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| Alumni and Friends,
Fall is here. It’s always exciting to welcome new students to the College of Human Sciences as they begin a new chapter of their lives. The latest news on campus should reinforce their decision to come to Texas Tech. President Lawrence Schovanec announced this week that Texas Tech University has met the enrollment criteria for designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution. I am proud to be a part of a university that recognizes the need to provide opportunities for our diverse society to pursue higher education.
I also want to update you on Texas Tech’s first international campus: Texas Tech University Costa Rica. I am pleased that the Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Management (RHIM) program in the College of Human Sciences is among the degree programs that will be offered in Costa Rica. The degree offerings selected were based on the needs of business/industry, and tourism is a major part of their economy. Our current RHIM faculty members will have the opportunity to serve as visiting professors alongside the full time faculty members on the campus in Costa Rica. Our Lubbock students will also be able to spend a semester there. The program will have a state-of-the-art, eight station food prep lab with a demo station for the instructor. Features will also include a complete production kitchen that will provide food service for the adjacent dining room. Students will gain valuable experience working in hotels through Marriott properties.
I hope you enjoy reading some of the other exciting news we have to share in the stories below.
Go Tech!
Dean Linda C. Hoover, Ph.D.
AT&T Dean’s Chair in Human Sciences
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|  | College of Human Sciences Faculty and Staff Recognized at Annual Event President Lawrence Schovanec and the College of Human Sciences welcomed new faculty and presented staff and faculty award winners at a welcome back event on August 23, 2017.
| |  | Early Childhood Instructor, Doctoral Student Bring Expertise to Ethiopia
Stephanie Shine and Andrea Parker donated 200 children’s books to African schools while attending a conference on early childhood education.
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|  | College of Human Sciences Well Represented on Staff Senate The College of Human Sciences (COHS) has taken over the Texas Tech University Staff Senate, not by force, but a force to be reckoned with. Senators and COHS staff members Ashlee Brown, Timothy Spees, Cindy Villegas, Billy Tiongco, and Ron Baker have been elected to represent the voice of Texas Tech employees for 2017.
| |  | Hospitality and Retail Management Announces Interim Department Chair Dr. Audrey McCool has stepped into the position of Interim Department Chair of the Department of Hospitality and Retail Management where she will be administering the department and taking on the Department Chair responsibilities.
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|  | Students Enjoy a Wide-Range of Experiences at Summer Camps Young adults had the opportunity to expand their culinary, fashion, and financial planning knowledge at three separate camps at the College of Human Sciences this summer. Retail Management and Personal Financial Planning hosted Chef Camp, Fashion Camp, and Financial Planning Academy, respectively, during the summer months.
| |  | Child Development Research Center Offers STEAM Camp for School-Aged Children
This summer STEAM campers were able to plan, explore, and challenge their thought process in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. The Center was excited about the success of the camp and looks forward to future camps.
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|  | Experts Tout Importance of Farm Bill to Agricultural Research
Funding in the farm bill plays a critical role in nutrition. Research in the College of Human Sciences is vital to discovery in the areas of obesity, diabetes and heart disease, conducting basic research along with community and behavioral research in partnership with schools, families and communities to improve knowledge, behaviors and practices related to nutrition and health.
| |  | Human Development and Family Studies Professor Awarded National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant Congratulations to Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) Associate Professor, Dr. Zhen Cong, who was awarded a NSF grant for her work entitled: "A multi-level dynamically coupled model for evaluating older adults' vulnerability and resiliency to disasters."
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|  | Texas Wine Marketing Research Institute Visiting Fulbright Scholar
A Fulbright Scholar from a country that’s been making wine for the past 8000 years is at the Texas Wine Marketing Research Institute collaborating on research that will be useful to wineries on a global scale. Be on the lookout. Stay tuned to our social channels for the full story coming soon. Facebook
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LinkedIn | |  | Human Sciences Professor Wins Fulbright Grant to Work With Brazilian Foster Kids Elizabeth Trejos-Castillo wants to debunk the pervasive negative stereotypes. It’s not unusual for academic faculty members to plan a few semesters ahead, but Elizabeth Trejos-Castillo, the C.R. Hutcheson Endowed Associate Professor in Human Development and Family Studies, has unusually big plans for next spring.
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|  | Human Sciences Staff Profile of the Month
The College of Human Sciences is proud to continue to profile staff members who consistently showcase their dedication and work ethic. Staff are nominated and chosen by other college employess each month. We celebrate all of our hard-working team members! | |  | College of Human Sciences Continues Landscape Improvements Dr. Tim Dodd provides updates on the continuing landscape improvements outside of the College of Human Sciences giving the building a fresh new look and improving the flow of traffic.
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|  | Hospitality and Retail Management Professor Chosen for Institute for Inclusive Excellence
Dr. David Rivera will be included in the 2018 Institue for Inclusive Excellence Cohort. The Institute provides tenure-track faculty with an opportunity to promote a greater understanding of the academic value of diversity.
| |  | Skyviews Restaurant Fall Dinner Series Highlights Recipes From Famous Chefs
For its Fall Dinner Series, Skyviews Restaurant will highlight the cuisine of some of the most famous chefs in the world. Each week, students will engineer and execute a dinner menu that celebrates the recipes and techniques of a certain chef. The Fall Dinner Series runs through November. Make your reservation today!
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save the date
The College of Human Sciences (COHS) will be hosting a Crossfit Obstacle Course on November 5, 2017 to aid Texas Tech students affected by Hurricane Harvey, in conjunction with the Texas Tech Hurricane Harvey Scholarship Fund. Watch your inbox for more details!
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 | Personal Financial Planning Faculty and Alumni Named 40 Under 40 by InvestmentNews
InvestmentNews recently named their 40 Under 40 for 2017, and out of 800 nominations, Dr. Sarah Asebedo, Alumnus Brandon Garrett, and Alumnus Jon Robertson were chosen for their achievement and contribution to the financial advisory industry.
| |  | College of Human Sciences Students Gain Valuable Internship Experience
Texas Tech College of Human Sciences students embarked on an adventure. Learn more about some of our remarkable students who gained valuable internship experience in their desired field.
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Meet our undergraduate and graduate students of the month. College of Human Sciences students who demonstrate excellence in their work ethic and dedication, both inside and outside of the classroom, are nominated each month.
| |  | Family and Consumer Sciences Alumna Portrays Her Postive Experience as a Student Kristi Moncrief describes the hands-on learning opportunities she received as a student in the College of Human Sciences and Family and Consumer Sciences Education. | |
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 | Nutritional Sciences Doctoral Student Receives Outstanding Dissertation Award Texas Tech University's 2017 Outstanding Dissertation Award was presented to Nutritional Sciences Ph.D. student, Mandana Pahlavani; she received first place for her doctoral dissertation in the Biological and Life Sciences category. | |  | Department of Design Students Work With Artist in Residency at Texas Tech Ismael de Anda, an artist in residency at Texas Tech University, worked with students to create an art installation to be exhibited in the College of Human Sciences. Rachel Anderson, Assistant Professor in Apparel Design and Manufacturing, said De Anda's imaginative concept seen in this piece responds to Lubbock's culture of wind and aviation history, as well as his personal interest in science fiction. | |
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 | Twirlers Earn 19 National Awards
Five members of the Texas Tech University Twirlers, including three Human Sciences students, competed at America’s Youth on Parade National Baton Twirling Championships, winning two team awards and 17 individual awards.
| |  | Retail Management Field Study in Asia
Nineteen students participated in an faculty-led field study tour to Hong Kong, and Taipei, Taiwan from May 21 - June 1. Students found it beneficial to study in Asia because most vendors are located in the Asia Pacific region.
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 | Association of Students About Service Attend National Collegiate Recovery Conference
In July, student members of the Association of Students About Service (ASAS), Caulen Ward and Dustin Huckabe attended the National Collegiate Recovery Conference in Washington, D.C. After learning how college recovery programs are growing throughout the country, they left inspired to help grow their organization.
| |  | Financial Planning Team Headed to National Competition
Texas Tech University will be extremely well represented during this year’s Financial Planning Challenge, part of the Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) annual conference. The FPA Challenge Team is one of eight from across the country that will compete in the challenge Oct. 2-4 in Nashville. And beyond that, a doctoral alumnus from Texas Tech’s Department of Personal Financial Planning (PFP) now works on the faculty of six of the other seven universities involved.
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