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Tech receives $50 million donation
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The Texas Tech Health Sciences Center at El Paso accepted a $50 million donation to its School of Medicine Friday morning in a press conference and announced the school will be renamed in honor of the donor. The Paul L. Foster School of Medicine will focus on training physicians, improving health care in El Paso, creating centers for scientific research related to border health issues and generating significant economic expansion in the region, according to a press release.
Tech signs agreement with Vietnam for records
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The Texas Tech Vietnam Center became the first U.S. institution to sign a formalized exchange agreement with the Sate Records and Archives Department of Vietnam Aug. 17. Steve Maxner, director of the Vietnam Center, said this is a milestone for Tech and the Vietnam Center because it allows a free exchange of information between the two archive centers.
Branching out: Tech's roots stretch across Lone Star State
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The Texas Tech University System stretches far beyond the reaches of the Hub City. With the recent acquisition of Angelo State University, not only is the system growing in its number of students, but in land mass covered. Chancellor Kent Hance said he believes the more land mass the Tech System covers, the more potential there is for increasing Tech's political power at the state and national levels.
Tech police force to add officers, increase visibility on campus
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With the Virginia Tech shootings still fresh in the minds of many, Chief Ron Seacrist with the Texas Tech Police Department said visibility of officers on campus is a top priority. "The more officers that can be seen, the lower the probability is that something will happen," Seacrist said.
Marsha Sharp Freeway construction limits access to campus
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Construction on the Marsha Sharp Freeway surrounding the Texas Tech campus may leave students frustrated with their morning commute. With lane closures on Fourth Street, 19th Street and Indiana Avenue, traffic near entrances to campus has become congested with little chance of letting up soon.
Board of Regents approves 2007-08 budget
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The Texas Tech Board of Regents approved several items ranging from improvements to athletic facilities to the budgets for the 2007-08 fiscal year at its meeting Aug. 9 and Aug. 10. The board approved the budgets for the Tech System, Texas Tech University and the Health Sciences Center.
Scholarships, internships focus for SGA during summer
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Members of the Texas Tech Student Government Association who were busy planning for the 2007-2008 school year found summer to be anything but vacation. SGA President Mason Moses said he has been focusing on several items over the summer, including ways the Student Union Building could be improved to better meet students' interests.
With drunken driving arrests increasing, Safe Ride provides alternative
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Though Texas took the national lead for drunken-driving fatalities in 2006, the number of deaths caused by intoxicated drivers is down in Lubbock. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Web site, http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov, a study released earlier this month found 1,354 out of 13,470 drunken-driving deaths in 2006 nationwide occurred in Texas.
Tech's telepharmacy ventures see mixed results
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When the telepharmacy in Earth, Texas, was launched in April of last year, the Center for Telemedicine at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center had hopes of success. After more than one year in operation, reality has set in. "Earth is not progressing as we had hoped," said Vicki Cecalupo, director of Internal Medicine at the HSC.
Forecasters predict warm, dry days in fall and winter
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After a rainy summer, Lubbock residents may catch a break. Forecasters are predicting precipitation in the fall to stay right on average despite hurricanes and tropical storms that have recently threatened the Gulf Coast. Marty Mullen, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said the number of hurricanes expected this year has dropped from the initial forecast.
City Council experiences many woes, much criticism
For those who were not in the Hub City this summer, here is a brief recap of some major events that took place: Despite high levels of rainfall, Lubbock was put on water restrictions because of a construction project to relocate a major water line. Residents were not allowed to run sprinklers, water their yards with hoses or wash cars.
Law School hosts first professionalism pledge
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The first Professionalism Pledge was administered to over 200 entrance-level Texas Tech School of Law students during law school orientation Aug. 17. Jennifer Bard, a professor of law and director of health law, said she coordinated the Professionalism Pledge, which she hopes will become an annual event, in hopes the first-year law students would recognize the importance of the journey they were preparing to begin.
Student Wellness Center to charge co-pay for visits
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When visiting the Student Wellness Center, don't forget to bring your wallet. Starting Sept. 1, a $10 co-pay will be in effect when seeing a physician at Texas Tech's one-stop shop for student health needs. Evelyn McPherson, managing director of Student Health Services, said funding from the medical service fee, paid for by students, was no longer enough to cover the costs of services.
Memorial service honors former Tech employee
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A memorial service for Max Hinojosa took place Tuesday at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lubbock. Hinojosa, the vice president for operations at Texas Tech from 2001 to 2007, died July 5 of heart problems. He was 53. The memorial service included scripture readings and a time for friends to share personal experiences they shared with Hinojosa.
Tech enrollment shows increase, on track with 2020 goal
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As a new semester begins, the Texas Tech Enrollment Management Taskforce is looking to see more new faces on campus. Chancellor Kent Hance, who created the task force, said exact 2007 enrollment numbers have not come in, but he is expecting an overall increase in enrollment of about 400 to 500 students for the fall semester.
Tech housing experiences growing pains with larger freshman class
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Texas Tech will be starting this year with a full house. An unanticipated increase in the number of students registered to live on campus this fall will bring Tech Housing and Residence Life close to full capacity. Sam Bennett, managing director of Hospitality Services, said the university initially was expecting 5,800 residents in the residence halls this fall, but it now is anticipating 6,293 students.
Engineering auditorium on the way as first phase of construction begins
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Work on a new space in the engineering key is underway. Construction began in June on a $10 million renovation project at the Livermore Auditorium in the engineering complex. Phase 1 of a two-phase project features the renovation of the Livermore Auditorium, which will be converted into classrooms, labs, offices and an open-meeting area for students.
Financial burden forces change in bus routes
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Texas Tech students who spent their summers outside the Hub City will find a few alterations have been made to the campus bus system. Among changes to the Tech bus routes, which are operated by Citibus, are the removal of the West Fourth Street off-campus route and the expansion of on-campus routes.
Recorded cases of syphilis triple in Lubbock for 2007
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The number of reported cases of syphilis almost has tripled since 2006, which led the Lubbock Health Department to issue an alert about the sexually transmitted disease in mid-August. By Aug. 14, eight cases of syphilis had been diagnosed in Lubbock in 2007, two of which had progressed into the second stage of the disease.
Tech police blotter: Student arrested for exposing genitals
Aug. 17 A female student had an allergic reaction at the Student Wellness Center. An officer responded, and the student was transported to University Medical Center by way of Emergency Medical Services. Aug. 18 Following a traffic stop, a Texas Tech police officer requested Emergency Medical Services come to the Z6-A parking lot in response to an infant who was vomiting and unconscious.
HSC Women's Health Institute renamed after Laura Bush
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The Texas Tech Health Sciences Center renamed its Women's Health Research Institute Aug. 7 to honor the first lady of the United States. The Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health will continue to provide the research institute's services to women and will expand to seek more funding for its services and research.
School of Pharmacy opens in Abilene
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The Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy celebrated the opening of its newest campus Aug. 12 in Abilene. The Spanish-themed 36,000 square-foot building opens this fall to 40 students pursuing the school's single professional degree, the Doctorate of Pharmacy.
Tech grad wins $1 million deal on reality TV show
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A Texas Tech graduate recently made headlines in the world of reality TV. Will Bigham, star of the reality TV show "On the Lot," was announced the winner of the show Tuesday evening. As the winner, Bigham received a $1 million development deal with DreamWorks Pictures and also got to meet DreamWorks co-founder Stephen Spielberg.