Raider Life 2019

Raider Life ’19 The student and parent guide to life at Texas Tech THE DAILY TOREADOR • TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY • LUBBOCK, TEXAS

Tech offers various dining locations Pg. 9

Learn about on-campus parking Pg. 13

See some of Tech’s traditions Pg. 19

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Raider Life - Summer 2019 TRANSITIONING — PG. 5

REC CENTER — PG. 6

SGA — PG. 8

GREEK LIFE ­— PG. 9

CAREER — PG. 12

STUDENTS ORGS ­— PG. 13

TOREADOR MEDIA— PG. 15

COUNSELING - PG. 16

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING— PG. 17

Raider Life 2019 Staff: Editors Austin Watts Chase Seabolt Director Susan Peterson

Advertising Manager Andrea Watson Editorial Advisers Sheri Lewis Andrea Watson

Unless otherwise credited, all photos in this issue were taken by Toreador Media Photography. Courtesy photos are provided by the department submitting the corresponding content.

The cover page was designed by Austin Watts and the cover photo was taken by Audrey Kerr.

Raider Life is a special student publication for incoming and transfer

students and their families produced by Toreador Media’s The Daily Toreador at Texas Tech University in Lubbock.

Questions, comments and concerns may be directed to:

Texas Tech University Student Media Box 43081 Lubbock, TX 79409 (806) 742-3388

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PARENT AND FAMILY RELATIONS

Resources available for parents, families to support students Texas Tech appreciates families and wants them to be engaged and informed about the various programs and services available. Parent and Family Relations provides programs and services that engage and inform parents and families to support student success at Tech.

Parent and Family Relations provides a free, monthly e-newsletter that covers a variety of information, including student involvement opportunities, events and programs for students, and ways to support students and get involved. To subscribe to the e-newsletter, visit www.parent.ttu.edu.

Parent and Family Relations offers bus trips home for Thanksgiving,

the Winter Semester Break and Spring Break. Working with BreakShuttle, these trips offer students from the Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Houston and El Paso (Thanksgiving only) areas a safe way to travel home over these breaks. Registration for the bus trips opens at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters.

Family Days and Family Weekend are weekends throughout the year where we encourage families to visit Tech and reconnect with their students.

F a m i l y We e k e n d 2 0 1 9 will be the weekend of Oct. 5, when Tech plays Oklahoma State in football. Discounted tickets to the game as well as other campus and Lubbock community activities will be

available for the whole family. Make your hotel reservations now, as hotels in Lubbock fill up quickly (keep this in mind for graduation, too).

Can’t make it to Family Weekend? Family Days are times we encourage parents and family members to visit their students on weekends when Texas Tech or Lubbock community events are happening.

Most Family Days will offer free events for families to attend as well as more unstructured time to spend with your Red Raiders.

More information about Family Days can be found at go.ttu.edu/familydays.

Sibling Saturday is a weekend designed for students and their siblings between the ages of 8 and 15. Fun activities

are planned that focus on academics, campus life and athletics. This event takes place during the spring semester.

The Parent and Family Relations website provides access to e-newsletters and publications, information about safety, resources for students, graduation and more. For more information about these programs or any questions you might have, go to www.parent.ttu.edu, call 806-742-3630 or email at parent@ttu.edu.

Parent and Family Tips Parent and Family Relations aims to provide parents and family members with information and resources that will help them stay informed about

what is going on at Tech, learn how to support their students and connect with other Tech parents and families. Parent and Family Relations recommends parents and family members become an active part of their students’ lives.

Consider doing the following to ensure students feel supported: • Call/email/visit your student • Send a care package • Visit your student during Family Weekend or a Family Day in the fall • Make a note of when your student has exams, ask how they felt about them and offer encouragement • Talk with your student about sharing academic progress with you • Discuss budgeting and who will be paying for

what during college • Pick up or download a copy of the Parent and Family Guide during Red Raider Orientation • Sign up for the Parent & Family e-newsletter at www.parent.ttu.edu Parent and Family Guide This guide is a comprehensive collection of information, advice, phone numbers and addresses created for parents. The guide, published in both English and Spanish, is distributed at Red Raider Orientation and is available online at www.parent.ttu.edu.

To contact Parent and Family Relations, go to room 201 in the Student Union Building, call 806-742-3630, email parent@ttu.edu or visit www.parent.ttu.edu.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF PARENT AND FAMILY RELATIONS

LEFT: A family is honored with the Parent of the Year award during Family Weekend. RIGHT: Red Raiders and their siblings enjoy the classroom experience during Sibling Saturday.

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TRANSITION AND ENGAGEMENT

First year programs support student success Transition and Engagement programs provide a collaborative collection of programs and services that assist students in the transitions inherent to college and academic life and provide opportunities to help students engage in the academic community and navigate successfully to graduation.

The programs and services create a successful experience for students during each of the major college transition periods at Texas Tech, including admission to enrollment, first-year experience, major selection, moving off campus, sophomore-year experience and capstone/senior experiences.

For more information visit, www.studentengagement. ttu.edu or call 806-742-2993.

Raider Welcome www.raiderwelcome.ttu.edu Raider Welcome is a twoweek series of fun and free events designed to welcome new and returning students to the Tech campus. Traditionally this event begins when the residence halls open and ends after classes have begun.

This year, Raider Welcome runs from Aug. 18 to Aug. 31.

Among the activities are a few major events, some

longstanding traditions and some exciting, new opportunities you cannot afford to miss. Activities include ice cream socials, luncheons/dinners, games/activities, T-shirt giveaways, comedian nights, back-to-school shopping opportunities, AlcoholEdu sessions, blood drives and a community service project.

Raider Roundup Students entering Texas Tech are invited to a celebration of the beginning of their education at Tech.

Raider Roundup takes place the evening before classes start and is a way for students to connect with one another while enjoying free food, live music and activities. During the event, a current Tech student will offer inspiring words and knowledge to set students on their course of academic and personal success. Help us count down the days to Aug. 25.

Transfer Connection www.transferconnection.ttu.edu Transfer Connection is a collaborative collection of programs and services that assist transfer students in their transition to Tech.

The Transfer Connection program provides opportunities for transfer students to create connections with Tech

students, faculty and staff and to the university community with hopes of helping these students until graduation. Don’t miss Transfer Welcome Day for a T-shirt swap, cookout and more.

The First Year Leadership Institute www.fyre.ttu.edu The First Year Leadership Institute is a program for first-year and transferstudents focused on personal leadership and professional development. FYLI provides skills that help students excel both in and out of the classroom and prepares students to be effective leaders throughout their time at Tech.

Majors and Minors Fair www.majorfair.ttu.edu The Majors and Minors Fair is designed for all students who want to find out more about majors, minors and other academic opportunities. At this event, you will have the opportunity to speak with faculty and staff from all academic units and colleges in a centralized location.

It is not just for majors.

Information is available for majors, minors, certificates and careers. The event is designed to help students who have not yet declared

their major/minor as well as those who have declared but still may be uncertain about their choice of major, minor or career path. The Majors and Minors Fair is set for Oct. 24.

Hub City Fest www.hubcityfest.ttu.edu Hub City Fest is the party where local Lubbock businesses want to welcome you to town. Connect with and learn more about what your new community has to offer and get lots of freebies, music and more. Bring your student ID to enter to win fabulous prizes. Check out our website, www.hubcityfest.ttu.edu, and follow us on social media to see what businesses will be there. Hub City Fest is set for 7 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 23.

Texas Techspo Come to the Texas Techspo to find out exactly what services are available to new Tech students. From tutoring and a free gallon of gas to fitness classes and on-campus entertainment, there are so many resources available to help you be successful both in and out of the classroom.

And you’re already paying for them, so why not take advantage of them?

Mark your calendar for the Texas Techspo on Sept. 12.

TOP: At the Techspo, students interact with campus departments and learn more about the services available to them through their tuition and fees. The Techspo is scheduled for Sept. 12. Photo courtesy ofTransition and Engagement BOTTOM: Tech students talk to another student at the Texas Tech Fraternity and Sorority Life table at the Texas Techspo at the Student Union Building.

This year’s Techspo will take place on Sept. 12. File Photo/The DailyToreador LEFT: Students attending Hub City Fest learn more about Lubbock businesses and have the chance to win lots of giveaways and prizes. Hub City Fest is scheduled from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, in the R1 parking lot near Stangel/Murdough. Photo courtesy of Transition and Engagement

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REC CENTER

Rec Center provides many activities

Rec Facilities Texas Tech’s Department of Recreational Sports supports student success with facilities, programs and activities. Get involved in one of many activities or enjoy a solo workout.

Students have access to Rec facilities and programs that are already paid through tuition.

Here are a few of the things Rec Sports has to offer.

• More than 80 open participation fitness classes every week • Basketball, racquetball, squash, volleyball and indoor soccer courts • 100-plus treadmills, stair-masters, resistance machines and free weights including the Raider Power Zone and CrossFit Texas Tech • 1/9-mile indoor running track and cardio area • Turf Field Complex for open recreation and intramural games.

Leisure Pool The Leisure Pool is the warm weather place to be on campus. Float the lazy river, explode through the drop slide or enjoy a game of water basketball or volleyball. Swimming is

available all year long as the Olympic-sized indoor Aquatic Center opens during colder weather. If you want to learn how to swim, we have adult swim lessons throughout the year.

• The Leisure Pool features a 645-foot lazy river and 20-person hot tub • Special events include polar bear swim, moonlight floats and a wide variety of Red Cross certification courses.

Intramurals Intramural Sports strives to offer a program where #everyoneplays. Our program is open to all Texas Tech students and student groups. We offer men’s, women’s and coed divisions in our team sport leagues such as flag football, softball, volleyball, soccer and basketball.

We want to create an environment that encourages physical activity as well as social interaction. It doesn’t matter if you’re good or if you have played a sport before.

Try something new and make a memory that will add to your experience at Tech.

Play intramural sports.

Fit/Well The Fit/Well Center has group fitness classes, personal training and massage therapy to engage the Tech community in fun-filled, heart-pumping workouts.

Unleash your energy in one of 75-plus weekly RaiderFit free group fitness classes such as cycling, barre, cardio boxing, core, yoga and pilates. You also can discover your passion in RaiderFit Premium instructional classes (minimal fee required) such as crossfit, dance classes, Olympic lifting and more.

Sport Clubs Sport clubs at Tech provide opportunities for students to create and participate in 35-plus recreational and competitive clubs.

Students can learn new skills and compete in local, regional and national events and tournaments.

For more information about specific club, please go to www.recsports.ttu.edu/ sportclubs/clubs.php Outdoor Pursuits Join us for an adventure, learn a new skill,

meet new friends and explore beyond campus.

The Outdoor Pursuits Center offers adventure trips, workshops, bike repairs and outdoor equipment rental.

Beginner to experienced adventurists welcome. The Rock Wall is open to students any weekday evening for free.

• Rent equipment like tents, sleeping bags, skis, bikes and more • Climb the five story tall indoor Rock Wall. Our staff is there to get you on rope and up the wall.

• Join us on a day trip to go hiking or backpacking • Ta k e a w e e k e n d o r week-long adventure with other students to rock climb, canyoneering, mountain bike or even go ice climbing.

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Rec Sports Jobs Rec Sports consistently has been ranked by Tech students as one of the top places to work. Swipe IDs as a facility assistant, officiate intramural games, lifeguard at the Leisure Pool, teach RaiderFit classes or lead trips with the Outdoor Pursuits Center. We employ over 500 students a year, so apply today.

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1: A student tosses a disc at the Texas Tech Recreational Center. The Rec features several areas for student recreation and various games. 2: Tech intramural sand volleyball hosted a series of different games at the Student Recreation Center.

Many students took advantage of the nice weather and played a variety of sports. 3: Students can let off some steam from school at the Rec Center on campus. The Rec is free to all Tech students with their student IDs. 4: Students can play sports such as basketball and tennis at the courts located outside the Rec, along with the courts located inside. 5: A participant scales the rock climbing wall at the Tech Rock Climbing Competition at the Rec Center.

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STUDENT UNION BUILDING

SAB encourages student involvement

The Student Activity Board encourages student involvement.

SAB plans free events for the students of Texas Tech. SAB is a student-led organization comprised of five committees that work together to provide quality programs for students.

Traditional Campus-Wide Events Arbor Day Arbor Day is a campus beautification program pioneered by Tech President Bradford Knapp in 1938.

It provides the opportunity for students, faculty and staff to join together to beautify the Tech campus, to build a sense of community and to receive recognition.

Diversity Week A week dedicated to celebrating and understanding the importance

PHOTO COURTESY OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES BOARD

Students put their Guns Up and pose for a picture during a concert hosted by the Student Activities Board in the spring. of diversity throughout the community and Tech. Join student organizations and departments across campus to celebrate diversity all week long.

Homecoming The Spirit & Traditions committee plans events for Tech Homecoming Week each fall. Traditional events include S.O. Sing, parade

and the crowning of the Homecoming Court.

Late Night Movies Each Thursday and Friday when classes are in session, a movie is shown in the SUB

STUDENT UNION BUILDING

SUB provides many services The Student Union Building is the community center for Texas Tech students, faculty, staff, alumni, retirees and guests. The SUB provides a place for the Tech community to come together for campus events, educational opportunities and services that enhance student development and enrich the Red Raider experience. The SUB is located near the Texas Tech Library and the Administration building.

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Guest Services offers: 24-hour automated teller machines Allen and Escondido theaters Information Center IT Help Desk Pool and ping-pong tables Reservable meeting rooms Student Collaboration Area Student Organization Involvement Center Study rooms Student computer lab Wireless internet

Student Activities office showcases: • Arbor Day • Community outreach

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Homecoming Week RaiderGate: A Student Tailgate Tradition Student Activities Board

University departments: • Center for Campus Life • Dean of Students Office • Parent & Family Relations • Student Government Association • Student Legal Services • Student Rights & Resolution Center • Transition & Engagement • TTU Police SUB Station Retail facilities include: • Eleven unique Hospitality Services dining options • Barnes & Noble Bookstore and Starbucks Café • CopyMail • Prosperity Bank • University ID Center For more information about the SUB, visit www. sub.ttu.edu and follow us on social media @TTUSUB.

Escondido Theatre at 10 p.m.

Admission is free and Hospitality Services provides free popcorn for attendees. See the current movie schedule at www.sab.ttu.edu.

RaiderGate: A Student Tailgate Tradition SAB hosts a student tailgate experience before home football games. Each year nearly 10,000 Tech students attend one of the largest pre-game events on campus. Passes are free but must be reserved in advance at www.raidergate.ttu.edu.

Tech-or-Treat Tech-or-Treat is a Halloween carnival that provides a safe alternative to trick or treating and is staffed by Tech student organizations, sororities, fraternities and campus departments.

To find out more about SAB and how to join, visit www.sab.ttu.edu. Student Activities and SAB provide students with leadership training and hands-on learning as they select, plan, implement and evaluate campus programs. Follow us on social media @TexasTechSAB.

RED TO BLACK

Red to Black offers financial assistance Red to Black Peer Financial Coaching is available to answer students’ money questions.

If students have questions about how much money they will need each month, about credit scores and reports or how student loans work, Red to Black has the answers.

Whether in an individual financial coaching session or through a presentation at a campus event, Red to

Black is here to help you.

Most know finances can cause stress, but 90 percent of students who had a session with a peer financial coach saw a reduction in their financial stress.

You owe it to yourself to set up an appointment.

Visit www.r2b.ttu.edu to learn more about the program and how it can help make your time at Texas Tech successful.

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

New SGA executives offer welcoming words David Rivero Student Body President

Hey, Red Raiders my name is David Rivero and it is my privilege to serve as your student body president.

I am a senior pursuing a degree in finance with a minor in political science from Lovington, New Mexico. During my time at Texas Tech, I have been heavily involved in SGA, previously serving as president pro tempore, atlarge senator, chairman of the Budget & Finance Committee, and advisor to the Freshman Leadership Association. Additionally, I am involved with Beta Theta Pi, Delta Sigma Pi, Mortar Board, the Hispanic Student Association and the Catholic Student Association.

To further prepare me for this position, I have worked

in the United States House of Representatives and for the vice president and CFO of Administration and Finance for Texas Tech.

My passion for service is what fueled my interest and motivation to join student government and is what em-

powers me to work hard and make a difference.

My favorite facet of student government is the ability to interact and give a voice to such a diverse student body. My goal is, and has always been, to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for each student at Tech.

It has been an honor working with students and administration these past three years, and I look forward to continuing my efforts for the betterment of Texas Tech as your student body president.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns please feel free to contact me at david. rivero@ttu.edu or come by the SGA office in the SUB Room 302.

Wreck ‘Em, always.

Dave

Emily Garcia Internal Vice President Hi Red Raiders.

My name is Emily Garcia and I am from McKinney, Texas.

I am excited about the opportunity to serve the student body.

I am a senior public relations major with a minor in Spanish. I have been involved within the Student Government Association since my freshman year starting with the Freshman Leadership Association. I have also served in the capacity of an at-large senator and the journal clerk. In addition to my involvement in SGA, I am also an account manager for Raider Comm PR and also hold the

position of vice president of administration for my sorority, Delta Delta Delta.

As internal vice president,

I will act as the president of the Student Senate for the 55th session. Your student senators are responsible for representing the constituents of their respective colleges, which is why I plan to lead the Student Senate tirelessly to ensure they never lose their passion for being the voice of their constituents.

Please feel free to stop by my office in the SUB Room 302 at any time or contact me at emily.g.garcia@ttu.edu with any questions, concerns, or ideas you might have.

Wreck ‘Em.

Avery Aiken Graduate Vice President My name is Avery Aiken, and I am incredibly excited to serve as your graduate vice president.

For a little background, I grew up in The Woodlands, Texas, and have been in Lubbock since 2015 when I started my undergraduate career.

In the spring of 2018, I graduated with a B.A. in communication studies and immediately began my studies at the Texas Tech School of Law in the fall of 2018.

At the law school, I work closely with the Student Bar Association, the Christian Legal Society and the Dean’s Ambassadors team to represent Tech Law within our school and outside of it.

I have also been involved at Redeemer Church since I arrived in Lubbock and was a member of Sigma Phi Lambda during my undergraduate years. During my final year as an undergraduate student, I served as managing editor of The

Daily Toreador, Texas Tech’s award-winning, student-run news publication.

As graduate vice president, I am devoted to advocating for our university’s graduate students. It is incredibly important to me that these students receive the attention and action owed to them as members of the Red Raider family.

My hope is that their time at Tech will be as fulfilling, informative and joy-filled as mine has been.

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact me at avery.m.aiken@ ttu.edu or come by the SGA office in 302 at the SUB. With love, Avery

Miranda Davis External Vice President Hello Red Raiders.

My name is Miranda Davis and it is my deepest honor to serve as your external vice president.

I am a senior political science major and Spanish minor from Wichita Falls, Texas.

On campus, I am involved with my sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta, and I have three years of experience in the Student Government Association.

As external vice president, my role will be to work with the university, the city of Lubbock, and the state and federal government to ensure the safety

enhance the everyday lives of my fellow Red Raiders.

Our executive team is dedicated to having transparency with the student body and addressing any questions and concerns that you may have.

So, please feel free to contact me at miranda.r.davis@ttu. edu or stop by the SGA office in room 302 of the SUB. Wreck ‘Em! of our students both on and off campus. Within this year, I plan to lessen the burden of financial requirements for students and

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HOSPITALITY SERVICES

Dining options provide numerous choices Feed your inner Red Raider. Hospitality Services invites students to experience award-winning dining choices and delicious food options all across campus.

Dining Plans put Dining Bucks on your Tech ID that can be used to purchase anything from full meals to snacks at any of the Hospitality Services locations which feature more than 50 dining options.

Dining Plans provide students a discount on food items purchased. The discount varies with the dining location and dining plan.

Food can be ordered from participating Hospitality Services locations using the Grub Hub app. Download Grub Hub from the iTunes app store or Google Play to browse menus and order food for pick up or delivery.

Non-food items may be purchased with the Raider Cash account; for example, exam scantrons, school supplies and other sundry items are available at Sam’s Places and Sam’s Express kiosks.

The Raider Cash account also is accessed using Tech IDs; however, these funds are separate from Dining Bucks.

The Raider Cash account and Dining Plans may be accessed online at www. raidercard.ttu.edu.

Included is a list of places to dine on campus. Hours and options are subject to change. An updated list is available at hospitality.ttu.edu.

With a dining plan, your on-campus choices are endless, including: •

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The Fresh Plate Food Emporium at Bledsoe/Gordon offers a variety of hot entrées including made-to-order burgers, a pizza bar, cooked to order Asian wok and Italian pasta line among many other choices.

The Market at Stangel/Murdough features a variety of dine-in/carryout entrées in a newly remodeled food court. The Market features the first Fazoli’s® on a college campus which offers authentic Italian foods and dishes. The new Corner Market features a wide variety of convenience items.

Sam’s Place Mini-markets & Express kiosks feature convenient locations offering quick cuisine Sam’s Place at Murray Sam’s Place Poolside at the Leisure Pool Sam’s Place at Sneed Sam’s Place at the Student Union Sam’s Place at Wall/Gates Sam’s Place West at the Wiggins Complex Sam’s Express at Engineering Sam’s Express at Holden Hall Sam’s Express at HSC Sam’s Express at the Law School

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Sam’s Express at the Library Sam’s Express at Media & Communication Sam’s Express at Petroleum Engineering

The Student Union offers a number of savory choices: • 1923 — serving upscale sandwiches, flatbread pizzas and gourmet hotdogs • Paciugo® Gelato — a smoothie and authentic Italian gelato cafe • Red’s Donut Shoppe — donuts made fresh daily, fresh-squeezed orange juice and kolaches.

• Sam’s Place Mini-market • Smart Choices — a healthy, fresh alternative to fast food • Union Bistro — an upscale eatery that offers all-day breakfast, Boar’s Head® sandwiches and specialty coffees and entrées • The Union Plaza • Chick-fil-A® — serving full menu • Center Sweets — coffee, shakes and more • Grab-n-Go Choices • Metro Deli • Raider Pit BBQ • Sbarro Pizza® • Union Grill • Zi — Sushi with Gusto ® and traditional Asian entrées serving up hand-rolled sushi

Starbucks in the new Honors Residence Hall

Rawls College of Business offers: • Einstein Bros® Bagels • Chick-fil-A® featuring breakfast The Commons at Talkington Hall offers: First level • Einstein Bros® Bagels • Greens & Things • Grillz • Khan’s Mongolian Grill • Kluck’rs • Parrillas Second Level • The Commons’ all-you-care-to-eat on the second floor features grilled entrées, pizza, pasta, salad, southwest favorites and more.

Other food venues on campus include: • Quiznos® at the Burkhart Center • StrEat - Texas Tech University’s first food truck popping up all over campus • Raider Exchange at West Campus serves up a variety of food choices for students on the go Follow Hospitality Services on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @EatAtTexasTech.

GREEK LIFE

Involvement in fraternities, sororities benefits students during college Texas Tech is a proud host to more than 55 fraternity and sorority organizations.

Students searching for the right avenue to become involved on campus are encouraged to consider the many benefits of the community’s commitment to academics, leadership, service, and brotherhood and sisterhood. These values are not just lofty aims each organization and members strive to uphold, they are structurally ingrained in the history and traditions of the organizations.

Students considering joining fraternities and sororities often hear about the process of joining, commonly referred to as recruitment or intake, and are provided information about the benefits of membership.

However, it is important that parents and students become familiar with the financial, behavioral and time commitments associated with the experience. Students can expect to be included in experiences that will serve them beyond their time at Tech.

Those who are interested in membership opportunities are invited to explore each of the four councils represented to learn more about how to take the first step toward a lifelong commitment to one of the organizations.

• Interfraternity Council (IFC) • Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) • National PanHellenic Council (NPHC) • Panhellenic Council

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CENTER FOR CAMPUS LIFE

Fraternity and sorority members from the Texas Tech Multicultural Greek Council pose in front of the Tech Seal on Broadway.

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CAREER CENTER

Career Center guides students into, through workforce Seeking career advice?

We can help.

The University Career Center provides numerous career development opportunities to undergraduate, graduate, international, distance learners and alumni of Texas Tech. Our mission is to promote the success of all Red Raiders. We want to help you to effectively communicate your qualifications and skills to employers so that you may land your dream job.

The UCC has a full staff of professional career representatives to help you evaluate your strengths, identify your marketable skills and determine the next steps in reaching your career goals.

We also can help students locate sources of employment, internships and professional training through our career development and career exploration services.

Hire Red Raiders The University Career Cen-

ter’s online job search tool, Hire Red Raiders, is the perfect solution for your job search needs.

Whether you are pursuing an internship, a part-time job or full-time employment, this tool can do the work for you.

You can upload your resume and view an extensive list of employers seeking to hire Red Raiders. These employers are looking to hire quickly for several disciplines in various cities.

The job bank is updated daily with new jobs; therefore, we suggest creating a job search agent to locate professions related to your job preference.

Career Assessments Making career decisions can be difficult. The UCC offers several career assessments that can help you to make an informed decision on a career that is right for you. Our team of career representatives are qualified to interpret the results of your assessment and provide tailored feedback to help you

explore possible career options.

If you are trying to decide on a major, determine a specific career path or looking for a career change, consider taking a career assessment provided by the UCC. Students who complete these assessments are matched with specific careers based upon their interests as well as discovering their ideal job environment.

Resume, Cover Letter and Personal Statement Critiques The average employer looks at a candidate’s resume for six seconds before deciding whether the candidate is fit for the job. Bring your resume and cover letter to the UCC so you may receive a professional evaluation of your documents before submitting them to your potential employer.

If you are applying to graduate or professional school, we also can help you to develop your personal statement.

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

Academic HealthPlans supplemental health insurance plan is available to students.

More information can be found at https://ttu. myahpcare.com.

Pharmacy services also are conveniently located in the Student Wellness Center. The pharmacy can fill most prescriptions, including those written by an outside physician or transferred from another pharmacy.

The pharmacy accepts most prescription insurance cards. Over-the-counter medications are available at competitive prices.

For more information about Student Health Services, visit depts.ttu. edu/studenthealth. We care for the Red Raider student body.

professionals in your career.

We sincerely thank you for your service to our country.

Events and Additional Services The UCC offers a variety of free events to help students prepare for their future career. Each semester we host career fairs, resume critique days, etiquette dinners and more. We also offer over 100 webinars each year over topics related to every aspect of the career development process including how to work a job fair, salary negotiation and what to do after you have been hired.

Need a quiet place to conduct a phone or Skype interview? Contact the UCC to reserve a quiet place to conduct your interview with an employer.

Texas Tech University Approved Course IS 4100 is a one-hour course credit available to juniors and seniors. This class is taught

by a career representative to prepare students to easily transition from college into the workforce. Students will learn how to write cover letters and resumes, perfect an interview and gain contacts through acquiring networking techniques.

Career Development Checklist Before you begin your job search, consider these tips: •Schedule a meeting with a career representative for a resume critique •Check Hire Red Raiders periodically for job postings in your field of interest •Find an internship •Participate in multiple mock interviews •Make sure your outgoing voice mail message is professional •Create a professional email address to use when corresponding with employers •Shop our Career Closet and take a suit for your interview

BRINGING IT HOME

Health services offered Student Health Services is the only professional primary care facility on the Texas Tech campus, staffed with board-certified physicians to treat most medical needs.

Student Health Services is located in the Student Wellness Center at the corner of Main and Flint, next to Carpenter/ Wells Residence Hall.

Services are available by appointment 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

Students who pay a medical services fee are entitled to access to the clinic. A valid Texas Tech ID is required to access clinic services.

More than 150 primary care appointments are available each day.

The clinic accepts most health insurance plans.

Mock Interviews Your resume landed you the interview and now it’s time to seal the deal. A job interview can be nerve-racking. How do you prepare for your interview?

Utilize the University Career Center’s services to perfect your interviewing skills before your “real” interview.

Choose from a variety of mock interview settings: individual, panel, virtual or phone.

Practice makes perfect so take advantage of these services as often as needed.

Veterans Services The University Career Center is here to assist those who have served in the Armed Forces with their transition to civilian life and with their education at Tech.

Our career representatives can assist you in translating your military experience into career readiness using online resources effectively, practicing professional etiquette and connecting with

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Junior infielder Josh Jung slides into home base during the game against the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on May 1, 2019, at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park. The Red Raiders lost the first game of the doubleheader against UTRGV, 6-3, but bounced back in the second game with a 19-11 win.

Where do I get my copy of The Daily Toreador?

Jerry S. Rawls College of Business Adminstration • 2 locations

Engineering Center • 1 location

Terry Fuller Petroleum Engineering • 1 location

Holden Hall Main Entrances • 2 locations

Math • 1 location Also available in Science building

Chemistry • 1 location Also available in Biology building

Map courtesy of Office of Space Planning & Graphics

There are more than 90 pick-up locations on campus. Find one in your residence hall or in any of your academic buildings.

Robert H. Ewalt Student Recreation Center • 2 locations

College of Media & Communication; Student Media • 2 locations

Texas Tech Library • 2 locations

Student Union Building Main Entrances • 2 locations

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PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

Parking Services regulates campus parking, permits Where to park Most parking lots on the Texas Tech campus require a permit from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday through Friday. Some lots require a permit 24 hours a day. Students living on and off campus may purchase permits.

Those living on campus can purchase a permit for the residence hall or the parking lot near their residence hall or in the Flint Avenue Parking Facility.

Residence hall lots are reserved 24 hours a day, seven days a week for their permit holders.

Students living off campus can purchase a permit for Commuter North, Commuter ICC, the Raider Park Parking Garage, Commuter West or Commuter Satellite. These permits are valid Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., but from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. any commuter permit is valid in any commuter lot.

Students also have the choice of purchasing an Evening Commuter pass, which covers parking in any commuter lot after 2:30 p.m., any park-and-pay area on campus after 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and the Rec Center parking lot for the two-hour maximum.

The Flint Avenue Parking Facility may have availability for commuters on a limited basis. Waitlists are available for it and all other commuter lots.

More information is available at the parking.ttu.edu website.

My Parking Account Students and employees manage all permits, registered vehicles, free bicycle registrations, contact information and citations through their My Parking Account, available at www.parking.ttu.edu.

Avoiding citations Know your definitions.

Students are Tech students.

Faculty and staff are full- or part-time non-student employees of Tech. Visitors include those unaffiliated with Tech as students or employees. Area reserved lots and reserved individual spaces serve as employee parking and are unavailable for student purchase. Service vehicle spaces and areas allow Tech vendors

and maintenance vehicles close access to buildings needing repairs or attention.

Park in your permitted location. Park only in zones your ePermit allows during permitted times. Always watch for signs in lots to identify zones and applicable times of enforcement.

Read the Traffic and Parking Regulations available at www.depts.ttu.edu/parking/ PDFsandDocuments/rulesandregs.pdf or by going to www. parking.ttu.edu under the Resources tab.

Driving on campus From 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, driving through the academic core of campus — the area beyond the entry stations on the streets into campus — is open only to area-reserved and reserved-space permit holders, official Tech vehicles, vendors, contractors and visitors.

Tech students may not drive their personal vehicles in these areas during that time. This decreases traffic in the most congested and pedestrian- and bicycle-heavy areas of campus. The decrease provides a safer environment for students, employers and visitors as they make their way around campus.

Understanding park-and-pay areas Some areas on campus are park-and-pay lots requiring payment for parking. Rates can be paid hourly or by the day.

Students and employees with any type of valid parking permit do not have to pay to park any time at the Robert H. Ewalt Student Recreation Center or in any campus park-and-pay lot after 5:30 p.m. Some lots on campus, such as R03 (the library lot), serve as employee parking lots from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and become park-and-pay from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Other areas may be parkand-pay during the day. Signs in park-and-pay lots state the hours payment is required.

How to appeal a citation Citations must be appealed through a customer ’s My

Parking Account, available through www.parking.ttu.edu and you must appeal within 10 days of citation issuance.

Provide a detailed explanation for the appeal in the online form. Send any supporting evidence, such as photos or diagrams, to parking@ttu.edu or 407 Flint Ave., MS 3161, Lubbock, Texas 79409 by 8 p.m. the following business day.

Game-day parking Football: Many of the lots surrounding Jones AT&T Stadium are reserved for football permit holders beginning at 6 a.m. on home game days or at 5:30 p.m. the day before the game.

Vehicles parked in reserved areas are subject to impoundment.

Those in lots affected will receive an email regarding specifics for their lot so long as a valid email address is provided in the customer’s My Parking Account contact information.

For a fee, patrons can park in Commuter West. A roundtrip shuttle ride to and from Jones AT&T is available for a nominal fee. Free game-day parking is available in the Health Sciences Center lots near Fourth Street and Texas Tech Parkway. The same shuttle service is available in these lots. All other parking lots on campus, except residence hall lots, are open for parking unless otherwise indicated by signs. Commuter Satellite provides RV parking.

For a detailed list of reserved areas or to purchase game-day parking, contact the Red Raider Club or see maps and prices at www.redraiderclub.com and follow the links to buy tickets and football parking.

Basketball: The lots surrounding the United Supermarkets Arena are reserved for basketball parking-permit holders. Limited disability parking is available in the lots immediately north and west of the arena.

For a list of reserved areas, refer to the basketball game-day campus maps and special-event parking. For more information about obtaining a basketball permit, contact the Red Raider Club.

Getting help on campus Motorist Assistance Program: The Motorist Assistance Program, MAP, offers assistance to anyone on the Tech campus or at the Rawls Course.

Call (806) 742-MAPP and a Transportation and Parking Services employee will provide a gallon of gas, give a jump start, unlock a vehicle or air up a tire. Services are free for up to three uses per year.

Free Car Clinic: The Free Car Clinic is hosted three times per year: before Thanksgiving break, before spring break and during the summer. Tech students, faculty, staff and visitors enjoy free food and giveaways while professional mechanics from Scott’s Complete Car Care inspect their vehicles. Mechanics check tire pressure, belts, hoses and wipers and top off fluids for free.

Bike Clinic: Hosted in the fall and spring, the Bike Clinic offers free bicycle diagnostic exams, on-site bicycle registration and visits from on- and off-campus bicycle-related organizations.

Short-Term Assistance: This program offers more convenient parking for individuals who need short-term close parking due to an injury or medical reasons, but who may not qualify for a state-issued disability placard.

Expectant Mother Parking: This service provides closer parking to Tech students, faculty and staff who are expectant mothers in their last trimester of pregnancy.

Permit holders may park in visitor or time-limit spaces.

Expectant Mother Parking requires documentation from a physician and can be offered earlier if the pregnancy is considered high-risk.

Zipcar: The Texas Tech campus has two Zipcars, which are vehicles rented for as little as an hour and up to a week. Students apply to become Zipcar members at zipcar.com/ttu for a reduced first-year rate of $15. Zipcar accepts driver’s licenses from the U.S. and foreign countries, and insurance and gas are covered with the vehicle rental.

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CENTER FOR CAMPUS LIFE

Students organizations offer connections, communities All students are encouraged to become involved outside of the classroom to enhance their connection and experience as a Red Raider. One of the best ways to make connections is through joining a student organization on campus.

Texas Tech has over 550 student organizations. If you do not find what you are looking for the Center for Campus Life can help you create your own.

Why should you get involved?

• Connects you to activities and traditions on campus • Helps build your community away from home • Discover new passions or continue old ones • Develops your talents into strengths Student Organizations Since the Center for Campus Life has so many organizations, they are broken into 24 categories to make it easier to find what you are interested in.

Student Organization Categories Academic — Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Academic — Architecture Academic — Arts and Sciences Academic — Business Academic — Education Academic — Engineering Academic — Human Sciences Academic — Media and Communication Academic — Visual and Performing Arts Advocacy/Activism Campus Departmental Support Cultural/International Fraternity/Sorority Graduate Hobby/Leisure/Recreation Honor Law School Political Pre-Law Pre-Professional Residential Service/Philanthropy Spiritual/Faith-Based Sport Clubs For a complete list of organizations, visit studentinvolvement.ttu.edu.

Starting a New Student Organization A Registered Student Organization is defined as a group (president, treasurer and a minimum of three members) comprised of at least five students enrolled at Tech University who voluntarily come together under a common purpose.

The purposes and activities of the organization shall be lawful and not in conflict with the policies, rules, regulations and standards of the university and/or federal, state and/or local statutes.

If you are interested in starting a new organization at Tech the first step is to fill out an Intent to Form Request on TechConnect by going to studentinvolvement.ttu.edu and clicking on the Start a Student Org

button. Once submitted a staff member will contact you to walk you through the process.

Join TechConnect TechConnect is an online platform to explore ways to get involved on campus including student organizations. This is the best location to check out the student organizations and learn about what is happening on campus.

To get started follow these five easy steps: 1. Go to studentinvolvement.ttu.edu select TechConnect Login and use your E-Raider username and password.

2. Set up your personal profile 3. Browse organizations by name, category, or search

topic.

4. Click on the Double T at the top left corner to return to the home page.

5. Review events and latest news weekly for upcoming events and programs.

Contact Information If you still have questions do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email.

You also can come see us in the Center for Campus Life in the SUB above the bookstore.

201 Student Union Building (806) 742-5433 studentorgs@ttu.edu www.studentinvolvement. ttu.edu Follow us on social media Facebook:/ttuCampusLife Twitter and Instagram: @ TTUStudentOrgs

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Raider Ride is a service provided by Parking & Transportation Services to get students around campus safely between the hours of 6 p.m. and 2:45 a.m. seven days a week. Students can call 806742-RIDE to request a ride. an on-demand, point-to-point shuttle service for Tech students. It operates seven days a week from 6 p.m. to last call at 2:45 a.m. Rides are free if the start or end point is on campus, and rides that start and end off campus cost a flat fee of $5 per rider per ride.

Students request rides primarily through the TapRide app or call 806-742-RIDE.

Lime Scooters and eBikes: Lime Scooters and eBikes are available to rent on the Texas Tech campus and throughout Lubbock. Rates are $1 to start and 15 cents per minute to ride. Helmets are strongly encouraged, and riders must follow all bicycle rules on campus. Rules are available at www.parking. ttu.edu/bicycle.

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TOREADOR MEDIA

Toreador Media provides learning opportunities, experience About Toreador Media Toreador Media, located on the first floor of the Media and Communication building Rotunda, is home to the primary sources of news at Texas Tech: The Daily Toreador newspaper (and its components — the dailytoreador.com website and mobile web for iPhone, iPad and Android devices), La Ventana yearbook and supplemental publications of Raider Life, Raiderland 1301, Housing Guide and Finals Frenzy. These publications are important to life at Tech.

Student learning is a primary focus of Toreador Media. Students are provided an opportunity to use academic knowledge gained in the classroom in the practical setting of producing content daily.

M a n y To r e a d o r M e dia students are Media & Communication majors, but students from all disciplines have an opportunity to work for Toreador Media. All publications, productions and broadcasts are considered out-of-classroom learning activities and are most paid jobs. All publications are student-run, meaning the student editors solely are in charge of all content and personnel decisions.

To r e a d o r M e d i a e mploys 40-60 students each semester as editors, reporters, photographers, videographers, graphic designers, print and multimedia advertising account executives and members of the delivery staff.

Toreador Media advisers enter student-produced work in national and state collegiate media contests.

Last year Toreador Media won more than 64 awards from Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Associated Collegiate Press, Society of Professional Journalists, Texas Associated Press Managing Editors

and Texas Intercollegiate Press Association. Twentynine different students won awards in the categories of opinion writing, editorial cartoon, headline writing, in-depth reporting, sports reporting, sports action photo, feature photo, photo illustration, single spread, photo slideshow, cartoons, design of the year, video package, news special edition and diversity coverage.

La Ventana La Ventana is the only permanent recorded history of Tech since its first edition in 1926. The book is full color with photos and stories about students, athletics, student life, and many Tech memories.

La Ventana is a nontraditional yearbook with no class section; instead, it features photos, bios and stories about students in the Faces of TTU section of the book.

A student staff of editors and reporters work most of the year to publish La Ventana. Its name is Spanish for “the window” as it is a window into life at Tech.

Purchase Your Yearbook During Red Raider Orientation, new students have the opportunity to purchase their yearbook documenting their first year on campus. New students can purchase the yearbook by credit card on Touchnet Marketplace on Raiderlink during class registration. The yearbook is funded by sales.

What You Need to Know Yearbooks are distributed on campus in late April or early May. Yearbooks can be purchased online on Touchnet Marketplace on Raiderlink, on www.dailytoreador.com or in the Toreador Media office in the rotunda of the Media & Communication building.

The Daily Toreador First printed in 1925 as The Toreador, The Daily Toreador is an official student publication designated by the Texas Tech Board of Regents to serve as a medium of mass communication for the campus community and to provide practical experience for students interested in media and communications.

As an independent publication serving the campus community, The Daily Toreador maintains professional standards and ethics reflecting the best in American journalism and advertising.

During the fall and spring semesters, The DT publishes 7,000 print editions on Mondays and Thursdays and daily on www.dailytoreador. com. During the summer sessions, The DT publishes 5,000 print editions Tuesdays and daily on www. dailytoreador.com.

The Newsroom Newsroom student staffers work as reporters, editors, columnists, graphic designers and photojournalists who cover a wide range of topics from city government to campus administration, features and sports. They work closely with their media advisers, attending weekly coaching sessions to improve their reporting skills.

Digital Media The Daily Toreador publishes the www.dailytoreador.com website and The DT mobile web for iPhone, iPad and Android devices for breaking news, photos, videos, daily and weekly broadcast shows and additional content not in the printed newspaper.

Advertising Staff As with all newspapers and media outlets, The Daily Toreador features paid advertising. Toreador Media employs a student ad staff responsible for selling

This establishment, Tech Tech University and The Daily Toreador do not encourage underage drinking or alcohol abuse.

print and digital advertising to local businesses.

They are directly responsible for the size of the newspaper each day and are paid on commission.

Photo/Video Staff The student photographers and videographers employed by Toreador Media shoot photos and videos for both La Ventana yearbook and The Daily Toreador.

What you need to know • Follow The DT on Twitter @DailyToreador • Follow The DT on Instagram @DailyToreador • Like The DT on Facebook • The DT can also be found at www.dailytoreador.com • Printed version available all across campus Places The Daily Toreador is distributed free of charge: • Residence halls • Student Union Building • Academic buildings • Rec Center • Library • Administration buildings • Health Sciences Center • Law School • Starbucks on University Avenue and Mac Davis Lane Work for Toreador Media Any student who enjoys journalism, advertising, photography or videography should work for Toreador Media, regardless of major.

Toreador Media employs staff members from nearly every major on campus. Working for Toreador Media gives students valuable experience that can be applied to any industry, whether it’s effective communication skills, working with varied personalities, working as a sales executive, journalist, photo/ videographer or editor or gaining management skills.

Apply online at www. dailytoreador.com and click on Work For Us.

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TOP: Professor David Driskill (left) is interviewed by news editor Michael A. Cantu after a news conference. The DT publishes content daily on its website, www.dailytoreador.com, and social media pages as well as produces a print edition during the fall and spring on Mondays and Thursdays and summers on Tuesdays. MIDDLE: Texas Tech students had the opportunity to ask men’s basketball coach Chris Beard questions at Texas Tech Athletics’ Fireside Chat on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, in The Market. Eleanor Guinan, sports writer at The DailyToreador, asked Beard questions during the Fireside Chat. BOTTOM: Davian Hopkins, editor for La Ventana, works on pages for the yearbook. LaVentana isTech’s award-winning student-run yearbook and is available in spring of each year.

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TEXAS TECH PARENTS ASSOCIATION

TTPA helps Tech students for over 60 years Since 1956, the Texas Tech Parents Association has supported the mission of Texas Tech.

A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the TTPA strives to strengthen the relations h i p b e t w e e n Te c h a n d parents of the university’s students; promote the academic and personal growth of students; and enhance the parent and student experience by engaging families as active partners in supporting student success.

To accomplish these goals, the organization offers: • Scholarships — Approximately $40,000 in competitive scholarships are awarded to entering freshmen, transfer students and undergraduates each spring.

• Student Awards — The organization recognize outstanding student achievement awards to a student from each of the colleges on campus. Each recipient receives a plaque and honorarium.

• Faculty Awards — Excellence in teaching is celebrated through five distinguished awards. Each recipient receives a plaque and honorarium. Student and faculty award recipients are recognized at the organization’s Recognition Breakfast each spring.

• P a r e n t Vo l u n t e e r

Awards — Each fall, the TTPA honors Volunteer(s) of the Year for outstanding contribution and involvement in the organization. The Kathleen Bennett Bruner Distinguished Service Award, given when merited, recognizes a parent who has provided extraordinary service to the university community and the TTPA. • Road Raiders Safe Travel Network — This service, a favorite of many, involves Road Raiders (parents and other adult family members of Tech students) who provide assistance to students when they are traveling.

• Parent Ambassador Program — The TTPA partners with the university to share experiences of being a Red Raider parent to support the greater success of the student body.

• Chapters — The TTPA offers numerous chapters to provide unique opportunities for parents to get involved, stay connected with their students and become more informed about Tech. Chapters are located throughout Texas, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, San Antonio and El Paso.

• Military Families Program — One of the TTPA’s newest programs, the MFP is designed to honor our military and veteran families

and help connect them to the university’s services and programs.

• Family Weekend — Scheduled this year for Oct. 4-5, Family Weekend is one of the more exciting events sponsored by the TTPA. A Friday night dinner, the Annual Parent Meeting and pre-game tailgating — the biggest on the Tech campus — are just a few of the memorable experiences planned.

“Tech Parents is described as the hallmark of family connections at Texas Tech,” said Joyce Zachman, the organization’s executive director. “We know that an appropriate balance of parent engagement results in happier, healthier, more successful students. TTPA provides the setting for that engagement.”

Membership in the TTPA is open to families and friends of Tech undergraduate and graduate students — past, present and admitted.

The TTPA is housed in Varsity Bookstore, located at 1305 University Ave., one block from the university’s main entrance. The office is on the second floor.

For more information on the TTPA, visit texastechparents.site-ym.com, call 806-412-4722 or look for the Texas Tech Parents Association on Facebook.

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The Texas Tech Parents Association hosted a Family Fun Night on Sept. 28, 2018, in the United Supermarkets Arena. Students enjoyed dinner with their families as part of the event.

STUDENT COUNSELING CENTER

Mental, emotional health services available The Student Counseling Center (SCC) offers multiple services to ensure that students can successfully address their emotional and mental health needs.

The SCC is located in Room 201 of the Student Wellness Center at the corner of Main Street and Flint Avenue, next to Carpenter/ Wells Residence Hall.

The Student Counseling Center offers shortterm services to address a wide variety of student concerns. These concerns may include adjusting to college, relationship loss, coping with grief, eating

disorders, anxiety, depression, stress management, gender identity and sexual assault. Counseling also is available for students experiencing a recent crisis or traumatic situation.

The SCC’s MindSpa facility is available for students to learn various stress management techniques. The MindSpa includes a relaxation room with a massage chair and a Mind and Body room that provides interactive learning to facilitate stress management.

Suicide prevention training, called QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer), is a skills-

based program designed to provide hope to those in crisis. The SCC offers free QPR training for interested faculty, staff and students of the TTU community.

Participants learn how to intervene and get help for someone in a suicidal crisis.

Initiating services at the Student Counseling Center is easy. Students can walk in (no appointment necessary) for an initial screening from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

Continuing appointments and hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

SPRING FLOWERS

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During the fall, spring and summer seasons, Texas Tech’s campus has a variety of flowers on display.

For those looking to get a feel for the season or just to check out the flowers, a stroll around campus allows students to check out the beauty Tech has to offer.

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CAMPUS HOUSING

Housing provides move-in information Red Raiders: Prepare for Move-In As new Red Raiders prepare for move-in, they should remember to check their Texas Tech University email for important updates from University Student Housing and Hospitality Services. Emails may include information about checking-in at specific halls, what to bring and what not to bring, things students might expect to see on Move-In Day, and maps and dining locations.

For more information, follow University Student Housing on Twitter @TTUHousing or on Facebook at facebook. com/TTUHousing/.

Best Dressed Space Think you have the best looking room on campus? The Best Dressed Space Contest, sponsored by the Residence Halls Association, takes place throughout the fall semester.

Cash prizes are awarded for the first, second and third place winners in several categories.

Watch for posters and emails regarding the contest. For more information, visit housing.ttu. edu/bestdressedspace.

Learning Communities Learning Communities are designated floors and residence halls where students live with

peers sharing academic and personal interests while experiencing specialized programming that increases access to faculty, staff and students pursuing common goals. University Student Housing suggests joining a Learning Community.

Learning Community Benefits National research shows that involvement in Learning Communities contributes to: • Increased GPA and class attendance • Likelihood of graduating in four years • Easier transition from high school to college • Greater involvement in campus and in professional organizations • Development of personal relationships with students in the classroom For additional information, visit housing.ttu.edu/ learningcommunities.

There are no additional costs for participating in Learning Communities.

Residential Tutoring Reach your academic goals with free tutoring in your residence hall. Visit housing. ttu.edu/residentialtutoring for a schedule and list of subjects available for tutoring.

Priority Room Selection Sign up early to keep your room for next year. Priority Room Selection for 2020-2021 will begin in early October 2019. Be sure to watch for more information by mail, email and more.

Returning students have a unique opportunity to select a room before new incoming students, so be sure to take advantage of our full range of on-campus housing options.

Reserve your room before someone else does or upgrade to an apartment or suite.

Check housing.ttu.edu for the latest information.

Fall Move-In Information • Residence halls officially open at 10 a.m. on Aug. 18.

• Students may move in at any time between the official residence hall opening time and the day classes start. Some residence halls require the selection of a move-in timeslot. If moving into Chitwood, Weymouth, Coleman, Stangel or Murdough, review your official Texas Tech email for more information on selecting a timeslot.

• The University Student Housing Welcome Center in the Wiggins Complex will be open from 10 a.m. to

5 p.m. on Aug. 17 and Aug. 18 to assist with move-in.

• Double-check dates for Goin’ Band tryouts, Greek

Recruitment and Howdy TECHsans move-in.

LGTBQIA

RISE

Advocacy, support, inclusivity key focuses of LGBTQIA office

RISE offers prevention education, risk intervention help to students

The Office of LGBTQIA serves the Texas Tech community through facilitation and leadership of programming and advocacy efforts aimed at strengthening the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA) community. The office also serves as a resource for members of the university community in their practice of “allyship.”

Tech takes seriously our institutional commitment

to an inclusive educational environment as reflected by our 4.5-star ranking on the Campus Pride Index.

We demonstrate this through our policies, practices, programming and sense of pride. For more information, visit www.lgbtqia.ttu.edu or call 806-742-5433.

Key dates for Fall 2019: Lubbock Pride, Aug. 24; LGBTQIA Welcome Brunch, Aug. 30; Pride Week, Oct.1419; and Transgender Day of Remembrance, Nov. 18.

The Risk Intervention and Safety Education office exists to empower Texas Tech students to live vital, meaningful lives through comprehensive prevention education. We promote a campus culture that values holistic wellness by educating students to make informed choices and treat each other with respect.

RISE offers programs for students in several areas, including Alcohol and Other Drugs, Bystander Intervention (Raiders Respond), Stress Management, Sex Education, Violence Preven-

tion, Consent Education and Healthy Relationships. We also refer students to other oncampus resources in order to best serve their needs during their time at Tech.

For more information, visit www.rise.ttu or call 806742-2110.

RIGHT: RISE aims to help Tech students by offering programs that cover a variety of problems students may face. Alcohol and Other Drugs, Bystander Intervention, Stress Management, Sex Education, Violence Prevention, Consent Education and Healthy Relationships are all programs available through RISE.

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1: The 60th annual Carol of Lights took place on Nov. 30, 2018, at Memorial Circle. 2: The Texas Tech Saddle Tramps support the football team during the home opener against Lamar University at Jones AT&T Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018. 3: Fans tried to catch the ball in the stands during the Texas Tech vs. Oregon game at on Feb. 15, 2019 at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park. 4: Texas Tech students participate in the Arbor Day event by planting various flowers around the Will Rogers statue. Arbor Day is celebrated with live music and free food each year as students plant flowers at Memorial Circle. 5: Kappa Alpha Theta and Sigma Nu took part in the Texas Tech Homecoming Parade. The parade was hosted by the Student Activities Board on Oct. 19, 2018. 6: Texas Tech students were eager to catch a free T-shirt during the last home game against the University of Texas on Nov. 10, at Jones AT&T Stadium.

The Red Raiders lost to the Longhorns, 41-34.

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