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New-comers explore campus through Sept. 2
Traditional 99-cent Steak Night
The annual 99-cent Steak Night, sponsored by the Baptist Student Ministry, will run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Urbanovsky Park amphitheater. Students are encouraged to grab a steak, tortilla, bag of chips, salad, dessert and drink for 99 cents. This is a highly attended event, so get there early.
Raider Riot info session
Raider Riot will meet with students interested in learning more about the official student section for Texas Tech men’s basketball from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 21 in the United Supermarkets Arena.
Get a scoop at the job fair
The Ice Cream Social: Scoop an Opportunity Job Fair will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Texas Tech Career Center, located in the Wiggins Complex between Hartford and Flint Avenue on 18th Street (south side of building). Tech’s cheerleaders, Raider Red and the Masked Rider will be on hand for the event, which will include music, free ice cream and job info.
F45 Fitness fun
University Recreation will host a F45 Fitness Class from 6:15 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. on Aug. 22 at the Rec Center’s F45 Studio; 45 is designed to “provide a functional, full-body workout while improving energy levels, metabolic rate, strength and endurance.”
Get Your Funds Up
The School of Financial Planning will host Get Your Funds Up, an event that will include games and a chance to learn more about courses that will help with personal financial planning, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 22 in the Student Union Building’s Police Substation Courtyard.
Block Party, Tech style
The Wesley Foundation will host a Block Party, complete with a mechanical bull, inflatables, a hot dog-eating contest, games, Raider Red and the Masked Rider, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Wesley Foundation building, 2420 15th St. (next to 7Brew Coffee).
Explore the Student Org Fair
Student Involvement will host the Raider Welcome Student Org Fair from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 22 in the Student Union Ballroom. This will be a great opportunity for students to learn more about some of the student orgs on campus and how to get involved.
Attend Night at the SUB
Student Union & Activities will host its annual Night at the SUB, which will include giveaways, free games and activities and food, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 22. The entire SUB, including the North Plaza and outdoor Red Raider Plaza, will be utilized during the event.
TTUHSC Meet & Greet
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center will host a Meet & Greet from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22 in Red Raider Plaza. Participants can visit with current students and representatives from the TTUHSC schools – Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, and Population & Public Health. Stop by for free FRIOS gourmet pops and T-shirts. Show off your retro trivia smarts
Join the Texas Tech Libraries for Retro Trivia Night, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 22, and test your knowledge of all things music, movies, TV and fashion from the late ‘90s and early 2000s. Slap bracelets and scrunchies will be given away at the door and prizes will be awarded to the winning teams (bring your friends).
Everything’s bigger in Texas
Atlas Campus Fellowship will play host to some Giant Volleyball from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Urbanovsky Park volleyball courts and gazebo (closest to the pond). Games will be played with 6-foot volleyballs; popsicles will be served.
Late Night Pancakes, anyone?
Baptist Student Ministry will serve up free Late Night Pancakes from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at the TechBSM Student Center, 2401 13th St., one block from campus across University Avenue.
Time for Brunch on Broadway
Coffee, pastries and other brunch-ables will be served up free at Atlas Campus Fellowship, 2406 Broadway, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 23.
Custom maps for transfers
Transfer Welcome Week: Personalized Campus Maps will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Student Union Building’s Caprock Room and Mesa Room. Sponsored by Transfer Connection, the event is designed to help transfer students create personalized maps of the Tech campus. Students should bring their class schedules.
Penne for our Thoughts
RISE (Risk Intervention & Safety Education) will host Penne for our Thoughts, providing a free pasta lunch and interactive workshop for students to learn more about campus resources. The event will run from noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Student Union’s Red Raider Ballroom.
UREC Spectacular planned
The Student Rec Center will host UREC Spectacular from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 23. The event will showcase everything the Rec Center has to offer, from fitness classes, intramurals and tournaments, the rock wall, sports club fair and swimming (bring your suit); free food will be served and giveaways are planned. Sports Club Fair offered For more details or to join a specific sports club, check out the Sports Club Fair from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Student Rec Center, Court 2. Climbing, fencing, ice hockey, polo, soccer, tennis and others will be represented.
Be a part of the First Photo
The Student Government Association will organize the First Photo: A Red Raider Experience from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Student Union Building’s North Plaza. The experience will be an opportunity for incoming students to take their first group photo in a Double T formation on the baseball field, learn Tech traditions, and enjoy some food and music.
Swim with the ‘Guardians’
The Student Leisure Pool will be the site of the Dive-in Movie beginning at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 23. Hosted by UREC, the event will feature the screening of “Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3.” Students should bring a swimsuit and towel to watch the movie under the stars/in the pool.
RISE & Shine at breakfast
RISE will host the RISE & Shine First Day of Class Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Aug. 24 at the Student Union Building’s Indoor Courtyard (in front of the Allen Theatre). Free breakfast and coffee will be served.
Grab a BTS photo
Texas Tech’s Parent & Family Relations will offer free backto-school photos from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Student Union gazebo.
Stretch out with Yoga in the Park
Join RISE, UREC and Fitwell for yoga near the pond at Urbanovsky Park (near the pond) from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 24. A limited number of yoga mats and popsicles will be provided; show up early to ensure you get one.
Coffee, cocoa and more, oh my
The College of Arts & Sciences Student Ambassadors will host Fun Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Holden Hall foyer area (outside of Room 104). Free coffee, hot cocoa and goodies will be provided.
The Write Place
The Undergraduate Writing Center will offer the Write Place for Cookies & Games from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 25 at the center (third floor of Weeks Hall). Games will be provided; sweets will be served. Grab some swag while you’re there.
Go outdoors with Lawn Olympics
University Recreation will host Intramural Sports Lawn Olympics from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at Urbanovsky Park (next to the sand volleyball and basketball courts). Students can play spikeball, cornhole, kan jam and ladder golf. Register online at IMLeagues.com/TTU or just drop in.
Try the Summerween Spectacular
Halloween lovers, ghost enthusiasts, horror movie fans and anyone else who likes to walk on the spooky side may be interested in the Summerween Spectacular from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Student Union’s Red Raider Lounge, Room 119. Learn more about the Raider Power of Paranormal, the event host, and enjoy fortune-telling, demonstrations of the group’s paranormal investigation equipment, and free goodies.
Join the Disc Golf tourney
Join Intramural Sports for its first Disc Golf Tournament of the year beginning at 1 p.m. Aug. 26. Meet at home number one on the Urbanovsky Park disc golf course. The winner will receive the new intramural championship shirt. Register at IMLeagues. com/TTU or drop in.
Meet the Red Raiders squad
Students can meet members of the ’23 Red Raider football team from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Sports Performance Center’s Indoor Practice Field. There will be a limit of one autograph per person.
Aim to attend: Archery event
Try something new from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 27 in the Student Rec Center, Room 114, when Intramural Sports offers an introduction to archery. No experience is needed; all equipment will be provided. Participants will have a chance to win an intramural championship shirt.
Info on intramurals, officiating University Recreation will host a session from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 29 in the Rec Center’s Room 201 for information about intramural sports and/or how to become an intramural official.
Rainbow Raider Welcome event set
The Office of LGBTQIA Education & Engagement will host a Rainbow Raider Welcome from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Aug. 31 in the Student Union’s North Plaza. This is an opportunity for students to learn more about the programs planned for the semester, meet new people, play games and grab some giveaway items.