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TEXAS TECH CENTENNIAL

Through the years, Texas Tech Tray Payne, who is a graduate of the
has grown to become not just one university. “As Texas Tech grows and
university, but the entire Texas Tech thrives, so does Lubbock. We have
University System, also comprising a strong and mutually beneficial
the Texas Tech University Health relationship because we know we
Sciences Center in Lubbock, Angelo both are stronger together.”
State University in San Angelo,
the Texas Tech University Health Historically, that has been the
Sciences Center in El Paso and, most approach from the city’s elected
recently, Midwestern State University and business leaders as they have
The land where the college would in Wichita Falls. The enterprise, once seen the advantages that come from
be built was part of the fabled Spade limited to Lubbock , has become a having a world-class university in
Ranch. Construction began in earnest force across the state. the community that brings with it
on Nov. 1, 1924. Texas Tech officially a diverse student body, talented
opened for classes on Oct. 1, 1925, Yet, with all the growth, the faculty, and a wide array of dynamic
with just more than 900 students university has maintained a cultural and sporting events.
enrolled in the schools of agriculture, steadfast link to Lubbock. The
engineering, home economics and university’s vision has long included “Congratulations and best wishes to
liberal arts. collaborative enterprises and a everyone at Texas Tech for reaching
consistent commitment to the 100 years of excellence,” Payne
It has been a fantastic partnership community’s vitality. The mission said. “So many great faculty, staff,
ever since, with the city supporting and future of the city and the and students have passed through
Texas Tech in its educational mission university continue to be intertwined those doors, with many students
and Texas Tech supporting the city and, in many ways, interdependent. now working and raising families in
as an economic driver and quality- Lubbock. Texas Tech is a shining star
of-life influence. In fact, it would be “The City of Lubbock could not be in Lubbock, the state of Texas, and
difficult to imagine what Lubbock prouder and more supportive of the United States and positioned for
would look like had it not been everything Texas Tech University has many more great years ahead.”
selected as the home of Texas Tech. accomplished,” said Lubbock Mayor

TEXAS TECH CENTENNIAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Lubbock Events Only

MAR 1 : Presidential Lecture & Performance Series SEPT. 4 : Centennial Service Event for Habitat for
Presents: Pilobolus Big Five-OH, Allen Theater, Texas Humanity, Lubbock.
Tech campus.
SEPT. 15 : Centennial Raidergate, 7 p.m., Texas Tech
APR 14 : Tech to Town, all day, various locations in campus.
Lubbock.
NOV : Holiday Food Drive, details to be announced.
APR 15 : Presidential Lecture & Performance Series
Presents: Lubbock Lights, 7 p.m., Lubbock Memorial DEC. 1 : Carol of Lights® and Centennial Closing
Civic Center Theater. Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., Science Quadrangle, Texas Tech
campus.
APR 28 : Arbor Day, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Memorial Circle,
Texas Tech campus.

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