TTUHSC Happenings

April 2016

April 1

Lubbock RSVP in collaboration with the Garrison Institute on Aging

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Broadway Church of Christ (east entrance, lower level), 1924 Broadway

Lubbock RSVP is a seminar and compass for questions and answers for wellness, home health and personal care in the following areas: nutrition and exercise, money and legal matters, hospice and palliative care, social networking and dollars and ‘sense.’

For more information contact, Joan Blackmon at (806) 743-7787 or joan.blackmon@ttuhsc.edu.

 

April 2

Wellness Retreat: Meditation and Integrative Health

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Academic Classroom Building first floor

The TTUHSC Integrative Complementary and Alternative Medicine (ICAM) group will feature meditation, lectures on nutrition, workshops on integrative health modalities and wellness practices. Experts will provide participants with effective tools for self care and wellness.

For more information, email nuvneet.khandelwal@ttuhsc.edu.

 

April 2

Student Physical Therapy Association Kickin’ Into Motion Kickball Tournament

8:30 a.m.

Texas Tech University Rec Sports Softball Fields, south of University Medical Center (UMC) on Joliet Ave

All proceeds to benefit the UMC Burn Intensive Care Unit.

For more information, contact Jackie Clark at jackie.clark@ttuhsc.edu.

 

April 5

Global Health Lecture Series Featuring Mike Russell-Kenya Bridging the Health Care Gap

Noon

Academic Classroom Building 100

For more information, contact the Office of Global Health at globalhealth@ttuhsc.edu.

 

April 6

Global Health Lecture Series Featuring Bob Howell-Hypnosis and Healing

Noon

Academic Classroom Building 110

For more information, contact the Office of Global Health at globalhealth@ttuhsc.edu.

 

April 8 - 10

TTUHSC School of Medicine Class of 2020 Spring Training

For more information, contact Adham Shoujaa, School of Medicine Class of 2019 president, at adham.shoujaa@ttuhsc.edu.

 

April 12

TTUHSC President’s Town Hall Meeting

Noon

Academic Classroom Building 100

For more information, contact Student Services at (806) 743-2300.

 

April 15 - 16

8th Annual Update in General Internal Medicine

April 15, noon to 5:15 p.m.

April 16, 7:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Academic Classroom Building first floor

For more information, contact Myra Jones at myra.jones@ttuhsc.edu.

 

April 23

The 19th Annual Lubbock City Lights Charity Gala & Casino Night

6:30 p.m.

Lubbock Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane

The Class of 2019’s 1920s-themed Speakeasy Soirée will include a cocktail hour, silent and live auctions, live music from a Texas Tech University jazz ensemble and an elegant plated dinner.

For more information, to purchase tickets or make a donation, visit lubbockcitylights.org.

 

April 29

TTUHSC Student Government Association Senate Banquet

5:30 p.m.

Legacy Event Center, 1500 14th St.

For more information, contact Deidra Satterwhite at deidra.satterwhite@ttuhsc.edu or call (806) 743-2300.

 

May 14

School of Health Professions Commencement Ceremony

10 a.m.
United Supermarkets Arena, 1701 Indiana Ave.

 

May 14

Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Commencement Ceremony
1:30 p.m.
City Bank Auditorium, 2720 Drive of Champions

 

May 14

School of Nursing Commencement Ceremony

4 p.m.

United Supermarkets Arena, 1701 Indiana Ave.

 

May 15
School of Pharmacy Commencement Ceremony

3 p.m.
Amarillo Civic Center, 401 South Buchanan St.

 

May 20

School of Medicine Commencement Ceremony
3 p.m.
Civic Center Theatre, 1501 Mac Davis Lane

 

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