a.m. Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, Business Administration, Media and Communication, Honors College (EVHM and HAL Majors Only), Visual & Performing Arts 1:30 p.m. Architecture, Education, Engineering, Human Sciences, University Programs, Law School Hooding 3:00 p.m. Reception: Law School Forum 5:00 p.m. Location: Law School Lanier Auditorium For more information regarding Commencement, including ordering invitations, photos, and videos, guest seating, lodging, and future commencement dates visit: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/provost/commencement/schedules.php [ return to top ]
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Consider renters insurance for your student whether they are living on or off campus
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Most landlords do not require the tenant to have renters insurance. All landlords deny liability for any damages to your personal property caused by water, smoke, or fire. Student Legal Services highly recommends any student, living off campus or on-campus, to obtain renters insurance. Renters insurance is a cost effective way to replace damaged property. Speak with your insurance representative to discuss your options. If you or your student have any other questions about renters insurance please call 806-742-3289 or visit www.depts.ttu.edu/sls/. College Renters Insurance offers coverage starting at $5,000 with a $100 deductible. Coverage for your personal property starts as low as $12 per month. [ return to top ]
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Does your student need health insurance? Academic Health Plans are available for Texas Tech students
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If your student needs his or her own health insurance policy, there are Academic Health Plans available. Visit https://www.academichealthplans.com/ttu/2012-2013/ for more information. [ return to top ]
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Responsible off campus living
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If your sophomore Red Raider lives off campus, make sure he or she is a good neighbor. Students choosing to live in single-family houses sometimes need reminders that they are not necessarily living among other students. Families with small children and working professionals may not appreciate loud noises during late hours. For tips about responsible off-campus living, visit http://www.depts.ttu.edu/dos/responsible-living.aspx. [ return to top ]
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Student Union and Activities Calendar
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Student Union and Activities always makes sure there is plenty for your Tech students to do! If your student complains that he or she can't find any fun activities or meet many people on campus, tell him or her about these exciting, FREE activities. Click HERE for the complete Activities Calendar. [ return to top ]
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Parent and Family Relations
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- Tel: 806.742.3630 | Fax: 806.742.0330 | Toll Free: 1.888.888.7409
- Email: parent@ttu.edu
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