Annual Events
The Office of Student Life hosts events throughout the year for both the student body and the community. Below are our currently ongoing annual events.
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This annual event is held in September each year at each of the campuses at TTUHSC. The events include information on resources available to students on that campus, free food and t-shirts, as well as the Vitals Spirit Shop.
2026 Dates - check back in August
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Every Spring, we hold a ceremony for TTUHSC students who are receiving their class ring. The ceremony includes presentations on the history of TTUHSC and the ring tradition. TTUHSC President Dr. Lori-Rice Spearman presents each student with their class ring during the ceremony. Current students and alumni who receive their class ring during the year are welcome to participate in the ceremony.
For more information, please visit the Ring Ceremony page.
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Future Healthcare Professionals’ Experience (FHPE) is an annual event hosted by the TTUHSC Office of Student Life and representatives from the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy, School of Health Professions, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and the Julia Jones Matthews School of Population of Public Health with support from the Office of the President.
For more information, please visit the FHPE page.
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This annual event is held on the third Monday in January on Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, which was designated as a Federal Holiday in 1983. This holiday has transformed into a National Day of Service and designated in 1994 as "a day on, not a day off". Encouraging all to honor Dr. King's life and service by serving others and their communities. Student Life started the day of service for TTUHSC Lubbock campus in 2021.
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This event is held around finals time during the Fall and Spring semesters. Snacks, coffee and water are made available on certain dates for students to fuel up while they study for finals.