MVP Times
May 2016
May 2016
Special points of interest:
 After you have enrolled in classes or
made any changes to
your schedule, contact the MVP Office
to complete your
certification of benefits.
 Remember, if you
change classes add/
drop, withdraw during
the semester, you
must fill out a MVP
Change Request
Form if using Federal
benefits.
 The MVP office is
located in 147 Drane
Hall.
 Visit our website at
www.mvp.ttu.edu for
forms and resources
 Students, when you
go to Black board at
www.blackboard.ttu.e
du, you should have
‘MVP Orientation’ as
a support course on
your schedule. If not
email us at
mvp@ttu.edu with
your ERaider Name
and we will add you!
Whether you are a new or returning student this
semester, MVP is ready to help!
Remember to submit your certification request to
the MVP office as soon as you have registered for classes with no
expected changes each semester.
Each month, In the Spotlight features a different MVP Team
Member so you can get to know us better!
Amanda Phillips
Amanda is a MVP Program Specialist and
our featured team member for April 2016.
Amanda has worked in the MVP office
since September 2015, and she has enjoyed having the opportunity to help her
fellow veterans utilize their benefits. She
is originally from Alamogordo, NM and
joined the United States Navy in 2009.
She served six years as a CTI (Cryptologic
Interpretive) specializing in Mandarin
Chinese. She attended the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, CA, and
after completing the Mandarin Chinese
program there, she was stationed at NIOC
Hawaii on the island of Oahu for four years.
After finishing her six year active duty obligation in July 2015, Amanda transitioned to the Navy Selective Reserves (SELRES) and is drilling out of Fort Worth,
TX. She also decided to come to Texas Tech University to pursue a Bachelor of
Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. After completing her BS, Amanda
plans to attend the Molecular Pathology program at TTU in the hopes of eventually getting into the field of Forensic Science.
In her spare time, Amanda enjoys spending time
outdoors with her Golden Retriever, Aisling. She
also enjoys travelling and photography. She is
planning a two week trip to Greece this summer
before she attends her five week Mandarin Chinese language refresher course for the Reserves.
MVP would like to thank Amanda for her service to veterans and their families!
Tournament for Heroes
Veteran Scholarship Fundraiser
Rawls Golf Course
June 3, 2016
Sponsor and Player Registration
The Tournament for Heroes is a four person best ball scramble to raise funds for
the creation of scholarships for veterans and their dependents at Texas Tech University.
Title, Hole, Tee Box sponsorships are available
donations are accepted. For
more information or to fill our a registration form, visit our tournament webpage
at:
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/diversity/mvp/tournament.php
Online Registration: https://give2tech.ejoinme.org/Heroes
Free tutoring for military: Active, Guard, Reserve
Did you know that active duty and part-time/traditional drilling U.S. service members in the Army, Navy, Air Force,
Marine Corps and Coast Guard are eligible to receive one-to-one tutoring 24/7 at no cost through www.Tutor.com/
military?
The program, funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CMGA), currently provides active duty, National Guard and Reserve service members with expert, on-demand academic support 24/7
through www.Tutor.com/military.
Eligible service members worldwide can access the online service from any internet-enabled device for real-time help
in more than 40 college subjects plus standardized test prep. Students and tutors work one-to-one in a secure online
classroom; no webcams or telephones are used. In addition to getting tutoring and homework help on-demand, students can also choose to schedule future online tutoring sessions and submit papers for offline tutor review.
Grades K-12 children of service members are also eligible for tutoring and homework help at no cost. Visit
www.Tutor.com/military/eligiblity for complete program eligibility details.
Tutor.com has received funding from the DoD to provide online tutoring services to U.S. military families since 2009.
Those who fund the program determine eligibility for its use. Program availability and funding is not guaranteed, and
eligibility may change.
Email questions about the tutoring program to militarysupport@tutor.com.
www.amaw.ttu.edu
Share your history, Donate now!
The Archive of Modern American Warfare at Texas Tech University collects records that document American
military conflicts during the period 1975 to the present, with a concentration on Operations Desert Shield
and Desert Storm, the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the Global War
on Terrorism, Operations Provide Relief and Restore Hope, the Kosovo War, Operation Iraqi Freedom and
Operation Enduring Freedom.
If you are a military veteran and you are interested in donating your material to the archive, please contact:
Archivist Andrew Hinton at 806-834-5971 or amaw@ttu.edu. You can also visit the archive in person in
Room 4 of the Math Building at Texas Tech University.
SURVEY: We are conducting a survey to determine the extent of records that document your military experiences and your willingness to donate your records to the Archive. Please take the time to complete
this short survey. Your participation is very much appreciated! https://www.surveymonkey.com/
r/99P2235
Call for Proposals for the 1st Annual Archive of Modern American Warfare Symposium are due May 15,
2016. The symposium will be held on September 15, 2016 in the International Cultural Center at Texas
Tech. The theme of this year’s symposium is ISIS and the Global War on Terrorism.
Interviews for Military to College Transition Study
"Looking for college students who have prior military experience to participate in a study about the transition process from military to college. This study is completely voluntary. Due to the topic of this research, volunteers must have prior military service
before making the decision to attend college; however, there are no other limitations required for participation in this study. You
will be asked to answer interview questions in regards to your feelings, experiences, stories, etc. Each participant is asked to set
aside 25-30 minutes of their time for the interview. All participants will be put into a drawing for a $50 Visa gift card.
Please contact Bethany Johnson at bethany.johnson@ttu.edu to participate.
Student Counseling Center Meet & Greet
Join MVP and SCC Staff for coffee and donuts !
Date: May 17, 2016
Where: Student Wellness Center
When: 9:00am-10:30am
Military & Veterans Alumni Chapter
The Texas Tech University Alumni Association and Military & Veterans Programs is excited to present our new Military & Veterans Alumni Chapter!
Texas Tech has a proud tradition as a military and veteran supportive campus where
we do all we can to honor the men and women who preserve our freedom. Military
and Veterans Programs at Texas Tech has gained national recognition for providing a
campus-wide support system for those who have served. This new chapter will encourage an ongoing Red Raider connection for our graduates as they go on to future
success.
Purpose:
The purpose of the Military & Veterans Alumni Chapter is to recognize our military
and veteran graduates and connect them to current students and their university in a
meaningful way. Our Military and Veterans Chapter will provide the following opportunities:
1.
Enhance contact between the university and its military and veteran alumni.
2. Assist with the recruitment, retention and graduation of military and veteran students.
3. Recognize Texas Tech military and veteran contributions to our community and the nation.
4. Provide scholarship and support activities for current military and veteran students.
5. Assist military and veteran student transitions from campus to career through mentoring, internships and employment opportunities.
Membership:
The Military and Veterans Alumni Chapter is open to military, veterans, family members and anyone who as a interest in supporting our military service members and
veteran students and graduates. Your membership in the chapter also will connect
you as a member of the broader Alumni Association. The first 100 people to join will
be designated as charter members.
Official Launch Date: May 18, 2016 1500 3:00pm McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center
MILITARY APPRECIATION BASEBALL GAME
MVP will host their 3rd annual tailgate held in the grass area between the baseball stadium
and Rawls College of Business. We will have hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and more. You’re
invited to join in the fun!
When:
Tailgate:
Game Time:
Where:
MAY 19, 2016
4:00pm – 6:00pm
6:30 pm
TTU Dan Law Field
at Rip Griffin Park
2nd Annual West Texas Salute to Veterans
A Military & Veterans Appreciation Day Event
May 28, 2016
Hosted By
City of Lubbock Veterans Advisory Committee and Lubbock National Bank
Please join the City of Lubbock Veterans Advisory Committee and Lubbock National Bank as we express our appreciation to our
local area military and veterans with a day of activities, food, and entertainment in honor of their service to our nation. Our goal is
to provide this day of recognition and fellowship, free-of-charge for our military service members, veterans, and their families as
we show our gratitude for their role in protecting our many freedoms and way of life. The event will include a veteran’s resource
and information fair, lunch, activities for children, and musical entertainment.
Date: May 28, 2016
Time: 09:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Fiesta Plaza, Buddy Holly Recreation Area, Cesar Chavez Drive off N. University
Sponsor Information:
1. Banner space is available for organization logos and advertising
2. Food and beverage donations will be accepted (no alcohol please)
3. Resource fair booth space is available for civic, non-profit, business, and military and veterans services organizations
If you would like to support or sponsor this event or participate in our
veteran resource fair, please fill out a registration form. For questions,
please call Lou Ortiz at (703) 399-5620.
Shine the Light
Each month, we will shine the light on a special office on campus which
you need to know more about. Click on the link below to learn even more!
Museum of Texas Tech University
Established in 1929, the Museum is an educational, scientific, cultural, and research element
of Texas Tech University. Through its collections and programs, the Museum of Texas Tech
University engages campus and community to enhance understanding of self- and community identity, society, and the world; to empower people to be informed citizens of the 21st
century; and to enrich lives. The Museum is a non-profit institution with free admission always and is also a Blue Star Museum which offers free admissions to the nation’s active-duty
military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day so stop by the
planetarium too!
Visit the Upcoming Exhibit “Mail Call” May 7-July 17: The traveling version of the National
Postal Museum’s permanent exhibition, “Mail Call” explores the history of America’s military postal system and examines communications today which troops overseas continue to
treasure as mail is delivered from home.
VATT: Veterans at Texas Tech
Get connected! Join this student group. It is for anyone who is a veteran
or family member or anyone who wishes to support veterans and their
family members.
May Regular Meeting: May 4th 5:30pm Stars & Stripes Lounge
For more info, location and time of these events, visit the sites below or contact
Daniel.e.ayala@ttu.edu
VATT’s mission is to help members transition into successful students by
providing a comfortable environment to seek help.
For more info, visit the webpage at: https://orgsync.com/7497/chapter
Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttuveteran/
https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAssociationAtTexasTech
Event
Date
Location
Mail Call Traveling Museum Exhibit from the
Smithsonian
May 6, 2016
Helen DeVitt Jones Auditorium in
the TTU Museum, 4th & Indiana
News Conference
1330
(1:30pm)
(West Entrance)
(Exhibit open May 7-July 17th)
7th Annual Boots & Buckles Benefit
May 14, 2016
Bayer Museum of Agriculture
Sponsored by and Fund Raiser for Refuge Services which provides equine-assisted therapies to
individuals of all ages.
1800
1121 Canyon Lake Dr.
(6:00pm)
Go to www.refugeservices.org for tickets)
MVP Meet & Greet with TTU Student Counseling
Center & Wellness Center
(Sponsored by SCC & MVP)
May 17, 2016
Student Wellness Center
0900-1030
6TH & Flint
(9:00am-10:30am)
Military & Veterans
May 18, 2016
National Alumni Chapter Official TTU Launch
1500
McKenzie Merket Alumni Center
(3:00pm)
Graduation Stole & Recognition Ceremony for
May 2016
May 19, 2016
1000-graduating student check in
1030-Opening Remarks
Military Appreciation Baseball Game
May 19, 2016
1600-1800 Tailgate
Helen DeVitt Jones Auditorium in
the TTU Museum, 4th & Indiana
(West Entrance)
TTU Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin
Park
(4:00-6:00pm)
1830 Game Time
West Texas Salute to Veterans
May 28, 2016
Fiesta Plaza
An Appreciation Event for Veterans & Families
0930-1500
Buddy Holly Recreation Area
(Hosted by City of Lubbock Veterans Advisory
Committee and Lubbock National Bank)
(9:30am-3:00p)
Cesar Chavez Drive off North University
Tournament for Heroes
June 3, 2016
Rawls Course
(Golf Tournament to benefit MVP Scholarships)
1200 Lunch
Visit our website to register
(Noon)
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/diversity/mvp/
tournament.php
1330 Shotgun Start
(1:30 PM)
View our calendar online at
www.mvp.ttu.edu under
Events
Military & Veterans
Programs
Mission
147 Drane Hall
Military & Veterans Programs is here to assist veterans and their families in achieving academic and personal success.
2515 15th Street
Box 45026
Lubbock, TX 79409
Phone: 806-742-6877
Fax: 806-742-0480
E-mail: mvp@ttu.edu
Serving Veterans and their
Families
Vision
Our vision is to be the university of choice for military personnel,
veterans, and their families. Military & Veterans Programs will assist
the students it serves in a seamless transition from military to civilian life by establishing educational benefits, encouraging campus
and community engagement, and helping provide a positive experience through degree completion and on to a successful future.
About MVP:

Find links to Certification Info and Checklists on our website.

Find links to campus, community, state and federal resources just a
click away on our website.

Liaisons from each academic and Student Support office are also
listed for your convenience on our website.

If you are struggling in a class, Texas Tech has many avenues for
tutoring and mentoring. Just let us know.

Need a friendly face or to chat? Need resources on or off campus?
Contact the MVP Office at anytime and we can help connect you.
www.mvp.ttu.edu
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