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Welcome to Graduate School at Texas Tech University Welcome to Graduate School at Texas Tech University Graduate Student Association 2011-2012 Tech Traditions RaiderGate The Tech Seal Names of Tech Horse Mascots RaiderGate is the official student tailgating The official seal of Texas Tech is displayed on The first horse mascot at Tech was a palo- party on campus. RaiderGate features live a granite marker welcoming campus visitors mino stallion named Silver which served in bands and entertainment and is held four at the Broadway entrance to the university. It the 1930s. Tech Beauty was the first official hours prior to each home football game. The has been a background horse born on campus and owned by Tech. Tech Activity Board sponsors RaiderGate. for pictures over the Until this time, riders had furnished their own years, as well as the horses. In the A&M game in 1963 the horse The Double T Bench object of many pranks, Charcoal Cody substituted for Tech Beauty Located in the courtyard behind the Admin- including being dis- who fell prey to the kind of “disappearances” istration Building and near the Preston Smith guised as a giant Oreo that plagued SWC mascots several times that Statue, the bench was donated to Tech by the cookie. year. In 1973, the horse known as Happy V senior class of 1931. Originally only upper- was donated to Tech, followed by Happy classmen were allowed to sit on it, but now Raider Red VII and Happy VIII. Other horses have been anyone is wel- An old Southwest Conference rule prevent- Midnight Raider, Double T, Black Phantom come to sit on ed animal mascots from appearing at away Raider and Midnight Matador. the bench. games. Thus Raider Red, the comical charac- ter that represents Tech, was created. Wearing Memorial Circle The Masked his 20-gallon hat, the well-loved mascot fires Memorial Circle is located in the center of Rider his two powder-filled 12 gauge shotguns after the Tech campus and was dedicated in 1948 The Masked every Red Raider touchdown and field goal. by the Tech War Veterans Association. It is Rider is the official mascot of Texas Tech a memorial to all those whose military ser- University. The Rider’s first official appear- Will Rogers Statue vice has brought honor ance dates back to January 1, 1954, when The legendary Will Rogers had a special to the university and the Tech was selected for its first appearance in place in his heart for Texas Tech University United States. In 2002, the Gator Bowl. With the reins firmly gripped and the people of West Texas. Rogers, a hu- the Pfluger Fountain was by his teeth and his hands morist in the 1920s and ’30s, donated money added to Memorial Cir- high in the air giving the for the Tech band to play at the TCU game cle. The Pfluger family “Guns Up” signal, the in Fort Worth, because he wanted the folks of San Angelo made the Masked Rider rides his there to hear a “real band.” generous donation. horse before the opening The statue, located near the kickoff and after every Broadway entrance to the Red Raider score. university, is one of only Texas Tech Museum / National four statues of Will Rogers Ranching Heritage Center The Victory Bells on his horse, “Soapsuds.” The Texas Tech Museum is the largest institu- The Victory Bells are The statue was presented to tion of its kind in a 350-mile radius of Lub- located in the East tower of the Administra- the University by the Amon bock. It contains more than 160,000 square tion Building. They are rung after every Tech G. Carter Foundation. feet, eight galleries, research facilities, class- athletic victory and on special occasions. The rooms, a 90-seat auditorium and work and large bell weighs 900 pounds Library storage areas. The Ranching Heritage Center and the smaller bell weighs 300 The Texas Tech Library is one of the two is a collection of original, authentic buildings, pounds. regional depositories for U.S. government facilities, and early-day homes, depicting the documents in the state of Texas and the only history of farming and ranching in the West Saddle Tramps & Midnight one located at a university. The government Texas area. Raiders documents The Saddle Tramps began in 1936 as a spirit section of Carol of Lights organization. They are the premier spirit the library The Carol of Lights is an annual Christmas organization on campus and ring Bangin’ is located tradition which has always been a big part Bertha and the victory bells, as well as lend on the main of Texas Tech. Af- support to all kinds of Texas Tech activities. floor. ter the December The Midnight Raiders, a part of the Saddle ceremony which Tramps, meet at midnight the day before big Origin of the Name “Red Raiders” includes the singing athletic events to adorn the campus in red and Red Raiders is a term heard most often by of Christmas carols, black streamers. The Will Rogers statue is of- sports fans. Collier Parrish, a former Lubbock 28,000 red, white ten victim to this tradition. Avalanche–Journal sports editor, dubbed the and yellow lights Tech football team the Red Raiders. Parrish are turned on simul- Guns Up said he was inspired by the team’s coast-to- taneously, outlining In 1971, the Guns Up hand coast schedule in their early days in addition the buildings on campus located along the symbol was created by the to their all-red uniforms. main plaza. The lights can be seen each night Saddle Tramps and the throughout the Christmas season. cheerleaders. 2 Texas Tech Songs Matador Song Texas Tech University School Song Fight, Matadors, for Tech! Songs of love we’ll sing to thee, Bear our banners far and wide. Ever to be our pride, Fearless champions ever be. Stand on heights of victory. Strive for honor evermore ... Long live the Matadors! Fight Song Fight, Raiders, Fight! Fight, Raiders, Fight! Fight for the school we love so dearly. We’ll hit ’em high, we’ll hit ’em low. We’ll push that ball across the goal, Tech, Fight! Fight! We’ll praise your name, Boost you to Fame Fight for the Scarlet and the Black We will hit ’em, We will wreck ’em, Hit ’em! wreck ’em Texas Tech! And the Victory Bells will ring out. Contents 4-5 Administrators’ welcome 22 Health Services 23 Parking Services 19 Business Services 21 Hospitality Services 24 Recreational Sports 14 Campus Life 27 Important Numbers 4 Scholarly Integrity 15 Career Services & Websites 6 Students’ welcome 16-17 Events & Career Fairs 1 1 IT Division 26 Study Abroad 18 Financial Aid 20 Legal Services 25 Texas Tech Sports 8 Graduate School 10 Library 2 Traditions 9 Ombuds Office 3 Dear Incoming Graduate Students: Congratulations on entering the Texas Tech University Graduate School. You have chosen to further your education at one of the finest institutions of higher learning in the nation. We offer more than 100 master’s and 60 doctoral degree programs, which gives each student unlimited opportunities to advance their knowledge in a variety of subjects ranging from accounting and fine arts to environmental toxicology and wildlife sciences. Texas Tech also provides outstanding facilities for interdisciplinary research, including more than 50 specialized research centers and institutes. As you begin your journey as a graduate student, you will learn from nationally recognized faculty who will introduce you to new ideas and expand your intellectual boundaries. Upon graduation, you will leave here with not only your experiences in the classroom and research laboratory, but also with invaluable life lessons from interacting with your fellow classmates researchers, and industry experts. At Texas Tech we encourage you to dream big dreams which will one day greatly impact the world. I commend you on your decision to begin this new journey with Texas Tech, and wish you a rewarding and successful future. From here, it’s possible. Kent Hance, Chancellor Texas Tech University Systems From the Office of the Vice President for Research (Integrity) Join TTU’s “Culture” of Scholarly Integrity Embrace and study the “Best Practices” provided by the OVPR Responsible Conduct in 3. What if everyone did the same? approach to scientific, creative and scholarly Research Administrator, Marianne Evola, Ph.D. 4. What would you be if you always made activity! ([email protected]). Feel free to contact this decision? The Office of the Vice President for Research the RCR Administrator to arrange a discussion Warning Signs: (OVPR) works to raise awareness of best prac- with your student group. If you find the following thoughts cross your tices for “Responsible Conduct” in all creative 5. If you would like to be added to our dis- mind, you may want to question your decisions. and scholarly activity. Responsible Conduct tribution list to receive seminar announcements 1. No one will ever know the difference. includes best practices for: 1. enhancing personal or join our seminar participation register (which 2. I don’t have any choice. and public safety; 2. taking responsibility for the records your RCR training history), please send 3. Everybody does it. social impact of one’s creative activity; 3. ethical email to [email protected]. 4. “X” made me do it. treatment of human & animal subjects; 4. ethi- Please feel free to contact us regarding any Ethical Dilemmas cal data & resource management & analysis; 5. concerns, questions or ideas regarding Respon- Ethical dilemmas in scholarship can generally ethical conduct within the academic community, sible Research Conduct. be addressed with three questions (Pimple, 2002): including our practices for authorship, publica- Contact information: 1.
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