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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