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Announcements

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Commencement Message from President Baldwin

I write to invite you to attend the 2008 TTUHSC Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 17 at 10:00 a.m. in the United Spirit Arena, Lubbock, as we celebrate the academic accomplishments of 946 graduates from our School of Nursing, School of Allied Health ...

Harrington Library Presents Evidence-Based Medicine Resources

Harrington Library Presents Evidence-Based Medicine Resources – May 22, 2008 Looking for current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients? Want to learn more about searching for evidence-based literature and guidelines?...

Harrington Library Closed Memorial Day

Harrington Library Closed Memorial Day In observance of Memorial Day, the Harrington Library will be closed Monday, May 26, 2008. Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, May 27, 2008. Regular Library Hours are: 7:30 am – 11:00 pm Mond...

KISS A PIG fundraiser

Want to see a faculty member kiss a pig? The GSBS Graduate Student Association is conducting a Kiss a Pig fundraiser from now until May 14, 2008. The following faculty are participating: Dr. Beale, Dr. Dalley, Dr. Kennedy, Dr. Lutherer, Dr. Pressley, Dr. ...

Service Excellence

We are offering the Service Excellence Class, Tuesday, May 13th 8:15 am - 12:00 pm in Room 2B152. This program is part of the SERVICEPlus Customer Service training and is reccommended for all employees.

Staples Contract Access - Change Notification

This is a notice to Staples contract users that the Summus/Staples contract web site (summuslink.com) will be deactivated effective Tuesday, May 13, 2008. Complete access to the Summus/Staples contract site is available through TechBuy. This link will di...

Summer Academic Enrichment Camps Available for K-12 Students

Texas Tech University’s Institute for the Development and Enrichment of Advanced Learners (IDEAL) is now accepting applications for academic summer camps Shake Hands With Your Future and Science: It’s A Girl Thing. Both of these camps provide students wit...

Employment Background Screening Policy

This is a reminder to hiring managers- Please do not schedule new employee activities for personnel to whom you have offered a position, but still awaiting the results of verification checks for criminal background and if required, credit history. More ...

New Employee Orientation

Training and Staff Development of the Permian Basin is offering New Employee Orientation for staff on May 19th and 20th, from 8:30-5:00 in the HR Conference Room.

Attention Foreign National Employees:

Watch for an email from support@online-tax.net The Texas Tech System has purchased GLACIER, a web-based software program for nonresident tax compliance. GLACIER Online Tax Compliance software allows institutions to efficiently and effectively collect info...

New Employee Orientation

May 2008: located in room BA125 Monday, May 5th from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Tuesday, May 6th from 8:00 am - 12:30 pm: Monday, May 19th from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm: Tuesday, May 20th from 8:00 am - 12:30 pm. Supervisors / Managers please walk your new employees...

May Film Series

The Center for International and Multicultural Affairs recognizes May as Older Americans Month, a great time to bring attention to the issues that affect older adults. This year’s national theme is “Working Together for Strong, Healthy, and Supportive Com...

First Floor East Drive Structural Repair

See attached file for information regarding the closure of the HSC East Drive for construction.

CALLING ALL TEENS TO VOLUNTEER TO WORK AT TTUHSC SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Teen Volunteers apply now: For the summer 2008 Teen Volunteer Program (14-17 years old) at TTUHSC School of Medicine. Teens work June 4-July 31 as greeters, clerical or clinic assistants. Limited placements filled by May 20th. Contact jean.bardy@ttuhsc....

Continuing Nursing Education

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing holds the Continuing Nursing Education Program, “Care of the Older Adult in the 21st Century.” WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., May 23 WHERE: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Academ...

17th Annual School Nurse Workshop to Discuss Tattoos and Body Art Trends in School-age Children

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing hosts the Continuing Nursing Education 17th Annual School Nurse Workshop, “Tattoos, Piercing and Body Art,” “Explosive Children – Calming the Storm,” and “Legal Issues for School Nurses.” WHE...

Coping with Chaos

Training and Staff Development of the Permian Basin is offering Coping with Chaos to all Permian Basin HSC Employees. This training will be on Thursday, June 26th, from 2:00PM-4:00PM in room 1C12. Seating is limited so register soon.

Important Announcement from Human Resources

HSC OP 70.20 has been re-titled from Employment for Security Sensitive Positions to Employment Background Screening Policy. With the change in title come major changes in the positions now covered by the policy and the responsibilities of hiring departmen...

Lubbock and Amarillo Travel Training Session - RESCHEDULED

The April 23rd travel training session in Lubbock has been rescheduled to May 14th. It will be TechLinked to Amarillo. Please view the attached link for more information.

Volunteer for Summer Camp for Children with Diabetes Mellitus

Each summer the Department of Pediatrics runs a Summer Camp for Children with Diabetes Mellitus. We rely very heavily on those who volunteer their time to work as counselors. Their responsibilities include such things as supervising the children in blood ...

Service Excellence

Training and Staff Development of the Permian Basin is offering Service Excellence on Tuesday, May 13th, from 1:00-5:00 in room 2C12. This is our non-supervisory customer service training.

Leading Service Excellence

Training and Staff Development of the Permian Basin is offering Leading Service Excellence on Tuesday, May 27, from 1:00-5:00 in room 1C12. This is our supervisory customer service training.

Women in Science Club Meeting

The Women in Science Club Presents strategies for striking a balance between work and life. Hear tips on how to balance your work and life from a panel of students, post-docs and faculty at the next Women in Science meeting- May 20th, 11:30-1:00 pm (see t...

Preston Smith Library Presents Evidence-Based Medicine Resources

Preston Smith Library Presents Evidence-Based Medicine Resources – May 22, 2008. The TTUHSC Libraries provide access to evidence-based resources including: ACP PIER, ClinicalTrials.gov, DynaMed, Essential Evidence Plus, OVID Evidence Based Medicine Revi...

Is Your Research Safe?

The importance of Patent Protection in the university environment is unique and complex. This seminar will discuss the “Do’s & Don’ts” regarding an inventor’s research and the pathway to receiving a patent. This seminar will be presented by Winstead A...

Statline, May 8, 2008

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Preston Smith Extended Hours

The Preston Smith Library will remain open until 1:00AM on the following days to allow extra study time for students. May 4-8; 11-12; 14-15. Good Luck!

Serving up Prevention

Join the Garrison Institute on Aging for "Serving up Prevention," a tennis event and auction to benefit the GIA Research Division. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. May 17 at LakeRidge Country Club, 8802 Vicksburg. The South Plains Tennis Association will ...