TTUHSC Happenings - February

February Calendar

 

Feb. 2

Global Perspectives Film Series featuring The White Helmets

Noon

Academic Classroom Building, Room 240

Co-sponsored by the Muslim Health Profession Association.

For more information, email michelle.ensminger@ttuhsc.edu.

 

Feb. 7

Veterans Virtual Career Fair

2 to 4 p.m.

This event will connect service members, guard and reservists, veterans and spouses with a broad range of companies looking to fill positions in the state of Texas. Register early to explore the employer booths and view/apply for jobs.

For more information, email sara.henly@ttuhsc.edu.

 

Feb. 7

Garrison Institute on Aging Seminar: Infectibesity to anti-diabetic agent: A TranslationalJourney

Noon to 12:50 p.m.

Academic Classroom Building Room 240

Please RSVP to ose.aligbe@ttuhsc.edu no later than Feb. 6 at 5 p.m.

For more information, call (806) 743-7821.

 

Feb. 7

Successful Grant Writing

Noon

Academic Classroom Building Room 110

For more information, email the TTUHSC Writing Center at writing.center@ttuhsc.edu.

 

Feb. 9

The Wright Family ASCO Foundation Endowed Presidential Scholarship Announcement

4 p.m.

Academic Classroom Building first floor lobby

For more information, email Ashley.hamm@ttuhsc.edu.

 

Feb. 10

National Student Speech Language Hearing Association Spring Conference

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center, 2521 17th St.

Guest speaker Bonnie Martin-Harris, Ph.D., from the School of Communication at Northwestern University, will present Standardizing Dysphagia Practice in Patient-Centered Care.

For more information, email katie.metoyer@ttuhsc.edu.

 

Feb. 11

Texas Two Step

The Texas Two Step, a 10-minute training session in hands-only CPR, will teach participants how to act quickly to save a life by taking two steps that include calling 9-1-1 and beginning hands-only CPR. CPR is a lifesaving technique that aims to keep blood and oxygen flowing through the body when a person’s heartbeat and breathing have stopped.

The event will take place at five locations including:

Market Street, 98th and Quaker, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Market Street, 19th and Quaker, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Texas Tech University (TTU) library, 3001 18th St., 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

TTU Robert H. Ewalt Student Recreation Center, 3219 Main St., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, 2316 Broadway St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

For more information about Texas Two Step, email cody.g.clapp@ttuhsc.edu or visit texacep.org.

 

Feb. 13

TTUHSC Alumni Night at Red Raiders Basketball

6 p.m.

United Supermarkets Arena, 1701 Indiana Ave.

Lubbock area alumni join us for networking and to cheer the Red Raiders

to a victory over the Baylor Bears.

For more information, email TTUHSCalumni@ttuhsc.edu.

 

Feb. 13

Our Legacy Now Hoops for Students
Academic Classroom Building lobby, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Students will shoot hoops in exchange for learning about OLN.

For more information, email laura.ray@ttuhsc.edu.



Feb. 14

Lunch Date with TTUHSC President Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D.
Academic Classroom Building lobby 11:30 a.m. to noon
Presentation will be in Academic Classroom Building room 110, noon to 1 p.m. Mitchell will speak to students about the importance of student philanthropy and why it is important to him.

For more information, email laura.ray@ttuhsc.edu.

 

Feb. 15

Our Legacy Now Spread the Love
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

F. Marie Hall Synergistic Center
Students will write thank you notes to past and present donors of OLN.

For more information, email laura.ray@ttuhsc.edu.



Feb. 16

Thank You Thursday

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
F. Marie Hall Synergistic Center
Students will write on a large thank you board to acknowledge those who have helped them in their life and career.

For more information, email laura.ray@ttuhsc.edu.


Feb. 17

Our Legacy Now Membership Drive

1:30 to 2:30 p.m. 

Academic Classroom Building lobby

For more information, email laura.ray@ttuhsc.edu.

 

Feb. 17

TTUHSC Ring Ceremony

5:30 p.m.

Frazier Alumni Pavilion, 2606 Red Raider Ave.

Every spring, a ceremony for TTUHSC students who are receiving their class ring is held. Current students and alumni who receive their class ring are welcome to participate in the ceremony. 

For more information, email deidra.satterwhite@ttuhsc.edu.

 

Feb. 17

Retirement Reception for Jeanette Woodruff

3 to 4 p.m.

Room 2B152

For more information, email gay.weese@ttuhsc.edu.

Suzanna Cisneros

Media Relations

Cell (806) 773-4242

 

Feb. 20

Reception Honoring Lorenz Lutherer, M.D., Ph.D.

3 to 4 p.m. (remarks at 3:15 p.m.)

Academic Classroom Building first floor lobby

For more information, email josie.martinez@ttuhsc.edu.

 

Feb. 22

Healthy Aging Lecture Series: Nutrition for a Healthy Heart

Health fair is from 2:30 to 4 p.m. with lecture series beginning at 4 p.m.

Academic Classroom Building Room 100

Presented by Allison Kerin, director of Employee Wellness and Recognition.

The free health fair will include blood pressure screenings and heart health information.

For more information, call (806) 743-7821.

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