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• Two Texas Tech Chess Heads Elected Officers of U.S. Chess Federation

  Published: August 9, 2007, 7:00 pm

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  Lubbock, TX- Add this to the list of textbook opening moves: The two directors of Texas Tech University’s Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE) were elected this week as 2007-2009 officers of the U.S. Chess Federation (USCF), giving a shot of added prominence and visibility to the newly established institute.

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• Texas Tech University August Commencement Ceremonies This Saturday

  Published: August 9, 2007, 6:57 pm

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  Lubbock, TX- WHAT: Texas Tech University August commencement ceremonies WHEN: 9 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 11) WHERE: United Spirit Arena, 1701 Indiana Ave. EVENT: Texas Tech Alumnus Geoff Wayne, who serves as executive vice president and director of corporate development for Behavioral Health Group, will speak at the Texas Tech University commencement

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• Students Honored During August 2007 Commencement

  Published: August 9, 2007, 6:56 pm

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  Lubbock, TX- Texas Tech Alumnus Geoff Wayne, who serves as executive vice president and director of corporate development for Behavioral Health Group, will speak at Texas Tech University’s commencement ceremonies Saturday (Aug. 11).

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• Texas Tech Professor Receives Nanotechnology Grant

  Published: August 9, 2007, 6:54 pm

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  Thursday, August 09, 2007 Lubbock, TX- A Texas Tech University professor will receive an award of $454,050 for nanotechnology research from the National Science Foundation (NSF), U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) announced.

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• TTU: Peace Corps Master's International program launch

  Published: September 4, 2007, 12:36 pm

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  WHAT: Peace Corps Master's International program launch WHEN: 4-5:30 p.m. Wed. (Sept. 5) WHERE: The Texas Tech University International Cultural Center EVENT: Peace Corps officials visiting from Washington, D.C., will help Texas Tech launch its new Master’s International program. Texas Tech recently became the newest member of the program,

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• TTU International Cultural Center: Opening Reception for Kabul Photography Project'

  Published: September 4, 2007, 12:34 pm

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  WHAT: Opening reception for Darkness to Light: The Kabul Photography Project, by Abilene photographer Bill Wright WHEN: 5-7 p.m. Friday (Sept. 7), during the First Friday Art Trail WHERE: Texas Tech University International Cultural Center, 601 Indiana Ave., West Gallery and World Gallery

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• CEO, Author Bob Prosen to Speak at Rawls College Luncheon

  Published: September 10, 2007, 10:53 am

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  Sept. 10, 2007 WHAT: The Rawls College of Business Chief Executives' Roundtable (CER) Luncheon WHEN: 11:30 a.m. Thursday (Sept. 13) WHERE: Lubbock Country Club, 3400 Mesa Rd.

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• New Texas Tech Institute Preserves, Reconciles Modern American Conflicts

  Published: September 11, 2007, 1:32 pm

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  Vietnam Center scope expanded to include U.S. involvement since 50s As the United States pauses to reflect on the tragedies of Sept. 11, Texas Tech University announces a new institute devoted to advancing international reconciliation and documenting America's modern conflicts, including the global war on terror.

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• Former U.S. counterterrorism czar to speak on evolving threats

  Published: September 18, 2007, 10:38 am

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  The man who served as the nation's counterterrorism chief during the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks is bringing his expertise to a public forum in Lubbock. Ambassador Cofer Black will speak at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Texas Tech's International Cultural Center, 601 Indiana Ave.

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• Founder, President of Angel Harvest to speak at Student Leadership Symposium

  Published: September 18, 2007, 10:05 am

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  WHAT: Student Leadership Symposium speaker WHEN: 12:30 -1:25 p.m. Friday (Sept. 21) WHERE: The Texas Tech University Student Union Building EVENT: Helen Verduin Palit, founder of food rescue programs including City Harvest, America Harvest, Angel Harvest and Aloha Harvest, will speak during a Texas Tech Student Leadership Symposium.

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• Texas Tech receives NSF grant to fund low-income math scholars

  Published: September 19, 2007, 12:46 pm

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  The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Texas Tech University has received a competitive $572,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to fund scholarships for low-income students interested in becoming math scholars.

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• Texas Tech Health Sciences Center releases statement regarding Suskind’s dismissal

  Published: September 20, 2007, 11:58 am

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  Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso School of Medicine announced the termination of Dr. Robert Suskind as dean, effective immediately on September 19.

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• Texas Tech's Autism Center Developing Statewide Resource Guide

  Published: September 20, 2007, 11:38 am

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  The Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research at Texas Tech University has received a $100,000 grant from the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services to develop and create an online statewide resource directory for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

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• Texas Tech Student Loan Default Rate Well Below National Average

  Published: September 20, 2007, 11:35 am

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  Texas Tech University students are repaying their federal loans at a rate higher than the national average. For students who began repaying federal Stafford Loans in 2005, the default rate for Texas Tech students is 2.8 percent as compared to the national default rate of 4.6 percent.

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• Texas Tech Law School receives EPA grant to study water law revisions

  Published: September 21, 2007, 10:19 am

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  The Center for Water Law and Policy at the Texas Tech University School of Law has received a $433,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. The backing will fund a study to evaluate and recommend revisions to current laws and regulations affecting the quality, use and ownership of water in Texas and the Southwest.

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