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Texas Tech University - Facilities - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.24

Facilities

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Service & Maintenance Staff 561
Campus Size 1,839 acres
Student Centers Texas Tech Student Union
Campus Library? Yes
Main Libraries
  • Architecture Library
  • Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library
  • TTU Health Sciences Center Library
  • TTU Law School Library
  • University Library
Popular Places to Chill The Student Union, the University Library, outside of the residence halls, the Market, off-campus
Bar on Campus No
Bowling on Campus No
Coffeehouse on Campus Yes. There is a Starbucks located in the Barnes & Noble in the Student Union.
Movie Theater on Campus No, but movies are shown occasionally in the Allen Theater on a large pull-down projection screen.

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The architecture of buildings around Lubbock is anything but new. However, the architecture of the English building and many others on campus is anything but old. In fact, since 2000, Tech has spent about $6 million on construction around campus, and over $1 billion in future construction is planned. Walking into the United Spirit Arena is like walking into a professional basketball venue. Any Spur, Rocket, or Maverick would feel right at home on the Tech basketball court. The other newcomer to the Tech campus is the Student Union. The major renovations included a facelift to the walls, floors and furniture, updated restaurants, a bank, a post office, and a ticket office. This facility, which was at one time used solely to block the wind for students waiting for the bus, now receives the most foot traffic on campus.

Tech also does its best to help you keep off those extra college pounds by giving all students free access to the Robert H. Ewalt Recreation Center. This place may look small on the outside, but within, there are seas of treadmills and other cardio machines everywhere you turn, and in the past couple of years, the TVs that your eyes once shared with others up on a wall are now attached to each individual piece of equipment. If machines are not your thing, this facility is equipped with a two-story climbing wall and two state-of-the-art weight rooms. The town of Lubbock might not be aging gracefully, but Texas Tech realizes this and works hard to draw attention to its own wonderful facilities

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Facilities at Texas Tech University

tcookraider

'15

Exercise Physiology

4.2
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Everywhere I Go

Texas Tech's facilities are in fairly good shape. I'm always spending time at the "Rec", and everything there is in great shape: the courts, track, weight room, etc.. Also, the library is in really good shape and is a great learning environment. It's lively and somewhat loud in the lobby, but when you need time to study they have isolated rooms to study in. Honestly, Texas Tech is one of the most beautiful campuses I've ever seen. The architecture styles date far back, and so the natural aesthetic beauty of the campus is something to see.

Jan 29, 2012

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Facilities at Texas Tech University

maceyq

'14

International Business

3.8
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Recreation at Tech

The recreational center at Tech is awesome. There are a variety of differnt classes to enjoy including Yoga, Zumba and Body Sculpting. As well, there is a indoor track, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, rock wall, indoor soccer field, basketball gym and a multitude of machines.

Jan 12, 2012

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Facilities at Texas Tech University

quashy19

'15

Anatomy

5.0
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Campus Activities

The campus i filled with activities to everyday to have fun and to relax from all of the studying. Certain nights in the Student Union Building they will show free movies in the biggest auditorium to watch. Its like going to the movie theatre without paying. Certain dining halls hold themed dinners or have something special that i being cooked and tons of students eat there and have fun with friends.

Jan 12, 2012

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Pavilion This is a pavilion/gazebo outside of the student union building during the winter.
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Jones AT&T Stadium interior Prior to first game of 2008/09 Red Raiders football season at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. The Red Raiders went on to defeat Eastern Washington University, 49–24.
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Besides going to class, there are plenty of other activities to get involved with on the Tech campus. Texas Tech hosts a variety of competitive varsity sports programs, and students get free access to games with their student IDs. You can also head over to the Allen Theatre to watch various stage productions the Tech drama department puts on throughout the year. If you are more of a mover than a watcher, go join one of the many intramural sports teams at the Rec. Playing golf at the Rawls course, watching movies, or hearing speakers in the Allen Theatre are just a few other activities that will get you out of that shoebox they call a dorm room.

Football season is the best time to hang out on campus on a weekend. The whole campus smells of barbecue, and friends and rivals gather at the SBC Jones Stadium to watch a great game of football. In the spring, Arbor Day brings out the little treehugger in everyone. The event takes place in the middle of the Tech campus, allowing students to stop by and appreciate it while enjoying free food and music and planting flowers and trees.

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