Staff Senate - Texas Tech University

Honoring the Stars and Stripes!--and the Red Raider spirit ❤️🖤

This Flag Day, we stand proud in celebrating the symbol of FREEDOM and the community that brings us together. From our own university to coast to coast across our great U S of A, it’s a day to reflect on our country and its traditions, patriotism, and pride over the last 250 years.

Guns up for the RED, WHITE, and BLUE !

From our beginnings as Texas Technological College to the university we proudly know today, our name has evolved—but our spirit remains the same. ❤️🖤

As part of our *Traditions Through Time* campaign, we’re celebrating the rich history, enduring traditions, and generations of Red Raiders who have shaped our story. While names may change with time, our commitment to excellence, innovation, and community continues to define who we are.

Here’s to honoring the past, celebrating the present, and building the future—together.

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Staff Senate Caregiver Committee is excited to invite you our caregivers resource fair! Come learn about the support and resources available for you as a caregiver! Free Foos is on us 😁

Date: Thursday, May 28th
Time: 9:30a.m. - 12p.m.
Location: International Cultural Center

Your well-being is important to us, and we hope you can join us for this opportunity to connect and recharge.

Am I caregiver? A caregiver gives care to people who need help taking care of themselves, such as a child, parent, partner, sibling, or others.

Join us for the Annual 2026 Operations Health & Safety Fair! This event provides a valuable opportunity to showcase your organization to other TTU departments, local community organizations, and 400+ TTU staff members!

No cost to participate

Please register here by 5/25/26:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OperationsHealthAndSafetyFair

Happy Mother’s Day to all those that care and love the ones that mean the most to them! 💕🌸🌷

Staff Senate is bringing the fun—now we just need YOU! 🎉

Join us for a night of laughter, connection, and great memories with colleagues and family. All staff and their loved ones are invited—because the best moments are the ones we share together.

📅 Date: Thursday, June 18th
⏰ Time: 8pm - 10pm
📍 Location: TTU Recreation Leisure Pool

✨ Please RSVP to secure your spot—we’d love to plan an amazing evening for everyone!

Mark your calendars and come ready for a fantastic night. We can’t wait to see you there!

April 27, 1972
During this week in 1972, Phase II of the entrance marker project at Texas Tech, sponsored by the Saddle Tramps, neared completion with the setting of the giant sunset red granite seal of the university on its base in front of the fountain at the Broadway entrance to the TTU campus.
At its placement in 1972, the stone was two feet thick, 12 feet in diameter, and weighed 37,500 pounds. At the time, it was the largest single stone ever produced by the Texas Granite Cooperation based out of Marble Falls, and the cost was $18,555 (in 1972 dollars).

(This information and the accompanying photo are provided courtesy of the Southwest
Collection/Special Collections Library.)